Saratoga TODAY 9.28.18

LOCAL • INDEPENDENT • FREE Volume 12 • Issue 39

• September 28 – October 4, 2018 • saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com • 518- 581-2480 •

THIS IS NOT A DRILL: CITY EMERGENCY PLAN PUT TO REAL-LIFE TEST A welcome sign greets residents at the Vanderbilt Avenue Recreation Center, which currently serves as the temporary offices for city employees.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

TAIL OF THE FISH ... 10,000+ EXPECTED ...

Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC. See Story pg. 47

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Inside the gymnasium, on the south side of the city, a basket and backboard tower over a long row of white tables. Sturdy swivel chairs and a mesh of computer wires stretch across the foul lines.

A filing cabinet stands at the top of the circle abutting a bookshelf that extends to center court.

“All the inner workings of City Hall,” says Mayor Meg Kelly, gesturing across the 30,000-plus square feet of gymnasium space where city employees are busy at work. These new temporary quarters will act as their offices for the next 12 months.

A Friday night lightning strike upon City Hall in midAugust acted as the catalyst for the change, after a drainage pipe See Story pg. 15

See You in a Century WILTON TIME CAPSULE BURIED

Time capsule along with items to be buried in it. See Story pg. 3

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Neighbors:

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

Snippets of Life from Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Lori Mahan

Who: Megan Hersey Where: Railroad Place Q. How old are you?

A. I’m 21 years old.

Q. How long have you been working at Greenhouse Salad Company?

A. 11.5 months, I love it here!

Q. Are you from Saratoga?

A. I’m from Galway originally but then I moved to Saratoga after I found this job and fell in love with it and decided that I was definitely going to be here for a while.

Q. So it’s good pay then?

A. Oh yeah, it’s good, you can definitely live off it. And if you need hours they’re really good about giving you hours.

Q. What do you like to do for fun in Saratoga?

A. I love to go to Congress Park and I love walking around Broadway and people watching.

Q. If you could meet anyone dead or alive, who would you choose?

A. Marcus Lemonis. He’s a guy that goes around fixing small businesses and making them really famous and he’ll make it a franchise instead of just a business. I would love to meet him! If he came here, I would love it so much. If this was a franchise, I could buy my own store instead of just working at one.

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See You in a Century Wilton’s Bicentennial Continues with Time Capsule Burial Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Items to be buried in the time capsule.

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — On Sept. 20 the Town of Wilton held the bicentennial ribbon cutting and time capsule burial at Wilton Town Hall located at 22 Traver Rd. In attendance were town board members, Todd Shimkus of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Elise Stefanik, Sen. Kathy Marchione and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner.

Some items buried in the time capsule included memorabilia

celebrating the event, maps of both the old and new Gavin Park, this year’s Historic Homes Tour brochure, a Saratoga TODAY commemorative magazine, a Parkfest brochure and a documentary titled “Wilton 200” produced by Tim Welch, among many others. Also placed in the time capsule was the obituary of Larry Gordon. Larry Gordon died on Sept. 11, 2018 and was part of the bicentennial committee.

Gordon developed the bicentennial postage envelope, which was also placed in the time capsule.

“2018 has been a very

special year for the town; it’s been a year of remembrance and celebration as we take pride in its 200th birthday. The bicentennial committee has hosted a series of special events designed to encourage our residents to reflect and remember our history,” Supervisor Art Johnson said in a speech before the ribbon cutting.

He later said “typically the Chamber is doing the ribbon cuttings for the opening of a business but today is a little bit different. The ribbon cutting will be putting a closure to a chapter of our town’s history.”

Time capsule for burial, to be opened in 100 years.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sept. 21 the American Farmland Trust announced the selection of 20 participants for “Practical Soil Health Specialists,” a training program for private and public agricultural service providers working with farmers and farmland owners to promote healthy soil.

The three-year program is coordinated through a collaboration between American Farmland Trust and Cornell University’s Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health Laboratory. The series

of workshops and field visits aims to strengthen the network of agricultural professionals across New York who can assist farmers in making real-world decisions to enhance the health of their soil.

This program is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number ENE18-153-32231, and with support from the members of American Farmland Trust.

Feast of the Fields Celebrated the Bounty of Local Farms

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sept. 20 Saratoga PLAN hosted 606 hungry and thirsty patrons of local food at the 13th annual Feast of the Fields held at Saratoga National Golf Club.

The event paired ten chefs from area restaurants with farm-fresh ingredients, local beverages, and

other regional foods supplied by more than 65 local farms and vendors. DeCrescente Distributing provided beer, wine, and distilled spirits. Saratoga PLAN raised about $75,000 at the event and in 2018, PLAN will conserve more than 1,300 acres of productive farmland in Saratoga County.

Christmas Shoebox Gifts and Food for Children in Haiti BALLSTON SPA — Beginning on Sept. 29 until Oct. 19, St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa will be collecting gift-filled boxes on every Saturday and Sunday after Mass at the school’s cafeteria. During the week, boxes can be left at the school.

On Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 after Mass, the youth ministry of St. Mary’s will collect money and checks to purchase rice and beans for shipping to Haiti. St. Mary’s recommends strong and clean boxes to be filled with

small toys, school supplies, games coloring books, summer clothes, non-perishable food, prayer cards, rosaries and family photos. Boxes are to be wrapped in holiday wrapping paper, tape, label with gender and age.

Suggested age ranges are two to 14 years old.

Proceeds will go to the Croatian relief services in New Jersey to ship boxes and food to Cardinal Stepanic Children Center in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti in time for Christmas.

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

POLICE Jeffrey O. Hawkins, age 64, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept.

23 with criminal contempt first degree- felony; menacing second degree- misdemeanor; criminal possession of a weapon third degree- felony.

Tyler J. Deluca, age 26, Clifton Park, was charged Sept. 23 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; refuse pre-screen test; speeding - posted zone.

Hemant Ramjit, age 24, Schenectady, was charged Sept. 23 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; unlawfully driving on or across sidewalk; reckless drivingmisdemeanor; reckless endangerment in the second degreemisdemeanor/ 2 counts.

Gregory P. Tworek, age 34, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 23 with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrumentmisdemeanor. 2 counts.

Brad D. Harrington, age 31, Queensbury was charged Sept. 22 with one-way street; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor.

Matthew S. Phillips, age 29, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 21 with public lewdness; endangering the welfare of a child- 3 counts all charges are misdemeanors.

Dominick M. Martin, age 31, and Brandon D. Towers, age 38, both of Saratoga Springs, were each charged Sept. 21

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with burglary first degree/ causes physical injury- felony; conspiracy in the fourth degree -felony; assault in the third degree/ intent physical injury- felony, in connection with a suspected assault at the Congress Street apartments, in which both men shoved their way inside the apartment and physically assaulted a victim, according to police, who added that the incident was not a random act, as all three were acquaintances.

Carlos O. Cotrinaaguilar, age 42, Waterford, was charged Sept.

19 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor.

unlicensed operation 2nd/ refused chemical testmisdemeanor; use leased/ rented/loaned vehicle not equipped - misdemeanor.

Joseph J. Deschenes, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 19 with harassment second degree - physical contact.

Tyler L. Mosher, age 29, Corinth, was charged Sept. 17 with criminal possession stolen property 5th degreemisdemeanor; unauthorized use of a vehicle 3rd/no consent- misdemeanor; petit larceny- misdemeanor.

Jose Gonzalez, age 55, Watervliet, was charged Sept. 21 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7thmisdemeanor; criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd- felony; use of portable electronic devices; unlawful use of mobile phones in motor vehicle; operation of vehicles with safety seats and belts; equipment (obstructed view front/rear by object).

Michael A. Hill, age 38, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept.

19 with assault in the third degree//intent physical injury.

Marnie E. Chancey, age 23, Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 17 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor.

James A. Bagley, age 46, Waterford, was charged Sept.

17 with leaving the scene of an auto accident (property); unsafe backing; aggravated

Nicholas T. Lareau, age 30, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 15 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; unsafe lane change; operating unregistered

Edward G. Dennis, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 20 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages prop- misdemeanor; petit larceny- misdemeanor.

Djontay D. Bennifield, age 19, Saratoga Springs was charged Sept. 20 with menacing thirdmisdemeanor; robbery in the second degree/cause physical injury- felony.

Timothy P. Perales, age 30, Albany, was charged Sept. 20 with unlawful possession of marijuana; fail to keep right; operating unregistered motor vehicle on highway; aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor.

George W. Paige, age 49, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 19 with criminal mischief fourth degree/inten damages propmisdemeanor/ 2 counts.

motor vehicle on highway; starting parked vehicle.

Christopher E. Hansen, age 30, Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 15 with criminal possession of stolen property 3rdfelony; unlawful possession of marijuana.

Michael J. Murray, age 29, Glens Falls, was charged Sept. 15 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7thmisdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana.

William F. Cronin, age 21, Centereach, was charged Sept. 15 with criminal possession of marijuana, 5th degree- misdemeanor.

Jennifer E. Brower, age 33, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 15 with making a punishable false written statement- misdemeanor.

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OBITUARIES / NEWS

Congregation Shaara Tfille/The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs hosts the 2nd Annual Craft and Vendor Fair SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congregation Shaara Tfille/The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will host the 2nd Annual Craft and Vendor Fair on Sunday, September 30 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

Free admission to peruse multiple vendors from LuLaRoe, Pampered Chef, Pink Zebra, Arbonne, Usborne Books and More, Norwex, Paparazzi,

Thirty-One, Young Living, Pet Supplies, Tupperware and many more.

Please contact 518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com for more information.

Congregation Shaara Tfille is an egalitarian Conservative congregation that welcomes all Jews, inter-faith families and the LGBTQ community.

The Synagogue is a warm and welcoming spiritual home. They

hold Monday and Thursday morning services at 7:30 a.m., every third Friday they enjoy Family Shabbat evening services at 7:30 p.m. and each Saturday they come to Shabbat morning services at 10 a.m. In addition to the religious program, the Congregation offers a Hebrew School, Adult Education, Men’s Club, Sisterhood, programs, events, activities, concerts and films.

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Barnet “Barney” Louis Jasper CORINTH — Barnet “Barney” Louis Jasper passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2018. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.

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Saratoga Jewish Community S S ∙ 584-5373 Arts to screen "Disturbing the Peace," at Skidmore College ARATOGA PRINGS

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, in collaboration with Temple Sinai and Skidmore Office for Jewish Student Life with grants from The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the Golub Corporation, presents the film "Disturbing the Peace" October 7, at Skidmore Campus.

How much bloodshed can a divided populace stand? Jews and Palestinians have been in conflict over the lands within Israel’s borders for 60 years. Some Israeli Jews have grown weary of the stress of prolonged hostilities and the senseless loss of life. At the same time, some Palestinians have come to believe that there is an alternative to terrorist attacks on Israeli cities, resistance to the “enemy,” and the many frustrations and inflammatory dilemmas.

Disturbing the Peace sheds light on the organization Combatants for Peace, a band of former military or paramilitary personnel from among Israelis and Palestinians who have renounced violence and set out to vigorously champion a twostate solution to end the years of hatred and violence.

Stephen Apkon and Andrew Young are the directors of this substantive documentary about the mighty power of empathy, compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence. Using personal photos and archival footage, eight men and women (four Palestinian Muslims and four Israeli Jews) share their stories, family histories, and the transformational moments in their view of the debilitating conflict. The transformations are less like lightning bolts and more like dawning epiphanies.

“This film can either be seen as courageous and uplifting or treasonous, depending on one’s openness to other of life’s possibilities,” says Phyllis Wang, Coordinator of Saratoga JCA. “Is film just escape from the real world or is it a means by which one might begin to experience an alternate reality with empathy for one’s enemies? These are among the questions raised by this film.”

Combatants for Peace, formed in 2005, is an advocacyactivist group focused on dialogue and demonstrations. The Israeli and Palestinian members of this group have put down the weapons of the past and delved into the nonviolence of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela; they have explored the practice of forgiveness over revenge; and they have built trust through regular communications with each other.

In one of the emotional highs of this documentary, the filmmakers follow members of Combatants for Peace as they take a Memorial Day walk along the separation wall with both Israelis and Palestinians remembering the deaths of loved ones. While the political establishment dismisses the group as a far-left organization, its members says Avner Wishnitzer, a founder of Combatants for Peace, see this as “a long distance run and we will continue to go on with it.”

Disturbing the Peace will be presented October 7 at 7 p.m., at Davis Auditorium in Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College.

Panel and dessert reception to follow. For information, call 518-584-8730, option 2.

Saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or Facebook at The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival.

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STEWART’S CELEBRATES NATIONAL COFFEE DAY WITH FREE COFFEE SARATOGA COUNTY — On September 29 from noon to close, enjoy free coffee at any Stewart's Shops location! Hot

coffee, iced coffee, cold brew and all sizes and all flavors are included.

Make it just the way you like it and check out, no money required.

SARATOGA CLASS OF 1943 REUNION

THE SARATOGA GIANT PUMPKINFEST 2018 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Chamber Of Commerce, Saratoga Spa State Park, and the Spa City Farmers’ Market are proud to host New York's Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off to take place on Sept. 30. Giant pumpkin growers from the Northeast compete to find the biggest pumpkin of the year!

This year prizes will total $8,500!

The event is a free, familyfun event and supports local agriculture. Saratoga Pumpkinfest provides an opportunity for local growers from across Saratoga County, the capital district and beyond to compete to determine who grew the largest pumpkin,

squash, watermelon and more.

The fest is an officially sanctioned weigh-off event, overseen by Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC), officiates of weigh-offs for growing competitions throughout the world.

This gives our regional competitors the chance to win additional prizes while competing for a world record.

This year’s event will be held Sunday, Sept. 30. on the front lawn area of the Lincoln Baths in Saratoga Spa State Park, rain or shine. There will be unlimited parking next to the event which can hold our expectation of 10,000 people attending.

For more information visit www.saratogagiantpumpkinfest.org.

Standing (left to right): Jack Moss and Henry Rowland.

Seated (left to right): Margaret D'Aiello Eddy, Judith DeHart Ogburn, Dorothy Rowland and John "Jack" Eckert. Photo provided.

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SARATOGA HOSPITAL PLANS TO EXPAND IN QUEENSBURY

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

QUEENSBURY — At a Sept. 18 planning board meeting Columbia Development presented preliminary plans, on behalf of Saratoga Hospital, for medical offices to the Queensbury Planning Board. However, it was noted that Columbia Development and the Queensbury planning board are still only in the discussion stages of this project.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, the multi-specialty group practice, has seen patient growth north of the hospital’s main campus. This led to the August 2017 acquisition announcement

by Saratoga Hospital of the former Carl R’s Mexican restaurant located at 124 Main St. in Queensbury.

“When the property became available, we decided the convenient location at exit 18 made this an excellent site to explore how we can best provide the medical specialty programs and services to meet the expanding need,” Angelo Calbone, President and CEO of Saratoga Hospital said in the acquisition announcement.

