Saratoga TODAY 7.12.19

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...AND THEY’RE OFF! SARATOGA RACE COURSE OPENS

Photo by Arianna Spadoni.

A Berry Late Season

See Events on pg. 43

AUGUST THUNDERBOLT MAY BE CITY’S CLOUD WITH A SILVER LINING

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

See Story pg. 14

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The long-anticipated 2019 racing season kicked off Thursday with big crowds, unpredictable weather and nail-biter races. The 40-day meet draws some of the top horses, trainers and jockeys in the world as they test their luck in the Spa City. Opening weekend promises to be a whirlwind of activity with plenty of events for the equine enthusiasts.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The ground floor and first floor of City Hall are slated for completion

by Dec. 31, 2019, the City Council reported this week, in the aftermath of the closure of the 19th century building 11 months ago due to a lightning strike and extensive subsequent damage.

City Hall was rendered unusable following the August 2018 lightning strike after a

drainage pipe on the roof was struck and melted, causing heavy rains to pour into the building which has served as the center of Saratoga Springs’ government since 1871.

Following the building’s closure, city employees have mainly been relocated to the southside city recreation facility on Vanderbilt Avenue. Saratoga Springs City Court sessions have been moved to 65 South Broadway, in the Lincoln Bath building house.

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Neighbors:

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Lindsay Wilson

Who: Jill Seamster Where: Broadway Q. Where are you from?

A. Virginia.

Q. What brought you to Saratoga?

A. I’m on my way into the Adirondack mountains, and we’re just kinda stopping over for the afternoon.

I’m meeting my brother here and we’re heading north.

Q. How are you liking your stay here so far?

A. I love it! I’m very impressed with the town. I love the cleanliness, It’s very friendly, very open. It’s a great place to visit - I’m thinking of coming back.

Q. What really caught your attention about the city?

A. I like the mix of history and of course, things that are well maintained make a big difference as well. I just like the atmosphere.

Q. While you’re here in town do you have any places you plan to visit or see?

A. I just enjoyed the Saratoga Tea and Honey. That was fantastic! And I think I’m gonna check out an organic place around the corner.

Q. How is your dog liking it?

A. He’s doing very well, first time in a big place. I think he’s handling it very well for a young dog and just having a great time.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

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Equine Artist to Showcase 40 Watercolors

Hotwalker along the backstretch. Painting by R. C. Ewell

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — R.C. Ewell’s latest exhibit, “At the Barns, Mostly,” is scheduled to open Friday, Aug. 2, at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and will run for a month.

During the reception, 88-yearold equine artist Ewell and his wife of nearly seven decades, Barbara, will be on hand to socialize.

The exhibit will showcase 40 works, many freshly created watercolors, which take inspiration from topics such as early morning fog to hot walkers on the Oklahoma race track that straddles his backyard. Others are focused on the evening, rather than the morning. Still others are inspired by childhood memories of Spa City’s east side.

Ewell is a self-taught artist, and generally wakes up before dawn to

draw inspiration from “the infinite variations in contrast, color and depth of the early morning light.”

His portfolio currently contains nearly 2,000 titles.

“One image in this year’s show stemmed from the high contrast of early morning sun on the quiet scene,” Ewell said. “Fog, on the other hand, is a frequent morning visitor to the track. The silhouette of horses with their riders as they emerge or fade into the fog also provided treasured scenes. One such image catches riders taking their charges through the gap onto the track for morning workout.”

The exhibit will also include familiar faces of the Saratoga racing season. Some of Ewell’s personal favorites include Marylou Whitney in casual clothes and William “Bill” Mott, the Hall of Fame trainer, patting one of his rider’s horses’ neck several years before winning the 2019 Kentucky Derby.

For more information, call 518-584-4572.

Trainer Bill Mott on pony with two riders. Painting by R.C. EWELL.

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OBITUARIES

Marion Estelle Bright Arnold

Barbara E. St. Clair Frye

GREENFIELD CENTER — Marion Estelle Bright Arnold, 84, of Greenfield Center, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at North Milton Cemetery, Milton, NY. If you wish to express your online condolences please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara E. St. Clair Frye, 71, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019.

A memorial service for Barbara will be held at a later date.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Shirley L. Pendrick SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shirley L. Pendrick, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Wesley Health Care Center.

At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Holly Conradsen

Anita M. Hill

Dorothy Hayes

GALWAY — Holly Conradsen, 54, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anita M. Hill, 85, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Wesley Health Care Center.

She was born on 01/24/1934, daughter of the late Anthony Patituce and Louise Selle.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

BALLSTON SPA — Dorothy Hayes, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

William J. Evans

Luigi A. Jordan

Gerald E. Rose

SARATOGA SPRINGS — William J. Evans, 75, passed away on July 7, 2019.

Calling hours 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Friday, July 12 at Burke & Bussing Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs.

Funeral service at 12 p.m.

Burial at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Luigi (Lou) A. Jordan passed away on July 6, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital, he was 92.

Services will be private with no public visitation.

Donations in Lou’s name may be made to the Veteran’s organization of your choice in memory of Luigi.

Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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He was a self-employed land surveyor for over fifty years and had also worked for ten years with the National Park Service and retired after eight years with the Vermont Highway and Human Services Departments.

In 1950 he received his private pilot license. He and his wife Ethel were active with the Boy Scout Troop #13 in Schuylerville and was proud to see his son and grandson become Eagle Scouts.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of fifty years, Ethel Seaman Stine in 1998; two brothers, William and Albert Stine Jr.; two sisters, Mildred Clarke and Fay Signer; and his son-in-law Mark Poirier.

Survivors include his daughters, Patricia Poirier of Schuylerville and Marion (Darrell) Rodman of Kansas City, MO; son, James (Jane)

Stine of Queensbury; sister-in-law, Bessie Stine of Fort Washington, MD; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren, four nephews and one niece.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Schuylerville United Methodist Church, 51 Church St., Schuylerville with Rev. John Isemann. A reception will follow.

Friends may call at the church from 3 – 4 p.m. prior to the service.

Burial will be held July 15, 2019 in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Memorials can be made in his memory to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Home of the Good Shephard, 198 Bluebird Rd., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

Petro Patistas

daughter Penny and grandchildren Travis and Cassie; daughter Laurie and grandsons John, Christopher, and Robert; brother Pantelis and his wife Beverly and nieces and nephew Debbie, Brenda, Pete, and the late Joanne. Survivors also include Myrtle, the mother of Petro Jr., Penny, and Laurie; and his cousin Kenny Streno.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Funeral Homes

Andrew G. Stine

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Andrew G. Stine, 96, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Home of The Good Shepherd in South Glens Falls surrounded by family.

Born June 22, 1923 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Albert and Mildred Gorham Stine.

Andrew was a graduate of White Plains High School in 1941. He attended NYU before enlisting in the US Army where he served during WWII. He later attended and earned his BS degree from Skidmore College.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

Funeral Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Anthony Petralia, 78, passed away Thursday July 4, 2019.

Calling hours were Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Burke Funeral Home, with a funeral service on Wednesday, July 10 at St. Joseph’s Church in Greenfield Center.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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GREENFIELD CENTER — Petro “Pete” Patistas, 77, passed away at his home on July 4, 2019. He was born in New York City on October 16, 1941 and is the son of the late Pantelis and Mellie (Huff) Patistas.

Pete worked as a horseman at the Saratoga Harness Track; he was a welder, and he eventually worked as metal fabricator.

Pete even spent some time as an underwater welder. He was an avid outdoorsman and he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Pete was proud to be a multiple time New York State champion marksman.

Pete leaves behind his wife Susan Patistas; son Petro Jr. and grandsons Petro and Joseph;

SARATOGA LAKE ­ — Gerald E. “Jerry” Rose, age 77, passed away peacefully July 5, 2019.

Calling hours were Thursday, July 11, at Burke Funeral Home.

Burial at Greenridge Cemetery.

Donations can be made to Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Saratoga Springs; H.O.P.E.,Wilton; or any animal shelter.

Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

COURT Nathan W. Preston, 37, of Johnson City, was sentenced July 3 to 1 year in jail, after pleading to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs.

Elizabeth A. Stanley, 22, of Schenectady, was sentenced July 1 to 1 year in jail, after pleading to criminal sale of a controlled substance, in Malta.

Sheila E. Wray, 62, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced July 1 to 1.5-to-5.5 years in state prison, after pleading to felony DWI. Steven Welch, no address provided, was sentenced July 2 to 1.5-to-3 years state prison, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, in Saratoga Springs.

Jonathan Reyes, 33, of Lakeland, Florida, pleaded July 2 to criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, in Malta. Sentencing Sept. 9.

POLICE Travis Marris, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 1 with criminal mischief, and endangering the welfare of a child. Both charges are misdemeanors.

Dawson Nigro, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 2 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI, leaving the scene of an accident, refusing to take a breath test, and multiple vehicle violations, following a property damage accident on Spring Street.

Jeremy McClary, 41, of Mayfield, was charged July 2 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and circumventing an interlock system.

Kurt Cederholm, 36, of Brooklyn, was charged July 3 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.

Joshua Rotenberg, 34, of Arvada, Colorado, was charged July 3 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Jacqueline Palmer, 29, of Scio, Oregon, was charged July 3 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Stacey Zbar, 62, of Queens, was charged July 3 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Thomas Bruni, 46, of Schenectady, was charged July 4 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.

Joseph Macik, 28, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was charged July 3 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.

Kara Montville, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, after being involved in a property damage accident on Ballston Avenue.

BLOTTER 5 Drew McCarthy, 35, of Halfmoon, was charged July 7 in Malta with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and DWAI, a misdemeanor.

McCarthy is suspected of operating a vehicle while under the influence of a drug, and of possessing in excess of 500 milligrams of cocaine.

Sara M. Savoca, 34, of Waterford, was charged July 8 with second degree vehicular assault – a felony, operating a vessel while having a blood-alcohol concentration of .08% or greater, and reckless operation of a vessel. Savoca is accused of operating a vessel while intoxicated on Saratoga Lake and striking another vessel, an occupant of which suffered a serious hand injury, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office.

Lindsay Griffith, 37, of Los Angeles, California, was charged July 6 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.

Theresa Dimillo, 38, of Arvada, Colorado, was charged July 6 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.

Joyce Epps, 30, of Mayfield, was charged July 6 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.

Richard Tooley, 33, of Ballston Spa, was charged July 7 with assault in the third-degree.

Michael Manning, 52, of Ballston Spa, was charged July 7 with misdemeanor DWI, and a speeding violation, on Union Avenue.

Trevor Keniry-Thompson, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 7 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Anthony Damiano, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 7 with misdemeanor DWI, and speeding.

Kathleen Brown, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 8 with petit larceny, and making a falsely written statement. Both charges are misdemeanors.

Brandon Welfinger, 23, of Malta, was charged with rape in the third-degree, a felony. The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office charged Welfinger in connection with an alleged sexual relationship he had with a female under the age of 17.

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Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

History OF

by Charlie Kuenzel for Saratoga TODAY

In the year 2019, the silhouette of the many grand hotels and some of the Victorian architecture that was the trademark of the city in the 1800’s is missing. We are fortunate to still have a wonderful example of the architectural style offered in those magical years in the form of the Canfield Casino, located in Congress Park.

What is known today as the Canfield Casino opened in the summer of 1870 at a construction cost of $190,000, known originally as the “Saratoga Clubhouse” under the management of John Morrissey. It was always Morrissey’s intent to use the beautiful venue as a gambling casino, but since gambling was illegal in the city at the time, Morrissey presented the space as a men’s club. In order to ensure that the wealthy would be impressed with the building, Morrissey used the top interior designers of the time, the Herter Brothers of NYC and Mitchell Vance was asked to do the lighting.

In 1870 as the top design company, the Herter Brothers also did the White House and many of the homes of the wealthy in America.

Today the Canfield Casino is one of only three remaining commercial structures in the country designed by the Herter Brothers.

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Admission to the building was to members who paid a seasonal membership fee of $200 per person. Gambling was always limited to men that were nonresidents of Saratoga Springs. In that era women of high social status generally did not wish to be seen in gambling spaces, and the exclusion of locals prevented anyone from losing money that might return to protest the operation. A truce was made with local religious leaders by suspending gambling on Sundays.

Morrissey also returned money to the community at the end of each summer season by donating some of his profits to churches and nonprofits in the city.

At the conclusion of the first summer the experiment proved to be a monetary success as well as a hit with locals, so plans were made to build additional gaming space in the form of a parlor that would be available for the summer of 1871.

In May of 1878 John Morrissey died of illness on the second floor of the Adelphi Hotel, and partners Reid and Spencer operated the venue until it was purchased by New York City gambler Richard Canfield in 1894 for $250,000.

Canfield raised the elegance of the building by adding the ballroom, which operated as a restaurant, and the Italian Gardens in the park for about $800,000.

Free EMT Classes with Application ALBANY — Mohawk Ambulance Service is now accepting applications for its free five-month EMT Training Course.

Mohawk Ambulance is the largest privately-owned ambulance service in upstate New York. The Service provides basic life support and advanced life support services to Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties, and employs more than 300 certified EMTs, Critical Care Technicians and Paramedics.

Two classes, usually meeting once per week, will run simultaneously. One will meet mostly on Mondays, with some weeks having two sessions, and the other will be on Fridays. Both will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes begin Sept. 9 and 13, respectively, and will continue until Feb. 2020.

Sessions will be held at the company’s training facility at 570 Central Avenue in Albany.

For more information, visit mohawkambulanceservice.com.

Canfield Casino. Image from the Bolster Collection.

Anti-gambling sentiments both locally and nationally started to pressure the closure of the Canfield Casino in the early 1900’s.

Under intense pressure Richard Canfield finally put the Casino up for sale. Finally, with no purchase offers, the City of Saratoga Springs bought the building and surrounding land in the park for a bargain price of $150,000 in 1911.

This iconic building is still owned by the city today and is continually updated and repaired by the Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works with great care and understanding of its importance in the history of the city.

In the summer of 2020, the Canfield Casino will be celebrating

its 150th anniversary of being a notable location and jewel of the city. Today, daily tours of the building are offered by the staff of the Saratoga Springs History Museum that provide additional facts on the structure as well as a glimpse into the famed history of Saratoga. In 2010 another twist was added when the Canfield Casino was investigated by the TV show “Ghost Hunters” to explain frequent observed paranormal activity. Since that time, ghost tours have been offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the summer at 11 a.m.

As you plan your summer activities, put a stop at the Canfield Casino on your list to enjoy the true feel of Saratoga Springs history.

New Art Studio in Greenwich GREENWICH — Judith Ellers announced her new Whipple City Studios is opening at 9 Hill St. in Greenwich.

The gallery at the new studio features both Ellers’ paintings and photographic works and those of invited artists who share her associations in the East Bank Arts Alliance, Cooperstown Art Alliance, Southern Vermont Arts Center, LARAC, Saratoga Arts and North Country Arts.

In addition to art, visitors will find an array of vintage jewelry and collectibles, including household primitives and stained glass.

The Studio will also be holding an open house every Tuesday evening between July 16 and Aug. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m.

The open house will feature a variety of changing exhibits as well as Ellers’ husband’s newly established Farmstead Originals at 11 Hill St., the second component of the Whipple City development.

In September, Whipple City will have its regular hours from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday, and otherwise by appointment.

For more information, contact whipplecitysquare@gmail.com.

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Travers Book Signing Guided Tours at the Hall of Fame of the Casino SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Racing Museum Hall of Fame at 191 Union Avenue held a reception and book signing for “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race,”

by Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch this past Wednesday, July 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Gallery. The event was free to attend, with copies of the book available for purchase, and the pair signed copies following the presentation. For more information, contact the Hall of Fame at www.racingmuseum.org or at 1-800-JOCKEY4.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum is hosting guided tours and ghost tours of the Canfield Casino, starting at the Museum located in Congress Park, starting on Wednesday, July 10.

The normal tour takes place at 11:30 a.m. and showcases the history of the Casino and Saratoga Springs, while the ghost tour takes place at 11 a.m. and teaches about the stories, legends and lore of the casino. The normal tour is free for

children under 12, $8 for children over 12 and $10 for adults; the ghost tour is free for children 5 and under, $8 for older children, and $10 for adults. Normal tours occur Monday through Friday for July and August, ghost tours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the same duration. For more information, contact the Canfield Casino at 518-587-3550, extension 2555, or the Saratoga Springs History Museum at 518-584-6920.

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Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

Saratoga Race Course Opens New Club

Photo by Kevin Matyi.

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association formally unveiled the 1863 Club, the Saratoga Racetrack’s newest addition, this past week on Tuesday, July 9.

The Club, named in honor of the year of the first organized thoroughbred race in Saratoga, is a 36,000-square foot, three story tall building with air conditioning and a full-service kitchen built next to one of the track’s two straightaways on Clubhouse turn with a walkway on the second floor leading to the spectator seats.

The first floor has a banquet space called The Rail, which has floor-to-ceiling windows to view the track and seating for up to 500 people.

The second floor features a group event space that can fit up to 100 people, designated Legends Hall in tribute to well-known trainers and jockeys.

The third floor has luxury suites named after some of the most talented thoroughbreds that have raced at Saratoga, such as Lady Eli and Whirlaway, offering a view of the main track and capacities from 30 to 45 people.

Both the second and third floors include wood balconies looking out over the track, with the first floor having doors opening to staircases leading to a red brick walkway alongside the race course.

At the unveiling, NYRA CEO and President Dave O’Rourke introduced the head architect of the project.

“When I took this job a few months ago, the construction team here was facing a significant challenge: open this place for opening day.” O’Rourke said. “So we decided to move it up a week.”

