Lo c a l
•
Volume 9 • Issue 32 • August 15 – August 21, 2014
I n d e p e n d e n t
•
F r e e saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com • (518) 581-2480
Travers Week Begins Memorable Moments 6. 1978: A Taste of
Revenge 1920: Man o’ War 7. 1982: Beating 1921: Alleged All the Winners Scandal 8. 1997: Overcoming 3. 1941: The Superfecta the Elements 4. 1953: 9. 2001: One for The ‘Grey Ghost’ the Record Books 10. 2012: Two Statues 5. 1962: Jaipur and Two Canoes?
Man o’ War
1. 2.
Compiled by Brian Cremo SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 145th Travers Stakes in Saratoga Springs will hit the ground running next Saturday, August 23. The 3-year-old, Grade 1 running for a $1.25 million purse is the
oldest major thoroughbred race in the country and is Saratoga Race Course’s most popular. As the 14th annual Travers
Rent Opens
See Rent pg. 2
Celebration weeklong festival kicks off (see pages 24-25), we take a look back at some of the Midsummer Derby’s most memorable years
Photo courtesy of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
since William R. Travers’ colt, Kentucky, won the first running of the stakes in 1864. See Travers pg. 20
Where’s Mark?
The DBA Wants You To Find Out!
Photo by MarkBolles.com
CMS SPAC14 at
Opens. See page 10
Weekend Forecast
by Megan Irene Kretz for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS—The Saratoga Springs City Center is about to celebrate a milestone birthday in a big way. Host for events ranging from High School proms to trade shows to conferences,
FRIDAY
70|54 SATURDAY
75|57 SUNDAY See Mark pg. 8
73|57
2
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
After This Weekend…
You Can Say You Went To Rent SARATOGA SPRINGS — The teen summer camp contingent at Saratoga Children’s Theatre are rehearsing like dervishes in order to present Rent! Performances will be at Skidmore College’s Bernhard
Theater, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Shows are on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. They are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 18 and younger.
This performance is the school edition, which is rated R for mature audiences only. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony
Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Photos By MarkBolles.com
Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.
aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young nonconformists negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts provide the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. — Arthur Gonick — For more information, visit saratogachildrenstheatre.org
3
4
week in Review Racing Hall of Fame Inductions
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Local Legends Lace ‘em Up Again!
Locally Owned and Operated 5 Case Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Phone: (518) 581-2480 Fax: (518) 581-2487 saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com Hours of Operation 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday Publisher/Editor Chad Beatty 581-2480 x 212 cbeatty@saratogapublishing.com General Manager Robin Mitchell 581-2480 x 208 rmitchell@saratogapublishing.com Marketing Director Chris Bushee 581-2480 x 201 cbushee@saratogapublishing.com Advertising Jim Daley 581-2480 x 209 jdaley@saratogapublishing.com Cindy Durfey 581-2480 x 204 cdurfey@saratogapublishing.com Art Department Dan Vunk 581-2480 x 202 Production Director dan@saratogapublishing.com Jessica Kane 581-2480 x 215 Creative Director jkane@saratogapublishing.com Colleen Sweeney 581-2480 x 207 Graphic Design, Website ads@saratogapublishing.com
Editorial Arthur Gonick 581-2480 x 214 Saratoga Springs, Malta and County News; ‘Pulse’ Editor art@saratogapublishing.com Brian Cremo 581-2480 x 206 Sports Editor, Obituaries, Briefs, Calendar brian@saratogapublishing.com Stephanie Hale-Lopez Business/Education 581-2480 x 203 stephanie@saratogapublishing.com Anne Proulx Proofreader Photographer Mark Bolles 490-1757 mbolles@photoandgraphic.com Distribution Kim Beatty 581-2480 x 205 kbeatty@saratogapublishing.com
New Hall of Fame Member Alex Solis recognizing his idol and fellow Panamanian Laffit Pincay along with Chris McCarron at the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Inductions on Friday, August 8. Photo by Louisa Foye.
Saratoga County Website Hacked SARATOGA COUNTY — The Saratoga County website was hacked sometime over last weekend and investigators are still trying to piece together how it happened. The website was hacked and messages were placed on it that read: “We don’t forget, we don’t forgive, expect us,” while foreign music played in the background. The message claimed to come from “Red Crucible” and “The Palestine Hacker Team.” “It’s something the FBI is familiar with through other cases, and they are going to look at prior history with the group that possibly put this up,” Sheriff Michael Zurlo said in a statement on Monday, August 11. The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office says the server that was hit was off-site, meaning it is not actually
located within the county. Zurlo said no sensitive data was comprised during the hack, but authorities aren’t taking the incident lightly. The county is looking at ways to make the site safer, and the sheriff ’s office is working with the FBI and the NY State Computer Crimes Unit to solve the crime.
Kings of Leon Postpone Concert at SPAC After Tour Bus Accident SARATOGA SPRINGS —The music group Kings of Leon postponed their August 10 concert at SPAC in Saratoga Springs after a tour bus accident in Boston Saturday night. In a post on their Facebook page, the band said drummer Nathan Followil is being treated for broken ribs after an incident following Saturday night’s show in Boston. “The band was en route to their hotel after their show in Boston when a pedestrian jumped in front of their tour bus, causing the
Some of Saratoga’s finest old-school cagers laced up in their annual Summer Hoops Alum rivalry game Monday, August 11 at East Side Rec. Photo provided.
bus to stop short, injuring Nathan Followill,” the post read. The SPAC concert will be rescheduled, though a date has not been announced. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.
Rare Primary Forced In Town Of Malta Over Roundabouts In Round Lake ROUND LAKE — Kathy Eitzmann, an opponent of the town’s plan to build two roundabouts on Round Lake Road is forcing a rare primary for a Malta Republican Committee seat. Eitzmann, whose family will lose .02 acres of land through eminent domain to build one of the roundabouts, is challenging Town Clerk Flo Sickels and Nicholas Wilock, in a September 9 primary to represent District 10 on the Malta GOP Committee. The committee typically appoints two members to represent
each of its 12 voting districts. Eitzmann, an associate real estate broker, is running to represent her home district because she feels most elected officials this year did not consider community opposition to the traffic circles, which were approved for Round Lake Road at the intersections at Ruhle Road South and Chango Drive. “The residents certainly felt they weren’t being heard,” Eitzmann said. “I want to make sure our community and the committee are moving in the right direction.” Four of five members of the allRepublican Town Board voted earlier this year to build the two roundabouts, saying they were the safest way to decrease congestion on the busy road. Supervisor Paul Sausville has said construction on the circles could start in the fall. More than 500 persons signed a petition opposing the single-lane rotaries.
Broadway, StockStudiosPhotography Featured On USA TODAY Website WASHINGTON, D.C. — USA Today’s website featured the city of Saratoga Springs in a Monday, August 11 photo gallery titled “Idyllic and Historic Main Streets Across the USA.” The website shows four photos (two by StockStudiosPhotography of Saratoga Springs) of Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs from throughout the calendar year. Mentioned in captions are the Lyrical Ballad Bookshop, Celtic Treasures, The Beresford Gallery and Gallery 100. To view the feature, visit usatoday.com/picture-galler y/ experience/weekend/my-weekend-experience/2014/08/11/ idyllic-and-historic-main-streetsacross-the-usa/13893155/
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Christopher M. Decker, 32, of Ballston Spa, was arrested August 7 and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child. It is alleged that Decker sold beer to a 17-year-old male on August 2. Jason D. Rodriguez, 35, of Stillwater, was arrested August 7 and charged with DWI, speeding and failure to keep right.
Michele A. Moyer, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 7 and charged with DWI, driving the wrong way down a one way street, refusing a prescreen test, harassment and criminal mischief. Osman Tagber Bayhbahan, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 8 and charged with assault.
James T. Cosgrove, 50, of West Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested August 8 and charged with BAC more than .08 percent, DWI and failure to keep right.
Russell H. Sealy, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 8 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
Janina R. Linary, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 8 and charged with criminal mischief and unlawful imprisonment.
Bradley J. Vandusen, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 8 and charged with petit larceny. Matthew Leroy Perkins, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 9 and charged with DWI, failure to keep right and failure to signal a turn.
Jennifer M. Falcon, 27, of Middle Grove, was arrested August 9 and charged with BAC more than .08 percent, DWI and failure to keep right. Falcon, shortly prior to arrest, had been operating a GMC Envoy westbound on Church Street by West Harrison. The Envoy swerved over to the left side of
the roadway and collided with a Toyota Corolla that was legally parked there. The force of that collision forced the Toyota backwards and up onto the hood of a Subaru Legacy that was parked behind it. After colliding with the Toyota, the Envoy went back to the right and collided with a utility pole. The pole sustained damage. SSFD did respond for reports of minor injuries, but no one was transported.
Quinn A. Iovinella, 36, of Schenectady, was arrested August 9 and charged with DWI, refusing a prescreen test and a violation of right of way. Iovinella was operating a 2006 Acura westbound on Union Avenue and was attempting to turn left to travel southbound on I-87 (at Exit 14). While doing so, Iovinella failed to yield the right-of-way to a 2010 Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound on Union Avenue and caused a collision. SSFD responded, along with Empire Ambulance, to treat and/or transport all of those involved in the accident. There were three people in the Toyota (all adults). Iovinella was the sole occupant of the Acura. All injuries were reported to be non-life threatening.
Joseph C. Cavallo, 27, of Wilton, was arrested August 9 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. Jamiel A. Pryon, 28, of Albany, was arrested August 10 and charged with DWI, BAC more than.08 percent, failure to signal a turn, failure to keep right and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Jerome D. Blackwell, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 10 and charged with disorderly conduct. Romica Sucio, 52, of Queensbury, was arrested August 11 and charged with criminal impersonation.
Michael G. Morrow, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 11 and charged with
BLOTTER failure to notify DMV of a change of address, DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, failure to signal a turn, refusing a prescreen test and operating an unregistered motor vehicle on the highway.
Bobby Ray Spearman, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 11 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, improper exhaust system equipment, criminally using drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Melvin J. Perez, 30, of Boyton Beach, Florida, was arrested August 11 and charged with criminal trespassing.
Kevin C. Leno, 29, of Ballston Spa, was arrested August 12 and charged with criminal trespassing and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Lauren E. Gognato, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 12 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, following a motor vehicle too closely and operating an unregistered motor vehicle on the highway.
Bradley J. Vandusen, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 12 and charged with assault. Shane S. Curran, 43, of Ballston Spa, was arrested August 12 and charged with identity theft, criminal possession of stolen property and grand larceny. Investigation showed him to have allegedly possessed numerous stolen items (mostly women’s purses and personal property). Most of these items had been reported stolen to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Samantha J. Morales, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested August 13 and charged with DWI, failure to stop while turning right on a red light, improper lane use, consumption of alcoholic beverages and BAC more than .08 percent.
5
The following is from the Department of Justice in regard to the recent sentencing of John Dooley. It is in regard to a case that Saratoga Springs Police Department initiated and was prosecuted federally.
John Dooley, 57, of Rochester, was sentenced Wednesday by Senior U.S. District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy to 45 years of imprisonment for (1) attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity; (2) attempted production of child pornography, and (3) committing a felony offense involving a minor while already required to registered as a sex offender, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian, Saratoga Springs Police Chief Gregory Veitch, and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany Division. A jury found Dooley guilty of the offenses in October of 2013 following a three-day trial. Dooley, a registered Level III sex offender with two previous convictions for sexual abuse of a minor, was arrested on May 11, 2012 in Saratoga Springs.
6
obituaries
Iris Olga Levine
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Iris Olga Levine, a longtime resident of Saratoga Springs, died on Sunday, August 10 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 89. Born on May 9, 1925, in London, England, Iris was the daughter of the late Alfred and Betty Alexander, also of London England. At an early age, Iris sang and danced in vaudeville theatres with her sister Phyllis and her parents in a popular and prominent troupe across the British Isles. At the age of 14, she moved to Dublin to live with her aunt. During the war in 1941, she relocated back to London to be with her family.
Her successful modeling career for the war effort was interrupted by the bombing of her home in 1944. Iris was injured and hospitalized. Just prior to that, Iris had met a handsome American soldier and fell in love. Deciding to move to America, she arrived in this country to be with the love of her life. This metropolitan beauty chose to be with her farm boy, Jack Levine. As she arrived in America and stepped off the plane, this moment was captured by Life Magazine because of her stunning grace. Iris had a beautiful marriage of 48 years to her late husband, Jack. Together they operated The Baby’s Room, a well-known baby’s store in Buffalo. She will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents and her husband, Iris was predeceased by her sister, Phyllis Palmer. Survivors include her son, Lawrence Levine of Saratoga; her daughter, Janis Sokol (David) of Hadley, Massachusetts; two grandchildren, Michael and Jessica; and several nieces and nephews.
Juliet (nee Tarra) Brown SARATOGA SPRINGS — Juliet (nee Tarra) Brown died August 10 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born on February 16, 1923 in Bayshore, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Josephine (Struhar) Tarra. Juliet was a longtime resident of North Babylon and a graduate of Bay Shore High School Class of 1940. She was a proud World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, having achieved the rank of Yeoman 2nd Class and served in part at the U.S. Pentagon. Juliet relocated to Saratoga Springs about 10 years ago. In addition to being the beloved wife of the late Louis A. Brown, Juliet was predeceased by her brothers Frederick, Albert and Charles Tarra.
She is the cherished mother of Judy Weymouth (Terry); Roger (Linda); Arlene (Frank Cipriano) and Joyce; grandmother of five and greatgrandmother of six. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Robert A. Brown, and many nieces and nephews, especially beloved by her niece, Nancy Tarra, and her cousin, Frank Struhar. Burial with military honors will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 15 at Calverton National Cemetery.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Richard Gardiner SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard Gardiner passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on August 6 at the age of 75. A resident of Saratoga for over 35 years, he was an Operations Research Analyst for the New York State Department of Heath for many years. He received his Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering at Union College in Schenectady. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gloria (Christie) Gardiner. He is also survived by his sons, Kurt of Hoboken, New Jersey, Erik and Marie (Marsh) of Brookline, Massachusetts and a special longtime friend, Arnie Bushman of Middle Grove. His
sisters Gail Gardiner and Judith Sigler of Tucson, Arizona also survive him. Richard loved to ski and was from a very musical family. His passions were numerous and also included political discourse, history, gardening, hunting, fishing and mathematics. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the General Scholarship Fund, Union College, 807 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308, “ In Memory of Richard Gardiner.” A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 6 at the Presbyterian—New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs.
Mildred E. “Millie” (Livermore) Dann SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mildred E. Dann, 86, formerly of Nineveh and Greene, was carried by the angels into God’s presence on August 4 from Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. She was born on January 13, 1928 in Binghamton to the late Lewis I. and Laura J. Livermore. Mildred attended Harpursville Schools where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, G. Merlin Dann on October 20, 1946. After raising their family of four together in Greene, they later moved to Nineveh, where they lived for 25 years. Mildred worked for various companies in the Binghamton area. Her most rewarding and fulfilling career was being a caregiver to the elderly. She had a heart of compassion for helping those in need as a nurse’s aide in nursing homes and in private care. Mildred was a member of the Highland Park Alliance Church in Greene for many years and later attended the Circle Drive Alliance Church in Sidney. Mildred moved to the Capital District nine years ago and resided at the McAuley Living Residence in Albany and later moved to Saratoga Springs, where
she spent her remaining years near her daughter, Laurie. The family would like to express their thanks to all the people who have loved and cared for “Millie” over those nine years. Mildred was predeceased by Merlin, her husband of 57 years; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy (Lynn) Huntley, Edna (Richard) Pratt, Francis (Harold) Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Charles (Audrey) Livermore; a sister, Mary Livermore; infant sister, Charlotte Livermore; brother, Russell I. Livermore; and brother-in-law, William Rollo. She is survived by her four children and their families: Jerrye (Martin) Granger of Waxhaw, North Carolina; Roger (Nancy) Dann of Kinnelon, New Jersey; Marlin Dann of Binghamton; Laurie (Michael) Mero of Saratoga Springs; grandchildren and spouses, Timothy(Chari) Granger, Carrie (Christian) Burr, Steven Dann, Emily Dann, Kevin Dann, Marie Dann, Melissa (Geary) Strickland and Bryan Mero; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice Rollo; brothers-in-law, LaVerne Dann, Duane (Lois) Dann, Raymond (Margaret) Dann; sistersin-law, Lorraine Dempsey, Linda (Bill) Fitzhugh, and several nieces and nephews.
Mark D. Poirier Jr. BENNINGTON — Mark D. Poirier Jr., 53, died Saturday, August 2. He was born December 6, 1960 in Saratoga Springs, the son of Mark D. Poirier Sr. and Karen (Smith) Poirier. He was a 1977 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. Following graduation, Mr. Poirier served in the U.S. Army. For many years he was employed by UST in Bennington and, at the time of his death, he worked for Southern Vermont College as a campus safety security guard for the past 10 years. Mark was a talented athlete who enjoyed all sports. He was an enthusiastic participant in the
Bennington Men’s Softball League and a devoted fan of the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. Mark was predeceased by his grandparents, Red and Louise Poirier of Saratoga, and Roy and Edith Smith of Cambridge. Survivors include two daughters, Abby Cummings of Bennington and Jennifer Poirier of Shaftsbury; two grandsons; his mother of Bennington; his father and stepmother, Patricia Poirier, of Schuylerville; five siblings, Sandy Moore of Stratton, Michael Poirier of North Carolina, Denise Perrotta of Bennington, Michelle Poirier of Pownal, and David Poirier of Schuylerville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
7
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Beatty... For President?
