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Saratoga County’s Next

BIG BOOM

GE Fuel Cells General Manager Johanna Wellington and a team member inspect a test stand of fuel cell stacks.

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Look For The Closest Quarter Pole

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga 150 Committee may have been developed to help celebrate last year’s 150th race course celebration, but it is still making a presence and plans to do more in the future.

An example of that is how the committee has established 10 interactive quarter pole markers that have been put up in downtown Saratoga Springs (seven) and at the Saratoga Race Course (three).

See Closer Look pg.37

GE to Launch Fuel Cell Plant in Malta

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY

MALTA – Earlier this week, GE announced plans to build a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) pilot development just south of Saratoga Springs at the Saratoga Technology and Energy Park in Malta.

Deeming the pilot plant, GE Fuel Cells, a “separate, start-up company,” efforts are currently underway to ramp up an offsite facility with 17 fulltime employees under the direction of Johanna Wellington, GE Global Research’s Sustainable Energy Technology Leader. GE officials say they expect to increase staff to 30 employees by year’s end.

Solid oxide fuel cell technology is a game changing energy technology, according to GE, that will deliver more power output at a lower cost with low emissions.

GE’s Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell system combines a state-ofthe-art fuel cell with industry leading gas engine technology to reach greater than 65 percent energy efficiency. The combination of fuel cells with a gas engine ensures consistent full power generation with higher energy efficiency than any current technology on the market. The system can also be operated as a combined heat and power plant with a conversion efficiency exceeding 95 percent.

GE’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell emissions are lower than any conventional power generation plant and can generate 1-10MW of power; See GE pg. 7

Saratoga Courage Local Distillery Produces HandMade, Fine Quality Spirits

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY GREENFIELD – A new distillery in Greenfield Center, nestled at the base of the Palmerton Mountain Range, is quickly making a name for itself with its popular spirit – Pick Six Vodka.

Owner and Operator of Saratoga

Pick Six Vodka is the first spirit created

by Saratoga Courage.

Courage Distilling Company, Serge Shishik, is a pharmacist by trade See Courage pg. 8

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Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Photos by Mark Bolles

SCT Means Biz When It Comes To Les Miz!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The hard-working summer campers at Saratoga Children’s Theatre will be delighted to present Les Misérables at Skidmore College’s Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theatre.

Set in early 19th-century France, Les Miz is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his starving sister’s child.

Performances are on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, at 1 and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 18 and younger.

Like the song title- At the End of the Day – you are bound to be impressed.

— Arthur Gonick

NEWS

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Reporter’s View

Improvement? Really?

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

The Neighborhood Disagrees

SARATOGA SPRINGS — We have been all over this regarding the City’s plan for one-way streets in the neighborhood surround the Saratoga Race Course’s Clubhouse entrance and Siro’s Restaurant. We first chronicled Siro’s Owner Keith Kantrowitz and resident Rose Tait’s objections to the one-way street

plan involving Wright Street, Frank Sullivan Place and a portion of Lincoln Avenue. We also printed Commissioner of Public Safety Chris Mathiesen’s response. In fact, Kantrowitz did file a lawsuit, which is pending.

In the meantime, track season is here. Our neighbors – your

neighbors, have been sending us photos related to the actual impact of the one-way street scenario, which we share with you here. One prominent Capital Region newspaper ran an editorial this past Wednesday about the subject, stating: “…the traffic pattern appears to be working so far…”

Really? Well, pictures don’t lie…

while traffic at peak times entering and exiting the area immediately around the Race Course is not unusual, one area resident reported, “…This was the worst gridlock I have ever seen.” While this could certainly be subjective, it is apparent that one stated benefit of the one-way street scenario – smoother flowing traffic – is not really being

realized. Certainly not to the extent that one could pronounce that it “appears to be working…” at least on opening day.

OK, let us give the benefit of the doubt and say that there are kinks that always need to be ironed out in a new situation. The next set of photos show a completely different, yet related problem.

The first set of photos (at right) were submitted by a resident of Nelson Avenue showing traffic on Nelson and Webster Street, which is in between Wright and Lincoln Streets, on Opening Day, Friday July 18, at about 5:30 p.m.

The gridlock is apparent, and

Another resident of the area sent these with the question: “What the h--- is going on here?” Well, again pictures don’t lie, and what you see are vehicles that are parked on Wright Street in an area that is clearly designated for Police vehicles only. Clearly, these are not police cars; they don’t even look like unmarked police cars.

Even worse, a closer inspection of the license plates of these cars shows at least one that appears to have some nebulas connection to law enforcement; but it is not even from New York State!

Perhaps there is some reasonable explanation. If so – I’m all ears.

Email me and we’ll print the official response. But until then, there’s no way this doesn’t look bad. So I’ve got to ask the question: What is going on here?

It could be that the police are too busy to call a tow truck. But I’m sure if they ask the owner of Siro’s to do it, he gladly would. All in the name of helping traffic flow and being a good neighbor.

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week in Review

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Man’s Body Found In Saratoga Lake

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — An autopsy was conducted on Thursday to determine the cause of death of a man whose body was found floating in Saratoga Lake.

Lee’s Park campground manager Burt Mintline spotted the body floating in the lake around 1 p.m. on Wednesday before calling 911.

Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo said it appeared the man was a local resident who went swimming after visiting people at the campground, which is near the state boat launch just east of Route 9P. Police also said no foul play is suspected.

An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday morning at Albany Medical Center. The man’s name was still withheld at press time.

Tree at Track Explodes After Lightning Strike SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lightning struck a 100-foot tree at the Saratoga Race Course Wednesday, as residents in both Saratoga and Rensselaer counties were without power during the early evening thunderstorms.

No one was injured from the chunks of wood that were sent flying from the lightning strike that occurred less than a half hour after the day’s final race.

Debris, however, did destroy a dog stand and a dozen picnic tables.

would like to have a large room for guests to sleep in and one to congregate and eat in. The committee is also looking for a location that has a shower and bathroom facilities.

Anyone that has available space or potential ideas for locations is asked to contact Ron Deutsch at mkd67@aol.com.

120 community members participated in Saratoga Scavenger Fun Run and Walk.

— Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

iRunLOCAL Hosts Saratoga Scavenger Hunt

SARATOGA SPRINGS — iRun LOCAL hosted the “Saratoga Scavenger Fun Run and Walk” event on Thursday, July 17.

Around 120 community members signed up to run or walk throughout Saratoga Springs, performing activities at participating businesses and collecting raffle tickets at 15 scavenger stops. Participants also brought one canned good for the Franklin Community Center food pantry.

“Part of our mission is to connect runners and walkers to local community outreach opportunities,” said Anthony Mastroianni, owner of iRun LOCAL. “The food pantry’s need for canned goods increases when school dismisses for the summer.” iRun LOCAL is a running and walking specialty store in Saratoga Springs that offers premium lines of running and walking shoes, apparel, gear and accessories.

Code Blue Searching For New Winter Location

months, preferably somewhere accessible to downtown Saratoga Springs,” said Ron Deutsch, Chair of the Site Selection Committee for Code Blue. “We are asking the community for help in locating our new site. We hope members of the community will come forward with possible locations and ideas that can help us secure a new location in time for winter,” said Deutsch.

The Committee needs to find a space that has a kitchen area and is big enough to house approximately 25 guests per evening. Ideally they

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Code Blue is in search of a new location for its lifesaving, emergency shelter to house the homeless during the cold winter months.

Code Blue was started last winter and found a temporary home thanks to the generosity of St. Peters Parish, but is now in search of a new, permanent home.

“We are looking for a space that we can use during the coldest winter

Saratoga County Animal Shelter Sponsors Rabies Clinics MALTA — In an effort to combat animal rabies, the Saratoga County Animal Shelter is sponsoring a number of free rabies clinics throughout the summer for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets.

Organizers say animal rabies continues to be a serious public health problem in New York State.

The cost of the rabies clinics is free, but donations are accepted.

The clinics are held at Malta Town Hall from 7-9 p.m. with the next clinics scheduled for August 20, September 16, October 14 and November 11.

All vaccination certificates are written for one year. If a previous signed certificate is produced, a three-year certificate will be written.

Community Remembers Hunter Scofield LAKE LUZERNE — Friends and family members of the teen who was killed in a bus accident over the 4th of July weekend, recently held a balloon launch to celebrate his life and birthday.

Hunter Scofield was river guide with Tubby Tubes. He died when a bus he was riding in overturned with 33 other people on board on its way to a tubing trip on the Hudson River.

Thursday, July 17 would have been Scofield’s 16th birthday.

A memorial has been placed in honor of Scofield with a quote from him – “If you can’t learn to be friends with everyone, you can’t be friends with anyone.”

Silk & Satins 5K Benefits Special Olympics SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nearly 1,200 runners ranging from children to some of the most elite runners of the northeast participated in the Silk & Satins 5K on Saturday, July 19, hosted by Special Olympics New York.

The race took participants through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Saratoga Springs. The $30 entry fee goes directly to SONY and its efforts to support athletic training and competition for organization’s athletes, who compete in 22 sports.

BLOTTER

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014 Thomas J. Clancy, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 14 and charged with criminal mischief.

Daniel A. Dzierzek, 53, of

Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 15 and charged with burglary.

It is alleged that, just prior to the arrest, Dzierzek was illegally entering and removing items from a garage on Adams Street. The owner of the garage was the one who observed Dzierzek doing this and contacted police.

Abelardo Lopez, 24, of

Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 15 and charged with assault.

Emily R. Latalladi, 30, of

Joseph R. Andrew, 26, of

Salem, was arrested July 17 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property. Andrew was found to be in possession of a bar table belonging to Dango’s Bar on Caroline Street.

Meredith A. Bain, 37, of

Greenfield, was arrested July 18 and charged with DWI, failure to obey a traffic control device and a BAC more than .08 percent.

Jeremiah R. Flom, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 18 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and improper headlights.

Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 15 and charged with possession of a controlled substance outside the original container and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Joshua B. Reed, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 15 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property, possession of alcohol under the age of 21 and burglary. Reed was arrested on a warrant at 9:41 a.m. The charges stem from a May, 2013 incident at Maestros on Broadway. It is alleged that Reed illegally entered the building while it was closed and stole beer from inside.

Lisa J. Kot, 55, of Latham, was

arrested July 18 and charged with DWI, improper headlights, refusing a prescreen test and BAC more than .08 percent.

Craig Farnsworth Craig Farnsworth, 60, of

Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance and growing cannabis by unlicensed persons.

Meghan E. Drake, 30, of Schenectady, was arrested July 16 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and aggravated DWI.

Sandy M. Seeley, 49, of Schenectady, was arrested July 17 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Jeremiah J. Hopkins, 32, of

Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 17 and charged with disorderly conduct, open container and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Danielle D. Montville, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 17 and charged with disorderly conduct and menacing.

Rebecca R. Scultz, 19, of

Gansevoort, was arrested July 17 and charged with disorderly conduct and menacing.

Christopher A. Cira, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 18 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and operating a vehicle without a court ordered interlock device.

Judy M. Stringer, 53, of Call, Texas, was arrested July 18 and charged with petit larceny.

Christopher G. Malandrino, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested July 19 and charged with criminal mischief.

Kyle C. Rodd, 21, of

Greenwich, was arrested July 17 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Drug Enforcement Task Force and the Saratoga Springs Police Department, conducted a month-long narcotics investigation which resulted in a search warrant on July 10 at a residence on Liz Ann Drive in the City of Saratoga Springs, and the subsequent arrest of Craig and Maria Farnsworth and the seizure of a large amount of marijuana, hashish and U.S. currency. Seized from the residence were over 100 marihuana plants in various stages of growth, over 10 pounds of produced marijuana, approximately 2 ounces of hashish and over $20,000 in U.S. currency.

Also seized were several pieces of equipment used to further the growth of the plants.

Vincent J. Slizewski, 32, Maria Farnsworth Maria Farnsworth, 52, of

Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance and growing cannabis by unlicensed persons. The Capital District

of Ballston Spa, was arrested July 19 and charged with strangulation.

Larry James Shores, 23, of

Delaware, was arrested July 20 and charged with BAC more than .08 percent, DWI, failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to signal a turn.

Christopher R. Hutchins, 22,

of Porter Corners, was arrested July 20 and charged with DWI.

Sharod Thomas, 37, of Albany, was arrested July 20 and charged with assault and resisting arrest.

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Patrick T. Carrig, 49, of Buffalo, was arrested July 20 and charged with criminal tampering and assault.

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obituaries

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Thomas V. Mullan Sr.

Hunter Francis Scofield

LAKE LUZERNE — Hunter Francis Scofield, 15, of Lake Luzerne, died Saturday, July 5, as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic accident.

He was born July 17, 1998, in Glens Falls.

