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by Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY
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by Andrew MarshallSaratoga TODAY
Photo by MarkBolles.comPaul Schumacher discusses dining options with MaryAnna and GregStrid visiting from NJ
Racing Hall of Fame pg 5
RSVPpgs 20-21
Winner’s Circlepgs 23-27
Historic Homepgs 30-31
$32,000,000 Thoroughbreds Sell for Big Bucks
SARATOGA SPRINGS– Though students atGeyser Road Elementaryare not currently allowed towalk or bike to school eachmorning, the city is takingits own steps to see thatchanged and make theirroute safer in the process.
The Saratoga Springs CityCouncil unanimously voted to pur-sue federal funding from the SafeRoutes to School program in thename of making the pedestrian com-mute to and from the elementaryschool more walker or biker-friend-ly by adding “safe connectionsalong and across Geyser Road,”during their August 7 meeting.
Prior to the vote, the council wasgiven a presentation by the cityplanning board’s senior planner
Kate Maynard, who noted that about20 percent of the city’s populationlives in the southwest region; main-ly in neighborhoods on the southside of Geyser Road. She added thatthe proximity to not only the ele-mentary school but also Veteran’sMemorial Park as reasons why saferaccess across Geyser should be considered.
photo by Sharon Castro PhotographyYearlings sell for millions at Fasig-Tipton.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Thetwo-day Saratoga selected year-ling sales at Fasig-Tipton raked in$32 million from August 6 – 7,with 107 Thoroughbreds sold at amedian price of $225,000 and ahigh bid of $1,575,000.
See Fasig-Tipton page 6
See Volunteers page 7
by Andrew MarshallSaratoga TODAY
Worth A Visit
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Duringthe hot summer months leading intothe Thoroughbred racing season,Saratoga Springs welcomes thou-sands of tourists each and every day.Located along Broadway at theintersection of Congress Street, theSaratoga Springs Heritage AreaVisitor Center is the place wheremany people experiencing Saratogafor the first time start their trip -
whether they’re fans of horses, his-tory or even mineral water.
“Whether it is a visitor, someonefrom a tour group, someone passingthrough on their way to another des-tination or some of the kids walkinghome from the high school, thisbuilding is really quite a hub ofservice and activity for everyone,”said Johnnie Roberts, the center’scoordinator. “We’re here to servethe community.”
Visitor Center, Volunteers Keep Tourists Informed pgs 32-41
City Wants Safer Route for Geyser Elementary’s Students
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Above: Event organizers Joe and Josey Kakaty with guest of honor KathyMarcione and hosts Jerry and Suzee Bailey
Politics was the maintopic of conversation atthe Saratoga Lakehome of Hall of Famejockey Jerry Bailey onthe evening ofWednesday, August 9.Dozens of enthusiasticsupporters gathered forthe guest of honor,Saratoga County ClerkKathy Marchione.Marchione will be run-ning for the New Yorkstate senate seat cur-rently held by RoyMcDonald.
Marchione’s Campaign Trail Stops at Jerry Bailey’s HousePhoto by MarkBolles.com
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Brian S. Latshaw, 28, of 41
Edmond Dr., Ballston Spa, pleaded
guilty to a charge of driving while
intoxicated, a class-E felony.
Latshaw was arrested January 4 in
Ballston Spa and has been sen-
tenced to time served, five years of
probation and mandatory use of an
ignition interlock device.
Daniel J. Champlin, 27, of 113E
Terrace Ct., Clifton Park, was resen-
tenced August 2 by Judge Jerry J.
Scarano to one to three years in state
prison, probation terminated, after
admitting to a violation of his proba-
tion. Champlin was originally con-
victed January 11, 2010, of third-
degree burglary, a class-D felony,
for which he was sentenced to five
years of probation.
Krzysztof Sekowski, 58, of 200
East Center St., Lee, Massachusetts,
was resentenced August 2 by Judge
Jerry J. Scarano to 30 days in
Saratoga County Jail with credit for
time served and continued probation
after admitting to a violation of his
probation. Sekowski was originally
convicted December 17, 2009, of
driving while intoxicated, a class-E
felony, for which he was sentenced
to time served and five years of pro-
bation.
James Lorman, 24, of 81
Saratoga Ave., Ballston Spa, plead-
ed guilty to a charge of second-
degree burglary, a class-C violent
felony. Lorman was arrested
February 28, 2011, in Saratoga
Springs and has been sentenced to
six and a half years in state prison
and five years of post-release super-
vision.
Kellie M. Rokjer, 34, of 56A
West St., Ballston Spa, pleaded
guilty to a charge of fourth-degree
attempted criminal possession of a
controlled substance, a class-D
felony. Rokjer was arrested June 1
in Milton and has been sentenced to
three months in Saratoga County
Jail and five years of probation.
Angel L. Irizarry, 24, of 463
Pawling Ave., Troy, pleaded guilty
to a charge of third-degree attempt-
ed criminal sale of a controlled sub-
stance, a class-C felony. Irizarry was
arrested February 23 in Halfmoon
and has been sentenced to two years
in New York State Prison and two
years of post-release supervision.
Michael G. Ash, 34, of 73 Johns
St., #2, Hudson Falls, pleaded guilty
to a charge of third-degree burglary,
a class-D felony. Ash was arrested
January 11 in Moreau for an inci-
dent that occurred January 1 and is
scheduled to return to court for sen-
tencing September 29.
Xi Chen, 23, of 30 Sterling
Heights, Clifton Park, was convict-
ed of first-degree aggravated unli-
censed operation of a motor vehicle,
a class-E felony. Chen was arrested
February 26 in Saratoga Springs and
has been sentenced to six months in
jail and five years of probation.
Catrina Sumner, 30, of 188
South Broadway, Apt. 14, Saratoga
Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge
of failing to report an address
change within 10 days, a class-E
felony. Sumner was arrested May 14
in Saratoga Springs for an incident
that occurred April 1 and has been
sentenced to one year in Saratoga
County Jail.
Lisa A. Freemantle, 39, of 23338
Route 50 South, Apt. 1, Saratoga
Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge
of third-degree attempted criminal
sale of a controlled substance, a
class-C felony. Freemantle was
arrested May 4 in Saratoga Springs
for an incident that occurred August
1, 2011, and has been sentenced to
two years in New York State Prison
and two years of post-release super-
vision.
Bruce C. Albert, 57, of 52
Zephyr Lane, Apt. 6, Saratoga
Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge
of first-degree criminal contempt, a
class-E felony. Albert was arrested
March 17 in Saratoga Springs and
has been sentenced to nine months
in Saratoga County Jail.
Justin P. Rock, 27, currently
residing at the Saratoga County Jail,
Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a
charge of second-degree attempted
criminal possession of a forged
instrument, a class-E felony. Rock
was arrested November 7 in
Ballston Spa for an incident that
occurred October 7 and has been
sentenced to one and a half to three
years in New York State Prison and
to make restitution in the amount of
$684.38 plus surcharge.
Darin E. Davis, 42, of 122
Tallow Wood Dr., Clifton Park,
pleaded guilty to two counts of sec-
ond-degree unlawful surveillance, a
class-E felony. Davis was arrested
October 31 in Clifton Park for inci-
dents that occurred October 29 and
October 30 and has been sentenced
to six months in Saratoga County
Jail and five years of probation.
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SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 10 - August 16, 20124 WEEK IN REVIEWSaratoga Spring Water WillBe Served at PresidentialInauguration
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Whetherthe citizens of the United States votethis November to keep PresidentBarack Obama in the Oval Office orchoose to hand Mitt Romney thereigns, a presidential-sized thirst willbe quenched by Saratoga SpringWater.
The spring water, which is sold inthe iconic blue bottles all around theregion and at the historic SaratogaRace Course, will be served to officialguests of the 57th PresidentialInauguration ceremonies scheduledfor January, 21, 2013. New York’ssenior senator Chuck Schumer madethe announcement at the Geyser Roadbottling plant August 3. Schumer isinvolved as a member of the JointCongressional Committee onInaugural Ceremonies, which helpsselect food, beverages and performersfor the inauguration ceremony.
Schumer toured the bottling facility,and afterward stated that the water haslong been his beverage of choice, sothe decision to include it at the inaugu-ration was a “no brainer.”
Governor: Bath Salts,Synthetic MarijuanaOfficially Illegal to Possess orSell
ALBANY – New York StateGovernor Andrew Cuomo announcedAugust 7 that the state’s Departmentof Health (DOH) has released newregulations aiming to crack down on
the increasing use of bath salts andsynthetic marijuana.
The regulations were approved bythe Public Health and Health PlanningCouncil to expand the list of currentlyprohibited drugs and chemicals toinclude many more substances thatare used to make the synthetic prod-ucts. Distributors had been exploitinga loophole in the previous law whichallowed them to simply modify thesubstance’s listed ingredients.
The regulations will also see thatthe first time an establishment oremployee is caught, they will becharged with possession of an illicitsubstance. To make sure the law is fol-lowed, violators now face fines up to$500 and the possibility of 15 days injail.
"Bath salts and other syntheticdrugs pose a direct, serious threat topublic health and safety, and we mustdo everything we can to remove theseharmful substances from sale and dis-tribution in New York," GovernorCuomo said. "The actions we areannouncing today attack the problemby helping our law enforcement offi-cers enforce the rules, expanding thelist of banned substances used to man-ufacture bath salts, and imposingtougher penalties so those who sellthese drugs are held accountable."
Bath Salts are sold under namesincluding, White Lightning, SnowLeopard, Tranquility, Zoom, IvoryWave, Red Dove, Vanilla Sky andothers. Synthetic marijuana is sold asSpice, K2, Blaze and Red Dawn Xamong other names.
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Schuylerville Teen Killed inCrash
NISKAYUNA – Police have con-firmed that a 16-year-old fromSchuylerville died after a head-on col-lision in Niskayuna. Authorities sayNicholas Giovannone was not wear-ing a seat belt while he drove downAqueduct Road around 4 p.m. August 4.
Giovannone’s 1991 Honda report-edly crossed over the center lane anddirectly hit an on-coming 2002 FordTaurus. The other driver, 25-year-oldJoseph Mormon-Tibbs ofSchenectady, was airlifted to AlbanyMedical Center with serious injuries
Police say Giovannone’s speed wasa factor in the crash, but have notdetermined how fast he was going atthe time of the accident.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrandand Wendy Long to Debateat Skidmore College
SARATOGA SPRINGS –Democratic U.S. junior senatorKirsten Gillibrand and her Republicanchallenger Wendy Long have agreedto a debate scheduled a few weeksbefore their November contest.
Cable news outlets NY1 and YNNhave said they will host a live debatebetween the two candidates atSkidmore College in Saratoga SpringsOctober 17.
Gillibrand is embarking on her sec-ond campaign for Senate. She wasappointed in 2009 to replace Secretaryof State Hilary Rodham Clintonbefore winning an election in 2010,allowing her to finish the last twoyears of Clinton’s term.
Long is a New York City-basedattorney who won a three-wayRepublican primary in June.
Bonacio ConstructionAnnounces VibrantCommercial Mix at theSprings
SARATOGA SPRINGS - SonnyBonacio, president of BonacioConstruction announced the commer-cial tenants to occupy the first floorspace at The Springs starting this fall,including a dry cleaner, daycare, andbarbershop, leaving just one spaceavailable for lease.
The first to open will be Cudney’sCleaners, followed by Learning toKnow Daycare and EducationalCenter, and Major League Barbers.
The Springs are still in search of theright tenant for the last commercialspace.
To hear more about CommercialOpportunities, please call JulieBonacio 518-584-9007 or visitwww.bonacio.com
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Hall of Fame Inducts 2012 ClassSARATOGA SPRINGS — The
National Museum of Racing willinduct its 2012 Hall of Fameclass Friday at 10:30 a.m. at theFasig-Tipton sales pavilion.Jockeys John Velazquez andAnthony Hamilton, trainersRoger Attfield and RobertWheeler, and racehorsesGhostzapper and Planet will beenshrined. Tom Durkin, the trackannouncer for the New YorkRacing Association, will serve asthe event’s master of ceremonies.
The ceremony is free and opento the public. The inductions willalso be available through a livestream available on theMuseum’s website at www.rac-ingmuseum.org as well as onwww.fasigtipton.com. Radiocoverage will be provided byHorse Racing Radio Network.
Through August 6, Velazquezhas won 4,841 races and hasearned more than $268 million inhis career. He won the EclipseAward for Outstanding Jockey in2004 and 2005 and led all NorthAmerican riders in earnings dur-ing those years. He led all NewYork jockeys in wins from 2001through 2004 and set a recordwith 65 wins at Saratoga in 2004.Velazquez has won 22 ridingtitles at New York RacingAssociation tracks and has nineBreeders’ Cup wins. He posted50 Grade 1 wins from 2006through 2011. Velazquez won theKentucky Derby in 2011 withAnimal Kingdom and theBelmont Stakes in 2007 withRags to Riches and 2012 withUnion Rags. His other major vic-tories include the Travers,Alabama, Champagne, Sanford,Personal Ensign, Whitney,King’s Bishop, HollywoodDerby, and Kentucky Oaks.
Through August 6, RogerAttfield has saddled the winnerof 1,745 races and has purseearnings of more than $90 mil-lion. He has won the SovereignAward for Outstanding CanadianTrainer a record eight times andtrained three Canadian TripleCrown winners (Izvestia, WithApproval, and Peteski). Attfieldhas won a record-tying eight run-nings of the Queen’s Plate andseven editions of the CanadianBreeders’ Stakes. He won hisfirst Breeders’ Cup race in 2011when Perfect Shirl took the Fillyand Mare Turf. Attfield is a mem-
ber of the Canadian Racing Hallof Fame. The many other stakesraces he has won in the UnitedStates include the WoodMemorial, Flower Bowl,Shadwell Turf Mile, Maker’sMark Mile, Elkhorn, YellowRibbon, Orchid, and CarterHandicap.
Robert Wheeler, whose careerspanned from 1938 through1992, won 1,336 races andtrained for prominent ownerssuch as C.V. Whitney, J. RukinJelks, Greentree Stable, andNelson Bunker Hunt. He condi-tioned 56 stakes-winning horses,including 1982 Champion OlderFemale Track Robbery. Themajority of his career predatesthe grading of races, but from1976 on he won 18 of the 69 (26percent) graded stakes his horsesran in and 44 of his 175 (25 per-cent) overall stakes attempts. In1959 and 1960, Wheeler’s WestCoast-based division includedTompion, winner of the SantaAnita Derby, Blue Grass Stakes,and Malibu, and the distaff pairof Bug Brush and Silver Spoon.Bug Brush won six stakes at 4and set a world record the dayshe beat males Hillsdale andTerrang in the San AntonioStakes. Silver Spoon, a memberof the Hall of Fame, won 10stakes in two years, including thetrainer’s first of back-to-backwins in the Santa Anita Derby, inwhich she defeated Preaknesswinner Royal Orbit. He also sentout five winners of theHollywood JuvenileChampionship, which prior to theBreeders’ Cup era was one of thenation’s top races for 2-year-olds.From 1959 through 1969,Wheeler was on the leaders list ofthe top 30 North American train-ers seven times in terms of earn-ings. His division accounted formore than 60 percent of the earn-ings of the C.V. Whitney stablewhen it led all owners in 1960.
Ghostzapper (Awesome Again-Baby Zip, by Relaunch) won 9 of11 career starts and earned$3,446,120. He was named Horseof the Year and Champion OlderMale in 2004 when he posted a 4-for-4 record. Trained by Hall ofFame member Bobby Frankel,Ghostzapper won the 2004Breeders’ Cup Classic in stakes-record time, covering the 1¼-mile distance in 1:59.02. That
year, he also won the WoodwardStakes, Tom Fool Handicap, andIselin Handicap. At 3,Ghostzapper won the VosburghStakes. He closed out his careerwith a victory in theMetropolitan Handicap at age 5.Ghostzapper raced for FrankStronach and is currently a stal-lion at Stronach’s Adena Springsin Kentucky.
Foaled in Virginia at Maj.Thomas W. Doswell’s BullfieldStable in 1855, Planet was siredby Revenue out of the Bostonmare Nina. Planet was a sensa-tion from the start. He made hisdebut with a victory over fourothers in mile heats for a purse of$10,750 in Fairfield, Va., on May4, 1858, and went on to establisha record for career purse earnings
that stood for 20 years. Planetdisplayed his remarkable skilland versatility by compiling arecord of 27-4-0 from 31 startsand earning $69,700. Known as“The Great Red Fox,” Planet wasregarded by many turf experts tobe second only to the mightyLexington among the greatestAmerican racehorses prior to theCivil War.
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Safer Roads for Walking or Biking
“At present, the school district hasa policy allowing each school toestablish whether or not walking isrecommended,” said Maynard. “Inthe case of Geyser Elementary, itwas deemed not currently appropri-ate, so kids are not allowed to bythat policy to either walk or bike toschool.”
The “Safe Routes to School” pro-gram aims to improve the health andwell-being of students in kinder-garten all the way to eighth grade byencouraging them to walk or bike toschool while ensuring they will besafe from motorists on busierstreets. The program also hopes toencourage more active lifestyles inyounger students by giving them theopportunity to walk or bike.
During the presentation, Maynardstressed the importance of applyingfor this federal money right away,before the program is consolidated.
“This is the last chance that wewill have Safe Routes programapplication potential. The program
is slated to be eliminated and will befolded into larger, overarching prin-ciples in terms of a program, so itwon’t function on its own as theSafe Routes to School program, andthis is the last opportunity to look atthis particular item specificallyabout walking and biking toschool.”
There is currently $1.2 million infederal grants set aside for thisregion, but it was not revealed whatthe project involving Geyser RoadElementary could cost. The mini-mum application amount being con-sidered is set at $50,000.
Superintendent Piccirillo spokeon behalf of the school district andthanked the city for the opportunity.
“It is great to be able to collabo-rate with the city,” stated Piccirillo.“Geyser Road was an excellentchoice for this type of project. It’sone of our schools that we do notallow students to access the campusbecause we feel it’s not safe. Thecity reached out to the district andengaged us. That’s very important tous because we need to have a strong
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Fasig-Tipton SaratogaSelected Yearling Salespartnership of that nature.”
Piccirillo sees this as an opportu-nity to not only make Geyser RoadElementary more easily accessible,but also the rest of the buildings inthe district.
“We hope that what this ends upbeing, for all of us, is a model toreplicate out for future partnerships,but also replicate out for the districthow best to go about developingSafe Routes to School-type of proj-ects for all of our other buildings inthe district,” said Piccirillo.
The city council would vote laterin the evening to begin the processof obtaining the grant. Before thepublic comment period, where fivemembers of the public would voicetheir support, Mayor Scott Johnsonacknowledged that the Geyser RoadSchool would give the city its bestshot at federal money.
“I think it’s a wonderful partner-ship that we’ve developed with theschool district,” stated Johnson.“Every school in the city has anargument to be made along the samelines, but [Geyser Road] was bestfor development because it alsohelps a sort of underserved segmentof our community. It also gives usthe best chance at receiving thegrant.”
While the $1,575,000 bid byTodd Pletcher on the daughter ofMedaglia d’Oro and Wait aWhile exceeded last year’s highbid of $1.2 million, the overallsales numbers at the HumphreyS. Finney Pavilion were downcompared to 2011, in part due toa slow start Monday. Gross salesover the two-day perioddeclined 2.7 percent comparedto 2011, from $32,892,000 lastyear to $32,000,000 for 2012.
Monday sales at Fasig-Tiptontotaled $13,590,000 over 52horses sold, as compared to the$16,155,000 spent across 49yearlings in 2011. But walletsopened up dramatically Tuesdayevening, with 55 Thoroughbredsselling for a combined$18,410,000, as compared to$16,737,000 over 54 horses lastyear.
The average sales price for2012 declined 6.3 percent to$299,065, compared to 2011,while the median price dropped10 percent to $225,000.
While 103 horses were sold in2011, 107 horses were bought in2012, translating into a 3.9 per-cent increase. The buy-back ratealso increased from 22 percentto 34 percent. A total of 55 hors-es went unsold, compared to 29
unsold Thoroughbreds in 2011. The biggest spender at the
2012 sales was none other thanmanager John Ferguson, whoput down $3,325,000 for eightyearlings. Though Ferguson wasthe biggest buyer at the sales, thenumber pales in comparison to2011, when Ferguson purchased13 horses for $8,530,000.
The next highest bidder wasSheikh Hamdan of ShadwellEstate Co. (brother of SheikhMohammed), who spent $1.5million across three yearlings.
Following Pletcher’s$1,575,000 purchase of thegray/roan filly, the next highest-selling yearling went for $1.2million to Ferguson on aThoroughbred sired by StreetCry. Stonestreet and GeorgeBolton were listed as the buyerof the third-highest selling horseof the sales, a $1.1 million pur-chase on a horse sired by EmpireMaker.
Pletcher, Ferguson, andStonestreet and George Boltonwere the only buyers to spendseven-figures at the sales.
Fasig-Tipton will begin theirNew York-bred selected yearlingsales in Saratoga SpringsSaturday, August 11 – Sunday,August 12.
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Volunteers Crucial to Visitor Center
The center is more than just aplace to pick up brochures and pam-phlets about the local sights andevents (though there is certainly noshortage of them), and offers sever-al small exhibits looking at the his-tory of the city’s transportation,government, recreation and evenfashion. Pictures of contemporaryartists performing at SaratogaPerforming Arts Center line thehallway, featuring artists such asBruce Springsteen and ArtGarfunkel. A perennial gardenmaintained by the Heritage AreaGarden Club surrounds the backpatio all year round.
According to Roberts, whatmakes the center truly special is theinvolvement of numerous volun-teers from all over Saratoga County.She estimates about 40 people givetheir time to educate and promotethe city’s history, culture andresources.
“All of the people who greet youand assist you when you walk in the
door are volunteers, so we are real-ly heavily indebted to the public atlarge,” said Roberts. “Some of ourvolunteers even travel, not all ofthem are from Saratoga. Somecome as far as Rexford, CliftonPark, Mechanicville andGloversville.”
Along with history, you can findout what’s yet to come for SaratogaSprings, whether it’s their on-goingsummer concert series in CongressPark or posters promoting the 150thanniversary of Thoroughbred racingin Saratoga in 2013.