He continued. “It wasn’t an easy task, and the reason we’re able to stand here today in this amazing building is due to the outstanding work of our partners.”

During the unveiling, last minute additions and polishing were ongoing, such as the construction equipment working on the backside of the building and the workers still installing the last of the betting kiosks.

O’Rourke then gave Matthew Hurff of Frost Hurff Architects, head architect of the project, time to talk about the building. continues to next page...

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Saratoga Race Course Opens New Club continues from previous page...

“From a certain point of reference, it doesn’t take much to build a building like a casino. The construction is typical, the costs are low, and no one really expects it to look very good,” Hurff said.

“A historic racetrack, however, is no more a casino than Saratoga Springs is Atlantic City. Building at Saratoga racecourse requires something more. This place has character, and to succeed here, you need to show character.”

He continued by saying even as they were nearing deadline for opening, the people he was working with were still willing to do “the low thing, the hard thing, the expensive thing, because they knew it was the right thing to do.”

He then handed off the microphone to Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation.

“Change has always been a part of Saratoga racecourse, and not always easily accepted at first,” Bosshart said. “The opening of

the 1863 Club marks one of the largest single investments to be made since the current Clubhouse was built in 1928.”

She continued by mentioning that the Preservation Foundation was pleased with the Club and that it understood the need to change the track so that NYRA could continue to offer “some of the best thoroughbred racing in the country.”

For more information, contact the Saratoga Race Course at NYRA.com/Saratoga.

The 1863 Club’s opening. Photo by Kevin Matyi.

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NEWS

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

August Thunderbolt May Be City’s Cloud with a Silver Lining Council Targets December 31 for Phase 1 Completion of City Hall Restoration/Renovation continued from front page...

The city announced this week the two-phase completion approach to the restoration/ renovation project, with the ground floor and first floor scheduled for completion by the end of this calendar year, and the second and third floors completed

by April 2020.

Provided there are no delays, the city says the phased approach will provide an opportunity to move City Hall operations out of its temporary home at the recreation center by the end of 2019, so that facility can be utilized for community members and local youth for recreation. The facility was built as a recreation center in 2010. Since last fall, the 30,000plus square feet of gymnasium space has been occupied by city officials and workers.

Department of Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco reported that the City Council awarded all contracts for the City Hall restoration and renovation project.

All four prime contracts were awarded in compliance with the Wick’s law - which requires government agencies directly hire four separate contractors for general construction, plumbing, electrical work, and heating and ventilation.

The four bid categories covered work areas for general construction,

electrical, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and plumbing. An amendment to the 2019 capital budget, in the amount of $4,226,700 was also unanimously approved at the July 3 council meeting so the electrical and plumbing bids and contracts could be awarded.

“Resolving decades old problems and planning 50 years into the future are the goals of this restoration and renovation project. It’s the largest and possibly the most important project the City will undertake in our lifetime and awarding contracts to qualified bidders so that it can move into the construction phase is a great development,” said Scirocco, in a statement. “I think the public will be pleased with all the improvements in their City Hall.”

COSTS The four qualified contractors and bid or contract amounts for the construction phase of the project are: General Construction - MLB Construction Services, LLC. $3.475 million; HVAC – Collette Mechanical, Inc. - $ 1.85 million; Electrical - DLC Electric, LLC. - $ 2.25 million; Plumbing - Colette Mechanical, Inc. - $887,000.

A 15% construction contingency, or $1,269,300, was additionally planned for the project due to the potential for unforeseen circumstances in renovating the

building. The contingency also includes any changes to the Music Hall finishes as the result of Design Review Commission review, and ongoing change requests from the Office of Court Administration.

A mandate from the New York State Legislature and OCA earlier this decade directed Saratoga Springs to provide adequate court facilities for a second full-time City Court Judge. The council determined a building-wide renovation and restoration project was appropriate following the lightning strike, to be in compliance with the court system mandate.

Any unused contingency funding will be re-purposed for repairs to all city buildings and facilities. Additionally, $99,000 was allocated for a Construction Manager (CM) to coordinate with the project engineers and contractors - should the city require those services.

The city didn’t provide any specified updates to the potential costs to reconstruct and restore the building. In December, those costs were approximated at $11.2 million overall, with about half that amount anticipated to be covered by insurance proceeds.

Michael Veitch, business manager for the City DPW, did not return a phone message seeking comment regarding the project.

In a statement, Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan

City Hall on July 10, 2019. Signs posted on the windows advise the City Court has been temporarily relocated to the Lincoln Baths Building on South Broadway and the majority of City Hall moved to 15 Vanderbilt Ave. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

said, that “as last year’s lightning strike occurred in the middle of the budget process, the entire City Council was aware that the initial phase of funding for City Hall’s repair and renovation was

based on estimated information of a fluid situation. I was glad to see the bid responses come in below the higher estimates initially discussed.” continues to page 12...

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

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Jobs: Saratoga Arts Looking for Two City Meetings This Week New Team Members; Hosts Free MONDAY, JULY 15: NYFA Resources Talk Saturday TUESDAY, JULY 16: 9:30 a.m. | City Council - Pre-Agenda Meeting

7 p.m. | City Council - Full Meeting SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts is looking to fill the positions of education coordinator, and of community grants coordinator.

Saratoga Arts’ Education Coordinator is a full-time, 40 hours per week post – who helps coordinate nearly 100 classes and workshops annually and manages multiple programs.

Community grants coordinator (part-time, 24 hours per week), administers all aspects of its Decentralization Grants Program, in which Saratoga Arts, with funding from and in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts, awards over $123,000 annually for Arts Education, Community Arts

Projects, and individual artist support in Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties.

From 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, the Arts Center stages a NYFA Resources and Services Talk. Artists of all disciplines are invited to attend the free event.

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), in partnership with New York State Council on the Arts’ (NYSCA) State & Local Partnerships program, will present the public program. This programming is part of NYFA’s entrepreneurial training in the Adirondacks, the Capital Region, the North Country, and surrounding areas.

NYFA will present an overview of free and low-cost national

programs and services.

For artists: whether you’re trying to raise money to finish a particular project, seeking feedback on your work, looking for an artistic residency, or trying to find a job, NYFA has resources to help sustain and grow your artistic practice. Information will be provided on the NYSCA/ NYFA Artist Fellowship, an unrestricted grant of $7,000 for which artists living and working in New York State are eligible.

Applications for the 2019-20 cycle will open in Fall 2019.

Saratoga Arts is located at The Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, go online to: saratoga-arts.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17: 7 p.m. | Design Review Commission Meeting

THURSDAY, JULY 18: 5 p.m. | Planning Board Workshop All meetings are open to the public and are held at the City’s southside recreation facility, 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

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NEWS

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

Woerner: 2019 Legislative Session Wraps Up – Series of Town Hall Meetings Scheduled in July SARATOGA SPRINGS — With the 2019 Legislative session wrapping up in mid-July, Carrie Woerner, who represents the 113th Assembly District, reports that among pieces of legislation passed were bills addressing election modernization, campaign finance reforms, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, environmental and climate protections.

Seven bills Woerner authored passed the Assembly this year, five of which also passed the Senate and will now go to the Governor for his signature. Specifically, those include bills that waive residency requirements to hire a county Assistant District Attorney as well as a city attorney, a bill that authorizes Saratoga and Washington counties to waive certain permit fees for repairs and new construction for local veterans’ organizations, and

another relating to the labelling of “locally grown” or “locally produced” food.

Previously, there was no standard definition of what a “locally grown” or “locally produced” food product is for labelling purposes. This led to food retailers applying their own definitions of local, which had the potential to be disingenuous or misleading to the consumer. The goal of putting in place a definition of Local is to ensure consumers are truly getting a locally grown product when they buy “local.”

“The last bill that I would like to highlight is A.6658, which allows custodial parents of adult children with developmental disabilities to pursue support orders up to the age of 26,” Woerner said.

“Over the coming months, my staff and I will be working on

bringing a focus on renewable energy produced on farm -biogas -- that can be converted to electric power or scrubbed and compressed to create a clean, green renewable alternative to natural gas,” Woerner said, adding that New York’s dairy herd could provide renewable natural gas to heat more than 1,500 houses.

Woerner will hosting a series of Town Hall meetings across the district this month. Those gatherings include: July 15 at Hudson Falls Old Courthouse; July 17 at Moreau Community Center; July 18 at Greenwich Public Library and July 25 in the Dutcher Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Starting time is 6:30 p.m. for each.

Specific questions about legislation passed or pending may be addressed by calling the District Office at 518-584-5493.

August Thunderbolt May Be City’s Cloud with a Silver Lining Council Targets December 31 for Phase 1 Completion of City Hall Restoration/Renovation continuesd from page 10...

Madigan added, “the buildingrelated insurance proceeds represent a smaller percentage of the total project than what was originally estimated, which is due to how the renovation has evolved beyond just putting City Hall back together.”

According to accounts commissioner John Franck, the City’s insurance carrier -Travelers

Insurance, and the City’s insurance agent - Matt D’Abate, “have worked closely with the Director of Risk and Safety to obtain the most dollars possible to help rebuild the original lightning loss.”

The asbestos abatement phase of the project was completed by Aktor Corporation and Alpine Environmental, removing a majority of hazardous material from the building, prior to construction.

INTERIOR PLANS City Halls plans call for the installation of a new public elevator, with the existing elevator designated for employee use; the relocation and re-design of city department offices, and an audio/ visual booth, concession area and entryway lobby installed in an upgraded Music Hall on the building’s top floor.

Additional changes include the state-mandated renovations of city courts and a new energy compliant

heating and cooling system for all of City Hall, which is expected to help reduce utility costs in the future.

The building’s new ground floor will largely be occupied by the public safety department; the first floor will be comprised of the Mayor’s office, City Clerks office, Finance and Accounts departments and City Council room – all of which have traditionally been located on the first floor, as well as the addition of the DPW offices.

Floor two will showcase the city court, as well as house offices of the city attorneys, the human resources department and the public safety commissioner and deputy commissioner. The top floor will feature the Music Hall and lobby, as well as several building department and Land Use offices.

The Saratoga Supreme Court Law Library, which previously occupied a portion of the top floor, will be relocated elsewhere.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

BALLSTON SPA Lot 2 Aysimac Court, $530,961.

John Paul Builders LLC sold property to Robert Chang and Genevieve Murphy.

18 Long Creek Dr., $449,900.

Daniel and Laura Vitkavage sold property to Sean and Patricia Doyle.

2 Chapel Hill Blvd., $390,000.

Femke Peters and Youri VanDommelen sold property to Nicholas and Cara Maryanopolis.

16 Cypress St., $331,500.

Howard Layer sold property to Brian Gerhardt.

22 Cypress St., $339,980.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Michael Russell and Ruijie Xia. 7 Sharon Lane, $140,000.

Marlene Rohe (as Trustee) sold property to Volpe Custom Homes LLC. 6 Sharon Lane, Lot 5, $100,000.

Volpe Custom Homes LLC sold property to Jeremiah and Jesica Mackey.

309 Goode St., $201,000. Robert and Ruth Russell sold property to Lukas and Sara Smida.

110 Stonebridge Dr., $362,500.

Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Beth Locatelli.

8 Sycamore St., $310,000. Louis and Julie Amarosa sold property to Robert and Anne Corsano.

MALTA 28 Timber Trace, $330,000.

George Ferron (Ind and as Agent) and Lee Ferron (by Agent) sold property to Matthew and Nichole Holupko.

24 Copper Ridge Dr., $496,838.

Abele Homes LLC sold property to James and Lindsay Dunn.

45 Burlington Ave. and Ausbury Ave., $129,000. Amber Manke sold property to Shannon Sykela.

194 Thimbleberry Rd., $167,880.

Matthew Quinn sold property to Sarah Ferrara.

1 Plum Poppy South, $330,500.

Terrence and Joan Dwyer sold property to Adam Shannon and Melissa Mercado.

2460 Route 9, $185,000. PAL SLG, LLC sold property to CAG AND CO. LLC

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

TOWN OF SARATOGA 1214-1215 NYS Rt 9P, $560,000.

Paul and Debra Hodson sold property to Warren Wallis.

0 Brown Point Rd., $10,000. Bruce and Mary Fassett sold property to Albany Sand Road LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 1 Tiffany Place, $415,000.

Craig and Sally Horneck sold property to Mark Husted.

32 Casino Dr., $249,900.

Brody Flachbart sold property to Rita Moldovan.

28 Pinewood Ave., $732,000.

William and Cara Pabis sold property to Jennifer Runkel and Adam McNeill.

6 Bunker Hill Dr., $348,000.

Matthew and Nichole Holupko sold property to Suzanne Neilson.

49 Court St., $525,000. Kevin and Philomena Reilly sold property to JEMMJ 49 Court Street LLC. 18 Vichy Dr., $237,000. Steven and Louella Williams sold property to Mara Kaufmann.

26 Sicada St., $295,000. Abraham Gold sold property to Jonathan and Joseph Hardoon.

1 and 17 Morgan St., $3,150,000.

DA Collins Construction sold property to Saratoga Hospital.

106 Catherine St., $307,000.

Geoffrey Sipperly sold property to Ingrid Edwards.

4 Royal Henley Court, $715,000.

Michael Feld and Meghan Ferguson sold property to RAC Closing Services LLC. 4 Royal Henley Court, $715,000.

RAC Closing Services LLC sold property to Ryan Smalley and Laura Carroll.

7 Clubhouse Dr., $220,000.

Jacquelyn Smith sold property to Evelyn Bradshaw.

4 PD Harris Rd., $565,500. D&T Property Group sold property to Leo and Kerry Gannon.

102 Van Dam St., $530,000. Michael Vild and Donna Estey Vild sold property to Fiscina Properties.

14 Oak Ridge Blvd., $600,000.

Oak Ridge Development LLC sold property to Thomas and Shannon Guggisberg.

3 Cherry Tree Lane, $915,000.

Shawn and Kate McCarthy sold property to Asim Chaudry and Fatma Abdali Chaudry.

46 Union Ave., Unit 202, $18,402. Moore Hall LLC sold property to Shaun and Patricia Seymour.

38 Jane St., $457,612. Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property to Serge and Carol Tarasenko.

38 High Rock Ave., Unit 5C, $765,000. Doree Smassanow (as Trustee) sold property to Robert and Francine Nemer.

24 Conver Dr., $292,500.

Shane and Alexandra Zanetti sold property to Dylan Nizolek.

13 492 Grand Ave., $504,000. Tyler and Lauren LaFountaine sold property to Joshua Stachnik and Victoria Bennett.

STILLWATER 72 Brickyard Rd., $30,000. Federal National Mortgage Association (by Atty) sold property to Holly and Christian Thrane.

WILTON 8 Chatham Court, $242,000.

Margaret Bramhall (by Exec) sold property to Dennis and Diane Carroll.

2 Jenee Way, $378,000.

Timothy Pearsall sold property to Lonny Fiber.

20 Castleberry Dr., $268,500.

Erik and Kasey Edson sold property to Joseph Frandino and Lydia Barbieri.

78 Tompion Dr., $259,900.

Samantha and Jason Colacino sold property to Katie Rich.

Harran Lane, $365,624. Thomas Roohan sold property to Forest Grove LLC.

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BUSINESS

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

A BERRY LATE SEASON

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

GREENWICH/ SCHUYLERVILLE — Local farmers have needed to contend with late crop harvests going into the summer due to unusual weather this past June.

“We had a cold and very wet spring, that’s fact,” John Hand, owner of Hand Melon Farm, said.

“As far as our farm’s concerned, it delayed our strawberry crop by nearly two weeks.”

Byron Winney, owner of Winney’s Blueberry Farm, said “everything is affected by that kind of weather.”

He explained that both the temperature and moisture were problematic. By having too much water, the crops become more susceptible to fungal infections.

When the weather is too cold, pollinators like bees simply stay in the hive or only pollinate the closest plants.

Additionally, he said that blueberries in particular pose another problem, because the plant’s flower is bell-shaped, and so has a narrow entrance that honeybees have problems with.

“Dairy farms are taking a real hit,” Winney said. “They just haven’t gotten all of their crops in yet. It’s the turn of July and they haven’t

gotten their corn in, some of them.”

Winney then called out to one of the workers, Trish, and asked whether her father had finished planting their corn yet.

She responded that they had finished around June 29, about two weeks later than normal.

“And the expression is field corn should be knee high by the fourth of July,” Winney commented.

Hand said that strangely, while his strawberries were two weeks late, his blueberries were pretty much on time for some reason.

“My thought on that is that the strawberries have straw mulch applied to them for the winter,” he said. Once the winter is over, they removed the straw mulch from the plants and put it between the rows of crops. Hand said that he thinks that it may have insulated the soil, keeping it colder for longer.

“The blueberries, even though the have mulch with wood chips around the base of the plant, they didn’t seem to have their roots insulated as much as the strawberries did,” Hand said.

“I expect we’re going to start harvesting blueberries within the

Photo by Kevin Matyi.

next week or so. And I expect we’re going to have sweet corn in the next week or so, and again that’s about a normal schedule.”

Another cause for the difference could be the environment of the farms. Hand said that his farm is on the ancient Battenkill river delta, which makes the soil sandier than normal.

As a result, Hand said “in spite of the excessive rain this spring, we were able to get out and onto the land when we needed to and do our tillage operations and get our crops put in at a pretty normal schedule.”

However, he added that due to the sandy soil, the farm also needs to be irrigated heavily and that even now it is dry.

Meanwhile, Winney said that his farm has a naturally high water

table, to the point that across the street is almost a swamp. He said he’s also next to a river and that there are various underground streams flowing beneath the farm, so they only have a few dry spots.

