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Volume 8 • Issue 28 • July 19 – July 25, 2013

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They’re Off SARATOGA SPRINGS — The wait is over and the 150th opening weekend is set to start.

With temperatures anticipated to be in the mid-90s this afternoon, the New York Racing Association’s new President See Saratoga Race Course pg. 7

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Jesse Jackson relaxes on the set in the new Look TV studio at 63 Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs.

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BLOTTER

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013 Jeffrey O. Hawkins, 59, of Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 17 and charged with attempted criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a Class B misdemeanor.

Michael J. Scoville, 18, of Jefferson Terrace, Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 17 and charged with aggravated DWI, with a BAC greater than .18 percent, a Class A misdemeanor.

Richard J. Rodgers, 33, of Madison Avenue, Albany, was arrested July 14 and charged with aggravated DWI, with a BAC greater than .18 percent, a Class A misdemeanor.

Shayna A. Chittenden, 35, of Vaughn Road, Hudson Falls, was arrested July 14 and charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

Jarrell L. Gatterson, 25, of Altamont, was arrested July 14 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor and refusing a pre-screen test, a violation.

Chad M. Loeper, 23, of

Buskirk, was arrested July 14 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor.

Sara A. Ritz, 26, of Matilda Street, Albany, was arrested July 14 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor and refusing a prescreen test, a violation.

Nicholas D. Capone, 50, of the Design Motel, Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 13 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor, resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor and tampering with physical evidence, a Class E felony.

Sean T. Gailor, 27, of Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 13 and charged with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor and resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

Alexandra C. Potter, 22, of Elm Street, East Long Meadow, MA, was arrested July 13 and charged with DWI, Class A misdemeanor and aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree, a Class A

misdemeanor.

Bridget M. Gregory, 25, of Hermance Road, Galway, was arrested July 13 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor and was arrested for DWI.

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week in Review

Statements Made by Paul Admissable

Joey Paul

BALLSTON SPA — Statements made to police by Joey Paul in the shooting death of her boyfriend will be allowed to be entered as evidence during her upcoming trial.

Joey Paul, 29, is accused of shooting her unarmed boyfriend, 28-yearold Matthew Furlani at point blank range in the back of the head July

1, 2012. Furlani had been asleep in his bed in the Church Street, Schuylerville apartment. She pled not guilty in February to the murder.

She is charged with seconddegree murder, second-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon, felonies. If convicted, Paul could receive 25 years to life in prison.

Saratoga County Court Judge Jerry J. Scarano ruled that all statements made by Paul after the shooting will be admissible at her trial.

He also ruled to allow prior acts of violence toward the victim Paul had done including hitting in the head with a lamp while he slept, a domestic violence incident in which both parties had scratches and bruises and of numerous accounts of Paul threatening to kill the victim. He would not allow past acts of violence to a previous boyfriend be

admitted.

The judge found that the New York State Police provided Paul with her Miranda warnings, that she understood her rights and that she voluntarily waived her rights.

He also allowed the prosecution to offer at trial her spontaneous statements that she made at the crime scene to officers prior to Miranda.

The District Attorney’s Office declined to release what she actually said, but Saratoga County District Attorney James Murphy III said the actual statements will be released in detail at the time of the trial.

In the Molineux decision, the judge denied the prosecutor the ability to tell the jury that the defendant had previously shot a third party with a BB gun twice from 15 feet away while holding the gun at him at eye level. She also stabbed the third party and hit him with a 20 pound weight.

The DA’s office argued during the hearing that the reason why they wished to use the incidents of violence from a prior relationship was because while Paul claims the shooting was “an accident,” previous acts of violence would demonstrate that Paul “has a familiarity with firearms and demonstrates a lack of mistake or intentional conduct.”

The judge felt the information would be too prejudicial to the jury.

The Judge permitted the prosecution to discuss at the upcoming trial that the defendant hit the victim in a previous instance in the head with a lamp while he was sleeping. He also will permit the prosecution to enter into evidence testimony regarding a previous incident when Paul and the victim got into a physical altercation when the victim asked the defendant to leave his residence, similar to the incident in the indicted pending case.

Paul’s trial is set for August 12.

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Missing Woman Located SARATOGA SPRINGS — A 52-year-old woman who was reported missing Saturday morning by the Saratoga Springs Police Department was located later that afternoon.

Deborah Kline of Columbia Avenue, Saratoga Springs, had last been seen by a friend Thursday morning. Her car was located by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office on Friday afternoon in the parking lot of the Malta Price Chopper.

Surveillance cameras showed Kline walking along Route 67 toward Exit 12 carrying her pocketbook.

Deborah Kline

She was found in the woods next to Malta Commons and taken to Saratoga Hospital.

Galway Board Member Convicted INDIAN LAKE — A Galway Town Board councilman was found guilty of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, for luring a 15-year-old girl into his bedroom at an Adirondack camp and attempting to remove her shirt.

Michael Tillson, 64, was arrested in July for the incident. He faces a maximum sentence of one year in jail and will be sentenced on August 14.

Hamilton County District Attorney Marsha Purdue said that the victim testified Tillson was her coach, her employer and “a trusted friend of the family; that he was like a father figure.”

Tillson has been a town board member for 20 years. He owns and operates Milburt Farm and Greenhouse. It is where the victim worked. He also volunteered at the Junior Rifle Club, run by the Galway Fish and Game Club, of where the girl was a member.

During the trial both the victim and her parents testified Tillson

asked for help at his summer camp last July and that they trusted him enough to be alone with her.

When Tillson and the girl were done, the victim testified that Tillson took her by the hand, led her into his bedroom and pulled down the bed covers. He then took off his shirt and pulled up hers. She stopped him and demanded to be brought home.

Tillson wrote in a statement to police his “intentions were to get her to take her shirt off and cuddle with her through the night.”

He continued, noting that upon “looking back [glad that] nothing happened.”

During the trial, though, Tillson testified that he had only been joking with the girl when he asked her if she wanted to go to bed with him.

The conviction is not sufficient grounds to vote Tillson off the town board. His term is up at the end of the year and he is not running for re-election.

obituaries

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Marjorie Toffoli

Hillary R. Gonyer Saratoga Springs — Hillary R. Gonyer, 34, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 10.

Born on June 29, 1979 in Littleton, New Hampshire, Hillary loved dogs and was always happy to rescue any to give them a better life. She will be sadly missed by her loving dogs, Tonka and Griifin and is now with Zander in heaven. All her family and many friends will miss her dearly.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations in

Hillary’s memory may be made to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.

Theresa Rubricius SARATOGA SPRINGS — Theresa Rubricius, 90, died July 12 at home, surrounded by her nieces and nephews.

Theresa was born on July 4 in New York City. She was the youngest of eight children born to Stephen and Mary (Kutlar) Pencak.

Theresa was a fun loving person who was always singing, dancing, playing the organ and going on cruises and trips to Atlantic City. She was always happy. She treated her nieces and nephews as if they were her own and had a very tender heart, especially for children.

In her earlier years, Theresa worked as a secretary for a New York City bank. She earned her bachelor’s degree and became a bank officer. She retired from the bank at 69, taking a bookkeeping job for nine more years.

Theresa was a member of The Ladies of Charity and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. She was a parishioner of St Joseph Church in Greenfield and previously of

St. John Nepomucene parish in New York City, where she was baptized and received the sacraments.

New York City was her lifetime home until five years ago when she moved to Saratoga to be closer to family. She had resided at the home of the Good Shepherd in Malta before staying with her nieces and nephews on the family farm.

Aside from her siblings, Theresa was predeceased in 2002 by her husband, Frank I Rubricius and her nephew, Rev James S. Pfeiffer. She is survived by nine nieces and nephews: Lucan Gray Wolf of Glens Falls, Barbara Kubiak (Jan) of California, Mary Beth Wing and John Otrembiak of Saratoga, Paul Graycar (Bernadette) of Massachusetts, Monica Varley (Jack), Stephen Otrembiak (Nancy) of Saratoga, Robert Leveen (Sandy) of Florida and Eric Leveen and several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, as well as cousins in New Jersey and Slovakia.

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GLENS FALLS — Marjorie Toffoli, 95, beloved mother and grandmother, died at the House of Grace on Wednesday, July 3, with her family at her side.

Born in West Sayville on May 22, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Maatje (Versteeg) Van Essendelft.

In addition to her parents, Marge was pre-deceased by her husband, Frank N. Toffoli; their daughter, Joan Hoek Thornton; son, John; infant daughters, Marsha and Beverly; sisters, Jessie Westerbeke and Cora Butler; and a brother, Ira Van Essendelft.

She is survived by her son, Jon (Christine) Hoek of Wilton; her sister, Eleanor Browne of Stony

Brook; five grandchildren, James Thornton, Cathleen Wagner, Rebecca Thornton, Matthew Hoek, and Roxanne Hoek; nine great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-granddaughters; and several devoted nieces and nephews.

Married for nearly 65 years, Marge and Frank made their home in Bay Shore for 30 years before moving to Lakeland, Florida where they spent an additional 31 years and made many dear friends. In 2005, they became residents of Prestwick Chase in Saratoga Springs, a move that allowed them to be closer to family. At Prestwick, Marge especially enjoyed making new friends and playing many

fun games of cards, dominoes, and bingo.

For all of her 95 years, Marge had a keen interest in life and in the world around her. At 93, she took up beading and made jewelry and ornaments by hand — just one example of her real zest for life and those she loved.

The family expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at House of Grace for their extraordinary compassion and care, to Community Hospice of Saratoga, particularly Trisha, Arlene, and Karen, and to Drs. Jean Flanagan and Roland Phillips whose expert and thoughtful care enhanced her quality of life considerably.

Phyllis M. Kearney Vestal — Phyllis M. Kearney, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 16 at Vestal Park Nursing Home.

Born on September 21, 1926 in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late Gustave and Verna Mosler. Phyllis enjoyed life and was a kind, loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Phyllis was predeceased by her husband, Arthur J. Kearney and her daughter, Arlis.

Survivors include her sons, Arthur M. Kearney of Saratoga Springs and Michael Kearney of Edinburg; her granddaughter, Mesha Brewer of Saratoga Springs and her great-grandchildren, Emma and Ava Brewer. She is also survived by her significant other, Maurice Sitek, who she lived with for over 20 years.

Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at the William J.

Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, by the Rev. John D. Kirwin.

Burial will follow in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. com.

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Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

‘Is There A Fire In You?’: FASNY Searches for New Ways to Recruit

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY The following is the third part in a series featuring local volunteer fire companies and their individual and unique place in today’s changing world. With volunteerism at an all-time low, tough economic times affecting budgets and rapidly growing communities, Saratoga County’s volunteer fire departments are facing new challenges in keeping with 21st century living.

HALFMOON — As volunteer firefighters throughout the state of New York have noticed a large downfall in volunteers in recent years, the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has launched a mass media campaign in an effort to bring their numbers up again.

With around 1,800 volunteer fire departments in the state, numbers of firefighters were steady as ever just 10 to 15 years ago with about 110,000 volunteer firefighters serving their communities.

Just over a decade later, that

number has fallen drastically to between 85—88,000 volunteer firefighters.

“We know that the trend is going in the wrong direction and that less and less people are becoming volunteer firefighters,” said John D’Alessandro, a FASNY member, volunteer firefighter and firefighter commissioner in the Halfmoon department and fire district. “It depends on each department— some are lucky where they’re getting new members and have enough to be able to accomplish their mission, but others aren’t. A lot of the existing members are getting older and can’t be there as often or physically perform all the tasks, so some fire departments are in dire need.”

After members of FASNY began realizing the critical need for new volunteers throughout the state, they decided to apply for a federal grant to help initiate a campaign to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters.

In August of 2011, FASNY received a $4.2 million grant called SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire

and Emergency Response) with the goal of recruiting an additional 15,000 volunteers by August of 2015.

The grant has allowed the organization to launch a mass media campaign, including buying television and radio time, billboards, social media and creating incentives for volunteers to join.

One of those incentives is tuition reimbursement: Any volunteer firefighter, current or new, in good standing at their school and fire department are eligible to get up to 100 percent of their tuition at a New York community college reimbursed.

“It’s based on your grades because we wanted there to be some incentives—not just have people sit in a classroom and think, ‘I’m going to get this money no matter what,’” D’Alessandro said. “The better they do, the more money they get back.”

The only stipulations for the tuition reimbursement program are that students can’t already have a college degree or have taken more than 80 credits and must be in good standing with their fire department.

“This is the fourth semester we’ve done it,” D’Alessandro said.

“We have about 200 students statewide involved in the program who are getting reimbursements.”

In addition to the media campaign and tuition reimbursement program, FASNY also hired six parttime employees to focus on the major regions of New York to determine how to strategically assist fire departments that are having manpower problems to try and get people to join.

“There are a lot of different populations and perceptions and attitudes throughout New

Three Reasons for Recent Decline in Volunteer Firefighters • • •

I don’t have the time.

It’s not in me! I’m the guy or the woman running away from the emergency—not running to it.

I don’t have the training—I wouldn’t know what to do!

“Focus groups found these were the three main reasons volunteerism has declined, so when we started the campaign, we had to come up with a tagline and approach that addressed these three issues.”

—John D’Alessandro, volunteer firefighter and commissioner York—what might work in Saratoga County might not work up in the Adirondacks or in a more rural area,” D’Alessandro said. “So we decided early on we are not going to have a one-size-fits-all, ‘This is what you need to do to get volunteers’ kind of attitude. We’ll work with you and try to sit with you and figure out why you’re having a problem and what’s the best way to try and attract new people.”

FASNY conducted two focus groups to confirm the main reasons they believed volunteerism was declining in volunteer fire departments and found that the main concerns most people have are issues with time, believing they don’t have the courage and believing they just wouldn’t know what to do.

“As for the time, it’s definitely true—you can’t really put in a little here or a little there,” D’Alessandro admitted. “If you truly want to become a volunteer firefighter there’s a tremendous amount of training, and every department has different time commitment requirements.”

D’Alessandro added that the time commitment does get easier

after your first year of training is completed.

“The time commitment is greater in the beginning because you do have to do your initial training, but after your first year you can moderate the amount of time you put in and work being a volunteer firefighter into your schedule,” he said.

As for the second concern of “just not having it in you,” D’Alessandro said that a lot of times people don’t really know that about themselves until they are put to the test.

“A lot of people think that’s what they’re about but they find out it’s not,” he said. “We move in a planned, cautious, trained manner to diffuse a bad situation or avert a bad situation. Yes, it’s dangerous, but it’s a calculated risk and our mission is to preserve and protect lives and property, though within certain reasonable parameters.”

D’Alessandro said people who are interested in volunteering but are concerned about their lack of training have nothing to worry about—all volunteer fire departments offer training completely free of charge. He added that if you do come to training and decide that firefighting isn’t for you, there are still plenty of other ways you can volunteer your time to help out local fire departments.

“You don’t always have to be a guy at the end of the hose running into the building,” D’Alessandro said.

“Every department is a small business and we have office functions and maintenance functions—when crews come back from a call, if there were other people to help restock and clean, that would take that burden off our firefighters. There’s a job and a place for anyone and everyone.”

“We’re trying to sensitize people—come visit us and talk to us and see what’s there,” he continued. “You might just want to come in and cook a monthly meal or do the books for us or light office work and cleaning.

We know that once you get a taste of it and see the firefighting end of it, it’s very addictive.”

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Season Set to Begin continued from page 1 and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Kay, said the summer meet will begin on schedule.

“There is no intention to cancel opening day,” Kay said at a press conference at the Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday. “It’s warm, but we’ve had warm days here in the past. We’re prepared for it. Our intention is to have a full day of racing.”

One of the most anticipated seasons in the meet’s history has the Spa City and fans of horseracing eager for the trumpet.

All three winners of the Triple Crown—Orb, Oxbow and Palace Malice—are in town and expected to be at the starting gate at the August 24 Travers Stakes. 2012 Horse of the Year, Wise Dan, and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Fort Larnerd, are expected to set foot on the track some point this summer.

Fort Larnerd also won last year’s Whitney, which will be August 3 this season. That day, Buddy Valastro, from the TLC hit series “Cake Boss,” will provide a specially designed cake shaped like the race course.

Members of the community were able to ask a five-person panel made up of Kay, NYRA’S P.J. Campo, Hall of fame jockey John Velazquez, renowned trainer Linda Rice and wellknown thoroughbred journalist Michael Veitch, as they addressed questions and reflected on the memories of past meets at the annual Saratoga Preview at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. “(Wise Dan) is on his own planet,” Veitch said. “He is in his own zone. I’m praying for the Whitney because it will be the race of the ages if it happens. I think that’s the superstar, raw talent right now.”

The scene has been set and everyone attending opening day will get a commemorative fan guide, which will include upcoming races and event information.

One event, discussed on Thursday, was Ramon Dominguez Day. That tentative date is August 25, the day after the Travers.

“You don’t replace a Ramon Dominguez,” Campo said.

“That touches close to my heart, being a jockey,” Velasquez said. “No one could have replaced him obviously, the kind of person

he was, the kind of jockey he was.

It takes a special person to do the things he did. I don’t think we saw the best of him yet. I think he was just getting there where he was getting better and better.”

Not all the events will be released, said NYRA Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Rodnell Workman. There will still be surprises to keep the fans entertained every day.

Last season was Workman’s first in Saratoga with NYRA. “It’s a special place,” Workman said. “I had always heard the myth of the town and the racetrack. A lot of times you hear the build up of something and then when you finally get to experience it, it doesn’t always live up to the hype. Saratoga is the exception. Our goal this year is we want to put on the best meet ever. A meet that we will look back on in 10, 20 years from now and remember that it was a phenomenal meet.”

In memory of the first organized race meet that took place over the course of four days in 1863, even people who have been around Saratoga for a long time have been hit by the aura of this season in particular.

“It hit me the other day at the Walk of Fame,” Veitch said.

“During all that time and they’ve been here since 1863 and they still come. We’ve been through two world wars, civil war, depression, and blackouts and bad management and here we are in 2013 and people want to still be here.”

“I’ve been coming since I was a little kid, growing up in the business,” Campo said. “There’s a lot of history and a lot of tradition here. This is just a feel good start and it’s 40 days of quality racing, the best fans in the world and it makes me feel good that I’m a small part of what we do.”

Wednesday’s panel also discussed the topic of extending the length of the summer meet.

“As I look at it right now, this works pretty well,” Kay said.

“Whether or not more days would be beneficial, I want to look at it. I want to make sure when we look at this, are we going to have quality racing for every one of the days? And are we going to have it special, because Saratoga is special.”

GlobalFoundries May Have Deal with Apple in the Works MALTA — According to a variety of news reports on several high-tech websites and forums, GlobalFoundries and Apple may be close to negotiating a deal in which the fab would manufacture the main processors for its iPhone and iPad devices.

Though spokespeople for GlobalFoundries have refused to comment on the potential deal to any news outlets, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D, NY) confirmed in a statement July 15 that GlobalFoundries CEO Ajit Manocha approached him months ago to help the company develop a “stronger relationship” with Apple, which has been trying to do more of its manufacturing in the U.S. after media coverage reflected the poor working conditions at its Chinese plants, reports said.

Schumer disclosed that he has been in talks with both Apple and GlobalFoundries, “urging Apple to consider developing a manufacturing and research partnership with

GlobalFoundries.”

“This would be show-stopping news in the Capital Region, and I am doing everything I can to make this a reality,” Schumer said.

