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County Agency Hosts Economic Developers

by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY

SUNY professor Michael Fancher (center, right) explains the future of interior spaces in the ZEN building atrium at the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany. Photo by PhotoAndGraphic.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In the comfort of a shuttle bus that departed from a city hotel, and through informative personal visits, leaders of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership (SCPP) promoted both regional culture and local commercial sites this week to potential investors from as far away as Texas.

Marty Vanags, the SCPP president, and Shelby Schneider, the agency’s business-retention and expansion specialist, took turns on a bus tour Monday describing See Developers pgs. 12-13.

Varsity Season Kicks Off! Adelphi Hotel Set to Reopen

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

The Blue Streaks huddle to listen to Coach Jones. Photo by Lori Mahan Continued on pgs. 34-37

SARATOGA SPRINGS — An iconic Broadway hotel that harkens back to Saratoga Springs’ grand Victorian Era appears finally ready to reopen following an extensive five-year renovation and a project cost of approximately $30 million.

“We feel this is a process and a labor love and we needed to take as long as it needed to take to make it as perfect as possible. That perfection See Adelphi on pg. 10.

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Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries 6 Business 12-14 Education 16-17 Arts and Entertainment 22-25

Michel Ducamp, COO of the Adelphi Hospitality Group, showcasing one of the rooms at the Adelphi Hotel this week. The hotel is expected to open in September.

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Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

Neighbors: Snippets of Life from Your Community Who: Frankie Flores.

Where: Frankie Flores Fine Art Gallery, Saratoga Marketplace.

Q. When did you first set up your gallery in the Saratoga Marketplace?

A. Three years ago, this is our third summer. The idea was to create an artists’ atmosphere. There was quite a bit of space available so I called a few artists and said: I think we have an opportunity to create our own little artist hub in Saratoga.

These are artist-owned galleries. And it works all the way around: the consumer is able to see artists working together and artists are able to afford lower rent because of it, as well as having the ability to cross-promote.

Q. Where are you originally from?

A. I was born in Michigan and ended up in Texas where I was able to work out of Houston and New Orleans – which is where I started formulating a fine art market.

Q. When did you come to Saratoga?

A. 15 or 16 years ago.

Q. How has the city changed?

A. Well, you know, hindsight, right? When I came here we bought a building on Beekman Street, when I should have bought a building on Broadway! I think the city has done a great job though with the structures fitting in to the corridor of the town.

We do need more parking, though, and I think we’re running out of land.

Q. How many pieces do you have in the gallery?

A. I never count them, but the gallery can hold a good 60 paintings. I have another 150 in storage that I rotate in. And I’m always creating new stuff.

Q. what did you want to be when you were a kid?

A. Brain surgeon. I thought I was going to be some sort of doctor. When I was a kid my father was a fireman, then he became a police officer and growing up, you think those things alike – fireman, policeman, doctor, so I was like: Oh, I think I’ll be a doctor. I was good with my hands. But then I found out you had to go to school for 20 years.

Q. So you found a different way to use your hands.

A. I did. This was an accident, but I’m glad it happened.

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

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New York State Free Music Downtown at Monitoring for Final Stretch Weekend Tick-Borne Illnesses This week, the New York Department of Health released information regarding their surveillance efforts in Saratoga County for ticks testing positive for tick-borne illnesses. Of the 2,700 ticks collected for testing in 2017, 22 ticks from five locations, tested positive for Powassan, including ticks collected at Saratoga National Historical Park.

The Powassan virus is a rare viral disease that can cause symptoms ranging from mild flu-like symptoms to life threatening encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The disease remains extremely rare in New York State with only 26 confirmed cases since 2000. Only three confirmed human cases of Powassan virus have been identified in New York State this year, all located in Saratoga County.

The Department of Health plans to continue their surveillance and testing in the fall with the collection of adult ticks from many of

the same sites, as well as collection and testing of blood from hunterkilled deer for previous exposure to Powassan. Additional education programs for hunters, school districts, and libraries will be developed through various state offices.

The Center for Disease Control advises people to use insect repellent when going outside. Walking in the center of trails and avoiding high grass and brush at trail edges will also reduce your chances of encountering ticks.

Check for ticks daily on yourself, your children, and your pets and shower soon after being outdoors.

If you do find an attached tick, carefully remove with fine point tweezers and watch for symptoms.

Consult with your doctor if any symptoms arise.

For more information about tick safety and tick-borne illnesses, see the CDC’s website on ticks: www.cdc.gov/ticks.

Jeff Brisbin, who has a new album out, “Foreverly,” performing at a Shelters of Saratoga celebration at Saratoga National Golf Club on Aug. 22, 2017. Brisbin will be one of four musical acts appearing at Saturday’s Final Stretch Music Festival in downtown Saratoga Springs. Image by PhotoAndGraphic.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2017 Final Stretch Music Festival will take place 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2 throughout Downtown Saratoga Springs.

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, along

with presenting sponsor, NYRA, will host the event featuring four bands ranging from rock and blues to instrumental, solos, and chorus.

Bands & Locations: Fenimore Blues will perform

on Caroline Street; Alan Darcy Music! will be at Ben & Jerry's; Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus will appear on Broadway, and Jeff Brisbin will be at the Adirondack Trust Company.

The event is free.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

TICKETS NOW ON SALE for the 2017 Saratoga Showcase of Homes!

August 28, 2017; Tickets for the area’s premiere new home tour, the 2017 Saratoga Showcase of Homes, are now on sale! Tickets are available at Adirondack Trust, Saratoga National Bank & Trustco Bank locations; Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa & Queensbury; Realty USA in Clifton Park; Roohan Realty and Bonacio Construction in Saratoga Springs.

Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours of 11:00 AM

– 5:00 PM or can also be purchased online thru the website at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes. com. Once again this year, each showcase ticket holder will receive a FREE shoe/tote bag at the first home visited!

The 2017 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is proudly presented over three fall weekends beginning September 16-17, 23-24 & 30-October 1. Tickets are still only $20 which allows you to visit all these spectacular homes

on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This year’s edition is another blockbuster event with 18 locations from 14 of our area’s finest builders on display in Saratoga County.

Participating award-winning builders in this year’s event are; Abele Builders, Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, Bonacio Construction, Herbinger Homes, Heritage Custom Builders, La Femme Home Builders, Marini

Homes, McPadden Builders, Pigliavento Builders, R J Taylor Builders, Saratoga Builders, Whitbeck Construction and Witt Construction. To view an interactive map of the home locations, directions and much more, please visit the mobile friendly website.

Now celebrating its 22nd year, this annual community event has contributed over ONE MILLION DOLLARS to our local charities. Proceeds from

the Saratoga Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County (www.rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org) and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties (www. glensfallshabitat.org). For more details on the 2017 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event, please visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Check us out on FACEBOOK and follow all the updates on this year’s event!

Roohan Promotes Digital Marketer

The role was created to support the growth of the company's in-house marketing department, which also added a professional graphic designer to the team last month. King will manage the firm's digital marketing strategies including the website, search engine optimization, original content, Roohan Beat newsletter, social media and interactive technologies.

With over a decade of experience in real-estate marketing and technology, King specializes in search engine optimization, content strategy and predictive analytics. A native of upstate New York, she returned to the area in 2012 after working at a long-short equity hedge fund in Manhattan.

She worked for a leading real estate firm in Lake George for several years before joining Roohan Realty in 2014.

Eli is a graduate of Manhattanville College and currently lives in downtown Saratoga Springs. She enjoys freelance writing and supporting local entrepreneurs in the Capital Region. She can be reached at elikingrealestate@gmail.com.

the submission deadline on Sept. 30, according to Caroline Putman, chair of the Community Fund’s Independent Advisory Committee.

Grant information and application forms may be obtained from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund website at ATCCF.org/nonprofits.

In December, the fund’s Independent Advisory Committee will announce grant recipients. The Community Fund welcomes nonprofit organizations to apply for grants that represent new and creative programs. Over the past six years, the Community Fund has provided 101 grants in excess of $193,000 in Lend-AHand Grants.

The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund was established in 2009. The primary mission is to perpetuate the spirit of giving that is integral to the quality of life in our region by providing flexible options for planned giving. The annual Lenda-Hand Grants help improve the quality of life and address issues of common concern in the area.

In 2016, the Community Fund allocated $42,270 toward 23 Lend-a-Hand Grants. These grants funded local, nonprofit organizations’ programs in such diverse areas as veterans’ outreach, mental health services, wildlife education, homelessness prevention, youth services, and the arts.

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COURT Owen G. Phinney, 23, of Gansevoort, pleaded Aug. 18 to first degree aggravated unlicensed operation, misdemeanor DWI, assault, and resisting arrest, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Oct. 13.

John L. Dowdell, III, 26, of Colonie, was sentenced Aug. 18 to five years of probation, after pleading to criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, in connection with an incident in Malta.

Ryan M. Jabaut, 23, of Fort Edward, was sentenced Aug. 18 to six months jail and five years of probation, after pleading to attempted dissemination of indecent materials to minors in the first-degree.

Nicholas J. Murtlow, 28, of Middle Grove, was sentenced Aug. 21 to one year in Saratoga County Jail after pleading to felony DWI, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs.

Ryan Petronis, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 21 to 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 years in state prison, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender during four separate incidents in Saratoga Springs and Milton.

Angela M. Burnside, 45, of Ballston Lake, pleaded Aug. 21 to felony aggravated DWI. Sentencing scheduled Oct. 19.

Laurie M. Cannelli, AKA Laurie M. Kelleher, 53, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Aug. 21 to 12 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision for her conviction of second degree burglary, and eight years in prison and three years of post-release supervision for her conviction of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Steven R. Jones, 24, of Queensbury, pleaded Aug. 23 to first degree criminal

contempt in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled for Oct. 11.

Robin A. O’Brien, 62, of Saratoga Springs was sentenced Aug. 24 to five years of probation after pleading to felony DWI. Lisa M. Lyng, 37, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Aug. 28 to felony DWI, in connection with an incident in Wilton. Sentencing scheduled for Oct. 23.

Milo E. Martinez, 26, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Aug. 28 to six months in Saratoga County Jail and five years of probation, after pleading to criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first-degree, a felony.

POLICE Michael J. Fitzgerald, age 31, Gansevoort, was charged Aug. 21 with criminal possession of a controlled substance – a felony. He is accused of being in possession of 120 glassine envelopes containing a heroin/ fentanyl mixture, an amount consistent with the intent to sell, according to Saratoga Springs Police.

Fitzgerald was arraigned and sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail.

Kile West, 22, of Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 22 with criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first-degree. It is alleged that West possessed and passed counterfeit currency at a Town of Milton business on June 22.

Steven W. Westort, age 45, Hoboken, New Jersey, was charged on Aug. 14 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI. Brunilda Ortiz, age 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged on Aug. 13 with felony grand larceny.

Walter E. Grabowski, age 59, Ballston Spa, was charged on Aug. 13 with

BLOTTER 5 misdemeanor DWI. Riley J. Older, age 20, Greenfield Center, was charged on Aug. 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation.

Darren T. Sawyer, age 56, Clifton Park, was charged on Aug. 13 with felony DWI as a second offense, aggravated unlicensed operation, and unreasonable speed.

Raymond C. Bishop, age 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged on Aug. 13 criminal mischief, a felony, and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor.

Tearney R. Jones, age 33, Lake Luzerne, was charged on Aug. 13 with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Natale Modica, age 32, NY, NY, was charged on Aug. 12 with criminal trespass – a misdemeanor.

Michele L. Jurica, age 29, Wilmington, North Carolina, was charged on Aug. 12 with misdemeanor DWI. Temujin V. Bozeman, age 59, Saratoga Springs, was charged on Aug. 13 with

felony DWI and aggravated DWI, and leaving the scene of an auto accident.

Corey P. Morgan, age 21, Ridgewood, New Jersey, was charged on Aug. 12 with criminal mischief, and criminal trespass.

Patrick J. McFadden, age 58, Saratoga Springs was charged on Aug. 12 criminal possession of marijuana misdemeanor.

Jacquelyn L. Morlang, age 43, Saratoga Springs, was charged on Aug. 12 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of marijuana.

Spencer T. Heline, age 25, Schuylerville, was charged on Aug. 12 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI.

Morgan C. McKinnon-Burgess, 20, of Schuylerville, was charged Aug. 26 with forgery, grand larceny, and petit larceny in connection with an investigation into a report that multiple checks belonging to a Schuylerville business had been stolen, forged and cashed during May and June 2017. It is alleged McKinnon-Burgess is responsible for stealing 11 checks from the business, making them payable to herself and then cashing the checks for personal benefit for an aggregate total of $3,200, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff 's Office. McKinnon-Burgess was at Saratoga Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, or $20,000 bail bond, and is scheduled to appear in the Saratoga Town Court at a later date to answer to the charges.

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OBITUARIES

Angeline O’Rourke

Marguerite Mary Rogers

Harriett Nalty Fargnoli

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Angeline O’Rourke passed away on August 22, 2017.

Calling hours were held August 29, 2017 at Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, with a funeral mass at 11:30am in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue.

Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Please visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marguerite Mary Rogers, age 86, passed away comfortably and peacefully with family by her side at Wesley Health Care in Saratoga, NY on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass service will be held at a later date. At the family’s convenience, there will be a private graveside burial to lay Marguerite to rest beside her husband, Frank Rogers, at St Patrick’s Cemetery in Cambridge, NY. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit the website of Compassionate Funeral Care at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Harriett Nalty Fargnoli died peacefully at home on August 24th, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Rockville Centre for the past forty years, Harriett was born in Columbus, Ohio, on V-J Day, August 14, 1945.

She will be dearly missed by her son-in-law Joshua and her two grandsons Phineas and Jupiter Chapman, and by her many loving friends.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Alice Hitzegrad William McGovern MEHANICVILLE — William McGovern, age 59, passed away at Saratoga Hospital on Sunday, August 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 2pm.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alice Hitzegrad, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, (Rte 9 and/ or Marion Ave.) Saratoga Springs, New York. Family and friends may call from 12 noon to 1:45 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

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Alberta Marshall

Robert Gatland

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alberta Marshall died at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, New York on August 17, 2017 at the age of 93.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the National Wildlife Federation or the Wesley Foundation.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

GANSEVOORT — Robert Gatland, 77, of Wilton passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2017.

A memorial celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 17, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s name to the Wilton Food Pantry, www.wiltonfoodpantry. org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Margaret Theresa Holzschuh SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Margaret Theresa Holzschuh (Nee Clancy) suddenly passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

She was born on June 22, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey.

A funeral service was held at 6 pm on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 40 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of Margaret to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Carmella M. Bruckner BALLSTON SPA - Carmella M. Bruckner, 92, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017.

A mass of Christian burial was held at 10 am on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at St. Peter’s Church 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

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Ballston Spa Grad Type 1 Diabetes Ride Scheduled Serving at Sea

Seaman Masen Webster. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Arnesia McIntyre/Released.

PACIFIC OCEAN — Seaman Masen Webster, a native of Ballston Spa, a forward lookout aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses “big eyes” to conduct a perimeter check for surface contacts during operations-at-sea on the ship’s vultures row.

The USS America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the first time ever, one of the nation’s top advocacy groups for type 1 diabetes (T1D) has organized a cycling fundraiser in the city.

From Sept. 14-17, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will host the Ride to Cure Diabetes. As one of five venues chosen nationwide, the event will bring together more than 750 cyclists of all ages and skill levels (512 will be riding with T1D) as they fundraise for JDRF, the global leader in T1D research.

There is a $2,000 fundraising minimum to take part in the event, which begins and ends at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Riders choose an event fundraising package and set their own mileage goal (25, 60 or 100 miles). Along the way, they receive support from ride coaches and fundraising experts who help them reach and exceed their fundraising goals. During the event, participants join fellow riders in lively seminars, excursions around town, award dinners and team celebrations

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that lead up to Ride Day. The bike rides, which occur August through November, offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

This year’s other host sites include: La Crosse, Wisconsin (Aug. 10-13);

Loveland, Colorado (Aug. 24-27); Amelia Island, Florida (Oct. 5-8); and Tucson, Arizona (Nov. 16-19).

For more information or to register, contact Denise Nicastro at dnicastro@jdrf.org or call 518-477-2873.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

Reject Charter Change Saratoga Springs voters will decide if we should change our form of government via the adoption of a new Charter this November. Our current commission form of government works extremely well for small cities, is quite democratic, and is often compared to parliamentary systems. Some medium-sized cities, such as Portland, Oregon, find that it works well for them.

Over the years bipartisan city councils have, through open and transparent public debate (sometimes contentious, as democracy tends to be), improved and enhanced services while maintaining one of the lowest property tax-rates of any city in New York State. We have one of the most stellar municipal bond ratings in the country. We have achieved the highest score of any city in New York in our recent review by the state comptroller.

Adoption of the proposed charter, changing to a councilmanager form of government, would require significant change management and will increase the costs of city government. Those who think it will lead to a new day, a new beginning for the city haven’t been paying attention.

Proponents of change claim it will lead to savings. I am skeptical—as Finance Commissioner

I am very familiar with the costs of city government, and their numbers don't add up. Savings will allegedly come from the elimination of deputy commissioners. Ignore for the moment if this is feasible, and note that, according to Paragraph 8.09.B, the proposed charter lets the city manager decide whether or not to eliminate deputies. Assuming such savings seems imprudent.

The costs of the required new city manager, assistant city manager and an internal auditor or additional audit firm (an unnecessary expense given our size) will cost the city roughly as much as the five deputies currently do.

Absent a deputy finance commissioner we would need to create and fill a civil service, union director of budget operations position, which will certainly cost us more than the current deputy finance commissioner.

The proposed charter almost triples the mayor's annual salary while reducing the work required of that position. It also adds two additional salaried council members. So where are these savings?

The Charter Commission have said health insurance is a material area of savings; their arguments misrepresent the actual costs involved by assuming all council members elect the most

expensive coverage possible, which is not the case now and has not been the case in recent history, but even so they could be addressed in far less draconian manner than changing our form of government.

Proponents of this proposed charter claim it will create efficiencies by assigning job duties across city departments. This betrays a complete lack of knowledge of civil service and collective bargaining, while ignoring the monumental tasks and legal expenses of making this fantasy a reality. It is also based on a faulty premise. Job duties are specifically outlined and approved by the Civil Service Commission and the council with an eye towards being as efficient as possible. Despite what you may hear from the Charter Commission, there is no duplication of effort across departments, and we do not have employees sitting around doing nothing – far from it. Our departments are streamlined; this is why our property tax rates are so low and so stable. The commission continually states that we have five payroll departments, we have one and it sits in the Finance Department. They state that the Fire Department should not plow their own driveway, but of course they should

as they need to be ready at any given moment to respond to an emergency call. These are just a few examples of the unrealistic cost-saving claims made by the Charter Commission.

Regardless of the desirability of the proposed form of government relative to the current one, I am here to tell you that making this change – with this

proposed charter - is not going to save the city and its taxpayers any money. It will increase costs. The next time you hear a proponent of change claim otherwise, please demand real concrete evidence as you make your decision before heading to the polls in November.

Michele Madigan Saratoga Springs

Commission Form of Government is Envied Why change a form of government that has created, in partnership with its citizens and volunteer groups, a city which is the envy of the nation?

Proponents of change say the present charter is antiquated, although their proposed city manager form of government is only 8 years younger. And our charter was extensively amended and updated only 16 years ago.

Our commission form of government has always looked at the needs for our procedures and investments. City government has created a oneof-a-kind solar energy farm,

created new recreational facilities, acquired land for conservation and trails, promoted quality economic development, and has six-year plans for roads, water, sewer and other capital projects.

The charter change group whines that it is confusing to deal with city hall. The city's website explains all activities and services. If someone does not have a computer, there is always the telephone 518-859-3550, and any department would be happy to assist the caller.

They promise that politics will disappear from the council. In truth, where there is an

election there will always be politics and where there are groups of people there will always be disagreements and arguments.

It is always better to have 5 commissioners who are knowledgeable about how the city is really run determining our city's future than a king bureaucrat with a rubber stamp group of council members who have been fed limited information on which to make decisions.

Vote no to protect our great city.

Joe Dalton Saratoga Springs

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

In a Judge We Trust Why does voting for an office like City Court Judge matter? In the upcoming Independence Party primary on Tuesday, Sept. 12, people may see that the only office is city judge and think, “This office has no impact on me personally, why should I care?” and pass it over.

However, an elected judge has a significant impact, not only on the community, but on citizens’ day-to-day lives.

Judges are often faced with controversial or tough decisions. A community must be able to trust that their Judges will make sound and ethical judgments–regardless of current political trends or economic pressures.

Recently, I was honored to meet and speak with Judge Francine Vero while she was canvassing. I learned, to my surprise, that she is the first woman ever to serve as a Saratoga Springs City Court Judge.

In that conversation, it became quickly evident how dedicated Judge Vero is to her community, and how important it is for her to consider both sides while remaining impartial.

I also learned Judge Vero was very active in domestic violence and rape-crisis services in our community before her appointment, and currently is the only city judge to hear these cases.

In short, city judges really do matter—as an Independence Party member, I will be voting to keep Judge Francine Vero (the party’s endorsed candidate) on the bench at the Saratoga Springs City Court. I strongly urge everyone to do so as well.

Anna Jastrzab Saratoga Springs

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Adelphi Hotel Set to Reopen Continued from Front Page.

means detailed craftmanship with every cut, every tile and every piece hand-laid and hand-measured,” said Adelphi Hotel COO Michel Ducamp.

“To do anything less would have been a discredit to the city of Saratoga Springs and to the building – which deserves to be renovated completely and thoroughly with noholds barred and no corners cut,” said Ducamp, standing on Broadway in front of the hotel in the gleam of an afternoon sun that illuminated the copper face of the hotel’s streetside bar named after Saratoga legend John Morrissey. The one-time world heavyweight champion, congressman, and founder of Saratoga’s thoroughbred race course died of pneumonia at the hotel a year after it opened, and was laid in state in the second-floor parlor that opened onto the piazza.

The Adelphi first opened in 1877. More recently, it was purchased for $4.5 million by RBC Hotels - a hotel management company owned by Richbell Capital LLC- and closed following the summer 2012 season for what was anticipated to be an 18-month renovation.

As construction got underway, however, it became apparent that extensive reconstruction would be required.

“With a building its age, one never knows what one may find,” Ducamp said. Richbell Capital and Blue Skies Forever subsequently partnered to create a new luxury hospitality company called The Adelphi Hospitality Group, and additional properties located on Washington Street just west of Broadway and adjacent to the Adelphi were purchased. A plan presented to the city this week calls for an additional sixstory hotel and spa with an indoor swimming pool and 50 rooms to be developed adjacent to the Adelphi on the Washington Street side, near UPH. It will be connected in name to the Adelphi as well as physically connected as part of the expanding complex.

“Were trying to create, especially on the room side, a luxury hotel that is so special and different that we’ll be attracting people from New York, from Boston, from Montreal. We’re not competing with our sister hotels in town,” Ducamp said. “We’re bringing more people to Saratoga Springs who will not only stay in our hotel and dine with us,

but will go out to the street. They’ll want to go clothes shopping, they’ll want to go to SPAC, to the races, and to the shops.“ Inside there is an “old/new” conception that boasts custom designed lobby chandeliers, entryway glass, and restored antiques refurbished in modern fabrics.

“Unfortunately, we pretty much had to gut the building because it was pretty dilapidated. We couldn’t keep very much of it, but we kept what we could. We wanted to keep the Victorian grandeur and at the same time make it appropriate for the 21st century,” Ducamp said.

“We did keep the staircase. That is all original and it is spectacular.

It was made of American walnut from 1877 from the forest outside of Saratoga Springs.”

The hotel stands four stories tall, the uppermost three floors with 11 rooms each, of which four are suites. There are 32 rooms in all - the variance due to the equivalent of one room being converted into a hotel guest library.

The rooms are equipped with individual thermostats which heat the bathroom floors, the towel bar, the toilet seat and the mirror. Almost all have free-standing

The original staircase of the Adelphi Hotel, which was painstakingly disassembled and completely restored. Image by PhotoAndGraphic.com.

European style deep-soaking tubs and a separate shower in the porcelainized Italian stone and marble bathroom. An integrated room automation system operates independent lighting fixtures, shades and drapes via a control panel.

Room sizes vary from about 375 to 550 square feet and costs range from the high $200s or $300s in the winter and $800 to $1,200 in the summer. Suite rates are different and are sized up to 685 square feet and feature a large veranda overlooking Broadway.

Last year, the company opened Salt & Char - a modern luxury steakhouse. Inside the hotel, the owners will open Morrissey’s – which holds additional seasonal seating for about 40 people outdoors on Broadway and the Blue Hen fine dining restaurant, which sits towards the back end of the lobby. Morrissey’s, like Salt & Char will offer lunch and dinner and the Blue Hen will offer breakfast and dinner. Outdoor seasonal seating aside, all will be open yearround. “The food will be exceptionally good, fairly-priced and unique,” Ducamp said.

The main floor will also feature a large ballroom, the front of which will serve as a social gathering place.

At the rear will be the re-created Adelphi Garden, which is anticipated to open next spring.

“It’s for everybody and very relaxed. People can walk in off the street sit down and chat,” Ducamp explained. “If you’d like to have a cup of coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the afternoon – that’s nice. If you’d like to have a business meeting, that’s great too. It’s purely a gathering place for everybody.

We want to make sure people in Saratoga Springs feel welcome. It’s a piece of the city, it’s a part of our culture and we want to make sure that people feel welcome and at home.”

Food and beverage pricing will

be reasonable, Ducamp said. “This is a building that goes beyond ownership of a physical asset. This is a cultural asset, a cultural icon for the city, and it would be shameful if we did not make it completely accessible to local residents.”

There are hand-carved mahogany and walnut mirrors in the hallway dating to the original structure in the 1870s, custom-designed wall patterns exclusive to the hotel, an original raw steel support pole that travels along a north-south path through the floors, and a massive mahogany-and-walnut staircase that was painstakingly disassembled and completely restored.

“All of the wall coverings, all of the light fixtures, all fabrics are custom-designed, or are original.

