If Angels Were Mothers If angels were mothers They d be like you, Helpful and loving In all they d do. If angels were mothers They still couldn t be A better mom Than you are to me! By Joanna Fuchs Shore Lines The Saratoga Lake Association P.O. Box 2152 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 www.saratogalake.org http://www.facebook.com/saratogalake/ www.saratogalakecam.com May 3, 2016 Editors: Julie Annotto sinnidi@aol.com Sharon Urban urbans@nycap.rr.com Come on Spring!! Message from the President Congratulations to Shore Lines Co-Editors Sharon Urban and Julie Annotto for once again bringing home a major award. The New York State Federation of Lakes Association ("NYSFOLA") honored them with yet another award in the Large Lakes Category. Unlike many of their competitors that are professionally produced, Julie and Sharon are volunteers. Thanks also to Walter Supley and his company, Creative Advantage, for allowing us to use his e-mail marketing system which enables us to send Shore Lines electronically. continued page 2 The Events Committee of SLA invites you to our 8th Annual Cocktail Party on the Veranda at Saratoga National Golf Club Tuesday, June 14th from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please join the SLA Events Committee for our most popular annual event! Enjoy a cash bar and a beautiful array of both hot & cold hors d ouvres. Festive cocktail attire encouraged. The cost for SLA members is $20 per person (non-members is $30 per person). Please send your reservation & check (made payable to SLA) by June 2nd to: Dianne Fedoronko c/o SLA PO Box 2152 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 *CANCELLATION POLICY* - For this SLA event, we require a 7-day notice of cancellation prior to the event. It s that time of year again! We re planning another classified edition of Shore Lines so, if you re cleaning out and want to put something in our classifieds, here are the guidelines: No real estate or rentals Limit of four items Photos depending on room Include clear contact information for buyers/sellers. There is no charge for this service. Items will be published one time only unless re-submitted before next Shore Lines deadline. Email items to sell or buy to Julie at sinnidi@aol.com no later than May 16. SLA is not responsible for any transactions between the sellers and buyers. NOTICE The Town of Stillwater is seeking your support to extend natural gas service along Route 9P. If you are interested, please contact the Town s Supervisors office with your name & address by calling 664-6148, x-202, fax to 665-0287 or e-mail: tbrown@stillwaterny.org. We need your name & address to submit a petition to extend the service. Thanks for your support Ed Kinowski, Supervisor, Town of Stillwater
Page 2 Shore Lines May 3, 2016 President, con t Additionally, Shore Lines is published on a semi-monthly basis, whereas most of the competitors are published on a much less frequent basis. Julie and Sharon do a wonderful job keeping us all informed of all things Saratoga Lake. Please join me in congratulating them on continuing to publish one outstanding issue after another. As I have said many times, Shore Lines is the soul of the Saratoga Lake Association. The SLA Board is very much aware of the congestion during the regattas and training. We have been working with Saratoga Rowing Association President Katherine Smith for over a year to seek accommodations for both boaters and fisherman. We are fully aware of all of your comments and concerns and have expanded the SLA team chaired by Board Member Beau Stallard to try to achieve reasonable accommodations that will allow all recreational activities to co-exist in a safe environment. April 30 and May 1 was a very busy weekend on the lake. It was great seeing so many of you at our Annual Breakfast, this year at Dock Browns. Thanks to Events Chair Tonya Trombly and her Committee for all of their work to plan this event. Special thanks to Board Member, Dr. Joe Schwartz, for conducting a sun cancer screening. Thanks also to the Arvin Hart Fire Department for coming out en mass to discuss their rescue operations on the lake and Kayderosseras Creek and for bringing their MR 10-8 (air boat). The Events Committee is planning many other events, some of which are highlighted in this edition of Shore Lines. Thanks to Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company Owner John Nemjo and SLA Board Member Beau Stallard for offering on-water paddle safety classes as part of Paddlefest Photo by Bob Eastman at Fish Creek. The following three courses were conducted on both Saturday and Sunday: 1) Quick Start Your Kayak; 2) Beyond the Basics; and 3) Safety & Rescue Demonstration. The instructors were certified experts Mike Cavanaugh and Alan Mapes. Topics covered included 1) handling your kayak on shore, entering and exiting the kayak, forward stroke, basic turns, stopping and going backwards, sideway movement, stability, sweeps, draws wet exits, assisted rescues. getting yourself back in your boat after a capsize, getting other paddlers back into their boats safely and getting weak or incapacitated paddlers to shore or a safe area. SLA hopes to sponsor similar paddle safety courses during the summer if there is sufficient demand. Other courses offered at Paddlefest were Bass Kayak Fishing and Kayak Fishing for Carp. Welcome to new SLA Board Member Hal Raven. Hal and his wife own Adirondack Cruise and Charter Company that will be offering Pontoon Boat cruises out of the Boat Works. The ribbon cutting will be at 3pm on May 13th at the Saratoga Boat Works Marina. SLA is exploring sponsoring floating classroom courses. Read Hal's bio inside this edition of Shore Lines. The Board approved a letter that I signed to the NYS DEC to encourage them to complete and release their report regarding the decline