Saratoga TODAY July 28 - August 3, 2023

NEW SENIOR CENTER OPENS

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

After more than 40 years of setting up shop on Williams Street, the Saratoga Senior Center this week began its physical relocation into the future: one mile southwest and to its new home adjacent to the Saratoga Regional YMCA at 290 West Avenue.

“Shut down, packed up, and moving over here,” executive

director Lois Celeste explained to hundreds of visitors attending the center’s first event staged at its new location. The senior expo was held July 20 and featured a variety of speakers, presentations and more than 40 community vendors.

The new site hosts multiple classrooms, a kitchen and dining room, a chair-and-table area for card games, an art room, exercise room, employee offices, and an education center.

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WHEN HOFFA HALTED THE HORSES History OF SARATOGA

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When Hoffa Halted the Horses

by Matt Bonk | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

There were only 14 horses at Saratoga Racecourse in late July of 1961. By that time, it was expected that at least 200 would have arrived for the racing season. Strikes led by Jimmy Hoffa and a branch of his Teamster Union, Local 917, halted the transportation of horses from New York City to Saratoga Springs. Teamsters wanted to force themselves into a position of being representatives in labor negotiations for approximately 1200 backstretch workers at Belmont and Aqueduct racecourses. Picket lines consisting of these workers formed outside the racetracks and Teamster truck drivers were ordered not to cross. No horses were to be delivered until better pay and improved working conditions were granted to the workers.

Horse owners, who normally decides wages for the workers, refused to negotiate with the Teamsters and were stuck in a difficult position. Who was going to bring their horses to Saratoga Springs? They could have found different trucks and drivers, but increased violence in the picket lines kept them from doing so. A stabbing occurred on July 22, which involved both union and non-union workers. That same day, a van operated by non-union drivers was pelted with rocks as it attempted to deliver horses to Aqueduct. The risk involved with crossing the picket lines was too great and deterred horse owners from employing any outside help for the job.

During the days that followed, the strikes and picketing continued while negotiations between Teamsters and the State Labor Board remained at a standstill. Consequently, horses were not being delivered at a rate that would ensure races could proceed as scheduled. With about a week until opening day, the entire racing season was put into question. Tension began mounting as this news spread and the Mayor of Saratoga Springs, James Benton, reached out to anyone who could help aid the situation. Among others, he was communicating with the State Labor Board, the Chamber of Commerce, the State Mediation Service, Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson, and

Governor Rockefeller. Everyone he spoke to assured him that racing would proceed as scheduled. These assurances were difficult to get behind though since negotiations between Teamsters and Labor Board representatives were making no progress.

Perhaps trying to circumvent these complications, Benton went straight to the top and spoke with Jimmy Hoffa on July 25. Aside from his role as mayor, Benton was the owner of the Grand Union Motel on South Broadway and was involved in many city projects. His ultimate concern was for the city and understood that its livelihood depended on business generated during the 24-day racing season. Hoffa was also aware of this and used it to his advantage. He made it clear he would only transport horses once labor demands were met. Benton suggested that Hoffa allow his drivers to move the horses and resume strikes in Saratoga, but Hoffa remained obstinate and rejected any pleas or compromises presented to him.

In the meantime, plans for using trains to move the horses had been quietly formulated. Trains were an outdated method of transportation at that point, but the equipment needed for the task was still available. The New York Racing Association employed “special cars,” for the use of transporting horses and, on July 26, D&H Railroad was seen putting up a “horse siding,” at their West Circular Street depot. The trains were to be routed through Connecticut and Massachusetts before coming to New York. Changes made to the railways in recent years prevented the special train cars from clearing certain bridges, so this indirect route had to be taken.

On July 27, the first bulk of horses arrived successfully. As early as 5 a.m., 60 people gathered outside the D&H depot to watch the horses unload and parade their way to the stables. In a way, this was reviving an old tradition, albeit against the will of the city. Back when horses were normally brought by rail, people would gather to watch as they were unloaded and then guided across Broadway and

down Union Avenue to the racecourse. The event was symbolic of mid-summer and assured citizens that the city would soon be booming. A total of 3 trains and 8 vans arrived between 3 a.m. until around noon that day, bringing a total of over 100 horses. The vans were able to make the trip undisturbed thanks to protection given along the way by state police, city police, local sheriffs, and Pinkerton Security.

The operation continued into July 28 and approximately 400 more horses arrived. This shift in momentum, from no horses to suddenly over 500 horses delivered in 2 days, coincided with a break in the Teamsters’ position. A spokesman for the Eberts Van Co., one of the major horse transporters that was previously honoring the picket lines, said that 6 of his 7 drivers went back to work. It’s likely that with little headway being made with negotiations, drivers chose to resume work and not completely lose out on money. The next few days were relatively peaceful, and Saratoga Springs continued to receive horses uninterrupted.

On July 31, opening day at Saratoga Racecourse, the front page of The Saratogian announced, “Fans, Horses, Stream to Racetrack.” With nearly 1300 horses on the grounds and over 12,000 people attending, races proceeded as usual that day. Threats of pickets and strikes coming to Saratoga Springs were revealed to be harmless. Only a handful of picketers were seen outside the gates of the track that morning. Even though labor disputes would continue through the following months, they would never reach the level they did during the week leading up to opening day.

Special thanks to Chris and Larry Benton for telling me stories about their father, Mayor James Benton, and offering their insight regarding the lead up to the 1961 racing season.

Matt Bonk graduated from SUNY Albany in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in History and is currently working at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa as a museum assistant and has recently curated the new exhibit “A Saratoga Family Tale.”

Millionaire Athletes – They’re Just Like Us

relatively underpaid due to how teams perceive the importance of having a star occupying that roster slot. Barkley had the opportunity to sign longer-term deals, but he wanted to bet on himself, so he declined.

by David Rath, CMT, CFA for Saratoga TODAY

Is it possible to feel bad for someone who gets paid millions of dollars to play a game? If you read through the comment section of any article discussing Saquon Barkley’s contract situation, you will find many people sympathizing with him. On the surface, it seems ridiculous for people to have these types of feelings, but we are all human beings, and we feel a connection to another’s plight, regardless of status. I’m always looking for practical applications of things, so read on to see how we can learn from his circumstances.

For non-football fans, Saquon Barkley is a running back for the New York Giants. He was a highly sought-after prospect out of college and is currently up for a new contract. The Giants gave him the option to accept a guaranteed one-year $10 million contract or to negotiate a longerterm deal. The “problem” is twofold. First, football is a violent sport, so one-year contracts are unappealing to superstars looking to lock in value due to the prevalence of injuries. Second, the running back position is

Humans tend to compare themselves to others. This is sometimes referred to as “keeping up with the Joneses.” In Barkley’s case, his teammate, quarterback Daniel Jones (wow, that last name fits perfectly with the message), just received a massive contract from the same organization looking to save costs on Barkley. I think he is realistic enough not to expect quarterback money, but envy has undoubtedly crept into his mind during this process. This is not unlike one of us being comfortable in our career yet coveting a neighbor’s car, house, or boat. All that should matter is where we are relative to our goals.

The free market determines the value of a product or service. Barkley appears to have grossly overestimated the amount of money that teams around the league are willing to pay running backs. I won’t go into the X’s and O’s of this, but other running back contracts should have provided a clue to him and his agents. We might think that our house should sell for a certain amount. Or that our company stock should increase in price based on favorable financial reports. In a world of supply and demand, it pays to listen to the market while making financial decisions. Don’t fight it.

Betting on yourself can be lucrative, but it also entails risk. We’ve seen athletes in similar situations parlay an expiring

contract with a career year to ensure generational wealth for them and their families. The very nature of risk is that you are willing to accept unfavorable outcomes in anticipation of outsized returns. Betting on yourself is one of the surest ways to accelerate your career growth. But beware. Joining a start-up or accepting a lower-paying job in a company with greater advancement opportunities is not a slam dunk. Take calculated risks.

I am part of the contingent that feels bad for Barkley. He has been an ideal teammate and face of the franchise. He puts his body on the line and has suffered injuries as a result. There is no

opportunity for me to have his ear to impart wisdom, but that doesn’t prevent me from having similar conversations with clients. After all, we are all going through the same stuff.

David Rath, CMT, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at

Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, visit contwealth.com.

Reisa Gould-Donath

moved to Saratoga Springs in 1974, which would remain Reisa’s home for the rest of her life. Reisa and Peter divorced in 1977, and soon thereafter she met Charles Donath of Burlington, Vermont. Reisa and Charles were married in 1982 in Madison, Connecticut.

and Charles enjoyed seeing live music at Caffe Lena, walking in Spa Park, taking drives around Saratoga Lake, and listening to music together.

Nataleno “Ned” J. Reo

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Reisa Gould-Donath, 78, died Saturday, July 22 in the early morning hours at home, surrounded by her loving family. Reisa was born in New York City on March 15, 1945 to Jeanette and Robert Silverstein, and grew up with older brother Eric, who predeceased her.

A true child of New York City, she left home to attend college at Antioch in Ohio, where she met future husband Peter Gould, also of New York City. They married in the late 1960s and had two children, Rachel, born in 1971, and Gabriel, born in 1974. The family

Reisa’s career as a nurse started with nursing school for her RN at Adirondack Community College. Later she did her Nurse Practitioner certification and began a long and fulfilling career with Planned Parenthood, culminating in her position as Clinic Coordinator at the Saratoga Springs branch. She continued her education in the mid-1990s, completing her MS in Nursing at Russell Sage College. She strongly believed in women’s health care and was an important part of the health and well-being of many Saratoga-area women.

Reisa loved animals, and she and Charles founded a local animal rights organization which was active throughout the early 1990s. She was devoted to many beloved pets, most recently her dog Cody, and filled her home with pictures and sculptures of animals. Reisa

Reisa is survived by her husband Charles, 70, daughter Rachel, 52, of Ithaca, NY, son Gabriel, 49, of Huntingdon, PA, and grandchildren Elliot, 15, and Silas, 14. She is also survived by her father- and mother-in-law, Frank and Joan “Ducky” Donath, sisters-inlaw Amy Carretto and Emilie Donath-Crawford, and Emilie’s husband Robert Crawford, all of Burlington, VT.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Saratoga Regional YMCA, where Reisa was a longtime member, or the Humane Society of the United States, which she supported for many years.