“People come here and theycould be on their way to or fromanywhere. We keep informationabout all kinds of different placeslocated all around the state,” saidRoberts. “Usually what happens bybeing so helpful and service-orient-ed, we find that people sometimesdecide to stay here in the city.”
To look around at the building’sinterior and exterior decorumallows anyone hoping to learn moreabout the city’s history a brief sum-
mary of some of its most significantevents. The front of the buildingfeatures four large murals above thefront door, depicting scenes rangingfrom a pivotal moment in theRevolutionary War when BritishGeneral John Burgoyne’s surren-dered to American General HoratioGates following the Battle ofSaratoga in 1777, or when thenative Mohawks brought SirWilliam Johnson to High RockSpring, making him the first whiteman to set foot there.
The building was constructed in1915, and was originally used as atrolley station by the Hudson ValleyRailway Company. The ticketcounter along with two long, wood-en benches remain in the building toserve as a functional reminder of itspast. In 1941, the building wouldconvert from a trolley hub andtransform into a hub of hydrationafter New York State assumed con-trol of the building and began oper-ating a water drinking hall.
“Locals often call this the old
Drink Hall, because when the trol-leys stopped running, the state tookover the building and operated astate drink hall where everyonecould come and drink many of thebottled waters,” said Roberts.“People would literally come here,buy bottled water and drink it here.”
The drink hall would close in1965, but a large electric icebox andmurals depicting the springs stillremain on display at the center.From there, the building would beused for different local and federalagencies.
“During the mid-sixties, the city
took over the building and it wasused as office space, but also thecity’s youth commission operatedout of here. I remember going tojunior high dances that were heldout back; it was very fun,” saidRoberts with a laugh.
The building was eventuallynamed to National Register ofHistoric Places as well as being des-ignated a city landmark. TheHeritage Area Visitor Center wouldofficially open its doors in 1987 andhas offered tourists the informationthey’ve come looking for eversince.
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Pauline S Schaff, age 79, passed away Friday, August
3, 2012.
She was born August 20, 1932 in Schuylerville, NY, to
the late Albert Mike Almy and Dortha Blanchard.
Pauline is survived by her sisters Marylou Folts,
Patricia Kail, Alice Williams, Charlene Ennis and Joyce
Salmon.
She is preceded in death by her parents, son Owen
Almy, brothers Albert Almy Jr. and William Almy; sis-
ters Joan Van Aernam, Nancy Eveland and Carol Almy.
Funeral service were held Tuesday August 7, 2012.
Pauline S Schaff
Saratoga Springs, NY - Beatrice C.
Monroe, “Bea,” passed away Tuesday, July
31, 2012. She was 65 years young.
Bea leaves behind her husband of 45
years, Albert Monroe; her son Richard
Monroe; her daughter Kim Monroe; step-son
Albert Monroe; several grandchildren and
many wonderful friends as well as her cat,
Shadow. Funeral services were Saturday,
August 4, 2012.
Beatrice C. Monroe
Saratoga Springs, NY
- Beatrice R. Angelini
passed away Sunday,
August 5, 2012. She was
88.
Born on October 13,
1923 in Corona, NY, she
was the daughter of the
late James and Elizabeth
DeSetto.
In addition to her par-
ents, she is predeceased
by her husband
Raymond R. Angelini, who passed away
in 2002; two brothers, James and Franklin
DeSetto and two sisters, Ronnie DeSetto
and Florence Maag.
Survivors include her
son, Dr. Raymond F.
(Mary) Angelini of
Saratoga Springs; her
daughter, Barbara Taverna
of Clifton Park; six grand-
children, Christina Palleja,
Paul Taverna, Elizabeth,
Melissa, Matthew and
Michael Angelini; three
g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n ,
Marissa, Anthony and
Brianna Palleja and several
nieces and nephews.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday, August 10,
2012 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake
Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs, NY – Rose Kathryn
Matt, 3 months short of 90 years, died
peacefully in her sleep May 25, 2012. Rose
was born on August 23, 1922, the daughter
of the late Anthony F. Matt and mother Lena
I. Viscosi Matt.
Rose is survived by her two sons, Robert
S. Marchese of Saratoga Springs, NY, and
Bruce A. Marchese of Glenmont, NY;
Robert’s daughter Emily of Saratoga
Springs, NY; and also many nieces, nephews
and cousins. She was closely predeceased by
her older brother John L. Matt and her sister-
in-law Grace Jean Massaro, both of Rutger
St. in Utica (1948 co-founders of Matt
Funeral Services, Inc.).
Services were Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
Rose Kathryn Matt
The Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency
has named Charles Edward Ovitt the August
2012 Deceased Veteran of the Month. Ovitt will
be honored Tuesday, August 21 during a public
ceremony. The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. at
40 McMaster St. in Ballston Spa, and is followed
by a reception.
Ovitt, born May 2, 1918, enlisted in the U.S.
Army from 1942 – 1945. He fought in three
major battles in the European theater of opera-
tions during World War II.
After the war, Ovitt returned to work for the
town of Hadley, as well as the Bancroft Concrete
Co.
Ovitt is survived by
his wife, Caroline
Ovitt; his daughter,
Carol Ann Grey; and
his son, Charles E.
Ovitt Jr.
Charles Edward Ovitt
Saratoga County Deceased Veteran of the Month
OBITUARIES
Beatrice R. Angelini
Curvin Gingrich O’Rielly Jr., of
Saratoga Springs, NY, died August 3,
2012.
Curvin was born the son of Curvin G.
O’Rielly and Marcella Olson O’Rielly on
December 14, 1941, in Barberton, Ohio.
Survivors include his loving partner,
Barbara Michelson of New York, NY; his
sister, Kate O’Rielly of Lake Oswego,
OR; his ex-wife, Lois Kramer-Metraux
of Old Greenwich, CT; his children, MaryAnn Waring (Dave Sculley) of
Newburyport, MA, Kirstin O’Rielly Drabek (Darren) of Saratoga Springs, NY,
Curvin Gingrich “C.G.” O’Rielly III of Norwalk, CT, Erin O’Rielly of San
Francisco, CA; and his four grandchildren, Tristan, Elizabeth, Charlotte and Teddy.
A memorial service will be held this December in New York City.
Curvin Gingrich O’Rielly Jr.
SARATOGA
TODAY 9Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012
MALTA – The Malta Town Board
met Monday, August 6, for their reg-
ularly scheduled meeting, where
new officials were appointed, con-
struction along the Zim Smith Trail
was discussed and a mass gathering
permit submitted by Saratoga
Festivals, LLC, for an Oktobeerfest
celebration was approved.
Audrey Ball, director of parks,
recreation and human services for
the town of Malta, alerted the town
board that a contract they were set to
award later in the meeting for con-
struction on the Zim Smith Trail
might have to wait. Ball informed
the board about recent plans submit-
ted by the Saratoga County Sewer
District Number 1, which intends to
begin construction work of its own
that could intersect with the trail.
While how much the sewer district’s
project would interfere with the trail
was unknown at the time of the
meeting, Ball hoped to avoid any
duplication of services, where the
town would first complete their con-
struction project, only to have it dug
up and rebuilt shortly thereafter by
the county.
Before Ball’s report, the town
board was set to vote on awarding a
$898,500 contract to Kubricky
Construction. The project will link
the Zim Smith Trail to the Luther
Forest Technology Campus and
repave sections of the trail.
Though the town will have to
complete the project before asphalt
plants close in the fall, the board
hopes to have more information
about the county’s plans by August
20, when they will reconvene and
reconsider the contract. Ball and the
board members expressed optimism
that the trail could still be completed,
despite the potential delay of two-
weeks.
Three new officials were also
appointed at the Monday meeting.
Dom Refino was appointed to fill the
animal control officer position, and
was approved 4-1 by the board.
Councilman Peter Klotz was the one
dissenting vote (although he did
wish Refino success in his new posi-
tion). Refino takes over for Don
Stack, who retired at the end of July.
Peter Ostrander was also appointed
to the deputy animal control officer
position, replacing the retired Chuck
Sovern.
James Fauci was appointed unani-
mously by the board to fill the town
justice position, which was vacated
by James Nichols Sr. earlier this
year.
Near the end of the meeting, the
board approved a mass gathering
permit submitted by Saratoga
Festivals, LLC, which plans to hold
on Oktobeerfest celebration in the
fall. The permit will allow the organ-
ization to host 500 people or more
during their event.
Looking ahead, the board resched-
uled their September meeting to
Tuesday, September 4. The
September 4 meeting will be preced-
ed by a public hearing, when the
town will consider a joint fire station
approval certificate of incorporation.
The certificate would allow the
Malta Ridge and Round Lake fire
stations to establish a new corpora-
tion, allowing them to pool their
resources to build and operate a new
fire station in downtown Malta.
by Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY
Malta Town Boardby Andrew MarshallSaratoga TODAY
Saratoga Springs CityCouncil for 8/6
SARATOGA SPRINGS –
While there wasn’t much excite-
ment planned for their August 7
meeting, the Saratoga Springs
City Council tackled an agenda
heavy with appointments,
announcements, budget transfers
and scheduled public hearings for
later this month.
After the public hearing regard-
ing an amendment to the Capital
Budget for the police depart-
ment’s infrastructure saw no
speakers, the council saw a pres-
entation from the city’s senior
planner Kate Maynard and
Saratoga Springs City School
District Superintendent Michael
Piccirilo. They spoke regarding
the opportunity to obtain federal
funding to develop the area lead-
ing to Geyser Road Elementary
School in order to make the route
safer for children who wish to
walk or bike to school. The coun-
cil would unanimously vote to
continue pursuing the grant
money later in the evening.
The usual public comment peri-
od at the start of the meeting was
rolled into the comment period for
the presentation for a safer route
to Geyser Road Elementary. Five
different people spoke in support
of pursuing the money, including
Molly Gagné of the Southwest
Neighborhood Association, who
asked the council to make sure
they are in contact with CDTA in
regards to the bus stops along the
route, as people were currently
“standing in ditches” waiting for
public transportation.
Mayor Scott Johnson chimed in
soon after, assuring Gagné that
the proper calls had been made to
CDTA and that they were working
on the situation.
Returning to address city coun-
cil was Rose Oropallo, the 9/11
first-responder who is in a legal
quagmire with the city over prop-
erty which she says was auctioned
off by the city, despite still techni-
cally belonging to her. Oropallo
spoke quickly, but her message
was clear: give me back my land.
The story of Oropallo and her hus-
band being duped by a Ponzi
scheme has rallied the community
behind their cause, with another
speaker behind Oropallo urging
the city to stop “perpetuating this
wrong,” and asked why the city
doesn’t seem interested in
helping.
The city’s 2011 audit was also
presented during the meeting with
Willard G. Reynolds from
Bollam, Sheedy, Torani and Co.
offering “clean opinion” on the
city’s finance. Reynolds pointed
out that the $1 million tax stabi-
lization fund that the city has was-
n’t much and could be wiped out
relatively quickly, but that about
75 percent of the municipalities
he audits have no such fund to
speak of.
Once again being brought forth
by the public were cries to do
more to help preserve the New
York City Ballet’s residency at
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
(SPAC). The ballet, which nor-
mally resides at the venue for two
weeks, announced earlier this year
that they would be reducing their
typical stay from two weeks down
to just one beginning in 2013.
SPAC officials have cited rising
costs associated with hosting the
ballet as well as lackluster atten-
dance as the reasons behind the
move.
Over the last three council
meetings, members of the com-
munity have asked the council to
do more to ensure the ballet can
return to the full two week resi-
dency. The council voted in July
on a resolution affirming their
“strong support for collaboration
and cooperation” between the bal-
let and SPAC to continue working
together.
A speaker during the public
comment period challenged the
council to do more, stating that
the charges that their vote was
“largely symbolic” ring true
unless any action could be taken.
Critics of SPAC’s decision claim
this sets a precedent for the ballet
to be cut completely somewhere
down the line.
SPAC President Marcia White
has stated previously her desire to
keep the ballet, but that it would
need to be financially sustainable.
A number of hearings were
scheduled for the council’s
August 20 meeting regarding
parking along Woodlawn Avenue
between Division and Church
street, as well as further hearings
regarding Capital Budget
Amendments for the Lake Avenue
fire station and the police staion.
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 10 - August 16, 201210 PULSE Local GigsWeek of 8.10-8.16: Send listings to
•Frank Chase, 7 pm@ seven horse pub - 581.0777
•Parrot Beach Buffet Tribute, 6:30 pm@ siro’s - 584.4030
•DJ Playground, 9 pm@ vapor - 581.5772
Sunday, 8.12:•Sonny and Perley, 7 pm
@ caffè lena - 583.0022
•The Vibratones, 8 pm@ dango’s - 587.2022
•Franklin McCare, 8 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359
•Jeff Brisbin, 6 pm@ irish times - 583.0003
•Jeff Strange, 8 pm@ the parting glass - 583.1916
•Vivid (from CT), 6:30 pm@ siro’s - 584.4030
Thursday, 8.16:•Vivid (from Saratoga), 8 pm
@ dango’s - 587.2022
•Garland Nelsen w/Soul Session, 8 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359
•Black Abbey, 8:30 pm@ irish times - 583.0003
•Joe’s Boys, 8:30 pm@ the parting glass - 583.1916
•Stone Revival Band, 10 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066
Open Mics:•Sun. Open Mic, 7 pm
@ bailey’s - 583.6060
•Mon. w/Steve Candlen, 8 pm@ irish times - 583.0003
•Tue. w/Rick Bolton, 8 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359
•Wed. Open Mic, 8 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066
•Thur. Open Mic, 7 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022
•Thur. Open Mic, 10 pm@ circus café - 583.1106
Friday, 8.10:•Blue Angel, 9 pm
@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759
•13/4 feat. Party Boat, 9 pm@ bailey’s - 583.6060
•Jamcrackers, 8 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022
•Funk Evolution, 9 pm@ dango’s - 587.2022
•Rich Ortiz, 9 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359
•GRAVITY, 9:30 pm@ irish times - 583.0003
•Peg & Bill Delaney w/Brian Melick, 8:30 pm@ one caroline street - 587.2026
•The McKrells, 9 pm@ the parting glass - 583.1916
•Just Nate, 6:30 pm@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563
•Sly Fox & The Hustlers, 10 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066
•Total Soul, 6:30 pm@ siro’s - 584.4030
•The Refrigerators, 8 pm@ vapor - 581.5772
Saturday, 8.11:•Todd Nelson’s TN3, 9 pm
@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759
•The Donatellos, 9 pm@ bailey’s - 583.6060
•Jon Shain & Danny Gotham, 8 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022
•Even the Odd, 9 pm@ dango’s - 587.2022
•Rick Bolton & Saratoga All Stars, 9 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359
•Grand Central, 9 pm@ the parting glass - 583.1916
•Jeanee O’Connor w/ Peg & Bill Delaney, 7:30 pm@ panza’s - 584.6882
•Out of the Box, 6:30 pm@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563
•Headband Jack, 10 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066
SARATOGA
TODAY Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012 PULSE 11
LAKE LUZERNE - American composer JohnCorigliano will appear in a “Red and GoldGala” concert, reception and dinner atLuzerne Music Center as part of a composer-in-residence program Sunday, August 12 at 5p.m.
The evening will begin with a concert fea-turing the Luzerne Symphony Orchestra,conducted by Albany Symphony music direc-tor David Alan Miller.
The Orchestra will perform works byCorigliano, to include: “The Red Violin Suite”(1999), which won an Academy Award forOriginal Music Score, and “ThreeHallucinations” (1981), based on the filmscore to “Altered States.”
Celebrated American solo violin virtuosoElizabeth Pitcairn, president, CEO and artisticdirector of the Luzerne Music Center, will jointhe Orchestra for “The Red Violin Suite” inpartnership with her legendary RedMendelssohn Stradivarius of 1720, said tohave inspired the Academy Award-winningfilm “The Red Violin.”
The concert will be followed by a recep-tion, with silent auction, gala dinner and live
auction featuring a private island vacation inthe Bahamas for up to 12 guests. Tickets forthe concert, reception and dinner are $150per person, $500 for a table of four and$1,000 for a table of eight. Concert-onlytickets are available for $50 each. All pro-ceeds will benefit the Luzerne Music Center.
Elizabeth Pitcairn and her “Red Violin”have had a long association with Corigliano,and it was at Pitcairn’s behest that he agreedto come to the Luzerne Music Center for thegala and a four-day residency. Over the resi-dency, Corigliano, will coach the center’s stu-dents, faculty members and festival guestartists in the presentation of his works.
“We are looking forward to presentingthe Red and Gold Gala and are especiallygrateful to the Adirondack Trust Company forits generous underwriting of Mr. Corigliano’sresidency at Luzerne Music Center.Opportunities like this are critical to the mis-sion of our music center: building youngartists and audiences of the future,” statedPitcairn.
Luzerne Music Center is a 501 (c)3 non-profit educational organization that is both a
Red and Gold Gala to Host Academy Award-WinningComposer John Corigliano
summer performing arts center and a rusticAdirondack summer camp for talented musi-cians, ages nine - 18. The Center prides itselfon presenting world-class performers, com-posers and conductors as part of its curriculum.
Corigliano continues to add to one of therichest, most unusual and most widely cele-brated bodies of work any composer has cre-ated over the last 40 years. His numerousscores — including three symphonies andeight concerti among over 100 chamber,vocal, choral and orchestral works — havebeen performed and recorded by many ofthe most prominent orchestras, soloists, andchamber musicians in the world.
Corigliano serves on the composition fac-ulty at the Juilliard School of Music andholds the position of distinguished professorof music at Lehman College, City Universityof New York, which has established a schol-arship in his name.
Those interested in attending the Red andGold Gala may order tickets online atwww.luzernemusic.org or contact SarahKline, events coordinator, at (518) 368-7204and [email protected].
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 10 - August 16, 201212 PULSE Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Composer Jennifer
Higdon Headline Pre-Performance Talk at SPACSARATOGA SPRINGS – Yannick
Nézet-Séguin, one of the world’s
most sought-after conductors, and
Jennifer Higdon, a Pulitizer Prize-
winning American composer, will
come together at Saratoga
Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
Friday, August 10 at 7 p.m. in the Hall
of Springs to share insights with
Orchestra audiences at a special pre-
performance talk. Two towering fig-
ures in the classical music world,
Nézet-Séguin and Higdon will be dis-
cussing the August 10 Orchestra pro-
gram, which features Higdon’s criti-
cally acclaimed “Concerto for
Orchestra,” a 2002 orchestral work
which will have its SPAC debut later
that evening. Tickets to the pre-talk
are $5 and available at www.spac.org
or at the box office. Seating is on a
first-come, first-served basis and lim-
ited to 80 participants.
“We are thrilled to offer audiences
a pre-performance talk ‘dream team’
on August 10 as Yannick Nézet-
Séguin and Jennifer Higdon come
together to share insights on the
evening’s program before the curtain
rises,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s
president and executive director.
“This is a not-to-be-missed opportu-
nity to experience two of classical
music’s greatest talents in an up-close
and personal setting. We are proud to
offer audiences rich opportunities like
this one as part of our highly regard-
ed pre-performance talk series.”
One of the most sought-after con-
ductors on the international classical
music scene, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
has been widely praised by audi-
ences, critics and artists alike for his
musicianship, dedication and charis-
ma. A native of Montreal, Nézet-
Séguin made his Philadelphia
Orchestra debut in 2008, and in June
of 2010 was named the Orchestra’s
next music director, a post he takes up
with the 2012-13 season. The
Philadelphia Inquirer proclaimed his
appointment as the Orchestra’s next
music director as “the number one
classical music event of the year.” He
is also the music director of the
Rotterdam Philharmonic, principal
guest conductor of the London
Philharmonic and artistic director and
principal conductor of Montreal’s
Orchestre Métropolitan. Nézet-
Séguin made his SPAC debut
Wednesday, August 8, the first of
three consecutive programs he will
conduct at SPAC this season. In
September, Nézet-Séguin becomes
the eighth music director of The
Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the
“Big Five” American orchestras.
Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer
Higdon is one of the most performed
living American composers working
today. A major figure in contempo-
rary classical music, Higdon com-
pletes between 5-10 pieces a year rep-
resenting a range of genres, from
orchestral to chamber and from
choral and vocal to wind ensemble.
Hailed by the Washington Post as "a
savvy, sensitive composer with a
keen ear, an innate sense of form and
a generous dash of pure esprit,"
Higdon's list of commissioners is
extensive and includes The
Philadelphia Orchestra, The Chicago
Symphony, The Atlanta Symphony,
The Baltimore Symphony and The
Cleveland Orchestra, as well as such
groups as the Tokyo String Quartet
and the President's Own Marine
Band. Higdon received the 2010
Pulitzer Prize in music for her “Violin
Concerto,” with the committee citing
Higdon’s work as a “deeply engaging
piece that combines flowing lyricism
with dazzling virtuosity.” She holds
the Rock Chair in Composition at The
Curtis Institute of Music in
Philadelphia.
The pre-performance talk will be
followed by The Philadelphia
Orchestra’s 8 p.m. program, which
features Yannick Nézet-Séguin lead-
ing a program that includes Higdon’s
“Concerto for Orchestra”;
Prokofiev’s “Violin Concerto No. 1”
and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No.
2.” The soloist for the evening is
Arabella Steinbacher, a young
German-Japanese violinist who has
emerged as one of today’s leading
violinists on the international concert
scene. Steinbacher, who regularly
performs with the world’s major
orchestras, made her first appearance
at SPAC in 2009. She has received
numerous recording honors including
the ECHO-Klassik Award, two
German Record Critics Awards and
the Editors Choice Award from
Gramophone magazine.
Tickets and more information are
available at www.spac.org, by calling
(518) 584-9330 or at the Route 50
box office.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin • photo by MarcoBorggreve
Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012SARATOGA
TODAY PULSE 13
In last week’s review of the
Rockstar Energy Drink
Mayhem Festival, the lead
guitarist for the band Slayer
was incorrectly identified as
Jeff Hanneman. While
Hanneman is the original gui-
tarist for the band, he was
replaced by Pat O’Brien of
Exodus for the performance
at SPAC while dealing with a
medical issue. Saratoga
TODAY regrets the error.
Mayhem FestivalCorrection:
Pat O’Brien • photo provided
One Fine Day for Shelters of Saratoga
by Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) has
“One Fine Day” planned for
Tuesday, August 21: an afternoon
tea party fundraiser at Union
Gables for the only adult emer-
gency shelter in Saratoga, Warren
and Washington counties.