From The Publisher’s Desk
by Chad Beatty Saratoga TODAY
S
o, I have decided to run for political office. Maybe I will battle it out with Mayor Yepsen in 2015? Or maybe I am better fitted for a cushy seat in Congress? I can just picture little old me sitting in Washington hobnobbing with fellow lawmakers. I am only kidding; I could never leave Saratoga Springs or my team at Saratoga TODAY. However I have been told on numerous occasions that I should run for office. So, for the fun of it I sat down with a panel of reporters for a hardhitting interview to tackle some of America’s toughest issues. Let me know if you think I have what it takes. . Mr. Beatty, you are very vocal in your opinions and view of America. What are your reasons for running? . Well George, first I want to thank you, your fellow reporters, and my fellow Americans for this opportunity. We live in the greatest nation on earth and this is an honor. Next question? . What are the biggest threats facing America today? . Without a doubt, the biggest threat today and in the foreseeable future, is radical Islam. These people live by an ideology that most Americans can’t comprehend. They have been fighting a jihad (holy war) for thousands of years and they are not going to stop until it is over; and ‘‘over” means that nonbelievers have either been converted
Q A
Q A
or eliminated. I want everyone to understand that the hatred is not only directed toward Christians and Jews. These people are just as cruel and vicious to their own people. And don’t think that females get a free pass. For a female living in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, etc., life can be a very grim existence. I feel tremendous sympathy for the majority of peace-loving Muslims living in these countries. . How do you feel the Affordable Care Act has influenced healthcare? . You mean Obamacare? What a mess. It has personally hit me in the pocket. My healthcare plan, which I liked, was cancelled. Now, for example, my co-pay for a visit to the physical therapist has increased from $4 to $60. What happened to Obama’s promise “If you like your healthcare plan, you can keep it”? . Taxes are a big, and controversial, issue. Do you feel the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes? . I suppose it depends on your definition of fair. If the tax rate is flat and you earn twice as much as me, you would pay twice as much as me in taxes. I think that sounds fair. As for the ultra-wealthy, many argue that they should pay much higher tax rates. While I do feel that the ultra-wealthy, as well as all of us, should give back to humanity and engage in philanthropic endeavors, I feel it is up to the individual, not the state, to decide where their money is spent. I know that the majority of all non-profit support in our community already comes from the wealthy, and that is how it should be. On a national level, the top 5 percent of wage earners pays 70 percent of the nation’s federal income taxes. . Gay marriage?
a woman, but I have no problem with another term for same-sex unions. And, they should receive all the same benefits as heterosexual couples. As far as the sexual relationship between same sex couples, it’s not my thing. Do I think it is a sin? You know what, “let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” I am certainly in no position to condemn anyone. . While we are on a moral subject, what are your thoughts on women’s right to choose? . I assume you mean abortion. It is a horrible fact of life. The killing of an innocent, unborn child is never morally positive. In today’s society, it seems like we devalue virginity, modesty, sexual relations and human life. My hope would be that women, and girls, value their body more from the beginning and this wouldn’t be such an issue. And, for unplanned pregnancies, adoption is a wonderful decision that brings hope and love to thousands of families a year. . With the number of recent shootings, do you think the laws on gun control need to be expanded or tougher? . The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. But, like anything else, we need commonsense laws and guidelines. I feel that tougher guidelines regarding background checks, mental health, and waiting periods would be a good thing. Cuomo’s rushed approach to magazine capacity limits and assault weapon bans is a perfect example of how NOT to handle the process. . There seems to be a humanitarian dilemma on the border. How would you handle this? . The borders need to be locked down until we get a handle on this situation and understand the magnitude of the problem. Guess what: unless you were a Native
Q A
Q A
Q A
Q
Q A
. Hmm, this is a tough one. My religious beliefs say that marriage is between a man and
A
Q A
American, we were all immigrants a few centuries ago. Legal immigration is what created this great nation. I am 100 percent for legal immigration. I am 100 percent against illegal immigration. Right now we can’t handle our own poverty, crime and addiction issues. The last thing we need is a flood of criminals and terrorists crossing our borders. I am not saying that people crossing the borders are criminals or terrorists, but unless we are in control of the process, we have no idea. If I become your elected official, part of my job, a big part, is to keep you and your family safe, and I feel it begins with our borders. . I would like to hear your views on the military, funding, benefits, the VA, etc. . A strong military is the backbone of a free society. They need to be properly funded and taken care of post deployment. Why is it so easy for someone who has never worked a day in his or her life to receive welfare benefits, but a soldier who had his leg blown off in battle has to struggle to get care? This is an embarrassment to the United States. And, I’d like to suggest relocating some of our military bases to the border. We keep our troops on the front lines all over the globe; how about we keep them
Q A
on the front lines at home? Bottom line is, I have the utmost respect for our men and women in uniform. I want to see them well trained, well staffed, and well taken care of. . Alright, final question: Women in the workplace. How do we break through the glass ceiling? . I don’t see a glass ceiling anymore. Some of today’s most powerful people are women. In entertainment we have Oprah. In politics we have Hillary. In the world of music you have Madonna, who pulled in $125 million last year, making her music’s top earner of any gender and the highest-paid celebrity. If we look at the world of business, female CEO’s are running General Motors, IBM, Pepsi, DuPont, Lockheed Martin, Hewlett Packard and Yahoo, to name a few. Looking simply at numbers is deceiving. You must realize that many women choose to stay home and raise a family. It doesn’t mean that doors were shut on them. It means they made a choice to give their all to raising their children and running their household. I don’t think there is any more important job than that. Thank you for your time everyone and God Bless America.
Q A
8
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
continued from page 1
Where’s Mark? the 32,000 square foot facility was founded in 1984 and has since served a vital civic role in the community. The tag line for the City Center’s 30th Birthday celebration is “Bringing People Together” and a series of upcoming promotions will do just that. Calling all mini Picassos: A promotion that the City Center is running currently is a children’s artwork contest. Preschool through third graders are invited to create a City Center-themed birthday card. The original artwork should preferably be oriented horizontally on white 8.5” x 11” paper. But hurry! The deadline to submit your artwork to the City
Center’s Executive Office’s receptionist is 5 p.m. on Friday, August 22. The first thirty submissions will be displayed at the City Center and the winning entry will become the logo for the Family Fun Day scheduled in September. The overall winner will also be invited to ride along in Santa’s Sleigh during the Victorian Streetwalk and Tree Lighting Ceremony this December. As we move in to autumn, the celebration will continue. Sarah LeRoux, 30th Anniversary Coordinator for the City Center provided details on an event scheduled for Saturday, September 20. “We’ve been celebrating the Center’s 30th Birthday throughout
“We’ve been celebrating the Center’s 30th Birthday throughout the year, but the Family Fun Day is the culminating day.”
“Play Hide & Seek With Mr. B” Is Just One Way To Celebrate The City Center’s 30th Birthday the year, but the Family Fun Day is the culminating day. It’s the main community event,” LeRoux says. Family Fun Day will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will include activities such as a mini farmer’s market, petting zoo, pony rides and live entertainment. All activities are free although some arts and crafts booths may require a nominal fee. The City Center is planning on this being an event for the entire community; there truly will be something for everyone! Families are also encouraged to attend the outdoor movie at Ellsworth Place beginning at 8 p.m. Bring your own blankets and chairs and enjoy a viewing of Despicable Me 2. To cap off the evening, Stewart’s will be selling ice cream cones during the film for thirty cents each. Says LeRoux; “We really wanted to focus on the idea of a community celebration, to celebrate the Center’s civic role in the city.” The City Center also has a special promotion called “Hide & Seek with Mr. B” in the works. The Downtown Business Association (DBA) is helping to organize the event, which will have a “Where’s Waldo” feel to it. Says Mark Baker, President of the City Center a.k.a. Mr. B, “The DBA is a great partner of the City Center. It’s how we do our business
“We really wanted to focus on the idea of a community celebration, to celebrate the Center’s civic role in the city.” and promote the city.” On Family Fun Day, September 20, members of the public will be able to pick up “passports” from the City Center and participating local businesses. Once they have the passport in hand, they’ll need to visit participating businesses and look for a small cut-out image of Mark Baker, hidden somewhere in the store. Once they spot the image, participants will be eligible to have their passport stamped. Participants are asked to obtain a minimum of 10 passport stamps and once they’ve completed the task, they can bring the passport back to the city center, and put it in the hopper for a chance to win the Grand Prize. On the partnership, Media Consultant and Special Events Planner Susan Farnsworth commented, “The City Center is a critical ingredient in the success of our beautiful, bustling downtown and the DBA is happy to be a part of the 30th birthday celebration.” Participating businesses include Balloonatics/Creative Sparks, Candy Company, Celtic Treasures, Comic Depot, Circus Café / Crown Grill, Crafters Gallery, Farmers Market, G. Willikers, Impressions of Saratoga, Mountainman Saratoga Outfitters, Niche Gallery, Northshire Bookstore, The Parting Glass, Plum Dandy Cookies and Milk, Plum Dandy Yogurt, Saratoga Guitar, Saratoga Olive Oil and Silverado. “Each participating business is donating a prize worth $25-$50, so the Grand Prize should have a value of about $450 and will be a whole ‘downtown experience,’ says Farnsworth. The drawing for the Grand Prize will take place immediately preceding the viewing of Despicable Me 2. The Play Hide & Seek with Mr. B promotion is open to the public, so mark your calendars for September 20 and plan to spend your Saturday celebrating the City Center and all that downtown has to offer.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
9
10
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
CMS at SPAC:
One Performance Is All You’ll Need – But One Is Not Enough by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) welcomed the debut performances of a new resident company: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS)
has a new summer home at the Spa Little Theater. Another jewel in the summer resident company “crown” which already includes iconic entities such as the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The schedule of performances (see box – page 11) will continue over the next two weeks, through August 26. All the performances are
hand-selected and unique, designed to give both the newly initiated as well as the connoisseur of chamber music a thorough introduction to CMS’s repertoire. But, by no means, an exhaustive one. “There are hundreds of pieces available by Mozart alone,” said Co-artistic director David Finckel on the afternoon following CMS’s debut on Monday, August 11. “Most companies will play the top 10 or so. But we like to go deeper. I find that the brain works differently; it’s more stimulating when you are hearing new notes.” Indeed, I’ll go further and say that their debut performance was completely transformative. Every thing I thought I knew about Chamber music went out the window, along with my reporter’s objectivity. My mind soared while my eyes were mesmerized. It was stimulating, exciting and endearing. I became a fan for life. And it took just one performance – a performance that immediately became one of my most memorable live performances – of any genre – at any time.
Photo by MarkBolles.com
CMS Co-Artistic Directors David Finckel (cello) and Wu Han (piano) demonstrate motion, interaction and synchronization.
“This first performance was designed to exhibit virtuosity,” said Wu Han, Co-artistic director, who plays the piano to Finckel’s cello. “At the same time, it is meant to be trust-building. There are misconceptions about chamber music; that it is only for a limited few. But it is extremely accessible.” And dramatic. And engaging. And dazzling. And every other emotional verb you can muster in your vocabulary. I have very little
technical expertise to offer. With music, I’m all about the qualitative experience. My experience at Monday’s debut performance convinced me to advocate to everyone that you are cheating yourself if you don’t make it a point to see CMS while they are here. The company’s roster (a total of 160-180 performers; of which continued on page 11
The Rap Wrap SARATOGA SPRINGS — The emcee showdown Drake Vs. Lil Wayne in a Street Fighter video game themed performance at SPAC on Tuesday, August 12 had the audience in the act. A nifty smart phone app enabled concertgoers to select first up (Lil Wayne) and determine the winner. And the rap ruler of the Spa City is... Lil Wayne.
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
continued from page 10
about 24 will perform at SPAC this month – A new roster each week joining Wu Han and David) comprises the best of the best, at the top of their game. One example among many that illustrates an incredible, incendiary aspect of Chamber music when it is performed at this high level is the interaction of all the performers. Wu Han and David have been married for 28 years. It is said that couples married that long anticipate and finish eachother’s thoughts. Now apply that principle to every performer in CMS; in every combination; in every composition they play. A case in point was the playing of Samuel Berber’s Souvenirs for Piano, Four Hands. The picture of the sheet music helps to tell the tale: Wu Han played the left page (she called it the “bottom position”) and operated the pedals, while Anne-Marie McDermott played the right side (or upper) simultaneously. This led to a frenzy of interaction and trust, not to
mention furiously page turning. Since both performers’ hands were otherwise occupied, Wu Han’s daughter Lillian turned the pages. “She’s much in demand for
this!” Wu Han said, smiling. “And a great piano performer in her own right.” “We had such a warm welcome here,” Wu Han said, noting that it was her first time in Saratoga Springs. “The audience was accepting, and made us feel very comfortable, as did all of the SPAC staff. It made us want to play our best for everyone.” Upcoming performances should be similarly stimulating, and SPAC has enhanced the experience by adding preperformance talks one hour before each show, as well as postp er for mance gatherings at Putnam’s restaurant at the Gideon Putnam Hotel, and on closing night a reception outside the Spa Little Theater. There’s no doubt in my mind that I give my initial CMS at SPAC experience two thumbs up. My only regret is that I don’t have four hands. For more information, visit spac.org
11
12
BUSINESS
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Saratoga Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cuttings around Town SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has had a busy start to the month of August! The chamber held ribbon cuttings for four new businesses in Saratoga Springs – Spin My Ad, Plum & Crimson, The Savory Pantry and Halfmoon Cellars. A ribbon cutting ceremony was also held for the Oakcliff Bed and Breakfast in Halfmoon. Spin My Ad ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 1
Oakcliff Bed & Breakfast ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 5
Saratoga’s Temple Sinai Celebrates 50 Years SARATOGA SPRINGS — 50 years ago, a dozen people attended a meeting at a Saratoga Springs residence to discuss the unmet needs and concerns of the local Jewish community. Temple Sinai was born from these modest beginnings and has grown to include more than 210 families and individuals representing a diversity of lifestyles, professions and religious observances, as well as an ever-widening geographic region. “It’s a testament to the drive and commitment of these early members, who struggled to promote Jewish teachings, beliefs and education, that we’re able to stand here today as a strong and vibrant community celebrating a half century in Saratoga Springs,” said Phyllis Wang, president of Temple Sinai. “With this solid footing and a dedication to family, synagogue and community, we look forward to the future, to continue supporting and strengthening the Jewish community in the Capital Region.” To celebrate its golden anniversary, Temple Sinai is sponsoring events throughout the year including a special Shabbat service, a special event with students that attend Temple Sinai’s religious school, and a “burn the mortgage” bonfire to commemorate acquiring full ownership of the building located at 509 Broadway, among other events.
John Marcantonio Graduates from Institute for Organization Management SARATOGA SPRINGS — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, recently announced that John Marcantonio, IOM, Membership Director of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the
recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In addition, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.” Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four week-long sessions at five different university locations throughout the country.
Ballston Spa Public Library Seeks Names for Garden BALLSTON SPA — If you’re creative enough, you might be able to brag about naming the rear garden of the Ballston Spa Public Library. Members of the Ballston Spa House and Garden Club are sponsoring a contest to name the garden. BSHGC members have maintained and nurtured the Pink Garden in front of the library for the past several years. It was established to remember and recognize family members and friends affected by breast cancer. Recently, the club received donations from
local businesses and with the help of many volunteers, installed an additional garden in the back of the library. Club members now invite the public to submit creative and unique ideas for the garden name. The club will review all ballots entered into the contest and the winning name will be chosen by majority vote the week of Monday, August 25. The prize is a gift certificate to Brookside Nursery and a garden-themed book. The winning name will also be displayed on a sign in the garden. To enter, send an email to bshgc@yahoo.com with the name of the garden, your name, email address and phone number.
Firecracker 4 Segment Airing This Month on YES SARATOGA SPRINGS — A four-minute segment about the Firecracker 4 race is airing this month as part of the YES Network’s “RUNNING” show. Highlighting the race and Saratoga Springs as a fitness destination, the “RUNNING” show highlights several races in each month’s segment, which reaches 22 states and a total of 50 million households on FOX Sports Regional Networks. You can catch the full show on TV or watch just the Firecracker segment on YouTube at youtube/ wP0LGXSHzfw The following is the list of YES Network TV airings thus far scheduled: • Aug 15, Fri, 7:30 a.m. • Aug 16, Sat, 6 a.m. • Aug 16, Sat, noon • Aug 17, Sun, 6:30 a.m. • Aug 19, Tues, 1 a.m. • Aug 22, Fri, 8 a.m. • Aug 23, Sat, 6 a.m. • Aug 23, Sat, 7 p.m. YES National • Aug 24, Sun, 11:30 a.m. YES National Additional airs not yet scheduled
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
BUSINESS
13
Destination: True Living by Theresa Agresta for Saratoga TODAY
I
was 10 years old when I started riding my bike from my home down to the Barnegat Bay at the end of my street in New Jersey. Fishing pole in hand, I would walk out on the pier and cast for whatever was biting. The freedom of being on my own, on the water…it was magical. A few years later, my brother got a small boat and our world got wider. Ocean-worthy vessels running in the channel alongside us could swamp our boat, but as we navigated to the inlet to set-up in the best fishing hole, our eyes were on the prize – fresh filets for dinner. Blue skies, warm sun and the silence in the space between them. The sheer joy of the open water. These same things fill me with peace today as I enjoy the simple pleasure of navigating the bays of Lake George with my family. “We’re rich,” I tell them.