A private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nataleno “Ned” J. Reo, 92, passed away on July 18, 2023. Visitation was held on Mon., July 24 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Mass was held Tues., 7/25 at St. Clements Church with burial following in GBH Saratoga National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

QUEENSBURY — James P. Weinman, 80, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s. Memorial donations to High Peaks Hospice (highpeakshospice. org/donate/) and Double H Ranch (doublehranch. org/donate/). Mass 10 a.m. Monday, 7/31/2023 St. Edward the Confessor, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Leona Casey Signor, 90, peacefully passed away July 21, 2023. Calling hours Friday, 7/28/23, 4-5:30 at Burke Funeral home, service following 5:30. Burial 11am, 7/29 at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga Springs and/ or Saratoga Central Catholic School. burkefuneralhome.com

WILTON — Dixie D. White passed away July 12, 2023 at her home in Ballston Spa. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

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SARATOGA POLICE

Antonio Trujillo Mena, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 17 with criminal mischief, criminal obstruction of breathing, and assault.

Kevin Cavanagh, 56, was charged July 16 with criminal trespass.

Paul Gunya, 33, of Northumberland, was charged July 16 with criminal mischief.

Theresa Sheffer, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 16 with DWI, and operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate.

Ann Matrazzo, 62, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was charged July 15 with criminal possession of stolen property.

Robert Seward, 54, of Utica, was charged July 15 with DWI, and two driving violations.

Lauren Baran, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged July 15 with DWI.

Brandon Camaj, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 14 with assault.

Christopher Cormier, 52, was charged July 13 with petit larceny.

Aaron Godlewski, 31, of Altamont, was charged July 13 with grand larceny.

Jordan Jones, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation, circumvent interlock, and three driving-related violations.

Stephen Gullotti, 39, of Malta, was charged July 12 with petit larceny.

Michael West, 37, of Greenfield, was charged July 12 with four counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one count criminal sale of a controlled substance.

James Yawn, 42, of Schenectady, was charged July 12 with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Amanda Ashline, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 12 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and failure to stop at a stop sign.

On July 6, members the Saratoga Springs Police Department Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant on a residence located on the east side of the city. The several-monthslong investigation began with complaints from concerned neighbors about possible illegal drug activity involving a resident of the home. Tiffany M. Salak, 35, was charged with three felonies - criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal nuisance, and the misdemeanor - criminal possession of a controlled substance.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Korey J. West, Jason O. Allen, Bradley L. Allen, and Diane E. Allen were arrested following a lengthy investigation of drug trafficking in Saratoga County. Members of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics

Unit / Special Operations Team and the Saratoga Springs Police Department SIU executed a search warrant at 223 Bockes Road in the Town of Greenfield. As a result of the investigation and search warrant, scales, packaging material, quantities of fentanyl, crack/ cocaine, and suboxone were seized. Korey J. West, 25, was charged with four counts each of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and two counts criminal sale of a controlled substance. All charges are felonies. Bradley L. Allen, 67, Diane E. Allen, 62, and Jason O. Allen, 43, were each charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree. Jason Allen was additionally charged with criminal nuisance in the first-degree.

On June 8, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office charged 19-year-old Riley A. MacLeod, of Wilton, with felony assault, and criminal possession of a weapon – a misdemeanors. MacLeod is accused of attacking a

family member with a knife while at their home in the town of Wilton. The family member suffered a nonlife-threatening, stab wound to the arm, was treated at Saratoga Hospital and released after treatment.

On July 17, the Sheriff’s Office charged Michael D. Hepp, 34, of Troy, with felony robbery, in connection with a suspected robbery at Hayner’s Ice Cream and Country Store. It is alleged Hepp forcibly stole money and threatened the use of a firearm. The victim was not injured during the incident and the investigation is ongoing. Hepp was arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $30,000 cash bail, $60,000 bond, and a $300,000 partially secured bond.

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

George R. Licata, 55, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to DWAI, charged May 28 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Aug. 25.

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Saratoga County Seeks Volunteers to Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors in Schuylerville

SCHUYLERVILLE —

The Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Schuylerville.

This important program helps many seniors, age 60 and older, remain independent in their homes by providing them with a nutritious ready-to-eat lunch each weekday.

Meals are picked up at 11 a.m. and delivered until 1 p.m. Volunteers’ schedules are flexible to meet their availability.

To become a volunteer,

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individuals must submit paperwork, including references, to the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. Volunteers must have a valid driver license and their own vehicle. Training and orientation are provided to all volunteers. Being a volunteer for this program is a gratifying experience as seniors look forward to seeing a friendly face with their meals.

Those interested in becoming a volunteer may call the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services at 518-363-4020 for details.

Trolley Tours of Saratoga Springs Launches Aug. 1

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center will launch their 2023 guided trolley tours on Aug. 1.

The 90-minute guided tour of Saratoga Springs which starts at 10 a.m. will run through Aug. 31. Tickets are $25 per person.

The tour includes historic sights and points of interest along Broadway, North Broadway, Skidmore campus, High Rock Park for a mineral water tasting, the Saratoga Race Course, and more.

The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center has partnered with Upstate

Transit of Saratoga - who have designed trolleys with authentic wooden seating, decorative etched glass windows and airconditioning. The 28-passenger trolleys also feature a wheelchair lift.

For advance reservations, call 518-587-3241. Day Of tickets, based on availability, can be purchased at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway. No refunds for reservations cancelled less than 48 hours prior to start of tour. Cancellations can be made by phone or email at karen@ discoversaratoga.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Father Dan Corrou, SJ, will speak on his life and work in Lebanon where he has served for 8 years in a discussion 8:45-10 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 11 at St. Clement’s Church, on Lake Avenue.

Corrou, 50, born in Saratoga Springs, is currently director of the Middle East and North

Africa region for Jesuit Refuge Service (JRS). Since 1980, JRS has provided a range of services, including child and adult education, emergency assistance, and advocacy for refugees.

For more information, contact Barbara Naple, Program Manager, IVC Albany, at bnaple@ivcusa.org.

Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s Fire Feast on Aug. 1

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Pitney Meadows Community

Farm’s signature event Fire Feast returns for 2023. Named one of Saratoga’s most unique summer events, Fire Feast features an all-star team of renowned farm-to-table chefs cooking over 6 open-fire pits sourcing meats, vegetables, and other ingredients from local producers and from the Pitney Meadows’ Farm fields.

The event takes place 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 1 at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave.

Pitney Meadows Community Farm was founded as a non-profit in 2016 after the 166-acre farmland was protected in perpetuity as conserved agricultural lands. In 2022 alone, the Farm welcomed over 6,000 visitors and community members; donated 8,743 pounds of produce; supported over 100 community gardeners; hosted 162 educational programs; added

a full-time staff member to lead the food sovereignty program; and collaborated with more than 20 community organizations. These incredible accomplishments were made by a small working board and staff all while simultaneously reinvigorating the fields for organic farming and operating a 100 member Pick Your Own CSA; and made possible by grants and hundreds of generous community members who share a vision of food justice, agricultural education, recreation, and community.

Fire Feast: Guests will watch as the chefs prepare a seasonally inspired and carefully curated meal over open fire pits, meander through the Community Gardens while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy horse-drawn wagon tours of the trails while taking in the sights of the Farmscape at dusk.

Tickets: pitneymeadows communityfarm.org.

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America’s Turning Point Presents: Revolution on the Hudson at Hudson Crossing Park

SCHUYLERVILLE — Revolution on the Hudson, a summer speaker series, will be staged Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Hudson Crossing Park, located at County Road 42 in Schuylerville. Events begin at 6 p.m. and the public is invited to bring

a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds. 18th century living historians will be ready to answer questions and provide demonstrations before the speaker program begins at 7 p.m. 18th Century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing

will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs.

Living Historian: Anne Clothier, Camp Followers of Burgoyne’s Army. Speaker: Bruce Venter, “The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard Action that Saved America.

Resident Honored for 100th B’Day

GREENFIELD — Happy Birthday to Greenfield resident Russell Ormsbee.

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In honor of his 100th birthday July 22, 2023, he received a visit from Town Supervisor Kevin Veitch and Town Clerk Karen Dowen, who officially presented him with a proclamation from the Greenfield Town Board. Ormsbee, whose family has deep roots in our Town’s history dating back to 1796, served in the U.S. AirCore in World War II as a flight engineer on a c54 Cargo plane responsible for evacuating injured soldiers from Hawaii. He also was employed by the International Paper Co. for more than 39 years and has been an involved community member. He also has been an avid musician, having once played on live television and at the Grand Ole Opry.

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Pictured left to right: Greenfield Town Supervisor Kevin Veitch, Dorothy Ormsbee (wife), Town Clerk Karen Dowen and in front, Russell Ormsbee.

New York Chaplaincy’s Charity Basketball Game set for Thursday, August 3 in Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 13th annual jockeys-versus-horsemen charity basketball game, which benefits the programs of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, will be played Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center. Game time is 6:30 p.m.

The annual event routinely attracts more than 300 fans. Admission is free.

The jockey team will be coached by Hall of Fame jockey Ángel Cordero Jr., with trainer Todd Pletcher and agent Kiaran McLaughlin coaching the horsemen team.

John Wallace, who was a first round draft pick by the New York Knicks in the 1996 NBA draft and spent seven years in the league, will be a special guest of the NY Chaplaincy and will play with the jockeys. As a collegian, he led Syracuse University to the 1996 NCAA championship game.

“The horsemen, the jockey colony and Saratoga racing fans all eagerly anticipate this game and it never fails to be an immensely entertaining event,” said Humberto Chavez, the New York Chaplaincy lead

chaplain and executive director.

“Besides the display of athleticism and the fun, the game also provides critical support for the chaplaincy’s various programs serving the backstretch community. We are very grateful to the players, our sponsors and all those who attend each year.”

The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center is located at 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

Nipper Knolls Equine Center Hosts Benefit Golf Tournament Aug. 5

The New York Race Track Chaplaincy serves the New York backstretch and farming community with children’s enrichment, teen mentoring, women’s programming, social service, recreational, and educational programming as well as non-denominational religious services. For additional information, go to: www.rtcany.org.

GANSEVOORT — Nipper

Knolls Equine Center, Inc. will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 5 at Airway Meadows Golf Club – located at 262 Brownville Rd, Gansevoort.

This fundraiser is a fourplayer scramble format. Participants have the chance to win a Ford vehicle courtesy of AutoSaver Ford in the hole-inone contest. There will be additional fun competitions including a putting contest, closest to the line, most accurate drive, closest to the pin, and longest drive. The event will also feature a silent auction, 50/50 and more.

The registration fee is $100 per player ($400 per team) and includes the 18 holes of golf with a cart, and a buffet dinner of assorted wraps and chicken barbeque. Teams and

individuals can register online by visiting www.nipperknolls. com under “Fundraising and Events” or by contacting Roxanne at 518-763-1976 or roxanne_peck@yahoo.com or nkequinecenter@gmail.com.