Currently, Winney said that they are picking Early Blue, one of the farm’s 23 varieties of blueberries. Winney said that in the week, they should start picking another two or three varieties, and another two or three the following week, then four or five the week after that.

“We should be swimming in berries right now,” he said. “But because of the spring, we’re not.”

For more information, call John Hand at 518-527-0072, or Winney’s Blueberry Farm at 518-695-5547.

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Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

Saratoga Live Returns!

SARATOGA — As part of the most expansive television programming deal in horse racing history, Saratoga Live will appear on FOX, FS1 and FS2 this year for an unprecedented combined 192.5 show hours.

“We realize that, in order for the sport to grow, we have to find a way to reach a new audience,” Tony Allevato, president of New York Racing Assoication Bets and executive

producer of NYRA TV, said.

“There never was any sport that was hurt by being on television.”

In addition to daily national coverage on FS2, Saratoga Live will be on regional sports networks including MSG Networks, FOX Sports Prime Ticket and Altitude Sports.

Greg Wolf, host of Saratoga Live, said “FOX has been just a tremendous supporter of the product and NYRA and getting

these races seen and building an audience. We’ve really built a good audience. It’s just getting bigger and stronger.”

Wolf intends to call on a variety of experts, such as retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, professional handicapper Jonathon Kinchen and retired All-Star catcher Paul LoDuca to provide unique perspectives.

For more information, visit NYRA.com/saratoga/racing/live.

Holiday Inn Bought for Over $20 Million SARATOGA SPRINGS — New Castle Hotels and Resorts (NCH) entered a long-term agreement to manage the 168-room Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs on behalf of JLK Global Fund International for $21.8 million.

Earlier this year, NCH added Choise Hotels to its brand partners when the Cambria Charleston Riverview opened.

The Holiday Inn is located at 232 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs, a short walking distance to the Saratoga Race Track, Canfield Casino and Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

The Inn features a threemeal restaurant, bar, lounge with an outdoor patio and fire pit and 9,000 square feet of meeting space suitable for hosting events of up to 800 people.

Photo provided.

“The full-service hotel and conference center was developed, owned and managed for over 50 years by a dedicated group of local citizens, who positioned the property at the heart of the community,” said Julian Buffam, NCH partner. “We look forward to embracing that close relationship

with the community while enhancing the guest experience and overall hotel performance with proven operational strategies and further capital improvements.”

For more information, visit NHC’s website at newcastlehotels. com, or contact the Media Contact, Lauralee Dobbins at 856-979-8929.

Davin Helps Students With Cloud-Based Software SARATOGA SPRINGS — Davin Workforce Solutions, a Saratoga Springs-based software company, launched a new cloudbased software called DAVIN that eases the pathway to healthcare education programs via an online portal that connects students, schools and facilities.

Davin is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare workforce technology company that builds software to effectively manage student credentialing in academic programs.

Davin worked with two New York State colleges to develop the software. Currently, one of the schools is starting its third year using the program, and the other is going into its first live semester.

“They wanted to find a solution to the manual tracking of credentials on spreadsheets and documents,” said David Theobold, President and CEO of Davin

Workforce Solutions, MS, RN, CSP. “The Davin Workforce Solutions’ team collaborated with deans and faculty to create this cloudbased system that can easily track credentials in clinical placements and decrease the administrative burden for the faculty, the students and the coordinators of facility clinical placements.”

With the software’s debut, the company also debuted a new website, davinwordforce.com.

The goal is to bring DAVIN to the national stage to help make an impact.

“75,000 qualified students were turned away from healthcare programs in 2018,” Theobold said.

“This is up from 56,000 turned away in 2017. We want to do anything we can do to help ease this problem.”

To find out more, visit davinworkforce.com, or call 518871-1611 ext. 501.

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EDUCATION

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

Encore Performance of Student Assisted Adaptation of ‘The Little Prince and the Planet of Music’ SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Classic children’s tale written originally in French in 1943, “The Little Prince,” comes to life again in Saratoga with the help of Lake Avenue Elementary School chorus and orchestra students and the Saratoga Chamber Players. Just like the children’s book that inspired their work, there’s a bit of a journey and lots of players involved.

The Saratoga Chamber Players Board chairperson, Lynne Gelber, had a plan to create a “Classroom to Concert” program that would incorporate the creativity of children blended with the musical talents of area musicians.

June 2018, Gelber put her plan into action; she approached Lake Avenue Elementary School music teacher Megan O’Sullivan in an effort to partner with her.

O’Sullivan worked with her

students to write an adaptation of “The Little Prince.” After a lot of planning and brainstorming, the work was completed.

Elito Bailen of the Saratoga Chamber Players, working as the songwriter and composer, joined second through fifth grade students during their chorus and orchestra rehearsals.

Together, they co-developed rhymes, lyrics and musical ideas in which Bailen spent the following months to develop their work into catchy songs for the children to sing and play to accompany their musical story.

When their work was completed, they created the 20182019 Saratoga Chamber Players Classroom to Concert Residency at Lake Avenue Elementary School.

They didn’t accomplish this alone. They were joined by flutist Susan Rotholz and violinist Jill Levy, who is also the

Lake Ave. Elementary School chorus and orchestra students performing with composer/cellist/guitarist Eliot Bailen.

Photo Provided.

artistic director of the Saratoga Chamber Players. Their role was to accompany the students and provide the musical score for the story when it was publicly performed for its World Premiere at Lake Avenue Elementary

School on June 19. They were assisted by Lake Avenue orchestra teacher Maura McNamara.

The result is a breathtaking rendering of a classic story brought to life through the music of children.

For those who couldn’t attend that show in June, there is an encore performance scheduled for July 19 during SPAC’s Poetry in the Pines free event for children and their families. spac.org/event/ poetry-in-the-pines.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

EDUCATION BRIEFS

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Ballston Spa Students Receive WHIZ, BANG, POP! Take a Scientific Morley Literacy Award BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa fifth grade students recently participated in the annual 5th Grade Moving-Up ceremonies at their elementary schools before the summer break.

One student at each school was presented with the Maurice “Christopher” Morley Literacy Award. This award was created in Mr. Morley’s name and is awarded to four students moving up from the elementary schools in the Ballston Spa Central School District to the Middle School who have demonstrated exceptional determination and perseverance on the road to reading.

The award includes a certificate embossed with the Rotary seal along with a gift certificate to a local bookstore.

The initiative honors the legacy of Village History Consultant Morley who was born in April of 1922 and how he struggled his entire life due to dyslexia. To his credit, Mr. Morley proudly donned a cap and gown to receive his Ballston Spa High School diploma some 60 years after his peers.

The 2019 award recipients include Candace Fuller from

Adventure on July 17 Children’s Science Fair at Saratoga Springs Public Library and The Children’s Museum at Saratoga

Wood Road Elementary School fifth grader Mason Lang receives the “Maurice “Christopher” Morley Literacy Fund” Award from Superintendent Ken Slentz during the 5th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony. Photo Provided.

Milton Terrace Elementary School, Xander Vecere from Gordon Creek Elementary School, Mason Lang from Wood Road Elementary School, and Alexander Lopez

from Malta Avenue Elementary School. The award is supported by the Rotary Club of Ballston Spa and presented annually by each elementary school principal.

Barnes & Noble Celebrates Educators with Appreciation Days SARATOGA SPRINGS — The world’s largest retail bookseller, is celebrating educators with its longest-ever Back-toSchool Educator Appreciation Days. This year’s extended timeline will kick off on July 20, with back-to-school discounts to celebrate educators every Saturday and Sunday until September 15.

All stores nationwide and BN.com will feature special discounts* to celebrate pre-K-12 public, private and homeschool teachers and administrators, including 25% off most merchandise such as books, toys and games, while supplies last.

Barnes & Noble’s Back-toSchool Educator Appreciation Days special discount offerings include a 25% off list price on most books, gifts, music, DVDs, and

toys and games for classroom use, a 10% off all Café consumables purchases and a 10% off discount applied to price after instant rebate on select NOOK devices, including: Samsung Galaxy Tab A NOOK 7”, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK 8”, Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK 9.6”, as well as NOOK Glowlight 3 and NOOK Glowlight Plus.

Exclusions can be found in the Educator Program Terms and Conditions available at BN.com/ Educator. Educators must present a valid Barnes & Noble Educator Discount Card to receive the discounts in store. There is also a limit of five NOOK devices per customer.

Step out to the local Barnes & Noble at Wilton Square to take advantage of the opportunity.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Public Library, Sustainable Saratoga, and The Children's Museum at Saratoga invite families to participate in the WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair on July 17, 2019. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at both the Children's Museum at Saratoga and in the Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The event is FREE and open to everyone.

This is an interactive fair for children and their families, with a focus on science, nature and the senses. Children will actively engage in activities designed to expose them to basic science concepts; to motivate them to explore the natural world; and to enliven their senses.

Activities give children the chance to be a wildlife biologist,

an engineer, a rocket scientist, and explore a variety of other science disciplines. There are a variety of activities focused on one of our most important natural resources – water. Experiment with how to build a device to rescue a fallen lego person; see how different objects move in a wind tunnel; build and launch a rocket; design a pollinator-friendly garden; there is something to interest everyone.

To accommodate all of the activities, the Children’s Fair will take place in two locations, the H. Dutcher Community Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library and the parking lot of The Children’s Museum at Saratoga.

For more information, go to: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/ childrensfair2019.

Come and have fun learning on July 17, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHOOSH, BOING, POOF!

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Families

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

TODAY

CHIROPRACTIC ADVICE AS MANY NEW MOTHERS CAN ATTEST,

the pains and discomfort of pregnancy are very real and can be more than just a nuisance. The average weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds, combined with the increased stress placed on the body by the baby, may result in severe discomfort in the low back and pelvis. Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers will develop low back pain at some point during their pregnancies.

This is especially true during late pregnancy, when the baby’s head presses down on a woman’s back, legs and buttocks, irritating her sciatic nerve. For those who already suffer from low back pain, the problem can become even worse.

by Dr. Kevy Smith for Saratoga TODAY

During pregnancy, a woman’s center of gravity almost immediately begins to shift forward to the front of her pelvis. Although a woman’s sacrum—or posterior section of the pelvis—has enough depth to enable her to carry a baby, the displaced weight still increases the stress on her joints. As the baby grows in size, the woman’s weight is projected even farther forward, and the curvature of her lower back is increased, placing extra stress on the spinal disks.

While these changes sound dramatic, pregnancy hormones help loosen the ligaments attached to the pelvic bones.

But even these natural changes designed to accommodate the growing baby can result in postural imbalances.

HOW CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP? Your doctor of chiropractic can detect any imbalances in the pelvis or elsewhere in your body that could contribute to pregnancy discomfort or possible neuromusculoskeletal problems after childbirth. Spinal manipulations are modified to be gentle and safe for both mother and baby.

Many pregnant women have found that chiropractic adjustments provide relief from the increased low back pain brought on by pregnancy. Chiropractic manipulation is safe for the pregnant woman and her baby and can be especially appealing to those who are trying to avoid medications in treating their back pain. Doctors of chiropractic can also offer nutrition, ergonomic, and exercise advice to help a woman enjoy a healthy pregnancy.

Chiropractic care can also help after childbirth. In the eight weeks following labor and delivery, the ligaments that loosened during pregnancy begin to tighten. Ideally, joint problems brought on during pregnancy from improper lifting or reaching should be treated before the ligaments return to their pre-pregnancy state to prevent further muscle tension.

for

Moms-to-be

The American Chiropractic Association recommends the following tips for pregnant women: EXERCISE • Safe exercise during pregnancy can help strengthen your muscles and prevent discomfort. Try exercising at least three times a week, gently stretching before and after exercise. If you weren’t active before your pregnancy, check with your doctor before starting or continuing any exercise program.

• Walking, swimming, and stationary cycling are relatively safe cardiovascular exercises for pregnant women because they do not require jerking or bouncing movements. Jogging can be safe for women who were avid runners before becoming pregnant—if done carefully and under a doctor’s supervision.

• Be sure to exercise in an area with secure footing to minimize the likelihood of falls. Your heart rate should not exceed 140 beats per minute during exercise. Strenuous activity should last no more than 15 minutes at a time.

• Stop your exercise immediately if you notice any unusual symptoms, such as vaginal bleeding, dizziness, nausea, weakness, blurred vision, increased swelling, or heart palpitations.

HEALTH AND SAFETY • Wear flat, sensible shoes. High or chunky heels can exacerbate postural imbalances and make you less steady on your feet, especially as your pregnancy progresses.

• When picking up children, bend from the knees, not the waist. And never turn your head when you lift. Avoid picking up heavy objects, if possible.

• Get plenty of rest. Pamper yourself and ask for help if you need it. Take a nap if you’re tired, or lie down and elevate your feet for a few moments when you need a break.

PREGNANCY ERGONOMICS • Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees to take pressure off your lower back. Full length “body pillows” or “pregnancy wedges” may be helpful. Lying on your left side allows unobstructed blood flow and helps your kidneys flush waste from your body.

• If you have to sit at a computer for long hours, make your workstation ergonomically correct. Position the computer monitor so the top of the screen is at or below your eye level, and place your feet on a small footrest to take pressure off your legs and feet. Take periodic breaks every 30 minutes with a quick walk around the office.

NUTRITION • Eat small meals or snacks every three to four hours— rather than the usual three large meals—to help keep nausea or extreme hunger at bay. Snack on crackers or yogurt—bland foods high in carbohydrates and protein.

• Supplementing with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid a day before and during pregnancy has been shown to decrease the risk of neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida. Check with your doctor before taking any vitamin or herbal supplement to make sure it’s safe for you and the baby.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

Families

TODAY

NORMAN ROCKWELL

OF THE TWENTY-TEENS

by Katherine Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY

“Mothering Boys” If I were an artist, I think my paintings would end up being similar to Norman Rockwell’s. He’s quoted as saying, “Without thinking too much about it in specific terms, I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed”; replace “America” with “motherhood” and this works well as an explanation of my efforts with this column. I like to think of these stories I share with you each month as my attempt to put into words what he painted into images: moments of real life that feel familiar, are often funny, and are true and authentic.

Sometimes I see my boys doing something that I wish Norman Rockwell could see, because I’m sure he’d be inspired to paint them. One example is a moment my mom and my oldest shared a few years ago as they sat on the couch together. My son had his Chromebook open on his lap, but he was looking at something on Mom’s phone, which she was leaning over to show him, pointing at the screen and chuckling. Other details that surely would have made it into the painting were my mom’s sweater and slippers, the pillow behind her back, my son’s bare feet, the fact that both their ankles were crossed, the coziness of the lit lamp next to them.

“Grandmother and grandson

share their e-findings on iPhone and Chromebook,” the description of the painting would read.

Another example occurred during a family walk to the park.

Boys number 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were on their scooters, and I’d told them they could scooter to the next corner and wait for me there. There they were, a jumble of boys on scooters waiting at the corner, and they were all poised to ride again as soon as I gave them the go-ahead—the legs whose feet were on the scooters were bent, and they were all leaning forward as if waiting for the starting gun.

Rockwell-esque details included the crooked helmets, the shorts that a couple of them were wearing with their coats, the way one of them was looking behind him at one of his brothers and laughing, a baseball field in the background.

“Scooter Race” it might be titled.

Just recently, the four older boys were altar servers at Mass, and they’re all still young enough that they’re stair steps—each boy is a half a head or more shorter than the next oldest—which makes for a fun picture anyway, but I glanced over at them just at the point where the youngest of them yawned, and I thought, “That is such a Noman Rockwell painting.” I feel sure he would have enjoyed this early Sunday scene: the serious older brothers, the yawning rookie, the hair sticking up on one of them, the white robes and rope belts they each put on themselves with varying degrees of aptitude. Sometimes I’ll see them conferring during Mass about who needs to do what, or one of the older boys will direct one of the younger boys, which would also make a great painting. I’d call it, “Morning Mass.”

The way the baby opens his mouth wide to insert his pacifier himself, like a baby bird; the little boys clustered in the tree house having a chat while sitting on old chairs; my oldest boy shooting hoops by himself for hours; my five-year-old perched on the chair with the controller clutched in his hands during his

turn at video games; my middle guys racing around and through the house playing tag or hide and seek; the sour face the baby makes upon trying a lime popsicle; the mismatched socks and toobig shirts and baseball hats that make their ears stick out—it’s as wholesome as modern childhood gets, and I can picture each scene painted in Rockwell style.

Even the writing of this piece could fit into my “Norman Rockwell of the Twenty-Teens” series. I’m sitting in a recliner with the baby asleep in one arm and my laptop balanced on the opposite arm of the chair, pecking away with one finger. “Mom at Work,” it might be called, or “Naptime Writer” (which is how I’ve often described myself).

They’re the kinds of moments that I think would make a lot of people think, “Oh yeah, I love when my kids do that!” or “I’ve noticed that too!” or “We did that just recently!” or “I remember those days well!” I feel the most inadequate as a writer at these times, because I struggle to convey with words what Normal Rockwell so expertly showed on canvas, and I really want to, because I think snapshots of childhood innocence and simple family life are beams of light in what many consider to be dark times. “Humor and wit were central aspects of Norman Rockwell’s character,” the Norman Rockwell Museum web site notes. “…Rockwell filled a societal niche by providing levity during times of great strife… [his] paintings presented Americans with a window into a more idyllic world.”

He was certainly a master at doing so, and I’d love to think these stories I share provide a little of that to all of you!

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 14, 12, 11, 9, 7, 5, and 10 months. Follow her at www. facebook.com/kmtowne23, or email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

(All quotes from the Normal Rockwell Museum site: nrm.org.)