A departure from tradition.
Local financial planner Adam McNeill understands that this kind of happiness, arrived at differently for each of us, is the truest form of wealth. He believes that money and other resources are tools to help us live our lives, and that financial freedom is more than just a fat portfolio, a sports car in the driveway, or designer clothing. For McNeill, it’s the ability to fully engage in the things that make you most happy, help those you love, and have the freedom to explore the world and the time to do it. It’s about truly living. When McNeill started his independent financial planning firm in 2010, his goal was to send a new message, one that resonated with the clients he wanted to attract. But the name he selected, The McNeill Financial Group, lumped him amongst traditional planners sporting oversized mahogany desks and partners’ names spelled out in vinyl letters on glass doors - all accepted, almost expected, in the industry. A brand development workshop at Allegory Studios in Saratoga
put it on the table in front of me and said “Here I am! I’ve been waiting patiently the whole time to be given permission to come out and play.’”
“Choosing True Living Financial took a leap of faith. It made me step out of my comfort zone and own who I really am, what I’m trying to create.” Springs began to change his thinking. As McNeill explored what he most wanted from his business and his life, he uncovered several ideas that make his firm stand out, commitments that are evident in his feeonly compensation model, unique consultative offerings that extend to different generations of families and authentic focus on living a fulfilling life. He identified two archetypes, or patterns of belief and behavior, that consistently framed his ideas. The Sage archetype, with its emphasis on sound research, continuous learning and teaching others, forms the foundation. And the Explorer archetype expresses his willingness to see each client as an individual, developing relationships that encourage them to reach for their dreams and services that acknowledge the things they care most
“The freedom of being on my own, on the water… it was magical.”
deeply about, including not only the building and transfer of wealth from one generation to the next, but new ways to help them communicate what is most important to them as part of the process.
What’s in a name?
McNeill needed to take his brand further. He continued working with Allegory to identify a stronger way to promote his company, starting with the name. Multiple options were vetted; some felt safer than others. Ultimately, True Living Financial came out on top. Says McNeill, “Choosing True Living Financial took a leap of faith. It made me step out of my comfort zone and own who I really am, what I’m trying to create.” The process involved equal parts research and introspection. “Most branding work starts at the wrong point,” shares McNeill. “This approach helped identify what I’m passionate about and conveys it through every message. It reached deep, pulled the brand out of me,
Supporting messages followed. They left bland, overused corporate-speak in the dust as McNeill continued to follow his heart to build his business. Belief statements such as ‘Transparency builds trust,’ and ‘financial advice should never be served up with a conflict of interest,’ emerged. Throughout, Allegory relied on the framework of the Sage-Explorer to drive compelling language and graphic choices as the brand came to life through a new logo and interactive website. “My new name and brand convey the idea that wealth is not the objective but the tool by which we realize our real goals in life,” McNeill expressed. “It has been very well received.” For more information about brand development and the unfolding of True Living Financial, visit allegorystudios.com.
14
NEWS
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Go Green!
Saratoga County’s Greenbelt Trail Initiative by Megan Irene Kretz for Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA COUNTY – The plan to create a citywide trail system began a few years ago when area groups such as the Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga P.L.A.N., the Saratoga regional YMCA and independent residents came together to investigate options. The local office of Alta Planning and Design was chosen to lead the effort and create the feasibility study. Kate Maynard, the principal planner for the city of Saratoga Springs explains, “The plan has layers of implementation. The priority is to link up current and existing trails and provide an overall seamless route in and out of the city.” The end goal is to create a roughly ten-mile long circular trail system that will allow bikers, walkers and runners to access key destinations. As stated on the Greenbelt initiative’s website, “Our goal will be to develop a network of trails so that every home in Saratoga Springs becomes a trailhead.” The center of Saratoga Springs is one of the most pedestrianfriendly locales in the region, but as many residents will tell you, this walkability doesn’t extend to the
city’s outskirts. During the 1950s and 1960s, suburban growth fueled a housing boom, but it was also the age of the automobile. As neighborhoods grew, sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails didn’t follow suit. In particular, many residents in the Southwest portion of Saratoga Springs have few options when it comes to pedestrian or cyclist friendly routes. Maynard is acutely aware of the need for trails in this neighborhood. “The Geyser Road trail is a priority for the city,” she says. “Twenty percent of the population lives in this portion of the city and we’re trying to work on creating connections, sidewalks and a more pedestrian-friendly environment,” Maynard continued. Matt Veitch, a Saratoga County Supervisor who resides near Geyser Road has also taken action. “My part in the trails initiative has been going on for over a decade,” says Veitch. He continued, “It’s something I support. Wherever I can help, I’ll help.” Veitch has been particularly interested in the future of the Geyser Road trail, which would become a spur of the larger Greenbelt trail. Veitch says this spur could eventually provide residents with a cycling or running route from the Town of Milton all the way to Route 50 and ultimately into the center of Saratoga Springs. One of the initiative’s first successes was extending the Railroad Run trail over Route 50 and in to
Saratoga Spa State Park. A selfoperated traffic light was installed allowing the light to remain a steady green until a pedestrian or cyclist pushed the button for the crosswalk. This provides for a safe crossing across busy Route 50. A more recent development involves construction work being performed of Route 50 near the border of the Town of Wilton. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited from using this stretch of Route 50, making it near impossible to access stores like Target and the Wilton Mall by bike or foot. The city is currently working with the State Department of Transportation to create a ten-foot wide path from Excelsior Avenue, East on Route 50, and across the I-87 bridge. The bridge will soon include a dedicated and protected area for walkers and cyclists. Construction is already underway and expected to be finished this fall.
The pedestrian/cyclist path on Route 50 is just the beginning when it comes to creating more options for city residents. Veitch adds, “Getting across the Northway is the biggest challenge of the Greenbelt trail.” And the city is hopeful that more solutions aren’t far off. “The longer term vision is to create a tunnel under the Northway and connect the Spring Run Trail to the Bog Meadow Trail,” explains Maynard. Establishing trails and pedestrian-friendly streets is an important component in the push to name Saratoga Springs as the healthiest community in the nation and more efforts are planned for the fall. A city-wide bike and pedestrian plan will move street by street, looking at how each thoroughfare serves its residents. To get updates on the Greenbelt Trail initiative and to view the feasibility study and maps, visit saratogagreenbelt.weebly.com
“The longer term vision is to create a tunnel under the Northway and connect the Spring Run Trail to the Bog Meadow Trail.”
16
Education
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Learning Looks Great!
Photos By MarkBolles.com
Girls Design Dresses With Help from Miss Scarlett Boutique by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — There’s no question little girls love playing dress up and they have their own opinions when it comes to style. When you mix the two together, you get Miss Scarlett Boutique’s Girls Design a Dress event. A handful of young girls showed up at the boutique, located at 19 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs, to play fashion designer for the day. The girls were able to pick from more than 50 fabrics and trims to create a custom dress that is their very own.
“It has owls, flowers and zigzags,” said 8-year-old Eliza of her dress. “I wanted to have a dress of my own design. I picked this fabric because I like animals and the zigzags went with it.” Snacking on cupcakes and lemonade, the girls designed their dresses and got a taste of what Miss Scarlett Boutique owner, Jennifer Marcellus, does every day. Marcellus opened up Miss Scarlett Boutique in Saratoga Springs five months ago and designs children’s clothing for wholesale retailers. “We started doing dress parties because it seemed like a fun
and different thing for kids to do,” said Marcellus. “We’ve done about six parties here so far and then I’ve done a couple of private parties also.” How it works is the girls are given a paper doll for a model; using mock patterns, they design
Adelyn, Maeve and Eliza choose patterns.
“It’s neat for the girls to do something that’s a do-it-yourself project.”
Eliza and her friends model their dresses.
a dress, cut it out and glue it onto the doll. Marcellus then takes the designs and the dresses are made and ready for the girls to wear in two weeks. Girls anywhere from six months to 12-years-old can create a dress for $38. “It’s neat for the girls to do something that’s a do-it-yourself project,” said Marcellus. “I think every little girl wants to be a fashion designer. “ Marcellus said the best part about the event is seeing how creative the girls are when it comes to designing their dresses.
Adelaide works on her design.
“There was one design I absolutely loved,” said Marcellus. “A girl used a sample fabric that I never used in my collection because I didn’t know what to do with it and she used it and made this fantastic dress out of it and I thought it was so cool!” Visit www.Facebook.com/ MissScarlettBoutique for future Design a Dress events or to schedule a private party, email Jennifer Marcellus at Jen@ MissScarlettBoutique.com.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Two Ballston Spa Schools Nationally Recognized as Schools of Excellence
BALLSTON SPA — The National PTA has designated both the Milton Terrace North Elementary School and the Malta Avenue Elementary School as National PTA Schools of Excellence for their achievement in building effective family-school partnerships. These two schools received two of the nine awards that were given in New York State. “This national recognition exemplifies our district’s Core Value of Involvement,” said Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D., Superintendent of the Ballston Spa Central School District. “We are proud to have the work of our school communities recognized by the National PTA.” Research shows that when families and schools work together, student achievement increases, schools improve and communities grow stronger. Being recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence demonstrates the school’s leadership and commitment to partnering to support student success and continuous school improvement. “The partnership between the Milton Terrace North Elementary School and the Malta Avenue Elementary School and their respective PTA units is a true example of what can be accomplished when schools and families work together,” said Otha Thornton, president of National PTA. “The schools in Ballston Spa both have put strong practices into place that involve families in the life of the school, and we are pleased to recognize them as a National PTA School of Excellence.” The National PTA launched its School of Excellence program to help strengthen family-school partnerships across the country and make measurable progress in areas of education, health and safety, and arts and cultural exploration.
Registration Open for Adult Continuing Education Courses SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration is now open for WSWHE BOCES adult continuing education courses. WSWHE BOCES offers evening courses in skilled trades,
health-related programs, computer classes, and driver training. Classes are held at the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs and the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls. Adults may also enroll in daytime career and technical education programs on a space-available basis. View all the classes and register online at www.wswheboces.org/ adulteducation.cfm
Education Suozzi’s Garden City office, where she was presented with the $5,000 scholarship towards her 2014/2015 academic year tuition. She is expected to complete her J.D. from Albany Law School in 2015.
TWC Engineering Enrichment Program Engages Students in Ballston Spa
Law Student and Ballston Spa Native Awarded $5K Scholarship
Students react to the collapse of a structure during their summer enrichment course.
Kimberly Waldin (center) accepting her scholarship.
ALBANY — Kimberly Waldin, a native of Ballston Spa and a student at Albany Law School of Union University, was recently selected as the 2014 recipient of the Judge Bernard S. Meyer Scholarship. Established in 2004, the scholarship is funded by Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. and administered by The New York Bar Foundation. It is awarded annually to second year law students in New York State who excel in legal writing and advocacy. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must submit an essay that demonstrates legal writing skills and advocacy. Waldin’s winning paper entitled, “Trash: Getting Rid of Unwanted Children through “Private Re-Homing,” addresses the phenomenon of giving away, or “re-homing,” adopted children, a topic which combines both her current study of law and experience as the Pro Bono Project Director at the Albany County Family Court Help Desk. “It is such an honor to have been selected for this award and recognized for a cause I am passionate about,” said Waldin. “This scholarship will help me pursue my desired career in either education law or juvenile justice, helping children and families navigate the legal landscape.” Waldin was honored at a luncheon on Friday, July 25 at Meyer
BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa students had the opportunity to continue learning in the summer as they participated in an engineering enrichment program held at their school. The curriculum for the program included two modules from the Boston Museum of Science Engineering Adventures Program. The Engineering Adventures modules are hands-on engineering design challenges based on real events around the world. Activities for the week included engineering an aid drop package that could be dropped from an aircraft while protecting the items inside and would be easy to find once they reach the ground.
The students also created model buildings that were earthquake resistant and they learned about sustainable building. The district was able to offer the experience at a nominal cost to families as a result of a grant
17
from Time Warner Cable. TWC’s Connect a Million Minds is a five-year, $100 million cash philanthropic initiative to address America’s declining proficiency in science, technology, engineering and math.
18
Rebuilding Mind, Body and Soul
Eating Healthy on a Budget
by Monique Boulet for Saratoga TODAY
M
ost people equate healthy eating with costly grocery bills, but today I want to give you some tools to be prepared to get the most “bang” for your buck. First, we’ve all been guilty of going grocery shopping on an empty stomach, and doing so means not only choosing more, but choosing foods that you wouldn’t normally buy because we are on more of an impulse to satisfy our immediate need versus provide nourishment for the family. In this case, having a shopping list and sticking to it can be tricky. I recommend setting aside a certain time of the day or week that
you know you will be shopping and put it on the calendar, as you would any appointment. That way, you can take a little time prior to scan the weekly flyers and see what’s on sale, make a list, and have time to eat ahead of the trip. In addition, packaging can add extra dollars and cents to your bill if you are buying convenience foods that are cute little prepackaged 100-calorie snacks, or have pretty pictures and colors on the front. Try to buy in bulk, if possible, and individually portion out the servings when you get home, for an easy grab when packing your lunch. Check out the labels! For example, if you see a loaf of bread that is dark and dense, don’t assume that it is packed with fiber and vitamins. Generally, most bread on the market are colored with molasses or caramel coloring, and have less than one gram of fiber per serving. A good pick is 100 percent whole grain bread that has at least 3-5 grams of fiber per serving. Are you trying too hard? What I mean is, you don’t have to go crazy with organic if you really can’t afford to. Get savvy on which foods are higher in pesticides that you may want to choose organic, and the others can be a non-GMO conventional version. Some high pesticide produce you may want to
get organic: Berries, cherries, bell peppers, celery, potatoes, lettuces/ kale, peaches/nectarines, apples and grapes. Think your drink! Are you buying unnecessary drinks that are “empty calories” or containing artificial sweeteners? I find it boggling to see people who are on a strict diet reaching for a soft drink versus good ole’ water. Lastly, ONLY use coupons of a food you would have bought anyway without having a coupon. Most coupons are for novelty items that generally cost more, contain low nutrients, and state you have to buy more to even get a discount. Use your common sense on that one. So, I hope this helps you to be a little savvier and you start consider shopping as an art that takes skill and consideration you will be doing yourself good! 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
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
This is Sure To Be
One Fine Day!
Honorary Chair Patty Riggi (r.) with sister Sandra Foley. Photo by Deborah Neary
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) has announced Patty Riggi as the Honorary Chair of their ninth annual summer fundraiser, One Fine Day. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 19th, 1 to 4 p.m. at the renowned Union Gables Bed and Breakfast (55 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs.) This year’s title sponsors are Vincent, Patty, Ronald and Michele Riggi; and Marcie Fraser, Health
Reporter for Time Warner Cable News, will be the MC. Ms. Fraser is also a published author and is an expert in public health issues, behavioral nutrition and more recently is working on an anti-bullying book for kids. The One Fine Day fundraiser is a special SOS afternoon garden party that this year will continue providing complimentary services by healthy living practitioners: Chinese Health Analysis, Massage Therapy, Hair Cut Analysis and Tarot Card Readings are just a few of the services available to attendees at One Fine Day. The celebration will feature a buffet of locally grown seasonal fare from Zest, a Personal Chef and Catering Company. Appetizers and varied food stations will be offered. Specialty homemade cookies will also be served. Music will be provided by Jeff Brisbin a local singer/songwriter who enjoys rock and pop music. His recent CD “Uncharted Waters” has received excellent reviews and is currently being played on Radio Aria that is heard throughout Europe. More than 30 Silent Auction items will be available, including: Gift certificates from Saratoga Dermatology/Spa City Spa, Saratoga Olive Oil Company and Crafters Gallery; YMCA Membership and Personal Trainer; specialty jewelry items and customized gift baskets. Shelters of Saratoga is the only homeless shelter that provides services for both men and women in the Greater Saratoga Region. For the past 23 years, SOS has helped individuals with shelter, food, clothing, employment, transportation assistance and case management. SOS programs and services also include a Youth Outreach Program, Motel Outreach and seven affordable housing units. SOS was a leading agency in the establishment of Code Blue Saratoga Springs that provided the homeless with emergency housing on 58 exceptionally cold nights during the winter of 2013. Reservations for One Fine Day are $60 and can be purchased by calling Cindy at SOS at (518) 5871097, ext. 302. For more information, visit sheltersofsaratoga.org.
20
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Travers continued from pg. 1
145 Years:
Whirlaway. Photo courtesy of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Looking Back at the Travers 1920: Man o’ War
The now legendary and then invincible 3-year-old Man o’ War could not be touched in 1920. That included the Travers Stakes, when he broke the 1 ¼-mile race record with a time of 2:01.80 (1919: Hannibal, 2:03.20). Man o’ War’s record stood for 42 years until Jaipur broke it in 1962.