in the fish population in Saratoga Lake. See the letter inside this edition of Shore Lines. Thanks to Board Member Tom Bonds for spearheading this effort. Thanks to Look TV for interviewing me. I did my best to let the viewers understand the activities of both the Saratoga Lake Association and the Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District. The link to the interview is inside this edition of Shore Lines. The Board has approved offering a course on Powerboat Training. The law firm of Martin Harding & Mazzotti, LLP has generously agreed to sponsor this program. While safety will of course be emphasized, this is different than the typical Boat Safety course. The course is being created by Allan Miller. It will be a discussion/presentation style session of about one to two hours that goes through the basic maneuvers all boaters should be able to perform. The presentation will include videos of the ten maneuvers and discussion around the important points that help the boater execute them effectively. The course will utilize a series of videos and animations that depict some of the following onthe-water maneuvers all boaters should be able to perform. Anchoring Approaching a Mooring Buoy- Backing Docking High-Speed Stop Holding Position Leaving a Dock Minimum Control Speed Person-In-Water Rescue Pivot Turn Rescuing a Capsized Sailboat Towing Alongside continued next page
Page 3 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 President, continued Shore Lines will let you know once the planning, the venue and time for the course are set, Thanks to Membership Chair and Board Member Judith Banks. We now have 524 individual members and 109 Family Members for a total of 633 voting members. All my best, Alan ************************************************************ TogaChipGuy Presentation Saratoga Lake Association Board President, Alan Richer, also known as the TogaChipGuy, will be displaying his extensive collection of Saratoga Potato Chip memorabilia at the Saratoga City Center on Saturday July 16, 2016 from, 10am to 6pm in the birthplace of the potato chip, Saratoga Springs, NY, as part of the first Chip Festival. The event is being sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club and most of the major potato chip companies are planning to attend. Attendance is $5 for adults. Kids 12 and under are Free. The event will feature exhibitors from around the country, competitions, and activities that celebrate one of America's favorite snack foods. The Chip Festival will stage a new and unique experience for food while celebrating the heritage of potato chips and their connection to Saratoga Springs. This event will celebrate all things chip related, including potato, tortilla, and other varieties of chips, in addition to salsas, dips and more. Sample and see brands from around the country. Vote for your favorites in the chip contest. Enjoy entertainment, history and more. Mark your calendars now and be part of this tasty event! Legend has it that the potato chip was invented on Saratoga Lake at Moon's Lake House in 1853. The Saratoga Springs Lions Club is part of the world's largest service organization, Lions International. Its mission is to restore sight and hearing, fight diabetes and develop tomorrow's futureour youth. Saratoga Lions can be found during the winter months teaching and ice skating with physically or mentally challenged individuals or during the summer and fall riding horses with special needs kids. Among there many other activities are marching in parades every year to support military families, helping other non-profits marshall road races, providing transportation to the elderly or people in need, running blood drives and health fairs for the community of Saratoga, and helping victims of tragedy in disaster areas. For more information on this event, visit http:// www.thechipfestival.com ortogachipguy.com August 13 th : September 11 th October 6 th December 8 th SAVE THE DATE EVENTS Clubhouse Breakfast at Saratoga Race Course 8-9:30am End of summer Picnic (location TBA) 1 st Thursday Mixer Anchor Inn 6-8pm Holiday Party CELEBRATIONS--relaxation, imagination, salutations, expressions, impressions all abound on the lake. Tell us about events, happenings, ideas, information, concerns and the like. Make connections, be creative, snap some photos and submit to Julie at sinnidi@aol.com by noon on May 31. Saratoga Lake Maps Now is the time to pick up your lake map. It s full of information about the lake and makes a great keepsake. They are available at: Allerdice (Malta Rt. 9 location) DeLucia's Grocery & Deli Kayak Shak... Point Breeze Marina Saratoga Boat Works Saratoga National Golf Club (Pro Shop) Saratoga Powerboat Services South Shore Marina Stewart's Shops (both Lake locations).
Page 4 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 The seventh Annual Breakfast was held at Dock Brown s. About 50 people came together to socialize and enjoy breakfast at this popular venue. Photos by June Morier Thanks to the Mahoneys for sharing copies of their Southern Adirondack Boating newspaper. Everyone agreed that it has a lot of useful and interesting information. Continued next page
Page 5 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Above two photos by June Morier SLA Board Member Judith Banks (right) gets an up close and personal demonstration of the Arvin Hart rescue boat s capabilities. Photo by Bob Eastman. We d like to thank the volunteers from the Arvin Hart Fire Company for coming out to demonstrate their rescue techniques and the use of their rescue boat. The presentation centered around their training techniques and rescue protocol. They urged that they only be called in an emergency For example, running out of gas is not an emergency. You can flag down a fellow boater for assistance. Photo by June Morier.