Columbia Development is proposing a 17,000 square-foot medical office building at the intersection of Main Street and Big Boom Road. The site area

Site plan. Photo provided.

is 1.16 acres and may include .15 acres to be purchased from the town of Queensbury. Other entities noted in the plan include HCP Architects and BBL Medical Facilities, a contractor, both based out of Albany.

“The board looked at it, they didn’t see anything that was outstanding site plan wise; like the arrangement of the building, the lot, things like that…But other than that it’s really in a discussion stage,” Laura Moore said, the Land Use Planner for the Town of Queensbury. She said that this is one opportunity the applicant has to go before the board to discuss, conceptually, what they propose for the lot.

Columbia Development would own the property and lease the offices to physicians. While it is not known what kind of physicians would be here, according to Moore, Columbia development said they will probably not come before the planning board again until a majority of the leases are filled.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Office rendering. Photo provided.

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Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

SOLEVO KITCHEN & SOCIAL Making Family’s Dream a Reality in Spa City

Solevo Kitchen and Social located at 55 Phila St. Photo provided.

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sept. 21 Solevo Kitchen and Social celebrated their official opening at the new authentic, oldschool Italian restaurant located at 55 Phila St. The Solevo Kitchen and Social space is part of the Caffe Lena renovation and newly constructed

Spencer Condominiums built

by Bonacio Construction. The restaurant features an open kitchen, 14-seat bar and dining room equipped to seat roughly 50 guests.

Brother and sister Ronald and Giovannina Solevo, Ronnie and Gi for short, are fourth generation Italian-American restaurateurs.

Originally from Connecticut, the two have operated restaurants in

Ronnie and Gi Solevo (center) and their team for Solevo Kitchen and Social’s grand opening. Photo provided.

New Haven, Conn. and New York City. Both Ronnie and Gi were raised in the restaurant kitchens of their parents and grandparents.

Ronnie Solevo, chef, said this past summer was his thirty-third summer in Saratoga.

“The dream for our whole family, our grandparents and our parents, was always to have a restaurant in Saratoga. We think that our Italian food fits so well here… Then we saw this opportunity popped up and

we jumped on it. We love this location, we love being on Phila Street downtown,” Solevo said.

According to Solevo, between his grandparents and their siblings there were a dozen restaurants owned by his family in the New Haven, Conn. area.

“This business is in us, having grown up in it. This is the combination of just so much hard work not only for us, but generations before us, to be here,” Solevo said.

Solevo Kitchen and Social is focused on scratch cooking, using the abundance of local and organic ingredients available in upstate New York. All of the pasta is made in-house and the market driven menu will change often to reflect the seasons. The menu will pay homage to the recipes passed down through the Solevo family’s generations of Southern Italian chefs and restaurant owners. Solevo calls them “peasant style” dishes and adds that there will be some Italian-American dishes as well.

Aside from the scratch cooking, both Ronnie and Gi are proud to admit that everything from the interior design to the graphic design of the menus and website, they do themselves as well. The spot’s atmosphere reflects the old-school Italian American social clubs of decades past giving off an 1940’s Art Deco vibe.

“Growing up our parents were always part of local ItalianAmerican social clubs, so we wanted to create that here but not being a place where you have to pay for membership,” Solevo said.

“We’re really happy and proud of what we do, and more that anything else we’re really happy and proud to be doing it in Saratoga,” he added.

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“Repair Café” Returns to “World’s Largest Saratoga Springs Sept. 29 Garage Sale” This Weekend

Images from the first ‘repair café’ at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The event returns to the library this weekend.

Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The “repair café” – which provides volunteer repair coaches to help repair broken items free of charge – will visit the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 29.

This will be the group’s second such visit to the Spa City. The first, “exceeded our expectations,” said Wendy Mahaney, manager of Sustainable Saratoga, in a statement. “We fixed toasters

and lamps, patched clothes and blinds, repaired ceramics, tuned up bicycles, and more.”

Volunteer repair coaches will be available from noon -3 p.m. to help repair broken items free of charge. Tools and materials will be on hand. People visiting the Repair Café may bring along their broken items from home. The types of items accepted for attempted repair include: wooden items

(furniture, toys, picture frames), electronics (kitchen appliances, electrical cords, lamps, hair dryers, vacuums, toys), ceramics, clothing and textiles, bikes, jewelry...almost anything may be carried.

The event will be held in the Harry Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, on Henry Street.

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

WARRENSBURG — With over 500 vendors stretching the length of Main Street and throughout many of Warrensburg’s residential neighborhoods, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce presents the 39th annual World’s Largest Garage Sale, Saturday and Sunday Sept. 29-30.

Shoppers can expect to find new and old items, antiques, collectibles, toys, and much more.

This year’s Garage Sale also has over 25 food vendors.

An online map featuring over 20 vendor lots on Main Street, restrooms, parking, ATMS, special attractions and first aid, may be found via the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at: www.warrensburgchamber.com/ garagesale/Map. For the most up-to-date

information visit the World’s Largest Garage Sale on Facebook at @Worldslargestgaragesaleny The Chamber encourages visitors to utilize the free park and ride off of exit 23 at the Warren County Fairgrounds located on Schroon River Road. Bus service begins at 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. till 3:3 p.m. on Sunday. Various stops are located throughout Downtown Warrensburg.

RV parking and Handicapped parking are available at both locations. RV parking is also available at 18 Elm Street for $25. Proceeds go to support the Warrensburg Vol. Fire Company, For general information please contact Suzanne Tyler at 518-623-2161 or email: info@ warrensburgchamber.com.

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Court Rules Against Permanent Code Blue Homeless Shelter on Walworth Street

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A decision has been made in the lawsuit against the City of Saratoga Springs which seeks to block a permanent Code Blue shelter from being built on the property of Shelters of Saratoga, Inc. at 14 Walworth St., according to S.O.S. In an order dated Sept. 17, a Saratoga County Supreme Court judge has vacated and nullified all City approvals granted to SOS in response to a lawsuit filed by surrounding neighbors. The order vacates and nullifies the determinations by The City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Planning Board in 2017 and 2018 which would have allowed the shelter to be built.

Shelters of Saratoga, or S.O.S., oversees the Code Blue program, and siting an emergency shelter at a permanent location has been

a high priority following a series of temporary shelter venues that have been staged at St. Peter’s Parish Center, the Salvation Army building and the Soul Saving Station Church.

In early 2017, local business owner Ed Mitzen, and his wife Lisa, stepped forward to announce they will pay for the costs of a new, permanent Code Blue homeless shelter to be built on the current Shelters of Saratoga property on Walworth Street.

The 2017 and 2018 approvals from the ZBA and Planning Board were challenged based upon the opposition to the City’s administrative determination that the proposed Code Blue shelter met the definition of a “neighborhood rooming house” as set forth in the Saratoga Springs City Zoning Code. Following the administrative decision, the ZBA voted in favor of the

Photo provided.

interpretation that the proposed shelter was zoning compliant.

The decision revoking the most recent approvals resulted from the combination of two lawsuits filed by the neighbors in 2018 which is in addition to a 2017 lawsuit neighbors filed following the ZBA dismissal of their case as untimely.

Code Blue, a program of SOS, is a restriction-free winter shelter that operates from November until April when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or if more than 12 inches of snow is predicted. The temporary shelter was located at Soul Saving

Station Church on Henry Street in Saratoga Springs for the winter of 2017-2018. During the 2017-18 winter season, Code Blue provided meals, clothing and support to 144 people. An average of 53 people used the shelter for 162 evenings and 44 daytime openings. Fortyfive individuals transitioned into treatment, reconnected with family, entered another program, or found permanent housing.

The Franklin Street residents opposed to the shelter being developed on Walworth Street, released a statement through their spokesperson subsequent to the ruling by Judge Robert Chauvin.

The statement reads: “Given the order and judgment of the court that the proposed Walworth Street shelter expansion was not an appropriate use of zoning, it is our hope that the Shelters of Saratoga, the City, the neighbors, the County, and involved parties can work together to carefully address homelessness and Code Blue services in our community.

Alternate sites have been offered and should be considered as part of a meaningful, longterm solution.”

“Our plans to shelter people for the upcoming winter season are well underway thanks to the commitment of Soul Saving Station Church and Presbyterian New England Congregational Church as temporary locations for Code Blue.” said Marcy Dreimiller, SOS board president, in a statement. “We are disappointed in the decision and will now need to evaluate what options exist for a permanent, long term solution for the Code Blue program.”

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL: CITY EMERGENCY PLAN PUT TO REAL-LIFE TEST continued from front page... on the roof was struck and melted, causing heavy rains to pour into the building which has served as the center of Saratoga Springs’ government since 1871.

The city’s new and previously untested emergency management plan was put to a real-life test.

“The Emergency Management Plan was put into effect immediately when the lightning struck,” Mayor Kelly says. “As soon as it went into effect, we had all the people converge. Everyone’s got a job to do and everybody has their role.”

City Fire Chief Bob Williams was designated incident commander. Marilyn Rivers, director of risk and safety, and Assistant Police Chief John Catone had boots on the ground – a job they basically took over for 24 hours, Kelly says. The city’s emergency dispatch center was relocated to the county’s facility. “We moved it that first night, because we just didn’t know how much damage there was going to be. The water just kept coming, all over the place.”

THE PLAN The commissioner of public safety is charged with developing and periodically updating the city’s Strategic Emergency Management Plan. In 2016, assistant Police Chief Catone completed the near-twoyear project of compiling potential disaster concerns in Saratoga Springs and how to best address them. The plan is comprised of approximately 500 pages of documents and annexes and was the first new comprehensive plan for the city in a decade. It includes risk preparedness, response, and recovery in the aftermath of potential catastrophic weather events, terrorism incidents, school shootings, workplace violence, and public exposure to hazardous materials, among other things.

“The plan worked very well,” Mayor Kelly says. “The biggest thing with our plan was – number one - that we had a plan.

A lot of cities don’t, and I would recommend that if you are a city

“A Special Acknowledgement from City Council to the Employees of the City of Saratoga Springs.” Photo provided by the City Council.

you do need to get one. We’re not under that plan anymore, because now we’re up and operating. We were up and running in six days.”

Like any first-time implementation, there are lessons to be learned, Kelly added. “You do learn. A lot of things worked, some we’ll go back and look at.

One area we need to improve was the court system, which wasn’t in the plan. We need to get that in there because they’re in our (City Hall) building.” Court sessions are currently being held in the Lincoln Bath building on South Broadway.

City workers were initially displaced in a variety of locations across the city, with DPW officers at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park, legal staff and commissioners of Finance and Public Safety at The Mill on High Rock Avenue and Risk and Safety located at the Lake Avenue Fire Station. There is a move to consolidate most of the workers at the Recreation Center on Vanderbilt Avenue, which when fully relocated will house about 65 employees.

The $6.5 million recreation center – which faced some public opposition as well as an unsuccessful court action prior to its development – opened in 2010 and was wired to be computer-friendly.

“We have the fiber in this building, which made it easy for people to just come and plug right in: bing, bing, bing and we’re up and running,” said DPW Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco. “That’s important because it’s not all over town. When they built this, they put infrastructure in here to accommodate the new technology.”

“We did look at several places all around the city, but very few are large enough to hold us, and if they were they didn’t have the fiber,” Kelly says. “It would take four to five months to get the fiber (for communications) to the building, and it’s so expensive to have that happen. So, that’s why we’re staying here.”

The city is working with the YMCA, Skidmore College, and the Saratoga Springs School District to relocate as many of the city programs that had been held at the center as possible.

“The programs are going on if they can, if not then they’ll be brought back in a year when we’re moved out of here. This is an emergency situation,” Kelly says. To that end, the city Recreation Commission will host a Recreation Master Plan Public Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Mabee Building, 2nd floor Community Room, on 31 Church St.

While the gymnasium section of the building is for employees only, a separate section of the building holds offices the public is likely to need, such as those seeking licenses and other information. A “greeter” has also been placed at the center to help direct people where they need to go and is something that has officials thinking there should be a similar point person installed when City Hall reopens.

The work environment at the rec center – essentially a city government without walls – has gone well moral-wise, Kelly says. “I think everybody seems to work a lot more together in this environment.

I’ll tell you, we have a very strong group of employees here to pull this off, because it doesn’t happen easily.

Everyone we asked for help has jumped right in.”

THE STATUS OF CITY HALL “We’re shooting at re-opening in a year from now,” Scirocco says. “We met with engineering architects last week and we’ll be moving forward on our master plan for City Hall. Right now, we’re in the process of doing demolition and there is some testing on where the asbestos is. Once that happens, we’ll get an abatement contractor and we’ll probably do the abatement and any other demo work that needs to be done.”

The configuration of offices at City Hall is anticipated to change.

A second courtroom, which is required, is targeted for the second floor where currently a single courtroom is located. That would effectively force the relocation of the public safety offices and the law library. The Saratoga Music Hall, which is located on the third floor and sustained the most damage, will be reconstructed and will remain a music hall. Cost estimates regarding the damage is anticipated before the end of this calendar year.

“It’s a good opportunity to make changes – some which we’re obligated to do, some to be more efficient and safer. So, that’s the goal,” Scirocco says.

UPCOMING MEETINGS, which will be staged at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The City Council holds a pre-agenda meeting 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1 and a full meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday; The Design Review Commission meets 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, and the Planning Board meets 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4. Additionally, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, the city will publicly open and read sealed bids for preliminary and final engineering for the Complete Streets Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Extender as it relates to Lake Avenue bike lanes.

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Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

Groundbreaking: New York’s Largest LithiumIon Battery Storage Project at Luther Forest

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sept. 26 Key Capture Energy LLC, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the KCE NY 1 facility. The KCE NY 1 facility is a 20 megawatt (MW) utility-scale battery storage project, located at the Luther Forest Technology Campus. The Groundbreaking took place at 30 Substation Rd. in Saratoga Springs.

The project is the largest lithium-ion battery storage project in New York State and supports Governor Cuomo’s commitment for the state to reach 1,500 MW of energy storage by 2025. In addition to enabling the creation of 25 construction jobs

and nine full-time positions, the facility will provide clean energy to enhance power grid performance and reliability, addressing the needs of advanced technology companies and promoting further economic and job growth in Saratoga County.

“We are glad to initiate construction of our KCE NY 1 project,” said Dan Fitzgerald, Chief Development Officer of Key Capture Energy.

“We are fully committed to supporting the Governor’s vision for an aggressive Clean Energy Standard, as well as to bringing local jobs and energy storage solutions to New York State, starting right here in Saratoga County. We thank the Town of Stillwater, Saratoga County, Luther Photo provided.

Forest Technology Campus, the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, the MechanicvilleStillwater Industrial Development Agency, NYISO, and NYSEG for their support and collaboration to help move this important project forward,” he added.

As previously reported, according to Fitzgerald, the project will be completely built and operational by the end of January in 2019 and is private equity backed. Fitzgerald also noted that the installation at Luther Forest will be situated

behind natural land rises and tucked away behind trees so it will not be visible to the naked eye.