It’s not something that you can find in any store.”

There is a focus on sustainability both in the guest rooms and in the food and beverage detail, where non-GMO products are provided nearly entirely by local farmers, and everything is completely composted.

The exterior colors of the hotel very closely match the colors of the Adelphi in 1877, before the 20th century color palette moved toward darker colors. And the rooms incorporate vintage glassware, hatboxes and magazines – the latter dating to at least the 1920s, as well as Italian linens and lighted makeup mirrors. The beds incorporate custom-designed linens made in Italy, a unique artistic pattern that matches the wall coverings. and a 1-1/2-inchthick mattress topper made of a product comprised of the processed bark of a eucalyptus tree that was grown in a biodynamic and sustainable forest in Austria.

“It’s absolutely divine and there’s nothing like it. Once you get in, you’ll never want to get out,” Ducamp said.

“In three weeks, we hope to open. It’s getting very, very close.”

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Former City Public Safety Commissioner Announces Bid to Unseat Stefanik SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ronald Kim, a native of upstate New York, local attorney, and former Commissioner of Public Safety for Saratoga Springs, announced his candidacy this week for the United States House of Representatives for New

York’s 21st District. Kim will seek the Democratic, Working Families and Independence Party endorsements.

“I am running for Congress because the residents of the 21st cannot tolerate Elise Stefanik’s continued refusal to meet with

constituents on the fundamental right to healthcare and they certainly cannot afford her support of a healthcare law that would strip health insurance from almost 100,000 residents of the North Country,” Kim, a resident of Queensbury and Saratoga

Springs, said in a statement.

Kim served as Saratoga Springs’ two-term Commissioner of Public Safety from 2006 to 2009, when he launched an unsuccessful bid for city mayor. He grew up in Glens Falls and has been in

private law practice for the past 16 years focusing on the representation of consumers, students and employees in consumer and employment rights matters in the Federal, State and Bankruptcy Court.

The Latest News About November’s Referendum Vote SARATOGA SPRINGS — In addition to local elections to determine all five City Council seats and both supervisor posts, residents will have the opportunity to cast their vote in November regarding a proposed change to the way the city has been governed since

its inception in 1915.

Last week, the Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission voted unanimously to put the referendum on the proposed charter before voters on Nov. 7.

The ballot question will read: “Shall the new city charter

proposed by the city charter commission be adopted?”

According to a statement issued by the Commission, the precise wording of the ballot question is governed by NY Municipal Home Rule Section 36.

Public forums regarding the charter will take place at

noon on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Unitarian Church, and at 7 p.m.

Sept. 21 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. A pair of “Meet a City Manager” nights will take place in October.

For more information, visit the Commission’s website at: saratogacharter.com.

SUCCESS - a non-partisan citizen's organization that opposes changing Saratoga Springs' current form of governing, will alternatively host a community meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Saratoga Springs library.

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County Agency Hosts Economic Developers Continued from Front Page

how steady streams of people routinely golf, bike, walk and run (or fill up jugs of famously healthy spring water) in the Saratoga Spa State Park; as well as the daily operations of companies in the Grande Industrial Park, including Quad/Graphics and Ball Metal.

The small Embassy Suites bus chartered by SCPP—the county’s official economic-development agency, with an annual budget of $775,000—passed next through the Target and Ace Hardware distribution sites near Adirondack Northway Exit 16; then proceeded to the Exit 12 campus of State Farm Insurance in Malta.

As part of a corporate consolidation at the campus, Vanags informed the eight consultants on board, an office building was recently vacated by State Farm employees and is ready for a new commercial tenant.

Schneider and Vanags made a point of revealing precisely how many acres are available for commercial development at the locations visited.

Three of the consultants on the tour had traveled from Dallas, Texas: Dean Barber of

Photos by PhotoAndGraphic.com

Fancher explaining the layout of SUNY Poly’s Albany campus.

Barber Business Advisors; Tim Feemster of Foremost Quality Logistics; and David Schrock, of NAI Robert Lynn. Two men, Joe Gioino and Christian

Volney, represented the global real-estate broker Newmark Knight Frank.

In addition, the SCPP had invited Austin Dimitri of

Cushman and Wakefield in New York City, another large real-estate brokerage; Mitch Jacoby of Beacon Street Realty Advisors in Boston; and Tom

Marty Vanags (center, in bow tie) and Shelby Schneider of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership with the tour group at GlobalFoundries on Aug. 28.

Lawton of Webster Global Site Selectors in New Jersey.

The Embassy Suites bus also went beyond Saratoga County’s borders for a walking tour of the SUNY Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany (commonly called SUNY Poly).

Michael Fancher, a SUNY professor and “nanoeconomics” expert, led Schneider, Vanags and the consultants through several parts of the facility, answering their specific questions about the rapid advancement of technology since SUNY Poly’s Albany campus was established with state support several years ago.

Alex Oscilowski, a spokesman for Tokyo Electron, joined Fancher in guiding that part of the tour. Tokyo Electron is a primary corporate sponsor of research at SUNY Poly.

“Nanotech is driving a much closer collaboration,” Fancher explained, between large companies that are normally staunch competitors.

That filters down to the local level, he added, compelling “low-tech” businesses in the “supply chain” to find ways of being more efficient.

Fancher opined that “integration” of various types of technology will be a dominant theme in the future, especially benefitting fields such as “biologics” and hastening the development of “smart cities.”

And he praised New York State officials for enabling collaborative efforts to flourish at SUNY Poly, alongside cutting-edge research into data storage, analytics and cyber security.

“It’s very unique to have this together in a university,” Fancher said, adding later that local school districts have been encouraged to “build a pipeline of students” focused on science, technology, engineering and math as a means to continue the most relevant research at SUNY Poly.

One of the consultants had pressed Fancher and Oscilowski about the presence of hazardous chemicals and materials. “The point is you can handle them safely, and that’s what we do,” Oscilowski responded.

Jack Sloan, a Skidmore College senior along for the tour, did not hesitate to express his

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Tom Lawton of New Jersey observing a SUNY Poly clean room.

satisfaction as the prosperity partnership’s summer intern.

“You learn so much,” Sloan said of his experiences at SCPP. “It was great.”

Schneider, Sloan, Vanags and their guests returned to Saratoga County for a close-up view of GlobalFoundries and the Fab 8 complex. A photographer and reporter for Saratoga TODAY were denied access to that part of the tour.

In a subsequent email, Vanags said “plenty of team

members” in the SCPP office on Route 9 in Malta made the promotional trip possible with many hours of phone calls and arrangements, etc.—a first for the two-year-old county agency. He added that SCPP and the consultants’ firms shared travel expenses.

The bus tour was preceded by a welcome reception on Sunday hosted by the Saratoga Polo Association. Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen and county Supervisors Jack

SUNY Poly tour guide Alex Oscilowski (center) offers an explanation.

Lawler and Matthew Veitch were among those in attendance.

The cultural exposure for the eight businessmen continued Monday afternoon with a visit to the Saratoga Race Course. According to Vanags, that was followed by another dinner with key representatives of Empire State Development,

the Center for Economic Growth and the Capital Region Economic Advisory Board.

“Usually,” Vanags said, “the site selectors don’t have an ongoing project slated for the region or community in which they agree to attend” such a familiarizing, or “fam,” tour.

“The ethics on that would be

too fraught with issues.

“Instead this is an opportunity for us to build a relationship with them to plan future projects,” he summarized.

“They need information about communities and they usually need it quickly. This is all part of the long-term economic development sales process.”

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Dr. Rocco D. Grella. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Rocco D. Grella has joined the interventional cardiology program at Saratoga Hospital, where he performs both emergency and elective interventional cardiac procedures.

He is the newest member of a team assembled to ensure that residents of Saratoga County have 24/7 access to emergency cardiac care.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Dr. Grella comes to Saratoga Hospital from Arnot Health, where he provided interventional cardiology services at three hospitals: Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. He also is on the medical faculty of Columbia University in New York City and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures—including balloon angioplasty and stenting—to diagnose and treat heart conditions. Procedures are performed in high-tech cardiac catheterization laboratories by specially trained cardiologists.

A graduate of Long Island University C.W. Post College, Grella earned his medical degree from SUNY

Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. After an internship and residency at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, Grella completed fellowship training in cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and in interventional cardiology at University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester.

Grella is board certified in internal medicine, with subspecialty certifications in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention. Grella is in practice with Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Cardiology

Dozens Enjoyed Travers Day Massages for Charity SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, Aug. 26, dozens of

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

people attending the Saratoga Race Course for the Travers Day stakes visited a pop-up Spa Mirbeau location for the benefit of a local charity.

Mirbeau Hospital Services Retail Buyer Molly Natali-McKenna at the Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 26.

Photo provided.

Six staff members of Mirbeau Hospitality Services were present, including one massage therapist. They gave out more than 50 massages, raising a total of $193 for the Backstretch Employee Services Team (BEST).

Mirbeau Hospitality Services,

Photo provided.

a Saratoga Springs-based company, organized three such events this season at the track for charitable causes, ahead of its planned opening this fall of a Spa Mirbeau location in Crossgates Mall.

For more information, visit the website www.mirbeauhospitalityservices.com.

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BALLSTON SPA

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

GREENFIELD

299 Middleline Rd., $50,000.

Donald and Barbara LeBarron sold property to Scott Warland.

301 Bockes Rd., $40,000.

Nancy Homiak sold property to 740 Route 9 LLC.

194 West Side Dr., $940,000.

Arnold and Ellenore Azarow sold property to James Boykin.

18 Lincoln Mountain Rd., $32,900. Nicholas Kotsakis (by Atty) and Irene Kotsakis sold property to Roberta Naylor.

CHARLTON 24 Komar Dr., $203,520.

Anne Trojan sold property to Moanne Clark-Morrell.

43 Hovey Rd., $790,000.

Christopher and Lesa Farrell sold property to Eric and Sandra Hermans.

1582 Division St., $100,000.

R and D Rehab LLC sold property to William and John Weiss.

12 Annacrest Dr., $214,900.

Zachary and Kimberly Foster sold property to Bradley Vogel.

CLIFTON PARK 14 Robinwood Dr., $365,000.

Anthony and Marie Arrao sold property to Joshua and Alison Witmer.

273 Porters Corners Rd., $270,000. David Kimball sold property to Mark and Heather Shave.

HALFMOON

MALTA Lot 12 Maiden Circle, $299,738. John Luke Development Co., LLC sold property to Jason and Jennifer Gwin.

8 Skipper Hill Lane, $632,000 Wayne and Sarah Samascott sold property to Anthony and Heather McNeill.

3 Sand Spurrey Rd., $235,000. Brent Antkowiak and Mallory Ashe sold property to Douglas and Sandra Usher.

218 Old Post Rd., $205,000.

Ralph Marks sold property to Shaun Halfacre and Elizabeth Rue. 1014 Laural Lane, $294,000.

Stephen and Donna Laparl sold property to Brian and Sandra McKeever.

1590 Crescent Rd., $225,000.

Margaret Bulson sold property to Patricia Belmonte.

10 Silo Dr., $475,000. David and Ghina Buckley sold property to Brookfield Relocation Inc.

3 Azalea Ct., $279,900.

Kathleen Simmonds (as Trustee) sold property to Haihua Chen.

10 Silo Dr., $475,000.

Brookfield Relocation Inc. sold property to Cara and Matthew Phelps.

2 Morgan Ct., $420,000.

Filomena MacYgin sold property to Kerri and Joseph Maloney.

78-80 Lower Newtown Rd., $309,000. William Endres sold property to Jennifer Oswald.

13 Barney Rd., $258,000.

Dennis and Barbara Curley sold property to Kaila Zalewski and Brian Martin.

19 Hew Netherland Way, $282,100. Roger and Jane Leduc sold property to Donna Deluca.

5 Curt Blvd., $194,900.

Victoria and Larry Freeman sold property to Lance Matter.

17 Woodin Rd., $206,000.

Richard and Nichole Shakerley sold property to William and Stephanie Bryans.

8 Sarazen St., Rear, $370,000.

William and Pearl Laufer sold property to Rupert Investment Group, LLC.

23 Teakwood Dr., $270,000.

Richard and Rhonda Pauli sold property to Marian and Gabrielle Polak.

2 Heidis Path, $210,000.

Fannie Mae sold property to Daniel Chevrette.

52 Tipperary Way, $490,000.

Christian Schmalz and Alma Herold-Schmalz sold property to Jacob and Kerensa Rybak.

GALWAY 6302 Greens Corner Rd., $159,000. Margaret and Albert Merick, III sold property to Joseph and Marie Conti.

MILTON 902 Mac Arthur Dr., $430,900. David and Terry Nawrot sold property to Andrew Pemrick and Trisha Pravata.

74 Heisler Rd., $115,100.

Laurie and Mihaly Riesinger sold property to George Romano.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

25 Horseshoe Dr., $418,000.

Cari Endres sold property to Sunday Verillo.

STILLWATER 512 NYS Route 9P, $247,500.

Anthony Panza and Jill Braverman-Panza sold property to HDIGSL LLC. 514 NYS Route 9P, $212,500.

Anthony Panza and Jill Braverman-Panza sold property to HDIGSL LLC. 74 Putnam Rd., $395,000.

