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New Wilton CollegeCampus Open
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Night ofCHAMPIONS
SARATOGA SPRINGS – For thefirst time in its 28-year history, theSaratoga Springs City Center willplay host to a night of intense mixedmartial arts (MMA) action as theKaged Kombat FightingChampionships present “Night ofChampions” scheduled forSeptember 8. Three new championswill be crowned during the first ama-teur MMA event to be held at the CityCenter. Highlighting the 12-fight cardwill be bouts for the 155-pound light-weight title, 185-pound middleweighttitle and the 265-pound-and-up superheavyweight title. Tickets will beavailable at the door the night of thefight, with doors opening at 5 p.m.before the fights begin promptly at 6 p.m.
What makes this event so uniqueisn’t just the debut at the City Center,but rather that some of these fightersare getting their first chances to com-pete in front of their hometowncrowd. Currently, promoting a profes-sional mixed martial arts event islegal in 48 out of 50 states, with thetwo holdouts being New York andConnecticut. This does not include
by Christina JamesSaratoga TODAY
WILTON – The town of Wilton is againestablishing itself as one of the county’s mostup-and-coming areas with the completion of thebrand-new SUNY Adirondack Wilton Center.
With its population nearly doubling in the lasttwo decades, Wilton continues to transform itsresources to meet the diverse needs of its newcommunity, and now, has an educational envi-ronment that suits it.
“This is a real upgrade from the old facility,”said Michael Prutsman, the director of the
See SUNY page 6
CAMBRIDGE – Local BOCESgraduate Donald “Scooter” Telfordaccomplished something manyworld-class, professional chefs havefailed to do time and time again - heimpressed celebrity chef GordonRamsey. So much so, in fact, thatRamsey has now offered to pay forthe next four years of Telford’s culi-nary education.
photo provided
Donald “Scooter” Telford and Chef Gordon Ramsey.
Celebrity Chef Offers to Pay for Local BOCES Graduate’s Culinary Education
GREENFIELD CENTER – The nonprofit Ndakinna Education Center hosted a Family Fun Day Sunday, August26. Highlights of the day’s events include an informative hike through Marion F. Bowman Bruchac MemorialNature Preserve, arts and crafts and a performance by the zany Zucchini Brothers. Speaking of Zucchini, guestswere treated to fresh offerings from the Greenfield Community Garden. You could say it was not you’re “gardenvariety” family day as participants felt more connected with Ndakinna (which means “our land” in Abenaki). If youwould like to be more connected with "our land,” visit their website at www.ndakinna.org and don't miss theSaratoga Native American Festival at Spa State Park September 29 and 30.
Family Fun Day at the Ndakinna Education Center
Photos by MarkBolles.com
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Lenworth McGowan, 43, of Lot18, Ave. M, Malta Gardens,Mechanicville, pleaded guilty to acharge of third-degree attemptedcriminal sale of a controlled sub-stance, a class-C felony. McGowanwas arrested November 10 in Maltafor an incident that occurredSeptember 21 and is scheduled toreturn to court for sentencingOctober 22.
Michael James Roy, 35, of 28Mohawk Dr., Waterford, pleadedguilty to a charge of possessing asexual performance by a child, aclass-E felony. Roy was arrestedJuly 18, 2011, in Waterford for anincident that occurred July 11 and isscheduled to return to court for sen-tencing October 22.
Shawn Shaver, 29, of Mt.McGregor Correctional Facility,pleaded guilty to a charge of fourth-degree attempted criminal sale of acontrolled substance, a class-Dfelony. Shaver was arrested March27 in Moreau for an incident thatoccurred January 14 and is sched-uled to return to court for sentencingOctober 29.
John Rafferty, 31, of 27 SumnerPark, Rochester, pleaded guilty to acharge of driving while intoxicated,a class-E felony. Rafferty wasarrested June 9 in Saratoga Springsand is scheduled to return to courtfor sentencing October 22.
Anthony J. Volino Jr., 36, of 1Wintergreen Ave., Queensbury,pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree criminal contempt, a class-E
felony. Volino was arrested June 28in Halfmoon and is scheduled toreturn to court for sentencingSeptember 21.
Akiva D. Abraham, 47, of 316Miller Rd., Rexford, pleaded guiltyto a charge of third-degree grand lar-ceny, a class-D felony. Abrahamwas arrested in Clifton Park for inci-dents that occurred between April 1,2007 – October 12, 2008, and isscheduled to return to court for sen-tencing October 25.
Andre M. Clark, 36, of Bldg. #49, McClellan St., Schenectady,pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree criminal sale of marijuana, aclass-E felony. Clark was arrestedJanuary 5 in Clifton Park for an inci-dent that occurred July 20, 2011,and is scheduled to return to courtfor sentencing October 26.
Kathleen C. Freeman, 59, of 1South Federal St., Saratoga Springs,pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted criminal sale of acontrolled substance, a class-Cfelony. Freeman was arrested March13 in Saratoga Springs for incidentsthat occurred December 20 andJanuary 24 and is scheduled toreturn to court for sentencingOctober 19.
Billie Jo Parker, 37, of Lot 110,100 Gordon Lane, Wilton, pleadedguilty to a charge of third-degreeattempted criminal sale of a con-trolled substance, a class-C felony.Parker was arrested June 20 inWilton for an incident that occurredMay 25 and is scheduled to return to
court for sentencing October 26.
Tyler J. Grennon, 32, of 396Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, pleadedguilty to a charge of third-degreeattempted criminal sale of a con-trolled substance, a class-C felony.Grennon was arrested January 24 inMalta for an incident that occurredDecember 7 and is scheduled toreturn to court for sentencingOctober 29.
Clinton L. King, 52, of 1012State Rte. 50, Apt. 109, Ballston,pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree attempted robbery, a class-Cfelony. King was arrested May 3 inBallston and is scheduled to returnto court for sentencing October 16.
Darryl K. Munger, 52, of 4Kobor Rd., Gansevoort, pleadedguilty to a charge of third-degreeattempted criminal sale of a con-trolled substance, a class-C felony.Munger was arrested February 21 inNorthumberland for an incident thatoccurred November 1 and is sched-uled to return to court for sentencingOctober 16.
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SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 20124 WEEK IN REVIEWSaratoga Springs CityCouncil Hears from thePublic on Capital Budget
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The
Saratoga Springs City Council held
a special session the afternoon of
August 28 to once again present the
2013-2018 Capital Program before
opening the floor up for public com-
ment on the proposals.
Mayor Scott Johnson made a sim-
ilar presentation to his first meeting,
where he outlined some of the more
important aspects of the 2013 budg-
et, which is projected at $4.3 mil-
lion. This number includes
$414,000 in infrastructure renova-
tions to the city’s police department
and $100,000 for a storm sewer on
Wedgewood Avenue among 30
other prioritized items.
When the public was given their
chance to speak, some offered criti-
cal takes on the way the city is
deciding to spend so freely. There
were calls for conservatism in the
face of uncertainty with both the
New York Racing Association
(NYRA) potentially about to be
reorganized and warnings that
another economic downturn looms
ahead in 2013.
Pamela Burke, president of the
Saratoga Springs Southwest
Neighborhood Association,
addressed the council to advocate
for more funds to be directed
toward a proposed pedestrian and
bicycle-friendly path along Geyser
Road.
“We are looking for completion
of an important connection,” said
Burke. “It’s a 2.8 mile trail which
will continue to expand the trail sys-
tems in the city. Our goal is to pro-
vide safe passage along the heavily-
traveled and potentially dangerous
Geyser Road. I believe the traffic
has increased tremendously.”
John Wilson, representing the
East Side Safety Committee, would
approach the council on an omis-
sion from the 2013 budget: the con-
struction of an EMS and fire facility
on the eastern plateau of the city.
“Last year when we commented
on the Capital Budget we were
pleased to see that an emergency
need on the Eastern Plateau was
recognized. The budget provided
about $200,000 in 2012 and
$192,500 in 2013.”
He says funds originally sched-
uled for 2012 and 2013 are either
missing or pushed back, as only the
$200,000 has been earmarked for
2014.
“I don’t understand, you say you
agree there is a need for an emer-
gency facility east of the Northway,
then you come up with a proposed
Capital Budget and it doesn’t have
any serious funding for it,” said
Wilson. “One has to wonder how
priorities are set when such a public
safety need is completely ignored. I
can only hope this is not the
approved budget, but that funds
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Travers Dead Heat Leads toTwo Canoes on Infield Pond
SARATOGA SPRINGS – By
now, you’re sure to have heard the
news that the 143rd running of the
Travers Stakes ended in the first
official dead heat in the race’s long
history. Traditionally, the colors of
the winning horse’s stable colors are
painted on a canoe, which is then
launched in the pond to be dis-
played until a new champion is
crowned. Since there were two
winners, the New York Racing
Association (NYRA) has decided to
tweak tradition in order to accom-
modate the unusual circumstances
and have two canoes this year.
The canoes bearing the royal blue
and white of Alpha’s owner
Godolphin Racing and the green,
blue and orange of Golden Ticket’s
Magic City Thoroughbred Partners
were launched August 30 just five
days after the historic finish in the
$1,000,000 Travers Stakes. Alpha is
trained by Kiaran McLaughlin and
was ridden by Ramon Dominguez.
Golden Ticket is trained by Kenny
McPeek and was piloted by jockey
David Cohen.
Technically, the Travers has fin-
ished in a dead heat once before,
back in 1874 when Attila and
Acrobat finished in a tie. They
would later hold a run-off which
determined Attila to be the eventual
winner.
Correction:In the August 24 - August 30
issue of Saratoga TODAY, we print-
ed an article titled “New Occupancy
Tax Could Generate up to $100,000
for Saratoga County.” However, the
occupancy tax discussed is not a
new tax. Instead, the county sought
to change the existing occupancy
tax legislation and close what many
viewed as a loophole several online
travel companies used to their
advantage. Saratoga TODAY
regrets this error.
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Scooter Impresses Chef
Telford, who worked as a prepcook at the Cambridge Hotel, firstmet Ramsey during the filming ofhis show, “Hotel Hell,” for whichthe celebrity travels across the coun-try to dilapidated inns, hotels andbed and breakfasts to try and turnthe failing establishments around.
“I really don’t know what hepicked up on,” said Telford ofRamsey’s interest in him. “But the[executive] chef that worked at thathotel, Rich Wilson, said he saw thesame thing. He says that when youlook at me, you can just see that Ihave the heart and the passion – thatI cook my heart out.”
Despite Telford’s talent for cook-ing, the culinary arts weren’t the 20-year-old’s first passion growing up.
“I always wanted to play sports –I really enjoy playing soccer,” saidTelford. “But I wasn’t really able todo sports or anything else after I hadall of my surgeries.”
Telford underwent two scoliosissurgeries at a young age, when doc-tors placed two metal rods in hisback to help correct the condition.He’s also undergone two heart sur-
geries – one as late as last year – thatincluded a heart-valve replacement.Though the surgeries put him on thesidelines, they opened up anotheravenue that Telford may have neverconsidered otherwise.
“I realized I had a talent for tastesand for plating and so somethingjust clicked,” said Telford.“Everyone was like, ‘hey, why don’tyou just cook?’”
Telford enrolled in a culinary artsand hospitality course at theWashington Saratoga WarrenHamilton Essex (WSWHE) BOCESschool to learn the basic techniques– sanitation, cooking, breading pro-cedures and baking, where he wasfortunate enough to be a member ofChef Maureen Clancy’s class.
“My teacher, Chef MaureenClancy, was a big influence on me,”said Telford. “I did a cake-tin deco-ration, and mine was a DonaldDuck. She looked at me after thatand told me I should look at this fora living – that I’d done a really goodjob.”
Inspired by his teacher, Telfordwent on to intern and eventuallywork at the Cambridge Hotel, wherehe first earned his nickname,
“Scooter.”“I was there for a month and a
half and the chef saw how I movedaround the kitchen for being my size– 5 foot 9 and a half inches – andhow I could actually adapt andmove around, squeeze into places.But the one thing that caught on wasmy speed,” said Telford. “So for justbeing my size, he called meScooter.”
But it’s clear that Scooter isn’tjust fast after watching the show –Telford was all business during theepisode, working hard enough toimpress the usually hard-to-impressRamsey.
“My parents and I spoke the nightbefore it happened. They just said,ok, show them what you can do andmaybe something good will hap-pen,” said Telford.
Still, Telford said he never expect-ed to have Ramsey offer to pay allfour years of his education.
“It was just sudden. He really did-n’t give anybody a heads up. He justcame in the room and said it rightout loud, just like that,” said Telford.“At first I didn’t really know what todo. My mouth kind of dropped onthe inside; my heart skipped a fewbeats. And all of a sudden it sunkin.”
While the Cambridge Hotel has
closed since filming completed,Telford has taken Ramsey’s gift andpushed forward. Already he’senrolled in the culinary arts programat Schenectady County CommunityCollege, and has plans on transfer-ring to Paul Smith College for hislast two years.
“I’m also working a little bit, try-
ing to earn a little extra money.Hopefully down the road, I’d like tohave my own bakery,” said Telford.
“It was just a really fun experi-ence,” Telford added. “I wish Icould do it again, but this time be onthe opposite side of things, workingto help Ramsey out in other places.That would be a fun experience.”