Page 6 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 (in a previous edition of Shore Lines, we mentioned that a fish study was being conducted on Saratoga Lake. Alan Richer asked us to share his letter to the DEC regarding that study.) April 29, 2016 DEC - Warrensburg Office 232 Golf Course Rd. Warrensburg, NY 12885 Attention: Rob Fiorentino, Biologist Dear DEC Friends, The purpose of this letter is to thank you for doing a study of the fish populations in and trends in Saratoga Lake. We would be happy to support this work in any way that we could. SITUATION We are hearing that the fish production from Saratoga Lake has declined significantly (quantity and quality) during the past decade. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE A Board Member reports that his numbers of fish caught has declined to less than half of what is was in 2008 (his first summer at his lake camp) A neighbor states that in 2015 he participated with about 50 fishermen in a fishing contest for Northern Pike, and no one caught a Northern Pike. Ten years ago the winner of the summer fishing contest run by a local fishing club was nearly always a fisherman on Saratoga Lake, and he described Saratoga Lake as a fish factory. The contest winner is now not a Saratoga Lake fisherman. The president of a local fishing club stated that he now does not come to Saratoga Lake to fish because the fishing has declined, so as to not be worthwhile. We look forward to seeing your report and hope that it identifies solutions to any decline in fish populations. Sincerely, Alan B. Richer Board President SLA President Alan Richer Interviewed on Looktvonline. Click on the link to see Alan s interview about Saratoga Lake. http://www.looktvonline.com/saratoga-lake-associationinterview/ Welcome to New SLA Board Member Personal Background I grew up in the Adirondacks on Lake George. The lake has always been a love of mine. My wife Erin and I live in Queensbury and spend as much time on the water as possible with our two children, Jack and Kara. Jack is 9 and love playing hockey and lacrosse. Kara is 7 and loves doing things with dad and being outside. Both children love the boat and swimming in the lake. I Scuba dive when time permits and love snorkeling with the kids. I have always loved the water and been arounds boats my whole life. My Dad got me into boating at an early age. My Uncle and Grandfather were both Navy and shared the love of boats furthering my love for the water. Growing up I spent many days on the Albany cruise boat DUTCH APPLE, originally founded by my Uncle. Professional Background Currently, I am the Superintendent of Transportation for Pan Am Railways. I have worked at the railroad for 19 years including my years at Daemen Collage where I studied Transportation Management earning my BS. My job entails overseeing all railroad operations between NY and Boston on the former Boston and Maine RR. I also have and Masters Captains license and pilot the Lake George cruise ships ADIRONDACK and HORICON for Shoreline Cruises. Erin is a Registered nurse and works at Anthem Blue Cross. She is a Plattsburg graduate. We have also started and small charter boat business on Saratoga Lake and feel the best way to be successful is to be involved with the Lake. We look forward to being involved and hope to have a positive effect on the lake through education. Sincerely, Hal Raven
Page 7 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Stillwater Town Wide Clean Up For Spring And Fall Town Wide Clean up for Spring and Fall: May 14th, 2016 & October 1st, 2016. 7am 2pm Location: Town of Stillwater Highway Garage Town of Stillwater Summer Employment Opportunities The Town of Stillwater has openings for part-time Beach Life Guards, manager and/or Administrative/labor support staff positions to help operate Brown s Beach. The part-time program will start Mid May and run through Labor Day Weekend. Work shifts will be developed to cover daily operations from 10 am to 7 PM. Experience, qualifications and skill sets will determine salary. Life Guards Qualifications.. YMCA Swim Instructor certification or WSI (American Red Cross) (Optional) CPR for the professional rescuer certified Waterfront Lifeguard Certification AED certified (Optional) First Aid certified Current Lifeguard Certification General Administration/Labor Qualifications.. Gate Attendants: Welcome & acknowledge all beach goers; inform all guests of Beach rules & regulations; Perform manual beach cleaning duties; Daily logs. Must be 16 and over with working papers Weed Pullers: Possess ability to: Pull weeds from lake water; use small hand tools; lift a minimum of 30 pounds. This position is as needed with flexible hours. Must be 16 and over with working papers. Cashiers: Cashier experience required. Document daily logs and perform other administrative tasks as may be assigned. Must be 18 and over You may pick up an application from the Stillwater Town Clerk or Submit a resume s to: Town of Stillwater Town Clerk PO Box 700 Stillwater, NY 12170 The Future of the Stillwater Free Library Consider a better future for your library financially physically, and administratively On May 17, 2016, voters of the Stillwater Central School District will vote on whether to create a school district public library to be known as the Stillwater Public Library to serve all of the residents of the school district, and to elect nine individuals to fill nine trustee seats on the Board of Trustees of the Stillwater Public Library. Persons elected to a Trustee seat as part of the May 2016 election will be eligible to serve a three-year term commencing on July 1, 2016, but to ensure staggered terms, elected trustees will draw straws to determine the length of their terms. The election will be held on May 17, 2016. STILLWATER SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE AND STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY VOTE Tuesday, 5/17 from 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Stillwater Central School District Tina (Zemma) Pamper has been a lake resident for 28 years and my neighbor for 18 years. She has chosen to run for Trustee because she has seen first hand what libraries do for communities, having been a member of Friends of Stillwater Free Library since 2008. During that time she has been a volunteer involved in numerous library programs and events. We all know how important libraries are. Tina always refers to Stillwater Free Library as the "little gem" in the village. She sees the value of it as a community resource for information as well as a learning environment. Tina would be great to oversee the transition and challenges of a properly funded community resource with appropriate representation for taxes. I know she will be a great voice for lake residents. Julie Annotto