Alexander and Lou Ann Martin sold property to Gregory and Charylene Stowell.

366 NYS Route 423, $105,000. Triller Development LLC sold

15 property to Kevin and Kim Hedley.

69-71 Wrights Loop, $675,000. Livingston Coulter sold property to Kyle and Randi Webber.

WILTON 57 Smith Bridge Rd., $90,000. Smith Bridge LLC sold property to Caruso Home Builders LLC. 5 Chatham Ct., $255,000.

Boghosian Brothers Inc sold property to Frederick Best.

53 Whirlaway Blvd., $415,000. Michael and Penny Ruhm sold property to Jason and Jessica Hare.

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Saratoga High School August 24 Graduation

The 19 additional graduating seniors of the 2017 Saratoga High School graduating class. Photos courtesy of Maura Manny

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On August 24, 19 additional students from the class of 2017 graduated from Saratoga High School in the MacFadden Administration Building.

Assistant Principal Kevin Wolpert, “spoke about the resilience each student displayed to

get their high school diploma and how proud he was of each of them,” according to the press release.

Superintendent Michael Piccirillo and Board of Education President JoAnne Kiernan presented the diplomas.

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Saratoga Public Library

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Jennifer Ogrodowski is the youth services director of Saratoga Public Library and she took the time to describe the upcoming programs in the library this fall.

“We are really excited to unveil our One-Thousand Books Before Kindergarten Program.

We have not done anything like this before,” said Ogrodowski.

The One-Thousand Books Before Kindergarten Program is an educational program that promotes reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers. This program will start at the library Sept. 1.

As far as the library as a whole, “we have everything from yoga to S.T.E.A.M. family events to multi-cultural stories, and we also offer parenting programs,” Ogrodowski noted, using an acronym for science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

For infants specifically, the library is offering new music, movement and play programs for ages up to 18 months.

Music, Movement, and Play will be 45-minute classes in which caregivers can bring infants to

The Saratoga Springs Public Library located at 49 Henry St. Photo provided by Saratoga Springs Public Library

the Crenshaw Story Room to engage in musical play, peek-aboo, singing and bouncing, and other activities suitable for that age range.

“Music, Movement, and Play should be a lot of fun,” Ogrodowski exclaimed.

On Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room, there will be a Roller Derby event. Different members from roller derby teams come and talk to the kids in attendance, they’ll share video clips, and listen to all the stories and fun the roller derby members have.

“As part of our long range

plan we’re focusing on sustainability this year and in the years to come so I think that’ll have a nice impact on some of the programs that we offer and some of the ways that we go about library procedures and things like that.

We’re really trying to incorporate that initiative into our daily lives,” Ogrodowski said.

The Saratoga Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact 518-5847860 or visit www.sspl.org.

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Act with Respect Always

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formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which later became Skidmore College on Sunday September 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $5 for SSPF members and $8 for non-members.

Call 518-587-5030 to register.

Alphabet Soup at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga

Coach Johns with the Shenendehowa swimming and diving team. Photo provided by Coach Rich Johns.

SHENENDEHOWA — Coach Rich Johns presented his Act with Respect Always (AWRA) program to the Shenendehowa Swimming and Diving team this last week. This program, AWRA, is a pay it forward movement. Coach Johns started this program in his own sixth

grade class and tennis program to stress the importance of “one’s personal character.”

“It is designed to build respect and leadership, teach positive and constructive behavior, and help stop bullying before it starts, both on campus and off,” said Johns.

Shenendehowa swimming and diving team coach Sandy Stanislowsky said, “I want to thank Rich for giving his time, his important messages and inspiring and educating all of us!”

To invite Coach Johns to speak at your school or to your team, visit www.actwithrespectalways.com.

Burnt Hills High School STEAM Building

and 3-D art, computer-aided design, and digital music,” according to the press release.

Sundays throughout the season All tours begin at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine and meet at the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The cost is $8.00 per person, and children under 12 are free. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518-587-3241.

BURNT HILLS — After nearly a year of planning, the new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) building addition has been built. On September 6 at 6:30 p.m. join the Board of Education and school leaders as they cut the ribbon and give guided tours of the new building.

“The STEAM addition will bring the school facilities to a whole new level by adding modern classrooms and laboratories for hands-on work in such areas as advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, robotics, electronics, computer science, graphic design, applied math, 2-D

History, Legends, Lore and More Walking Tour SARATOGA SPRINGS — This tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era and the classic Victorian stroll, a high society must to see and be seen.

The 90-minute walking tour will stroll through Congress Park, take the waters, and tell the stories of Saratoga’s most colorful characters, beloved monuments, and treasured artwork.

-July 1 - Sept. 4, tours will run Monday-Saturday -Sept. 9 to Oct. 21 tours will be Saturdays only -There will be no tours on

Queen Annes Circular Street & Union Ave. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Linda Trela will tour the area

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday September 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga will host a drop in class for children ages three and up to learn a new letter of the alphabet each week through crafts, story and song! This event is free with museum admission.

Secretariat-Themed Tour SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hosted by National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, stop by Monday September 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the life and racing

career of Secretariat. This tour will feature objects related to the racehorse and will be a guided tour about the history of the sport. Tour participants will also receive a commemorative poster of Secretariat’s victory in the 1972 Hopeful.

Cost is $10 for museum members and $15 for nonmembers.

Reservations are required. Call 518-584-0400 ext. 120.

Kids Cooking SARATOGA SPRINGS — Serendipity Arts Studio will host a cooking class for ages 7+, registration is $30 and is required to attend. Kids will learn recipe terms, kitchen safety, and will make a meal to their liking. Theme nights this September are as follows: - Saturday September 2 at 11:00 a.m. – Lotta Ricotta: Stuffed Shells and Cannoli Cones - Sunday September 3 at 3:00 p.m. – Tie Dye Cupcakes - Tuesday September 5 at 4:00 p.m. – Twice Baked Potatoes

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FOOD

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

Cooking on a College Student’s Budget Photos Courtesy of Pattie Garrett.

Spaghetti

with Sausage, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesday, 3-6 High Rock Park

by Courtney Kramer for Saratoga TODAY I spent the summer of 2017 as a Saratoga Farmers’ Market intern.

Before that point, I had no experience whatsoever with farmers’ markets. However, I did have an innate passion for fresh meals with locally grown produce.

As a result, I came to the internship with a desire to learn how to cook better for myself and to use farmers’ markets as at least one of my sources for fresh, locally produced food.

But I knew very little about how farmers’ markets operated. I did have a lot of questions: • Would every stand sell fruits and vegetables?

• Would each week bring different vendors?

• How would non-cash transactions be handled?

• What would happen if it rained?

I got some answers to these questions through my internship. But I also learned something more important. I learned how to cook, easily and quickly, and most

importantly on the budget of a 20-year-old college student.

My grandmother is Italian.

I lived seven doors away from her my entire life. I grew up with home-cooked Italian meals featuring fresh zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers along with spicy sausages and pasta.

On my own as a college student, I came to realize how much those fresh Italian dinners spoiled me. In college, I can eat in the college cafeteria or cook in my apartment. The latter option is more appealing, but time also matters: there’s school work, extracurriculars, and a social life.

What could I do to cook quickly, easily and on a budget?

Working for the Saratoga Farmers’ Market gave me answers to those questions. I spoke with farmers, Cornell Cooperative Extension food experts, volunteers and customers who are experts on how to use fresh produce well. A few go-to ingredients that I’ll bring back to college with me: • Spinach (or any other cooking green): Whether you steam it or cream it as a side dish, put it on a sandwich, wilt it into pasta, it’s flavorful, colorful and nutritious.

• Zucchini: These massive

Ingredients

Directions

* Ingredients can be found at the market

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.

Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until sausage is browned and spinach is cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

Let thicken until sauce is creamy, then add spaghetti to skillet and toss until fully coated.

Season with salt and pepper.

3. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.

• 12 oz. spaghetti • 2 tablespoons olive oil* • 2 garlic cloves, chopped* • ¾ lbs. cooked Italian sausage links, sliced* • 3 cups of baby spinach* • ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes • ¾ cup of chicken broth • ¾ cup of heavy cream* • Kosher salt for seasoning • Freshly ground black pepper • Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish*

summer squashes are the most versatile veggies around. Use them as an appetizer, a side, an entrée, or dessert. They also pair well with tomatoes.

• Broccoli: I can bake it, steam

Adapted from recipe by Lindsay Funston on Delish. com, shared by Courtney Kramer. Makes 4 servings

it, or saute it in minutes.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October at High Rock Park. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Apple of My Eye!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends!

Well it’s September and you know what that means? No it’s not just John and Paula’s birthday month, it’s Apple time in New York! Wow, apple pies, apple sauce, apple turnovers, apple juice and cider and well apples! We at CTTC and I know you can’t see us right now, but we will have some great tools for you on October 1st!

I was reminiscing with my wife the other day, remembering one special time, long ago in the month of September that my brothers and I had. It was the great Army tent camp out and apple raid! We grew up in your typical baby boom neighborhood of 4.7 kids per household. I was age 8 and my brothers were 7 and 6 respectively. We had just moved to the neighborhood and were hoping to make friends with the other kids. My dad who still had ties to his army buddies, went out and bought an army surplus tent. But this wasn’t just any tent, it was huge. It made the tents on the TV show Mash look tiny! So we begged our dad for a camp out and could we invite some of our

new friends from the neighborhood. He said “Sure” so we proceeded to invite every little boy in the neighborhood. But there was one requirement: you had to have a bike. So, at about dusk, there was a convoy of little boys on bikes with their sleeping bags and pillows. My parents were a little overwhelmed when about 15 little boys of various ages ranging from 5 to 8 years old. They had to ask each little boy for their phone number to speak to their parents to make sure it was okay with them. We all bunked in side by side in the tent and we fit with ease. I was the oldest by 2 months so my dad said “You’re in charge, and I don’t want any shenanigans from you kids.” So when my dad left, I looked at my army and said “Oh boy are we going to have fun!” A half mile away, was the biggest apple orchard in town.

We waited until we knew everyone was asleep. You see, I had a plan! I told all of the boys to take the pillow cases off of their pillows and we were going on a raid to get apples! Now, some of the younger ones were very afraid so we said if you don’t want to go you

can stay here and we will be back soon. We got on our bikes and wrapped our pillow cases around our necks and headed out for the orchard. When we got there, we all started quietly picking apples.

We had our pillow cases about half full when one of the boys, I think it was Johnny Babbs or Karl Sobie, started yelling there was a dog and somebody was coming! So pillow cases started to get dropped and I yelled out “Run for it, lets get to the bikes!”

And we took off for home. I held on to my apples because I didn’t want to let them go. We giggled when we got back until we finally fell asleep. The next day, word of the apple raid got out. My mom demanded that Danny, Billy, and me return the apples and apologize to the owner of the apple orchard. It was the longest bike ride of our lives. We rode onto his farm and knocked on his door. An old man answered the door or at least I thought he was old, but he was probably 45. We told him that we were sorry and we returned the apples and that we meant no harm. He was not a happy farmer. He told us that this

SARATOGA COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING City of Saratoga Springs Seniors (60+) …are you aware that The Saratoga County Office for the Aging offers a congregate lunch program Monday- Friday at The Saratoga Senior Center? Come join us for a nutritious Lunch which is served at 12 noon. A one day in advance reservation is required – call 584-1621 X3. Meals meet the 1/3 RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of vitamins and minerals. Watch for our published weekly menu. Food must be consumed on site- nothing can be taken to go. All

participants are required to complete an annual registration form and will receive a contribution statement in the mail—suggested contribution is $2.00 per meal. Please call The Office for the Aging for more information and details at 884-4996.

This Week’s Menu Friday, September 1 Chicken Salad, Cold Plate, Potato Salad, Beet & Onion Salad, Pineapple Monday, September 4 – Closed for Labor Day Tuesday, September 5 - Baked

Fish w/Creamy Dill Sauce, Brown Rice, Spinach, Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, September 6 Chicken Cacciatore Pasta w/Sauce, Green Beans, Peach Crisp w/ Whipped Topping Thursday, September 7 BBQ Sliced Pork, Baked Sweet Potato, Cabbage, Applesauce Menu Subject to Change.

Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60.

is how he fed his family and that when you took his apples you are taking from his family’s table. His dog came out to greet us also; it was a small dog but seemed big to us at the time. He let us go and said don’t do it again. To the rest of the kids in the neighborhood, we were heroes because they didn’t have to go back and apologize. The story of that raid is still told when we get together.

So that leads to the fun gadgets that you can use for your apple pleasures. The first gadget is a simple corer and removes the core with a simple twisting motion. The next one is an apple corer/divider. In one motion, you can core and slice your apples into 8 pieces! The last one is an apple peeling machine which is quick and easy to use. It works great with apples or potatoes. It can slice and core, or just peel.

It is suction mounted and holds securely to smooth surfaces. This one is great if you have kids that have braces on their teeth so they can still enjoy apples.

Our children are the apple of our eyes. So let’s have fun picking apples and making beautiful family memories together.

Compliments to the Chef will reopen by October 1st. in our new location of 33 Railroad Place, in between The Bow-Tie Theatre and Price Chopper! Also, we will be right next door to our new friends at Greenhouse Salad Company in Saratoga Springs New York. So please keep in touch and read updates as we get closer to that date.

Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life happens in the kitchen!”

Take care, John and Paula

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LOCAL BRIEFS Payment with reservations is due before September 3. Call 518-507-6452, 518-695-5609 or 518-695-3385.

Annual Senior Picnic The Saratoga county Office of the Aging is pleased to host the Annual Senior Picnic. Come join the fun. This event is for Saratoga County seniors age 60 and over. It will be held on Friday, September 8, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Lunch will be served at noon. Menu: BBQ chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, dinner roll, summer cake, and beverages. We will have live music. No take-out, no animals allowed. Tickets are available thru September 1 at the Saratoga County Office for the Aging, and are required to attend. Please call 518-884-4100 for more details.

Catholic Daughters of America Painting Party Fundraiser Create your own masterpiece on Saturday, September 9, noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Schuylerville Youth Center, Fort Hardy Park. $30. includes all supplies – refreshments by the CDA.

10th Annual Teeing Off on Cancer Golf Classic Reaching a momentous 10th year, the annual Teeing Off on Cancer Golf Classic to benefit the Catie Hoch Foundation will be held September 9, 2017. This year’s event will be held in a new location, McGregor Links in Wilton. More information about the tournament, including online registration and tickets for the After Par-Tee can be found on the foundation's website http:// www.catiehochfoundation. org/ or by going to http://www. teeingoffoncancer.org/.

Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance The dance will take place September 9th at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, from 7 to 10 p.m. There is a $5 entrance fee for non-member. The dance is open to the public and ample free parking.

Member are asked to bring a snack to share. Peaceful Country Band will be providing the music. Check out our web page, www.ballstonareaseniors.com.

Town of Greenfield Annual Town Wide Garage Sale Sponsored by the Greenfield Center Baptist Church the garage sale will take place on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get in on the community fun, find those treasures, bump into people you haven’t seen in a while and enjoy our Town and what it has to offer. There will be crafters and vendors at the Hairport Lot on Rt 9N and Wilton Rd., the Greenfield Lions will have a food booth serving hot breakfast, French fries and hot lunch and a silent auction. Be sure to check out the Garage Sale Map for other events happening in town this weekend. For more information call Verna Plummer at 518-885-0349 or email: maplumbob@aol.com.

Annual Tailgate Party to Benefit Veterans The event will be held on September 10 at the VFW Post 420, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., in Saratoga Springs, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar with beer, wine, well drinks, $1 drafts, food buffet. Opening Day Football on big screen TVs, many games and activities including horseshoes, Bocce Ball, LRC, craft vendors, live

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017 music all day, 50-50 and other gift raffles. Donation $10.

Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, September 11, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations.

9/11 Dedication On September 11, the Ballston Spa Rotary will be participating in the dedication of the new 9/11 Memorial that has been constructed next to the Village office on Front St. in Ballston Spa. The brainchild of one of our members, Pete Champagne, this memorial is dedicated to all those that gave all on that fateful day.

The last 2 pieces available from the Twin Towers have been set into the memorial for everyone to be able to see. The dedication service is planned for 6:30 p.m., rain or shine, and we hope many of our fellow citizens will be able to attend this great event.

“Melodies of Autumn” Luncheon All women are invited to

attend a luncheon on Tuesday, September 12 from Noon – 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt.. 9P, Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. Our special feature, Saratoga Sound Track, will sing our favorite songs. Our speaker, Teresa Gardner, from Conisteo, NY says “Will I Smile Again?”.

Reservations are required by September 7. Please call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518583-4043. No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.

Pickins’ Sessions Get ready for a great evening of music. On Wednesday, September 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session will be held at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking.

The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players, even a harmonica.

Musicians are invited to play background or join up with a group. Please bring finger foods to share. Please check out our web page at www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

Family Friendly Event

Friday, September 1 Free Fridays at the Museum National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.

Free admission each Friday from 2 p.m. to close through the end of 2017.

Guided Walking Tours - "History, Legends, Lore and More" Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – Noon 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. $8 for adults, children under 12 free. Tours are Monday – Saturday. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518-587-3241.

First Friday in Ballston Spa Downtown Ballston Spa, 6 – 9 p.m.

Enjoy special happenings in many downtown shops, restaurants and galleries including live music, art displays and demonstrations, refreshments and featured shop promotions. We are spotlighting the Chalk Fest, featuring sidewalk chalk artists.

Saturday, September 2 5 K Run for the Horses Saratoga Spa State Park, Orenda Pavilion, Check-In 7 a.m.

The event will benefit local area non-profits that rescue and provide second chances for ex-racehorses. The Kids Fun run starts at 8 a.m. and the 5 K race starts at 8:30 a.m. Prizes for top finishers, including canine companions. Walkers and dogs welcome. Pre-race registration for the event is $25. Race day registration is $30. For more information call Jennifer Stevens, 518-226-0028.

S.T.E.A.M. Saturday The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.

For families with children 3 and up. Join us for a fun and exciting morning filled with programs designed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

Free with museum admission, pre-registration required. For more information call 518584-5540.

Final Stretch Music Festival Downtown Saratoga Springs, 7 – 11 p.m.

Labor Day weekend brings the 2017 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course to a close. But don't worry, there's plenty of fun planned. The Final Stretch Festival invites racing fans downtown to enjoy a variety of great live music. The festival is presented by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and the New York Racing Association. The event is open and free to the public.

Sunday, September 3 Queen Annes Circular Street and Union Avenue Meet at: SW Corner of Spring & Circular Streets, 10:30 a.m.

- Noon Linda Trela will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which would later become Skidmore College. $5 for SSPF members | $8 non-members. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes.

Requires walking and

CALENDAR 21 standing and covers varied terrain. For tour meeting location information and to preregister, please call 518-587-5030 or visit www. saratogapreservation.org.

Monday, September 4 Ridge Run Hike Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This moderate hike is about 4 miles round trip. The hike up to the ridge is a bit steep for about a mile but then the ridge is rather flat. This is a nice hike that also takes us past the overlook of Moreau Lake. This is a pleasant hike that if we are lucky enough we may get a chance to see some wildlife.

Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please bring plenty of snacks, water, and a lunch.

Tuesday, September 5 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting Knight’s of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their first meeting of the 2017/2018 calendar year. All will gather at 6 p.m. for light refreshments and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a dish and/or beverage to share. New members are always welcome to attend a meeting to meet members of the court and ask questions. For questions or further information, please contact Regent, Aileen Thomas at 518-583-2905 or Vice-regent Mary Brooks at 518-587-6406.

Henry Cornell Post 234, American Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Upstate Conservative Coalition of Saratoga Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, 7 – 9 p.m.

We are a group of like-minded individuals determined to promote traditional conservative values in our community and beyond. Join us at our monthly meeting to discuss how we can help promote our conservative policies in local, state and national politics. Check us out at: www.upstateconservatives. org. We meet the first Tuesday of every month.

Wednesday, September 6 Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, call 518584-7860 ext. 205.

Grief Share South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls, 6 – 8 p.m.

The group is for anyone who has lost a loved one and is grieving. We will meet for 13 weeks, on Wednesday evenings.

For more information call 518793-1152.

Thursday, September 7 Saratoga Hospital’s Annual Golf Invitational Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga

Springs, 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saratoga Hospital’s Annual Golf Invitational combines a spectacular day of golf at the award-winning Saratoga National Golf Club with the opportunity to benefit a very worthy cause: our RN Scholarship Program. Investing in nursing education is one of the best ways to ensure highquality patient care. To learn more about the RN Scholarship Program visit, http:// saratogahospital.org/about-us/ events/golf-invitational/

Zieker Eye Presentation Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – Noon Join Steven Clark as he presents this open forum on top diseases that affect vision in the senior population.

A rare opportunity to ask questions you have always wanted to ask your doctor, but didn’t. For more information call 518-584-1621.

A Green Gathering Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar, 14 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m.

Green Drinks: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Cash bar available (non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be purchased). Visit www. greendrinks.org/NY/ Saratoga%20Springs for more information.

Opening Reception Selected Faculty Exhibition Schick Art Gallery, Saisselin Art Building, Skidmore Campus, New works by Skidmore art professors Michael Bonadio, Sangwook Lee, Trish Lyell, and Paul Sattler. For more information call 518-580-5049

23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa, 7 p.m.

All other auxiliary meetings will meet the first Monday of the month

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

One Fine Day

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

Taste of Travers Celebration Staged at Dance Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Senior Center presented the 2nd Annual Taste of Travers Celebration Aug. 25, 2017 at the National Museum of Dance. The event benefitted the Saratoga Senior Center, with a portion of the proceeds going to Saratoga WarHorse.

The Travers and Saratoga themed

event recognized 2016 Travers winner Arrogate.

The Saratoga Senior Center is a non-residential community center and serves over 1,300 members by providing a fun and nurturing social environment with support services and programs tailored to adults and seniors.

All images by PhotoAndGraphic.com

Nancy Easner, Deb Wallon, Michele Powers, Janie Cornell, Tammy Goldsmith, and Paulette Dalton at “One Fine Day” – a Shelters of Saratoga celebration at Saratoga National Golf Club on Aug. 22, 2017. Image by PhotoAndGraphic.com

Greg Champion, Joyce Woll.

Terry Calkins, Diane Morency, Ann Marie Jetter, and Claudia Pesino at “One Fine Day” – a Shelters of Saratoga celebration at Saratoga National Golf Club on Aug. 22, 2017. Image by PhotoAndGraphic.com.

Joel Jackoski, Angela West, Deann Devitt.

Matthew Pappis, Lois Celeste, Angie Sultan, Mike Billok, Raymond Bryan.

Elaine and Dianne, Jackie and Natalie Sillery.

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

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Teeing Off on Cancer Golf Classic to Benefit the Catie Hoch Foundation WILTON — Reaching a momentous 10th year, the annual Teeing Off on Cancer Golf Classic to benefit the Catie Hoch Foundation will be held Sept. 9, at McGregor Links in Wilton.

The day starts with a welcome lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a round of golf at 1 p.m., and ends with an evening of casual dining, cocktails and dancing at the After

Par-Tee, beginning at 6 p.m.

Live music by “Grand Central Station,” raffle prizes, and auction items, with celebrity auctioneer Benita Zahn.

More information about the tournament, including online registration and tickets for the After Par-Tee can be found by going to www.teeingoffoncancer.org/.

The Catie Hoch Foundation is dedicated to

helping children while they are in treatment for cancer.

Established seventeen years ago, the foundation has raised over $1 million, and makes rent and mortgage payments, helps with utilities and insurance co-pays, provides gas, food and restaurant gift cards and “adopts” several families during the holidays.

Sweet Reality, N.Y. Breds, and Americans in Revolt, at Northshire Bookstore This Month SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northshire Bookstore Saratoga will host a book launch celebration for Laura Heffernan’s new book, “Sweet Reality,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. The book is a sequel to her popular debut “America's Next Reality Star.”

At 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, the bookstore will welcome National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame historian Allan Carter, as he shares stories from his new book, “From American Eclipse to Silent Screen: An Early

History of New York-breds,” and at 7 p.m. on Sept. 29, author Sarah Jaffe will be featured in a conversation about “Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt,” the definitive book on the movements that are poised to permanently remake American politics.

All events are free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway. For more information, call 518-682-4200, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

Fall 2017 Children “Jazz at The Spring” - New Monthly Concert Series To Kick & Teen Acting Off at Spring Street Gallery Classes at HMT SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater will host fall acting classes for children and teens ages 7-16 starting in September and running into October. All classes are held on Saturdays: Sept. 23, 30 and Oct. 7, 14, 21 at the Spa Little Theater in the Saratoga Spa State Park, and are taught by Marc Christopher.

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.-12:00 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 with a credit card, or by mail with check or credit card. Class size is limited to 12 students, and reservations are accepted in the order they are received. Visit homemadetheater.org to obtain the fall 2017 class flyer and registration form. Call 518-5874427 for further information.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Capital District Jazz has announced a new concert series, “Jazz at The Spring,” will be staged monthly at the Spring Street Gallery.

The series premiers Thursday, Sept. 28 with clarinetist and worldrenowned whistler, Brad Terry. For this, his only appearance in the Capital District, Terry will reunite with jazz guitarist Mark Kleinhaut.

Terry and Kleinhaut had performed regularly when the two were living in Mid-coast Maine and toured together in Cuba. Terry started playing the clarinet as a teen under the tutelage of friend and neighbor Benny Goodman, and honed his skills on the bandstand with jazz musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Tate, Doc Cheatham, Red Mitchell, and Lenny Breau.

“The intimate performance space at Spring Street Gallery allows us to be close to the audience, as if we were doing a house concert. We can experience an immediate connection to the audience, and the

acoustic qualities of Spring Street will be perfect for Brad’s signature whistling. Folks will be blown away when they hear him,” Kleinhaut said, in a statement.

During Kleinhaut's 30-year career, he has recorded over 60 compositions, released seven albums including a Jazzweek Top 20 disc with saxophonist Bobby Watson, and an album with trumpeter Tiger Okoshi. In 2013, Kleinhaut was included in Scott Yanow's book, The Great Jazz Guitarists, The Ultimate Guide, published by Backbeat Books.