Final Stretch FestivalSARATOGA SPRINGS - The
summer season at the SaratogaRace Course is coming to a close,and to celebrate, the region kicksoff the Final Stretch FestivalFriday, August 31 - Monday,September 3.
On Friday, August 31, fans areinvited to stay after the races and“Party at the Spa,” presented byCoors Light. Located at The Post,the event features live music fromTwo Tenors of Rock, along withgreat food and drinks.
On Saturday, September 1 -Sunday, September 2, head todowntown Saratoga to enjoy freemusical entertainment from 10different bands in popularSaratoga locations. Music willbegin both nights at 7 p.m. andcontinue through 11 p.m., featur-
ing jazz, blues, acoustic, funk androck bands.
Enjoy the Labor Day WeekendBarbecue and Family Fun FestSunday, September 2 – Monday,September 3 at the Saratoga RaceCourse, and snag the last give-away item of the season – a redSaratoga fleece blanket – onSunday. For $25, fans can alsoenjoy a selection of hamburgers,hot dogs, chicken, salad, dessertsand more at the At the RailPavilion. Family Fun Fest, heldfrom 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundayand 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, fea-tures children’s activities in thebackyard, including carnivalgames, magicians, caricatureartists and pony rides.
For more information, visitwww.nyra.com/saratogaevents.
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SUNY Adirondack Wilton Center OpensWilton Center. “Before, studentsalways had to go to Queensbury totake [lab and graphic design] classesand their bread-and-butter courses.Now, they can take them here.”
The new 32,000-square-foot cam-pus features a state-of-the-art graph-ic design Mac lab, an interdiscipli-nary biology and chemistry lab, a72-seat lecture hall and 15 technolo-
gy-equipped classrooms. Studentlounge areas, computer stations andfaculty offices are just some of thethings the new site has to offer.
“The old building was just twohallways,” said Prutsman. “Here wehave 15 classrooms - that’s fivemore than we had before, and thebuilding was constructed for addi-tional expansion. Last year we had616 students, this year - 716.”
With the site’s physical additions,the school is now able to offer a con-siderable number of additionalcourses. Previously unavailableclasses in graphic design and pho-tography are now offered, and labcourses in chemistry and biologyhave also been made possible withthe addition of a high-tech sciencelab. Prutsman says that even thoughthere are a lot of new educationalopportunities at the campus, it’s thestudent life that is paramount.
“Customer service is our number-one focus around here,” saidPrutsman. “The Queensbury cam-pus closes at 4 p.m.; here, we areopen until 10. Students can get aca-demic advisement, there’s a tutoringcenter - they have the capacity to doeverything on-site.”
The campus’ location on Route 9,sandwiched between exits 15 and 16on the Northway, is in the middle ofit all and an ideal spot for local students.
“We looked at other areas, butwhen it came down to it, we’ve been
here since 1994, we wanted to movequickly, and this is a prominentlocation right now on Route 9. Thiscorridor is continuing to grow, andWilton is continuing to grow.”
The center hopes to reach out tomore than just its enrolled students.Its 72-seat lecture hall has alreadybeen booked by the SaratogaCounty Chamber of Commerce for
presentations, and the school hasplans to use the room for communi-ty movie nights.
“We have signed a 25-year lease,”said Prutsman. “We plan on beinghere for a while.”
For more information on theWilton Campus, its upcomingevents and course offerings, visitwww.sunyacc.edu/academics/wilton.
Photo by MarkBolles.comThe Wilton Center’s new 72 - seat lecture hall.
Photo by MarkBolles.comThe new Mac lab.
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Championsamateur level bouts, which is whyKaged Kombat is allowed to promotehere.
The newly-created middleweighttitle will be up for grabs as 2006Saratoga Springs High School gradu-ate Scott Holzwarth takes on JustinPierpont. Holzwarth says he got theitch to begin training when he neededan outlet following the completion ofhis high school athletic career.
“I started training jiu jitsu and kick-boxing six years ago, beginning thesummer I graduated high school,”said Holzwarth. “I could no longerplay football like I did in high schooland I needed something else to do. Isaw the UFC (Ultimate FightingChampionships) fights on televisionand one night there was a commercialfor Empire Martial Arts, which iswhere I train now. I started trainingand I haven’t stopped for the last sixyears.”
Holzwarth has previously foughtfor the Burlington Brawl promotionbased out of northern Vermont. Hislast fight was a knock-out win overSimone Spano. As for what keepshim fighting, Holzwarth says it’s adesire to see his years of training payoff.
“I enjoy the training and testingmyself,” said Holzwarth. “I try tomake all the hard work worth it.”
Competing in front of a crowd inhis hometown of Saratoga hasHolzwarth excited, but his hopes ofturning professional hinge on the out-look of professional MMA beinglegalized in New York.
“I’m all for the legalization ofMMA as long as they regulate it cor-rectly like they are in all the otherstates,” said Holzwarth. “There’s noreason that we can’t have this eco-nomic generator right here in our stateas well.”
The promoters themselves echoHolzwarth’s sentiment about fightinghere in New York, and hope to bringboth MMA events and more revenueto the state.
“We are thrilled to hold our eventin Saratoga Springs and invest ourdollars locally. I think Kaged Kombatis going to be a wonderful edition tothe vibrancy of our downtown,” saidChad Beatty, co-owner of KagedKombat. “
Competing for the super heavy-weight title is another local fighternamed Dan Ladd, who after startinghis career 2-0 has found himself com-peting for the gold againstKentuckian Marty Doll. The 2009Schuylerville High School graduate
has previously compete for the KagedKombat promotion, winning his lastfight in under a minute to earn hisspot on the card.
“My first fight I really grinded outa victory against a guy who was 4-0,”said Ladd. “The fight could havebeen stopped several times but hekept grabbing the cage when I tried toapply a choke. I won my second fightin 46 seconds and now here I amfighting for the super heavyweighttitle.”
The designation of super heavy-weight generally applies to boxing,where it is the amateur equivalent tothe professional designation ofheavyweight. While it might conjurethe image of slow, lumbering fighters,Ladd says his athleticism is what setshim apart in his division.
“You’d think at my weight classthere’s not much athleticism, youknow? We’re all really big guys,”said Ladd. “I’ve always been fast, andfor a long time I was one of the small-er guys in my weight class. Now thatI’m one of the bigger guys, I haven’tlost my athleticism and that speed ismy biggest advantage.”
When asked what keeps him moti-vated to fight, Ladd answers that therush of entering the cage fuels hisown personal determination to see hishand raised at the end of the fight.
“The biggest thing is that as soon asyou walk in and you hear the gateclose behind you, you know it’s real.There’s nothing left to do but find outwho the better man is that day,” saidLadd. ”I’ve always been really com-petitive; it could be playingMonopoly or it could be a fight. Thepoint is I have to win. I have to be thebest.”
The fact that the show is inSaratoga Springs isn’t lost on MarvinMaldonado, the 135-poundBantamweight fighter who has livedand trained in the Saratoga region foryears. He’ll be facing Hector Funes ofPatchogue, New York, in his fourthofficial appearance for KagedKombat.
“I’m very excited and there are alot of people who are very excited tocome to my fight, where they mayhave wanted to in the past but havebeen too far away,” said Maldonado.“Most of the time it’s a two and a halfhour drive, so they can’t make thetrip. Now it’s only five or so minutesaway and I just can’t wait.”
Maldonado says he was pleasedwith how he’s been fighting, butlooks to improve even more.
“I’ve been working on my take-down defenses, as I’m going to tryand keep the fight upright where I feel
more comfortable,” said Maldonado.“I know my opponent has a wrestlingbackground and so I definitely wantto avoid going to the mat.”
Making his debut in the fightingworld, P.T. Ortiz holds a much lessintense day job as a local acousticmusician. The Queensbury-native isset to face Juliano Zanetti in the 155-pound division, and hopes to make animpact in front of the New Yorkcrowd. He’s spent his time training injiu jitsu, amateur wrestling and box-ing to prepare.
“I’m feeling very confident. I’vetrained five to six hours a day the last
couple months preparing for thisfight,” said Ortiz. “I was supposed tomake my debut at an earlier event butI was injured. I’m definitely readythis time and I’m looking forward toit.”
The newcomer is healthy andhopes to continue fighting in front ofhis family and friends for years tocome.
“I always thought my first fightwould be here in Saratoga, so when Ihad to drop out of my original fight[in Vermont], this kind of worked out.A lot of people I know are going to bethere to support me, and it’s even got
some historical significance being thefirst MMA card here.”
Also on the “Night of Champions”card are bouts between 120-poundfemale fighters Heather Lynn andPaige Matheson; Mike Lopez takingon Ryan St. Andrews; and MikeDorsey facing Kevin Leonard.
“These young men and women areskilled athletes who train harder on aweekly basis than most people trainin their lives. They are finally able toshowcase their skills locally in frontof their friends and family,” saidBeatty.
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Saratoga Springs, NY - Newman
Edward “Ned” Wait, III, passed
away August 21. He was 65 years of
age.
He was the son of Newman
Edward “Pete” Wait Jr. and Jane
Caroline Adams both of Saratoga
Springs.
He served two
tours of duty in
the United States
Army in Korea during the Vietnam
War and was a sergeant in the signal
corps.
Survivors include his mother,
Jane Adams Wait; his sisters,
Marian Wait Walsh and Caroline
Wait Putman; and his brother,
Charles Valentine Wait.
Services were held Friday,
August 24.
Newman Edward “Ned” Wait, III
OBITUARIESG r e e n f i e l d
Center - Vincent
G. O’Herron, 58,
passed away
Tuesday, August
21.
Born November
21, 1953, in
Elmira, NY, he
was the son of
Vincent and
Beverly Harding
O’Herron.
He leaves his loving wife of 28
years, Denise Keenan; daughters,
Siobhan (David) Dahl, and Kasey
and Shannon O’Herron; brother,
Terrance (Ann)
O’Herron; sister,
M a r y a n n
(Marty) Flynn;
grandchildren,
Keely and
Kenzie Dahl and
Kedra LeClair;
in-laws William
( C a t h e r i n e )
Keenan and
Kathleen; and a
host of loving aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday,
August 25.
Vincent G. O’Herron
Edward Ebert,
82, passed away
Friday, August 24.
He was born
November 7,
1929, in Saratoga
Springs, NY, to
Edward J. Ebert
and Elizabeth
Clark.
He is preceded
in death by his par-
ents; James Ebert;
sisters, Margaret
Neville, Caroline Carney, Betty
Hill and Dorothy “Dot” Rouse;
brother, George; and infant child,
C h e r y l
Elizabeth.
Edward
is sur-
vived by his wife
of 38 years,
Bertha; son, James
Ebert; stepsons,
Alvin, Joseph
(Penny), Charles
(Kim) and Gerald
( C i n d y )
P r o v a n c h i e ;
daughters, Kelli
(Adam) Roselan
and Beth (Barry)
Sweet; stepdaugh-
ters, Karen
(Ronnie) Baker, Victoria (David)
Kilburn; sister, Lou Yandow; and
many nieces, nephews, cousins
and grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday,
August 28.
Edward Henry Ebert
Malta, NY – Christopher D.
Harvey, 27, died Tuesday, August
14.
Born October 9, 1984, in
Newburyport, Mass., he was the son
of Tammy Somers and David
Harvey.
Survivors include his fiancée,
Kayla N. Scolamiero; their unborn
daughter, Sophia Gisile Harvey;
their family dog, Biggie; his soon-
to-be in-laws, Peter and Valerie
Scolamier, Christian, Niko and Olivia
Scolamiero; The excitement for his
new family is what kept him going.
Chris is also survived by his mother,
Tammy Somers; and stepfather,
Howard Masterson; brother, Sean
Wood; nephew, Sean Neil Wood; sis-
ters, Chaundra Harvey and Courtney
Somers-Wood; and nephews, Aiden
Christopher and Liam Michael Doty.
Services were held Monday, August
27.
Christopher D. Harvey
Saratoga Springs, NY –
Raymond A. “Coach” Waldron,
80, passed away Friday, August
17.
Born April 5, 1932, in
Mechanicville, NY, he was the
fifth child of Hawley and
Carolyn Sipperly Waldron.
He served as an Infantryman in
the U.S. Army and fought in the
Korean War, defending Pork
C h o p
H i l l
with the 25th Infantry
Division.
Ray was preceded in
death by brothers, David (late Rita)
and Frank (Nancy); and a sister,
Carolyn (late Louis) Herman.
Survivors include his wife of over
50 years, the former Carol
Fitzpatrick; children, Kathy (David)
Scarbalis, Joe (Mary), Raymond Jr.
(Colleen), Bryan (Sue), William and
Meghan (Jeff) Allen; several grand-
children and great-grandchildren;
and his siblings, Hawley (Jeanne),
Terry (Kay), Elizora (late Albert)
Conway, Thomas (late Patricia),
Richard (late Judy), Earl (Heidi).
Services were held Tuesday, August 21.
Raymond A. “Coach” Waldron
Saratoga Springs, NY - Edmund F.
Mrak Sr., 83, passed away Tuesday,
August 14.
Edmund was born April 15, 1929,
to the late Edmund and Gail Mrak.
A veteran of the Korean War, he
traveled throughout Europe with the
U.S. Army.