Page 8 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Town of Saratoga News Thomas N. Wood, III, Supervisor Greetings to everyone. The Town Board will hold its May agenda meeting on Thursday, May 5th, at 7 p.m. in the Glass Room at the Town Hall. The regular meeting for May will be Monday, May 9th at 7 p.m. in the Schuyler Room. This month we will conduct public hearings on Local Law number 4 establishing a 6-month moratorium prohibiting the clear cutting of land greater than 2 acres and Local Law 5 repealing a local law originally adopted in the 1990s that prohibited the dumping of horse manure within the town. It was learned that certain aspects of this original law were not legal. Also at this meeting there will be a public hearing on the mass gathering permit application for conducting Sundae on the Farm on June 12th at the Turning Point Dairy operated by Marty and Patrick Hanehan. The Town Board is considering a number of changes to the Zoning regulations for the Lake residential and Lake Commercial Zone. These changes will put the Town of Saratoga regulations more in alignment with the Town of Stillwater and Town of Malta and should reduce the number of applications that currently have to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A couple of weeks ago a joint meeting was conducted between the Town Board, the Planning Board, and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The discussions conducted at this meeting have led the Town Board to consider making the proposed changes. These changes include decreasing the requirements for lot frontage, front, side and rear setbacks, and add mandatory sewer connections. Steve Bodnar has submitted his letter of resignation from the Town Zoning Board of Appeals. Steve will be recognized at the Town Board meeting for serving for 35 years as a member and chairman of the Town Zoning Board of Appeals. Steve has been a dedicated conscientious member of the board during all of this time. His service to the town will be missed. Significant progress is being made on the rehabilitation of the Quaker Springs Old Mineral Springs building. It is anticipated that in a couple weeks this project will be completed. The 2016 Town of Saratoga Tax Roll is available in the town hall and will be posted on the Town Web Page at townofsaratoga.org. Just Announced! Lunch & Lecture at the 2016 Historic Homes Tour Lillian Russell & Diamond Jim Brady: A Saratoga Love Affair? Saturday, May 14, 2016 Universal Preservation Hall (25 Washington Street) 12 p.m. Did you miss the recent Brown Bag Lunch at the Saratoga Springs Public Library? Or did you attend and want to know more about Lillian and Diamond Jim? Foundation for a boxed lunch and lecture with Charlie Kuenzel & Dave Patterson of Saratoga Tours. They will give a brief overview of this eccentric duo's relationship and delve deeper into their time spent in Saratoga Springs. $20 SSPF Member $25 Non-Member Purchase tickets online or by phone (518) 587-5030 to reserve your spot at this lecture! Tickets must be purchased in advance. 2016 Historic Homes Tour Celebrate our city's unique architecture by touring historic homes throughout Saratoga Springs. $30 SSPF Member $40 Non-Member Tickets purchased day of the event will be $35 Members $45 Non-Members. Porch Party Thursday May 12, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Kick off the beginning of Spring by enjoying live music by Rich Ortiz, cocktails, and light fare provided by Zest on the grand porches of historic Union Avenue. Porch Party Ticket $100 Tickets available online or by phone (518) 587-5030. For additional event details, visit www.saratogapreservation.org/events-and-programs. Memorial Day 2016 Come honor those who have given their lives for our country. Parade and Ceremony Thursday, May 26th, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The City of Saratoga Springs invites you to the 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Commemorative Ceremony. Join with our local veteran groups and organizations to honor all those lost in service to our country. The parade will begin at the corner of Union and Nelson, then continue to Regent Street and end in Greenridge Cemetery with the closing ceremony. Highlights: Local organizations including the police and fire departments Local marching bands from all across Saratoga County Vintage and classic cars
Page 9 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Town of Stillwater News by Supervisor Ed Kinowski Browns Beach will be opening on Memorial Day weekend. There will be a $2 charge per person for ages 13 and up. Stillwater residents can obtain a 10 day pass per person for just $10. Pass cards can be obtained at the Town clerks office -- proof of residency is required. The revenue will help to pay for the purchase of the beach park. Additionally, we have begun preliminary work on our new Pavilion. The facility will be built in three phases. Hopefully we will secure enough grant funding to provide modern bathrooms, showers and community services for all. Just a note for your summer safety at Browns Beach: Please read all signs, do not bring glass items to the beach & animals are not allowed on the beach. Beach Life Guards and Staff are on hand for your safety and assistance. The Glen Hollow Park is fully operational. Bathroom facilities will be open dawn to dusk. Contact our Town Clerk for rental of facilities. Our River Font park is open as well. Please contact our Town