JazzTimes writer and author Bill Milkowski calls Kleinhaut, “one of the truly brilliant guitarists on the jazz scene today.” Rounding out the trio is the great bassist John Menegon, an integral member of the Dewey Redman Quartet, as well as the David "Fathead" Newman Quintet.

The show will be staged 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 Spring St Gallery, 110 Spring St. Tickets: $15 and are available at: www.jazzatthespring. brownpapertickets.com

Mark Kleinhaut, Jazz at The Spring.

Photo provided.

Jazz at the Spring will be held the last Thursday of each month.

On Oct. 26, the series will feature international vocalist Shiri Zorn and guitarist George Muscatello as the Zorn-Muscatello-Melick Trio.

CDJ is offering a number of free tickets for youth age 17 and under. For more information, email: info@cdjazz.org.

Marshall Tucker Band Headline Music Fest

Musicians In Action

Legendary Southern Rockers, The Marshall Tucker Band, along with support acts Skeeter Creek and Country Fresh will perform at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George on Sept. 24. Tickets are $20 in advance and available locally at Saratoga Guitar, on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, or online www.eventbite.com. Photo provided.

Capital Region favorites Bluz House Rockers, performing at Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga benefit at the National Museum of Dance Aug. 25, 2017.

Image by PhotoAndGraphic.com

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Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

week of 9/01-9/07 @ Salt & Char — 450.7500

friday, 9/01:

Kevin McKrell, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Bailey's — 583.6060

monday, 9/04:

The Heaters, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Leah Woods, 9 pm @ Bailey's — 583.6060

Aquanett, 7 pm @ Horseshoe Inn — 886.8086 Mike O'Donnell, 7 pm @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890 Scot Bassinson Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 The Resonators, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

Super Dark Collective — Angels on the Fourth, 10 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 The OTB Band, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

tuesday, 9/05:

Kevin McKrell, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

CRITERION 19 RAILROAD PLACE, SARATOGA SPRINGS

saturday, 9/02:

Traditional Open Irish Session w/ Drank The Gold, 7 pm @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890

Jeff & The Blackouts, 9 pm @ Bailey's — 583.6060

wednesday, 9/06:

Dirt Cheap, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Poetry Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

Master Cylinders, 7 pm @ Horseshoe Inn — 886.8086

Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo, 7:30 pm @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890

Close enCounteRs of the thIRD KInD 40th annIveRsaRy Release (Pg) 2D BtX

Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

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The Down Hill Strugglers, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena —583.0022

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Open Mic — every Thursday, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106

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Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock, 6 pm @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890

the hItMan’s BoDyguaRD (R) 2D

Jim Scala, acoustic rock, 7 pm @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890 Darren Lyons Trio, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Glenn Jones, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Kevin McKrell, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Warpaint, 7 pm @ Upstate Concert Hall — 371.0012

sunday, 9/03: Emily Teller, 7 pm @ Bailey's — 583.6060 Hot Club of Saratoga — every Sunday, Noon

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Exhibitors are invited to present work being done for peace and nonviolence in the family, in the community, in the nation and the world, at the Saratoga Peace Fair in September.

The fair will take place noon to 4 p.m. on Sept 24 and is part of Saratoga Peace

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Dead at the Den — Half Step, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

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Irish Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

the glass Castle (Pg-13) 2D

Register to Exhibit at Saratoga Peace Fair in September Week - a collaborative effort of many groups and individuals – which will be held Sept. 21-27.

Registration is $45 for not-for-profits, $60 for businesses, starting Sept. 1.

For questions, phone Linda LeTendre at: 518330-7683 or email: letendre. linda@gmail.com. Additional

information is also available at: www.peace-ing.org. The Peace Fair will be hosted at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St. This year’s theme is: Together for the respect, safety and dignity for all.

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This Week: Ordinance, Ordnance Ordinance refers to a decree, law, or regulation.

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WINNER’S CIRCLE Saratoga TODAY Newspaper’s Guide to the 2017 Racing Season at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York

Final Giveaway, a Saratoga Wall Clock, on Sunday, September 3, Free with Paid Admission

Trainer Battle Wages on in Final Week

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY Seriously, what is going on?

First, Arrogate loses again, but at least he was laying it down at the wire.

Second, Songbird got nipped at the wire in the Grade I Personal Ensign.

Third…worst Travers ever! Just kidding, but how come not a single Triple Crown-race winner—Always Dreaming, Cloud Computing, or Tapwrit—hit the board? Good Samaritan, yr. correspondent’s pick, put in a monster run, but got going too late, too wide, and settled for fifth on his second start on dirt.

The real head scratcher might be Cloud Computing, who got about as easy a trip as one could draw up and flattened out. Classic Empire, wherever he is these days, is like, “I lost to him in the Preak?”

About the only thing following the script is the battle for leading trainer between Chad Brown and Todd Pletcher. As of this writing (Wednesday morning, Pacific Time), both superlative trainers are tied with 33 wins apiece with six days of racing remaining in the meet.

Is this even fair that these two should be so dominant? Linda Rice, the last trainer not named Brown or Pletcher to win the leading trainer title (2009) is in third place with 14 wins. Fourth place is Bill Mott and Kiaran McLaughlin with 11.

McLaughlin, who was Saratoga’s leading trainer in 2008, won the title with—wait for it—17 wins!

Brown has a staggering 20 wins on turf from 82 starters.

Pletcher has 10. Thirteen of Rice’s

14 wins are also on grass.

Pletcher has always made a name for himself with two-year-olds, and it’s no surprise that he’s leading the way with four wins from 15 starters. Only Mark Casse has as many starters as Pletcher. Brown only has one win from seven juvenile starters.

So where is the Pletcher Industrial Complex getting its wins?

Twenty-three wins from 75 starters from all sexes on dirt. He’s ITM 67 percent of the time. Nineteen of those wins are from colts or horses, only four from fillies or mares.

The two Equi-politcal superpowers are hardwired for Saratoga.

Turf and two-year-olds.

If you’re going to lifehack your way to Saratoga riches, there’s no better way than to be a better turf trainer and get better turf horses.

For other trainers, it will take years to catch up to Brown and Pletcher. The Toddster has had a vice grip on Saratoga based largely on success with two-year-olds. He gets a chunk of them to the Breeders’ Cup and the Kentucky Derby, which begets more of the same.

When Brown started his own string in 2008, he was primarily a turf trainer, but as he proved his Bobby Franklin worth, started to get some dirt horses. Finishing fourth in the Derby with Normandy Invasion in 2017 may have been that moment for him announcing his entrance onto the most prominent stage in North American horse racing.

These things take time, generations of horses even. You can’t forget to plant in the spring and hope to harvest in the fall with late-night gardening sesh.

With Brown’s stranglehold on the turf runners, his future as the dominant trainer at Saratoga is only limited by his capacity to bring along young horses.

You might say the same for Pletcher. If he doesn’t want to relinquish his grip as Saratoga’s GOAT, he may have to look to the grass.

Brown out-started Pletcher nearly

2-1 on grass (82-47).

Who knows what the sales pitches are for each barn. Perhaps Brown tells owners, “Listen, grass may not be as popular or prestigious in North America, but the competition is less dense than it is on dirt and we can make a nice little pot of money.”

Just look at Brown’s Saratoga turf earnings: $2,315,211. Pletcher at No. 2 has earnings of “just” $722,449 on grass.

Pletcher’s sales pitch likely is, “I can get you to the Derby. Sure, my record isn’t what you’d call superb, but the fact is I get horses to that starting gate. I’m a stallion maker. I’ll make you some coin on the track and bank after we tally a couple Grade 1s, please and thank you.”

It could be that winning leading trainer titles is merely icing on the cake. Nobody will cater their horse buying to winning at one track, but if Brown aims to keep winning this Game of Thrones, he’ll need to step up his two-year-old game. Winning the Preakness this year will go a long way to securing that.

Pletcher, no slacker when it comes to grass, will likely have to elevate that game as well, summoning the great English Channel, his 2007 Breeders’ Cup Turf champ, to do so.

As for the other trainers?

Might I suggest Snapple’s slogan c.

1996: “We want to be No. 3.”

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Weezie at the Flagpole Travers Day!

by Louisa Foye for Saratoga TODAY The stars aligned from the sky above, to the dirt and turf below,

to create an absolutely spectacular Travers Day of racing and fun in the sun!

From the opening bell in the 1st Race, it was apparent that greatness was in the air, when a 2-yearold maiden son of War Front, Hazit, held off the late charge of a milliondollar baby and son of Curlin, Good Magic, to capture the 6-1/2-furlong maiden race for Todd Pletcher and Johnny Velazquez.

In the 2nd Race, Manny Franco, who has been extremely hot of late, brought home a $46.80 longshot, Marshall Eddy, for Michelle Nevin, in what would be his first of two

straight wins, and Michelle's first of two big wins on the Travers card.

In the 3rd Race, Manny claimed foul against the young Florida star, Tyler Gaffalione, for interference in the stretch drive, and the Stewards agreed! Tyler's Empirically was moved down to 2nd, and Manny's Paradise Island was moved up to 1st, giving him his second double digit victory at $25.20!

In the 5th Race, Johnny V would pick up his second win on a son of War Front this day, on Stuart Janney's 3-year-old Profiteer, for Shug McGaughey, and it paid $19.20.

The 6th Race signaled the start of a ridiculous string of 6 straight Grade I races, and I, for one, am not thrilled with this saturation and overabundance of blessings crammed into a 3+ hour interval! I would much prefer that all of this greatness be spread out over a couple different cards, as in days of old, because I don't believe that this "Festival" style of writing cards is necessary at the Spa! It's one thing to do this

downstate, as a means of attracting a big crowd when they never have one, but we are blessed to have big crowds at Saratoga all the time, and it would be nice to share the Grade I wealth with more fans over a few days!

Not to take anything away from Chuck Fipke's fine homebred mare, Forever Unbridled, or Trainer Dallas Stewart, but many hearts were broken (including mine!) when she beat beloved champion Songbird in the $700K Personal Ensign, the first of the 6 Grade 1s!

In a short field of 4, Forever Unbridled broke well, dropped back to last, and rallied from 4 wide at the eighth pole, running past Songbird at the wire, to win by a neck, much to the dismay of Songbird's legion of fans, and to her rider, Hall of Famer Mike Smith!

Forever Unbridled came in 3rd behind Beholder and Songbird in last year's thrilling Breeders Cup Distaff, when Songbird was nosed out at the wire by the older champion

Beholder, for her only other loss. Forever Unbridled is the full sister to Unbridled Forever, who won the 2015 Ballerina for Stewart, who keeps it all in the family, after training their mother/broodmare, Lemons Forever, to a huge upset victory in the 2004 Kentucky Oaks, and a place in the Alabama.

Under a masterful ride by Rajiv Maragh, By the Moon, the 5-year-old daughter of Indian Charlie, who won the Grade I Frizette for Michelle Nevin as a 2-year-old, gave Michelle her second win of the day in the Grade I Ballerina. It was such a gratifying victory for all of the connections, as it hasn't been the easiest return to the Spa this year for the always upbeat Raj and his Agent, Tony Micallef, following his painful 2-year absence because of serious injury.

Earlier in the Meet, By the Moon lost to her former stablemate, Paulassilverlining, who was previously trained by Michelle, in the Grade II Honorable Miss, so it was sweet revenge to beat her former charge, who was privately purchased as a broodmare prospect for Arrogate by Juddmonte Farms, and is currently trained

by Chad Brown. Paula came in 5th this day.

Two races after upsetting Songbird aboard Forever Unbridled, Joel Rosario captured his second Grade 1 on the card with Practical Joke in the 7-furlong H. Allen Jerkens, previously The King's Bishop, for Chad Brown.

This long overdue renaming of the King's Bishop, who was a great sprinter for the dearly beloved new namesake, "The Chief", had a loaded field for its inaugural running with the new name. The winner of last year's Grade 1 Hopeful and Grade 1 Champagne as a juvenile, Practical Joke, is now 5 for 5 around one turn, and it's obvious that he's best suited as a sprinter.

I'm not sure, however, that he wants any part of last year's winner of the King's Bishop and Breeders Cup Sprint, and the monster who won the next Grade I on Saturday's card in The Forego, at the same 7 furlongs, in Bob Baffert's Drefong.

After the fiasco that was Drefong's dumping of Hall of Famer Mike Smith in the Bing Crosby at Delmar July 29th, the

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defending BC Sprint Champ was all business, when he dominated the field in The Forego, which included Mind Your Biscuits, and recorded a 107 Beyer.

Biscuits had no business being in the same race with Drefong this day, as his Grade I Dubai Golden Shaheen, and Grade II Belmont Sprint seemed like distant memories.

It was wonderful to see good friends Carole Flanagan and husband Wayne Potter, and Maryrose & Danny Behan, in the Winner's Circle for both The Forego and The Travers. Carole & Wayne had two of Bob Baffert's sons, Canyon and Taylor, as houseguests this weekend, as Carole's niece Kirsten, who works in Washington, DC, is Canyon's girlfriend. It was certainly a thrill for these Saratogians, resplendent as always from head to toe, to stand with Bob Baffert's sons, while their Dad was tending to other horses in Cali at Delmar.