Survivors include his former wife,
Renate Mrak; and their three chil-
dren and
s p o u s e s ,
Leslie and David
McLoughlin, Darren and
Dee Mrak and Edmund
Mrak Jr, and Linda Ziolo; his
grandchildren, Kari McLoughlin,
Doug McLoughlin and his wife,
Ashlee, and Colden Mrak. He is
also survived by his sister, Bonnie
Jean Giovannangelo, and his
nephew, David Vooris. He is
remembered fondly by Margaret
Ferrara, Wolfgang and Sue Walter,
Peter and Sharon Walter and their
families.
Burial with military honors will
be at 11 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2012, at the
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery,
Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
Edmund F. Mrak Sr.
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TODAY Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012 9
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 201210 EDUCATIONAaron Grady Hired as NewAssistant Principal
SCHUYLERVILLE - The
Schuylerville Central School
District welcomes Aaron Grady as
a new assistant principal for
Schuylerville Middle School and
Schuylerville High School. Grady
was appointed by the Board of
Education at its last meeting.
“The district has an incredible
reputation throughout the upstate
New York region, especially with
its strong tradition of academics,
the arts and athletics,” Grady said.
“I’m excited about this opportunity
and I’m looking forward to being
part of a high-quality and well-
respected district.”
In his previous position, Grady
was a sixth-grade guidance coun-
selor at Gloversville Middle
School. During his time at that
school, he also worked as dean of
students/assistant principal, a mid-
dle school testing coordinator and
master scheduler and as the grades
seven-eight guidance counselor. In
addition, Grady served as coach for
Gloversville’s varsity girls’ soccer,
junior varsity girls’ basketball and
modified girls’ basketball teams.
Prior to his employment in
Gloversville, Grady worked as a
guidance counselor at Catholic
Central High School in Troy, a
counselor at the Family Counseling
Center in Gloversville and in
numerous counseling and case
management positions in Erie,
Penn.
He feels his counseling experi-
ence will serve Schuylerville well.
“My background has allowed me to
develop an understanding of the
challenges facing today’s stu-
dents—at home, in school and in
the community,” Grady said. “I
think this type of experience can be
very beneficial.”
Grady earned a bachelor’s
degree in psychology/social work
from Gannon University in Penn, a
master’s degree in guidance and
counseling from Sage Graduate
School in Troy and administrative
certification from the
Massachusetts College of Liberal
Arts.
Continuing EducationCourse RegistrationBeginning September 5
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Saratoga Springs School District
offers a robust continuing educa-
tion program for the district’s resi-
dents, including high school stu-
dents with the consent of the direc-
tor. Non-residents will be accepted
with a cost differential of $3 per
course.
Courses are offered in the fall
Education Briefsand spring. The fall 2012 class
schedule will be mailed in late
August and is also available online.
Registration will begin September
5 and classes begin the week of
September 24.
Most classes meet for seven
weeks from 7-9 p.m. unless other-
wise indicated. Most classes will be
held in the high school or the
Maple Avenue Middle School.
Please check listing for other
locations.
All classes are filled on a "first-
come, first-served" basis. You will
only be notified if a course is can-
celed or closed out (there is no noti-
fication of acceptance into a
course).
For more information, callJohn Grady at (518) 583-4782 orsend an email to [email protected].
Last Phase of ConstructionProject Focused onIncreasing EnergyEfficiency
SCHUYLERVILLE - The final
phase of the Schuylerville Central
School District’s construction proj-
ect is focused primarily on initia-
tives to improve energy efficiency.
“The projects are similar to those
that you’d tackle in your home if
you were looking to lower energy
costs—namely, lighting upgrades,
window replacements and some
heating and ventilation work,” said
Superintendent of Buildings and
Grounds Peter Riggi.
In the district, the energy-
efficiency projects include:
• Replacing T-12 fluorescent
light fixtures with T-8 fixtures
throughout classrooms and hall-
ways in the elementary, middle and
high schools. Both high school
gymnasiums will have the metal
halides light fixtures replaced with
high- efficient T-5 fixtures; this
switch is also taking place in the
original elementary school gymna-
sium. All parking lot lights are
being replaced with LED fixtures
(they are currently metal halide fix-
tures, also resulting in significant
energy savings.
• Replacing original single-pane
windows in the elementary school
with UV-rated thermal pane win-
dows. Selected older windows in
the high school (primarily those
installed in 1955 and 1991) are also
being replaced.
• The front façade of the high
school is getting insulated panels,
which add a significant “R” value
to the exterior walls and will make
the areas weather-tight, along with
the new windows.
• The high school gymnasium
heating and ventilating unit has
been rebuilt and two large motors
have been replaced with new ener-
gy-efficient motors.
• Radiant heat has been installed
in the Student Services Center and
the main office at the high school.
When everything is completed
the district expects to realize a sig-
nificant annual energy savings.
SARATOGA
TODAY Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012 EDUCATION 11
Free and Reduced Price Meal Policyfor Saratoga Springs City Schools
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs City School District announces a free and reduced price meal
policy for Saratoga Springs area school children. Local school officials have adopted the following family eligibil-
ity criteria to assist them in determining 2012-2013 eligibility:
Food Stamp/TANF/FDPIRHouseholds
Households which currently
include children who receive Food
Stamps or Temporary Assistance to
Needy Families (TANF), or the
Food Distribution Program on
Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must
complete an application listing the
child's name, a food stamp, TANF or
FDPIR case number and the signa-
ture of an adult household member,
or provide a Direct Certification let-
ter from the NYS Office of
Temporary and Disability
Assistance. Children in the house-
hold with the same case number may
be included on the same application.
Separate applications are required
for children in the same household
with different case numbers. If the
family does not list a food stamp,
TANF or FDPIR case number for all
children for whom they are apply-
ing, then the application must con-
tain all the information as required
for “other households” as described
below.
Other HouseholdsHouseholds with incomes the
same or below the amount of money
listed above for their family size may
be eligible for and are urged to apply
for free and/or reduced price meals
(or free milk). They may do so by
filling in the application forms sent
home with a letter to parents.
Additional copies are available at the
principal's office in each school.
Applications may be submitted any
time during the school year to
Margaret Sullivan, school lunch pro-
gram director
The information provided on the
application will be confidential and
will be used for determining eligibil-
ity. The names and eligibility status
of participants may also be used for
the allocation of funds to federal
education programs such as Title I
and National Assessment of
Educational Progress (NAEP), state
health or state education programs,
provided the state agency or local
education agency administers the
programs, and for federal, state or
local means-tested nutrition pro-
grams with eligibility standards
comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility
information may also be released to
programs authorized under the
National School Lunch Act (NSLA)
or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA).
The release of information to any
program or entity not specifically
authorized by the NSLA will require
a written consent statement from the
parent or guardian.
The school district does, however,
have the right to verify at any time
during the school year the informa-
tion on the application. If a parent
does not give the school this infor-
mation, the child/children will no
longer be able to receive free or
reduced price meals (free milk).
Foster children may also be eligi-
ble for these benefits. A separate
application for a foster child is no
longer necessary. Foster children
may be listed on the family applica-
tion which must contain the foster
child's name and personal use
income.
Under the provisions of the policy,
the designated official will review
applications and determine eligibili-
ty. If a parent is dissatisfied with the
ruling of the designated official,
he/she may make a request either
orally or in writing for a hearing to
appeal the decision.
The Asst. Superintendent for
Business, whose address is 3 Blue
Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs, NY
12866, has been designated as the
Hearing Official. Hearing proce-
dures are outlined in the policy.
However, prior to initiating the hear-
ing procedure, the parent or School
Food Authority may request a con-
ference to provide an opportunity for
the parent and official to discuss the
situation, present information, and
obtain an explanation of the data
submitted in the application or the
decisions rendered. The request for
a conference shall not in any way
prejudice or diminish the right to a
fair hearing.
Only complete applications can be
approved. This includes complete
and accurate information regarding:
the Food Stamp, TANF, or FDPIR
case number; the names of all house-
hold members; on an income appli-
cation the social security number of
the person who signs the form or an
indication that the adult does not
have one, and the amount and source
of income received by each house-
hold member. In addition, the parent
or guardian must sign the application
form, certifying the information is
true and correct.
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 201212 BUSINESS
Business Briefs Sperry’s RestaurantCelebrates 80 Years in Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Sperry’s restaurant, located at
30 ½ Caroline Street, is celebrat-
ing its 80th anniversary in the
Spa City with an end-of-the-
track-season party Monday,
September 3 beginning at 5 p.m.
Guests are invited to swing by
for complimentary hors d’oeu-
vres and great drink specials
offered throughout the evening.
Entertainment will be provided
by the George Boone Blues
Band, who will take to the stage
for a 7 p.m. performance.
For more information or to
make reservations, call (518)
584-9618. Visit Sperry’s online
at www.sperrysrestaurant.com.
Panza Hands Back 28Tables to Metro Owner
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
After a few months under the
name “Panza’s 28 Tables,” the 17
Maple Avenue upstairs location
is reverting back to simply “28
Tables” after Anthony Panza
failed to obtain a liquor license
for the establishment.
“It was tragic for us,” said
Anthony Panza, who served as a
consultant during the summer
season. While Panza had hoped
to reestablish his family’s pres-
ence in downtown Saratoga with
the venture, complications with
State Liquor Authority forced
him to step back.
The establishment will now be
overseen by Tim Stuto, owner of
Metro and 28 Tables. Stuto ran
28 Tables before he handed it
over to Panza earlier this year.
Although 28 Tables will be
ending its dinner services for the
summer season Sunday,
September 2, the establishment
will continue to cater parties,
weddings and other events. Stuto
also noted that despite Panza’s
difficulty securing a liquor
license (in part due to the build-
ing’s layout), he has been fortu-
nate enough to secure one
himself.
“Although [Panza’s] could not
get a liquor license, I have a
liquor license,” said Stuto.
Stuto said 28 Tables will
resume their dinner services next
year for the summer season.
Expert to Share Insight onSilicon Valley and SaratogaCounty
TODAY Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012 BUSINESS 13
by Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY
Total Body Trifecta Joins Forces
with MyGym Fitness Center
photo provided
Total Body Trifecta group fitness instructors, from left to right: DonnaSausville, Simone Noud, Renee Hostetler, Linda Houious, Susan Brooks,Mary Anne Fantauzzi, Ellen Ehrlich and Yonka Perkins.
BALLSTON SPA - After near-
ly 15 years at their 61 Lawrence
Street location in Saratoga
Springs, Total Body Trifecta
(TBT) is making the move over
to MyGym Fitness Center in
Ballston Spa August 31, where
the two organizations will join
forces to offer a more robust,
complete fitness package to their
clients.
“The property [at 61 Lawrence
Street] has been for sale for
seven years, so we knew it was
inevitable, someday, that we
were going to have to move,”
said Fantauzzi. “But Mark and I
have actually been fitness col-
leagues in one shape or form for
almost 30 years. So when the
landlord sold the property and we
knew we would have to find a
new home by August 31, I imme-
diately thought of Mark.”
Fantauzzi first met Boudreau
when she and her husband were
members at Mark’s original gym,
before she opened TBT. Since
then, the two have attended and
worked side-by-side at many fit-
ness workshops, always keeping
in touch with one another.
“We always had a mutual
respect for each other,” said
Boudreau. “And I think that it’s
to our benefit to get these two
strong businesses together and
team up. I think it’s a big shot in
the arm for my gym.”
In many ways, Fantauzzi and
Boudreau are on the exact oppo-
sites ends of the fitness spectrum
- something they believe will
help them better serve their
clients.
“His specialty is really person-
al training, youth fitness, spin-
ning and boot camp classes, and
he has an amazing kickboxing
program over there,” said
Fantauzzi. “And then our expert-
ise is more the aesthetic side of
group fitness. We have two dif-
ferent kinds of ballet workout
classes, a Pilates program, a yoga
class, a steps program and a
good-old-fashioned high-step
aerobics program.”
“They have a nice variety of
classes that we didn’t have,” said
Boudreau. “And I think adding
those to the schedule is a real big
asset.”
Fantauzzi will also continue to
host members of the New York
City Ballet at the new location,
where arrangements have already
been made to hold classes with
the professional dancers several
times a year.
While clients of MyGym
Fitness will benefit from the
many new programs now avail-
able to them, TBT clients too will
benefit from access to MyGym’s
wide variety of exercise equip-
ment, locker room and shower
facilities.
“It’s a win-win,” said
Boudreau. “I think you’re putting
two facilities together, merging
as one, and that’s going to be a
pretty powerful force in the
area.”
MyGym Fitness Center is
located at 2100 Saratoga Road in
Ballston Spa. To learn more
about MyGym Fitness Center,
visit www.mygymfitness.com.
To learn more about Total
Body Trifecta, visit www.total-
bodytrifecta.com.
Six Local Attorneys Named to Upstate New York ‘Super Lawyers’ List
photo provided
The “Super Lawyers” at Towne, Ryan &Partners, P.C.
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
For the third consecutive year,
the principals of Towne, Ryan
& Partners, P.C., have been
selected as a few of the top
attorneys in upstate New York.
James T. Towne Jr., Claudia
A. Ryan, Susan F. Bartkowski,
Elena DeFio Kean, Christopher
R. Lyons and one attorney of
counsel to the firm, John F.