Key Capture Energy worked with the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, the county’s designated economic development agency, to secure incentives to enable the project to move forward. Key Capture Energy is an energy storage development company focused on becoming the leading eastcoast independent developer for utility-scale battery storage projects being responsive to needs of an intermittent grid. Key Capture Energy, headquartered in Albany, identifies opportune locations, sites, develops, deploys and operates energy storage systems.

Saratoga Partnership President Marty Vanags said, “We congratulate Key Capture Energy as it launches construction of this next-generation facility, which represents a significant investment in the economic, energy, and environmental future of Saratoga County. We are delighted to have assisted the company in advancing this important clean-energy project, and especially pleased to be leading the first development on the Luther Forest Technology Campus since GlobalFoundries.”

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Saratoga National Bank Announces Plans Chazen Expands Ownership FALLS — Development group as a Project for Expansion with Rotterdam Branch The GLENS Chazen Companies, an Manager and Senior Project SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is pleased to announce plans to expand its presence in Schenectady County with a new Rotterdam branch. This marks the 11th location for the bank.

The bank will establish an office with a full range of financial services at 1963 Altamont Avenue.

Pending all regulatory approvals, it is expected to open in late 2018

or early 2019 and will include convenient features such as drive-up ATM and drive-up teller services. The addition of this office will result in three new positions.

Since 2013, Saratoga National Bank has focused its efforts on new-branch growth with expansion into Rensselaer, Albany, Southern Saratoga and Schenectady Counties.

The Rotterdam branch will be

the bank’s second opening in Schenectady County in the last two years.

Saratoga National Bank, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018, provides banking, wealth management and insurance through 10 locations across the Capital Region. It is rated a five-star superior institution by BauerFinancial. For more visit www.saratoganational.com.

Leading Semiconductor Analyst Mark Lipacis to Present Featured Keynote at GSA Silicon Summit - East in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mark Lipacis, Managing Director of Jefferies Group LLC and a leading analyst in identifying semiconductor industry trends and opportunities, will present a featured keynote during the GSA Silicon Summit – East, being held Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Saratoga Springs.

The inaugural conference is presented by the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership (Saratoga Partnership), Saratoga County, NY’s economic development agency; the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), a leading voice for the worldwide semiconductor industry; and the Center for

Economic Growth (CEG), a regional economic and business development organization.

The Oct. 9 conference is designed to advance technology, business and collaboration.

Registration is available online at the website www.gsaglobal. org/2018sse/registration.

Leadership Saratoga welcomes 23 applicants into the Class of 2018-2019 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Leadership Saratoga Advisory Committee announced the members of the 2018 - 2019 Class of Leadership Saratoga.

The 23 successful applicants were selected via a competitive process

after completing both a written application and a series of interviews.

Class members took part in a twoday overnight leadership retreat.

Participants will receive exposure to critical issues affecting life in Saratoga County as well as

hands-on involvement in leadership development. Class members meet the decision makers and community leaders who address not only facts, but perspectives, problems and potentials in very interactive sessions.

employee-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm, announced Matthew Korn, P.E., and Walter Kubow, P.E., LEED® AP, as new associates of the firm.

Korn and Kubow are both based in Chazen’s Capital District office. Kubow joined Chazen in 2003 and works with the Land

Engineer. Korn joined Chazen a few years later in 2006 and works in the Geotechnical department as a Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer. The two new shareholders join 24 other employees and the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as owners of Chazen.

Saratoga Fall Job Fair SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Oct. 3 the Saratoga Fall Job Fair will take place at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Attendees can visit with employers, attend workshops, and get information about wellness at work. This event’s community wellness sponsor is MVP Healthcare.

In addition to employers, workshops, and wellness activities, a employer-focused panel session will take place from 8 to 9:45 a.m. and will offer new solutions for businesses that struggle to address workplace issues.

To find out more information visit: www. capitaljobdevelopmentgroup.org.

L A Pet & Salon of Malta Grand Opening MALTA — On Sept 27 L A Pet Salon and Spa celebrated its grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. at Sitwell Plaza. L A Pet Salon and Spa is an upscale pet grooming and dog daycare spa owned by Lee Ann Werner. Werner has over 30 years of grooming experience.

The L A pet Salon and Spa

has the latest in grooming and dog daycare equipment including web cams so customers can watch their pet while they play. Werner will also be coordinating with local rescues to have adoption clinics at her facility and offering her services by giving free grooming several times throughout the year.

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Donald and Michele Rhodes sold property to Bordeau Builders Inc. 189 Middleline Rd., $439,227.

Bordeau Builders Inc. sold property to Peter and Tamara Albanese.

20 Red Barn Dr., $463,484.

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property to Tammy Devine and Ann Marie Smith.

CHARLTON 37 Beechwood Dr., $176,000.

Carrington Mortgage Services LLC sold property to Ralph and Mary Class.

10 Crooked St., $315,000.

Jason Muscanell sold property to Brett and Rachael Morey.

24 Crawford Dr., $299,000.

James and Margaret Dennis sold property to Lynda and Richard Hyde.

CLIFTON PARK 304 Riverview Rd., $555,000.

Nancy Sciocchetti sold property to Stefanie Goldstein.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS 152 Ashdown Rd., $449,500.

Sergey Grabetz sold property to Michael and Mary Speranza.

8 Bridle Path, $370,000.

Cazaux Lionel Riviere and Nicolle Acounis sold property to Michael and Sheila Elandt.

6393 Antioch Rd., $55,000.

LPC Properties LLC sold property to Justic Goodson.

20 Cooper Ridge Dr., $95,000.

Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC.

West Galway Rd., $140,000.

Robert Eaton sold property to Jason and Wendi Dickerson.

20 Cooper Ridge Dr., $531,653.

Abele Homes Inc. sold property to Frank and Kathleen Foti.

GREENFIELD

13 Lincoln Ave., $291,500.

Thomas and Erin Stemper sold property to Peter and Carol Brosseau.

28 Alpine Meadows Rd., $17,500. Ellen Higgins and Anne Davis sold property to Sean Holmes Excavating Inc.

4 Avery Place, $315,000.

Elizabeth McFarland Strickland sold property to Duane and Marla Moberg.

160 Wilton Rd., $180,000. Betsy Van Arnum sold property to Foothills Tree Service LLC.

CORINTH 650 County Route 25, $189,000.

Joshua and Alissa Paine sold property to Jordan Fanfan.

29 Pine St., $24,000. US Bank Trust (as Trustee) sold property to Vance Plante.

GALWAY NYS Route 29, $215,000.

Margaret Defoe sold property to Primax Properties LLC. 5481 Crooked St., $72,500.

Amy and Michael Wilson sold property to CMH Homes Inc.

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MALTA 43 Wake Robin Rd., $161,500.

Michael Garner sold property to Kimberly Belden.

18 Vettura Court, $320,424.

DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Marcia Olsson.

Arnold Rd., $75,000. Maximo and Linda Rodriguez sold property to Daniel and Patricia Fleming.

12 Woodfield Court, $371,320.

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property to Dennis Krosky.

18 Route 9P, $384,000.

William and Deborah Tobia (as Trustees) sold property to Michael and Holly Babbitt.

1 Wheelbarrow Ride, $358,900.

Anthony Esposito and Allison Manz sold property to Elliot Baird and Sarah Quandt.

22 Saratoga Farm Rd., $220,000. HM Ventures Inc. sold property to Mark and Kathie Walaska.

43 Miller Rd., $287,000. Ronald Wilson, Jr. sold property to Nicholas and Jennifer Cecot.

15 Ordelia Lane, $322,605.

Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Donald LeClair and James Mariani.

32 Willis Way, $435,000.

John and Julie Hartzell sold property to Jamie and Stephen Levandusky.

MILTON 114 Kayderosseras Dr., $336,500.

Karen Smiley sold property to Donald and Toni Lynn.

254 West North St., $212,500.

Gary Schirnhofer sold property to Westie Development LLC. 350 Leroux Rd., $390,000.

Andris and Naomi Arens sold property to Joseph Albanese.

61 Huntington Way, $392,200.

Brookview Court Inc. sold property to Joshua and Ashley Fitzgibbon.

343 Stone Church Rd., $314,500. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Timothy Shepherd.

16 Hyde Blvd., $201,030.

Frank Darling (by Exec) sold property to Kelly Balbian.

167 Maple Ave., $187,234.

Peter Hatalyk, Jr. sold property to Tiffany Connery and Ryan Boyle.

13 Cobble Hill Court, $352,000.

Denise Rogner sold property to James and Kristina Bliss.

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MOREAU 7 Edens Way, $435,947.

James Greenwood sold property to Jason Tourge and Elizabeth Cooney.

10 LaFond Dr., $462,500.

Joseph and Maria Naylor sold property to Kristine Orr. 1674 Route 9, $270,000.

Mark Yanus (as Trustee) sold property to 1674 US 9 LLC. 100 Saratoga Ave., $160,000.

Carol and Harry Guthel, Jr. sold property to Andrew Callahan.

459A Gansevoort Rd., $289,958.

McKenna Construction and Excavation LLC sold property to Bryan Sommers.

54 Saratoga Ave., $215,000.

Christopher Carota and Lynn LaCarte sold property to Weber Family Enterprises LLC.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 1117 Route 9P, $175,000.

Sharon Urban sold property to Kevin Gunnigle and Florence Shaw.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

SARATOGA SPRINGS 2 Wagner Rd., $310,000.

Gary Brennan sold property to Monika Laplante.

649 North Broadway, $2,200,000. Judy Harrigan sold property to Michael and Jolie Kisber.

247 Maple Ave., $313,000.

Saratoga Jockey LLC sold property to Daniel VanWagenen.

26 Orenda Springs Dr., $189,474. Paula and Laurie Battista sold property to Regan Bouleris.

9 Callagan Dr., $336,250.

Jessica Mollard sold property to Robert Cain and Patricia Pallone.

STILLWATER

WILTON 35 Fieldstone Dr., $231,000.

Alan Bartenhagen sold property to Gregory and Kevin Dorr.

9 Apple Tree Lane, $290,000.

Earl and Gisela Redick sold property to James Mueller, Jr. and Jessica Langlois.

21 Meditation Way, $270,000.

Debra and Daniel Camarota sold property to Kiefer Easton and Jordan Andrews.

4 Eastridge Dr., $200,000.

Cottage Hill Townhomes LLC sold property to John and Sherry Knotek.

8 Brentwood Blvd., $571,322.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property to Scott Jones.

25 Castle Dr., $190,000.

Jessica Lennon sold property to Joanne Weber.

21 Lonesome Pine Trail, $391,000. Kwon Hyeyoung and Lee Laehee sold property to Pauline Ma and Aaron Heckler.

212 County Route 70, $189,500.

Riley Pitcheralle sold property to Christopher Schwab and Alexandra Funk.

21 Maya Dr., $351,000. Daniel and Jennifer McCarty sold property to Jonathon and Meghan Molik.

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War Admiral … Man O’ War’s Greatest Son

by Joseph Raucci

for Saratoga TODAY WHAT’S IN A NAME The first thing that comes to mind when one hears the name War Admiral, are likely the great Naval leaders of history. The courageous Horatio Nelson and the charismatic Sir David Beatty are among them. America’s counterparts to these great British Admirals include Raymond Spruance known for his nerves of steel and “William Halsey, aptly nicknamed “Bull” who feared nothing. The attributes mentioned above would be hallmarks in the career of today’s subject.

When it comes to horse racing the name is universally renowned as a great thoroughbred champion. He was sired by the immortal Man O’ War in the year of 1934. This weanling was going to make his father proud.

They shared the same ownership.

Samuel Riddle had struck the mother load for a second time.

From 1936 until his last season 1939, he was to thrill racing fans across the country. He wasn’t equipped with the size of his daddy, standing only a bit over fifteen hands. That being said, he was about to take the celebrated silks of black with yellow hooped sleeves to dizzying heights.

A STAR IN THE MAKING War Admiral made his way onto the racetrack in the Spring of 1936. It was at the fabled Havre de Grace course in northern Maryland. There he broke his maiden by a nose in a hard fought race. Then it was on to Belmont.

In an allowance event, he took a stroll in that Park notching his second win. After a game place finish in his first stakes try, he was back at “The Graw” where he

romped home the winner in the Eastern Shore Handicap. Then he finished second in his last rookie start. War Admiral had shown flashes of brilliance in 1936. He was poised to make 1937 one for the ages.

IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR He opened his sophomore campaign with two easy scores on familiar ground at Havre de Grace.

Now the Admiral was about to take a train ride...The destination: Louisville. In his sights, America’s greatest horse race, the Kentucky Derby. It may seem, looking back that it was a no brainer he would run in the Derby. At the time this was not the case. Sam Riddle had kept his sire Man O’ War out of the race for various reasons. Foremost, he felt that it was too early in the year for a colt to go ten furlongs.

Unfortunately, it cost the great Champion the Triple Crown as he took the Preakness and Belmont easily. It was horse racing’s luck that Riddle had a change of heart seventeen years later. War Admiral was made the favorite for the Derby and easily bested a twenty-horse field. Now it was on to Baltimore where he took the measure of his nemesis Pompoon and added the Preakness to his resume. It was at Belmont Park that he proved just how great he was. Never at home in the starting gate, he almost went down leaving it. He took a large chunk out of his front right hoof and looked like he was heading for disaster. This son of Man O’ War had other plans. Not only did he win the Belmont, he took it easily.

In so doing he broke his father’s track record for the mile and a half event. Add to that, he had become America’s fourth Triple Crown Champion. War Admiral wasn’t finished. He won every start the rest of the way that year. He had gone unbeaten and was named Horse of the Year for 1937.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO PIMLICO This part of the story has been told countless times. The Year was 1938. The United States was amid the Great Depression. Hitler was on the march in Europe. The public needed a break from the realities of a world in turmoil. Two great thoroughbred racehorses at the top of their game were about to give them just that.

War Admiral infull flight. Poetry in motion! Photo provided.

ENTER SEABISCUIT Seabiscuit’s career started quite different from his Uncle, War Admiral’s. You read that right.

In an odd quirk, although War Admiral was a year younger than Seabiscuit, the latter’s grand sire was Man O’ War, which made him the Admiral’s nephew. As a two-year-old he was entered in low level claiming races. He found no success there. In fact, he didn’t find the winner’s circle until his eighteenth start. He slowly began to evolve. It was in 1937 at age of four that he hit his stride. He won ten stakes races from one end of the country to the other. In four of those tallies he set track records.

Now the chatter started. Who was better? Was it Seabiscuit with his stellar campaign or War Admiral, a Triple Crown winner and an unbeaten season. 1938 came and the Admiral was on a roll. He took the Widener at Hialeah. Then he headed north. He came up short in a stakes race at Suffolk Downs ending his eleven-race win streak.

Here at the venerable Spa he regained form. He took four stakes races here including the Whitney and Saratoga Cup. Seabiscuit, too was on fire. He took his road show on a coast to coast tour, winning stakes races all over the country.

It was now inevitable that the two were on a collision course. It was just a matter of when and where.