1921: Alleged Scandal
With bookmaking still the No. 1 route of wagering and a filly, Prudery, being the sure favorite heading into the 1921 Travers, Arnold “the Brain” Rothstein entered his colt, Sporting Blood. Rothstein, a New York mob kingpin and conspirator to the fixed “Black Sox Scandal” World Series in 1919, allegedly learned that Prudery was taken off her feed. The morning of the race, Sam Hildreth entered top 3-year-old Grey Lag, making Grey
Lag the favorite and the odds on Sporting Blood go from 5-2 to 3-1. What followed was a $150,000 bet by Rothstein on his horse to win, an unexplained scratch of Grey Lag before post time and over $500,000 in Rothstein’s pocket for the bet and purse when Sporting Blood crossed first. No affiliation or payoff was ever proven between Rothstein and Hildreth.
1941: The Superfecta
Whirlaway became the only horse to win the Triple Crown (Kentucky, Belmont Stakes, Preakness Stakes) and the Travers.
1953: The ‘Grey Ghost’
In three years of racing, Native Dancer won 21 of his 22 starts. The lone loss was at Churchill Downs in 1953, which the “Grey Ghost” followed up with by winning the Preakness,
Belmont and Travers. Only three thoroughbreds had accomplished a win in all three to that point (Duke of Magenta, Man o’ War, Whirlaway) and only two have done so since.
1962: Jaipur
In a photo finish, Jaipur beat Ridan by a nose in the final stride of a heated 1 ¼ miles of side-by-side action to decide which colt would be that year’s 3-year-old champion. Jaipur finished with a time of 2:01.60.
1978: A Taste of Revenge
In 1978, Alydar finished in a close second to Affirmed in each of the three races of the Triple Crown— something that has never happened before or since. With each second place finish, Alydar got closer and closer (by a length in the Kentucky Derby, a head in the Preakness, a nose in the Belmont). Initially, the outcome was the same at the 1978 Travers, but a review of the final turn clearly showed Affirmed cutting off Alydar, who was making a move on the inside. The move caused jockey Jorge Velasquez to pull up sharply on Alydar, who lost a wide margin of ground. The inquiry sign was posted with Affirmed’s No. 3 blinking, as Alydar took the bittersweet victory.
1982: Beating All the Winners
The summer of 1982 saw three different winners in the Triple Crown races. Gato Del Sol took the Kentucky Derby, Aloma’s Ruler won
Native Dancer. Photo by NYRA
the Preakness and Conquistador Cielo snagged the Belmont. But, for the first time ever, Runaway Groom beat all three of that year’s winners in the same race—the Travers.
1997: Overcoming the Elements
A day after Mother Nature sent hail down to Saratoga Springs, Deputy Commander would take the prize along with Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron, whose mother had recently passed away. McCarron pushed past fellow Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey, who was riding Behrens, in the home stretch.
2001: One for the Record Books
Point Given took the 2001 Travers, but the real story was the record-breaking crowd of 60,486 at Saratoga. The behemoth gathering also set a betting handle record that day for the race course with $34,529,273.
2012: Two Statues and Two Canoes?
August 25, 2012 saw two colts, Alpha and Golden Ticket, finish in a dead tie. As is tradition since 1961, the Travers winner has been painted onto a canoe that sits on the infield lake. After the tie, two canoes were placed on the lake, two jockey statues were painted for the track entrance, two sets of Man o’ War Cup replica trophies had to be made, two winner’s circle photographs were taken, and the winner’s blanket of flowers was cut in half for each winning barn. Next Saturday is sure to keep the tradition going, as race caller Tom Durkin will call the last Travers Day of his career. The $1.25 million race has run 100 consecutive years heading into this meet— each meet since 1913. Although the first race was held in 1864, it did not take place in 1896, 1898-1900 and 1911-12.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
WINNER’S
CIRCLE
21
WINNER’S CIRCLE Saratoga TODAY Newspaper’s Guide to the 2014 Racing Season at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York
The Alabama: Can Pletcher Repeat?
by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY Only three weekends remain in this 146th Saratoga Race meeting and the final push to Labor Day starts with the iconic and historic Grade 1 $600,000 Alabama Stakes. The Alabama is for 3-year-old fillies and is run at 10 furlongs, the longest these fillies will ever run against their own gender. Sadly, race fans won’t see the best filly of this generation Saturday. That would be Untapable and she’s still recovering from getting dusted against the boys in the Grade 1 $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park. That leaves the door open for Todd Pletcher (20 wins on the meet, 10 ahead of Chad Brown), who trains horses with the aplomb of a James Bond super villain, to win this race for a second year in a row. Not only that, he could win
the Coaching Club American Oaks and the Alabama for the second straight year. Princess of Sylmar made the Saratoga sweep a year ago and now Stopchargingmaria could do the same. She won the Grade II Black Eyed Susan at Pimlico earlier in the spring and then was dominant in the Coaching Club. She comes off a sparkling four-furlong breeze in 47.52 and appears ready to make the sweep for Pletcher. “I think the [Coaching Club] was her best performance to date,” said Pletcher. “She seemed to be training well leading into that, and we’ve seen more of the same. We’re pleased with the way she ran and with the way she has come out of it. Everything has gone according to schedule. She has two mile-andan-eighth races under her belt [in her two most recent starts], and has three wins at a mile and an eighth [in her career], so you just hope she can get a mile and a quarter. With the indications we’ve been seeing, we’re optimistic she can.” Pletcher also goes deep on his bench to saddle Got Lucky, a filly not quite as swift as Stopchargingmaria. Got Lucky has the better top-side pedigree being a daughter of A.P. Indy, yet she hasn’t proved to be of elite caliber. On the same day Stopchargingmaria breezed a halfmile in 47.52, Got Lucky went the
same distance in 48.25. “We’ve been pointing for this since her allowance win,” said Pletcher. “She’s by A.P. Indy, and we’ve always felt that more distance would be good for her. We hope that proves to be true.” Not to be outdone in the numbers-of-horses-saddled department is Hall of Famer Bill Mott. He sends out three horses including Miss Besilu, America and Size. Miss Besilu and America were third and fourth to Stopchargingmaria in the Coaching Club, while Size won the Grade III Iowa Oaks. Still, without Untapable in this field, the Alabama feels deflated. Untapable had been so dominant in her own class that she needed to prove whether or not she belonged in with colts. She had already proved she no longer belonged with her own gender, but a return back to the fillies and mares may be the best course of action for the daughter of Tapit. Untapable never got a chance to run her race in the Haskell. “The horse next to us (Social Inclusion) acted up in the gate a little bit, so she got a little fussy and she didn’t get away well,” jockey Rosie Napravnik told The StarLedger after the Haskell. “We had the widest of everybody’s trip; she ran a hell of a race and she ran as hard as she could. That’s the most
Stopchargingmaria. Photo by NYRA.
I ever ask of her; she’s extremely big-hearted.” The Alabama would have been a great test of her stamina, yet at the same time wouldn’t have proven anything that everyone didn’t know already. In her own class, she’d merely be racing against herself, running for less dollars and merely solidifying Champion Three-YearOld Filly. That’s a lock. Stepping out against the boys in a $1-million race was a necessary evil to see where she is in the grand scheme of the greater picture. Untapable doesn’t run in the Haskell unless her connections are making a bid for Horse of the Year. Five years ago Untapable’s trainer Steve Asmussen took a similar tact with Rachel Alexandra. Up until the Haskell she had won her races against her gender by such explosive margins that it served no greater point to have her keep doing it again and again. Threeand four-horse fields don’t ignite
the imagination. So Amsussen tested her against the boys in the Haskell and she did not disappoint. She kicked clear to win by six over Summer Bird, the eventual Travers Stakes winner. Rachel then went on to run against older males in the Woodward Stakes on the closing weekend. We all know how that ended. Untapable’s absence from the Alabama looks more somber cast in the light of her Haskell loss, but running her against the boys at that time was the right move for the horse. It was a measuring stick. It didn’t go quite as planned, but that’s fine. She hasn’t recorded a workout since July 21, the week before the Haskell, which is an indicator that the race took a lot out of her. The $1 million Grade I Cotillion at Parx Racing on September 20 is likely her next start, against her own class, for a whole lot of dough, to reassert herself heading to this fall’s Breeders’ Cup.
22 WINNER’S
CIRCLE
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Dancing With The Stars A
by Marilyn Lane for Saratoga TODAY
couple of years ago I thought to aim my following year’s article for Equicurean Magazine on rising stars in racing. My hook was intended to be Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott’s son Riley. At the time, Riley was working as a barn foreman for his dad, but before I picked up a notepad and headed to their barn, Riley was back in Lexington continuing his studies at the University of Kentucky. The idea fell dormant. Last winter, Theresa Behrendt asked me if I might be interested
to help her gather some new faces to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Annual Ball. She was both sponsoring and chairing this year’s edition. Theresa asked, “I wonder what we might do to get some young people to attend? ” A dormant idea illuminated and in addition to Riley, I had since taken note of Nolan Ramsey (leading owner, Ken Ramsey’s grandson) and in fact did an article on him in last year’s Winner’s Circle. I also had introduced the young Darley Assistant, Stu Hampton to Theresa and we both agreed he was a rising star. Theresa had met and worked with the lovely young Charlotte Clement. Inspired by this dynamic foursome, we were “off to the races.” On the evening of August 8, a baker’s dozen of fresh young faces attended the prestigious museum ball. They looked dashing in their gowns and tuxedos, and any
concerns we held about the event being too staid for their age group were quickly laid to rest. The decorum of these young ambassadors to racing is aweinspiring. They possess a special sophistication molded by their unique experiences in the racing industry. This group has logged a great deal of global travel; several of them have lived and/or studied and worked abroad. The day-in and day-out engagement with the vast array of people who make up the tapestry of this great sport provides them knowledge and understanding which far exceeds their tender ages. The night of the ball they stole the show and deservedly so. I hope you’ll enjoy my quest to gather remarks about the night of the ball as much as I’ve enjoyed this whole experience. “We had the largest attendance of the past 20 years,” said the museum’s director, Chris Dragone. “All the credit goes to Theresa Behrendt;
her energy paired with her determination was unbelievable.” Mr. Dragone’s voice was filled with joy when he added, “We are ecstatic about getting such a turnout of younger people.” Fred Bush, a ball guest who traveled all the way from Colorado, was effusive with praise for the event when I caught him touring downtown Saratoga. “I was thrilled to be there,” he said. The former U.S. Ambassador to Spain went on, “The overwhelming success of this event will enable new exhibits and add a fresh new energy to this prestigious museum.” “To me it was the perfect evening,” said Sally Hill. “It was elegant, delicious, beautiful, and especially fun to see the dance floor filled with the familiar smiling faces and the addition of a group of young people who were having a great time.” Sally and her husband, Dr. James Hill IV, were partners in Seattle Slew and have remained committed breeders and owners in all the years since. Sally, like everyone who attended the ball, bestowed great praise on Theresa Behrendt’s tireless
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
WINNER’S
“To me it was the perfect evening, It was elegant, delicious, beautiful, and especially fun to see the dance floor filled with the familiar smiling faces”. — Sally Hill efforts. I add to the accolades. Just like a great horse, Theresa is all heart, and she laid it on the line for this event, for the future of this sport. I wish I had kept a photo journal of my time spent recruiting young people for the ball and even more so I wish I had captured the activities I found them engaged in when seeking follow-up quotes. Riley Mott must have felt like I was stalking him; I had to go to that barn so many times before I found him idle enough to have a conversation. Even then, he was in and out of stalls checking legs (horses, that is) and/or talking to a blacksmith or a foreman. His comments about the ball were, “We all had a great time and we really appreciated the opportunity to be together. You guys (referring to my generation) keep saying that we (Riley’s generation) are not interested in racing and that’s just not so—you may not see much of us over at the clubhouse but it’s because we’re back here working.” Riley has one more semester at UK and after graduation he plans to continue his education with his dad.
On several occasions I went to Mike Maker’s barn to catch up with Nolan Ramsey. Nolan is in his second summer serving as a foreman in the Maker barn. I usually found him in the feed room busily preparing 30-some carefully measured feed formulas, taking one to the track or grooming—you name it and Nolan was on it. About the ball, he said, “It provided a great way for us to network among ourselves and to connect with a lot of people we hugely admire.” Nolan is planning to enter into the business program at the University of Louisville in 2015. I asked Stu Hampson about the ball and if this group might instead prefer to do an event for their own age group. “No way,” he said. “We felt privileged to be there, everyone made us feel so welcome and it gave us a chance to talk to each other. We’re all so busy working we don’t get to see each other much.” I was bowled over with his next comment. “It was an honor to be there
CIRCLE
with so many of the people who have afforded us the entry level jobs that will make us better horsemen one day.” Stu did not grow up in the industry and with two college degrees, professional level soccer skills on top of being bilingual, his options were many. He leaves for Ireland in a few days where he will begin the 2-year Darley Head Start Program, otherwise known as the Harvard of the horseracing industry. Charlotte Clement’s father, Christophe began his training career in his native France and since moving to the United States in 1991, has moved into the top 20 money-winning trainers of all time. Charlotte worked with Theresa for most of the year to get the “ball” rolling. Charlotte was responsible for rounding out the table and every one of them was
truly qualified to fit the tag Theresa applied to the group, Emerging Global Leaders. Charlotte will head back to Vanderbilt shortly after the Travers Stakes. The addition of these young people to the ball provided not only fresh energy, it showcased how this industry develops character and builds winners. As a small part of organizing this portion of the museum ball, I also apologize to those emerging leaders who may not have been
23
included in this test group. No shun was intended, and though the plan was slow to mature, the actual event date came upon us quickly. In conclusion, I truly apologize to the readers that space prevents me from introducing you to all 13 of these exemplary young adults. The solace is that, if odds are good, we’ll see most, if not all, of them back in Saratoga at some point—it is, after all, where the crème de la crème of racing gather every summer.
24 WINNER’S
CIRCLE
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Sharon Castro’s Photo Of The Week
14th Annual Travers Celebration Returns to Celebrate Mid-Summer Derby SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 14th annual Travers Celebration at Saratoga Race Course will return this summer to support the Backstretch Employee Service Team and the Times Union Hope Fund on Thursday, August 21 at 7 p.m. The official party of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers will take place just two days before the 145th edition of the Mid-Summer Derby. This year’s event will honor owner Willis D. Horton, trainer D. Wayne Lukas, and jockey Luis Saez, the connections of 2013 Travers winner Will Take Charge. “We look forward to honoring these outstanding racing professionals while raising funds for two vital organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for
essential sectors of our community,” said The New York Racing Association CEO and President Chris Kay. “We encourage all of our stakeholders to show their gratitude to the work performed by the Backstretch Employee Service Team and the Times Union Hope Fund by attending the official party of the Travers.” The event will begin with cocktails circling the famed jockey fountain outside the Clubhouse gates. A formal seated dinner catered by Mazzone Hospitality will be served inside the At the Rail Pavilion at 8 p.m. The evening will also include a silent auction as well as dancing and music from the Times Square Orchestra. The 2014 Travers Celebration
is co-chaired by Mrs. Jo Ann Oreffice, Mr. D. Wayne Lukas, and Mr. George R. Hearst III. Cocktail attire is suggested. Tickets are available for $300 per person. A limited number of VIP tables for 10 are available for $5,000 each. Tickets are available via email at boxoffice@nyrainc.com or by phone at (718) 659-2332. The Travers Celebration has raised more than $1 million for non-profit organizations in the thoroughbred industry and throughout the greater Capital Region since its inception. For up-to-date information on the Travers Celebration and other special events, please visit www.nyra.com/saratogaevents.
NYRA Accepting Reservations For Travers Day Picnic Tables Photo by Sharon Castro
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. announced that 130 picnic tables out of the 800 located in the backyard of Saratoga Race Course will be set aside for reserved seating on Travers Day on Saturday, August 23. Travers Day picnic tables are available for reservation at $100 per table. While this year marks an increase in the number of picnic tables available for advance
reservation since the program was first introduced five years ago, as many as 670 tables will be accessible at no cost for guests on a first-come, first-served basis— more than ever before. The increased availability is the result of an additional 200 picnic tables on the grounds, which were installed at the beginning of the 2014 meet as part of a $1.9 million capital investment into Saratoga. The Travers Day tables will be located in a reserved section in the backyard adjacent to the Paddock
and Big Red Spring. Tables are limited to a maximum of six people. Table price does not include the cost of general admission. Tables cannot be transferred or resold. No pop-up tents or additional chairs or tables will be permitted in the reserved area. Guests will be able to pick up their registration packet containing six wristbands at the Reserved Seats Box Office at Saratoga Race Course beginning Wednesday, August 20 through Saturday, August 23. The packet must be picked up by the person who paid for the table. Photo identification will be required. Reservations for Travers Day picnic tables can be made by phone at 844-NYRATIX; via email at boxoffice@nyrainc.com; or in person at the Reserved Seats Box Office at Saratoga Race Course. For more information about how to reserve a table on Travers Day and a complete set of rules and regulations, please visit www.nyra.com.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
WINNER’S
Travers Festival Events Today, August 15 Fabulous Fillies Day
Saratoga Race Course will celebrate women and their contributions to the thoroughbred industry while raising funds to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation on Fabulous Fillies Day.
Sunday, August 17–Thursday, August 21 Travers 1864 Restaurant Week
A number of restaurants and eateries throughout the greater Capital Region will offer special pricing and menus in celebration of the Travers during the fifth annual “Travers 1864 Restaurant Week.”