Check in begins at 1 p.m. with the start at 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc.

The Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc. is a 501(c) 3, nonprofit organization whose mission is to share the joys of horsemanship with individuals with special needs and military veterans. There are no administrative costs or salaries paid. This is a 100% volunteer organization. To learn more about the program visit www. nipperknolls.com or facebook. com/nipperknolls.

Jockeys-versus-Horsemen charity basketball game, 2019. Photo provided.

Nipper Knolls Equine Center. Photo provided.

Task Force Targets Potential Sites for Permanent Shelter

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness has identified a 3.7-acre lot on Lake Avenue/ State Route 29 as its primary selection to site a permanent homeless shelter.

The vacant lot is listed for sale at $800,000 and is located between the Northway overpass and a Stewart’s Shop near Weibel Avenue.

The Task Force was formed In February 2023 and charged with locating a potential permanent site for a homeless shelter and navigation center by July to recommend to the City Council. The ad hoc group began with evaluating some two dozen potential sites across the city. They concluded with their vote of recommended locations on July 20.

Alternative sites that ranked highly included a parcel at 153 South Broadway – property that stands in close proximity to two temporary shelters, although the owner is reluctant to sell that property according to Task Force discussions; 1.6 acres at 3290 Route 9 / Top Hill motel with a sale price listed at $1.9 million; a 1-acre property at North and East Ave for sale at $1 million, and 260 Maple Ave./ Gateway Motel, which extends to 1.5 acres, potential purchase

price not known.

Each venue offers some set of challenges – from Land Use Board review to area variances required (although the latter would seem unnecessary were the city to outright purchase the property), proximity or lack thereof to venues currently providing social services, access to public transportation, and, given the track record of previous attempts made: opposition from some area residents when a site is ultimately selected.

The discussions will now move to the Saratoga Springs City Council, which next meets at City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

There is still much to be discussed and funding sources to be evaluated, including what level of support may be provided by the county.

Relative to the preferred site on- Route 29: the location is not in close proximity to social services, and there is no current bus stop allocated – although one may be advocated for via CDTA, the ad hoc board surmised. The site would ultimately need a use variance from the ZBA, as well as subsequent Site Plan approval from the Planning Board and County Planning Board review.

The Stewart’s Shop, located at Gilbert Road and Lake Avenue is anticipated to soon undergo a 2,500 square-foot to 4,100 square-foot expansion.

Could this be the future home of a permanent homeless shelter? A view facing west from a vacant lot on Lake Avenue/ State Route 29 selected as a primary location by the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

WHERE IT’S AT: A Private Social Club on Woodlawn

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The city’s Land Use Boards are considering a proposal for a Special Use permit that would site a private social club for businesspersons just west of Broadway, on Woodlawn Ave.

The approval is sought at 118 and 121-125 Woodlawn Ave. in connection with two parcels that measure .14 acres and .23 acres, respectively.

The applicant is seeking to use 118 as a private/social club for businesspersons to be operated by a not-for-profit entity, with 121-125 Woodlawn to serve as off-street parking for club members, according to documents first submitted to the city in June. Saratoga TODAY first reported on the venture on June 15.

The club is anticipated to operate 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. –11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and provide light meals and bar service for its approximately 200 members. No amplified music

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will be allowed. The club will serve as a place for its members to conduct meetings, as well as a place for members “to relax and unwind after a day at the office,” according to documents filed with the city.

The building at 118 is located on the corner of Woodlawn Avenue and Van Dam Street, just west of the convergence of Broadway/Route 9 and the Saratoga Hilton. For more than a century, the property was owned by various religious operations and operated as a religious house of worship,

The existing gravel lot at 122-125 would be upgraded and consist of 22 parking spaces.

The initial director, founder and organizer of the club will be Lisa Moser – co-founder with husband Robert of Prime Construction. Membership to the club will include an application process for membership, annual dues and an initiation fee upon acceptance.

The city Planning Board is anticipated to discuss the proposal at its workshop on Aug. 3.

The Meeting Room will host gatherings of the Alzheimer’s Association as well as various medical insurance organizations, and the Game Room will be fitted with computer stations, a TV, ping-pong tables and a pair of pool tables.

“We actually have a sound system and a projector – we’re coming into the next century here,” said Celeste, flanked by the new-look gleam of marble and glass.

The new location boasts plentiful parking and a quartet of columns that frame the entryway that lead to a main reception area inside. A physical therapist will be on-site five days of the week. There is still some work to be done prior to the new center’s opening.

“We don’t know how long it is going to take to set up operations, but our goal is to have a soft opening with classes by the first or second of August,” Celeste said. “It will be a kind of a one-stop shop.”

The non-profit, non-residential community center welcomes adults aged 50 and over. Cost is $35 a year to participate in programs, trips and social activities tailored to adults and seniors.

The Center was founded in 1955, purchased its own building at 162 Circular St. five years later and in 1979 relocated to a larger facility at 5 Williams St. The Williams Street venue that is being vacated is owned by the city of Saratoga Springs.

The city last year announced

Saratoga Senior Center Executive Director Lois Celeste speaks to visitors

on July 20, 2023. Photo

plans to use the location when empty to site a 24/7 permanent homeless shelter. Earlier this year those plans were quashed, however, after the proposal met with a backlash from some

community members and parents of students of the nearby Saratoga Central Catholic School. Plans for the future of the city-owned property are not currently known.

attending the organization’s senior expo at the center’s new home

by Thomas Dimopoulos.

BALLSTON

Frederick Baldes sold property at 2 Manning Rd to Larry Frederick for $810,000

Domenico Cimmino sold property at 69 Cornerstone Dr to Morgan Lamere for $375,000

Andrea Tenney sold property at 10 Cypress St to Erin Slack for $500,000

Donald Simmions sold property at 976 Benedict Rd to Melvin Pelchat for $924,000

Tyler Groh sold property at 44 Timber Creek Dr to National Residential Nominee Services for $600,000

National Residential Nominee Services sold property at 44 Timber Creek Dr to Raju Kumar Mantana for $600,000

Iania Holmes sold property at 3 Silver Springs Dr to Andrew Romanazzi for $455,000

Raymond Baker sold property at 330 Round Lake Rd to Lakeside Nursery School LLC for $390,000

Nancy Kozlowich sold property at 265 Hop City Rd to Anthony Trovato for $251,000

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 29 Arcadia Court to Lee Hutson for $349,982

Jin Hong Kim sold property at 6 Winchester Dr to Kenana Forrester for $567,300

CORINTH

Jonah Allen sold property at 19 West Mechanic St to John Bement for $200,000

Paul Shanks sold property at 44 Hummel Dr to Stephen Anderson for $475,000

GALWAY

Galway Enterprises sold property at Jockey St to 5797 Jockey St LLC for $172,087

Cynthia Jacobs sold property at Jockey St to 5797 Jockey St LLC for $117,913

GREENFIELD

Benjamin Reynolds sold property at 345 Brigham Rd to Amanda Markowski for $190,000

MALTA

RAC Closing Services Inc sold property at 24 Vettura Ct to John McGowan for $470,000

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 6 Americas Cup Court to Judy Mangino for $1,286,332

Joan Speziale sold property at 100 Orchard Lane to Paul Funaro for $450,000

Matthew Freihoffer sold property at 511 Malta Ave to Luke Durr for $749,000

June Coleman sold property at 66 Thimbleberry Rd to Zeynep Ovacik for $255,000

SARATOGA

Jeromy McFarren sold property at 4 Grove St to Richard Clements for $201,000

Maritza Martinez sold property at 29 Ironwood Dr to Joseph Burke for $500,000

Yuriy Skrinik sold property at 475 Rt 32 S to Christopher Sheerin for $380,000

11 Burgoyne St Land Trust sold property at 11 Burgoyne St to Rose Burke for $360,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Elaine Schick sold property at 18 Beacon Hill Dr to Jason Barber for $912,500

David Rzepicki sold property at 21 Horizon Dr to Thomas Bliss for $778,000

Denise Steciuk sold property at 82 Nelson Ave Ext to Kenneth Krayeski for $550,000.

Joseph Dimaggio sold property at 117 Van Dam St to Elizabeth Israel for $595,000

John Gilliland sold property at 20 Sundance Dr to Deborah Hamlin for $605,000

David Reppert sold property at 503 Union Ave to Eric Bishop for $640,000

Joseph Torani sold property at 11 Stony Brook Dr to Dimitrios Papiris for $1,725,000

David Rzepicki sold property at 21 Horizon Dr to Thomas Bliss for $778,000

Wesley Health Care Inc. sold property at 50 Seward St to Bradford Partners LLC for $1,020,000

Nancy Corsale sold property at 22 Grand Ave to Peerless Grove LLC for $399,000

Fingerpaint 395 LLC sold property at 395 Broadway to EC 395 Broadway LLC for $11,000,000

Constance Carroll sold property at 66 Bensonhurst Ave to Trojanski Custom Builders for $125,000

WILTON

Robert Ostapczuk sold property at 38 Hopeful Lane to Paul Reynoso for $405,000.

Chad Cassells sold property at 1 Autumn Court to 1 Autumn Court LLC for $855,000

Paul Arciero sold property at 1 Amelia Ct to Kirk Gordon for $650,000

Rino Buzzola sold property at 31 Burnham Rd to Howard Christiansen for $505,000

This fabulous home at 11 Stony Brook Dr in Saratoga Springs was listed by Mara King, Christine Hogan Barton and sold by Kate Naughton of Roohan Realty for $1,725,000.

APPLICATION FILED FOR SPA CITY’S FIRST CANNABIS DISPENSARY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs Planning Board has received plans for what could become the city’s first licensed cannabis dispensary.

A special use permit application has been filed for Reverie Dispensary, which would be located at 95 West Ave, occupying approximately 2,200 square feet in the West Hill Plaza.

According to the New York State Office of Cannabis Management’s website, the Capital Region currently has recreational dispensaries in Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer.

Reverie is set to be run by Jody Cracco, her daughter,

Brittany Cracco, and Marcy Leventhal, who brings significant experience in the regulated cannabis industry.

The Cracco family also runs Dairy Haus and Doggy Playcare, two businesses located next door to each other on Maple Ave.

Brittany Cracco said she has been long-time friends with Leventhal, and initially reached out to her for advice on infusing cannabis into ice cream.

“When I called Marcy to kind of poke at her vast wealth of knowledge, she told us about the application process and what the qualifications were,” Brittany Cracco said. “Between

my mom, Marcy, and I, we qualified, and we went for it.”

Leventhal said she has 20 years of industry experience and has worked in 22 states, having operated a dispensary in the Bay Area of California, and also having worked as a consultant and for a cannabis advisory firm.