Moore, have been named to the
Upstate New York Super
Lawyers List, of which no
more than five percent of
lawyers are selected.
Ryan and DeFio Kean
were also named among
the top 25 women lawyers
in the New York Super
Lawyers - Upstate
magazine.
Towne, Ryan &
Partners, P.C., is a full-
service law firm with
offices located along I-87,
from Poughkeepsie to
Saratoga Springs.
Honorary chair Susanna Lia greeted more than 350 guests, raising a toast to Senior Services of Albany at the 14th annualTravers Wine Tasting last Friday, August 24. Guests arriving at the National Museum of Racing received complimentary glass-es courtesy of presenting sponsor Time Warner Cable and plates from the New York State Automobile Dealers Association, arm-ing them with the tools necessary to fully enjoy an evening of fine food and beverages.
Some of the Capital Region’s best cuisine was served by Classé Catering, Creo’, Farm House, Mazzone Hospitality, Angelo’s677 Prime and Meals on Wheels. Robert and Gail Dollar sampled chicken liver paté and bruschetta from Capriccio Saratoga,while Todd and Holly Garofano chatted with Bob McNamara and Victoria Menneto at the Yono’s station. That’s DifferentChocolates offered pieces of white chocolate Irish cream and crispy bacon pizza (bacon bits and potato chips encrusted inchocolate). Confectioner Mark Shaw explained how the unusual ingredients enhance each flavor as Irene and Bill Stevensontried the key lime chipotle-lemon.
Of course, the food was just a complement to the stars of the evening, over 80 wines and 18 craft beers. Presented by WorldClass Beverages, a division of DeCrescente Distributing, the beer tasting included lagers and ales from Olde Saratoga BrewingCompany, Brooklyn Lager, Brewery Ommegang and Merchant du Vin. Susan Sotile and Dick Rosbrook, both from First Niagara,volunteered at one of the booths, tapping Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale from Tadcaster, England, and Bavaria’s Ayinger BrauWeisse.
For the wine lover, tables were set to pour the bubbles of Moet & Chandon and Atwater, Damiani favorites from Lembergerto Pinot Grigio, pretty La Marca Prosecco, refreshing Bergerac Sauvignon Blanc Sec, and bold cabernets like Joseph Phelps andB Side. The Adirondack Winery showcased their Semillon, gold medal winner of the 2011 Finger Lakes International WineCompetition, and a food-friendly Tempranillo that took the silver medal at the 2011 INDY International Wine Competition.Celia Fulfs of Kenwood Vintners provided tastes of the winery’s Sonoma Moscato, Sonoma Gewurztraminer, Russian River PinotNoir and Jack London Syrah to Russ Sealy of Mannix Marketing and his friends, Molly Chiang, Andrew Parsons, LindsayKollmeier and Kevin O’Connor. Also spotted sipping the Kenwood wines were committee member Michelle Borisenok, DebiSullivan, LeGrande Serras, Faith Takes and Tom DiPalermo.
Patty and Jeff Novo, owners of Crush & Cask, one of the night’s lead supporters, staffed the Martin Scott table, recommend-ing Elk Cove Pinot Gris to pair with Asian-inspired dishes, and a Cliff Lede Cabernet from the Stags Leap District to complementrisotto with truffles. The lucky couple was well-positioned under the courtyard tent and could take in both the beautiful sum-mer weather and music by The Jazz Trio featuring Jill Hughes. Nearby, Francisco Padilla rolled cigars for aficionados to purchase,with proceeds being donated back to Senior Services from the Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe.
In the VIP room, Christopher and Courtney Burke, Susan Pedo and Bryan Valenti sipped Kimberley and Bill Comiskey’s ChloeCreek Pinot Noir. The couple, celebrating Bill’s birthday that night, split time between the Capital Region and Sonoma’s RussianRiver Valley where their vineyard produces about 450 cases of pinot noir each year. They have published an incredible cook-book of restaurant dishes that complement the wine, from Lake Placid to the Hudson Valley. All profits benefit the MelodiesCenter for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Medical Center.
Others seen at the tasting were Elizabeth Tanny, Chris Minahan, Tukee Jay, Nick and Charlene Marino, Malissa and JonZatlokowicz, Mike Belsky, Tom Pillsworth, Bob and Monica Marini, Melissa and Eric Murphy, Congressman Paul Tonko, Neil andAmy Levine, David and Diana Hannoush, Liz Bishop and committee member Paula McCormick, as well as several members ofthe Lia Family.
If the food and wine weren’t entertainment enough, attendees could also have their caricature drawn by Jeanne Benas or
shop the 60 silent auction items. The night ended with a live auction in the Hall of Fame and delectable delights from ProfessorJava’s and dp-An American Brasserie. Bidding was fast and furious on vacations in Cabo San Lucas, the Bahamas, SteamboatSprings and Florida, in addition to an exquisite set from Hannoush Jewelers, a girls’ day out for four at Kimberley’s Day Spa,and the chance to be sous chef for a day at Angelo’s Tavolo or Prime at Saratoga National.
Development director Donna VanCavage reports that this was the best event to date, netting over $85,000 for the Meals onWheels program at Senior Services of Albany. Since 1954, the organization has fostered independence and enhanced the qual-ity of life of older adults. Over 450 volunteers work with Senior Services of Albany to provide services for homebound seniors,enabling them to remain at home and independent. Meals on Wheels drivers not only deliver needed nutrition but extend apersonal ‘life-line’ through their daily visits.
Barbara Banke, owner of Stonestreet Farmand chair of Kendall-Jackson, was honored atDenim & Diamonds, the 15th annual benefit forthe Belmont Child Care Association, held at theGideon Putnam on August 23. Accepting therecognition, Banke encouraged others to joinher in support of Anna House, BCCA’s earlychildhood center for children of the backstretch,and pledged that at least 50% of Stonestreetwinnings earned in upcoming New York raceswill be donated to the organization.
(Visit Saratoga TODAY on Facebook to viewmore photos from Denim & Diamonds.)
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TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 201214
Trina Lucas
Historic Day at theRaces
Denim, Diamondsand Donations
Travers Toasts
Guests at Saratoga Bridges’ 23rd annualTravers Day at the Races received an unexpectedevent perk, witnessing history as the mid-sum-mer derby ended in its first dead heat since1874.
Executive director Valerie Muratori, chieffinancial officer Jane Mastaitis, and develop-ment coordinator Heather Varney welcomed280 friends to the Carousel Restaurant at
Photo ProvidedSaratoga Bridges’ Valerie Muratori with Paul Robbins of DIAGEO
Photos by Deborah Neary for MarkBolles.com
Top Left: Jeff and Patty Novo of Crush & Cask; Top Right: LeGrande Serras and Faith Takes with Hollyand Todd Garofano; Right Middle: Edwina McCormick, Michael Smolinski, Paula McCormick, Ann Liaand Miranda Lia; Bottom Left: Kimberley and Bill Comiskey; Bottom Right: Russ Sealy, Molly Chiang,Andrew Parsons, Lindsay Kollmeier and Kevin O’Connor
Photo ProvidedBarbara Banke
Saratoga Race Course last Saturday, August 25.The day was a special salute to the many com-panies sponsoring Saratoga Bridges throughoutthe season, including their 2012 presenter, TheAdirondack Trust Company. A highlight of theafternoon was Muratori’s presentation to PaulRobbins, market director for DIAGEO, recogniz-ing the company’s extraordinary contributions.This and many other events would not be assuccessful without DIAGEO’s continued support.More than 50 guests of DIAGEO and EmpireMerchants North joined Robbins for the celebration.
Additional sponsors in attendance wereCoca-Cola, New Country Scion of Saratoga, TheBonadio Group, Stewart’s Shops and NBT Bank.
Seen hopping between the luncheon buffet andthe betting windows were Dave Crossett,George Hathaway, Stephan von Schenk, Paulvon Schenk, Dan Klouse, Bob and CathyMcKenna, Blair and Phyllis Bynum, MikeBowker, Peter Brown, John and Linda Ciulla,Monika Kierach Cronin, Marne Onderdonk andKaren Heggen, board vice president.
It was a winning occasion all around, withclose to $14,000 raised for Saratoga Bridges.The nonprofit, one of the largest in the county,has provided programs for people with devel-opmental disabilities and their families for over55 years, making their goals, hopes and dreamsa reality.
SARATOGA
TODAY Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012
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Fashion Forward
Life is a CabaretThe Mansion Inn concluded its cabaret series, “The Stars are out Tonight,” with intimate
performances by Billy Stritch on Wednesday and Thursday, August 22-23. The ultimate NewYork City performer, Stritch paid tribute to one of the legendary singers of all time, Mel
Tormé, with an eclectic, ener-gizing set of musical numbers.
The evening started with adelightful bistro menu andcocktails. It was an impromptuparty for several escaping thein-town Travers Festival cele-brations. Spotted atWednesday’s cabaret tableswere Laura and Jerry Morton,Kevin Smith, Michael Panza,Linda Loeffler, Greg andSuzanne Grande and MargieRotchford.
The series has been a hugehit. Over the past six weeks,attendees have enjoyed musicalentertainment by BruceVilanch, Camille West, DameEdna, Michael Walters, SharonMcKnight and Stritch. TheMansion Inn provides an idealsetting for these special per-formances and hopes to offer asimilar program in 2013.
Photo ProvidedGerard Khauser, Margie Rotchford and Billy Stritch
Photos by MarkBolles.comTop Left: Saratoga
Trunk’s Natalie
Sillery and Don
O’Neill of Theia; Top
Right: Rebecca Beers
rocks Kay Unger;
Middle from Left to
Right: RMHC board
member Carole
Moreau; Author
Janine Cammarata;
Michele Funiciello in
elegant Theia;
Nicole Dergosits
models Theia bridal;
Bottom: Shannon
Samascott and her
twins
The 14th annual Saratoga Fashion Show was held Thursday, August 23, in thetrack’s At the Rail Pavilion. This year’s event honored Natalie Sillery of SaratogaTrunk for her unwavering commitment to the Ronald McDonald House Charitiesfundraiser since its inception. Executive Director Jeff Yule said, “Natalie’s generos-ity is unbelievable! She is truly dedicated to the cause and never seeks any recog-nition for her hard work and countless contributions to RMHC and our families.”
Prior to the program and runway show, 500 stylish attendees sipped cham-pagne, courtesy of Crush & Cask, while perusing the silent auction. Among thosein the well-dressed crowd were event chair Deb Perez and her husband, Felix, AnnMarie and Frankie Flores, Chris and Meghan Cook, Mara King, Larry and CaroleJenne, Lisa Sondhof and Saratoga TODAY’s Chad Beatty with his lovely wife, Kim.The Smile Sanctuary’s Dr. Mark Moreau was eager to find the perfect spot toapplaud his wife, Carole, an RMHC board member, and his office manager, LeishaArbogast. Both ladies were modeling.
Shortly after 11:30 a.m., Yule took the stage, and following a brief welcome,handed the microphone to Mayor Scott Johnson for a surprise announcement tokick off the celebration. Noting her immeasurable time and energy over the pasttwo decades, in addition to her tireless volunteerism, thoughtful stewardship andgenerous spirit, the mayor declared August 23 to be “Natalie Sillery Day” inSaratoga Springs. The presentation concluded with the spirited ‘Trunkette’ toast,recited by the models who had slipped in to applaud the woman who bringsthem together each year in support of RMHC.
Moved to tears, Sillery quickly thanked everyone, and in her humble way,moved into the planned program. She told the story of Shannon Samascott, whohad stayed at the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia after the birth of hertwins. Samascott felt blessed by the experience and joined Sillery to walk the run-way of love with her sweet little girls.
Designer Kay Unger was as touched as the audience. She spoke briefly abouther recent decision to leave the company that bears her name and channel herenthusiasm into philanthropic efforts. To that end, she wrote a $5,000 check onthe spot for RMHC, in honor of families like the Samascotts.
Finally, Don O’Neill of Theia joined Sillery on the stage. The two have been part-ners in success for the last four years of the Saratoga Fashion Show. This year, ittook on a greater poignancy for O’Neill as he recounted his own stay in a placesimilar to the Ronald McDonald House earlier this summer. He had returned to hisnative Ireland and was grateful for the chance to stay close to his mom during herfinal days. While RMHC had always been important, the role they play for so manyfacing the illness of a loved one had taken on a new significance for him.
Lightening the mood, the program segued into the much anticipated runwayshow. Foregoing commentary for the live music of the Audiostars’ Bobbie VanDetta, Sillery presented a stunning show, staged in designer ‘acts’ that featuredfashions by Zelda, whose own Lisa Attea helped dress the models, Kay Unger, andof course, O’Neill’s Theia. Topping the outfits was millinery from Christine A.Moore, Cat Stevens Derby Couture, Jill Henning Fineries, Carol Bader, Mona theMadhatter, Moira Bagale, and That Garrison Girl. Jewelry by Peter Ciesla of BazyliStudio added the finishing touch.