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the trap of comparison A few months ago I read a quote on social media that immediately sparked attention in my spirit and has stayed with me ever since I read it.

“Comparison is the ultimate form of self-loathing.”

by Meghan Fritz, LCSW-R for Saratoga TODAY

In all of the self-help books I have read and in my personal and professional life I have never heard comparison described in this way.

Stop and let that really sink in and infuse your spirit with insight and wisdom. When you compare yourself to someone else you are participating in self-loathing.

To think of comparison in this way really made me stop and reflect on this topic. What immediately came to mind was the summer I spent renting a summer share in a beachy town with a group of other single women. We would work all week and head to the beach on the weekends hoping to find love in the sun and sand.

My good friend Jules had this amazing way of getting guys to talk to her. We all agreed she was the MVP of scoping out potential matches. She coined her magic strategy the “eye lip.” She would walk past a cute guy she wanted to talk to and look directly into his eyes and then gaze down at his lips. It was absolutely fascinating to watch; each time she cast her spell the guy would come talk to her as if he were in a trance. I was amazed and determined to master the eye lip.

I had her give me a few lessons and each weekend I watched her like a hawk taking in every move so I could copy her move perfectly. The only problem was I was not Jules. In fact, the first time I tried the eye lip, my contact flipped upside down in my eye causing me to trip and spill my drink all over my target. Not exactly the picture of seduction.

After a few weekends of failing miserably at the eye lip, I was exhausted and feeling discouraged.

I remember sharing my frustration with Jules and her response was something that I have thought about throughout the years. She

We all carry a secret power within us that helps us shine brightly. said, “Well, I have the eye lip and you have the thing you do with the head tilt and the smile, that’s your thing!” I was shocked I even had a thing. She told me it was this adorable way of engaging with someone I may have a slight interest in and it was always a hook.

We didn’t have the same secret powers, we had very different ones but both ones worked because they reflected our individual personalities.

There is only one YOU in the entire world. Don’t be an eye lip if you are a head tilt, BE YOU! Don’t waste time trying to model someone else, spend time

nurturing your authenticity and share your light with all who are blessed enough to know you!

We all carry a secret power within us that helps us shine brightly. Embrace your power and your uniqueness and stop the self-loathing comparison breeds.

YOU ARE WORTH IT! Meghan Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing in State College, PA. To download your free audio course on attraction and relationships, visit changeyourstoryllc.com and enter code T & G.

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INVESTING MISTAKES MOST PEOPLE MAKE

by Daniel Bruno and Barry Bruno, CLU, ChFC for Saratoga TODAY Investing in the stock market provides you with an opportunity to put your money to work, seeking to earn an impressive return. Historically, the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index has returned close to 10 percent on an average annual basis.1 Of course, past performance is no guarantee of future results. But most investors fail to take full advantage of this opportunity. In fact, they often earn considerably less than the average market return.

But giving in to these emotions leads most investors to sell low (when the market goes down, and people are worried about “losing” money) and buy high (when the market goes up, and securities are more expensive).

MISTAKE #3: BELIEVING YOU KNOW A 2015 report from DALBAR Inc. showed that the average investor MORE THAN THE MARKET underperformed the S&P 500 by 3.6 percent. In 2016, the gap widened: The S&P 500 returned about 12 percent, while the average investor saw only about a 5 percent return.

Why does this happen? There are three big mistakes investors tend to make—over and over again.

MISTAKE #1: TRYING TO TIME THE MARKET It’s impossible to predict when you should sell ahead of a downturn or start buying before a resurgence. When investors try to time the market, they often miss the mark, buying high or selling low—or both.

In the process, they negatively affect their potential return.

People who think they know that the market is about to drop (or make a comeback) may be kidding themselves. No one knows for certain what will happen next. What is predictable is that the market will experience periodic volatility.

So instead of trying to time the market, you can plan for volatility by engaging in a long-term investment strategy and using dollar-cost averaging—purchasing a certain amount of an investment on a set schedule. That way, you’ll be purchasing more stock when the price is low, less when the price is high. Of course, a program of systematic investing does not guarantee a profit or protect against losses in declining markets. An investor should consider his or her ability to continue making purchases during periods of declining prices, when the value of their investment may be falling.

MISTAKE #2: REACTING EMOTIONALLY Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors ever, famously advised against letting emotions sway investment decisions when he said, “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”

It’s easy to feel confident and excited about investing when markets go up. It’s also natural to experience panic when markets drop and you start seeing losses in your portfolio.

Most economists and financial experts believe the stock market is efficient. This means the prices of securities in the market reflect their actual value.

But some investors act on hunches and predictions about what the market (or specific securities within it) will do next. Remember that professional investors and fund managers have access to an incredible amount of information that they use to make investment decisions, and this information is not readily available to the average investor.

THE BOTTOM LINE. You can avoid these three common mistakes by contributing consistently to your investment accounts each month (regardless of what the market is doing), assuming that you can afford to do so, working with a financial professional who can keep you calm and thinking rationally when you want to react emotionally, and sticking to your overall financial plan and investment strategy—instead of trying to guess the next hot stock.

This educational, third-party article is provided as a courtesy by Barry and Dan Bruno, Agents, (CA/AR Ins. Lic. #OB65966) New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact Barry and Dan Bruno at Bruno & Bruno Financial Services LLC, 518.587.9295 or email: barry@brunofs.com or dan@brunofs.com.

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SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR 5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS • 518-584-1621 July 2019 Events BROOKS BBQ

Tuesday, July 16 • 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield to benefit the Saratoga Senior Center and Saratoga Children’s Theatre.

Chicken Dinner: $12.50 | Rib Dinner: $14.50. All dinners include Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll and Butter. Pick up or eat in at the Saratoga Senior Center. Bulk Orders Delivery (15 or more): We will deliver to your office or place of business! Valet Service Pick Up: Super easy - skip finding a parking space and getting out of the car! Call the Center to order now! 518-584-1621

“TAKE 5” TUESDAY TO-GO DINNERS

Meals By 5 Points Deli, Sponsored by Aubrey Guri Team. A portion of every dinner sold supports the Center. $9.50/dinner. Pick up is 4-5:30 p.m. at the Center. Call 518-584-1621 by noon to place your order.

July 23: Manicotti stuffed with Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers and Sweet Sausage and Garlic Bread July 30: Meatloaf, Seasoned Potato Wedges, Corn

TRAVEL SLIDESHOW

Wednesday, July 17 • 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Explore our excursion to Spectacular South Africa during this trip highlights presentation at the Saratoga Senior Center. $50 off for every attendee that puts a deposit down that day. Free and open to the public.

LUNCH BUNCH - ALGONQUIN RESTAURANT ON LAKE GEORGE & SHOPPING IN BOLTON LANDING Thursday, July 18 Take in the breath-taking views while dining on great salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The “A” is famous for the “Fish Point” and the “Hens and Chicken.” Then stroll through the quaint village of Bolton Landing to do some shopping or have some ice cream! Pay $10 at sign up. Please bring additional money for lunch and shopping. Leave at 10:30 a.m.

THE CLARK, RENOIR: THE BODY. THE SENSES

Tuesday, July 23 Over the course of his long career, Renoir continually turned to the human figure for artistic inspiration. The body— particularly the nude—was the defining subject of Renoir’s artistic practice. One

hundred years after his death, Renoir still courts controversy. Visit the many other exhibits on your own. Have lunch at the Clark’s Cafe 7. This is not a docent guided tour. Pay $35 at sign up. Please bring additional money for lunch. Leave at 8:30 a.m.

ISLANDS OF THE NARROWS CRUISE ON LAKE GEORGE

Thursday, July 25 Take a leisurely 14-mile afternoon trip through the many Islands of Lake George. The area called The Narrows is easily the most scenic, peaceful, calming and beautiful spot on the entire lake. No roads line the water’s edge and it is easy to imagine life here hundreds of years ago. See for yourself why Lake George is called the “Queen of American Lakes.”

Pay $36 at sign up. Please bring additional money for lunch & snacks. Leave the Center at 12:45 p.m.

THE WILD CENTER AT TUPPER LAKE

Tuesday, July 30 We’ll be taking a Wild Walk up a trail of bridges to the treetops of the Adirondack forest. This walk is designed to transform the way we see into the natural world by offering up the perspective of the rest of nature. This trip is accessible for all ages and abilities. Lunch will be on site at The Waterside Cafe. Pay $15 at sign up. Please bring $20 for admission and additional money for lunch. Leave the Center at 8:15 a.m.

LAKE GEORGE YOUTH THEATER PRESENTS: “MAMA MIA”

Thursday, August 1 Set in the Greek islands, Donna is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends.

Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan.

She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day. Set to the music of ABBA. Pay $22 at sign up, includes van and admission. Leave at 11:45 a.m.

DAY-LONG ADIRONDACKS PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP WITH DALE WILLMAN

Thursday August 15 • For early risers!

Get your cameras ready! Start with sunrise photos on the shores of Lake George, breakfast at the Sagamore. Continue to Up Yonda Farm, Chapel Pond. Lunch at Noonmark Diner. Pay $15 at sign up. Please bring additional money for breakfast, lunch and ice cream! Leave at 5:30 a.m., return about 4:30 p.m.

PROCTORS AND CAPITAL REP FOR 2020 / TICKETS ON SALE NOW! • Fiddler on the Roof at Proctors Thursday, February 20, 2020 | 1:30 p.m. $66 due at sign up • Cats! at Proctors Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 1:30 p.m. $66 due at sign up • Sister Act! at Capital Rep Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | 2 p.m. $63 due at sign up

Community Connections Advocacy, Information & Referral Supported by Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga OFA and The Wesley Community. Are you a senior over 50 who needs help with friendly visits, transportation, light chores or errands? We need volunteers to help with this program. Call Nicole at 518-5841621, ext 206.

TRANSPORTATION Supported by Stewart’s Shops, United Way and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation. Rides are available Monday - Friday to the Center. $2 Saratoga City residents/ $5 non-city residents.

Wednesdays there is a complimentary shuttle from area housing sites to the Price Chopper. Call Nicole at 518-584-1621, ext 206.

FRESH PRODUCE The Center is partnering with the Regional Food Bank so we can provide free produce on Tuesdays after 11 a.m. Everyone must check in on the Food Bank button on the computer. Bring your own bags.

FOOD ASSISTANCE The Senior Center is partnering with the Elks and local food pantries to get food to you if you can’t get to the them. Call Nicole at 518-584-1621, ext 206.

Groups and Gatherings GETTING BETTER WITH AGE!

Thursdays • 11 a.m. - Noon • Free “The things wisdom didn’t tell me.” Sponsored

by Herzog Law. Ever asked yourself “Now what?”

Come join our new group to find out! Through informative, interactive discussion groups, we will explore coping skills and tools to help with the challenges of aging.

REMINISCING

Wednesdays • 10-11 a.m.

Sponsored by Home of the Good Shepherd. Meet a new friend and talk about the good ole’ days! Chit Chat: Mondays from 1-2 p.m. Join us for a fun hour of chit chat, laughs and snacks.

“SILVER FOXES”

Second Thursday of every month • 11:45 a.m.

Join the Silver Foxes Men’s Lunch Group at Skidmore Dining Hall for good food, camaraderie and laughs.

MUSIC, MEMORIES & NOSTALGIA:

Thursdays • 1-2 p.m.

Love music?! Join us for an hour of music that will trigger memories and transport you back in time.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Third Thursday of every month 10:30 a.m. - Noon Sponsored by Home Helpers. Being a caregiver can present exhausting challenges and take a significant toll on your health. Our support group can give you the assistance you need. Free and open to the public.

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MID-YEAR ECONOMIC UPDATE

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial

for Saratoga TODAY After a tumultuous 2018, the first half of this year has rewarded investors who had the discipline to stay invested through the correction that closed out last year. The S&P has recovered nearly 27% since the low set on Christmas Eve, and about 20% this calendar year, and we think there is still plenty of room to run.

You can’t turn on the news today without hearing some doom-and-gloom reporting about the economy, but the truth is the data just doesn’t support that sentiment. Fear mongering, it turns out, is a great way to boost ratings, so let’s look at some reasons you shouldn’t be concerned; at least not yet.

Current government policies are extremely conducive to growth. Recent tax cuts, coupled with greatly reduced regulatory impediments, are making it easier and more profitable for companies to do business in the United States. As such, we saw a leap in corporate profits in 2017/18 and we continue to see strong growth today. We expect companies to enjoy an increase in year-over-year profits of roughly 10% this year, and next.

Higher corporate profits mean higher stock prices, which you’ll see reflected in your retirement account statements.

Profits also mean companies can and need to keep their workforce employed in order to continue

growing. Corporations take those profits and reinvest them into new technologies to make their workforce more efficient, and into the development of new products and new markets. In short, if businesses, from the corner café to the biggest conglomerate, don’t grow, then the economy stagnates.

This year we expect GDP (the measure of all things produced in the US) to increase roughly 3%, which represents a nearly 50% increase in the rate of growth experienced annually between 2009 and 2016, and is largely a reflection of more accommodative government policies.

Wage growth continues to increase and is currently outpacing measures of inflation.

This means that, all things being equal, wages are increasing at a rate faster than living expenses, and workers have additional funds to spend or save.

The Fed continues to be extremely loose, and there is even talk about a rate cut which we think is wholly unnecessary.

Consider that interest rates are the price of money. When money is cheap, people and companies are willing to borrow it. When money is expensive, borrowing slows. So, the Fed raises and lowers interest rates in order to help manage the rate of growth; lowering rates to help spur growth, and raising them to rein it in.

There has been some fear that growth may be slowing, and so there has been talk about a possible rate cut. Interestingly, recent data indicates the economy is probably doing just fine, and a

cut isn’t necessary. As a result, and counterintuitively, the markets have responded negatively to the positive economic news, which serves as a good reminder that markets aren’t always rational in the short term, and investors should be cautious about reacting to short term volatility.

Barring any kind of unexpected geopolitical event, we think the economy will continue growing for at least the next 18-24 months. Staying focused on the fundamentals is crucial to maintaining growth in your portfolio, and it will be even more important as the political climate begins to heat up, causing additional volatility. Tune out the noise and focus on what matters.

If you stayed invested during the 2018 correction, you already know this. If you panicked, then consider the upcoming volatility a second chance.

As always, these statements are forward looking, and are subject to revision at any time, so be sure to work closely with your independent financial advisor to help ensure that your investment portfolio remains appropriate for your needs and market conditions.

Stephen Kyne, CFP is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs, and Rhinebeck.

Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., SEC registered investment advisors.

Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret Grant are separate entities.

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Eating with the Season:

Summer Meals HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Catherine Morba for Saratoga TODAY This special season deserves cooking that is equally so. The ideal recipe is light, refreshing, and a celebration of all summer has to offer. Another consideration is temperature. During the dog days of summer, the less time spent inside with ovens ablaze the better.

When heat is required, a grill can be a saving grace. Grilling up a large batch of fresh vegetables tossed in a simple marinade such as minced garlic, lemon juice, and good quality olive oil provides options for the next several meals. I use a grill basket, skillet, or shish kabob set depending on the vegetable but

prefer to put them right on the grate for the coveted grill marks. Serve them as-is, then combine leftovers with grains like bulgur, quinoa, or rice. Grill whole bell peppers and stuff with any of the above, or beans and cilantro for a Southwest take. Experiment with fresh herbs, cheeses, kinds of vinegar, and seasonings to round out the dishes.

This week, try Polenta with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes and Basil.

While the grate is still hot, make way for a dessert of Grilled Peaches with Browned Butter and Cinnamon Crumbs. The options for different flavors, textures, and pops of color are endless and impressive, but not time-consuming. Meals that are quick to come together allow for more precious moments in the backyard with feet kicked up, full plate in hand, and family and friends abound.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and check us out on the FreshFoodNY app. E-mail friends@saratogafarmersmarket. org for volunteer opportunities.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019 We have waited patiently, our farmers have worked tirelessly, and the Upstate New York soil has recognized the efforts and responded with annual generosity. Market tables are beginning to overflow with rainbows of fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

With so many ingredients for the taking, cooks can indulge in cravings for juicy peaches, leafy greens, and heirloom tomatoes of all sorts while paying homage to the local lands that bore them.

Polenta with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes & Basil INGREDIENTS:

Photo by Catherine Morba

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 4 cups water

• 3 cloves garlic*, minced

• 1 cup cornmeal

• ½ teaspoon ground pepper

• 1 tablespoon butter*

• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

• ½ teaspoon salt, divided

• 1 large eggplant, cut into ½-inch-thick slices

• 3 large tomatoes* of choice

• ½ cup chopped fresh basil*

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil*, divided

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme*

INSTRUCTIONS:

heat and stir in butter and the other ¼ tsp salt.

1. Toss tomatoes with 3 tablespoons oil, garlic, pepper, crushed red pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate.

3. Brush eggplant with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Grill directly on the grate on medium-high heat until charred, turning once, about 5 minutes per side. Let cool, then chop into bite-size pieces and add to the tomatoes along with basil and thyme. Spoon the vegetable mixture on top of bowls of polenta and serve.

2. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Slowly whisk in cornmeal and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes. Remove from

By Catherine Morba, Plate of Mind. Adapted from EatingWell.

Grilled Peaches with Browned Butter and Cinnamon Crumbs YIELDS: 8 servings INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

Cinnamon Toast Brioche Crumbs: • 4 slices brioche bread, pulsed into fine crumbs (about 2 cups of crumbs) • 4 Tablespoons salted butter*, melted • 2 to 5 Tablespoons cinnamon sugar to your taste, plus more for serving INSTRUCTIONS: 1. To make the cinnamon toast crumbs: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a bowl, toss the breadcrumbs, butter, and cinnamon sugar. Spread onto the sheet pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until toasted.

