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Carlotta Pierces the Clouds Over Congress Spring Park by Dave Waite | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com It was a quiet September afternoon at Saratoga Springs’ Grand Union Hotel, with families and small groups gathering to relax and be seen by Saratoga’s high society. As the clock struck 4:30, a hush fell over the hotel’s piazza and every eye was drawn across Broadway to Congress Spring Park where a huge net shrouded sphere slowly rose above the trees. When the giant ball had cleared the treetops, hanging below it was a small figure standing suspended in an open wire cage waving a handkerchief to the onlookers below. The crowd that day in 1884 witnessed a gas-filled balloon ascension by female aeronaut Carlotta Myers. The balloon that carried Carlotta that day was called Zephyr, the Greek god of the west wind, and true to its name it quickly rose five hundred feet and was carried away on a gentle breeze. To find stronger currents, Carlotta dropped part of her ballast and the balloon quickly took her to two thousand feet where she turned northeast towards the village of Gansevoort. Fortunately, Carlotta and Zephyr were no longer in view by the crowds in the park as her graceful trip soon took a near-fatal turn. From her vantage point high above the countryside, Carlotta chose a likely spot to set down, released some of the gas, and dropped rapidly towards the earth. As she touched down, she called on some boys who had been playing nearby to grasp the basket and keep it from rising so she could climb off. Just as two of the young men grabbed the basket a sudden squall hit, taking the balloon, Carlotta, and the boys on a wild ride into the air. They quickly flew at a height of fifty feet for nearly a mile, with the balloon twisting in the wind and the boys holding on for dear life. As the balloon neared the tree line, Carlotta pulled a rope that opened the balloon from top to bottom and it quickly dropped to the ground. Though the balloon was a total loss, Carlotta had

succeeded in bringing everyone safely back to earth unhurt. The two boys quickly rebounded from the potentially fatal incident, and soon after were heard to say that it was “lots of fun.” This was not the first time that Carlotta had faced death during a balloon ride over Saratoga. Two years before she had again taken off from Congress Spring Park in the balloon Aerial, on a flight that was later described as her eighth ascension. Picking up a northern breeze soon after taking off, Carlotta was pushed to what her barometer registered as 12,000 feet, with her breath coming out like steam in the rarefied air. The wind then shifted setting her balloon pitching and whirling as it pushed her back in the direction of Saratoga Springs. To bring herself down, she began to release gas, but the valve stuck open, and the balloon quickly dropped from the sky. As the balloon came sweeping down it lodged in a large tree on Hosea Baker’s farm six miles east of Saratoga. Her rescuers were forced to chop down the tree, dropping Carlotta and the balloon to the ground, where she landed with only minor scratches. In her pamphlet, Aerial Adventures of Carlotta, Sky-Larking in Cloudland, she recalled this flight as being the first time that she sensed danger while aloft in a balloon. She went on to graphically describe this fearful experience: The Aerial was crazy, surely. It paid no heed to my movements in opposition to the oscillations, by continually threatening to whirl over and jerk itself free from the basket, while I formed as helpless an appendage as the cracker of a whip. It seems as if some giant of the air had resented our intrusion of his domains, and, clutching the balloon with invisible fingers, had administered a most tremendous shaking which threatened to dislocate its members and hurl all in fragments earthward.

Carlotta, whose maiden name was Mary Breed Hawley, had married Carl Myers, an itinerant, selftaught inventor in 1871. Soon after their marriage, Carl’s interest turned to the manufacture and navigation of balloons. Seeing the success of her husband as he took his balloons aloft, Mary decided to try her hand at flight and soon found that she had a natural ability to both operate and navigate an airship. Her first public ascent was held in Little Falls, New York on July 4th, 1880. In promoting the event, she announced herself as “Carlotta, the Lady Aeronaut,” a stage name that she would carry throughout her 10-year ballooning career. Her husband Carl Myers was as much a showman as an inventor, often adding theatrical elements to the balloon launches such as Carlotta in the disguise of an old lady who would “accidentally” be taken up in the balloon. In 1881, Mary “Carlotta” Myers gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth, who was soon given the stage name, Aerial. At the age of three, she made her first balloon ascent, on a trip with her mother over Congress Spring Park. In 1903, Aerial would carry on her mother’s legacy of flight, making exhibition flights at the St. Louis Exposition using a pedal-powered dirigible invented by her father. The flights were made inside of a large auditorium, with Aerial so adept at controlling the machine that she could maneuver it around the hall without touching the walls or roof. Carlotta retired from public performances in 1890, having made her mark regionally for her countless ascents, as well as being the first woman in America to make a solo flight in her own balloon. Dave Waite is a resident of Blue Corners, Saratoga County and has written many articles on upstate New York history, including several in the recently published book, Saratoga County Stories. Dave can be reached at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

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Local Organizations Partner to Help End Homelessness in Saratoga County

City of Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim joined with area business and nonprofit leaders associated with the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness to kick-off an effort to distribute Saratoga Cares cards to local downtown businesses on July 25. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local officials, area businesses and nonprofit leaders associated with the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness are collaborating on a new effort as part of an ongoing effort they hope will end homelessness in Saratoga County. The effort involves the distribution of “Saratoga Cares” cards to local downtown businesses. The cards help to inform people as to the best way they can help those in need of food, clothing, housing, and other services in the community

by connecting them with the agencies listed on the card. “For some, being approached on the street for assistance can be a difficult situation to navigate. The Saratoga Cares cards make it easy for City residents and visitors to provide those in need with the locations and times they can access various, essential resources from our local service agencies,” said Lindsey Connors, associate executive director of RISE Housing and Support Services and outreach committee chair for the Alliance. The Saratoga County Alliance

to End Homelessness (a subset of the Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care) is an inclusive collaborative effort committed to ending homelessness in Saratoga County by increasing the level and coordination of housing and support services so that the cycle of homelessness is not perpetuated. The Alliance encourages participation by state, county and local government, community leaders, non-profit organizations, housing developers, service providers, and persons with a lived experience of homelessness. www. endhomelessnesssaratoga.org

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Request for Nominations SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s Annual Meeting in September, the Foundation will recognize individuals and organizations who have invested significant time and money to undertake preservation projects in the past year. The Preservation Recognition Awards celebrate the winners’ hard work and commitment to being a good steward of their property with members of the community and friends of the Foundation. The Foundation seeks nominations for projects that reflect a dedication to preserving, developing, and reusing historic buildings and landscapes. Those nominated may be individuals, organizations, businesses, or community representatives. Nominations will be assessed by the Awards Committee according to the following criteria: project design sensitivity to the historic character and environment of the property; project execution represents

appropriate techniques and preservation practice; degree of difficulty faced and appropriateness of solutions were applied. The project must be located in the city of Saratoga Springs but does not have to be located in a historic district. Projects must be for buildings 50 years and older and can range from small, removal of vinyl siding or restoring original wood windows, to large, an entire building rehabilitation or adaptive-reuse. Additions to historic buildings and new in-fill construction can also be nominated. All projects must have been completed within the past year. To nominate a project or ask any questions about the awards, contact Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@ saratogapreservation.org. Please submit nominations by Friday, Aug. 26, and include the address of the project; a description of the work completed; and, if possible, name of the property owner and photographs.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Margaret J. (D’Aiello) Eddy, 97, died of natural causes in her home on Monday, July 25, 2022, after a long illness in the care of her daughter Susan Philbin. Margaret was born April 15, 1925, at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs. She graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1943 and was a graduate of Cornell New York Hospital School of Nursing, 1947 where she received her RN. In April 1947 Margaret married her loving husband, L. Charles (Chuck) Eddy. Both Margaret and Chuck were lifelong residents of Saratoga Springs. After raising her children, she worked for many years in various positions at Saratoga Hospital including Discharge Planner when she retired. She then went on to work as a substitute school nurse in the Saratoga Springs Public and Parochial schools where she thoroughly enjoyed interaction with the children. Margaret (Margie) grew up in a large and generous household which included her grandmother and four aunts in her parents’ seven-bedroom home on Nelson Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The relationships forged in that house never faded and grew fuller with time. Margaret was active in Saratoga Springs civic affairs which included the Red Cross Blood Bank, American Cancer Society, Yaddo Docent Committee, the Saratoga Room of the Saratoga Springs

OBITUARIES Library, the initial fundraising for Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and the Community Hotel Project (Holiday Inn). She also served as Secretary for the Embury Residents’ Association where she most recently resided. Most notably she was a 72-year member and past president of the Flower & Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital. Margaret was a creative needle pointer and teacher, avid bridge player, golfer, and tennis player. She was the longest tenured member of the Saratoga Golf & Polo Club where many memorable family gatherings took place. Margaret was a communicant of St. Clements Church. She was predeceased by her husband Charles and son John Spencer Eddy. She is survived by her sister Gloria (D’Aiello) Wehle, brother Ralph D’Aiello (Leah), daughters Susan Philbin (Kevin), Cyndy Eddy, and son Michael Eddy (Jimmy Crawford). She is also survived by four grandchildren, Peter Flanders (Allison) Melissa Flanders Dube (Matthew), Luke Wright and Samuel Adam (Sophie), seven great-grandchildren, Blaine Flanders, Maclaren Flanders, Emmett Dube, Hudson Dube, Willow Adam, Brian Pike, and Devin Pike and also several cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Clements Church followed by a private burial service for family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga or The Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefunerlahome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bethel “Betsy” “Tootsie” Brake peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus on 7/28. Calling hours were held on 8/1 at the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. A memorial service was held at Pine Knolls Alliance Burke & Bussing Church. Remembrances made at Funeral Homes www.burkefunerlahome.com

GANSEVOORT — Linda Mary Hilleboe went into the arms of the Lord Friday, July 29, 2022. Calling hours are 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting your local Burke & Bussing church or homeless shelter. Visit Funeral Homes www.burkefuneralhome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harry D. Snyder, Jr., 91, died at Saratoga Hospital on July 27, 2022, after a brief illness. Calling hours 3-6, Friday 8/5/2022 at Burke Funeral Home. KoC service, 4:30, Elk’s service 5. Memorial donations to Medical Missions for Children, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 128-G, & Beverly, MA 01915. Burke Bussing www.burkefuneralhome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stanton Richmond Williamson, lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, passed over the rainbow on July 28 a few short weeks after a celebration at his beloved Victoria Pool for his 89th birthday. Born to Boyce Williamson and Marion Keating Williamson on July 14, 1933, he was the youngest of three children. Stanton spent much of his youth and young adulthood living on Washington Street among the extended Williamson family that, in addition to his parents, included grandparents, uncles and his two sisters Dorothy and Constance (Connie). His friendly demeanor was readily apparent endearing him at a young age to neighbors and business owners on the West Side of Saratoga and Broadway who became lifetime friends. A 1954 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Stanton proudly served in the armed forces from 1956 to 1958 in Korea. This experience began a lifelong love of travel. Stanton traveled extensively in Europe and the Far East making new friends and often extending his travel plans due to invitations he received along the way. He continued traveling throughout

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his life with perhaps his favorite places being London, England, Venice, Italy and Mallorca, Spain. Stanton’s discerning eye led him to occupations in the retail and vintage antique fields, and most recently, prior to retirement, employment as a concierge at the Canfield Casino. Many Saratogians will recall Stanton providing expert assistance with attire at the former Saratoga Men’s Shop. A founding member of the Victoria Pool Society, responsible for the restoration of this iconic destination in the Saratoga State Park, Stanton looked forward to each summer and the chance to enjoy leisure time there with friends. An avid collector of exquisite glassware as well as tchotchkes, Stanton frequented antique shops, thrift stores and yard sales. While Stanton may have collected enumerable objet d’art, he gifted more than he kept. Remembrances were important to Stanton. His thoughtfulness and generosity to his friends is legendary extending often through many generations of a family - all of whom were remembered unfailingly with cards, flowers and small tokens of affection. For more than 50 years no Saratoga party was complete until Stanton arrived, always enhancing the event and happily regaling all with the news about town. An unofficial Saratoga Springs historian, his amazing memory could be counted on to recall among many things--where someone lived, what relation someone was to someone else, who attended what event, what year someone graduated from high school and the others in their class, who dated and married whom and when, and the litany of what businesses have occupied certain buildings. Family was important to

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Stanton, and he made it a point to keep in touch with relatives near and far. Birthdays, holidays and any random dinner were always enlivened when he arrived. When visiting, he delighted in arriving with small objects he picked out for his nieces, and great nieces and nephews, his youngest admirers, which he would produce with a twinkle in his eye. It is said that the value of a person’s life is measured by the amount of people they touch living it. Stanton was an original and leaves a legacy of kindness and caring to generations of Saratogians and friends all over the globe. Stanton was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Williamson Brundige. Survivors include sister Constance Williamson Cherry, niece Heather Cherry, both of California; nieces Cynthia Brundige, Oklahoma City, OK and Susan Brundige, Saratoga; grandnephews Evan Williamson, Saratoga and Steven Grossman, Los Angeles, CA., grandnieces Kathryn Grossman of Washington D.C., and Mallory Grossman, Los Angeles, CA. Calling hours were Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Funeral Home service will be held the following day, Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga Springs History Museum or The Community Hospice of Saratoga County. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com

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COURT Luke P. Dashnaw, 22, of Wilton, was sentenced July 15 to a total term of 4-1/13 to 13 years incarceration, after pleading to promoting a sexual performance by a child, first charged August 2020 in Halfmoon. Kasey B. O’Herron, 36, of Greenfield Center, pleaded in Saratoga County Court to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 16. Geoffrey Pickering, 32, pleaded in Saratoga County Court to felony aggravated family offense in Milton. Sentencing Sept. 23. Devin C. Bryant, 26, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced July 15 to a total incarceration term of 6 years, and 5 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to felony burglary and felony strangulation, first charged in Moreau. Jason M. Benson, 40, of Corinth, pleaded in Saratoga County Court to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Sentencing Sept. 29.