Wednesday, August 20 Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest
Racing fans will compete in the ultimate in chilly contests at the annual Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest. Contestants will be divided into three age groups: kids (6-12), teens (13-17) and adults (18 and over), as they battle to see who can eat a pint of ice cream the fastest. Signups begin at 11 a.m. at jockey silks. Contest begins after the third race.
Thursday, August 21 Travers Celebration
The Travers Celebration, the official party of the $1.25 million Travers, the only evening affair at the Saratoga Race Course, will return to celebrate the 145th Mid-Summer Derby. The Travers Celebration supports the Backstretch Employee Service Team, the Times Union Hope Fund and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Saturday, August 23 The $1.25 Million Travers
Saratoga’s most anticipated race, the $1.25 million Travers, will return for its 145th running. It is one of four stakes scheduled for the day and shares the card with the Grade 1, $500,000 King’s Bishop for 3-year-old sprinters, the Grade 1, $500,000 Ballerina for filly and mare sprinters, and the Grade 2, $250,000 Ballston Spa for filly and mare turf horses. First post-time is 11:35 a.m. and gates open at 7 a.m.
CIRCLE
25
What’s Happening During Week No. 5 FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
• College Day: Students will once again be invited back to Saratoga Race Course for the chance to win one of two $1,000 scholarships. 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. • Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider: The weekly Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider tasting will return to the Saratoga Pavilion with expanded hours from noon to 4:30 p.m. The event will allow track patrons the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers produced exclusively by New York State breweries. As many as a dozen breweries from New York State will be featured throughout the meet. Guests receive five tastings for $5. This week’s lead breweries are Olde Saratoga Brewing Company and FX Matt Brewing Co.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 • Alabama Day: Saturday features two stakes races for the nation’s top 3-year-old fillies – the Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama at the classic distance of a mile and a quarter and the Grade 2, $300,000 Knob Creek Lake Placid on the turf. • Lord & Taylor Fashion Saturdays: This 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, AUGUST 17
• Sword Dancer Invitational: The day’s feature race is the
Grade 1, $500,000 Sword Dancer Invitational for older horses on the turf.
York State. The market is held each Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Saratoga Pavilion.
• Jockey Autograph Session of “Best Photo Ever” to Benefit Michael Strait: Each of the 22 members of the Saratoga jockey colony featured in the “Best Photo Ever” will sign copies from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside the Jockey Silks Room for a $10 donation to benefit former jockey Michael Strait, who retired in 2009 following injuries sustained in an accident at Arlington Park. The event is sponsored by The New York Division of the Racetrack Chaplaincy and the Stadium Café.
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
• Taste NY: Food and Artisans: Taste NY: Food & Artisans is a lively on-track market of up to 19 food and artisan vendors featuring products made exclusively in New
• Low Rollers Handicapping Contest: Saratoga Race Course will host a live-money Low Rollers Handicapping Contest each Monday of the 2014 summer season. The tournament allows guests the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live money and $10 to the prize pool. Participants must select five races on which to place live $2 win, place and show wagers on five different horses in five different races. Only Saratoga races are accepted for contest play. Guests are invited to register on the first floor of the grandstand before post time for the day’s fifth race.
26
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Please Contact
Cindy Durfey
to advertise next week! 518.581.2480 ext. 204 cdurfey@saratogapublishing.com
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
food
27
Community Groups Add Flavor to Market
Betsy Cannon leads Family Yoga on Wednesdays.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — While the Saratoga Farmers’ Market has no shortage of delicious flavors in its local and farm-fresh food, community groups presenting activities and programs at the market add special layers of flavor to the overall experience. On Wednesday afternoons this summer, one such program has been Family Yoga. Offered by Saratoga YMCA Certified Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor Betsy Cannon from 3 to 3:40 p.m. every Wednesday on the south lawn, through the end of this month, Cannon leads adults and children in a gentle yoga session. Cannon also plays another role at the market on occasion, as a musician in the acoustic duo, Bets and Frets. The Bets and Frets
sound—easily recognizable hits from the 50s to today—is just one of many at the market. The market’s musicians play everything from country to rock to classical music (and a bit of everything in between), some coming as solo artists and others bringing in bands whose toe-tapping sounds resonate through High Rock Park. In keeping with market tradition, all the musicians play for tips and donations. Contributing to the market’s “village square” atmosphere, recent educational tables hosted by local non-profit organizations have provided information on upcoming community events and festivals, wildlife protection, health topics and health insurance, sustainability initiatives and nutrition. To lend customers a helping
hand during the busy Saturday markets, the Friends of the Market volunteer group provides a “Veggie Valet” transport service, allowing customers to leave bags while they shop and then get wagon assistance to transport their purchases to their cars. For children, during August and September at the Wednesday markets from 4 to 6 p.m., the Children’s Museum will have an activity table, where kids can do crafts, assemble plates of colorful, realistic “pretend food” and play with a model of a human torso. The Saratoga Lions Club sponsored this healthy initiative. Another market favorite for the young at heart, Balloon Gal Jenny has been turning heads all summer long with her ability to turn balloons into animals, crowns and other creations. Face painting, various contests and an annual Halloween parade through the pavilions are among other
kid-friendly market activities during the outdoor season. To keep on top of what’s happening at the market, visit www. saratogafarmersmarket.org to sign up for the weekly e-newsletter, or follow the market on Facebook.
Simple Chilled Vegetable Soup (Gazpacho) *Items can be purchased at Saratoga Farmers’ Market • 2 cucumbers*, peeled, halved, and seeded • 2 red bell peppers*, cored and seeded • 4 tomatoes* • 1/2 red onion* • 2 garlic cloves*, minced • Low-sodium tomato juice (2 to 3 cups) • Juice of 1 lime • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar • 1/4 cup high-quality olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste Fresh herbs* (like basil, parsley, thyme, mint), minced Hot sauce (optional) Chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into small cubes, keeping them separate. Put each vegetable into a food processor and chop coarsely. Combine chopped vegetables in a large bowl and add the garlic, 2 cups of tomato juice, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add more tomato juice if you prefer, depending on how thick you like your gazpacho.
Saratoga Children’s Museum.
Mix well and chill before serving. Flavors blend while sitting, so let rest for several hours if possible. Garnish with fresh herbs and pass a bottle of hot sauce for those who like some heat. On a hot night, chilled gazpacho makes a refreshing supper dish. Serve with crusty bread* or Saratoga Crackers* and pass a plate of assorted cheeses* and cured meats*.
Room to Move
We hope you will continue to shop with us and use us for your knife-sharpening needs at our new location! Our phone number will remain the same: (518) 226-4477. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen”
Our new home on October 1!
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
H
ello My Foodie Friends! We have some exciting news to share with you! In order to serve you better Compliments to the Chef is moving from our
present location at 488 Broadway to 46 Marion Avenue, Saratoga Springs approximately 8/10 of a mile north on the corner of Route 50 and Marion Avenue, near the new Fresh Market! Our projected Grand Opening will be October 1! So stop in right now at 488
Broadway for some great deals from 10 to 75 percent off. We will continue to offer the same quality products and friendly service at our new address, which will allow us to keep an even larger selection of products and services. Moving is never an easy decision and we are very happy to still be in Saratoga Springs! We have raised our children here and put them in a public school system that may be the best in the country. The people of Saratoga have come to rely on us for their kitchen needs and it is our
hope that with the extra room and this easy in easy out location we can fulfill even more of those needs. Of course we will still be employing the best foodies to advise you on our products. At any given moment you may be talking to me, Paula, Aubrey, Johnny, Greg, Connor, Ian, Laurie, Courtney, each and every O’Malley and Adam. Maybe a special guest appearance by Andrea and Dave, but the key to this gourmet store is that we live and work with the locals and we look forward to seeing you every day!
Take Care, John and Paula
28
food
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Day Trippin’
Blueberries Well In Hand
by Carrie Rowlands Johnson for Saratoga TODAY
GREENWICH — The small, ripe berries fall into the square cardboard box and quickly turn the green bottom blue. “Here mom. You take mine,” my 8-year old son Jordan instructs me with a pleasant but serious look on his face. After he finishes dumping the blueberries from his container into mine, he turns back to the large bush in front of him. It’s about six feet tall. He reaches his hand into the leaves and plucks one, two, three, four, five pieces of fruit. One, two, three go into his container. One, two go into his mouth. I smile as I turn to the plant in front of me, pull the berries from their branches, and add them to the pile Jordan so generously shared. I am at The Hand Melon Farm in Greenwich with my twin 8-year old boys. We visit about once or twice a year to pick our own strawberries and blueberries. The farm is actually open for “Pick your own” from June through October. Strawberries start the “Pick your own” season in early June, replaced by blueberries in early July, then fall raspberries in late August, coinciding with tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and winter squashes and lasting until the fruits and vegetables are all picked. It’s an easy, enjoyable drive from Saratoga, through Schuylerville, and into Greenwich on route 29, with views of lush green countryside. The Hand Melon Farm is located right near the Washington County Fairgrounds, so it’s easy to find even without a GPS. When I suggested blueberry picking as a way to fill a summer afternoon, I was met with mixed responses from my 8-year olds. Jordan was totally game, as blueberries are his absolute favorite fruit. Cameron, on the other hand, was not as easy a sell. I buy blueberries all year round, so I generally stock up on the organic or wild frozen bags, a taste Cameron just does not like. After explaining how much more flavorful the fresh fruit is, and promising a trip to The Ice Cream Man afterward, he reluctantly agreed. Turns out, Cameron popped more berries into his mouth than
Cameron (L) and Jordan are discerning harvesters!
Off on our pickin’ mission!
into his container. I’ll admit, I wasn’t shy about sampling, either. I asked John Hand, the owner of Hand Melon, his thoughts on customers indulging while picking. “I laugh about it. I joke that we should weigh the kids in and out. It has to be built into the plan.” He said. “The plan” is a pretty good deal, at $2.50 a pound for blueberries. Customers can either bring their own containers or use the
cardboard boxes available at the roadside stand. The Hand Melon farm was started as a dairy farm in 1908. When John Hand took over, he got rid of the cows and now focuses on the berries, melons and vegetables. He says his mantra is, “Nothing that poops.” Hand says strawberries are the most popular, but blueberries are popular, too. “The importance of freshness is a reason people like to
pick their own. These blueberries taste as good as any they’ve ever had. They’re picked fresh and we put nets over the berries to keep the birds out. This allows the berries to stay on the plants and sweeten as they ripen,” says Hand. Hand says taste isn’t the only reason people like to pick their own and buy local. Another advantage is that by reducing time the fruits and vegetables spend in transport, the need for additional pesticides and preservatives is reduced also. The Hand Melon Farm practices “Integrated Pest Management,” or IPM. Basically, this means sprays are used as a last resort. My goal was to pick five pounds of blueberries, which Hand says is the average size haul. However, I was picking with two 8-year old boys. When Cameron told me he needed to visit a restroom about forty-five minutes in, I decided to call it an afternoon. Even after one spilled box on the way out, we filled three containers, which is about three pounds of berries. Turns out that’s more than enough for a batch of blueberry muffins, a few bowls of fresh berries and milk, plus a bag which I froze to use in smoothies. After we cashed out, I made
good on my promise to Cameron and drove the short distance farther down Route 29 in Greenwich to The Ice Cream Man. There are about thirty different flavors to choose from at any given time, with more than 300 flavors rotated throughout the year. All of the ice cream is made right there at the store, with some flavors using fruit from various local farms, like Hand Melon. After all three of us filled up on kid-sized cones, we called it a day. I loaded the boys into the back seat with the berries. One glance into the back seat was all I needed to confirm, the day was a success. Both boys were sound asleep, clutching fistfuls of berries and wearing blue smears on their faces. The Hand Melon farm is open for “Pick your own” from Wednesday through Sunday. Call ahead or visit their website at handmelonfarm. com for more information. The Ice Cream Man is open seven days a week through mid-October. Carrie Rowlands Johnson is a writer/blogger. She previously was a reporter for Fox 23 News. You can read more at: http://carowlands. wix.com/carrie-rowlands
30
LOCAL BRIEFS will be graciously accepted. All in the community are welcome to help with preparations Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Call Dorothy at (518) 584-9078 with any pre-orders or questions.
iRun LOCAL Scavenger Run and Walk On Thursday, August 21, iRun LOCAL will host a free Saratoga Scavenger Run and Walk at 18 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, from 6-8:15 p.m. A secret map of raffle ticket locations will be unveiled at 6:30 p.m. A 60-minute run or walk around town collecting raffle tickets will follow. Meet back at iRun LOCAL by 7:45 p.m. for raffle prizes from local businesses. Free and family friendly. Bring a canned good for double tickets from the Franklin Community Center. Visit www.irunlocal.com/ events or call (518) 886-8537 for more information. Saratoga Senior Center Trip To Cape Cod The Saratoga Senior Center still has seats available for the trip to Cape Cod on September 15-19. Only $499 per person/double room. Includes hotel, tours, four dinners and four breakfasts. No membership required, open to any age. Call the Center at (518) 584-1621 for details. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Everyone is welcome to the free Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may. FA meets at 7 p.m. in Saratoga Springs every Monday at the United Methodist Church on Fifth and Henning. For more information, including a list of all regular, weekly meetings in the Capital District, visit www. foodaddicts.org or call Laurie (518) 879-7323. Farmer’s Market Wednesdays Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is once again hosting Farmer’s Market Wednesdays in August (20 and 27) from 3-6 p.m. Fare includes locally grown vegetables and herbs, homemade pies, stuffed breads, brown bread, eggplant parmesan, and whole wheat bread. Donations of vegetables and baked goods
Health, History and Horses Charity Gala The Health, History and Horses Charity Gala will be held Thursday, August 21 from 6-9 p.m. to support community charity programs in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The event will take place at Longfellow’s Restaurant. Complimentary beer and wine will be available the first hour, live music, hot and cold food stations, a silent auction and 4 Seasons basket raffle. Costs: $60 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www. ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. Contact Carol at (518) 584-7496. NEACA, Saratoga Springs Arms Fair NEACA Saratoga Springs Arms Fair has been running at the Saratoga Springs City Center for the past 30 years. It is the sale of antique, collector and hunting guns as well as knives, swords, ammunition and hunting accessories, vintage books, targets and game calls. The public comes to buy, sell or have items appraised. The event will be August 23-24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Cost is $8 for general admission, $7 for seniors and free for under 14 years old with an adult. For more information call (518) 664-9743. Sunday Summer Stroll Join Charlie Kuenzel and Dave Patterson, owners of Saratoga Tours LLC, as they provide an educational and entertaining stroll through historic Congress Park on August 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, starting at the front steps of the Canfield Casino. From the early springs and landscape architecture to the Canfield Casino and Spencer Trask Memorial, the park is a wonderful spot to explore many facets of Saratoga history. Buy four tours and get on free. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. Pre-registration preferred; please call us at (518) 587-5030 or email Sarah Kaplan. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. SPAC Chamber Music Festival: Colors of France Chamber Music Society of
Lincoln Center will be at SPAC August 24, starting at 3 p.m. The sensuous and seductive aesthetic of Impressionism is perfectly captured in this program which combines familiar French classics by Fauré and Debussy with incredible works sure to be delightful discoveries for many listeners. Saratoga Polo: The Ylvisaker Cup Tournament The Ylvisaker Cup Tournament will be played Sunday, August 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Whitney Field. Cost is $20-$50. Polo matches are played on the historic Whitney Field or on adjacent fields, every Friday and Sunday evening at 5:30 pm. 7th Annual Teeing Off on Cancer Golf Classic SARATOGA SPRINGS — Benefiting the Catie Hoch Foundation, the seventh annual Teeing Off on Cancer Golf Classic will be Monday, August 25 at the Saratoga National Golf Club. With a shotgun start time of 1 p.m., cost is $250 per golfer. Aside from golf, the price will get each participant beverages, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner at Saratoga National. Register by going to www. teeingoffoncancer.org. Make dinner-only reservations online for $60. For further information contact Darren Bennett at (518) 580-5363 or dbennett@skidmore. edu, or contact Patrick Swan at (518) 469-5894 or Patrick.swan@ me.com. Saratoga Fall Youth Field Hockey Program The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its fourth fall season of youth field hockey beginning on August 26 and ending on October 4. The program is open to youths in grades three through six—No experience needed. The program features practices working on fundamental skills and at least three play days with other area school club programs. The youth program brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at www.eteamz. com/Saratogafieldhockey1. Registration is now open and the cost is $95 for the fall season which includes a team vest. For more information contact JoAnne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at Tig10@juno.com.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014 Adirondack Architecture Steven Engelhart, Executive Director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage, will give a talk and slide presentation on the rustic style of architecture typified in the classic Great Camps of New York State’s Adirondack Park. Often constructed with natural materials, these buildings remain harmonious with the rugged Adirondack landscape and are historic testaments to their builders from the late 19th century. The event takes place at the Spring Street Gallery, 110 Springs St., on Tuesday, August 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. Costs is $7 for members/$10 for non-members. Motley Crue at SPAC Motley Crue’s final tour will include a stop at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on August 26 with special guest Alice Cooper. The scheduled show start time is 7:30 p.m. Porch Chat: Farewell General Grant Grant Cottage State Historic Site will present Porch Chat: Farewell General Grant: Stories of Love, Support, and Ambition (18841885) on August 27, starting at 1 p.m. at the Grant Cottage State Historic Site. In the setting of Grant Cottage, 1907, the drama, tragedy and eventual triumph of 1884-1885 comes to life through a collection of Grant stories told in the person of Martha Josephine Kelsey Clarke, Grant Cottage caretaker, portrayed by Melissa Trombley-Prosch. Reenactors portraying Martha’s niece, Christine Curtiss, and brother, (Joseph) Samuel Kelsey, will also participate in the program. Refreshments using vintage recipes will be served at this free event. Pickling 101 Learn about different pickling processes including quick and brined pickles and techniques for making a crisp pickle on August 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. Participants will take home a jar of pickled vegetable. Cost of the event is $20 and registration is required two days in advance. Barbershop on Broadway The award-winning Racing City Chorus will entertain visitors and outdoor dining guests with four-part a cappella barbershop harmonies with sidewalk mini-
concerts at various downtown Saratoga Springs locations on Thursday evenings during the Thoroughbred race meet. Check out racingcitychorus.org for exact times and venues. Sponsored by Boca Bistro, The Stadium Cafe, Crafters Gallery, Max London’s, Mrs. London’s, Circus Cafe, The Crown Grill, Kilwins, Northshire Bookstore, and The Olde Bryan Inn. The next event is August 28 from 6:30-9 p.m. Final Stretch Music Festival Weekend Labor Day weekend brings the 2014 Saratoga Springs racing meet to a close. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of fun planned for Final Stretch Weekend to keep your spirits up! Don’t miss this Final Stretch Music Festival; then return on Monday for Labor Day 2014 at the races! The music festival is a free event that takes place in downtown Saratoga from August 30-31 from 7-11 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Saratoga Stress Reduction Program One Roof Saratoga’s Saratoga Stress Reduction Program, an eightweek stress reduction and pain management course taught by Dr. Selma Nemer, Caroline Russell Smith, and Pierre Zimmerman, in which students learn mindfulness meditation as a practice for growth and healing, begins its fall session September 9 and 13. Classes are held at One Big Roof (433 Broadway, Suite 302) as participants discover a deeper sense of peace in the midst of a fast-paced world. Weekly sessions will meet on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings for the fall session. For more information or to register call Dr. Selma Nemer at (518) 581-3180, ext. 307. You can also visit the website www. saratogastressreduction.com. National Museum of Dance Free Admission The National Museum of Dance is now offering free admission into the museum every Tuesday and Wednesday. The museum hosts a wide variety of exhibits including the Hall of Fame, Dance Culture of Guatemala and Dance Magic. The museum’s interactive Children’s Wing is a popular attraction for young and old alike. For more information visit www. dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225.
Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
This Week’s Events
Aug 15 - Aug 21 Family Friendly Event
Friday, August 15 Community Appreciation Day Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, 171 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. A racing-themed Community Appreciation Day will include various fundraisers to benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family, including basket raffles with items donated by local merchants, a bake sale and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cones for $3. In addition, there will be free pony rides from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., face-painting, games, plus free bagels and coffee in the morning and hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and lemonade for lunch. For more information call (518) 583-3114.
“Inspiring Generosity” Book Signing Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Inspiring Generosity by Barbara Bonner is an invitation to savor a sampling of the very best inspirations on the subject of generosity. It includes fourteen contemporary stories of “generosity heroes” whose lives have been transformed by the power of generosity. Free. For more information, visit www. northshire.com.
BARC Youth Theatre Company presents – TARZAN Ballston Spa High School, 70 Malta Avenue, Ballston Spa, 7 p.m. Based on Edgar Rice Burrough’s Tarzan of the Apes and the animated film TARZAN. Tickets are Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, children (3-5) $5. Also Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. For information call (518) 885.1634 or visit www.barctheatre.org.
UpBeat On the Roof Tang Museum Rooftop Patio, Skidmore Campus, 7 p.m. “Heard” performs on the Tang Museum rooftop, blending jazz, classical and world music with the inspiration of the natural environment.Rain location is inside the museum. For more information call (518) 580-8080.
calendar family businesses and important contributions from Saratoga’s Jewish community. Costs is $5 for members and $8 or nonmembers. Tours are rain or shine. Pre-registration preferred; please call us at (518) 587-5030 or email skaplan@saratogapreservation.org.
Monday, August 18
Fundraiser to Support Our Troops
Berkshire Bank Family Mondays: Days Gone By
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Donny “Elvis” Romines will be hosted by Carol Pingelski Hotaling, “Yellow Ribbon Lady,” and the Saratoga –Wilton Elks. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, no advance reservations. To benefit Capital Region NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. 50/50 and raffle items will be available. For more information contact Blue Star Mother Janet Moran bsmjanet@ gmail.com or call (518) 399-7341.
Saratoga Pavilion, Saratoga Race Course, Noon – 4 p.m. Family Mondays at the Saratoga Race Track are all new for 2014. 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.
Saturday, August 16 Shop at the Grange Market 531 Main Street, Corinth, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A Honey and Maple Farm, LG Farms Natural Soaps and Lotions, Younique, Young Living Essential Oils, Avon, Michi, Pink Zebra, Origami Owl, Stampin’ Up, Tupperware, 31, knit and crochet, handmade and collectible items. This is an indoor event every 3rd Saturday of every month
Sunday, August 17 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Donation Requested: Adults $8.00, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7.00, Children 5—12 $6.00, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8.00. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Sunday Summer Stroll SE Corner of Phila & Putnam Streets (Ben & Jerry’s), Saratoga Springs, 10:30 - Noon Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut. Ellen Steinberger will conduct a tour of the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut,” home to many working-class
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous United Methodist Church, Fifth and Henning, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. FA offers help and hope. FA is a recovery program for people who suffer from food obsession, overeating, bulimia and undereating. Everyone is welcome to this FREE meeting, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may. FA meets every Monday. For more information, visit www. foodaddicts.org or call Laurie (518) 879-7323.
Tuesday, August 19 A View from the Top Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A book signing by Robert Blais, the Mayor of Lake George. Robert Blais grew up in Saratoga Springs during the 1950’s. This new book is a collection of memories, people and places that have been included in his 45-year tenure as Mayor of Lake George. A portion of the proceeds from the book will benefit the Saratoga Springs History Museum. For more information call (518) 584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org.
Concerts Brighten Dark Tuesdays Saratoga Battlefield, Saratoga National Historical Park’s Visitor Center, Noon. Learn how
waterways and canals shaped New York’s history from colonial times to the end of the 19th century on a musical tour by acclaimed folk singer Rich Bala. Bring a lunch and listen to a different program each week: folk, traditional and martial music. Free. For more information call (518) 670-2985.
Wednesday, August 20 Preschool Open House Apple A Day Nursery School, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Located in the historic First Baptist Church, established in 1976. Openings for ages 2-5. For more information call Deborah Peck. Directory at (518) 260-1821 or (518) 798-0111.
Mind of the Heart Map 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton. 6:308:30 p.m. New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living is offering the fun shop. Being clear about what you want in your life is the first step to manifestation. Come and create a “mind of the heart map,” setting clear intentions about your desires in eight areas of your life—career, family relationships, finances, fun, health, love/friendship, personal growth and spiritual growth. Materials provided. Offered on a donation basis. To sign up, call (518) 4233569 or email ntny@nycap.rr.com. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org.
Thursday, August 21 The Health, History, and Horses Charity Gala Longfellow’s Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 – 9 p.m. Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Vicariate to support our community charity programs in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. Complimentary Beer & Wine the first hour, live music, hot and cold food stations, silent auction and 4 Seasons basket raffle. Cost $60 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www. ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. Contact Carol at (518) 584-7496 Attire: Summer Festive.
Local Town Websites 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
Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication.
31
32
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Record 370 Guests Experience NMD Dance Fever! by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A swinging, swanky wall-to-wall gathering of enthusiasts came together on Saturday, August 9 for one of the perennial highlights of the social season – The National Museum of Dance’s annual gala. The 2014 gala, themed “Dancers in Film,” was a star-studded affair on the screen, podium and dance floor. This year’s inductees into the Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame were the late Gene Kelly and Jacques D’Amboise, who positively gushed over with emotion, joy and good humor when called up to accept his Waterford Crystal honor. John Travolta was bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award for his roles in iconic movies such as “Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive and Pulp Fiction.” MC’s Michele Riggi and Mariano Rivera were alternately charming, funny and poignant as the situation called for throughout the evening and kept the multi-media festivities on pace throughout the program. Tribute
Jacques D’Amboise enthralled and delighted attendees with his acceptance speech.
films to the inductees, living statutes and even living walls, as well as a performance of “Begin the Beguine” by Broadway stars Sara Brians and Jeremy Benton, under the direction of choreographer Randy Skinner were just a few of
the show stopping highlights that delighted the record 370 attendees. “It’s so gratifying,” said Michele Riggi, after just a few days to decompress, “to see so many people enjoying themselves. I salute the time and effort of our board, event
committee sponsors and patrons. People have come to expect something very special from this event each year, and they delivered.”
“We are already planning next year’s event!” Michele said. They may have to add another floor to the building next year!
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Hall of Fame inductee Jacques d’Amboise with Michele Riggi and Marcia White
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
James and Karen Carminucci, Julie and Sonny Bonacio
Jane and Neil Golub
Dr. Steve Foley, Eric and Sonja Eckardt, Johnny and Mackenzie Rich
Pam and Steven Worth
MC’s Michele Riggi and Mariano Rivera
33
34
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Polo, Pizzazz… And Tailgating! SARATOGA SPRINGS — The evening of Friday, August 8 brought a delicious mash-up of events at the Saratoga Polo Field. On the grandstand side, you had Polo and Pizzazz, a benefit for the Gateway House of Peace. The gathering’s title sponsor was Stewarts Shops and attendees enjoyed a nice buffet, silent auction and quite an exciting polo match
that went down to the wire! On the other side, Richie Snyder and his crack crew at the Healthy Living Market and Café had organized a tailgating contest. The winning vehicle received a $75 gift card to the market, a basket of wellness items from HLM+C, and multiple reusable insulated shopping bags and coffee mugs.
The Winning Healthy Living Market Tailgaters celebrate: Tom, Sarah and Sabastian McNamara, Elaina, Sonja and Saskia Kamerling, Carolyn Czimbal
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Stefany McBrady, Dan Donohue, Joanne DiMarco
Rachel Grace, Alan Edstrom, Janeen Uzzell
The Gateway House Team: Patti and Supervisor Matt Veitch, Michele Dowd, Troy Filburn, Joni Hanchett, Donna Doe Avery, Kevin Veitch
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
PULSE
35
week of 8/15-8/21 friday, 8/15: Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Dirt Cheap, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Tom Briscoe, 7:30 pm @ Comedy Works - 275.6897 Happy hour w/ Jeff Walton + Rick Bolton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Tim Wechgelaer Band, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 (6 p.m.) Maurizio / OTTER, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Sugar Pill, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Let’s Be Leonard, 9 pm @Bailey’s - 583.6060 Dueling Pianos, 7:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Ubuntu, 9 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 We Love 80s/90s/00s, 9 pm @ Mine - 871.1430 Nancy Waldman/Just Nate, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Third Rael, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Forthlin Road, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 The Phreaks w/ Gravity, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 The Refrigerators, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 Body + Soul, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Radio Junkies, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030
saturday, 8/16: Pat Attanasio Group, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Better By Morning, 9 pm @Bailey’s - 583.6060 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106 Franklin Micare Duo, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Tailspin, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Erin Harkes Band, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Tom Briscoe, 7:30 pm @ Comedy Works - 275.6897 Bad Chaperones, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Children at Play, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 The Ideal Situation, 9 pm @ Javier’s - 871.1827
We Love 80s/90s/00s, 9 pm @ Mine - 871.1430 Blue Hand Luke, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Chuck Kelsey, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Wayne + Joey, 7 pm @ Winslow’s - 584.2489 Donatellos, 8 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 Nancy Waldman/2 Girls + A Grand, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Forthlin Road, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 High Peaks Band, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Electric City Horns, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Radio Junkies, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030
sunday, 8/17:
Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Chris Dollard, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 The Off-Track Band, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916
wednesday, 8/20: Toga Boys, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 George Giroux / 2 Girls + A Grand, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Gubbulidis (Twiddle Duo), 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Donatello’s, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030 TBA, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Big Fez + The Surfmatics, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916
Al Bruno, 9 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105 Sirsy, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Larry Hooker, 1:00 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Jeff Strange, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 The Vibratones, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Radio Junkies, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030 Wayne + Joey, 7 pm @ Winslow’s - 584.2489
thursday, 8/21:
monday, 8/18:
Skinny Bean, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003
Steve Candlen, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Birsbin, 6 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Latin Night w/ DJ’s Extreme + F1, 9 pm @ Mine - 871.1430 Latin Night, 9 pm @ Javier’s - 871.1827 Erin Harkes, 8:30 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 The Accents, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 Megan Houde, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030
tuesday, 8/19: Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359
Send us
Your Gigs art@saratogapublishing.com
By Monday!
Al Bruno, 8 pm @ Seven Horse Pub - 581.0777 DJ Dragonette, 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 Garland Nelson/Soul Session, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359
Rattail Jimmy, 8 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 4H Benefit w/ Kevin Richards + Country Idol Finalists, 7 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 Matt McCabe + Rick Bolton, 6 pm @ Old Bryan Inn - 587.2990 Rich Ortiz /Garland + Chris Dollard, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Diz, 8 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 Half-Step, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Chris Dollard, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Funny Cide Bar) - 584.4030 TS Ensemble, 6 pm @ Siro’s (Main Stage) - 584.4030 At the Post - Live Radio Show, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916
PULSE
36
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
Travers Week Brings Great Choices For Your Next ‘Good Read’
SARATOGA SPRINGS — My General Manager Robin here at the paper always enjoys a good read. The pre-Travers period offers her (and you, of course) a trifecta of
great choices. You can’t go wrong with any of them — and, in addition to the opportunity to meet the authors at a book signing, the best news is that they are nicely spaced
out – one each on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – so you could conceivably hit them all. Your fall reading list would be well stocked if it contained any of these:
Wednesday, August 20 at 2 p.m. The Saratoga Race Course, Jockey Silks Room Porch
A Wild Ride – Bears, Babes, and Marketing to the Max
By Ed Lewi with Paul Grondahl This is like hitting a grand slam in the first inning. Mr. Lewi, previously profiled with wife Maureen in the Summer 2014 edition of Simply Saratoga Magazine, is releasing a long-awaited memoir. His PR agency, Ed Lewi Associates, was responsible for elevating Saratoga into a golden age, which continues to this day. But, like they say on latenight TV –that’s not all! The book relates fun stories from Ed’s 55-year career in marketing and public relations. Stories range from saving Caroline Kennedy from the white waters of the Adirondacks, losing Santa’s reindeer on the Palisades Parkway, to working with Paul Newman on the Double H Ranch and with Marylou Whitney on bringing Saratoga Race Course back to its luster of previous eras. In between he relates interesting items during his years promoting Olympic Winter Games and the U.S. Figure Skating Association, as well as his decades with Charley Wood, whom Ed dubbed the “Father of Theme Parks.” Full proceeds from the book sales will benefit Double H Ranch for critically ill children. Double H, located in Lake Luzerne, is a non-profit recreational and therapeutic experience for children with a serious illness. The book is spiced up with a slew of celebrity pictures from the past halfcentury plus. Glam and star power from cover to cover, guaranteed. If you happen to miss this event, you’ll find A Wild Ride at several local retail locations. It is available on the web at lulu.com. But don’t miss it. This is probably going to be a star-laden toast to an icon. In other words, Mr. Lewi will probably not be the only celeb autograph in the gathering you’ll want to get. Just sayin’…
Photos By MarkBolles.com
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
PULSE To say that these jovial guys are rich with knowledge would be damning with faint praise. Simply put, there isn’t another pair of chaps that can recall so much history and interesting Saratoga stories on planet Earth today. Period. They have an acclaimed book to sign: Take a Walk Back in Time with Dave & Charlie and their new 2015 Calendar is loaded with information. The calendar is a timeline of the last 100 years of Saratoga Springs, dabbling in the rich history of both Saratoga and the United States. Each month is one decade in Saratoga’s history. They each possess decades of experience of making learning enjoyable. I defy you to visit them
Thursday, August 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Flores Fine Art Gallery, 328 Broadway
“A Gamblers Time”
By “Patsy” – The Man in Black With Cover Art by Frankie Flores Well, now… here we have a horse of a different… flavor, shall we say; and, yet just as delicious in it’s own way! For one thing, you have the opportunity to obtain the autographs from both the shadowy author “Patsy,” who we have no doubt will be in full ebon regalia, as well as the extremely colorful and flamboyant cover artist Mr. Flores, who basically brings a party atmosphere wherever he travels, ofttimes in his tricked-out mobile art gallery. But this one’s on his home turf – which, by definition makes it a slam-dunk. Oh, the book, yes… first of all, be advised that there will be a limit of 300 copies made available for signing at this event. As far as content – two keywords are gambling and gangsters. Here’s a blurb from the back jacket: The acerbic description and wit that turns in these pages exposing a reflection of a unique coming of age tale of old world Italian heritage in a never exposed before Mafia stronghold! The way it was done old school! From the correct way to stir the sauce and the truth that real Sunday sauce always started on Saturday, to the ins and outs of the sure winners! … Education about life in the middle of an organized crime stronghold. The irony and a laugh out loud hilarity jump out at you from its pages! Bookmakers, cheats, fences, fixers, thugs, mobsters and just regular people in the comedy of life described colorfully…. Exposed through the experienced gambler’s eye that lived it! A never before told story that is already on its way to becoming a movie that will bring these characters and times to life again! In addition Mr. Flores promises a rainbow coalition of live music, food and drink. When it comes to a party, he’s old school—he does it right. — For more information, phone (518) 584-8444.