The fundraiser, held from 1 - 4
p.m. at 55 Union Avenue, will
include traditional tea party fare
by Maestro’s at the Van Dam
(including vegan and gluten-free
options), locally blended organic
teas by Schenectady’s Divinitea,
live music by the Garland Nelson
Ensemble of Soul Session, silent
auctions and more, all for a good
cause.
“We’ve increased our capacity
and just added an additional 13
beds to our facility here,” said
Cindy Harrington, director of
marketing and development for
SOS. “Because we’re a nonprof-
it, we are always in need of addi-
tional funds to help support our
programs and the shelter.
Saratoga is such a beautiful
place,” she added, “that some-
times people aren’t really aware
that homelessness does exist
here.”
The afternoon event, which
calls for guests to don “tea party
attire,” will also showcase spe-
cialty booths from local busi-
nesses, as well as a suite of silent
auction items to bid on.
“We’ll have several different
baskets featuring products from
some of our local businesses,”
said Harrington. “We have a cou-
ple different golf packages,
including one for a Naples,
Florida resort for a week-long
stay.”
“The goal of Shelters of
Saratoga’s summer fundraiser,
One Fine Day, is to increase that
awareness and secure support for
the provision of needed servic-
es,” said Peter Whitten executive
director of SOS in a written state-
ment. “[Our] goal is to do more
than provide temporary help; we
aim to empower our guests and
assist them in developing life
skills that will help them
to permanently overcome
homelessness.
Reservations for One Fine Day
are $60 per person, or $50 for
guests under 35 or over 65. To
learn more information or to
make reservations for the event,
please call (518) 581-1097 or
visit www.sheltersofsaratoga.org.
Interested parties are encour-
aged to make reservations by
August 15.
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 10 - August 16, 201214 PULSE Saratoga Arts Seeks Fine
Artists for Outdoor Exhibition
SCT Performs “The Music Man” SARATOGA SPRINGS - The
Saratoga Children's Theatre
presents four performances of
“The Music Man,” Friday,
August 10 and Saturday, August
11.
Located at the Bernhard Theatre
(located on the Skidmore College
campus), performances will be held
at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. for both days.
Doors open 30 minutes before the
show.
All tickets are general seating
and sold at the door. Adults are
$10; children 18 and under are
$5.
For more information, visit
www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org.
The Saratoga Children’s Theatre cast for “The Music Man.” • photo provided
S A R A T O G A
SPRINGS - Saratoga
Arts is looking to fea-
ture talented fine artists
at their upcoming Art in
the Park exhibition and
sale - but the deadline
for entry is fast
approaching.
Artists hoping to dis-
play their original works
September 15 in
Congress Park are asked
to register by
Wednesday, August 15. The
September 15 exhibition is
scheduled from 10 a.m. - 6
p.m.
Space is limited for this
exhibition, and advanced regis-
tration is required. For fees and
registration form, interested
parties may visit www.sarato-
ga-arts.org/exhibitions, con-
tact Saratoga Arts at (518)
584-4132 or email Sandra
Natale at snatale@saratoga-
arts.org.
SARATOGA
TODAY Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012 PULSE 15
‘Dark Days, Starry Nights’ Series Continues
with Free Concerts in Congress Park
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
The 2012 Congress Park
Summer Concert Series, pre-
sented by the Saratoga
Springs Heritage Area Visitor
Center, will continue on
Tuesday evenings in August
from 7-8:30 p.m, featuring
some of the best local talent
and acts the region has to
offer. The August series,
“Dark Days, Starry Nights,”
which are held during the
Tuesday dark days of the
Saratoga Race Course, began
with the rollicking Betsy and
the Byegons August 7.
Concerts are held at the
War Memorial on the edge of
the great lawn.
The series resumes August
14 with an encore perform-
ance by Gary Ferris - who
returns to the series by popu-
lar demand. Dressed in a
World War II Army officer’s
uniform, historian and enter-
tainer Ferris will re-create the
kind of live radio show that
was hosted by Bob Hope and
Glenn Miller during the war,
featuring songs from the era,
letters from soldiers and their
sweethearts as well as period
ad spots. Ferris will deliver
vocals for many songs of that
decade.
For the August 21 perform-
ance, swing by the park for
Travins and Tondreau.
Featuring the guitar and vocals
of Doug Travins and Paul
Tondreau, the duo spans multi-
ple genres and decades with
their repertoire. Expect
acoustic sound at its best from
this popular pair, featuring
blues, country and rock, old
and new, covering the sounds
of Brooks and Dunn, Billy Joel,
Neil Diamond, John Mayer and
more.
On August 28, the popular
jazz duo Sonny and Perley
will close the series. This
highly-acclaimed jazz duo is
known for their smooth
styling of bossa nova, interna-
tional cabaret and American
songbook standards.
All concerts are weather
permitting. In the case of
inclement weather, please call
the Visitor Center at (518)
587-3241 after 5 p.m. on the
day of the concert to confirm
the scheduled performance.
The Summer Concert Series
is a program coordinated by
the Saratoga Springs Heritage
Visitor Center. This concert
is made possible by the gener-
ous donations of the
Adirondack Trust Company
and Patrick Pipino of the
Putnam Street Ben and
Jerry’s.
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Michele Riggi, president of the
National Museum of Dance and
Hall of Fame, has announced that
Broadway legend, dancer, singer
and actor Ben Vereen will be
honored Saturday, August 11,
with an induction ceremony and
gala launching him into the
National Museum of Dance’s
Hall of Fame.
Few entertainers today are as
accomplished or versatile as Ben
Vereen. His performances are
legendary in the artistic commu-
nity, celebrated for their ability to
transcend time. Known for his
passionate performances and
wearing his heart on his sleeve,
Vereen has carved out a place for
himself in the country’s artistic
legacy, a legacy which will be
recognized at the August 11 cere-
mony.
On Broadway, Ben Vereen has
appeared in “Wicked,” “I’m Not
Rappaport,” “Hair,” “Jesus
Christ Superstar,” “Pippin,”
“Grind,” “Jelly’s Last Jam,” and
“A Christmas Carol.” His role in
“Pippin” garnered him both the
prestigious Tony Award and the
Drama Desk award for “Best
Actor in a Musical.”
For over 40 years, Vereen has
showcased his versatility and
creativity, performing countless
one-man shows not only in the
United States, but also Europe,
Asia and the Caribbean. He was
the first simultaneous winner of
the “Entertainer of the Year,”
“Rising Star” and “Song and
Dance Star” awards from the
American Guild of Variety
Artists. He also earned a coveted
spot in the Casino Legends Hall
of Fame.
In 2011, he released his CD,
“Steppin’ Out - Live with Ben
Vereen,” and staged a triumphant
return to Broadway with his con-
cert Ben Vereen On Broadway At
Town Hall.
Best known for his unforget-
table role as Chicken George in
“Roots,” some of Vereen acting
credits include: “How I Met Your
Mother,” “Intruders: They are
Among Us,” (for which he gar-
nered an Emmy nomination),
“The Jesse Owens Story,” “Ellis
Island” (for which he was nomi-
nated for a Golden Globe), “An
Accidental Friendship” (earning
an NAACP Image Award nomi-
nation), “Ben Vereen: His Roots”
(earning seven Emmy Awards),
“Tenspeed and Brownshoe,”
Louis Armstrong in “Louis
Armstrong - Chicago Style,” and
motion pictures “Sweet Charity,”
“All That Jazz,” “Funny Lady”
and “Why Do Fools Fall in
Love,” to name a few.
Ben Vereen recently finished
shooting the Disney television
pilot Bunheads, starring Sutton
Foster.
For more information on
attending the induction ceremony
and gala, visit www.dancemuse-
um.org
National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame to Induct Ben Vereen
photo provided
Ben Vereen
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 10 - August 16, 201216 BUSINESS
by Trina LucasSaratoga TODAY
Custom Tailor La Sartoria Returns to Saratoga Springs La Sartoria pro-
vides much more
than suits, though.
They can design
and create casual
clothing, ladies’
daywear, and, key
in Saratoga
Springs, cocktail
and formal attire.
Made of the finest
fabrics, with last-
ing quality, custom
orders are turned
around in two
weeks or less,
based on the cus-
tomer’s needs.
M o n Te s a n o
grew up next door
to a tailor’s shop in
his hometown of
Bari, on the Adriatic coast of Italy. At
age 11, he decided to ask for a job,
and was put to work as an errand boy,
making deliveries, posting mail and
fetching coffee. Between the shop
and the streets, he started picking up
on the business and by 18, knew how
to make a suit.
In 1973, MonTesano, then 21,
came to the United States. He found
his way to Schenectady and started
working at the Boston Store in the
former Mohawk Mall. They had been
reluctant to hire him because of his
youth, but he quickly proved he not
only knew clothing, he also knew
how to deliver the highest customer
service. After just eighteen months,
MonTesano left to open a shop of his
own in Glenville’s Mayfair Shopping
Center, providing suits for many GE
executives. As the workforce there
dwindled, he moved north, first to
Clifton Park and then to Saratoga,
opening La Sartoria of Saratoga at
506 Broadway (the site of the current
Turkish Bazaar) in 2000.
“But the rent got too high,” says
MonTesano. “It went up 4 percent
every year, so after 11 years, I was
paying $7,000 each month. And in
the down economy, people weren’t
buying enough suits or dresses.”
MonTesano reevaluated his busi-
ness plan and temporarily relocated
across the street to 489 Broadway,
eliminating some inventory and shift-
ing his focus to special orders and
custom-made clothing. In the sum-
mer of 2011, he took another step
back, closed the shop and went to
Italy to reconnect with his roots. He
visited with his mentor, brushed up
on his skills and came back deter-
mined to stand out by remaining true
to his standards of quality and service.
On a trip to New York City several
years ago, Montesano had befriended
a fellow tailor he met in a sewing sup-
ply store. The two shared common
interests, values and goals, and in
2007, opened La Sartoria II together
in downtown Schenectady. Thanks to
his business partner, MonTesano was
able to maintain the second location
throughout his transitions in Saratoga.
Now the pair will operate both shops,
providing custom clothing for men
and women, with ready-made suits,
Italian leather shoes and more avail-
able within days of a special order.
In addition, La Sartoria offers tuxe-
do rentals with alterations for all
members of the wedding party.
MonTesano tells the story of a frantic
bride whose bridesmaids realized
their zippers were broken. The gentle-
men had rented tuxedos from La
Sartoria, so she called and asked if he
could help. Within hours of the wed-
ding, MonTesano put everything
aside and replaced each zipper – in
dresses he hadn’t made or sold. It was
simply a matter of customer service,
just one of the things that sets him
apart.
This commitment to service has
earned La Sartoria new business from
a New York boutique. The three-story
Fifth Avenue store is contracting with
MonTesano and his partner to handle
all of their tailoring, including that
coming when they open their new
men’s store, also on Fifth. Both bou-
tiques will send needed alterations via
overnight delivery, and MonTesano
will turn the items around within the
week.
“For me, it is all about the customer
service,” declares MonTesano. “I
promise to give my customers what is
needed to make them happy. I want
them to feel good and if they don’t, I
will do whatever I have to to make it
so.”
La Sartoria of Saratoga is at 376
Broadway, on the second floor. For
hours and appointments, call (518)
226-0641.
Photo by MarkBolles.com
Top: Vincenzo MonTesano works his magic at La Sartoria’s 376Broadway location in Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Vincenzo MonTesano knows quality.
And he knows that people who appre-
ciate quality will come back to him
time and again.
In April, MonTesano’s La Sartoria
of Saratoga reopened at 376
Broadway. (‘La sartoria’ is Italian for
“the tailor shop.’) The new location is
on the second floor of the historic
Arcade building, with sweeping
views of town which he refers to as
“my television.” It is an ideal spot for
this custom clothier whose priority is
service. The space is bright and wel-
coming, with plenty of room for
measuring, cutting and sewing. In
fact, the sunlight and yards of fabric
and colorful threads call to inspire
creativity.
“Custom clothing is not made-to-
measure,” explains MonTesano in his
deep Italian accent. “Custom means
that if you show me a picture, I will
create it for you. I will make the pat-
tern, I will select fabrics for you to
choose from and I will sew the piece
to fit you and only you.”
With such attention to detail, it’s no
wonder that La Sartoria has been
selected by a New York designer to
create the samples for a spring/sum-
mer line being previewed during
Fashion Week this September.
MonTesano’s next step is to produce
his own ‘samples’ for men and
women. He hopes to showcase them
in a charity fashion show next spring,
and produce a catalogue, an idea
book, shortly thereafter.
His most immediate goal, however,
is to relieve his stores of traditional
inventory. Toward that end, La
Sartoria currently has all stock on sale
at least 50 percent off, with tropical
wool, Italian suits priced at $250-550,
from original prices of up to $1,200.
“Fabric costs nothing. I can buy
fabrics in Italy and England and else-
where in bulk. And until it is cut, I
have not lost any money,” he states.
“But stocking ready-to-wear suits
means I must wait until the right per-
son walks in and tries one on. It is not
cost effective for me.”
Because MonTesano buys large
quantities of fabric, he can offer cus-
tom-made suit specials for men and
women. For instance, one can choose
from four classic solids and three
stripes, and have a custom suit for
about $1,600. Ordinarily, a custom
suit would cost at least $1,500, before
the cost of the fabric, which can start
at more than $600.
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TODAY Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012 BUSINESS 17
by Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY
Cunningham’s Ice and Coin Laundry
Celebrates 75 Years in Ballston Spa
BALLSTON SPA - The corner of
Church Avenue and East High
Street in Ballston Spa has hosted
the Cunningham name for 75 years
- first as a Chrysler Plymouth deal-
ership in 1937, a laundromat in
1961 and eventually an ice busi-
ness in 1975. Owned by Dave and
Karen Avenarius, who purchased
the business in 2003,
Cunningham’s Ice and Coin
Laundry continues to offers cus-
tomers one convenient location for
their laundry services, picking up
their ice and for auto repair and
sales services in the three-bay
garage.
“This is the oldest laundromat
still running in Ballston Spa,” said
Dave Avenarius.
But while Cunningham’s may be
the oldest, their laundry equipment
is 21st century state-of-the-art
quality.
“We did extensive rehab of the
inside of the laundromat this win-
ter,” said Avenarius. “We took out a
lot of our outdated equipment and
brought in a new Dexter line of
washers and dryers - the best of
what 2012 has to offer.”
Along with being the only air-
conditioned laundromat in
Saratoga County, Cunningham’s
also boasts the area’s first eight-
load washing machines - great for
large loads of laundry, king size
comforters, pillows, sheets and
more.
“We offer the hottest dryers and
the hottest water for the best clean
in Saratoga County,” added
Avenarius. “We also bought a
super-high efficiency hot water
system.” The system helps
Cunningham’s keep their energy
costs and usage low, which enables
them to pass along the savings to
their customers.
Since purchasing the building in
2003, Avenarius has invested in
many other upgrades. Their ice
equipment has been upgraded,
allowing them to provide seven and
20 pound bags of cubed ice, along
with 10 pound blocks. The ice is
sold to both residential and com-
mercial clients.
The building itself has seen new
floors, woodwork, repairs to the
roof, the façade and a fresh coat of
paint.
“One of my customers once told
me that Cunningham’s was like a
spa for her clothing,” said
Avenarius.
To learn more about
Cunningham’s Ice and Coin
Laundry, visit www.cunningham-
slaundromat.com, call (518) 885-
6788 or stop by their location at 9
Church Avenue in Ballston Spa.
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Stephanie Ferradino, an attorney
specializing in land use, real
estate development, zoning and
planning, has joined Couch
White, LLP as a partner.
Ferradino, whose clients include
GlobalFoundries, Saratoga
Hospital and Callanan
Industries, Inc., was a 2012
recipient of Saratoga TODAY’s
Women of Influence award.
“I’m incredibly excited to be a
part of such a talented firm,”
said Ferradino, who believes her
expertise in land use law will
complement the existing busi-
ness at Couch White.
“Couch White represents peo-
ple who complete a lot of con-
struction projects, but they don’t
have anybody in their office at
the very inception of the project
to help their clients get the
municipality’s approvals, which
allows them to take the next
step. That’s
exactly where I
come in,” said
Ferradino.
Based in
A l b a n y, N e w
York, Couch
White is a full-
service business
law firm that
focuses its prac-
tice on energy,
c o n s t r u c t i o n ,
commercial and
business, envi-
ronmental and
labor and
employment law.
Ferradino will
work out of their
offices at 18
Division Street in
Saratoga Springs.
“Ms. Ferradino’s expertise in
land use and real estate develop-
ment/zoning and planning, along
with her strong commitment to the
Saratoga community, are a great
asset to Couch White,” said
Leonard H. Singer, partner at
Couch White. “Her specialized
experience, coupled with strong
corporate and transactional legal
skills, will bring great value to
the services we provide our
clients. We are very excited to
have her on board.”
Stephanie Ferradino Joins Couch White, LLP
photo by MarkBolles.com
Stephanie Ferradino
by Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY
photo provided
Cunningham’s Ice and Coin Laundry celebrates 75 years at 9 ChurchAvenue in Ballston Spa.
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It’s Time to Relax- at the Spa!
The summer season in Saratogacan be stressful. While kids areenjoying their vacation from school,partygoers are attending galas everyweekend night, and bettors areoccupying the race course, the con-stant motion can wear a person out.
With all of your many obliga-tions, it’s easy to forget somethingpretty important- yourself. That’swhat makes August the perfect timeto spoil yourself beautiful atSanctuary Spa of Saratoga Springs.
A veritable haven of health andwellness, Sanctuary Spa is locatedin the center of it all, just one blockoff of Broadway on Railroad Placein downtown Saratoga Springs.Housing the latest medical innova-tions, combined with more tradi-tional spa services, Sanctuary Spa isa unique chance for mothers every-where to recharge their batteries andrecuperate from the hustle and bus-tle of the summer season.
“As soon as you enter the door,
wafts of aromatherapy will put yourevery care to the wayside,” said thespa’s marketing manager, LizHarmon. “Spa services havebecome an essential choice to main-tain a healthy mind, body and spirit.”
Opened in 2006 by Dr. StanleyDocyk and RN Debra Docyk,Sanctuary Spa sets an incrediblyhigh standard for the services theyoffer and takes pride in staying cur-rent with the fast-paced beautyindustry.
“Sanctuary is always growing,”said Harmon. “The Hydrafacial isour latest medical facial innovationwhich has been seen on ‘RealHousewives of Beverly Hills,’ and‘The Doctors.’ This new non-inva-sive facial resurfacing treatment willleave you with more refined skintexture and tone, even just after onetreatment.”
In addition to facials, the spaoffers massages, manicures, pedi-cures and various other cosmeticprocedures including cellulitereduction, Botox injections, laser
hair removal, hyper-pigmentationand wrinkle reduction. And after atrip to the spa’s relaxation room,you’ll leave feeling as good as youlook!
The spa’s retail boutique carriesan extensive line of skin care prod-ucts ranging from YONKA Paris,Darphin to medical brands likeObagi and Neova. Gift items likeSeda France candles, Mor cosmet-ics, Oka B sandals and Kaplan lipgloss are also available.
For more information aboutSanctuary Spa or how to set yourmom up with a day of relaxation,visit www.sanctuarysaratoga.com orcall (518) 587-5219.
Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012
Photos ProvidedLeft: The inviting manicure/pedicure station; Top: The relax-ation room at Sanctuary Spa; Bottom: Front Lobby
by Christina JamesSaratoga TODAY
The tooth fairy club issponsored by:
659 Saratoga Rd.Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 226-6010
Jillian
Happy Birthday Heather!
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Hope you have a greatday. You’re a great sisterand a wonderful mom,we’re lucky to have you.
Love Aunt Tiff,Madison, Vince and Anthony
Happy Birthday J-Bird!Love,Kristina, Mom,Dad and Katy
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Take a look atthis week’s new clubmember
The Wesley Community UnveilsSaratoga Springs CommunityGarden
Sixth AnnualTrooperJosephLongobardo5K Walk/Run
Register now for the September
2nd Sixth Annual Trooper Joseph
Longobardo 5K Walk/Run, begin-
ning at 10 a.m. at Saratoga Spa State
Park. The event honors the memory
of New York State Trooper Joseph
Longobardo, who was killed in the
line of duty September 3, 2006. The
5K race raises money for the Joseph
A. Longobardo Scholarship at
Amsterdam High School.
Kids are invited to participate in
the kid’s fun run. Strollers and dogs
are also welcomed to attend the
race.
Register before August 19 for $20
and receive a complimentary T-
shirt. Registration is $25 from
August 20 – September 1, or $30 on
the day of the race.
To register, visit www.active.com
or www.finishright.com.
To learn more about Joseph
Longobardo, visit www.longobar-
domemorial.org.
The Wesley
Community unveiled
a new community
garden Tuesday,
August 7. Located
behind the Embury
Apartments, the
Saratoga Springs
Community Garden
contains more than
50 planting beds for
joint use by Saratoga
Springs and Wesley
residents, many of whom would
otherwise have nowhere to garden.
The Wesley Community president
and CEO Brian Nealon (left) cele-
brated the occasion by harvesting
vegetables with the garden’s volun-
teer coordinator Susan Bokan (cen-
ter) and Mike Ingersoll (right) from
the LA Group, which designed the
project. Dozens of volunteers donat-
ed expertise, materials and hundreds
of hours to planning and construct-
ing the garden.
Affairs, was completed by a soft pretzel vendorand a traditional food cart. Spotted near the cen-ter fountain were jockey Edgar Prado and hiswife, Liliana, as well as Beth Daly, Jeff Cohen, Jimand Rozie Gagliano, Laura Barillaro, Diane Parkerand Ray and Francine Muccio. Lisa Beige, GaryDowney, and Salley and Al Pike enjoyed thepark’s bubbly station. Agent BarryBerkelhammer shared stories with trainers JoeOrseno and Ralph Nicks, while their wives,Michelle and Stacy, chatted with Terri Pompay,Angelina Ramlall and jockey Rajiv Maragh. Threegenerations of the Hancock family, Dell, Debbieand Allison, toasted with Elizabeth Locke.