He was the loving son of William and Linda (Lauricella) Scofield; brother to Lindsey of Hadley, brother and best friend to Billy of Lake Luzerne; uncle to Connor and Graysen; grandson of James and Elaine Lauricella of Queensbury; nephew of Donna Ancillotti of Syracuse, Karen and Fred Kippert of South Carolina, Jane and Don Murphy of Queensbury, Susan and Marc Hanellin of Pennsylvania, Michael Lauricella of South Carolina, Rob and Heidi Lauricella of Vermont, Jill and Tyronne McDaniel of North Carolina, Gene Scofield and Claudia Haskell of Lake Luzerne, Vicki and Richard Chandler of Lake Luzerne, Wanda and Jim Derek of Hadley and Joey Scofield of Hadley. Hunter is

also survived by many cousins, great-aunts and uncles and his special friends, Jessica, Melanie, Derek, Scott, Cole, Anna, Jimmy, Kiernan, Brandon and Tanner.

Hunter was a beloved member and co-class president of the Hadley-Luzerne Class of 2016.

Hunter shared a passion for film with his brother, Billy, and was gifted in the cinematic arts. The two boys scripted, directed, acted in and filmed many YouTube videos for class projects and their own personal satisfaction. He was fearless as the male lead in the lip sync competitions for his class and always brought smiles to the faces of his audience. He was a kind young man others could depend on; he never let them down. His imagination led him to worlds unfathomable — creative beyond control.

He played on the school soccer and basketball teams since middle school. He wasn’t always the star player, but he pulled out a big 3-pointer when his team needed him to. He was also looking forward to playing on the football team in the fall. He was in the band for many years, playing percussion. His love of music led to his latest obsession of creating his own music on his computer. He was an avid Celtics fan, Giants fan and Red Sox fan. He could recite many basketball stats and was happy to share them with all.

At the age of 11, Hunter wrote, “If you can’t learn to be friends with everyone, you can’t be friends with anyone.”

Hunter will live on in the hearts and minds of his classmates, friends and teachers as a quiet leader with an infectious sense of humor. His kindness and uncomplaining character will remain a model for others. This small community grieves the loss of this outstanding young man alongside his family.

Walter M. Stroup Sr.

WILTON — Walter M. Stroup Sr., 85, passed away Friday, July 18 at his home.

A graduate of Union College and Albany Law School, he was a Naval Officer in the Korean War, a private practice attorney, and an Assistant Attorney General. We are so grateful for the joy he brought to our lives. With Walter

there was never a dull moment.

He will be missed by his wife, Alice (Sherman) Stroup, his children, Robin Stroup, Leslie Kettlewell, Walter Stroup and George Stroup, and his many grandchildren.

Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas V. Mullan Sr., 81, of North Jordan Drive, passed away Friday, July 18 at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on June 23, 1933 in Brookline, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lottie Mullan.

At the age of seven Tom moved to Saratoga and was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Bertha Weatherwax.

As a young boy he started working by shining shoes, selling newspapers and tip sheets at the race track. He also worked for Western Union.

A graduate of St. Peter’s Academy, class of 1950, Tom was known for his academic achievements as well as his outstanding athletic ability.

After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving from 1951-55. During this time, Tom met Elizabeth “Bette” Clark in the youth center at the Convention Hall during a Sadie Hawkins Dance. During their 62 years of marriage, Tom was a well-loved postal carrier. He also worked as a mutual clerk at the raceway and race track and enjoyed selling tip sheets there for many years.

Tom was a member of St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs and Holy Spirit Church in Nalcrest, Florida, where he and Bette enjoyed the winter months over the past 37 years.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 420 and enjoyed

crossword puzzles, playing cards, billiards and watching various sports. Most of all, Tom enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, Tom was predeceased by his sister Patricia Smith, nephew Kevin Smith and infant granddaughters, Melissa and Michelle Pickert.

Survivors include his loving wife, Bette; children, Colleen (Jeff) Becktoft, Thomas Mullan Jr., Daniel (Doranne) Mullan, all of Saratoga Springs, and Kathy (Brad) Pickert of Colorado; 10 grandchildren, Tracy (Jason) O’Connor, Christopher (Alison) Becktoft, Daniel (Meghan) Mullan, Jr., Kelly (Camron) McKinley, Christina (Jack) Pallazzo, Ryan Mullan, Thomas (Julia) Mullan, III, Chad, Megan and Dani Pickert; 14 greatgrandchildren and one stepgreat- granddaughter. Tom will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 30 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial with military honors will follow in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Weibel Avenue and Louden Road.

Donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.

Francis Ascenzo BALLSTON SPA — Francis “Frank” Ascenzo, 79, died at Maplewood Manor on Saturday, July 19.

He was born in Ballston Spa, the son of the late Tristano and Margaret DiBlasio Ascenzo. Frank served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Shipping Clerk for General Foods in Saratoga Springs. Frank was a communicant of St.

Mary’s Church, Ballston Spa. Survivors include his sister: Caroline Holmwood and her husband Arthur of Greenfield Center and several nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

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Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Saratoga County’s Next Big Boom

Spa Fine Art Gallery Presents Greg Montgomery For A Poster/Book Signing.

SARATOGA SPRINGS ­­ — Spa Fine Art (376 Broadway) will host local artist Greg Montgomery on Friday, July 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artist and have their Travers poster or book signed.

Greg Montgomery’s clean colors, dynamic form and unusual use of white space make his work unparalleled in the field of equestrian, sporting and poster art. His series of posters for the Travers Stakes race is the longest running series by a single artist for a single event in racing history.

For more information call (518) 587-2411 or email Spafineart@aol.com.

Concerts Brighten Dark Tuesdays at Saratoga Battlefield

Manufacturing equipment inside the new facility.

continued from page 1 and unlike other systems, the new fuel cell is using stainless steel in place of platinum and rare metals.

“The cost challenges associated with the technology have stumped a lot of people for a long time,” said Wellington, advanced technology leader at GE Global Research and the head of GE’s fuel cell business. “But we made it work, and we made it work economically. It’s a game-changer.”

Wellington says that the fuel cell, which received financial backing from GE’s ecomagination program, can generate electricity at any location with a supply of natural gas. It can get going quickly, does not need new transmission lines and produces lower emissions than conventional power plants.

GE, the largest industrial company in the U.S., credits the advanced manufacturing coating

breakthrough and system integration in the labs at GE’s Global Research Center in Niskayuna as the inspiration behind GE Fuel Cells.

How it works is fuel is pumped through a solid oxide fuel cell, generating the bulk of the electricity. The exhaust gases of the fuel cell are sent to the gas engine, maximizing the energy extraction from the fuel. Emissions are low and environmentally friendly, mostly consisting of water and carbon-dioxide.

Manufacturing equipment, fuel cell test stations and gas storage tanks, among other things, are already being brought to GE’s new plant in Malta.

Malta is already home to GlobalFoundries – the $10 billion semi-conductor computer chip plant nestled in the Luther Forest Technology Campus.

STILLWATER— The racetrack in Saratoga Springs may be quiet on Tuesdays, but Saratoga Battlefield will be alive with music. Friends of Saratoga Battlefield will sponsor four free lunchtime concerts at noon at Saratoga National Historical Park’s visitor center.

Bring a lunch and listen to a different program each week: folk, traditional and martial music.

August 5: Elizabeth Huntley— Sublime music of the 18th century

performed on the harp. Enjoy classical pieces played on the “Queen of Instruments.”

August 12: Linda Russell— Enjoy a musical tour of National Park Service sites in the Northeast.

Travel to historic homes, battlefields and forts, political conventions and along waterways, without leaving your lawn chair.

August 19: Rich Bala—Learn how waterways and canals shaped New York’s history from colonial

times to the end on a musical tour.

August 26: Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps—18th Century martial music at its best! Hear the songs that heartened armies and gave them direction.

Saratoga National Historical Park offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year. For further information phone (518) 670-2985 or visit nps.gov/sara

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Saratoga Courage continued from page 1

but is also a former bar owner. He says he wanted to make an affordable, fine quality spirit using local resources and dove right into building Saratoga Courage from the ground up – literally.

Shishik built the distillery on an 11-acre lot using eco-friendly materials and equipment to minimize its environmental footprint. Even the bottles used at the distillery are ecofriendly and only use about 65 percent of the glass of a normal bottle of the same shape and size.

The distillery is quiet, even on bottling days. Instead of relying on motors and electricity, everything from the blending, filtering, bottling and labeling is done by hand.

“Bottling and capping are done manually,” said Shishik. “We rinse every bottle by hand, we fill every bottle, cap every bottle and we sleeve every bottle with a PVC sleeve and then we slide it into the

heat shrinker. After that, we put the label on it and then we package it up. From start to finish, we don’t use any electricity.”

The distillery produces a 100 percent corn-grain neutral spirit that is six times distilled and GMO free; and every spirit is made using the water source directly on the land.

“You can’t make good vodka without good water,” said Shishik.

“We actually dug our own well.

We put a lot of attention and detail into how we dug the well and how we cased the well to get down into really good quality water. We found unbelievable water.”

This fall, Saratoga Courage will launch a new line of moonshine called Devil’s Den, named after the Palmerton Mountains. The moonshine will come in two flavors – Apple Pie and Strawberry Jam. “I wanted to make moonshines that were a little bit like us – like New York,” said Shishik. “Our Apple Pie is a very New York-ish apple with cinnamon to make it hot and to keep us warm in the winter.

For Strawberry Jam, we wanted to do something a little different than just strawberry flavored moonshine, so we did some jam flavors in there as well. My daughter actually came up with the name for it, so we’re excited about that.”

Saratoga Courage is truly a family affair. Shishik says his family has been very involved and supportive of the distillery. In fact, his brotherin-law helped create the name for

Shishik says everything from the blending, filtering, bottling and labeling is done in-house.

the distillery and Shishik’s cousin Rich Gabriel, a well-known thoroughbred and horseracing artist in Saratoga, designed both the Pick Six label and the Saratoga Courage logo. Plus, Shishik says everyone else pitches in wherever they can.

“It’s a trip,” said Shishik. “It’s a total trip, but it’s exciting and it’s fun.”

With the tremendous amount of success in the short time Saratoga Courage has been open; Shishik wants to pay it forward. Every day

Pick Six Vodka is named after the exotic horse wager and the fact that the vodka is distilled six times.

during this summer’s racing season, Saratoga Courage sponsors a promotional pick six wager and all winnings will be donated to The Giving Circle – a non-profit organization based in Saratoga Springs. While

the exotic wager is a hard one to hit, the distillery along with its distributor, DeCrescente Distributing Company, have guaranteed a $200 donation to The Giving Circle regardless.

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Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Bill Donovan Takes The Reigns Full Ownership of Maestro’s Portends More Of The Same, But Better

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Since the announcement last week on Monday, July 14 that Mr. Bill Donovan would be taking full ownership of Maestro’s Restaurant (353 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) there has been, naturally, much curiosity about the man himself and what his plans are.

We spent an enjoyable hour on the restaurant’s iconic porch, arguably among the most desirable al fresco dining areas downtown, discussing his background, philosophy and goals.

First and foremost, this was by no means a predatory takeover. Mr. Donovan has nothing but the highest praise for Maestro’s Executive Chef John LaPosta, his life partner Tina Krueger and their tireless efforts in making Maestro’s a “destination” restaurant in every sense of the word.

In fact Chef John, “an extremely hard act to follow,” said Mr. Donovan, will be staying on in some capacity into October. “We are planning to close for about 10 days in September,” Mr. Donavan said, “during which time we will have some very needed repairs and updates to the kitchen, as well as refreshing the dining room and bar areas. But we have some large off-site catering events scheduled into October that John has agreed to oversee.”

“Of course, the new executive chef will be there as well during this transition phase.”

Ahh, the new exec. As much as people want to know about Mr. Bill, the question of who will replace Chef John is number one. So? “Well, I will share that it’s down to a final three candidates, and we expect to finalize our decision in about two to three weeks.” He said.

Give me a little more, please?

“OK,” he noted with a grin, “I can tell you that one candidate is a local chef currently; one is a female

attached to a prominent NYC restaurant; and one is a chef located in South Florida.”

The new executive chef will also oversee Harvey’s Restaurant’s (at 14 Phila Street, where he is majority owner with partner Nick Adie) menu. That person will likely receive an equity stake in Maestro’s, as that is a core element of Mr. Donovan’s business philosophy. “The more you can empower people, the better the outcome usually is.”

One thing that Maestro’s guests should not expect are wholesale changes to Maestro’s well-received ‘American Bistro’ core menu. “Of course, the new chef will want to put their stamp on things here and there,” Mr. Donovan said, but noted in his announcement release that, “I do not anticipate any significant changes to the menu or dining experience. I believe a restaurant is like an orchestra. It needs a conductor, a “Maestro,” if you will, to lead its members in producing a satisfying and pleasurable experience for its patrons. When John LaPosta passes the baton to a new “Maestro”, I expect our entire staff will continue to orchestrate the best dining experience in Saratoga Springs without missing a beat.”

Mr. Donovan began his career in a completely different area; making his mark in transportation (his father was a franchisee for Mayflower Moving Company), and started other companies related to logistics for the retail industry and record storage. Yet he believes that there is a common element with these and his hospitality endeavors.

“Good customer service is good customer service in any industry.”

He said. “We want to create singular experiences and memories.”

A Boston native, he now divides his time between South Florida and Saratoga Springs, where he moved in 2008. But wherever he roams, his love of food travels with him.

“When I got to town, I noted that there were 132 food and restaurant

establishments within three miles of my condo.” Bill said. “During the first year I was here, I visited 126!”