At full capacity, Fab 8 can manufacture 60,000 wafers a month, and according to tech websites already makes the kind of chips that Apple wants to manufacture.

In other GlobalFoundries news, the computer chip maker has raised $69 million through bond sales which were issued by the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency in May. The

bonds went on sale July 15 and were classified as low risk by Moody’s.

The nonprofit that runs Luther Forest has stopped receiving funding from the state, leading to GlobalFoundries having to sell bonds to raise the funds for infrastructure projects including building a $10 million gas line in addition to new roads and water lines.

By financing the work through bond sales, GlobalFoundries can have the cost reimbursed through the state’s Empire Zones tax credits program.

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Look TV Has New Look, Programming and Studio continued from page 1

on the people, places and things in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties.

“It has always been my dream to create programming for a target very clearly defined,” said owner Jesse Jackson. “And expanding into Saratoga is a dream come true.”

Over-the-air viewers can pick the station up on channel 8.

Look TV was purchased by Jackson seven years ago as a small, 10-watt analog station in Glens

Falls. Jackson, who spent years as head of marketing for channels such as A&E, History and V-H1, had always wanted to have his own television station so he could focus on news and programming specifically targeted toward the local residents.

“I started looking across the country for a station,” said Jackson, who had been living in New York City. “And luck would have it there was a small, 10-watt analog station

in Glens Falls for sale.”

With inside knowledge of the possible changes for broadcast licenses—the federal government would eventually require all analog signals to go digital—Jackson took the leap of faith and purchased the station. But, it would require a lot if it was to reach a broader audience—television signals are linear, so Jackson would need to find a location for a broadcast antenna.

He found a spot—West Mountain, which tripled the broadcast footprint of the station.

“Our investment in equipment was enormous,” explained Jackson.

“But we took a 10-watt analog and made it into a 15,000-watt digital station.”

Continuing, he noted that even after they found the location on West Mountain, a lot of research

had to be done in order for approval for the license from the Federal Communications Commission.

“We had to have all kinds of surveys and signal strength tests done to make sure our footprint was not impeding on another station,” explained Jackson.

Slowly the station’s programming began to evolve with unique features such as Showcase, which goes more in depth exploring the uniqueness of an area business, calendar of events—shown twice an hour, giving viewers options on where to go, what to do and where to be seen; and local news that is truly local.

“This is such a wonderful area and has so much,” said Jackson. “[Look TV] is much different than an Albany station—they may say they service Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties, but their true focus is Albany. Our main focus is these three counties—I guess you could say we are going to super serve these three counties.”

Programming at Look TV is, said Jackson, “not what I want to watch, but what the people want to watch.”

For example, the station covers the Saratoga Springs City Council meetings and the town of Queensbury. They also cover local football and basketball games, as well as county fairs, local parades and local fundraisers.

Look TV is also developing new programming to go along with its new storefront location where people can watch a program being filmed. One of their newest programs in development is Adirondack Journeys showcasing all the exciting things residents and visitors can do in the Adirondacks. Another is Traxs—a program designed to highlight local musicians.

“They have to be from the area and play original music,” said Jackson. “But they also have to play one cover track of the artist that

inspired them to pick up an instrument in the first place.”

And while they have had a cooking show for the last four years, Jackson said they plan to also have one called Guest Whose Cooking, highlighting local chefs and their signature dishes.

And while the station has had a news anchor for the six o’clock and 10 o’clock news, they did not yet have a weatherman.

“That is why we just invested in a meteorologist,” said Jackson, who admits that the station employs a handful of people and everyone pitches in.

“We’re like a rock band—all play, all write and all sing,” said Jackson. “Our program is contentdriven-story-telling is at the center of it all.”

The station was also able to expand its operations, opening a recording studio right in downtown Saratoga Springs on Putnam Street.

“We built this studio here and with a street front so people can actually watch a TV program being filmed,” said Jackson.

But, the biggest new thing for Look TV is the partnership with Time Warner, allowing people with cable to now access their programming.

“We have a great relationship with Time Warner,” said Jackson.

“It allows us to add something we couldn’t offer before.”

Jackson noted that those without Time Warner can still access the station by going to over-the-air channel 8.

“We are very grateful to be on cable,” said Jackson. “Now they’ve started a campaign to show people how to rescan their TV’s so they can get the station.”

Jackson said he is excited about the future of Look TV. “Television is a very powerful tool—there is sight, sound and motion—it has so much to offer,” said Jackson. “This is a dream come true.”

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

NEWS

Letter to 2013 Wilton ParkFest—Fun Time for All the Editor

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Photos courtesy of Patricia Older

Dear Editor, With the election for Saratoga County Sheriff fast approaching, it is time to stack up the experience and accomplishments of the candidates running for this important office.

Jeff Gildersleeve has a diverse background with over 30 years of experience in the upper echelon of the law enforcement community, including the New York State Police, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office. He has been a senior investigator on countless high profile cases throughout New York over his long career. Jeff is an expert in modern law enforcement techniques, which are necessary for a 21st century Sheriff ’s department.

Mr. Gildersleeve also served our country honorably as a U.S. Marine.

Mike Zurlo is a politician who has worked for 30 years in the same Sheriff ’s department in Saratoga County, a department that lacks modern tools and basic technology services such as the internet; the very tools considered a must among top law enforcement professionals.

Jeff Gildersleeve’s most recent law enforcement experience includes establishing, training and leading the Warren County Sheriff ’s Department drug unit to stop drug activity and arrest criminals.

Mike Zurlo’s most recent law enforcement experience is an elected politician in the Town of Stillwater, as a town justice, or “judge” without a law degree!

Jeff Gildersleeve is a firearms instructor and Emergency Response Team instructor, teaching other officers emergency preparedness, giving them the tools to be better prepared and more effective in the community in times of crisis.

Mike Zurlo was an investigator that took orders from the Sheriff, Under-sheriff and Captains, with very little to no experience working with New York State police or other federal agencies.

In closing, when we weigh the resumes and qualifications of these two candidates, a clear choice emerges. The clear choice is to vote Jeff Gildersleeve for Saratoga County Sheriff.

Mike Jaeger Ballston Spa

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BUSINESS

Wickerham and Hoffman Elected to Saratoga Bridges Board

David Wickerham

Rev. Richard Hoffman

SARATOGA COUNTY — David Wickerham was elected as Saratoga Bridges new president and Rev. Richard Hoffman as a member to their Board of Directors.

Wickerham was the Saratoga County Administrator from 1984 until he retired in 2011. Having been the youngest County Administrator in the State at his appointment, he became one of the most senior County Administrators during his tenure.

David first became involved in county government since 1977 and was appointed as the county’s first personnel director in 1979. He was a member of the Resolutions Committee for the NYS Association of Counties from 1995 to 2011 and former vice chair

of the New York State Association of County Administrators. David is a 1969 graduate of St. Louis University and served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and the Air Force Reserve where upon he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1992.

David’s former volunteer endeavors included serving on the Board of Directors of the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, being a member of the Concerned Citizens for Saratoga Racing and the Saratoga Race Course Local Advisory Board.

He is a former Board Member of the Wilton Wildlife and Nature Preserve, Capital District Regional Planning Commission, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s

Leadership Saratoga, Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals, 1983 Saratoga Springs Charter Revision Commission, Saratoga Girls Biddy Basketball Recreation Program and Secretary of the Saratoga Springs Jaycees. David, a long-time resident of Saratoga County, lives in the Town of Wilton with his wife Elizabeth and is the father of a son and daughter.

Since 1996, Rev. Richard E. Hoffman has been the Director of Pastoral Care Services at Saratoga Hospital and the Saratoga Hospital Nursing Home. He was ordained in 1982 and has been a member of the Albany Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1997. Chaplain Hoffman has been in healthcare ministry since 1991, serving previously at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to then, Chaplain Hoffman pastured two churches. He earned a Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is a Board Certified Chaplain in the Association of Professional Chaplains and has served as its’ New York State representative.

Chaplain Hoffman was born in St. Louis, Missouri and spent his youth in Bogota, Colombia, Toledo, Ohio and Waterloo, Belgium. He and his wife Robin live in Saratoga County.

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Saratoga Juice Bar to Open SARATOGA SPRINGS — Christel and Colin MacLean, owners of Circus Café, The Crown Grill and Realty Saratoga are at it again and this time they’re opening Saratoga Juice Bar. “Cold pressed juicing has been an evolving trend for a couple of years now and has hit its stride in New York City … Colin and I have been waiting for the perfect space to bring this trend to Saratoga and in June we were happy to come across an available storefront where The Chocolate Mill was formerly located. We are so excited to be the first cold pressed juice bar in Saratoga. Saratoga Juice Bar will allow everyone to have a great tasting and healthy drink or meal at any time of the day,” said Christel.

Saratoga Juice Bar will offer a variety of cold pressed juices, smoothies (with the option of adding supplements and/or boosters),

“grab and go” healthy sandwiches and salads, as well as juice cleanses.

The MacLean’s look forward to working with local farms including Kilpatrick Family Farm, a mainstay of the Saratoga Farmer’s Market for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Cold pressed juice is widely considered to be the most nutritionally complete juice, containing three to five times more vitamins, minerals, and enzymes than juice extracted any other way. Cold pressed juice extracts the juice hydraulically and not with a traditional centrifugal juicer which creates heat and significantly decreases the beneficial nutrients.

Cold pressed juicing protects the enzymes and nutrients that are living in the juice.

The MacLean’s plan to open the juice bar by the end of this month.

Saratoga Juice Bar is located at 382 Broadway.

BSBPA Seeks Beautification Nominations BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association is requesting nominations for its 2013 Property Beautification Awards in the village of Ballston Spa. The awards are given in recognition of the restoration, renovation, new build, and beautification efforts by homeowners and businesses, which have enhanced the Ballston Spa community within the past two years. The awards will

be sponsored by Curtis Lumber.

Criteria for nomination can include renovations and restorations, new builds, new painting, new attractive signage and/or window display or landscaping improvements. All projects should be complete at the time of nomination.

Residential nominations should be limited to the exterior of the property, while business nominations may also include interior projects.

A printable nomination form is available at www.ballston.org and can be mailed to: 2013 Beautification Awards, c/o BSBPA, PO Box 386, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or emailed to info@ballston.org. Nomination forms will also be available at the Ballston Spa Village Office, 66 Front Street. All nominations should be made by September 15. Award winners will be honored at an award presentation preceding the BSBPA board of directors meeting on Monday, October 21, at 6:30 pm. For more information, please contact Michelle Burlingame at Dr.b@burlingamebraces.com or Ellen Mottola at info@ ballston.org or (518) 885-2772.

BUSINESS

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Saratoga County Bar Inducts Officers

Gunning Elite Training Launches With A Personal Approach To Fitness

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 7/31: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa:

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Bar Association recently inducted its 20132014 officers at its June meeting at Siro’s Trattoria in Saratoga Springs. Shown above, the Hon.

Jerry J. Scarano administers the oath of office to President Stephen M. Dorsey, Vice-President Karen E. S. D’Andrea, Treasurer Libby Coreno and Secretary Matthew R. Coseo.

OrthoNY Opens Second Malta Location MALTA — OrthoNY is now seeing patients in the Malta Medical Emergent Care facility at Northway Exit 12. This second Malta office is staffed by Drs. Lawrence Fein, Jonathan Gainor, Joseph LaRosa, William Byrt and Justin Ferrara, with onsite x-ray services to facilitate diagnoses and treatment. The practice also has an established office on Route 9 at the corner of Knabner Road.

OrthoNY originated earlier this year with the merger of Northeast Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Associates of Saratoga, the team that has provided bone and joint care in Northern Saratoga County for more than fifteen years.

Convenient locations include the two in Malta and one in Saratoga

Springs, with all surgeries being performed at Saratoga Hospital.

“We are excited to be part of the new Medical Emergent Care facility in Malta,” said Alan Okun, CEO of OrthoNY. “Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center collaborated to offer patients comprehensive, centrally located services. We complement this mission with a team that knows Saratoga County and provides whole orthopaedic care.

It’s just another way we’re saving lifestyles® throughout the Capital Region.”

OrthoNY will differentiate the two Malta locations as Malta, Route 9 and Malta, Exit 12. To learn more, call (518) 587-0845 or visit www. orthony.com.

66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 7/22: Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield:

BALLSTON SPA — Gunning Elite Training (GET) officially opened its doors to the public on Thursday, July 11 with a ribbon cutting in front of the 2100 Doubleday Avenue (Rte. 50) location.

GET provides patrons with the opportunity to get healthier, stronger, and more fit through personal training and small group classes, as well as ‘open gym’ time.

The new 1,500 square-foot facility hosts a variety of strength and metabolic conditioning equipment to maximize performance and results for a range of athletes.

“At GET, we take a different approach to fitness,” said head

trainer and owner, Matt Gunning. ”Rather than telling people what they must do, we listen to their fitness goals and then empower them to be successful by providing the necessary tools and coaching, as well as a flexible class structure.”

In addition to the dynamic environment, Matt aims to create workouts that capitalize on the benefits of functional movements. His workouts include stretching and mobility practices, strength training, and suspension and resistance techniques.

To GET informed, visit www.

GunningEliteTraining.com and www.

Facebook.com/GunningEliteTraining.

7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 7/23: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 8/5: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 7/25: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 8/6: City Council, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 7/24: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 8/14: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 7/22: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 7/25: Zoning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

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calendar www.OperaSaratoga.org or call (518) 584-6018.

Summer Sunday Strolls For more information call Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (518) 587-5030.

Ongoing Events En Pointe!

Irish and Horse Racing Exhibit

National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Irish Heritage Museum, 370 Broadway, Albany For more information call (518) 427-1916.

Some Day Is Now: The Art of Corita Kent

The Founding of Saratoga Race Course Exhibit

Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs History Museum, For more information call (518) 584-6920.

Tails and Terpsichord National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs

The Ultimate Driving Machine Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs

Empire for Union: A Civil War Exhibit The New York State Military Museum, Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keefe and Lake George The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls.

For more information call (518) 792-7161.

Here Comes the Bride Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. For more information call (518) 885- 4000.

Upbeat on the Roof Tang Museum at Skidmore College, 7 p.m. For more information visit www.tang.skidmore.edu.

Alfred Z. Solomon Sequicentitennial Exhibit National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Opens June 25, for more information call (518) 584-0400.

Guided Evening Bike Tours For more information call (518) 664-9821.

Summer Opera Festival Spa Little Theater.

For more information visit

Friday, July 19 Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course/Family Friday Saratoga Race Course Saratoga Springs They’re off for world-class thoroughbred racing. The track also hosts the first of its Family Fun Days noon–4 p.m. Attendees can have their day at the races commemorated with a special photo laminated on a magnet by Picture Perfect.

The Alex and Ani Cup Saratoga Polo Association Saratoga Springs Women’s Week at Saratoga Polo, featuring the Veuve Cliquot Women’s Challenge. The 115th Saratoga Polo Tournament Season runs from July 12 until September 1 on Fridays and Sundays.

For more information call (518) 584-8108.

Hats Off to Saratoga 150 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Caroline Street with City and Chamber officials at 6:55 p.m. Friday evening. The public is invited to the ribbon cutting and everyone is encouraged to bring a celebratory hat that can be tossed in the air after the ribbon is cut to hail the beginning of the Hats Off Festival and the Thoroughbred racing season. The Saratoga 150 Starting Gate will be placed in front of the Adirondack Trust Company Bank during the festival and period re-enactors will be strolling Broadway. On Broadway and side streets there are eight free musical

acts performing both Friday and Saturday from 7–11 p.m.

Saturday, July 20 Kick Off Cocktail Party and Fundraiser Saratoga Golf and Polo, 301 Church St., 7–11 p.m.

The event benefits Old Friends at Cabin Creek for retired thoroughbreds. Honorary host and leading jockey, Rosie Naprivnak.

Dinner, live music, auction and cash bar. This year our live auction features two stand-out items of special interest to thoroughbred racing enthusiasts. Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door.

For more information call (518) 698-2377.

Traditional Evening Campfire Saratoga National Historic Park Grounds. For more information call (518) 664-9821.

Sunday, July 21 Jazz in July: Fresh Congress Park Saratoga Springs 7–8:30 p.m. Every Sunday Evening in Congress Park, weather permitting. Saratoga 150 Celebration Cakewalk at concert intermission. Have fun reenacting the plantation dance that became a sensation in the late 1800s. Some lucky person will “take the cake” created especially for the event a delicious cake to savor with friends just for participating.

For more information call (518) 664-9821.

Summer Sunday Stroll: Down in the Valley SW Corner of Phila Street and Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m.

Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on a stroll through historic Saratoga. $5 members/$8 non-members.

For more information call (518) 587-5030.

99th Running of The Sanford Stakes Saratoga Race Course Saratoga Springs Sponsored by the Friends of Stanford Stud Farm. For more information call (518) 848-3000.

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Monday, July 22 An Unbridled Affair: A Salute to Saratoga 150 Saratoga Springs Featuring a live auction of commissioned art: “Saratoga 150”, being held by Captain Youth and Family Services.

For more information, please call (518) 371-1185.

Tuesday, July 23 National Museum of Racing “Hall of Fame Legends” Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.

The National Museum of Racing’s “Hall of Fame Legends” series is a weekly program scheduled for Tuesdays during the Saratoga Race Course meet, produced in conjunction with the Capital OTB television network. The July 23 program features Angel Cordero, Jr. and John Velazquez in the Museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery.

The program is free to attend with a paid Museum admission.

Former jockey Jeff Carle of the Capital OTB network will serve as the program host. The series will feature 60-minute interviews

by Carle with opportunities for audience members to ask questions of some of the biggest names in thoroughbred racing. For more information visit: www.racingmuseum.org.

Wednesday, July 24 An Evening with Tom Durkin Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs 7–8:45 p.m.

NYRA track announcer, Tom Durkin will make a return appearance to talk about his career and discuss the 1988 Breeder’s Cup and why it is considered one of the greatest days in American Thoroughbred Racing.

Thursday, July 25 Barbershop on Broadway Broadway, Saratoga Springs Enjoy the sounds of the Racing City Chorus of Saratoga Springs as they perform at locations on Broadway. For more information call (518) 371-0062.

Friday, July 19 Lake George Youth Theatre: Monty Python’s Spamalot Lake George High School Auditorium, 381 Canada St., Lake George, 9:30 a.m. All seats $10.

For more information call (518) 793-3521.

Congress on Your Corner Saratoga County Fair, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

The office of Congressman Paul Tonko will hold mobile office hours at the Saratoga County Fair. No appointment is needed. For more information call (518) 465-0700.

Saratoga Children’s Theatre: Dear Edwina Junior St. Clement’s School, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1 and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children at the door and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information call (518) 580-1782.

Elvis Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7–10 p.m.

Featuring Donny “Elvis” Romines.

Come and enjoy the evening and help this great cause. Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information call (518) 745-7821.

William Kennedy (Pulitzer Prize) Reading Palamountain Hall Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. For more information visit www.skidmore.edu.

Saturday, July 20 Kulture for Kids National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.–noon Come in on July 20 for a reading of “Ballet of the Elephants” followed by a fun arts and crafts activity. For more information call (518) 584-2225.

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Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013 15th Annual Solomon Northup Day Skidmore College, Filene Hall, Noon–4 p.m.

Descendants of Solomon Northup will present information about their family heritage.

Complimentary refreshments.

For more information call Enid Matrianni, (518) 743-­9139.