Friday, August 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway
Take a Walk Back in Time with Dave & Charlie And a 2015 Saratoga Springs Centennial Calendar Signing By Dave Patterson and Charlie Kuenzel
Well, we complete our trifecta with a pair of our homeboys: Dave and Charlie have been taking us on a walking tour in historic Saratoga Springs in the pages of Simply Saratoga Magazine for quite some time.
Dave Patterson and Charlie Kuenzel dazzle and delight visiting Virginians Meghan Allen (a former student of Charlie’s!), and her daughters Julia and Jenny with their knowledge about Saratoga Springs’ rich history.
and not walk away feeling better about your day. However, the rumor that they served as inspiration for Frank Bartles and Ed Jaymes in those old
37
wine cooler commercials remains unconfirmed at press time. — For more information, phone (518) 587-0666.
PULSE
38
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
RE*GEN*ER*ATE
BRINGS ART AND SKATE CULTURES TOGETHER ON DECK Saratoga Uses Art to Raise Funds for Saratoga Skate Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — ON DECK Saratoga and Spring Street Gallery will present RE*GEN*ER*ATE, a skateboard art show and auction benefitting Saratoga’s historic skate park. The show opens Saturday, August 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street in Saratoga Springs. ON DECK Saratoga, a project of the not-for-profit Saratoga Institute
produces local and regional art and community events that are inspired by the creative and supportive spirit of skate culture. “I’m a lifelong skater and have travelled to skate parks around the world, and always been welcomed as a member of their local community,” said Benj Gleeksman, who heads the project with his wife, Belinda Colón. “That spirit is something we want to have here in Saratoga, so we created the
Above - By Kate Edwards. At right - By Annie Dwyer
ON DECK organization.” “Skate culture has always been a magnet for creative people, so we use art, films, music and other arts in all of our ON DECK projects,” said Colón, the curator and organizer of the RE*GEN*ER*ATE Skateboard Art Show. The RE*GEN*ER*ATE show features works by over 50 artists – including kids – who created artwork on skateboard decks in a wide variety of styles and media. An online auction for the artwork begins at the August 16 event. Participating artists donate their work free of charge to ON DECK Saratoga, with proceeds going to skate park programming and maintenance. Voted Best Art Gallery for three years running by readers
“Skate culture has always been a magnet for creative people.” of Saratoga TODAY newspaper, Spring Street Gallery was recently awarded the 2014 Gallery System ArtsUp Grand Prize, for our “level of creative thinking, effectiveness, and motivation to go beyond basic expectations.” For more information, contact Belinda Colón at ondecksaratoga@ gmail.com or (518) 290-6929.
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Saratoga Bridges’ artists succeed at Voice! 10 On Friday, July 18, artists Erica, Sarah, Amanda, Shannon and Sue from Saratoga Bridges’ Creative Endeavors attended the Voice! 10 Art Show opening reception, which took place at the Martin-Mullen Art Gallery on the SUNY Oneonta campus. Staffers Lena Benvenuto, Catherine Spaneas and Melissa Benish accompanied them. The ladies had submitted pieces to the juried show and were chosen to be included with 294 pieces from 25 counties across the state. Sue and Shannon had a collaborative piece included as well. The artists from Saratoga Bridges have done exceedingly well each year as their dedication and hard work have reaped results.
Erica won first place for her 20” x 16” acrylic painting “City Dusk Lights.” She received a $300 prize. Erica said, “This work represents a beautiful use of paint that creates layers of space and geometry and a nuanced sense of place.” Sarah won third place for 1’x14” mixed media collage of her brother entitled “Ryan.” She received a $200 prize. Sarah stated, “This work seems like a tribute to someone special. The good balance in the use of found objects, materials and painting, along with details such as the very specific buttons, carefully chosen, make viewing the work a lovely experience.” In its tenth year, Voice! 10 is sponsored by The Arc Otsego as a means of celebrating the creative voices of artists with developmental disabilities throughout NYS. Voice! 10 joyfully, exuberantly and thoughtfully reminds us of the power of art to transcend disability and stereotypes to reveal their common ground and celebrate their unique abilities.
39
40
Puzzles
Across 1 “Let’s hear it!” 7 Beginning on 11 “Essence of Man” cologne 15 Bar game fodder 16 Old Roman coin 17 Light, to a moth 18 Cooks, in a way 19 Up the creek 21 *Small fruit first cultivated in Oregon 23 Ruler divs. 26 ‘80s-’90s German chancellor 27 Brief brawls 30 Kansas City footballer 32 L.A. commuter org. 33 16-Across replacer 34 Daniel Barenboim’s opera house 36 “Agreed!” 40 Surg. sites 41 Humanitarian symbol, and a hint to what happens where the answers to starred clues intersect 43 BART stop 44 Jumble 46 Haiti’s elder Duvalier 48 Somewhat, in music 49 Oaf 51 Facebook option 52 Facebook option 55 Tool with teeth 57 Part of Mac OSX: Abbr. 58 *Vin Scully will be its 2014 Grand 9 Sports MD’s specialty Marshal 10 Orbitz info 61 Chevy pickup 11 Said suddenly 63 “My goose is cooked!” 12 *Chain named for a Stones hit 68 Clothing patch site 13 Google revelation 69 72-Across speaker 14 Titleist holder 70 Angry outburst 20 Valuable rock 71 “It’s for you,” on an env. 22 Oasis seekers 72 69-Across’s tongue 23 Ben-Hur’s vehicle 73 Patron of lost causes 24 *”Clue” suspect Down 25 “Gimme a __” 1 Rehab symptoms 28 Stump figures 2 Crumb 29 Comfort 3 Bind 30 Treads heavily 4 Actress Longoria 31 Henhouse locale 5 Life partner? 35 Rural expanse 6 Vision-correcting surgery 37 Brown v. Board of Education city 7 Come down to earth 38 FICA-funded org. 8 “Arrowsmith” Pulitzer decliner Lewis
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014 See puzzle solutions on page 45
See puzzle solution on page 45 39 Nile snakes 42 Game in which one player doesn’t speak 45 Pizza-making need 47 Contented sighs 50 It can shorten a sentence 53 Put to work 54 Suit material 56 Trims text, perhaps 59 Allen’s successor on “The Tonight Show” 60 Give off, as rays 61 Reggae kin 62 Bankbook abbr. 64 Sixers’ #6 65 Vichy water 66 Put in 67 Start to dig? (c)2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, INC.
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: Farther, Further Farther refers to a physical distance. Do not place the unit farther than 10 feet from the house. Further refers to a greater degree or extent. Because of the legal aid ruling, the trial now faces further delay. 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
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014 Adirondack Christian Fellowship
Corinth United Methodist Church
8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623; acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.
243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church
Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls 793-3755; AdirondackFM@nycap. rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morn. Worship 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: Worship service 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694; usbnc.org. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312; ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146 371-6611; cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org. Services: Sundays 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., (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 at 10 a.m.
516 Park Ave., Mechanicville 664-5204 Pastor Frank Galerie mycornerstonechurch.org Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506, ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses: 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. 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-8361; bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St., Ballston Spa 885-5583 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-united-methodist-church. com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave 518-691-0301 Website: http://saratoga.gracefellowship. com/ Pastor: Mike Adams Service Times: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. #17 899-7777; thechurch@ggccmalta.org www.ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor; Friday 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10 a.m. - Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m. Church Service - 11 a.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Rd., Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa
RELIGION 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. 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, Malta 881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter. org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon. Handicapped accessible St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www. stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 am. Handicapped accessible. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms 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.
41
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. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove St., Schuylerville 695-3918 Services: Sunday 8a.m. & 9 a.m. (Sunday School at 9:00 also) episcopalchurch-schuylerville.org Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg. Handicapped Accessible. Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504; terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@terranovachurch. org, Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m. Childcare: six months–four years and expanding. Handicapped accessible. The Salvation Army Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107; tumcwilton.com Rev. Patti Molik-Pastor Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555; uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10:00 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 Service 11 a.m.
42 It’s where NEED to be.
YOU
Publication Day: Friday
Ad Copy Due: Wednesday, noon
Space Reservation Due: Monday, 5 p.m.
FOR SALE
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Classified marketplace classified@saratogapublishing.com
Call (518) 581-2480 x204 LAND FOR SALE
FOR RENT
Retiring Owner Selling Acreage Open fields, woods, streams, secluded, perfect for retirement home. 60 acres. Leave Message (518) 283-5730. FARMLAND SELL- OFF! 8/23! 1 DAY ONLY! 5acres- $19,900 15acres- $29,900 19acres- $39,900 Trout streams, ponds, springs, valley views, apple orchards, pine forest, stonewalls! 3 hours NY City! Owner terms! Cash discounts! Call: (888) 905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com
Sebastian, Florida Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community. 4.4 miles to the beach, Close to riverfront district. Pre-owned homes starting at $35,000. New models available. (772) 581-0080, www.beach-cove.com
$25,000‐$100,000 Unsecured Business Lines of Credit. Are you a Real Estate investor or startup company looking for capital? CALL CLG COMMERCIAL CAPITAL TODAY: (800) 640‐0350 www.clgcommercialcapital.com
CASH for Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY (800) 959‐3419
HOME IMPROVEMENT Want to save $ on your electric bill? NRG Home Solar offers free installation if you qualify. Call (888) 685-0860 or visit nrghomesolar.com HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at (800) OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com. “Not applicable in Queens county” LIVE AUCTION (on-site)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH
On Going Moving Sale – Antique vanity w/gold leaf trim, cobbler’s bench & 2 stools, hope chest, red hooked rug & dining room set & much more. Best offers, most items $1.00 - $5.00. Call 893-7378. 1107 Northcreek Rd. #33.
Employers need work-at-home Medical Transcriptionists! Get the online training you need to fill these positions with training through SUNY Ulster. Train at home to work at home! Visit CareerStep.com/NewYork to start training for your work-at-home career today.
SAWMILLS from only $4397.00‐ MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill‐ Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com (800) 578‐1363 Ext.300N
MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER AUCTION
GARAGE SALES
EDUCATION
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Buy or sell at AARauctions.com. Contents of homes, businesses, vehicles and real estate. Bid NOW! AARauctions.com Lights, Camera, Auction. No longer the best kept secret.
OUT OF STATE REAL ESTATE
MULTI-FAMILY SALE - Anyhow Lane, McGregor Links Sat 8/16, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Golf Course, Rain Date 8/23. Wurlitzer piano, sofa, dorm refrigerator, electric wine cooler, designer prom dresses, desk, lamps, jewelry, Lenox pieces, pictures, Department 66 collectibles, Vera Bradley bags, IPod Speakers, HP printer, dog carrier, lots of household items and sporting goods.
BUYING/SELLING
at 10:00AM 51 Zapora Dr. Hooksett NH 03106 Space Entertainment Center making room for exciting new concept Entertainment Center 200 + Coin Operated Amusement Machines, Pinball’s, Pool Tables, Redemption, Slot Machines, Amusement Park Rides, will be auctioned! — PUBLIC WELCOMED
SUPER AUCTIONS • 714-329-1373 • www.superauctions.com HOUSE FOR RENT WILTON single family 3 bdrm house, 2-car garage, large yard...$1600+ references, lease 584-7924
LOTS FOR RENT Wilton Senior Park Lots Available, (518) 584-7924.
VACATION RENTALS OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. (800) 638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com
Looking for Homeowners to Qualify for a FREE Home Solar Installation Own Your Own Home Have a Southerly-Facing Roof Little to No Shading Pay an Electric Bill The U.S. Government and your State have financial incentives that may provide homeowners the opportunity to supplement your electric provider with solar power. NRG Home Solar is now qualifying homes for a FREE home solar installation. Call or go online today to see if your home qualifies.
888-359-7288
NRGHomeSolar.com NRG Home Solar offers you the option to go solar for as little as $0 down or you can lower your monthly lease payment with a down payment. Consult your solar specialist to determine your eligibility. Financing terms, pricing and savings vary based on customer credit, system size, utility rates and available rebates and incentives. System performance subject to several factors including location, roof and shading. Savings on total electricity costs not guaranteed. NRG WC-24767-H12 Home Solar isWP-0000175073 a service mark of NRG Energy, Inc. © 2014 NRG Home Solar. All rights reserved. HIC NYC 1427914, HIC Yonkers NY 5972, HIC Nassau County NY H2409720000, HIC Suffolk County NY 50906h, HIC Weschester County NY Wc24767h12, HIC Rockland County NY H11586400000
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
HELP WANTED Drivers: $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Home Nightly! Albany, NY Flatbed! CDL-A, 1yr. Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com (866) 336-9642 FACILITIES AND KITCHEN MANAGERS Catskill Mtns. fishing/hunting club seeks long‐ term couple to manage facilities/ meal services. Benefits include: housing / vehicle / insurance. Compensation commensurate with experience. Resumes to: CatskillNYEmployment@gmail.com AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students – Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866) 296-7093
LINE COOK / KITCHEN HELP The Haven Tea Room, which is located at 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porter Corners, NY, is looking for a full time line cook/kitchen help. Experience is preferred, but not necessary. Please apply in person between 10 am & 7 pm 7 days/week. (518) 893-2809. ALARM TECH Min. 3 yrs experience related field, NICET certification helpful. Salary based on experience. Benefits included. Healthcare, 401K. Established Albany Company Send resume: wmmorris@sandersfireandsafety.com
ADOPTION Adopt: Devoted loving couple wishes to adopt newborn into secure home filled with care, love & happiness. Expenses Paid. Anthony/Tim, call (855) 975-4792, text (917) 991-0612, www.anthonyandtim.com. ADOPT: A loving, established couple with close family dream of a home filled with the sounds of a child. Please contact (855) 884‐6080; jennandjonadopt@ gmail.com www.jennandjonadopt. info Expenses paid.
MISCELLANEOUS Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make‐A‐Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call (315) 400‐0797 Today!
DIVORCE $349 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Includes poor person application/waives government fees, if approved. One signature required. Separation agreements available. Make Divorce Easy- (518) 274-0380
DONATE YOUR CAR Wheels For Wishes benefiting
x % Ta 100 tible uc Ded
Northeast New York *Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *100% Tax Deductible
Call: (518) 650-1110
WheelsForWishes.org
BUYING/SELLING
Rega in you r freedo m 888-558-LIFT www.EazyLiftAlbany.com
ADOPTION
43
• Sales • Rentals • Service • Buybacks
STARTING AT
$1,495
Installed with Warranty
Visit our Display Center at 836 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
44
SPORTS
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
People’s Champ: Miranda
‘Back And Hungrier Than Ever’ by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a year and a half of being held out of the ring because of management issues, Vincent Miranda is ready to make his dream a reality. The 29-year-old light heavyweight will get between the ropes with Rayford Johnson (9-15, 5 KO’s) tonight, August 15, for the co-main event at the Saratoga City Center. Miranda (16-1, 10 KO’s) has been training with Saratoga Boxing’s Tyrone Jackson since he moved to the Capital District five years ago. He’s originally from Puerto Rico. It’s where he first learned to box, where he first fought as an amateur, where first he turned pro and where he represented the Olympic team. “The dream to me is obviously the title and the money behind all that, but most of it for me is the pride from where I come from,” said Miranda, who wants to be remembered as one of the best fighters who ever came out of Puerto Rico. “Where I come from there are a lot of good boxers. When I started boxing and I was on the Olympic team down there, I never got my respect the way I should have had it. I carry that pride with
me. I want my name to sound big where I come from. I had a break down there. I had an opportunity to make a name for myself—a bigger name than what I already had— but doors never opened. I want to get the recognition that I never had down there that I’m actually getting up here.” It was when he was 13 years old when he first fell for the sport. His father, Louis Miranda, was an amateur boxer who showed it to him and his four brothers. Back when he started, Miranda was a solid 250 pounds. “My dad got me in the boxing gym and my first 25 pounds fell off like that and I just kept going—fell in love with boxing,” Miranda said. “Plus, I was always fighting down there in the streets or whatever. I loved fighting in and out of the gym, so if I was going to get paid to fight, why not?” Miranda is far from 250 pounds now. Heading into Friday,
he stands 6-foot-2 at 182 pounds. But his body isn’t the only thing that has changed and grown over the years. “His progress is getting better and better each day he comes to the gym,” said Jackson. “His defense is better and he’s using his jab a little more. His angles are picking up and that’s a big thing—lot of angles, lot of movement, lot of jab work, sitting down on punches.” “My defense is much better, I’m sitting on my punches,” said Miranda, who added he feels like he’s 21 years old again. “My mindset in the ring is different. Before, I used to get in the ring and I was ready to have fun. Now, I have that killer instinct. When I get up there I want to hurt the guy and get him out as soon as possible. I don’t have any time to lose.” The culmination of an up-anddown career has Miranda in that no-time-to-waste mindset, after having more time off between fights than he would have liked for the second time in his career. At one point, he was 10-0 with 6 KO’s before his first loss. After that loss, he was held out of the ring for two years. “My career has been up and down,” Miranda said. “It’s been a hard career, but I’m still here— still hungry. That’s something you need in boxing. When you lose that hunger that’s when you know you should
Saratoga Boxing Trainer Tyrone Jackson (left) and Vincent Miranda. — Photos by MarkBolles.com
step away. I haven’t lost it. I’ve been so hyped about getting back in the ring. I have a family to feed. I just feel like it’s that time, now or never, so it makes me hungrier.” Despite not being in a fight night, Miranda has not taken a break from boxing. He’s been training the whole time. One thing that keeps him going is family, including his wife, Jessica, and two daughters, Kassandra and Angelica. “I know that I have a family to feed and the dream of becoming a champion,” Miranda said. “My dream being realized, I want to have the title around my waist. It keeps me pushing in the gym and the road of life. Boxing is not just in the gym. Boxing is a 24/7 thing.” Fighting in front of the Saratoga crowd for the first time, the dubbed “People’s Champ” is ready to represent. “I call him [the People’s Champ] because, since he’s been here, a lot of people have seen him and connected with him because they know how hard he works and his consistency in the gym,” Jackson said. “I’ve always represented Saratoga because this is where I’ve been training since I started with [Jackson],” Miranda added. “I’m psyched about fighting in front of my people of Saratoga for the first time. I’m good in the ring, but I’m good to people out of the ring. I
have something that people like. I don’t know what it is, but people actually care about me and act like they love me. I’d like to be remembered as not only a champ in the ring, but also out of the ring.” As far as tonight goes, Miranda will stick to his own game plan against Johnson. “I just go up there and do what I do,” Miranda said. “If the first round goes by and he’s still up there with me, I’m going to know how I need to fight him. I don’t know much about [Johnson]. He doesn’t have a beautiful record, a pretty record, but he has experience. He has 20 fights. He’s been in there with good fighters, so you can’t take anybody lightly. He’s coming to fight.” Johnson is coming off a knockout win over the previously undefeated Ernest Reyna (4-1) on May 31. Miranda has some momentum himself. He has won his last six consecutive bouts, including taking down longtime contenders David Telesco and Brian Barbosa. Aside from the City Center, tickets can be bought at the Putnam Market (431 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 518-587-3663) and the Elbo Room (170 Delaware Ave., Albany, 518-757-7300). Both locations also carry “Team Miranda” T-shirts. General admission for the co-main event is $40. “The Dream is Still Alive” and the fight begins tonight at 7:30 p.m.