He noted with a smile.

In addition to a more visually appealing Maestro’s infrastructure, patrons should look forward to some joint marketing programs between that restaurant an the family-fun oriented Harvey’s.

“We’ve done very well with establishing our loyalty program at Harvey’s.” He said. “Now we take things to the next step. Imagine if a family eats there a few times, and accumulates points that the parents can spend at Maestro’s when it’s their date night. That sort of thing.”

Of course, there are back-of-thehouse efficiencies to owning multiple assets in the same industry, but I’ll leave that for our business

A toast to success: Bill Donovan. Photo by MarkBolles.com reporter to analyze. Suffice to say, my hour with Mr. Bill Donovan made me enthusiastic to see what he has in store for all of us in the

future.

For more information, visit maestrosatthevandam.com or harveyspub.com.

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BUSINESS

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Local Advertising Agency Celebrates 25 Years In Business

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY WILTON – When McKinley Griffen Design & Advertising first opened its doors back in 1989, the world was changing; science and technology were making great strides, and the advertising business itself was evolving. Few things were certain and success wasn’t a guarantee.

Fast forward to 25 years later and Dennis and Connie Towers, the husband and wife creative team behind MGD&A, say the last quarter-century has been a wild ride.

Before starting their own business, Dennis and Connie both worked for an advertising agency in Schenectady. Deciding to break away from the corporate world and start their own firm was something they dreamed of; and in 1989, they made it a reality.

“We ended up combining skills,” said Connie. “I have the advertising and design background and Dennis

McKinley Griffen Design & Advertising Pays It Forward For Anniversary “At that time, we did merchandising agreements along with a sports logo,” said Dennis. “We did that with the Albany River Rats, an AHL team. That team went on for about 10 years and we just kept on with character evolutions and toward the end, added more characters. We had fun with that.”

Dennis and Connie Towers have launched their Good Works! Matching Grants program to aid non-profit and tax-exempt organizations.

has the sales and marketing aspect.

It seemed like a really great match.”

When MGD&A first opened, the Towers worked primarily with startup businesses – creating their logos, branding, advertising and publications with a focus on affordability.

“We understood what it was like,” said Connie. “The last thing a lot of

companies had in their budgets was advertising; and not realizing that yes, you’re building your equipment and your staff, but you need to get the word out there.”

As time went on, MGD&A expanded their client portfolio. In the 1990’s, Dennis said the firm acquired a significant amount of sports-related clientele.

McKinley Griffen Design & Advertising did design and merchandising projects with the Albany River Rats, an AHL team.

The Towers also worked with the Kentucky Thoroughblades, some arena football and tennis logos, and other AHL teams around that time.

While there isn’t an exact recipe for success written down in a manual somewhere, both Dennis and Connie say engaging audiences, resonating with consumers, and expanding markets while building loyal communities helped them excel in the market.

Sure enough, MGD&A was recognized for all of its work. From Addy and Nori Awards in communications, to industry-specific awards in financial, beverage, sports, healthcare, arts and culture, industrial markets and non-profit sectors, many were recognizing the firm and the Towers.

While many things have changed since 1989 for MGD&A, one thing remains the same – the Towers have consistently worked with nonprofit organizations.

“We did work for Lake George Opera and Homemade Theatre,” said Connie. “We were doing their posters and such; then came the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation. It was a good mixture of things.”

To celebrate McKinley Griffen Design & Advertising’s 25 years of work, the Towers have created a way to pay it forward to non-profit organizations in the community by launching their “Good Works!”

Matching Grants program.

Non-profit or tax-exempt organizations can apply for the program by completing an online form at McKinleyGriffen.com. Dennis and Connie will match agency hours to assist groups with any projects or initiatives they need help with.

“If all of our work could be for the greater good and the good of the community, that would be great,” said Dennis. “That’s why we’re doing this program, to support the greater community.”

The Towers have always loved working with non-profits and currently sit on the board for the Wilton Food Pantry.

BUSINESS

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Saratoga Hospital Appoints New Chief Medical Informatics Officer

Dr. Todd Duthaler/Saratoga Hospital

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Dr. Todd Duthaler has been named to the new position of chief medical informatics officer at Saratoga Hospital. He has been on staff as an emergency medicine physician at the hospital since 1999.

As chief medical informatics officer, Dr. Duthaler plays a key role in helping the hospital and its clinical staff maximize the utilization of the electronic medical record to improve patient care and outcomes.

“Healthcare informatics has the potential to transform key aspects of patient care—to improve coordination, reduce duplication, and identify those who could benefit from prevention and early intervention efforts,” said Dr. Richard Falivena, vice president and chief medical and physician integration officer at Saratoga Hospital. “With his combination of clinical and informatics expertise, Dr. Duthaler is the ideal choice to ensure that Saratoga Hospital and our community reap the benefits of today’s information systems capabilities.”

Saratoga National Bank Earns Five-Star Rating SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company was recently recognized as a five-star superior bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. Saratoga National has earned this designation for the past 21

consecutive quarters.

The rating is based on financial data from March and indicates Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is one of the strongest banks in the nation. To earn five stars, banks must excel in areas of capital quality, asset quality and profitability.

“Community banks like Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company that have been able to earn and maintain Bauer’s top rating for strength and security reflect that deep-rooted sense of loyalty to the local community,” said Karen L. Dorway, President of BauerFinancial.

Runnings Announces Major Company Expansion In New York

This is the first major regional expansion in the company’s 67-year history and each of the locations will be hiring roughly 80 new workers in each community.

Two Businesses Create Certified Monarch Waystation in Mall Parking Lot SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Healthy Living Market in the Wilton Mall is working with a local ecofriendly landscape desiger, Jesse Elwert Peters of Jessecology to renovate landscaping outside the store.

An organic edible garden was planted that includes many perennials indigenous to New York, which cumulatively forms a new habitat for Monarch butterflies to use during migration and breeding seasons.

The gardens are located in the mall parking lot and the site has been registered as a certified Monarch Waystation with the national organization, Monarch Watch; and a certified habitat plaque will be displayed to point out the urban habitat.

Arrow Reports Increased Quarterly Earnings GLOVERSVILLE – Runnings, Your Home, Farm and Outdoor Store, recently announced that the company will expand to New York this fall, opening three new retail stores in Gloversville, Canandaigua and Rome.

“We explored several places to introduce a new region to Runnings, and we found upstate New York has tremendous communities for our unique retail development and friendly, hometown service,” said Dan Herrmann, Runnings Chief Operations Officer. “We don’t just open stores, we want to be a part of the community, creating jobs, increasing the tax base and providing top quality brands with great products families use every day.”

GLENS FALLS – Arrow Financial Corporation recently announced increased quarterly earnings and continued strong asset quality ratios.

“Arrow ended the quarter with strong results, including increased earnings per share, net income and net interest margin,” said Arrow President and CEO Thomas J. Murphy. “In addition, we delivered solid ratios for return on average assets and return on average equity, record highs in several key balance sheet categories, and continued excellent asset quality and strong capital.”

Arrow reports second-quarter diluted earnings per share increased 7.1 percent over the 2013 quarter, while second-quarter net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis rose $1.5 million or 10.3 percent.

The corporation also reported continued growth in insurance commission income and income from fiduciary activities. Arrow also noted it achieved a record high at quarter-end for total loans – rose $139.4 million or 11.6 percent from June of last year.

The Spa City Welcomes The Savory Pantry SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Spa City has added another store to its historic downtown shopping district.

The Savory Pantry, a food and gift product store, is nestled among the boutiques and quaint shops at 486 Broadway and is open for business.

After 16 years of business, owner Keeley DeSalvo made the 1,400mile trek from her home state of Arkansas to open the second location of The Savory Pantry.

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The shop features a variety of food-related items, gourmet gifts and pantry items.

Northshire BookStore Fundraises For Animal Shelter SARATOGA SPRINGS – Tickets are on sale now to spend an evening with bestselling mystery author, David Rosenfelt, on Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.

Presented by Friends of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter and Northshire Bookstore, Rosenfelt will discuss his experiences rescuing over 4,000 dogs. In addition, there will be a book signing, music, raffles and a silent auction. Organizers say the highest bidder’s name will appear as a character in Rosenfelt’s next book.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

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Education

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Saratoga Independent School Gives Back to Global Community Students Donate Over 200 Books To A School In Uganda

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Books are an essential part of a child’s life; but unfortunately for many children across the world, books are hard to come by. Thanks to Saratoga Independent School’s Reach Out and Read program (ROAR), a school in Uganda now has over 200 books to share with local children.

ROAR, now in its 11th year at SIS, is a program that encourages every child to reach their personal reading goal, while at the same time making it possible for them to enrich reading opportunities for other children.

“We want kids to learn that they benefit from people who give their time to our community and that they can do the same,” said Felice Karlitz, Director of Saratoga Independent School. “The children set their reading goal, but they usually surpass it every year.”

Throughout the year, students and faculty log the number of pages read and every two pages read are

Students at The Kagoma Gate School in Wairaka, Uganda.

matched by one penny and at the end of the year, the money is used to buy a library of books for a nonprofit organization that serves children. This year’s goal was to collectively read at least 200,000 pages of children’s books, and students were able to raise enough money to

buy around 220 books.

“They love to read, so it’s not an incentive,” said Karlitz. “They’re benefitting by reading and enjoying books and improving their skills and at the same time, they’re helping someone else.”

This year the school chose to

partner with The Giving Circle -- a volunteer-based, non-profit organization based in Saratoga Springs.

The group works both locally and internationally and has built an orphanage called the Koi Koi House and The Kagoma Gate School in Wairaka, Uganda.

“Because of this school and because of books from Saratoga Independent School and all of the other people who help us, these children in Uganda have a brighter future,” said Mark Bertrand, Founder and Director of The Giving Circle. “We’ve been working over there for a little over a year now and these children are already speaking English. They can be teachers, they can be doctors; they can be whatever they want because of education.”

Ann Fantauzzi is a retired teacher who works with The Giving Circle and hand-delivered the books to children in Uganda. She says the village speaks Swahili as its native language, but the children are rapidly learning English thanks to the donated books.

“For the teachers at Kagoma Gate and the children of course, books are something they just don’t see a lot of,” said Fantauzzi. “These are kids who have never seen beyond the sugar cane plantation they live next to. They have no idea what the Continued on pg 13

Education

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Sponsor-A-Scholar Award Given To SSAS Senior SARATOGA SPRINGS – Eric Roth, a senior in the Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar program, has been awarded the annual Dr. Janice White Sponsor-A-Scholar Award.

Roth will attend SUNY Purchase this fall.

The award was established in recognition of Dr. White’s years of service to the Saratoga Springs City School District. When White retired as superintendent in June of 2012, she asked that in lieu of a retirement gift, donations be made to this scholarship fund.

The $500 onetime scholarship is given to a graduating senior in the program who has shown commitment to the standards of SSAS at the highest level.

Saratoga School, Daniel Dancer Create Living Painting Ugandan students are learning English through donated books.

world is like, so they couldn’t wait to get into the books.”

Gathered by children in Saratoga Springs and into the hands of children roughly 7,000 miles away, organizers say these books are benefitting both schools on opposite sides of the world.

“It’s a learning experience for the SIS students,” said Karlitz. “Every time we designate the recipient, a person from the organization comes and speaks to the kids, so they know what they’re working

towards. You can see they have these moments of understanding a perspective that’s so different from their daily lives.”

Some prior recipients of books through the ROAR program include Saratoga Hospital, Project Lift, Center for the Family, Head Start, After the Fire and Double H Ranch.

To learn more about The Giving Circle or for information on volunteering, visit www.

TheGivingCircle.org.

AXA Advisors Supports Saratoga Foundation

donated $2,000 to the Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Albany office of AXA Advisors, LLC recently volunteered its services for Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning (SFIL) as part of the AXA Day of Service.

More than 25 financial professionals and staff from AXA Advisors were on hand to help paint two classrooms and re-finish desks at Saratoga Springs High School.

The AXA Foundation also

Education Department Award Winners at Saratoga Fair BALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Central School District took home first place for the Saratoga County Fair’s Education Department Awards. BSCSD won a TV and DVD combination. South Glens Falls Central School District received second place and won a TV, while Galway Central Schools received third place and won a DVD.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Daniel Dancer, a nationally renowned artist, created a unique “living painting” by arranging students, faculty and recycled materials into the image of a bluebird, the official bird of New York state.

Wearing different colored t-shirts, each person became a “human paint drop” in a giant image that will only make sense if looked at with a bird’s eye view.

Dancer took an aerial photograph from 80 feet above ground, thanks to a tower truck provided by the Maple Avenue Fire Department.

Congregation Shaara Tfille Continues Adult Education Program Series SARATOGA SPRINGS – Congregation Shaara Tfille is having an evening of discussion

focusing on two U.S. Presidents and American Jews as continuation of its Adult Education program series on Tuesday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Kenneth Blatt will lead a discussion on Presidents Richard Nixon and George Washington and their interaction with the American-Jewish community at the Synagogue located at 84 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The discussion is open to the public.