Back on the Sardi’s scene, Barbara Banke ofSouthstreet Thoroughbred Holdings, and ownerof Kendall Jackson, arrived to visit with thosesampling her estate’s Rachel Alexandra red.Relaxing over a glass at the nearby high-top wereDan and Deb Morgan with friends Lori Blaker andSteven Prain. At the next table, Guadalupe andJoe Warren took a break together, while Anthonyand Joan Mitola grabbed a seat to catch up withJeffrey and Elisabeth Raine.
Caricature artist Phil Singer kept the ink flow-ing as he captured many of the attendees ontheir way into dinner, including Richard Morell,and Naima and Ara Kradjian. The crowd was def-initely reluctant to trade the spirited cocktaillounge for the ballroom. Graham Motion, trainerof 2011 Derby Winner Animal Kingdom, lingeredwith his wife, Anita, jockeys Maylan Studart andRamon Dominguez, and Dominguez’ wife,Sharon.
The Saratoga Springs City Center became thecenter of New York City on Sunday, August 5, asthe Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation cele-brated their annual gala, “An Evening for theThoroughbred.” Guests walked the red carpet intoa makeshift Sardi’s, complete with caricatures onthe wall of the barroom. The team from MazzoneHospitality circulated with champagne andpassed hors d’oeuvres. Prospective bidders likeSusan and Shell Evans, Jeff Tarr, CatherineMoraetis, and Brad Weisbord browsed the silentart auction, while John and Leona Velazquezgreeted Ambassador Earle Mack.
Just a few short steps from ‘Sardi’s,’ a gatedentry welcomed everyone to Central Park.Beyond the garden wall was a life-size mural ofthe famous city oasis. The setting, created by Fine
Trina Lucas
A ThoroughlyElegant Evening
Photos by Deborah Neary for MarkBolles.comLeft: Aidan Conley, Ambassador Earle Mack, John and Leona Velazquez; Right: Ramon and Sharon Dominguez,Maylan Studart, Anita and Graham Motion
Photos by Deborah Neary for MarkBolles.comLeft: Barbara Banke, owner of Kendall Jackson, signs a bottle of their Rachel Alexandra red for auction; Top Right:Michelle and Joe Orseno, Terri Pompay, Barry Berkelhammer, Stacy and Ralph Nicks, Angelina Ramlall and RajivMaragh; Bottom Right: Bryan Pettigrew, Shannon White, Eric Hamelback, Carlie Ambrose and Bob Curran
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The band soon relinquished the stage andhosts Tom Durkin and Carolyn Conley encouragedeveryone to be seated for dinner. Standing infront of the New York City skyline, Durkin startedwith a story of the first time jackets wereremoved in the Saratoga Clubhouse followingthe lead of Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. Heended the tale with a declaration that, for theirown comfort, gentlemen in attendance shouldalso feel free to remove their jackets, because dueto a mechanical glitch, the room’s air condition-ing was not working. So guests were about totruly experience a summer night in the city!
Conley and Durkin continued their witty
repartee, introducing TRF’s Diana Pikulski, whospoke briefly before dinner was served. The high-light of the evening, however, came later asOgden Mills ‘Dinny’ Phipps was presented withthe 2012 Earle Mack Thoroughbred RetirementFoundation Champion Award.
Endowed by Ambassador Earle Mack, himselfa tireless advocate for the Thoroughbred racingand breeding industry, the award is given tothose who have made significant contributionstoward improving the safety and welfare ofThoroughbred horses during and after their rac-ing careers. Ambassador Mack stated, “DinnyPhipps has lived a life of commitment and
responsibility to Thoroughbreds. Under his chair-manship, The Jockey Club has taken the lead inmoving the industry to deal with the complexissues surrounding retirement of Thoroughbredrace horses when their racing careers are over.”
The celebration concluded with a live auctionconducted by Fasig-Tipton. Donors of the selectStallion seasons included Darley Stud, CharlesFipke, Hill n Dale Farm, Kenneth Ramsey,Spendthrift Farm, Adena Stallions, BeckyThomas and Walmac Farm.
It was “An Evening for the Thoroughbred”indeed!
Photo ProvidedEvent chairs Michelle Paquette (left) and Cindy Munter withBobby Flay
Saratoga Springs High School. In his program statement, Ramirez said,
“I think the world is like a great door ofdreams, but opportunity will not find you,you have to find it.” He went on to express hisgratitude to those who offer him help.
Following the brief presentation, festivi-ties continued with summer cocktails cour-tesy of Saratoga Eagle, Chopin and SouthernWine & Spirits. Several congratulated thephotographers on their significant accom-plishment. Spotted chatting with two hon-orees were Leslie Benton and Linda LaRou.Others revisited the exhibit, choosing whichphotographs they wanted to order in prints.Seen were committee members Mary AliceLee and Tamie Ehinger, as well as Dr. MichaelOrtiz and his wife, Julie, Angelo Calbone,
Polit and Lisa Vitiello. They encouraged many topurchase raffle tickets for the framed photo-graph donated by Dickstein.
At 5:30 p.m., Julie Hoxsie, Executive Directorof SCEOC, greeted everyone and spoke aboutthe Latino Community Advocacy Program, theevening’s beneficiary. She then introduced theprogram coordinator, Krystle Nowhitney, whoin turn introduced this year’s photographers, allimmigrants, originally from Mexico,Guatemala, Panama and Peru. While everyphoto said something unique, there werestand-outs that had been pre-selected by jury.Certificates of Honorable Mention were pre-sented to Estuardo Ottoniel Del Cid Marroquin,Juan Aguayo, Exon Castillo Ortego, and AlfonsoRodriguez Garcia. Best in Show went toElenterio Martinez Ramirez, a junior at
On Tuesday, August 7 the Saratoga CountyEconomic Opportunity Council (SCEOC) present-ed the newest collection of photographs beingadded to their continuing photo project“Estamos Aqui” (We are Here). Close to 250guests mingled on the clubhouse porch forVISIÓN, “a look at life behind the scenes.”
Mentored by photographer Skip Dickstein,fifteen Latino immigrants documented theireveryday lives, presenting an authentic pictureof their experiences in Saratoga County. Uponarrival at the event, the black and white photo-graphs called to attendees and spoke morethan a thousand words hung on the latticebackdrops of the porch. Event chairs CindyMunter and Michelle Paquette wound throughthe crowd, welcoming friends and thankingsupporters like Bob and Cathy Allen, Denise
Capturing a Vision
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You can dance, you can sing, you can paintthe track pink. Whatever you choose, be sure toRSVP!
On Saturday, August 11, there is Song &Dance at the annual gala for the NationalMuseum of Dance. Michele Riggi chairs the ele-gant event with Honorary Chairs MarylouWhitney and John Hendrickson, and it is trulyone of the most exquisite benefits of the season.(Preparations to transform the School of the Artsbegan on Wednesday!)
Ben Vereen headlines this year’s celebrationas he is inducted into the Cornelius VanderbiltWhitney Hall of Fame. Vereen will also entertainguests, and the New York Song and DanceCompany will dazzle with a show-stopping per-formance. For details, visit www.dancemuse-um.org.
What happens when you cross “AmericanIdol” with “The Gong Show”? Find out onMonday, August 13, at the Riders Up! jockeykaraoke competition benefitting thePermanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).Among those scheduled to compete at VaporNight Club are Junior Alvarado, Javier Castellano,David Cohen, Ramon Dominguez, Alan Garcia,Julien Leparoux, Mike Luzzi, Rajiv Maragh, RosieNapravnik, Edgar Prado, Joel Rosario, MaylanStudart and John Velazquez. The $100 ticketprice includes passed hors d'oeuvres (from 6-7:30 p.m.), a cash bar, silent auction, dancing,and clearly, a lot of horsing around. Advancereservations are available at www.pdjf.org.
Put on some pink to end the week as NYRAcelebrates women and their contributions to theThoroughbred industry with Fabulous Fillies Dayat the Saratoga Race Course. All fans wearingpink on Friday, August 17, will receive freeadmission.
The highlight of the day-long affair will bethe Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon tobenefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(BCRF) in the At the Rail Pavilion. This year’sevent will pay tribute to BCRF Founder andChairman Evelyn H. Lauder, and honor VirginiaKraft Payson, a renowned owner/breeder and apioneer woman sports journalist and author.ESPN’s Jeannine Edwards will serve as Mistressof Ceremonies.
Event guests will have the opportunity toshop at the Fabulous Fillies boutique featuringEncounter, Nina McClemore, Northeastern FineJewelry, Rulu New York and the Pink Paddock.There will also be silent and live auctions.General tickets are $150 per person and may bepurchased by contacting NYRA Director ofCommunity Relations Joanne Adams at(518)584-6200, or [email protected].
Kick off Travers Week on Monday, August 20,with the 2nd Annual Taste of Saratoga, also sup-porting PDJF. Guest chefs at The Stadium Caféwill include jockeys Rajiv Maragh, David Cohen,Javier Castellano, Ramon Dominguez, ShaunBridgmohan and Simon Husbands. Local chefsJohn Ireland (Panza's 28 Tables), James Demers(PRIME at Saratoga National), Mike Kiernan(Sysco) and John LaPasta (Maestro’s at the VanDam) will judge the dishes for the prestigiousJockey Boot Trophy, and the first 25 attendeeswill vote for their favorite to receive the newPeople’s Choice Award. Limited tickets are nowavailable for $65 each at both Stadium locations.Let us know about your event, cause or celebration. ‘RSVP’ to [email protected].
lied the crowd for the live auction. Her enthusi-asm was contagious and motivated AgathaBenton to bid high on a box at the Saratoga RaceCourse for the Alabama Stakes, complete with acase of wine from Chateau Belle-Vue Winery.Several other packages went for over $2,000thanks to bidders like Robert Moser, who endedup with a box for Travers. And Reed Hatkoff is onhis way to Los Angeles after winning airfare andtickets to “Dancing with the Stars.”
It was back to the dance floor for the “Age ofAquarius” and other favorites. Dennis and SharonCollins proved why they’ve been chosen to per-form with Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack andBeyonce. They kept more people dancing thansitting, and the fun was still going well past 9p.m. when the event was scheduled to close.
around the perimeter. Ally and David Meyers,John Witt, Cari Endres and Janine Robinson sam-pled lasagna bites, eggplant parmesan, sushi,pot stickers, shrimp tempura and filet. For asweet treat, there were psychedelic-colored cup-cakes and truffle pops that Kate and AndrewJarosh agreed were divine.
While the band took a much-needed break,the Rotchford’s called attention to the real reasonfor the party. Images of the littlest patientsappeared on television monitors as Dr. DennySnyder, a Saratoga native and one of thefounders of Medical Missions for Children, tookthe stage to thank sponsors and patrons for theirsupport. Among those in attendance wereElizabeth Jameson of Saratoga Style, Mary Gavinand Ron and Michele Riggi.
Michael Rotchford introduced honoree BruceMosler, recognizing his extraordinary contribu-tions of both time and money, before Margie ral-
Studio PRIME was the scene of a true discoinferno on Saturday, August 4. Dancing startedpromptly at 6 p.m., as Margie and MichaelRotchford welcomed their first guests. TheDennis Collins Band beckoned Teddy Foster,Joanne Wheelock, Joyce Austin and TammyMargan to the floor, and the lessons they tookto learn “the Hustle” paid off. After a quick step-and-repeat photo, others quickly joined themupon arrival at Saratoga National Golf Club.
Draped in white, with elegant, floor-lengthlinens on the tables, the tent let ‘70s color popat the Medical Missions for Children benefit.More than 300 attendees got their groove onin bell bottoms, go-go boots and plenty ofpolyester. Maureen Parker and Angela Beddoemade a splash in colorful mini-dresses, whileRobin Malatino, Elizabeth Byrne-Chartrandand Kim Burton rocked jumpsuits. The hostessherself also wore a fab-ulous jumpsuit withsoft green and bluepaisley over silver onthe bodice, and fly-away legs revealingwhite satin pants. KimVanyo of KhymanyoStudio created the cus-tom design for Margie.
Several of the mensported wide-collaredshirts and leisure jack-ets, including SteveBurton, Chad Perkinsand Joseph Zaid.Spotted enjoying acocktail behind largedark shades wereGloria Ford, LauraRoss, Jerod Hudson,Bill Brahler and VinceRiggi.
Complementingthe required disco ballwere oversized blackand white balloons,more than two-feet indiameter, donated byKevin Smith of HiddenGardens. AngeloMazzone, LaurenHolmes and theirPrime team builtbright dinner stations
Dance FeverSpotlight
RSVPHeather Bohm-Tallman stepped away from hercrazy booth to capture the disco scene, and evenshe couldn’t resist a few moves to the tunes.
Other “Solid Gold” dancers included MonicaQuaintance, Peyton Horn, Louis Wolfowitz, LeslieLaGuardia, Marcella Jewel, Jill Snyder, Mary Clarkand Raul Martinez.
Studio PRIME lit an inferno of success, nettingalmost $90,000 in support of Medical Missionsfor Children. The funds raised will assist MMFC’seffort to send teams of surgeons, anesthesiolo-gists, dentists and nurses to the most remote andunderprivileged communities in the developingworld to repair cleft lip and palate deformities,burn injuries, microtia (absence of the outer ear)and head/neck injuries. To learn more, visitwww.mmfc.org.
Photos by Deborah Neary for MarkBolles.com
Left: Monica Quaintance, co-chair Michael Rotchford, Louis Wolfowitz, honoree Bruce Mosler, Peyton Horn and Mark Todrys; Middle:Jerod Hudson, Mary Clark, Maureen Parker and Bill Brahler
Photos by Deborah Neary for MarkBolles.comLeft:Teddy Foster, Joyce Austin, Joanne Wheelock and Tammy Margan Middle: Chair Margie Rotchford encourages auction bidding tosupport Medical Missions for Children; Right: Robin Malatino and Beth Jameson
Photo ProvidedBest in Show winner Elenterio Martinez Ramirez
Martha MacGregor, Joann Grande, JenMerriman and Christine Harmon, who was alsoexcited about her own son’s achievement thatday. (Troy Harmon’s pop-rock band,NameSake, released their debut album,“Borders & Fences” on Tuesday.) CountySupervisor Joanne Yepsen dropped in beforethe city council meeting and caught up withevent committee member Martha Strohl.
An array of food was provided by localrestaurants including the new Druthers,Maestro’s at the Van Dam, Longfellows,Cantina, Prime at Saratoga National,Elizabeth’s Table, The Olde Bryan Inn, FiftySouth, Panza’s, Mama Mia’s and Augie’s.Enjoying the spread were committee memberSue Koppi and her husband, Jeff, Mark and Teri
Collins, Dan and Jill Snyder, Laura Paul, MandyD’Andrea-Whelan, Sheila Pierce and Lisa Sondhof.And speaking of food, there was quite a buzz whenBobby Flay stopped by. He talked with Cathy Masiebefore posing for a quick photo with Paquette andMunter.
Thanks to lead sponsors like NYRA, Centerplate,The Wishing Well and countless members of theHonorary Committee, VISIÓN was another greatsuccess for the Latino Community AdvocacyProgram. LCAP addresses the special needs of theSpanish-speaking immigrant population inSaratoga County, with the ultimate goal of promot-ing economic self-sufficiency to immigrants in thecommunity. The bilingual staff provides assistanceby facilitating communication and access to health,legal, and educational services. For more informa-tion, visit www.saratogaeoc.org.
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Can you reboot a franchise that once held the record for largest opening weekendin history? Can you create something original using a character who was first intro-duced to the world in 1962?
Peter Parker, age 4, (played by Max Charles) is playing hide and seek one nightwhen he discovers someone has broken into his father’s study. His father, Richard(played by Campbell Scott), sees this and takes some important papers, his wife Mary(played by Embeth Davidtz) and his son to the home of his Aunt May (played by SallyField) and Uncle Ben (played by Martin Sheen). Peter is left in that home for his ownsafety and never sees his parents again. At least a decade later, Peter (played as ateenager by Andrew Garfield), is being bullied by an athlete named Flash Thompson(played by Chris Zylka) and has a crush on a student named Gwen Stacey (played by
Emma Stone). When Peter returns home at the end of the day, bruised and beaten by Flash, he finds papers in hisfather’s briefcase that show he once worked with a man named Dr. Curt Connors (played by Rhys Ifans). Connors worksat a company named Oscorp, so Peter disguises himself as an intern to gain access to the lab and, hopefully, Connors.Little does he know that the tour for new interns is led by Gwen Stacey. She knows immediately that the ID badgethat Peter’s wearing belongs to someone else, but allows him to continue on the tour regardless. Peter sneaks awayfrom the group and finds a lab filled with genetically-modified spiders that are producing biocable. As is often thecase with people who bother animals for no reason, Peter gets bitten. Security eventually finds him and escorts him
Movie Review
At The MoviesWith
Trey Roohan
out of the building. While on the subway, he discovers that he has gained far more than knowledge from his visit.Now, I saw the 2002 “Spider-Man” film starring Tobey Maguire and the 2004 sequel. I liked it initially, but over time, I grew
tired of it. I thought 2004’s “Daredevil” was a much better film, despite mixed reviews from moviegoers and critics. Not to men-tion, I believe Kirsten Dunst gave a less-than-stellar performance as Parker’s love interest, Mary Jane Watson. Not to mentionthe irony of having blonde Kirsten Dunst dye her hair red to play Mary Jane Watson and then having redhead Emma Stone dyeher hair blonde to play Gwen Stacey. Forgetting all that for a second, this was a much better film than the one we got fromSam Raimi. Director Marc Webb and company have created something with a much darker, more serious tone, a better story,and a solid conclusion. I enjoyed this film very much. (7.3/10) For comments and questions, contact me at [email protected].
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WINNER’S
The following weekend at the Spa
is packed with four Grade 2 races:
one August 10, one on August 11,
and two for juveniles August 12.
NBC travels to the Spa this week-
end for live coverage of the three
Grade 2 races. For Friday, August
10, turf reigns with the running of
the Grade 2 $200,000 National
Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
for 3-year-olds and up at nine and a
half furlongs.
This field is led by Daddy Nose
Best, a wise-guy horse coming into
this year’s Kentucky Derby off a
powerful win the Grade 3 Sunland
Derby. Trainer Steve Asmussen runs
him back on the turf where he broke
his maiden a year ago here at the
Spa.
On July 14, Daddy Nose Best fin-
ished fourth on the grass at
Arlington Park in the Grade 3
American Derby. Asmussen mused
that his Scat Daddy-colt was hung in
an awkward position.
“He was in a no-man’s land
there,” Asmussen said. “It was dan-
ged if you do, danged if you don’t
[tackle the leaders]. Nobody went
by anybody that day. He had a nice
breeze last Monday and I like how
he comes out of his turf races bet-
ter.”
Daddy Nose Best drilled five-
eighths of a mile in 1:03 2/5 around
the “dogs” (cones placed far from
the rail to keep horses from running
along the fence) on the Oklahoma
Training Track.
It looks as though his calling is on
the grass and he picks up leading-
rider Ramon Dominguez and 2-1
favoritism.
Chad Brown saddles second
choice Yari (7-2), a gelded son of
First Samurai, who is 3-2-0 on the
grass. The Hall of Fame will be his
first crack at a stakes.
“We didn’t know what he was
when he came in – dirt, turf, long,
short,” Brown said. “It’s always a
surprise when they can break out of
the maiden claiming ranks and into
stakes company.”
At 4-1, trainer Philip Gleaves
shipped Csaba from his base in
Calder for this Grade 2.
“He’s graded-stakes placed on the
grass this past winter at Gulfstream
Park and coming off a nice win at
Calder,” Gleaves said. “You’d think
his pedigree – with Kitten’s Joy and
War Chant [as broodmare sire] –
screams turf, and we thought we’d
give him another chance.”
Julien Leparoux gets the mount.
Spring to Sky, trained by Bruce
Brown, is tagged with 12-1 odds on
the morning line and is without a
win on grass. That said, his trainer
likes his chances for his horse, who
gets Javier Castellano in the irons.
“I wasn’t training him to run long;
he got pressed and hung in there,”
Brown said. “I brought him up here
early and trained him on the grass,
and he just got better and better. His
odds should come down. He’s from
the family of [1999 female turf
champion] Soaring Softly. He’s
good on dirt, but he floats on the
turf.”
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne
Lukas sends out the coupled entry of
Skyring and Optimizer. Quick Wit,
Shkspeare Shaliyah and Raconteur
(Main Track Only) round out the
field.
Saturday features the Grade 2
$500,000 Fourstardave and Shug
McGaughey saddles Data Link,
coming in off a blistering half-mile
breeze in 46 and change. He won
the Grade 1 Maker’s 46 Mile at
Keeneland and won his last start
over Get Stormy in the Grade II
M o n m o u t h
Stakes.
“ [ T h e
Fourstardave is] going to be a
solid race, but he’s a solid horse,”
said McGaughey. “It will be the
kind of race where whoever gets the
best trip will probably win. They’ll
be cooking in this race, too, with
Wise Dan, Get Stormy and some
others.”
Leading trainer Todd Pletcher,
who
already has eight wins with juvenile
horses, plans on saddling four of
them this weekend: two fillies in the
Adirondack and two colts in the
Saratoga Special.
Kauai Katie and Can’t Explain
worked Monday morning at the
Oklahoma Training Track. Kauai
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Katie went five furlongs in 1:02.57
and Can’t Explain drilled four fur-
longs in 49.67.
Pletcher’s colts—Drum Roll and
Shanghai Bobby—both breezed five
furlongs in 1:02.46 in preparation
for the Saratoga Special.
How they came out of itLast weekend’s Grade 1 Whitney
Invitational and Grade 1 Vanderbilt
showed track fans and handicappers
alike why they run these races.
In the Whitney, Ron the Greek
was heavily favored, but could do
no better than second as Ian
Wilkes’s Fort Larned hit the wire
first at odds of
7-1.
“I always thought he belonged
[up there] in the division,” said
Wilkes, who trains Fort Larned for
owner Janis Whitham. “You ques-
tion yourself coming off a race like
the Stephen Foster; you got beat,
you got your head handed to you.
But this horse keeps rattling off
those 108 Beyer Speed Figures. He
stays consistent.”
Ron the Greek and stablemate
Flat Out closed strongly for Hall of
Fame trainer Bill Mott to finished
second and third.
