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Jim knew at an early age that horses would play a major role in his career plans. As a young teenager he bought his first horse for one hundred dollars. He was so enamored with thoroughbred racehorses that he wrote a letter to Arthur “Bull” Hancock, owner of Claiborne Farm, asking If he could get a summer job at the famed breeding center. To Jim’s delight Mr. Hancock accepted his request. He now was in a position to learn the business of breeding horses at the Manor of as Jim fondly describes him, “The Biggest Bull in Bluegrass Country.” by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY See Story pg. 34 Volume 16 • Issue 35 581-2480
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confident in our ability to meet the associated conditions of approval,” said company President Ray Apy. “We are equally confident in our ability to meet all the anticipated permit requirements with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which are still pending.”
Let’s get acquainted with the owner of one of the greatest racehorses to ever grace the American Turf, renowned veterinarian and thoroughbred horse breeder extraordinaire, Jim Hill.
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MOREAU — After months of debate, due-diligence and detailed requests from the Moreau Planning Board, Saratoga Biochar Solutions will be moving forward by Staff Reporter Saratoga TODAY with their state-of-the-art, green energyOnfacility.Thursday, Aug. 25, in a 4-2 vote, the Moreau Planning Board approved the $45 million carbon fertilizer manufacturing plant. “We are pleased that the Moreau Town Planning Board approved our project, and we are Story pg. 12
On November 15, 1927, a civil engi neer named R.E. Weber created a map that showed the boundar ies of the then-famous Forest Park Amusement Park in Ballston Lake. The map was drawn so as to facili tate the sale of the entire property and make the area into individual parcels that people could buy. Thus ended the almost 25-year history of one of the most famous amuse ment parks in Saratoga County and began the process of opening up a large section of Ballston Lake to res idential development. It had all started when the trolleys started running from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs and the owner of those trolleys, the Schenectady Railway Company, decided it was a good time to create a place of amusement for its employees. A trolley ride from Schenectady to Ballston Lake cost about $1.40 or less in the early days of the twen tieth century and took only about 1 hour. This was by far the fastest way for people to get to Ballston Lake than ever before and the people of Schenectady were anx ious to use the trolley to get there.
Boating out into the lake to then stop and have an alcoholic drink was one of the highlights of a visit to the park. It was only twenty-five cents for a ride on the Comanche or another of the many watercraft that would transport you on the lake. That is, until Prohibition hit and then the drinking had to end! The merry-go-round was one of a kind. Its handmade wooden horses each weighed about 300 pounds. Grabbing the high-hanging brass ring dangling from the upper part of the ride would net you a free ride (worth all of 5 cents!) if you showed the attendant that you had secured one. Wonder how many people actually grabbed those rings? That merry-go-round now sits in Congress Park in Saratoga, minus the original horses which became lost somewhere over time. Staying overnight at that time in history was a real treat especially for those who were not, by the stan dards of the time, wealthy. But, at Forest Park, you could rent a room in the Inn (the building still stands today!) or rent one of the many cottages that dotted the southern end of the lake. Of course, if your cottage was on the east side of the lake, opposite where the attrac tions were, you had to cross the “causeway,” a wooden bridge that connected the two sides of the lake and traversed the swampy area at the southern end of the lake. You can, today, still see where that causeway was located.
The National Association of the Deaf held a three-day outing there in 1918. And, on a more regular basis, the Rubens Orchestra played there every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in 1919 “until further notice,” according to the advertise ment in the Ballston Spa Journal. In 1924, there were Tuesday and Thursday dances at the bargain price of ten cents, with Whitbeck’s Novelty Orchestra performing and, as the ad
The Railway Company, feeding on the desire of people at the time to pursue some leisure time activi ties, built a park, Forest Park, to satisfy those needs. A sign on the current-day bike path which sits in the path of the former trolley tracks rightly tell what it offered: “...Forest Park, which was opened in 1904 by the Schenectady Railroad [sic] Company. Cottage or camp life, restful recreation, good boating and fishing, Sunday concerts, picnic grounds, dance pavilion, merry-goround and a good room at the Inn.” The all-inclusive “resort” (of sorts) catered to the city slickers who wanted to get away from it all and travel out into the country, but it also provided a place of great enter tainment and fun for the locals in the Ballston Lake region. Ice cream stands and other foods, boat trips out on the lake, trying to grab the brass ring on the merry-go-round ride, and swimming in the “crib,” a structure with a bottom and sides built so that people would not drown in the lake which was very deep in this section. Women would come dressed in their Victorian fin ery, especially when there were dances at the “casino.” (Of course, all women at that time had to wear far less revealing swimwear than women wear nowadays.)
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Forest Park Crib. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable. said, you could get there by way of “the Schenectady Railway Direct to the Park.” Obviously, the park was a good business decision for the com pany, too! In fact, the Street Railway Journal estimated that, in 1908, the park attracted 75,000-100,000 peo ple and it was not unusual to have 3000 visitors on a typical Sunday. Very popular place. But, as the Schenectady Railway Company found out, running an amusement park was not an easy task. In 1927, the company decided to sell the land and get out of the amusement park business. Lots were sold until the 1950s by the Forest Park Association when the last ones passed on to new owners. The lake became primar ily a residential haven for summer visitors and, as time went on, for year-round homeowners. But, Forest Park has remnants. The inn and the dining hall still exist, now as private homes. There are small reminders in trees and on buildings of the old amusement park days as well as one of the original outhouses which still stands. The building where Our Lady of Grace Church first held Catholic services for the Ballston Lake region was demol ished but we know its location and its significance to the church com munity of the area. These “blasts from the past” are still visible and will be pointed out on a (sold out) tour of the grounds of Forest Park to be conducted on August 31. Rick Reynolds has been the Ballston Town Historian since 2004. He is a retired social studies teacher at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Middle school and is the author of the book “From Wilderness to Community: The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. Rick can be reached at rreynolds@townofballstonny.org
News articles described many par ties and events being held there. The Salvation Army used Forest Park as a “gathering place for poor moth ers and children” in August, 1915.
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For persons living with untreated mental illness, their decompensation is often publicly witnessed, may result in police involvement for the person’s or public’s safety, and an admission to the ER, which has become the replacement for a lack of mean ingful and available mental health treatment. All expensive and inef fective outcomes. Members of the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness will continue to advocate at the federal level for the financial investment needed to build more affordable rental housing and supportive hous ing for the unhoused persons in our community, and continue to point out the obvious, that hous ing is a health care intervention worthy of investment. And, while we the housing advocates and providers of home less services continue our impor tant work in the community, we need partners from other sec tors to help meet the needs of our unhoused and vulnerable popula tions. At this point in time, 40% of all persons living in our emer gency shelter and homeless hous ing programs live with a chronic health condition and 52% live with a mental health disorder -both of which impede quality of life. CDPHP® is our partner in the health care sector and has stepped up to the plate by collaborat ing with us to address the health care needs of our clients and pro viding grants to our community.
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The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness has long recognized and advocated that housing is essential to a person’s health and well-being. We have witnessed among the persons we serve every day the higher rates of emotional and physical trauma, chronic conditions, dental issues, behavioral health problems, and exposure to violence when peo ple are unhoused. Homelessness complicates one’s ability to achieve physical safety, engage in medical or behavioral health care, and treat illness and injury. Untreated physical and mental health results in inhumane con ditions for the individual. For our health care system, the emergency room (ER) becomes a neces sary replacement for the doctor’s office and an ambulance ride to the ER becomes the only mode of transportation to obtain medical attention.
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We want to take this opportu nity to point out this good work being done by CDPHP in our community and give the remain ing space in this article to Kathy Leyden, CDPHP Vice President of Community Engagement. CDPHP has a longstanding history of implementing programs that help address social determi nants of health, which accord ing to the CDC, are conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play, that affect a wide range of health and qualityof life-risks and outcomes. Our care team assesses social deter minant of health needs and works closely with local organizations, including those represented on the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness. Together, they link homeless or at-risk CDPHP Medicaid members to critical community-based resources, including housing, case manage ment and prevention services. In early 2021, CDPHP partnered with CARES of NY, a partner in the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness, to initiate the CDPHP COVID-19 Community Support Fund to provide grants to housing and homeless service organizations across the Capital Region. Several Saratoga-based organizations received grants through this fund, including the Salvation Army, Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, and CAPTAIN Community Human Services. These grants have funded a variety of activities including homeless youth out reach, rental assistance, and much needed case management services to support individuals on their path out of CDPHPhomelessness.applauds the many community organizations who remain steadfast in their commitment to ensuring the most vulnerable members of the Saratoga community have access to high-quality services to help address the incredibly complex issue of homelessness. We look forward to growing these types of cross-systems partnerships to build healthier communities for all.Find more information about efforts to end homelessness in our community at endhomelessnesssaratoga.org.www.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — John R. O’Shea, age 80, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital. Interment with military honors was held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. Schuylerville, NY 12871. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Paul E Aubry, 98, passed August 27, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at St. Clements Church. Burial with Military Honors to follow 11:30 a.m. at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marie E. Milord, age 89, passed away August 23, 2022, at Wesley Health Center with loved ones near. At the request of the family, there will be no services at this time. Visit: compassionatefunerfalcare.comwww.
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GREENFIELD CENTER — William McCabe died August 13. Calling hours will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 2 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A Mass will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 3, at The Church of Saint Peter. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Fonda, NY 12068 to follow. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jeffrey D. Leighton, age 31, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital. At the request of the family services will be private. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.
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MOREAU — Thomas J. Darrah Sr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. There will be no services at this time. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eva Redling, age 90, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.
Chantelle Joubert, 31, of Corinth, pleaded Aug. 16 to felony grand larceny, in Malta.
James Archibald, 28, of South Glens Falls, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 14 with DWI, refusal to take a breath test, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal mischief, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administra tion, criminal possession of stolen property, and operat ing an unregistered vehicle.
Annamarie Maccioli, 46, was charged Aug. 13 in Saratoga Springs with DWAI.
Cassandra Phillips, 23, of De Ruyter, NY, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 20 with DWI.
Keojhi Branch, 27, of Catskill, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 14 with crimi nal possession of a controlled substance.
Koya Jones, 33, of Cohoes, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 12 with false personation.
POLICE Jose Mercado, 41, of Albany, was charged Aug. 22 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unli censed operation, and failed to stop at a stop sign.
Alfred E. Evans, 33, of Malta, was sentenced Aug. 16 to failure to register or verify as a sex offender, a felony.
John Sgorrano, 38, of Fort Edward, was sentenced to time served and 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony criminal mischief, in Moreau.
Alia Leto, 20, of Hudson Falls, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 14 with criminal imper sonation, and obstructing governmental administration.
Franklin Lewis, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 20 with criminal mischief.
Tirec Kennedy, 34, of Albany, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 12 with assault, and criminal possession of a con trolled substance – alleged to be cocaine.
Zecharia Banks, 20, was charged Aug. 13 in Saratoga Springs with operating a motor vehi cle while impaired by drugs, unlawful possession alcohol person under 21, fail to stop at a stop sign, and multiple vehicle equipment violations.
Jamaine Myers, 44, of Troy, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 20 with two counts crim inal contempt, two counts aggravated family offense, and one count resisting arrest.
Michael Christon, 42, of South Glens Falls, was charged in Saratoga Springs Aug. 20 with aggravated unlicensed operation.
Shawn M. Finn, 35, of Malta, was charged Aug. 19 with two counts criminal sale of a con trolled substance, and two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. Finn is accused of possessing and sell ing quantities of methamphet amine in Saratoga County.
Austin I. Klebauskas, 25, of Malta, was sentenced Aug. 25 to 5 years of probation, after plead ing to felony DWI in Milton.
COURT Adrianne D. Liedel, 20, of Milton, was arraigned Aug. 18 on a sixcount indictment: vehicle man slaughter, DWAI, assault, failure to use due care to avoid a bicy clist, pedestrian, or domestic animal, and two counts vehicle assault. The indictment alleges that on March 15, Liedel oper ated a motor vehicle while impaired by the use of canna bis and caused the death of one pedestrian and severely injured another in the town of Ballston, according to a statement released by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office.
Benjamin E. Noon, 44, was sen tenced Aug. 19 to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, in Halfmoon.
Michael M. Green, 19, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Aug. 19 to felony burglary, Sentencing Oct. 14.
Michael Ackerman, 28, of Newton Falls, pleaded Aug. 16 to pro moting a sexual performance by child. Sentencing Oct. 18.
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Devin Hayes, 25, of Gansevoort, pleaded Aug. 22 to aggra vated family offense, in Moreau. Sentencing Oct. 19.
Diane Carroll, 63, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 21 with petit larceny.