Raymond C. Horning, Sr., 32, of Gloversville, pleaded in Saratoga County Court to the felonies criminal mischief, and grand larceny. Sentencing Sept. 29. Rodolfo L. Ocel, 33, of Troy, pleaded in Saratoga County Court to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, a felony. Sentencing Sept. 15. Tyler Lumia, 23, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded in Saratoga County Court to assault in the first-degree. Sentencing Sept. 14. According to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office, Lumia admitted to stabbing an unarmed man several times in the face and chest following a latenight dispute at an unnamed Caroline Street bar on Oct. 31, 2021. Lumia is expected to be sentenced to a 10-year prison term in September. Terrence Boston, 60, of Albany, pleaded in Saratoga County Court to forgery in the second-degree in Halfmoon, a felony. Sentencing Sept. 19.

BLOTTER 5 Miley A. Thomas, 30, of Mechanicville, was sentenced July 25 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Ryan M. Natalie, 42, of Glenvillem, NY, was sentenced July 25 to 5 days incarceration and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to aggravated DWI with a child, in connection with an incident in Clifton Park in January. Naomi Sweeting, 23, of Brooklyn, pleaded in Saratoga County Court to criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second-degree in Malta. Sentencing Sept. 28. Jason P. Morelli, 40, of Waterford, was sentenced July 27 to 4 years’ incarceration and 2 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance.

POLICE Depree Faulks, 30, of Amsterdam, was charged with three felony counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, and single felony counts criminal possession of a weapon, and

criminal possession of a narcotic drug. Faulks was sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail and is also currently under the supervision of the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Samuel Payano, 22, of Amsterdam, was charged with two felony counts, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and single felony counts criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a narcotic drug. Payano was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, or $150,000 bond. City Police narrative: At approximately 3:45 a.m. on July 23, members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department Patrol

Division and Investigations Division were working a combined enforcement detail specifically concentrating on the downtown business district. Investigator Rich Arpei and Patrol Officer Stephanie Herman observed two suspicious males in a parking lot on Caroline St. During the course of the investigative stop a silver handgun was located in a vehicle both were in. The pair were taken into custody at that time. As the investigation continued, the loaded, 9mm Fratelli Tanfoglio handgun was seized, as well as a large quantity of illegal narcotics in pill form. The pills tested positive for fentanyl and methamphetamine. Also seized was over $3,500 cash.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, will host its third annual golf fundraiser “Saratoga 9 and Wine” on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club. Registration opens at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. A grab-and-go lunch will be available for all golfers. The event is a nine-hole scramble format golf outing with two tournaments being played on the front and back nine holes simultaneously. In addition, the event will feature wines from Specialty Wines and More, as well as other contests and activities. Funds raised through the Saratoga 9 & Wine event will benefit The Campaign for Springs renovation of the Springs Building at Wesley Health Care

Center. The project will create a contemporary home-like environment on the building’s second, third and fourth floors. Phase one of the project has already been completed. Golf registrations are $125 per person; $250 for two or $500 for a group of four and include a grab-and-go lunch and various wine and spirits tastings on the course. Included with each registration is admission to a Party on the Patio following the tournament, which will feature live music and light fare. Guests who are unable to participate in the golf tournament may attend Party on the Patio for a $40 admission fee/donation. Advance registration is recommended and can be made by phone at 518-691-1420 or by visiting the website at www. saratoga9wine.com.

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BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Department Of Aging And Youth Services has announced its Farmers’ Market Coupons Distribution schedule for August. For those who qualify, the coupons will be distributed: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Saratoga Springs Farmers Market at High Rock; 2-5 p.m. Aug. 8 at Clifton Park Farmers Market, 971 Route 146; Noon – 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road; 3 – 5 p.m. Aug. 17 at Saratoga Springs Farmers Market, High Rock Ave. Coupon booklets include five

$5 coupons ($25 value) and a list of local farmers markets. Qualifications for Farme’s Market Coupons: Qualified individuals are those who are age 60 or older and earn a monthly income no more than $2,096.00 a month for a one-person household or no more than $2,823.00 a month for two-person household. One coupon booklet is available per eligible individual. Coupons can also be picked up at the Department of Aging and Youth Services at 152 West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (518-884-4100).

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

Saratoga County 4-H Shines at the 2022 Saratoga County Fair

Many of top dairy youth squared off in the Dairy Show. Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County 4-H participated in their first full fair since 2019 at last week’s 2022 Saratoga County Fair. Two hundred youth, with 900 static exbibits and 500 animal exhibits represented Saratoga County 4-H at this past week’s Saratoga County Fair. All species of animals were welcome to return in 2022. Dozens of others participated in Robotics Demonstrations. Other youth and adults learned the food service industry by

(Left to right) Ryle Lear 4-H Animal Science Educator, Wyatt Swatling - Fred Sanders Memorial Award Winner, and Greg Stevens 4-H Issue Leader. Photo provided.

participating in a youth-run adult supported 4-H Snack Bar. The Fred Sanders Memorial Award is given out each year at the County Fair and goes to the individual who has met certain criteria and participated in the 4-H Dairy Program throughout the whole year. This year’s winner was Wyatt Swatling. Wyatt joins his brother and sister as past recipients of this award. Finally, through all of the excitement and success, 4-H had

the opportunity to promote their Lead The Legacy Campaign. Saratoga County 4-H is currently raising funds for a new Educational Facility at the 4-H Training Center. For more information about this, please go to www.leadthelegacy.org. For more information about the Fred Sanders Award, 4-H Dairy, and other ways to get involved with Saratoga County 4-H please call the Saratoga County 4-H office at 518-885-8995 or email grs9@cornell.edu.

Happy Birthday Paula! Paula Griffith turned 108 years old! Paula is a piano teacher and mother of 2. She has 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

NEWS

For Ballston Spa Residents & Visitors BALLSTON SPA — Do you live, work, or play in the Village of Ballston Spa? The Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee is conducting a Community Survey and is requesting feedback. The Village’s consultant, Behan Planning and Design, has prepared an anonymous, on-line survey to help the public identify priority considerations for the Comprehensive Plan for the next decade. The survey asks questions about Village utility infrastructure, housing needs, internet access, economic development and how the Village should move forward for the future. Residents and visitors to the Village are encouraged to participate in the Community Survey.

The survey can be accessed online through the following link: survey.zohopublic.com/zs/CrCz1s Paper copies of the Community Survey are available in the Village office, the Ballston Spa Library, the Farmer’s Market, and at Village events throughout the month of July and August. Paper survey responses should be returned to the Village office at 66 Front St. by Aug. 23. Behan Planning and Design will present the results from the Community Survey at the Comprehensive Plan Public Visioning Workshop on Aug. 30 at the Saratoga County Office Building, on 50 West High St. Ballston Spa, and through a Zoom link posted to the village website.

CORRECTION:

A story about the upcoming Primary Election that appeared on pg. 8 in last week’s Saratoga TODAY misstated the early voting starting date in the headline. The correct date is Aug. 13.

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

Milton Appoints Director of Economic Planning MILTON — John E. Olenik has been appointed Director of Economic Planning, a position created to promote and encourage business development and long-term planning in the town of Milton. “John has been a long-time resident in Milton, with continuous involvement in the betterment of our town. He brings a substantial amount of experience in the business world as former owner of an insurance firm, and an excellent working knowledge of town activities and our area,” town Supervisor Scott Ostrander

said, in a statement. Specific information regarding potential length of term and salary related to the position were not announced in the statement. “We developed a Town Center concept back in 2008 in order to provide our residents with more local goods and services, and while we have established the basic footprint with the help from local developers, we still have a significant amount of commercially zoned land waiting for the investor seeking a strong return on investment,” Ostrander said.

John E. Olenik, Milton’s new Director of Economic Planning. Photo provided.

August 2022 COVID Update SARATOGA COUNTY — The county reports mostly stable indicators week-to-week related to community level COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death rate, as per its most recent posting at the end of July. The state DOH reports the 7-day average positive test percentage in Saratoga County at 10.5%. Statewide, that average is 8.7%, according to data updated on Aug. 1. Self-administered home tests are NOT included in the data. Overall, and specific to community, the town of Clifton Park – the most highly populated municipality in the county,

reports nearly 8,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the start of pandemic case-counting. The city of Saratoga Springs, the county’s second-most populated municipality reports nearly 7,100 confirmed positive cases in all. There have been 351 cumulative deaths countywide to date, and just under 60% of fully vaccinated county residents have received a first booster vaccination. For those seeking to find local pharmacies offering vaccines and boosters across all age groups, Saratoga County refers all to: CDC Vaccine Finder at www.vaccines. gov/, and NYS Vaccine Site at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.

MODIFIED BOOSTER ANTICIPATED NEXT MONTH Four weeks ago, the FDA announced it was advising manufacturers to develop modified vaccines that add an omicron BA.4/5 spike protein component to the current vaccine composition to create a two component (bivalent) booster vaccine, so that the modified vaccines can potentially be used starting in early to mid-fall 2022. The FDA subsequently announced it had received assurances from the vaccine manufacturers — Moderna and Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech — that the reformulated boosters will be ready in September, according to a report this week in the Washington Post. “Those boosters will contain components from the omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 as well as the original formula, which was based on the version of the virus that spread globally in early 2020. The hope is that the bivalent shots will be more effective against a rapidly evolving virus and shield Americans from a potential fall and winter surge,” according to the report.