“So I’m very familiar with the licensing and application process, which we’re going through right now,” said Leventhal. “We’re really excited to curate a shop with my knowledge of the industry and their knowledge of Saratoga to make, hopefully, one of the premier shops in the state.”

Brittany Cracco said Reverie will look to highlight local farms and manufacturers, saying, “There are a lot of farms really close.”

“That’s what I would love to bring to the community, is the community’s product,” said Brittany Cracco. “That is going to be a really big part of it for me, is bringing in our local farmers and manufacturers.”

“To be able to sort of close the loop, so that we’ve got local people buying from local farmers at a local dispensary, is a really exciting prospect to us,” added Leventhal, who noted that Reverie will also carry additional outside brands that “appeal to the masses.”

The application describes the location as a “conditional adult use retail dispensary,” and

states that it has been approved by the New York Office of Cannabis Management, but must receive special use designation from the City. The Saratoga Springs Planning Board is set to discuss the application at its meeting on Aug. 3, according to a posted agenda.

The group said they are aiming to open by the end of August if their application is approved.

“Obviously, being compliant and following their processes is really important to us,” said Leventhal. “... Not rushing it just to get open, but rather, getting open in a responsible way is important. But with that said, we’d love to capture some of the seasonal travelers in Saratoga. We’re going to hustle as hard as we possibly can to get open by the end of August, provided we get the approval at the Planning Board on August 3.”

Jody Cracco emphasized the importance of supporting local, and said she hopes Reverie will feel “comfortable” to its customers.

“We want them to come in

and feel so comfortable in our place,” said Jody Cracco. “We want it to be a great experience.”

“Walking into a dispensary, it can be overwhelming,” said Brittney Cracco. “You don’t really know the product, and you may want to ask questions, but you may feel like it’s not your place to ask questions, or a little silly. We don’t want that. We want it to be a comfortable environment, and we want people to know the same people that are serving you your ice cream cones are the same people that are serving you over at the dispensary.”

Jody Cracco said the three partners are “really excited.”

“It’s been great,” said Jody Cracco. “And to be the first to open, we are so honored to be able to, hopefully, say that.”

“I’m really excited at what we’re going to be able to do,” added Leventhal, citing her background in the cannabis industry and the Cracco family’s background in operating businesses. “I would encourage everyone in the state to come check us out when we open.”

Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

2024 Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Seeks $5.17 Million Budget

CLIFTON PARK —

The Board of Trustees of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library has announced the proposed 2024 budget, to be voted on by Library tax district residents. The total tax levy is $5,103,252 and is New York State tax cap compliant. The total 2024 proposed budget expenditure is $5,173,635.

The Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be held Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Library.

Registered voters, both renters and property owners,

living in the Library tax district are eligible to vote. Voters must be registered at least 30 days prior to the vote. Absentee ballot applications are available.

Those who are unable to vote in person on Sept. 14, can fill out an application online at www.cphlibrary.org or at the Library. Residents of Clifton Park will also vote on two trustee positions, vacancies created by the expiring terms of two incumbents. There are currently no expiring Halfmoon trustee positions.

For more information about the budget or the trustee candidates, the public can attend a Budget Information Session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Library.

The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, located in Southern Saratoga County, provides materials, programs, and services to the residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. The Library at 475 Moe Road in Clifton Park and can be reached by phone at 518-371-8622 and online at www.cphlibrary.org.

Speckled Pig Brewing Opens Rooftop Patio

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Speckled Pig Brewing Company has continued to expand its offerings, celebrating the opening of its rooftop bar and patio in mid-June.

R.J. Elliott, a partner at Speckled Pig, said opening the rooftop “was always a goal,” noting the plans were taken into consideration when initially renovating the interior.

“When we started renovating downstairs, we framed it up and were ready to go to build on top of it,” said Elliott. “We made sure that everything was structurally sound to go up another story.”

This allowed construction to move quickly, with Elliott saying the patio took just over a month to complete.

“It was really quick,” Elliott said. “We framed out most of it in a weekend, and then did some finishing touches. But it didn’t take much longer than a month to go from no rooftop to having customers.”

“We wanted to obviously maximize the potential for the summer,” added Larry Heid, a partner at Speckled Pig. “Hopefully in the fall, we’ll put down some propane heaters for

little fire pits. … Probably cap out at a Halloween party.”

The patio has become a popular spot, with Elliott saying it tends to fill up at the same time as the brewery’s interior.

“This is actually kind of proving to be the late-night hangout spot,” said Heid.

“Even when it’s raining, people are up here under the umbrellas,” added Elliott. “It’s been crazy.”

The patio was designed with a more modern look than the brewery’s interior, which Elliott said is by design. It offers views of downtown Ballston Spa, overlooking the intersection of Milton Ave and Washington St.

The brewery has recently begun offering hard seltzer slushies made from their own seltzers, brewed in-house with a variety of flavors. They offer eight beers upstairs in addition to the 12 options offered inside.

“A couple of the beers overlap, but there’s also stuff that you only get upstairs too,” Elliott said. “Lighter beers, stuff you want to enjoy out in the sun.”

The partners said it has been rewarding to see the community response since opening the patio.

“The first impression is really cool,” said Elliott. “Everybody has the same reaction when they walk up. … You don’t expect to see this up here.”

Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

MORLEY LITERACY AWARD PRESENTED TO STUDENTS

BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa fifth grade students were recognized at annual 5th Grade Moving-Up ceremonies at their elementary schools before the summer break. During the ceremonies, students at each school were presented with the Maurice “Christopher” Morley Literacy Award.

The 2023 award recipients include Chase Bruder from Milton Terrace Elementary, Elizabeth (Liz) Evanchuk and

Logan Wood from Gordon Creek Elementary, Draven Campbell from Wood Road Elementary, and Michael Ahern from Malta Avenue Elementary.

This award was created in Mr. Morley’s name, and is awarded to students from each elementary school who are moving up to the Middle School and have demonstrated exceptional determination and perseverance on the road to literacy, a press release states. The award

includes a recognition certificate along with a gift certificate to a local bookstore.

Mr. Morley, who was born in April of 1922, 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 award is supported by the Rotary Club of Ballston Spa and is presented annually by each elementary school principal.

Photo provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

Sarah Delaney

Vero

Named Skidmore College General Counsel and VP for Human Resources

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sarah Delaney Vero, an experienced attorney and human resources professional and Skidmore College’s current strategic HR advisor, has been named inaugural general counsel and vice president for human resources at Skidmore College, effective July 10.

Vero began her work with Skidmore in 2008 as outside counsel with the Office of Human Resources. In 2016, she stepped in as interim Title IX coordinator and became interim chief human resources officer in 2018. Named interim human resources director in 2020, she developed and executed strategies around workforce development and inclusion, talent management, organizational management, training, and many other areas.

Last summer, Vero agreed to serve Skidmore in a parttime role as Skidmore’s strategic HR advisor.

“Sarah has served as a strategic partner regarding key organizational, employee, and management projects. She has always provided exceptional advice and counsel in support of Skidmore’s mission, vision, and values,” said Skidmore College

Ballston Spa Teachers’ Association Presents 2023 Scholarships

BALLSTON SPA — This year, the Ballston Spa Teachers’ Association has awarded $5,500 in scholarships to five graduating seniors in two categories.

The BSTA Field of Education Scholarship was created in 1960 to recognize students who plan to attend an accredited college or university in order to pursue a career in education or an education-related field such as guidance, social work or psychology, according to a press release. The current amount of this scholarship award is a one-time payment of $1,500.

President

C. Conner

press release. “I look forward to her continued leadership in supporting the people who work every day to make Skidmore a vibrant community.”

Vero holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Union College and a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School.

“I am truly honored by the opportunity to continue serving Skidmore College in this inaugural role. As outside counsel and through my interim roles at Skidmore, I have learned what it means to be part of this wonderful community,” said Vero.

Her appointment is the result of a national search that began in April and was supported by Storbeck Search.

This year’s recipients from the Class of 2023 include Madison Ballou, Lee McKinley and Payton Messina.

The second scholarship is

the Community Service/First Responder Scholarship, which was created in 2018. The intent of this BSTA Scholarship is to recognize students who have demonstrated that they are community oriented, plan to attend an accredited college or university and enroll in a program of study with the intent to pursue a career related to being a First Responder, the release

states. The amount of this award is a one-time payment of $500. This year’s recipients are Christopher DuMais and Jared Gilston.

Since 1960, through donations from active and retired BSTA members, the Ballston Spa Teachers’ Association has awarded $141,900 in scholarships to graduating students from Ballston Spa High School.

Photo provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

Photo provided by Skidmore College.

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Here’s to... Heirloom Tomatoes

HIGH ROCK PARK

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

3 - 6 p.m.

by Himanee Gupta for

Tomatoes are one of the most anticipated and popular summer fruits that vegetable vendors offer at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. To everyone’s delight, they are finally in season.

Customers have a wide variety of tomatoes to choose from at the market, from round red beefsteaks to colorful cherry and grape tomatoes and, most special of all, sweet and juicy heirloom tomatoes. All heirloom tomatoes share the same trait: they are open-pollinated or non-hybridized. This means that every fruit produces seeds that are “true to type” and can easily be saved for planting next year. Heirloom seeds come from worldwide, selected and saved for their special character and flavor. In contrast, hybrid tomatoes, intentionally bred from cross-pollinating two different cultivars, do not produce “true to type seeds” that can be saved. The newer “hylooms” (hybrid tomatoes that resemble heirlooms), most red beefsteaks, and many cherry and grape tomatoes are hybrids.

From a grower’s standpoint, heirloom tomatoes are among the most challenging tomatoes to produce successfully. Unlike hybrids, heirloom tomato plants tend to be less productive and more prone to foliar diseases. The fruits are more likely to crack and deform because they have softer flesh and thinner skin. Nevertheless, farmers and home gardeners continue to grow heirloom tomatoes every year because they are so beautiful and delicious.

Heirloom tomatoes come in a panoply of shapes, colors, and sizes, and each has a different story and flavor profile, as suggested by their names: Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Striped German, Speckled Roman, Aunt Ruby’s German Green,

and Goldie to name just a few. Their flavors range from light and fruity to rich, deep, and complex. Every heirloom tomato is special.

The best way to enjoy heirloom tomatoes is the simplest: Slice up a variety and arrange them on a platter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Enjoy with fresh bread to mop up the juices. This is the epitome of summer!