Students Participate In Engineering Enrichment Program BALLSTON SPA – Ballston Spa elementary students had the opportunity to continue learning in the summer by participating in an engineering enrichment program.

Students designed an aid drop package that can be dropped from an aircraft while protecting the items inside and are easier to find once they reach the ground; created model buildings that are earthquake

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resistant; learned about sustainable building, and put together video clips explaining the science behind lacrosse.

Exchange Students Seeking Host Families in Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS – Visiting students, ages 15 to 18, from around the world are seeking host families in and around Saratoga Springs for the upcoming school year. Host families are needed for the fall semester and full school year.

Host families can be traditional families, singles, empty nesters, etc. and serve as mentors and a home base for their student. Visiting students participate as active members of the family and integrate into their host’s daily routines and traditions just like any other family member.

To learn more, contact Joe Bissell at j.bissel@international-experience. net or at 517-388-8948. Families interested in hosting this year must apply by Friday, Aug. 15.

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food

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Food Samplings at Franklin Community Center

SARATOGA SPRINGS — As summer harvests reach their peak, volunteers with Friends of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market will offer a six-week series of food tastings on Wednesday mornings at the Franklin Community Center to show consumers simple cooking tips for incorporating fresh and healthy local farm-raised food into their daily meals.

The free tastings—called “Two Wooden Spoons”—will be at 10:30

a.m. every Wednesday from July 23 through August 27 at the Center at 10 Franklin Street in Saratoga Springs. Each demonstration will cook fast, flavorful vegetables with a basic pan, water, oil, salt and pepper and two wooden spoons.

Recipes and free food samples will be available.

“The Friends of the Market’s goal is to encourage all people, regardless of income level, to make the Saratoga Farmers’ Market part of their weekly shopping plan. We want to dispel the notion that local produce is out of reach for those receiving public assistance, and that it is difficult or time consuming to prepare,” commented Jim Gupta-Carlson, volunteer cook for the demonstrations.

“It’s important that the community knows that the market accepts several types of food assistance program benefits,” notes Saratoga Farmers’ Market president Charles Holub. “In addition to SNAP, some of our vendors are authorized to accept fruit and vegetable vouchers distributed through the WIC program and the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.”

WIC farmers’ market vouchers are available through Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council at (518) 288-3232; for eligible senior citizens seeking fruit and vegetable vouchers, the contact is the Saratoga County Office for the Aging at (518) 884-4100.

Participants in SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known as food stamps) can use their EBT cards to receive tokens at the green market shed from the market clerk. These tokens are as good as cash. Tokens never expire and are accepted by all vendors at the market. For every $5 spent with an EBT card, the customer will receive a supplemental $2 Fresh Connect Coupon to be used at the market.

Customers participating in the SNAP program can use the tokens and Fresh Connect coupons to purchase fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, maple and honey products, jams, sauces and spices. They can also buy prepared foods that are wrapped, labeled and intended for home consumption, such as cookies, potpies

or other baked goods. Tokens are also good for seeds and starters for food-bearing garden plants.

The market’s farmers are always happy to answer questions about growing practices, storage methods and cooking advice.

Representatives from Cornell Cooperative Extension are present at every Wednesday market with free recipes and food for tasting, and can provide additional contacts for those needing further coaching or tips.

Through the end of October, Saratoga Farmers’ Market is located in High Rock Park on High Rock Avenue, just two blocks east of Broadway. The park is on a CDTA bus route and has parking available.

Market hours are Wednesdays 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1p.m.

(*Ingredients available at the market)

FOOD

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

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A Taste Of Malta For Several Delicious (And Smart) Causes Photos By MarkBolles.com MALTA— A hungry crowd of about 300 participants were delighted by the food offerings of nearly threedozen restaurants and bakeries at the Taste of Malta, which was held at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART campus on Tuesday, July 15.

The final total dollars are still

being counted, but over $5,000was brought in through sponsors, participants and raffles. The prizes that were raffled off were valued at over $1,500.

Proceeds from this event benefit a variety of area educational endeavors via the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in

OXBE4 – Ballston Spa HS’s Robotics Team

Eric and Adam man the Primal grill outside.

Bill and Phil – Pasta Pane

Education Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.

The fund supports programs and initiatives including the Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College High School program at Hudson Valley Community College.

Team Villago in the house! Carl, Jessica, Kurt, Sharan and Sandy

Kelly dishes for the Ripe Tomato

Tim always serves with a smile at Panzas

Rhiannon and Corissa from the Malta Recovery Room

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Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

g e d s i W r B hite Party a g o t a r a S

Photos By MarkBolles.com

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Auctioneer Beatty in action!

Sonny and Julie Bonacio say “Hello Marylou!”

Mega-mingling!

The crowd grooved to the sounds of “Gravity”.

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All smiles from Gala Chairs Beth Alexander and Heather Straughter.

Bruce and Lu Levinsky.

Rebecca Douglas shows off a Frank Adams donated Black Onyx necklace which fetched $1,100.

Neil and Jane Golub

Ed and Maureen Lewi

Laura Crisafulli, Suzanne Villani, Danielle Milot, Lindsay Nemith, Elaine Sillery, Christy Mathaus.

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Polo By Twilight:

Palamountain Scholarship Benefit Tuesday, July 22

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Saratoga Springs summer tradition—“Polo by Twilight,” the 35th annual Palamountain Scholarship Benefit—took place on Tuesday, July 22, at the Saratoga Polo Field.

The evening’s program included a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and a polo match, with the two teams competing for the Palamountain Cup. The co-chairs of this year’s event are Donene Honnold and Sara Halberg Boivin (Skidmore Class of 1996).

All proceeds from the benefit go to the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund,

created to honor Skidmore’s fourth president and his wife for their 22 years of leadership.

Joseph Palamountain served as Skidmore president from 1965 to 1987. The scholarship benefit was launched by Anne Palamountain in 1979, and she continues to preside over the event and to play a key role in its planning.

The Palamountain Scholarship Fund is one of Skidmore’s largest sources of endowed scholarship support, with a value of more than $5.8 million. Over the years, more than 230 Skidmore graduates have benefited from the fund.

This year’s event included the presentation of two awards.

Colleen Barber ’04 received the inaugural Anne T. Palamountain Scholar Award, created to recognize Palamountain Scholars who have distinguished themselves through leadership and service to society. Barber is a vocational rehabilitation specialist for the VA Boston Healthcare System.

In addition, Skidmore presented its Denis B. Kemball-Cook award posthumously to Dennis Dammerman, who served on the college’s board of trustees for nearly 10 years. The award recognizes individuals who have given generously of their time, wisdom, and talent in furthering the mission of Skidmore College.

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Photos By Alice Corey Photography

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014 Photos by Deborah Neary

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Crowd Enjoys 65 Roses Gala ...The Opening Day Soiree

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Close to 300 people enjoyed perfect weather at Fasig Tipton for “65 Roses…The Opening Day Soiree.” The 36th annual 65 Roses saw party goers such as CJ and MaryBeth DeCrescente, Bill and Miranda Lia, Peter and Tracie Cosgrove, dress designer Daniel Mozzes, Congressman Paul Tonko, Jim and Julie Massry Knox, Sam Judge and Rachael Wheeler, Bill Sullivan, Carolyn Jones, Angelo Mazzone, Stephanie Collins, Bill Morgan, Maureen Murphy, Dr. Bruce Nash (Chief Medical Officer for CDPHP), Tom and AnneMarie Marasak, David and Diane Faziolo, Karen Carpenter Palumbo to name just a few.

The event raised $170,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

“The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation works

day-in and day-out to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life for people in the Capital Region and beyond. It is because of your tireless efforts that people living with cystic fibrosis can lead the most fulfilling and productive lives possible. I applaud your efforts to fund research that is making a significant impact,” said Dr. Bruce Nash upon accepting the Honoree Award for CDPHP. Guests enjoyed a delicious Mazzone spread ranging from a complete raw bar to enticing dinner selections of pork, duck and ribs and washed adult milk shakes! TS Ensemble provided a fun musical atmosphere with dancing into the night.

Plans are already underway for the 37th Annual 65 Roses…Opening day, 2015 – at Fasig Tipton, of course!

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Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

1,200 Attendees At 21st Annual Siro’s Cup! Over $200,000 Raised For Center For Disability Services Photos by Alice Corey Photography

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A super-sized crowd of race fans gathered at the iconic Siro’s Restaurant on the eve of this year’s Saratoga Race Course meet (Thursday, July 17) to mingle, revel and help an excellent cause. Over $200,000 was raised to support the following programs at the Center for Disability Services: Adult services, Center health care medical and dental services, Clover Patch camp including day and overnight camp sessions, Clover Patch preschool programs for students ages three to five, Langan School for students ages five to twenty-one, and St. Margaret’s Center the Center’s pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility.

Among the notables spotted in the crowd were: Byron Hunt – former New York Giant

Bob Reed – Siro’s Host and fourtime Super Bowl participant for the Minnesota Vikings Mary Lou Whitney and John Hendrickson Michele and Ron Riggi Patty and Vincent Riggi and Sandra Foley George R. Hearst III – served master of ceremonies for presentation to Rosie Napravnik Honoree Rosie Napravnik with family, agents and friends The event’s title sponsor was The Shoppes at Newton Plazarepresented by Barry, Sara Lee and Eric Larner.

Gifts presented from the Center to Rosie onstage included an original painting by artist James Fiorentino of Shanghai Bobby and an original painting by artist Jane Roberts of Untapable.

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

WINNER’S

CIRCLE

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WINNER’S CIRCLE Saratoga TODAY Newspaper’s Guide to the 2014 Racing Season at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York

Saturday’s Jim Dandy Used as Travers Prep For Many

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY Saratoga is nearly a full two weeks into its racing schedule and already there’s a familiar name atop the leading trainers list: Todd Pletcher.

At the end of Wednesday’s racing, Pletcher had six wins from 14 starters, three ahead of Graham Motion.

Though Pletcher is often loaded with an army of 3-year-olds, he does not have an entry in Saturday’s Grade II $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes, a race he won a year ago with Palace Malice. The Jim Dandy is the local prep for the Grade I $1.25 million Travers Stakes. It gives horses and horseman the added advantage of having a race over the track.

Many trainers are seduced by Sunday’s Grade I $1 million Haskell

Invitational at Monmouth Park and use that as a Travers prep. Over the last 16 years, 10 runners of the Jim Dandy have gone on to win the Travers. Still the Siren’s call of the Jersey Shore is far too strong for that statistic to sink in.

Despite that seven horses are set to enter the gate including Tonalist, the Belmont Stakes winner and 8-5 favorite on the morning line.

Tonalist played spoiler back in June when he charged down the three-path and defeated California Chrome to win the Belmont. The Triple Crown was on the line and Tonalist looked the part for trainer Christophe Clement.

The son of Tapit has put in a steady month of five-furlong workouts starting a few weeks after his Belmont triumph. Nothing blazing, nothing to whip the hat off your head, but nice, steady conditioning, including his latest work over the Saratoga oval, five furlongs in 1:01.79.

“It’s great when your patience pays off, and that’s a credit to his owner who gave me the freedom to do that,” said Clement, who has one winner from 13 starters so far this meet. “To be competing on this level is very exciting for me. He’s doing well. He came out of his work in good shape and I’m very excited to have Mr. Rosario ride him on Saturday. Everything’s good. I just

have to train him and keep him fit and sound. Life is good.”

Joel Rosario is currently tied for fifth with three wins the Saratoga jockey colony. He took off Ride On Curlin following a spectacular ride in the Grade I $1.5 million Preakness Stakes.

Rosario abdicated for Tonalist in the Belmont. Rosario had ridden Tonalist to a win the Grade II Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park where the two reunited a few weeks later for a thrilling finish in the Belmont Stakes.

“I think he’s fit, but I think he can move up from the race, too,” Clement said. “He had a break after the Belmont and he put on quite a bit of weight. He’s been very playful and he thinks life is great.

Unfortunately for him over the last three weeks he’s been back to work, but he still thinks that life is great.

He’s a very playful kind of a horse, and that’s a great thing. He’s taking his work very well.”

The second choice on the morning line is the Grade I Wood Memorial winner Wicked Strong.

Trained by Jimmy Jerkens and ridden by Rajiv Maragh, Wicked Strong (2-1) has garnered a lot of bettor attention, but hasn’t fully delivered since the Wood. He finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby and fourth in the Belmont Stakes.

Todd Pletcher – Photo by NYRA.

“I was a little disappointed,” Jerkens said. “He ran OK, but I didn’t think he ran as good as we thought he would. He was a little lackluster. He spit the bit out down the backside for some reason. I thought he’d be sitting there with a nice pull, but for some reason he spit the bit and [Maragh] had to get after him. He finished OK. All in all, I guess he finished slightly better than the rest of them did.”

Rounding out the field are Kid Cruz (8-1), Commanding Curve (5-1), Cousin Stephen (12-1), Legend (12-1) and Ulanbator (15-1).

Older Horses Gearing Up for Whitney The Grade I $1.5 million Whitney is setting up to be the race of the year. Scheduled for August 2, many of the country’s top horses are taking aim at the historic Whitney and its significantly beefed up purse.

Of note is 2013’s Champion 3-year-old colt Will Take Charge.