Tours at Old Friends at Cabin Creek 483 Sand Hill Rd., Greenfield, Noon–3 p.m. Saratoga County’s only thoroughbred retirement facility is open to public every Saturday. For more information call (518) 698-2377 or visit www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.

Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m.

Stephan Clarke of Churchville, a former Naval Reserve Officer and retired high school English teacher will be the speaker. Public is welcome. For more information call (518) 587-2978.

Brown Bag Lunch with Phoebe Adams Saisselin Art Center, Skidmore College, 12:30 p.m. For more information call (518) 580-5590.

Sunday, July 21 Gateway House Bass Fishing Tournament Saratoga Lake, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Register with cash only at Saratoga Tackle or online at www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org.

Advanced registration is $70.

Registering the day of the event from 6–7:30 a.m. is $80.

Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga, 8:30–11 a.m.

Donation requested: $8 adults, $7 seniors (62 years) and military (active/retired) with ID card, $6 children 5-12 years. Children under five are free. $8 Take-out, cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Spa City Farmer’s Market Lincoln Bath, Saratoga Springs, on the lawn, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

50 plus vendors, every Sunday.

Drumming and Movement

The First Fifteen

Saratoga Battlefield, Stillwater, 1–4 p.m. For more information call (518) 531-8828.

Grant Remembrance Day

Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 1 p.m. Photography from the Meredith S. Moody Residency at Yaddo. For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Grant Cottage, Mt McGregor Rd., Wilton, 1 p.m. For more information call (518) 584-4353.

Brooks BBQ Time to Benefit Three Great Agencies

5th Annual College Day at Saratoga Race Course

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Saratoga Springs, 3:30–6:30 p.m.

Brooks House of BBQ will host a dinner benefit to support Franklin Community Center. Chicken Dinner just $10 dollars. Rib dinner is $12. Eat in or take out. For more information call (518) 587-9826.

Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. College students are invited to Saratoga Race Course to earn scholarships, win great prizes and enjoy America’s Racetrack. Not a college student? You can still get in the College Day spirit, too. Simply wear your favorite college gear to the Spa and you could be spotted to win prizes. For more information visit www.nyra.com/saratoga.

Saratoga Shakespeare: Merry Wives of Windsor Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 3–4:30 p.m. Admission is free to all, and families and picnickers are especially welcome. For more information call (518) 587-2166.

‘Our Longest Drive’ Premiere Saratoga Film Forum, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Meet the producer and actor, Vic Zast. For more information call (518) 584-3456.

Monday, July 22 Hay, Oats and Spaghetti Dinner Mama Mia’s Pizza and Café, 185 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6–9 p.m. The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is celebrating 30 years of saving racehorses. Tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. For tickets call (518) 226-0028.

Cocktails and Couture Runway Fashion Show Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m.

See this summer’s hottest looks presented by Fancy Shmancy Couture. Tickets are $100 per person with all proceeds to fund The Cure, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information call (518) 477-2817.

Fiction and Poetry Reading Mary Gaitskill (Veronica) and April Bernard (Romanticism) Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. For more information call (518)580-5593.

Tuesday, July 23 Open Silk Screening Workshop: Joy and Resolve Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2–4 p.m. All visitors are welcome.

For more information visit www.tang.skidmore.edu or call (518) 580-8080.

Estamos Aqui: A Celebration of Community Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 5–8:30 p.m. Art, food and music with Alex Torres and the Latin Kings to celebrate the contributions of the Latino Immigrant Community in Saratoga Springs. For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Bon Jovi at SPAC: The Because We Can Concert Saratoga Performing Art Center, 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.spac.org.

between the ages of 40 and 64 in Clifton Park. Call (518) 580-2132 for an appointment. Transportation can be provided.

Thursday, July 25

A Summer Evening in Saratoga National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs 5:30–8:30 p.m.

The 20th Annual A Summer Evening in Saratoga gala and garden party will be one of the first events of the Racing Season. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stacy LaCombe-Kraft at (518) 268-5604 or slacombe@setonhealth.org.

Wednesday, July 24 Concerts in the Park: Ray Lake George Youth Theatre: Cinderella Lake George High School Auditorium, 381 Canada St., Lake George, Wednesday 1 p.m., Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. All seats $10, advance tickets available at Aviation Mall. For more information call (518) 793-3521.

Turkey Dinner in July Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30–7 p.m.

Donation requested $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 years) and military (active/retired) with ID card, $6 children 5-12 years. Children under five are free. $10 takeout, cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

No Cost Cancer Screening Event Clifton Park (call for location), 4–7 p.m. The Cancer Services Program of Saratoga County is providing free cancer screenings for uninsured men and women

Murray and the Bomb Squad Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa, 6–8 p.m. Bluegrass, folk, rock mix. For more information call (518) 885-2772.

Open Mic at Caffé Lena 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, 7–9 p.m. This open mic is for all styles of music and spoken word performance, including poetry, comedy, and storytelling. Please bear in mind that Caffé Lena is not a bar and often has children in the audience. For more information call 1-800-838-3006.

A Night in Tuscany Fasig Tipton, East Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6–10:30 p.m.

To benefit the American Cancer Society Hope Club. Tuscan-themed dinner and wine pairing, live and silent auction. Live music and dancing. Cocktail attire / valet parking. For more information call (518) 220-6933.

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Family Friendly Events Friday

This Friday, Go Kids is teaming up with Healthy Living Market for a special Preschool Chefs class. Guests will start by reading Lois Ehlert’s inspirational Growing Vegetable Soup, then use fresh produce from fantastic local farms to create the soup from the story. While it simmers, the kids will head into the Atrium for a 30-minute session with the movers and shakers from Go Kids!

It’s opening day at the Saratoga Race Course and the first Family Fun Friday! The Race Course offers a series of weekly family festivals held each Friday of the meet in the backyard playground area from noon to 4 p.m. beginning today.

Saturday

Beat the heat this weekend at the Wilton Mall Kids Club, a free event in conjunction with National Geographic Kids and the Children’s Museum at Saratoga. The Wilton Mall Kids Club is a great opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. Drop in from 1–3 p.m.

Sunday

New York Toy and Hobby has re-opened across from Alpin Haus in Clifton Park Center and this Sunday they are having a grand re-opening party.

Bounce on the bouncy bounce, see Mr. Twisty and check out the new store. There will be treats from Coccadotts and other local vendors. The fun starts at noon.

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LOCAL BRIEFS 6 p.m. with a full dinner buffet, including a Hawaiian pig roast at 7 p.m. Tickets are available in advance from any BSBPA board member and can be obtained online at www.ballston.org or by calling (518) 885-2772. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Saratoga Springs Fall Programs Registration Registration has begun for all fall programs with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department. Check out fall soccer, intro to field hockey, indoor street hockey, recreation club, ice skating lessons, volleyball and golf clinics, Zumba and an adult basketball league. Visit at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs or go to www.saratoga-springs.org for more information or call (518) 587-3550, ext. 2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.

Property Beautification Awards Nominations The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association is requesting nominations for its 2013 Property Beautification Awards in the village of Ballston Spa. A printable nomination form is available at www.ballston. org and can be mailed to: 2013 Beautification Awards, c/o BSBPA, P.O. Box 386, Ballston Spa, or emailed to info@ballston. org. Nomination forms will also be available at the Ballston Spa Village Office, 66 Front Street. All nominations should be made by September 15.

Giver of Life Gift Shoppe Hosting Flood Benefit The Giver of Life Gift Shoppe will be having a clearance sale and “free table” for free will donations July 26. All the money will be donated to the people who are struggling with the after-effects of the flood.

Refreshments will be served as well as a raffle for a gift certificate and drawing for wall canvas of your choice out of a selection of eight.

Online donations can also be made at www.gofundme.com/3jswtw.

BSBPA to Host Hawaiian Luau The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be hosting a Hawaiian Luau fundraising event on Saturday, July 27 at the Brickyard Tavern & Grill, 70–72 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Enjoy cocktails starting at

Ballston Spa Public Library Pet Photo Contest “Best Friends” is the theme for this year’s Pet Photo Contest held by the Friends of the Ballston Spa Public Library. Pictures showing a pet and a loved companion can be mailed or delivered in person to the library now through July 27.

Library visitors will vote for their five favorites on September 21.

Photos must be current and taken by non-professionals. For more information call (518) 885-9309 or (518) 885-5022.

Jazz in July The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center presents the Jazz in July Concert in Congress Park as part of the “Free Concert Series in Congress Park” from 7–8:30 p.m. on July 28.

Saratoga Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary Market The Saratoga Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is looking for market vendors for their indoor market to be held once a month at the Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and the cost for an 8-foot table space is $15 paid in advance. The money is used for their ongoing community donations. Doors will be open to set up at 9:30 a.m. The next dates are July 28, August 25, and September 22. For more information call (518) 289-5470 or (518) 885-6506.

County Supervisors Host Horse Farm Tour & Picnic The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors will be hosting a self-guided horse farm tour and a family picnic on the farm on July 28 as their part of the Saratoga 150 celebration. Several local farms will to open their doors to the public from noon to 4 p.m.

After the tour, there will be a free Family Picnic on the Farm at Ellms Family Farm in the Town of Ballston with food, children’s activities and music from 4–7 p.m.

To register, contact Pam Hargrave, (518) 885-2240 at the County Board of Supervisors.

STEP The Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program is in need of volunteers to help 114 special needs children and adults to participate in their program. One of those programs is K’s Horse Kamp for Kids, which includes hands on mounted and nonmounted world of the horse, arts and crafts, farm field exploration and music. It runs weekly from July 30 to August 24. For registration forms and information call (518) 374-5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com. STEP is also seeking volunteer poop pickers, sidewalkers, horse leaders, paper jockeys and wranglers to care for its program horses, provide help with lessons for special needs children and adults, fix and repair the facility and promote fundraising. Horse experience is not needed but a plus.

Skidmore Palamountain Scholarship Benefit “Polo by Twilight,” the annual Palamountain Scholarship Benefit, is Tuesday, July 30 at the Saratoga Polo Field, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The evening will offer a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and a polo match with the two teams competing for the Palamountain Cup. The general ticket price is $125, with special “junior level” prices available—$75 for ages 30 and under and $100 for ages 31-40.

For more information go to www. skidmore.edu/palamountainbenefit or call (518) 580-5671.

Saratoga Eastside Volkswalk The Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship will have a volkswalk at Saratoga Eastside on Wednesday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. the start point will be at United Methodist Church and you can register 30 minutes before the start.

For more information visit www. ava.org or www.walkescv.org.

Polo & Pizzazz!

On Friday, August 9, the Saratoga Polo Field will host, benefiting the Gateway House of Peace, from 5:30-9 p.m. Register online at www.222.gatewayhouseofpeace.org for the event.

Fundraiser to Support Our Troops Donny “Elvis” Romines will perform live at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge on

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013 Friday, August 9 to benefit the Capital Region New York 2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. To help send freedom boxes to deployed troops around the world, join the benefit starting at 6 p.m. and enjoy pizza and snacks. Admission is $10 per person. Contact Janet Moran at Capitalregion2bsm@gmail.com for more information.

Photography Exhibit of “First 15” at Yaddo As part of the Skidmore College Arts and Cultural events, The First Fifteen: Photography From the Meredith S. Moody Residency at Yaddo will feature works by the 15 residency recipients, as well as Moody, at the Tang Museum from June 8 to September 29 on Tuesdays–Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. (Friday, noon to 7 p.m.).

For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Saratoga Market Looking for Vendors The 2013 Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market is looking for artist and craft vendors, as well as a food and beverage vendor. The market will be held at High Rock Park Pavilions every Friday, 1–7 p.m., through August 30.

Call (518) 461-4893 for more information.

CAPTAIN Peace Camp CAPTAIN announced the 19th annual Peace Camp program for youth in grades 1–6, living in the Shenedehowa School District.

Peace Camp will be held from July 15–August 1 (Monday-Thursday).

Applications for this free camp experience are available online at www.captiancares.org, at Cheryl’s Lodge in Turf Community Park or at CAPTAIN’s administrative office in Clifton Park. Questions can be addressed to Kathie at (518) 373-8873.

Leadership Saratoga Accepting Proposals Leadership Saratoga, a program of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, is currently accepting project proposals from area nonprofit organizations. Interested organizations should submit their proposal to program director, Kathleen Fyfe, kfyfe@saratoga.org.

Proposals are due by August 1. Any questions about the projects or the Leadership Saratoga program should also be sent to Kathleen Fyfe, 28 Clinton Street, Saratoga

Springs, NY 12866, or call (518) 584-3255.

BSEF 15th Annual Golf Tournament The Ballston Spa Education Foundation (BSEF) is holding its 15th annual golf tournament on Monday, August 26 with a noon registration and lunch time and a 1 p.m. shotgun start time at the Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Registration is $100 for an individual and $375 for a four-person team. Dinner is included and will follow course completion. There will be a Hole-in-One contest sponsored

by Mangino Buick GMC, a putting contest, the longest drive, as well as, raffles. Registration is online or a registration form is available for mailing with payment. Both are located at: ballstonspaeducationfoundation.com.

Luzerne Chamber Music Festival Ongoing through August 18 is the Luzerne Music Center in Lake Luzerne. Monday performances will be Luzerne Chamber Players Concerts with guest artists on Friday; Student Concerts on Saturday and Sunday. For more information call (518) 696-2771 or visit luzernemusic.org.

Arts and Crafts People Wanted There is still space left for artists and craftspeople for the 10th Annual Mabee Farm Arts and Crafts Festival to be held Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information and an application call (518) 887-5073 or email mabeefarm@gmail.com.

Parchments, Papers & Prints: 200 Years of History from the Warren County Archives: At the Chapman Historical Museum, in Glens Falls. Ongoing through September 1, the times are Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, noon4 p.m. Call (518)793-2826; for more information or visit chapmanmuseum.org.

Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George: At the Hyde Times are Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.; closed Monday and national holidays. For more information call (518) 792-1761 or visit hydecollection.org. The exhibition is ongoing through September 15.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication.

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Nearly 22,000 Show Up for Track Open House SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nearly 22,000 people attended Sunday’s open house at Saratoga Race Course. Racing season begins this Friday and runs through Monday, September 2.

The exciting, 70-minute highenergy performance headlined by Zendaya featured a full band, five dancers and three back-up singers against the backdrop of the track.

Admission to both the concert and the event were free.

NYRA Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Rodnell Workman was joined by Saratoga Springs philanthropist and wellknown public figure Marylou Whitney to greet the crowd before the concert, which was the first to be held at the historic racing venue in recent memory.

“I am delighted that we were

able to showcase our facility to thousands of people who might otherwise have never experienced Saratoga Race Course,” said Workman. “The atmosphere was electric and Zendaya was fabulous.

The day really got the 150th anniversary season off to a flying start.”

The milestone free concert at open house was headlined by top performing artist Zendaya, star of the hit series Shake It Up! on the Disney Channel. Zendaya’s performance comes fresh off her run as the break-out star and runner-up on this past season’s tremendously popular dance competition reality show Dancing with the Stars on ABC. Her debut album is slated for release this fall on Hollywood Records and she is touring select cities throughout the summer

season.

Open House also included several exhibition races on the main track in the tradition of the Newman E. Wait, Jr. trials. Additionally, the backyard played host to a variety of activities, including pony rides, inflatables, face painting, caricatures and mini golf, among other games.

This year’s event also continued the longstanding tradition of supporting local community and non-profit organizations through nominal fees for various games and activities and the sale of discounted food and beverages.

Photos by Sharon Castro

(Above) Horse: Flying Joe; Trainer: Gary Contessa (not pictured) (Left) Kaci Owens and Michelle Damico, Glenville, pose with a juggling entertainer. (Right) Maya Baouskas, Greenfield Center, Takes a Pony ride.

(Above) Kids gather around fun filled games. (Below) Maeve Connors, Loudonville, gets her face painted.

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Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Lighting Up the Night

by Trina Lucas Saratoga TODAY It was a perfect summer evening at the Saratoga National Golf Club last Friday, July 12, when Albany Medical Center welcomed 550 supporters to Light Up the Night. Prepared for the large crowd that arrived promptly at 7:30 p.m., Foundation staff waited in the lobby to facilitate registration with barcoded tickets and usher guests to the red carpet “step and repeat” for pictures by Image Photo & Events.

Chairs Mark Hogan and Lisa Higgins were quick to let people know the event layout had changed this year. In an effort to ease congestion on the second floor, the veranda was open early, offering another full bar, hors d’oeuvres and a fun food station. With the humidity gone and a light breeze in the air, the porch and patio became a popular spot. There, Marybeth and C.J. DeCrescente joined fellow honorary chairs Dr. Vincent Verdile, Executive Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean at Albany Medical Center, and his wife, Lou-Ann, to thank friends for their support.

Offering miniature champagne bottles and cocktails lit with flashing ice cubes, the back bar was busy from the start. Spotted sipping the colorful drinks at umbrella tables were Skip and Colleen Carlson, Mylea and Buzz Aldrich, Heather and Brian Straughter, Mimi and John Carusone, Terry Lee, Laura Chodos, Pam Worth, Joanne and Jack Gabriel, Donna Ronkese, and committee members Erica Dingeman and Kimberley Comiskey.

Lois Celeste, Ray Bryan and Vince Riggi enjoyed the beautiful weather on the second floor balcony. Just inside the ballroom, James Barba, President and CEO of Albany Medical Center, chatted with Norman and Micki Massry, Mike West, Donna Montalto, Kate Calbone, and Angelo Calbone, President and CEO of Saratoga Hospital. Nearby, Marlene and Mike Okby caught up with David and Stacey Morales and Scott Leslie.

Angelo Mazzone and the

incomparable team at Prime put together an impressive menu featuring enhanced food stations that exploded with flavorful Southwestern fare, sushi, antipasto, Caprese platters, lobster risotto and carved tenderloin. Seen mingling around the stations and at the bar were Greg and Suzanne Grande, John Witt, Cari Endres, Lisa and Matt Gabryshak, Soula and Spiro Tsitos, Jeanne Whiteside, Tina Nigro, and committee members Rachel and Tommy Uccellini and Amy Strauss, with her husband, David.

Shortly after 9 p.m., the first crackle and boom were heard.

Everyone moved outside to witness the spectacular display by Alonzo Fireworks, accompanied by background music from the New York Players, who took over entertainment on the ground after a sparkling finale in the sky.

Thanks to presenting sponsor MVP Health Care, gold sponsors that included Community Care Physicians, DeCrescente Distributing and Mohawk Ambulance Service, and countless other sponsors and honorary committee members, the bright night raised a record-breaking $260,000 for the Emergency Department at Albany Medical Center.

“Once again, the Capital Region has generously supported Light Up the Night to advance the critically important work done by our department of emergency medicine,” said Dr. Verdile. “We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of generosity that will help us expand our research activities and specialized clinician training to meet the increasing needs of acutely ill and injured patients in our community, and to continue to provide the high level of services found only at Albany Medical Center.”

Photos Courtesy of Image Photo & Events

Above: Angelo Calbone, Mike West, James Barba and Donna Montalto.

Left: Kimberley and Bill Comiskey. Right: C.J. and Marybeth DeCrescente. Bottom Left: Tommy and Rachel Uccellini.

Bottom Right: Lisa Gabryshak, Mark Hogan, Clover Schwartz, Soula Tsitos, Rob Saba, Lisa Higgins and Tina Nigro.