Clerk for rental of the pavilion. A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 5 and 19 to discuss expansion of Time Warner Cable throughout Stillwater. (see further information below) A TWC representative will be available for questions and answers. We will be voting on a new Franchise agreement after the public hearing. There is always more to report; so I encourage all to attend at least one Town Board Meeting. We always have public comment periods for questions and answers. Have a safe summer! Stillwater Planning Board Update The Stillwater Planning Board welcomed two new members in 2016. Christopher D Ambro and Heather Ferris, both young professionals, offer keen perspectives on a variety of applications. Their willingness to serve and ambition to learn all aspects of land-use planning is refreshing and greatly appreciated. A number of initiatives currently before the Board pertain to the Saratoga Lake region. Among them are the Cold Spring Road Mixed Use Project proposed by Cailen Mackay. He requests 39 residential homes arranged in a cluster pattern with an adjoining commercial area to be constructed all within a 223 acre parcel. The development design will reserve a major portion as Open Space to be managed by a Home Owner s Association. The twice-shelved White Sulphur Springs Major Subdivision located at the southeasterly corner of the intersection of Luther Road and NY Route 9P is returning requesting permission to construct 21 single family homes on 37 acres, as well as, the recently submitted application for a Horse Show Facility to be constructed on the existing equestrian property at 28 Brickhouse Road. The Planning Board has entertained a number of Lot- Line Adjustments along NY Route 9P. During the review process applicants seem frustrated because their property documents contain discrepancies. It may be beneficial to take the time to examine your deed and survey map, especially those created before 1940. Comparing field measurements with interpretation of deeds to determine your exact property lines before making any changes or selling your property may make the process easier. The Stillwater Planning Board meets monthly at the Stillwater Town Hall. The meetings are always open to the public. Please refer to the Town s website at: Stillwater- NY.org for further details. (submitted by JoAnn Winchell) Time Warner Cable Availability in Stillwater There will be a Public Hearing on May 5th at Town Hall at 7:10 pm to discuss our New TWC Contract. It may help everyone who needs cable for Phone, Internet or TV and are currently unable to acquire. We have the ability to expand cable and need to identify all non-serviced areas. A TWC representative will be available for questions & answers. The Arvin Hart Fire Station on Route 423 does NOT have cable and could use it to operate the I am responding program in the station. Please call into Town hall: 664-6148, press one for Supervisors office & then 2 for Secretary. I would like to provide name & addresses or streets of no service to TWC, as soon as possible, for review prior to our meeting. (submitted by Tom Rinaldi, Commissioner, Arvin Hart Fire Company)
Page 10 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 MALTA ARMED FORCES PARADE Saturday, May 21, 2016 10:00am Downtown Malta Let's Come Together and Thank Our Military for Their Patriotic Service in Support of Our Country. Calling for participants in our Armed Forces Day Parade, Saturday, May 21. Now in its eighth year, Malta's parade will be even bigger, better and more spectacular with your help. We are looking for community groups, volunteers and organizations throughout the Town to enter the parade and stun the Town with your support of our military. Visit www.maltaparksrec.com or www.malta-town.org for a parade application. NOTE: Portions of Route 9 will be closed off at 9:45 from the Route 9P intersection through the Rte9/Rte 67 roundabout to accommodate the parade. (submitted by Roseanne Clavin) Malta Parks, Recreation and Human Services Summer Events Click on the link at the bottom to read more on: Malta summer recreation programs Acting and performance summer camps Summer employment Camp Malta 8-week program for kindergarten-5th grade Many adult programs and much, much more. http://saratogalake.org/documents/maltanewsletter.pdf MALTA'S RENAISSANCE MAN Malta Town Historian Paul Perreault will give a presentation on Tommy Luther, the namesake of Malta's Luther Forest neighborhood on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30pm at the Round Lake/Malta Library located in the Malta Community Center,1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Reservations requested; contact roundlakelibrary.org or call 682-2495. Town of Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services And the Open Space, Agriculture & Trails Committee Introduce the 2016, Get Out! Photo Contest Enjoy getting outside? So do we! Help us celebrate Malta s parks, trails, farms and open spaces by entering the Malta Get Out! Photo Contest running now through September 19, 2016. We are seeking compelling digital images of special places in Malta and town residents enjoying nature, farms and our open spaces. Your images may show parks, trails, farm-scapes, and open spaces. However, they must be taken in the Town of Malta. Photographers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Prizes will be offered to winning submissions in each category, and selected submissions will be displayed at the David R. Meager Community Center! To submit an entry, send to: Audrey Ball, One Bayberry Drive, Malta,. NY 12020 or e-mail dirparksrec@malta-town.org. Prizes will be Awarded Contest Categories Landscapes you may enter up to three images total, only one per category Recreation Town of Malta employees and their families are not eligible to enter Plants and Animals photos must be taken in the Town of Malta Farms photos taken on private property or of individuals require a release. Call 899-4411 for an Application and Release Form now. In the meantime, check Malta s summer activities on their website at malta-town.org. There is something for everyone.