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

NEWS

Saratoga Springs “Aggressive” Panhandling Measure Defeated in 3-2 Vote by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A proposed city ordinance aimed at “aggressive” panhandling was narrowly defeated in a 3-2 vote by the City Council on Aug. 2. The vote followed a 35-minute public hearing – during which 12 citizens voiced opinion about the issue – and a 45-minute discussion among the council. Council members were in general agreement that the proposal had certain merits – prohibiting solicitation outright near bank entrances or ATMs, or when directed at an occupant of a vehicle while standing on a sidewalk, among them. But concerns were raised over a lack of specific data regarding the measure’s effectiveness in municipalities where it has been in use, such as Rochester, as well as a murky subjectiveness regarding what constitutes the feeling of annoyance on behalf of the one being solicited. The Rochester law prohibiting aggressive panhandling, upon which the Saratoga Springs measure is based, went into effect in July 2004 with fines ranging from

$25 to $250. But in Rochester, that ordinance is rarely used, the council reported. Not Panhandling, But “Aggressive” Panhandling The simple act of “panhandling” by itself – that is, asking for money – was never an issue in the proposed ordinance; that action alone has repeatedly been ruled as protected by the First Amendment’s free speech provisions in courts across the country. “For someone to walk up to you on the sidewalk and say, ‘Buddy, can you spare a dime?’ – that’s not violating any law doing that,” Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino said during the council’s Aug. 2 meeting. “If it’s not aggressive solicitation, then it’s not prohibited.” Asked whether there already are statutes on the books that could be applied, such as harassment, Montagnino clarified differences between harassment and the proposed aggressive solicitation ordinance. “The harassment statute requires proof of an intent to harass, annoy or alarm another. The aggressive solicitation statute doesn’t have that element in it

- the city wouldn’t have to prove that you intended to bother anybody,” he said. Ultimately, that subjectiveness was one of the sticking points that tilted the vote against the proposal. Votes in favor: Mayor Ron Kim and Commissioner Montagnino voted in favor of the proposal; Commissioners Jason Golub, Dillon Moran, and Minita Sanghvi voted against. A modified measure may be revisited in the future. Photo: Outside Saratoga Springs City Hall just prior to the City Council vote on Aug. 2, 2022. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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DPW Hosts Big Truck Day Aug. 16

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Department of Public Works will host a family-friendly “Big Truck Day” on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Weibel Ave. ice rink parking lot. The free public event will run from noon to 4 p.m. and feature machinery culled from the DPW

fleet - dump truck, street sweeper, loader and bucket truck, flower truck, and tractor among them. The goal is for the public to learn more about the DPW fleet and the services they provide. Activities, games and DPW hardhats will be available for kids.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION: City Council Erupts Over “Hidden” Payment CONSENT AGENDA 1.

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The “Consent Agenda” is typically part of the City Council meeting agenda tended to near the start of the twice-amonth meetings. Robert’s Rules of Order refer to the “Consent Calendar” as one which allows for the grouping of items together. It is usually comprised of miscellaneous payments and non-controversial routine matters which may be approved in its entirety as a timesaving feature by a board. A deep-dive into two decades-worth of City Council meetings seems to indicate those routine matters used to appear on council members’ individual agendas as separate entries. At some point during the summer of 2006, and specifically beginning with the Aug. 1, 2006 council meeting, a grouped “Consent Agenda” appears on its own at the meeting start and includes

minutes, budget amendments and budget transfers. Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino said he learned of the $25,000 payment cost which is related to an insurance deductible settlement of a longpending lawsuit against the city after aggressively seeking answers to many questions the evening before this week’s council meeting. “I made a number of phone calls and inquiries and I didn’t find out until seven o’clock last night (Aug. 1) that this $25,000 deductible was a part of the settlement of the case – and it appeared tucked in on page 52 of an 80-page consent agenda,” he said. “It seems to me, if this kind of thing is occurring, it’s now incumbent of me as a member of the City Council to have to comb through the thousand-or-more items on individual lines of the consent agenda just to make sure

us,” Montagnino said. “If I hadn’t asked those questions yesterday, this consent agenda would have been passed without discussion and I would have found out later that I’m now roped into a problem (and having to explain) how I as a City Council member could have allowed that to slip by without discussion, without transparency and by not even knowing,” Montagnino said. “This is totally reprehensible; this is unacceptable.” “The way this issue came up… this was not even known to us, and was (simply) placed on the consent agenda,” Mayor Kim said. There are a variety of people who work for the city - not just council members - who have the authority to place bill-paying items on the consent agenda. During the meeting, the council moved to remove the item from the Consent Agenda. It also authorized the mayor to send letters to the insurance carrier, the court and to counselors ausking for a detailed explanation of how the deductable arose and why the City Council wasn’t informed it is to pay $25,000. Questioning whether there had been previous settlements similarly placed on the consent agenda in the past, the council additionally requested a detailed report from the city’s Risk and Safety Department as to “how many times this kind of activity has occurred in the consent agenda.” The remaining items on the consent agenda were approved.

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NEWS

New Public Hearing ETA For Saratoga County Airport Construction: Aug. 10 by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — A muchpostponed public hearing regarding potential new development on

the grounds of Saratoga County Airport has most recently been rescheduled to take place at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the county municipal complex in Ballston Spa. The public hearing regards

a proposed lease with Prime Group Holdings for the construction of a 15,600 square foot hangar for the storage of aircraft, a paved automobile parking area, and relocation of approximately

650 linear feet of existing airport perimeter roadway. The company has proposed leasing approximately 0.83 acres of currently undeveloped property at the airport for 20 years.

Prime Group Holding will foot the estimated $2.5 million development cost, and maintain ownership of the hangar, including maintenance, and pay any applicable taxes.

BUSINESS

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

Real Life Lessons: 4-H Hosts Successful Auction

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County 4-H, a Cornell Cooperative Extension, is a multifaceted organization that helps youth across New York State with hands-on-learning in the fields of science, technology, farming, nutrition, public speaking, shooting sports and much more. 4-H’s youth outreach component aims to help 5 to 18-year-olds grow into competent, caring and contributing members of society. On the final Sunday of the Saratoga County Fair, 4-H held their very

first market auction – a unique event that taught youth about animal husbandry and agricultural marketplace activity. The idea for the market auction is simple, participating 4-H youth are given animals to raise from the winter into the summer months, and eventually, the 4-H members sell their animals at the marketplace, which in this instance, took place at the Saratoga County Fair. The proceeds of each sale go to the individual 4-H member. Many of

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these young people put their sale earnings toward college, in addition to using the money to offset the costs of raising their animal, and to purchase a new market animal for the next year. When purchasing a 4-H animal from the auction, the Cornell Cooperative Extension ensures that the buyer is getting a high-quality product. 4-H youth who participate

in the auction are required to meet a variety of educational requirements throughout the year including meetings on marketing, nutrition and showmanship clinics. 4-H youth also sign a contract which assures they provide consistent, high-quality care for the animal auction project and all animals they raise. Because market animals are raised by 4-H’ers who provide

the utmost care, supporters of the program can rest assured knowing they are not only supporting the hard-working youth, but also the agricultural industry in a localized, humane, non-commercial manner. The 4-H Market Auction has big plans for 2023. To learn more about them, or how to support this cause without purchasing an animal, visit: ccesaratoga.org/4-H.

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Anthony Cartiglia Named Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer at Ballston Spa National Bank BALLSTON SPA — Anthony Cartiglia has been appointed Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer at Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) according to Christopher R. Dowd, President and CEO. In this role, Cartiglia will be responsible for managing a team of business development officers and building relationships with business prospects and customers while generating, retaining, and expanding lending and deposit services.

Bringing more than 20 years of banking experience to BSNB, Cartiglia worked most recently as a commercial loan officer at a national financial institution. In his past roles, Cartiglia was responsible for providing banking solutions for a wide range of businesses, both large and small, with commercial lending services and treasury management solutions. He earned an undergraduate degree in Marketing and Management from C.W Post College located in Long Island.

Anthony Cartiglia. Photo provided.

Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS) will be held Aug. 15-17, at the Saratoga Hilton located at 534 Broadway Saratoga Springs. This event will bring together gaming and racing industry leaders, academics, elected officials, lawyers, regulators, and racing patrons to examine the trends, challenges and critical issues facing the racing and gaming industries. The conference activities include a casino charity event at the historic Canfield Casino to benefit Trauma and Resiliency Resources (TRR). The fundraiser will be catered by Hattie’s Restaurant and part of the activities scheduled for attendees. The RGCS will also host two additional networking events - a Welcome Cocktail Reception on Monday night, Aug. 15 at 408 Saratoga, located at 408 Broadway, 2nd Floor, in downtown Saratoga Springs, and an afternoon of racing at the historic Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

For more information visit racingandgamingsaratoga.com.

Saratoga Hospital Names New Emergency Services Director SARATOGA — Saratoga Hospital has named Lisa West Administrative Director of Emergency and Urgent Care Services, responsible for operations at the hospital’s Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency Center and urgent care centers in Wilton and Queensbury. West will also oversee operations at Malta Med Emergent Care, where she previously served as Site Administrator. The 24/7 facility is a joint venture of Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital, two members of the Albany Med Health System. The system also includes Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital and Visiting Nurses Association of Albany. West, of Clifton Park, has more than 30 years of nursing experience and has held leadership positions in emergency services, case management, inpatient nursing and long-term care. “Lisa is uniquely qualified for this critical role,” said Dr. Robert Donnarumma, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Saratoga Hospital. “In addition to exceptional clinical and leadership skills, while

Lisa West. Photo provided.

at Malta Med she routinely partnered with Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center.” A registered nurse, West holds a master’s degree in Nursing, with a specialization in leadership and management, from Walden University, MN. She is pursuing a doctorate in nursing practice from Chamberlain University, IL. West is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, American Nurses Association and American Organization for Nursing Leadership. In addition, she is on the advisory board of the Center for Donation and Transplant.

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

1960-2010

SARATOGA YMCA

262 Broadway. Photo courtesy of the Saratoga YMCA.

Saratoga’s YMCA is one of the city’s strongest civic institutions, housed in an impressive new building off West Avenue. Bill Dake, a leader of the volunteer efforts that have built two YMCA buildings, has described the Y’s particular strength as groups of strong volunteer leaders over the decades. But it wasn’t always true. In the tough economic times of the Depression, when much of Saratoga struggled and cut back but managed to carry on, the Y actually stopped operating for some 16 years. Its rebirth in Saratoga Springs was the result of the hard work and generosity of Saratogians that began in a serious way in 1957. Saratoga’s “Young Men’s Christian Association” was organized in 1866. It quickly acquired a

“hall” and, sponsored lectures, social occasions and a library, but it disbanded in 1877.

were inadequate and residents dreamed of a new building.

In May 1887, the Saratoga “Y” reorganized and hired a professional director. The community went to work and built the beautiful structure that still stands at 443 Broadway, introducing an athletic program for the first time with an indoor swimming pool and a bowling alley.

In April 1969, volunteers began a fund drive to raise $400,000, kicked off by a $100,000 gift from Joan Whitney Payson, summer resident and owner of the New York Mets. Percy W. Dake, chairman of Stewart’s Ice Cream Company, oversaw the finances during a campaign headed by realtor John Roohan and Saratoga Vichy president Milford Lester. The drive’s success gave the Y’s leadership the confidence to go ahead with construction. It appeared the facility proposed at 262 Broadway would cost $1.5 million and, worse, could house only an indoor swimming pool. By careful redesign, Latham-based architects Paris Brothers, with the assistance of Bill Dake, were able to include a gymnasium, pool, courts and general program facilities, at a cost of $750,000.

The YMCA opened an annex at the Race Course in 1926 to serve the 2,000 men and boys who worked there each summer. It included a swimming pool, library, game room, bathing facilities, and a “cozy correspondence room.” In the spring of 1939 the Y lost its building to foreclosure, but its board continued meeting and, in 1957, acquired a building to house programs, replaced in 1965 by a larger one. Both

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From small beginnings, Saratoga’s YMCA has grown into a dynamic community asset through the hard work and financial gifts of the city’s activist citizens. On December 5, 1971, the new Saratoga Y was dedicated. Soon afterward, the Y leadership conducted a second fund drive and raised another $400,000 to reduce indebtedness, all without any professional fund-raising expertise or outside help thanks to the community’s commitment to the institution. In the 1980s the YMCA use was increasing at 20 to 25 percent a year, so the trustees met regularly to explore expansion possibilities to the north, the south or “up.” None was financially viable, and none addressed the increasing need for on-site parking. In the fall of 1983, Y leadership began discussing acquisition of the defunct Saratoga Racquet Club in Wilton. It

The Jockey Y, opened at Saratoga Race Course in 1926. Photo courtesy of the Saratoga YMCA.

included handball courts and a gymnasium that doubled as an indoor tennis court, along with lockers and showers. The following summer the Y purchased the facility. The decade from 1995 to 2005 was a time of expansion and innovation as the Y opened the Malta Child Care in 1995, the Corinth branch in 2000, and the Malta Fitness Center in 2004 replaced by a much larger facility in 2018. Beginning early in 2005, the Y leadership began planning for a new facility. Saratoga Springs architect John Muse was selected to design the building. He and YMCA CEO Jim Letts toured a number of YMCA facilities to see what worked well.