Indiana Arnold, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 19 with aggravated unlicensed operation, following too closely.
Obviously, Mr. Golub has no understanding of the criminal justice system and how witness testimony is corroborated by law enforcement, including the Saratoga Springs Police Department, every day in America.
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To provide context: I am a retired FBI Agent that is not affiliated with any political party. On 8/2/2022, at a public meeting which was recorded, Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub, made unacceptable and divisive comments.
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Mr. Golub used a hypothetical situation where a “rich white lady” files a complaint against the panhandler. Mr. Golub essentially argued that police would side with the complainant only because she is a “rich white lady.” Clearly, Mr. Golub was suggesting a “rich white lady” would provide false testimony to a Saratoga Springs police officer and the police officer would agree with her based on her status as a “rich white lady.”
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The Wesley Foundation Seeks Nominations for Greatest Grandparents Club SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Foundation, the phil anthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, will recognize the area’s most senior family members by wel coming a new class of honorees to the Greatest Grandparents Club. Families are welcome to nominate their grandparent or great-grandparent for recogni tion at SaratogaGrandparentsDay. com. Nominations should describe why their grandparent is the greatest in 200 words or less and include a photo to be dis played on the event website. The nomination deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7. All honorees will be recognized on SaratogaGrandparentsDay.com as a part of Wesley’s Sixth Annual Saratoga Grandparents Day cel ebration on Sunday, Sept. 11. The event, which celebrates the impor tance of family in conjunction with National Grandparents’ Day, will highlight the honorees on the event website and social media, com memorating this award. In addition to the Greatest Grandparents Club, Wesley will honor all residents that reside within The Wesley Community with flowers, thanking them for their commitment not only to being grandparents and greatgrandparents to their loved ones, but also their dedication and impact to the community at large. Many of the residents at The Wesley Community are veterans, teachers, nurses, police officers, spiritual leaders and homemakers and, as role models, have signifi cant influence on the many gen erations that follow them. Nominations are free-ofcharge to submit. Donations are being accepted online for The Wesley Foundation’s Nursing Scholarship Fund where all pro ceeds from the event will be directed. The Nursing Scholarship Fund helps Wesley employees pursue or continue their nursing education at an accredited school. For more information about Saratoga Grandparents Day, SaratogaGrandparentsDay.com.visit
GALWAY — Join The Galway Preservation Society for their monthly program meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. “A Stop Along the Way-Blue Corners” presented by Dave Waite, Galway Preservation Society Trustee, will discuss the history of the hamlet of Blue Corners in West Charlton from its beginning as a stop for teamsters until its demise as a community in theThemid-1800s.meeting will be at the Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway. All are welcome to attend. For more information galwaypubliclibrary.org.galwaypreservationsociety-org.visit
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It is the duty of city leaders and law enforcement to not judge a person based on their status, skin color, or sexual orientation but rather the facts of the situation. Again, these comments were unacceptable and divisive. He owes an apology to all city residents.
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Mr. Golub was discussing the merits of passing an aggressive solicitation ordinance directed at the panhandlers which he ultimately voted no. An important portion of the proposed ordinance was to prohibit panhandlers from harassing and engaging in physical contact with residents and/or tourists. Besides voting no on this common-sense ordinance, he made a shocking comment about a “rich white lady.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A world-class fashion show at Saratoga Race Course’s 1863 Club raised more than $130,000 for two regional agencies dedicated to helping individuals and families. The event, coordinated by Natalie Sillery and Saratoga Trunk, was staged on Aug. 21 as a fundraiser for Building On Love, and Living Resources. “We are very proud to have collaborated in such a unique way. It all started with a very special friend that we have in common, Natalie Sillery, owner of Saratoga Trunk, who approached us with the idea in early 2022,” said Jeff Yule, executive director at Building On Love – a non-profit with a mis sion of helping families in the community facing a life-altering medical condition. This is accom plished by providing financial sup port to serve as a bridge and assist with essential living expenses.
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“We are extremely proud of this innovative fundraiser. Two local charities combining their efforts to create a world-class event that highlights our missions and brings our communities closer together,” added Deneen Palmateer, of Living Resources - an agency dedicated to providing life enhancing services to individuals challenged by intel lectual and developmental disabili ties, as well as those who are brain injury survivors.
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ALBANY — Jordyn Becker and Aleeya Krupski, both involved with Girl Scout Troop 3438, love to make bracelets. They came up with an idea to sell some of their inventory and donate the money to The Ronald McDonald House in Albany. Kudos to these two girls for their willingness and donation to a worthy cause.
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BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center will hold a fundraising drive-thru, serving Miller’s Backyard BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork dinners “to go” from 3 – 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa. Dinners are $15 each. Chicken dinners will include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and cornbread. Pulled Pork din ners will include 1/2 lb Pulled Pork with baked potato, corn bread, and 4 oz coleslaw. In addi tion, cheesy and delicious Mac and Cheese sides are available for $5. This is take-out only.
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“Rural America is on the front lines of climate change, and our communities deserve investments that will strengthen all of our resil ience,” Murray said, in a prepared statement. “The Biden-Harris Administration has created a roadmap for how we can tackle the climate crisis and expand access to renewable energy infrastructure. The investments we’re announc ing today and those that will be made possible by historic funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act will strengthen our energy security, create goodpaying jobs and save Americans money on their energy costs.” Murray’s comments were part of a nationwide announcement of the USDA is investing $121 mil lion in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural America. The investments include $111 million for 289 projects to help people living in socially vul nerable communities.
The Department of Public Works is requesting residents’ fol low these recommendations:
“We have made a commit ment, are now poised to help our citizens meet the challenges of the future by providing access to local chargers, while also acknowl edging that electrification must, by necessity, co-exist with fossil fuels,” Ostrander said.
The announcement was made Aug. 24 by USDA NY State Director for Rural Development Brian Murray as part of an overall investment of more than $11 mil lion dollars across nine projects to combat climate change across ruralTheNY.investment of $5,385,000 in loan funding to Hubbs Road Solar, LLC, which was incorporated in Saratoga County in 2019, is esti mated to produce 7,983,900 kWh per year, which is enough electric ity to power 800 homes.
MILTON — Ten Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers were installed last week in the parking lot at Milton Town Hall located at 503 Geyser Road, and are cur rently available for use.
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Future plans will include installation of 15 additional char gers at the Town Parks, Park and Ride, and Community Center. Installation of the EV char gers was made possible through a public/private agreement and grants with New York Renewable Energy, Engineering, and Recycling Group (NYREER) and National Grid Corp., resulting in no cost to the Town or taxpayers.
Saratoga Springs DPW Announces Voluntary Water Conservation Notice
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•Not watering outside between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. due to significant evapora tion rates (can be up to 30% loss).
• There are no restrictions for outdoor watering with hand-held devices for gardens, plants, trees and shrubs. Please ensure only your lawns/gardens are being watered and not the streets, side walks and driveways during this dry period.
COUNTY — A newly created entity for the purpose of generating electricity in Ballston Lake will be receiv ing more than $5.3 million in loan funding as part of a Rural Development investment to be used for the purchase and instal lation of a 6.1 MW solar system.
The purpose of the fund ing program is to assist farmers, ranchers, and rural small busi nesses in developing renewable energy systems, and in making energy-efficiency improvements to their operations, according to the USDA. Funding includes a $4,745,919 applicant contribution.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Department of Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub announced that the city is asking residents to voluntarily reduce their outdoor water usage begin ning on Sept. 2. “Nearly all of New York State is in varying levels of drought, with many areas hitting severe levels,” said Commissioner Golub, in a statement. “We are asking Saratoga Springs residents to voluntarily take steps to con serve outdoor water usage when ever possible. Simple preventative steps will be critical to help pre vent increased drought levels.” Without typical seasonal soaking rains, many areas in New York have been given drought watch status by the Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”). Per the DEC’s website — “a watch is the first of four lev els of state drought advisories. There are currently no statewide mandatory water use restrictions in place under a drought watch, but residents are strongly encour aged to voluntarily conserve water. Local public water sup pliers may require conservation measures, depending upon local needs and conditions.”
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“We recognize that the energy world is changing, and that electric vehicles are being purchased by consumers con cerned about climate change and rising gas prices, but we are also anticipating the State and Federal mandates regarding the future use of EV, “Town of Milton Supervisor Scott Ostrander said in a prepared statement. Cost to the consumer will be 15 cents per KW, essentially cover ing the cost to the town to provide.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new six-story building is being proposed to fill a vacant lot on Caroline Street, and a cen tury-old building on the Yaddo grounds is under consideration for demolition.Thecity’s Design Review Board is anticipated to review both proposals during its 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall, on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Under Development: New 6-story Structure on Caroline Street; Possible Demolition at Yaddo
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On Caroline Street, an Architectural Review has been requested for the proposed mixeduse project to be sited in between Sperry’s, and Hamlet & Ghost. The location formerly housed a twostory commercial building that was constructed as a tannery in the late 1800s, but which was felled in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving Day 2016 blaze which started at a neighboring restaurant. The proposed six-story multiuse building is to feature a restau rant or retail business at the street level consisting of 1,825 squarefeet, and a total of 15 apartments on floors two through six, with an approximate per-floor size of 3,025 square-feet. The applicant is Louis Lazzinaro, and the owner GM 30 Caroline Street Corp., of Brooklyn, who had acquired the property in June 2014.
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YADDO On the grounds of the Yaddo estate, a determination of the architectural/historic significance of the East House building and potential review of the demolition of the structure is under consider ation by the board. The Yaddo estate, off Union Avenue, is fitted with dozens of art ist studios and residences, which includes the main manor home or Mansion, West House, Pine Garde, Stone Studios, Pigeon and Dairy/ Courtyard studios, and Stone Tower Studio – each of which is consid ered among the most “sacred” of the estate’s grounds. East House was built by Spencer Trask sometime before 1903 for the families of his coach men living on premises. Sometime after 1923, the building was con verted into an apartment and the executive director’s office. Locationwise, the 1-1/2 story, Tudor-style structure stands in between the cur rent office building/Trask garage, and the Archway Studio. An engineer’s inspection in March determined the structure to be “unfit for human habita tion,” unsafe, and “in condition of imminent collapse,” according to a report to the city by Ernest Gailor, of Harlan-McGee of North America. “The structure is hereby condemned (and) the building will need to be demolished.” Thomas Dimopoulos
“Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus is the most critical com ponent for all firefighting opera tions. This grant award will allow the Saratoga Springs Fire Department to serve the community better and ensure our firefighters’ safety. I would personally like to thank our federal government representatives and the Department of Homeland Security- FEMA for granting us this award,” said City of Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Joseph Dolan.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department is being awarded $240,140.90 in federal fund ing through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) pro gram, Congressman Paul Tonko announced this week. The funding will enable the Department to replace and update self-contained breathing appara tus (SCBA) and face pieces. “We must make certain that these courageous men and women, who put everything on the line for our families, have the training, equipment, and manpower they need to protect themselves as they fight to protect all of us,” Tonko said, in a statement. “ I’m proud to deliver this critical funding to update equip ment for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, and I give my heartfelt thanks to our firefighters for their continued commitment and sacri fice in the face of danger.”
Saratoga Springs Fire Department Awarded $240K in Federal Funds for Safety Equipment
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul and John Hendrickson on the backstretch at Saratoga on Aug. 26, 2022, unveiling a road sign dedicated in the memory of Marylou Whitney. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. Among those in attendance was Whitney’s husband, John Hendrickson.“Iwishshe could have been here to feel the love,” Hendrickson said. Whitney died July 19, 2019.
CITY WeekendPOLICE:Stabbing
SARATOGA SPRINGS — At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Sunday Aug. 28 officers on patrol and in the area of the Nashville bar on Phila Street observed an altercation at the rear of the bar in the parking lot of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. After securing the area, it was discovered that a victim of a stabbing was located in the park ing lot in the vicinity of where the altercation occurred, city police said. Patrol officers requested EMS assistance and the victim was transported to the hospital with a stab Duringwound.theinvestigation, it was discovered that the victim had been in the Nashville just prior to the altercation observed by patrol officers. The incident remains under investigation as of Aug. 30, and the Saratoga Springs Police Department requests that anyone in the area, or inside of the Nashville, that may have observed the altercation con tact the Police Department at 518-584-1800. by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY Gov. Hochul, John Hendrickson Unveil Road Sign
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Honoring Marylou Whitney in Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS — NY Gov. Kathy Hochul emerged from the fleet of black Chevy Suburbans Friday afternoon at Saratoga Race Course, where she unveiled a recently legislated road sign dedi cated as Marylou Whitney Way. “This is a magical place, a his toric place,” Hochul said during the ceremony on the backstretch. The governor reminisced about a conversation she once had with former NY Gov. David Paterson - who told her his great-grandfa ther had been a blacksmith for the infamous thoroughbred Upset, and about her own purchase sev eral years ago of a retired thor oughbred named Max. “We were at an auction, and (learned) that for 700 bucks we could own a horse. What was I thinking?” she said with a laugh. “He had…a very rambunctious manner about him.”