ENTER ALFRED G. VANDERBILT Heir to the Vanderbilt fortune, sportsman, thoroughbred owner and racetrack entrepreneur. This was Alfred G Vanderbilt. He, at the time owned Pimlico Race Track. When a 100,000 dollar winner take all race fell through

at Belmont Park, Vanderbilt worked on his plan. He would offer a 15,000-dollar purse at the Preakness distance of a mile and three sixteenths with even weights. Both owners accepted.

Mr. Vanderbilt for the paltry sum of 15,000 dollars had tucked the “Race of the Century” into his back pocket.

CLASH OF TITANS The race was on. It was to be contested at Pimlico on November first, 1938. Both horses would be in the hands of two of the best race riders in the country.

Charlie Kurtsinger had the mount on War Admiral. George “The Iceman” Woolf would be on board Seabiscuit. The event was preceded by the utmost coverage in newspaper columns and radio programs from stations all over the country. Sports fans nationwide were holding their breath in excitement. Forty million Americans tuned in on their radio stations on race day.

The Great War Admiral was made the odds-on favorite by the forty thousand fans in attendance. The two gladiators pranced onto the racetrack at approximately five o’ clock in the afternoon. The track was listed as fast. The old style walk up was used to start the race. The Iceman quickly got Seabiscuit to a two-length lead.

When they hit the clubhouse turn War Admiral was neck and neck with him. The two stayed that way down the backstretch and into the far turn. The legendary race announcer Clem McCarthy barking in his distinctive raspy, cigar smoke voice could not separate them. Then, at the top of the stretch the great Admiral

Pimlico program for the Match Race.

Photo provided.

began to crack. Seabiscuit started to draw away. At the finish line he was clear by four. Seabiscuit had taken the measure of the invincible War Admiral. Fans across the country were stunned.

They never met again. War Admiral was retired after one race as a five-year-old. Seabiscuit raced on until 1940. In his final start he took California’s most important race, the Santa Anita Handicap.

Eighty years have passed since the “Race of the Century” was contested. Yet it lives on as one of the greatest sporting events in American history.

WHO WAS THE BETTER HORSE? As I have stated in the past, match races have a tendency to prove nothing. There is always a tremendous amount of hype leading into the race. The winner in virtually all of them is the horse that jumps to the early lead. He then has a tremendous advantage over his rival. Can Seabiscuit be compared to War Admiral? The answer can be found in their past performances. Other than the match race loss, War Admiral did everything a great thoroughbred is capable of.

Seabiscuit did win thirtythree races. On the other hand, he was beaten no less than fiftysix times. Was he the better horse that day? Without doubt, that is a fact. He is also a horse that had a folklore style career. His name is known to anyone familiar to the sport. This does not put him in the same class of War Admiral.

The Admiral, though diminutive in size, will forever stand tall with his immortal sire Man O’ War in the Pantheon of Champions.

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R E A L A DV I C E

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cake and caterer Lily and the Rose transportation Today’s Limo + Upstate Transit for guest busses photobooth Events by Cool Cat band / dj / photobooth DJ Michael Melice

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first dance “These Arms of Mine”

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Juliet & Scott S

cott and I ran into one another on the top steps of the Saratoga City Tavern in Saratoga Springs in August of 2015. With social media and familiar friends, Scott and I knew of each other which sparked our initial conversation. After some early obstacles and an unfurnished apartment, we did our best to find time for one another while thriving in our own careers.

On our first date Scott surprised me and took me to Opus 40 (sculpture museum) in Saugerties, NY. Let’s just say my jean shorts and heels were not the best outfit for climbing on rocks, but at

least I looked good! That was the first of many adventures we shared filled with laughter, fun, and surprise.

After two years of dating, Scott and I took a trip to Brooklyn, NY. There we explored the city, (I got my hair done!) and ate at some of the tastiest restaurants for every meal of the day.

It was then that Scott took me to Dumbo where he proposed to me along the Brooklyn Bridge Waterfront.

It was such a special moment, that I almost threw up!

The next day I was so excited that I got right to planning for our special day. I have lived in Saratoga my entire life and loved what it had

to offer. When I was a little girl my grandmother would drag me to SPAC when she volunteered her summers for the NYC ballet. It wasn’t until Scott and I were looking at venues when I first stepped foot into the Hall of Springs.

Once we saw the beautiful marble floors and columns, the Belgian crystal chandeliers, and high vaulted ceilings, we knew that this was the venue for our fairy tale wedding.

In just 6 months after our engagement, our dream, navy and gold, winterthemed wedding had all come together, and our friends and family had joined us on such a special and unforgettable day!

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Juliet & Scott’s Wedding Details...

wedding date February 18, 2018 ceremony and reception location Hall of Springs photographer Sarah Wigley for Rob Spring Photography stationary suite Homewood Suites event decorator Megan Bell bride's dress A Love Story Bridal bridesmaids' dresses Yvonnes rings Northeastern Fine Jewlers groom and groomsmens' tuxedos Tuxego hair Hair by Cassondra, Cassondra Schauble makeup Cassandra Mckenna D'Alberto flowers Market 32 Clifton Park cake and caterer Mazzone Hospitality band / dj Albany Metro Music transportation Royale Limousine first dance ˊPerfectˋ by Ed Sheeran photoboth Fotos by Jacqueline

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Alana & Matthew atthew and I are the quintessential high school sweethearts.

We met when we were 15 years old while attending a basketball game. We made a connection through mutual friends, and have been together ever since.

We survived our teenage years together and feel that it has made us have a strong connection as adults, and we have lots to look back at and laugh about!

that included a hike up Vanderwhacker Mountain complete with champagne and sushi hidden in his backpack. Ironically, it was a blizzard at the top of the mountain and all I wanted to do was get back to the bottom. I had no idea that a proposal was coming, so Matt had to use his best persuasion tactics to get me to the top of the fire tower.

Luckily, the snow made for awesome proposal pictures!

Matt is an avid outdoorsman, so in true fashion he planned an engagement surprise

We started our wedding journey looking for not only the perfect venue, but also a fall 2017 wedding date.

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When we visited Saratoga National Golf Course we knew that this beautiful venue was exactly right for us, and we ended up with a winter date that couldn’t have been more magical.

From the foyer ceremony to the upstairs cocktail hour and ballroom reception, everything was better than we could have imagined.

We currently reside in Glens Falls near all of our family and friends and are diligently working on our fixer upper home. We have added to our joy with our chocolate lab fur baby.

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Alana & Matthew’s Wedding Details...

wedding date January 1, 2018 ceremony location Saratoga National Golf Course event decorator Total Events LLC photographer Alice Corey Photography stationary suite Paper Dolls of Saratoga

bride and bridesmaids' dresses Lily Saratoga rings Northeast Fine Jewelry groom and groomsmens' tuxedos Jonathan Reid hair Shirley Padasak

makeup Baileigh Padasak flowers Samantha Nass Floral Design cake and caterer Mazzone Catering band / dj Master Cylinders first dance “Cover Me Up”

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Bari & Chris C

hris and I were introduced by his sister, Stefanie. At the time, I was tending bar and she would always come in with her husband and tell me that she had a brother who was moving to Long Island from Atlanta, and she really wanted to introduce us. Once Chris made his move, he would come visit me at the restaurant. Since our first date on April 5, 2013, we have been together ever since.

Chris is originally from Schenectady and I am from Long Island, and grew up with my horse Alladin. During our first summer dating, he took me on a trip to Saratoga, and I immediately fell in love with the town and spent hours just sitting by the track’s paddocks watching the horses while Chris and his friends watched the races. We had only been dating for a few months, and when we walked into our hotel, they had a pile of Saratoga Bride magazines on their counter. Chris handed me a copy and said, “I bet you would love a Saratoga wedding one day.” Little did I know, four years later, we would have our dream upstate wedding.

Our wedding was at the Historic Barns of Nipmoose, and it was a dream come true. This venue captured Chris’ upstate roots, and my love for horses.

We decided to take the beautiful barn setting and work with an incredibly talented team to transform it into our all-white wedding, lit only by chandeliers. It turned out to be a beautiful, warm Fall day, and I’ll always remember the moment Chris’ dad pulled us aside, walked us towards the field and had us take a step back and look at the setting filled with all our friends and family …the perfect day we hoped for!

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Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

How not to be

BRIDEZILLA

MEGHAN LEMERY FRITZ LCSW-R

Meghan Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing in State College, PA. meghanlemery@yahoo.com

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ne of the happiest times of your life can also soon become one of the most stressful!

Planning a wedding and dealing with all the family dynamics of introducing family and hearing the opinions of what others think can make you go from joyful bride to a Xanax popping Bridezilla.

What you envision for your wedding day should be ALL about YOUR vision, not trying to please

your parents or anyone else. It’s sort of like choosing a baby name, the minute you share with people what your choice is EVERYONE has an opinion. One of the best ways to avoid feeling stressed out planning your wedding is to know what you want and stick to the plan unapologetically.

Don’t share your plans with everyone. It’s much better to have a few close people that you share your excitement with who will support you and keep their opinions to themselves.

Have good boundaries and when someone tries to be bossy with you, simply let them know you are all set and will let them know if you need any help.

If you have to be firmer with difficult family members, do what you need to do to set solid boundaries. Don’t

be afraid to let a controlling relative know that you are not interested in hearing their opinion and that if they don’t like your wedding plan they can choose not to attend.

Setting firm boundaries and honoring your peace of mind over anyone else’s is the key to getting through the planning process without drama and stress.

If you have divorced parents and feel anxious about how things will go have a meeting with your parents before- hand – letting them know that you expect adult appropriate behavior and you will not tolerate any drama. Be proactive about addressing tough dynamics that may steal your joy on your big day.

Designate a wedding planner and/ or family member/good friend to be the point person to handle anything awkward or stressful that may come

up. Let them know ahead of time who and what you are worried about and have a strategy in place about how things will be handled.

This will help you focus on enjoying every moment of your day without having to be involved in anything that does not reflect the spirit of love and peace.

The key to avoiding a case of Bridezilla is to stay calm, honor your vision for your wedding, have good boundaries and have a zero tolerance policy for difficult, controlling family members who try to strong arm you into doing things that you don’t want to do on your wedding day.

Don’t let the drama of others steal your peace and joy during this special time in your life. Let this experience strengthen you and help you practice setting boundaries as a couple and new family of two.

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

31 FALL BRIDE

Why I suggest

A PRIVATE FIRST LOOK REV. JOY BURKE, Saratoga Wedding Officiant (www.revjoyburke.com), has been crafting bespoke wedding ceremonies for well over a decade. The bond she forms with couples, her attention to all the minute details, and her ability to create sacred space for the couple while at the same time entertaining all the guests, ensures that their nuptials will be jubilant and unforgettable.

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strategically arranged “First Look” with only your photographer present (but using their very long lens) can relieve so much of the stress associated with navigating your way to the altar on your wedding day.

This can be an exquisitely sacred moment. You will have the privacy and time to ugly cry with one another and talk about anything your hearts want to say. Maybe

your vows to one another are just too personal to share in the presence of a hundred people.

You can take this opportunity to share private vows. Spend some time alone in the middle of the excitement to remember precisely why you are where you are at that very moment. All these moments are woven together to become the story of your wedding day.

When you are complete, you can compose yourself before your walk down the aisle to declare your love and commitment in the presence of all those guests, all those awesome people who have traveled from near and far to rejoice with you. Later on, when you watch your beloved walk down the aisle or await you at the altar, you will definitely not say “oh, I just saw her/him.” You will still have all the feelings associated with that magical moment. I promise!

Of course, you can now get most of your photos taken earlier in the

day, and logistically, this is a winwin. You will be able to go to that splendid cocktail hour and start celebrating with your family and friends right away. It becomes a seamless flow, seeing your beloved on your wedding day for the first time, spending time together instead of waiting for the ceremony to begin, then to the ceremony, to cocktails, to music and dancing and feasting and fun.

It goes without saying that the final decision is between the two of you.

I am here to provide counsel, but never to impose my will upon you.

But once I talk to my couples about these aspects of the day, many of them decide to go ahead and have the first look.

And they always return to thank me for the advice.

TIPS IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE A FIRST LOOK: • Check in with one another during the day. If you have chosen not to

see one another, a phone call can be a touchstone.

• Take a deep breath when you arrive at the altar. You won’t be able to talk to each other, but a musical interlude at this time will give you a minute to compose yourself. A recent couple had family members sing Andrea Bocelli’s “Prayer” as they arrived at the altar; another couple asked their performers to sing Peter Paul and Mary’s “Wedding Song.”

• Thoughtfully coordinate with your photographer, have as many pictures taken in advance as you can, so you can still manage to get some time in at your cocktail hour.

And whatever you choose, do try to stay together for the rest of the day. Your memories are made this way. Your guests want to see you together, celebrating this ultimate moment. It becomes your wedding story; savor the details that you will talk about for years to come.

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Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

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EDUCATION

For Freedoms Sign Project SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College held a nonpartisan voter-registration drive and the launch of a For Freedoms public art project from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, which was also National Voter Registration Day, in conjunction with the exhibition Give a damn.

Skidmore College students from the Student Government Association registered people to vote ahead of the November 6 midterm elections. For the public art project, participants were invited to share their own definition of freedom on yard

signs, which was inspired by campaign signage, by completing one of following phrases: • Freedom Of ________.

• Freedom From ______.

• Freedom For _______.

• Freedom To ________.

After participants articulated a vision of freedom in their own way, they were then invited to have their signs installed outside the Tang. They will stay on view as part of a public art project called For Freedoms through the November election. Those who wished to display their signs at their own homes were encouraged to share images of their signs on social media

with the hashtags #ForFreedoms, #50StateInitiative as well as #TangMuseum.

The public art project is a collaboration between the Tang Teaching Museum and For Freedoms, an organization founded by the artists Hank Willis Thomas and Eric Gottesman that seeks to use art to deepen public discussions of civic issues and core values, and to clarify that citizenship in American society is defined by participation, not by ideology. The For Freedoms public art exhibition is organized by Assistant Director for Engagement Tom Yoshikami and the Tang Student Advisory Council, in conjunction with For Freedoms.

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

Healthcare Education Event Comes to Saratoga Springs

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In a push to strengthen healthcare education enrollment, Stat Staff Professionals, Inc. and the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the first Healthcare Education Summit in Saratoga Springs on October 19. The event grew out of Stat Staff ’s education initiative to assist not only its own caregivers, but to enable all prospective nursing and allied health students to have access and aid to healthcare education.

“Our goal is to encourage students in our community to consider a career in healthcare, and to provide a means to connect, learn, and engage with prestigious schools in person,” said co-organizer, Victoria McCartney of Stat Staff.

“As a staffing company, we are on the frontlines of these shortages in healthcare professionals and that is why we’ve decided to take a stand, starting with our community.

Our goal is two-fold; we want to encourage career paths that will improve this shortage but also, we want to help people find their passion,” McCartney continued.

Event co-organizer and registered nurse, Kristina Rolfes BSN, RN, expanded further on the importance of increasing the number of highly-educated nurses and healthcare professionals in the field:

“Healthcare professionals serve our community by caring for our loved ones in times when it’s most needed and we need them now more than ever. We act to be an advocate for those professionals by encouraging others to pursue a career who will ultimately stand by their side in the near future. The better the healthcare system is in a community, the heathier and more stable a community will be.”