Trained by D. Wayne Lukas, Will Take Charge has run five times this year with a win in the Grade II Oaklawn Handicap and three seconds in three grade is: the Donn, the Santa Anita Handicap and the Stephen Foster Handicap. Those races have taken him to Arkansas, California, Florida and Kentucky.

Now he’s in Saratoga, the site of his Travers triumph a year ago.

“Look, we’re the champion,” Lukas said. “We don’t give a damn who shows up. Bring ’em on. You can’t dodge them; they’re all going to show up. Line ’em up. Let’s see what we’ve got. There’s no place to hide in Saratoga.”

Expected to enter are leading Horse of the Year candidate Palace Malice (winner of this year’s Grade I Metropolitan Handicap, among others) and Departing, last year’s winner of the Super Derby, West Virginia Derby and Illinois Derby.

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Doing what comes naturally

by Marilyn Lane for Saratoga TODAY

V

alerie Buck is on pace for a big success. She not only has horse sense and persistence, she also has vast experience with horses.

Her life has been guided by her love of these noble creatures. They literally

carried her from coast to coast and partnered with her through thick and thin. It’s a predictable consequence that Valerie and horses would team up to help others.

“My love affair with horses began the summer after fourth grade,” said Buck. “I went to a camp in the Poconos. I met a horse, I rode and my every goal was recalibrated.”

Valerie did all the typical next steps and eventually took an uncommon leap for her time. She sought a career working with horses at the track.

In the mid-’80s, Valerie began getting on horses for Gary Contessa at Monmouth Park.

“It didn’t take me long to learn that galloping racehorses was not so easy as it looked, so I approached Kiaran McLaughlin, who was at the time an assistant trainer for Wayne Lukas, about breaking yearlings at a farm.”

This led Valerie to California.

Valerie galloped many of the best horses of her generation. Above is Harlem Rocker, — Photo by Barbara Livingston

“Looking back,” Valerie said, “I realize just how fortunate that was.

Randy Bradshaw was our coach at Eugene Klein’s farm. He was an awesome teacher, a total horseman, and to this day he remains a great friend.”

I could still see Valerie’s awe when she went on to say, “All our babies were by horses like Alydar, Affirmed, Mr. Prospector, Seattle Slew and Fappiano, and most were high-dollar yearlings so their bottom lines were often legendary too.”

Valerie spent a briefer than

expected time in the bluegrass region of Kentucky. Her disappointment was thinly veiled as she stated, “I loved the beauty and was enchanted by the multitudes of gorgeous horse farms but I was sicked to see rapid develpment eating away ideal agricultural land”. As if divorcing a dream, she headed to Hialeah.

From here Valerie’s resume reads like “Who’s Who” in American Racing.

“I learned a lot galloping for LeRoy Jolley, but it was when I got

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to Bill Mott’s barn that I really felt I’d landed at Harvard.”

As if it were yesterday, Valerie recalled, “I worked for Bill during the ‘Cigar’ years; we were stabled at Greentree and every stall domiciled a horse to give you Goosebumps.”

If you’ve ever been to that famous farm, now Darley, or remember Cigar, you know how Valerie must have felt.

She continued, “I tell you, I was in heaven. I listened, I learned, and I am forever grateful to have experienced that level of horsemanship at a pretty early stage of my career.

Todd Pletcher and I both started with Wayne Lukas the same year and eventually when I worked for Todd he put me on many of his best horses.”

I guess he did and even cursory fans will recognize names like Super Saver, Rags to Riches and Fleet Indian. Valerie showed me a set sheet, that’s the horses training on a given day. Valerie was named on four horses, all were Grade 1 winners; the two fillies listed above, Wait A While and Octave.

“I keep this set sheet just to remind myself of those rarefied days,” Valerie said reverently.

It all sounds so romantic and wonderful. Valerie speaks less of the hardships.

“Yea, I broke my back, my shoulder, and a lot of other things and it broke my heart to finally have to give up galloping,” she said.

You would never know that today.

Thoreau could not have been any more at home at Walden Pond than Valerie is on her small farm near the Vermont border.

“I bought this place in 2006 and I have cows for neighbors; it’s peaceful

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Photo by Valerie Buck

“Flaming enthusiasm, backed by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.”

— Dale Carnegie

and I feel bound to the earth here.”

Valerie is hands-on with her horses and a plethora of other animals every day. Her enthusiastic smile tells it all and “Waggin Tails” is a perfectly suited name for a property where wellbeing is the main priority.

“I knew I was on the right track when I started repurposing horses, some of the same ones I used to gallop, but you know I still had to find a way to get more horses to a safe place and get positioned to help women who may have gotten off-track in their lives,” Valerie said.

To that end, Valerie founded a not-for- profit organization in 2013. The acronym for ACTT Naturally is Aftercare Continued Thoroughbred Training.

Valerie is presently busy preparing for that organizations first fundraiser on July 29.

I nodded approval of Valerie’s mission and expressed a willingness to help her out, however I might.

“Thank you,” she said. “You know how it is, you get to know a lot of horses at the track, everybody thinks you only remember

Photo by Valerie Buck

Valerie has furnished horses to the Saratoga WarHorse program since its inception.

Budder, a Saratoga WarHorse.

the good ones, but it’s so opposite.

You sort of forget those because you know they all go to safe homes.

I want more thoroughbreds to be assured of safe futures; they have so much to offer beyond the track.”

We laughed and agreed that Churchill had it almost right when he said, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”

Unlike some women, we are not slighted that Mr. Churchill did not pale the impact of his statement by political correctness. We know that horses are good for everyone and we also know that women who have

forged successful lives on the racetrack understand that horses lend courage and have the ability to carry you to winner’s circles far greater than those down by the wire.

There’s an unattributed quote, which states, “Half the failures in life result from pulling in one’s horse when he is leaping.”

I for one, give Valerie a loose rein because in my heart I know she is leaping in the right direction. And when you pair good direction with a woman whose work ethic was tried and tested for more than 20 years in a seven-day a week, dangerous job, you have ingredients for success.

For Valerie, you can add a golden disposition and steeled determination. We laughed again and agreed ACTT Naturally would go from Rags to Riches and though you may have to Wait Awhile, it won’t be very long.

You see, the riches Valerie seeks are not about money and power; they’re all about beauty and balance.

A fundraiser for Valerie Buck’s Actt Naturally.

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Hats At The Track

The annual hat contest took place at the Saratoga Race Course Sunday, July 20.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

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Sharon Castro’s Photo Of The Week

Photo by Sharon Castro

Clubhouse Season Passes Sold Out For Meet SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. and Stewart’s Shops announced that as a result of the extraordinary popularity of the new Saratoga Race Course season pass program, clubhouse season passes have been sold out for the 2014 meet.

Grandstand season passes will remain on sale at Stewart’s Shops and at the Saratoga Race Course Reserved Seats Box Office for $30 through August 1.

Consumer demand is at an alltime high for season passes for the 2014 meet, which are available for purchase for the first time at more than 150 Stewart’s Shops throughout the Capital Region.

As of Monday, 6,373 season passes had been sold for the 2014 meet, in comparison to 1,402 season passes sold in 2013 – marking a 354 percent increase from year to year.

“I would like to extend my gratitude to Stewart’s Shops and its president Gary Dake for being an outstanding partner in this first time program. This has been an incredibly successful joint venture that has exceeded all expectations,” said the New York Racing Association CEO and President Chris Kay. “I would also like to thank our loyal fans, who have shown an incredible level of enthusiasm for racing through their support of the season pass program.”

A season pass provides fans with the opportunity to enjoy 40 days of world-class thoroughbred racing at Saratoga Race Course, including the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers on Saturday, August 23 and the Grade 1, $1.5 million Whitney on Saturday, August 2. Season passes are valid for one admission, which includes one giveaway voucher, on all giveaway days.

The summer meet at Saratoga Race Course continues through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, call (518) 584-6200 or visit

New York State breweries featured at the Saratoga Pavilion include: • Adirondack Brewery of Lake George • Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown • Brooklyn Brewery of the New York City Metro area • Brown’s Brewing Co. of Troy

The New York Racing Association, Inc. CEO and President Chris Kay (front left) toasts the debut of Taste NY: Craft Beer and Cider on Opening Day, Friday, July 18, of the 146th racing season at Saratoga Race Course.

• Captain Lawrence Brewery of Elmsford • Empire Brewing Company of Syracuse • Keegan Ales of Kingston • Ithaca Beer Company of Ithaca • Lake Placid Brewery of Lake Placid • Olde Saratoga Brewing Company of Saratoga Springs • Saranac Brewing Co. of Utica

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Rebuilding Mind, Body and Soul

Staccato Barre: The Capital Region’s First Barre Studio

by Monique Boulet for Saratoga TODAY I recently went to 489 Broadway to get an exclusive inside scoop of the newest fitness studio in Saratoga Springs. I received the full Staccato Barre experience from owner Renee Taliana and

one of her trainers, Amy Haley Hoehn. Staccato Barre is best described as a full body sculpting session that is incredibly intense and effective. It pairs weight and resistance training with core sculpting, using a variety of the barre, balls, weights, bands, rollers and other trendy tools to get the full range of motion desired.

What is Barre? Barre is referencing the training tool – a ballet barre. Staccato classes are focused on muscle isolation, core conditioning (abdominal conditioning), weight training and proper alignment.

Why choose to learn the Staccato style of barre? “We’ve used historical and current best practices along with extreme creativity to create an entirely new

style of Barre. We’ve spent years learning every barre style around and then working to create something better.” Explained Renee.

Staccato Barre fully capitalizes on the best practices of Pilates, boot camp training, interval training, weight training, yoga, ballet dance conditioning and so much more.

Renee’s passion for barre is hard to overstate. Staccato has taken shape after years of teaching a multitude of disciplines and numerous styles of Barre.

Along with Barre classes, they also offer Hard balance. Think of cross-fitness training, only without compromising body mechanics.

Hard balance classes are perfect for men and women who want to see incredible changes with increased precision and intention of movement.

Staccato Barre Sculpt follows the traditional full body barre format of 45-minute classes.

Barre Sculpt (Level I/II) places emphasis on alignment without giving up the sculpting burn commonly experienced by barre students. No matter your fitness level, Barre Sculpt will isolate muscle groups to the point of exhaustion.

No question.

Staccato Barre Endurance (Level III/IV) is best described as an

advanced barre workout - incredibly intense and effective.

Staccato Barre is known for it’s swift, precise movement without momentum. Innovative props challenge students to go beyond their previous barre experience and into new territory.

Hard Balance Program Background: Peak cardiovascular function, musculature system, and joint mobility are the foundations to the HardBalance philosophy of training. In addition to years of CrossFit coaching, athletic and military training, Amy Haley Hoehn, founder of HardBalance, has extensive knowledge of N.A.S.M. Optimal Performance Training.

Endurance Yoga, simply put, emphasizes accuracy of alignment, creative and challenging vinyasa flow for athletes such as cyclists, runners, yogi’s, horse trainers and those in search of a fresh approach to yoga.

Traditionally trained in a 200 hour Yoga Alliance approved Vinyasa and Hatha training program, both Yoga Teachers at Staccato are excited to offer these energy loaded classes for athletes and non-athletes alike. “Our instructors are the best-in-class in fitness and wellness. We want our

students to work safely and effectively, avoiding many of the injuries seen in many of today’s most popular workout formats. We offer a wide spectrum of class types, and our curriculum is uniquely balanced in it’s offering from one studio.” Amy said.

What I really appreciated the most during my training is that Staccato Barre focuses on the customer’s experience. The highest quality and attention is given to offer the very best of what contemporary fitness classes try to deliver. I respect the high degree of skills and years of experience that instructors at Staccato Barre have to offer, and I certainly will be back for another round of ‘kick this lass’!

For more information, including a free July class schedule, visit staccatobarre.com/class-schedule If you are a business, corporation, food establishment or nonprofit organization and have some news you would like to share on your healthy initiatives, I welcome the information. We are, after all, working together to create one of the healthiest areas in the world!

Monique Boulet RD, CDN, CPT organiquebymonique.com (518) 312-6309 moniqueboulet@hotmail.com

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Reader’s View

Our Love/Hate Relationship With The Track

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eginning mid-July, and running until September 1, the Saratoga Springs race track opens for horse racing six days a week. I have lived in town here for 6 years now with my wife and young kids, and absolutely love all things Saratoga – well, almost all things.

We all realize that the track is an integral part of our lovely town, and without it many of our local businesses simply would not survive.

Yet, many of us brace ourselves for the onslaught of traffic, parking challenges, occasional rudeness and jam-packed restaurants. I personally start riding my bike into town, and leave that other, two-ton hunk of four-wheeled metal home in the garage. My lawyer may cringe at the thought of hearing me recommend this approach to navigating our downtown streets in August, since post time has a tendency to trump the tenuous cyclist and pedestrian rights of way, but I greatly prefer slipping in and out of traffic than being stuck in it. There are also bike racks all over town so parking becomes a non-issue when I’m on two wheels.