Marylou’s daughter Heather Mabee, Congressman Paul Tonko, Sen. Daphne Jordan, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, former city mayor Joanne Yepsen, and NYS DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, were among the others also in attendance. The new roadway sign will go up over a portion of Route 9P.
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GW Luxe LLC sold property at 11 Stone Ridge Rd to Justin Fatuch for $526,038
WILTON McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 13 Colleen Ct to Timothy Spencer for $489,233.
April Park sold property at 59 Cornerstone Dr to Margaret ODonnell for $310,000. Michael Gagnon sold property at 5 Leah Ct to Daniel Deforest for $590,000.
Daniel Walsh sold property at 43 Long Creek Dr to Ryan Barclay for $725,000.
SARATOGA WPD Holdings LLC sold property at 1456 NYS Rt 9P to Stewarts Shops Corp for Saratoga$1,349,700Village House LLC sold property at 12 Church St to Fernando Nolazco for $295,000.
Anthony Marra sold property at 307 Goode St to Michael Palma for $185,000. Michael Walker sold property at 355 Moonlight Dr to Robert Reeves for $430,000 Katherine Skelly sold property at 202 Westside Dr to Elizabeth Diehl for $950,000.
Cosmopolitan Ventures LLC sold property at 91 Van Dam St to TL Metzger and Associates LLC for $1,000,000 Michael York sold property at 287 Jefferson St to William Sullivan for $365,000 Peter Henningson sold property at 18 Northway Ct to Mark Henningson for $208,000.
Scott Bartgis sold property at 59 Bayberry Dr to Daniel Kinlan for Randall$585,500McQuiston sold property at 675 NY 67 to Patrick Capone Sr. for $221,000 Harold Timpone sold property at 29 Cedarwood Dr to Franklin and Grant LLC for $300,000
BALLSTON BDC Holdings Inc sold property at 1417 Route 50 to 1417 Saratoga Rd LLC for Dale$1,150,000Gauthier sold property at 3 Katharine Ct to Robert Devries for $507,000.
James Carpenter sold property at 24 Northway Ct to Sonia Occhionero for $440,000.
Arthur Gates sold property at 161 Elm St to Lafayette Street LLC for $280,000.
SARATOGA SPRINGS Kathleen McCarthy sold property at 56 Union Ave #8 to Joanne Hogan for $465,000 128 Henry Bldg LLC sold property at 128 Henry St Unit 407 to Beth Fecteau for $1,118,000 Craig McQuade sold property at 30 Whistler Ct #123 to Kevin Gomez for $437,000. Carmelo Modesto sold property at Ballston Ave rear unit 8 to Elizabeth Barra for $370,760. 63 Putnam LLC sold property at 65, 67,63,59 Phila St to Thomas J Roohan for $3,950,000 Barbara Vannesa sold property at 107 Clinton St to Rose Cucciella for $485,000 Theresa Newkirk sold property at 6 Tompion Lane to Sean O’Brien for $290,000.
Ralph Swalsky sold property at 72 Castleberry Dr to Lynn Seeger for $250,000 Kirk Armstong sold property at 7 AppleTree Lane to Erin Larue for $400,000 Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 56 Berkeley Way to Keith Kaplan for $760,990 Peter Charbonneau sold property at 6 Erin Ct to Angela Decker for $500,000.
Gregory Doriski sold property at 6 Jaipur Lane to Christina Sanzari for $319,500.
Kitty Gelberg sold property at 8 Regatta View to Natalie Fortier for $715,000.
This home listed by Roohan Realty on 7 W Circular St., Saratoga Springs sold for $303,000
McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 7 Colleen Ct to Timothy Devine for $519,464.
James Morgan sold property at 43 Cobble Hill Dr to Vincent Cote for $560,000 Scott Paige sold property at 24 Waverly Place to George Huttig for $625,000 Brian Terry sold property at 31 Hopeful Lane to Michael Harris for $330,000 Patricia Bendon sold property at 2 Snowberry Dr to William Thomas for $325,000.
MALTA Malta Real estate Group LLC sold property at 540 Rt 67 to Saratoga Hospital for Carla$1,750,000Armer sold property at 310 Brownell Rd to Ian King for Malta$435,000LandCompany LLC sold property at 15 Galleon Dr to Allen Merrifield for $665,016 Gilbert Delucia sold property at 415 Brownell Rd to Scott Collingwood for $310,000. Kristin Reade sold property at 20 Northwood Dr to Amie Leggiero for $478,000
Daniel Cary sold property at 13 Timothy Dr to Wade Collins for Barbara$289,000Floeser sold property at 242 CO Rd 67 to John Murawski for $350,000
The company, which filed their application in July of 2021, has been in front of the planning board multiple times over the past year. At the July meeting, Moreau planning board member Ann Purdue, who has attempted to stall the project on numerous occasions, read a multi-page statement aloud that convinced the board to ask Biochar Solutions for an additional 45 days to draft a resolution. At the August 25 meeting, Purdue and fellow board member Mike Shaver were the only board members to vote against the project. continued from front page...
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Saratoga Biochar Moves Forward
Commenting on recent Planning Board meetings, company President Bryce Meeker stated “It is a shame that our application has become politicized. At the outset, we assumed many of the environmental organizations, such as Clean Air Action Network, would favor the science behind our eco-friendly solution. However, even after discussing our project at depth with CAAN, and having their scientific advisor, David Walker, Ph.D. and Professor Emeritus of Columbia University agree that we are taking the right approach, we still find CAAN remaining in complete opposition, uncompelled by the science.” The video recording of SBS’s call with CAAN was provided to the Town of Moreau and is on file there. Regarding commu nity concerns, Meeker added “Furthermore, the few who are vocally opposing our project are touting that we will receive haz ardous and radioactive materials, which again, is a false statement. The true injustice lies in account ability. We are held accountable for everything we say or present to the public whereas those who oppose us have no such constraint. What is really happening in Moreau is a grass roots effort to change the town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan to eliminate any use of land for industry, and have its industrial park rezoned. We believe that the majority of citizens in Moreau do not support this effort.” The plant, which will be located in the Moreau Industrial Park, will be constructed in multiple phases over five years. At full capacity, the plant will convert 225,000 tons of treated biosolids into 25,000 tons of dry carbon fertilizer per year. The 243-acre industrial park is zoned heavy industrial and manufacturing. Thus far the town has invested $2 million into the park to provide high voltage electricity, high pressure natural gas, and sewer approved by or before the Town’s Planning Board when previously we had only one tenant in the industrialDespitepark.”limited but vocal public outcry, Apy says science is on their side. “There are countless studies available regarding thermal treatment as a viable method for PFAS and VOC remediation from biosolids. The folks opposed to our project seem to continue to focus on relatively unrelated research which leads others to confusion and spreads misinformation. For example, drinking water standards and the dangers of spreading untreated biosolids directly on land as fertilizer have been continuously used as examples of why our project should not be permitted, yet these two subjects bear no direct analogy to Saratoga Biochar’s proposed facility that treats biosolids to remove trace contaminants from biosolids and is designed with state-of-the-art air treatment systems, and creates a clean fertilizer product that is safe for agricultural use.” To learn more about the project visit: saratogabiochar.com and water Regardinginfrastructure.therelevance of the park to the town of Morea, Town Supervisor Todd Kusnierz added “The Town Board in the mid 90’s had the foresight to establish such zoning for economic development and job creation here in the Town of Moreau. Our land use master plan that we adopted in 2008 and updated in 2019 calls for “recruitment of businesses into the Moreau Industrial Park” and recruitment remains as a focus and a “high priority” of the current, updated plan. The plan further calls for the Town to work with SEDC to recruit new industry into the Town’s industrially zoned districts. We now have four projects either Saratoga Biochar President, Ray Apy. Photo by Super Source Media. Photo provided.
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SARATOGA — In the month of August, Saratoga Hospital has added two new properties to its ever-expanding portfolio. The first transaction, which was settled on August 3, was the purchase of a corner lot off Exit 12 on I87. The property, located at 540 Route 67 in Malta encompasses just over 7 acres of land and was purchased for $1.75 million from Malta Real Estate Group LLC, according to Albany Business Review’s Robin Cooper, who was first to break the story. Importantly, the property is located close to Saratoga Hospital’s Malta Campus, which houses a variety of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group offices, the Saratoga Hospital Outpatient Infusion Center, a Regional Therapy Center, as well as Malta Med Emergent Care. Malta Med is a joint venture of Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center and this purchase coincides with their previously announced plans for expansion in the area. The second acquisition is a building that Saratoga Hospital had been leasing for quite some time. Located at 59 Myrtle St. in Saratoga, the building is a stone’s throw away from the hospital’s main campus. The location is home to Saratoga Hospital’s pulmonary and OB/GYN practices. While the hospital plans to keep the pul monary practice at 59 Myrtle St., the OB/GYN practice will likely be moved to the Wilton Campus on Route 50. The hospital plans to renovate their new purchase in 2023, according to Jeff Methven, Executive VP of Saratoga Hospital. Photo provided.
Saratoga Hospital Acquires Two New Properties
Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery Awarded its 7th Surgery Accreditation
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Office-Based Surgery Accreditation for its onsite operating room for the sev enth time since it was initially accredited in 2003. Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC is the only Albany Capital District region office-based surgery med ical facility currently accredited by The Joint Commission which is the organization that also accredits many of the hospitals in the UnitedSaratogaStates.Springs Plastic Surgery underwent an onsite review in May, 2022 and received notice granting another three-year term of accredi tation on August 11. Evaluated areas included: emergency management, environment of care, infection pre vention and control, medication management, OSHA compliance, patient education and training, proper monitoring of patients during procedures that involve deep sedation or anesthesia, and postoperative care Board-certifiedplans.plastic sur geon Steven Yarinsky, MD per forms all cosmetic procedures at his office facility. “Our surveys show that patients prefer to have their cosmetic procedure done at our office facility,” Yarinsky emphasizes. “The Covid-19 pan demic years have created unprec edented challenges to maintaining a safe environment of care in our office. Our Joint Commission affil iation has assisted us in develop ing and instituting protocols and methods to keep our staff and patients healthy. We were able to continue to provide cosmetic sur gery services when area hospitals were forced to close their operating rooms.” Nationwide, the number of surgical procedures performed in physician offices and ambu latory surgery centers surpasses those performed in hospitals. Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC is located at 7 Wells St., Suite 303, Saratoga Springs. To learn more, visit yarinsky.com www.facebook.com/DrYarinsky.and Steven Yarinsky, MD. Photo provided.
Photo courtesy of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
Throughout the past fifty years the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has led the successful grassroots efforts that made Saratoga Springs the envy of other small Northeastern cities. The story of that leader ship is one of hard work, innovative meth ods, inventive programs, and persistence.
Local fundraising during the 1960s achieved remarkable successes, building the Holiday Inn, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and the Broadway YMCA. Coupled with the effects of the Northway (1963) and the new Skidmore College campus (1966), these communityfunded institutions sparked a renewed opti mism. During the same years the Chamber, which had not yet become involved in down town redevelopment, organized hundreds of residents to identify the problems facing the community. And just at that moment, its direc tor left to take a new position. It was a small operation, two and a half staff positions in a modest storefront office on Broadway just south of Phila. A young
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The Chamber’s origins date back to 1918, when business owners came together to pro mote tourism, attract convention business, stimulate economic development, and coor dinate their efforts in retail promotion, spe cial events, and beautification—all standard chamber of commerce concerns. By the 1950s the city’s economy was in tat ters, but its residents determined to rebuild it.
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Siena College graduate and veteran Marine Corps Captain named Joe Dalton became a candidate for the opening. He perceived an upturn in the city and agreed to take it, with the understanding that it was a two-year trial. He stayed over forty years. Almost immediately, the business commu nity got behind the difficult work of plan ning for change. Dalton met with 35 leading businesspeople over two weekends, directing breakout sessions that reported back with ideas which were converted into a plan and budget by Dalton. A few years later similar methods were used to drive the Chamber’s Plan of Action, which turned around the downtown economy.
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Over half a century Saratogians have come to count on the Chamber of Commerce to identify and address the issues that affect the community’s vitality. And it hasn’t stopped innovating.