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The Crown Jewel of SPAC The Saratoga Performing Arts Center glittered on Saturday evening as hundreds donned red to attend The Ruby Ball, the gala celebrating the New York City Ballet. Members of the Northeast Ballet Company posed beneath the stone archway at the entrance to the Hall of Springs portico, welcoming guests to a red carpet cocktail hour sponsored by Mionetto. Patrons like Michele and Ron Riggi enjoyed the inside ball with special guest Edward Villella. Villella premiered “Rubies” in 1967 as part of Balanchine’s “Jewels” and was honorary chair of this year’s gala as the masterpiece sparkled on stage.

While 300 stayed cool at the Action Council’s event inside, enjoying a gourmet dinner by Mazzone Hospitality, numerous others opted to partake in the Junior Committee’s party on the lawn. Taking a cue from “Rubies,” the picnic was a Royal Garden Affair complete with crown jewels.

The largest crowd in years turned out in floral and fascinators, hanging the British flag and sipping from tea cups to “keep calm and carry on.”

Sam Chabot, Chelsea Soules and Ben Nathan played game of croquet, and across the path, the Maloy Family hosted “The Royal Windsor Horse Show.” Kim Burton and Steve Snyder set up a perfectly Pink Paddock juice stand under their Lilly Pulitzer tent, offering delightful thirst quenchers like ‘royal red sangria’ to Lauren Tobin, Katherine Duncan, Gayle LaSalle and Nancy Van Winkle. At the next tent over, Stephanie Kruy, Mary Durgee, Jinx Van Steemburg and Ardelle Hirsch stopped by to visit the bejeweled Natalie Sillery, Luci Cody and Rick Partyka.

Outside another canopy, Steve and Sue Bouchey toasted their son Ryan and his fiancée, Nikki Fellini.

Nearby, Elizabeth Macy and Joe MacFawn’s tent overflowed with friends, including Frankie and Ann Marie Flores, Annette Stewart, Bruce Clements, Mary Solomons, Cara Longobardi, Lauren Granahan and Kelly Hurley.

And on the other side of the lawn, Christianne Smith showed off her British flag cake to friends Brendan Flanigan and Kelly Healy Kane at their picnic site.

But it was the cast of characters at “Gansevoort Park” who stole the show and took The Philly

Dake Cup for outstanding picnic. Colleen and Ryan McMahon created a true English garden, decorating their tent with flowering pots, ivy and even an outdoor arbor of greenery. At draped tables surrounded by English roses, the couple was joined by friends Stephen Carleton, Theresa Lang, Charles Wait, Kristin and David Needham, Christine and Steve Rowland, Maureen Mullaney and Kim Maxwell Vu. Winning this year’s costume were expectant, Kate Middleton look-alike Erika Gough, and Robert Knott in his very British vest and morning suit.

At 8 p.m., all gala attendees inside and out moved toward the lower lawn and amphitheater for Peter Martins’ new ballet “Bal de Couture,” the Saratoga Premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s “This Bitter Earth,” Jerome Robbins’ beloved “West Side Story Suite” and of course, Balanchine’s magnificent “Rubies.”

Fireworks lit the sky as the final curtain closed on the 48th season of the New York City Ballet at SPAC. Ruby Ball guests flowed back into the Hall of Springs for an afterglow reception and picnicking partiers hit the outdoor dance floor, moving to the lively tunes of Soul Session. Some of the late night dancers included Kerry and Tom Selfridge, Lisa Sondhof, Melody Loftus, Minnie DiGeso, Arielle Lapid, Erin Judge, Jim Dorsey and Nancy Ravena.

“This year’s Ballet Gala was a tremendous success and a fabulous finale to New York City Ballet’s spectacular season at SPAC. The Gala performance was a visual feast with the decadent jeweled ‘Rubies,’ and costumes by Valentino, adding to the glamour of the evening,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President & Executive Director. “I would like to thank the Action Council and Junior Committee for their many efforts as we eagerly anticipate the upcoming performances

by National Ballet of Canada and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.”

Special thanks also go to the lead sponsors of The Ruby Ball: Price Chopper, the Golub Family Foundation and Turbine Services. Additional underwriting was provided by Smirnoff Sorbet, presenting sponsor of the lawn party, entertainment sponsor Nfrastructure, and fireworks sponsor Lemery Greisler.

Photos Provided

Above: Lauren Tobin, Katherine Duncan, Nancy Van Winkle, Kim Burton and Steve Snyder. Below: Sam Chabot, Chelsea Soules and Ben Nathan

Left: Picnic winners Colleen and Ryan McMahon with The Philly Dake Cup. Above: Costume winner Erika Gough. Below: Holly and Todd Garafano, Thomas and Eliza Bianco, Judy Soukup, Jacob Hopper and Kevin Soukup

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Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Join the Fun at the Hat’s Off Music Festival!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Get ready to toss your hats into the air. The “Hats Off to Saratoga 150” Music Festival is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday nights starting with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday in which participants are asked to bring a celebratory hat to toss into the air to hail the beginning of the Hat’s Off Festival and start of the Thoroughbred Race meet.

The ribbon cutting will be at 6:55 p.m.

The Saratoga 150 Starting Gate will be placed in front of the

Adirondack Trust Company Bank during the festival and period re-enactors will be strolling Broadway while on Broadway and the side streets there will be eight free musical acts performing both Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. The Final Stretch Festival is Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1, also from 7 to 11 p.m.

Hats Off to Saratoga features Joe’s Boys at Ellsworth Jones Place by the City Center; Moonshine Holler in the Collamer parking lot; Rich Ortiz at the Post Office; Alan Darcy on Friday and Paul Caraher on Saturday at the Adirondack Trust Company Drive-Through; The All Paul Show on Caroline Street; The High Definition Band on Division Street; Racing City Chorus followed

by Skippy and the Pistons and Bob Marcello on Saturday night Friday at Eddie Bauer; Bob Marcello on Friday and Lyl Harper Saturday at

Ben & Jerry’s The musical groups for Final Stretch include The Ideal Situation, Run Mountain, The Chronicles, Bob Warren & Friends, The El Dorados, JoJo Romero & Nightshift, Young at Heart and Acoustic Trauma.

This music festival is sponsored by The Saratoga Co. Chamber of Commerce. Major sponsors include Saratoga Race Course, Healthy Living, Saratoga Eagle, Miller/Coors Beer, National Grid, Saratoga Casino & Raceway and Carter Conboy.

The event is free and open to the public. Event organizers remind attendees that these events are for our human residents so please leave your pets at home.

For more information and details on the bands listed, please visit the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website at www.saratoga.org/visitors/hats-off-saratoga.

Hats Off to Saratoga Festival 2013 Music Line-Up 1. Ellsworth Jones Place Joe’s Boys “The Capital District’s favorite rock ‘n pop band,” have been capturing audiences from Albany to the Adirondacks since the last century.

Joe’s Boys always has the crowd yelling, “That song is great!” Set times: 7–8:15 p.m., 8:45–9:45 p.m., 10–11 p.m.

2. Collamer Building Parking Lot Moonshine Holler A two-person music festival that captures the essence of American southern roots music-from barn burnin’ breakdowns to banjo blues with some fancy footwork to boot.

Set times: 7–7:45 p.m., 8–9 p.m., 9:15–10 p.m., 10:15–11 p.m.

3. Post Office Rich Ortiz This 20-something guitarist, singer/ songwriter got his start singing, acting and dancing at the age of three.

He is fourth generation of a large family of entertainers. Set times: 7–8 p.m., 8:15–9:15 p.m., 9:45–11 p.m.

4. Adirondack Trust Alan Darcy (Friday) Known for always putting on an electrifying show, Darcy combines an appealing blend of pop and jazz that truly showcases his impressive saxophone, flute skills and smooth vocals. Set times: 7–7:45 p.m., 8–8:45 p.m., 9–10 p.m., 10:15–11 p.m.

Paul Caraher (Saturday) Paul Caraher is a jazz guitarist who plays tunes ranging from originals to Miles Davis to Dave Brubeck to popular show tunes like “All of Me,” “My Favorite Things,” or “The Way You Look Tonight” to Latin jazz classics like “Spain” or “Night in Tunisia.” He has performed with jazz drummer Billy Hart, vibes master Joe Locke, pianist Frank Kimbrough and more.

Set times: 7-7:45 p.m., 8–8:45 p.m., 9–10 p.m., 10:15–11 p.m.

5. Caroline Street The All Paul Show The All Paul Show delivers a mix of Beatle classics and McCartney solo material. The performance replicates the experience of being at a Paul McCartney concert on his world tour. The All Paul Show looks and sounds like the real thing. Set times: 7–8:30 p.m., 9:30–11 p.m.

6. Division Street The High Definition Band A versatile High Energy Party Band specializing in “fun”! An unforgettable blend of guitars, keyboards, harmonies, horns and percussion.

Performing the songs of yesteryear to the songs of today. Set times: 7–8 p.m., 8:15–9:30 p.m., 10–11 p.m.

7. Eddie Bauer Racing City Chorus (Friday) The Racing City Chorus, Saratoga’s Ambassadors of Barbershop Harmony, will present their uptunes, ballads and show tunes in four part a cappella style to the streets of Saratoga for Hats Off to Saratoga Festival. Set times: 7, 8 and 9 p.m.

Skippy & the Pistons (Friday after Racing City Chorus) Skippy and the Pistons plays music

from Elvis, Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Toby Keith, The Doobies and Michael Bublé just to name a few.

Whether it is classic rock, motown, blues or country, Skippy and the Pistons guarantee you a good time!

Set times: 9:40–11 p.m after Racing City Chorus.

Bob Marcello (Saturday) Beautifully crooning the Great American Songbook classics from the 40s and 50s, the way you remember them. Set times: 7–8 p.m., 8:15–9 p.m., 9:15–10 p.m., 10:15–11 p.m.

8. Ben & Jerry’s Bob Marcello (Friday) Beautifully crooning the great American Songbook classics from the 40s and 50s, the way you remember them. Set times: 7–7:45 p.m., 8–8:45 p.m., 9–9:45 p.m., 10–11 p.m.

Lyl Harper (Saturday) Lyl Harper is a solo entertainer who plays a wide and colorful range of Caribbean music including reggae and calypso. He is a native of the Caribbean Island of Grenada. Set times: 7–7:45 p.m., 8–8:45 p.m., 9–9:45 p.m., 10–11 p.m.

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WINNER’S CIRCLE Saratoga TODAY Newspaper’s Guide to the 2013 Racing Season at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York

Summer Meet Hits the Ground Running with Quality Stakes Races

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY Saratoga’s 150th Anniversary launches today under an oppressive forecast of 93 degrees. Mid to late summer at the foothills of the Adirondacks cloaks the area in this kind of heat, sometimes canceling the day to keep the horses safe from engine failure.

As of yet, the races are on for what promises to be an historic run from now until Labor Day. President and CEO of the New York Racing Association, Chris Kay, told reporters at a press conference Wednesday, “There’s no intention of canceling Opening Day. It’s warm, but we’ve had warm days in the past. We’re concerned about the safety of the patrons, horses and jockeys.”

Saratoga wastes no time and delivers two quality stakes races on its 10-race opening day card. Race 8, the Grade III James Marvin Stakes, a sprint for males, and Race 9, the Grade III $150,000 Schuylerville Stakes for two-year-old fillies is a showcase of possible brightness and futures.

Todd Pletcher, trainer and perennial Saratoga leader in the standings, comes off a smashing 2012 year where he won 36 races from 149 starts with earnings of $3,554,642. It was he and Chad Brown, a native of Mechanicville, who were 1-2, Brown trailing with 29 wins. The next closest trainer, Steve Asmussen, had 12 wins.

Pletcher won 23 of his 36 races in juvenile conditions, an amazing feat that positions him to have

a full stable of Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders the following year. Pletcher saddled five starters in the Derby and five in the Belmont Stakes in 2013, winning the Belmont with Palace Malice.

Pletcher sends out two juvenile fillies in the Schuylerville, Elena Strikes and Yes Liz, both owned by Stonestreet Farms.

John Velazquez, Hall of Fame jockey and Pletcher’s first-call rider, gets the mount on Yes Liz. Yes Liz whipped through a five-furlong breeze—or workout—in 57.99 on July 3rd at Belmont Park. She’s 5-2 on the morning line and promises to be right up on the lead when the gate blasts open.

“She’s pretty straightforward,” said Pletcher. “She’s very fast.

She’s a precocious kind of filly. We expected that type of performance from her. She has good gate speed.

She came out of that race really well.

That’s why we thought about running her back.”

Elena Strikes won her debut race at Monmouth Park by daylight clear of the field by 2 ¾ lengths. She won by coming off the pace, a move that shows she’s got poise and class.

“I think she’ll appreciate the added distance where she can

break and not have to be rushed,” said Pletcher. “She’s a filly who has shown a lot of quality. She has been training really well up here and she has a good mind. She has been doing well since that maiden race.”

Brazen Persuasion recruits the talented Rosie Napravnik as the second choice at 3-1. Trained by Steve Asmussen, Brazen Persuasion won in her second career start while at Churchill Downs. Asmussen won this race in 2009 with Hot Dixie Chick.

Of course Opening Day brings with it a certain energy, but the meet rockets in full on Saturday with the first Grade I race of the meet: the $300,000 Coaching Club American Oaks. In it returns Princess of Sylmar, the stunning 38-1 upsetwinner of the Grade I Kentucky Oaks back in May .

Ridden by Mike Smith, Princess of Sylmar shocked the field with a powerful locomotive kick down the lane. The goal for owner Ed Stanco has been to win the Grade I Alabama Stakes later in the meet. Run at 1 ¼ miles, it’s the longest a filly will likely ever run. She has never run more than 1 1/8th miles.

“We have no issues with her handling the distance,” said Pletcher, her trainer. “She’s a very

relaxed filly who turns off easily, so we’ll let her relax in the early part of the race and hope she finishes well.

Based on the way she has breezed over the track, I’d be pretty confident she handles it well.”

Though Smith had the mount in Kentucky, Javier Castellano gets a leg up as the 9-5 favorite.

The Coaching Club American Oaks attracted five horses, which makes for a bad betting race overall. The second choice, Unlimited Budget (2-1), last ran against the boys in the Grade I $1 million Belmont Stakes. She too is trained

by Pletcher and will get John Velazquez in the saddle.

“I thought, physically, she handled it well,” said Pletcher of her Belmont Stakes performance. “She came out of it in good shape. We were asking a lot of her, but she didn’t disgrace herself. We’ll try again back in against fillies. She’s never run here before, but she has trained well, and the cutback to a mile and an eighth she should appreciate.”

Cue the Moon (10-1), My Happy Face (3-1) and Marathon Lady (5-1) round out the field.

Zenyatta’s Half-Sister to Run Saratoga plays host to Eblouissante, the four-year-old

half-sister of Zenyatta. Zenyatta retired with a record of 19-1 in 2010 ultimately losing her final race to Blame in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Zenyatta took a 19-0 record into that race with the hopes of retiring a perfect 20-0. Eblouissante is a long ways off, but she is 2-for-2 and makes her comeback in the Grade III $200,000 84 Lumber Shuvee Handicap. Run at nine furlongs, it precedes the Coaching Club American Oaks.

Eblouissante hasn’t raced since January 17 in California. Her trainer, John Shirreffs, moved her to Belmont Park where she has been training ever since.

“After she arrived here she has started to fill out,” said Shirreffs.

“She has grown a lot and has put on a significant amount of weight, so I’m really happy with the way she has developed over the last month.

She looks strong. I think time is the most important ingredient in a horse’s development. Their bodies need a chance to catch up.”

Eblouissante will face six other fillies and mares including the favorite Authenticity (7-5), Royal Lahaina, Flashy American, Moon Philly, Sea Island and Summer Applause.

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Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Feeling the Excitement of the Saratoga 150

by Marilyn Lane for Saratoga TODAY The Saratoga meet begins today and you’d had to have been hiding under a rock not to feel the excitement for this sesquicentennial season. We’re so lucky to be

here to enjoy all of this. I hope all of you imbibe deeply into the essence of what this great milestone means.

An entire committee of our most stalwart citizens has worked diligently to put together an agenda of events that this city will forever remember. To continue to preserve this precious sport should be the mission of every person who enjoys Saratoga. In this land of horses, health and history another H, high tech, and possibly gaming might keep the economy fueled but would we be the interesting cultural icon without world-class racing and prestigious Thoroughbred auctions? I don’t think so. Can you even imagine Saratoga without its noble horses? I pray you cannot. I beg of you to pay this agricultural, recreational, celebratory, traditionstepped, economy-driving, sporting industry its fair due.

With all of this excitement

around us it’s hard not to think of someone who is not going to be in his customary leading role during this celebration. Jockey Ramon Dominguez went down in a spill at Aqueduct just days before the 2013 Eclipse Award ceremonies. For months he was expected to make a comeback, but in June his doctors advised him to end his career.

He was 15 wins shy of the coveted 5,000 win mark. His mounts had earned $191,615,698. He rode three Breeders Cup winners—Little Mike (2012 Breeders‘ Cup Turf), Hansen (2011 Grey Goose Breeders‘ Cup Juvenile) and Better Talk Now (2004 Breeders‘ Cup Turf.) He was the regular rider of 2011 Horse of the Year Harve de Grace and champion Gio Ponti.

Ramon will turn 37 on November 24. Just this year, we’ve watched Gary Stevens make a successful comeback at 50. Why did he do it? Because he missed the joy of riding Thoroughbred horses, he missed the competition and the discipline of his sport. Anyone who watched that gifted veteran guide Oxbow to victory in the Preakness Stakes felt a vicarious joy. Stevens and Oxbow came back three weeks later to finish a good second to fellow-veteran Mike Smith, who aboard Palace Malice won the Belmont Stakes. Smith will turn 48 on August 10 and he is enjoying yet another banner year. He’s overcome some near tragic falls himself but jockeys love their craft and for

Ramon Dominguez. Photo courtesy of NYRA.

most, they continue to ride for as long as they possibly can. Ramon would trade all of his titles just to get back in the saddle. I hurt for him.

I applaud him for putting his wife, Sharon, and his two young sons above his own desire to compete.

Ramon has held 20 individual meet titles on the NYRA circuit since moving his tack here in 2008.

He was New York’s leading rider for each of the past four years and he enjoyed 322 victories in 2012.

He was awarded the George Woolf

Award in that same year, an honor bestowed by his peers for excellent conduct and given by Santa Anita.

In 2012, he led the nation in earnings with $25.6 million to surpass Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey for a single season record for North American earnings by a rider. He’s won three consecutive Eclipse Awards as the nation’s top jockey in 2010, 2011 and 2012. No doubt about it, he will enter Thoroughbred racing’s Hall of Fame.

Sam the Bugler is a chess player and I remember him telling me about Ramon’s newfound interest in that mentally challenging game.

Sam said, “Ramon decided to try chess and he was freaky good at it almost immediately.” Sam continued, “Ramon has a brilliant mind and he’s a classy guy all the way around, as articulate as they come.”

You can be sure that Ramon is missing Saratoga, missing the Call to the Post. I hope it helps you Ramon to know we miss you too.

It’s bittersweet to remember that on July 22 last year you rode six winners on a single card and at the end of the meet you were a run-away for leading rider.

We want you to take all the time you need to make this huge adjustment and we can’t wait to see how freaky good you’ll be at whatever you choose to do next. We hope you’ll find another niche in racing. Your passion for this sport will go a long way to help racing last another 150 years in Saratoga.