Watch closely to prevent burning.

2. To make the browned butter: Add the butter to a skillet set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown until it smells toasted and is a deep golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir often.

Remove from the heat and transfer the butter

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Browned Butter Grilled Peaches: • 4 Tablespoons salted butter* • 2 Tablespoons honey* • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon* • 4 ripe, but firm peaches or nectarines, halved with pit removed • vanilla ice cream for serving to a heatproof bowl. Stir in honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. The butter can be used immediately or cooled completely and stored up to one week.

Serve at room temperature.

3. To grill the peaches: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil. Grill the fruit for 2 to 3 minutes or until char marks appear, flip and grill another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the grill and immediately drizzle each peach half with browned butter.

Serve topped with vanilla ice cream and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon toast crumbs.

By Pattie Garrett of My Saratoga Kitchen Table. Adapted from the recipe by Half Baked Harvest.

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“BIG BOY DRIVING THE BOAT” Clam and Oyster Chowder INGREDIENTS

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends! I love to tell this story especially during the summer and thinking about being at the ocean.

Our family has precious memories of our summer experiences being on the coast of New England. Prior to moving to Upstate New York, we lived on the coast of Connecticut.

Our good neighbors and friends, Ron and Deede, owned a fifty foot “boat” named “The Graduate” that they docked in West Greenwich, Rhode Island in Narragansett Bay. Weekend excursions included boating to Newport, Rhode Island or just hanging out on the boat. Ron is a master captain in boating and comes from a military background in the Navy.

He is also a master chef. Ron was always very proud driving “The Graduate,” and serving his crew incredible seafood dishes. Ahh… what fabulous memories of our rides. Our children were very young at the time of most of our adventures. There was one very special time when Ron allowed three-year-old Johnny to take the helm and to sit in Ron’s chair to drive the boat. Johnny sat proudly with a very determined look in Ron’s captain’s chair, holding firmly onto the boats’ steering wheel and exclaimed “big boy driving the boat!” It was precious.

Each summer that we were able to join Ron and Deede on “The Graduate,” Ron would allow Johnny to take the helm and be the “big boy driving the boat.” These are among the special memories of being on the water, with amazing friends, breathing in the sea air and feeling it on your skin. With boating brought the feasting on

spectacular seafood meals made

by Ron and Deede. Clams and oysters were one of Ron’s favorite seafood items to create delightful dishes with. Special tools that Ron would use included a clam and oyster knife and a cut-proof glove.

The clam knife was important for proper shucking of the clams. Once you learn the basics, shucking clams and oysters is not difficult. Practice makes perfect and the reward is delicious. It all starts in the preparation.

1. Make sure the clams you’re going to be shucking are alive. A clam shell that is open or opens easily by hand is dead. Throw away any open clams.

2. Clean your clams using a stiff brush under cold running water to remove any sand and salt.

3. You may skip this step, but soaking your clams will flush through any sand they may have inside. Use 1/3 of a cup of salt per gallon of cold water. Stir the salt until it dissolves. Soak the clams for 30-45 minutes, then drain.

4. Either refrigerate your clams for at least an hour or pack them in ice for 30 minutes. This puts them to sleep and makes it easier for you to open them. I prefer the ice method.

5. Make sure you have a towel and a clam knife.

This summer, make some seafood meals to remind you of the ocean and those precious memories you have made with friends and family. In my mind, I am dreaming of being the “big boy driving the boat!” Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place for your seafood tools and other cool tools to help you with your summer cooking.

Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen” with good times, friends, and great food.

Take Care, John & Paula

• 3 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices • 1 cup water • 40 small (2-inch) hard-shelled clams (4 pounds) such as littlenecks, scrubbed well • 30 medium or large oysters, shucked and liquid reserved

• 3 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips

• 1/2 cup dry white wine

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice or water

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 5 celery ribs, cut into 1/3-inch dices

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

• 2 pounds russet (baking) potatoes (4 medium)

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wash leeks well in a bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well.

5. While vegetables are cooking, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add wine to softened vegetables and boil until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add potatoes, clam cooking liquid, and bottled clam juice. (If potatoes aren’t fully covered with liquid, add more clam juice or water.) Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

2. Bring 1 cup fresh water to a boil in a 5-quart heavy pot, then add clams and cook over moderately high heat, covered, until clams are fully open, checking every minute after 5 minutes and transferring clams with a slotted spoon to a bowl as they fully open. (Discard any clams that have not opened after 8 minutes.) Pour cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl.

6. Purée 2 cups soup in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pot. Add cream, salt, pepper, Old Bay, and cayenne and cook at a bare simmer, stirring, until soup is heated through (do not let boil). Add clams and oysters and cook, stirring, just until oyster pieces begin to curl, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and discard bay leaf, then stir in parsley.

Serve topped with crumbled bacon.

3. Remove cooked clams from shells, discarding shells. Coarsely chop clams and transfer to a bowl, then coarsely chop raw oysters and transfer to another bowl. Pour reserved oyster liquid through sieve into bowl with clam cooking liquid.

4. Cook bacon in cleaned pot over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, about 6 minutes, then transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add butter to pot and when foam subsides, cook onion, leeks, celery, and bay leaf, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 12 to 15 minutes.

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Another great item to have when serving a seafood dish is a lemon stretchy that is a lemon wedge straining cover. This fine mesh cotton tool helps to keep seeds out of your food. You simply cut the lemon, stretch the elastic open and place the wrap over the cut end.

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

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7/15

7/16

7/17

• Ham & Swiss on a Roll with Mayo • Marinated Green Beans • Orange Whip

• BBQ Chicken • Rice • Spinach • Warm Cornbread • Yogurt

• Roast Pork with • Italian Meatloaf Gravy • Pasta • Mashed Potatoes • Zucchini & • Key Biscayne Yellow Squash • Chocolate Cookies Blend Vegetables • Apple Crisp

THURSDAY

7/18 • Oven-fried Chicken & Gravy • Mashed Sweet Potatoes • Lima Beans • Tropical Fruit

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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The Traveling BBQ is Back The Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the Senior Nutrition Program in Saratoga County. Part of our program is Congregate dining- where persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. The Traveling BBQ is hosted by The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Northeast Dining and Lodging.

Upcoming dates include: • Friday, July 19 Moreau Community Center 518-792-6053, ext. 11 • Friday, July 26 Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons Ct. 518-383-1343 Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon.

A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter; the suggested donation is $2 per meal. For more information, please call Emma at The Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996.

Chicken and Rib Barbecue The Knights of Columbus 246 will be hosting a chicken and rib barbecue on Friday, July 19 from 5 - 8 p.m. Entrees will include: half chicken ($12), Half Rack of Ribs ($15), or combo of half chicken and quarter rack of ribs ($18).

All meals will come with a baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and cornbread. There will be extra sides available for purchase for $4 each: greens and beans, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese.

To top it off, for $3, ice cream sundaes will be on the menu for dessert. As usual, all KOC events are open to the public. Please come out to support their efforts to help in the community.

The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy Performances will be held Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School

in the Trombley Auditorium.

Admission is $15, ages 10 & under are free. It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own.

Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.

Schuylerville Public Library Repair Café What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a bike when the wheel runs out of true? Or with a shirt that is ripped? Toss it? No way! Schuylerville Public Library, located at 53 Ferry St. in Schuylerville is organizing its first Repair Café on Saturday, July 20 from 11a.m. until 2p.m. Various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Most tools and materials will also be on hand.

This event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga. The goal of Repair Cafe is to repair broken objects to extend their life, keep them out of landfills, and foster an appreciation for the art of repairing things. Interested in volunteering for this event, either as a greeter or repairer? Simply contact Caitlin Johnson at cjohnson@sals.edu.

Genealogy & Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, located at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Filmmaker, Barbara Reina, will tell the story of hundreds of slave burials from the early 1800s that were discovered in a weed infested cemetery. “Brought to Light: Unearthing the History of an African-American Cemetery in Kinderhook, N.Y.” We will view the documentary which includes coverage of an archeological dig, a ground penetrating radar survey, a rededication ceremony and an oral history dramatization about the Underground Railroad that existed in the area. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.

Spa Park BMX Jamboree Show & Ride The show will be held on July 21 at the Spa State Park, Orenda Pavillion, located at 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or Shine.

Plenty of parking - with full bathrooms - lights and power.

Co-Sponsors welcome: Current Sponsors the Tri-City BMX race track (Rotterdam) & Time Bomb Bicycles - Bicycle Shop (Amsterdam). Volunteers needed.

Events include a 10 a.m. Swap/ Show, lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided, but donations welcome. At 1 p.m.

Ride, 2 p.m. Poka run (completion with 1st place prize), at 3 p.m.

DirkKings Judge for class winner 1st place. 4 p.m. Judging for multiple 1st place show classes and at 5 p.m. Ride. This is an exclusive open riding venue – best in the North East! Miles of paved roads and path and single trail riding.

Vacation Bible School Would you like your child to have a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences that will help them grow in faith and build meaningful relationships with Christian adults, youth, and children? Would you like to see them come home each day with a stronger faith, a big smile, some great crafts, and special memories? Would you like to hear them singing songs in the back seat on your next road trip? If yes, then sign them up for Vacation Bible School at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, July 22–26. VBS runs each day 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and is open to children from age 3 through 5th grade. Our African savanna theme this year is “Roar!

Life is Wild but God is Good!” and our mission is “To Love a Child” (more info at www.toloveachild. net). More information and a registration form can be found at www.spalutheran.org/vbs. St Paul’s Lutheran Church is located at 149 Lake Ave. and Vacation Bible School is free (although donations are welcome).

Toast to the Tata’s Wine Tasting to raise money for breast cancer research. Join us on July 29 at Village Pizzeria, located at 2727 State Route 29 in Middle Grove at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction.

Cost is $45. For more information visit www.villagepizzeria.com or call 518-882-9431.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019 13th Annual Tasting on the Hudson Sponsored by Schuylerville Lions Club on July 20. Located at The Schuyler Yacht Basin from 4 -7 p.m. Tickets are $30, must be 21 to enter. Local restaurants, breweries, wineries and hard cider vendors will provide a tasting of their wares. This is a not-for-profit organization. All proceeds support Albany Eye Bank for local families in need of eyeglasses and hearing aids plus many community endeavors.

The SCS Alumni Banquet The banquet will be held Saturday, August 3 at the American Legion, Clancy St., Schuylerville. Cost is $30 per person. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing with DJ Andy Jennings from 8 – 11 p.m. Contact Pat Temple for tickets, 518-338-2329 or mail check to SCS Alumni, PO Box 50, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Come out and reunite with classmates.

Good time for all.

Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show Do you enjoy pinball or have fond memories of playing? Are you looking for a little relief from the hot summer sun? Are you looking for some family-friendly entertainment? Visit the Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show! It will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, on Friday, August 9 from 2 – 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The show will feature approximately 50 pinball machines and arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. For one admission price of $10, you are welcome to stay all day and play as much as you like for no additional cost. Many of the games available to play will also be for sale. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball and arcade games, spare parts, and collectibles for sale. There will be a beginner friendly “PinGolf” pinball tournament open to all ages. New this year, there will be a special exhibit featuring film memorabilia on display and for sale, including several original costumes and props from various movies and TV shows. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Saratoga Regional YMCA, a non-profit charity organization. For more details, visit pinballsaratoga.com.

Annual Clam Steam Come and enjoy an afternoon at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Clam Steam, all are welcome. Saturday, August 10, Noon through 9 p.m. Event will take place regardless of weather, we have a large covered pavilion with picnic tables. Tickets are $42, $36, or $30 (call for details). To order tickets or more information, contact Bill at 518-378-2208 or the club house at 518-695-3917.

Universal Pre-k Spots available in Saratoga Saratoga County EOC-Head Start currently has pre-k spots available for Fall 2019 in Saratoga Springs.

Head Start is free for eligible lowincome families and is dedicated to helping children become school ready. Each Head Start classroom is NYS daycare certified and a NYS licensed teacher will help get your child ready for kindergarten. Each student receives free breakfast and lunch daily. For more information, including income guidelines and an application, visit saratogaeoc. org/headstart2 or call 518-2883206. Head Start is administered by the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC).

Visit saratogaeoc.org for more information. EOC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Crafters Needed Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., is looking for crafters for their annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Crafters interested in reserving space, please contact Angela Snyder at absnyder49@hotmail.com or at 518-399-2681 and request an application. Inside space is $35 (5x8), outside space (10x10) $20; $5 for a table. Deadline is August 31.

Food Vendors Needed Town of Malta Parks & Recreation is seeking food vendors to participate in their 1st Annual Malta Cultural Arts Festival. This new event, featuring Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra and Asian Chinese Dance Troupe, celebrates cultural diversity. Seeking indoor food vendors and food trucks, the festival will take place at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta on Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or 518-368-3987.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

This Week’s Events: JULY 12 - 18 family friendly FRIDAY, JULY 12

Tang Family Saturdays

Story Time with Katrina Trask Nursery School

Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions.

Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public.

Reservations are suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.

A teacher from Katrina Trask Nursery School will be our story time guest star and will share favorite stories and a simple craft.

For more events, visit www.northshire.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Defensive Driving Class Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | NYS approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to four points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35. Bring a friend and fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church.

Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.

Fiber Forum Textile Studios, 143 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Free family-friendly, interactive event featuring fiber art demonstrations and live sheep shearing in the Beekman St. Arts District. Textile Studio, in collaboration with Saratoga Bridges, presents a one-day Fiber Forum for all ages and abilities. Eight regional fiber artists including spinners, weavers, machine knitter, feltmaker, quilter, and papermaker will be set up outdoors at the corner of Beekman St. and Grand Ave. Each artist will be demonstrating their craft and displaying finished items along with work in progress. Visitors can try out the equipment and craft materials with the artists’ guidance. Saratoga Bridges will be onsite with students who participate in their Day Hab program weaving classes.

Questions, please call 518-583-2129.

Celebrate Family Day Congress Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs Noon – 4:30 p.m. | Live music, kids’ games, teen activities, face painting, balloon twisters, free snacks and water, exhibits featuring local organizations that support families and provide positive development programs for young people.

Free admission. This event is sponsored by a coalition of local Christian churches.

Quartermaster General that helped U.S. Grant Win the Civil War Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton 1 – 2 p.m. | Quartermaster General Lewis B. Parsons and his brother Quartermaster Charles Parsons demonstrated their skills for transporting men and armament to assure victory for Grant and his generals.

The Parson Brothers became known for often making the difference between victory and defeat for the Union Army.

Program presenter John Braidwood will display copies of letters from his collection from Grant, Lincoln, Sheridan, and Stanton lauding the brothers’ war-time accomplishments. His presentation gives credit to these men behind the scenes. The suggested donation is $5 per person.

Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 - 10 p.m.

The dance is open to the public. Vintage Country Band will be providing the music. Come and dance the night away.

Members are asked to bring a snack to be shared. There is a $5 entrance fee for nonmembers. www.ballstonareaseniors.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 Monthly Breakfast Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 8 – 11 a.m.

Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone welcome.

Free Community Meal Grace Church, 36 Third St., Waterford | 2 p.m.

A free community meal will be served during a Messy Church gathering. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a creative way. For information, call the Episcopal parish at 518237-7370 or visit gracechurchwaterford.com.

Vacation Bible School South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Join us on July 14 through July18 for VBS. Open to children ages 4 – 12.

Children will discover their strength through God. “Flame” The Red Panda will help them realize the qualities that make them true heroes to God. Hey Kids, get your capes out and bring your friends and superpowers too.

MONDAY, JULY 15 Talk in the Foyer National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

Presenting – Dance at BAM: Institutions as Incubators. How are dancers supported and influenced by institutions? How did BAM act as a laboratory? Featuring pop-up exhibition.

Suggested donation is $10. For more information, visit www.dancemuseum.org.

evenings through July 31. Join us for great musical entertainment, free to the public.

Performing this week is Big Medicine.

Please visit www.MaltaParksRec.com or call 518-899-4411 for more information.

Open Forge Night Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne | 6:30 p.m.

Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try forging an item, there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). For more information, visit www. adirondackfolkschool.org

THURSDAY, JULY 18 String Concert

Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake | 7 p.m.

The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society with Artistic Director William Jon Gray hosts its annual summer sing to sample selections from our upcoming November concert.

Arrive early (6:30 p.m.) to park, sign in and mingle with fellow music lovers.

Music is provided and we will sing through excerpts of Brahms Requiem. An entry fee of $10 covers the cost of the venue and refreshments. BHOS is a community that believes in and promotes the power of music and the human voice. For more information visit www.BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060.

Dee Sarno Theater, Saratoga Arts, Broadway and Spring St., Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m. | The New York City Ballet Musicians & Friends will present their 22nd annual concert during this year’s Ballet residency. Featured on the program will be Mendelssohn’s brilliant Octet in E flat Major, with Kurt Nikkanen, Nicholas Danielson, Yevgenia Strenger, and Luellen Abdoo on violin, Katarzyna Bryla-Weiss and Joana Miranda on viola, and Hannah Holman and Peter Sanders on cello. Also on the program are Mozart’s Divertimento K. 136 in D Major and two movements of Elaine Chelton’s String Quartet #1. Tickets are $9 per person and will be available at the door beginning an hour before the performance. For further information or to reserve a ticket call 518-587-1534.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

Summer Concert Series

TUESDAY, JULY 16 Calling All Singers

WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., and the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Community Room, 49 Henry St. | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Saratoga Springs Public Library, Sustainable Saratoga, and The Children’s Museum at Saratoga are hosting an interactive fair for children and their families, with a focus on science, nature and the senses. Children will actively engage in activities designed to expose them to basic science concepts to motivate them to explore the natural world. For more information, go to: www. sustainablesaratoga.org/childrensfair2019.