Over half a century Saratogians have come to count on the Chamber of Commerce to identify and address the issues that affect the community’s vitality. And it hasn’t stopped innovating.
Always supportive of NYRA, whose impact on the city’s economy is broad and deep, the Chamber has repeatedly provided expert testimony in its favor in Albany. In the 1990s, NYRA was having difficulty with the bottom line of its spring and fall training season, losing as much as $660,000 each year. The Chamber developed a plan and ran training for a year, making it so efficient that NYRA gladly took it over the following year under the same plan.
At the request of the county’s employment and training division, the Chamber initiated an on-the-job training program in 1980s. In cooperation with the county Board of Supervisors, the program took well over 1,000 individu als off unemployment and welfare rolls.
The Chamber also took gambles in areas that would never before have been its concern. In the early 1970s mem bers realized the city had a drug problem. In the absence of an effective government response, the Chamber began educating the public and ran three seminars on the issue, attracting hundreds of residents. As a result, city Public Safety Commissioner Ken King approached Dalton about confidential funding for an undercover agent, since such an agent couldn’t be kept confidential if funding passed through City Hall. Dalton went to the treasurer of the Chamber, got the $4,000 cash on a handshake, and 64 criminal indictments were secured on individuals and businesses in the city. In many areas the Chamber has been able to work effec tively with government or quasi-government agencies, extending its reach while leveraging action that benefited the county’s economy. The long-projected City Center was identified as a top priority by both Mayor Ellsworth Jones and the Chamber in 1980. The Chamber researched simi lar convention centers, contacted national hotel chains to secure a hotel component, and worked with the city, the county, and bankers to invent a unique financing package.
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Some years later the Chamber, at the request of county Supervisor Fred McNeary, made Saratoga County an offer it couldn’t refuse: to take responsibility for tourist promotion at no charge to the county government. The Chamber quickly doubled the number of inquries from potential visitors.
The 1980s decade witnessed a number of new programs under the oversight of Linda Glazer Toohey, who had come to town as publisher of The Saratogian. Joining the Chamber as executive vice president, she strategized with Dalton to create a new program to train community lead ers. The annual six-month-long Leadership Saratoga has educated over 700 participants in local affairs along with such skills as grant writing, public speaking, board opera tion, and budgeting.
Toohey also launched the Saratoga County Arts Council, and for many years managed the Chamber’s film commis sion. She hosted potential movie directors, developed print materials, and arranged room rebates to cover expenses.
A number of famed Hollywood movies including Ghost Story, Billy Bathgate and The Horse Whisperer were made in town, and pumped millions into the county.
This highly innovative Chamber always goes beyond what is good for individual businesses to identify what is good for the community. That led to its most heart-warming effort in its history, the 2001-02 respite program for police and fire fighters impacted by the World Trade Center attacks.
Elliot Masie of the Masie Center, who had been in New York City to reorganize computer systems after the attack, made a suggestion to Dalton and to Charles Wait of the Adirondack Trust Company. Together they called a meeting of representatives of business, charity and govern ment. The idea of a respite was born. To assure it was a true community effort, companies were not solicited for cash; instead, residents could participate at any financial level starting at $4.00—and thousands did. Limited to 200 families, identified by their New York City police and fire unions as having someone deeply affected psychologically by their work at the site of the towers, the program provided an all-expenses-paid three-day stay in Saratoga any time during 2002. Hotels, restaurants, taverns and attractions offered accommodations, food, beverages and activities, all at no charge to these visitors. With com munity residents acting as hosts, volunteers Ed DiMiceli and Peter Crowley coordinated all visit details. In order to protect the families’ privacy, the media was not notified of any arrivals. Each participating family was given $100 in cash so not even a gratuity would come out of visitors’ pockets. It was Saratoga Springs at its finest.
Today the Chamber is a highly-developed organization with a membership of over 2,000 and a staff of eleven. It continues to coordinate tourism promotion for the entire county and to run Leadership Saratoga. It maintains community calendars and an important web page, and handles consumer affairs and the Healthy City initiative. It represents its members— and the community—on legislative issues. Having led efforts to establish Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, the City Center, and the Private Industry Council, it contin ues to work with other organizations to improve the quality of life for all county residents.
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Above: Mole damage Below: Illustration from a patent application filed in 1882 by James Williams for a mole killing device. poison gas bombs were developed to rid our lawns of burrowing rodents. They are still around. They are exciting to use but rarely effective since the moles always have an undiscovered escape hatch that they use to avoid the gas.
There are poisons that can be placed in the mole’s tunnels that, if they happen to find and eat, will kill them. Of course moles prefer earthworms and grubs to poison so these are of limited effectiveness. I also worry that one of my cats will find the dead mole and eat it so I avoid poison in my lawn.
Remember moles are solitary creatures and the young moles are kicked out of the burrow in late summer and they have to find someplace to set up a burrow before winter. If you apply MoleMax in early fall the young moles won’t set up house in your yard and you won’t have mole damage the following spring.
Finally we have a truly effective mole repellent. MoleMax is a granular product that you put on your lawn and water in. The active ingredient is made from castor beans and mole and other rodents can’t stand it. It works fast too. Moles generally vacate the area within a few days. MoleMax can be used in lawns and flowerbeds. It can even be used in the planting holes of bulbs to keep chipmunks from digging them up.
16 Week of September 2 – September 8, 2022home & Garden ou treated for moles in the spring but now they are back. Why? Because the mole mommies have driven the young moles from her borrows to go out into the world and set up their own...possibly in your yard. If you don’t want moles next spring, now is the time to treat. Ever since there have been lawns, humans have tried to figure out how to rid them of moles. Here’s an illustration from a patent application filed in 1882 by James Williams for a mole killing device. In his application Williams wrote “This invention may also be used in connection with a door or window, so as to kill any person or thing opening the door or window to which it is attached.” I can just see DEC and ATF trying to figure out how to classify this device. Not only would it kill the mole or intruder but the gunshot would alert you that it had been triggered. I hope Mr. Williams kept his day job. A few years after the mole gun was invented a medieval-looking mole skewering device came along and is still sold today. There’s something about moles that really incites the killing instinct. As time marched on Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY Gardening Mole Control Y with Peter Bowden:
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DeCrescente Distributing Company Announces $12,000 in Scholarships
The policy allows for, “a transgen der student [to] request and be allowed access to the male/female bathrooms or locker rooms that are in alignment with their gender expression,” among other things. This policy could also extend into athletics, something that has garnered a national debate when swimmer Lia Thomas made headlines at the University of Pennsylvania by participating in women’s swimming. However, it is uncertain how this policy will relate to Section II athletics. This story is ongoing and will be fur ther discussed as school begins on September 6 and policy turns into practice this fall. Photo provided.
GANSEVOORT — Located at 80 Scout Rd. in Gansevoort, the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park is giving the chance to par ticipants to view the preserve in new light at Camp Saratoga North. On Friday, September 9, join the camp educators as they host a walk on the trails in moon light. Learn about the cycles of the moon and the local wildlife that are adapted for the nighttime. Visit wiltonpreserve.org and click the “Public Programs” tab to register online. For more information, email info@wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321. This event is weather dependent. If inclement weather is forecasted, an email will be sent to those registered 24 hours in advance to cancel the event.
preparations for the start of school on September 6, 2022 and main tain [a] focus on important district initiatives and current programs,” said Fernau in a statement. While not confirmed, specu lation has been abuzz on parent Facebook groups that the reason Conor has resigned was related to the school district’s controversial passing of “Policy 7552” which has sparked heated backlash at multiple school board meetings.
BALLSTON SPA — In an unexpected move, Ballston Spa CSD Interim Superintendent Daniel Connor has resigned from the district. Connor, who was hired by the district this summer on July 5, is leaving his post after just 56 days on the job. Connor was slated to take over for Ken Slentz after he announced his departure as Ballston Spa Central School District Superintendent of Schools after four years with the district. Slentz has accepted a position as the Superintendent of Schools at the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District in Westchester County. On August 30, Jason Fernau, President of the Board of Education, sent a message to dis trict students, parents, school staff and community members at large. While Daniel Connor was unavail able for comment, Fernau cited, “personal reasons” as Conor’s motivation to move on from his Superintendent post. “The Board will appoint an Interim Superintendent from the dis trict leadership team to continue
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MECHANICVILLE — The employee-funded DeCrescente Scholarship Fund has awarded $12,000 in scholarships to 24 chil dren of DDC employees for the fall 2022 semester. Established in 1995, the scholarship fund has given more than $480,000 in finan cial assistance to DeCrescente Distributing Company employees and their children since its incep tion almost 30 years ago. “We are so proud of everything our scholarship recipients have accomplished already, and as they continue to pursue their dreams in higher education, we hope that our scholarship award can provide some financial relief for the cost of tuition and textbooks,” said Michael O’Malley, DeCrescente’s Vice President of Beer Sales & Marketing and member of the DeCrescente Scholarship Fund Committee. Over the years, the scholar ship fund has transitioned from company funded to now being 100 percent funded by employees through voluntary payroll deduc tions. Currently, about 160 DDC employees contribute to the fund. Candidates can apply for the award every semester they attend college, but they must meet certain eligi bility criteria, including attending school full-time and meeting GPA requirements. The $12,000 alloca tion is the first of two awards that will be granted for the 2022-23 academic year, with the next roll out coming ahead of the spring 2023 semester.
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Kamut is an ancient grain and is closely related to wheat. It has a hearty toothsome texture and holds up very well in salads. If you have trouble finding kamut, spelt, farro, or wheat berries may be used.
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4. While the kamut is cooking, prepare the rest of the salad and the vinaigrette. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red and green bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and dill to a large bowl and set aside.
7. Once the kamut has cooked, drain through a fine mesh strainer and run some cold water over it to cool it down. Drain and add it to the bowl of prepared vegetables.
1. In the work bowl of a food processor, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, and pulse until everything is combined and the garlic is minced.
2. Transfer ¼ cup of the yogurt mixture to a medium bowl and add the chicken. Toss thoroughly so that all sides of the chicken are coated. Cover and allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Reserve the remaining yogurt sauce in the fridge for serving.
Recipe by Marisa Kerkvliet of lemonthymekitchen.com
3. Add the kamut and salt to a medium saucepan and cover with a few inches of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 1 hour or until the kamut berries just begin to become tender. Watch the water level and add more water if it starts to get low. The kamut should always be covered in water during cooking.
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Cherry tomatoes from Lovin’ Mama Farm. Photo provided.
9. Spread the reserved yogurt sauce on a serving platter, top with the kamut salad, and sliced chicken, and serve immediately. 4 servings 35 minutes, four hours of marinating 1 hour
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Let’s celebrate the flavors of the end of summer with a recipe packed with herbs, peppers, and tomatoes. Chicken can be cooked on the stovetop on cooler days or on the grill for some of your last outdoor entertaining.
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6. To cook the chicken, heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Once the oil starts to shimmer, place the chicken in a single layer, cover, and cook for 5-8 minutes on each side or until it is cooked through. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
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8. To serve, drizzle some dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Note that you likely won’t need all the dressing, and any remaining can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
5. To make the vinaigrette, whisk the lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, oregano, garlic, and honey in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified and set aside.
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FOR THE CHICKEN: • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt * • ½ lemon, juiced • 2 cloves garlic* • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves* • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast* • 1 tablespoon olive oil FOR THE SALAD: • 1 cup kamut • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1-pint cherry tomatoes*, cut in half • 1 small cucumber*, thinly sliced • ½ red bell pepper*, thinly sliced • ½ green bell pepper*, thinly sliced • ½ small red onion*, thinly sliced • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese* • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill* FOR THE VINAIGRETTE: • 1 lemon, juiced • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves*, minced • 1 clove garlic*, minced • 1 teaspoon honey* • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil INSTRUCTIONS : Savoring the Flavors of Summer HIGH ROCK PARK SATURDAYS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.
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Wow, where did the summer go? It is hard to believe we are already into Labor Day Weekend. Summer vacations are over, while we try to get back to that “normal” schedule of work and getting the kids off to school. And, if you’re like me, it’s hard to let go of summer and put myself back into the after summer mode. September is traditionally a time for renewal and refocus. Getting back into that routine can include that morning coffee or tea. Making your coffee is a routine, a way to start your morning. Over the years, I have fallen more in love with coffee. Having a great tasting cup of coffee in the morning is an important start to my day. Many of us need that cup of coffee in the morning to get us going. There are few things that a coffee fan loves more than waking up to a great cup of Joe. Wake up coffee offers the kick you need to get your day started. Waking up to a good cup of coffee is an American tradition! Just saying the word coffee will make you recall those wonderful aromas that have surrounded our kitchens, local coffee houses and convenience stores forever. Even if you don’t like the taste of coffee you probably still like the smell of it.