They knew that to meet all the programmatic requirements for a growing membership, this building had to be much larger and thus far more costly than the Broadway building had been, even in dollars adjusted for inflation. The price tag was $10 million. Two couples known for their civic leadership and their loyalty to the YMCA, Mike and Linda Toohey and Susan and Bill Dake, agreed to chair the campaign. The result is a spectacular 75,000-square-foot building. Facing south under a neoclassical colonnade, it presents a remarkably welcoming façade. From small beginnings, Saratoga’s YMCA has grown into a dynamic community asset through the hard work and financial gifts of the city’s activist citizenry. Rebirth of Elegance series continues August 12.

EDUCATION

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

Youth Squared to Host Back-to-School Supply Drive SARATOGA SPRINGS — Youth2 – Youth Helping Youth (www.youthsquared.org), is an organization that encourages youth and adults to collaboratively brainstorm and execute ideas to help their respective communities. Youth2 allows youth to take part in direct social action for their community by hosting

events like walks, food-drives, pop-ups etc. Youth2 donates grant money to fund both existing and unique projects, helping local, national and global communities. On Saturday, August 6, Youth2 will be hosting a popup, “Start-UP for School” to collect school supplies for those in need. The items requested are

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essential to kick start a child’s school year and allow them the full potential to succeed academically. According to the Office of the New York State Comptroller, the total out-of-pocket cost for parents in New York State to purchase back-to-school supplies in 2010 was estimated to be $192 million. Furthermore, when families have multiple children with multiple lists of school supplies, costs can quickly escalate, and many families struggle to meet the demands of their school lists. Now, over a decade later, costs are exorbitantly higher for all things, not just for supplies – but that’s where Youth2 is making a difference. Youth2 is on a mission to ensure that children in NY can start school without the worry of having inadequate supplies, and that their parents will not be burdened with spending money they may not have. The pop-up will take place on Saturday, August 6 at 112 Spring Street in Saratoga Springs, from 12 - 2 p.m. It will be a COVIDsafe drop-off for those concerned and will take place rain or shine. The supplies needed are listed below. New supplies are preferred but supplies that are in excellent condition will be accepted as well. Pencil boxes, plastic dividers, backpacks, spiral notebooks- college and wide ruled, composition notebooks, wide ruled & college ruled paper, pencil pouches, crayons, highlighters, Kleenex, dry erase markers, plastic folders, kids’ scissors, markers, pencils, pens, glue sticks, binders: 1,2, or 3” and gift cards to Staples, Target, Walmart etc. to give children the freedom to purchase school supplies catering to their needs.

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Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

EDUCATION BRIEFS

New Exterior Sculpture by Skidmore’s Fitzhugh Karol to Display at the Tang

“Approach” installed at the beginning of the Mario M. Cuomo bridge path in Rockland County, NY. The sculpture utilizes steel from both the old Tappan Zee and the new Cuomo bridges. Photo by Margaret Fox.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, August 18, at noon, Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator Rachel Seligman will be offering a tour of the Tang’s exterior sculptures, including the new sculpture by Fitzhugh Karol, one of the artists featured in Alumni Invitational 5. Karol is an American artist who

resides in New Hampshire. He sculpts in wood, metal and clay and creates artwork that “ruminates on man’s imprint in the landscape.” He has had public installations in locations ranging from Saratoga and Rockland County, all the way to Cottesloe Beach in Australia in March of 2021. After the tour, enjoy the other

Tang exhibitions on view, including Elevator Music 43: Yvette Janine Jackson - Destination Freedom, Lauren Kelley: Location Scouting, Robert Tracy on Dance, and Hyde Cabinet #17: Behind the Mask. The upcoming event is inperson and is free and open to the public. Visit tang.skidmore.edu for more information.

Saratoga County Career Center Announces August 2022 Virtual Workshops BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops in August: August 9 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation. Participants will learn how to articulate their strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady. August 10 at 10 a.m.: Goal Setting. This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals are important, and provides helpful resources to get you started to reach your dreams. Facilitated by Washington and Albany. August 18 at 11 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington. August 25 at 1:30 p.m.:

Social Media. Social media presence can make or break one’s ability to find a job. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing oneself to land the job or career they’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady. August 30 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. An informal discussion on how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether one is facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide participants with resources and strategies to help them meet their goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie. Registration is required for all workshops. Visit thejoblink. org/calendar to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at 518-884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! Workforce Education Campaign.

The Greater Capital Region Career Centers is a group of local county and city-based Career Centers and partners that coordinate services to address the workforce needs of the Greater Capital Region by providing a variety of career, workforce and educational resources. Including training opportunities and more. Members include Capital Region Workforce New York; ColumbiaGreen Workforce NY; City of Albany Career Center; L.E.A.P; Rensselaer County Career Center; Saratoga County Career Center; Schenectady County Connects; Warren County Career Center; Workforce Solutions System of Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties.

“Tingwon,” “Beligila” and “Matailanga” as featured in Sculpture by the Sea at Cottesloe Beach in Australia in March 2021.

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Gardening with

Peter Bowden:

Organic Lawn grub control

f you want to control lawn grubs organically, then August is a very important month for you.

Lawn grub control is one of the most confusing aspects of lawn care it seems. Do you treat in spring, summer, fall? Do I need to use chemicals? What if I told you that there is an organic grub control? Better yet, what if I told you that, once you start using the organic grub control that you’ll eventually be able to stop applying grub control at all? Sounds pretty good doesn’t it. Well, such an organic grub control actually exists. It is called Milky Spore.

Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

Milky Spore is a disease that only affects Japanese Beetle grubs. It won’t hurt earthworms or even a bird that eats a grub that has the disease. This makes Milky Spore much safer for the environment, your family and your pets and wildlife. It really is the only logical choice for lawn grub control.

Milky Spore should be applied twice a year for three years to reach “epidemic” proportions in the soil. Milky Spore is best applied in mid-May and late August through early September when grubs are present in the soil. Grubs that hatch into your lawn contract the disease then die which reproduces the disease and spreads it throughout the soil. This happens over and over and soon the entire lawn is protected by the disease that’s spread by the dying grubs. Milky Spore is only a little more expensive up front but will last 20 years and longer once it takes hold. Not a bad investment and you’ll never have to worry about lawn damage from Japanese Beetle grubs ever again. Like other grub control products, it gets watered-in thoroughly IMMEDIATELY after application. DON’T COUNT ON RAIN TO DO THE JOB! Rainfall is never hard enough to get the chemical off the surface of the soil and down to the roots where the grubs are. Once milky Spore is out of its bag and

spread on the lawn, it begins to die once it is exposed to sunlight. Because it is sensitive to light, it is best to apply and water in Milky Spore right before dark. As soon as you put your spreader away after you apply Milky Spore, get the sprinkler out and soak the area with a full inch of water. No scrimping. Use an empty tuna fish or cat food can to measure the inch of water. When your sprinkler has filled the can, you’ve applied the correct amount of water. If you are treating a large area, only apply grub control to as much area as you can effectively saturate within a hour or so. It may take you several days working a section at a time depending on your watering system. That’s all there is to it. Not much effort considering all the time and money you’re saving versus annual applications of a chemical grub control. The fact that it so much better for the environment is a nice bonus as well.

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BALLSTON SPA Bryan Doren sold property at 617 Cindy Lane to William and Tara Sheldon for $385,000. Joyce Murphy and Joanne Riggs sold property at 259 Scotch Bush Rd. to Courtney and Nelson Stone for $700,000. Corey Palmatier sold property at 32 Forestbrook Dr. to Anny Dequan Yin for $460,000. Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 13 Timber Creek Dr. to John and Ashlyn Rutledge for $511,931. Ute and Frederick Huebner sold property at 4 Willem Way to Laura and Ronald Shepard for $1,199,000. Traditional Homebuilders and Developers Inc. sold property at 8 Mallory Way to Christopher and Maria Conto for $464,800. John and Patricia Holzhauer sold property at 63 Paradowski Rd. to Theodore Dalakos and Katelyn Steele.

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Kenneth Rupert sold property at 19 Saratoga Ave. to Focus on Homes Inc. for $115,000. Ronald Greco sold property at 9 May Apple Way to Olev Viro and Jean Johnson for $400,000. Joseph and Katie Gentle and Brian Tifft sold property at 106 3rd St. to Amy McDermott (as Trustee) for $425,000. John Stanislowsky sold property at 152 Cramer Rd. to Katz Excavating and Construction LLC for $50,000. Stanley and Brittney Tomek sold property at 297 East High St. to Courtney Pitman for $355,000. Christoph Steinbruchel and Patricia Connelly sold property at 51 Village Circle North to Selwyn and Judith Harlow for $555,000. Louis Howe sold property at 89 Pepperbush Place to Elizabeth King for $252,000.

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Michelle and Adam Mumma sold property at 6 Hills Rd. to Erica Reis for $400,000.

Adam Lendt sold property at 12 Amber Way to Shawn Dingman and Suzanne Crowley for $372,000.

Estate of Ann Marie Kane (by Exec) sold property at 2 Marions Way to Decao Mao and Yan Sun for $275,000.

Andrew and Danielle Shea sold property at 712 Morgan Lane to Jason and Jamie Hyde for $575,000.

Westie Development LLC sold property at 254 West North St. to Abraham and Jodi Ward for $271,000.

Estate of Thomas O’Connor (by Exec) sold property at 65 Sarazen St. Rear to Martha Strohl for $252,500.

Veronica Thomas sold property at 12 Pinewood Lane to Sean and Alisha Sprague for $220,000.

Qezen Property Solutions LLC sold property at 88 Trottingham Rd. to Ted Norman for $285,000.

Catherine Saracco sold property at 227 Greenfield Ave. to Eva Hogan for $188,000. Harry Beckenstein sold property at 619 Elk Circle to Aiden Coy for $290,000. Evan Solosky sold property at 101 Prospect St. to Caroline Matrese for $255,000.

TOWN OF SARATOGA Annie Gines sold property at 245 Evans Ave. to Bonnie Jo Dewey and Scott Santabar for $32,000. John Nazarenko and Jacqueline Callahan sold property at 792 NYS Route 29 to Shelly Park LLC for $500,000. Kimberly Mariotti sold property at 314 Burgoyne Rd. to Simon Feaveryear and Stephanie Foy for $565,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Top Dog Enterprises LLC sold property at 61 Van Dorn St.; 46/46A Seward St. to Bordeau Builders Inc. for $465,000.

Charles and Daria Schewe sold property at 146 Regent St. to Shelly Park LLC for $1,200,333. Regatta View LLC sold property at 5 Dartmouth Way to Judy and David Pawlick for $593,521. Lucas Tafel sold property at 324 Washington St. to Melinda Jenkyn Schoen for $220,000. Britton Schnurr sold property at 19 S. Franklin St. to Evanne Shanley for $400,000. Luciano Properties LLC sold property at 22 Jenna Jo Ave. to Len and Catherine Edelman for $225,000. Trojanski Custom Builders LLC sold property at 22 Joseph St.

19 to Tayeb Sharif and Shaista Munir for $693,204. Estate of Frank Strenk (by Admin) sold property at 364 Caroline St., to Alexandra Torres for $415,000. Wallace Allerdice Jr. sold property at 26 Van Rensselaer St. to Brooke Vanburskirk for $227,657. Jeff and Susan Sheehan sold property at 104 Kaydeross Park Rd. to Addis Lees for $450,000.

WILTON McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 20 Colleen Court to Geraldine Russell for $496,528. Jennifer Dolan and Ian McCleary sold property at 34 Smith Bridge Rd. to Zakary and Corina King for $395,000. Jeffrey and Sommer Scarfo sold property at 10 Carefree Lane to Carefree Capital LLC for $423,500.

Food

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

Cookie Lab Confections: A story baked into every flavor

Corn Cookies + Blueberry Compote Treat

HIGH ROCK PARK SATURDAYS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.

by Caroline Moran for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.

iving in Puerto Rico at the start of the pandemic, Val Hernández, founder of Cookie Lab Confections, was on the hunt for a good cookie.

RECIPE MAKES 1 ½ CUPS OF BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Searching high and low for unique specialty cookies, she was disappointed to find the same old classics (chocolate chip, snickerdoodles, etc.). Not letting the lack of variety stop her, she took it upon herself to purchase an oven and begin experimenting with new flavors. Val quickly discovered a passion for baking. It was apparent she could bring joy to the people around her through baked creations.