Page 11 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Real Estate News As the average temperature has finally risen, the docks have gone in, and the fish become more aggressive, Real Estate activity around our lake is generating more interest. Although the MLS has reported only two Sales in the last 90 days, there are a number of Pending transactions that are scheduled to close shortly and will finally be reflected as Sales. In addition, there is currently a range of inventory with over half (7) the offerings priced at $699,000 or above. Below are examples of property listings in the Saratoga Lake area that include SOLD (over the last 90 days), PENDING, and ACTIVE listings. For the purpose of defining and looking at our particular market, only Existing homes surrounding Saratoga Lake that have a water view and lakefront or water/dock rights as reported in the Capital District Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as of 5/1/16 have been utilized for this activity report. Saratoga Lake Activity* Status Address Price SOLD 18 Lake Av. $384,000 1253 Route 9P $997,500 PENDING 5 Bunce La. $125,000 586 Route 9P $299,900 120 Meadowbrook $500,000 51 Regatta View Dr. $599,000 66 Lake Shore Dr. $895,000 736 Route 9P $1,150,000 ACTIVE 114 4 th St. $299,000 84 Lake Shore Dr. $299,900 2 Halyard Ct. $420,000 1911 Route 9P $423,000 5 Snake Hill Rd. $485,000 14 Riley Cove Rd. $699,000 27 Whitestone Rd. $749,000 168 Franklin Beach $899,000 2 Snake Hill Rd. $1,100,000 2 Balmain Ct. $1,295,000 65 Stony Point Rd. $1,295,800 1100 Route 9P $1,375,000 *The information in this report was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records. CRMLS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. The Saratoga Lake market continues to experience relatively strong year over year growth. Second home buyers appear to be an important factor contributing to this trend as they seek out desirable, updated lakefront properties. If you re thinking of selling now, it s a great time to consider the available inventory (Active listings) and position your property for a quick and timely sale with a price that will help translate to offering the best value for a potential buyer. Although difficult, always try and remember that you are not so much selling your home but rather your house. Your competition is the current Active listings, not so much what is pending and/or sold. Thomas "Zealie" Van Raalte Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 270 Broadway Saratoga Springs NY 12866 Bus: (518) 580-8500 Cell: (518) 928-3224 Fax: (518) 580-8511 zealie.vanraalte@sothebysrealty.com
Page 12 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Sunset by John Pamper Larry Wash, took this picture Monday, April 11th around 8 in the morning. Larry and Judy were not sure what type of bird the eagle was eating for breakfast, but it was big! Taken on the south end of the lake, near Brown's Beach. Carson s hosted the last First Thursday mixer on April 7th. Neighbors and friends enjoyed spending some time visiting and enjoyed appetiers provided by the restaurant. Photo by June Morier. May 7 is the opening day for Pike, Pickerel and Walleye.