Despite some of this apparently aimless, vehicular bumbling around and creative use of turn signals, I estimate that roughly 99.7 percent of track goers and their winnings find their way into our local bars and restaurants after each meet. This is simply fantastic for our town, providing us with a downtown restaurant scene for 10.5 months out of the year, that otherwise would not exist in here on the edge of the Adirondacks.

I have a newfound appreciation and perspective for what track season means to our restaurant owners and employees since launching Roamplate.com three weeks ago.

They undergo staff changes, menu changes, schedule changes and a variety of other transformations to adapt to this shift in clientele and major spike in their volume of business. Watching the restaurants handle the already busy summer, whilst preparing for the track onslaught, reminds me more of a rugby match than a small business management operation.

This is where I came in. I didn’t want to launch Roamplate.com

A Perspective From Roamplate.com

at the end of June. I wanted to launch this new restaurant specials resource in February or March, but my IT programmers kept saying something along the lines of “Zack, code just doesn’t simply, instantly write itself ”. I’m still not sure exactly what they meant by that, but it turned out that the technology for Roamplate.com wasn’t ready until mid June. I then started showing up on the doorsteps (often the back door steps to the kitchen as the front doors were typically locked) asking restaurant owners and staff if they might have a moment for a chat. This typically resulted in a slight increase in the already substantial amount of smoke that was pouring from their ears, but most agreed to allow me the one-minute I promised not to overrun. After this breathless, hurried first minute, the smoke typically subsided and the restaurant owners and managers became quite intrigued.

One minute often turned into ten, and sometimes another five for me

to get them set up to enter specials into Roamplate.com. Shockingly to me, they chose to incorporate a new process into their daily routines at one of their busiest times of year.

I built Roamplate.com for the offseason. I thought it would be a great tool for locals that go out to eat somewhat regularly, when the restaurants are less packed, and don’t need to plan too far in advance. I built it for people that know how many stars they give their local restaurants without referring to a travel or survey site. I built it for area residents that dine out less frequently, or yes, even eat in, during track season. I built it for people who know more or less what is on the main menus at their favorite restaurants. Despite my initial assumptions, I’ve come to the realization that it is more than that.

Hotel concierges and other tourism representatives seem to love it.

The most common question they are asked is “where should we go out to eat?” The answers had always

Seen At The Fair

Here’s Ms. Lauren King, age 9 sporting her finest at the 4H booth’s costume class at the Saratoga County Fair!

been roughly the same. Now they are starting to turn their computer monitors or smartphones toward their guests and say “well, let’s have a look at what our great restaurants are serving up right now.” Many of my fellow locals, in some small way, also seem to share in my pride that it was built right here in Saratoga.

Roamplate.com is still brand new, and many of our participating restaurants are still sorting out the how, what and when questions around posting daily specials, but we’re off to a great start. I hope we make it through this year’s busy track season with a well populated, appreciated

site that the tourists enjoy. Then, much like the restaurant scene itself, we get to have it more to ourselves come fall!

The track is great. It’s also a relief when the season ends. In the meantime, I hope to bump into you during a crowd-free, early morning visit to the track to watch the horses warm up over an Uncommon Grounds coffee and everything bagel with cream cheese.

OK, maybe it’s just a tad more love than hate.

Zack Vogel Saratoga Springs For more information, visit roamplate.com/specials.

28 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., South Glens Falls 793-3755 AdirondackFM@nycap. rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morning 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.

RELIGION 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, Clifton Park 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: Sunday 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., (1st Sat. also 10:30) 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 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 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 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: MondayFriday 9 a.m.

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

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014 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 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-unitedmethodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship. com Pastor: Mike Adams Service Times: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Road, 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. - Friday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, 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 Road, 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 Road, 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.

RELIGION

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014 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 Road, ­­ Saratoga Springs 580-1810 newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811 northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 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 Road, 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 pnecchurch.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. 3 881-1505 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 and 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. and 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, a Rock City Falls 893-7680 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com 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 Road, 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.

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

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terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@ terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

Childcare: 6 months–4 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 Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 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 Road, West Charlton 882-9874 westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; wiltonbaptistchurch.com; Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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July 25 - July 31 Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

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Tang Museum Family Saturdays Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions.

Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information call (518)580-8080.

Pizza & Wing Night UpBeat On the Roof Tang Museum Rooftop Patio, Skidmore Campus, .7 p.m.

Concert by Linda Mac and Country Memories perform hillbilly, country and honky tonk on the Tang Museum rooftop. Rain location is inside the museum.

For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Pilates for Mediation Matters Reform, 18 Division Street Suite 203 Saratoga Springs, 10 – 11 a.m.

This is a 50 Minute Pilates Mat Class suitable for all levels. There is no fee for the class. Donations will be accepted for a different nonprofit organization each week. 100% of the donations will be given to the non-profit. Donations must be made in the form of cash or check made out to the non-profit. No credit cards accepted for this class.

Free admission. For more information call (518) 871-1315.

Grant’s Spy: The Life of Elizabeth Van Lew New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m.

In The Chosen Path, Dr. Donald Wyman recounts the life of Elizabeth Van Lew, one of our nation’s best spies. During the Civil War, Van Law left Richmond society to spy for the Union Army and earn the title “Grant’s spy.” Dr. Donald Wyman is a former Army officer and CIA official. Dr. Wyman will reveal many of the clandestine sources, methods and the professional trade craft that Ms. Van Lew employed while accomplishing her patriotic and dangerous mission as spymaster in the Confederate capital. For more information call (518)

Victory Mills Fire Department, 23 Pine St., Victory, 4 – 8 p.m.

Eat In or Carry Out. Place your order at (518) 695-6623 after 2p.m.

Last call at 7 p.m.

Cheese Pizza, 12 cut, $11.

Pizza with the works, 12 cut, $18.

Toppings $2 each. Sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onions, mushrooms & extra cheese. Wings with celery, carrots and blue cheese, 1 dozen $9.

Extra blue cheese $.75. Plain, mild, hot or extra hot and sweet baby bbq and garlic parmesan.

Sunday Summer Stroll Northeast corner of Nelson and Fifth Avenues, 10:30 a.m. - noon Historic Fifth and Madison Avenues join the 2014 SSPF Summer Interns to discover the unique history of two of Saratoga’s grand residential streets, both lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses. Learn more about the architecture and historical development of this important Race Trackadjacent neighborhood. Costs is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers. Tours are rain or shine.

Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Pre-registration preferred; please call us at (518) 587-5030 or email Sarah Kaplan, Membership & Programs Coordinator at skaplan@ saratogapreservation.org to reserve your spots.

Christmas in July Shopping Event Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd, Ballston Spa, 11 a.m.

– 3:30 p.m.

Join Livilu & Temesa’s Boutique as they host local crafters, vendors, and small businesses for a local shopping event. In addition to local crafters, vendors and small

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014 businesses there will be a 50/50 and a Chinese auction. Stop by and start your back to school and Christmas shopping done early or simply pick a little something up for yourself.

For more information call (518) 309-3109.

Track Giveaway Day Pilsner Glass Set Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Attend the races on July 27 for free Saratoga pilsner glasses.

Saratoga Choral Festival Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 3 p.m.

The Saratoga Choral Festival will perform in a this summer’s concert will feature the choral music of Aaron Copland to include the complete Old American Songs setting for chorus and orchestra and Leonard Bernstein with music from On the Town. Cost is $25.00. For more information and reservations, contact us at agoodman@saratogachoralfest.org or (518) 791-0185.

Jazz in July War Memorial, at Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

C.C. Vagabonds - Scorching riffs and smooth melodies! A unique blend of traditional Django Reinhardt style music, with a modern take on jazz standards. All concerts are weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather forecasts, please call (518) 587-3241 after 5:00 pm the evening of the concert for more information.

Berkshire Bank Family Mondays: ‘’Days Gone By’’ Saratoga Pavilion, Saratoga Race Course, Noon – 4 p.m.

Family Mondays at the Saratoga Race Track are all-new for 2014.

Get a glimpse of what life was like for children at the end of the 19th century with a mobile version of the “Days Gone By” exhibit from the Scotia-Glenville Children’s Museum. The exhibit features various toys, games, appliances, and horse-related items from the 19th century - a perfect event for the whole family. Admission to the race course is free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult any day of the meet throughout the season. For more information call (518) 584-6200.

Young Professionals Day at the Track Saratoga Race Course will welcome young professionals from around New York State for a professional development and networking summit highlighted by a day at the races. For more information Call (518) 584-6200.

23rd Annual Craft Marketplace in Congress Park Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The event benefits the Saratoga Springs History Society. The Craft Marketplace has over 25 exhibitors of unique and often one of a kind gifts. Rain or Shine. For more information call (518) 439-8379.

Free Jewelry Cleaning deJonghe Original Jewelry, 470 Broadway, Downtown Saratoga, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Bring your jewelry into deJonghe’s for a free check and cleaning.

We will check all settings and give it a fresh polish.

What Do You Do With an Idea?

Barnes and Noble, 3029 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.

Come discover and learn with us.

We will be reading What Do You Do With an Idea? Bring your ideas and we will see what we can do with them.

For more information call (518) 583-7761 or visit http://storelo cator.b ar nes andnoble.com/ store/2019 for a listing of events.

Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop 116 Broad St., Schuylerville, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Open during renovations. Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop is a not-forprofit shop that gives back to the community. Accepting donations during shop hours only. For more information, please call the shop at (518) 695-4640.

Hillary Rodham Clinton Book Signing Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 12:15 p.m.

Join Northshire Bookstore for a book signing with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, author of Hard Choices. Tickets

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Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014 are free with purchase of one copy of Hard Choices from Northshire Bookstore. One ticket per book.

Puchases may be made in-store or via phone. For more information call (855) .339-5990.

leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Info is available at www.ava.org. ESCV www.walkescv.org.

If Wishes Were Horses

International Heritage Series: Italian-American Day

Oliva Vineyards, 2074 State Highway Route 4, Fort Edward, 4 – 9 p.m.

If Wishes Were Horses is a fundraising event to benefit ACTT Naturally - an innovative retraining program for off-track thoroughbreds. Tickets are only $35.

Get them before the event is sold out. Enjoy an evening at Oliva Vineyards with several local wineries, breweries, distilleries, food vendors, local products, silent auction, and more. For more information visit www.olivavineyards.com

Food Truck Showcase of Upstate New York Saratoga Eagles Club, 373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 9 p.m.

Food trucks, family fun, and live music. A great venue with a large pavilion and plenty of free parking.

For more information call (518) 583-4654.

Special Education Record Keeping Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Mary Fornabia, Special Education Resource Specialist with the Parent Network of the Capital Region. For parents, guardians and advocates of children with special needs. Bring your child’s educational records including evaluations, quarterly reports, report cards, copy of IEP, etc. The PNCR will provide binders, tabbed page dividers, 3-hole punch and cover page. During this workshop, participants will learn which documents are important to keep and will organize them into a useful binder that they can add to in the future. For more information call (518) 584-7860 ext. 305.

Volkswalk: Saratoga East Side Historical District Start point: Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Register 30 minutes before start. Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. A ‘volkswalk’ is a

Saratoga Pavilion, Saratoga Race Course, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This is a weekly celebration, each Wednesday, of global culture and heritage, featuring ethnic music, dance, entertainment, crafts and food. For more information call (518) 584-6200.

Senior Fraud Seminar Corinth Senior Center, 22 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth, 12:15 p.m.

Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company will host a free seminar on protecting seniors from financial fraud. “Financial Fraud against Seniors: How to Protect Yourself ”.

The event is free, open to the public and expected to last approximately 30 minutes. It will cover the most common ways seniors are exploited or targeted for fraud, as well as tips and red flags to help them avoid becoming a victim. Seniors, their family members and caregivers are encouraged to attend. For more information about the Corinth event, please call (518) 654-9001.

Because of the Brave Fundraising Event Union Gables, 55 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Because of brave soldiers that gave the ultimate sacrifice, there are now non-profit organizations founded in their memory that give back to our local community. Show your support by attending the “Because of the Brave” Fundraiser for: The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, The Capt. John J. McKenna IV Military Courtesy Room, Taylor’s Heroes, Uncle Shawn’s Hugs, Gold Star Mothers of America NE Chapter.

Raffle Prizes, Meet the Families, Gift Baskets & more. Free event, but $10 donation at the door recommended. To be involved in the event, or for more information call (518) 232-4526.

Saratoga Hospital Foundation’s 32nd Annual Summer Gala Polo Meadow, Saratoga Casino and Raceway, 6 – 9 p.m.

This year’s theme is “A Mad Tea Party” so come prepared to jump down the rabbit hole. Proceeds will benefit our new Saratoga

Community Health Center, which opened in August of 2013. The Center provides high-quality, affordable, routine medical and dental care to low- and middleincome residents of our community. Cost: $175 /$125 Junior Ticket (Ages 21- 36). For more information visit www.saratogahospital.org.

Find Waldo in Saratoga Party Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.

– 12 p.m.

The month-long scavenger hunt for our tricky friend Waldo comes to a close. Head to the Where’s Waldo party at Northshire Bookstore for a grand prize drawing. For more information call (800) 437-3700.

Hubbard Hall Opera Theater Presents Highlights from The Marriage of Figaro Saratoga Springs Public Library, Noon – 1 p.m.