Julie Johnson modeled one of the highlights of the show, a jacket Ciesladesigned, printed with the lyrics of Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” Alsoin the model lineup were Melissa Ward, Gayle LaSalle, Jayne McCarthy, KathyFunk, Mary Beth Allen, Anne Donlan, Michele Funiciello, Casey Coyle, ColleenCarlson, Mary Ferguson, Amy Raimo, Corey Lindley, Zoe Alexander, ChristianneSmith, Benita Zahn, Angela Schmeed, Tara Burnham, Luci Cody, Bridget Milot,Chris Harmon, Heather Straughter, Leah Slocum, Ciara Austin, Milly Goble, JaneTrinidad Hennes, Lisa Barber, Eliza DeRocker, BJ Pierce, Tracy Carey, NicoleDergosits and committee members Joyce Austin, Elaine Sillery and Kate Otis.Keeping it all running smoothly backstage were Ilene Kahn, Joanne Finn, SuzanneAllrich, April Hall, Rebecca Beers and Alexis Mokler. O’Neill’s partner, Pascal, lentmuch-needed help too, and was seen firmly fastening metal headwear by JoniSarah White atop Abby Lee’s head. She personified Theia’s Goddess warrior!
Sillery always includes models with personal connections to RMHC. This year,she spotlighted author Janine Cammarata, who founded Nick’s Fight to be HealedFoundation in memory of her son. Nick died from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemiain October 2008. His spirit lives on, helping other young cancer patients throughthe Foundation, which has received grant funding from the Ronald McDonaldCharities of Albany.
After an afternoon of fashion, food, fillies and fun, the event raised $120,000for RMHC, thanks in great part to Sillery and sponsors like NorthwesternMutual/The Tronco Financial Group, Turbine Services Ltd. and the Riggi Family,BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Saratoga Casino & Raceway and LemeryGreisler LLC.
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TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 2012 16 RELIGIONAdirondack ChristianFellowship
2056 East Street (at inter-section of Route 147),Galway882-6520www.galway-united-methodist-church.comServices: Sunday 9:30 a.m.(9:00 a.m. in July andAugust)
Grace Brethren Church137 W. Milton Rd.,Ballston Spa587-0649Rev. Dan PierceServices: Sunday 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
Greater Grace CommunityChurch
Pastor David Moore899-7777, [email protected]: Wednesday 7:30pm. - Good TimesRestaurant, Lake Rd. 2ndfloor;. Friday 7:30 pm -Saratoga Chapel, Eastline& Lake Rds; Sunday 10am- Glenville Senior Center,32 Worden Rd.
Greenfield Center BaptistChurch
30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center893-7429Services: Sunday Schoolfor all ages - 9:45 a.m.Church Service - 11 a.m.Prayer Meeting -Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Highway Tabernacle Church90 River Rd.,Mechanicville • 664-4442Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Jonesville United Methodist963 Main St., Clifton Park 877-7332Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.& 10:30 a.m.; SundaySchool 9:30 a.m.
Living Springs CommunityChurch
59 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs584-9112Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Living Waters Church ofGod
4330 State Rt. 50,Saratoga Springs587-0484; livingwater-scog.usServices: Sundays 10 a.m.
Malta Presbyterian ChurchDunning Street, Malta899-5992Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Malta Ridge UnitedMethodist Church
729 Malta Ave., Ext.581-0210Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Middle Grove UnitedMethodist Church
581-2973
Pastor Bonnie BatesServices: Sunday 9 a.m.Handicapped accessible
New Horizon Church150 Perry Road Saratoga Springs587-0711Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
New Life Fellowship51 Old Gick Rd.Saratoga Springs580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 9:30a.m.-noon Childcare isavailable at all services.
NorthStar ChurchShenendehowa HighSchool West AuditoriumClifton Park371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Old Saratoga ReformedChurch
48 Pearl St., Schuylervilleoldsaratogareformed-church.orgServices: Sunday 10:30 a.m.Handicapped accessible.
Old Stone Church(American Baptist)159 Stone Church Rd.,Ballston Spa 583-1002Services: Sunday: 9 a.m.;Adult Sunday School 9:00;Service 10:30 Coffee &Fellowship in Living StoneHall; Wednesday: noonpotluck luncheon; 1 p.m.choir rehearsal; 2 p.m.Bible Study Group
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Gasoline Alley
Did you fit in growing up? Did you have lots of friends, play
sports, and go to parties? What about seeing dead people? Did you
do that? Probably not. Norman Babcock, on the other hand, sees and
speaks to dead people all the time.
Babcock (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee) is an outcast at school
and an embarrassment to his family, thanks largely to his “gift.”
Norman’s father Perry (voiced by Jeff Garlin) doesn’t believe
Norman is talking to anyone and makes no effort to explore the pos-
sibility that he’s wrong. Norman’s mother, Sandra (voiced by Leslie
Mann) is more tolerant, but by no means a believer. Courtney,
Norman’s older sister (voiced by Anna Kendrick) is a cheerleader
who thinks Norman’s a freak and has very few thoughts on any
meaningful subjects. The only companions our main character has are his deceased
grandmother (voiced by Elaine Stritch), other ghosts in town and a fellow student named
Neil (voice by Tucker Albrizzi) who is bullied because, among other things, he is over-
weight. The town they all live in is named Blithe Hollow and it is best known for its exe-
cution of a witch 300 years ago. While rehearsing a play on the subject, Norman has a
vision of the past and being pursued by an angry mob. Not long after that, Norman and
Movie Review
At The MoviesWith
Trey Roohan
Neil are confronted by Norman’s estranged uncle, Mr. Penderghast, (voiced by John Goodman)
who tells them that they must perform a ritual that evening to prevent the dead rising from the gave
that evening.
I enjoyed this movie a lot more than I expected to. Yes, the notion of a child who can see dead
people is right out of “The Sixth Sense,” but that’s where the similarities end. Norman accepts his
abilities, in spite of the scorn he receives as a result. Another difference between Norman and the
character portrayed by Haley Joel Osment is that Norman is a very optimistic, upbeat individual
who just doesn’t have any friends. The supporting cast is chock-full of talented people who add to
the story. If you haven’t seen this movie yet, and judging from the box office you haven’t, please
do. (7.2/10) For comments and questions, contact me at [email protected].
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The final week is underway atSaratoga Race Course. It has fea-tured a historic Travers Stakes thatsaw the first official dead heatbetween Golden Ticket andAlpha—the long shot and thefavorite. The filly Questing stunnedthe crowd in the Coaching ClubAmerican Oaks and more so in theGrade 1 Alabama Stakes where sheset blistering fractions and finishedthe 1 ¼ mile event in 2:01 and
change—faster than the Traversfinishers.
But there’s still one more week-end with the Grade 1 WoodwardStakes and the Grade 1 Forego, theGrade 1 Spinaway and the Grade 2Hopeful Stakes.
The Woodward is a $750,000-race going 1 1/8 miles for olderhorses. Last year it was won by thefilly Havre de Grace. Heading tothe gate for this year’s renewal isthe enigmatic To Honor and Serve.
The 4-year-old son of Bernardiniwas an impressive winner of the $1million Pennsylvania Derby andthe Grade 1 Cigar Mile Handicapas a 3-year-old. He then followedthose up with a third-place effort inthe Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicapand a dismal fourth in the Grade 2Suburban Handicap to MuchoMacho Man. To Honor and Serveturned in a four-furlong tune up in
49.83 seconds for the Woodward.“He worked easy over a fairly
deep track,” said trainer Bill Mottafter the 4-year-old son ofBernardini posted the ninth fastestof 22 works at the distance on thetraining track. “That seemed to bean OK time. We’re disappointed inhis race in the Suburban, but givenmy excuse of the heat [and] theweather, I think he’ll run better ifwe get a decent day.”
John Velazquez will have themount.
To Honor and Serve will face theTodd Pletcher-trained StayThirsty—last year’s Jim Dandy andTravers Stakes winner—and Rule.Rule finished dead last in the Grade1 Whitney Invitational and StayThirsty last raced in the Grade 2Suburban and finished fifth toMucho Macho Man
Both Rule and Stay Thirsty fired
bullets overthe main trackat Saratoga:five furlongs in 1:00.03.
“They both worked well; I’mhappy with both of them,” saidPletcher. “It seemed Rule workedmore along the lines of how heworked prior to [winning the Grade2 Monmouth Cup] and the way heworked before he was third in theWoodward last year. It seems likehe’s ready to go.”
Ramon Dominguez will beaboard Rule and Javier Castellanowill ride Stay Thirsty.
And it will be Mucho MachoMan who may have all their num-bers. Trained by Kathy Ritvo,Mucho Macho Man was an impres-sive winner of the Suburban win-ning the race by 2 ½ lengths overHymn Book. Mucho Macho Manworked an easy five furlongs in1:02 4/5 seconds on Sunday. Heseeks his first Grade 1 win in theWoodward.
“We haven’t run him in a Grade1 stakes since the [2011] Belmont,but the last two races he’s run inwere Grade 1-type fields, and hebeat them,” said Ritvo.
The Grade 1 Forego Stakes is runat seven furlongs and will featureShackleford, who fired a dud in theVanderbilt over an off-track back in
earlyAugust. The race may also featureJackson Bend, the Nick Zito-trained horse who was recently col-lided into by another horse duringtraining two weeks ago.
Trainer Dale Romans wantedShackleford to keep his legs goodand fresh for this weekend. Thehope will also be for good weather.
“He just went really easy, just tolet him stretch his legs a little bit,”said Romans of Shackleford, whois owned by Michael Lauffer, W.D.Cubbedge, and Phillips RacingPartnership. “He went good, cameback good, and looked happy. It’shard to get him to go that slow. Youhave to trick him [to make himthink] he’s galloping. You just easehim into it, let him get a little clos-er all the time, and let him thinkhe’s galloping. He’s done enough.It’s not a matter of fitness. Justkeep him sharp. As long he comesback good tomorrow [we’ll run inthe Forego]. He walked well thismorning after the work. If every-thing goes well tomorrow, we’ll bein the entries [for the Forego].”
Jackson Bend won this race ayear ago. Zito worked him a halfmile in 49.77 Monday morning in
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an effort to gauge where he is phys-ically.
“Nine days ago, obviously, wenever would have dreamed that hewas working today,” Zito said.“Fitness-wise he’s there, and basi-cally what I’m telling people nowis that this is day-to-day, hour-to-hour, minute-to-minute. Tomorrow,I’ll ultrasound him again. Nottoday. Check his ribs, check every-thing again. Even though we got a[clean] bill of health, we’ll do allthe things again.
“Even if we enter, everybodyknows, [owner Robert LaPenta]knows, the horse is the main deal.His partner Fred Brei – I was just
on the phone with him – knows themain thing. So even if we enter, it’snot a guarantee we’re running. Aslong as he trains good, and he’sdoing good, I’ll give it a shot.”
Jackson Bend was collided intothe ribs by a horse named LittleNick. Jackson Bend was shaken,but his toughness shows.
“I’ve had a lot of tough horses,but this guy…I think [it’s because]he’s so agile,” Zito said. “You seewhen he walks, he walks that way.So agile. I definitely never had onelike that. One thing about rac-ing…you never know when it’syour turn, it’s not your turn, andthat’s it. We take precautions every
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day; it doesn’t matter. You see whathappens in racing. Every daythere’s something new. Street Lifestopped in front of [Fast Falcon] inthe Travers, he got hurt. Yesterday,It’s Tricky falls on her face [in thePersonal Ensign]. It’s racing.”
Brendan O’Meara will be sell-ing and signing copies of his book“Six Weeks in Saratoga” outsideImpressions of Saratoga from 7-9Friday night and 12-5 at SaratogaRace Course on Saturday,September 1. Follow him onTwitter @BrendanOMeara.
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A Big Horse Creates Big Waves
Ripples form when you toss astone in a pool of water. The samething happens when a horse stepsin the winner’s circle, and the bet-ter the horse, the further the ripplereaches.
It’s a magical thing when youpair the right horse with the rightpeople, and you won’t find a betterexample than Mucho Macho Man.The big, charismatic colt (he stands17.2 hands, as tall as Zenyatta) andhis great connections have donemore than form ripples – they’vecreated waves.
MMM (Mucho Macho Man) wasfoaled in a Florida field, stillbornand thought to be dead until hepopped up and unexpectedly ranoff. During this time, Kathy Ritvosuffered from heart disease, hercondition worsening every year.By 2008, she was so gravely ill shefound herself vacillating betweenwishing to live and wanting to die.In November, and not one momenttoo soon, a suitable donor waslocated.
Kathy Ritvo’s heart is attached toracing every which way. She tookout her trainer’s license when shewas only 18. Her husband, TimRitvo, rode races when he was
younger and later moved into train-ing. The two worked as a team andoften ran split stables. That’s notan easy life for a family. In Florida,they met former NYRA CEO,Kenny Noe. Learning of Kathy’sheart disease, he introduced thecouple to Jay Wise, who ownedSouthern Wineand Spirits. It wasWise who sentKathy Ritvo to thechief of cardiolo-gy at theUniversity ofMiami for hertransplant. TimRitvo said, “If anyof those pieces ismissing, whoknows what happens.”
While Ritvoworked to restoreher health, MMMgrew up. His rac-ing career began atCalder as a 2-year-old in 2010.
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He finished second in his first startand there he attracted the attentionof Dean Reeves. It took somenegotiation but Reeves was finallyable to purchase 70 percent of thecolt. He transferred him to TimRitvo’s barn and MMM made hisnext start in Reeves silks in
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Saratoga. He finished third andafter the meet shipped toMonmouth to try two-turns. Pairedwith Elbar Coa, the next stop wasthe winner’s circle.