Page 13 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Maria Mahar submitted these great photos of an osprey with his perch (on his perch) that was in Riley Cove on April 7th. Ronald McDonald House Charities Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region promotes health, development and well being of children and their families. We accomplish this through the Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for families of seriously ill children, and by creating and sup -porting programs that directly improve the lives of children and their families. There is a way we can all help this worthy cause by supporting their new program called Pulling for the Ronald McDonald House. As we begin our season of get-togethers, please consider collecting and saving the pull tabs off aluminum cans. The pull tabs are recyclable, are high in quality, pure aluminum and more valuable than the can. The pull tabs are brought to a local recycling center where they are weighted and redeemed for cash per pound. One hundred percent of monies raised is put into the direct operations of their local charity, and they add up to make a heartfelt impact on the provision of services for critically ill children and their families during a time of crisis. We are fortunate to have one of our members very involved in this program. Please contact Maria Mahar at 587-0310. She will arrange to pick up your pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities program. Tour de Cure for Diabetes There is still time to ride in the Saratoga Springs Tour de Cure on Sunday June 5! Join us now and make a difference in your friends and family members lives affected by diabetes. 1 in 11 Americans has diabetes today 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes by 2050 Let s work together to Stop Diabetes. We want 1000 more riders and 100 more volunteers to make Tour day a success! Register to ride: www.diabetes.org/saratoga Register to volunteer: http://tour.diabetes.org/site/tr? pg=informational&fr_id=11095&type=fr_informational&s id=22048 Laura Greenaway Development Director American Diabetes Association
Page 14 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 The 19th annual Saratoga Invitational Regatta, billed as America s largest sprint race competition, attracted 56 of the top crews in the country to Saratoga Springs. About 1,300 entries competed on the 1,500-meter course Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24. Paul Buckowski / Times Union More things to ponder Eric Norton shared one of his aerial photos taken from his drone showing the south west shore of the lake. He enjoys this type of photography and says, I m always flying around Saratoga Lake somewhere. If you want to reach Eric you may visit his website at http://www.skywardphotos.com Why isn t the number 11 pronounced onety-one? Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren t they just stale bread to begin with? If people from Poland are called Poles, then why aren t people from Holland called Holes? IF Fed x and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed Up? Is it true that you never really learn to swear until you learn to drive. If a cow laughed, would milk come out of her nose?
Page 15 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Southern Adirondack Boating 2nd issue is May Please send us your comments, what you are interested in reading or may want to see more of to:adkboating.info@gmail.com You can read it online at: https://www.facebook.com/ SouthernAdirondackBoating/ Here s to summer and enjoying our lakes. Tom and Cindy Mahoney Southern Adirondack Boating adkboating.ads@gmail.com adkboating.sales@gmail.com adkboating.info@gmail.com Southern Adirondack Boating will bring the boating community the latest news about, recreational boating, new products, boat launches at area lakes, safety, boating activities, news about invasive species, what s being done and what we can do, informative meetings and seminars, along with a community calendar of events about lake activities in and around Saratoga and Warren counties. Malta Highway Department Spring 2016 We will only be doing 1 brush pick-up this year. It is scheduled for May 16th thru May 27th. Have all items out by Sunday night, May 15th. We go thru each area one time ONLY. We do not go down private roads. REMINDER: LEAF PICK-UP: Our town does not have a waste site available to us. It is available to County Waste customers. You can see their schedule on their website and the Town website under the Highway Department. FLAGMEN: PLEASE show courtesy toward our flagmen! It is for the safety of you and our crew out there working. The Town Right-of-way when doing outdoor projects! In most cases the town right-of-way is 30' from the center of the road. The town is NOT responsible for repairing or replacing items within this area. Some of these object include (but not limited to): sprinkler systems, basketball/ hoops, rocks, landscaping, fencing, etc. Nancy Lee Fodera Town of Malta Highway Department Is your mailbox placed correctly? Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when installing your mailbox: Position your mailbox 41" to 45" above ground level. Place your mailbox 6" to 8" back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance. Put your house or apartment number on the mailbox. If your mailbox is on a different street from your house or apartment, put your full street address on the box. Installing the Post The best mailbox supports are stable but bend or fall away if a car hits them. The Federal Highway Administration recommends: A 4" x 4" wooden support or a 2"-diameter standard steel or aluminum pipe. Avoid unyielding and potentially dangerous supports, like heavy metal pipes, concrete posts, and farm equipment (e.g., milk cans filled with concrete). Bury your post no more than 24" deep. Maintenance Mailboxes take a beating from the weather, so we recommend an annual mailbox checkup to avoid damage to your mail or difficulty identifying your address.