Ask your favorite vegetable vendors about the heirloom tomatoes they grow and love. Then try a variety to enjoy with family and friends at home. Your tastebuds will surely thank you.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3- 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in Downtown Saratoga. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

Tomato Sandwich

YIELDS: 1 sandwich

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 really ripe tomato* (big, red-blue beefsteaks and heirloom varieties are best—all flesh and juice, with not too many seeds)

• Butter

• 2 slices of bread* - toasted

• Mayonnaise

• Salt and fresh black pepper

• Sugar

• Add cucumber*, thinly sliced - if desired

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Thickly slice tomato. Butter toast, slather a thick layer of mayonnaise on both pieces, then lay on two or three tomato slices and season with a generous sprinkle of salt, the tiniest pinch of sugar, and a few good grinds of black pepper.

2. Roll up your sleeves and bite through the crisp buttered bread and into the sweet taste of summer.

Recipe adapted from Saveur

Lovin Mama Farm, photo provided

Photos by Pattie Garrett unless noted.

Saratoga TODAY

Squash Villa Farm, photo by Graciela Colston

Gomez Veggie Ville

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

IMMERSE Yourself

Hello my Foodie Friends!

During the summer months, we tend to want to use appliances that make our lives easier so we can spend more time outdoors. The immersion blender is one of those tools that is so versatile and does not take up a lot of space in your kitchen. This compact tool comes in handy whether you are making a creamy milkshake, or a fruit filled smoothie, blending or whipping up a frothy beverage to keep cool in the heat, this tool can handle your needs.

An immersion blender is a handheld kitchen appliance that blends and purées large-batch dishes. This popular kitchen tool is helpful for making blended dishes like soups, mashed potatoes, stews, sauces, and smoothies. An immersion blender—also called a speed hand blender, stick blender, or blending wand—is shaped like a short pole with stainless steel blades at the end and a power button on the handle. Some models have variable speeds that allow you to control the blending power of the blades. The blender can be used for pureeing soups, sauces and dips, batters, and dressings as well. What is the difference between an immersion blender and a regular blender? The key difference between an immersion blender and a traditional blender is the way that they function. With a regular blender, you place your ingredients inside the jug of the blender, which purées them together with blades located at the bottom of the device. By contrast, you place an

Immersion Blender Smoothie

immersion blender into a pot of ingredients and move the blades through the mixture by hand to blend it together. This gives you more freedom and control over the blender blades.

One of our favorite immersion blenders is the Control Grip by Breville. While many immersion mixers can

be clunky and hard to handle, Breville makes blending easier with their unique Control Grip™. This ergonomic trigger grip can be operated from a very natural hand position. Plus, the innovative, oval-shaped blade housing reduces suction for greater control and more thorough blending. The mixer

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 7/31 8/1 8/2 7/28

Turkey Tetrazzini

Stewed Tomatoes

Mixed Vegetables

• WW Dinner Roll

• Fresh Peach

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup orange juice, plus more if needed

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries

• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries

• 1/2 cup packed baby leaf spinach

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 teaspoons chia seeds

• 2 to 3 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig, for garnish

8/3 THURSDAY

BBQ Pork Loin

• Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

• Cabbage Pumpkin Muffin

• Applesauce

Peach Glazed Chicken

White Rice

• Vegetable Trio

WW Dinner Roll

• Shortbread Cookies

Pasta Alla Norma

• Italian Meatballs in Sauce

• Spinach Mandarin Oranges

Add the orange juice, blueberries, strawberries, spinach, yogurt, honey, chia seeds, mint leaves and 1 cup of ice to the cup of an immersion blender or a regular blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Add more orange juice if needed to thin. Pour into a glass or go cup. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond at foodnetwork.com

features 15-speed variable speeds with trigger operation for precision mixing and ease of use, an 8” stainless steel immersion shaft with stainless steel blade, and a 6-foot power cord for increased portability and movement. The nonscratch edge protects surfaces of pots, pans and bowls. Includes wire whisk attachment, 3-cup chopper bowl with stainless steel blade, and 5-cup mixing/ measuring jug with dualpurpose storage lid and antislip mat.

This summer, stop into

Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. Find the tools that help you with your summer cooking. We have all types of “cool tools for cooks” and plenty of culinary essentials to assist you with your summer entertaining. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Turkey Meatloaf w/

Mushroom Gravy

Garlic Mashed

Potatoes

Green Beans

• Fresh Peach

Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Puzzles

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Marked, Remarkable Marked means clearly defined and evident. We noticed that Jack has a marked limp when he walks. Remarkable means extraordinary or worthy of notice. We noticed a remarkable improvement in Gerry’s grades.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@ gmail.com

This Week’s Events: JULY 28- AUG. 3 ��

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Annual Old Stone Church Lawn Sale ��

159 Old Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. s Shop and have coffee, soda or water, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, or a breakfast sandwich for lunch. Sit and relax, then shop some more! The sale will also be held Fridays and Saturdays July 29, August 4,5, 11 and 12.

Fridays in the Garden: Meet the Three Sisters

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Jere Blackwelder will present “Meet the Three Sisters:

Corn, Beans and Squash,” Native American agriculture when the Pilgrims arrived. In case of inclement weather, it will move indoors to the Long Room at Brookside Museum. brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/57799-herb-gardenmeet-the-three-sisters

Theory of

Relativity

Saratoga Children’s Theatre

Blackbox Theatre, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.

July 29, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. The show will feature approximately 40 pinball machines & arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. Many of the games available to play will also be for sale!

Admission will be $15. There will be a beginner-friendly “PinGolf” pinball tournament open to all ages on Saturday. Medals and a portion of the cash pool will be awarded to the top 4 tournament players.

18th Century Day ��

Hudson Crossing Park, County Road 42, Schuylerville

Noon - 5 p.m. | Step back in history 250 years and learn the crafts of daily living. Visit with 18th century artisans, watch sheep being shorn, visit with the oxen farmer, and learn about quilts, knitting, spinning, weaving and more. This event, hosted by the Old Saratoga Historical Association, in cooperation with Hudson Crossing Park, is free for all. For more information, please call 518-584-4129.

Saratoga Summer Concert Series ��

War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The Saratoga Summer Concert Series will take place Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August. Each concert will be approximately 90 minutes. Rain Location: Inside the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This week’s performerProudest Monkey Band - Dave Matthews Band cover jam band. Sponsored by Crafters Gallery

MONDAY, JULY 31

Third Annual Gumbo with Jockey Kendrick Carmouche ��

Principessa Elena Society,

13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs History

Museum. Led by experienced, knowledgeable guides, this tour takes participants from the historic Visitor Center through Congress Park and concludes with a full tour of the elegant 19th-century Canfield Casino. Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon, $20. Tours run rain or shine. For reservations, please call 518-587-3241.

Toast to the TaTa’s Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Village Pizzeria & Ristorante, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove

6 p.m. | Tickets on sale now for $75. Proceeds benefit: ToLife & Michelle Charlton. Special Guest appearance by Wine Maker Joseph Carr. Silent auction, raffles, entertainment & more. For more information, go to: villagepizzeria.com/events.

Summer Concert:

Large Farva �� 200 Park Place, Mechanicville 6 – 8 p.m. | Live music, food, and dance. Tunes in Talmadge sponsored by the Mechanicville Library.

place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad. Dinner $15. (Cash only).

Poetry Reading ��

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Spring | 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Marylou Kelly Streznewski. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena. org. 518-583-0022.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

Guided Tour of Grant’s Cottage and Adirondack Winery Tasting Event

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Produced by Spa City Theatre and featuring a cast of staff members and alumni of our youth programs, this new musical from Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives. Performances also on Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cost is $18 for adults, $12 for Students and Seniors, $5 for children under 10.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

The Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show

Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs Noon - 10 p.m. and Saturday

SUNDAY, JULY 30

Racing and Rosé Fashion Show

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 – 1 p.m.

Join TV personality Carson Kressley for a fashion show and brunch party featuring racing-inspired designs by Miss Scarlett Boutique’s Jen Marcellus. The VIP ticket includes early arrival at 10:30 a.m. to meet and mingle with TV personality Carson and the opportunity to take a photo with Carson. Sip on rosé from La Crema, snack on light fare, and explore the Museum’s Sculpture Gallery. Around noon, fashions of Jen Marcellus will take center stage, as women from Saratoga and the racing world present a one-of-a-kind fashion show. Visit racingmuseum.org for more details.

5 - 9 p.m. | Benefits the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, now in its 40th year of saving former racehorses from neglect, abuse and even slaughter after their racing careers are finished. Kendrick, a native of Vinton, Louisiana, has won more than 3,700 races and his mounts, just under $140 million. The menu will be Kendrick’s Gumbo, cornbread, salad, and dessert. The gumbo will be served at 6 p.m., so come early for parking, seating, and your own happy hour. Purchase tickets at www.trfinc.org/event/ july-31-gumbo-with-kendrickcarmouche/ for $35; or $40 at the door.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

A Saratoga Stroll ��

297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10:30 a.m. – Noon | Saratoga Springs was a playground of the rich and famous during the 1800s. This summer, visitors and residents alike can experience stories of the Spa City in the Gilded Age on a newly updated 90-minute guided walking tour presented by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Take-Out Ziti Dinner

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton | 4:30-6:30 p.m. $15 per dinner. Tickets available at Mail ‘n’ More in Burnt Hills and also sold on the day of the dinner at the church. The net proceeds will go to support our Local Veterans!

Special Free Kids Concert ��

Malta Community Center, Front Lawn, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta | 6 – 7 p.m. Featuring: Jumpin’ Jamie. Jumpin Jamie will have a live performance playing upbeat fun music for kids to get dancing. Jumpin’ Jamie plays “kindie rock” for all ages. Come on out for a free summer kids concert that will get your kids moving. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/or chairs and enjoy! Rain or shine.

Chicken and Biscuits

Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to

Grant’s Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton 3:15 - 7 p.m. | The cottage remains essentially the same as during the Grant family’s stay. Visitors tour the downstairs of the cottage, viewing original furnishings, decorations, and personal items. The cottage is now owned by the State of New York and open to the public by the Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage. After the tour we’ve made reservations at the Adirondack Winery Queensbury Tasting Room, 395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury, at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30/both events, $12 Grant’s Cottage Only. Limited to the first 15 people to register and pay online. https://cdcss.wildapricot. org/event-5339797

Film: “Marshall”

Zoom Discussion | 7 p.m. The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and sponsored by Temple Sinai, presents a Zoom discussion of the 2017 film Marshall. The film tells the story of Thurgood Marshall before he became a Supreme Court Justice, arguing a case for a black man, Joseph Spell, accused of rape in 1940 Connecticut. Marshall is available by renting or purchasing on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, and Google Play. Registration is required. Please email sjca.sjcf@gmail.com

“Secretariat’s Legacy” Book Signing with Author on Sunday

HMT Open Auditions Start July 31 for Brigadoon Concert

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater will hold open auditions for a fundraising concert of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical Brigadoon. This production, directed by JJ Buechner with musical direction by Richard Cherry, will be a concert staging performed in Congress Park on Sunday, Sept. 10.