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 ½ teaspoon of all-purpose flour • ½ lemon, freshly juiced • 1 ¾ cup fresh blueberries* (pick up some of your favorites from the Saratoga Farmers’ Market!)

Research of various farmers’ markets led her to Saratoga Springs, where she fell in love with the “opportunity to get involved with the local community, meet new people, and showcase [her] cookie creations.” One of the most rewarding aspects of the business is “every bit of loving feedback” Val receives when she experiments with a new “flavor story.” Using this method, she chooses a treat and asks herself, “how can I turn this sweet treat into cookie form?” A key aspect of this process is thinking outside the box with flours and mix-ins. For her Maple Bisquick cookie, pancake mix replaces traditional flour. Her Deconstructed Rice Krispie cookie incorporates white chocolate chips and a marshmallow center to emphasize the cereal’s flavor. As for upcoming flavor stories, Val aims to bring the tastes of some beloved Puerto Rican treats to the region. Mantecaditos are a classic buttery shortbread topped with nonpareils, which will pair well with the flavor profile of Quesitos (a puff pastry with a sweet cream cheese filling). While new flavors are in production, Val’s current favorite is her Brownie & Confetti cookie. Inspired

• ¼ cup granulated sugar • Pinch of salt (kosher salt is our go-to!)

INSTRUCTIONS : 1. In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk lemon juice and flour. by a trip to New York City, the idea for a “two-inone” cookie led to a perfect mashup of “dark, moody flavors” and “light vanilla flavors.” Val’s journey began by laying down roots at local farmers’ markets. Now, she dreams of opening a cookie and coffee shop where she hopes to serve freshly baked cookies alongside Puerto Rican coffee. Cookie Lab Confections’ treats can be found at the Saratoga and Clifton Park markets and are available online for free delivery throughout Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga every Friday. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket. org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

2. Toss blueberries, granulated sugar, and salt, and the lemon mixture to evenly coat blueberries. 3. On medium-high heat, bring the blueberry mixture to a boil, stirring it occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, just as blueberries start to blister. 4. Remove from heat and cool completely (24 hours or at least an hour in the fridge) before enjoying it with Cookie Lab’s Cornbread cookies! Ways to enjoy blueberry compote with cornbread cookies: • Pick up one of our Cornbread cookies (or two) and make a Blueberry Compote cookie sandwich to enjoy after dinner or to start off your day with something sweet! • In a small bowl, serve yourself some fresh Blueberry Compote, break Cookie Lab’s Cornbread cookie into quarter pieces (or smaller if you’d like) and enjoy with a spoon! Recipe by Val Hernández, owner of Cookie Lab Confections

Food

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

“I Cherry-ish You” Hello my Foodie Friends !

With the warm temperatures, we are left wondering about how to meet the hydration requirements (especially for our children) from the food and drinks we consume. Not everything that children like to have in summer is necessarily hydrating, nourishing and immunity-building. To cruise through the summer heat and loss of fluids and essential nutrients, seasonal fruits are a recommendation, especially when taking long trips or hanging out in your flip-flops. Eating summer fruits can be a healthy way to keep your body cool and additionally get all the goodness of nature.

Spiced Cherry Chutney

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY As I think back on my childhood memories and raising my own children, the challenge was to keep as much fruit in the house as a go-to for all of us. One fruit that has always been one of my favorites are cherries. I can remember the sheer joy of seeing my mom bringing a heaping bowl of bright red cherries to the table. We now know that eating cherries as a part of a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables may provide health benefits. Cherries are a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant. Cherries are also low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Summer is cherry season time, and that means time for cherry pie, cherry crumble, cherry cobbler, cherry preserves, cherry sauce to drizzle over vanilla ice cream; you get the idea. But before you break out your baking dish and turn on your oven, you will need to remove the pits of these sweet ruddy fruits. A good cherry pitter that removes the stone and leaves the fruit intact can be a cook’s best friend this time of year. Use a cherry pitter to help you with taking the pits out. It will make your life easier. At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, we carry cherry and olive pitters that can quickly and easily remove pits from cherries and olives without bruising or crushing fruit or waste fruit. They are perfect for canning, freezing, dehydrating and baking cherries.

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You can freeze sweet cherries to enjoy in baked goods, smoothies, and sauces throughout the year. Simply rinse the cherries with cool water and remove the stem. Pitting them is your choice. They’ll lose some juice, but they’re easier to pop into a recipe later if they’re frozen sans pit. Once the cherries have been pitted, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer overnight to freeze. After they’re completely frozen, put them in an airtight container or freezer bag to store in the freezer until you’re ready to use them. You won’t even need to thaw them before using them. So kick back and enjoy those delicious summer fruits that are available. Cherry-ish the time you have with your family while of course, savoring your own bowl full of sweet, juicy cherries—it’s a treat you can feel good about! Remember Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

INGREDIENTS • 3 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed

• 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

• 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped

• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

• 1 small green pepper, chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until vegetables are tender and mixture achieves desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers. Recipe Courtesy of tasteofhome.com

Take Care, John & Paula

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

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• Seafood Newburg • White Rice • Broccoli • SF Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• Chili • White Rice • Capri Vegetables • Cornbread • Fruit Cocktail

• Baked Chicken w/Gravy • Mashed Sweet Potato • Vegetable Trio • WW Dinner Roll • SF Chocolate Cookies

• Roast Pork w/Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Brussels Sprouts • WW Dinner Roll • Applesauce

• Fiesta Meatloaf • Red Bliss Potatoes • Mexican Corn • SF Chocolate Pudding

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

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Landing New Light Spring Street Gallery is proud to present works by Francelise Dawkins on view through August 9. Through creative interpretation, “Landing New Light” brings attention to viewing all art from a “prismatic light.” Dawkins’ brightly colored, collaged artwork amplifies a visual connection between the artwork shared with the viewer and the viewer’s need to take time to enter each form, color, and thread individually. The 34 works exhibited are all for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Reverend Michael D. Bell’s community work in Saratoga Springs. “Landing New Light” is visible by appointment only by contacting Belinda Colón at springstreetgallerylist@gmail. com (48 hours’ notice is required).

The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Museum The Museum is open every Friday from 4-6 p.m. now through Aug 26, 2022. There are 2 floors of Local History. View the many photos, Veterans Corner, logging and farming displays, Stewart’s display of ice cream making, IOOF display, and much more. The museum is located at 440 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove. While in town, stop by the Greenfield Farmers Market just down the road at the Church Parking Lot. Market is open from 4-7 p.m. every Friday.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park: August & September - Group Show featuring five members, Artists Virginia Harrison, Barbara Hurley, Kristine Kelly, Judy Loucks, and Jo Weatherwax. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville: July & August - Artist Kristine Kelly. The Waterford Library, 117 Third St., Waterford: August - Artists, Jack Morgan, Anup Sood and Joan VanAlphen. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of

these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist. com. For more information, visit our website: www. southernsaratogaartist.com

Acting and Performance Drama Camp

until 3 p.m. The caboose at King’s Station is on the corner of Rt 9N and Porter Road, Porter Corners. Car show could include cars, trucks, motorcycles, and imports In addition, you will be able to tour the Caboose and Train Station. A new ramp and stairs have been built by the Boy Scouts Troop 4016 of Saratoga. Vendors, bake sale, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, soda and water to benefit the Town of Greenfield Historical Society All are welcome. Rain or Shine.

Markets at Round Lake

Monday – Friday, August 1 – August 12, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Actors and actresses collaborate as a team to decide whether to write an original script or use existing storylines that they make their own. Through the process campers will develop characters, design a set, choose costumes, rehearse, and perform their work. This program for 11–16-year-olds is led by Malta Artistic Director, Elyse Young, at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta. Acting exercises, vocal skills, theater games and crafts included. Camp culminates with a performance the last day of camp. Contact Malta Parks and Recreation at 518-899-4411 for additional information or go to www. maltaparksrec.com to register.

The Markets at Round Lake: Three Markets – Two Days – One Eclectic Village! Come and Celebrate the Makers Revolution and Sustainable Food Movement. August 13 & 14, from Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For one weekend in August, we will be showcasing over 70 of the best and brightest Artisans in the local and regional Maker, Crafter and Artisanal Edibles community. These Makers, who have been selectively juried, will converge within an eclectic village bringing forth the latest talent and hottest trends. Also featuring Food Trucks, Live Music sponsored by The Mill on Round Lake and a Book Sale. The Markets will be held at the Village Green, 49 Burlington Ave., Round Lake. The profits from the event are solely dedicated to help support the Round Lake Library.

Hearts for the Arts Gala

16th Annual Car Show

Friends and supporters of Adirondack Folk School will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Friday evening, August 19, 2022, beginning with a mingling hour and cash bar at 5:30 p.m. The food and fun will take place at the iconic and beautifully restored Hitching Post Cafe located at 1256 Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne. The Cafe’s chef is planning to put an old-time dude ranch spin on the menu. Tickets for Hearts for the Arts may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, 518- 696-2400 www. adirondackfolkschool.org. The cost per ticket is $75. Seating is limited to 80 guests, so please make your reservations early.

On Saturday, August 20, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge will hold their 16th Annual Car Show. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, music, 50/50 raffles, and great food. Come see the contestant vehicles! Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 a.m. until Noon and awards around 3:30 p.m. Contestant registration is $10; spectators are free. Rain date is Sunday, August 21. For information call Doug Simmons at 518-669-4588. Email rexfordren@gmail.com.

The 12th Annual Caboose Day and Car Show

Singer/Songwriter/ Recording Artist Tammy Renee

To be held at King’s Station on Saturday, August 13, from 10 a.m.

Tammy is an eclectic artist who loves to tell a story thru her

music and testimony. She will be leading worship at Middle Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 28 at 9 a.m. A love offering will be taken. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (corner of Middle Grove Rd. and North Creek Rd.)

Swing for Music 2022 Golf Outing To benefit Saratoga Chamber Players Friday, September 16 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, located on 262 Brownville Road, Gansevoort. Nine Hole Scramble, Registration at 2:45 followed by a 3:15 Shotgun Start. Entry fee - $75 per person. Includes greens fee, cart, taco dinner and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Players may sign up individually and will be placed on a team. For more information and to register visit https://www. saratogachamberplayers.org/

Call for Choreographers Nacre Dance Company is accepting modern dance choreography submissions for their annual “So, You Think You Can Choreograph?” competition. This year’s performance will be at Universal Preservation Hall, located at 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs. The theme will be “Twist and Shout” choreography to music by Rock and Roll Musical Legends. Staging will be in a traditional theater setting. All accepted applicants will receive an honorary stipend upon completing the competition. Accepted submissions will perform Saturday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. at UPH, where the audience votes on their favorite choreography. The winner will be commissioned to set a new piece of modern dance choreography for Nacre Dance Company for the 2023 season. Apply at https:// www.nacredance.org/sytycc by August 15.

Tee Off Fore Ta Ta’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament on September 17 at Hales Mills Country Club. Foursomes and Singles – Prizes – Post Play Banquet. $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome. All proceeds benefit To Life, local cancer support network, Brady Duhame “Buddha,” Local Chef & Dear Friend. For more information visit www.villagepizzeria. com or contact Sandra Foster wineanddineon239@gmail.com.

In-Person Talk on the Life of John Morrissey On Thursday, August 25, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs History Museum, located at 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs. Presentation is free and open to the public. National-awardwinning sportswriter and editor Brien Bouyea, author of a biography of John Morrissey, will delve into the fascinating details of this remarkable Saratogian’s life. Morrissey was an undefeated bare-knuckle boxing champion who founded Saratoga Race Course and served two terms in the United States Congress and one in the New York State Senate. A native of Ireland who grew up in Troy, N.Y., he also was a major figure in the gaming field, and constructed the Club House in Saratoga Springs, later known as Canfield Casino, which is now home to the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Presented with the generous support of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust. www.saratogahistory.org | 518-584-6920

Travel with the Saratoga Senior Center this Fall On Tuesday, September 20, choose from the Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Garden. Animals and exhibits at the Zoo span the globe, with more than 700 species. The Garden is a wonderland for everything that grows. It features more than a million plants over 250 acres. Cost is $93 for the bus trip and the Zoo ticket or $91 for the bus and Garden ticket. Must be chosen at sign-up. The bus will leave Saratoga at 6:45 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Calling All Singing Voices! Saratoga Voices invites singers to join them for their first performance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Our first rehearsal is September 7. Go to SaratogaVoices. org/Sing to schedule a vocal placement interview. Must be vaccinated. 518-416-4060, info@saratogavoices.org.