The Hubbard Hall Opera Theater presents highlights from Mozart’s hilarious Marriage of Figaro sung by our main stage and conservatory cover artists and accompanied by piano. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call (518) 584-7860.

Paint a Mandala T-Shirt Funshop 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living is offering the funshop, “Paint a Mandala T-Shirt.

Learn about the ancient meditation tool, the mandala, and bring a t-shirt to create a painted mandala shirt, or just color some paper mandalas. Offered on a donation basis.

Bring your own t-shirt; other supplies provided. To sign up, call (518) 423-3569 or email ntny@nycap. rr.com. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

New York Allstar Charity Basketball Game Saratoga Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Jockeys vs. Horsemen.

Halftime Raffles. Free admission.

Concert: Hard Soul Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m.

Upstate New York’s own Hard Soul made their debut in late 2011, showcasing their take of what songwriter-driven rock n’ roll music should be all about. Channeling the guitar & lyrical stylings of Thin Lizzy, the hooks of The Beatles, and the emotion of Oasis.

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week of 7/25-7/31 friday, 7/25: John Savage Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Vivid, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Aztec Two-Step, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Toga Boys/Tailspin, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Happy hour w/ Jeff Walton + Rick Bolton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Good Sir, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jet Crash Billy, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 (6 p.m.) James Gascoyne/Dave Matthews Tribute, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Strings of Trouble,7:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 The Audiostars, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 Afro Cuban Beat, 7 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 High Peaks Band, 9 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 Just Nate /Garland + Chris Dollard Duo, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Probing Digit w Sly Fox + The Hustlers, 9 pm @ Putnam Den- 584.8066 N + S Dakotas/Ray Murray + the Bomb Squad, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Big Medicine, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Cryin’ Out Loud, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 TS Ensemble, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Jocamo, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Sugar Pill Duo, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030

saturday, 7/26: David Gleason Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Nouveau Jazz Beat, 10 pm @ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106 High Peaks Band, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Virgil Cain, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Gravity, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909

Ubuntu, 8 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 Rattlesnake, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Donatellos, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Black Mountain Symphony, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 The Ideal Situation, 9 pm @ Javier’s - 871.1827 ILL Funk Ensemble, 8 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Yellow Dog, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Dan Eddo/2 Girls + A Grand , 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 The Samples/Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Master Cylinders, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Seneca + Fox, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030

sunday, 7/27: Slaid Cleaves, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Al Bruno, 9 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105 Kids Open Mic, 1 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Sirsy, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Rich Ortiz, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Dan Sherwin, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Audiostars, 3 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 The Vibratones, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Just Nate, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030

monday, 7/28: Latin Night, 9 pm @ Javier’s - 871.1827 The Blackouts, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Megan Houde, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030

tuesday, 7/29: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

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wednesday, 7/30: Gary Novikoff, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 The Heaters, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026 George Giroux /Bobby Dick + Suzie, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Gubbulidis (Twiddle Duo), 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Wicked Garden, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030 Black Mtn. Symphony, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Mike Jessup, 6 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

thursday, 7/31: Al Bruno, 8 pm @ Seven Horse Pub - 581.0777 Austin Barosi, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105 Cole Broderick, 6 pm @ Fifty South - 884.2926 TS Ensemble, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Tim Ortiz, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Scotty Mac + The Gold Tops, 8 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Groovestick, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Matt McCabe + Rick Bolton, 6 pm @ Old Bryan Inn - 587.2990 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 James + Skip, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030 Funkalicious, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Jet Crash Billy, 6 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 At the Post - Live Radio Show, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Half-Step, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

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In Here, Life Is Beautiful!

Local Actors Guild To Present Cabaret

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This groundbreaking Kander and Ebb classic musical was first performed by Local Actors Guild veterans JJ Buechner and Dawn Oesch, in their first show at Saratoga Springs’ beloved Home

Made Theater. It takes place as the Nazis begin their rise to power and the glory of the Roaring 20s fades in Berlin, Germany.

American writer Clifford Bradshaw visits Berlin and soon becomes immersed in the seedy

Local Actors Guild Of Saratoga Presents

Friday and Saturdays, August 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.

Sundays, August 3 and 10 at 2 p.m.

The Saratoga Arts Center 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs $20 General Admission For reservations call (518) 393-3496 yet decadent life of the “Kit Kat Klub.” Infatuated by the giddy, gaudy decadence of the place, epitomized by the leering, vaguely dangerous nightclub

MC, he quickly finds himself involved with the sad, flighty chanteuse Sally Bowles. As Cliff and Sally drift in this happy but desperate milieu, life outside

turns ugly, with the cabaret providing a mirror image of German society sliding toward the Nazis, intertwining entertainment with social history.

L to R- Vivian Hwang, Elaine Genz, Brittany Leigh Glenn, Oliver Ord, KT Hart, Anna McKenzie, Deborah Otto Jones.

Seated: Madeline Falco

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Bolshoi… Oh, Boy! Monday Master Class Begins Historic Week

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Russia’s legendary Bolshoi Ballet, the largest ballet company in the world and one of the most prestigious, will perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) as one of only three U.S. locations from Tuesday, July 29 to August 1. The illustrious Moscow-based company of more than 200 dancers, a revered symbol of Russian culture, is famous for elaborately staged productions of classics and a bold, dramatic style. The company’s SPAC engagement will feature four performances of its signature production of Don Quixote.

The night before the Bolshoi’s debut, on Monday, July 28 at 6 p.m. a Master Class will be held at the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway on the Spa State Park grounds in which one of the premier soloists of his generation, former Bolshoi principal dancer Alexander Vetrov will provide instruction in the classical technique and Bolshoi style to intermediate and advanced classical ballet dancers, 14 years of age and up.

Tickets for this class are $20 per person. You can register online at spac.org or sign up at the door on July 28, but note that

space is limited.

On to Opening Night, July 29!

Capitalized for a reason, in recognition of the Bolshoi’s debut engagement at SPAC, Opening Night will feature celebratory extras including an audience-wide sparkling toast, a Russian vodka bar and post-performance fireworks.

“Opening Night will be Saratoga’s ‘welcome’ to the artists of the Bolshoi,” said President and Executive Director Marcia J. White. “Altogether, nearly 250 Russian dancers, musicians and artistic staff will converge on SPAC for this once-in-a-lifetime engagement. We want to make it an unforgettable evening for the artists and our audience.”

Founded in 1776, the Bolshoi Ballet is amongst the world’s oldest and most renowned ballet companies. Known for bold choreography, outstanding ensemble skills and lavish scenery and costumes, the Bolshoi is characterized by power, strong technique, athleticism and dramatic intensity. The company’s corps de ballet is legendary, praised as “an unfailing marvel” by the Financial Times of London for its flawless synchronization and beauty. A renowned 80-piece orchestra will accompany the company.

Tickets for all of the Bolshoi Ballet’s performances are available at spac.org or at its box office. Phone (518) 584-9330 for more information.

Photos by Damir Yusopov

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Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Francesco’s Wild Week Of Photos!

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — This is the time of the year when we all are flat out. Three of our photographer’s (Mark Bolles, Deborah Neary and Alice Corey) works are displayed beautifully throughout our pages this week at the many galas and events that go on to coincide with track season’s opening week.

One photographer has been running around to several things this week and also deserves a little showcasing. That would

be Francesco D’Amico, who was at SPAC for both Sarah McLachlan’s and James Taylor shows, Hats Off to Saratoga and Shakespeare in Congress Park (his photo of that is also on our back page.)

Francesco is known to many of you for his former ownership of Ravenous Restaurant and his contributions (recipes and photos) on our food pages. We are happy to show off his fine work this week. Good job Francesco!

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Taking A Closer Look At Saratoga through ViewSaratoga.com continued from page 1 The poles were purchased with some of the leftover funds from the 150th celebration.

“I have to give all the credit to Bill Dake (Chairman of the board for Stewart’s Shops Corp. and member of Saratoga 150 Committee),” said Charles Wait Sr., chief executive officer and chairman of the Adirondack Trust Company. “He came up with the idea and then he managed to wrangle the forces together to get it designed, built and put in place in three months, which is pretty quick. We were very fortunate in having a surplus from the 150 events, principally from the generous donations we got, the sale of our logo rights and the events we ran. With that surplus we decided we wanted to do something to unify the city on a more permanent basis than just one year, so we brought the committee together and we settled on three projects.”

Wait is also chairman of the Saratoga 150 Committee, which selected the locations of the interactive markers based on places of heavy foot traffic, which are also out of the way of snowplows.

Designed after the infamous red and white markers at the Saratoga Race Course, the poles are equipped

with a Quick Response (QR) code, so anyone with a smartphone can get information about the city with the subtle movement of their finger.

The code will take users to ViewSaratoga.com, an interactive site that further takes people into the city’s rich history.

“The website really tells you what Saratoga was like in the old days and what it is today,” Wait said. “The long-range vision is to expand the usefulness of that website.”

Currently, ViewSaratoga.com includes the following 11 subheadings with photos and information: “The Springs” “The Battle of Saratoga” “The Horses” “Grand Hotels” “Rowing Regattas” “Conventions” “Gambling” “The Spa State Park” “Culture” “The Renaissance” “The Place To Be”

Wait hopes the website will go beyond giving new visitors a brief history of Saratoga Springs, envisioning a site that gives people information on parking, taxi services and box office information.

Aside from the three locations at the track, the poles can be found in various spots including outside of the Saratoga City Center, the information booth on Broadway, the main Adirondack Trust building, and the Stewart’s at the corner of Circular Street and Broadway “There are certainly thoughts of adding more [poles] in the future, but we don’t have any specific locations picked out,” Wait said. “We want to see how the traffic is for this.”

The committee will be keeping an eye on how many people use the QR codes in the coming months to see how popular the new features are. The committee is also working on ways to boost the north and south entrances of Saratoga Springs.

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Let’s Get That BBQ! Thursday, July 22 to Benefit Franklin Community and Saratoga Senior Centers Photos by Deborah Neary

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

Brianna

Charlie

McKenzie

Rachel

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

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

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A Letter of Thank

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Congrats To Our Saratoga County Fair Pageant Winners!

BALLSTON SPA – The Saratoga County Fair announced their 2014 pageant winners on Wednesday, July 23: Baby Miss - Tessa Lavoy, 19 months of age, from Saratoga Springs

Tiny Miss - Paige Dunham, 2 years old, from Mechanicille

Little Miss - Rylie Sheldon, 5 years old, from Saratoga Springs

Sweetheart - Riley Mattison, 6 years old, from Greenfield Center

Young Miss - Katie Manuel, 11 years old, from Ballston Lake

Princess - Madysen Thomas, 10 years old, from Ballston Spa

Honor Queen - Hailey Curtiss, 15 years old, from Malta

Fair Queen - Kelly Phillips, 17 years old, from Ballston Spa

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fun and games Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

Puzzles

Across 1 Italian for “little ribbons” 11 Site of the Delicate Arch 15 High anxiety?

16 Cold caller’s reward 17 Irish folk song that was a Grammywinning vehicle for Metallica 19 Montreal label 20 Anxious times for some 21 One of the halogens 22 Pressure source 23 Criticize 24 Make some concessions 26 Neurologist’s concern 29 “Get real!”

30 Old autocrat 32 Problematic lighting?

33 See 11-Down 34 Cranky 36 Be a burden to 37 Come about 39 Cave-dwelling princess in Donald Duck comics 40 Mariner’s org.

41 Goldbricks 43 Rise to the top 45 Unifying idea 46 Great Lakes catch 47 “Epitaph for a Spy” novelist 49 “The Godfather” Oscar nominee 50 Union busters of the 19th cen.

53 Woolf pack?

56 Venting venue 57 Iron Man and Captain America, e.g.

58 __ Martin: cognac brand 59 One who goes out regularly Down 1 Play the sycophant to, with “over” 2 Agree by repeating 3 Barber shop request 4 Set-__: rows 5 Homeowner’s concern 6 Subcompact that debuted in 1975 7 Not as forthcoming 8 Winged University of Miami mascot 9 Writer who said “What I cannot love, I overlook” 10 Busy with courses

See puzzle solutions on page 46

11 With 33-Across, Saturn or Mercury site 12 Asian aluminum exporter 13 Freed from radio music 14 Present 18 Shout of triumph 22 One-star write-up 23 Heineken distributor in Japan 24 Standard Oil offshoot 25 Late 1990s Nasdaq phenomenon 26 Sharks whose teeth were used in Maori jewelry 27 Old tongue that gave us “rotten” and “egg” 28 Gaelic music star 29 Thick-soled shoe 31 Speak derisively

See puzzle solution on page 46

34 For now 35 Seemed to own the runway, say 38 Focus of an annual festival in New Mexico 40 Penpoint 42 Ones for the record book 44 Strongly motivated 46 “Cheers” role 47 48-Down, e.g.

48 M.’s counterpart 49 Clever 50 It gets flat over time 51 Steak-and-kidney-pudding ingredient 52 Abbey nook 54 Was taken in 55 Fly __

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

This Week: Economic, Economical Economic refers to the economy, material wealth, or financial reward.

They predict a substantial economic recovery for next year.

We sold our Florida vacation house for economic reasons.

Economical refers to being not wasteful.