The auditions will be held on Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, Aug. 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall - near the Saratoga Hospital annex, across

the hall from Home Goods.

Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon is an enchanting and beloved Broadway musical. Featuring such standards as “Almost Like Being in Love,” “Come to Me, Bend To Me,” and “Heather on the Hill,” Brigadoon is a timeless, romantic classic which vividly brings the mystery and magic of the Scottish highlands to life.

Rehearsals will be Monday through Wednesday from 6:309:30 p.m. starting on Aug. 7.

For the audition: prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo Broadway

song. Bring your own sheet music in your key; a pianist will be provided. No a cappella singing. Bring a current photo (cannot be returned) and a resume. Be prepared to list all potential rehearsal conflicts. Video submissions will be accepted for those unable to attend the live auditions until July 30.

For a detailed flyer with character descriptions and other audition information (including instructions for video submission), visit Home Made Theater’s website, www. homemadetheater.org.

Musical and Magical Adventures at UPH this Fall

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Thoroughbred horse photographer Patricia McQueen will be featured in a book signing, from 10 a.m. – noon Sunday July, 30 at Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway.

McQueen spent nearly 40 years photographing Thoroughbreds, traveling North America to cover important

annual horse racing events and visiting with retired stars at breeding farms. For more than 20 years, McQueen’s photos were featured in the pages of Thoroughbred Times.

The book is “Secretariat’s Legacy,” a one-of-a-kind look at Secretariat’s descendants and their impact on Thoroughbred racing and breeding.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs is kicking off summer with some brand-new shows on sale coming to the Great Hall in fall 2023.

The Tony Award-winning “Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation,” Gerard Alessandrini’s musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars, will make a stop at Universal Preservation Hall 7:30 pm. Thursday, Oct. 5. Up-tothe-minute spoofs include comic looks at “Moulin Rouge,” the all-Yiddish “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Beetlejuice,” “Frozen” and more!

Chris Funk’s “Redefining Wonder” - a magic show with live music, will be at UPH 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.

“Back To The Eighties

Show with Jessie’s Girl” – a tribute to the music of the ‘80s will be at the Great Hall 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21. Brooklyn Rider with Anne Sofie Von Otter will perform in the Great Hall 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Anne Sofie Von Otter, a multi-awardwinning mezzo-soprano, has seen her work with legendary artists ranging from the late greats of Carlos Kleiber, Claudio Abbado and Giuseppe Sinopoli to Elvis Costello, Brad Mehldau and Rufus Wainwright.

“Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience” is at UPH 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Through requests and memories, “Yesterday and Today” tells the audience’s story using the Beatles catalog. The

band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan perform as themselves and the set list is created based on the audience filling out postcards with their favorite songs by The Beatles as the show happens. Tickets are available through the box office at Proctors, via phone at 518-346-6204 MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at universalpreservationhall.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518-3823884 ext. 139.

Morgan James: Memphis Magnetic on Stage in Dinner Concert Series at The Mansion Of Saratoga

The Best of “Front-Porch Blues” Comes to Caffe Lena Aug. 13

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Described as the greatest frontporch blues band in the world, Rev. Peyton & his Big Damn Band are slated to deliver their boot-stompin’ bluesy American roots atop the stage at Caffe Lena Sunday, Aug. 13.

Led by premier finger-picker Reverend Peyton, the band’s latest record, “Dance Songs For Hard Times” landed atop the Billboard, iTunes and Sirius XM Blues Charts and was produced by Grammy winner Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton).

Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets may be gotten at: caffelena.org.

ROCK CITY FALLS –Juilliard trained singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist Morgan James performs 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at The Mansion of Saratoga. James is currently on tour supporting her fifth studio album, “Nobody’s Fool.”

In addition to her original music, James co-produced and starred in an all-female concept recording of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and has taken on full album covers of the Beatles’ iconic “White Album,” Joni Mitchell’s “Blue,” and

Jeff Buckley’s “Grace,” among others.

On Broadway, she was in five back-to-back original companies: The Addams Family (starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth), Wonderland, Godspell and Motown: The Musical, and as a guest at Kristin Chenoweth’s For The Girls.

The Mansion of Saratoga, which features a dinner and a show as part of its 801 Convert Series, is located at 801 Route 29, Rock City Falls. Go to: www.themansionsaratoga.com/ concert-series-line-up.

John Cleese Brings Laughs & Conversation to Proctors

SCHENECTADY —

Comedy legend John Cleese brings his unparalleled wit and comic genius to Proctors for an unforgettable night for “An Evening with the Late John Cleese.”

The event will take place October 19 at Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady.

Known for his impeccable timing, trademark eccentricity, and clever wordplay, Cleese has

solidified his position as nothing short of comedy royalty. With all-new routines, shaped by his decades of experience, Cleese showcases his observational humor and gifted storytelling.

As the co-founder of Monty Python, John Cleese has left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. His work on groundbreaking projects like “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” “Monty Python and the Holy

Grail,” “Life of Brian,” “Fawlty Towers,” “A Fish Called Wanda” and his notable roles in the James Bond and Harry Potter franchises have earned him global acclaim and a devoted fan base.

Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at proctors.org.

Morgan James at The Mansion Of Saratoga Aug.10.

Photo: Rev. Peyton & his Big Damn Band.

Notice of formation of MeetingResource LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/17/2023

Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 54 Van Dorn St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10745

Notice of formation of Kozy Lane Consultants, LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/22/2023

Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 27 Kozy Lane, Malta NY 12020.

Purpose: Wilson Credentialed Trainer to provide PD and private instruction in decoding/ encoding intervention.06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10765

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

LAW SECTION 206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is 2023 STREET VIEW THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was May 24, 2023. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the

company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The email address to which the Secretary of State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is: bonaventurestables@yahoo. com. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10772

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is THE 2023 BEAUTIFUL THIEF FILLY THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was June 6, 2023. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The email address to which the Secretary of State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is:

bonaventurestables@yahoo. com. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10773

ANNESE 4 SARATOGA, LLC

- Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Limited Liability company Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 6/19/2023. Office location: 268 Broadway, Unit 601, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 268 Broadway, Unit 601, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful act under New York LLC Law. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10776

Notice of formation of Clean Grid Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/05/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 32 Timber Trace, Malta, New York 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10801

SoulFilling LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/20/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10809

Notice of formation of THE PARTY HAUS COMPANY

LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/17/2023

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 40 GAILOR ROAD GANSEVOORT NY, 12831.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10815

Notice of formation of Drex’s H & O LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York 06/07/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 34 Buell Ave., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10819

NOTICE: FORMATION OF 11 OGDEN STREET LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/23/23. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., 27 Karista Spring Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10825

Notice of formation of Shane Stiel Entertainment, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/15/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 2342,

Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10829

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: Morrissey Property Holdings, LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/27/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at c/o Justin M. Rutherford, Esq. 8 Airline Drive, Albany, NY, 12205. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10844

Simply Allentown LLC

Articles of Org. filed 6/15/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10845

EZ Breezy Rentals LLC

Articles of Org. filed 6/6/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023.

aquashot poolball LLC

Articles of Org. filed 5/25/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10848

Linda G Reignite LLC Articles of Org. filed 6/27/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10849

Munscroft LLC Articles of Org. filed 5/9/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to Jahanan Williams 25 Sunset Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10850

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Music Country Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/15/2023. Office location:

Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 195 Mott Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10851

Notice of formation of Saratoga Wellness,NP in Psychiatry, PLLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/20/2023 Office:

Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 153 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10859

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section

206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is 28 Aletta, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on June 29, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 26 Tyler Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10888

Notice of formation of Dooling Consulting LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/01/2023

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 70 Snowberry Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10892

Notice of Formation of Apricity Salon LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on June 23, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. Principal business location: 274 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to Apricity Salon LLC, 274 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831.

Purpose: salon service, and any other purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10895

Notice of Formation of Sara’s Kitchen 518 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ NY Dept of State (DOS) on 1.21.22. Office: Saratoga Co. DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail to the LLC, PO Box 3031, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

LEGALS

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10897

Notice of formation of Chris Holman Photography LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/30/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Republic Registered Agent Services INC. 54 State Street, STE 804 Albany, NY, 12207, USA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023.

10908

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Land Buyers NY, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on July 7, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 19 Sunset Blvd., Waterford, New York 12188. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10909

Notice of formation of RamNali LLC . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 103 Redcliff row, Waterford NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10932

Notice of formation of TS HOME BUILDERS LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/14/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has

been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Collamer Dr., Malta, NY, 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10943

Notice of formation of James Russell Capital LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/08/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 11 Autumn Court, Gansevoort NY. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10961

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:1lover2PuttingAid, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 11, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 4 Peabody Place, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10977

Notice of formation of ZPM Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/28/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2524 Route 9N, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10973

Bold Clarity LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/20/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502,

Saratoga Springs, NY 12855.

Purpose: General. 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023. 10995

Notice of formation of SARATOGA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC, a New York limited liability company.

Name: SARATOGA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on July 18, 2023 under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Office location: 60 Granite Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, Saratoga County. Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: SARATOGA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC, 60 Granite Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York. 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023. 11001

Notice of formation of Axiom CRE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/20/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 12 Corporate Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023. 11008

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Straight A Contracting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 28, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 1 Calvin Court Saratoga Springs NY, 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023. 11014

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A July Jubilee for WINDYLEA FARMS & HENNIG

by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY

Within the first nine days of the Saratoga Race Course meet, there have been a several owners who have made at least a couple of visits to the Winner’s Circle with their distinguished

silks: Seth Klarman’s Klaravich Stables, Mike Repole, the Wycoff family’s Three Diamonds Farm, and Dean and Patti Reeves’s operation of Reeves Thoroughbred Racing.

Although, there is one local stable who has also won two races early in the meet: Windylea Farm. In fact, it may be fair to suggest that the Kip O’Neill-owned farm is having a successful July.

Besides winning allowance races Into Happiness and Ouster as part of Saratoga’s opening weekend, Windylea Farm has been winning races at Finger Lakes and Woodbine. Since the beginning of July, O’Neill, whose racing silks are green with a gold-colored “N” with a circle around it, has won 9-of-21 races between New York and Canada after last weekend’s racing.

“As you can see from our

results, we’re racing at a higher level now and there’s more movement with horses when you do that,” O’Neill said to New York Racing Association publicist Ryan Martin earlier this year after Windylea Farm won its first owner’s title at the end of the Aqueduct Winter Meet.