SPORTS
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
Community Sports Bulletin Golf Classic To Support Local Community Centers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) will host its seventh annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 15 at Saratoga Lake Golf Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cohoes Community Center, the Glens Falls Area Youth Center and the Saratoga Regional YMCA-Corinth Branch. The HRCCU Golf Classic has raised over $113,000 for local
charities since its inception in 2006. The Golf Classic will kick off with registration at 10:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon sharp. The cost for individual players is $125 and includes cart, golfer fees, a light breakfast, lunch, BBQ dinner and beverages on the course. Sponsorships for the event range from a co-sponsorship of $5,000 to tee and green sponsors for a cost of $150. All donations are tax deductible.
This year, golfers have a chance to win a 2015 Chevy Malibu (valued at $26,000) courtesy of DeNooyer Chevrolet. In addition, there will be prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and straightest drive along with a putting contest. Golfer registration and sponsorship forms can be downloaded at hrccu.org. Call (518) 654-9028, ext. 2131 or email golfclassic@hrccu.org for more information.
Rich Johns Headed to More Halls of Fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Former Blue Streaks head basketball and tennis coach Rich Johns will be individually inducted into the South Glens Falls Pride Hall of Fame and the Saratoga Springs Blue Streak Sports Hall of Fame this October. On September 19, Johns will be inducted into the Saratoga Springs Blue Streak Sports Hall, which will be held in the TA at 4:30 p.m. and is open to the public. As a coach, his nationally recognized girls’ tennis teams were traditionally among the top teams in New York State. Under his guidance, Saratoga Springs won 17 league titles, nine sectional team titles, and holds the Section II record for Class AA with 85 consecutive wins and a record of 107-2 during that run. Forty-four of his players have represented the Saratoga girls’ tennis program in state competition. Johns was also notified by the South Glens Falls Pride Hall of Fame Committee that he will be inducted into his hometown school’s Hall of Fame on October 4 at the Queensbury Hotel. Johns, part of the South High Graduating Class of 1968, was a member of the undefeated Northern Conference Champions, who went undefeated in his four years. Individually, he was undefeated in all singles and conference matches. He was the school’s first three time Northern Conference singles champion (1966-68) and the first two time NYSPHAA singles
Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com
champion (1967-68). “I’m excited about that,” said Johns on being nominated for the South Glens Falls Athletic Hall of Fame. “It’s sort of neat to be recognized in the hometown you grew up in.” Johns will be inducted along with Stewart “Stew” Stearns, a longtime social studies teacher and very successful tennis coach who left teaching to help start the Queensbury Racquet Club. The late Stearns was Johns’ coach in high school and a prominent tennis figure in the area, helping to promote the game and mentor many who are now in leadership positions in the game. Stearns asked Johns to attend intramural tennis before Johns was ever involved in the sport. “He said, ‘Just come; I’ll give you a racquet to use,’ and that was it,” Johns said. A reception with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and are available at the school’s administrative center on Bluebird Road or by calling (518)798-5722. Also, SUNY Adirondack will be inducting the national ranked tennis team from 1969 into their Sports Hall of Fame on October 11. While attending SUNY Adirondack from 1968-1969, Johns, who was individually inducted last year, led that ACC tennis team to its first NJCAA
Puzzle solutions from pg. 40
Rich James (left) and Stew Stearns.
regional team title that included teams from six states. He was also the school’s first NJCAA Region III singles champion and recognized as one of the top 12 Division III players in the country, taking part in the Individual Singles Championships at
NJCAA Nationals in Ocala, Florida. Johns, the founder and president of Act With Respect Always, continues to spread the “pay it forward” mission of going beyond the sport with character, honesty, empathy, kindness and courage.
14U, 11U Adirondack Hawks Baseball Tryouts WILTON — Adirondack Hawks Baseball organization is holding tryouts for its 14U team. The tryout will be on August 24 at 4 p.m. at Gavin Park in Wilton. If need be, the rainout date is set for Tuesday, August 26 at Gavin. Call Tom Osika at (518) 7915904 or email him at tgosika@roadrunner.com with any questions. Tryouts for the 11U team will be August 20 at 6 p.m. at the Greenfield Town Park. Contact coach Dellaporta at (518) 852-7191 or email him at tdellapo@me.com with any questions.
45
46
SPORTS
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014
The Glass Ceiling Has a Big Crack
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY
T
he Los Angeles Clippers named Natalie Nakase as an assistant coach for the twoweek NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this past summer. So, as it goes, there is always a question that relates to an individual who steps from the norm into an area where the majority of folks think it’s strange, out of the ordinary, or can’t understand and maybe can’t accept this happening. What makes people unacceptable of others who are pursuing their dream? I have coached boys
and girls for over 40 years in basketball, track, tennis, soccer, cross country, and no one ever questioned me as a girls’ coach. Now understand, after coaching boys basketball for 27 years, I jumped to girls basketball in 1999 toward the end of my teaching career, all just before retiring in 2006. I had planned to continue as the girls’ varsity basketball coach, but was blocked because of a clause in the teacher’s contract, which favors an active teacher, giving them the right to step into the position over anyone from the “outside.” I was now on the “outside” and someone from the “inside” wanted the job! This article isn’t about what happened to me, but I had to mention why, after I retired, I didn’t continue with coaching the girls. By the way, that person who forced me out was bumped by someone else within the district— such is life! Natalie Nakase, who has so much courage to step out of the shadows where many female coaches have been hiding, possessed little apprehension in her pursuit to fulfill a dream. There’s
a misconception that the women coaching men might be inadequate, and lack knowledge of the “manly style” of a masculine-dominated environment. The San Antonio Spurs just hired Becky Hammon as an assistant basketball coach, making her the first female full-time member of an NBA coaching staff. There seems to be a crack in the glass ceiling for women in men’s professional basketball, with the acceptance that a female can have knowledge of the game. The pros have made some gender progress, but maybe not so much at the college level. There are no Division I women coaches in men’s NCAA basketball. According to a report from the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, the representation of women working in college athletics is getting worse, not better. In an article written by Amanda Hess, who writes for “Slate,” she was told some interesting information by an anonymous source who had an off-the-record interview with some NCAA athletic directors, who were asked if they would ever hire a female to coach a men’s team.
“They gave a quizzical look at the fact that would even be a question,” Hess said. Throughout the history of humanity, we all have been influenced by a woman or women, in our lives. Our moms, grandmothers, or maybe an aunt, and teachers, have all had a direct or indirect affect in the shaping of our lives. And husbands/dads, don’t forget your wife and/or daughter. It’s time to admit how important these ladies are in life’s venture. There’s always a need for the female intuition. There is little doubt on my part that there should be more female coaches in the world of athletics, that is to say, women coaching the male gender. Knowledge is power and there are many female coaches who I have come to respect during my career, who I feel have the knowledge to coach boys or men. I have witnessed it and have also coached with women, and I can say that to a certain extent, they might even have an edge on men because of a woman’s ability to relate better to people/athletes. The ladies have an innate understanding of the needs of people, it’s called compassion. There are
more humane characteristics of a woman and even a lesser ego. This is all pretty much a part of the female psyche because women have a special way of communicating, and it, in my opinion, is to their advantage. I’ve always felt that if we had more world leaders of the feminine gender, there would be less worldly problems, and fewer wars. Just think if Iran, Syria, or any other Middle Eastern nation had a woman as their leader. I know that’s way out there, considering the geographical location, but how different things would be. If North Korea’s leader was female— that says a lot! Women are starting to get some attention in the masculine world of professional sports, and when the players begin to see what the ladies have to give, it’ll get better. I always thought that retired and famed basketball coach Pat Summit, of the University of Tennessee, could have been very successful as a men’s coach. In the next few years, I think we’ll start to see many more female coaches in men’s basketball programs, as assistants and head coaches, at all levels.
Larry Collmus to Succeed Tom Durkin as Race Caller SARATOGA SPRINGS — Launching a new era for horseplayers and racing fans around the world, New York Racing Association CEO and President Chris Kay announced the appointment of Larry Collmus as the organization’s next race caller Wednesday, August 13 at the Saratoga Race Course. The voice of the Triple Crown and the Breeders’ Cup for NBC Sports, Collmus will be succeeding Tom Durkin. “The New York Racing Association was privileged to have one of the greatest voices in professional sports calling our races for more than two decades,” said Kay. “With our addition of Larry Collmus, we have another. Larry’s highly acclaimed work for NBC Sports, including with the Triple Crown and the Breeders’ Cup has inspired excitement and generated lasting memories for horseplayers and racing fans everywhere. We are fortunate that Larry has chosen to bring his talents
Larry Collmus is set to be the next voice at the Track. Photo by NYRA.
and passion back to New York, and I would like to extend a warm welcome on behalf of the men and women of this great organization.” Starting in April 2015, Collmus will assume his duties during the final month of the Aqueduct Racetrack spring meet. He will continue during the Belmont Park spring and fall meets, and the prestigious summer meet at Saratoga Race Course. “I am so excited and honored to become the next voice of New York racing,” said Collmus. “The racing in New York is second to none— Belmont Park has such a rich history of championship racing and Saratoga has the best racing in the world and an atmosphere unlike any another place. I have some enormous shoes to fill as Tom Durkin raised the bar of our profession very high over the course of his brilliant career with The New York Racing Association.” Collmus, 47, has been long
admired and is highly respected for his work on the Triple Crown and the Breeders’ Cup for NBC Sports. He also calls races during the winter months at Gulfstream Park. Collmus will continue in both roles, but will be leaving his current position at Churchill Downs to move into his new role. “I’d like to thank everyone at Churchill Downs who treated me very well during my brief time there,” Collmus said. “I am trading one dream job for another. I’m also very happy that The New York Racing Association is also giving me the opportunity to continue my work at NBC and to call the winter at Gulfstream.” Durkin, who has been bringing his special brand of excitement to the New York racing circuit since 1990, announced earlier this year he will call his last race at Saratoga Race Course on August 31, bringing an extraordinary 43-year career Continued on page 47
SPORTS
Week of August 15 – August 21, 2014 Continued from page 46.
to a close. The New York Racing Association will devote much of Sunday the 31st in Saratoga to honoring Durkin. “I would like to congratulate Larry and wish him the very best,” said Durkin. “It has been a tremendous privilege to serve the loyal racing fans of New York for all of these years. I am confident that Larry will find New York racing as exciting and rewarding as I did.” Collmus’s race calling career includes the following: • 1985: Called his first race at Bowie Race Course at age 18 • 1987: Birmingham Turf Club • 1988-91: Golden Gate Fields • 1992-2008: Suffolk Downs • 1994-2013: Monmouth Park • 2005-06: Aqueduct Racetrack • 2007-present: Gulfstream Park
• 2011-present: Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes for NBC Sports • 2012-present: Breeders’ Cup for NBC Sports • 2014: Churchill Downs Collmus received nationwide attention in 2010 when he called a race at Monmouth Park, which involved two horses named Mywifenoseverything and Thewifedoesntknow. When the two horses finished first and second in the race, his call went viral with more than 1 million views on Youtube. He was asked to guest on several shows including the CBS Early Show and Inside Edition. John Imbriale, Director of TV Production for The New York Racing Association, will call the 2014 Belmont fall meet and will continue to serve as the main race caller at Aqueduct Racetrack, with the exception of the month of April. Imbriale has been calling races at Aqueduct for more than 15 years.
“I am so excited and honored to become the next voice of New York Racing.” — Larry Collmus
Saratoga Springs Police Horse ‘Jupiter’ to Return to Saratoga Harness Track SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Casino and Raceway is set to welcome Saratoga Springs Police Department Equine Officer, Jupiter, during the sixth annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace on Saturday, August 16. Jupiter, along with his partner, Officer Glenn Barrett, will be on hand for photos and a book signing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the harness track apron. Jupiter, a former standardbred trotter, and Officer Barrett are featured in the recent publication “Standardbred Old Friends,” which documents the stories of distinguished standard-breds during the twilight of their lives. Jupiter previously ran at Saratoga Harness as Jo Jo Geronimo before a leg injury forced him into early racing retirement. He has been serving on the Saratoga Police Department’s Mounted Division since 2003 with Officer Barrett since they both joined the Saratoga Springs Police Department as rookies. “Looking back, this is the best decision I’ve ever made,” said Officer Glenn Barrett. “Having a
horse like Jupiter out there with you is like having five extra officers. I’ve come to develop a deep relationship with him and don’t see this partnership ending anytime soon.” Jupiter and Officer Barrett will be joined at the Gerrity Memorial by renowned equine photographer Barbara Livingston, a Saratoga resident who photographed Jupiter in “Standardbred Old Friends,” and Ellen Harvey, who authored the book. At 19, Jupiter is the youngest horse to be included in the book. “Featuring Jupiter and Officer Barrett on our property truly helps enhance our signature race of the year,” said Rita Cox, Senior Vice President of Marketing and External Affairs at Saratoga Casino and Raceway. “We’re very excited for our guests to get the chance to meet these Saratoga icons during this year’s Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace.” The first post time is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. that evening. Guests in attendance will receive a coupon for a free commemorative 2014 “Gerrity Night” T-shirt with the purchase of a $2 race program, while supplies last.
47
Gretchen S. Jackson named president of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame SARATOGA SPRINGS — Prominent racehorse owner and noted philanthropist Gretchen S. Jackson has been named president of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame by the Museum’s Executive Committee. Jackson succeeds Stella F. Thayer, who has served as the Museum’s president since 2005. Thayer will continue as a member of the Museum’s Board of Trustees. Jackson, along with her husband, Roy, owns a 190-acre farm in West Grove, Pennsylvania, and has raced and bred thoroughbreds since 1978. Racing as Lael Stables, Jackson campaigned 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Owner that year. Along with Barbaro, Lael’s Grade 1 winners include Check the Label, Precious Kitten and Showing Up. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Jackson is actively involved in many thoroughbred racing and equine organizations. She has sat on the Board of Overseers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center since 2002. Jackson is also a board member for the Thoroughbred Charities of America and an honorary board member for the Belmont Child Care Association. She has helped raise millions of dollars for equine research and has been an active voice in the fight against horse slaughter. “The National Museum of Racing and Hall of
“Gretchen Jackson has a tremendous passion for the sport of thoroughbred racing and she will be an outstanding leader for the Museum.” — Stella F. Thayer Fame represents so many positive aspects of thoroughbred racing,” Jackson said. “The great horses, jockeys and trainers in the Hall of Fame are all part of such a rich history and the Museum does a wonderful job of educating fans and promoting the sport. I am honored to be a part of that and I look forward to helping the Museum continue to grow and prosper.” Thayer said Jackson is an ideal choice to lead the Museum. “Gretchen Jackson has a tremendous passion for the sport of thoroughbred racing and she will be an outstanding leader for the Museum,” Thayer said. “Her intelligence and leadership ability will set a great tone and her work in the racing industry will give the Museum a visible and dignified presence in the sport.”