Back in New York, MMM put ina strong fall campaign with sec-onds behind To Honor and Serve inboth the G-ll Nashua and G-llRemsen Stakes at Aqueduct. TimRitvo had become an executive atGulfstream Park and Kathy pickedup the reins - nothing new for theseasoned trainer.
News travels fast around the racetrack, and soon Reeves’ phone wasringing off the hook with peopleoffering to train his “big” horse.
He was not tempted, and in a moveI hugely admire, stuck with KathyRitvo.
The popular bay colt started histhree-year-old campaign with afourth-place finish in the Holy BullStakes. His regular rider, ElbarCoa, suffered a career-ending backinjury a few weeks later, but hereagain Dean Reeves displayed hisloyalty. When MMM won the G-llRisen Star at the Fairgrounds,Reeves sent a check matching thewinning jockey’s fee to Coa.Loyalty is obviously very impor-tant to Reeves – a trait which cre-ates the right kind of image for thissport.
In his next start, MMM managedto finish third in the LouisianaDerby in spite of losing a shoe rightout of the gate. By this time, thecolt was on everyone’s radar, andReeves’ phone was ringing again –this time with people wanting tobuy a Kentucky Derby starter. Theoffers climbed as entry timeneared. “My nephew, 32-33 at thetime, couldn’t believe I didn’t sellhim,” said Reeves.
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horse owner’s dream, the KentuckyDerby. MMM became the mediablitz. Reeves spoke of the experi-ence, “My nephew was there andsummed it up for all of us when hesaid, ‘Thank God you didn’t sellhim. There’s no way money couldbuy experience like this – the par-ties, the people, the whole week,the excitement of the race – it’s justincredible!’”
The roses went to Animal
Kingdom, but MMM served hiscamp proud with a third-place fin-ish. The courageous colt ran hardbut went unplaced in the next twolegs of the Triple Crown. Notmany horses hold up to such a rig-orous racing schedule, and forMMM, an added amazement is hislate birth date. He was foaled onJune 15; he did all of this while stillshort of his third birthday. He wasgiven a break after the Belmontwhile Tim Ritvo was handed a
heavier load, stepping up to presi-dent and general manager ofGulfstream Park. Kathy ran MMMonce more as a 3-year-old. Thewell-suited pair added another winin an allowance race at the Big A.
This year MMM has three winsfrom four starts. He began his 4-year-old season with a win in theFlorida Sunshine Millions Classic,followed by a win in the G-llGulfstream Handicap. He finishedthird in the Alysheba Stakes at
Ride ‘Em’ CowboyThe noise by the winner’s circle kept getting louder as Mr. Cowboy
drew near the wire. Most of his 25 owners were feeling for the firsttime the emotional high of having their horse in front at the eighthpole. The big chestnut gelding, sporting blinkers for the first time, waseasy to spot. All through the race, he offered little doubt as to wherehe was headed. When he crossed the wire and the reality of a win setin, the entire crew erupted in cheer.
Track photographer Adam Coglianese was challenged when it cametime to capture the moment with so many parties crowding into thewinner’s circle. It was obvious that both trainer, James Bond, andjockey, Ramon Dominguez, were especially delighted for havingpleased so many.
Most of Cowboy’s owners either volunteer or contribute in someway to the retired Thoroughbreds at the Cabin Creek division of OldFriends. A lot of close friendships have developed through their workand with the ownership of this horse. When Cowboy won on Sunday,he created good vibes not just for his owners and fans, but for all thoseretired horses back at the farm.
Congratulations to each and every person in the Cabin Creek crewfor having the courage to take a chance - to give yourselves an oppor-tunity to be a winner.
Kudos to JoAnn and Mark Pepper for making it all possible – forstaying up all those nights to keep the struggling foal alive and to finda way to create such a beautiful memory for friends and supporters.
Churchill. Reeves, in the interim,bought out his partners to becomethe sole owner. Back in New York,MMM ran lights out in theSuburban Handicap on July 7. Hallof Fame jockey Mike Smith wasaboard for the first time, and with-out ever having to feel the sting ofthe whip, the willing colt smokedto a scintillating victory in the pres-tigious race.
Shipped back to Saratoga, MMMsettled in. The plan was to wait forthe Woodward. NYRA manage-ment must have encouraged Ritvoto enter in the Whitney. Theywould have wanted the ripples agood horse creates, but with a fifth-generation horsemen as racingmanager, a patient trainer and anowner who listens, they held totheir plan.
Smith will come in to ride theWoodward. “I’m tickled to deathto come back and ride him. He ranan amazing race downstate.”Smith said. As the regular rider forZenyatta, Smith knows a thing ortwo about creating new fans.
Ritvo feels she’s found the pre-
fect rider for her colt. “He’s patient,strong and loves horses,” she said.Smith would like nothing betterthan to add another Woodward winto his long and impressive resume.Fans will remember when he wonthe race with MMM’s grandsire,Holy Bull, in 1994. The Woodwardwas run at Belmont then, but Horseof the Year Holy Bull was nostranger to Saratoga; he carriedSmith to victory in the Travers thatyear.
Everybody enjoys the rippleeffect a good horse creates, but rac-ing has its tensions, and as Ritvoadmits, “I feel like I’m sending myboy to war when I lead him overthere. He tries so hard; he’s such awilling horse and gives 100 percentevery time.” Luckily, MuchoMacho Man is in a camp that care-fully manages his career. Theycan’t remove the natural risks ofracing, but they do make everyeffort to execute the safest tripspossible for their horses and riders.This team is solid as a rock and theripple effect they’ve created justkeeps on growing.
CORRECTION:In the August 24 - August 30 edi-
tion of Saratoga TODAY, we idden-tified the subject in the picturebelow as “Ben Shaw.” In fact, it isBen Shimkus who is pictured.Saratoga TODAY regrets this error.
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Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012
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 21 - September 2710 a.m. - 4 p.m.(518) 461-4893.
History, Legends, Lore andMoreSaratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297BroadwayThis tour departs the Visitor Centerdaily at 10:30 a.m. rain or shineand is 90 minutes long. Tickets are$5 for adults and children under 12are free. For more information, call(518) 587-3241.
Monthly Prayer BreakfastMeetingLongfellows Restaurant, 500 UnionAve. Saratoga SpringsOn Thursday, September 13, guestspeaker, Joseph Bruchac, will focuson the spirit and spirituality of theAmerican Indians. The meetingbegins at 7:30 and concludes nolater than 8:30 a.m. Sign-in andcontinental breakfast begins at7:15 a.m. There are no charges ordonations. For more information,call (518) 587-9104.
Friday,August 31
Guided Early Morning
History HikesSaratoga BattlefieldFrom 9 - 11 a.m. tours guided byNational Park Service volunteersDick Farrell and Ray Palmer. Formore information, call (518) 670-2980.
Saturday,September 1Tang 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, call (518) 580-8080.
Saratoga Springs YouthOrchestra Open AuditionsWaldorf High School, SaratogaSpringsThe Saratoga Springs YouthOrchestra has openings for a fewadvanced string musicians (vio-lin/viola/cello) ages 13 - 25, and ishosting open auditions at 1 p.m.For more information, call (229)224-5672.
Eagle Mills Big SqueezeWeekendEagle Mills, 383 County Hwy. 138,BroadalbinFirst cider pressing of the season.Free admission to mill tour andpressing demonstrations onSaturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1and 2 p.m. Fresh cider for sale. Formore information, call (518) 883-8700.
Saratoga Final StretchDowntown Saratoga SpringsMusic festival including R&B, blue-grass, cajun, folk, jazz, barbershop,rock, electric violin and more. Formore information, call (518) 587-8635.
Haunted HistoryGhostwalksStarbucks, 351 Broadway, SaratogaSprings90-minute walking tour of down-town Saratoga Springs that touch-es on its history, mystery, architec-ture and parapsychology. Toursleave at 7 p.m. from Starbucks. Formore information, call (518) 584-4132.
Sunday,September 2General Grant's LastMeeting with LincolnGrant Cottage, Mount McGregor,
WiltonA portrayal of General Grant bySteve Trimm at 1 p.m. Cake will beserved on the porch following thepresentation. For more informa-tion, call (518) 584-4353.
Summer Stroll- A Campusand Queen AnnesSE Corner of Union Ave. & CircularSt., Saratoga SpringsLinda Trela will tour the area,which was formally home to theYoung Women’s Industrial Club ofSaratoga. Later this would becomeSkidmore College. Learn moreabout Skidmore’s earlier days andabout the Queen Anne architec-ture throughout this area. Toursare rain or shine, allow 90 minutes.To pre-register, call (518) 587-5030.
Monday,September 3The "Saratoga Trunk"Walking TourSaratoga Visitors Center, 297BroadwayThe tour highlights SaratogaSprings in the 1880s and is basedon the novel by Edna Ferber. Thistour is being offered on Mondaysand Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Formore information, call (518) 587-3241, ext 15.
Tuesday,September 4Myers Dance Center FallRegistrationMyers Dance Center / Myers SchoolRegister this week for your place-ment with Myers Dance Center inSaratoga or Myers Dance Studio inSchenectady. Classes are fillingquickly. For more information, call(518) 374-0376.
Financial Peace UniversityGreenfield Center Baptist ChurchFinancial Peace University is a 13-week consumer information andpersonal finance course whichtransforms the lives of people andhow they handle their money.Course is from 6 - 8:15 p.m. Formore information, call (518) 584-4847.
Wednesday,September 5Family Bird FeederBuildingSaratoga Spa State Park
You'll measure, mark and hammertogether your own standard birdfeeder, which will help attractfeathered friends to your yard.Registration is required. Fee is $10per family. Call (518) 584-2000, ext.150 to register.
Congregation ShaaraTfille Celebrates Veterans84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga SpringsCongregation Shaara Tfille will behosting the opening of a specialexhibit to honor WWII and KoreanWar conflict veterans. Call Carole toRSVP or for more information at(518) 584-2370.
Thursday,September 6
Steak NightVFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave.,Saratoga SpringsGrilled Steak dinner will consist ofrib steak, baked potato, corn onthe cob, and salad. Come enjoyour air conditioned hall. For moreinformation, call (518) 884-1235.
Alex and Ani Fashion'sNight OutCelebrate the evening with horsd'oeuvres, refreshments and acomplimentary gift with your pur-chase of $100 or more. Don't for-get that one lucky attendee willwin a beautiful bangle set of five!For more information, call (518)871-1638.
UpcomingEventsFriday, September 7Saratoga Wine & Food and FallFerrari FestivalThe 12th Annual Saratoga Wine &Food and Fall Ferrari Festival is aglobal compilation of all thingsfine: fine food, fine wine, and finecars.For more information, visitwww.spac.org/wineandfoodfest.
TugBoat RoundupTugboats gather in Waterford, theweekend after Labor Day, to illus-trate the maritime history of interi-or New York State. With tugboatparades, tours, boat rides, kids’activities, arts and crafts, there issomething for everyone all week-end long. For more information,call (518) 233-9123.
Saturday, September 8The 20th Annual Town of GreenfieldTown-Wide Garage SaleWith more than 100 Garage Sales
and Crafters/Vendors/SilentAuction in the town's Center -there is definitely something foreveryone! Stop at the town's cen-ter or either Stewart's Shop for thegarage sale map! For more infor-mation, call (518) 368-7803 or(518) 858-1706.
Volkswalk Caroga LakeA ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk(typically 10K or 6.2 miles. A three-mile route is also offered) througha scenic and or historic area over apre-marked trail. Walk begins 9:30a.m. at the Town of CarogaMunicipal Building. For more infor-mation, visit www.ava.org.events
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Town of Ballston:Ballston Town Hall
323 Charlton Road
885-8502
www.townofballstonny.org
9/4: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.9/5: Town Board, 7:00 p.m.9/5: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.
Village of Ballston Spa:66 Front Street
885-5711
www.ballstonspany.org
Town of Greenfield:7 Wilton Road
893-7432
www.townofgreenfield.com
9/4: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m.
9/6: Town Board Agenda, 7:30 p.m.
Town of Malta:2540 Route 9
899-2818
www.malta-town.org
9/4: Town Board, 6:30 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
9/4: City Council, 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.org
9/5: Water Management, 7 p.m.Town of Stillwater:
66 East St., Riverside
Mechanicville, NY 12118
www.stillwaterny.org
9/6: Town Board Agenda, 7 p.m.Town of Wilton:
22 Traver Road
587-1939
www.townofwilton.com
9/3: Park & Rec., 7 p.m.9/6: Town Board, 7 p.m.
Saratoga County Board ofSupervisors
40 McMaster St., # 1
Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985
(518) 885-2240
www.saratogacountyny.gov
9/4: Research Committee, 4 p.m.
9/5: Personnel and InsuranceCommittee, 3 p.m.
9/5: Public Safety Committee3:30 p.m.
9/5: Economic DevelopmentCommittee, 4 p.m.
9/6: Technology Committee,4 p.m.
upcomingtown meetings
LOCAL briefs
DIY Marketing StrategiesWith Overit Media
Overit Media will take you
through the current marketing land-
scape as reflected in everything
from web to pay per click to content
development and social media/pub-
lic relations. You will learn about 10
DIY marketing practices that
embrace new, integrated forms of
marketing. Event to be held
September 18 from 9:30 a.m. - noon
in the Saratoga County Chamber
Conference Room, 28 Clinton
Street, Saratoga Springs. $25 per
member. Space limited to 25. For
more information, visit www.sarato-
ga.org/chamber.