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On TRF’s 30th Anniversary, Sir Prize Birthday Proves It Works

by Francis LaBelle for Saratoga TODAY So, it’s finally here.

Another season of racing at Saratoga Race Course, only this one is even more special because it is the 150th anniversary of Thoroughbred racing’s grandest venue. Here, social networking has more do to with hat size and credit limits than “Tweets” and “Likes,” and one victory for horse, handler or horse player can be the germ of a more-than-twice-told tale.

It is also here that people become more magnanimous and there are plenty of worthy causes that will benefit from the influx of return visitors and newcomers alike.

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, celebrating its own 30th anniversary this season, has two upcoming events to benefit its mission of finding homes for Thoroughbreds after they are done racing.

One such event is “Hay, Oats and Spaghetti,” which will be held at Mama Mia’s Pizza and Café on Monday, July 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The second event is “Hoofloose,” an elegant night of

dining at dancing at the National Museum of Dance on Sunday, August 4.

Most people are ready to support worthy causes, but often do not get a chance to see the results of their generosity. The TRF, which operates rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of Thoroughbreds in 14 states, is perhaps best known for its Second Chances program.

And to that end, the TRF would like you to meet Sir Prize Birthday.

On May 25, Sir Prize Birthday celebrated his 33rd birthday and marked another year as the oldest of the 950 horses currently under the charge of the TRF. Sir Prize Birthday, who raced more than 200 times in his career, has surpassed the average life expectancy of Thoroughbreds by three years.

Since 1996, Sir Prize Birthday has called the Wallkill Correctional Facility home, located about 60 miles north of New York City, his home. This is where TRF began its Second Chances program, a vocational training program to provide homes for ex-racehorses while teaching equine care and stable management to select inmates. When Sir Prize Birthday joined Wallkill, he immediately

put himself in charge.

“We group horses according to how they fit with other horses,” said Jim Tremper, farm manager at Wallkill. “Sir Prize Birthday was always among the more aggressive horses with other horses. In the pecking order of the herd, he was always number one or number two. He had to be first at the feed tub, first in everything.

“But he was only aggressive with other horses. Around people, he was easy. In fact, he was so easy that for years we used him as a starter horse for new inmates. We had a lot of inmates from the inner city who had never even seen a horse before and were scared of them. But when they were around Sir Prize Birthday, it didn’t take them long to get over being afraid.”

The Wallkill program, the first of its kind, was founded in 1984.

It is a rigid program, available only to inmates who are within two years of probation and who were not convicted of violent crime or sex offenses. Its success helped the TRF grow to oversee10 such facilities nationwide and, over the past

30 years, to have found homes for more than 4,000 horses.

Naturally, Sir Prize Birthday stands out.

It is not hard to understand Sir Prize Birthday’s different personality with horses and humans. As a racehorse, he is one of the few in

the modern era to have made 200 starts. When he left the racetrack, he had a record of 39-38-32 from 206 starts and more than $300,000 in earnings. Bred in Florida, Sir Prize Birthday is a son of Singh, out of the Vent du Nord mare,

Prize Du Nord.

“He is one of my favorite horses,” said his trainer, Tim Ritchey. “He was just all class with a great disposition. When I got him, he was an older horse, but he tried every time he went to the racetrack. He was a hard-knocking horse, and earned every penny he made.”

According to Tremper, the class carried over to Walkill.

“He is so easy, we once sent him out to work at a children’s camp,” Tremper said.

“When the owner got sick and had to close down the camp, Sir Prize Birthday came back here.”

These days, Sir Prize Birthday spends most of his days with four younger horses and at feeding time, he is isolated with another.

According to Tremper, Sir Prize Birthday is no longer as aggressive with other horses, but still happy being a horse.

“He has always kept weight easy, but now, he gets senior feed,” Tremper said. “He’s doing pretty well for a horse his age.”

Which, after all these years, should come as no surprise.

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Time Capsule to Honor the 150th

Hoofprints Walk of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Representatives from The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will accompany a time capsule on various stops throughout the Capital Region as it makes its way to its final destination, Saratoga Race Course, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of thoroughbred racing at the Spa. The time capsule will make the following stops to collect items from various communities to be included in the historic piece: from the New York State Capitol, an official proclamation from the Governor’s Office;

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The new Hoofprints Walk of Fame honoring the most prolific and notable horses to have raced at one of the nation’s most historic tracks were unveiled this week at the Saratoga Race Course. Modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the attraction is one component of a summer long celebration to commemorate the 150th anniversary of thoroughbred racing at Saratoga Race Course. The Walk of Fame is located outside of the Clubhouse.

The new addition features an inaugural class of 30 horses and each thoroughbred is honored on a granite plaque alongside the names of its sire, dam, owner, trainer, and jockey. The plaques also feature the horse’s year of birth and signature wins at Saratoga Race Course.

“I hope future generations will be inspired and humbled to see the hoof prints of some of the greatest athletes that have ever lived,” said Saratoga 150 Honorary Chair

from Union College—presentation from faculty and students; Crandall Library—presentation from library and community; as well as items from Saratoga National Historical Park, the Neilson House, Stillwater, Ulysses S. Grant Cottage and Saratoga Race Course.

Organized in honor of the 150th anniversary season at Saratoga Race Course, the time capsule will make a series of stops throughout the Greater Capital Region to collect items and memorabilia from 2013 to commemorate the milestone year.

The time capsule will start its journey from Belmont Park where it will receive a 2013 Belmont Stakes program with signatures from jockeys and a collectible item from the 40th anniversary of Secretariat’s historic run in the last leg of the Triple Crown.

The voyage will continue to the New York State Capitol where it will receive an official proclamation from the Governor’s Office. Various other items of importance to the community will be added throughout the week before the time capsule reaches its final destination at Saratoga Race Course.

Additional items will be added throughout the 2013 summer meet at Saratoga.

For more information about Saratoga Race Course, call (518) 584-6200 or log onto www.nyra. com. For additional information about events at Saratoga Race Course, visit www.nyra.com/ saratoga/information/events.

Marylou Whitney, a long-time owner and breeder who is widely regarded as a premier figure and philanthropist in the Spa City.

“Saratoga was fortunate to host these amazing stars.”

The project is a collaborative effort between NYRA and the Saratoga 150 Committee.

The thoroughbreds in the inaugural class of inductees of the Hoofprints Walk of Fame are as follows listed alphabetically. For a complete listing of inductees visit saratogatodaynewspsaper.com.

Affirmed—A champion in each of his racing seasons, Affirmed was the leading stakes earner of 1978, winning eight consecutive races at age three, including the Triple Crown. He finished first, second, or third in 28 of his 29 starts.

Alydar—In one of the great rivalries in horse racing history, Alydar narrowly lost all three Triple Crown races to Affirmed, including an epic Belmont duel, but won the Travers after Affirmed was disqualified.

Beldame—At age three, Beldame beat older colts in the Carter, First Special, Second Special and Saratoga Cup and also won the Alabama against fellow sophomore fillies. At age four, she won the Suburban Handicap, the most important handicap race of the season.

Chief ’s Crown—Chief ’s Crown won the 1984 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile as a champion twoyear-old. In 1985, he lost all three Triple Crown races despite being the favorite but came back to win the Travers.

Discovery—In 1934, Discovery won the first of three Whitney Stakes and set a world record in the Rhode Island Handicap. In 1935, he was U.S. Champion Handicap Horse and Horse of the Year.

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Annual Hat Contest to Feature Victorian Twist SARATOGA SPRINGS — This year’s annual hat contest will take on a Victorian flair in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Saratoga Race Course’s first races.

This year, the annual tradition will feature an optional Victorian theme throughout all three of the day’s categories.

Registration will begin at noon under the grandstand. The competition will take place after the second, third and fourth races on the track apron when contestants parade in front of the judges for the chance to win a variety of Saratoga Race Course prizes.

Participants are invited to compete in three distinct categories: Uniquely Saratoga; Fashionably Saratoga; and Kreative Kids. All contestants are encouraged to incorporate a Victorian era theme into their headpieces.

“Kreative Kids” marks the first category of the afternoon and is

reserved for those 18 and under.

The participants will be competing for the first place prize of a Saratoga Race Course-themed chocolate bar.

Second and third place winners will receive various Saratoga Race Course merchandise.

The “Fashionably Saratoga” category invites contestants to don elegant and stylish hats after the third race. The first place winner will receive a trophy frame and a $100 betting voucher. The second and third place winners will also receive trophy frames.

Following the fourth race, the most original artisans will compete in the “Uniquely Saratoga” category.

The first place winner will receive a trophy frame and a $500 betting voucher. The second and third place winners will also receive trophy frames.

The Hat Contest is the culmination of opening weekend of the 2013 meet at Saratoga Race Course,

which began on Friday, July 19.

Opening weekend includes the running of the Grade 1 TVG Coaching Club American Oaks on Saturday, July 20 as well as the annual Hats Off to Saratoga Festival, which celebrates the arrival of the summer racing season with live music in downtown Saratoga Springs on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20.

For more information about Saratoga Race Course, call (518) 584-6200 or log onto www.nyra.com.

For additional information about events at Saratoga Race Course, visit www.nyra.com/saratogaevents.

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In Across the Board with Saratoga 150 Events SARATOGA SPRINGS — They’re across the board winners—the events celebrating Saratoga 150, the Sesquicentennial of Saratoga Race Course.

On July 16, the Saratoga County Fair opened with amusements, rides and games. That same evening, The Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany opened its new exhibit, The Irish in Horse Racing: John Morrissey.

The exhibit traces Irish American John Morrissey, the architect of the first thoroughbred race meet at Saratoga in 1863.

On Friday, July 19 they’re off for world-class thoroughbred racing’s opening day at Saratoga Race Course. The track also hosts the first of its Family Fun Days. And, as sure as the horses will leave the starting gate, the parties get underway with the annual gala at the Saratoga Automobile Museum with special guest artist Frank Stella and former race car driver

Sam Posey.

From July 19-21, throughout downtown Saratoga Springs, the Hats Off to Saratoga Festival gets underway with music everywhere and a party atmosphere not to be missed to welcome the opening day at the race course.

T h e r e ’s action at the Saratoga Polo fields on July 19, The Alex and Ani Cup Women’s Week at Saratoga Polo, featuring the Veuve Cliquot Women’s Challenge. At nearby Skidmore College, The Tang Museum continues its Up Beat on the Roof series with a performance by Stellar Young, an Indie rock band.

The 15th Annual Solomon Northup Day: A Celebration of

Freedom takes place on July 20 at Filene Hall at Skidmore College while The White Party Gala gets underway at Fasig-Tipton to benefit Saratoga Bridges. There is also

a Traditional Evening Campfire at the Saratoga National Historic Park Grounds and the Old Friends at Cabin Creek have their 4th Annual Kickoff Cocktail Party at

the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club.

Or, take time for Jazz in July in Congress Park.

On Sunday, July 21, enjoy a Summer Sunday Stroll with the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation or the Saratoga Cakewalk at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitors Center with old-fashioned Sunday amusements.

At the track, they’re off for the 99th running of The Sanford Stakes, sponsored by the Friends of Sanford Stud Farm.

Area Museums have a wealth of offerings to salute the Sesquicentennial celebration in Saratoga: • The People Behind the Track: The Founding of Saratoga

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Race Course Exhibit, Saratoga Springs History Museum.

Someday is Now: The Art of Conta Kent opened July 8 in the Tang Museum at Skidmore College.

At the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, The Alfred Z. Solomon Saratoga Sesquicentennial Exhibit in the McBean Gallery.

Tails and Terpsichore at the National Museum of Dance.

BMW: The Ultimate Driving Machine at the Saratoga Automobile Museum.

Here Comes the Bride at the Brookside Museum.

Empire for Union: A Civil War Exhibit at the New York State Military Museum.

Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George at The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls.

En Pointe! At the National Museum of Dance.

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A Morning at the 172nd Annual Saratoga County Fair

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — As I walked into the Saratoga County Fair grounds on a warm Wednesday morning, vendors were bustling with activity as they prepared their booths for what was sure to be a large crowd on a sunny day. In the shaded barns, farm animals from horses and cows to goats and chickens stood by large fans in their cages, seeming to enjoy the cool air blowing upon their faces as the owners brushed their shiny coats and conducted last-minute trims.

Workers on golf carts zoomed in and out of the aisles filled with dozens and dozens of vendor booths, from pizza stands to kettle corn, fried dough, corn dogs, onion rings, salt water taffy, smoothies and soda stands, among several others that were lined up throughout the fair.

Across the grounds, a maintenance worker stood on a towering ladder as he double-checked the sturdiness of one of the two large Ferris wheels that are sure to be one of the highlights of the wide variety of amusement rides that are scattered around the back of the fair—some tall, some that are surely dizzying, some fast and some slow, as well as the classic Mardi Gras

Glass House that will confuse both children and adults as it seems to do every year at the fair.

A new attraction placed at the side of the amusement section of the grounds is the Alaskan Grizzly experience, an educational show and exhibit that features a live, 7-foot-tall, 600-pound Alaskan Grizzle Bear named Tonk while teaching a lesson on what to do if you ever happen to encounter a Grizzly Bear in the wild. Shows will take place at noon and 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Another special feature at the fair will be the Agricadabra Magic Show, a 25-minute show that uses facts about agriculture in New York while entertaining the kids.

All shows start with a 10-minute pre-show, where there will be a balloon giveaway. Kids help hold 10 balloons to make the 6-foot “monkey in the tree,” which will be given away to the person who correctly answers a trivia question. A comedy hypnotist will follow the magic show.

Returning shows include the Masters of the Chainsaw Brian Ruth, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs, Matt Baker, Comedy Juggler and the R.W. Commerford & Sons Petting Zoo. The fair is open 9 a.m. to midnight daily, while the midway is open noon to midnight daily.

Candlemas Farm

Left to right: Young Miss Saratoga County Fair Alyssa Litvaitis and Miss Saratoga County Fair Madison Manuel

The live music pavilion is open every night at 8 p.m. and will feature Vivid on Friday, Whiskey City on Saturday and Johnny and the Triumphs on Sunday.

Concessions are open every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. General admission is $10 each day (admission is free to active duty military Photos courtesy of MarkBolles.com

Dairy Princess Maria Shorkey

Jen Coval

Andrei Rench

Hannah Bramer

Cody Crandall

Willow Currier

members who provide active duty ID). Parking in the fair-managed lots are free with over 500 new parking spaces added this year. “Pay One Price” rides hand stamps are available every day for $20 and are good from noon to midnight. The fair is located at 162 Prospect Street in Ballston Spa.

Kaley Olszewski

Though the fair was quiet as I walked the grounds shortly after it opened, I saw the promise of its lively shows and talent, vendors, animals, games and amusement rides that are sure to entertain the thousands of people who will enter through the gates once more for the 172nd year of the Saratoga County Fair.

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Our Elders, Our Actions

A Friendly Reminder: ‘Don’t Wait’

by Clare Colamaria, Founder of A Senior’s Choice for Saratoga TODAY It’s been two years this month that I have been writing this column—sharing with my readers, advice, stories, many resources, and perhaps sometimes topics that touch very close to home. Well, when I first started writing, I would ask you passionately, please “do not wait for a crisis to happen before you take action.”

It is time for me to reiterate that statement and share with you just some of the reasons why you

should not wait for a hospital visit or other form of crisis before taking action and what can be avoided by being aware and being proactive of changes in your loved ones’ daily activities or character. A Senior’s Choice has been working with families for just over four years now, and during that time we have evaluated and worked with many different family dynamics, medical conditions and financial categories. But, there always seems to be one common thread that becomes a major discussion during our consultation, and that is “when is the right time to make a transition in care or living environment?”

Here are a few pointers that will help you figure out when it’s time to seek consultation and examine what your next step should be: 1. When the little voice in your head keeps telling you there are now critical issues with which to be concerned.

2. When your loved one now needs constant reminders for daily activities that were never an issue previously.

3. When your loved one’s doctor appointment schedule becomes

their social calendar and becomes your social calendar.

The three statements above are broad, but this is where you take the first step in determining that it is time to evaluate the red flags that are waving in your face and or eating up your thoughts. This is the time when a plan needs to be developed and a timeline for care transitions need to be put into action. Just the thought of where to start and how to do this can be extremely exhausting and overwhelming and in many cases, it makes family members procrastinate the motions.

This is where the trouble begins.

The longer you procrastinate, the higher the chances are that a crisis will occur causing more distress and anxiety for you, your loved ones and everyone’s lifestyle.

It’s only a matter of time. It is inevitable that further decline, heartache and tougher decisions will need addressing.

So, when and how do you get started?

I can tell you this; it baffles my mind how many families fall into the same loop. I wonder, am I the

only one out there preaching “Don’t Wait for a Crisis!”

I know I’m not, but why aren’t families listening to the experts?

Fear? Guilt? Money? Family? They think they know a better way?

What are they trying to prove and to whom? Is it the aging loved one digging their heels in and refusing to acknowledge they may need some assistance or lifestyle transition? We all know the saying “knowledge is power,” so if you had someone gather all the information you needed based on your unique circumstances, to assist you in making a more informed decision in regards to your aging loved ones care needs or your own care needs if you are the one with your heels dug in, would you use them or would your first reaction be to avoid the help? Start there!

For those of you who honestly don’t know or who have not yet experienced what can happen when you wait until a crisis happens, here are a couple quick little scenarios for you to envision. Remember, every one’s circumstances are unique but this is how quickly life can change.

Let’s say Joe is a 75-year-old male and his wife Mary is 73. They live in a cute ranch-style home and are still active attending social events and outings. Joe has high blood pressure and arthritis in his back but otherwise mentally sharp and as active as his arthritis allows him to be. His wife Mary has recently been experiencing short term memory loss but otherwise in good health. Joe sees what’s going on but fails to say too much to Mary as not to upset her or create alarm. Other family members also notice the memory decline but figure Joe has it under control since he’s not really complaining about it. Time goes on; let’s just say eight months pass.

Now, Joe is constantly reminding Mary to do the simplest daily tasks, such as to lock the door, turn off the lights, close the refrigerator door, eat breakfast, take her meds, take a bath etc. Joe is now stressed

out, worried, physically and emotionally exhausted and suffers a mild heart attack, sending him to the hospital. Now who is going to watch over Mary while Joe recovers, and once Joe is released home who will care for Joe? You now have a double crisis on your hands. Who takes the lead now?

Peggy is 87 years old, lives alone since her husband passed away four years ago. She’s doing great! Or so she says—she wants to remain in her home till the end. Her three children do not live in the area but call frequently and visit several times a year. They worry about their mom and wish she would move into a smaller apartment, or better yet an assisted living residence. Because of her age and her medical conditions (Type II diabetes, osteoporosis, poor vision), it is only a matter of time before something happens and sends Peggy to the hospital. It could be something as simple as tripping on an area rug while carrying her laundry basket to the washing machine. Was it her poor vision that caused this or just an accident?

Well, now you have a whole new set of circumstances to address and find proper resources for. Do you think Peggy will be released from rehab back to her house if no one is there to care for her? Now what are her choices and who will guide her in making the next one?

I just created those two scenarios. I could go on and on but I think you get the message—at least, I hope so. Please be aware of the subtle or not so subtle signs and seek the help you need for everyone’s peace of mind and your loved one’s safety and healthy lifestyle.

My friendly reminder to you is this: Do not wait for a crisis to happen!