Although Mike Smith started the day off slowly for him, with his 2nd on Songbird, and 3rd on American Anthem behind Practical Joke and Takaful in the H. Allen Jerkens, he began to heat things up with Drefong, and continued his "Big $$ Mike" ways in The Travers. He made it two straight Travers victories for Bob Baffert on horses that did not debut until they were 3-year olds, after last year's record-breaking performance by Arrogate, and with West Coast this year.

The 3-year-old son of Flatter was gunned to the lead in a surprising change of tactics by his Hall of Fame rider, and never looked back, racing to a 108

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Beyer, and leaving the wide open 3-year-old division in further disarray with his impressive win. A very game longshot, Gunnevera, placed and paid $18.40, while incredibly, a bet on a Baffert/ Smith horse paid $14.20!

After easily defeating every winner of this year's previous big Grade I races in the Travers, one has to wonder if Baffert will bring West Coast back east to race against older males in the Jockey Club Gold Cup on Super Saturday at Belmont October 7th, as a victory here could establish him as the clear-cut leader in his divided 3-year-old class heading into the Breeders Cup! In the $1 Million Grade 1 Sword Dancer preceding The Travers, it was so nice to see Tom Albertrani get off the duck in a big way, with a much-deserved victory for his very talented 4-year-old son of Kitten's Joy, Sadler's Joy, following an up and down year. All the buzz surrounding the Euros, Idaho and Erupt, was much ado about nothing, as Sadler's Joy ran them down from last to first, under a savvy and patient ride by Frenchman Julien Leparoux. After recording a 105 Beyer, while paying $16 for the win, it appears that the equally firm turf at Delmar could bode well for Sadler's Joy's connections.

Saving the best for last, what a joy and thrill it was to see the magnificent performance turned in once again by the beloved Lady Eli. The Queen of the Turf, with her ears flattened and her teeth gritting the bit, while charging to a 103 Beyer, proved with yet another scintillating victory why she will go down in history as one of the best ever! As Chad Brown said following her win

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in the Grade II Ballston Spa, a race she lost in a heartbreaker at the wire last year after her 14-month layoff battling the often-fatal laminitis, "She's really a horse of a lifetime.

Everything's she's overcome...her natural abilities are remarkable... she's just a rare, rare horse!"

While closely following the career of Irad Ortiz, Jr. ever since he arrived from Puerto Rico, I will never forget his first Breeders Cup victory aboard the amazing Lady Eli that Halloween at Santa Anita in 2014, or the great love he has for her and their special bond. "Juni" is the only Jockey Lady Eli has ever known, as he has ridden her from her very first maiden start, here at the Spa in 2014, through her 13th career start here last Saturday. I know that just as I've had tears in my eyes during her last 7 races, that Juni will have tears of his own when his beloved Lady retires, and when she enters the Hall of Fame, too.

As another wonderful season comes to a close, I'm reminded of all the special characters who play such a huge part in making the tradition that is Saratoga so uniquely irresistible, just like the "Boston 8"!

This diverse group of longtime friends, that actually includes two guys from the Bronx, have been renting the same house in Saratoga for 15 years, and proudly hitting Pick 4s with the best of them! Their chance meeting by the Paddock next to the Red Spring many years ago, and

the lasting friendships that have evolved, can be directly traced to the inexplicable magnetism that draws so many back to the Spa, year after year!

From Jeff the Lawyer to Rick the Postal Worker, and from Greg the Bookie to Billy the Millionaire, to Steve who's been to 26 Travers, and George who has been bartending for almost half a century, these Beantown natives forged a lasting bond with their Bronx buddies, Sonny and Danny, and it is a thing to behold. Sonny, a 76-year-old retired Italian stallion, made Saratoga his permanent home, and is the official

"Table Man" for the crew. He rises every morning at the crack of dawn throughout the Meet to secure their sacred spot on the hallowed grounds of the Spa, and for this alone, he deserves an Eclipse Award of Merit! The Irish charmer, Danny Boy, makes the trek up from his home in Florida, where he's lived since he retired, and every year I look forward to seeing his beautiful smile!

As I struggle to say farewell 'til next July, here's to camaraderie and incomparable horses and racing, and HERE'S TO SARATOGA! 'Til we meet again, my friends, "Same Time, Next Year!"

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From Trotters to Thoroughbreds, Quartarolo Has Experienced the Highs and Lows of the Sport

by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY It is pretty much fair to say that Anthony Quartarolo had his share of highlights and setbacks over his lengthy career of handling horses – both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.

Now, it seems that Quartarolo could be on the upswing as he is looking to finish out his Saratoga meet by saddling Loooch Racing

Stable’s recently-acquired Obviously Two against four other 2-yearold fillies in Saturday’s Grade 1, $350,000 Spinaway.

Ron Paolucci, owner of Loooch Racing Stable, sent Obvious Two, Put a Hex on My Ex, and May B to Barn 86 in the Oklahoma Annex earlier this week. May B, a multi-winning sprinter from California, had been nominated to the Woodward, while Thistledown debut winner Put a Hex on My Ex had also been considered for the Spinaway.

It is going to be a challenging task for Obviously Two, who graduated from the maiden ranks after three starts in Ohio just over 30 days ago after posting a couple of bullet workouts. She will be facing undefeated and recent Adirondack winner Pure Silver, along with impressive debut winners Separation of powers, Lady Ivanka, and Maya Malibu.

This hasn’t been the first time that Paolucci has pulled off a surprise after entering a horse a unique spot.

After winning only a maiden race at Woodbine and finishing fifth in the Frizette Stakes at Belmont, Ria Antonia took the 2013 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies after being placed first at 32-1 following a disqualification for Paolucci and partner Christopher Dunn.

A year later, Paolucci went to Quartarolo for the first time to train Global Power, a horse who had been previously owned by Gary and Mary West and conditioned by Chad Brown. Global Power finish third at 60-1 in the Jaipur Stakes at Belmont Park. Since then, Quartarolo has been receiving more horses from Paolucci.

“Ron had sent me the horse to run in a Jaipur and he ran third,” Quartarolo said. “He was happy with that. He kept telling me that we were going to do something. Now, Ron is starting to get me some nice horses.”

While Quartarolo is still looking for his first winner this year, and his first career victory at Saratoga, he has been getting closer to the Winner’s Circle with some of the better stock.

After trying to pressure Gun Runner on the lead in the Whitney four weeks ago, Cautious Giant dropped back into a $40,000 claiming race on Monday where he finished third, beaten just two lengths, for the Quartarolo-Paolucci team.

Before getting involved with Thoroughbreds, Quartarolo had a solid career with Standardbreds.

He started an assistant trainer at Roosevelt Raceway during the 1960s and early 1970s, then going to California to train and drive horses for about five years.

In 1980s, Quartarolo came back to the East Coast and competed for what he considers his best decade of working with Standardbreds.

One of the trotters who helped Quartarolo’s career was Speed Merchant, who earned nearly $500,000 while winning several stakes races at Roosevelt, Freehold, the Meadowlands, and other raceways in 1984. He also held the track record at Roosevelt.

However, when Roosevelt Raceway shut down in 1988, Quartarolo realized that his harness training and driving career was coming to an end. That’s when considered training Thoroughbreds.

Just like early in his harness racing career, he began his flat racing career by working as an assistant to Juan Serey in New Jersey in the early

1990s. Shortly after, Quartarolo went on his own.

He had moderate success by winning 75 races for close to $1.1 million on the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New England circuit with mostly claiming horses from 1996-2000.

He even managed to win a minor stakes race at Delaware Park for one of his owners, millionaire developer Michael Parisi.

But that run changed quickly – and so did Quartarolo’s direction on his training career.

Shortly after Parisi was murdered in 2003, Quartarolo decided he needed a break from training and opened a dry-cleaning delivery service in Delaware.

“I kind of got a little sour about it. I had to get out for a while,” Quartarolo said about the situation.

“I had a really good owner and he got murdered. It was a shame. He was a great guy.”

Quartarolo returned to training in 2010 when he claimed Little Nick for $25,000 at Monmouth Park.

Not only did Little Nick come back to the Winner’s Circle, he also won a minor stakes race at Belmont Park and Calder.

From there, Quartarolo has slowly kept moving forward with other horses by winning 6-7 races while averaging more than $250,000 in earnings per year.

He has experienced a lot over his years of working with horses, but he knows that for any horseman to survive in this sport, they need some certain elements.

“I’ve been in this game for a long time. The key to this game is having horsepower,” he said. “Without it, you got nothing. You got to have good owners, you have got to have nice horses, and you got to have luck, and you have to work hard.”

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The Woodward Stakes and a Plea to NYRA Management

by Joseph Raucci for Saratoga TODAY This Saturday marks the sixty fourth running of the Woodward Stakes. Since its inception, no less than twenty-four times, the winner of this race has been named Horse of the Year. The race was first run at Belmont Park and was made a fixture here in 2006. Let's look at the origin of the race.

William Woodward Sr. was the owner of Belair Stud, the fabled Maryland breeding grounds that produced two Triple Crown Champions.

In 1930 Belair's Gallant Fox carrying the renowned white with red dotted silks was the first. Then it was his offspring Omaha's turn to take the crown in 1935. Mr. Woodward also bred the champion Nashua, who took the measure of the "California Comet" Swaps in the highly anticipated match race at Chicago's Washington Park in 1955. Woodward never had the chance to see Nashua run as he left the scene in the year 1953. Upon his death New York racing honored this horse racing legend by inaugurating the Woodward Stakes in 1954.

Mighty Kelso takes the 1962 Woodward Stakes. The second of his three consecutive Woodward tallies.

Since then so many of the alltime great have won the race. Their names read like a walk through the Hall of Fame.

Sword Dancer took it home two years in a row in 1959 and 60. Then mighty Kelso took his turn. He put together three in a row in the early sixties. He was followed by the likes of Buckpasser and Damascus. Then In the mid-seventies it was Forego's turn. He matched Kelso's threeyear string of victories. Seattle Slew and Affirmed both Triple Crown Champions took the prize in back to back years, 1978 and 79.

The 1980 version was a once in a lifetime happening. Spectacular Bid who ranks high in the stalls of immortality ran unopposed. In horse racing terms, this is known as a

walkover. It is so rare that one must go back to 1948 and the great Citation to have seen another.

The 1980's also saw Slew O' Gold capture the race twice. He was followed by none other than Alysheba and then Ogden Phipps Easy Goer in 1989. In the 1990's it was Skip Away, Cigar and Holy Bull.

Are we getting the gist? This is one of America's greatest horse races.

The tradition continued into the twenty first century. Ghostzapper and Curlin took it in the first decade. Just eight years ago, none other than the tremendously talented filly Rachel Alexandra thrilled a packed house at the Spa, where she stunned her male counterparts. She went onto be named Horse of the Year, nothing new to the winner of this event.

Then we have the greats that chased the trophy and failed.

Everyone's favorite Secretariat couldn't get the job done. Nor could his sire Bold Ruler. Despite losing the race, they were both named Horse of the Year. Add two more Woodward contestants to that growing list.

Owners and trainers alike knew that this was where championships were decided. This is why I implore those who are the decision makers for The New York Racing Association to highlight this masterpiece race and bring it back to the forefront of the sport.

Please consider raising the purse to the magical one-million-dollar mark. Also, lengthen it to the classic distance of one and one quarter miles. These two changes will give it the eminence that it deserves.

The Pacific Classic at Del

Mar, a "Johnny come lately" by Woodward standards, has become the race that many of the top ranked horses are pointed for during the late summer season.

If NYRA would make the adjustments that have been laid out here, the Classic would lose much of it's drawing power. The Major League owners clearly want to win at Saratoga. Give the race its rightful due and watch it flourish.

It is so very important to keep the history of the sport intact. Few races have more historical value

than the Woodward Stakes. It is steeped in the grand tradition that endures to this day.

We can only hope that over the coming year that some serious thought is given to doing what is right for the many reasons that have been stated here.

I am sure that the late Mr. Woodward, Chairman of the Jockey Club, and forever recognized as a Pillar of the Turf by the Hall of Fame here on Union Avenue, would wholeheartedly agree.

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Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

Ballston Spa Scotties

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Coach Ray Toohey has an amazing lineup for his Varsity football team this year including four “vital” players.

Jake Cook is the starting linebacker and tight-end.

“A natural leader and phenomenal player with a very sound technique. He had 94 defensive tackles last year,” Coach Toohey said.

Tyler Barnes, starting defensive end and offensive tackle, “he’s also a state champion wrestler. He’s a tough kid, about 185 pounds but playing like he’s 210,” Toohey said of Barnes.

Jason McCarthy, only a junior but is on his third year on the varsity team, is the two-way starter running back linebacker.

“Jason was one of our top running backs and defensive players last year, he is an exceptional player,” Toohey said.

Joe McDonald, “Joe took a couple years off and came back to the game last year. He ended up being a starter on defense last year and now he’s a two-way starter for us. A great athlete and

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a great leader.”

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“More than anything, we’re thrilled at the amount of kids we have this year. We have 41 kids and I know compared to some of the other Double A’s that may not sound all that impressive but we’ve never had 40 kids on the roster that I’m aware of. We’re very happy with where we’re at numbers wise. These are all kids that really buy in and care a lot about team goals,” Toohey said.