Malta Summer Concert Series 2019 Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta 6 – 8 p.m. | The Malta Concert Series 2019 will take place on the front lawn of the Malta Community Center Wednesday

Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to present its free Concerts in the Park series. The concert series continues to offer a line-up of the most popular musicians in the Capital Region, including local favorites and new performers. This week’s featured entertainer is Useless Cans.

Native Adirondack Fish and Piscivorous Birds Hadley-Luzerne Public Library | 7 p.m.

This month’s program is presented by Lisa Holst and sponsored by The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. Ms. Holst will offer a brief history of the fish communities of the Adirondacks, including the history of degradation that shaped the Adirondack Park Preserve. Lisa Holst has worked for the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation and has been the Rare Fish Unit leader since 2008. Free and open to the public.

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Dance at BAM:

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance presents “Dance at BAM: Institutions as Incubators,” the first program in a new Talk in the Foyer series that will take place July 15.

As the United States’ oldest performing arts center, Brooklyn Academy of Music has long been at the epicenter of America’s evolving conversation with this most immediate of performing art forms. Renowned choreographers, dancers, and troupes including Alvin Ailey, American Ballet Theatre, Batsheva Dance Company, Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, Maurice Bejart’s Ballet of the 20th Century, Trisha Brown, Lucinda Childs,

National Museum of Dance Presents Talk in Saratoga Springs

Merce Cunningham, Denishawn, Isadora Duncan, Katherine Dunham, William Forsythe, Martha Graham, the Joffrey Ballet, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Donald McKayle, Mark Morris, Anna Pavlova, Pearl Primus, Paul Taylor, and Twyla Tharp, among many others, have all performed on its stages.

Many have written about how often dance techniques are passed from body to body, through a form of muscle memory. And more still about how choreographers have influenced their disciples' work.

Less common is an examination of how dancers are supported and influenced by institutions. How did BAM act as a laboratory?

The talk will be led by Sharon Lehner, Director of Archives at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM); William Lynch, BAM’s Director of Leadership Gifts; and Susan Yung, BAM’s Senior Editorial Manager and co-editor of ‘BAM: The Next Wave Festival.’

The event will also feature a BAM pop-up exhibition in the Museum's Foyer. The conversation hopes to provide an overview of the great tradition of dance performance at BAM and its evolution as a nurturer of the field as a whole.

Dance at BAM will take place 7 p.m. Monday, July 15; a donation of $10 per person is suggested.

The National Museum of Dance is located on South Broadway.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

BEEKMAN STREET FIBER FORUM S A T U R D A Y SARATOGA SPRINGS — Textile Studio, a Saratoga Springs weaving shop, in collaboration with Saratoga Bridges Day Hab programs, presents a one-day Fiber Forum for all ages and abilities at 143 Grand Ave. The free, family-friendly, ADA accessible, educational event takes place 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

Eight regional fiber artists including spinners, weavers, machine knitter, feltmaker, quilter, and papermaker will be set up outdoors at the corner of Beekman St. and Grand Ave. Each artist will be demonstrating their craft and displaying finished items along with work in progress.

Visitors can try out the equipment and craft materials with the artists’ guidance. Saratoga Bridges, who provides programs for adults with developmental disabilities, will be onsite with students who participate in their Day Hab program weaving classes.

Along with the live demos and displays of all the different fiber arts, there will be a “Sheep to Shawl” contest with two teams of spinners and weavers competing to complete a shawl from scratch beginning with spinning fleece to winding bobbins, then to weaving the shawl wrap on handlooms.

For more information, call Textile Studio at 518-583-2129.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

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TANG MUSEUM OFFERS FREE SUMMER TOURS SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites the public this July and August to attend free summer tours.

SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: Tuesday, July 16 • Noon: Spotlight Series tour of Morton Bartlett’s Untitled (Girl with Stuffed Animals) with Jane Cole ’21, an Art History major, Political Science minor, and a summer collections and exhibitions assistant Tuesday, July 23 • Noon: Mellon Collections Curator Rebecca McNamara leads a tour of the exhibition Beauty and Bite Tuesday, July 30 • Noon: Curatorial Assistant Molly Channon leads a behindthe-scenes tour of the museum Tuesday, August 6 • Noon: Spotlight Series tour of a selection of posters by Dyke Action Machine! with Bridget Kerr ’21, a French

and Theater double major, with a minor in Arts Administration and a summer exhibitions assistant Tuesday, August 13, Noon: Spotlight Series tour of Phyllis Galembo’s Claudette, Rara, Artibonite, Haiti with E.B. Sciales ’19, who earned a degree in English with minors in studio art and art history and is the 2018-19 Eleanor Linder Winter ’43 Endowed Intern Tuesday August 20 • Noon: Dayton Director Ian Berry leads a curator’s tour of the exhibition Ree Morton: The Plant That Heals May Also Poison Each tour lasts less than one hour and are free and open to the public. The museum can be found at Skidmore College. The main entrance to campus is at 815 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Ample parking is available in lots adjacent to the museum.

For more information, call the Visitors Service Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.

NYSWI - This Week Readings at Skidmore

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Every July, the New York State Summer Writers Institute stages a four-week program featuring readings by renowned writers and poets at Skidmore College. The event is free and open to the public.

All Readings are held in Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall and begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The events are sponsored, in part, by the New York State Writers Institute, State University of New York at Albany.

The NYSWI was established in 1984 by novelist William Kennedy.

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE: July 12: Poet Rosanna Warren & Novelist Joanna Scott July 15: Memoirist Margo Jefferson & Poet Peg Boyers July 16: Novelist Mary Gaitskill & Poet Frank Bidart July 17: Panel Discussion: Writing Sex in Fiction with Mary Gaitskill, Garth Greenwell, Daniel

Torday & Robert Boyers July 18: Poet Charles Simic & Fictionist Amy Hempel

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Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

H E A R T What Greg Haymes Started: Returns to SPAC July 21

Ann Wilson and Heart, on stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, September 2016. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Heart – led by Ann And Nancy Wilson--will return to the road in 2019 for the first time in three years with their massive “Love Alive” cross-country summer tour and will be stopping in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, July 21 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Nippertown Plays On

Award-winning arts website Nippertown.com will continue, with a renewed focus on Capital Region cultural offerings, under the auspices of NYSMUSIC.com co-owner Jim Gilbert, who will edit and manage the site along with Laura DaPolito.

Founded by Greg Haymes and Sara Ayers in May 2009, Nippertown was temporarily shuttered on the eve of its tenth anniversary, in May of this year, following Haymes’ April 10 death from metastatic cancer. Ayers, of Castleton, chose to retire from the site to pursue her own interests, but expressed a desire for its mission to continue.

Following talks with Gilbert, Ayers—a renowned ambient musician—felt confident to transfer the Nippertown archive, domain and, indeed, legacy to the Niskayuna resident and his staff.

“Jim has the right frame of mind to keep Nippertown viable,” says Ayers. “It’s a lot of work keeping tabs on the amazing array of activities in the Capital Region.

Importantly, he also has the knowledge and skills to maintain

the technical side of the site.”

“We’ve had some excellent discussions with Sara,” says Gilbert.

“We understand the passion and vision that drove Nippertown for its first decade, and we understand the work necessary to keep that vision alive. We’re ready.”

Haymes, following a long career as a musician and writer for The Times Union, Daily Gazette and Metroland, was a tireless supporter of arts and culture in all its forms.

Among the site’s many features were “Today’s Tips,” a comprehensive listing of local musical offerings; “The Daily Flashback,” which catalogued birthdays, deaths and milestones in cultural history; “Seen/Heard” a document of the couple’s latest interests in film and recordings; and “Live,” contributed concert reviews of all styles of music.

Ayers, along with other duties, compiled “Art Beat: What to See,” an in-depth survey of gallery openings, happenings and exhibits; and provided all technical support and strategy. Additionally, Nippertown nurtured a community

of contributors, developing new writers and photographers into seasoned web journalists.

Gilbert says NYSMUSIC will provide a home for many Nippertown contributors on its own site as well as on Nippertown. com, which launches anew today, featuring a dedication that honors founders Haymes and Ayers. As per Ayers’ wishes, the original site and all its contents will be permanently archived and available.

Gilbert says the new Nippertown, while sharing some music content, will have a stronger focus and arts and culture, perhaps even branching into food. It will also employ new scribes and cover some topics left untended since the demise of AllOverAlbany.com.

“I can rest easy knowing that all the work we put into Nippertown was not for naught,” says Ayers.

“The writers and photographers we loved will have a home and the spirit of the site will continue. I’m confident Jim and his crew will do a great job. Greg would be happy.”

For more information, go to: www.nippertown.com.

blink-182 Celebrates 182nd Day of 2019 in Saratoga

blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus ponders the question: What’s My Age Again?

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cartoon Punk Trio blink-182 celebrated the 182nd day of the calendar year at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center July 1.

The band first played the venue in June 2002, performing during

Lil’ Wayne on stage at SPAC on July 1, 2019.

an all-day festival that had them splitting main stage duties with Green Day. This time around, blink-182 performed nearly two dozen songs, including "What's My Age Again?," "All the Small Things," and "Adam's Song,”

from their 1999 ‘Enema of the State’ – which they performed in its entirety.

Lil’ Wayne – who performed a 60-minute set, and Neck Deep also appeared on stage earlier in the day.

Week of July 12 – July 18, 2019

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Hamiltunes:

AN AMERICAN SINGALONG JULY 18 SCHENECTADY — The only official Capital Region Hamilton singalong brings Broadway karaoke all the way to the American Revolution.

Hamiltunes: An American

Singalong, takes place 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 18 at Music Haven, in Schenectady’s Central Park. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase at all shows.

In the case of inclement weather, Proctors remains the official rain site for The Music Haven Concert Series. For more information, go to: www. musichavenstage.org

ART EXHIBIT TO CELEBRATE DANCE AND THE ARTS IN SARATOGA SPRINGS SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eden Compton Studio and Gallery, 74 Beekman St., hosts the opening of a special art exhibit celebrating dance and the arts in Saratoga Springs.

The curated show featured the pastels and oils of artists Corey Pitkin, Eden Compton, Rita Dicaprio as well as local artist and

Dance Shop owner, Leslie Roy Heck - who will exhibit her ballet themed encaustics inspired by her time as a soloist at the NYC Ballet. For the first time in many years, the work of renowned artist Helen Frank will also be on view. Frank’s work is in MOMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and museums and

collections across the country.

A special preview party with champagne and light refreshments will be held 5 -8 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. A public reception will be held Friday, July 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact: Eden Compton Studio at 203-942-9170.

Jewish Community Center Presents “Dough” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congregation Shaara Tfille/The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will present the British dramedy “Dough,” at 7

p.m. on Sunday, July 14.

The screening will be held in the synagogue at 84 Weibel Ave. and is part of the 2019 Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival.

Admission is $5, free for students with ID. A dessert reception will follow the film. RSVP to 518584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany. twcbc.com.

Saratoga Opera Stages Three Shows over Three Days This Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lake George Opera, now Opera Saratoga, began with a production of Die Fledermaus on July 5, 1962, playing to an audience of 230 people. The company now calls Saratoga Springs home and performs for more than 25,000 people annually. To date, the company has performed 90 different fully staged works.

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Ellen West - World Premiere (2019). Music By Ricky Ian Gordon Libretto and Poem By Frank Bidart. Commissioned

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7:30 p.m., Friday, July 12.

The Daughter Of The Regiment (La Fille Du Régiment) (1839). Music By Gaetano Donizetti. Libretto By Jules-Henri Vernoy De Saint-Georges And Jean-François Bayard. Sung In French With English Supertitles.

7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 13.

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Don’t Sleep on the Toddster Todd Pletcher. Photo by Susie Raisher.

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY

SUMMER STARTS EARLY AT SARATOGA THIS YEAR. Saratoga also gets a five-day work week for the first time in like ever. In any case, this meet will likely have the usual flare of Chad Brown dominance.

What made 2018 so freaky was the abject way Brown mopped the floor with the competition. He won 46 races. If the people behind Makers Mark bourbon are smart—and they are—they need to make a limited batch of their Makers Mark 46 in honor of Brown. I mean, he averaged more than a win a day over the 40-race meet.

Coming in second place nearly 30 wins behind Brown was the old saw Todd A. Pletcher, who had 19 shiners. There was a time when 19 wins was kickin’ ass and takin’ names, but now 19 wins is what Brown calls July.

But on Father’s Day, down on the Jersey Shore, Pletcher showed some life with a three-year-old colt that might put some sugar in his coffee. King for a Day defeated Maximum Security, the pseudowinner of the Kentucky Derby.

Now, Maximum Security had an excuse. He stumbled coming out of the gate. Few horses can overcome a stumble no matter how classy they are. So Pletcher’s horse re-ignited the barn.

Saratoga isn’t the same without Pletcher in the picture.

For as long as I’ve been following horse racing —and certainly as long as I’ve been writing about it—Pletcher has been a Category

5 hurricane at the Spa. On the back of brilliant two-year-olds, talented Triple Crown runners and a few older horses and mares, Pletcher and his call-memaybe jockey John Velazquez did special things. There’s Montana and Rice, Brady and Belichick, Jordan and Pippen and Johnny V. and Toddy P. Now, despite getting dusted like Thanos, Pletcher did win nearly $2 million purses at Saratoga last year, so let’s not feel too bad for the guy, but still.

Brown won $4.43 million from 171 starts. He won 27% of the time and was in the money 64% of the time. The only thing more predictable is tides.

Frankly, Saratoga is more interesting when Pletcher is on his game. Saratoga has never been a one-horse race, though the past few it has been more of a match race between Pletcher and Brown, with the apex of that competition coming in 2017 when Pletcher nosed Brown 40 wins to 39 wins.

Rounding out the trifecta was Bill Mott with 13 wins.

How long can a trainer truly be dominant? Was Pletcher’s run from say, 2006-2017 the greatest stretch for any trainer in the history of the sport? It could be that he was the logical conclusion to what his mentor D. Wayne Lukas started back in the 80s. Put ’Em on a Plane Dwayne built a national empire, franchising out his name from coast to coast.

Pletcher took the concept and further perfected it. And fewer and fewer horses going to fewer and fewer trainers, it was inevitable that fewer than 10 trainers would train the bulk of the graded stakes winners over the last 15 years or so.

The usual suspects are Steve Asmussen, Pletcher, Bob Baffert, Chad Brown and maybe Kieran McLaughlin in North America.

In 2004, Pletcher led the country in earnings, but Baffert and Asmussen were right there.

Ok, so according to Equibase.com, Pletcher was leading trainer in money in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. In 2008,

King for a Day. Photo provided by NYRA.

“this could be the ‘dogfight’ of 2017 all over again” 2009, 2016 and 2017 he was second. But in 2018 he was third.

Call the fire department, hit the panic button.

But wasn’t that the case for this year’s Kentucky Derby?

Pletcher, he of routinely saddling 20-25% of the Kentucky Derby field had only two starters. They were by far some of the weakest he had ever brought to the Derby. Brown, for all his Mothra-like torching of the earth, didn’t have a Triple Crown horse worth your breath.

It all had the feeling of Pletcher losing his fastball, but he admitted that his crew at the Pletcher-verse didn’t evaluate talent quite as well and if you miss a season or two in terms of scouting, it’s not like you can go out and sign a free agent to turn the franchise around. You miss a season, it takes a full calendar year to reboot.

So, yes, we might not see a great Saratoga out of Pletcher.

And maybe Brown runs away with the meet again on the strength of his turf campaigns, but if King for

a Day is any indication of what might be lurking in the bushes back there on the Oklahoma Training side of Union Avenue, this could be the dogfight of 2017 all over again.

And it’ll be the greatest of all things to look up your entries

and see what Pletcher has in store. Say what you will, the guy rarely disappoints.

Brendan O’Meara is a freelance writer and author of Six Weeks in Saratoga.

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by Tony Podlaski

for Saratoga TODAY Many people are familiar with the cliché of the early bird gets the worm.

Like countless trainers on the Saratoga Racecourse backstretch, Eric Gulliot is one of those early birds, whether he is one of the first trainers at the barn each morning or setting up his stable when the Oklahoma Training Track opens in April.

However, Guillot took a different approach to his training base over the past year. Instead of migrating like a bird to a warmer area like Florida, Southern California or his native state of Louisiana for the winter, Guillot opted to stay in Saratoga Springs.

For Guillot, it was a cold reality.

“This was the first time I had ever to run a heater,” he said.

“In Southern California and Louisiana, I never had to run a heater. Our noses were bleeding because it was so dry.”

Guilliot and his wife Anna, who celebrated the birth of their daughter Olivia in February, learned how to acclimate with the help of his neighbors who recommended a humidifier attached the furnace. Still, he was

still unprepared with his notable attire of shorts and t-shirts to shovel snow, start his trucks or make a trip to the store.

“The worst part was digging out. I was digging out snow in my shorts and rubber boots,” Guillot said. “I went to Home Depot in my shorts, hoodie, and UGG boots. I never wore long pants all winter.

This is no way to live. Now, I see why birds go to the south. Now, I see why people migrate to the south.”

Guillot, who turned 57 on Jan. 3, has become a familiar and charismatic trainer on the Saratoga backstretch over the past decade, especially pulling off upsets with Moreno and Laoban, both horses owned by Southern Equine Stables.