Clare Colamaria is the Founder of A Senior’s Choice, a company designed to consult and assist families with ever changing life transitions. For more information or to seek a consultation call 518-4242527 or go to their website at aseniorschoiceonline.com.

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Senior Events Calendar

Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs • 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Public Library • 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Senior Center Events: Brooks BBQ Dinner Pre-sale tickets must be purchased

by July 19 for the Center’s Brooks BBQ dinner on Tuesday, July 23 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Chicken dinners are $10 and Rib dinners are $12.

This is a fundraiser to benefit the Saratoga Senior Center, The Franklin Community Center and Rebuilding Together Saratoga County equally.

Diners can choose eat-in or take-out.

Tickets can be purchased between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at all three agencies.

Friday Picture Shows “Picture Shows” are offered at the Center every week for only $2, including snacks. Advance signup is strongly suggested. Movie descriptions are available at the Center. The July schedule is as follows: Friday 7/19 at 1 p.m.: “Shall We Dance” Friday 7/26 at 1 p.m.: “Anna Karenina”

Senior Advocate Appointments The Center welcomes Lisa Higgins as the new Senior Advocate. If you need help with benefits, housing or other issues, Lisa will be at the Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Appointments are recommended.

Book Club Meeting On Tuesday, July 30 from 3-4 p.m., the Center’s Book Club is meeting to discuss the classic novel, “Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Join us for stimulating and insightful discussions.

Peace Corps Presentation Douglas Miller from the Peace Corps will be at the Center on Wednesday, July 31 from 9–11 a.m. to describe opportunities for volunteer service with this international organization.

Sharing your talents in education, healthcare, business and agriculture can be a very rewarding life experience.

Tarot Card Readings On Wednesday, July 31, Mary Shimp will be at the Center form 9–11 a.m. for fun and entertainment with a tarot card reading. A 15 minute appointment is suggested and donations are split with the Senior Center. You will be amazed by her uncanny predictions

Trip to Chicago The Saratoga Senior Center is hosting a seven-day, six-night trip to exciting Chicago leaving on September 29. Trip includes motor coach transportation, lodging and 10 meals. Experience

a guided tour of Chicago, a cruise on Lake Michigan and visits to many of Chicago’s highlights. Cost is $635, double occupancy. For a complete itinerary go to www. saratogaseniorcenter.org or stop at the Center at 5 Williams Street in Saratoga Springs.

has been confirmed by sending you an e-mail to the address you provide.

Students with disabilities are welcome to enroll and are asked to bring a volunteer assistant. Otherwise, please contact the Kathy Handy ahead of time and if a volunteer is available, the library will match you with one.

Saratoga Springs Public Library Events:

Genealogy Research: Creative Ways to Use Your Findings

An Evening with Tom Durkin

Two-part course; registration is required for either or both parts.

July 25, 2–3:30 p.m. Computer Lab

July 24, 7–8:45 p.m. H. Dutcher Community Room. NYRA track announcer, Tom Durkin will make a return appearance to talk about his career and discuss the 1988 Breeder’s Cup and why it is considered one of the greatest days in American Thoroughbred Racing. Contact (518) 584-7860 ext.254 for more information.

A Craigslist Discussion July 25, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Computer Lab. Students receive an overview of the website Craigslist and learn to use this website with success. Learn to identify Craigslist scams. This class is for all ability levels. Phone and online registration will be ongoing until classes are full. Call instructor, Kathy Handy, at (518) 584-7860 ext. 257 and leave a message with your name, phone number, e-mail address (if you have e-mail) and specific class requests.

If you leave your e-mail address we will notify you that your registration

Part I: Research Thursday, July 25, 2-3:30 p.m.

Instructors Librarians Dan Hubbs and Zoe Nousiainen. Start tracing your family tree by searching census records and other sources available through the library’s website. The class will focus on Ancestry Library Edition.

Part II: Creative Ways to Use Your Findings Thursday, August 1, 2–3:30 p.m.

Instructors: Maryann Haskell and Kathy Handy. Participants learn how to creatively use their genealogical findings to make personal records for future generations through digital scrapbooking, slideshows, DVDs, and other avenues. Incorporating scanned historic documents, sound, music, movies, narration, video, and photographs will be covered. To register for Part II online, please go to the events calendar online and click

on “Genealogy Research and Creative Ways to Use Your Findings: Part II” on Thursday, Aug. 1.

150 Years of Racing in Saratoga July 29 7:30–8:45 p.m.

H. Dutcher Community Room Sports journalist Mike Kane and National Museum of Racing historian

Allan Carter will give a presentation based on their new book, “150 Years of Racing in Saratoga: Little Known Stories and Facts from America’s Most Historic Racing City” (History Press, 2013). A book signing will follow their presentation. Contact: Teri Blasko at (518) 584-7860 ext. 254.

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Venturing Into a Different World: Mom’s Night Out

by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY The first thing you should know about me in regards to leaving the house is that I rarely go anywhere that isn’t related to or understanding of my role as Mom. Most of my time away from home is spent at school, the grocery store, the pediatrician’s office and church. I usually have some or all of the kids with me at these places, so I never worry about whether or not my shirt is stained or

my pants are wrinkled or I’m holding my belly in well enough, because I figure people will understand. My main goal appearance-wise is to have clean hair and an age- and bodyappropriate outfit. The fact that I don’t feel out of place at my regular haunts looking as I do tells me that I’m probably not the only mom of little ones who feels the same way.

I recently did a rare thing, though: I ventured into non-mom territory for an evening, taking myself out to a poetry and fiction reading at Skidmore. I left the house at 7:30 in order to have my pick of seats for the 8 p.m. reading, thus missing the entire bedtime routine.

My husband, good man that he is, didn’t even blink when I asked if he would mind if I went.

The second thing about me in regards to leaving the house is that I hate the long, drawn-out process that actually getting out of the house usually involves. Every time the kids and I go anywhere, I first have to make sure everyone has gone to the potty or had a diaper change. Then, I need to be sure everyone is wearing appropriate outfits and footwear.

Then I need to check hands and

faces to be sure there aren’t smears of peanut butter and runny noses that need to be cleaned up. Then I need to find my wallet and keys. Then I need to decide whether or not I need to bring sippy cups, Cheerios, diapers, and wipes. If I decide I do need to, then I need to find the cups and fill them, fill a bag of Cheerios, grab the diapers, and find the wipes. All this while trying to be sure that no one ruins whatever clean-up I might have done of his person, or takes off his shoes and loses them, or whips his brothers into frenzies of shrieks and tears by keeping his hand on the front door’s doorknob, which always sets everything back several minutes.

It probably makes sense to you, then, that when I can just hop out the door, easy peasy, with no holdups or hang-ups or hesitations, I do so with relish. And so I did that night I went to the reading at Skidmore.

I made sure everyone was set—the boys were eating dinner, their pajamas were laid out, my husband had everything under control. I assessed my appearance—clean hair and ageand body-appropriate outfit, all set.

I grabbed my bag—wallet and keys already inside. Out the door I went.

I got to Skidmore 15 minutes early, got a great seat, and was able to people-watch until the program

started.

For 15 minutes, I had a chance to realize how out of place I felt.

First off, everyone there was either 18-ish and totally confident in their skins as young people are, fresh and summery in shorts and flowy skirts; or much older than me, in pressed capris and low heels and combed hair who I could imagine sipping wine afterward with the authors themselves.

No one seemed, like me, to be constantly adjusting their shirts to hide their maternal bellies. No one else had smears of chocolate on their shirt which, if scrutinized, would be discovered to be the shape of a baby’s mouth. I was embarrassed that someone might get a

peek of my bag’s insides, with its couple extra diapers, sandwich bag of Cheerios, crumpled up tissues and baby toys.

I was even uncomfortably aware of the request to turn off all cell phones and the quiet shuffle of people complying. I did not, though.

I turned off the sound so that if I did receive a call, the phone—which I held in my hand with the screen visible to me the whole time I was there—would light up rather than ring or beep or vibrate. How could I turn it off, when the last thing I always say to anyone as I leave the house is, “I have the phone with me in case you need to get ahold of me”?

Or maybe that’s all they meant: silence your phones, rather than turn them off completely? It was so strange, the way the whole evening sort of felt like I was a tourist who didn’t know the language or customs or how the locals dress. I really think I would have been able to enjoy myself more if I’d just spent a little time getting ready, mentally and physically.

Just because I hate the long, drawnout, leaving-the-house process doesn’t mean it’s not important.

So here’s my plan for the next time I’m out and about without the kids, at a non-mom location or event: Paint my toenails. Put on a shaper. Make sure my shirt is clean.

Wash my face. A little makeup couldn’t hurt. Clean out my bag, or use a different one that isn’t full of baby things. These details feel familiar, now that I think about it— they’re all things that, 10 years ago, I’d never have gone out of the house without doing. Maybe I’ll even wear those shoes I can’t wear when I’m carrying the little ones around.

(But I’m still not turning off my cell phone.)

Kate Towne Sherwin is a stayat-home mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons Thomas (8), Gabriel (6), John Dominic (5), Xavier (3), and Thaddeus (18 months). She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.

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Saratoga Singleton: Making the Most of Your Summer Season

by Meghan D. Lemery, LCSW-R for Saratoga TODAY Summer. The season of warm steamy nights, sun-kissed skin and the smell of coconut oil lingering in the air. For the singleton, summer offers a variety of opportunities to meet your special someone.

Whether it’s a stroll on Broadway, a night at SPAC, a day at the track, or an evening out dancing, the Saratoga Summer season can also be the perfect dating Mecca for the singleton.

The dating scene, while fun at times, can also be an overwhelming, exhausting and sometimes even a hopeless experience. Oftentimes singletons date for the sake of dating, and while this can be a great way to practice your flirting skills, it can often be a complete waste of time. Dating with a purpose can help the singleton date from a place of confidence, not desperation.

Knowing a few major things about yourself can make your summer of love fun and purposeful.

Know Thyself The year was 1996. He was a senior in college, I was a junior. He had long flowing sandy blonde hair, recycled before it was mandatory, listened to National Public Radio faithfully and could recite every Grateful Dead song known to man.

I was in serious crush mode, almost bordering on true love.

I quickly traded my Chanel perfume for Patchouli oil, strappy pink heels for Birkenstocks and pop radio for NPR. Instead of asking “What Would Jesus Do” I begin to think about what Jerry Garcia would do. Soon I had Mr. Hippie’s attention and my mission was accomplished. Mr. and Mrs. Hippie = TLF (true love forever).

Here’s the thing—I actually wasn’t a big fan of Jerry. The space jams made me feel dizzy and frankly

confused. And while scented oil is nice, I really, really missed my Chanel. I had committed the cardinal singleton sin of false advertising. Now, let me be clear. I am not knocking Grateful Dead fans or recycling. What I am knocking is pretending to be someone you are not (aka false advertising). When Mr. Hippie and I parted ways I realized this. I will forever have to be reminded to separate my cans and bottles, I love cheesy pop music, and no matter how much the natural look is in, I will always carry Wet n Wild pink ultimate frost in the bottom of my purse. ($1.99 at any local drug store, what a bargain!)

It’s easy to morph yourself into something you are not simply to attract your future crush. However, the person you end up sacrificing is you. Ponder this, you are the only you in the universe. No one else has your quirks, personality, smile, gifts and talents. These are the wonderful unique things that make you most attractive. Know what makes you, you. Celebrate your uniqueness and don’t be afraid to let your crush know what makes you special.

Tell the Truth If your date suggests an evening at the ballet and you have a tendency to laugh uncontrollably at men in tights, simply be honest. “You know, men in tights have never really been my thing, but I would love to do something new and spend time with you”.

After dating Mr. Hippie I quickly realized the importance of being true to who you are and what your interests are. I still remember being in graduate school and invited to go hiking with a handsome business student who had classes in the building next door.

I panicked at the thought of having to buy fashionable hiking wear and kept coming out of the dressing room looking like Meryl Streep in “Out of Africa.” Instead of torturing myself to wear neutral colors I fessed up and let my date know I would be happy to hike if we could take the gondola to the top and eat at a fine dining restaurant with candles and a jazz band serenading us.

My honesty paid off. We spent the evening at a fancy dinner in the heart of Manhattan and caught a Broadway show. Thankfully I knew exactly what to wear and did not need bug repellant for the date.

Do not make the mistake of pretending to love something you don’t. A confident, honest person is far more attractive than a person who has no ideas and opinions of

their own.

Trust Your Gut God gave us instincts for a reason. That little twinge in your gut is not indigestion from a bad burrito, but rather a warning that you need to pay attention.

Often potential hotties that seem too good to be true are. If your date is perfectly charming, says all the right things and starts telling you how much they can’t wait to fall in love and find the soulmate of their dreams, you may want to bring a barf bag and pair of running sneakers with you to dinner. While it is wonderful to feel the spark and sizzle with someone on a date, be weary of the quick and speedy sell.

If you feel slightly exhilarated, anxious and bamboozled, trust this as more of an ego trip than true love.

The quick and speedy sell is almost always a sure sign of a half truth, (aka, separated, almost divorced, or “about” to break up). The fast and furious reeks of someone who is definitely not available but for certain unhappy in their present relationship. Putting themselves on the market is a sure way to fulfill the emptiness in their current situation and feed their ego with the attention and experience of something fresh,

new and uncomplicated (see false advertising). Do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars; make a beeline for the exit and run, Forrest, run!

Live in the Now Dating can be a source of misery and pain for the singleton.

Take a deep breath, relax and have some fun while you’re out there.

Rid yourself of the time clock that shouts at you to hurry up and find love. This pressure will only stress you out more and cause you to look and feel desperate. Being focused on the future robs you from being fully present in the now and enjoying your life. Stop worrying about the future and vow to enjoy the present.

There is some truth to the cliché that love happens when you least expect it. When you surrender to your current situation (single, divorced, widowed or just terrified of dating) and begin to enjoy your life, your job, your community, hobbies, gifts, talents and loved ones something really cool happens. You forget to look for love.

This contentment and peace serves as a love magnet for the opposite sex and boom! You are the stud or studette you always wanted to be.

Someone who is content and happy

in their life is far more attractive than someone who is desperate and needy. Enjoy where you are and relax: no regrets!

We all have dating war stories and scars of a Mr. Hippie, Ms. Whackadoodledoo, Ms. Narcissistic, or Mr. False Advertiser.

Do not beat yourself up for bad choices, rather, learn from them and move on. This is an open book test and you will eventually get it right when you are ready.

Bad dating experiences help us to learn, grow, become less naïve and more accepting and compassionate of ourselves and others.

Sometimes it takes us awhile to find what we need, and God knows sometimes what we want is never what we need. Don’t beat yourself up for your bad choices and look to the future with your head held high.

Keep the faith, be you, and enjoy your life!

Wishing you lots of love, fun and appropriate clothing for all dates this summer and always!

Ms. Lemery is a psychotherapist practicing in Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs, New York. For more information email meghanlemery@yahoo.com or visit meghanlemery.com.

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Heads Up to Headache Sufferers

by Dr. Matt Smith for Saratoga TODAY Headaches are more common in adults, although they can develop at any time in life. Approximately four out of five children have headaches at some point, but most are benign and self-resolving. In fact, many adults who suffer from headaches report having the first headache in childhood.

Headache symptoms usually begin gradually. The sudden onset of severe headache may signify a serious problem and requires immediate medical attention.

Common headache is often described as achy, dull or throbbing pain. It typically begins at the base of the skull/upper part of the neck and may radiate into the eye(s), the temple or other locations. Headaches may be felt on one or both sides of the head.

Often loud noises or bright lights may make them worse. Some patients may become nauseated or experience odd smells, sounds or sights before and during the headache attack.

What Causes Headaches?

Headaches can be primary and secondary. Primary headaches do not result from some other health condition. The most common type of primary headache is caused by problems with the neck muscles. Changes in the blood vessels inside the skull usually cause migraines. Other common types of headache include “cluster” headaches—headaches grouped together over weeks at a time; sinus headaches, associated with allergies and/or sinus infection; and headaches from poor vision.

Secondary headache results from some other cause or condition—head injury, concussion, blood vessel problems, or high blood pressure—or from side effects of some medications, infections in the head or sinuses or elsewhere in the body.

Rare headache causes include tumors, aneurysms and other abnormal growths inside the skull, and toxic substances in the blood. Certain foods, such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food flavor enhancer, may cause headaches as well.

What are the signs of a serious headache?

You should call your doctor and/or seek emergency care if: • You have a stiff neck and a fever along with your headache • It is painful to bend your head to your chest • Your speech is slurred • You have vision changes • You feel numbness or weakness in your arms or legs • Your headache lasts longer than three days • You recently injured your head and your headache will not go away • You often get headaches in the morning • You have a sudden headache although you normally don’t have them Treatment for Headache Headache treatment is causerelated. Doctors of chiropractic often treat patients with tension-type headaches and headaches caused by problems with the joints and muscles in

the neck, as well.

Joint manipulation and mobilization of the neck, along with stretching and strengthening exercises, have been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of this type of headache.

Massage and other forms of softtissue treatment can sometimes be helpful.

Scientists are also investigating other therapies, such as acupuncture, to prevent and treat this disorder.

Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, can be used for an occasional headache, but not for long-term headache management.

More serious causes of headache require aggressive treatment, and your doctor of chiropractic can assist you in finding a medical headache specialist.

The majority of patients with headache recover completely after treatment. Unfortunately, the recurrence rate is relatively high, particularly with a 10-session type headache. If you have any questions or concerns about headache, feel free to discuss them with your

doctor or chiropractor.

Prevention Muscle-tension headaches can often be avoided by maintaining proper posture and neck movements while performing your normal activities.

You should: • Avoid slouching • Avoid reading with your neck bent forward for prolonged periods of time • Keep your computer monitor at eye level • Take frequent breaks from reading and working on the computer • Avoid the foods that cause your headache • Try a low-fat, high-complex carbohydrate diet. A recent study demonstrated that such a diet can dramatically lower the frequency, intensity and duration of migraine headaches.

Dr. Matt Smith is a member of the American Chiropractic Association.

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Choosing to Look Forward to the Rainbow

by Gayle LaSalle for Saratoga TODAY “Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.”

—Author Unknown

I’ve been reading so many comments on Facebook recently on the rain, most of which are unhappy and wishing it away. There’s been a

great deal of complaining and to put it out there, whining! I know that I don’t have to remind everyone that we need rain and I also don’t have to remind myself that several days of rain in a row can become annoying. I’ve even caught myself being a bit off as a result of all the rain we’ve had. And, of course, for those with outdoor plans, it can be outright unpleasant.

[Please note: I’m not talking of those who live in our area who have been significantly impacted by the flooding and other life-altering events as a result of the recent rains.

I’m talking about those of us who are just tired of it and would rather have sunshine.]

What I do want to remind everyone is that there’s absolutely nothing we can do about it. So, we come to my favorite topic: what choice do you have?

In the midst of all the complaining one friend posted: “lovely, rainy Sunday.” So why does this friend find the rain lovely when many are so very unhappy? And, no, she’s not

crazy, or at least she’s not diagnosable—I know her well! However, she is an optimist, which I believe has contributed greatly to her success and made her a great person to be around.

So when you have no choice— over the rain or anything else, what is your ultimate choice? You can choose to be an optimist or you can choose to be a pessimist. It really is up to you and, yes, you can choose to be optimistic - even if you think you are a born pessimist.