The event is being held in the Peerless Room of the Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature at least a half a dozen schools and two guest speakers. Students will have the chance to talk with prospective schools and in some cases, submit their transcripts for on-site enrollment. There will be raffle prizes and refreshments provided for all attendees.

The organizers are asking that anyone interested register at: 2018healthed.eventbrite.com (those who register in advance will receive an extra raffle ticket).

Stat Staff Professionals, Inc. is a nurse-owned and nurseoperated professional staffing organization specializing in staffing registered nurses and allied health professionals. Stat Staff believes that highly qualified, compassionate caregivers are the key to caring for the future of healthcare.

Find out more at: www.statstaffpro.com.

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Home Made Theater Fall 2018 Children and Teen Acting Classes SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater announces fall acting classes for children and teens ages 7-16 starting in September and running into October. All classes are held on Saturdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, and Oct. 13 at the Spa Little Theater in the Saratoga Spa State Park and are taught by Kate Starczewski.

Discovering Theater for students ages 7-8: Students will be encouraged to think on their feet while developing characters from their own imaginations, forming a foundation for future work with scripted material.

Discovering Theater meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and costs $70.

Elements of Acting for students ages 9-11: Students will begin the process of developing an acting "technique” in order to begin building characters. Acting

for Teens meets from 10:45 a.m. 12 p.m., and costs $75.

Acting for Teens for students ages 12-16: Exploring various methods of acting, students will begin to make choices about what works best for them in the development of an acting technique and approach to character development. Acting for Teens meets from 12:15-1:45 p.m., and costs $80.

Registrations are accepted over the phone, online at HMT’s web site, www.homemadetheater. org, or by mail. Class size is limited to 12 students, and reservations are accepted in the order they are received. Visit www.homemadetheater.org to obtain the Fall 2018 class flyer and registration form. Call 518587-4427 for further information or to receive a flyer by mail.

Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning Presents: “Celebrate. Innovate. Educate.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning (SFIL) invites the community to attend “Celebrate. Innovate. Educate,” a dinner reception, on Wednesday, October 24. The reception will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. at Prime at Saratoga National.

The reception will include dinner, a silent auction, networking, and an opportunity to hear from this year’s grant recipients. Proceeds from this event will benefit the following 2018 grant projects: • Golf in Elementary Physical Education Classes • A Flexible Learning Space at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School • A “Calm Corner” for Special Education Students • A Flexible Learning Space at Lake Avenue Elementary School • Breakout Kits for CrossCurricular Lessons at the High School • iPads for Digital Writing and Publishing at Division Street Elementary School

Tickets are priced at $100 per ticket and may be purchased until October 15. (www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3442333.) To learn more, please visit saratogalearning.org or email info@saratogalearning.org.

The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning (SFIL) is a non-profit organization, comprised of community members that share a common goal of fostering forward-thinking and creative opportunities in the Saratoga Springs City School District. The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning empowers the school community to ignite the love of learning in all by supporting innovative opportunities.

SFIL raises funds and distributes grants for programs and projects that extend the central mission of the SSCSD. The foundation challenges administrators, teachers and students to create new and innovative initiatives that will enhance the curriculum already in existence, extending the educational experience.

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Ballston Spa Central School District Plans Facilities Improvement Referendum BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa CSD Board of Education has scheduled a Facilities Improvement Bond Referendum on October 16 to seek the public’s approval to fund Phase III of the district’s facilities master plan.

The proposed improvements include renovations, beginning with critical health, safety and infrastructure items in the Grove Street section of the Malta Avenue Elementary School as well as the outdated classrooms, bathrooms and locker rooms at the Ballston Spa Middle School.

Proposed High School renovations include the replacement of the original cogeneration equipment and related control systems, upgrades to the auditorium and technology classroom access. The proposed athletic improvements include rehabilitation of fields in front of and behind the Middle School, the construction of a new multipurpose field on the south end of the campus and a new athletic storage building.

The bond referendum to

fund $23,980,000 for Phase III facilities improvements will be on the ballot as Proposition I. As a result of utilizing $6,325,000 from the district’s Capital Reserve Fund, the projected net tax impact on the average home assessed at $235,000 is estimated to be an average of $11.60 per year starting in 2021.

District voters are encouraged to learn more about the proposal to fund improvements to the BSCSD facilities before they vote on October 16. Community Presentations are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on October 1 at the Milton Community Center, October 4 at the Ballston Town Hall and October 9 at the Malta

Community Center. Information will also be presented at PTA meetings and available at the Meet the Teacher Nights in all schools.

The district will hold the referendum for registered voters of the district to consider the proposition on October 16 from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the Ballston Spa High School (residents of the towns of Ballston, Milton and Charlton) and the Malta Town Hall (Malta residents).

Additional information about the plan, site and building drawings as well as photos of current facilities are located on the Facilities Improvement Project pages of the district website at www.bscsd.org.

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Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

Apples Evoke a Taste of the Change of Seasons

High Rock Park Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Apples on the tree in the orchard at Saratoga Apple.

A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, on my way back from a visit to a farm in Washington County, I stopped at Saratoga Apple in Schuylerville. Nate Darrow, who owns and operates Saratoga Apple with Christine Gaud, suggested I try a Williams Pride.

It was love at first bite.

Williams Pride apples are dark red, soft skinned and have a flesh flecked with streaks of red.

Their flavor is delicately sweet, like summer itself. You can find them tomorrow at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market with a range of other early apples.

But hurry. Tomorrow might be the last chance to savor these fruits of summer before Saratoga Apple’s full array of fall apples roll in.

Why such a brief season?

According to Darrow, summer apples do not store well. They are thinner and go soft quickly. Unlike most of the many varieties that sustain market goers throughout the year, the summer apples come and go fast.

“We call them fragile flowers,” says Darrow. “They are meant to be savored briefly, then forgotten until the following year.”

Among the “fragile flowers” are Williams Pride, Pristine, Zestar, Paula Red, and Ginger Gold. Like a bouquet of flowers, they look pretty on a plate, offering a range of colors: deep red, bright yellow, softly sheened green.

Their flavors also span a broad spectrum: extraordinarily sweet to boldly tart.

As I bit into the Williams Pride, memories of childhood surfaced. My family lived in India for a year in 1973-74. We got fresh fruits and vegetables almost daily from a vendor we called the sabzi wallah, which translates to the vegetable seller. He would pull into our compound and call out the residents to come. We would get apples that were small,

Today’s harvest at Saratoga Apple.

red, and sweet.

This week, the calendar shifted from summer to fall. With it, the apples of fall – Cortlands, Empires, Northern Spies, and Belle de Boskoop, among others – are filling Saratoga Apple’s bins at the farmers’ market. Apple crisps, pies, and sauces beckon.

But tomorrow I hope to fill my bag with the last of the fragile

flowers, for a final taste of summer until the following year.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3 - 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park through October 31. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and on the FreshFoodNY app. E-mail friends@saratogafarmersmarket. org for volunteer opportunities.

Simply Applesauce Yields 4 cups INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 3 pounds McIntosh apples*, peeled and cored, peels and cores reserved • 1 ½ cups water • ¼ cup maple syrup*, plus extra to taste • Pinch of ground cinnamon • Pinch of cardamom INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Bring reserved peels and cores and 1 cup of water to boil in saucepan over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, mashing occasionally with potato masher, until mixture is deep pink, and cores have broken down, about 15 minutes.

2. While peels and cores cook, cut apples into quarters and place in large saucepan. Add maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, and remaining ½ cup water and bring to boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to medium, cover and

cook, stirring occasionally with rubber spatula until all apples are soft and about half are completely broken down, about 15 minutes.

Using potato masher, mash apples to desired consistency.

3. Transfer peel and core mixture to fine mesh strainer set over saucepan of mashed apple mixture. Using rubber spatula, stir and press peel and core mixture to extract pulp, discard solids. Stir to combine.

Sweeten with extra syrup to taste.

Note: If you can, find boiled cider and add ¼ cup to boost the apple flavor.

Adapted from the recipe in Cook’s Illustrated, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

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Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

Let’s Make Pasta!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

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my Foodie Friends. I love Pasta. There, I said it. It is a weakness I have.

Homemade pasta is a bigger weakness. Once you experience homemade pasta, it is close to impossible to go back to the store brand pastas. Making homemade pasta can require extra time

– but it is worth it. If you haven’t ventured past the convenience of dried pasta, it’s time to make some changes in your life. We have nothing against dried pasta — there is definitely a time and a place for it, and in fact, sometimes there’s nothing better for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

If you’ve ever tried homemade pasta, however, you understand what pasta is really all about.

Homemade pasta is a little chewy and very tender; it really does just melt in your mouth. It may sound difficult, but making your own pasta is actually much easier than you might think. Fresh pasta comes together quite quickly.

Mixing and kneading the dough takes about 10 minutes, then you let it rest for 30 minutes. You can use this resting time to pull together the ingredients for the pasta sauce. After resting, rolling out and cutting, the dough takes maybe another 10 to 20 minutes,

depending on how fast you go and how many helpers you have.

Speaking of helpers, it helps to have a few. You can definitely do it by yourself, but it’s really nice to have an extra set of hands, especially if you’re hand-cranking the dough through a counter-top pasta roller. Whether working by yourself or with someone else, I find that you fall into a rhythm of rolling the sheets of pasta, cutting the noodles, and sprinkling everything with flour.

Once you’ve made your pasta, you can cook it right away, dry it, or freeze it for later. When you do cook it, remember that homemade pasta cooks much more quickly than the dried pasta you buy in stores.

Give it about four minutes in salted boiling water, taste it, and keep checking in one-minute increments until the pasta is al dente. Add spinich or carrots to create more colorful pastas. What’s fun about these pastas is that the dough is

FRESH EGG PASTA 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 large eggs

• 2 cups flour, plus extra for rolling the pasta • 1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine the Flour and Salt: Whisk together flour and salt with a fork in a mixing bowl.

2. Add the Eggs: Create a deep well in the middle of the flour and crack the eggs into this well.

Whisk the eggs to combine.

3. Begin Combining the Flour and Eggs: As you whisk the eggs, begin gradually pulling in flour from the bottom and sides of the bowl. Don’t rush this step. At first, the eggs will start to look like a slurry. Once enough flour has been added, it will start forming a very soft dough. Don’t worry if you haven’t used all the flour.

4. Knead the Pasta Dough: Turn the dough and any excess flour out onto a clean counter.

Begin gently folding the dough on itself, flattening, and folding again. It will be extremely soft at first, then gradually start to firm up. Once it’s firm enough, begin kneading the dough. Incorporate more flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking to you or the counter. Slice into the dough with a paring knife; if you see lots

EQUIPMENT: • Mixing bowl • Fork or dough whisk

of air bubbles, keep kneading. The dough is kneaded when it forms a smooth elastic ball and has very few air bubbles when cut.

5. Rest the Pasta Dough: Clean and dry the mixing bowl. Place the ball of dough inside and cover with a dinner plate or plastic wrap. Rest for at least 30 minutes.

Note: At this point, the pasta dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Let it come back to room temperature before rolling.

6. Divide the Pasta Dough: Sprinkle a baking sheet generously with flour and scrape the ball of dough on top (it will stick to the bowl; use a spatula or bowl scraper if necessary). Divide the dough into four equal portions.

Dust the portions with flour and cover with a clean dishtowel.

Note: Keep everything wellfloured to prevent the pasta from sticking to itself or the roller as you work. If the dough starts to feel sticky as you roll it, sprinkle it with flour. Also sprinkle flour on any pasta you’re not working (rolled, cut or otherwise) with and keep it covered with a dishtowel.

• Pasta machine • Baking sheet • Clean dishtowel

7. Begin Rolling Out the Pasta: Set your pasta machine to the thickest setting (usually marked “1”). Flatten one piece of dough into a thick disk between your hands and feed it through the pasta roller. Repeat once or twice.

Fold this piece of dough into thirds, like folding a letter, and press it between your hands again.

With the pasta machine still on the widest setting, feed the pasta

really colorful and contains very concentrated vegetable juices, but they don’t have an overt vegetable taste. They are delicious, and I am pretty sure they could still pass a picky eaters taste test. Unless the picky eater hates colors.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef located at 33 Railroad Place to pick up a Marcato Atlas Pasta machine and other pasta accessories. Plan an evening with Italian wine and appetizers and then roll up your sleeves to make pasta from scratch. Work your magic in the kitchen. Enjoy dinner al fresco (Caesar salad, bread, pasta, chicken Marsala, tiramisu for

dessert and, of course, finished with home-made limoncello) and share an evening with great company and interesting conversation – all the ingredients for a truly memorable meal. Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” “Mangia.”

crosswise between the rollers (see picture). Feed it through once or twice more until smooth. If desired, repeat this folding step.

This helps to strengthen the gluten in the flour, giving it a chewier texture when cooked.

8. Thin the Pasta: Begin changing the settings on your roller to roll the pasta thinner and thinner.

Roll the pasta two or three times at each setting, and don’t skip settings (the pasta tends to snag and warp if you do). If the pasta gets too long to be manageable, lay it on a cutting board and slice it in half. Roll the pasta as thin as you like to go. For linguine and fettuccine, I normally go to 6 or

7 on the KitchenAid attachement; for angel hair or stuffed pastas, I go one or two settings thinner.

9. Cut the Pasta: Cut the long stretch of dough into noodlelength sheets, usually about 12-inches. If making filled pasta or lasagna, proceed with shaping.

If cutting into noodles, switch from the pasta roller to the noodle cutter, and run the sheet of pasta through the cutter. Toss the noodles with a little flour to keep them from sticking and gather them into a loose basket. Set this basket on the floured baking sheet and cover with a towel while you finish rolling and cutting the rest of the dough.

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SAVE THE DATE: “Pasta Making: Past and Present” Join us for a Pasta Making Demo at Compliments to the Chef on September 29 from 12-3 p.m. with Professor/Chef Rocco Verrigni.

Take Care, John & Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

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• Egg Salad on Wheat • Marinated Green Beans • Beet & Onion Salad • Fruit Jello

• Baked Fish with Creamy Dijon Sauce • Brown Rice • Sonoma Vegetables • Berry Crisp

• Chicken Alfredo • Pasta • Peas • Pears

• Meatball Sub • Yellow Squash • Cauliflower • Fruit Cocktail

• Sausage with Peppers & Onions on a Roll • Red Bliss Potatoes • Carrots • Peaches

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

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

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Book Themed Pumpkin Decorating Contest Ballston Spa Public Library will hold a book themed pumpkin decorating contest. Entries will be accepted from October 2 – 30.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 31. Feel free to be as creative as you want with paint and glued objects, but please no carved pumpkins. There will be 3 age categories: ages 5-10, 11-15 and 16+. Pick up any sized pumpkin, your favorite book character and get creative. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Ave., (Rte 50). For more information, stop in, call 518-8855022 or visit ballston.spa.edu.