“When they aren’t having success on the NYRA circuit, we can move them to Finger Lakes,” he added. “They learn

how to win up there a little easier. If they have the ability, we can transition them back to the NYRA circuit, and we’ve done that in multiple situations.”

Starting 40 years ago in Bennington, Vt., not far the Green Mountain Racetrack, by his late father Phil O’Neill, Windylea Farm slowly evolved into a thoroughbred racing and breeding operation that is now based in Hoosick Falls, NY.

While trainer Mark Hennig gets a part of wins within Saratoga Race Course’s Opening Weekend, Windylea Farm continues to have a good July at other racetracks.

Ouster and the Windylea Farm silks. Photo by Coglianese, courtesy of NYRA.

Kip O’Neill. Photo courtesy of Windylea Farms.

After competing for several years with a handful of victories at Finger Lakes, Turf Paradise in Arizona, and Canterbury Park in Minnesota, Windylea Farm expanded its racing operation to other tracks in Florida, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana in 2018. It was also the first time that the father-son team also had it first runner at Saratoga: Caitlin’satthebar, who was outrun against other claimers.

The O’Neills came back the next year with their first Saratoga winner: Super Silver. It was also during this time when Kip O’Neill contacted Mark Hennig to train a few of the Windylea Farm horses on the NYRA circuit.

Simultaneously, Hennig, who was an assistant to Hall of Fame trainers Jack Van Berg and D. Wayne Lukas in the 1980s and early 1990s before going on his own to eventually win Saratoga races that include the Personal Ensign Handicap (Summer Colony), the Adirondack Stakes (Raging Fever), and the Schuylerville Stakes (Gold Mover), was also looking to add horses to his stable.

“I was at the Timonium sale

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in the Commentator Stakes at Belmont Park on May 29.

Bred by chemist Cheryl Prudhomme and retired dentist Dr. Michael Gallivan in Fort Edward, Ouster made a brief impression in his debut with a third-place finish at Aqueduct in March 2022. After a threemonth break and two more races, Ouster finally won his first race with a 1¾-length victory on the Aqueduct turf course in November.

and got a phone call from him,” Hennig said. “We got together and helped built it up. It came along at the right time for me, too. He does a really great job managing his stable. He’s got horses well-placed everywhere. That’s why he’s winning a lot of races. If a horse doesn’t fit here, he will move them somewhere else. We are trying to do the best that we can.”

Since that initial contact, the O’Neill-Hennig team has won seven races on the NYRA circuit, including two at Saratoga, in 2021. That followed with five wins last year and six victories halfway through this year.

Hennig is currently handling 10-12 horses for O’Neill as a couple of horses are rotated to other tracks. At the same time, O’Neill has also been sending claiming horses to trainer Rob Atras, which has also been successful.

Ouster has been one of Windylea Farm’s consistent horses by earning over $275,000 in 12 starts. The 5-year-old gelding has won 3-of-6 races this year with a pair of second-place finishes. His lone blemish this year was an eighth-place finish

“He has come a long way. The horse showed early that he might be all right, but it took a lot of time to get him stretched out,” Hennig said. “He kept having these little nagging things. Once we got him stretched out to a distance, turf or dirt, it came to him. When you look at him, you can see that’s what he wants. He’s a monster.”

Along with Ouster, Into Happiness made dramatic lastto-first going-away move in the middle of the track to put the Windylea Farm colors in the Winner’s Circle on Opening Day. This was the second straight win for the 4-yearold filly, who was claimed for $40,000 by O’Neill and Hennig on June 23.

“That was a nice big turnaround for her first race back,” he said. “We didn’t have to do much with her. We just had to keep her happy and lead her back over there.”

Hennig and O’Neill will explore options for both Ouster and Into Happiness. In the meantime, Hennig is glad to get the pair of wins this early in the meet.

“It’s always nice to get that out of the way,” he said. “When you get 3-4 weeks into the meet and you haven’t won a race, it starts wearing on you.”

Mark Hennig. Photo by Tony Podlaski

News & Notes:

WEEK 3 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

*Key: GI= Grade 1 Stakes | GII= Grade 2 Stakes | GIII= Grade 3 Stakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2023 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is underway and will continue through Monday, September 4. Racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. Admission gates will open for live racing at 11 a.m. First post time is 1:10 p.m. (with exceptions for Whitney and Travers Days and closing weekend; Travers Day gates will open at 7 a.m.) The 2023 summer meet will feature the following events:

WEEK 2 STAKE RACES

*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing. Saratoga Live presents daily coverage of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course on FOX Sports. For the complete Saratoga Live broadcast schedule, and additional programming information, visit NYRA.com/SaratogaLive.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

GII Amsterdam: 3YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $200,000

SATURDAY, JULY 29

GI Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap: 3&UP, 6 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $350,000

GII Jim Dandy presented by DK Horse: 3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $500,000

SUNDAY, JULY 30

GII Bowling Green: 4&UP, 1 3/8 - Turf, Purse $250,000

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

De La Rose (R): F&M 4&UP, 1 Mile - Turf, Purse $135,000

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

GII Glens Falls: F&M 4&UP, 1 1/2 - Turf, Purse $250,000

COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOOTH

As part of NYRA’s season-long commitment to spreading awareness of local non-profits, NYRA will again host one organization each day in the Community Outreach Booth, located adjacent to the Jockey Silks Room, inside Gate

B. On Opening Day, NYRA will host Jewish War Veterans Post 36 – Saratoga Springs, a leading Veterans Service Organization that supports and advocates for all uniformed service members, veterans and their families.

Friday, July 28: North Country Wild Care

Saturday, July 29:

Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund

Sunday, July 30: Christie’s Heartoberfest

Wednesday, August 2:

Saratoga WarHorse Foundation

Thursday, August 3: Saratoga Senior Center

PURDY’S SUMMER CONCERT STAGE

The Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage will host live musical performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands. This year’s summer music stage is presented by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.

Friday, July 28: Dealt The Blues

Saturday, July 29: ILL Funk

Sunday, July 30: Wyld Blu

Wednesday, August 2: Johnny and the Triumphs

Thursday, August 3: The Lustre Kings

PERMANENTLY DISABLED JOCKEYS’ FUND AWARENESS DAY DAY

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Uniting with racetracks across the country to support the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) Day, riders at Saratoga Race Course will participate in a host of activities to raise awareness and funding for the PDJF. Highlighting the day’s events will be a special

autograph session with members of the Saratoga jockey colony at the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with suggested donations to benefit the PDJF.

SARATOGA JOCKEY TRADING CARDS: Fans will be given the opportunity to purchase a pack of five jockey trading cards for $5, with a limit of three packs per person. Similar in design to baseball trading cards, the limitededition cards will feature 20 of Saratoga’s active and most popular jockeys. All proceeds to be donated to the PDJF. Jockey cards are randomly sorted in each pack and feature the jockey’s picture and home country flag on the front and personal details and racing statistics on the back. Representatives from PDJF will be on site collecting donations and selling the jockey trading card sets inside Gate A near the Taste NY Pavilion beginning at 11 a.m. while supplies last.

HANDICAPPING SEMINAR AND MEET-AND-GREET

EVERY SUNDAY

Enjoy your Sunday at the races in the Spa’s newest hospitality venue, the climate-controlled Paddock Suite, learning betting strategies and tips from expert handicappers. Guests will also be treated to a meet-and-greet with Saratoga Race Course’s new track announcer Frank Mirahmadi, along with a rotating cast of on-track talent, personalities and VIPs. Tickets can be purchased through Fevo.

BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS

EVERY SUNDAY

The popular family-friendly weekly event features a wide variety of free activities, games, attractions and educational experiences from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located inside Gate A near the Saratoga Race Course Box Office. For July 28, the theme is Saratoga’s Got Talent, and will feature a DIY craft station, giant mural, break dancers, games and relays.

Racing Action Heats Up with JIM DANDY STAKES

The Jim Dandy acts as a prep for the meet’s marquee race the Travers which brings us to Kentucky Derby winner – Mage – which arrived in Saratoga to prepare for the Travers. Fresh off a very good second place effort in last week’s Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, Mage will try to add the Travers to his Kentucky Derby in in an effort to win three-yearold of the year honors.

by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY

Saratoga Race Course saw the first championship quality stakes race of the meet on Sunday when the Todd Pletcher trained Nest returned off a ninemonth layoff to score a dominant win over her main rival Clariere in a small four horse field. The four-year-old daughter of Curlin showed her affinity for the Spa surface by galloping along behind a longshot pacesetter and then assuming command a half mile from the wire. Nest held off the late rally of the erstwhile Clariere with relative ease and sent a message that she is set to stake claim to champion older filly or mare for 2023. Those chanting “Nest is Best” as the filly entered the winner’s circle have already crowned her a champion.

This week the focus turns to top caliber three-year-old colts on Saturday as the mile and one eighth Jim Dandy Stakes is expected to feature Forte and Angel of Empire both of whom impacted this year’s three year old picture. The race is named after the winner of the 1930 Travers – Jim Dandywho pulled off one of the most famous upsets in racing history. The longest shot in a small field of four, Jim Dandy defeated Triple Crown winner Gallant Fox and multiple Saratoga winner Whichone. Taking advantage of a sloppy track that he relished and a speed duel between the two favorites, Jim Dandy bounded up along the rail to an astonishing winning margin of 8 lengths at odds of

100-1. Legend has it that the win was such a windfall for the bookmakers and so devastating a loss for the betting public that many fans left immediately for the train station to return south to New York City. Attempting to save the remainder of the race meet the suddenly flush bookmakers sent people to intercept the dejected fans before they boarded the train. With promises of free meals and free drinks

all night at local establishments many bettors did return to town to drown their sorrows. The phrase heard for many years of “that was a Jim Dandy of a night!” paid homage to the Travers winner and the circumstances that ensued. The gambit of the bet takers was successful as once Monday rolled around the New York City bettors had forgotten their losses and faced a fresh week of betting challenges.

Last week’s racing saw jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. take a

commanding lead in the standings at least in part due to his brother Jose Ortiz missing two days after being injured in a frightening spill at the wire in Friday’s first race. Favorites continued to dominate the racing as weather once again resulted in a day of small fields as races moved from the grass to the main track on Friday. In the trainer standings Linda Rice trained runners continue to assert themselves with wins or in the money finishes each day.

Jim Dandy, 2022 stakes race. Photo courtesy of NYRA.