Craft / Garage Sale VendorsWanted
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Ladies
Auxiliary is looking for market ven-
dors for their indoor market to be
held once a month at the Lodge, 1
Elks Lane, off Rte.9 Maple Avenue,
Saratoga, on Sundays from 11 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and
the cost for an eight-foot table space
is $15 each paid in advance. Doors
will open to set up at 9:30 a.m. The
dates are September 23, October 28,
November 11, and November 25,
2012. For more information, call
(518) 289-5470 or (518) 885-6506.
Love Without StringsMeditation Classes
Learn how to cut free from the
strings that are holding back the
ability to love and develop the car-
ing and positive relationships want-
ed. Each class includes a guided
meditation, teaching, and discus-
sion. With Buddhist teacher Karen
Bauer. Classes are self-contained;
drop in any week. Everyone wel-
come. Class fee: $10. The classes
are Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 p.m.,
September 11 – October 2 and locat-
ed at 79 Beekman St., 2nd floor,
Saratoga Springs. For more infor-
mation, visit www.meditateinsarato-
ga.org.
Special Presentation“Building InnovationEcosystems”
Saratoga Economic Development
Corp (SEDC), National Grid and
SEFCU present “Building
Innovation Ecosystems” a special
presentation by innovation expert
and Silicon Valley venture capitalist
Victor Hwang, author of "The
Rainforest, The Secret to Building
the Next Silicon Valley."
Presentation is September 12, from
8 - 10 a.m. at the Saratoga Springs
City Center. For more information,
call (518) 587-0945.
Toothfairy
The tooth fairy clubis sponsored by:
659 Saratoga Rd.Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 226-6010
the
clubTake a look at this week’s
new club members
Julia
Mia
Olivia
It’s a Boy!
Holtz-McGuirk EngagedAmy Picard Awarded ServiceStar at Saratoga Hospital
Alex Gailor Celebrates EagleScout Honor
Courtney Losaw Receives TuitionReimbursement from FASNY
Shelters of Saratoga ReceivesCheck from Saratoga Horseshow
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 201226 Community Corner
On Tuesday, August 21, the president of Saratoga Horseshow, Tom
Fueston, presented Shelters of Saratoga with a $4,000 check, the proceeds
of the horseshow’s May 2012 show. This timely donation enables SOS to
enhance the recent conversion of a neighboring two-family house into a 13-
bed emergency shelter.
Stephen Towne - President , Shelters of Saratoga Board of Directors;Thomas Fueston – President, Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc.;Peter Whitten – Executive Director, Shelters of Saratoga
Gailor, pictured with his parents, Ernie and Cail Gailor and Elks’ Lodge#161 Exalted Ruler Tom Klotz, plans to attend the University ofBuffalo in the fall
Mariann and James Zeigler are proud to announce the birth of their son
Austin James Zeigler. Austin made his debut at 8:15 a.m. August 12, 2012,
and weighed 8 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21 inches long.
The proud grandparents are Frieda Grimes and the late Gerald F. Frimes
of Greenwich, NY, and Perry and Janet Zeigler of Clarion, Penn. Austin
joins a sister, Alivia, at home. Congratulations to the Zeigler family!
Ellen and Al Holtz, of Saratoga Springs, are pleased to announce the
engagement of their daughter, Sara Holtz, to Shawn McGuirk of Saratoga
Springs. Parents of the groom are Tammy Hayden of Tupper Lake and
Harold McGuirk of Cocoa, Florida. Shawn and Sara are planning a July,
2013 wedding.
Saratoga Hospital named Amy
Picard of Ballston Spa the Service Star
of the Month for June. Amy has com-
mitted four years of service to the hos-
pital and works as a program assistant
for the Child and Family Health Plus
program.
The Service Star of the Month pro-
gram recognizes employees and volun-
teers who go above and beyond the call
of duty to provide great service to our
patients, visitors and staff. A hospital-
wide celebration was held in her honor.
An Eagle Scout ceremony was held Saturday, August 18, for troop #7’s
Alex Gailor.
A graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Gailor constructed and
installed three kiosks for the Boy Scout camp at Camp Saratoga in Wilton.
The kiosks included information about the campgrounds, the history of
Camp Saratoga, general directions and emergency procedures.
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is offering
its historic educational initiative called the FASNY Higher Education
Learning Plan (HELP), a statewide community college tuition reimburse-
ment program geared toward recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters
throughout New York, for the third semester. The deadline to apply for
tuition reimbursement for the fall semester is October 1.
Courtney Losaw, 19, of Glens Falls, is one of several students in the
region who applied for tuition reim-
bursement for the spring 2012 semester,
as part of the FASNY HELP initiative.
A member of the South Glens Falls Fire
Company, Courtney is a student at
Adirondack Community College and
will soon major in forensic science.
Courtney decided to become a volun-
teer firefighter at age 16 because her
parents have both been in the volunteer
service for many years. She says that
the tuition reimbursement is exciting
and is a great help.
For more information about FASNY
HELP, please visit www.fasny.com or
www.fireinyou.org.
SARATOGA
TODAY Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012 PULSE 27
•Grand Central Station, 7:30 pm@ siro’s - 584.4030
•The Refrigerators, 8 pm@ vapor - 581.5772
•The Tony Jenkins Jazz Trip, 8:30 pm@ wallabee’s - 792.8282
Saturday, 9.1:•John Savage Quartet, 9 pm
@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759
•Four Down, 9 pm@ bailey’s - 583.6060
•The Tequila Mockingbirds, 8 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022
•Groove Therapy, 9 pm@ dango’s - 587.2022
•Rich Ortiz, 9 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359
•Harmony Rocks, 9:30 pm@ irish times - 583.0003
•Kings of Stupid Mountain, 10 pm@ jp bruno’s - 745.1180
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 201228 PULSE
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Fall classes begin September
10 at the School of Arts at the
National Museum of Dance.
A full schedule of classes
can be viewed at www.dance-
museum.org/school, as well as
all online registration forms.
This fall, the school will
offer instruction in a variety of
dance forms, including ballet,
pre-ballet, creative movement,
Zumba, ballroom dancing,
jazz, hip-hop, belly dancing
and modern dance.
The School of the Arts
teaches professional-quality
dance technique in a comfort-
able, low pressure environ-
ment, and is an ideal setting
for dancers of all ages – from
kids to teens to adults.
Online registration is now
open. In person registration
will take place during the
National Museum of Dance School of theArts Fall Class Schedule Announced
school’s open house
September 8 – 9 from noon – 5
p.m. for both days.
For more information,
please visit www.dancemuse-
um.org/school or call (518)
584-2225, ext. 3008.
photo by Steve Bertone
School of the Arts students
Elvis Fights Against Cancer in Lake GeorgeLAKE GEORGE - Donny
“Elvis” Romines is teaming up
with the American Cancer
Society for their fundraising
benefit Saturday, September 8
from 7 - 10:30 p.m. at the Tiki
Resort in Lake George.
Romines will be the main
feature at the event, a well-
known local Elvis imperson-
ator whose likeness has cap-
tured audiences during his
many live performances. The
benefit will also feature raffles,
a 50/50 drawing and a cash bar.
Food and refreshments will
also be available.
Tickets are $15 and can be
purchased at the door. Doors
open at 6 p.m.
For more information or to
make reservations, call Helen
at (518) 745-7821.
photo provided
Donny “Elvis” Romines
Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012SARATOGA
TODAY PULSE 29
Over 127 years ago, the hero of the AmericanCivil War and the 18th president of the UnitedStates died in a rustic house on a mountain afew miles north of Saratoga Springs. UlyssesSimpson Grant had come to Saratoga Springs atleast three times before the summer of 1885because he loved horses, and was a friend ofWilliam Vanderbilt, who frequented the SpaCity (the richest man in America at the timewith assets estimated to be $193 million), andbecause everybody who was anybody in 19thcentury America wanted to be a part ofSaratoga society.
General Grant had special reasons to comeback to Saratoga Springs: he was broke, he wasdying and he was having a tough time finishinghis wartime memoirs.
Mt. McGregor is a high point north ofSaratoga Springs that had cool, clear air and amagnificent view of the mountains and rivervalleys to the east and south. Nine months ear-lier, Grant was diagnosed with tongue andthroat cancer, and his doctor recommendedthat he leave his sweltering townhouse in NewYork City and breathe fresher air farther north.
A friend and admirer, Joseph Drexel, haddeveloped a resort hotel called The Balmoral onthe summit of Mt. McGregor, and he offeredGrant and his family a 12-room cottage on theproperty to spend the summer. The general wasstruggling with the final chapters of his CivilWar memoirs that he had begun to write afterthe famous author Mark Twain offered Grant 70percent of the publishing profits. This was anuncommonly generous offer in the book busi-ness, where the writer often got only 10 percentof the profits.
Grant was not only trying to outrun an incur-able cancer, he was also trying to overcomepoverty. Grant’s son, Frederick, had gotten thegeneral to invest his life’s savings into a WallStreet firm called Grant & Ward. It turned outthat Ferdinand Ward was running what todaywould be called a Ponzi scheme. In 1884, thestock fund collapsed and Grant was left penni-less, just a few months before he contractedcancer.
By the spring of 1885, Grant could barely eator talk. He arrived at Mt. McGregor by train onJune 16 and spent the next five weeks finishingthe second of his two-volume memoirs.While he was at the cottage, thousands of peo-ple traveled up the mountain to catch a glimpseof this great man, and, if possible, pay theirrespects to the general. Between writing onscraps of paper and whispering directions to asecretary, the two-term president made his
U.S. Grant: Saratoga’s Greatest Horseman
final edits and died just a few days after com-pleting the manuscript.
Within the next year, Grant’s wife, Julia,received royalty checks totaling $450,000,equivalent to $18 million by today’s standards.That’s why historians call Grant’s stay at Mt.McGregor his “Final Victory.” He beat a race withdeath to provide financial security for his family.
Even today, Grant’s personal memoirsremain a best seller. In 2011, 50,000 copies ofGrant’s writings on the Civil War were sold, per-haps because they remain one of the finestexamples of military chronicles - still quitereadable in the 21st century.
Thousands of people visit Grant Cottage eachyear to see how the general lived the last chap-ter of his remarkable life. This is especially truethis year as historians revisit Grant's 1862 victo-ries at Forts Henry and Donelson and at Shiloh.Visitors will see the two opposing chairs in theSick Room, as it was called, where Grant wrote,and attempted, usually unsuccessfully, to eatand sleep. They will see the parlor with theactual bed on which he died. They can see theFrench clock he received as a gift on his worldtour that was stopped by his doctor at 8:08a.m., the moment of his death on the morningof July 23, 1885. They will see his top hat andgloves. The night-clothes that he often wore atthe cottage are in a special case and there’s evena vessel of cocaine-laced water which his doc-tors used to bathe his tongue and throat tolessen the pain. Everything has been keptexactly the way it was in the summer of 1885,including the floral arrangements that weresent by Civil War veterans of both sides seekingto pay their respects to the victorious hero.
Grant Cottage is unique among the nearly 50official historic sites managed by the New YorkState Department of Parks and Recreation.There are no state workers employed here. Allof the tour guides are volunteers and the threepart-time employees are paid from the pro-ceeds of admission receipts and gift shop sales.Grant Cottage is kept open to preserve thememory of U.S. Grant by a not-for-profit organ-ization called the Friends of Grant Cottage
which was formed in 1987 when the state con-sidered shutting the cottage in an austeritymove.
Ulysses S. Grant distinguished himself as acadet at West Point, not by his academic per-formance, which was unremarkable, but withhis ability to ride and handle horses and by thepersonal discipline he exercised when he foughtand when he died. The Friends of Grant Cottageencourage you to join with us as we honor U.S.Grant as Saratoga’s most famous horseman.
To learn more about the Grant Cottage,visit www.grantcottage.org.
by Tim Welch
WILTON – Local historian, author and cottage tour guide Steve Trimm is set to portray Ulysses S. Grant at his historic cottageSeptember 2 at 1 p.m. Grant spent his final days at the local cottage, located just north of Saratoga Springs along Mt. McGregor Road.Trimm will appear dressed as General Grant, and will discuss his last meeting with President Abraham Lincoln before his death.
Grant’s Cottage is open Friday – Monday for the Labor Day Weekend. Tim Welch, president of the Grant Cottage's Board of Trustees, has long been fascinated with Grant, not to mention the home he
spent his final days in. Below he shares his thoughts and knowledge on this local historic treasure.
SARATOGA
TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 201230 PULSE SARATOGA SPRINGS - A super-
star chef challenge juried by celebrity
chef Suvir Saran and the award-win-
ning wines of Italy’s famed Piedmont
Region will be among the highlights
of the 2012 Saratoga Wine & Food
and Fall Ferrari Festival, September 7
– 9. Presented by Cantina Sociale di
Canelli in collaboration with the
Italian Trade Commission, this year’s
festival expands its lifestyle focus
with new couture fashion elements,
including a Haute Style Fashion Tent
and Lounge at the Grand Tasting, and
an exhibition polo match and tasting
events at Saratoga Polo. Tickets and
more information are available at
www.spac.org.