Falling Leaves 5K Run The Falling Leaves 5K Run and Kids Fun Run will be on Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. in Ballston Spa. Registration by October 3 is $25, day of race is $30. The Run begins and ends at Kelley Park near the Village Pool. Registrations can be made at Active.com or by sending a check to the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church at 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The charity of choice again this year is the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, with the funds earmarked for the two houses for homeless veterans in Ballston. Over the past two years we have been able to give back over $15,000 to this charity.

All registered participants can win one of the many gift cards donated by local businesses. More information and registration forms can be accessed at www. ballstonspaumchurch.org/fallingleaves-5k-run.html.

4th International Flavorfeast On Saturday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can enjoy an International tasting experience in Saratoga Springs. Feast on flavors from a variety of countries including France, China, Japan, Italy, Mexico, and America, among others, making this food event one of its kind. The Saratoga International Flavorfeast is a celebration of the worldly

culinary styles that give this area its unique flair. It presents a feast for the senses and reflects the multicultural diversity of the Region. Authentic dishes from foreign lands with something for everyone. Admission to Flavorfeast is free, where you can sample international dishes from various participating restaurants in downtown Saratoga Springs for $1 a sample.

13th Annual Angel Names Association Memorial Walk The walk will take place on Saturday, October 6 at the Saratoga State Spa Park in Saratoga Springs. The walk is being held in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness month.

Registration begins at Noon and the walk will follow at 1:15 p.m. The day includes children’s activities, light refreshments and prizes. Everyone is welcomed to attend this uplifting, free family event to walk and raise awareness of stillbirth, pregnancy loss and infant death. For additional information, visit www.angelnames.org, contact Michelle Mosca at mgmosca@ msn.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ angelnamesassociation.

Landscapes for Landsake Art Sale and Exhibition The show opens with a wine and cheese reception on Saturday, October 6 from Noon to 5 p.m.

Admission is $10 per person.

The gallery is also open from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday and Monday free of charge. This year’s exhibition features the work of 60 artists, fourteen of which are participating for the first time. Many of the artists will be on hand to discuss their work throughout the weekend. The sale takes place in the historic barn at Maple Ridge, 172 State Route 372 in the hamlet of Coila, just west of the Village of Cambridge.

Landscapes for Landsake is the region’s largest art buying event of the season and ASA’s largest fundraiser of the year. Participating artists generously donate 50% of their proceeds to support ASA’s farmland conservation work. For a preview of the works for sale, visit ASA on Facebook, Instagram or on the ASA website at www. agstewardship.org

“The Way We Were” Car Show On Sunday, October 7 come stroll the historic village of Ballston Spa, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the live music, vendors and downtown businesses. It’s a great day for the whole family. Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. In addition to food and merchandise vendors, the show will again feature a “Kids Zone”, located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature free childrens’ activities. The event is free to spectators. Vehicle exhibitors can pre-register by September 30 for $15 per car or $20 the day of show.

All proceeds will benefit BSBPA community activities and efforts.

Pre-registration can be completed online at www.ballston.org. A printable, mail in registration form is also be available on the website.

Rebuilding Together Annual Fundraiser Dinner Rebuilding Together Saratoga County will hold their Annual Dinner on October 11 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs. Hundreds of Rebuilding Together friends and supporters come together to celebrate and recognize the significant contributions the organization makes each year to people’s lives and in the community. Tickets are $100. Call 518-587-3315 or email michelle@ rtsaratoga.org for tickets.

Bus Trip / Fundraiser Notre Dame-Visitation Church Capital Campaign Fundraiser Committee is hosting a trip to Seneca Falls Wineries. Enjoy a sampling at five wineries and one brewery with a buffet lunch at Ventosa’s on Saturday, October 13.

Pickup at Wilton Mall at 6 a.m. and return approximately 9:30 p.m. Cost is $125. A perfect chance to enjoy the beautiful fall scenery and some wine and beer sampling, while we leave the driving to our bus driver. To reserve a seat, contact Darlene Bolduc at 518-339-3873 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Veterans Recognition Brunch The Town of Malta Veterans Committee will be holding a Malta Veterans Recognition Brunch at Panza’s Restaurant

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018 on Saratoga Lake, Tuesday, October 16, 10 a.m. – Noon.

Malta Veterans and their family members are invited to this free event. All others may attend for $15 per person. To register for this event, call the Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services at 518-899-4411.

Calling All Artists The Community Hospice of Saratoga and Washington Counties is pleased to announce that the Pumpkin Carving Contest is once again going to be part of Touched by An Angel, which is being held on October 18 at the National Museum of Dance. Sunnyside Gardens is donating giant pumpkins to be carved for our contest. Carving will be done on Tuesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 17 at Sunnyside. Voting will be done at Touched by Angel with 10 prizes being awarded. Carvers should bring their own tools. For more information, please call Gina Peca at 518-581-9727, ext. 8611 or email her at gina.peca@sphp.com.

Golf Tournament for Hugs from Henry The tournament will be held on October 20 at Van Patten Golf Club, located at 924 Main Street, in Clifton Park. It will benefit Hugs from Henry, a 501C3 organization.

100% of all proceeds from this event will go toward the health and welfare of local animals. Donations are $100 per person and includes green fees, cart and buffet. Nongolfers are invited to join us for the buffet at 6 p.m. for $30 per person.

Awards and prizes (longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women). Registration is from noon – 12:30 p.m., Shot gun start (18 holes) at 1 p.m., buffet and cash bar at 6 p.m. where prizes and awards will be given. Sponsorships at all levels - business, agency, friends and family teams of 4. Please sign up to play or sponsor a hole for our homeless animals. Contact: hugsfromhenry@gmail.com or Don Roy 518-935-8885. Deadline for signups by October 3.

10th Annual Low Vision Tech and Health Fair The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) will be hosting the fair on October 16 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga

Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. free to the public. People with vision impairment as well as family members, caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend. This year’s theme is diabetes prevention awareness.

Attendees are encouraged to bring used eyeglasses and hearing aids for re-purposing. The purpose of the fair is to showcase the latest in technologies designed to assist people with low vision and vision impairment with reading and daily activities. Low vision technology and vision related companies will be showcasing state-of-the-art products that help with reading and everyday tasks. NABA technology and rehabilitation staff will be on hand to answer questions. For more information, contact Cheryl Lawyer at 518-4631211 bclawyer@naba-vision.org or www.naba-vision.org.

Benefit Show at Long Shadow Farms World renowned equestrian performer Chantal Turvey will perform with her horses at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge on Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m. The event will benefit the sanctuary horses at Long Shadows Charitable Foundation (LSCF) as well as its healing programs for veterans, first-responders and others. Turvey is a highly acclaimed horse trainer, stunt rider, and trick trainer specializing in training equines for television and cinema. Her performance will be a special tribute to American veterans. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. There will be entertainment as well as food and beverage concessions on site. Long Shadows Charitable Foundation Farm is located at 84 Dr. Brown Lane, Cambridge. The event will take place in the arena on the premises.

Tickets are $10 per person in advance, $15 at the door. Veterans and children 10 and under get in free. For more information: 518-928-6161 or email info@ LongShadowsHorses.org.

Saratoga Recycle Day Keep it out of the landfill. New this year. On October 20 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. you can bring clothes, appliances, electronics, bicycles, TVs and monitors to the SPAC parking lot, west side of Route 50. Cost is $5 per vehicle.

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

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

family friendly FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Bank Exhibit Grand Re-Opening The Children’s Museum, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. | Join us as we reopen our newly renovated bank exhibit to the public. This will be a great time to come and see the new exhibit components and activities that have been added to the exhibit space sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company. Check our website for a full event listing. www.cmssny.org.

Ghosts in the Yaddo Gardens Yaddo, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m.

Experience the Spirit(s) of the Gardens. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the Earth.

Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allan Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors. Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours will be held every Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through October 28. Docent-led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last for approximately one hour. This tour is of the Yaddo Gardens and does not include the Yaddo Mansion. Cost is $10 per person (children under 12 are free). Private docent-led ghost tours may be arranged at a day convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or visit yaddo.org for more information.

The Moth Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. | Popular storytelling nonprofit The Moth will lead three days of educational workshops culminating in a StorySLAM event on September 30 at 7 p.m.

During the SLAM, ten students will

take to the microphone and tell a five-minute story about a personal transformation or metamorphosis.

A Moth host will emcee the event, which will be recorded for possible broadcast on a future episode of The Moth Radio Hour—presented

by PRX, the Public Radio Exchange, and airing on hundreds of radio stations—as well as on The Moth Podcast (free at themoth.org). The event is free, and open to the public, but tickets are required; visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel and click “tickets” at the left or call the Zankel box office at 518-580-5321.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 History, Legends, Lore and More Guided Walking Tours Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – Noon. | This 90-minute historical walking tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era. Join us as we stroll through Congress Park, take the waters and hear the stories of our most colorful characters, beloved monuments and treasured artwork. This tour is a familyfriendly and educational event with something for first-time visitors and Saratoga natives alike.

Cost is $8 per person, children under 12 are free. Reservations are not required. For more information call 518-587-3241.

Saratoga 2018 Showcase of Homes Various locations throughout Saratoga County, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tour the beautiful homes with the latest in high-quality furnishings and fixtures as you explore the latest building techniques and products. Then you can cast your votes for the best homes in the people’s choice awards. The tour continues September 29 – 30.

Tickets are $20 (12 and under are free) and currently on sale online at saratogashowcaseofhomes. com. Also available at Adirondack Trust, Saratoga National Bank, Catskill Hudson Bank and Trustco Bank locations; Curtis Lumber; Roohan Realty in Saratoga Springs; Rebuilding Together Saratoga County - The Store in Ballston Spa; Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Moreau and will be available at any showcase home during tour hours.

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CALENDAR Dance & Percussive Series Kick Off Dance Studio, Emma Willard School, 285 Pawling Ave. Troy, Noon – 3:15 p.m. | This event features three unique artists; Damon Honeycutt (Polobolus Dance Co.), Laura Teeter (Ellen Sinopoli Dance Co.), and Rasputina (cellist). The artists will come together in collaboration to explore the communication of movement, music, and rhythm, embodying sound with motion. Workshop I takes place from Noon - 1:30 p.m. and Workshop II from 1:453:15 p.m. For fees, registration and more information go to www.dancealliance.org or call 518-227-5185.

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Corner of Pearl and Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 4:30 – 6 p.m.

The menu will include chicken with biscuits and gravy, mixed vegetables, cole slaw, cranberry, assorted homemade desserts and beverages. Cost for adults is $10, children 5 – 12 is $5 and under 5 is free. Reservations are recommended, 518-695-3479.

Walk-ins welcome.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 9th Annual Nick’s Run to be Healed 5K Clifton Commons, 14 Clifton Common Court, 10 a.m.

In honor of Ali Bawla, an active 7-year old who was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May 2017. Ali is one of approximately 90 children in our area who are diagnosed every year. The Town of Clifton Park sponsored event will include a Kids’ Run, a 2-mile Walk, a 5K Run, a Zumba warm-up, kids’ carnival, and more. Day of registration is $30 and starts at 10 a.m. NFTBHF was started in memory of Nick Cammarata, who passed away in October 2008 from leukemia.

Register at fighttobehealed.org.

2nd Annual Canine’s Crossing at the Park Hudson Crossing Park, Lock 5, Champlain Canal, Schuylerville, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | We will be celebrating canines and their working companions that

enrich our lives. Children’s activities, storytelling, face painting and outdoor fun. Please leave pets at home. Visit www. hudsoncrossingpark.org for directions to the park.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Baker Loop Hike Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center, Moreau, 10 a.m. – Noon The Baker trail is always an enjoyable hike. We will summit the Palmertown Mountain range at a comfortable pace. Once we get to the Ridge we will make a loop from the Ridge Run trial to the Western Ridge trail and back down to the parking lot.

This hike will be roughly 3 miles.

Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. We will meet and pay at the park office. For more information call 518-793-0511.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Diversity and Inclusion Workshop Saratoga Independent School, 459 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. | “How to Talk to Kids about Race” - a workshop led by Skidmore Professor, Dr. Kristie Ford. Have you ever wondered how to engage kids in ageappropriate discussions about race and identity or grappled with how to answer their questions about skin color, stereotypes, and the experiences of different races? If so, please join us. Open to the public. Please RSVP online to surveymonkey.com/r/October22018 or call 518-583-0841.

Song Swap with Jeff Walton Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Local singer-songwriter, Jeff Walton will lead an acoustic song swap. Bring your guitar, ukulele, or harmonica and share your music! All abilities and ages are welcome. No registration required.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Saratoga Job Fair Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The first impression a candidate gives

here is one that will last far beyond this opportunity.

Meeting with an employer in any situation is important, so it is advised that candidates present themselves well: dress cleanly and professionally and have an open and energetic attitude. Get the skills and tips you need at Saratoga’s Job Fair – The Career Building Expo. Presented By Capital Job Development Group.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Horse Explorer Series National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Recommended for ages 3-6, “Horse Explorers” is a handson series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science and math. The program will be staffed by the Museum’s professional educators.

Upcoming Meetings MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon

The Henry Cornell Post 234 Auxiliary Meeting 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon

Updated City Charter Referendum Meeting Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Korean War Veterans Association Meeting VFW Home, Veterans’ Way, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.

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

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Entertainment

Americana/Celtic artist Kyle Carey Returns to Saratoga Sunday Night SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College alum, Fulbright scholar and full-time touring artist Kyle Carey returns to the Spa City Sunday night for a performance in the Riggi Theater at the National Museum of Dance.

The Americana/Celtic artist - who got her start at Caffe Lena – delivers a trans-Atlantic fusion of music, which includes influences of the American Folk Anthology, the Appalachian poetry of Louise McNeill, and the traditional music of

Ireland, Cape Breton and Scotland.

Carey’s latest album, “The Art of Forgetting,” was produced by Grammy nominee Dirk Powell, and features Grammy winning Rhiannon Giddens and renowned Scottish fiddler John McCusker.

Kyle Carey — “Gaelic Americana” will be staged 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 30 at the National Museum of Dance, 99 So. Broadway.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information, go to: www.kyleannecarey.com

Yaddo Presents: Jonathan Santlofer at Northshire Sunday SARATOGA SPRINGS — Memoirist and artist Jonathan Santlofer – whose memoir “The Widower’s Notebook,” was published in July and met with much acclaim, will discuss his work at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga.

Santlofer's "The Widower's Notebook" is a portrait of a marriage,

an account of the complexities of finding oneself single again after losing your spouse, and a story of the enduring power of familial love.

The event is part of Northshire’s ongoing "Yaddo Presents" speaker series – a partnership between the bookstore and the artists’ colony to bring the best in new writing and new ideas to the Capital District.

“Patsy Cline” with Benita Zahn to Kick Off Playhouse Stage

Discussion on New Book on Women

Company 31st Season - Oct. 4

in Politics Friday Night at Northshire SARATOGA SPRINGS — Minita Sanghvi will be discussing her book, “Gender and Political Marketing in the United States and the 2016 Presidential Election: An Analysis of Why She Lost,” 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, on Broadway.