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3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Arrange bread stacks in the prepared pan. Bake about 1 hour or until golden, turning stacks every 15 minutes. Serve warm with Salted Caramel-Banana Sauce.
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FRENCH PRESS People who use a press know and act like it is their own secret. You can see it in the smile they have when they talk about it as they are purchasing one for a friend. You can also see it in their frowns when they need one because the old one is lost due to a move or they are visiting here for an extended vacation and need one now. My customers have many different
1. In a heavy medium saucepan stir together brown sugar, whipping cream, butter, and light-color corn syrup. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally; reduce heat to medium. Boil gently for 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and sea salt. Pour into a small bowl. Cool to room temperature. If desired, cover and chill for up to 24 hours. (If chilled, let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.) Stir in banana, thinly sliced. Recipe courtesy of BHG Test Kitchen.
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2. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, and salt. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread stacks, covering all of the tops.
passions for their favorite products but French Press people are knowledgeable loyals. While the drip method may be known for being easy and convenient, using a French press isn’t exactly difficult. Pour coarse ground coffee into the bottom of the carafe, followed by nearly boiling water. Boil your water and then let it cool slightly before pouring it over the grounds to get the perfect temperature. After allowing it to sit and steep for a few minutes (four to five minutes is best), slowly press the plunger down so the water and grounds can separate. What’s left is pure happiness.
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1. Arrange half of the bread slices in a single layer in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. In a small bowl combine cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Spread cheese mixture evenly over bread in baking dish. Top with the remaining bread slices to make six stacks.
At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store located at 33 Railroad Pl., we carry an assortment of machines and methods to make your coffee. We carry espresso machines and offer top end super automatic machines, various models of drip coffee makers and French presses. We also carry pour over accessories if you choose that option. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
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Use of coffee maker or a French Press: DRIP COFFEE MAKER Drip coffee makers are very popular, as they are found in so many homes and offices today. Drip coffee makers provide a simple way of making coffee, whether you take it black or with cream. They might not produce specialty coffees or rich espressos, but sometimes all you want is a basic brew. Drip coffee makers are essentially automatic pour-over machines, and with pour-over coffee experiencing a resurgence, now might be the perfect time to try a drip coffee maker. This style of coffee maker usually brews a large carafe of coffee, which is ideal when you have several coffee drinkers in your household.
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There are many ways to make coffee. Our cups of coffee are very important to us since we start with that “necessary cup.” If you like coffee, will find that have many choices.
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Office for the Aging Lunch Program 9/1THURSDAY Served at the Saratoga Senior CenterLunch • BBQ Chicken • White VegetableRiceTrio • WW Dinner Roll Yogurt • Meatball Sub • Mixed CauliflowerVegetables • Fruit Cocktail • Breaded Fish • Oven PotatoesRoasted • Peas & Carrots • Corn Muffin • Peaches • Smothered Steak à la MashedKingPotatoes • Beets • Pineapple
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while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. There will be demonstrations of dog sports and handling, as well as vendors on-site selling canine supplies. The event is FREE, open to the public, and held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa NY, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, please call 518-885-8995
The party will be held at the VFW located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs on September 11 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be live music all day, food trucks, cash bar, raffles, and craft vendors. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door. 100% goes to local veterans’ organizations.
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The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to sponsor this presentation by Dr. Myra B. Armstead of Bard College entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Manumission.” This talk will focus on slavery and slaveholding, mainly from 1702 to 1805, on the Saratoga Patent lands owned by the Schuyler family in Old Saratoga. The presentation will be held at the Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion Church, 122 Crescent St. in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited. Please pre-register for this event at brooksidemuseum.
The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a golf tournament on Sunday, September 11 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Registration at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. Shotgun start, 4-man scramble, rain, or shine. Cost: $100 per golfer. To sign up or be a sponsor call Greg White, 518-530-3037 or email gregg. white826@gmail.com.
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The Saratoga (New York) Kennel Club partners with 4-H of Saratoga County to host a Meet the Breeds Dog Event on Saturday, September 10. Meet the Breeds will give the public a unique opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of different dog breeds. Attendees will have the chance to learn about each breed’s country of origin, attributespurpose/function,historicaltraits,andasafamilypet.All
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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. Contact the Saratoga Senior Center for more information or to reserve your spot at 518-584-1621.
Experts Next Door The connections between Saratoga and “Sin City” are notorious, and the possibilities for future exhibits and events are exciting! To kick-off the partnership, Mob Museum Trustee and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Associate Professor of History Michael Green will participate in the History Center’s popular virtual speaker series “Experts Next Door.” At 7 p.m. EST, on September 21, Dr. Green will go over some of the famous and not-so-famous links between the two resort towns, after which he will take questions and comments from the audience. The event, to be held on Zoom, is open to the public. It is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. To register, please visit
Saratoga Cub Scouting Open House Come join the Cub Scouts and families of Pack 4016 for a night of fun. Our Open House will be on Thursday, September 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the East Side Recreation Center (northwest corner on Lake Ave.). All youth in grades K-5 are invited to enjoy some Scout games and learn more about Cub Scouts. While the school year is just starting, the Scouting year never ends. From summer outdoor activities to racing cars at a January Pinewood Derby, elementary grade Cub Scouts (boys and girls) have year-round fun with friends while learning a wide range of skills. Contact John Koch –information.kochny.com)(saratogascouter@formoreAdventureAwaitsstartyourScoutingjourney!
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To benefit Saratoga Chamber Players Friday, September 16 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, located on 262 Brownville Rd, Gansevoort. Nine Hole Scramble, Registration at 2:45 p.m. followed by a 3:15 p.m. 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 saratogachamberplayers.org/www.
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The Academy for Lifelong Learning continues its 30-year tradition of presenting educational and social opportunities for adults 55+ by offering thirty-five courses this fall. These daytime courses are offered in two, fiveweek sessions. Session one starts September 12. Session two starts October 17. Registration is now open for all courses at www.esc. edu/all. Course brochures are also available at local libraries, YMCA’s and retirement communities or by request at 518-587-2100 x2390 or
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Havurah Vatik September event: Revis(it)ing Lilith on Tuesday, September 20 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Our presenter, Gregory Spinner, teaches in the religion department at Skidmore College. He will share his recent explorations into the ancient but obscure figure, Lilith. A catered lunch follows the program. Please RSVP by September 14. Call 518-584-8730, ext 4. All Saratoga area Jewish seniors 55 plus are welcome. Proof of vaccination and masks required.
appointment only. Auditioning kids (ages 7 and up), teen and adult actors, singers, and dancers. Especially needed are singers that can sing harmony. This show will also include some featured dancers. Contact Elyse Young at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x305 to request an audition appointment or for additional information.
This 10-week class in practical spirituality explores the practical tools for personal transformation and inner peace including creative thinking, affirmative prayer, meditation, empowered intentions, and much more. Certificated by Centers for Spiritual Living and being offered by New Thought New York on a suggested donation basis of $20 per class session. Required texts: How to Change Your Life and Creative Ideas: A Spiritual Compass for Personal Expression by Ernest Holmes. Hosted via Zoom, beginning on September 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. To register 518-366-9918.fillwww.newthoughtnewyork.orgvisitandout“ContactUs”formorcall Community Bible Study Capital District North – NY 2022-2023 for women (childreninfants to 4 years old) Topic will be Red Sea to the Jordan River. The study will include the books Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. It will be held on Wednesdays, from September 14 – May 24 at Clifton Park Community Church, 516 Moe Rd., Clifton Park, 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. (includes pre-k program). Also, held at Loudonville Community Church, 374 Loudon Rd., Loudonville from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Registration fee, $35 yr., children $10 yr. Scholarships available. For more information capitaldistrictnorth.cbsclass.orgvisit
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Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces Auditions on Sunday, September 11 and Monday September 12 for a December production of ‘The Music Man’ at the Malta Community Center, produced by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by String Quartets for the Season Saratoga Chamber Players Concert on Sunday, September 11 at Saratoga United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs at 3 p.m. Works of Haydn, Janacek, & Beethoven. Tickets: Adult $30; Senior $25; Student $20 (children admitted free when accompanied by an adult). Season Discount Price: Adult $112.50; Senior $93.75; Student $75. Pay online at 518-584-1427.moresaratogachamberplayers.org.www.Forinformationyoucancall
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27th Annual Town of Greenfield Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale September 10 & 11 from 9 a.m. –4 p.m., rain or shine. Numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) Tons of stuff to browse and buy at numerous garage sales located throughout the tri-village area. Free maps of all the garage sales will be available beginning September 9 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Offices at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, The Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lion’s Information/Silent Auction Tent.
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 4-some. 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 wineanddineon239@gmail.com.Foster
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Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park 6:30 p.m. | Two women meet in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. The few words they exchange in these hours will create a very close link between the two and changes their lives forever. In Spanish/ English Subtitles. Not Rated 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
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Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours Saratoga Tea & Honey 348 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain, and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute-long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. For details visit, hauntedsaratogatours.com.
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Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville | Noon This is the first meeting of 2022-2023. The club will provide the meat and the seniors will bring something to share.
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting Knights of Columbus 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Court McLaughlin #422 members are welcome to gather for the Rosary at 5:45 p.m. followed by social time. Through CDA we share our talents and gifts and work with other Catholic women who share faith and similar values. We welcome those interested in giving us a look. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Regent, Lucille Koch at 516-319-4577.
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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.
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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.pm. 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.
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Chicken BBQ St. Therese Chapel, Intersection of Route 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Rd., Gansevoort 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or sold out. | Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert. Dinners $15. For Take outs Call 518-792-2276.
Summer Sunday Stroll: Skidmore’s First Home Meet: SE corner of Spring & Circular Streets, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Debbie Studwell will tour the area of Skidmore College’s first campus. In 1903, Lucy Scribner purchased 82 Circular Street to establish the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga that became Skidmore College. Over time, the campus expanded to Union Avenue and the surrounding streets. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit our website, call 518-587-5030, or email Jacqueline Bunge, Events & Programs Coordinator at jbunge@ saratogapreservation.org.
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Menu: baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 / $30. Cash only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.
Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. A poetry reading by Marc Delgado. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. 518-583-0022.
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Tru Cutz Barbershop 45 Park Place, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tru Cutz Barbershop will be giving free backpacks filled with school supplies AND offering FREE haircuts to all kids ranging from Pre-K up to 12th grade! What started as a small one-day event has now evolved and became a two-day massive event (September 5 and 6) helping hundreds of local students in the community. When this event first started, Tru Cutz Barbershop funded all the expenses. Now that the event has grown; so has the communities desire to get involved and help with the event. If you would like to be a part of this great event, call us at 518-584-2889.
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 518587-3241.
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Congress Park History Tours
Old Gick Farm, Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton Noon – 1 p.m. and 4 – 5 p.m. | The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every year. The first brood emerges in late May and the second brood in early July. On a guided walk through the meadows, learn about the Saratoga Sandplains ecosystem on which this animal thrives and how it became endangered. Registration is required via our website at wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.
Karner Blue Butterfly Walk
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Come and see Saratoga’s hidden talent! Or sign up and show what you’ve got! All are welcome. Support Communitythe where You Work and Play!
Saratoga Springs Visitor Center 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. 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.
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New Tang Exhibit: How Chinese Women Expressed Themselves Through Shoes for Bound Feet
Lotus Shoes: Stories between Stitches explores how women expressed themselves creatively through individualized, unique shoes with vivid hues and intri cate embroidery. The exhibition encourages viewers to consider their own reactions to societal standards, asking: What do we maintain, adopt, and reject in order to navigate our world? And how do the objects we make, wear, and use tell stories about who we are and who we want to be? Ward-Schultz will give a public tour of the exhibition at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 1 pm. Admission to the tour is free. The Tang is open to the public Thursdays from noon to 9 p.m., and Fridays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. For more informa tion, contact the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or tang@ skidmore.edu, or visit the Tang website at tang.skidmore.edu.
Unrecorded Chinese artist, shoes for bound feet, after 18th century, handsewn and embroidered shoes, 6 1/7 x 1 7/8 x 5 inches, Tang Teaching Museum collection, gift of Scot and Julie Cohen, 2020.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents a new exhibition of work from the Tang collection being shown at the museum for the first time, “Lotus Shoes: Stories between Stitches,” on view from Saturday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 4. Organized by Madeleine Ward-Schultz ’22, the exhibition features a selection of shoes for bound feet from the Tang collec tion in conversation with a con temporary artwork by Lillian Mulero. While the Chinese tradi tion of foot-binding is familiar to audiences in the West, the prac tice by women of using the shoes as a means of self-expression may not be.Shoes for bound feet, or lotus shoes, were worn by Chinese women from the Song Dynasty (960–1279) to the early 20th cen tury. Women tightly wrapped their 6- to 8-year-old daughters’ feet into a “lotus” shape by fold ing the four toes under the arch, halting development; the painful and repeated re-forming of the foot achieved a higher, bulging instep and elongated appearance from big toe to heel, necessitat ing a teetering gait that was con sidered fashionable and attractive.