After beaten a nose at 31-1 in the 2013 Travers, Moreno came back the following year to win the Whitney at 10-1 in front-running fashion. Two years later, Guillot got Laoban to lead from start to finish at 27-1 in the Jim Dandy.

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These two horses aren’t the only ones who have given Guillot the nickname “The Dragon Slayer” by his fan base. Champagne d’Oro won the 2010 Acorn at nearly 40-1 before coming to Saratoga and taking the Test Stakes at 5-1.

“I have been coming up here 10 years. I have learned this is the Sarengeti and I am the Lion King,” Guillot said jokingly. “I became famous for having fun. I am the Dragon Slayer because I won some big races at a price.”

Humor and fun have been one of Guillot’s coping mechanisms for the challenges and experiences in both his professional and personal life.

As a trainer in his early 20s in Southern California, he competed against powerhouse trainers that included Hall of Fame trainers

D. Wayne Lukas, Robert Frankel, Charlie Whittingham and Laz Barrera. At the same time, Guillot suffered setbacks.

“I can have fun for the struggles that I’ve been through,” he said. “It wasn’t easy when I got to California. Everyone else was older. I was one of the youngest trainers. I think three of us were under 30 in the mid-1980s. I eventually lost everything. I was down and out. I lost my credit.

I lost my contract’s license. I’ve overcome a lot.”

Today, Guillot has just eight horses at Barn 79, and there is a possibility that one of his horses may run in a maiden race during the first week of the meet that started July 11.

“We bought some twoyear-olds from the sales,” Guillot

said. “We really haven’t bought anything in a couple of years since we won with Laoban. I think we may have one ready to run on opening week.”

Even with a small stable, Guillot sees the benefits of starting to train horses here in April, especially since the racing season is starting a week early.

“There is definitely an advantage of having horses here early,” he said. “The cool offs are better. The air quality is better.

With the new earlier week, it doesn’t give a whole lot of time for some people. There are some people who are just moving in now. When I came from California, I was coming in the middle of May. It took us five days to get across the country. ” continues to next page...

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Along with getting an early start at Saratoga, Guillot wanted to get involved with the New York breeding and racing program since Laoban is now a sire at Sequel Farm in Taghkanic, about 80 miles south of Saratoga Springs. Both Guillot and Southern Equine are hoping Laoban can produce some young horses within the next

couple of years.

“I am going to have anywhere from 7-13 of them in the next couple of years,” Guillot said. “Being in the New York program is going to be very lucrative. The New York program is second to none.”

While Guillot has his preference for the south during the winter, he and his workers still know the importance of Saratoga

and appreciate it, especially with the extracurricular activities.

“As soon as the snow melts and things start turning green until the end of October, it is so beautiful,” he said. “When we are done with training, we head over to Saratoga Lake for fishing. I take care of my help. We go fishing, shoot pool, go bowling, then go eat afterward.”

Laoban racing at Saratoga Race Course. Photos provided by NYRA.

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by Louisa Foye

for Saratoga TODAY Perhaps there will be no finer cure for what ails the beleaguered Sport of Kings than the eagerly anticipated opening of Saratoga this week.

In spite of one controversy after another, spanning from coast to coast this past year, the fans will once again flock to the Spa. No matter how many doomsday scenarios are written, the timeless allure of Saratoga remains untainted, and like the old grandstand and clubhouse, refuses to be tarnished.

As with the 2-year-old fillies that will grace the course Opening Day in the 6-furlong,

Grade 3 Schuylerville, hope springs eternal every summer in Saratoga, when we turn back the hands of time and bow down to the honored tradition.

I’m looking forward to seeing Todd Pletcher’s classy 2-year-old filly, Kiss the Girl, a daughter of Into Mischief, out of Spin the Bottle by Hard Spun, make her debut at the Spa in the Schuylerville, as she showed impressive speed in a 5 furlong test on June 12 at Belmont, winning by 4-1/2 lengths in 58.57. She will be ridden by Johnny Velazquez.

Wesley Ward and George Bolton obviously have confidence in their 2-year-old filly, Aurelia Garland, as they cross-nominated her for both the Schuylerville and a shot at the boys in the Sanford. She’s now listed in the recently released entries for the Schuylerville and will be ridden by Jersey Joe Bravo.

Todd has also entered another juvi filly, Integral, with Luis Saez up, while Doug O’Neill has entered a pair with Shippy and Jose Ortiz, and Comical, with Javi Castellano aboard. Gary Contessa has entered Buxom Beast, in what will be her

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career debut, under Joel Rosario.

The Opening Day card will also feature the Grade 3 Quick Call, a 5-1/2 furlong turf sprint for 3-year-olds, while the upgraded Forbidden Apple, a mile on the turf for 4-year-olds and up, formerly run at Belmont, will now be run as a Grade 3 on Friday at the Spa. Wesley Ward thinks highly of his 3-year-old filly Abyssinian, too, as he cross-nominated her for both the Quick Call and Sunday’s Coronation Cup, also a 5-1/2 furlong turf sprint, but for 3-year-old fillies.

Abyssinian is now entered for the Quick Call, and will be ridden by Johnny V, while Jason Servis’ and Michael Dubb’s Call Paul will have Manny Franco up, and Luis Saez will be on Todd Pletcher’s Sombeyay.

Friday’s Forbidden Apple will feature the return of Barry Schwartz and Linda Rice’s beloved 5-year-old New Yorkbred, Voodoo Song, going a mile on the inner turf. The son of English Channel became a part of Saratoga racing lore when he went 4-4 as a 3-year-old in 2017, capping his amazing 6-week winning streak off with a victory over future Grade 1 winners, Yoshida and Bricks and Mortar, in the closing day Grade 3 Saranac.

Voodoo Song returned last summer and proved he was truly a “horse for a course”, when he made it 5 straight at the Spa, by capturing the Grade 1 Fourstardave as a

4-year-old. His “Spa Magic” would run out, however, in the Bernard Baruch on closing day, when he finished 5th.

Voodoo Song was put on the shelf following a disappointing outing in the Shadwell Turf Mile last October at Keeneland, but hopefully he’ll be ready to go in the Forbidden Apple after a 9-month layoff. He won last year’s edition when it was still run at Belmont, but he’ll have to face stiff competition to be a repeat winner.

Six other graded stakes winners are entered, including Shadwell Farms’ and Kieran McLaughlin’s Qurbaan, Chad Brown’s pair of Offering Plan and Made You Look, and Mark Casse’s pair of March to the Arch, who recently won the Grade 2 Wise Dan, and First Premio.

The main attraction on Friday, however, will undoubtedly be Mariano Rivera, as the 13-time All Star for the Yankees will take center stage one week before his Cooperstown induction. As the very first unanimous Hall of Fame selection in history, “Mo” will certainly garner as much attention in the Winner’s Circle, as he did with first ballot voters!

The first Grade 1 of the meet will take place on Saturday in the 81st running of the $500K Diana Stakes, for fillies and mares on the turf at a mile and 1/8.

You can bet that Chad Brown will be well represented again this year, as he was last year, when he

sent out a talented trio, including the eventual winner, Sistercharlie, plus A Raving Beauty and New Money Honey.

We may see a repeat winner this year, as Sistercharlie is nominated again, or perhaps Chad’s 4-yearold star, Rushing Fall, or maybe his 5-year-old mare, Rymska, will take the honors! Six of the 15 nominees’ race for Chad, as he also nominated Thais, Homerique, and Competitionofideas.

And as is always the case, Chad has other talented turf mares in his stable, too. One is Michael Dubb’s 5-year-old, Uni. Coming back after yet another 6-month layoff, Uni recorded her fifth straight victory going a mile.

Under an easy hand ride by Joel Rosario, Uni took the Perfect Sting at Belmont, and is expected to next challenge the boys in the Grade 1 Fourstardave on August 10.

Another of Chad’s talented mares is the 6-year-old router, Santa Monica. Her last two outings have been victories at a mile and 3/8, in the Grade 2 Sheepshead Bay in early May at Belmont, and in the Grade 3 Orchid at Gulfstream in late March, and hopefully we’ll see her later in the meet.

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With his usual embarrassment of riches, Chad also boasts an amazing lineup of 3-year-old fillies, and leading the way is his breakout star, Guarana. She defeated Tom Amoss’ Kentucky Oaks winner, Serengeti Empress, by 6 lengths in the recent Grade 1 Acorn at Belmont, and the homebred daughter of Ghostzapper broke her maiden at Keeneland by 14+ lengths. The sky is surely the limit for Guarana!

Jose Ortiz not only has the luxury of riding Guarana, but he also has the mount on another star 3-year-old filly for Chad in Dunbar Road, who cruised to victory in the Grade 2 Mother Goose.

The third 3-year-old star filly in Chad’s barn is the undefeated Royal Charlotte. The daughter of Cairo Prince just won the Victory Ride at Belmont last Friday by 4 lengths under Javi Castellano, and she’d previously won the Hysterical Lady at Monmouth.

Chad has Royal Charlotte pegged as a sprinter, and she will next face a very talented field in the $500K, 7-furlong, Grade 1 Test on August 3.

Expected to run against RC in the Test are Serengeti Empress, Simon Callaghan’s Bellafina, who is also cutting back to one turn after a dismal Kentucky Oaks outing like SE, and Brad Cox’s talented pair of Covfefe and Break Even.

Covfefe served notice to her competition in the Grade 3 Miss Preakness that she’s a real fireball, when she blazed her way to a track record of 1:07.70 for the 6 furlongs, earning herself a gaudy 107 Beyer.

Guarana is slated to next run in the $500K, Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks on July 20, where she’ll face Ian Wilkes’ Champagne Anyone and George Weaver’s Point of Honor, in the 1-1/8-mile contest.

The CCAO will serve as a prep for Guarana’s anticipated showdown with her stablemate Dunbar Road in the $600K, Grade 1 Alabama on August 17, run at the classic 1-1/4 mile distance.

Dunbar Road will train up to the Alabama, and Jose Ortiz will have a decision to make.

The 2-year-old colts will make their Saratoga debut two

days after the fillies, on opening Saturday in the 6-furlong, Grade 3 Sanford Stakes. These races are the first in a series of three graded stakes, at increasing distances and purses, for the juvenile divisions throughout the meet.

Although final entries were not yet released before my deadline, Steve Asmussen has nominated three colts for the Sanford with Basin, Memorable, and his speedy Rowdy Yates. Kathy Ritvo has nominated a pair for Reeves Thoroughbreds with Forceful One and He’s Super Lucky, while Doug O’Neill has a pair with Raging Whiskey and Scoring.

The series will continue on Sunday, August 4, when the juvi fillies will run in the 6-1/2 furlong, Grade 2 Adirondack for $200K, while the juvi colts will run the following Saturday for the same purse and at the same distance, in the Grade 2 Special.

The series will conclude closing weekend with the running of the $350K, 7-furlong, Grade 1 Spinaway for juvi fillies on Sunday, and the Grade 1 Hopeful for juvi colts on Labor Day, also with the same purse and at the same distance.

One of my favorite things about our prestigious Saratoga meet is the chance we have to witness greatness in the making, as we get our first glimpse at these regally bred babies.

Perhaps tops on my list of these babies is Chestertown, a New York-bred son of Tapit, named after the farm of his prolific breeders, Chester and Mary Broman. They retained an interest in their colt, who is the first foal out of their multiple Grade 1 sprinter/miler, Artemis Agrotera, who won the Frizette as a 2-year-old, and the Ballerina as a 3-year-old.

Chestertown, trained by Steve Asmussen, was purchased for $2 million at the OBS March Sale by the partnership of West Point Thoroughbreds, Rob Masiello and Siena Farm. He’s supposedly bigger than most Tapit babies, and with the influence on Artemis Agrotera’s side, perhaps seems best suited to follow in his Mama’s footsteps as a sprinter, and we can only hope they find a spot for him at the Spa! Triple Crown hero, American Pharoah, sired his first Grade/

Group winner, when his 2-yearold chesnut son, Maven, captured the G3 Prix du Bois June 29 at Chantilly in France.

Although Maven broke his maiden at Aqueduct on April 19 in his first race for Wesley Ward, it appears that he will remain across the pond for another race at the end of July, sadly, bypassing Saratoga. He will return to Keeneland at a later date to prep for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on November 1.

With the 3-year-old male division totally muddled, following the bizarre sequence of events along the Triple Crown trail, it can be argued that now more than ever, Chad Brown’s turf star, Bricks and Mortar, is the legitimate leader in the race for not only year’s end divisional honors, but also the Eclipse for Horse of the Year.

Although it is a rare feat, most recently accomplished by one of my all-time favorites, the incomparable Wise Dan, in back-to-back years in 2012 and 2013, it is nonetheless very difficult to convince the voters to select a turf star.

With the importance of turf racing in America on the rise, however, perhaps it won’t be that hard to envision Bricks and Mortar as the HOY, any more than it was 35 years ago when the great John Henry was also crowned.

After a 15+ month layoff, B&M has come back in 2019 to capture the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Turf at Gulfstream, the Grade 2 Mervin Muniz, Jr. Memorial ‘Cap at the Fairgrounds, the Grade 1 Turf Classic on the Kentucky Derby Day card, and most recently, the Grade 1 Manhattan at Belmont.

With the debut of the Turf Triple Series last Saturday at Belmont, and its continuation the first weekend of August at Saratoga, the rising stature of turf racing will be further cemented, helping B&M’s cause.

Many years I’ve been disappointed when the Eclipse has automatically gone to those who win the Breeders’ Cup, ignoring others’ yearlong body of work. It is also very frustrating when over and over again it is run at Santa Anita, giving a clear edge to west coast connections.

It is presumed that Bricks and Mortar’s next start will be in

the Arlington Million, but with Chad Brown stating that his star’s preferred distance is 10 furlongs or less, the ultimate question is where will he place him after the Million?!

Most of the big turf races in the early Fall stretch out to longer distances, so if Chad insists on the shorter distances, will the Breeders’ Cup Mile be his target?

If he’s not thrilled with the prospect of meeting the top Euro stars in the Breeders’ Cup Turf, however, maybe he will go for the gusto, and follow in the footsteps of his sire, Giant’s Causeway, and

enter the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

This could settle the question for the voters, but if he takes a less standard “route”, what will the outcome be?

Maximum Security, the DQ’ed Kentucky Derby winner, will next go in the Haskell on July 20th.

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Although Maximum Security placed his last time out in the Grade 3 Pegasus at Monmouth on June 16, he is still considered the leader of the pack, albeit a weakened one, based on his undefeated record leading up to the Derby.

Trainer Mark Casse has stated that he will consider entering his Preakness winner, War of Will, in the $600K, Grade 2 Jim Dandy on July 27, as his prep for the Travers.

WOW has been at Keeneland since his dull showing in the Belmont, but is scheduled to have one work at Churchill Downs before shipping to Saratoga. Casse will then decide if he should just train up to the Travers, after his grueling TC run, or if WOW will be ready for the Jim Dandy.

Trainer Bill Mott will follow the same scenario with Tacitus, Juddmonte’s homebred son of Tapit, as Casse will with WOW. ‘Tho Bill was disappointed after his heralded pupil was 2nd in the Belmont, his hopes remain high, as Tacitus still ran well, in spite of a really wide trip.

After winning the Tampa Bay Derby and the Wood Memorial, Tacitus was moved up to 3rd in the Kentucky Derby, when Mott’s

65-1 longshot, Country House, ironically gave him his first Kentucky Derby victory, over his more well-regarded stablemate.

As has been the trend in recent years, there will be new faces reaching for the top of the 3-year-old male division from now until the Breeders’ Cup, and Shug Mcgaughey’s Code of Honor seems primed to do so.

Code of Honor was destined for glory along the TC trail after he took the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream, but like Maximum Security, was spooked in the Kentucky Derby. He was, however, moved up to 2nd after the DQ. Following his dominant performance at Belmont in last Saturday’s Dwyer, Code of Honor is definitely back. In spite of Johnny V losing his crop at the 16th pole, Code of Honor won with ease, and a hand ride was all that was needed. He’s ready to tackle his next mission at the Spa, where he broke his maiden last summer, and we’ll presumably see him next in the Travers.

It’s been a tough couple of months in California for Hall of Famers Richard Mandella and Jerry Hollendorfer, who are both widely regarded as not only great horsemen, but also gentlemen.

The always classy Mandella was dealt a stinging blow when his regal son of War Front, Omaha Beach, had to scratch out of the Kentucky Derby, as the morning line favorite. It was discovered that he had an entrapped epiglottis which required surgery, and it has had him sidelined since.

Although I had hoped to see OB in the Travers, per the Daily Racing Form’s Steve Anderson, it is more likely that Mandella will keep OB home to race in the non-graded $100K, 1 Mile Shared Belief at Delmar on August 25.

In a change of strategy, Mandella has also listed the 7 furlong, $500K, Grade 1 H. Allen Jerkens on Travers Day as a possibility, but it appears unlikely.

It’s obvious, however, after OB captured the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby and the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes, also at Oaklawn, that a turn back seems to be in his cards.

It’s hard not to believe the

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widely claimed theory that Jerry Hollendorfer was just made the scapegoat by the Stronach Group, and in particular, Belinda, amidst the tragic backdrop that has been Santa Anita the past 6 months.

Everyone in the tightly knit horseracing community is devastated by each and every horrible accident, but to pinpoint a vast problem, and try to disgrace a Hall of Fame trainer in the process by suspending him, is unacceptable, imho!

Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen has a couple Eclipse contenders in his barn that I can’t wait to see run, with his magnificent 4-yearold filly, Midnight Bisou, and with his extremely talented sprinter, 4-year-old Mitole.