Women politicians in the United States face unique challenges based on their gender, according to Skidmore College professor Minita Sanghvi, whose

new book investigates the interplay of gender dynamics and power structures within political marketing.

Examining both historical data and contemporary examples of female politicians and their campaigns, she analyzes issues such as intersectionality in political marketing, including sexism, media bias, racism, ageism, fattism (discrimination based on weight), discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity,

and gender expression on the outcomes of political campaigns.

Finally, her analysis of the 2016 U.S. presidential election considers the loss of Hillary Clinton from gender and marketing perspectives.

Sanghvi is an assistant professor in the management and business department at Skidmore College where she teaches business, marketing and a Scribner seminar on gender and politics in the United States.

Photo provided.

ALBANY — Playhouse Stage Company, the recently announced year-round producing division of Park Playhouse Inc., announced several titles this week that will comprise their 31st season of

productions in 2018- 19.

The lineup of musicals to be presented at the Cohoes Music Hall throughout the year will kick off with a return engagement of “Always… Patsy Cline,” featuring Benita Zahn and Molly Rose McGrath. The production will play Oct. 4-14 and will be followed by a professional production of “Million Dollar Quartet,” in November. The show features the music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, and tells the true, dramatized story of the night that these four legends played together for the first and only time at Sun Records.

A variety of shows – including the Playhouse’s Kids ensemble production of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” and “Urinetown: The Musical,” as well as productions of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights,” Disney’s Newsies, Beauty and The Beast Jr., an adaptation of Winne The Pooh, and others, will take place through 2019.

Subscriptions for 31st Season productions, individual tickets, and a schedule of productions is available at: www.parkplayhouse.com.

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Tang Museum Kicks Off Fall Family Saturdays this Weekend pipe-cleaners, feathers, and beads.

Create a fantastic bird sculpture to decorate your table.

Dec. 1: Treasure Chest. After looking at H.C. Westermann’s sculpture Memorial to the Idea of Man if He Was an Idea in 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980, we will create our own treasure chests filled with all kinds of objects and images from our imagination. What kinds of things would you want to keep

Installation view, 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964–1980, Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Sept. 8 to Jan. 6, 2019. Photo by Arthur Evans.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents a series of ten Family Saturday programs to accompany the fall exhibitions “Give a damn, and “3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980.”

Held on Saturdays from Sept. 29 through Dec. (except Nov. 24), the programs include a brief tour followed by a hands-on art activity, with all materials provided. The programs run from 2 – 3:30 p.m., except where noted on Oct. 20, and are free and open to the public. Suitable for children age 5 and up along with their adult companions, the Family Saturday programs are fun and educational. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Dress accordingly.

Reservations are required and may be made one week in advance of each program. For additional information and reservations, call the Tang’s Visitor Service Desk at 518-580-8080.

Sept. 29: Future World.

Inspired by the work in the “Give a damn exhibition,” we will discuss a wide range of issues that the artists raise, challenging us to think about what we care about. Using a variety of colored and printed paper, markers, pompoms and other embellishments, we will imagine and create a

future world based on what we care about.

Oct. 6: Wacky and Funky Creatures. After looking at the fun works by the Chicago Imagists in the exhibition 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980, we will create our own wacky creatures using paper bags, felt, googly eyes, popsicle sticks and more!

Let’s see how funky we can get!

Oct. 13: The Exquisite Imagist Corpse. After looking work in the exhibition 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980, we will work in small groups to create an Exquisite Imagist Corpse!

Based off the popular activity called the Exquisite Corpse, we will take turns creating our own life-sized figures. Working with cut out paper, markers, fabric and embellishments, each group will present a corpse of their own imagination for all to see!

Oct. 20: Family Saturday Celebration Weekend. Join us for a drop-in activity during Family Celebration Weekend on Saturday, October 20, any time between noon and 1:30 pm. We will be making be creating our own wacky creatures—inspired by figures in 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980—using a variety of materials that will let your creativity run wild.

Oct. 27: Spooky Masks. Just in time for Halloween, we will create our own masks inspired by the masks featured in 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980. We will collage tissue paper and magazine images, and decorate with markers, pompoms, and paints.

Nov. 3: Puppets on the Move.

We will look at the elaborate puppets by artist Karl Wirsum in 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in at Chicago Art, 1964-1980, and then create our own moving puppets using paper cut outs, fasteners, fabric, markers, buttons, and various embellishments.

Nov. 10: Build a Skyscraper.

After looking at the Roger Brown sculpture Twin Towers, 1977, in 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 19641980, we will talk about images of the city and the enormous skyscrapers that inhabit it. What happens in those tall buildings and what might you see in the windows? Come and create your own skyscraper, outfitted with windows, designs, and patterns using materials such as paper, skinny colored tapes and markers.

Nov. 17: 16th Make-aTurkey-Out-of-a-Potato Festival.

Join us for the 16th Annual Make-a-Turkey-Out-of-a-Potato Festival! We will make holiday centerpieces out of potatoes,

in your treasure chest? Materials include cardboard boxes, felt, paper, markers, buttons, and other materials!

Dec. 8: What’s on TV? After looking at Ed Flood’s plexiglass sculptures in the exhibition 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980, we will create our own TV monitors using sheets of clear acetate, paint pens and paper. What kinds of images would you find on your TV screen?

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Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

Entertainment

EGG: CREAM “Record Riot” EGG: EGG: CREAM CREAM Comes to Spa City ALBANY — Eric Clapton’s nephew, and the sons of Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce will perform at the Palace Theater in October, in an homage to the hallowed ‘60s rock trio, Cream.

“The Music Of Cream – 50th Anniversary World Tour,” celebrates the music and legacy their family members created and will include personal stories and songs such as “Sunshine of Your Love,” “Crossroads,” “Spoonful” and “White Room” performed across a comprehensive set.

Featuring Will Johns - Eric Clapton’s nephew by marriage, Kofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce, “The Music Of Cream” will be staged Oct. 21 at The Egg. For more information and tickets, call The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza at 518-473-1845, or visit the website at www.theegg.org/events.

Artwork created by Bob Masse.

Create: Celebration of Wellness & The Arts at Pitney Meadows Farm Saturday SARATOGA SPRINGS — The inaugural Saratoga Record Riot – featuring more than 40 tables of LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and music memorabilia – will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Admission to the event is $3.

NEIL YOUNG

Neil Young and his time-honored Gibson Les Paul, “Old Black,” on stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Sept. 23, 2018. Photo by SuperSource Media.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A family friendly kickoff to fall featuring food, music and individual and group art projects will take place Saturday afternoon at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Attendees will have the opportunity to create kites, flower crowns and a collaborative sculpture project - which will be installed at the farm.

The event is hosted by C.R.E.A.T.E Community Studios, a nonprofit organization that works with children and adults to promote freedom of expression, personal growth, and community connection through art.

“We were formed by a group of art therapists and art educators,” says group co-founder Julie Lewis.

“Our mission is really about bringing the expressive arts to an underserved population and working with communities to bring health and wellness - through the expressive arts - as a medium through which community togetherness can happen.”

The focus is on the process of art-making, which includes interacting with subjects, creatively working from a feeling, or becoming inspired by community issues. It is about using the creative process as a vehicle for

personal growth, communication and social change.

“My interest came from my background of working in schools and specifically working with some low-income at-risk populations,” says Lewis, a NY State certified teacher.

“I saw half of my students struggling so much with the academic side of things and what I realized is they weren’t struggling because of academic needs – they’re extremely bright – but because there was so much change and trauma and difficulty in their family lives. And they didn’t have a proper outlet for that in school,” she says.

“The kids were clearly showing me that there were ways they wanted to utilize activities in terms of the arts and physical activity, music and the movement to express themselves.

I felt a little powerless trying to change that in a school structure.

I realized I really wanted to find a way to make a space for that.”

Inspired to seek like-minded collaborators, Lewis connected with Heather Hutchison – a state licensed creative arts therapist, and Aili Lopez, a licensed mental health counselor. “They both had a similar dream of opening up some type of community center focused around using all the arts – movement, music, visual, performance everything to help bring communities together and to heal,” Lewis says.

C.R.E.A.T.E is located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs in the Collamer Building and on State Street in Schenectady and offers a variety of affordable art-based workshops for all age groups. The organization has also partnered with veterans’ groups and agencies such as the Franklin Community Center, Wellspring, and Shelters of Saratoga to offer programs for specific populations.

“We’re really focused on trying to meet all the needs of our community members,” Lewis says.

A list of programs may be found on the organization’s website at: www. createcommunitystudios.org.

Saturday’s events take place 3 to 6 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave. Tickets are $30 per family and $15 per individual and may be purchased in advance on the organization’s website, or at the farm on the day of the event.

Funds raised support C.R.E.A.T.E.’s mission to serve everyone who walks through their doors by providing a space where the benefits of art-making impact each person’s overall mental, emotional and physical health through free and low-cost open studio time, expressive arts groups for kids, teens and adults, arts workshops and community wellness activities, community building events and imperative outreach programming.

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Entertainment

week of 9/28-10/4 friday, 9/28:

monday, 10/1:

Gary Vider, 7:30 & 9 p.m. @ The Comedy Works — 518.275.6897

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Steve Forbert, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Super Dark Monday: Ecstatic Union/ Products/ Cindy Cane/ Castle Black, 9:30 p.m. @ Desperate Annie’s — 518.587.2455

Chad McLoughlin Trio, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582

saturday, 9/29: Milky Chance: Blossom Tour, 7 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012 Zach Brown Band, 7 p.m. @ SPAC — 518.584.9330 Time for Three, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Campo/ Vinegar Mother/ Whale Tail, 9 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585 The Dude Abides, 9 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 John Savage Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582

sunday, 9/30: The Struts/ White Reaper/ Spirit Animal, 6:30 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012 Dylan Perillo Orchestra, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

tuesday, 10/2: Justin Townes Earle, 5 & 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

wednesday, 10/3:

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19 RAILROAD PLACE, SARATOGA SPRINGS 1st Wednesday Poetry Night – featuring Lance Henson, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Open Mic Night, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585

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Puzzles Across 1 Sherbet flavor 5 Exhalation of relief 9 Rumor, to a rumor mill 14 With 5-Down, “Spanglish” actor 15 Capital of Samoa 16 Vitality 17 Annual Time honoree 20 “__ who?!”

21 Throw in 22 Selection for a reading 23 Like LAX and JFK 25 __ colada 26 Plant, as seed 27 Nickname of a Nobel-winning novelist 31 Under the intended pitch 32 DVR button 33 Mogadishu is its cap.

34 “Shush!”

36 Concern for an orthodontist 38 NFLer again in 2016 42 Old tape initials 44 Detective Spade 46 Greek letter that would be last in English 47 Doesn’t get confused, as facts 50 “The Greatest” boxer 52 __-chic: hippie-influenced fashion style 53 Knee-baring skirt 54 Letterman’s successor 56 Like a texter who types “:-(“ 57 Winter illness 60 Verbal nudge found in each set of puzzle circles 63 Trusty mount 64 Advertising award 65 Gradually withdraw 66 Makes by working 67 Green Hornet’s sidekick 68 Betting numbers Down 1 Gym class punishment, perhaps 2 Cannes concept 3 Oft-molded almond confection 4 Ambulance letters 5 See 14-Across 6 Apple with earbuds 7 Picture file suffix

See puzzle solutions on page 50

See puzzle solution on page 50 8 Something stuck in a bonnet 9 Misses military roll call, maybe 10 Rob __: cocktails 11 “Whatever works” 12 Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant 13 Pitched 18 Inaugural recitation 19 Puts on the museum wall 24 One born there 25 “Guernica” muralist Pablo 27 Rank below cpl.

28 __ française 29 “Family Guy” daughter 30 Like the ‘69 N.Y. Mets 35 Diver’s sickness 37 Bit of butter 39 Found a new home for, as an unwanted present

40 Olympics entrant: Abbr.

41 Yoga class need 43 Baseball or golf 45 Nearsighted cartoon character 47 Off-__: askew 48 Cornball routine 49 Executive’s confidante 50 Make __ for: argue in favor of 51 Ton of, slangily 55 “It’s __ fun” 56 Foul mood 58 Set the pace 59 Coffee servers 61 Suffix with pay or Cray 62 Couple

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Nip it in the bud, Nip it in the butt Nip it in the bud, meaning to stop something while it is still in development, is the correct expression. This phrase refers to the de-budding of plants, allowing the remaining buds to grow better.

The boss wants to nip that questionable practice in the but.

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

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2018

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Tail of the Fish Regatta SARATOGA SPRINGS — The fall season opening regatta, Tail of the Fish, will be held on Sept. 29 at Fish Creek, Saratoga Springs from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hosted by the Saratoga Rowing Association, the 2-mile race typically attracts 300 boats and features events for both youth and adult athletes. Twenty-four teams have registered, so far. Event is free for spectators. Enjoy vendors and food tents as you watch the races. For a map, directions and other information visit www.regatta.rowsra.com/tail-of-the-fish or www.saratogarowing.com.

TEAMS:

SCHEDULE:

TEAM: # ENTRIES: ARION 13 Advanced Community Rowing Association 18 Aqueduct Rowing Club 3 Arlington High School/ Arlington RA 5 Augustine Classical Academy 6 Burnt Hills Rowing Association 17 City Island Rowing 14 Emma Willard School 5 Erie Canal 1 Friends of Shenendehowa Crew, Inc. 15 GMS Rowing Center 27 Hiawatha Island 2 Hudson River Rowing Assocation 10 Mohawk Homeschool Rowing Association 8 North Jersey Rowing Club 1 Northwood School 4 Orange County Rowing Association 6 Salisbury Boat Club 1 Saratoga Rowing - Babes 1 Saratoga Rowing Association 58 Saratoga Springs Rowing Club 5 Shaker Rowing Association 7 Turning Point Rowing Club 1 Unaffiliated

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RACE: TIME: Mens Open - Single 8:00 a.m.

Womens Open - Single 8:12 a.m.

Womens Juniors U19 - Single 8:25 a.m.

Womens Juniors U17 - Single 8:36 a.m.

Mens Juniors Coxed - Quad 8:47 a.m.

Womens Juniors Coxed - Quad 8:56 a.m.

Mens Open - Pair

9:06 a.m.

Womens Open - Pair 9:15 a.m.

Mens Juniors U19 - Single 9:25 a.m.

Mens Juniors U17 - Single 9:37 a.m.

Mens Masters - Quad 9:49 a.m.

Womens Masters - Quad 9:58 a.m.

Girls Middle School Coxed - Quad 10:06 a.m.

(8th Grade & Under)

Womens Juniors 1V - Eight Womens Juniors 2V - Eight Mens Junior 1V - Quad Mens Junior 2V - Quad Mens Masters - Double Womens Masters - Double Boy's Middle School Coxed - Quad (8th Grade & Under)

10:19 a.m.

10:29 a.m.

10:39 a.m.

10:48 a.m.

10:59 a.m.

11:07 a.m.

11:17 a.m.

Womens Juniors 3V/Lightweight - Eight 11:26 a.m.