“Both horses ran excellent,” said
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott of
Ron the Greek and Flat Out. “They
were head and head coming down
the lane, and both horses ran well
and tried hard. I think we got parked
out a little bit on the turn with Ron
the Greek. Last time he had an
inside trip and got up by a nose.
Today he went around and it cost
him that length [that he lost by].”
Todd Pletcher’s duo of Rule and
Caixa Eletronica failed to fire and,
as far as Pletcher was concerned, he
saw no excuse.
“I’m not sure where either one
would run, but I would say they’re
doubtful for the Woodward,”
Pletcher said. “Both came out of the
race in good order. Nothing really
unfolded as we thought it might. I
thought Caixa Eletronica was in a
really good spot at the three-eighths
pole and then just kind of flattened
out a little bit. Rule was never really
able to get into the position we
hoped for and flattened out as well.
We’ll regroup with both.”
As for the Vanderbilt, the Dale
Romans-trained Shackleford had lit-
tle to show for all the hype and fin-
ished a distant eighth. Instead it was
Poseidon’s Warrior who shocked the
crowd in the mud to win at odds of
36-1.
Romans chalked up Shackleford’s
performance to the slop.
“I didn’t expect him to run like
that, but he’s 0-for-3 in the mud,”
Romans said. “That’s the only
excuse we can make for him.
Johnny [Velazquez] said when he
held him together he was moving
along fine. Soon as he dropped his
head, it was like he was spinning his
wheels. Getting beat by a nose or
getting beat by a neck, you think
you’re going to have the best horse.
Getting beat that far, something is
wrong, and this time I’m just going
to blame the racetrack. They had it
in as good shape as they possibly
can with that much rain.”
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An Old Veteran Stays On-Track
“Solenzano had worked hard for
me for several years and I thought I’d
do the old fellow a favor and retire
him,” said Bill Mott about his stable
pony. “I took him to a friend’s farm
where I knew he would get good
care, and I set off for the racing sea-
son. When I got back, my buddy told
me I’d better come out to look at
him.”
Most horses tail off when you
change their routine, but what Mott
found with “Soly” was not typical.
“He was lethargic, and that’s just not
like him,” said Mott. “I knew I need-
ed to change something, so I brought
him back to the track to figure out
what to do next. Almost immediate-
ly his eyes brightened and he started
to gain weight. When I finally put
the tack on him, he got back to his
old self right away.”
You may think because he’s 22
years-old, Soly would no longer be
suited for his demanding job, but
cruising beside world-class runners
is the work he thrives on. It’s retire-
ment that didn’t suit him; working is
his gig. And when he’s not working,
he’ll wait patiently to be told what to
do next.
Mott doesn’t have to ask Soly
twice when a morning training exer-
cise requires a quick response; the
spirited brown horse is more than
willing to belly down to get one to
the pole for a work-out or catch a
horse that’s doing too much. The
skilled pair make it look easy, a lot
like a game.
“Soly works as hard as any horse
in the barn,” said Mott’s stable
employee, Pat Hammel. She’d been
grazing Soly when a groom suggest-
ed the limited grass be reserved for
runners. Hammel was quick to
defend her turf. “This horse deserves
every kindness we can
possibly provide him,”
she stated. The dignified
old fellow seemed to
almost swagger as she
led him off to his stall
beside Mott’s office.
Hammel readily
admits, “I love this
horse.” She went on to
tell me a thousand and
one reasons why. “You
know, Soly’s earned
something like a
$170,000; Christophe
Clement trained him; he
was a turf specialist; he’s
been a model; he gets
Christmas cards from all
over; entire families
come out here just to get
their picture taken with
him, AND he ground
ties!” Ground ties is when a rider can
step off a horse, drop the reins and
the horse will stay put. That’s a dis-
cipline few horses possess, and it’s
especially impressive to see an ex-
racehorse standing completely unat-
tended on the racetrack!
I looked up his record. Solenzano
was bred in France and broke his
maiden in his first start as a two-year-
Marilyn Lane
Photo courtesy of Pat HammelSolenzano bound to stay wherever there’s work to bedone.
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1995 at Belmont Race Course with
Jerry Bailey in the irons. He closed
out his racing career with a third-
place finish in a $25,000 claiming
event at Calder in November of
1996. In typical Clement fashion, the
horse was taken out of training rather
than left to descend down the ladder.
He came home to that trainer’s stable
at Payson Park Training Center in
Indiantown, Florida.
I learned more of Solenzano’s
story from Wendy Culberson, who’s
been a Payson Park regular for many
years, the last 17 of which she’s
served as the outrider. Additionally,
old in that country. He raced exclu-
sively in France through his 4-year-
old season, winning 8 of 20 starts. In
the United States and still under
French-born Clement’s care, he
added his ninth and final victory in
Culberson specializes in re-training
off-the-track Thoroughbreds at her
nearby farm.
“I’m on the track every morning at
Payson, so naturally with all the good
horses I see, I’m continually spotting
ones I’d like to own,” said
Culberson. “I’ve gotten several off
Christophe through the years and I
told him right off that if he ever need-
ed a home for Solenzano, I’d love to
have him. He was gorgeous and a
beautiful mover.”
Clement ended up giving the stal-
lion to Culberson soon after that last
Calder race. She took him home,
gelded him and gave him time to
adjust. “He was a little nasty at first
but soon mellowed out,” she said.
Culberson recalled, “He was quite
27Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012
On Monday, August 6, Dylan
Davis put on white pants and
slipped his arms into the sleeves of
racing silks for his first-ever rides as
a jockey. He’s been galloping hors-
es for two years and spent a year at
Chris McCarron’s North American
Racing Academy. The young lad
was champing at the bit to ride races.
“It’s too soon,” were the words com-
ing from many of the people on the
backstretch, but his dad felt different-
ly.
“He could gallop and work horses
till the cows come home, but the only
way to learn to ride races is to ride
races,” said his father, retired jockey
Robbie Davis. Wesley Ward has been
urging Robbie to give Dylan the
green light. On Monday, the light
turned green, and the only thing
brighter was the smile on Dylan’s
face
His first mount came in the fourth
race. Dylan’s anxious family mem-
bers watched closely. Photographers
were lined up three-deep when his
father walked at his side from the
Jockeys’ Quarters to the Paddock.
When the Paddock Judge called
“Riders up,” it was Robbie who
boosted Dylan into the saddle.
Wesley Ward’s Black Rhino made
the lead but faded to finish fourth.
They say a picture is worth a thou-
sand words – and the picture I saw
was of one of complete elation. He
didn’t win, but he did accomplish
something even more important: he
piloted that horse safely around the
course.
After the race, when he stepped on
the scales, another picture flashed in
Jockey Davis
Photo courtesy of Pat HammelSoly with model - If she gets spurs tomatch, I’m out of here!
Photo by MarkBolles.comDavis breaks from the gate on Black Rhino (WW Blinkers).
Photo courtesy of Pat HammelSoly with Bill & his dog Stogie.
circlewinner’seasy to re-school. It didn’t take long
at all for me to start outriding on
him – and let me tell you, I never
missed catching one off of him.
He’s super-fast and has an enor-
mous stride.”
Payson Park has been Bill Mott’s
winter home since the 1990s, and
the sage trainer soon took note of
Culberson’s handsome new mount.
“Bill’s gotten several horses from
me over the years and he was anx-
ious to get his hands on this one,”
Culberson admitted. “I didn’t want
to give him up, but when you have a
chance to place a horse in the right
hands, you should do it – you have
to make room for others. I don’t
ever have to worry about a horse
going to Bill; he’s such a good care-
giver. Matter-of-fact, he’s actually
bad for my business because he
keeps his horses forever.”
my mind: that of the famous Norman
Rockwell painting of Eddie Arcaro
weighing out after a race. Class has
its own, undeniable look, and that is
what I saw and admired most of all in
Dylan.
Dylan said that morning, “You
only have a matter of minutes to get
ready for the next race.” Of course,
he had to wipe a little dirt off his face
from race four as he quickly changed
into Ice Wine Stable’s burgundy and
light blue diamond silks for the next
race.
This time Wesley Ward legged him
up on Fierce, a maiden two-year-old
filly. There was nothing fierce about
her race, and she finished last in the
eight-horse field. Like her rider, this
filly begs for more experience, and
one thing you can bet on is that
Wesley Ward will be there to provide
the education they both need.
There must have been a dozen
reporters crowded around Dylan
after he weighed in from that race.
I’d been spending time with him
since spring, so didn’t feel I need-
ed to join in that busy session. I
just watched him continue to smile
and admired his composure under
this intensity.
Later, I waited for Dylan outside
the Jocks Room with several mem-
bers of his family. What a group of
winners they are. I asked his
grandmother how she was feeling
and she shyly admitted, “I didn’t
get this nervous when Robbie
started; maybe that’s because I was
so young then, or maybe it’s
because Robbie’s first rides were
on Quarter Horses and they rode
for ham sandwiches.”
by Marilyn LaneSaratoga TODAY
Mott’s had Solenzano for 14 or 15
years now, and as you may have fig-
ured out, he’s not looking to retire
him – not until the horse says, “that’s
enough.” As the photos indicate, the
old veteran does whatever is asked of
him, anything to avoid getting turned
out and left behind. People at the
barn told me he tolerated an all-day
modeling session like a pro. That job
had to be a whole lot easier than strid-
ing alongside the likes of Royal
Delta, To Honor and Serve or going
Flat Out, but easy isn’t what this
horse wants. He’s perfectly happy to
be Mott’s go-to mount, accompany-
ing those runners other lead ponies
can’t keep pace with. Mott’s pleas-
ure with him is obvious, from his
light hands on the reins to the new
awning protecting Soly from
Saratoga’s hot afternoon sun.
Hammel told me, “The good hors-
es actually prefer to go out with Soly,
they seem to understand each other.
But we don’t use him to take horses
to the post in the afternoons – over
there, he remembers who he used to
be.”
“When out of town races force
Mott to miss morning training, Soly
usually enjoys those days off. The
boss is really fussy about who rides
the lead ponies,” said Hammel.
I’m not surprised, it’s those kind of
details that put Bill Mott in the Hall
of Fame. There is no one better at
keeping horses on the right track.
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Single Parents of theCapital District
Calling single parents ages 30
– 70 (with young or adult chil-
dren) - Parents Without Partners
(PWP) meets at 6:45 p.m, August
4, for their singles orientation
and open house at the
Shenedehowa Adult Community
Center at Clifton Commons.
Learn more at
www.meetup.com/PWP796 or by
calling (518) 348-2062.
Antiques Show and Saleat the AdirondackMuseum
The show will be open from 10
a.m.-5 p.m. both Saturday,
August 11 and Sunday, August
12. Visitors interested in an early
buying opportunity can visit on
Saturday from 8-10 a.m. Tickets
will be available at the door. For
additional information, visit
www.adirondackmuseum.org
or call (518) 352-7311.
Saratoga Arts needs vol-unteers
Pick up an application to vol-
unteer online at www.saratoga-
arts.org/opportunities or stop by
The Arts Center at 320
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Lake George MusicFestival
This week-long event will fea-
ture over 70 professional and stu-
dent musicians in seven live per-
formances and dozens of open
rehearsals. Everyone participating
is a volunteer. Events are held in a
variety of public venues, such as
local churches, museums, hotels
and in the village’s popular
Shepard Park amphitheater.
Admission is free to all events.
For more information, call (518)
791-5089 or visit www.lakege-
orgemusicfestival.com.
Engineering EnrichmentSummer Program ProvesPopular in Ballston Spa
The interest in participating in
STEM enrichment opportunities
continues to grow in the district as
students prepare for the rigors of
high school science, technology,
engineering and mathematics
(STEM) classes. The critical think-
ing, communication, creativity and
collaboration skills will benefit the
students in their future educational
experiences and eventual employ-
ment in the 21st century workforce.
The summer program’s activities
included constructing the tallest
paper tower, designing solar ovens
to cook s'mores, and building a
magnetic levitating train. For addi-
tional information, contact Ballston
Spa High School at (518) 884-7150,
ext. 2317.
Equine Light SystemTuesday
Dan Sumeral, known horse
trainer and author from Virginia,
will be demonstrating the unique
diagnostic and therapeutic Equine
Light System Tuesday, August 21,
from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. at
the 4H Training Center on Middle
Line Rd., Ballston Spa. A user-
friendly, state-of-the-art and
effective-on-all-horse-breeds sys-
tem that delivers a photodynamic
light shown to accelerate healing,
and decrease pain and inflamma-
tion in a drug-free manner. This is
free lecture and demonstration.
Register prior with Lynn at (518)
268-9542, [email protected].
The Saratoga JewishCultural FestivalContinues
Congregation Shaara Tfille/The
Jewish Community Center of
Saratoga Springs will host The
Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble on
August 12 at 2 p.m. The band will
perform Yiddish songs as well as
original and traditional instrumen-
tal Klezmer on a variety of instru-
ments: clarinet, fiddle, trombone,
accordion, voice, bass and percus-
sion. The event will consist of two
sets performed by these four
musicians: Brian Bender, David
Tasgal, Anna Sobel and Michael
Suter. Refreshments will be pro-
vided. The cost is $5. Contact the
office at (518) 584-2370 or
RSVP.
Copper Trout GalleryContinues
The Copper Trout Gallery at
Cambridge Lantern Works in
Cambridge, NY will continue its
first season show entitled “Pairs,”
until August 26. Nancy Clark-
Krauss, gallery owner, is pleased
to present her own work and that
of her late husband, the designer
Dan Krauss. Also featured in the
August show at the Copper Trout
is the acclaimed artist George Van
Hook. For more information, call
(518) 677-8797
Grange MeetingMilton Grange #685 will hold
their monthly meeting on Saturday
August, 11 at the Old Stone Church
located at 159 Stone Church Road in
Ballston Spa. The public is invited
to join members for the meeting
which includes a pancake breakfast
beginning at 8 a.m. The cost is $5
per person and reservations are
required. Reservations can be made
by contacting Carol at (518) 275-
7595.
Argyle Central SchoolDistrict chosen as finalist
Winning a grant of $10,000 or
$25,000 can enhance educational
opportunities for a school district in
a rural community. Argyle Central
School District in Argyle was
recently named as a finalist to
receive consideration for an
America’s Farmers Grow Rural
Education grant. To see the full list
of finalists, visit
www.GrowRuralEducation.com.
Branding Seminar conduct-ed by Allegory Studios
The Saratoga County Chamber of
Commerce, in conjunction with
Saratoga Economic Development
Corporation, will be holding a
Branding Seminar conducted by
Allegory Studios on Wednesday,
August 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at
the Chamber Office, 28 Clinton
Street, Saratoga Springs.
This interactive presentation will
illustrate an easy method for creat-
ing brand messages using story-
telling. Cost is $25 and is limited to
25 people. To register, or for more
information, visit www.saratoga.org
or call (518) 584-3255. This semi-
nar is only available to Chamber and
Saratoga Economic Development
Corporation Members.
Eighth Annual CardboardBoat Race
Hudson Crossing Park presents its
8th Annual Cardboard Boat Race on
Saturday, August 11 (rain date
Sunday, August 12) at Fort Hardy
Park Beach on Route 29 in
Schuylerville from 8 a.m. to 3pm.
The first race launches at 1pm and
best photo opportunities are
between noon and 2 p.m. Admission
is free for spectators. Pre-registra-
tion discounts for individuals and
companies are available at
www.hudsoncrossingpark.org.
Gavin Park After SchoolProgram
Need after school care for your
student? Registration for Wilton
Recreation’s NY State Licensed
After School Program is underway.
Send your local briefs to Eric Havens at ehavens@ saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication
Town of Ballston:Ballston Town Hall
323 Charlton Road
885-8502
www.townofballstonny.org
8/15: Parks & Rec, 7:30 p.m.Village of Ballston Spa:
66 Front Street
885-5711
www.ballstonspany.org
8/13: Village Board, 7:30 p.m.Town of Greenfield:
7 Wilton Road
893-7432
www.townofgreenfield.com
8/14: Planning Board, 7 p.m.Town of Malta:
2540 Route 9
899-2818
www.malta-town.org
8/13: HistoricPreservation, 7 p.m.
Town of Milton:503 Geyser Road
885-9220
www.townofmiltonny.org
City of Saratoga Springs:474 Broadway
587-3550
www.saratoga-springs.org
8/15: Design ReviewCommission, 7 p.m.
Town of Saratoga:12 Spring Street, Schuylerville
695-3644
www.townofsaratoga.com
Village of Schuylerville:35 Spring Street
695-3881
www.villageofschuylerville.or
Town of Stillwater:66 East St., Riverside
Mechanicville, NY 12118
www.stillwaterny.org
8/16: Town Board, 7 p.m.Town of Wilton:
22 Traver Road
587-1939
www.townofwilton.com
8/15: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.Saratoga County Board ofSupervisors
40 McMaster St., # 1
Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985
(518) 885-2240
www.saratogacountyny.gov8/13: Buildings & Grounds
Committee, 3 p.m.8/13: Public Health
Committee, 4 p.m.8/14: Public Safety
Committee, 3 p.m.8/14: Social Programs
Committee, 3:30 p.m.8/14: Public Works
Committee, 4 p.m.8/15: Economic Development
Committee, 3 p.m.8/15: Law & Finance
Committee, 4 p.m.8/15: Agenda, 5 p.m.
upcomingtown meetings
LOCAL briefs
Busing is available directly from all
elementary schools in the Saratoga
Springs City School District.
(Parents must make arrangements
through the Saratoga Schools Bus
Garage.)
After School Program fees are
payable in five installments; the first
installment is due upon registration.
Gavin Park is located at 10 Lewis
Drive, Wilton. For more informa-
tion, please contact the park office at
(518) 584-9455. Space is limited
and going fast. For details, visit
www.townofwilton.com.
Saratoga HospitalAnnounces AugustSchedule of ChildbirthClasses
Saratoga Hospital will host the
following Childbirth Series of class-
es in August. Registration is
required. For more information or to
register, visit www.saratogahospi-
tal.org.
• Childbirth Refresher August 13
from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. This class is
for individuals who have already
experienced childbirth and would
like to review childbirth preparation
and techniques, or would like to
work toward a more positive birth
experience.
August Brings BountifulProduce to Farmers' Marketin Wiswall Park
August is a great time of year to
find all the local favorites including
sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches,
plums, new potatoes, squash,
cucumbers, and even some early
apples. Other agricultural products
like meat, eggs, honey, maple syrup,
wine and beer are also available.
There is music in the gazebo on
Saturday mornings and Concerts in
the Park after the market on
Thursdays. Upcoming musicians
include Ryan Jenson on August 11,
Tom Choiniere on August 18, and
Sandy Shoor on August 25. For
more information, visit www.ball-
ston.org or call (518) 885-2772.
A.L.L. Fall Study Groups AreFilling
Classes continue to fill for the fall
2012 term of the Academy for
Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at
Saratoga Springs, set to begin
September 10. The Academy is a
nonprofit membership organization
of mature learners sponsored by
Empire State College and affiliat-
ed with the Elderhostel Institute
Network. Study groups meet
during the daytime on Mondays
through Thursdays. For more infor-
mation, call (518) 587-2100, ext.
2415
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Ongoing EventsOklahoma Training TrackToursThe National Museum of Racing,191 Union Ave., Saratoga SpringsThis walking tour covers approxi-mately one mile and lasts for oneand a half hours. $10; 8:30 a.m.June 2 - October 27(518) 584-0400, ext. 120
Saratoga Artisans andCrafters’ MarketHigh Rock PavillionThursdays, June 8 - August 3110 a.m. - 4 p.m.(518) 461-4893
Tang Museum Concerts:UpBeat on the RoofTang Museum, Skidmore College,815 N. Broadway, Saratoga SpringsA different artist performs everyFriday through August 31 at 7 p.m.on the Tang Museum rooftoppatio. For more information, call(518) 580-8080.
History, Legends, Lore andMoreSaratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297BroadwayThis tour departs the Visitor Centerdaily at 10:30 a.m. rain or shine andis 90 minutes long. Tickets are $5 foradults and children under 12 arefree. For more information, call(518) 587-3241.
Friday,August 10Flores Fine Art GalleryEquine Reception492 Broadway, Downtown SaratogaFrom, 6 - 9 p.m., enjoy live music,light hor d’oeuvres, door prizes
and a bourbon bar. For more infor-mation, visit www.floresart7.com
Saturday,August 11Tang Museum FamilySaturdaysTang Museum, Skidmore CollegePrograms include a brief tour of acurrent Tang exhibition followedby a hands-on art activity.Reservations are strongly suggest-ed. 2 - 3:30 p.m. For more informa-tion (518) 580-8080.
Summer Jazz to Benefitthe Race Track ChaplaincySaratoga City Center, 522 BroadwayDine, Dance and Laugh. DonScanlons Rhythm Boys with vocal-ist Colleen Pratt. Cost is $100. Formore information, call (518) 265-0057.
National Museum ofDance 2012 GalaNational Museum of Dance, 99South BroadwaySupport the museum by attendingtheir biggest fundraising event. Formore information, call (518) 584-2225, ext. 3001
Sunday,August 121st annual NY Horse ParkTexas BBQ fundraiserThe Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29West, Saratoga SpringsIt's a festive evening of great foodand wine featuring music by RiaCurley. Find out what's happeningwith the horse park. Cost is $50.For more information, call (518)636-5384
18th Century DayGeneral Philip Schuyler House, USRoute 4, SchuylervilleThe grounds abound with 18thcentury activities, including pup-pet shows, music, oxen cart rides,blacksmithing, basket weaving,chair caning, candle making, tin-smithing and more. For more infor-mation, call (518) 664-9821, ext.224
Summer Stroll - The GoodLife: North BroadwayNW Corner of N. Broadway & VanDam St.Executive Director of SaratogaSprings Preservation Foundation,Samantha Bosshart, will lead a tour
of the Grand Queen Annes alongthis famed corridor. Cost is $5. Formore information, call (518) 587-5030.
Monday,August 13Wildflower WalkSaratoga Spa State ParkJoin a park naturalist in a relaxingwalk through Spa Park’s cornu-copia of wildflowers. With eachwildflower discovery, discuss itsmedicinal qualities, legends andfolklore surrounding the flower,and other interesting anecdotes.Cost is $3. For more information,call (518) 584-2000, ext. 150
Jockey Karaoke ContestVapor Night Club, Saratoga Casinoand RacewayAll proceeds from this event go tosupporting these men and womenwho have given so much to thegreat sport of horse racing. Doorsopen at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $100. Formore information, call (630) 234-6691.