Midnight Bisou returned to the Spa for the summer, in anticipation of her start in the Personal Ensign on the Travers Day card. Following her resounding victory in the Grade 1 Ogden Phipps on the Belmont Stakes card, she pushed her career earnings to over $2.7 million, and is an obvious favorite for her division’s Eclipse.

Mitole has established himself as a premier sprinter, and although he defeated a stellar field in the Met Mile, earning a 108 Beyer for his impressive victory over Bob Baffert’s McKinzie, it appears that he’ll cut back, and next go in the Grade 1 Alfred G. Vanderbilt on July 27th, going 6 furlongs.

Another excellent sprinter is the versatile World of Trouble, who has won on both the turf and dirt for Jason Servis and Michael Dubb. He won on the turf in the Grade 1 Jaipur in his last outing,

but what a showdown it could be if he went back to dirt to face Mitole in the Vanderbilt.

Concrete Rose is another 3-year-old filly star I look forward to seeing. The impressive winner of the Belmont Oaks, during last Saturday’s Stars & Stripes Festival at Big Sandy, broke her maiden last August at the Spa, and other than a setback in the BC Juvi Fillies Turf, has been undefeated. Trainer Rusty Arnold says he’s looking forward to the second leg of the Turf Tiara August 2nd and is pointing his star filly toward the third leg at Belmont September 7th, before heading back to Keeneland for the QEII, which will be her final prep before the Breeders’ Cup. Dale Romans won the John Nerud on last Saturday’s Stars & Stripes card with his star sprinter, Promises Fulfilled, and he was one of several winners that day that we should keep on our Spa radar.

Mike Maker, with Nolan Ramsey assisting, pulled off the upset in the headlining Belmont Derby with Henley’s Joy, a horse bred by Nolan’s grandparents, Ken and Sarah Ramsey. You can expect to see Henley’s Joy along the Turf Trinity trail, per an enthusiastic Ken Ramsey.

Jockey Jose Lezcano, who just beat out Luis Saez and the Ortiz Bros for the Belmont Spring/ Summer Jockey Title, was aboard Henley’s Joy. Long revered as an elite turf rider, it was nice to see Jose break through the logjam at the top.

Jimmy Jerkens pulled off another upset on the Stars & Stripes card when he captured his third Suburban. Following

back-to-back wins with Effinex a few years ago, Jimmy tied his Dad, The Chief, for the record, when his Preservationist took this year’s Suburban. While it was a somewhat disappointing loss for the favorite, last year’s Travers’ hero Catholic Boy, he still recorded a fine 102 Beyer in defeat to Preservationist’s 108.

‘Tho I still believe Catholic Boy is best suited for the turf and had hoped this defeat would’ve nudged his connections back in that direction, trainer Jonathan Thomas has stated that the Woodward is his “major target”. This will hopefully set up a rematch with Preservationist, and maybe the cut back to 9 furlongs will benefit Catholic Boy. It will also be interesting to see where the other talented older dirt males are spotted, including Thunder Snow, Seeking the Soul, Gunnevera, Gift Box, Coal Front and Quip.

I’m most interested, however, to see if the revitalized Vino Rosso will go in the Whitney for Mike Repole, Todd Pletcher and Johnny V, after his victory in the Santa Anita Gold Cup. Repole loves to win at the Spa, so it seems to be a logical spot for Vino Rosso.

The Pacific Classic could be an option for Thunder Snow and some of the others, too, and we’ll soon know where they’re heading.

With so many horses and matchups to ponder, and with too little time and space before my weekly deadline, I shall bid farewell for now, but hope to see many old friends at the Flagpole or by the Winner’s Circle on Opening Day and over the weekend!

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NEWS & Notes: FRIDAY, JULY 12 • MARIANO RIVERA DAY NYRA will host National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and legendary NY Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera at Saratoga as part of Opening Weekend festivities. The visit comes one week before Rivera heads to Cooperstown where he will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the first unanimous selection in history. NYRA will honor Rivera with a special ceremony in the Winner’s Circle in recognition of the all-time Major League Baseball saves leader. Secure your spot at NYRA.com/Rivera.

• TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER & CIDER Every Friday beginning July 12

Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider will allow guests the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers and ciders produced exclusively by New York State breweries and cideries. Live music will accompany the tasting each Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 • SARATOGA COUNTY EOC FOOD DRIVE NYRA will welcome the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) for its annual food and essential goods drive. Fans who donate at least three non-perishable items at the Community Outreach Booth will receive a free Saratoga baseball cap, while supplies last, and will be entered to win tickets to the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers and other great prizes.

• FASHION SATURDAYS

Every Saturday beginning July 13 Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing, the weekly event will feature women’s and men’s fashion apparel from local retailers such as The Pink Paddock, Miss Scarlett Boutique and The National, as well as a selection of home décor and jewelry items. The event will be held each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

• MADISON VANDENBURG TO PERFORM The 17-year-old singer from Cohoes, who thrilled viewers nationwide with her vocal talents on the popular singing competition “American Idol,” will entertain fans at the track. VanDenburg will perform at the Don Julio stage, adjacent to guest services, following the day’s first race at approximately 1:10 p.m. Additional performances will follow throughout the afternoon.

• WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON SATURDAYS

Every Saturday beginning July 13

Fans will be invited to enjoy specialty drinks and selections from Woodford Reserve at the Jim Dandy Bar each Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m.

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• KETEL ONE SATURDAYS Every Saturday beginning July 13

Fans are invited to sample the new Ketel One Botanicals from 3 to 5 p.m. each Saturday outside the entrance to The Stretch.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 • SARATOGA PICNIC COOLER GIVEAWAY Fans will enjoy the first giveaway of the 2019 season: a collapsible, red picnic cooler featuring the Saratoga logo emblazoned in white, presented

by NYRA Bets. The picnic cooler is free with paid admission, while supplies last. Season pass and season ticket holders are guaranteed a Saratoga premium giveaway on the day of the giveaway so long as they are present at Saratoga Race Course and redeem the giveaway by the designated time.

• 28th ANNUAL HAT CONTEST PRESENTED BY MOET & CHANDON AND HAT SATIONA! BY DEI Fans will compete for great prizes in the 28th annual Hat Contest which features three categories: Kreative Kids, Fashionably Saratoga and Uniquely Saratoga. Registration begins at noon under the grandstand with the contests taking place after the second, third and fourth races.

• BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS

Every Sunday beginning July 14

The popular kid-oriented weekly event will feature a beach theme during Opening Weekend with free activities such as a surf simulator, sand art station and hermit crab racing. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

• LOW ROLLER CHALLENGE Every Sunday beginning July 14

Every Sunday will include the Low Roller Challenge which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Entrants will also have an opportunity to qualify for the Saratoga Challenge on Friday, August 9. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 • SARATOGA VISIT DAY Experience the Spa’s best attractions during the first Saratoga Visit Day in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

Guests can learn about the cultural attractions in Saratoga Springs to complement their visit to Saratoga Race Course. Participating organizations and attractions include: Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery; National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame; Saratoga Arts District; Saratoga Automobile Museum; Saratoga Performing Arts Center; Saratoga Spa State Park; Saratoga Springs History Museum; and Yaddo Gardens.

NOTE: Dark Days are Monday and Tuesday Season admission passes may be purchased at NYRA.com/Saratoga and at Stewart’s Shops locations. A season pass provides admission to all 40 days of racing at Saratoga Race Course. The cost for a 2019 Grandstand season pass is $50. A Clubhouse season pass is $75. Season passes do not include reserved seating. For more information visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

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by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Penny Jolly, a retired professor of Skidmore College shares how staying physically active keeps her lively and youthful.

When Jolly’s daughter Jennifer began taking ballet classes of her own, Jolly was in her thirties. Many of the student’s onlooking parents were eager to participate too and that’s when Jolly, among other parents began to take an adult ballet class.

While Jolly continued with those classes for only three more years, she did return to a dance studio later on in Saratoga Springs. For the past twenty years Jolly has become a diligent recreational athlete.

“I was getting older and feeling creakier. I do a lot of gardening so i’m always leaning over and stretching. By the time you’re in your 50s or 60s those things are aching more as you do them,” said

Jolly. “I really wanted a way to be better in shape. And also lose a little weight, keep weight off.”

Jolly takes several classes at the Total Body Trifecta, a dance and fitness studio in Ballston Spa. There she takes a total of six classes every week, including a ballet - core class, kickboxing, step aerobics and a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class.

Ballet may be her favorite class to take at the studio. Her husband was a reviewer of ballets, and Jolly has spent a great deal of time seeing shows through out the years. She has always admired the movement of ballet. But aside from the chance to get up and exercise, Jolly has enjoyed expanding her social circle through athletics.

“I made friends. There I meet women whom I wouldn’t normally meet.”

Aside from her new friends, Jolly takes the opportunity of Ballet in The City coming to Saratoga each year, to take a master class with her daughter

Jennifer and her grandson. Her continuous athleticism allows her to stay active for weekends with her grandkids which can involve kayaking and hiking.

“I think that I’m getting arthritis. So I have a hip that hurts, and a knee that hurts, etcetera, etcetera,” said Jolly. “I think it’s the aging body, but I feel like class helps me extend that. I’m keeping active; I feel like I’m doing the right thing where I’m not pushing too hard. It makes me feel like I’m using my body well.”

Outside of her scheduled classes, Jolly counteracts the sedentary life of a college professor by regularly biking, walking and taking the stairs when necessary.

“The activity I think keeps me in the game If I were just sitting and reading all day - which is what I tend to do - I wouldn’t’ be able to be so active.”

Jolly continues to be an example of the many joys and opportunities that physical activity can bring to one’s life.

“It makes me feel like I’m using my body well.”

Penny Jolly with her daughter Jennifer Jolly, her grandson Joseph Gonzales and New York City Ballet dancer Andrew Scordato. Photo Provided.

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HATTIE’S MARDI GRAS Soiree Grosses More Than $150,000 See pg. 28

Blue Streaks Basketball

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Farm to School

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insideTODAY Obituaries Business Property Transactions Religion Education The Farm-to-School program increases the volume and variety of locally grown and produced food in schools. It aims to improve student health and to educate young people about agriculture. See Story pg. 11

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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLOBALFOUNDRIES ROAD RACES

Photo by Kat Houle.

MALTA — The Roundabout Runners Club will host its 10th annual 5K road race on Saturday September 7.

Preceding the 5k – starting at 8:30 a.m., will be the inaugural 10k at 8 a.m. in Malta’s two technology parks, NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology and Energy Park and Luther Forest Technology Campus.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES is a proud title sponsor of this event which raised well over $32,500 last year to support the VetHelp and Malta’s emergency first responders and a total of $225k in nine years.

Beyond sponsoring this event, sponsors are now promoting the race to their employees to build a team that will participate in this year’s event. Top teams could have a donation of $1000 to their favorite non-profit.

The official prize sponsor Fleet Feet Albany/Malta will provide cash prizes to the overall male and female winners. There will be over 54 award categories of all ages donated by Recovery Room Sports Grill and the 10k prizes donated by the Saratoga Regional YMCA. The first 750 finishers are guaranteed a long-sleeve recovery light cotton shirt. Interested participants can register online at a cost of $26 and after September 5, the price increases to $30 for the 5K and $36 and $46 after

online registration closes. Not interested in a shirt – take $10 off when you choose “no shirt,” or if you have a little runner but don’t want to pay full price, take $10 off online registration.

On-site registration will be available from 3-7 p.m. September 6, at Fleet Feet in Malta and the day off at TEC Smart at 7:00 a.m.

Anyone registering the day of the race is urged to arrive at TEC Smart no later than 8 a.m. for the 5k and 7:30 a.m. for the 10k to ensure an on time start.

All proceeds will provide financial assistance to all local non-profits in remembrance of 9/11. For 2019, the proceeds will go to the following organizations: Veterans & Community Housing Coalition has operated a very successful program to assist homeless veterans since 1988 and is located in Ballston Spa. VCHC is a program whose mission is to serve the needs of homeless military veterans by empowering them to embrace and maintain independent living and selfsufficiency. This is effectively accomplished by helping veterans secure temporary and permanent housing, viable employment and access to health care. Assistance in addressing other life issues is provided as well.

The Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company is a private, notfor-profit corporation, owned by membership. The MRVFC

contracts with the Town of Malta to provide fire protection and emergency services to its citizens. With more than 60 active members, the MRVFC continuously works with local businesses, organizations and families to not only respond to emergencies, but also to educate the citizens of Malta in preventive measures.

The Round Lake Volunteer Fire Department provides professional fire and emergency services with a highly motivated team through planning and training, remaining always vigilant in maintaining a safe environment for its members and customers in the protection of life and property.

Malta-Stillwater EMS strives to provide top-quality emergency medical services to the town of Malta and neighboring communities. It is always our goal to provide an agency based in knowledge, hard work and commitment to our patients, our staff and their families.

For all forms and more information, visit www.malta5k. com to register yourself or your team. To keep updated on the event, head to our Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/ malta5k . Should you have any questions about this event, you can also call Paul Loomis at 518472-4807 or send an email to (info@malta5k.com).

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Register for Spa City Baseball Camp

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series

Saratoga Recreation Department

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-14. These sessions are designed to give each young player professional instruction in such vital areas as hitting, pitching, defense, and base running. This will be a hands-on clinic where participants will be working to improve their skills. Players must bring cleats, baseball hat, baseball glove, bat, helmet and a great attitude.

The camp will be held the week of July 15 - July 18. The location is the West Side Recreation Field on Coach Waldron Way. The Spa City Baseball camp is under the direction of NYS baseball Hall of Fame coaches Phonsey Lambert and Dale Long Jr. The Camp will run from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

To register for camp, go to www.spasaints.com and fill out application. Copy and send with payment to Coach Lambert, 9 West Circular Court Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To contact coach Lambert, call 518-338-8996 or email lambert@saratogacatholic.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Trail Series will be held Mondays July 22, August 5 and August 19 at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes for best times for all five events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org.

Mark your calendars for another summer of fun with the Recreation Department! A variety of engaging sporting activities are available:

Summer Hockey Camp for Grades 8-12 SARATOGA SPRINGS — This four-day session will take place Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Weibel Avenue Rink. The camp focus is on skill development, conditioning and scrimmaging.

Participants will receive individual instruction from the Saratoga Blue Streaks High School coaching staff along with Blue Streaks Alumni. We will focus on getting student athletes ready for their upcoming season, offering advice on individual and team goal setting. $300 for players (multi-player discount: $250), $250 for goalies. Contact Coach Torres at david.truant@ gmail.com or 518-421-2376 for more information.

Barre & Balance Class For Older Adults SARATOGA SPRINGS —The National Museum of Dance will offer a new five-week, Tuesday afternoon class in its Southeast Gallery through August 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Barre and Balance is a basic ballet technique class that uses a barre to improve coordination, lower body strength and balance for older adults ages 50 and up. All exercises are done in a standing position to eliminate the possibility of vertigo or mobility issues. The class will end with a short movement combination using music from familiar ballet repertory. The cost is $45 for five weeks. Walk-ins are welcome for $10 per class. For more information or registration, contact the instructor Mary Anne Fantauzzi at tours@dancemuseum.org or by calling 518-5842225 extension 3004.

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• Summer Running Program: Spend your summer running with Saratoga’s acclaimed coaches! The summer running program will take place through August 17. Various days and times are available for boys, girls, and families.

• Drive For the Net: Join the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball League.

The league will be held Mondays and Wednesdays through August 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Everyone in grades 4-8 is welcome to attend.

• Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

• Soccer Fundamentals: Choose from July 29-August 2 or August 5-9 or sign up for both two weeks of soccer fun! Each week’s clinics will run from 8:4511:45 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome to attend.

• Skateboarding Opportunities: Skating for Groms will run Monday and Thursdays beginning July 15 through August 1 from 5-6 p.m. and is open to everyone age 4-10. The Skateboard Clinic will run August 19-23 from 5:30-8 p.m. and is open to everyone age 8-15. Both provide fundamentals and the ability to add to your bag of tricks.

Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

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Ballston Spa Country Club to Host The Inaugural American Junior Golf Association Tournament, UHY Albany Junior BALLSTON SPA — Established in 1978, the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women and is considered by most leaders in the golf industry to be the premier junior golf organization in the world.

Alumni of the AJGA include Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Phil Mickelson, Cristie Kerr, Rickie Fowler and many other top

players. In total, AJGA alumni have won more than 900 PGA/ LPGA tournaments since the organization’s inception.

The tournament takes place Tuesday, August 30 through Thursday July 1, however on Monday, July 29, there is a Junior tournament open to anyone interested in playing with a potential LPGA/PGA star. Three person teams are available for $1200 and single participant spots are available for $450.

Each player receives a round

of golf with cart, breakfast and lunch, a sleeve of golf balls, a hat and a golf towel, a package valued at $200.

Those interested in participating as a team or individual should visit the BSCC website www.ballstonspacc. com for information on how to take advantage of this opportunity as well as advancing the development of the game of golf and contributing to the tournament’s major charity, the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne.

DOLLY CAIRNS

Commits to University of Rhode Island SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dolly Cairns, of the Saratoga Springs High School varsity basketball team, announced via Twitter on the night of Monday, July 1, that she will join the Division I women’s basketball team at the University of Rhode Island as their point guard.

“I chose it because of the people. I developed a really good relationship with the head coach, Tammi,” said Cairns.” Then when I went and visited, I loved the rest of the staff. So really that connection between us at first kinda made me want to commit before I visited.”

Left to right: Tammi Reiss, Dolly Cairns, Megan Shoniker.

Photo provided.