Womens Juniors Freshman/Novice - Eight 11:34 a.m.

Boys Junior Freshman/Novice - Quad 11:43 a.m.

BREAK 11:52 a.m.

Men's Junior 1V - Eight 1:16 p.m.

Men's Junior 2V - Eight 1:27 p.m.

Men's Masters - Four 1:37 p.m.

Women's Masters - Four 1:45 p.m.

Women's Juniors 1V - Quad 1:52 p.m.

Women's Junior 2V - Quad 2:02 p.m.

Men's Junior 3V/Lightweight - Eight 2:11 p.m.

Boy's Junior Freshman/Novice - Eight 2:21 p.m.

Men's Junior - Double 2:33p.m.

Women's Junior 1V - Four 2:49 p.m.

Women's Junior 2V - Four 2:59 p.m.

Women's Junior Freshman/Novice - Four 3:09 p.m.

Girls Juniors Freshman/Novice - Quad 3:18 p.m.

Mixed Masters - Eight 3:28 p.m.

Men's Junior 1V - Four 3:36 p.m.

Men's Junior 2V - Four 3:47 p.m.

Men's Junior Freshman/Novice - Four 3:58 p.m.

Women's Junior Varsity - Double 4:07 p.m.

Womens Masters - Eight 4:20 p.m.

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SPORTS AT

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GLANCE

FALL SPORTS SEASON

League games and matches this week are as follows: Football FRIDAY, 9/28 ■ Ballston Spa vs. Troy 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa ■ Schuylerville vs. Schalmont 7 p.m. at Schuylerville ■ Saratoga vs. Niskayuna 7 p.m. at Saratoga ■ South Glens Falls vs. Scotia-Glenville 7 p.m. at South Glens Falls

FRIDAY, 10/5 ■ Saratoga vs. Guilderland 7 p.m. at Guilderland ■ Ballston Spa vs. Scotia-Glenville 7 p.m. at Scotia-Glenville

MONDAY, 10/1

THURSDAY, 10/4 (continued)

MONDAY, 10/3

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. South Glens Falls 7 p.m. at South Glens Falls

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Schenectady 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

■ Spa Catholic vs. Berlin 4:30 p.m. at Berlin

TUESDAY, 10/2

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Gloversville 7 p.m. at Gloversville

THURSDAY, 10/4

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Schenectady 7 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Schenectady 4:15 p.m. at Schenectady

■ Ballston Spa vs. Schenectady 4:15 p.m. Ballston Spa

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 7 p.m. at Shenendehowa

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Scotia-Glenville 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Schuylerville vs. Spa Catholic 4:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Columbia 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Greenwich 4:15 p.m. at Greenwich

FRIDAY, 10/5

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. South Glens Falls 7 p.m. at SGF ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Schenectady 4:15 p.m. at Schenectady

Soccer

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

FRIDAY, 9/28

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Colonie

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Cambridge 4:15 p.m. at Cambridge

SATURDAY, 9/29 ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Loudonville Christian, 10 a.m. at Chaz Dake Field

■ Saratoga vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Colonie

FRIDAY, 10/5

WEDNESDAY, 10/3

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Glens Falls 4:30 p.m. at Morse Field

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Colonie

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Hoosic Valley 4:15 p.m. at Chaz Dake Field ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Colonie 7 p.m. at Colonie

THURSDAY, 10/4 ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Schenectady 6 p.m. at Schenectady

Volleyball FRIDAY, 9/28 ■ Spa Catholic vs. Cambridge 4:15 p.m. at Cambridge ■ Schuylerville vs. Amsterdam 6 p.m. at Schuylerville

TUESDAY, 10/2 ■ Saratoga vs. Schenectady 4:15 p.m. at Schenectady ■ Ballston Spa vs. Shenendehowa 4:15 p.m. at Shenendehowa ■ Schuylerville vs. Queensbury 6 p.m. at Queensbury

■ Schuylerville vs. South Glens Falls 6 p.m. at South Glens Falls

Field Hockey FRIDAY, 9/28 ■ Schuylerville vs. Johnstown 4:30 p.m. at Johnstown

MONDAY, 10/1 ■ Schuylerville vs. Gloversville 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

TUESDAY, 10/2 ■ Schuylerville vs. Queensbury 8:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

*All information subject to change due to weather.

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Suburban Field Hockey Columbia at Saratoga First Half: Saratoga 2 v. Columbia 0 Hunter Yourch- 2 goals assisted by Molly Russell and Lindsey Frank Second Half: Haley Waghorn assisted by Molly Russell

Olivia Vukelic assisted by Molly Russell Molly Russell assisted by Kylie Folts Final Score: Saratoga 5 v. Columbia 0 Corners: Saratoga - 17 | Columbia - 4

Shots: Saratoga 27 | Columbia - 0 Saratoga Goalies: Kristen Rodecker and Emma Piccirillo - 0 saves Columbia Goalie: Maddy Hogan - 9 saves Saratoga 7-2

Suburban Council Cross Country Dual Meet Results Tuesday, September 25 — Ballston Spa/ Niskayuna/ Shaker at Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake Course: Saratoga State Park | Distance: 3.05 miles Girls Team Scores: Ballston Spa - 27 Niskayuna - 28 BH – BL - 28 Ballston Spa - 29 Niskayuna - 20 Shaker - 26 BH – BL - 35 Ballston Spa - 33 Shaker - 18 Shaker - 21 BH – BL - 41 Niskayuna - 37 Individual Results: 1. F. Demars, Ballston Spa - 18:43 2. K. Higgins, Shaker - 18:49 3. L. Griffin, Shaker - 19:09 4. R. Graham, BH – BL - 19:13

5. O. Skylstad, Ballston Spa - 19:33 6. C. Kokernak, Niskayuna -19:42 7. K. Hesler, Niskayuna - 19:44 8. R. Bashant, Ballston Spa - 20:02 9. O. Miles, Shaker - 0:03 10. M. Miles, Shaker - 20:23 Boys Team Scores: BH – BL - 18 Ballston Spa - 25 Ballston Spa - 40 Niskayuna - 34 BH – BL - 21 Ballston Spa - 22 Niskayuna - 39 Shaker - 33 BH – BL - 15 Shaker - 25

Shaker - 44 Niskayuna - 34 Individual Results: 1. E. Brennan, BH – BL - 15:43 2. T. Berg, BH – BL - 15:43 3. T. Ragone, Niskayuna - 15:50 4. M. Dolan, Niskayuna - 15:52 5. B. Guerin, Ballston Spa - 15:58 6. A. Gillooley, BH – BL - 16:22 7. N. Hunziker, BH – BL - 16:22 8. D. Metacarpa, BH – BL - 16:28 9. TJ Randall, Shaker - 16:36 10. B. Fletcher, Ballston Spa - 16:46

Spa Catholic Volleyball SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic hosted Waterford Halfmoon on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Saints won 3-0.

Scores 25-10, 25-22, 25-23.

Highlights for the Saints 6-0 league and overall: Elise Browell 9 service points 16 assist; Kennedy

Murphy 8 kills; MaryClare Pikus 2 kills 2 blocks; Emy Murray 6 service points; Molly O’Reilly 18 service points 6 aces.

Highlights for the Fordians 3-3 record: Nikki Lajeunesse 10 points, 5 digs; 1 assist Ashley Formosa 7 serves, 8 digs, 1 assist; Ayden Richards 8 serves, 3 digs, 15 assists.

Ballston Spa Boys Soccer BALLSTON SPA — Guilderland visited Ballston Spa on Saturday, September 22. Griffen Leggieri scored the first goal for Ballston Spa, assisted by Jeffery Matthews. For the remaining 30 minutes of the first half, Guilderland

couldn’t get a goal off. To start the second half, Guilderland’s Friquietto scored. The game was tied 1-1 at the end of the regular play. In overtime, Guilderland’s Tynan scored on a corner kick to finish the game 2-1 Guilderland.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Adult Sports and Fitness Opportunities at the Ballston Spa Schools BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Community Education Program is currently offering two adult sports opportunities from 8-10 p.m. with Co-ed Indoor Soccer held on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays.

A 10-week session begins the week of September 24 and requires a $30 fee for district residents.

The popular Walk About program is starting October 9 and provides a safe, indoor walking course for those interested in a low impact fitness activity.

The program continues throughout the year when school is in session. A $15 registration fee is required for this program and non-residents are charged $18 to participate. Walkers may join the program at any time throughout the session.

Pre-registration is required, and fees are due at the beginning of each course.

Those interested may register for courses by mail or in-person at the District Office, 70 Malta Avenue. Additional information regarding any of the courses offered is available online at www.bscsd. org or by calling 518-884-7195, ext. 1329.

Care 4 Cora Golf Tournament SARATOGA SPRINGS — Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, the inaugural Care 4

Cora Golf Tournament will be taking place at Airway Meadows Golf Club.

If you’re interested in golfing for Cora, you can register by phone at 518-792-4144 or by check via mail at 262 Brownville Road Gansevoort, NY 12831. Checks must be payable to Airway Meadows Inc. There will also be an after party from 5 to 7 p.m. Local musician Dylan Moran will provide the entertainment along with face painters, a bouncy house, food from Spring Street Deli, and shaved ice provided by Leftfield.

Beer will also be provided by Druther’s, Decrescente, and Saratoga Eagle.

Save the Date for Glens Falls’ FitFest GLENS FALLS — The Glens Falls Collaborative announces the date for the fourth annual FitFest: Saturday, October 13, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

FitFest is an event that showcases health, fitness and wellness organizations of the greater Glens Falls region.

On tap: Sample fitness classes, interactive demonstrations, healthy food for sale, contests and music, plus vendor booths with giveaways, samples, cooking demos and information about organizations and services.

There is also a FitFest 5K Walk, Run & Roll planned, as well as a Child’s Fun Run with accompanying children’s activities, and a sports equipment donation drop — get those baseball mitts and hockey sticks out of the closet

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and drop them off so they can be given to a youth in need at no charge. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the Glens Falls Youth Center.

Participants are now sought!

Vendors, sponsors, and 5K runners can learn more and sign up now by visiting the Collaborative’s website at www. glensfallscollaborative.com.

FitFest is organized by the Glens Falls Collaborative, improved this year with help from Fresh ADK, AHI, Fresh Direction, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Wellness Council, and the City of Glens Falls.

Spa Catholic Mattress Sale SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, October 20 at Saratoga Central Catholic School Gym, loacted at 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. there will be a sale to benefit the Saratoga Central Catholic Baseball and Softball teams annual spring training trip to Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando Florida April 18-26, 2019.

Prices up to 50 pecent below retail!

There will be Simmons Beautyrest, Restonic and Malouf brand products on display. Twin from $259, Full from $279, Queen from $399, King / CA-King from $599. All sizes, all styles and name brand sets are available up to 50 percent below retail. There will be a showroom set up with 25+ displays and a team of experts to assist. Financing and delivery are available.

Recreation Deptartment Volleyball: Due to closure of the Recreation Center, the volleyball program will be at a different location. Please visit saratogarec.com and click on programs/ volleyball for updated information.

Willie Davis will once again bring his knowledge and love of the sport to the court for the Fall volleyball clinic. The volleyball clinic runs Sept 19-Oct 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. Everyone age 8-14 is welcome to attend. The volleyball clinic provides skill development while teaching rules and strategies to become a better volleyball player. Water and sneakers are needed.

Pickleball League: Due to closure of the Recreation Center, the Pickleball League has been cancelled. Refunds will be given.

The Recreation Center apologizes for any inconvenience.

Basketball: Basketball registration is on! Early Bird registration ends October 9! The Center will keep you informed of the locations of our Basketball program this season.

Intro to Ice Skating: Join the early Fall Intro to Ice Skating session and get a jump on the season! Registrations are going on now for early Fall and Fall. Early Bird registration for early Fall ends September 24. Early Bird registration for Fall is Oct 1-Nov 5.

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Dean Butler, Local Jockey, Inducted into Canterbury Hall of Fame

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs native, Dean Butler, has just been awarded the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Canterbury Park Hall of Fame for Outstanding Jockey. He has been riding for 26 years.

During the summer, Butler resides in Minnesota and in Tampa in the winter with his two daughters, Kendall and Kayleigh.

“Well, I grew up on North Broadway in Saratoga and went to the track every day with my dad during the summer time when he was off work and I saw the little guys that got on the horses and I was like, ‘wow!’ and I tugged on my dad’s pants one day at about 5 and said, ‘that’ll be me one day’ and he laughed,” Butler chuckled.

“When I was in high school, I

got a job, I was actually working at The Hub. My sister was a bartender there and I worked in the kitchen.

One day, one of my sister’s friends came in, and he asked me if I’d ever thought about being a jockey,” Butler explained.

His sister’s friend then offered to get him a job with the best trainer in the country. “I went to the farm and learned basically from the bottom up.” He cleaned stalls, built fences and learned all about the horse before he even rode one.

At 47 years old, 5’2”, and 108 pounds, Butler has no intention of stopping any time soon.

“Eventually, there is probably something else down the line that I would get into, but right now, I’m not sure. I’m in Florida right now and I’ve got a little time before they start down here so I’ve got 2 months off which is a good break,” Butler said.

Dean Butler. Photo provided.

He has raced in Saratoga before, where he says he didn’t do very well.

Either way: “it was amazing.

I dreamed of it all my life... It was like a check on the bucket list, as they say,” he explained.

Butler is greatly appreciative of his family and friends supporting him throughout the years.

New Blue Streak Hall of Fame Members to be Honored Oct. 12 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District will honor five individuals for their extraordinary contributions to athletics for the 2018 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 12 in the Robert Meade Teaching Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. The program was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters. This year’s inductees are Brianne Bellon, Claudia Didziulis, Rory Pedrick, Bill Scott, and Lawrence Youngblood.

Brianne Bellon, class of 2010 and member of the undefeated cross-country team, which was the suburban council, sectional, and federation champions for five years.

Bellon is the current 800-meter record holder for Saratoga Springs.

Claudia Didziulis, class of 1952, participated in varsity basketball, varsity cheerleading and varsity softball. She received the first ever Section 2 Athletic Director’s Secretary of the Year Award in 1999 at the NYS Athletic Administrators Conference.

Rory Pedrick, class of 2004, participated in varsity football and varsity lacrosse. He earned the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award. Pedrick went on to play Division 1 Lacrosse at UMASS and made it to the National Championship. Pedrick was the first Blue Streak to be recognized twice on ESPN’s “Play of the Day.” Bill Scott, class of 1929, participated in varsity football, varsity basketball, and varsity baseball at Saratoga Springs High School. He became the Athletic Director for Ballston Spa where he began the sports program and was the first football, baseball, and basketball coach.

Lawrence “Toby” Youngblood, class of 1975, participated in varsity basketball and varsity baseball.

He was awarded Outstanding Male Athlete, Section 2 Leader in stolen base percentage, baseball’s most valuable player, and was a Booster Club Award Winner. Mr. Youngblood is currently involved in the Saratoga American Little League, high school sports, NY Mets semipro baseball team, and Black Student Alliance All-Star Basketball.