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Opera Saratoga’s Pasta & Puccini Returns on Sunday, Sept. 18
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Opera Saratoga, in conjunction with the Opera Saratoga Guild, will once again be holding its popular Pasta & Puccini event on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 starting at 5 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant. The event will feature performances by acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sable Strout, accompanied by Opera Saratoga’s Head of Music Staff, Laurie Rogers. Reservation dead line is Sept. 8. Pasta & Puccini, a popu lar event in Saratoga Springs for the past 20 years was last held in 2019, prior to the pandemic. This year’s event, a celebration at the end of the 2022 Opera season, will honor the dedicated Opera Saratoga staff, as well as the mem ory of longtime supporter, and founder of the Friends of Opera Saratoga, Bob DeSio. Guests will be treated to a gourmet four-course meal featur ing antipasto, Caesar salad, main course of their choice, tiramisu for dessert and a cash bar. The Past & Puccini event will feature performances by former apprentice artist, mezzo-soprano Sable Strout and Head of Music Staff, Laurie Rogers – highlighting the best of Italian opera – and guests will have chances to win prizes and partici pate in a Puccini trivia contest. Tickets are $70 for members of the Opera Saratoga Guild and $85 for non-members, and may be pur chased by calling the Opera Saratoga office at 518-584-6018 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday or online at org/2022-pasta-puccini-1.www.operasaratoga.
— The Egg has announced that Joan Osborne and special guest Teddy Thompson will be performing on Friday, Nov. 11, As part of its 2022 con cert series.Since she broke through 25 years ago with the multi-platinum Relish and its touchstone megasmash “One of Us,” seven-time Grammy nominee Joan Osborne has explored a diverse range of genres: pop rock, soul, R&B, blues, roots rock, gospel, funk, and country – all of which can be heard the recently released collec tion of unearthed live in-studio recordings entitled Radio Waves. A member of the British musical dynasty first helmed by his legendary parents, Richard and Linda, Teddy Thompson combines observant, impassioned lyrics about the joys and chal lenges of relationships with music that borrows from folk, rhythm & blues, pop, indie rock, and coun try, as heard on his half dozen plus recordings – including his latest – Heartbreaker Please. Tickets are $34.50 and $39.50 and are currently on sale online at www.theegg.org or by telephone at 518-473-1845, or in person at The Egg Box Office Monday –Friday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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The foot-binding ritual, prac ticed entirely in women’s quarters within a patriarchal society, was considered a pathway for young girls to secure their future by mar rying into wealthier families.
The Egg Announces Concert by Joan Osborne And Teddy Thompson
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffe Lena unveiled its Banned Book Lending Library with a night of live readings on Aug. 24. A Standing Room Only crowd, featured a staged read ing of book excerpts - John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice & Men,” Anne Frank’s “Diary of a Young Girl,” George Orwell’s “1984,” JD Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye,” Anthony Burgess’ “Clockwork Orange” – among them. Barbara Lombardo was host emcee. The café’s “little liberty library” stands in the venue’s courtyard, and depicts lady liberty in full spirit of life, clutching the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights in one hand, and holding up Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” and James Joyce’s “Ulysses” in the other. The library is open for busi ness, and visitors may drop off a book, pick out a book, or do both. Banned or challenged books only, please – lists may be found at any number of sources online. People dropping off a book during the café’s open hours are invited to bring it inside and a plate with your name will be placed upon the donated book.
Randy Travis kicks-off a new series at The Charles Wood Theater in September.
Travis is the first artist to appear in Kevin Richards’ Country Concerts Close Up! intimate inter view and live performance con certs with classic country stars and regional favorites. The event will feature sto ries and songs hosted by CMA radio personality Kevin Richards, an audience Q & A session, and Travis’ biggest hits performed by CMA broadcast winner Richie Phillips, Northeast Country Idol winner Jenna Sue, and regional fan favorite Mark Pierre. Tickets start at $49 and are available at the Charles R. Wood Theater“I’mwebsite.onamission to put these fantastic country music singers and songwriters from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s back in the spot light,” said CMA broadcast win ner, Kevin Richards, in a prepared statement. “These special intimate events are specifically designed as premium concert experiences for fans that miss, and appreciate, the talents of legendary country art ists who rarely get the chance to play in the UpcomingNortheast.”series artists include Ty Herndon, with special guest Rob Riser, on Nov. 27 and Aaron Tippin, with special guests Martin & Kelly, Dec. 18.
Country Music Superstar Randy Travis at the Charles R. Wood Theater on Sept. 11
The Banned Book Lending Library, installed at Caffe Lena on Aug. 24, 2022, on a night that featured stage readings excerpted from some of the volumes. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
GLENS FALLS — Seven-time Grammy Award winning country music legend Randy Travis takes the stage at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls for two spe cial shows - at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.on Sunday, Sept. 11.
New Liberty Library Stands at the Entry Gates of Caffe Lena
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Kronos Quartet to Stage Show at UPH in January
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“Pressure: A memoir by Eric Canori.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nearly 20 years to the date since last staging a show in Saratoga Springs, Kronos Quartet will be coming to town early in the new year to per form at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 in the Great Hall at Universal Preservation Hall. Their last Spa City appear ance took place February 2003 at Filene Recital Hall at Skidmore College where Kronos’ interna tional program ranged from the sweet, eyebrow-arching melodies of Portuguese guitarist Carlos Paredes to the eerie, heart-pound ing tension of the Romanianinfluenced “Doina.” They showcased a a sorrowful string adaptation of Tony MacMahon’s Celtic tune “The Fair-Haired Boy,” a cacophonous ode to Icelandic rock group Sigur Ros, and and the sensual Cubano-throbbing beat of “Tabu” to the salacious Esquivel tune “Miniskirt,” com plete with humorous wolf whis tles and cat Kronoscalls.has performed live with the likes of Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Patti Smith, Allen Ginsberg, and Tom Waits, appeared on recordings by Nine Inch Nails, and Dave Matthews Band, and in dance with famed choreographers Merce Cunningham, and Twyla Tharp. Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in per son or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or online at UniversalPreservationHall. org starting Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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“Saratoga Springs Man Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Involvement In A Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy” head lines the Nov. 28, 2012 press release from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, announcing Canori’s sentence for his role in a marijuana distribution conspiracy.
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Kronos Quartet will perform at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs in January. Photo: Kronos Quartet.
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Spa City Man Pens Memoir of Days That Caught the Attention of Special Agents of the DEA
A decade later, Canori says: “In this memoir, I have recreated events and experiences from my memories of them.” The story begins in Canori’s childhood, locked in his bedroom looking at posters of athletes and rock stars, dreaming of all the things he wants to do and become in life.“It was 1993. I was fourteen, grounded as usual, and I found myself sitting on my bedroom floor with the bass line from the Rolling Stones’ ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ thumping behind me,” he writes. The story ends with Canori in a prison cell, staring at barren walls, with nothing to see except a reflection of himself in a tiny, scratched-up mirror. “Pressure: A Memoir,” by Eric Canori, $18.95 paperback, is available at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, and via Amazon.
The Adirondack Independent Music Festival, returning to Lake George for its 7th year, will take place at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons, Friday, Sept. 2 thru Sunday, Sept. 4, and will featuring several premiere touring bands currently on the fes tival circuit.Thisyear’s event will be head lined by moe., who will perform 2 sets each night on Saturday and Sunday, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, who will perform two sets on Friday.Other big names perform ing at this year’s festival include jam favorite, Dopapod as well as a highly anticipated festival debut performance by Austin rock group, White Denim, who Time Out called “one of the best live bands you will ever see if you live to be a million.” Singer-songwriter and fan-favorite, Ryan Montbleau Band will perform a soulful mix of rock, folk, R&B, American and funk and Pink Talking Fish will return with their unique fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish. Badfish, the nation’s premier trib ute to Sublime will also be sure to get the audience moving when they perform Friday night, right before Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Rounding out this year’s lineup are performances by lespe cial, Dogs in a Pile and Neighbor, Hayley Jane & The Primates, Freekbass & The Bump Assembly, Lucid, Joe Samba, Bella’s Bartok, The Big Takeover, Wet End Blend, Funky Dawgz, Root Shock, Annie in the Water, Ghosts of Jupiter and Sly Fox and the Hustlers. In addition to the music, the festival will also feature a variety of food and craft vendors, as well as a great view of the Lake George fireworks on Saturday evening. Music at the festival commons is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday and Sunday, with music running con tinuously across two side-by-side stages until 11 p.m. each night. All ages are welcome to attend and children 12 and under are free. General Admission week end and single day festival tickets are on sale at www.adkmusicfest. com. There is also a special VIP optionForavailable.tickets and more infor mation, visit the festival website at www.adkmusicfest.com.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eric Canori was one of the largest high-end marijuana dealers on the East Coast of the United States — before it became legal in any state — smuggling weed out of Canada via 18-wheelers, helicopters, and boats, operating like a ghost and doing over $300,000,000 of busi ness by age 29. In his newly published mem oir, “Pressure,” Canori details a bottom-to-top joyride of a pent house lifestyle, evading the DEA (for nearly 15 years), and reveals his own deeply buried pain in the story laced with local flair. In the 268 pages that follow, a lifetime is revealed. “I pulled into my driveway on a secluded par cel of land in Saratoga,” Canori writes. “I immediately noticed the lock to my cargo trailer had been cut off, and my jaw dropped. I threw my truck in park, ran toward the trailer, and looked inside. It was empty. Someone had stolen $600,000 worth of weed from me while I was in L.A.”
Moe. and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Set to Headline Weekend Music Festival in Lake George
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Official, Officious Official, as an adjective, means authorized or formal. As a noun, it means a person who holds an office. Here is an official announcement: schools will be closed Friday. The official always makes the final ruling. Officious means meddling in other people’s affairs. They opposed any officious interference with personal matters.
Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
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Week of September 2 8, 2022 25 Puzzles Across 1 Garbage delivery vehicle? 8 World Chess Champion Carlsen 14 Susan Ruttan’s “L.A. Law” role 15 Used up a lot of 17 Like some stockings 18 Attorney’s knowledge base 19 “Anyone can play,” on game boxes 20 Pretend 21 “Who __?”: New Orleans Saints chant 22 Slowed 23 Intelligence 26 Beginning of an apology 27 One Pillar Pagoda city 28 Riding a Segway, say 34 Free-spirited 37 Bestowed on 38 “Absentia” co-star __ Katic 39 Permit 40 Dishonestly obtained 41 Runs on 46 Term of affection 47 Big name in illuminationportable 48 Bond first bought by FDR in 1941 52 New York natives 53 Emergency sorting systems 54 Tubular pastries 55 Fruit in some Chinese New Year customs 56 Hardly shines 57 Innocently charming Down 1 Quinceañera honoree: Abbr. 2 Group to select from 3 “Beverly Hills Cop” cop Foley 4 All thumbs 5 Less than 2% have this type 6 Beginnings 7 Rizzoli and Isles creator Gerritsen 8 Popular ‘90s dance 9 How rush-hour traffic often moves 10 Beau __ 11 Physics Nobelist the year after Albert 12 Hard to see in, at times 13 Chips on the table 16 Wasn’t square 22 Comes (to) 23 Homemade knife 24 It may be braided for competition 25 Additions 29 One focused on the past 30 Tallinn natives 31 Too many to name, for short 32 It may be a cue 33 Medical procedure 35 Chatter 36 Umlaut lookalike 40 Shepherd formerly of “The View” 41 Coll. QB, stereotypically 42 Turner and Wachowski 43 Office plant, perhaps 44 Pancakes served with sour cream 45 Try to buy 48 Put overhead, maybe 49 Eleven’s favorite breakfast brand, in “Stranger Things” 50 Look 51 Ancient being? See puzzle solution on page 35
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Notice of Formation of VS 390 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. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114086
Theresa’s Pieces Furniture and Homestore LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 8/3/22. Office location: Saratoga County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to REGISTERED AGENTS INC., 418 BROADWAY, STE R, ALBANY, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful activity. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114051 Notice of formation of Self Direction Partners, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/29/2022 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: PO Box 381 Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 114014
Notice of Qualification of Starfish Specialty Advisors, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/12/2022. 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: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113994
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 Wednesday September 7, 2022, for Vehicle Lighting Equipment, specification 22-SDVLE-1B, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: 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 - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website empirestatebidsystem.com).(www. Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all JOHNbids.T.