“We don’t have a ton of seniors,” Toohey continued, “but the ones that we do have are great. And most of our starters are sophomores and juniors so the future looks bright. We know that playing at the Double A level, there is never a week where it’s anything other than competitive. It’s a war every week.”

The Ballston Spa Scotties play their first game against the Albany Falcons on Saturday September 2 at 1:00 p.m.

Player number 4, Jake Cook, focuses on practice. Photo provided by Ray Toohey.

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“Right now, it’s all about getting the scheme down,” Toohey said.

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Saratoga Blue Streaks

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coach Terry Jones is ready for the Blue Streaks 2017 season.

“Our aspirations are every body’s aspirations. We want to win every game, but we don’t look ahead. We’re going to take every game one at a time because you can’t look ahead because every team can beat you in the Double A’s. I truly believe that. On the other hand, we can beat every team in the Double A’s. It’s a long grinding season so right now we’re focused on Niskayuna and Niskayuna only. That’s our goal, and until that’s over, we don’t worry about anything else,” Coach Jones said.

Wes Eglintine, quarterback, Kevin Toote, two-way starter, Mike Eglintine, tight-end and defensive-end, and Cam Adams, running back are the captains of the team this year.

“These kids are our four captains, our leaders. They’ve all been up since their sophomore year,” Jones said.

Wes Eglintine is, “coming back after suffering a season ending

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knee injury last year. He is a three year returning,” Jones clarified.

Coach Jones said of Kevin Toote, “Kevin is being heavily recruited by many division 1 fcs schools.”

“Our senior class is outstanding in terms of leadership, work ethic, things like that,” Jones said proudly.

“We have some young kids up from the JV who are growing and really showing us some good things. We’re very happy with our skill players and we’re developing on the o-line and d-line. It’s pretty

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Burnt Hills Spartans

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY BURNT HILLS — Coach Matt Shelly has 38 players on his roster this year. Their first game will be against the Queensbury Spartans on Saturday September 2 at 1:30 p.m.

“That’s always a really tough test, especially week one. They’re one of the better teams every year in our division so it’s coming out of the gate going up against a really great team. So it’ll be a really great challenge,” Coach Shelly said.

Key players include Jake Stanko, tailback, Mike Levan, wide receiver, Darien Lapietro, quarterback, Vincent Daviero, running back, and Jeremy Clayton, tight end. Joe Petrovsky, Evan Price, and Zach Grey lead the offensive line. All players are returning from last year.

There are no sophomores on the team, only juniors and seniors.

When asked how practice had been going, Coach Shelly said, “so far so good. We’re pretty healthy right now, couple of injuries but nothing too bad, just minor things. They’ve been focused and working hard so they’re excited to get the season going.”

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Schuylerville Horses

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE — Coach John Bowen takes the field at morning practice, very active in his instructions for the team.

You can sense the excitement.

“Practice up to this point is going very well. We’ve stayed what we consider to be very healthy, all things considered.

Which is always your number one concern going through those first two and a half weeks leading up to your first game,” Coach Bowen explained.

Captains of the Horses are Thomas Donovan, senior and offensive and defensive lineman, Derek Willson, senior and running-back and defensiveback, and Stratton Sherman, junior and quarterback and defensive-back.

“We’ve got a solid veteran group coming back that I think are going to do a nice job.

Processing a lot of this stuff is very familiar to them so we’re kind of re-teaching a lot to the guys not having to introduce much new stuff at this stage.

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knowledge and that mental end of things are already in place,” Bowen said.

The Schuylerville Horses plays their first game on Friday September 1 against the Schalmont Sabres.

As far as goals go, Bowen said, “I know it’s cliché, but we always try to stress not looking ahead but taking every game one week at a time. We’re not getting out in front of ourselves

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I think the rest of it, as long as we’re working and staying focused, guys aren’t getting too self-absorbed, I think we’ll be fine.”

There are 38 players on the Varsity team this year.

“We’re certainly looking forward to the season but we know that we’ve got huge mountains to climb. We share a division with last years state champions so we’ve got some major hurdles,” Bowen said.

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Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Intro to Ice Skating SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration begins Tuesday September 5, early-bird registration goes from September 5 through October 10.

“A strong foundation in skating can produce a lifetime of pleasure on the ice,” said the rec department.

Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact the recreation department at 518587-3550 ext. 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with any questions.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Zumba Fitness Classes SARATOGA SPRINGS — A free Zumba class will be held Wednesday September 6 at 6:00 p.m. for teens and adults 16+.

Contact the recreation department at 518-587-3550 ext. 2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with any questions.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Fall Field Hockey League

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Starting September 13 through October 21 the rec center will host a fall field hockey league. Practices will be Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and scrimmages will be Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please provide your own stick, water, shin guards, and mouth guard. Early-bird registration fee is $50, increasing to $75 after September 5. Contact the recreation department at 518587-3550 ext 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with any questions.

Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club SARATOGA SPRINGS — Register now for Learn to Skate classes this fall on Sundays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fall session number one runs from September 24 through October 29, session number two runs from November 5 through December 17. A free open house will take place on Sunday, September 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for all interested in what figure skating is about. For more information, contact Rachel@saratogalearntoskate.com

Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club 2017 Century Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS — Taking place on September 9 and 10. Five rides out of Spa State Park, 100 miles, 62 miles, 50 miles, 25 miles, and a seven mile

family ride. Registration includes a catered post-ride buffet and is good for both days. Contact William Leahey Jr. at sld4fun12@ gmail.com for more information.

the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions and registration fee information.

Saratoga Youth Field Hockey Program

Recreation Department Horsing Around Program

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its seventh fall season of youth field hockey beginning on Aug. 29 and ending on Sept. 30. The program is open to youths in grades 3-6, no experience needed. The program features practices, working on fundamental skills, and at least four play days with other area school club programs. The youth program brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at www.eteamz. com/Saratogafieldhockey1.

Registration is now open and the cost is $100 for the fall season, which includes a team vest for new players. For more information please contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at Togafieldhockey@gmail.com.

Recreation Department Youth Boxing SARATOGA SPRINGS — Starting September 11 through October 16 the recreation department will have a youth boxing class on Mondays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is a non contact clinic that will teach proper boxing techniques and conditioning. Contact

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is offering a new program called Horsing Around during the 2017 Track meet. Horsing Around is a drop-off program for children ages 5-12. Various recreational activities and arts and crafts will be offered. For additional information or to download forms go to SaratogaRec. com. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks Now Open SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Recreation Department has announced that the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks at 30 Weibel Avenue are now open. Schedules for the rinks can be found online at www.SaratogaRec.com. Any further inquiries should be directed to the department at 518587-2300 ext. 2300, or at recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Drop-In Sessions

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department currently offers drop-in sessions for Adult Basketball, Pickleball, Racquetball and Wallyball.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click on Rec Center Calendar for the latest schedule. For more information, call 518587-3550 ext. 2300, or email recreser vations@saratogasprings.org.

YMCA Pick Up Basketball WILTON — In the Adirondack Trust Gym on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. players 18+ are invited to play basketball, plays are divided into even teams and rotate players per game. Days and times are subject to change. Visit www. srymca.org to see schedules at all branches.

YMCA Pickleball WILTON — Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, and racquetball.

Saratoga Regional YMCA members are free to participate, $10 for non-members.

Call 518-587-3000 ext. 250 to reserve your spot before 12:00 p.m. on the scheduled day of play. These games take place on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Adirondack Trust Gym. Times and days are subject to change.

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Mike & Steve’s L’Raisers make a basket! Photos Courtesy of Village Photo.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In week six, Mexican Connection used a furious second half to win over D’Andrea’s Pizza 48 to 23.

Alexander Savage led the team with 11 points anad Rodell Evans had 10 points in the win. Caleb Beverly and Chase Williams were high scorers for D’Andrea’s.

Mike & Steve’s L’Raisers took the win over Cudney’s Launderers 27 to 22 with Nate Scott earning 14 points for L’Raisers and Steven Beebe leading with 7b points in the loss.

In week seven, Mexican Connection beat Village Photo 39 to 26 with Arieon Rose’s game high of 18 points, Logan Bevan with 14 points, with great defense

by Hailie Frye. Anton Robbens had nine points, Thomas Villano and Antono Calderon each had six points in the loss.

D’Andrea’s Pizza won 49 to 44 over Mike & Steve’s L’Raisers thanks to Jackson Reynolds 17 points. Alex Cutler led the L’Raisers with 16 points.

Raloid Tools took the win over Cudney’s Launderer’s this week with Charles Didonato scoring 20 points and Liam DaGastino with 10, defeating the Launderer’s 46 to 32. The Launderer’s had 9 points by Kemauri Johnson and Jaden Manning added 6 points to the defeat.

Eighth Annual 5k Run/ Walk for the Horses and Kids’ Fun Run SARATOGA SPRINGS — Check in starts at 7:00 a.m. on September 2 at the Orenda Pavilion at the SPA State Park, the event begins at 8:30 a.m. Originally run by the

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, this event is now run to benefit several area horse rescue organizations that make up RACES (Racehorse Aftercare Charitable Endeavors of Saratoga). Pre-race registration is $27, race day is $30. For children, registration is $7.50, registration for the children’s fun race closes September 1.

People are invited to bring their leashed dogs as there will be a Canine Division with prizes awarded. For more information, contact Jennifer Stevens at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at 518-226-0028.

Women's Basketball Officials SARATOGA SPRINGS — Section 2 is looking for those interested in becoming a women's high school basketball official. No experience needed. Classes begin in early September. For further information please contact: Jim Perkins 480-5262 Ref4bball@gmail.com

2017 Malta BPA 5k MALTA — Presented by Global Foundries and the Malta Business and Professional Association (MBPA) this 5k will take place on September 9.

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.

The proceeds from last year exceeded $35,000 and went to VetHelpNY and Malta’s emergency first responders. For any inquiries, contact Paul Loomis at 518-472-4807.

Saratoga Horses versus New York State Troopers Gray Riders SARATOGA SPRINGS — On September 16 the Horses play the Gray Riders at East Side Rec. This is a double header with the first game scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. and all proceeds of this game will benefit Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Deputy Andrew Gravelle. Deputy Gravelle has recently been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. Also for sale will be a Saratoga Horses Strikeout Cancer shirt for $15 with a portion of the proceeds also benefitting Deputy Gravelle.

SPORTS BRIEFS NatureFest at Moreau Lake State Park MOREAU — NatureFest will take place September 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Moreau Lake State Park. This is a free event with family oriented interactive nature activities, live animals, information and crafts. Craft activities for kids include birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and more. Also on hand will be educational booths, representatives from local parks, rescue organizations, wagon rides, and music. Food is available as well as silent auctions and tours of the nature center. All donations go toward The Friends of Moreau Lake, a non-profit organization. Contact 518-793-0511 for more information.

Second Annual Amazing Race Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs History Museum created a race based on the longrunning TV show The Amazing Race that will take place within the city limits. Contestants are given a set of tasks and missions to complete based on historic destinations within the city. The first team to finish nine out of eleven missions and make it to the finish line at the Thirsty Owl wins. Teams will consist of two to four people who are given a set of clues written by the museum’s board members. Once

39 the team has figured out the destination listed on the clue they are to take a photo in front of the history location. The race starts at the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino at 10:00 a.m. on September 16. Winnings include a $200 gift card from the Downtown Business Association, and the two runner-up teams will receive an 8x10 print from the George S. Bolster Collection. All competitors receive a complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink from the Thirsty Owl. All proceeds benefit educational programming and historic preservation at the History Museum. To register, call 518-584-6920 ext.

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Registration is $25 per person or $100 for a team of four.

NEACA Saratoga Springs Arms Fair SARATOGA SPRINGS — New Eastcoast Arms Collectors Associates (NEACA) will host their

popular Saratoga Springs Gun and Militaria show on September 2 and 3. This is the 105th Gun Show called an Arms Fair. Offering historical firearms, military collectibles, reference books, Civil War swords, plus guns, knives, ammo, and accessories. With over 200 tables, come peruse through history. Doors open to the general public at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday until 5:00 p.m. There will be the opportunity to buy, sell, or trade. General admission s $10 daily, $9 for seniors over 60, children under 14 are free when accompanied by an adult.

“Our collectors and dealers are always looking for items to purchase from the public. Before visiting the show, check that attic trunk for old military uniforms or wat souvenirs, the back closet for Grandpa’s old firearms or the garage for pack baskets, duck decoys, old animal traps or vintage fishing gear and bring it along to the show,” said David Petronis, NEACA President.

For more information, call 518-664-9743 or visit www.

NEACA.com.

Volume 11 • Issue 34

Gala Season is in full swing in Saratoga. Christine A. Moore at the 2nd Annual Taste of Travers, at the National Museum of Dance. See pg. 22.

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Week of September 1 – September 7, 2017

Guitarist George Muscatello, who will perform in a new monthly jazz series, which kicks off in September, at Springs Street Gallery. See pg. 24.

Sting!

Sting on stage at SPAC on Aug. 30, 2017 performing a 22-song set that including rollicking retro-renditions of nine Police classics like “Message in a Bottle,” “So Lonely,” and “Roxanne,” to a handful of songs from his latest album, “57th & 9th.” Image by PhotoAndGraphic.com.