According to Martin, E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., “At the core of the phenomenon of pessimism is another phenomenon—that of helplessness (Seligman, Martin, E.P, Learned Optimism, Simon and Schuster, 1998).” He continues, “Helplessness is the state of affairs in which noting what you choose to do affects what happens to you.”

In the case of the rain, nothing you do will make it stop.

You are truly powerless over the weather. However, there are many things over which we have control.

Certainly you do have control over whether you allow the rain to ruin your day or if you choose to make other plans and work with what simply is. In this case, it’s the rain.

You can find beauty; you can even find solace and in the worst cases, you can dig deep and find some way to deal with it—or of course, you can simply complain a lot or just give up. It really is up to you whether you are happy with

most situations or miserable. I don’t know about you, but I choose happy and I’m learning to surround myself with others who think the same. And, then, I look forward to the rainbow!

What about you?

Gayle LaSalle is an author and professional leadership facilitator.

She can be contacted by email at gayle@gaylelasalle.com or online by visiting www.gaylelasalle.com.

As the Economy Stabilizes, Don’t Fear “Tapering”

by Steve Kyne for Saratoga TODAY On Monday, the stock market hit another all-time high, but I doubt you saw any front-page stories about it. That doesn’t mean it’s not noteworthy news. In fact, the market is up 160 percent from its lows in 2009 and, unless you’re still sitting in cash, there haven’t been many places to

hide from this kind of prosperity.

The latest talk, and certainly the market mover of late June, was of “tapering.” This is the somehow frightful notion that the economy has legs and no longer needs to be propped up by accommodative Fed practices; low interest rates, bond buying, etc.

Shouldn’t this be taken as good news?

When the fed begins to normalize its practices, and increases interest rates (read as “the price of money”), it’s a sign that the economy is starting to function properly, and businesses can function the way they were intended to.

For the financial sector, rising interest rates mean that banks will be more apt to lend. If you were a bank, and you believed that you could charge more for a loan tomorrow than you could today, wouldn’t

you wait to make that loan? Today, banks are holding $1.7 trillion in excess reserves because it’s not as profitable to lend money today as it might be in the future.

This normalization will be good for other sectors as well. The economic downturn has forced across-the-board changes in the way businesses operate. Most businesses are coming out of this downturn leaner and meaner than they were when it started. Consider that workforces have been cut, loans have been refinanced at new lower rates, and processes have been optimized to maximize output while minimizing expenses. As a result we’re seeing a stock market which is reflecting this, with rising corporate profits and Price/Earnings ratios well in-line, or below historic

norms. We believe stock values are real, and not a figment of Ben Bernanke’s imagination.

Don’t believe it? Look no further than your household as a microcosm of this phenomenon. In the past few years you’ve most likely refinanced your mortgage, from somewhere in the 5-6 percent range to, perhaps, 2.5 percent: businesses refinanced their debt, too. Maybe you’ve purchased a newer car, at a lower interest rate, which is more fuel efficient than the SUV you drove in 2006: businesses upgraded to more efficient equipment, too. When credit card companies became reluctant to extend credit, you probably paid down some of your balances: so did businesses. And, in the past few years maybe you fired your cleaning lady, started mowing your own lawn, reroofed your own house, or cleaned your own gutters: businesses found a way to get things done with less help, too. The result of all of this is that your household, just like a business, is running more efficiently than it was before, and is ready to take advantage of future prosperity.

Tapering isn’t a dirty word— embrace it.

Stephen Kyne is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga.

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A Compliment to My Chef!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello My Foodie Friends, We at Compliments to the Chef would like to recognize someone who never speaks but does more for our store than I ever dreamed of when I hired him. That person is

Mario, our store mascot and frontman! He has been entertaining tourists in Saratoga Springs for nine years now. When I first brought him home to Saratoga, I had a lot of trouble carrying him up a hill. I thought that this was a lot of work for a statue. A passerby was trying to be funny and said “Hey buddy, is that a statue of you?”

I know I need to lose weight, but come on, man!

He has stood the test of time and weather to become a Saratoga landmark. Children and adults stop to get their pictures taken with him and some rub his belly for good luck. Paula and I worry over him when he is outside and it is too cold, too hot, raining or snowing, etc. We got him to give people a reference point of where our store was but he has exceeded that job description and become our symbol. He lets customers know that this is a

Will Borowka from Camp Schodack

Aubrey and Johnny Reardon

special place—oh, and he is also a good listener!

Many days we will hear children talking to him and we think maybe we should put a microphone in him so he can talk back like

Marty Moose or a Disney character.

“Who’s the moosiest moose we know? Marty Moose!”

So when you stop by to ask how the Lowendehales and the RussRevs are doing, you must first say hello to

Mario and maybe ask for a stock tip.

Have a great 150th Hats Off weekend my Foodie Friends, and remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula

Summer Berries from Scotch Ridge Berry Farm

From engineer to fruit farmer, Charles Holub, proprietor of Scotch Ridge Berry Farm, has come a long way since retiring a little over 20 years ago.

“I spent 35 years as an engineer and contract administrator with the state of New York,” recalls Charles.

“We started growing Christmas trees before I retired, and expanded into fruits.”

In addition to farming, Charles is also the current president of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association, the organization that manages the market locations in Saratoga, Malta, and Clifton Park.

Charles’ interest in Christmas trees, which started out as a hobby business almost 35 years ago, is still flourishing. He has a dedicated group of customers who buy their trees every holiday season at the Saratoga winter market, and at any given time, he and his wife, Katherine, have almost 10,000 trees on their 80-acre property in Duanesburg.

“On the rest of the land, fruits are the main thing,” Charles says,

hail, customers can soon look forward to fall raspberries, which will be available in late August all the way through Halloween.

To learn about the taste of red currants, Scotch Ridge Berry Farm recommends these recipes (from Cornell Cooperative Extension) for a wine cooler and a salad vinaigrette.

Red Currant Puree Ingredients: 1 pint (2 cups) fresh red currants Directions: Crush the berries through the sieve of a food mill, or mash them through a strainer with the back of a wooden spoon. It’s okay if some of the tiny seeds get into the puree. Makes 3/4 cup puree.

Shown above: popular gooseberries from Scotch Ridge Farm. Photo provided.

adding that 20 total acres are used for the fruit crop. In the coming week, customers can expect to find blueberries, as well as currants and gooseberries, Charles says.

Although the latter two are very popular in Europe, they haven’t quite caught on in the United States, according to Charles. But, in the 10 years that he has sold them, they have acquired a little following in Saratoga.

“They’re very unusual berries,” he says, describing the flavor of gooseberries as “sweet-tart,” and

currants as “tart-sweet.” In addition to those two “specialty fruits,” Charles’ primary products are strawberries and raspberries, which are grown in high-tunnels with no spray or chemicals.

Charles expects to have a crop of ever-bearing strawberries in about two weeks. “We plant them every spring and they bear every year, for one year,” he explains, and although they’re very labor intensive, they result in a near year-round strawberry crop. Although the summer raspberry crop was ruined by

Red Currant Wine Cooler Ingredients: 3/4 cup red currant puree (above) 1 cup Chardonnay 2 tablespoons honey 3 cups seltzer Directions: Stir honey into wine until dissolved. Combine all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Makes 6 servings.

Red Currant Vinaigrette Ingredients: 3/4 cup red currant puree (above)

1/2 cup apple cider 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper Directions: Combine all ingredients for use as a salad dressing. The intense flavor of this vinaigrette is a good accompaniment to strongly flavored greens such as arugula. Makes 12 servings.

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Congratulations!

Happy Anniversary, Nancy!

Take a look at this week’s newest club members!

BROCK

CARTER

LUCAS

MADELINE

RACHEL

ZOEY

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

Your loving husband Rich * July 19 *

Kristina Marie Christman and Gerald Wayne Brust, Jr. are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

Kristina is the daughter of June S. Christman and James B. Christman of Cooperstown, and is a graduate of the College of Saint Rose nursing program.

Gerald is the son of Gerald and Dawn Brust of Valley Falls, and has worked in maintenance for Hudson Valley Community College.

The wedding date is set for November 7, 2015.

Girls in STEM Event Provided a Day of Discovery, Knowledge and Inspiration

BALLSTON SPA — Girls in grades 4–8 (and their parents) from Ballston Spa recently had the opportunity to learn from talented women about the exciting educational and career opportunities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and how they make a world of difference.

More than 200 girls, parents and volunteers from throughout the region participated in the event at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART in Malta. Successful women leaders in various science and technology fields from such organizations as GlobalFoundries, GE, Cisco and the Society of Women Engineers discussed opportunities for girls and encouraged them to pursue STEM education. Hudson Valley Community College, NYSERDA, Ballston Spa Central School District, WMHT and other sponsors organized and supported the event.

Adopt Haley at H.O.P.E. Haley is one lucky kitty! He was found by someone in the middle of Route 50. She thought he was dead but no—alive but with a leg broken in two places. She called H.O.P.E. and we took him in. He is the nicest cat! He purrs all the time, even when receiving vaccinations! He’s about 1–2 years old, neutered and declawed, and strangely nobody has claimed him. He is available for adoption, but will need regular splint changes until the leg heals.

Haley will make a wonderful, mellow companion!

For more adoptable pets, fun events and low cost spay/neuter info, visit www.hopeanimalrescue. org and call us at (518) 428-2994.

RELIGION

Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623; acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls 793-3755; AdirondackFM@nycap. rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morn. Worship 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: Worship service 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

Handicapped accessible.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694; usbnc.org.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312; ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146 371-6611; cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave., Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church Malta Commons 899-7001; mycornerstonechurch.org Associate Pastor Paul Shepherd Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506, ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox— Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100; xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St. 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-8361; bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St., Ballston Spa 885-5583 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-united-methodistchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Rd., Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 899-7777; thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor; Friday 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10 a.m. - Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Rd., Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park 877-7332 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs 584-9112 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484; livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave., Ext., Malta 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church 581-2973 Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Rd., ­­ Saratoga Springs 580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church Shenendehowa High School West Auditorium, Clifton Park 371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible Study Group Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 584-6091; pnecc.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101; qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. Malta Cmns., Ste. 3, Malta 881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon.

Handicapped accessible St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

Handicapped accessible.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71 Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720; saratogaumc.com.

Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m.

Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg.

Handicapped Accessible.

Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504; terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@terranovachurch. org, Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

Childcare: six months–four years and expanding.

Handicapped accessible.

The Salvation Army Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort 584-9107; tumcwilton.com Rev. Patti Molik-Pastor Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555; uusaratoga.org Services, Nursery Care, and Religious Education: Sundays 10 a.m. Youth Group: Sundays 11:30 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton 882-9874 westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton 583-2736; wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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GARAGE SALE Multi-family fundraiser and bake sale. Saturday/Sunday Noon–5 p.m. 1107 Northcreek Road, #33 Park Place, Porter Corners. All charitable, non-charitable and government programs are out of finances. Breast Cancer patient needs treatment NOW. Please help. For contributions please call Dawnne (518) 762-5881. Thank you.

ROOM FOR RENT - Exit 11 Round Lake 1 bdrm furnished room $155– $200/week. All util., phone, wifi, use of kitchen. Call Winni (413) 335-6690.

HELP WANTED Saratoga Cleaners. FT/PT Counter help. Shirt pressers, garment pressers. Apply in person. 228 Washington Street, Saratoga.

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A. Duie Pyle Needs: Owner Operators for Regional Truckload Operations. HOME EVERY WEEKEND. O/O AVE. $1.85/ Mile. NO-TOUCH FREIGHT. REQUIRES 2-YRS EXP. CALL Dan or Jon @ (888) 477-0020 ext. 7 OR APPLY @ www.driveforpyle.com.

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Puzzles

See puzzle solutions on page 44

Across 1 *Seat often against a wall 6 *Antsy 15 *Microscopic menace 16 *The economy, in many debates 17 Music genre 18 It’s not always met 19 Cow-horned goddess 20 Emma of “Dynasty” 21 Co-star of Ingrid in “Autumn Sonata” 22 Bean cover?

25 Long in films 26 U-boat, e.g.

29 *100 centavos 31 *River spanned by the Three Gorges Dam 33 Rod Stewart’s first wife 35 Subvert 36 Seed containing moth larva, and what is aptly hidden in each puzzle row whose clues contain asterisks 40 Ship’s spine 42 Ziggurat features 43 *Forage plant also called lucerne 47 *Garlic avoider, traditionally 51 Overtime cause 52 Portuguese pronoun 53 Common __ 54 Considerable amount 55 Work with, as clay 57 Cole Porter’s alma mater 58 UMass athlete 62 With 38-Down, Arctic denizen 63 *Cultural artifacts 64 *Struggling 65 *Game piece that can stand on either end 66 *Sycophant Down 1 Venus __ 2 Strands in winter, perhaps 3 Offered for a special intention, as a Mass 4 Pained cry 5 Zippo 6 Rambunctious sort 7 Vientiane’s land 8 Long account 9 Lack of vigor 10 Heartless guy?

Level:

Review

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk

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See puzzle solution on page 44 11 Neighborhood figures?: Abbr.

12 Faulkner’s “__ Lay Dying” 13 Latin possessive 14 New Zealand longfin, e.g.

22 Bridge position 23 “Stat!” relative 24 Singer Basil or Braxton 26 Sci-fi setting 27 Israeli arm 28 Son of, to an Israeli 30 Golfer Creamer 32 Apprehend 34 Picnic pest 36 Barcelona boss 37 Buckle 38 See 62-Across 39 Aretha’s singing sister

At the Movies with Trey Roohan Movie

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40 Kit __ 41 57-Across grad 44 Soup bean 45 Take for a ride 46 TripTik, notably 48 Roma’s home 49 WWI French aviator Garros 50 Einstein’s “E” 55 Southeastern Turkey native 56 “__ California”: Red Hot Chili Peppers hit 57 It has its ups and downs 58 Bub 59 The Beatles’ “__ Loser” 60 Three-time All-Star reliever Robb 61 Bread served w/chicken tikka masala 62 Cpl.’s inferior

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

Imply, Infer Imply means to convey or suggest a meaning indirectly.

Her memo implies that the project would be delayed a week.

Infer means to conclude from facts or premises.

She infers from the evidence that the accused is not guilty.

Memory hook: Speakers and writers imply; listeners and readers infer.

Dave Dowling is the author of the The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Signed copies are available for purchase at the gifts and home goods store, Homessence on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

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Winners Announced in the Saratoga 150 Equine-Themed Decorating Contest SARATOGA SPRINGS — To celebrate the sesquicentennial of racing at Saratoga, the Saratoga 150 committee engineered a window display contest with the theme of equine racing. The judging was held on Saturday, July 13. The judge, from Northampton, Massachusetts, was so impressed with the originality and creativity that she went back the next morning to confirm her findings. There were so many windows capable of winning that six runners-up were named.

Honorable mentions, in alphabetical order, were: Aggie Mullaney, Compliments to the Chef, Crafters

The first place window went to Lifestyles.

The second place window went to Impressions (above), and the third place window went to G. Willikers (below)

Gallery, Hatsational, Paper Dolls and Silverwood.

As with Silverwood, not just Broadway was decorated. On Phila St. was Creative Sparks, Miss Scarlett’s Women’s Boutique and on Henry St. was Little Red Millinery.

The judge said that her hometown was similar in population to Saratoga Springs. Their Main St., although smaller than ours, is quite similar with small shops and a vibrancy that lasts into the evening.

She hopes to take back to her town some of these great ideas.

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The Cabaret is Back for Three Weekends

by Patricia Older for Saratoga TODAY “The best songs are stories; and the best singers storytellers. Great singers can make you care about what they’re feeling. You have a sense of knowing them.”

—Steve Ross SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Cabaret at the Spa Little Theater is back for a three-weekend show featuring three of the music industry’s greatest Cabaret performers—Judy Carmichael, Steve Ross and KT Sullivan.

“I love playing with the Cabaret,” said former Saratoga Springs resident Brian Cassler, a professional Opera musician who has brought the show, now in its third year, to Saratoga Performing Arts Center. “It is the great American songbook.”

He said this year’s program is especially interesting because the trio have all worked together in other venues.

“KT and Judy have collaborated with Steve,” said Cassler. “So they all have a connection.”

Judy is a Grammy-nominated pianist and is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and

swing. Nicknamed “Stride” by Count Basie for her absolute command of the form and by which she is able to play the technically and physically demanding jazz piano style.

“She sings, tells jokes and is quite entertaining,” said Cassler, who himself has performed with legendary greats such as Barbra Streisand and Luciano Pavarotti. “She has a jazz-inspired performance.”

KT, who worked with Steve in London, is a Cabaret singer with

KT Sullivan

an impressive career. The New Yorker said of the artist: “[She is] as vocally, comically and theatrically assured as contemporary cabaret performers get.”

KT recently has appeared at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. with Brian Stokes Mitchell in Broadway Today, at the Humanities Festival in Chicago with Dave Frishberg and at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall with Michael Feinstein.

Her Broadway credits include the leading role as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and she toured nationally as Dolly Tate in Annie Get Your Gun and as Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel.

“She also worked with Sting in Three Penny Opera,” said Cassel. “KT’s shows are similar to a threeact play—she is wonderful.”

Known as “The Crown Prince of the Cabaret,” Steve has performed around the world in every kind of venue, from cabarets, to theaters, to Carnegie Hall.

He sings and plays piano in symphony halls, festivals and intimate theaters such as the Spa Little Theater.

Articulate and with

a keen knowledge of popular glorious best in “Colored Lights.”

For more information, call American music and its history, Steve has hosted radio series and (518) 587-3330. For pre-show dining at Gideon Putnam, call (866) outdoor concerts.

“All of them have been on Prairie 890-1171.

Home Companion,” said Cassel, who will also be performing with KT during her show.

“They each have a wide array of music styles.”

Each show runs about 90 minutes and seats are $25 and $45 each. For the Friday evening performances, guests are invited after the show to the Gideon Putnam for a meet and greet.

“The audience loves it,” said Cassel, admitting his favorite types of venue are the small, intimate stages such as Spa Little Theater. “Many stay for quite a while and get to chat with the performers.”

Judy Carmichael Steve Ross performs Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. and again on Saturday, July 20 at 2:15 p.m. and will be singing the Weimar/American Songbook; Judy Carmichael’s performance is Friday, July 26 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 at 2:15 p.m.

She will be presenting “Swing Time” swinging music, sultry vocals and sassy humor; and KT Sullivan’s performances are Friday, August 2 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 3 at 2:15 Steve Ross with Cabaret at its

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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to Debut at SPAC Next Week SARATOGA SPRINGS — Considered a leader in American contemporary ballet, the innovative 12-dancer Aspen Santa Fe Ballet makes its debut at Saratoga Performing Arts Center next week, presenting three performances over two days: Wednesday, July 24 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The critically acclaimed company with home bases in both Aspen, Colorado and Santa Fe,

New Mexico has become a leader in developing new dance repertory by commissioning works from the world’s top choreographers. The company is bringing to Saratoga a stunning program featuring works by several acclaimed choreographers including Trey McIntyre, Jorma Elo and Jiři Kylián.

Information and tickets to all programs are available at www.spac. org, by calling (518) 584-9330 or at SPAC’s Route 50 Box Office.

Photo provided

Photo courtesy of Rosalie O’Connor

Photo courtesy of Sharen Bradford

Photo courtesy of Sharen Bradford

Photo courtesy of Rosalie O’Connor

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SARATOGA ART STROLLS

SARATOGA SPRINGS — There is so much to see in Saratoga!