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This Week’s Events: Aug. 5-11 family friendly

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Hudson River Quiltmakers Quilt Show

SAIL Garage Sale

Hadley/Luzerne High School, 273 Lake Ave. (Rt 9N), Lake Luzerne | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

71 Greenwood Ave., Queensbury | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Southern Adirondack Independent Living sale will take place Friday and Saturday. It will include clothing, household treasures, a basket raffle and gift certificates from area businesses. The Glens Falls Rotary will sell breakfast and lunch items. A bake sale will offer delicious treats. All the excitement is set to music, provided by Froggy 100.3 WFFG. Proceeds from all the day’s festivities benefit SAIL to help cover costs associated with special projects and services not supported by grant funding.

Annual Lawn Sale Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The sale will also be held on August 6. Items will be sold inside and outside rain or shine. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Parking lot is located behind the church.

Saratoga Children’s Theatre Summer Shows 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs Rising Stars present “Hollywood” at 2:30 p.m. Stargazers present “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” 12:30 and 4 p.m. Tickets are available at www. onthestage.com/saratogachildrenstheatre. For more information call 518-886-8800 or email info@ saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Cars & Coffee Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Rd, Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m. | The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is hosting this free event and is open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. This event is being sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and coffee. The public is invited to check out the vehicles.

Big Truck Day The Maple Avenue Middle School 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 1 p.m. Trucks of all shapes and sizes will be on display for children to explore! From classic trucks to unique vehicles. Enjoy truck tours, children’s activities, food vendors, and more! Big Truck Day is one of the Museum’s primary fundraisers, which allows the Museum to provide high quality programs and learning opportunities to families throughout the Capital Region and beyond! Tickets are $6 presale and $7 the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Museum’s website www.cmssny.org.

Under the Sea Interactive Movie The Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | All ages are invited to attend; children eight years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration for the program is required by calling 518-882-6385. More program information is available on the website, www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Start UP for School 112 Spring Street Parking Lot, Saratoga Springs Noon – 2 p.m. | Join Youth2 – Youth Helping Youth, for our “Start UP for School,” Community Care PopUP. Gather School items and drop them off. Supplies will be distributed through Wellspring, Franklin Community Center and SNACpack. Covid Safe drop off, rain or shine. www.youthsquared.org

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Summer Sunday Stroll: The Spa Complex Meet: Outside Hall of Springs, 108 Ave. of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Join Linda Harvey to discover the architecture and landscape of the significant National Historic Landmark Saratoga Spa State Park while learning about its development. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit our website, call 518-5875030, or email Jacqueline Bunge, Events & Programs Coordinator at jbunge@saratogapreservation.org.

Music at the Museum Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 3 p.m. | The program will feature a saxophone quartet comprised of Tracy DeRagon, Ali DeRagon, Frank Conti, and Dennis Searles, three veteran North Country professional musicians and a recent Ithaca College graduate. The quartet will be playing a variety of light classical and unique arrangements of familiar melodies. Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen, and enjoy the music – and please visit the museum while you are there. The musicians will perform on the porch. In the case of rain, it will move inside the museum.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 5 K Trail Series The Saratoga Stryders Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August: August 8, 15, 22 & 29. Registration is day-of only: $30 for all 5 or $5 for each individual race. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by unusual raffle

prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Summer Concert Series: Skippy & the Pistons Congress Park, War Memorial, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of the area’s favorite performers. This free, family-friendly concert series is a program of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs. Shows will begin at 7 p.m. and each concert will be approximately 90 minutes.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Guided Trolley Tours Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Beginning at 10:30 a.m. This informative and entertaining tour includes historic sights and points of interest along Broadway, North Broadway, Skidmore campus, High Rock Park, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Race Course, and more. For advanced reservations, please call 518-587-3241. Tickets are $25.

Congress Park History Tours Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of how Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century. The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and its notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Cost is $20, children under 12 free.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Roast Beef Dinner Take Out Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Menu: roast beef, roasted redskin potatoes, vegetables, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 / $30. Cash only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Off The Northway Presentation and Book Signing Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Longtime local journalist Stephen William will talk about some of the tales that make Saratoga Springs unique, how the $15 billion GlobalFoundries chip plant came to Saratoga County, and how the construction of the Northway has changed the county. He will also sign copies of Off the Northway, a compilation of 83 articles written by Williams from 2005 through 2020 for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady. The book will be available for purchase. The event is sponsored by and proceeds to benefit the Saratoga County History Center.

BINGO Knights of Columbus #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Every Wednesday evening. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30 p.m., games go on sale at 6 p.m. and the first game starts at 7 p.m. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help to support our activities within the community.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Ballston Spa Concerts in the Park Iron spring Park, Front Street, Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. The BSBPA presents the 2022 Concerts in the Park summer concert series. Free and open to the public. It is a great family-friendly event made possible by our sponsors each year. Bring your blanket & chairs to the park for a great evening of live music in the village! This week’s featured concert: Sirsy

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Local Art Show at UPH Features Works of Patients and Caregivers SARATOGA SPRINGS — This year’s “Art with Heart & Hope” will take place 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at Universal Preservation Hall. Now in its fourth year, “Art with Heart & Hope” is a popup exhibition and celebration of patients and caregivers who channel complex feelings into expressive creations, using their craft to cope with the many challenges of life with illness or disability. “Art with Heart & Hope” combines the healing power of art with the equally powerful component of storytelling. Works are displayed

alongside written statements from the artists, who share the ways art helps them move beyond their personal battles with illness or disability. It is an evening of inspiration, awareness, and community partnered with food, drink, live music, and exciting raffles. Tickets can be purchased online at BeyondMyBattle.org/ tickets for $48, or at the door for $50. All proceeds benefit Beyond My Battle, a Saratoga-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people reduce the stress of illness and disability. To learn more about BMB, visit BeyondMyBattle.org.

Jewish Cultural Festival Presents Zoom Discussion of ‘Fences’ Aug. 11 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival presents a zoom panel discussion at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11 of the 2016 film “Fences,” based on August Wilson’s 1987 Pulitzer Prize winning play of the same name. August Wilson wrote in her original 1985 play that “some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in.” “Fences” is a film about how our environment shapes us, and how, no matter how noble their intentions, our parents affect the way we view and grapple with life, for better or worse, just as their parents had done for them. This

is our legacy as humans, whether we model ourselves in our parents’ persona or indoctrinate ourselves against that which we saw as wrong with them or we internalize their futility and we pass it on. “The timeframe of this film does not date the material,” said Phyllis Wang, Coordinator of the Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival. “Its universal themes transcend any of the social details and some may be taken aback to discover that the American working class is more than just Midwestern and White.” Registration for the panel discussion is required at sjca. sjcf@gmail.com. For additional information, go online to: www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org

Entertainment

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

A Saratoga Dream: Lightning Strikes Twice by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Funny Cide. Tiz the Law. Sackatoga Stable operating manager Jack Knowlton will be the featured speaker on Aug. 16 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge where he will talk of his adventures and take part in a Q&A session. The event – presented by Second Chance Sports and The Learning League, will be held to raise funds and awareness for creative programs, engineering, therapies and equipment for autism and PTSD rehabilitative medicine. “I’ve worked with them before and I’m willing to help out and talk to people who might be interested in what I have to say,” says Knowlton, who has been the Operating Manager of Sackatoga Stable since the mid-1990s. He has served as the racing manager for dozens of racehorses including 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide as well a multiple Grade 1 Winner Tiz the Law - victorious in The Champagne, Florida Derby and Belmont Stakes, and a second-place finisher in the 2020 Kentucky Derby. Ask him what people most are interested in when he speaks and the answer is obvious. “Believe it or not, even though Tiz the Law is more recent, it’s Funny Cide,” Knowlton says. During a magical run in 2003, Funny Cide won the Kentucky Derby, becoming the first New York-bred horse to do so. Seventeen years later, Sackatoga’s Tiz the Law secured victory in the Travers, and in The Belmont – the latter being the first New Yorkbred to do so since 1882. “Funny Cide captured the imagination of this whole area for sure and a large part of the country when he made his run for the Triple Crown. Fortunately, he was able to race another four years and also have some success doing that,” says Knowlton, who has also served as a member of the NTRA Jockey Insurance Working Group, on the Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Racing in New York

Jack Knowlton. Photo provided.

Jack Knowlton with Funny Cide, 2015. Photo by Joe Labozzetta, courtesy of NYRA.

State and on New York State’s Task Force on Retired Race Horses. He also played a leadership role in assisting the New York State Gaming Commission in organizing Aftercare Summits in Saratoga Springs in 2015 and 2016. Funny Cide has been at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions since 2008, and next year marks the 20th anniversary of Funny Cide’s most special year. “Talking about it, it never gets old. Winning the Kentucky Derby is what everybody who has ever been involved or ever will be involved in thoroughbred racing wants to do. You want to go to the derby, you want to own a

horse, you want to win the derby,” says Knowlton, who is hoping for a good run with some of the stable’s horses in this summer’s meet. “You know, a little stable like us with only New York breds to run in the Kentucky Derby twice - and then to win it once…” Proceeds from the Tuesday, Aug. 16 event at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 161 will be used for equipment, therapies and scholarships. Tickets are $75. The event starts at 7 p.m. Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 161 is located at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. For tickets and/or additional information, contact Billy Yaiser at 518-226-5888.

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

Never-Before-Released Creedence Live Album Slated for September

After sitting in storage for 50 years, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s live 1970 London concert will be released on multiple formats next month.

LOS ANGELES — For decades, rumors have circulated among Creedence Clearwater Revival’s fans about a long-lost recording of their legendary 1970 show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. After spending approximately 50 years in storage, the original multitrack tapes were restored and mixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell, and the LP mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Featuring John Fogerty – a frequent performer onstage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center – along with bandmates Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook, “Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall” will be released Sept. 16 in multiple formats by Craft Recordings.

The 12-song recording showcases the concert in its entirety with a setlist that includes “Fortunate Son,” “Proud Mary,” and “Bad Moon Rising.” Select retailers will offer a variety of exclusive color variants, including Walmart (“Tombstone Shadow” vinyl) and Target (“Green River” vinyl). Additionally, the album will be available across digital platforms, and a limited Super Deluxe Edition Box Set will follow later in the year. Pre-order and format information may be found at: found.ee/ccr-rah-album. “Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall” will be released concurrently with the documentary concert feature film, Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Entertainment

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

UPBEAT ON THE ROOF PRESENTS: HEARD ON AUG. 11 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Tang Teaching Museum presents the world jazz group Heard as part of the summer concert series Upbeat on the Roof on Thursday, Aug. 11. The music begins at 6 p.m. on the lawn outside the Tang. A drop-in art-making activity for kids begins at 5:30 p.m. Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz, and improvisation together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for a decade, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, and beyond. Heard’s core quintet includes Jonathan Greene, woodwinds; Bobby Kendall, bass; Brian Melick, drums; Zorkie Nelson, percussion/vocals; and Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius, keyboard/vocals. The band last played Upbeat in 2017. The art-making activity for kids is new this year. Children aged 5-12 are invited to arrive

Heard performs in a free concert Aug. 11 at the Tang. Photo provided.

at 5:30 pm to get creative and make art with Tang Education Intern Paul Seggev ’23, the Carole Marchand ’57 Endowed Intern. This week, kids will use shape and color to respond visually to Heard’s jazz and improvisational music. Before the concert, we will engage in some art games to warm up our hands and minds! All materials will be provided, and no registration is required. Performances take place on the lawn outside the Tang on the

campus of Skidmore College and are free and open to the public. Visitors are invited to bring picnic blankets, camping chairs, and their own food and drink to make it a night. Free parking is available off Perimeter Road, next to the museum. In case of rain, both the art-making activity and concert will move indoors. The final Upbeat concert of the season will be Thursday, August 18. The Museum will be open before and after the concert.