Tuesday,August 14Tang Museum: PublicTour of Terry Adkins:RecitalTang Museum, Skidmore CollegePublic Tour of Terry Adkins: Recital1 p.m. Free and open to the public.For more information, call (518)580-8080.
Spa Park Garden Q&ASaratoga Spa State ParkCaretakers of the Spa Park gardens,Dan and Joan, will be by the gar-dens at the Route 9 entrance ofAvenue of the Pines to answeryour gardening questions from 8 -9:30 a.m. For more information,call (518) 584-2000, ext. 150.
Blood DriveSaratoga Springs Public Library, 49Henry St.American Red Cross Blood Drive.All blood types needed. For moreinformation, call 1-800-RedCross.
Wednesday,August 15Using Your Post 9/11Veteran EducationBenefitOnline
This informational webinar willprovide a rundown of the Post9/11 G.I. Bill and answer frequentlyasked questions. In addition, twoveterans on a path to degree com-pletion will discuss their experi-ences. To register, visitecveterans.eventbrite.com. Formore information, call (518) 608-8450.
Jocks & JokesPrime at Saratoga National, 458Union Avenue Saratoga SpringsCelebrity Jockey’s tending theVeranda Bar 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Allproceeds & gratuities will be splitbetween the PDJF & TRF. For moreinformation or to make reserva-tions, call (518) 583- 4653.
Spa Park HistoricalWalking TourSaratoga Spa State ParkThe walking tour will take placearound the historic Spa Complexwhich was built in 1935 as a part ofFranklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal.Tour begins at 10 a.m. Registrationis required. Fee is $3 per person. Toregister, call (518) 584-2000, ext.150
Thursday,August 16Flying Fingers SignLanguage ConcertSaratoga Springs Public Library, 49Henry St.Enjoy a sign language perform-ance by the Flying Fingers SignLanguage Troupe. For ages 5 andup. No registration necessary.Open to the public. For more infor-mation, call (518) 584-7860, ext. 3
Pups for Preservation- ADog Friendly DowntownTour meets at NW Corner of N.Broadway & 4th St.Enjoy an hour-long tour of historicNorth Broadway with your favoritepup followed by Yappy Hour at theIce House on Putnam Street. Dogtreats will be provided along theroute. Pre-registration required.Space limited. To register or formore information, (518) 587-5030
Trisha Brown DanceCompanySaratoga Performing Arts Center,108 Avenue of the PinesCelebrating 40 years of presentingabstract dance that is inventive,intellectual and cutting edge, theTrisha Brown Dance Company willpresent three works: the Baroque-
influenced L'Amour au theater;Glacial Decoy, a masterpiece ofexits and entrances; and one of thecompany's most-requested pieces,Foray Forêt. For more information,visit www.spac.org
UpcomingEventsFriday August 17Chicago - The MusicalThe Saratoga Arts Center, 320Broadway Saratoga SpringsTickets are $20 For ticket informa-tion, call (518) 393-3496
Saturday August 18 - 26Travers FestivalSaratoga Race CourseFrom Saturday, August 18 throughSunday, August 26, 2012 SaratogaSprings will host the 17th annualTravers Festival. For more informa-tion, visitwww.saratogaracetrack.com
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Farmers’MarketsSaratoga SpringsHigh Rock ParkWednesdays 3 - 6 p.m.Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1p.m.www.saratogafarmers-market.org
Greenfield CenterMiddle Grove Park onMiddle Grove Rd.Fridays 4 - 7 p.m.www.greenfieldhistori-calsociety.com
Ballston SpaWiswall Park on FrontSt.Thursdays 3 - 6 p.m.Saturdays 9 a.m. -noonwww.ballston.org
Burnt Hills /Ballston LakeCorner of Lake Hill Rd.and Route 50Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1p.m.
MaltaCommunity CenterTuesdays 3 - 6 p.m.www.saratogafarmers-market.org
If an American equivalent to
Downton Abbey or Upstairs
Downstairs were to be produced, it
should be set in Saratoga and it
should feature the Batcheller
Mansion. That is because no other
house reflects the family who had it
built, the city it is built in, and
America at the time it was built
(1874) more than this great
mansion.
Built to host grand affairs, its
stately, intimidating exterior gives
way to a gracious, embracing inte-
rior. With a formal foyer and par-
lor, the house was designed to
insure the protocols of the
Victorian culture.
The Batchellers were politically
and socially connected and needed
an elegant space in which to enter-
tain. The dining room was con-
ceived to comfortably accommo-
date more than twenty and its three
main rooms can host receptions for
over one hundred guests.
Both George Sherman Batcheller
and Catherine Cook were from the
informal aristocracy that formulat-
ed and directed the United States in
the early 1800s. George always
used his middle name, Sherman,
because he was related to Roger
Sherman who signed the
Declaration of Independence, the
Articles of Confederation and the
Constitution. He was only 20 when
he graduated from Harvard Law
School; the young Batcheller was
destined for greatness.
Immediately after graduation, he
moved from Batchellerville to
Saratoga to read New York State
law. By October 1858, having
recently turned 21, he was nomi-
nated for the New York State
Assembly by the new, upstart
Republican Party. He won by a
two-to-one margin. When he took
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by Hollis PalmerSaratoga TODAY
office he was the youngest New
York Assemblyman ever, at the age
of 21 years, 5 months.
Throughout his working days, he
would return to the Assembly on
two other occasions. His career
would include serving as a Lt.
Colonel in 115th New York
Volunteers, the Provost Marshal of
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, and Florida (age 25), the
Inspector General of the New York
State Militia, a Judge on the
International Tribunal in
Alexandria Egypt, the Acting
Secretary of the Treasury, the
Council (Ambassador) to Portugal,
and the President of the Appeals
Court of the International Court in
Alexandria.
Batcheller was brilliant, born to
an upper middle class family, and
obviously extremely politically
connected. It was in his selection of
a wife where he truly excelled. In
1861, Batcheller married Catharine
Cook, an educated, sophisticated
woman who would support his
career at a time when it was diffi-
cult for a woman to have a career of
her own.
Catherine was only sixteen when
her mother became an invalid. She
immediately stepped in taking over
as her father’s hostess. At the time,
her father was the Superintendent
of the New York State Banking
Department. Before she was twen-
ty she hosted senators, governors,
generals and presidential candi-
dates. While George was raised in a
financially comfortable family,
Catharine’s family was wealthy.
Catharine attended Albany
Female Academy - which would
later become Albany Academy for
Girls - where she won an award for
her language skills in French.
While in Egypt, Catharine and
George hosted a reception in honor
of former President Grant.
Catharine, who was fluent in sever-
al languages, introduced Grant to
everyone in their native languages.
Catherine’s diplomatic skills
were so respected that in 1903, the
Khedive of Egypt hosted a recep-
tion in her honor. After she returned
home, she suffered heart issues and
died ten days later. The family took
a year to have the grand mau-
soleum designed and built in
Greenridge Cemetery. It was built
to resemble those found in Egypt.
The Batchellers had three chil-
dren. The oldest daughter, Anna,
lived less than two months, a son
lived six months, and the youngest
daughter Katherine (Kate) who
would eventually own the house.
After her father’s death in 1908,
Kate returned to Saratoga. Having
lived abroad for almost half her
life, Kate had a beautiful house, but
not a home. In 1910, Josephine
Amelia La Saux, of Paris, became
her companion. In 1916, Kate sold
the house that had cost her parents
Inside the Batcheller Mansion
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over $65,000 to build to a member
of the Mabee family for under
$17,000. After the Mabee family
sold the house in the 1930s, it start-
ed a downward cycle, eventually
being abandoned in the 1960s.
Rescued from the wrecking ball in
the 1970s, the house was one of the
first of Saratoga’s great mansions
to be restored.
In each of the Batchellers’ wills,
there was a codicil that if the fami-
ly still owned the house when the
last descendent died, the house was
to be left to the city and set up as
the Batcheller Memorial. Since the
book on the family came out in
2009, there have been numerous
opportunities for people to enjoy
the house. It appears the family’s
wish has come true; the house now
stands as a memorial to the
Batchellers and their era.
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Photo by Hollis Palmer • Saratoga Today
Above: (Left) The Batcheller Mansion’s elegant sitting roomadjacent to the large double doors located at the front of thebuilding. (Right) The portrait of Catherine Batcheller whichhangs in the mansion to this day.
This is part four of Hollis Palmer and Saratoga TODAY’s series featuring historichouses in Saratoga Springs and the people who once called them home.
Interesting facts about the
Batchellers and their mansion:
The house would belong to all
three of the Batchellers; it was in
Catherine’s name until her death in
1903, George’s until he died in
1908, before the house would
become Kate’s.
Most people who pass the house
never notice that not one porch has
steps. Everyone who joined the
Batchellers on their porch had to
pass through the formal parlor.
When the house was completed,
it had five bathrooms at a time
when most homes had none.
When Catharine was returning
from meeting with the Queen of
Portugal in 1891, the axle on her
carriage broke and she was hospi-
talized in critical condition. She
would eventually recover enough
to return to the United States that
summer; however, when it was
time for George to return to Lisbon
in the fall of 1891, she elected to
stay in Washington D.C.
An 1891 portrait of Catharine
still hangs over the desk of the head
of Girls Academy.
There are few families which left
behind such a plethora of informa-
tion to serve historians. In various
archives are some of George’s Civil
War letters, Catharine’s school
diary from 1852, Kate’s diary, and
30 letters from George to Catherine
during their engagement, two
memoriam, calling cards and a day
book. Most of these have been
transcribed and are free
to the public at
http://www.batchellerpapers.com.
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The Importance of Mentorship
This summer I had the opportunity
to work with an intern who is current-
ly studying psychology at American
University in Paris. Elisabeth is a
delightful, wise beyond her years,
young lady who is eager to learn the
business of helping people along the
path to wellness and healing. When
she contacted me and asked me for
the opportunity to intern I was
beyond excited and humbled at the
thought of playing such a significant
role in the education of a future col-
league.
Both of us were unclear as to how
we would craft an internship that
would provide her with a fulfilling
experience. I was hesitant to ask
clients to allow her to observe
because of the confidentiality issues
and emotional vulnerability that takes
place amongst the four walls of a clin-
ician’s office.
But here is what surprised me:
almost every client I asked not only
agreed to have an intern observe, but
did so enthusiastically. When I took
the time to thank them for being so
vulnerable and helping to make this
internship so interesting, everyone
responded that they would love to
help give this young collegiate an
opportunity to learn and grow.
Elisabeth’s last day was this past
Wednesday, and while I am sad to see
her go, I am beyond excited to see
how this experience will shape the
next few years of her training. We
both left this experience enriched,
renewed and energized to continue
building our careers.
While she was the intern, I felt
many times I learned more about my
practice through her eyes and keen
observations. Having this experience
renewed my faith in the importance
of helping people heal their hearts and
spirits, and re-energized my passion
for helping to pass the baton of wis-
dom to the next generation. It is often
in being the teacher that we become
the student. Working with Elisabeth
helped me to slow down and to
remember the tremendous courage
and vulnerability it takes for people to
come and share their stories of pain.
Her reaction and respect to this expe-
rience helped me to take a step back
and recognize the powerful process
that takes place in my office on a
daily basis. In any profession or role
in life it is easy to become desensi-
tized and stale. We get wrapped up in
the details of getting through the day
and getting the work done and we
lose the bigger picture and passion for
what we do. Elisabeth brought a
sense of perspective to my work and
helped me to have a deeper respect
for the clients and profession at large.
I am grateful for the experience and
will take the lessons I learned forward
to continue to shape my practice per-
sonally and professionally.
The best way to ensure our success,
in the pursuit of a goal or career build-
ing, is to help others along the path to
achieving their own dreams and
goals.
Too often we become so consumed
with our own quest for success that
we can allow that drive to take on a
competitive, ego-driven nature that
will step on toes and compromise
integrity to get what we want in busi-
ness. While we may achieve our
goal, we will be left feeling exhaust-
ed, irritated and very much alone.
Whatever goal or dream you are in
the process of trying to achieve, stop
and take time to offer your wisdom,
support and guidance to a fellow col-
league or student on a similar quest.
When we take the time to offer our
knowledge and wisdom to the next
generation we gain a sense of purpose
and legacy. We can all remember a
teacher, coach or boss that gave us the
encouragement and tools we needed
to chart the course for success.
Likewise, we can all remember the
ones who didn’t. I still remember the
conversation I had with a high school
educator who told me I would never
get into the colleges I chose to apply
to and that they were all beyond my
academic level. This same person
told me just because I was passionate
about a career in counseling didn’t
mean it was a practical, sensible
choice. Thankfully I had other teach-
ers who supported my passion and
ambition and encouraged me to reach
higher and dream bigger. And for the
record, I got in to every school I
applied to. Had I listened to this
advice, I never would have applied to
the schools I was interested in or pur-
sued a career in the field I was meant
to.
The words we speak over students
can either make them or break them.
We have to be willing to take our
time, wisdom and gifts to train the
next generation who will join us in
our professions or roles, be it in the
family or community. The best way
to learn is hands on training. Take
time to give a young person an oppor-
tunity to learn the trade you specialize
in. I strongly believe that when we
invest in shaping the lives of our stu-
dents, we too become wiser in the
process.
The biggest investment we can
make is in people. Playing a role in
shaping the destiny and success of a
young person is one of the most
rewarding experiences we can have
on this planet! Don’t wait to be asked,
find someone to mentor today!
A very special thank you to
Elisabeth for the opportunity to work
with you this summer and watch you
grow! I have no doubt you will be a
tremendous asset to the profession
and am proud to have you as a future
colleague!
Ms. Lemery is a psychotherapistpracticing in Glens Falls andSaratoga Springs, New York. Formore information email [email protected] or visitwww.meghanlemery.com
Meghan D. LemeryLCSW-R
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Passing the Baton to the Next Generation
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by Michael Lapolla, CertifiedAmerican College of SportsMedicine Exercise Specialistand owner of SaratogaHealth & Wellness for Saratoga TODAY
Sit down Stand up and Watch the Olympics
Happy summer! It’s hard to
believe, but August is upon us, the
Olympics have recently started, and
the race course is open. For many
people, this season is a great time to
get outside and get more active. It’s
a time for yard-work, evening
walks, swimming, hiking and bik-
ing. Opportunities to be active
abound with more seasonable
weather conditions and longer day-
light hours. Many people may even
lose a few pounds through the sum-
mertime, mostly because of
increased movement and activity.
And yet, there’s some irony to the
Olympics. As we live vicariously
through our Olympic athletes, root
for our favorites and hope for U.S.
Gold, we do most of it from the
comfort of our couches while
watching our televisions, iPads or
computers. We use the DVR so we
can sit down and watch our shows
later. NBC has created cell phone
and tablet apps this year, so we can
tune in to the Olympics 24-hours-
per-day! If you love the Olympics
like I do, you may have a hard time
ungluing your eyes from your cell
phone. This is fantastic, but all this
sitting down comes at a price!
For all the good technology has
done for us, it has removed a lot of
our ‘moving time’ from a typical
day and encouraged more slothful
and sedentary behavior. According
to research published just last week
(University of North Carolina),
energy expenditure (calories
burned) through all activity has
dropped by almost 30 percent since
1965! It’s been described by many
researchers as a staggering drop, in
such a short period of time.
Research from the Mayo Clinic has
estimated that the use of energy and
time-saving technology devices
(most new popular technologies)
has decreased the calories we
expend daily by 200-300 calories
per day which translates to a weight
gain of 20-30 pounds per year. Wow.
Along the same lines, the amount
of time we spend sedentary (sitting,
watching TV, using the computer,
texting on our cell phones) has
increased by almost 50 percent over
that same time period. We know that
being sedentary is bad for your
health, but how bad really? Well, to
put it bluntly, physical inactivity has
been studied and some recent statis-
tics suggest that if you sit for more
than 11 hours per day, you have
nearly a 40 percent increased risk of
dying in the next three years. That’s
pretty scary. A lack of adequate
physical activity may be as harmful
as cigarette smoking or hyperten-
sion, according to a report published
just last week in Lancet.
The research touting the benefits
of regular activity abound.
Prominent national organizations
suggest that getting the recommend-
ed amount of daily physical activity:
● Reduces your risk of a
first heart attack by 90 pecent
● Reduces your risk of type II
diabetes by 50 percent
● Reduces your risk of stroke
by 70 percent
● Reduces the risk of cancer
by 30-70 percent
● Reduces or eliminates
osteoarthritis pain
And the list goes on.
How much activity do we really
need? The American College of
Sports Medicine recommends at
least 150 minutes of moderate to
vigorous physical activity per week,
which correlates to about 10,000
steps per day. Getting enough activ-
ity for the average American is pos-
sible, especially if you follow the
simple steps provided here.
Getting StartedOne of the first things we’ll rec-
ommend to our clients is the pur-
chase of a pedometer. At Saratoga
Health & Wellness, we use a high-
tech device that uses accelerometry
to measure physical activity
(including steps) which can be
stored on a computer and reviewed
at a later time. This device records
baseline activity data on a computer
and provides a good foundation for
setting future goals. Once you’ve
got your device, it’s time to get
started.
Your first order of business is to
wear your activity tracking device
for two to three weeks and take an
average of your daily steps. When it
comes to health, weight loss and
activity, it’s all about the average.
We use this average daily step count
to determine your starting point.
Here are some cut points that we use
to assess baseline activity and step
information:
● Less than 5,000 steps per day:
You’re sedentary.
● 5,000-7,499 steps per day:
You’re mildly active.
● 7,500-9999 steps per day: You
are somewhat active.
● 10,000-12,000 steps per day:
You’re active.
●More than 12,000 steps per day:
You’re highly active.
Increase your ActivityWhen we counsel our clients, we
use a two-pronged approach. First,
we drill into our clients the impor-
tance of the AVERAGE DAILY
STEPS over time. There will always
be down days, but we emphasize the
importance of realizing that every
activity affects your DAILY AVER-
AGE. Your initial focus should be to
increase your activity to get into the
next active category, by increasing
your average daily steps by about
10-20 percent per week. The aver-
age American takes approximately
5,000 steps per day, so check out the
suggestions below to increase daily
activity.
● While you’re at work, stand up
once per hour and walk for one
minute. Most people take about 120
steps per minute. If you walked one
minute each waking hour, you’d
increase your daily step average by
about 1,000 steps.
● Taking one extra 60-minute
walk per week would increase your
daily average by 1,000 steps.
● Adding one extra gym workout
per week would at about 500 steps
to your average daily steps.
● Parking the car further away
each day can add about 200 steps
per day to your average.
Reduce your SedentaryTime
Next, we emphasize reducing
your sedentary time, in other words,
the amount of time you spend sit-
ting. Standing up activates skeletal
muscle, burns calories and stimu-
lates many of the physiological
processes that improve health. Next
time you find yourself sitting down,
consider standing up tall, pulling
your shoulders back and remaining
erect for at least a minute. This sim-
ple activity has proven to be
extremely effective at not only burn-
ing calories (200-300 calories/day),
but improving blood sugar control
as well. If you can’t stand for any
length of time, make an opportunity
to take a break for a quick walk
every hour- if even for a bathroom
break.
Lastly, change your mentality and
think outside the gym. Most people
can make significant improvements
in health without joining a gym.
Mowing the lawn, taking an evening
walk, and sitting down less often
can help to increase your overall
daily moving average. You don’t
have to join a gym to reap the bene-
fits of being active.
Enjoy your summer and thanks
for reading.
Michael Lapolla is a CertifiedAmerican College of SportsMedicine Exercise Specialist andowner of Saratoga Health &Wellness (Locals’ Choice AwardWinner, Best Fitness Facility,2012). Michael and his educatedstaff design custom exercise pro-grams for a wide range of clients.You may contact the SaratogaHealth & Wellness team at (518)306-6987.
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Traditional stuffed peppers usu-
ally involve cooking rice, making
a stuffing and baking in the oven.
But with the temperatures
approaching 90 degrees, boiling
rice and turning on the oven just
doesn’t sound appealing.
However, local farmers are now
harvesting sweet bell peppers, and
stuffed peppers are just sooo good.
Here is a way to beat the heat of
baking by using your grill and
skipping the rice altogether. This
time, stuff the peppers with layers
creamy fresh and local chèvre
cheese, just-picked tomatoes, and
fresh basil for a lighter, summery
version of the dish. The best part
of this dish? You can pick up
almost all the ingredients fresh and
local at the Saratoga Farmers’
Market, including the white wine.
Ingredients (For four.) 4 large green bell peppers
with wide even bottoms
12 oz. chèvre (soft goat cheese)
3 tsp. chopped, flat-leaf parsley
16 large leaves of fresh basil
2 large plum tomatoes seeded
and cut into ¼-inch slices
Ground pepper to taste
1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil (high quality)
¼ cup dry white wine
Directions 1. Turn on grill and set for
medium-high temperature
2. Cut the tops off the peppers
and set aside for later use. Core
and seed the peppers.
3. Press 1 tbsp. of chèvre into the
bottom of each pepper. Place 2
basil leaves on top of the chèvre
and sprinkle with ½ tsp. parsley.
4. Divide the tomato slices even-
ly over the basil. Sprinkle with a
small amount of pepper and
thyme.
5. Layer 2 more basil leaves in
each pepper and drizzle ½ tsp.
olive oil over the basil.
6. Crumble the remaining chèvre
into the peppers. Sprinkle more
ground pepper and the remaining
thyme on top of the cheese.
7. Place the tops back on pep-
pers and rub the outside of the pep-
pers with the remaining olive oil
and put into an aluminum-baking
pan. Pour wine into bottom of pan
and put pan in the grill and cover.
8. Bake
about 35 minutes,
then if you desire
decorative grill lines
and want to add some
char, remove the peppers from
the dish, place directly on the grill
grate and close the lid. Turn off
heat and let peppers cook in the
closed grill another 5 minutes. The
p e p p e r s
should be ten-
der.
9. Serve immediately
as a light meal or as a vegetable
side dish with your favorite grilled
meat or poultry.