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Notice of formation of Orchard Lane Farm, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on August 26, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Burke & Casserly, PC, 255 Washington Ave Ext, Suite 104, Albany, NY 12205. The purpose is to perform any lawful act or activity. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114240
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Notice of formation of Orchard Lane Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on August 26, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Burke & Casserly, PC, 255 Washington Ave Ext, Suite 104, Albany, NY 12205. The purpose is to perform any lawful act or activity. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114234
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Notice of formation of Yonder Pixels LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/16/2022 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: PO Box 1367, 1764 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114197
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Notice of formation of Affirmation Threads LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/29/22 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of the process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1411 London Square Drive, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114226
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Rivington Insurance Services LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/06/2022. 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, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 68103-0646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114177
Notice of formation of Druthers Brewing Company V, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on March 30, 2021, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to Druthers Brewing Company V, LLC @ 12 Southside Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12866, purpose is any lawful purpose. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114076
HUDSON STORAGE, LLC. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on August 11, 2022, Office location: Saratoga County, Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Ryan Blass, 9 Morris Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065, who is the registered agent of the LLC. Latest date to dissolve – LLC is perpetual, Purpose: for all legal purposes. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114061
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Notice of formation of Southern Adirondack Midwifery PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/02/2022. 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: 3 Hemphill Place #112 Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 114002
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: RBW CREATIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 9, 2022. Office Location: 277 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 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: 277 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 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. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113988
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: September 14, 2022 Odor Control Chemicals, specification 22-SDOC-3 September 14, 2022 Chemical for Alkalinity/ PH Mgmt. for Wastewater Treatment, Bid22-SDCAPM-1specificationformsandinstructions 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 - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website 09/02/2022,PurchasingJOHNallthePurchasingSaratogaempirestatebidsystem.com).(www.County,throughitsDepartment,reservesrighttorejectpartsofanyorbids.T.WARMT,DirectorofSaratogaCounty114259
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Articles of Organization for FLEISCHMAN B&B’S, LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 11, 2022. Office located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at 137 2nd Street Apt#2, Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113982
Notice of formation of Growing Expressions Together Speech Therapy PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/08/2022 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: 120 West Ave Suite 209, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113936
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 K&T Farms LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/19/2022 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: 4 Craw Ln, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113949
Notice of formation of Super Source Media Studios LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/06/2022 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: 3065 NY-50 Box 3 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113930
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 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 LEGALS
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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 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
Notice of formation of Loves Colors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/21/2022 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: 20 Conver Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113914 ABUtter LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/22. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONTHE OF MONAHAN EQUIPMENT LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Law, the name of the limited liability company is: Monahan Equipment LLC and the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on August 9, 2022. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. The post office address within this state to which the Secretary of State will mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served on him is 35 Second Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113943
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 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 of formation of Precision & Design Tile Company LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/28/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 24 Greenlea Drive, Clifton Park NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113924
Notice of formation of Sunshine Pack Walking LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/06/2022 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: 707 Freeman Court, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16.
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Free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities inside the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located near Gate A at the Top of the Stretch. Epicenter racing to victory in the Travers stakes race at Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 27, 2022. Photo courtesy of NYRA.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Fans will enjoy free live music performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands at the Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage. This year’s summer music stage is sponsored by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.
PREMIUM GIVEAWAY
Tune-in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other guests.
TASTE NY PAVILION THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Let your Saratoga pride shield you from inclement weather with the third and final giveaway of the season: a mini umbrella presented by NYRA Bets. The umbrella is red and white and features the traditional red Saratoga logo and black NYRA Bets logo.
Fans will have the chance to meet former New York Yankees All-Star centerfielder Bernie Williams at Saratoga Race Course. Choose between a ticketed meet-and-greet for up to 50 guests in the brand-new Paddock Suite, overlooking the Saratoga paddock, featuring food, drink (beer, wine and soft drinks) and conversation with the four-time World Series champion and jazz musician; or a ticketed meet-and-greet at the Jockey Silks Porch that includes a photo opportunity and signed headshot. Tickets must be reserved in advance at NYRA.com.
PURDY’S CONCERTSUMMERSTAGE
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New York-made food and adult beverages will be available for sample and purchase exclusively at the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch. Enjoy New York craft beer, cider, wine and spirits.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Lucky Coin: 4&UP, 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $150,000 GII Prioress: F3YO, 6 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $250,000
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CLOSING WEEKEND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
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Friday, September 2: Swinging Palms Saturday, September 3: ILL Funk Sunday, September 4: North and South Dakotas Monday, September 5: Big Medicine
FINAL 2022 STAKE RACES
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 GII Flower Bowl (BC): F&M 4&UP, 1 3/8 - Turf, Purse $600,000 GI Jockey Club Gold Cup (BC): 3&UP, 1 1/4 - Dirt, Purse $1,250,000 GIII Saranac: 3YO, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $200,000 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 GI Spinaway: F2YO, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $300,000 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 GIII Bernard Baruch Handicap: 3&UP, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $200,000 GI Hopeful: 2YO, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $300,000
The 2022 summer meet will come to a close with the traditional final feature race, the Grade 1, $300,000 Hopeful for 2-year-olds, which affords racing fans a preview of potential standouts in next year’s Triple Crown series and Runhappy Travers. NYRA will thank its fans for another outstanding summer with special offers on tickets, food and beverage, and hospitality during the final week of the season at Saratoga Race Course. For information about all offers and to purchase tickets, visit NYRA.com/fans.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
The full forfeiture of the purse money of $26,000 was seen by many as too punitive but the number of strikes by the rider as well as the potential penalties are delineated under the rules which now regulate horse racing tracks that export their races across state lines for betting purposes. The hybrid sanctions of both jockeys and owners without affecting the order of finish for wagering purposes is unusual and only required when a rider commits a serious infraction –in this case use of the whip ten times or more.
Debate about legal action regarding purse forfeitures such as the one that occurred in the Forego Stakes last weekend has been robust but it appears that the amount in controversy of $26,000 would make legal action cost prohibitive in this instance.
Looking forward to the closing weekend at Saratoga stakes races complete the season with the Jockey Club Gold Cup for older horses run on Saturday, September 3, the Spinaway for two-year-old fillies on Sunday, September 4 and the closing day feature for two-year male runners on Labor Day September 5. (Friday, September 2 is the final fan give away as mini Saratoga Umbrellas will be given to fans while supplies last and Sunday, September 4 will feature former new York Yankee star Bernie Williams meeting fans and signing autographs.)
Luis Rodriguez Castro. Photo courtesy of NYRA. Drafted racing at Belmont. Photo by Joe Labozzetta, courtesy of NYRA.
The crowd of almost 50,000 fans was treated to good racing, good weather and good company throughout the marathon 13 race card and the celebration continued in the surrounding bars and restaurants as a satisfied crowd lingered in the Mediterranean-like evening air.
The week was not controversy-free, however, as an unusual purse disqualification occurred in the Forego Stakes when Luis Rodriguez Castro rider of the fifth-place finisher - Drafted – was cited for excessive use of the whip and both the rider and owners were sanctioned under the newly effective Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (“HISA”) rules.
After a stellar Travers weekend which saw Epicenter cement his claim as the best three-year-old thoroughbred in the country, Saratoga Race Course wraps up a spectacular season over the Labor Day weekend.
The Travers’ undercard was competitive and saw the upset of heavy favorite Jackie’s Warrior in the Forego, while the favorite in the Allen Jerkens – Jack Christopher prevailed.
It may seem counterintuitive, but, when HISA rules were developed the riders sought to have the owners of affected horses lose the purse in certain instances as riders feared pressure from owners to violate the rules in races where the purses were high if sanctions were to apply only to riders.
The promulgation and initial implementation of the new nation-wide rules were mostly ignored by industry participants and fans alike, but this incident brought them into national focus with varying degrees of frustration and anger towards this result.
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Epicenter dominated a strong field under perfect weather conditions to the delight of racing fans and favorite players alike in an impressive performance.
It remains to be seen whether this type of purse
While the main goal of HISA was to seek national uniformity and enforcement of medication violations (which will not be implemented until next year), the now effective whip rules are meant to address animal welfare issues. Most in the industry believe the new whip rules are neither effective nor necessary, as there are more serious issues that need to be addressed, however, the presence of animal rights protestors outside the front gate of Saratoga Race Course front on big race days, including the Travers, indicates the general public has numerous animal welfare concerns.
The winning time of 2:02.4 was among the fastest Travers in history and the ease with which he won left little doubt as to who was best.
Final Weekend of Racing at the Spa - Jockey Controversey
forfeiture will become common or whether the rules will be changed or fully abided by in the future.
In a semi-related matter, the only named plaintiff in a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the HISA regulatory scheme – jockey Gerard Melancon –was arrested in Louisiana this week on a criminal charge of “unnatural stimulation of horses.” The violation of the unfortunately-named statute is reported to be for the alleged use or possession of an electrical device, or “joint” as it is known in the industry. Melancon, the winner of more than 5,000 races in a long controversial career alleged in his lawsuit seeking to invalidate HISA that HISA “jeopardizes jockeys’ ability to competitively ride racehorses.” He was released on $20,000 bail and has refused to comment on the allegations other than to say he will be vindicated.
The current meet is expected to break both attendance and mutuel handle records by the conclusion of the meet.
“If you look at the diversity within our group, this has far exceeded just the win at Saratoga,” Deet said. “It is forged and galvanized a friendship from a group of people. We have PTSD veterans, disabled veterans, and people who have lost spouses. There are things that have affected people in their recent lives.” Deet, a father of a Navy Seal, has also been sharing his partnership experience with disabled veterans by providing tours around the track while visiting horses. Simultaneously, he has been encouraging other disabled veteran organizations to contact him to continue that experience.
More importantly, those two victories from Vallelujah’s have helped the partners, as well as others, who have been coping and overcoming adversities. At the same time, friendships have emerged that go beyond the racetrack.
Deet, a retired heavy machine operator for his hometown of Malta, had been in racing partnerships for nearly 30 years before he took a brief break when his grandchildren were born. This time, he was placed as the managing partner for the newly-formed stable.
by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY
Vallelujah continues to create a special bond for a local partnership in perhaps the Cinderella story of this year’s Saratoga Race Course meet.
The Horse Who Brought a Group of People Together
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orses can be therapeutic and people bring together, especially for those who experience personal challenges and setbacks. Vallelujah is one of those horses who has done that at Saratoga Race Course this year.
Since the formation of East Ave Stables with Sisu Racing Stables during the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Vallelujah has created a special bond among the 18-member partnership that includes Jeff Deet and breeder Carolyn Karlson. That bond became more solidified when Vallelujah won her first career race on Mother’s Day at Belmont Park, followed by a more significant win three weeks ago. Not only was it the first Saratoga win for Deet and East Ave Stables, it was also the same milestone for Karlson as a breeder, Jacqueline Davis as a jockey, and Robbie Davis as a trainer since his last Saratoga Winner’s Circle appearance in 2013.
“It’s a collective way to say, ‘Thank you,’” Deet said. “My son fought in a lot of battles and took a lot close calls. I know how hard it is on the families. I know how hard it is on the military men and women. If we can clear their heads for a day, that’s the least that we can do. We don’t do this for accolades. We do it be because it is such a wonderful opportunity to share.”
The East Ave Stable partnership started when a group of photographers gathered along the East Avenue fence that borders part of the Oklahoma Training Track. Their presence attracted trainer and former jockey Robbie Davis with a simple “Hello.” From there, their conversions developed into his suggestion of buying a horse.
Photo courtesy of East Ave Stables. Photo by Tony Podlaski.
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Deet and Karlson already knew each other in the local Thoroughbred racing circle. Shortly after the stable was formed, Karlson met with Deet for a brief greeting on East Avenue. Coincidently, Karlson had been entertaining the idea of selling Vallelujah, born at Hickory Hill Farm in Fort Edward on Valentine’s Day, going into fall of 2021. However, there were a couple of important considerations for Deet.
First, it was important that Vallelujah had a good retirement once her racing career was over, especially since Deet’s prior horses have been placed in appropriate aftercare – Sweet Penny, Katskill Bay and Executive Search.
“This business is really hard. If there is a novice equation into it, then it becomes really hard,” Davis said. “These people are understanding about every little thing. That’s so helpful for the horse. You have to take your time. I remember Allen Jerkens saying, ‘One step. Let the horse earn its way.’”
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Though, with the support of the partnership, Davis can take the same approach that Hall of Fame trainer H. Allen Jerkens had as a horseman.