An Evening of Roots & Rockabilly Aug. 19 at Caffe Lena

The Bluebillies, Marty Wendell – an evening at Caffe Lena Aug. 19.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marty Wendell grew up in Ticonderoga listening to music on an old Philco radio, flooded with a mix of sounds from rockabilly to gospel. His earliest stab at stardom came via his first record - “Hey Hey Mama”- which sold more than 10,000 copies and earned him a slot in the 1960s

as an opening act for the likes of Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins. The Bluebillies meanwhile - don’t just sing country songs, they embody them – as their bio points out. Husband and wife team Mark and Melody Guarino, along with Frank Orsini on fiddle and guitarist Greg Bucking, bring their blend of country, bluegrass

and folk with traditional style, sound and spirit. Together, The Bluebillies and Marty Wendell present an evening of Roots & Rockabilly Friday, Aug. 19 at Caffe Lena. Tickets are $12.50–$25 for the all-ages show. To purchase tickets and more information go to caffelena.org.

Arts & Entertainment New Exhibition Includes Wilton-Born Photographer’s Never-Seen Historic Photos

Week of August 5 – August 11, 2022

GLENS FALLS — The Chapman Museum is unveiling an exhibition of new acquisitions: 17 rare photographs by Seneca Ray Stoddard that provide a glimpse into life in downtown Glens Falls in the famed artist’s era. The images depict scenes of local daily life at the turn of the 20th century. Stoddard (1843-1917) was a sign painter who started taking photographs in his 20s. His business was based in Glens Falls, but his most well-known images are of the Adirondack Mountains and expansive wilderness park. He was born in Wilton. The Chapman’s permanent collection includes more than 3,000 photographs documenting the Adirondack wilderness and regional life over 40 years.

The Chapman Museum is unveiling an exhibition of new acquisitions featuring 17 rare photographs by Seneca Ray Stoddard. Photo provided.

“Recent Acquisitions” runs through Oct. 16 in Stoddard Gallery. The museum is located at 348 Glen St. For more information

about The Chapman Museum, and a full calendar of upcoming events and exhibits, visit: www. ChapmanMuseum.org.

The Black Feathers Live At Caffe Lena In September by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In conjunction with the release of their second album, “Angel Dust & Cyanide,” the Black Feathers have just kicked off a four-month long tour that will have the UK-born Americana duo stage a show at Caffe Lena on Sept. 23. The new album finds songwriters Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler embracing the chaos of the past couple of years and calling upon a large cast of musicians to bring their new songs to life - Country Music Hall of Fame’s Will McFarlane (Bonnie Raitt, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) and Dan Moore (massive attack, Beth Orton) – among them. Comprised of 12 new songs – including their striking take on portishead’s “glory box,” which acts as the album’s lead single – “angel dust & cyanide” re-forms the band’s sound into something altogether more comprehensive, drawing upon acoustic and electric guitar bass, drums, hammond organ, dobro, violin, cello, viola, piano, and synths to create a musical world of their own.

Jon Anderson of Yes Performs “Close To The Edge” Saturday at The Egg

Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes: The Black Feathers will see you in September.

Jon Anderson. Photo provided.

ALBANY — Jon Anderson of Yes will perform with the Paul Green Rock Academy at The Egg at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, as part of the Rhythm International concert series. Anderson, one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind the legendary band Yes, co-composed the group’s biggest hits, including “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Roundabout,”

and “Owner Of A Lonely Heart.” At The Egg, he will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of “Close to the Edge,” performing the album in its entirety along with other classics, accompanied by the all-star students of the Paul Green Rock Academy. Tickets are $35-$45 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone at 518-473-1845 or online at www.theegg.org

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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: August 17, 2022 DPW ¾ Ton Crew Cab Truck, specification 22-PWCCT-12 August 19, 2022 Rifles & Accessories, specification 22-SDRIFLES-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 08/05/2022, 113900 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Electrical Supplies – Various County Departments, as per specification 22-PWESVCD-1. Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 08/05/2022, 113816 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Sewer District Building 1 Roof Replacement Project at the Saratoga County Sewer District #1 Maintenance Facilty, 523 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118, as per specification #22-SDB1RP-1. A pre-bid conference will held Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Saratoga County Sewer District #1, 1002 Hudson River Rd., Mechanicville, NY 12118. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Monday, August 1, 2022 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www.empirestatebidsystem.com Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 08/05/2022, 113817 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Sewer District Building 4 Roof Restoration Project at the Saratoga County Sewer District #1 Maintenance Facility, 523 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118, as per specification #22-SDB4RR-1. A pre-bid conference will held Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Saratoga County Sewer District #1, 1002 Hudson River Rd., Mechanicville, NY 12118. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Monday, August 1, 2022 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www.empirestatebidsystem.com Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 08/05/2022, 113818 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Lleshi Painting, LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/17/2022. 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 c/o Lauren E. Sharkey, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113884 Ali Blake Photography, LLC App. For Auth. filed NY Dept of State on 07/20/2022. Juris and date of org: DE 07/15/2022. County of loc: Saratoga Cty. Princ. bus. loc. 3 Sophia Marie Lane, Malta, NY 12020. Sec. of State designated as agent of foreign LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Sec. of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC 3 Sophia Marie Lane, Malta, NY 12020. Addr. of Foreign LLC in DE is 850 New Burton Rd, Ste 201, Dover, DE 19904. Auth. Officer in DE where Cert of Form. filed: Jeffrey W. Bullock, Sec. of State of the State of DE, Division of Corporations, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113878 Notice of formation of Neighborhood Kitchen, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/6/22. 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: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113838 Notice of formation of 312 Rowland Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/6/22. 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: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113832 Notice of formation of Toga Party Four Racing Stable, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/22 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: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113826 Notice of formation of Awakened Tonics LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/25/2022 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: 198 Northern Pines Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113820 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: 78 Church Street LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on: 7/27/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street; Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: the purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or more managers. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113803

Notice of formation of Pensive Telehealth LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/20/2022 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: 8 Thistle Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113751 NOTICE: FORMATION OF OAK WARREN LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/27/22. 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., 73 Hearthstone Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02. 113734 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Hope Mental Health Counseling P.L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 28, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the PLLC, 20 Prospect St. Suite 203, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For mental health counseling. 07/22, 07/29, 08/5, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113686 Stem & Stone Farm LLC Articles of Organization of this Limited Liability Company (LLC) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 14, 2022. The LLC maintains its office in Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served to Stem & Stone Farm LLC, 225 Scotch Bush Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113665

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LEGALS Notice of formation of Earth Sight Tarot, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/13/2022 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: 636 Sandhill Rd. Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113659 Notice of formation of KEN SHAPIRO, M.D. PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CONSULT, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 7/11/2022 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: 106 BALSAM WAY, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113649 Notice of formation of Hemp Creations LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/2022 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: 91 Lakeview Lane Rt 9p, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113627 Notice of Formation of VS Saratoga Springs, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 7/7/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113611 Notice of formation of Sanding & Handyman Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/27/2022 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: 2 Woodlawn Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113587 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE MIND BODY SPIRIT CENTER LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the limited liability company is The Mind Body Spirit Center LLC. Articles of Organization of The Mind Body Spirit Center

LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on May 20, 2022. The county within the state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga County. The street address of the principal business location is 1155 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 1155 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The limited liability company is organized to carry on all lawful activities. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113579 Notice of formation of NANCALA CO. LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/13/2022. 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: 721a Bruno Rd. Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19. 113567 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME 2 Snake Hill Road LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 8, 2022. 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, 4220 24th Street Apartment 43B Long Island City, New York, 11101. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/5, 08/12. 113512 NOVANA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/27/2022. Office in SAR 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. 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/5, 08/12. 113506 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Fox Tail Hospitality LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/21/2022. 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, 1427 Saratoga Rd. Apt 44, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/5, 08/12. 113482

Notice of Formation of KETTLE CORN STAN, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/09/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3 Packetboat Ct., Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: any lawful activity. 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/5, 08/12. 113474 Notice of formation of RJKPC, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/28/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process shall be mailed to the LLC at 4 Virginia Court, Rexford, NY 12148. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12. 113464 Notice of formation of MarHold Space Systems LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/12/2022 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: 1031 Ballston Lake Rd Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12. 113458 Notice of Formation of VS Saratoga Springs Management, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 6/23/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 07/1, 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05. 113378 Notice of Formation of VS 300 Church, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 6/23/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 07/1, 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05. 113372 Notice of Formation of VS 400 Church, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 6/23/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 07/1, 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05. 113366 Notice of Formation of VS Malta, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with

SSNY on 6/23/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 07/1, 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05. 113360 Notice of Formation of VS Moreau, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 6/23/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 07/1, 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05. 113354 Notice of Formation of VS Wilton, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 6/23/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 07/1, 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05. 113348 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of

the LLC is: CYSBL, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 22, 2022. Office Location: 28 Birch Drive, Diamond Point, NY 12824, County of Warren Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 28 Birch Drive, Diamond Point, NY 12824 The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. . 07/1, 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05. 113338 Notice of formation of JadeRaven Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/23/2022 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: 39 Rip Van Ln Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/1, 07/8, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05. 113323

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WEEK 4 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE WEEK 3 STAKE RACES Tune-in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other guests. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 GII National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame: 3YO, 1 Mile - Turf, Purse $200,000 GIII Troy Stakes: 4&UP, 5 1/2 - Turf, Purse $300,000 SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Fasig Tipton Lure (R): 4&UP, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $135,000 GII Glens Falls: F&M 4&UP, 1 1/2 - Turf, Purse $250,000 GI Longines Test: F3YO, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $500,000 GI Whitney (BC): 4&UP, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $1,000,000 GI Caesars Saratoga Derby Invitational: 3YO, 1 3/16 - Turf, Purse $1,000,000 SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 GII Adirondack: F2YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $200,000 Fasig Tipton De La Rose (R): F&M 4&UP, 1 mile - Turf, Purse $135,000 GIII Saratoga Oaks Invitational: F3YO, 1 3/16 - Turf, Purse $700,000 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Tale of the Cat (R): 4&UP, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $135,000 THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Galway: F3YO, 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $150,000 *Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.

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The day’s card will be headlined by one of the meet’s signature races: the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney, which offers an automatic berth to the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Whitney Day will also include the Grade 1, $500,000 Longines Test and the Grade 1, $1 million Caesars Saratoga Derby Invitational, the second jewel of the Caesars Turf Triple series. Additionally, Saratoga Race Course will honor local breast cancer survivors while supporting To Life!, a Capital Region non-profit organization which provides personalized breast cancer education and support services.

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THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 The world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales will make their return to Saratoga Race Course for the first time in approximately 15 years! Special appearances will be planned for several days throughout their muchanticipated visit. The Clydesdales were first introduced to the American public by Anheuser-Busch on April 7, 1933 to commemorate the repeal of Prohibition. Presented by Anheuser-Busch and Saratoga Eagles Sales and Service.

BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS EVERY SUNDAY Berkshire Bank Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday inside the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located near Gate A at the Top of the Stretch. Saratoga Race Course gates open at 11 a.m. each day, including weekends, with the exception of Runhappy Travers Day, Saturday, August 27. Racing will not be held Mondays and Tuesdays, Admission can be purchased at all track entrances on live racing days, as well as on Ticketmaster.com.

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Stars, Sales and Seeds by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY

Jackie’s Warrior wins the 2022 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes. Photo courtesy of NYRA.

Epicenter wins the 2022 Jim Dandy Stakes. Photo by Chelsea Durand, courtesy of NYRA.

Stars, sales and seeds. Week three of Saratoga Race Course was marked by remarkable efforts by divisional stars planting the seeds of current championships while the upcoming week will be focused on older stars and the yearling sales - planting the seeds of future championships. The older sprint division found its leader when fouryear-old Jackie’s Warrior humbled an overmatched field in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes despite carrying a 127-pound impost. He is expected to run twice more before his retirement to stud – at Saratoga in the upcoming Forego on August 27 and then the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Keeneland Race Track the first weekend in November.

put forth a proposal for consideration – something for the bettors - and appropriately, it involves seeds.