The festival, a fundraiser for
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
(SPAC), features a first-ever partner-
ship with Saratoga Polo Association.
Proceeds from the three-day festival
benefit SPAC’s classical season and
its performing arts education
programs.
“In the past 11 years, this festival
has grown beyond our grandest
dreams. While world-class wines and
fabulous food are the signature attrac-
tions of the weekend, guests can now
enjoy a multitude of lifestyle ele-
ments, from Italian autos and couture
fashions, to polo matches and celebri-
ty chef competitions. Our festival is
an epicurean adventure in the very
best sense,” said Marcia J. White,
SPAC’s president and executive
director.
“At the heart of the festival’s ever-
growing scope and success are rich
partnerships at every level. We are
especially proud to welcome for the
first time, new sponsor Cantina di
Canelli whose award-winning wines
have given Italy’s Piedmont region its
reputation as the country’s ‘culinary
star.’ Together with the wonderful
‘Made in Italy’ products and presence
of the Italian Trade Commission,
Italy’s legendary commitment to
quality and vibrant spirit will be cele-
brated,” said White.
Cantina Sociale di CanelliCantina Sociale di Canelli joins the
festival for the first time as the official
wine sponsor, in collaboration with
Italian Trade Commission. The
Canelli cooperative, established in
1933, is comprised of over 200 quali-
ty vine-growers from Italy’s famed
Piedmont region, the geographic area
that is Italy’s top producer of fine and
award-winning wines.
The superior wines of Cantina di
Canelli will be featured at festival
events throughout the weekend.
Italian Trade CommissionA presenting sponsor of the
Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival, Featuring Celebrity Chefs, Fine Wines and Fast Cars
TODAY Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012 FOOD 33
This hasn’t been an easy year for
farmers in our area as they’ve strug-
gled with the heat and drought. But
one vegetable that thrives in hot
sunny weather is the tomato, and
right now they are at their peak. If
you love fresh tomato-based sauces,
this is the time to head to the farm-
ers’ market to stock up!
Many vegetable growers will be
offering bulk pricing or lower prices
for their tomatoes this week and
next. There is not a better time to
make large quantities of tomato
sauces or salsas. Canning is often
the preferred method to store
sauces for use later, but freez-
ing is also an option which
many prefer—especially
those who have large
freezer space.
Salsa is popular and
versatile, is easy to make,
and freezes well. Use it plain with
chips or as a sauce for many
Mexican dishes. The biggest issue
in making good freezer salsa is
being sure you have boiled off most
of the tomato water; otherwise your
salsa when thawed will be way too
runny. Don’t shorten the cooking
time and be sure to let the salsa cool
prior to freezing to avoid excess
water from condensation.
There is nothing better than the
flavor of homemade salsa in the
middle of winter to bring back
memories of summer. This recipe
has been adapted from “Diner’s
Freezer Salsa” by Diann Godbey
from www.food.com and is a real
winner for its ease and flavorful
result. Make your Lots of Salsa Day
fun by inviting your friends to join
in on the preparation, and reward
them with containers to take home
and freeze. While everyone is chop-
ping and stirring, definitely turn on
some contra music for added fun!
Ingredients
(Yields six, three-cup containers.)Find the ingredients marked * at
the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.
• 20 lbs. tomatoes * (Paste or
sauce tomatoes contain less liquid,
but any tomato should work.)
• 2 cups fresh cilantro *
• 2 large onions *
• 10 garlic cloves *
• 10 medium jalapeno peppers
(for medium-hot salsa) *
• 6 habaneros (very, very hot)
peppers, or to taste *
• 2 cups chopped green bell
peppers *
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• ¼ cup sea salt
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 6 large limes, juice of
(or 6 tablespoons of juice)
Directions
1. Peel and chop tomatoes in a
food processor briefly, or by hand,
so you have a mixture of part liquid
and part pieces.
2. Put the tomatoes in a 10-quart
stockpot.
2. Chop cilantro, onion, garlic and
add to the tomatoes.
3. Chop jalapenos and habeneros
with their seeds and add to the
stockpot. (For a milder salsa,
removed the seeds and membranes
from all or some of these hot
peppers.)
4. Add cumin, salt and vinegar
and stir all together.
5. Bring to a boil and lower the
temperature to keep at a low boil for
2-3 hours, stirring to prevent the
mixture from sticking to the bottom
of the pot. (Use a metal spacer if the
salsa begins to stick to the bottom of
the pot.)
6. Boil down to about half to get
rid of all the extra tomato water.
8. Fill your containers and leave a
½-inch of head space. Let cool
before capping to avoid condensa-
tion which will form ice on top of
the salsa.
9. Place lids on and freeze.
Note: This recipe works very well
for canning too. Follow through step
6, and then follow your canning
instruction booklet. Also, add even
more hot peppers if you like your
salsa really hot.
Hello my Foodie Friends! We
saw Will Ferrell carry some of it
up his sleeve in “Elf” and could
not believe he put it on spaghetti.
This week, we’re talking about
maple syrup! Locally made, right
out of Christie Valley Farm
Sugarhouse in Greenwich, New
York. There’s nothing like freshly
made maple syrup! It was still
warm when I recently received
my latest shipment. My dad grew
up in Rochester, Vt., and one of
his fondest memories was tapping
the trees and making maple
syrup. He didn’t put it on his
spaghetti, but he used it with
many different food items. My
dad, who grew up during the
Great Depression, said that tap-
ping trees was a popular job
amongst young men in the 1930s.
I’ve been told that there was a
sugar shortage during the
Depression and that maple sugar
was used as an alternative. I asked
my dad in the last year of his life if
there was anything that he missed
from his younger days, and he said
that tapping the trees for syrup was
the thing he missed most. He took
his grandchildren to maple syrup
farms in Vermont as often as possi-
ble to teach them about the different
grades of syrup. The pure and natu-
ral old-fashioned syrup that we sell
at Compliments to the Chef is made
from sap of the sugar maple tree.
Approximately 40 gallons of maple
sap are boiled down to produce the
correct density of one gallon of this
pure maple syrup. Did you know,
that pure maple syrup is nature’s
healthful sweetener? It contains
vitamins, minerals and necessary
amino acids. Why not try it on
grapefruit, hot cereal, granola, plain
yogurt, winter squash or sweet pota-
toes? Use it as a glaze on meat and
over ice cream. Put it in coffee, milk
or a milkshake. And as always, pour
it on pancakes, waffles and
French toast (and if you like,
maybe your spaghetti too!). To
keep your maple syrup fresh, once
the container is opened, syrup
should be kept in the refrigerator
or freezer (the freezer is best as
maple syrup becomes thick, but
will not freeze). If mold does hap-
pen to form on the top of the
syrup, it can be restored to nearly
its original flavor by reheating it
to its boiling point and skimming.
But, as I always say – “If you are
in doubt, throw it out!” So stop in
and pick up a half-pint or a half-
gallon, and maybe some maple
sugar candy too! As always,
remember,
“Life happens in the kitchen!”
Take care,
John and Paula
John ReardonCompliments to the Chef
Pour Some Syrup on It!
The price is right for–Lots of Salsa
it’s where youneed to be.
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AUCTIONSReal Estate Auctions, 151+/ - AcreFarm, Executive Home w/ Pool,Outbuildings, & Pasture, Divided,Hamptonville, NC, 8/7/12 at 11am,On Site, Also on 9/8 at 2pm,Executive Mountain Home w/ GuestHouse & Lake on 229+/ - Acres,Grayson County, VA, On Site, IronHorse Auction Company, 800-997-2248. NCAL3936. VAAL580.www.ironhorseauction.com
HELP WANTED
AIRLINES ARE HIRING –Train forhands on Aviation Career. FAAapproved program. Financial aid ifqualified -Job placement assistance.CALL Aviation Institute ofMaintenance 866-296-7093
CLASS A DRIVERS: SIGN ON BONUSPaid Holidays, Vacation, & More.Weekly Pay. Direct Deposit. REGION-AL with Home Time. 2 Years T/T EXP.800-524-5051www.gomcilvaine.com
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Privacy Hedge, Windbreak, CedarTree, Evergreen Mail Order $7.50,Delivery, Installation Other SpeciesAvailable! Services Available in NY, NJ, & New England. CALL 1-800-889-8238 or 518-314-1446discounttreefarm.com
ANTIQUE Hand Painted Trays, $50/ea.Wood framed mirrors - $75/ea. 1930'sWildwood Cherry Breakfront, 7 drawer,3 glass drawers, 72. 1/2" x4 3 3/4". $800.Antique desk, glass top, 24" (w) x 54" (l)x 29 1/2" (h) $175. All in mint condition.Call 383-3617
Ragtime Stuff for Sale.4084 Route 9N. Month of August,Mon.-Wed. 10-? Antiques, col-lectibles, funky stuff, cast iron. Check it out! Watch for signs.
Garage Sale: Aug 31, Sept. 1st&2nd, 8am-2pm 1049 Laural LaneBallston Spa, girls clothing all seasonsnewborn-size 6, toys, householditems, and so much more.
CRAFT/GARAGE SALEVENDORS WANTED
FOR SALE STOVE: 30" FRIGIDAIRE,ELEC, BEIGE, GLASS TOP, IMMACULATE,PIGTAIL INC., LARGE OVEN. $250. [SARATOGA ] CALL 583-3408 or 584-2276
BEDROOM FURNITURE - 5 drawerdresser, solid maple, wood framed mir-rors, night stands & lamps. Desk - 5drawer, glass top 24"W x 54" L x 29 1/2"H. Antique hand-painted serving trays.All mint cond. Call 383-3617
CANADA DRUG CENTER. Safe andaffordable medications. Save up to 90%on your medication needs. Call 1-888-432-1479 ($25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping)
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks LadiesAuxiliary is looking for market ven-dors for their indoor market to beheld once a month at the Lodge, 1Elks Lane, off Rte.9 Maple Avenue,Saratoga, on Sundays from 11 to 3:30pm. Admission is free and the costfor an 8 foot table space is $15 eachpaid in advance. Doors will open toset up at 9:30 am. The dates areSeptember 23, October 28,November 11, and November 25,2012. Come and enjoy; for an appli-cation or to answer any questionsplease call Linda at 289-5470 orDebbie at 885-6506. The money isused for our ongoing communitydonations.
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TODAY Week of August 31 - September 6, 2012
WILTON McGregor Village Apts.SUMMER SPECIAL - 1ST MONTH FREE2 bdrm, 1 bath. Cats only. (A/C avail) 518-886-8013 All 1st flr.units includes features for personsw/disabilities required by the FairHousing Act. Now $775/month.
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Bestselection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure.Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations:www.holidayoc.com
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CLASSIFIEDADOPT: A happily married coupleseeks to aopt. We'll provide yourbaby with love, laughter, education,security. Wonderful extended familynearby. EXPENSES PAID. www.annie-andnickadopt.info 888-964-4269
ADOPT: A wonderful life awaits yourbaby! We'll provide warmth, security,devoted extended family, opportuni-ties and endless love. Expenses Paid.Anne & Marc 1-877-977-5411.www.anneandmarcadopt.com.
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OPEN SUNDAY 9/2, 12-3P
957 MACARTHUR DRMILTON
An inviting front porch welcomes you to this immaculate,move in ready home with an open floor plan that is brightand cheery. There is a first floor bedroom/den, vaulted liv-ing room, hardwoods in the kitchen, dr and foyer, andstainless steel appliances. Great finished basement withplenty of storage. Wooded backyard affords privacy forthose nights grilling on the deck! Located in a fantasticnewer neighborhood in Saratoga schools. Listed at$359,000. This is a great value and a must see!
Jenn Johnson(518) 581-8871www.jennj.com
WWW.196CHESTNUTRIDGE.COM$649,900
QUEENSBURYYou must see to appreciate!
4 bed, 2.5 bath, a true gourmet kitchenFirst floor Master, lower level walkout with kitchen.
An ADDITIONAL 4000+ square feetavailable for your expansion plans
& 10+ car garage. 15 Minutes to Saratoga.
Bethe ReynoldsKeller Williams Luxury Homeswww.BetheReynolds.com518-222-3097
BUILDING LOTS - 2 Residentialwaterfront lots. Mariaville Lake.Public Sewer. Commute toAlbany/Saratoga. Call for details518-372-5251 or 518-669-3543.
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TODAYWeek of August 31 - September 6, 201236 SPORTS
Send your
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Andrew Marshall, Sports
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Puzzle Solutions from pg. 18
Community Sports Bulletin
Join the Zumba Party!Ditch the workout and come join the Zumba craze down at Gavin Park. Registration is currently
ongoing and ends September 4. Classes are designed for participants ages 15 and up. Two sessions are
available:
Mondays beginning September 10 and running through October 22, from 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Wednesdays beginning September 5 and running through October 10, from 6-7 p.m.
You can register online at www.townofwilton.com, in person at the Wilton Parks & Recreation
Department or at the Gavin Park office, weekdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WMML 1230 AM’s 2012 High School FootballGame of the Week Schedule
Saturday, 9/1 Shaker @ Queensbury, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9/8 Cobleskill-Richmondville@ Hudson Falls, 1:30 p.m.