Sports Sports

CAMP ABILITIES SARATOGA CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Camp Abilities Saratoga, a weeklong summer camp offering adaptive sports and recreational opportunities for children and teens who are blind or visually impaired, returns July 30 to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Hosted at Skidmore College, the camp is a service project of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, and initially began in the summer of 2014, said Immediate Past President John McDonald.

McDonald described the camp as “an active educational sports camp” for blind or visually impaired children and teens. The camp is open to ages 10 to 17, and has hosted roughly 215 campers in its 10 years, McDonald said.

“It’s multi-faceted, really, what we offer to them,” said McDonald. “It helps build their self-esteem, their confidence, introduces them to the world of adaptive sports, and all of the things and opportunities that sports bring to them.”

Fun And Games

The camp also offers kids an opportunity to experience a week away from home in a college-like setting, with McDonald noting the camp may also be the first time that many younger campers are spending time away from home.

“With that whole week together, they’re spending time with their peers, who have the same challenges that they do,” McDonald said. “They’re on a college campus for a full week, so it gets them that opportunity to kind of feel like what it would be to go away to college. It’s just huge, what those offerings are for the campers.”

Campers participate in a wide variety of adaptive sports throughout the week, including soccer, baseball, track and field, tandem biking, judo, swimming, and more. McDonald emphasized that all sports offered at the camp are adaptive.

Campers also travel offcampus for activities around the city, with McDonald listing examples such as bowling at the Saratoga Strike Zone, kayaking

on Saratoga Lake, and visiting the Saratoga Ninja Lab in Malta. McDonald emphasized that the camp is free to attend, with a variety of fundraising efforts that help campers attend at no cost to them or their families.

“Through our fundraising and grant-writing, the camp is 100% free for campers,” said McDonald.

McDonald said the camp receives strong support from businesses in the local community.

“Locally, we get a lot of support,” said McDonald. “We do a program at the Ninja Lab. We do skating at the ice rink. In the past, we’ve done golf at Saratoga National.”

McDonald also noted that Jason Morris of the Jason Morris Judo Center initially began working with the camp in its first year, saying judo is “a very popular event with the campers.”

While the camp is a service project of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, McDonald also said many other area Lions Clubs step up to offer their support each

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year, including the Ballston Spa, Greenfield, Duane, and Glens Falls Lions Clubs among others.

“A number of them do dinners for us in the evening,” McDonald said. “There’s probably 20 clubs that, in some way, either financial or hands-on, help support the camp.”

The camp’s nightly dinners are also donated by local businesses and organizations, with McDonald saying Mama Mia’s, P.J.’s BAR-B-QSA, and the Ballston Spa and Greenfield Lions Clubs are among those who are providing meals this year.

Campers are set to arrive Sunday, July 30. The camp runs throughout the week, with campers staying in dorms on the Skidmore College campus. A majority of camp activities are held on the Skidmore campus, with transportation arranged for the off-campus activities.

The camp will hold a picnic in the Saratoga Spa State Park on Friday, McDonald said, and conclude on Saturday, Aug. 5, with a closing ceremony where

parents can arrive to observe their children participating.

“We do a closing ceremony, and then the parents get to see the kids in some of the sports they’ve participated in,” McDonald said. “Another big part of the camp is (that) we do an assessment of the camper’s skills, and how they’ve progressed.”

McDonald said the assessments are sent to both the children’s parents and their school.

“Lots of times, kids don’t get the opportunity. They may be in a school system that doesn’t provide the opportunities for them,” said McDonald. “That assessment … it shows that these students, while they might be blind or visually impaired, it doesn’t mean they can’t participate.”

McDonald said it is reaching 10 years is “a huge milestone” for the camp.

“This just fits perfectly with what we’re looking to do as Lions,” McDonald said. “To reach that milestone, it’s a huge accomplishment that we’re very, very proud of.”

Photos provided by Camp Abilities Saratoga.

Let the Skating Begin

Saratoga Springs Little League 11U & 12U All-Star Teams Advance to State Tournament

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While the 11U All-Stars were eliminated following an 8-2 loss to Harrison District on Sunday, head coach T.J. Jordan said the experience was ultimately a chance for the team to “enjoy the moment.”

“It’s like life,” said Jordan. “You live it one day at a time, and enjoy it, because the next day’s not guaranteed.”

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The City of Saratoga Springs celebrated new renovations to the East Side Recreation Skatepark on Thursday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking improvements to the park.

The park has been updated with concrete, replacing the former metal ramps. It features a concrete bowl, mini-ramp, manual pads, ledges, flat bars, and more, said Brad Siedlecki of Pillar Design, who designed the park.

Benj Gleeksman, vice president of local nonprofit ON DECK Saratoga, said it was “amazing” to see skaters at the upgraded park on Thursday.

“Just to finally see it done, I don’t know how to describe it. I’m so excited,” said Gleeksman. “But the thing that I’m most excited about is seeing how happy it makes other people. I love skating it, but I love sitting on the bench and just watching kids enjoy it.”

The renovations were priced at just under $446,000, according to a presentation by John Hirliman, the city’s Administrative Director of Recreation. ON DECK Saratoga raised and contributed roughly $70,000 to the project through fundraising and support from the local community.

The park was constructed by Artisan Skateparks. While speaking to those in attendance, Gleeksman noted that the park

features pink and brown colors, in a nod to the Silly Pink Bunnies, which he said is an international skateboard community that began at the East Side Rec skatepark in the early 1990s.

“So it’s been over 30 years of Silly Pink Bunnies. They started here,” said Gleeksman to those in attendance. “There’s hundreds of them skateboarding all around the world.”

He offered thanks to Siedlecki and Pillar Design, and to Artisan, who he said completed the park’s construction a month ahead of schedule.

Belinda Colón, president of ON DECK and Gleeksman’s wife, thanked the Saratoga Springs City School District, which owns the property, as well as the Mayor’s Office, City Council, the Saratoga Institute, Spring Street Gallery, and the local artist community.

Gleeksman offered thanks to local businesses such as Stewart’s Shops, Darling Doughnuts, and Death Wish Coffee, who he said provided $25,000 of matching donations.

He also thanked Scotiabased Town and Country Skateboards and Albany-based Seasons Skate Shop, as well as Fran Love-Aveta, who ran Jah Skate Shop on Caroline Street and was in attendance at Thursday’s ribbon-cutting.

Hirliman offered thanks to ON DECK, the school district, and to the City Department of Public Works, who demolished the former metal bowl. He said it was “great to see” skaters

enjoying the updated park.

“It’s pretty surreal,” said Hirliman. “It’s amazing to see it completed, and see how many kids are skating right now.”

Gleeksman said construction took roughly two months to complete. He noted that ON DECK held numerous events to help raise awareness and funds for the skatepark.

“As the fundraising started to gain momentum, we started to grab the attention of the business community,” said Gleeksman. “Darling Doughnuts stepped up, Smashburger stepped up, Death Wish stepped up huge.”

He noted it was meaningful to see the support from the local community, saying that to him, the skatepark is “more than just a place to come and go skate.”

Gleeksman said the park can attract tourism, and also hopes it will inspire other local communities to follow Saratoga Springs’ lead.

Andrew Cecala, a local skater who said he has been coming to the park for 20 years, noted the updated park is “very smooth.”

“I’m ecstatic,” said Cecala. “It’s like having a skatepark in your backyard. It’s awesome.”

20-year-old skater Reymond Garcia said it was “really exciting” to see people of all ages enjoying the park.

“The renovation just brought everybody,” Garcia said. “It makes me so happy to see, because there’s just all ages here. … It’s what you want to see out here. It’s really exciting.”

Jordan said the team enjoyed their time at states, saying, “These kids are great.”

“We drew that late game the first day, so we kind of just hung out, playing cards,” Jordan said. “I enjoy spending time with them, and they love hanging with each other.”

The 11U squad earned wins over Mechanicville-Stillwater, Rotterdam-Carman, and ScotiaGlenville en route to the district title. Jordan highlighted the matchup against Scotia-Glenville, noting that Saratoga trailed 3-2 before rallying to take a 4-3 lead in the top of the sixth inning.

“We have this weird tradition where we take away on the coin flip,” said Jordan. “Win or lose, we take away. In that particular game, we were down 3-2 going into the top of the sixth. It was our last ups, we laid a bunt down and ended up coming back and winning 4-3 that game.”

The team opened its state schedule with a matchup against Penfield, falling 12-0, prior to its elimination matchup against Harrison.

While the team was unable to come away with a win, Jordan said it was “great” to be able to bring the squad back to states after coaching the Saratoga Springs 10U team to the state tournament last summer.

Lansing said the Saratoga Springs Little League program as a whole is “super strong right now.”

“I think that says a lot, and I think the program is incredibly strong,” Lansing said. “I think baseball in Saratoga is really strong right now.”

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Saratoga Springs Little League 11U & 12U All-Star Teams Advance to State Tournament

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

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It has been another successful summer for the Saratoga Springs Little League, with both its 11U and 12U All-Stars teams qualifying for the New York State Little League Tournament yet again.

The Saratoga Springs 12U squad made its return to states in grand fashion, allowing just nine runs total across 11 games en route to the state tournament. Head coach Chris Lansing said the team’s pitching and defense were “fantastic” on the way to states.

“We did really well. My pitching was fantastic, my defense was fantastic,” said Lansing. “We kind of struggled to hit early in a lot of games, but came on in the fourth or fifth inning.”

Lansing, who said he began coaching the team during the

fall of their 10U season, said that the current group of 12U players is the first from Saratoga Springs Little League to qualify for the state tournament for three consecutive years.

“We’re actually the first Saratoga Little League team to go to states with a group at (ages) 10, 11, and 12,” Lansing said. “And in fairness, there were a couple teams a few years ago that could’ve done it, probably had a good shot, but the COVID year kind of wiped that out for them.”

He said it was “meaningful” to be able to return to states with the team.

“I’m so proud of the boys,” said Lansing. “It was really important to me to come back here, and let them soak it in that last year. … I really felt like they deserved it.”

The 12U team opened pool play of the state tournament on Monday, falling 5-2 to

Massapequa. Lansing said despite the loss, he felt the team “hung in there.” The squad bounced back on Tuesday, defeating Penfield 5-3.

The Saratoga 12U team finished pool play Thursday with a game against East Greenbush that ended after press time. Check saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com for updates on Thursday’s results.

Lansing said he emphasized to the team to “have fun,” noting one of his main goals was for the team to enjoy the experience.

“I really just have been preaching for them to have fun and soak it in, because this is obviously the last time they’re going to come here,” said Lansing after Monday’s game.

The Saratoga 11U team finished 5-0 in district play, defeating Mechanicville-Stillwater in the District Championship to advance to the state tournament.

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