An hour later the three-year-old colt division found its leader when Epicenter proved an impressive winner in the Jim Dandy while showing a new dimension - coming off the pace. Epicenter avenged his Preakness loss to Early Voting and with the Jim Dandy win is now the likely Travers’ and three-yearold champion favorite.

The advent of account betting has led the various betting platforms to provide rebate schemes to reward bettors for their loyalty. The New York Racing Association’s platform – NYRABETS - has been increasingly creative and inventive in its promotions providing bettors with financial incentives to make particular bets. These promotions are targeted, inventive and an effective way to direct new and existing customers to certain betting pools. One such recent promotion provides an extra $10,000 to be shared by the winners of the late Pick 5 on a certain day. This is referred to as “seeding” a certain pool of bets.

Sunday’s card set the seeds of the two-year-old filly championship when Prank – a half-sister to Belmont winner Mo Donegal - made her initial start, running off from her competition to an impressive win. Purchased last year at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale for $500,000 due to her breeding and confirmation, the Todd Pletcher trainee already appears to be a bargain. As impressive as her speedy debut was her breeding suggests she will get better as the distances increase.

Racing has an opportunity to build on this ingenuity by “seeding” the win pool of certain high-profile prestigious races beginning with the Whitney. “Seeding” is simple – the racetrack operator adds money to the pool to be split among winning bettors thereby effectively increasing the winnings paid to bettors. This currently happens regularly, via Pick-6 carryovers, (although in those instances the “seeding” is done by losing bettors on previous days) and has resulted in huge increases in handle on carryover days.

This upcoming week will again highlight stars with the Whitney Handicap being run on August 6 for older horses going a distance followed by the Saratoga Sale at Fasig-Tipton on Monday and Tuesday August 8 and 9 where yearling purchasers plant the seeds for future championship campaigns.

I propose the Win Pool be seeded as I have always thought the primary object of the sport is “winning the race.” This focus has been obscured over time with the proliferation of exacta, triple and superfecta wagers and too often the winner becomes secondary to the overall order of finish in the minds of bettors - even though posterity is reserved for the winner.

The Whitney, which is among the most important races each year, marks the true August beginning of the Saratoga season. With domestic and international buyers in town for the high-priced sales – it has something for everyone – and with that in mind I

Seeding the Win Pool would provide a financial incentive for bettors to focus on Win betting and reward those that picked the actual winner of important races.

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The 2022 Whitney Stakes is scheduled to run Aug 6. Photo by Dom Napolitano, courtesy of NYRA.

My proposal is to seed the Whitney next year by adding $500,000 to the Win pool for the race (representing approximately, a doubling of the expected win pool). While this initially seems to be a dead cost borne by the New York Racing Association, it could replace advertising expenses as this novel approach would be widely discussed, dissected and reviewed by both racing and mainstream media. If the addition of this “dead money” in the pool has the same effect in increasing handle as Pick 6 carryovers have had, the increased handle would partially offset the cost. Running the “seeded” race earlier in the

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card would enhance the likelihood that the seeded money would eventually be bet back into other races thereby increasing the daily mutuel handle through what is known as “churn.” This proposal will be met with initial skepticism and regulatory approval would be required, but effectively reducing the takeout (possibly below zero) for select races is likely to increase interest and handle on the race and surrounding card. A novel approach that rewards bettors who handicap the winner of special races a few times a year could prove to be good publicity and good business. Plant a seed and it may grow.

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Breeding, Racing, Winery, Flowers, Tours and More

at Old Tavern Farm

Two For Charging. Photo by Tony Podlaski

by Tony Podlaski

Walt Borisenok. Photo by Tony Podlaski

Since 2016, Walt Borisenok continues to build upon his Old Tavern Farm with breeding, racing, winery, flowers, and tours.

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t’s quite amazing what Walt Borisenok has built and continues to accomplish.

More than 30 years ago, Borisenok co-founded and became president of Fortitech, a successful global company based in Schenectady that specializes in customized ingredients for foods, drinks, and dietary supplements before retiring and selling it for $634 million to the Dutch company DSM in November 2012. Nearly ten years later from that sale, Borisenok continues to build on another business – Thoroughbred breeding and racing, as well as a winery, farm tours, and even a flower garden, at Old Tavern Farm. Since he and his wife Michelle started Old Tavern Farm in 2016, the former site of Palmer’s Maple Shade Farm on the

East Side of Saratoga Lake, has gained traction with mares, foals, and horses in training that includes homebred Two for Charging, who graduated from the maiden ranks on July 29 to also give Borisenok his first Saratoga Race Course victory. “It’s special here to win at Saratoga, especially since we are a Saratoga farm,” he said. “You couldn’t have scripted it better. Life is pretty good. We know how special Saratoga is and how hard it is to win here. If you win at Saratoga, in any race, you have done well. To be able to pull that off with a homebred, it doesn’t get much better than that.” The first mare to be part of the Old Tavern Farm is Comme Chez Soi, bred by a Grade 1 winning sire and dam (Empire Maker and Downthedustyroad), after Borisenok purchased her for $210,000 at the Keeneland Breeding Stock Sale in November 2015.

Since then, he has purchased other mares, including Two for Charging’s dam To the Moon Alice for $125,000 nearly five years ago and Uplifted for $265,000 last fall to work with a roster of ten. So far, his mares have been producing weanlings and yearlings for the sales. In the November 2021 Keeneland Sale, his weanling colt by Omaha Beach and Comme Chez Soi sold for $185,000. Borisenok is hoping that trend continues going into the Fasig-Tipton New York Bred Sales on Aug. 14-15. “[Comme Chez Soi] got us started and we have been buying mares ever since,” he said. “That’s our target [ten mares]. If we can bring ten yearlings to sale, life is good. We sold weanlings in November, for which we did very well. We were getting yearling prices for our weanlings down at Keeneland. This year, we have four [yearlings] going to the New York sale.”

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One of those yearlings who Borisenok would like to see get some attraction is a filly bred by Uncle Mo and a half-sister to Two for Charging. “That’s a nice update to bring that filly into the sale,” Borisenok said about Two for Charging’s performance and the connection to this yearling. “Obviously, we are excited about that.” While Old Tavern Farm continues to move forward with its breeding program, Borisenok said the COVID-19 pandemic did create a minor setback in selling his horses, which resulted in him keeping horses that included Two for Charging and another winner, Salsa a Parte. “We had ten yearlings and they all vetted right, which is a miracle,” he said. “Then all of a sudden, the sales were pushed back. We basically sold five at slim margins, then we kept five.” Along with breeding and racing horses, Borisenok also has a winery and flower garden on site, though Borisenok’s vision has not stopped there. This year, he has partnered with the New York Racing Association and the Capital District Transportation Authority for the Breakfast and Breeding Farm Tour. Each Friday during the Saratoga meet, fans experience a buffet breakfast at the track while horses are training, an open-air trolley ride to Old Tavern Farm for a 90-minute tour, and track admission for that day’s racing. Borisenok had this partnership vision in 2019, but the pandemic forced a pause on his idea until this year. “It was just a general conversation at various times,” he said. “We came up with this idea where they could come to breakfast and do a tour later. We were looking to launch it in 2020. Obviously, that didn’t happen. This year, I said let’s go ahead and try it.”

Breakfast and Breeding Farm Tour has been a success with sold-out tickets, though Borisenok was more surprised that 60 percent of the tickets were sold within two days of the announcement at the end of May. Shortly after, all seats were sold, even with the addition of a second bus. “We thought this would be pretty cool, but we never thought it would be the way it is right now,” Borisenok said. “The breakfast and breeding [program] has been amazing.” Not only has Borisenok has been pleased with the outcome, he has been impressed with the engaged audience and their questions about horses, breeding, racing, and more. “When they look at the program and see Old Tavern Farms, they are excited to come out,” he said. “Then, there is the backstory on Two for Charging. We show them the sister who is going to the sale. They are really interested in learning about the life cycle of a great athlete who goes on the track and where they came from and how they grow up. People love it. We have a great time being with them.” Borisenok is involved in other racing partnerships that includes Twin Farms Stables, whose colt Steerage finished third in Sunday’s last race. As much as Borisenok enjoys the racing aspect, his passion is still the breeding, especially the outcome of the foal is like having a child who becomes an athlete. “Whether you’re breeding or racing, what never gets old is having a mare who drops a 140 or 150-pound foal. It’s amazing to see what comes out of that mare. An hour later, that foal is nursing. Then the next day, that foal running around in the field. If you’re breeding and racing, that’s like having one of your kids doing well.”

Sports

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Muscle Cars at the Museum Success at Saratoga: Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund Awareness Day

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SARATOGA — On Saturday, July 30, car fanatics far and wide descended on Saratoga Auto Museum for a once-in-a-lifetime event. Attendees were treated with live music, muscle car competitions and most importantly, the chance to see authentic Yenko muscle cars in person. Yenko’s, named after automotive pioneer Don Yenko, are cars that have undergone a change from their respective stock engines to things like a 427 Corvette engine, keeping the authentic stylish body of midcentury muscle, but packing a bigger punch in terms of performance. These “Yenko supercars” are selling in the modern era for upwards of $500,000 – and ten of them were on display in Saratoga this past weekend. Not to mention, Lynn Yenko – Don Yenko’s daughter was also in attendance sharing stories of her father and her own unique past. Back in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s Don Yenko took advantage of Chevy’s Central Office Production Order, or COPO program that allowed

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dealerships to order cars and trucks with non-standard colors or features. Yenko, being the four-time Sports Car Club of America national driving champion stuck to his speedy roots and modified traditional cars for high-performance. The first popular aftermarket car made by Yenko came in 1965, in the form of a modified version of the Chevrolet Corvair. Named “The Stinger,” these Corvairs were modified with a variety of different body accessories and engine upgrades that produced outputs

of up to 240 horsepower, a revolution for the time in terms of public accessibility. Saratoga TODAY spoke with Todd Bailey, Lead Chair of the event, and someone who has been fascinated with the Yenko legacy for some time. “It’s surreal to have an idea like this and have it come together” said Bailey, “we may have started something new in Saratoga.” For more information on this event and the charitable causes it supported, visit: www. yenkosmusclecarsatthemuseum. com

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SARATOGA — The Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund mission is to promote awareness of the needs of permanently disabled jockeys through public advocacy; to provide financial support to permanently disabled jockeys to help with everyday expenses associated with living with a catastrophic injury; to provide financial support and assistance in obtaining medical coverage for permanently disabled jockeys; and to promote medical research dedicated to reducing catastrophic injuries within the horse racing industry.

Since its founding in 2006, the fund has raised nearly $11 million dollars to aid disabled jockeys. This year, the PDJF Awareness Day was hosted on July 30 at racetracks across the country and was yet another success, raising tens of thousands for the cause at Saratoga alone. Events at the Spa included special meet and greets and autograph sessions with riders from the Saratoga jockey colony. Fans who made donations to the PDJF received a commemorative poster. For more information, or to learn how to donate to the cause, visit: https://pdjf.org.

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Saratoga Recreation Department and Saratoga Youth Boxing Association To Host Summer Camp SARATOGA SPRINGS — From Monday, August 8 to Friday, August 12, the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department in conjunction with the Saratoga Youth Boxing Association will be hosting a boxing summer camp for youth ages 8-15.

The non-contact camp will teach camp-goers proper boxing technique and conditioning, but light contact is available for those wishing to take it to the next level (full safety equipment and coach’s approval required). Both boys are girls are invited to attend.

The camp will take place at the Saratoga Youth Boxing Gym located in the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink at 30 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga. The camp will run from 6 to 8 p.m.. All questions should be sent to recreservations@ satatoga-springs.org

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Turning Point Parade & Festival This Weekend

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SCHUYLERVILLE — The annual Turning Point Parade and weekend festival takes place in the village of Schuylerville Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-7. The event celebrates the ”turning point” of the American Revolution – following the defeat of the British Army at the battles of Saratoga and subsequent surrender in 1777, grounding their arms at present-day Fort Hardy Park. The American victory convinced France to join the war and support the American cause. “Uncle Sam” at the annual Turning Point parade in Schuylerville a few years ago. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

The festival gets underway 4 p.m. at Fort Hardy Park and includes live music and a nightfall fireworks show. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sunday. For more information, go to: turningpointparade.com.