One of Vallelujah’s steps under consideration was the Fleet Indian Stakes for 3-year-old fillies on New York Showcase Day at Saratoga last week. However, both Deet and Davis believed that would have been a tough task for her by going 1 1/8 miles for the first time while challenging the unbeaten Fingal’s Cave.
Instead, they are waiting for more ideal spots such as the remaining races in the New York Stallion Series. “She hasn’t been tested going a mile and an eighth. You really don’t want to test her against an undefeated filly,” Davis said. “The Stallion Series is something that we can entertain going seven furlongs or even a mile. Right now, we are riding a wave. Let’s go ahead and enjoy this moment.”
As the Saratoga racing season comes to an end on Labor Day, Karlson, Deet and all of the other East Ave Stables partners certainly had their fairy tale story of the meet as they continue to reflect on their special moment. “I call her the Cinderella of Saratoga. She got to go to the ball,” Karlson said. “I wake up every day really happy because she is in their lives. I’m glad this is a feelgood story because the world needs more of those.” Vallelujah.
Photo by Adam Coglianese
Karlson became the right person for aftercare with her involvement in the Retired Racehorse Project. Not only that, her retired horses have also found second careers: Ariesberg became a barrel racehorse in Florida; Noblesque is participating in horse shows, dressage and trail riding; Grayjavu is part of the Thoroughbred Retirement Program at the Lowell Correctional Facility in Ocala, Fla. “We don’t put a horse on the track unless that horse has an established, rock-solid, etched-in-stone career and good life after racing,” Deet said. “This animal has given you everything it had. You owe this creature of God to take care of that on and after the track. We won’t let a horse go into obscurity. It’s just not going to happen.” Second, Deet wanted Robbie Davis as the trainer. Along with Davis’s experience that includes winning 3,382 races as a jockey, Deet also liked his approach as a horseman. “We weren’t going to settle for anyone else other than Robbie. It’s that simple,” Deet said. “His love is for the animal. His love is for the game. He is a gentleman who goes out and rides our horse every day. He takes 100 percent care of her. He feeds her; he grooms her; he trains her; he loves her. There is something special about Robbie Davis once you get to know him. We are very fortunate to get him.” Davis knows that training a horse for a one-horse partnership can be challenging for everyone.
After the Swaps Stakes Slew became ill. It was decided to take him out of training to recuperate. It would be nine long months before Slew would resume his career. He came back with a vengeance that spring with an easy win at Aqueduct, and then thrilled an August crowd here at the Spa with a dominating wire to wire score in a seven-furlong allowance race.
Jim shared his thoughts on the race. Right out of the gate Cordero lost his irons. The mishap put him on Slew’s rump for the first five or so strides before he got back in the saddle. Then he was in a speed duel with Affirmed that produced a blistering time of 1:09.2 at the six-furlong mark. Exceller, 15 lengths out of it, made a tremendous move at the leaders. In the stretch Slew came out just enough for Exceller to sneak through on the rail. By the time Cordero realized what had happened, Exceller was a length and a half clear. Slew charged back, coming up a nose short of victory. Except for a merciless finish line, Slew had conquered every obstacle come his way. In defeat the champ had shown through guts and determination just how brilliant of a racehorse he was.
Jim landed Slew O’ Gold from one of Slew’s crops. He says it is hard to compare them in the same sentence. Slew O’ Gold obviously was no Seattle Slew. He did join his daddy in the Hall of Fame here on Union Avenue. No easy accomplishment.
Jim took notice when his colt breezed 38 seconds in a three-furlong workout. Soon after Slew made his debut at Belmont Park in the fall of 1976. He took a maiden race easily, then added an allowance. It was time to crack open the Dom Perignon when Slew took the important Champagne Stakes. He annihilated the opposition in a sparkling 1:34.2, the fastest time ever recorded by a twoyear-old in a mile race. This is when it crystallized in Jim’s mind that he had a horse with the potential for greatness.
LIFE AFTER SLEW
A FINAL REMARK
YOU CAN’T WIN ‘EM ALL Elation filled the Slew Camp. Jim and his partners had reached dizzying heights. Now they made plans for the next phase of Slew’s career. The original plan was to prep their super horse for the Travers Stakes here at the Spa. Then the management team at Hollywood Park made an offer to sweeten the pot for the Swaps Stakes to 300,000 dollars if Slew would commit to the race. Jim stated the decision was made with everyone in the Slew Camp on board with the move to accept the offer. Independence Day weekend saw a record Crowd of 68,000 attend Hollywood Park for the race. Everyone expected an easy win for Slew. Unfortunately the race never materialized for the Champ. He ran the only bad race of his entire career, beaten sixteen lengths by the winner J.O.Tobin.
There was one race left on Slew’s calendar. He was saddled with an imposing 134 pounds for his swan song, the nine-furlong Stuyvesant at Aqueduct. He would be the last American racehorse to carry that heavy of a load. It had zero effect on his performance. He led from start to finish. The tremendous career of one of the greatest racehorses this Country has ever known was over.
Slew’s racing career was over. His celebrated career as a sire was about to begin. The Slew Crew syndicated the big horse, keeping half of the shares for themselves. It was the makings of a financial grand slam home run. The big horse soon became a champion in the breeding shed. How about A.P Indy, Swale, and Landaluce on his list of offspring.
34 Week of September 2 – September 8, 2022 by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY Auburn College Veterinary School was next up for Jim. It is there that he met his soon-to-be bride, Sally. After graduation, the now Dr. Jim Hill was offered an equine surgical internship at the prestigious New Bolton Center in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Around that time, he realized that he had a talent for choosing yearlings that had the potential to be successful on the racetrack. Jim Hill was on his way.
The Jockey Club Gold Cup was Slew’s next target. He would be up against Affirmed and Exceller in this one. The grueling mile and a half was about to test the Champ to his inner core.
Many years ago, I was in a discussion with my late, great friend, Cole Rosen.
A KEEN EYE. A LUMBER FORTUNE. AND THE SEEDS OF FAME. As a supplement to his veterinary income, Jim was soon in the part-time business of choosing yearlings for prospective buyers. After a few of his selections performed well on the track, he was introduced to Mickey Taylor, a lumber business owner from Washington State. Taylor had recently entered the racing game. They hit it off immediately. Mickey bought one of Jim’s selections for 15,000 dollars at a yearling sale. He asked him how much commission he was owed. “Nothing,” Jim answered. “We had a great time over the past couple of days, drank a lot of Jack Daniels... let’s leave it at that.” Mickey stated that after he recouped half the price he paid for the horse, Jim would be a full partner. At the time Jim didn’t pay much attention to the statement. Six months later Jim was informed by Mickey’s trainer that he was, as promised, a full partner in the horse. They named him Lexington Laugh. He had his share of success on the track. Of more importance, the seeds of a business relationship that would rock the horse racing universe was about to be formed. It was just a matter of time before Jim, Sally, Mickey and his wife Karen were full partners in a horse racing venture, appropriately named Tayhill Stable. They began buying horses at yearling sales. One in particular caught Jim’s eye. He says that he felt something special about the yearling when he walked out of his barn at the horse sale. He loved certain things about him. He was strong and muscular, with legs like telephone posts. They bought him for 17,500 dollars, a bargain that would soon rival the sale of Manhattan Island to the Dutch as a purchase to remember. When Jim turned the dark bay colt over to his trainer Billy Turner, he didn’t seem very impressed. He said “Jim what have you brought me. Well, if he can’t run, he can pull a plow.” That attitude would soon change when a colt with the name of Seattle Slew hit the racetrack.
Jim explains the baffling defeat this way. Slew’s exercise rider Mike Kennedy had reported that Slew was a very tired horse after the Belmont Stakes. The information was kept from the Hills and Taylors before the California race took place. He states that he would never have given the go ahead to make the trip out west if he was aware of it. He doesn’t use that as an excuse. Jim puts it this way. “He didn’t run his race and got beat.”
For four decades he had been a morning workout clocker in the early hours of dawn at both New York and Florida racetracks. I asked him who was the greatest racehorse he ever saw. Without hesitation he answered back “Seattle Slew, kid. Nothing even close.” The immortal Seattle Slew. continued from front page...
The Slew Crew… Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle.
WINNER’S CIRCLE Racing Legends: A Conversation with the Owner of the Immortal Seattle Slew
THE RUN TO IMMORTALITY Slew was set to open his three-year-old campaign at Jim’s favorite racetrack, Hialeah Park. There was a slight problem. Management was hard pressed to find anyone willing to race against him. His friend and then Vice-President of the track, Tommy Roberts convinced Leroy Jolley and a few other trainers to fill the race. As expected, Slew won it in a cakewalk. Next up was the prestigious Flamingo Stakes. A seldom framed Racing Form comment from his past performances says it all. Slew had “speed in reserve.” Then it was on to New York for the Wood Memorial and a stroll in the park for the big guy.
The Slew Crew had the Patterson Handicap at the Meadowlands penciled in next for the Champ. He got beat a neck by Dr. Patches, a horse that does not belong in the same conversation with Slew. Jim gives Angel Cordero Jr. credit for the upset. “He just outrode our jockey.”
Next up Slew was headed for the Marlboro Cup. It was billed as the first meeting of Triple Crown winners. Slew easily outdistanced Affirmed under his new rider, none other than Angel Cordero Jr. Then it was the Woodward Stakes and an easy score over a second best Exceller.
Jim’s in retirement now. His knowledge of horse racing takes a back seat to no one. He is a gentleman that came from an era that knew how to produce them. It was a distinct pleasure to discuss his life and the magnificent gift that Jim, his lovely wife Sally and the Taylors introduced to the racing world a half a century ago.
After relatively easy wins in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Seattle Slew set his sights on the Belmont Stakes and immortality. He did just that taking “Test of Champions” and becoming only the ninth winner of the coveted Triple Crown. He had accomplished what no other racehorse had done before, not Secretariat, nor Citation or any of the rest. He had just become the first unbeaten winner of the Triple Crown.
VICTORY IN DEFEAT
MALTA — On Saturday, September 10, the Roundabout Runners Club, a 501c3 based in Malta will host its 13th annual 5 & 10K road race. In 12 years, the event has raised more than $275,000 for the Town of Malta’s first responders and veteran housing agencies. The races will start at 8:15 a.m. in Malta’s two technology parks - NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology and Energy Park and Luther Forest Technology Campus, the home of Global Foundries’ facility. To stay updated on the event, visit the event Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/ malta5k. Should you have any questions about this event, you can also send an email to info@ malta5k.com.Toregister online, visit malta5k.com/registration.htmlwww.
Fall Sports Tee Off Spa Catholic Girls Back in Action
Team photo from left to right: Eva Nucera, Lily Norton, Maddison Norton, Chloe Lawrence, Alia Cartier. Photo provided SARATOGA — The Saratoga Central Catholic women’s golf team has officially begun their season. The girls first teed-it-up on Thursday, August 25 in a threeway match between Broadalbin and Johnstown. Saratoga’s Chloe Lawrence had the low round for the Saints with a score of 57, Maddison Norton shot a 60, and Aila Carter came into the club house with a score of 62 for a team total of 179, just edged out of sec ond by Johnstown, who had a team total of 175. On match day 2, which took place on Monday, August 29, in a home match vs Broadalbin-Perth, the Saints fell short in a four-person team event 231 to 187, with Alia Cartier shoot ing the low round for the Saints with a score of 52. In the third match of the season, the Saint’s last match on August 30, they squared off against the Academy of Holy Names. Academy concluded the day with a score of 161, the Saints with a score of 177 – Maddison Norton had the low round for SCC with a score of 58.
Malta 5k and 10k Presented by Global Foundries
Week of September 2 – September 8, 2022 35Sports Sports See puzzles pg. 25
Saratoga Veteran’s Business Council to Host Cornhole Tournament
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SARATOGA — The Veteran’s Business Council is hosting a cornhole tournament on Thursday, September 15. The tournament will be held at VFW Post 420, located at 190 Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Registration opens at 2pm, the tournament begins at 3pm, with dinner starting at 4:30pm. A cash bar will be provided by VFW Post 420. No carry in alcohol will be allowed. Importantly, all proceeds will benefit projects and programs for American veterans through the Veterans Business Council and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s joint efforts. To purchase tickets for the tournament, or just the BBQ buffet, please visit: chamber.
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Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.
The first Labor Day holiday parade was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City.
New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act and President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday. (Source: United States Dept. of Labor).
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See "Final Weekend of Racing at the SpaJockey Controversey " pg. 30, 31 See "Fall Sports Tee Off" pg. 35
The holiday is rooted in the late 19th century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation.