Summer Stuffed Peppers —
but I am a romantic, and wine
with a screw top will never do for
me. Cork Cages® are a fun and
innovative way for you to keep
and cherish all of your wine
memories. Instead of throwing
the corks in a drawer or the trash,
make a keepsake of your corks
with these unique decorative
accessories. Each one of the 20
patented and different Cork
Cages® feature meticulously
hand-crafted metal work. Oh
and they hold a lot of corks! One
of them holds corks and a special
bottle wine from that day you
proposed. They are a big hit this
summer and it is hard to stay
stocked, but we just received the
latest batch and their newest
models, the Hot Air Balloon and
the Eiffel Tower. They are a
beautiful decoration for your
home because, as I always say:
“Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
PS - Special thanks to our friend
Jeff for donating his corks for our
displays too.
Take care,John and Paula
Hello my Foodie Friends! Well,
its summer time and we do like to
entertain in Saratoga Springs! So
when my friends, Phil and Kathy,
come up from Connecticut, they
always bring a “A bottle of white, a
bottle of red / Perhaps a bottle of
rose instead” and with it, extra corks
they save for my Cork Cages® at
Compliments to the Chef! Phil is an
aficionado on wine corks and he
will tell you every thing you always
wanted to know about them but
were afraid to ask. For instance,
only cork from Mediterranean coun-
tries is considered of high enough
quality to be used in wine bottle
stoppers. There is a lot more, and if
you ask him, he will bring video in
Beta, VHS or DVD.
So, as I said earlier, we have the
latest Cork Cages® from Epic. I
know many wines are starting to go
to screw tops and there is a lot nice
supporting information about them,
John ReardonCompliments to the Chef
Put a Cork in it!
Grilled comfort food.
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Back to School Healthy Recipe Ideas
Lunchbox AlternativesThe kids are back to school and
that means packing their lunch
boxes. Here are some tips to help
children eat healthier during the
school day.
Transform healthy foods
into tasty foods:
Sure we want them to eat their
banana, but if we add a little peanut
butter and a whole-wheat tortilla it
might go down a little easier.
Peanut Butter & Banana Pinwheels
not only taste great but are a com-
plete meal that includes protein,
fruit and whole grains. These are
fast and easy to prepare. Simply
spread peanut butter inside a whole-
wheat tortilla, place a banana in cen-
ter, roll up and slice into pinwheels.
A cookie-cutter sandwich:
Whole grains are important
because of their fiber and antioxi-
dant content. If your child is not
quite ready to take the leap toward
brown, whole grain breads, you can
try items like Stroehmann’s Soft n’
Tasty whole grain white, or you can
mix it up by using one slice whole
wheat and one slice white. Simple
tip: Invest in cookie cutters to trans-
form a typical sandwich into fun
shapes and puzzles. These are
always a hit with smaller children.
Dip or dunk?
Kids love to dip their food
because it adds excitement to regu-
lar items like apples or grapes. A
really cool recipe that the kids will
love is fruit and cheese kabobs. All
you need are small wooden skewers
and large chunks of fruit, like
grapes, pineapple, or strawberries,
and cubes of cheese. These are easy
enough for young children to pre-
pare and are perfect to prepare
ahead of time so they’re ready to go
when you’re packing lunches in the
morning. Use their favorite yogurt
as a dip, and you’ll have both a fruit
serving and dairy serving for the
day.
Drinking a serving of veggies?
Did you know that a ½ cup of
basic tomato sauce counts as a full
vegetable serving? Consider a warm
lunch by heating up last night’s
pasta dinner, adding a ½ cup of
tomato sauce and a little Parmesan
cheese for a delicious home-cooked
lunch. Kids need the complex car-
bohydrate of pasta to provide energy
for after-school activities as well as
for normal brain function. This meal
will stay warm for a few hours in an
insulated thermos.
Pack what your child likes.
There's really no point in packing
a healthy lunch that you know your
child won't eat. Take them to the
grocery store, add some new foods
to their diet gradually, ask them to
help you prepare the new foods, and
make sure you feed them a balanced
and varied diet at home. Most chil-
dren tend to eat healthy foods if
offered different foods.
Fall is coming sooner than you
may think - so get your kids excited
for great, healthy lunches now
before the school year begins!
Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012
Created by A&P's Corporate Dietitian Jacqueline Gomes, RD, MBA
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It’s that time of year again. The
summer is winding down and busy
moms everywhere are preparing for
their little ones to put away the
bathing suits and get out the back-
packs. If you’re a mom who has a
child entering kindergarten, you’re
especially busy.
Properly preparing for your
child’s transition into kindergarten
can set the tone for their social and
educational experiences for the rest
of their life. Equipping them with
not only the physical tools they will
need for their new learning endeav-
ors (crayons, glue, notebooks), but
also the social and academic skills
required to get the most of their edu-
cation, is imperative.
Social skills like self-control,
proper play etiquette, basic manners
and knowledge of conflict resolution
can ready your child for positive
interactions amongst their peers.
Creating expectations and modeling
appropriate behaviors at home can
eliminate potential behavioral prob-
lems or distractions once in an aca-
demic environment. Teaching your
child how to interact with others and
to have a happy demeanor can also
ensure that your child will be readi-
ly-accepted by other children and
will begin to grow as a social being.
Certain gross- and fine-motor
skills should be developed prior to
your child’s kindergarten debut as
well. The ability to hop, throw,
catch, climb and skip are signs that
you child is ready for the playground
environment, while threading beads,
cutting out shapes, stacking blocks
and using a glue stick indicate pre-
paredness for kinesthetic learning
activities.
While kindergarten might be your
child’s first experience in traditional
educational setting, teachers do not
expect their entering students to be
blank slates. It is important that your
kindergartner posses certain aca-
demic skills prior to that first day of
school. Language skills like reciting
the alphabet, identifying upper- and
lower-cased letters, showing interest
when others read aloud, and using
pictures to communicate ideas are all
Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012
signals that your child is ready for
the tasks ahead.
Additionally, mathematical
proficiencies like being able to
sort objects by color, shape and
size, counting with meaning and
identifying numbers up to 10, and
displaying positional competency,
prior to being introduced to
kindergarten, are important to
make sure your child isn’t left
behind.
Sound like a lot? Don’t be over-
whelmed. Educational resources
for parents are abundant online,
and best of all- they’re totally free.
One website in particular,
www.icanteachmychild.com, has
a variety of lesson plans, creative
teaching ideas, and thematic
learning units, broken up by age
groups. A particular post on this
site called “71 Things your Child
Needs to Know Before
Kindergarten” is especially help-
ful Encompassing everything
from social and behavioral expec-
tations, to your child’s artistic and
physical development, this com-
prehensive list will help you
gauge your child’s readiness for
that first educational step. The
complete list can be found at
www.icanteachmychild.com/
2 0 1 2 / 0 3 / 7 1 - t h i n g s - y o u r -
child-needs-to-know-before-
kindergarten/.
Things your Child Needs to Know BEFORE Kindergarten
by Christina JamesSaratoga TODAY
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Summer Lovin’ (and a Complaint)
There is so much I love about this
summer.
Thomas finally—finally!—learned
how to ride a two-wheeler with no
training wheels! “It’s too hard!” and
“I’ll never get it!” have been replaced
with expert riding around our yard, all
laid back and nonchalant like it’s no
big deal. (The final motivation—after
years of encouragement and cajoling
and forced practice—was the promise
of the cheese of his choice from
Putnam Market. For real. An hour
after that offer was made Thomas was
riding around the yard sans training
wheels. His selection? An asiago.)
The two older boys are basically
expert swimmers now, thanks to their
annual summer lessons at Skidmore.
John took lessons this year too, for the
first time. At the beginning of the two-
week session he was not 100 percent
comfortable in the water; at the end of
the two-week session I watched him
swim underwater to Steve standing a
couple feet away. Amazing.
“Foot bath” has become a part of
the boys’ vocabulary, which cracks
me up. They’ve spent more time out-
side this summer than ever before, and
when they come in their feet are caked
with dirt. They sit on chairs outside
the bathroom waiting for their turn for
a “foot bath,” when they’ll submerge
their feet in a pink emesis tub (from
my most recent maternity stay in the
hospital) filled with warm soapy
water.
I have a folder filled with the “writ-
ten punishments” I’ve had Thomas
and Gabe do every time they’ve got-
ten in trouble so far this summer.
Sometimes I look through them, and
they make me laugh every time. There
are several standard ones, like “It is
not okay to hit [insert brother’s name].
I’m sorry and will try to do better,” but
two of my favorites are “Running into
John with my bike is not okay. I will
try harder to keep my brothers safe”
and “It is not okay to poke my brother
in the head. I will try to be kinder.”
(It’s just amazing, too, how these exer-
cises calm both them and myself
down and allow the day to resume
afresh. I’ve seen tremendous
improvement in Gabe’s writing
ability.)
Speaking of writing ability, Johnny,
who had been crushed by his older
brothers’ pronouncements that his
writing and drawing efforts are “just
scribbles,” has blossomed with Mom-
and-John writing and drawing time.
The other day he showed Xavey how
to write his letters and draw a spider.
As for the littlest boys, Xavey, for
his part, has developed the most
emphatic “No” (a favorite of his) and
“Yes” (which he pronounces “Ness”),
which, coupled with his basically mild
manner (even as a two-year-old) is
one of the cutest things we’ve ever
seen. For example, I might say,
“Xavey, eat your dinner please.” Xave
yells, “No!!!” Me: “Do you want your
dessert?” Xave: “Ness!” Me: “Then
you have to eat your dinner.” Xave:
“Ness.” And goes ahead and eats.
Taddy’s got news too—he recently
got up on all fours for the first time; he
has since wanted to do it every waking
minute and has added rocking-on-all-
fours and lunging to his repertoire. He
also chews on everything and chatters
away happily and loudly.
I love that the Olympics are on. I
love that the boys get to see so many
different sports, and so many different
countries represented. I love the uni-
versality of it—that no matter what
country an athlete is from or what life
circumstances, whether having grown
up comfortably in the U.S. or in a
refugee camp in Eastern Europe,
they’re all beholden to the same tech-
niques and rules of their sports. I was
struck by it while watching a particu-
lar swimming event in which two
swimmers were neck-in-neck,
stroking the same rhythm with their
arms, their faces turning for air nearly
in sync—differences of culture and
upbringing were nonexistent at that
moment.
We’ve had the TV on almost all the
time since they started—but only
almost, since the experience is nearly
overshadowed by the commercials,
which are often atrocious. Who
thought it was a good idea to have
commercials for shows like “Grimm”
on in the middle of the day, on a
Sunday, when families are surely
spending time together, all ages
watching the Olympics? I’ve had this
complaint many many times, usually
in conjunction with things like
Sunday afternoon football—commer-
cials for adult shows that portray vio-
lence, the sinister sense that all is not
well, or images better suited to a hor-
ror film (yes “Grimm,” I’m talking
about you—Thomas and John
weren’t even really paying attention to
the Olympics during one recent TV
session, but their attention was drawn
to the TV like a magnet when the
“Grimm” commercial unexpectedly
came on [that’s another thing—there’s
never any warning!]. As Steve fum-
bled with the remote control and I
sprang from my seat to manually
change the channel if the remote con-
trol was too slow, both of us yelling to
try to distract them, they watched,
with their mouths hanging open, as a
human face morphed into a face from
hell. This after a commercial for a
show that had fire, explosions, injured
people, all set to a soundtrack intense-
ly ominous. Great images for kids to
have burned into their memory, no?
Comforting images that allow them to
sleep well at night, to feel safe. (No
chance such images might encourage
too much dwelling on evil, right?)
Don’t even get me started on the sexy
commercials—that’s a whole other
column.
I’ve heard of commercial skip fea-
tures that seem to involve a certain
amount of prerecording of pro-
grams—we are not so fancy in our
house yet, but it might be time to start
looking into it (at least in time for the
2014 Winter Olympics). In the mean-
time, back to more wholesome
thoughts: summer reading lists, hot
pasta after swimming in the cold lake,
hearing the boys chatting together in
the early morning when they first
wake up, little boys falling exhausted-
ly into bed each night. I hope you’re
all having a wonderful summer!
Kate Towne Sherwin is a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) living inSaratoga Springs with her husband,Steve, and their sons Thomas (7),Gabriel (6), John Dominic (4),Xavier (2), and Thaddeus (7months). She can be reached at [email protected].
Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012
Kate Towne SherwinSaratoga SAHM
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AND WE’RE OFF
When it comes to our elders, par-
ents or to a loved one’s safety, well
being and quality of life, there are
many subjects I wish to share with
my readers. For instance, how many
steps does it take to safe guard our
elders against harm’s way and
mishaps? What should we be look-
ing for and exactly who is in charge
of the monitoring? To name a few
topics that most families take for
granted until it is suddenly thrown
into their laps, or so it seems, are
weather, driving, spending patterns,
fraud and the cost of assistance and
or care. Some elders need to make
more than one transition for higher
levels of care depending on a multi-
tude of circumstances, for instance
their home environment, their diag-
nosis, their medications and the
affect it has on them, their mental
and physical state. In this column I
will be asking you a series of ques-
tions which you will most likely be
able to answer without hesitation.
By taking the time to think these
questions through and jot down your
answers, you will then have a guide-
line of proactive actions to address.
Take action now, do not procrasti-
nate these steps. These are common
concerns and can create a crisis or
emotional burden on your loved one
and the family if not monitored
carefully to prevent things from get-
ting out of control. Let’s recognize
and address these subtle and some-
times frustrating subjects to help
guide families through the steps
necessary for a peaceful series of
life transitions.
Let’s start with the weather. If it’s
not hot and humid, it’s rainy and
slick or cold and snowy - in any of
these situations, one may be con-
cered with a loved one’s safety and
well being. Can they handle the dan-
gers that come along with the
weather patterns, such as heat waves
and high humidity? Are they suffer-
ing from some form of dementia
where they are unaware of any risk
that may be jeopardizing their
health? Do they remember how to
control their thermostat? Perhaps
they object to any assistance or
advice from family or friends
because of their determination to
hold onto their independence, which
in many cases can become a tragedy.
Unfortunately, but typically, this can
be the case. This one simple topic of
weather should raise a few eye-
brows for many of you. Why?
Because it once again is a subject we
take for granted. However, when we
are the primary care giver of our
parents or an aging loved one, it
falls onto our laps to be their eyes,
ears and mouth. This one simple
subject could make things extreme-
ly dangerous and forever change
their lifestyle and your care giving
position if not carefully reviewed
and reconstructed. This is a perfect
time to involve your siblings, family
or friends and get the assistance
your loved ones need and the sup-
port you as the primary caregiver
require to be the best you can be for
the sake of your loved one. We need
to take the bull by the horns and
establish a routine which begins
with general safety. It always begins
with safety first!
How about driving? Is your loved
one still in control of his or her car
keys and is that a wise idea? Ask
yourself, how is their reaction time?
Would they be able to make a quick
decision and react if a person or
object came into their path without
warning? How about their peripher-
al vision and their posture? Can they
see effectively over the steering
wheel and manipulate the gas and
brake pedal without straining their
back, neck, arms and legs? Can they
turn their body or head with ease to
be sure there are no other cars in
their path when changing lanes or
making a turn? And, do they follow
Clare ColamariaOur Elders, Our Actions
The Race to Secure the Well Being of our Elders
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Senior Events & ActivitiesFree Veterans’ Aid Seminar
The Landing, 27 Woodvale Rd.,Emeritus Building, Queensbury
Emeritus at Landing of Queensbury ishosting a free seminar August 14 at 6 p.m.regarding U.S. veterans’ aid and assistance.Harry Candee, New York State Veterans’Counselor, will be discussing eligibilityrequirements, the various pensions availableand how to begin the application process.Please RSVP to Erin Gryniak at (518) 793-5556. Refreshments will be served.
The Lillian Worth Senior Center18 Traver Road, Gansevoort(518) 587-6363
Wilton Seniors Upcoming TripsDelaware and Ulster RailroadWednesday, August 15Bus departs the Wilton Senior Center at 6
a.m. and will pick up Saratoga Seniors enroute. Seniors will arrive in Delaware andUlster Railroad at 10:30 a.m. where they willbe transported on a journey back to thesophisticated atmosphere of the early daysof railroading. Lunches with fresh salads,seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoeswill be served on the train and participantswill have the choice of chicken marsala orbeef burgundy. Seniors will board the busfor the trip to the Blenheim Gilboa VisitorsCenter and Lansing Manor at 1:30 p.m.Arriving at 2:45 p.m., participants will beable to explore the science of energy andelectricity through video and computertechnology at the completely renovated vis-itors center. A trip next door to LansingManor, an early American country estate,will make any history lover’s dreams cometrue. The bus will depart at 4:30 p.m. with anexpected 6:30 p.m. return. Cost is $51 perperson and includes driver’s tip. For moreinformation, call (518) 587-6363.
Indian Head Resort, N.H.Tuesday-Thursday September, 4-6Tickets are priced as follows: single $456,
double $346, triple $326, quad $316.
Price includes: round-trip transportation;driver tip; two nights lodging; two dinners;two breakfasts from choice of menu; Mt.Washington cruise, including lunch; RocksEstate; Sugar Hill sampler; Harmen's cheese;chutters; Franconia notch tour; welcome cock-tail reception; floor shows; evening entertain-ment; baggage handling; and state tax andgratuities. For information, call Wilton Seniorsat (518) 587-6363.
The Senior Citizens Center ofSaratoga Springs
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Events at the Center“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” Movie
PresentationThe film will be shown Wednesday, August
25, at 3 p.m. A fly fishing expert is called to theYemen to help realize a sheik’s vision of bring-ing the sport to the desert and embarks on ahumorous journey of faith and romance. Costis $2 for members, $4 for non-members.Snacks provided. Please sign up in advance.
Free Self-care PresentationOn Tuesday, August 14, at 2:30 p.m., Vicki
Bueno from MVP is doing a self-care presenta-tion entitled “A Guide for People Age 50 andOver.” Explore the basics of self-care, how tomanage our own health, and how to makeinformed decisions. Each participant willreceive the MVP Self Care Handbook. There isno charge for this presentation, but registra-tion is required.
Zumba Gold Begins in September!Zumba Gold combines dance and exercise
to a salsa beat giving seniors a fun way to workout! Instructor Lizette Orozco welcomes begin-ners and experienced Zumba Gold lovers. Afree introductory class will be held from 11:30a.m.-12:15 p.m., Monday, August 27. Regularclasses will be scheduled every Monday from11:30-12:15 beginning September 10. Cost forthe weekly classes will be $10/month andmembership will be required. Please register
in advance for all classes.
Upcoming Trips and Adventures: (Call the center for additional informa-
tion or to sign up)Lake Placid TripThe center is sponsoring a bus trip to Lake
Placid on September 18. Take an elevator tothe top of Whiteface Mountain for a bird’s-eye view of the Adirondacks in autumn,then head into the village for shopping andlunch before enjoying a scenic boat ride onLake Placid. Admission includes bus fare,Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway feeand boat fare. Bring lunch money with you.Cost is $48 for members, $63 for non-mem-bers. Bus leaves the center at 7:30 a.m. andreturns at 8:30 p.m. Please sign up now!Minimum attendance needed by August 31to guarantee trip. Participants must be ableto travel independently.
Savannah, Beaufort and JekyllIsland Trip
October 21-27, the center will be visitingthe southeast coast including Savannah,Beaufort and Jekyll Island for a seven-day,and six-night trip. Enjoy a four-day stay inSavannah, the “Belle of Georgia” then headto Jekyll Island, the historic playground ofmillionaires. Your next stop is in Beaufort,SC. Beaufort’s history dates back to the1500s with striking mansions and scenery.Price includes motor coach transportation,lodging, 10 meals, guided tours and freetime to explore. Trip cost is $599 doubleoccupancy. Minimum attendance is neededby August 31! Full details available at thecenter’s website.
- California Wine Country: September14-20. Early sign-up: $2,999/doubleincludes airfare, lodging, 11 meals with vis-its to San Francisco and numerous vine-yards.
-Beijing, China: October 29-November6. Early sign-up: $1,999/double. Leavesfrom JFK Airport and includes airfare, lodg-ing, 15 meals and tours of Beijing Zoo,Tiananmen Square, The Great Wall andmore.
the rules of the road or do they have
their own set of rules which they
expect others to follow? Are they
the only ones in danger or are they
putting others at risk? Safety check!
Who is in charge of our loved
ones diet and nutrition? Who does
their shopping and who is checking
expiration dates on food and over
the counter medications? Are they
eating at least three meals a day that
contain fruits, vegetables and some
form of protein? A now for the most
important and taken for granted
question: are they staying hydrated?
Dehydration can cause many prob-
lems and complications, many times
dehydration lands our elders in the
hospital because of the havoc it cre-
ates. Here are some to be aware of:
decreased levels of urine output
which can lead to a UTI (urinary
tract infection). This is a result of the
body’s attempt to save as much fluid
as possible. Dehydration can cause
excessive fatigue, clouded thinking
or increased symptoms of dementia
or confusion, muscle - joint pains
and cramps, unusual food cravings.
Water is essential to the body’s nor-
mal functioning and the brain may
send different signals in an attempt
to get people to start drinking again.
Most often our elders need to be
reminded to drink fluids of any kind,
but avoid alcohol, which increases
the chances of dehydration and
other complications. A sudden urge
to eat or drink means that the body is
in survival mode and is trying to get
its hands on much needed fluids.
Elderly dehydration can easily be
avoided by close monitoring.
Who’s monitoring their bank
accounts and monthly spending?
Are they being taken advantage of
or victimized by scams on the elder-
ly? Does this ring any bells “they
used to have $20,000 in their check-
ing account and now it’s down to
$3,500.” There is help out there.
Most banks will have services to
assist you and your loved one if
either of you are unable to do their
bills and budget on a regular basis.
If your loved ones are being
scammed or victimized through
telemarketing, internet, door to door
solicitation or mail, please contact
State of New York Office of the
Attorney General, Consumer Frauds
and Protection Bureau at (518) 474-
6728. They are eager to assist.
Are you familiar with the cost of
care? The average cost of in home
care is $20 an hour; assisted living is
$3,300 per month; memory care is
$5,500 per month and nursing home
care is $8,000 per month. What are
the needs of your loved one now,
how long will the assistance be uti-
lized before the next level of care is
put into place and can their monthly
income combined with savings han-
dle the necessary changes? I always
encourage my readers and clients to
seek the professional advice of an
attorney who specializes in elder
law, estate planning and Medicaid
applications. Be sure to discuss with
your attorney; POA (power of attor-
ney), health proxy, living will and or
advance directive.