This track season, see the prominent art hidden and featured throughout the Spa City in this year’s Thursday Saratoga Art Strolls, a weekly event designed to showcase Saratoga’s visual arts.

Thursday Saratoga Art Strolls kicked off Thursday, July 18, with the “Strolls” scheduled to continue every Thursday during track season and monthly thereafter. For the remaining five Thursdays during track season (7/25; 8/1; 8/8; 8/15; 8/22; 8/29) and the third Thursday

of the month from September to June, venues will provide an especially warm welcome to art lovers. The Stroll hours are from 3–8 p.m. and venues can participate any time during that time frame. The summer series will culminate with a cocktail reception to benefit Saratoga Arts and the Adirondack Trust Community Fund on Thursday, August 29 from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Artisan Direct Ltd. “Saratoga International Art Show” at the City Center.

A Strolling Horse logo decal and poster will indicate participation and the hours the venue will be open.

“Art Allies brings art to the community, exposes art to those not likely to visit traditional galleries, and provides a venue for artists who often labor in obscurity,” said

Susan Rivers, Art Allies executive director. “The concept behind Art Allies is elegantly simple: artists get to show their work; patrons experience art firsthand; and the venue has an opportunity to champion a cause. Everyone wins!”

“Saratoga has so much to offer—we are trying to make it easier for the public to find these hidden gems,” said Tom Ellis of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau. “Who knew that there would be art for sale in a real estate office or a pet store? It is our hope that these Thursday Art Strolls will give residents and tourists alike yet another reason to get out and see what is happening here.”

Be on the lookout for the Strolling Horse logo as the summer progresses and more venues join in. The Stroll is coordinated by Art Allies via The Niche Gallery at 480 Broadway and you can get information there. If you are a venue

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that would like to participate, contact Susan Rivers at (518) 330-5176.

The Niche Gallery is the home of Greentree Fiber Arts and Art Allies. The Niche features work by local artists.

Exhibits rotate frequently and each show benefits a different not-for-profit organization.

Art Allies is a program that curates galleries in medical practices and other “unlikely venues.” The work is for sale and a portion of each sale benefits the artist and a charity chosen by the host venue.

Saratoga Art Strolls is sponsored by Art Allies, in partnership with SaratogaArtsFest, Saratoga Arts, the Downtown Business Association, and the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau.

As of now, participating venues include: Art Allies “Jake’s Help from Heaven Gallery” at Keller Williams, 58 High Rock Avenue Celtic Treasures, 456 Broadway Cinqui Studios, 36 Phila Street, 2nd Floor Crafters Gallery, 427 Broadway Dawgdom 441A Broadway Feneex Studio, 30 Beekman Street Flores Gallery, 328 and 492 Broadway Mimosa Gallery, 489 Broadway The Niche Gallery, 480 Broadway Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway Saratoga Olive Oil Company, 484 Broadway Silverwood Gallery, 24 Caroline Street Spa Fine Art, 376 Broadway The Visitors Center, 297 Broadway

Finest Fillies Fundraiser SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2nd Annual Saratoga’s Finest Fillies event, Jake’s Help From Heaven event is right around the corner. It will be held on Thursday, July 25 from 7–9 p.m. at Vapor Nightclub in the Saratoga Casino & Raceway.

For those new to the event, the organizers have tried to make this event a different type of fundraiser.

Modeled after horse racing, this event casts a fun group of women as “Saratoga’s Finest Fillies”, complete with their own trainers. This year’s Fillies & Trainers include: Beth Alexander, trained by Chef Jasper Alexander Johanna Friedman, trained by Alison Robbens Kelly Hite, trained by Theresa Skaine Julie Johnson, trained by Michele Funiciello

Elaine Sillery, trained by Danielle Milot Christianne Smith, trained by Jacob Hopper Heather Straughter, trained by Jim LaVigne Jenny Witte, trained by Robin Dalton Melissa Zieker, trained by Traci Jersen

And this is where the fun starts!

Each filly and trainer will be looking for bets. Guests place bets (in increments of $10) on the filly of their choice (or on more than one filly to increase their odds of winning) and for every bet that is placed, guests receive a raffle ticket to be placed in the box representing the filly of their choice for the chance to win some fabulous prizes—including a three-night stay in Pensacola Beach, Florida.

You won’t want to miss out on this fun night! Tickets are $50/ person and include plenty of food and dessert. There is a cash bar and a special signature drink will be available—the “Sweet Jake”. A percentage of sales from the Sweet Jake will be donated to Jake’s Help From Heaven. Advance tickets and bets can be purchased at www.jakeshelpfromheaven.com/ 2013/06/25/2nd-annual-saratogas-finest-fillies. Tickets can also be bought at the door the night of the event (cash, check or charge) as well as bets can be placed up to 8 p.m.

To keep up with all that Jake’s Help From Heaven is doing, Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook. com/jakeshelpfromheaven) and check up on our website.

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Jim Wilson Quartet, 9 pm

Kings English, 10:30 pm

Half Step, 9 pm

EB Jeb, 3 pm / Sidetracked, 9 pm

The Schmooze, 9 pm

Steve Candlen, 7:30 pm

The Bluebillies, 8 pm

Fighting Jameson’s, 9 pm

Franklin Micare Duo, 7 pm

Out of the Box & George Giroux, 6:30 pm

Gravity, 9 pm

Big Mean Sound Machine, 9 pm

Black Abbey, 9 pm

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest, 1 pm

Ubuntu, 7 pm

Mac Miller, 8 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

@ Bentley’s - 899.4300

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

@ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275 @ The Ice House - 261.1766 @ Irish Times - 583.0003

@ Izumi Asian Bistro and Lounge - 583.0008

Strangely Weird, 10:30 pm

@ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 @ The Mill - 899.5253

@ The Mine - 871.1430

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 @ SPAC - 584.9330

@ Upstate Concert Hall - 371.0012

@ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

sunday, 7/21:

Spoiler, 8 pm

Steve Candlen, x3 pm

@ The Mill - 899.5253

Mikki Bakken, 7:30 pm @ The Mine - 871.1430

Hair of the Dog, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Sensemaya & Steve Keller, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

Luciano, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

John Eisenhart, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771

3 Two Get Ready, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

Youngblood Hawke, 8 pm @ Upstate Concert Hall - 371.0012

Cryin’ Out Loud, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

saturday, 7/20: Arch Stanton Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

Up All Night, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

Lucy Kaplansky w/Milton, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Michael Louis Smith Trio, 7 pm @ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

Kitchen Party, 9:30 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

Ubuntu, 7 pm

@ Izumi Asian Bistro and Lounge - 583.0008

The Blackouts, 7:30 pm @ Javier’s - 871.1827

@ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

The Refrigerators, 3 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

All Stars Tour, 2 pm @ Upstate Concert Hall - 371.0012

tuesday, 7/23: $3 Pint Night w/The Chronicles, 7 pm @ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

wednesday, 7/24: Acoustic Blues Jam w/Sonny Speed, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Jazz Vocalist Series feat. Robin Ellis, 7 pm @ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

Justin Joyner, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

Molly Durnin, 6 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

thursday, 7/25: Nick Macchia, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

The Nellies, 7 pm

@ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

Jimmy Kelly, 8 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

Grand Central Station, 7 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

Big Fez & The Surfmatics, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

The Revivalists, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

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Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Community Sports Bulletin 12U Saratoga Americans Come Up Short

The 12U Saratoga Americans all-stars score a run in an 11-4 victory over Northern Columbia on Saturday, July 13 at East Side Rec. Photo courtesy of Sharon Castro.

Saratoga Springs — After a successful weekend, the 12U Saratoga Americans suffered a 10-5 loss to Colonie in the District III semifinals on Tuesday, July 16.

Colonie scored seven runs in a crucial fourth inning at East Side Rec and advanced to play Burnt Hills for the District III title and a chance at a trip to the state tournament. Gordon Hogben had a home run and a double in the loss.

Over the weekend, the Saratoga all-stars improved to 9-0 with back-to-back wins over Northern Columbia and East Greenbush. On Saturday, July 13, the Americans responded to an early two-run deficit to take a commanding lead and eventual win highlighted by Andrew Patnode’s three-run homer to put the Americans up 7-2.

The following day, Saratoga traveled to East Greenbush for the second game of sectional play, earning a 13-8 win and a No. 1 seed in the sectional pool. Lewie Clark went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored.

Saratoga Ice Rink to Host US America’s Cup Short Track Speedskating Saratoga Springs — The 125-year-old Saratoga Winter Club will host some of the top skaters in the country, as U.S. Speedskating selected the Saratoga Ice Rink as the site for a U.S. America’s Cup Short Track Speedskating event.

The competition will be held November 2-3, in preparation for the 2014 Olympic Trials, which will be held in Salt Lake City. Many will be looking for a shot at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia as part of Team USA. In preparation for the event, the Saratoga Winter Club is accepting offers for a title sponsor and looking for local volunteers. Contact meet director Aaron Sinnott at Sinnotta@gamil.com for more information.

Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com

Puzzle solutions from pg. 38

8-Year-Old State Tournament Takes Over East Side Rec Saratoga Springs — Saratoga American is hosting the 8-year-old Ripken State Tourney on their fields at East Side Rec through July 22.

Starting July 18, teams of 8-year-olds descended on Saratoga Springs to vie for the Ripken Baseball State Tournament Title. Eightyear-old all-stars from all over New York State are competing for the first time ever on the new fields at Saratoga American’s East Side Rec. The fields were upgraded two years ago by Saratoga American to gain access to added all-star tournaments such as this.

With a full day of pool play games July 18-20 and semifinals on July 21, the championship game is scheduled for July 22.

“We have an involved and engaged community that loves youth sports,” said League President, Bob Manasier. “Our combined efforts to improve the fields are starting to pay off with this event and many more that we plan to hold in the future. Our board, families, sponsors and volunteers have made this an incredible environment. The effort and our focus on more organized sports for more Saratoga children have resulted in an incredible all-star season for our league with most of our age categories going farther than ever. Please come down and enjoy the atmosphere with many local sponsors represented, fantastic food and, best of all, children playing baseball.”

For more information, visit: www.saratogacalripken.org.

Saratoga Polo: Women’s Week Challenge Tournament Saratoga Springs — The Saratoga Polo Association is bringing the fastest growing women’s sport to Whitney Field as part of the Women’s Week Challenge Tournament presented by Alex and Ani, featuring the Veuve Clicquot Women’s Challenge on Friday, July 19. The finals will be on Sunday July 21 at 5:30 p.m.

The intense action is the centerpiece of one of the largest women’s polo tournaments in the United States and will showcase four teams, all vying for supremacy on the field. On the social side, the tournament will also feature events that include the return of the U.S. Polo Association line of apparel at Whitney Field, the Alex and Ani bangle bar, after-match parties, a trunk show from Whitney Cooper, and food throughout the match from Old Daley Catering and Events.

The matches take place at Whitney Field, 2 Bloomfield Road, Greenfield Center. To purchase tickets or for more information about Saratoga Polo, or directions, contact Saratoga Polo at saratogapolo. com, or call (518) 584 8108.

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Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

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Challenge By Choice Aims for ‘Health Revolution’

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SHUYLERVILLE — In June of 2011, Jodi Mehan went to the park with all the equipment she could fit in her car to lead a fitness group of 11 people. Two years later Challenge

By Choice Training has taken on a life of its own, with 123 members, and Mehan is at the forefront.

“I never intended to start my own business, but people inspired me,” Mehan said. “The problem was I lived in Schuylerville, and to get fitness I would have to drive 15 to 20 minutes to Saratoga, spend an hour and drive 15 to 20 minutes back. It took a big chunk out of my day and as a mom it’s a lot.

I’m like, ‘We need something in Schuylerville where you can wambam, 45 minutes, get it done, work hard and then get home all in an hour.’ We just didn’t have it here.”

As of Monday, July 8, Mehan moved to a new facility at 122 Broad Street in Schuylerville. What was once a vacant corner has now become a vibrant establishment with an open front window for all to see the members of Challenge

by Choice leading a “health revolution” in Schuylerville.

“When I first started, I wanted a health revolution because there’s an obesity epidemic,” Mehan said.

“I’m not going to change the world, but I can at least help the people in my town.”

Mehan has also taken fitness to

the next level by leading a group of women known as Saratoga Savage to fitness competitions around the country. After competing to a fourth place finish last November in the bikini division at the Fitness Universe international show in Las Vegas, Mehan was hooked.

Soon, 10 future members of Saratoga Savage would be hooked as well and business would take off.

“When I came back from the show and had done well, I introduced it to other people who were not fitness instructors,” Mehan said.

“They were moms, gym teachers, had office jobs, [worked at an] ice cream shop. They just started to incorporate it. People say, ‘I want to be a savage girl. Can I do it?’ I’m like, ‘Absolutely.’ Who says you can’t do a show? Who says you can’t be a competitor? You can fit it in. You do it in your lifestyle. You don’t have to work eight hours a day. You have an hour a day to work out and the nutrition is the biggest part and we teach them that.”

Before Mehan went to Vegas, she began using the Cathy Savage workouts. In less than half a year’s time, the mother of two girls became an ambassador for Cathy Savage Fitness in December of 2012, making her the go-to in Saratoga County for the company.

If someone wants to train in the upstate area, they go to Mehan.

Saratoga Savage’s last regional competition was April 27 at Foxwoods. Out of the seven

Intensity Win Bid for Nationals

Photo Provided Back Row: Coach Brian Conroy, Emma Duerr, Kristen Companion, Meranda Ruff, Taylor Regels, Bailey Motala, Cierra McFarland, Kayleigh Reome, Coach Jim Hayner.

Front Row: Coach Steve Varsames, Kyerna Richards, Kaeli Conroy, Kelsey Hayner, Erica Varsames and Jenna Conroy. Not pictured: Victoria Pinto, Kassie Madulka

SARATOGA COUNTY — The Northern Intensity U16 softball team won the 2013 NYS ASA Invitatioal 16U tournament in Amsterdam tournament this past weekend. The girls, who have played together for many years,

are mainly from Saratoga Springs and Wilton. There is also one from Schuylerville and one from South Glens Falls.

With this win they won a bid for Nationals in Canton, Ohio from July 24–28.

competitors represented, the team came back with five trophies, including Mehan’s first-place performance in the bikini division and second-place showing in figure.

There are also divisions in fitness and model. Most of the Saratoga members compete in one of the four categories.

“It’s a lifestyle and this whole place is about lifestyle behavior change,” Mehan said. “I get people eating differently on whole foods and this is just taking it to the next level (showing). You’re already doing it, why not just get into show prep and see what you can do? Now they all got bit because they went and they did awesome.”

Their next show is September 7 in Atlantic City, with four members currently going and two on the fence.

Aside from the small group that shows, Challenge by Choice offers a variety of workouts to people who don’t want to get on stage as well.

There is also an even more minute group of those who do everything but show, outside of the Savage routines, called Club Shred. The group of six goes by Mehan’s workouts and nutrition plans.

“It’s picking up the town,” said Mehan, who is originally from Stillwater. “It’s putting some life into our town.”

Men have also been joining recently, including firefighters and members of law enforcement, who have been offered a free session by Mehan.

“In their job they need to be fit to serve,” Mehan said. “Firefighters die of a heart attack before they die of smoke inhalation or burning. It’s a heart attack from being out of shape and the adrenaline of the situation.”

Challenge by Choice also offers

Members of Saratoga Savage Nancy Koval, Laura Dooley, Jodi Mehan (center), Katrina Russell and Theresa Rushinkski have taken their fitness to the next level at the Challenge by Choice fitness training facility in Schuylerville. Photo courtesy of Brian Cremo.

the Insanity Max Interval Training workout now, which makes it one of the first places in the area to do so.

“It is a commitment,” Mehan said. “But what’s great about it is you’re not alone. We have a sisterhood. It’s the comradery and that you have the support. If you do have to wake up at 3 a.m., because you’re busy, you know that other people are doing it too. That’s what I wanted to create. I was lonely doing it by myself the first time. I want to encourage more women to do it

because they can. It’s believing in themselves.”

For schedules and more information, visit Challenge by Choice Training’s website at challengebychoice.net or email Mehan at sweatrinserepeat@aol.com.

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Week of July 19 – July 25, 2013

Sometimes When You Fall It’s Hard to Get Up

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Derek Jeter has had a horrible time trying to get stronger and back into playing shape after his broken ankle from last fall’s playoffs. ESPN made a statement, a headline that stated “Yanks have old Jeter, not Jeter of old.” Derek is no longer the “wonder boy” who was a steady

hitter and clutchman for the Bronx Bombers because he’s now 39 years old. For people like me, Jeter being 39 blows me away. Didn’t he just start playing for the Yanks?

The New York Yankees need Derek back on the playing field, but at his age, healing from a fractured ankle will most likely take about a year with many hours of therapy.

At his age, building the strength in his legs and muscles around the affected area takes longer and it also can’t be a so-so preparation, especially when the person is sneaking up on 40. While he was rehabbing with the RailRaiders of Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he did not play a full game and he was supposed to be able to go nine innings in back-to-back games before his return to the Bombers. He did not, and therefore the move into the Yankee lineup was premature.

The end result is obvious: he got hurt, but the good thing is it’s just a

pulled quad muscle.

Girardi said when asked whether he’s concerned about Jeter’s physical state, “I hadn’t thought about that (Derek’s physical vulnerability). I figured he’d come back and, yeah, I’d have to spell him here and there like I did last year, and have to be smart about it. But I didn’t expect this to happen…I think this will heal fine and he will be fine, but I don’t think it’s a guy that you can run out there 40, 50 days in a row like you used to.”

When asked what he thought about Derek’s situation, Yanks GM Brian Cashman said, “I don’t want to say 39 (years old) as much as he’s coming off a broken foot, a twicebroken foot, so stuff can happen. I don’t want to say it’s Father Time knocking on his door and reminding as much as listen, he really is coming back from something pretty significant, and the kinetic chain can tell you if everything’s

not in line, it makes you more susceptible, especially when you ask for that extra from your tank. And when he asked for that extra there, if he’s not 100 percent in line for a period of time, them something’s going to give.”

Many Yankee fans want to see Jeter back as soon as possible, including me, but the reality of his possible return, soon, might not happen. There is a weakness that he has developed in his leg that might not improve. He may never be at 100 percent ever again. He’s physically an older athlete who broke his ankle and the stress from running and being on the infield might not enable him to perform, especially like the Jeter of old. Granted Jeter was never a power hitter, but he was a good hitter, and maybe there should be more time as a designated hitter, which could be part of his rehab.

Whatever happens in the next

couple of weeks will determine his return. Change is always constant and there might be an awakening of a career-ending scenario for Derek. How many more years does he have? I’m guessing, if he’s lucky, two to three, but that’s hypothetical.

There will be no end to the effect of that ankle fracture. It will be everpresent for him for the rest of his time as a player. I can see him in a few years, as a Yankee coach, and eventually taking over as the Yanks manager, replacing Joe Girardi. His leadership role as captain would help him carry over as manager-inchief. He has that gift to lead and he’ll do it well. But let’s enjoy what time he has left on the field and hope he goes out like the lion he has been by giving his all and benefitting the team. Think about it, just his presence alone is a winner for the Bronx Bombers. He has always been an inspiration for the team and the fans.

Local Boys Improve Game at East Side Rec

Tony Devizzio and the Saratoga Rec Department’s basketball camp offered local boys the chance to work on their game all week from 8:30–11:30 a.m. Photos courtesy of MarkBolles.com.

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