This car is more economical on gas than the others we tried.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com

SPORTS

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

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What is a Nightmare Sports Parent?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Here’s a statistic: 75 percent of children drop out of organized sports by the time they hit the ripe old age of 13.

Why? One unfortunate reason is because of parents. Of course kids can get burned out, or they realize that their skill level doesn’t match that of their peers, especially if it’s someone they’re comparing themselves to and wonder why a certain teammate gets more playing time.

The comparison to a teammate is one I’d like to focus on.

In my 40 years as a coach, I have seen it all in sports. Well, almost all. But over the past two decades parent involvement, in some circumstances, might be considered an epidemic!

The biggest factor that stands out is the effect and affect that some parents have on their children, especially with the notion that their kids are entitled to get more playing time.

The entitlement trend is an offspring of the somewhat recent birth of programs that have given more

opportunities for young athletes to become involved with team play, like AAU and travel teams.

These programs are “pay for play” scenarios. Truthfully this is a coach’s nightmare because in most cases this dictates that the participants have the right to equal play. All of that is fine and dandy, but this “pay for play” idea is not a philosophical factor in scholastic programs, at least not right now, especially at the varsity level.

Here is an issue that may be more common than we think. I heard from someone, a parent whose daughter is involved in a sport. I will keep this topic as general as possible by not mentioning the sport as a way to protect my source, and the young athlete.

This parent told me of a reoccurring discussion with another parent that has created a very uncomfortable situation for her and the daughter. To me, this topic is old news. It’s a story of a lack of understanding, or ignorance on the part of the parent who is comparing his, or her child to the athlete who plays more.

This can demonstrate some unintentional disrespect from that parent, who seems to be suffering with tunnel vision, because his child is not getting what he feels is entitled.

There is a lack of knowledge, an ignorance, if you will, of what the young lady getting more playing time has done while working at her proficiency of the game. The complainer parent has blinders on, when it comes to her child’s skill level, by using an unfounded comparison to her teammate.

There is a reality that comes with sports. The cream always comes to the top, and a divide develops, which is the division of the skilled athletes who have progressed into much better players and the least skilled athletes who, unfortunately, fall by the wayside!

I was kid who worked to an excess at the game of basketball, and I did it without comparing myself to others.

It was about wanting to be the best that I could be. So I did not accept mediocrity in myself. It wasn’t easy, and I had set personal goals for my basketball abilities, without the influence of my mom or dad.

My parents were supportive, but too busy to get involved with my passion for playing sports, especially basketball.

My dad worked seven days a week in our family’s restaurant, and my mom just wasn’t interested in sports. During those times, she was focused on being the “house wife” and she barely understood athletics! That was OK with me because it was a time where that was truer than fiction.

Playing basketball was my thing; it kept me walking a straight path by staying out of trouble! I didn’t need my parents to follow me around, living off of my laurels, or comparing me to others. They would never do that sort of thing.

Comparing myself to my peers wasn’t even a consideration in my life, I had to accept me for who I was, and I still live by that rule! I feel that one of life’s parameters is that humility will always outweigh boastfulness.

Back to the game!

A problem between these two families has developed because of the parent who questioned and compared the playing time of his child to the other. There is an injustice here that has become twofold.

One, it’s not fair to the athlete who has the passion to put hours of work for success and excel in a sport.

The other is that it’s unfair to the daughter, of the complaining parent, who has obviously been told she is entitled to play more.

Whether suggestion was sublime or through critical discussion, a feeling of inadequacy can become an issue for that child.

The parent who is comparing and complaining has caused a dilemma for all involved. Innocently, and obviously, the family of the skilled player has become affected by this scenario. It has made them uncomfortably concerned, to the point where they will try their best to avoid any contact with the other family, mainly the parent.

Here are five signs of a nightmare sports parent: 1) Having different goals than your child (more than not) 2) Overemphasizing sports at the expense of sportsmanship 3) Undermining the coach and, or a teammate 4) Treating your child differently, if they played a lot compared to not playing much 5) Living your own athletic dream through your child (a very common scenario) I found this in an article by Steve Henson, Senior Editor at

Yahoo! Sports. I think my story goes a little deeper than the five signs, but I do see No. 3 as the telltale topic to this story.

Some advice to parents, from me, cheer for all of the kids on the team, and if your child hasn’t played as much as you feel they might be “entitled” to, support them without pointing fingers of blame.

Maybe request a one-on-one discussion with the coach, but not after a game. Request it for a more convenient time for the coach. Promote the positive effect to your child about being part of a team. There are friendships that will develop and grow because of the experience of being a member of a sports team.

Allow the young athletes to find their own solutions because they’ll be better for it, all with little parental guidance, or interference. Be a good listener in support, and inspire your love through encouragement, a scenario that will help them grow into adulthood.

If your child wants to pursue a higher skill level in a particular sport, get them to a good sports camp and encourage them to play more, while having “fun.”

Remember this, without the necessary work that’s required to achieve athletic proficiency, there will be little success. Skill levels in all sports don’t come easy, even with the hard work that it takes to achieve those personal goals, but there are no guarantees of entitlement!

The real payoff is trying to achieve, and your child can feel that he or she gave it their best try. More importantly, the effort to succeed will be a payoff of dividends, for your child’s future!

What’s Happening This Weekend at the Track FRIDAY, JULY 25 • College Day: Saratoga Race Course will welcome college students to the sixth annual College Day. The New York Racing Association will offer college students enrolled in the upcoming academic year the chance to win one of numerous $1,000 scholarships, 2014 Saratoga grandstand season passes and other prizes offered throughout the day. Students may register in the backyard near the Big Red Spring beginning at 11 a.m.

All college students who register will receive a $5 voucher.

• The New York Racing Association will also pay tribute to the 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Champions from Union College with a race named in their honor.

Union Head Coach Rick Bennett will present the trophy to the winner of the day’s race.

• Northeastern Fine Jewelry will offer racing fans the opportunity to win a picnic lunch for 20 people at Saratoga Race Course by posting a Twitter selfie photo taken at Saratoga Race Course on College Day. Contest participants must follow @NEFJewelry on Twitter and tag the Northeastern Fine Jewelry handle in the tweet.

• Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider: Friday marks the second installment of a new weekly attraction for the 2014 meet – Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider.

The event will allow track patrons the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers produced exclusively by a dozen New York State brewer-

ies. The tasting will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion. This week’s lead breweries are Adirondack Brewery of Lake George and Brown’s Brewing Co. of Troy.

SATURDAY, JULY 26 • A Dandy Day: A pair of graded stakes headline one of the most highly anticipated Saturdays on the Saratoga calendar. Racing fans may get a glimpse of the field for the Travers in the running of the Grade 2 Jim Dandy for 3-year-olds. The afternoon also features the Grade 2 Amsterdam for 3-year-old sprinters.

• Lord & Taylor Fashion Saturdays: This new weekly event is designed to highlight the tradition of style and glamour in thoroughbred racing with

a Lord & Taylor pop-up shop at the Saratoga Pavilion each Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Track patrons will be invited to dress their best for the chance to be crowned Most Fashionable at Saratoga. Two winners every week will each receive a $250 Lord & Taylor gift card and have the opportunity to present a trophy in the winner’s circle.

SUNDAY, JULY 27 • Shuvee Handicap: The day’s race card will feature the Grade 3 Shuvee Handicap for older fillies and mares.

• Pilsner Glass Set Giveaway: Racing fans will raise a toast to Saratoga’s second giveaway of the 2014 meet: a set of Saratoga Race Course pilsner

glasses, free with paid admission, while supplies last. Guests will be able to redeem up to three vouchers at Saratoga Race Course’s giveaway redemption areas, including the one they receive with paid admission and the two additional vouchers they are able to purchase at the multiple admissions line beneath the grandstand.

• Taste NY: Food and Artisans: Returning for the 2014 summer meet, Taste NY: Food & Artisans is a lively on-track market of up to 19 food and artisan vendors featuring products made exclusively in New York State. The market will be held each Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion.

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Community Sports Bulletin Saratoga All-Stars Season Comes To End SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga American Little League 8U All-Stars just finished up a successful summer season that included winning the 2014 Cal Ripken Northern Division Championship by going undefeated in their district.

Saratoga fell to South Colonie in the semifinals of the state championship last weekend.

The Cal Ripken Northern Division champion Saratoga American Little League 8U all-star team: (first row) Ryan Farr, Carter Sica,Anton Robbens, Josh Thomas,Addison Sperry, Jack Braxton; (second row) Zach Scalia, Evan Ash, Camden Rhude, Tad D’Andrea, Luke Henderson, Matthew DiGeso; (third row) coach Chris Sica, head coach Dave Ash, coach Paul Robbens and coach Jason Rhude.

Harness Racing Memorabilia On Display At City Center SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga City Center’s lobby is filled with several local treasures for residents and visitors to enjoy this summer.

Currently on display are the Saratoga En Pointe ballet shoes and the “Saratoga Surrender” bronze on loan from the Friends of the Saratoga Battlefield. The newest edition to the space is a harness racing exhibit from the Saratoga Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame.

Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com

Admission is free.

Harness racing has a rich history that interestingly began in 1847, at least 16 years prior to the start of thoroughbred racing. The local museum opened in 1981 to honor the sport’s past and present and houses both historical and contemporary artifacts. Special selections from the private collection were made for the City Center exhibit and include an antique sulky and driver’s colors.

Hosting this free exhibit is one more way that the City Center is “Bringing People Together,” in honor of its 30th Anniversary.

The public is encouraged to trot or gallop down to the City Center to experience this colorful display which is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., now through Friday, September, 12.

Summer hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 44

SALL 9U All-Stars Reach Goal With Finals Appearance NISKAYUNA — The Saratoga American Little League (SALL) 9U All-Stars advanced to the Eastern New York State tournament as North District Champions this past week. They continued their strong play going 4-0 in their pool clinching the number one seed in one semi-final.

In pool play, the team scored 47 runs while only allowing 22 in wins over Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake, Rome, Poughkeepsie and North Colonie All-Stars.

In the semifinal game on Monday, July 21, Saratoga had a rematch with North Colonie.

After going down 7-1 in the top of the fifth inning, the team pulled together and put up an impressive 12-run bottom of the fifth inning, batting 15 on the way to clinch the 13-7 win and a birth in the state tournament title game the next day.

In the title game, a tough host Niskayuna squad defeated Saratoga 12-2, breaking it open in the fourth inning after a tight 3-2 game through the first three.

The SALL 9U All-Stars had set a goal to win its district, pool play first seed and reach the title game after being eliminated as the 8U team in the 2013 semifinal.

SPORTS

Week of July 25 – July 31, 2014

JMJC Shines At Liberty Games SCOTIA — Over 70 athletes from all over the Northeast, as well as a large group from Taifu Judo Club from Ontario, Canada, came to compete in the third installment of the Liberty Games (Judo) held at Mekeel Christian Academy.

The event featured many top competitors from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC), including 2016 Olympic Hopefuls, Brad Bolen and Burnt Hills High School graduate, Nick Kossor who easily captured titles in their respective weight classes.

The JMJC swept all seven of the elite men’s divisions as well as the first two of the women’s. Locals who also competed were Bunt Hills High graduates, Jack Hatton (GOLD), Eric Skylar (SILVER), Chris Alaynick (SILVER) and Haley Meara (BRONZE) JMJC athletes who took gold: GOLD Joe Martinez 60kg GOLD Nick Kossor 66kg GOLD Brad Bolen 73kg GOLD Jake Hatton 81kg GOLD Joe Donnelly 90kg GOLD Brice Rudat 100kg GOLD Pete Stanley +100kg GOLD Ashley Hejlik 48kg GOLD Maria Dhami 52kg

Nick Kossor (blue). Photo by Lou DiGesare/realjudo.net.

Wally Hennessey Night!

Wally Hennessey

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The career of Wally Hennessey will be celebrated at the Saratoga Casino & Raceway, August 1.

Hennessey, 57, is set to be inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame five days later on August 6.

The harness driver is currently in the Saratoga Harness Hall of Fame, the Florida Hall of Fame,

the Prince Edward Island Sports Hall of Fame and the Prince Edward Island Wall of Fame at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino in Charlottetown.

His newest Hall of Fame induction will be extra special, as Hennessey is from Prince Edward Island in Canada.

Hennessey has 8,588 victories and nearly $58 million in purse earnings in a career that has spanned since the mid-1970s.

Ranked amongst the all-time leaders in victories and purses won, he was ranked 20th in alltime wins and 40th in all-time earnings at the end of 2013.

Among the sponsors of races on August 1 for Hennessey is Pompano Beach. Hennessey races at Pompano Park in Florida each winter.

He guided two-time Horse of the Year Moni Maker, who was a four-time Trotting Mare of the Year that retired as the richest standardbred ever ($5.5 million in winnings), to the winner’s circle as well as many other greats.

Brad Bolen (blue). Photo by Lou DiGesare/realjudo.net.

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See Cabaret pg. 34

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See Bolshoi pg. 35

The Bard In Congress Park

Free performances by Saratoga Shakespeare Company continue in Congress Park this weekend. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth will be presented on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 27 at 3 p.m.