I hope these questions and topics,
which may have raised your aware-
ness, are a helpful reminder to take
action now and make revisions to
your routine and the activities of
your loved ones.
If you need to review other areasof concern or familiarize yourselfwith other challenges you may befaced with, please go to my websiteat www.aseniorschoiceonline.comor contact me directly [email protected] (518) 424-2527. ClareColamaria - Founder
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SARATOGA
TODAY40
Every four years the Summer
Olympics roll around and it’s hard to
believe that the Summer Games are
upon us once again. It seems like just
yesterday when Michael Phelps won
a record eight gold medals at a single
Olympics in Beijing. No matter what
the storyline is heading into the
Olympic Games, I can't help but stay
glued to the television and watch the
athletes awe us with their extraordi-
nary feats of athleticism, agility,
speed and calculated recklessness.
When the events are over and the
winners are awarded their medals, it's
just astounding to think that out of
thousands of athletes that compete in
these sports, the ones who end up on
the medal podium are the best in the
world, or as we like to say, “world
class.”
It was 2008 the last time we had the
opportunity to watch these athletes
compete on such a grand scale, but
the athletes that make it to these
games are not chosen at random or
for their perceived potential. They
must earn their trip to London by per-
forming well in trials. Much like
these Olympic athletes, stocks too
compete for the right to be chosen
into your portfolio. Think about it for
a second. Out of the thousands of
stocks that are traded throughout the
global exchanges, all of these stocks
have to compete against each other on
a day-to-day basis. Olympians are
chosen to represent his or her country
based on quantifiable metrics like
time, distance, points. Those that rank
the best are rewarded with a spot on
the Olympic team. So when one has
to determine which stock, sector or
asset class is worthy of that coveted
spot on an Olympic team, meaning a
place in your portfolio, it's best to start
by putting each stock through its own
Olympic competition.
One quantifiable metric that has a
tried and true history of providing an
objective measure of performance
is price. Every day stocks compete
in the market and every day the
result of these competitions are
recorded. By recording the results
of this daily competition, we can
rank stocks, sectors and even asset
classes in order to objectively see
which areas of the market are per-
forming the best, in addition to see-
ing which stocks areas are per-
forming the worst. As a result,
these records provide the ability to
select holdings in a portfolio that
have earned their way in the same
manner that Olympic athletes must
earn their ticket to the Olympic
Games.
The past few years have been a
trying time in the market as the
market has been wrought with
volatility, and the feeling of “sum-
mertime blues” hasn’t been truer.
2012 started off on a positive note for
the market; however, from April to
June the market experienced a 10 per-
cent pullback. Going back to the orig-
ination of the S&P 500 in 1928, this
stock market index has experienced
an average of one 10 percent pullback
per year. Only about a quarter of the
time do pullbacks like this lead to
“bear markets,” which is commonly
defined as a 20 percent market cor-
rection (Research compiled by
Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC,
utilizing data provided by Thomas
Reuters). We don’t know when one of
these bear markets is going to rear its
ugly head, but having the flexibility to
become more defensive is important
to mitigate the volatility, and ulti-
mately protect your money. The same
tools that are used to select stocks in
your portfolio are used to select more
defensive positions. With that said,
here are some of the leadership
themes that are shaping up in the mar-
ket as we move through the summer
months.
• The stock market continues to
present some opportunities. As it
stands today, roughly half of all
stocks are showing overall positive
trends in this market. The other side
of this means that the other half are in
negative trends. Therefore, stock
selection is likely going to continue to
be important.
• In addition to stock selection,
asset class selection remains impor-
tant. Oftentimes it is not what you
own that makes the difference, but
what you do not own. If there has
been one consistent theme it has been
the weakness from international mar-
kets. For instance, the MSCI EAFE
Index is down more than 20 percent
over the past 12 months (period
beginning 7/25/2011 and ending
7/25/2012). There is no doubt the
worries over the Euro, Greece and
Spain have all led to increased volatil-
ity in the overseas market. Out of six
major asset classes (Domestic
Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign
Currency, Commodities,
International Equities and Cash),
International Equities continues to
rank in the bottom half at position
number four, and thus is an asset class
that will continue to receive an under-
weighted position in the portfolio
until it is able to demonstrate leader-
ship qualities.
• At the end of the day, a lot of the
trends that have unfolded in the mar-
ket over the past year and have come
during a time period in which the
U.S. Dollar Index has actually been
strong, posing a gain of 14 percent in
the last year. Typically, during periods
in which the U.S. dollar is strong,
International Equities and
Commodities tend to come under
more pressure and this is exactly what
we have seen recently. At the same
time, fixed income investments and
select areas of the U.S. stock market
tend to do better during periods of
time when the U.S. dollar is perform-
ing well.
Stephen Kyne is a partner atSterling Manor Financial, LLC inSaratoga Springs.
Securities and investment adviso-ry services are offered solely throughCadaret Grant & Co., Inc. SterlingManor Financial and CadaretGrant are separate entities.
Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012
Stephen KynePartner at Sterling Manor
Financial, LLC
Summertime Stock Market
SARATOGA
TODAY 41
“It is what it is” - But, does it have to be?
This is a statement that I’ve
been hearing a lot lately. It’s not
really a new idea and is similar to
others I’ve heard frequently such
as:
What’s done is done.
It’s who I am.
It’s just the way it is.
I am who I am.
These statements connote that
the truth is simply that... the
truth. "It is what it is," allows us
to align ourselves with the reality
of a particular situation: "I might
as well acknowledge that it's
raining and deal with it; it is what
it is."
Yes, some things are what they
are and cannot be changed, and
some things simply aren’t worth
the effort to change. Certainly we
can’t change what has already
happened. We can’t change other
people.
Yet, “it is what it is,” seems, in
many ways, to have become an
overused, lazy way of explaining
nothing, or avoiding a discus-
sion, or avoiding finding a solu-
tion. It often explains nothing,
but rather seems like an apathetic
shrug when one doesn’t know
what else to say. "It is what it is,"
sounds a lot like one of those
empty responses we give (or get)
when one party in a conversation
is uninterested in actually talking
about the subject. In this way, it
can actually come across as quite
rude. I know I’ve experienced it
this way.
More importantly - “it is what
it is,” seems to have become an
excuse, not an explanation! It
denotes an attitude of apathy,
hopelessness and limited motiva-
tion to make changes in those
things that are not what they can
be.
So, now I ask: Maybe in some
situations, “it is what it is,” but in
most situations, does it have to
be? Do we have to accept things
as they are? Gosh, I hope not!
How many things in this world
would not be what they are today
if people simply accepted every-
thing as they were? Women
would not have gotten the right to
vote when they did if women like
Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth
Cady Stanton took the attitude of
“it is what it is.” Black people
would have been sitting in the
back of the bus a lot longer if
Rosa Parks took the attitude of
“it is what it is.” I could go on for
quite some time listing major
things that are better today
because someone didn’t settle for
“it is what it is.”
But, you say, I haven’t come
across anything so important.
Well, a can-do attitude can be
important in everyday life. Let
me give you an example. My
brother lives in the Caribbean
and works as a bartender. Due to
the tourist industry, he doesn’t
make a great deal of money in the
summer. Living here in Saratoga
Springs, where we are in the
height of the tourist season in the
summer, I suggested he come
here to work for those months.
Now, let me preface this by say-
ing I absolutely love my brother
and he has many great traits.
However, his willingness to
accept things as they are, at least
in my eyes, is not one of them.
He did come to visit and he did
put in several applications. That’s
where it stopped. When I remind-
ed him that each place likely
received dozens of applications
and he might want to follow up,
he was resistant and actually
said, “it is what it is.” So, while
we had a nice visit, he stayed
several weeks and went home
without making the money he’d
hoped to because, after all, “it is
what it is.” Yes, he actually said
this to me, as he was leaving and
I said it was too bad he hadn’t
been able to make money while
here.
I’ve seen people not ask for
something they need or want due
to the assumption that “it is what
it is.” For example, no one gets a
raise around here – “it is what it
is.” Most recently, the one I hear
most is- “it’s the bad economy -
it is what it is.” Instead of asking
oneself, what can I do to make
more money or manage the
money I have, there is an attitude
of apathy.
Now, don’t get me wrong.
Sometimes, at least for the
moment, there’s not a lot one can
do to change a situation and some
situations either can’t be
changed, or, more often, simply
aren’t worth the effort. This is a
personal decision. What might be
important to me is not necessari-
ly important to you. Perhaps, get-
ting a job and making money
wasn’t as important to my broth-
er as I thought or as important as
it would have been for me.
My challenge to you is to look
at those things in life that you
simply accept with “it is what it
is.” You don’t like your job. Are
you at least looking for another
job or are you just settling with
“it is what it is, at least I have
one.” Your relationship is falter-
ing. Are you doing something
about it or taking the it-is-what-
it-is attitude? You don’t like the
way the government is run. Do
you vote? Do you stay informed?
Can you do more? Or, is it just
what it is?
I, for one, don’t like to feel that
powerless. I like to ask the tough
questions and explore what I can
do about it - whatever the “it” is.
Then, and only then, can I decide
if it’s worth the effort to make
changes to simply accept that “it
is what it is.”
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Top Row (from left to right): Andy Marotta, Mike Angelini,Shane Winkle, Jimmy Bennett, Matt Koebbeman, CoachKevin Sheremeta, Coach MIke Hubbs. Front Row: Justin
Decker, Ian Hauser, Grant Touhey, Tim Fitzgerald, Joe Canty,Brady Fallon, Brandon Gwinner.
Saratoga Springs High SchoolAnnounces Blue Streak Hall of
Fame Class of 2012The Saratoga Springs Athletic Department is pleased to
announce that the following individuals have been selected
to the class of 2012 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame:
Erin Porter Bembry, Amy Thelen DiPreta,
Bernard "Benny" Fasulo, Ernest "Sonny" Gooden, Stephen Jones,
Erinn (Dennis) Kolligian, Kevin Mulligan, Matthew Robbens, Patricia Sutton,
Hutch Tibbetts, Marge Tibbetts and Jenny Whalen
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at Saratoga Springs High School in
Saratoga Springs, New York on Friday, September 14, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Congratulations
to all the inductees from the staff at Saratoga TODAY!
Miss Saratoga Softball Announces Fall Ball, Looking for Volunteer CoachesSaratoga Miss Softball is seeking girls between the ages of 8-17 to join their Fall Ball
league. There is no residency requirement. Fall Ball is a competitive softball league con-
sisting of both travel players and recreational players alike. The Fall Ball season consists
of eight games played on four consecutive Sundays. There are two games played on each
Sunday. Games will be scheduled at various locations
throughout the Capital Region.
Game dates are: September 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Registration cost is $45 per player and ends August 15,
2012.
Miss Saratoga Softball is also currently looking for
volunteer coaches.
For more information, visit www.saratogamiss.org.
Northern Titans Baseball Wins New York State AABC 15U Super RegionalMOUNT VERNON - The Northern
Titans defeated the Brooklyn Bonnies
10-0 to win the AABC 15U Super
Regional. The Northern Titans took
advantage of some early Brooklyn mis-
cues and with a balanced attack of pitch-
ing, defense and hitting they were able to
win the tournament. Brady Fallon
pitched a shutout for the Titans, keeping
the Brooklyn squad off-balance with
excellent off-speed pitches. Brady gave
up two hits in five innings for the victo-
ry. The game was called following the
fifth inning in keeping with the tourna-
ment’s eight-run mercy rule.
The Northern Titans scored three runs
in the first inning. Ian Hauser led off
with a hit by pitch, followed by a Jordan
Bernacet walk. Grant Touhey and
Timmy Fitzgerald each singled home a
run. The other run was scored on a pair
of infield errors from the Bonnies. The
Titans added two more runs in the third,
which started on back-to-back doubles
from Jordan Bernacet and Justin Decker.
Decker moved to third on a single from
Touhey before he scored on a fielder’s
choice by Fitzgerald. The Titans would
put the game away in the bottom half of the fourth
inning. Jimmy Bennett led off the fourth with a sin-
gle to left field, which preceded walks to Brandon
Gwinner and Ian Hauser which set the table.
The Brooklyn catcher overthrew a pickoff play to
first base which allowed two runs to score, and then
Grant Touhey singled home another run to give the
Titans a 10-0 lead, as the team was on their way as
the Super Regional tournament champions. Brady
Fallon’s pitching stymied the Brooklyn offensive
attack each inning. The Bonnies reached second base
twice in the game but a runner never advanced past
third base all afternoon.
The Northern Titans had defeated the Bonnies ear-
lier in the tournament by a score of 10-4 to advance
to the championship game. The Titans started the
tournament with a win over the Connecticut-based
Overlook Black Sox by a score of 10-2 and beating
New Jersey’s Saddle Brook team 8-0.
The Northern Titans reached the Super Regional
by winning the 15U AABC NYS Championship
held in South Colonie in late July. The Titans team
is currently comprised of players from Saratoga,
Ballston Spa and the Schenectady area. The team is
coached by Ballston Spa varsity coaches Kevin
Sheremeta and Michael Hubbs. The Titans play in
the ENYTB local league and finished their season
with a record of 29-9.
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TODAY Week of August 10 - August 16, 2012 SPORTS 45
Damian Fantauzzi
If you know anything about
the Bible, it states that “pride”
is one of the seven deadly sins
of mankind. I don't really
know if it's a sin to be proud
of our nation's Olympic ath-
letes and if it is, then I have
committed one of the seven
deadly sins.
So far, the Olympians have
earned what seems to be a
record number of medals,
especially gold medals. There
are some landmarks that some
of these talented athletes have
established. Michael Phelps
having won 18 gold medals
and finishing with a cumula-
tive total of 22 for his career
as a swimmer is a record that
could last for many years in
Olympic competition.
The newest generation of
Olympians, like the women’s'
gymnastics team and young
ladies such as 16-year-old
Gabby Douglas, who won the
gold medal in the individual
all-around gymnastics compe-
tition. Also, a new shining star
was discovered in Missy
Franklin, 17, who has won at
least three gold medals in
women's swimming. I could
go on and on with the names
of these stars who have won
medals so far during the 2012
Olympics in London, but I
feel I must address the whole
concept of what it means to us
about being proud of some-
thing accomplished by ath-
letes, or even in life in
general.
Most of us have been
involved in some sort of ath-
letic endeavor during our life-
times. Do we have the right to
say we were proud of what we
did or the athletic accomplish-
ments of our children?
Sometimes it can be a little dis-
concerting to hear people talk
about how good they were as a
player, a coach or even a story of
what a great star their child was.
Hey, I understand the feeling of
pride that parents have about
their children (I'm one of those
and now that we have a grand-
daughter, don't wind me up -
she's 10-months-old and can't
wait to teach her how to shoot a
jump shot or hit a tennis ball, if
she so desires).
Being a proud parent and
grandparent comes easily for me,
but tooting my own horn does
not! I'm uncomfortable when I'm
introduced by people as a well-
known high school basketball
coach or tennis coach. I would
never introduce myself as such to
anyone at any time. If people I
have just met don't know my his-
tory, that's fine. Because in so
many words; they probably won't
care. I am who I am and I don't
need any accolades of my past in
introductions of me. I might be
sort-of-known to some people
and maybe even a big fish in a lit-
tle pond, but to others, I'm only a
guy they just met.
I had a stable upbringing by my
mom and dad with two great sis-
ters. Please don't misunderstand
what I'm saying: I have pride in
my life long achievements, many
of which are unrelated to sports. I
feel I have been a very lucky
man, who married a fantastic
woman, who makes me proud.
She is a retired teacher who is on
the road quite often, volunteering
to help kids in Uganda with an
organization called "The Giving
Circle.” She gave birth to two of
the most beautiful people I know,
who are now accomplished pro-
fessionals, which is a gift I will
always cherish. I also have pride
in how I turned my life into
something that some of my for-
mer teachers would climb from
the grave to see if it’s true. I beat
a physical handicap, with my
speech, which haunted me during
my first 20 years of life. I man-
aged to develop some athletic
skills that helped me finance a
college degree. All of this is per-
sonal; do I have pride about my
feats? Yes! Do I wear it on my
sleeve? No! Right now I'm shar-
ing information about myself to
demonstrate a point. I have
always believed in the saying
that has followed me throughout
my life and has guided me in my
process, "Let your game do the
talking,” or in other words: don't
tell me, show me.
Forgive me, but I am a bit out
of character. I don't like to talk
about my personal accomplish-
ments. I'm letting my game do
the talking and now as a writer,
without using other people's
experiences to prove my point;
I'm using parts of my life experi-
ence as an example. These days
I’m considered a writer which
only happened about two years
ago when Daniel Schechtman,
the former sports editor at
Saratoga TODAY who has move
into a managing editor's position,
called me to see if I would be
interested in writing a sports col-
umn. Like President Obama said
in a recent speech relating to the
world of entrepreneurs in busi-
ness, they could not have done
what they did without the help of
others who became part of the
process in their success. There
are always people who helped
make things possible for others.
In athletics, it might be a coach, a
fellow teammate or a parent, and
pride is a shared experience for
all who are involved along the
way.
Michael Phelps will never have
to tell people that he has won the
most medals in the history of the
Olympic Games. Babe Ruth
never had to say that he hit 714
homeruns in his career as a pro-
fessional baseball player. Phelps
and Ruth both have/had pride in
what they did during their
respective athletic careers and
the majority of people will not
need to be reminded about their
achievements. If you haven't had
an athletic story, that's okay, it's
not a big deal. I'm sure there are
accomplishments in your own
life's venture that each of us can
feel successful about no mat-
ter what the scale, where
pride can fill you with self-
esteem. Maybe you have had
good grades in school or a
great family life, maybe you
just built a deck, finished a
great book or completed an
oil painting - anything that
would make you feel the sat-
isfaction of achievement. No
home runs are needed. Just
feel good about your accom-
plishments, because someone
will eventually say that you
should be proud of what you
did, and more importantly,
it's self-fulfilling!
“Being a proud par-ent and grandparentcomes easily for me,but tooting my own
horn does not!”
Be Proud of Who You Are, And How You Got There
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 10 - August 16, 201246 SPORTSSaratoga Wilton Soccer Club Announces
Fall Soccer AcademyWILTON - The Saratoga Wilton
Soccer Club (SWSC) is pleased to
announce the creation of a new
Under-8 and Under-10 Soccer
Academy Program for the 2012
and 2013 seasons. The program is
designed for soccer players who
are looking to advance their skills
and training beyond what is pro-
vided by recreational soccer.
Boys with a strong interest in
improving their soccer skills
alongside other committed play-
ers, in a challenging yet fun envi-
ronment, to prepare for playing
soccer at higher levels will get
the most from this
program.
The Academy will feature
weekly training sessions with
Matt Jones, the head coach, and
Stephen Hogan, the assistant
head coach of the College of St.
Rose Men’s soccer team and
play competitive games against
other area soccer clubs.
The SWSC Academy focuses
on the technical skill develop-
ment of each player by utilizing
drills, exercises, and games that
will help each player build a
quality first touch, close control,
confidence and soccer aware-
ness. The Academy utilizes a
progressive systematic approach
to player development by utiliz-
ing the most effective youth
training techniques, many of
which are used by pro club
youth academies throughout the
world.
Practices will be on Thursday
nights beginning September 6
and ending October 25. The
cost is $90 per player and
includes a SWSC shirt. Those
interested in continuing this soc-
cer program into the winter and
spring will have an opportunity
to do so by registering for those
academies later in the 2012 and
2013 seasons. To register,
please contact Peter MacDonald
([email protected].) Above: A member of the SWSC in action.
Photo Provided
What’s going on at the SaratogaNational Historical Park?
National Park ServicePresents Hudson RiverArcheological Findings
National Park Service archeolo-
gists conducting underwater surveys
of the Hudson River in early August
will be presenting general informa-
tion about underwater archeology
techniques and equipment at a “dis-
covery tent” on Saturday August 11
from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the
Cardboard Boat Race at Fort Hardy
Beach on Route 29 in Schuylerville.
The team will also present prelimi-
nary findings in a public meeting on
Monday, August 13 at 7 p.m. in the
American Legion on Clancy Street in
Schuylerville.
The underwater surveys will take
place in the Hudson River between
Schuylerville and Saratoga National
Historical Park in Stillwater. The
archeology team will be using a spec-
trum of non-invasive surveying tech-
niques, including side-scan sonar,
magnetometry and sub-bottom profil-
ing to assemble valuable data.
Findings from the surveys will pro-
vide important resources in evaluat-
ing Saratoga National Historical
Park’s archeological resources from
the late 17th century to the late 18th
century, protecting historic materials
and sites in and along the Hudson
River, and studying the shoreline for
the eventual establishment of a pub-
lic-accessible park boat landing.
For more information about these
studies, please contact Chris Martin at
(518) 670-2950 or by email at
Summer Bicycle Tours atSaratoga National Historical
ParkIf you’re looking to get outside a
bit more, why not come down for a
series of free, early-evening, ranger-
guided five-mile bike tours of
Saratoga Battlefield.
Join the fun during two summer
Wednesday evenings, both August 15
and 29, from 6 – 8 p.m.
The tours are aimed at any visitors
interested in scenic views of the his-
toric grounds, accompanied by
knowledgeable staff and volunteer
guides with unique stories of the park.
Come on out for fresh air, wonderful
scenery, great stories, light exercise,
like-minded people.
Guided Early MorningHistory Hikes at Saratoga
BattlefieldA series of free, early morning his-
tory hikes looking at general history
and lesser-known stories of the
world-changing Battles of Saratoga,
guided by National Park Service
Volunteers Dick Farrell and Ray
Palmer. Hikes will be offered from 9
– 11 a.m. August 10 – September 19
will cover the first Battle of Saratoga,
with August 24 – October 7 covering
the second Battle of Saratoga.
Anyone interested in learning some
exciting stories about the American
Revolution and the Battles of
Saratoga, all while enjoying walks up
to two miles over sometimes uneven
ground.
The guided hikes will take place at
Saratoga Battlefield, part of Saratoga
National Historical Park, located
between U.S. Route 4 and State
Route 32 in Stillwater.
For more information about this or
other events, please call the visitor
center at 518-664-9821 ext. 1777 or
check their website at
www.nps.gov/sara or their Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/sarato-
ganhp
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TODAY
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