Page 16 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Our Annual Summer Safety Message from your Local First Responders It s going to be summer soon and the activities on the lake will resume in full swing. We ll see what kind of summer it is as we endure the fits and starts of late spring when Mother Nature can t decide what kind of weather to dish out. The members of your local volunteer fire departments who respond on the lake want you to take a moment to remind you to be safe this summer. We respond for emergencies any time of the day or night but we would rather not respond at all. The local volunteer fire departments who respond to the lake are Arvin Hart Fire Co, Quaker Springs Fire Department, Malta Ridge Fire Department and Round Lake Hose Company. The City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department which is a career fully paid department will also respond as needed. EMS Agencies who respond to calls at the lake include; Stillwater/Malta EMS, General Schuyler EMS and the City of Saratoga Springs Fire & EMS. Police agencies available are the Stillwater PD, State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff s Dept., State Park Police, ENCON Police, and the City of Saratoga Springs. Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness, and speeding are the four leading causes of tragic watercraft crashes and the leading cause of death is drowning. It only takes a moment to don personal floatation devices which can save the lives of your passengers and you. Crash statistics indicate boaters who wear life jackets and take boater safety courses are most likely to stay safe on New York s waters. Follow these basic safety tips and enjoy our local lakes and rivers with family and friends. Leave the alcohol onshore. Never use drugs or alcohol before or during boat operation. Alcohol's effects are greatly exaggerated by exposure to sun, glare, wind, noise, and vibration. Unfortunately we witness fatal boating accidents on the lake and unfortunately innocent people or children are involved. Use and maintain the right safety equipment. Have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person onboard and one approved throwable device for any boat 16 feet and longer. The DNR recommends that everyone wear their lifejackets while on the water. Have a fire extinguisher, make sure its charges and in ready condition. continued Have operable boat lights - Always test boat lights before the boat leaves the dock and make sure you use them at night. We have had several severe crashes on the lake at night. Emergency supplies - Keep on board in a floating pouch: cell phone, maps, flares, and 1st aid kit. LED flashlight. Make sure the engine compartment is being well ventilated especially when refueling, if fumes ignite you can t escape fast enough without receiving burns, many time fatal burns. Be weather wise Regardless of the season, keep a close eye on the weather and make sure you receive severe weather alerts on your cell phone. Sudden wind shifts, lightning flashes and choppy water all can mean a storm is brewing, if you can hear the thunder you can be hit by lightening. If bad weather is approaching, get off the water early to avoid a long waiting line in inclement weather. Check the weather service web pages before you head out at http:// www.weather.gov/aly/. Take these steps before getting underway. Tell someone where you are going and about when you will return, stick to the return time or notify them of the changes. Open all hatches and run the blower after you refuel and before getting underway. Sniff for fumes before starting the engine and if you smell fumes, do not start the engine. Don t be complacent. Loading and unloading your boat. Overloading a boat with gear or passengers will make the boat unstable and increase the risk of capsizing or swamping. Abide by the boats capacity plate which located near the boat operators position. Follow navigation and other rules on the water. Never allow passengers to ride on gunwales or seatbacks or outside of protective railings, including the front of a pontoon boat. A sudden turn, stop or start could cause a fall overboard. After leaving the boat launch, maintain slow-nowake speed for a safe and legal distance from the launch. Follow boat traffic rules. Tom Rinaldi Commissioner Stillwater Fire District/Arvin Hart Fire Co.
Page 17 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Tips to help you stay safe in the water These tips are something to be shared with family and friends. Designate a responsible adult to watch young children swimming or playing in or around the water. You should be close enough to reach the child at all times. Because drowning occurs quickly and quietly, adults should not be involved in any other distracting activity, even if there are lifeguards present. Always swim with a buddy and select swimming sites that have lifeguards when possible. If you or a family member has a seizure disorder, provide one-on-one supervision around water, including swimming pools. Formal swimming lessons can protect young children from drowning. However, even with swimming lessons, constant, careful supervision when children are in the water is required. Learn CPR. In the time it takes for paramedics to arrive, your CPR skills could save someone s life. Water wings, noodles, or inner tubes are not safety devices and should not be used in place of a life jacket. Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming, boating, or water skiing. Do not drink while supervising children. Know the local weather conditions and forecast before swimming or boating. Strong winds and thunderstorms with lightning strikes are dangerous. (source: Shoreline Industries (shorelineindustriesstore.com) Skiing Safety in the Water New York State has a regulation that requires any power boat or personal water craft that is towing a water skier, wake boarder or an occupied tube, have an observer in the boat that is ten years of age or older. This law has been around for many years, yet it is constantly ignored, even on very busy days. There is absolutely no excuse for anyone to disobey this New York State law. Parents need to instruct their family boaters and there should not be any exception to obeying this law. This is a matter of safety for all boaters on the lake. The Annual Brown s Beach Spring Splash drew many visitors to the beach, along with many brave souls who entered the cold spring waters. Above is SLPID Commissioner Karl Hardcastle in costume for the occasion (photo by Neal Kramer. Viewers and splashers photo by SLA Board Member Judith Banks.
Page 18 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Paddlefest 2016 was held April 30 and May 1 at the Fish Creek Marina. Safety classes were held both days. Photos by Alan Richer. Saratoga National Battlefield Birding and Nature Walks Saturdays May 14 Battlefield & June 11 Join park naturalist Linda White by the flagpole in the visitor center parking lot at 10am and caravan to special places in the park to see blooming flowers, plants, and migratory birds. Please bring water and insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes. Event cancelled if raining. 10am 11:30am Bike Summit Saturday, May 14 Visitor Center May is National Bike Month, so get your bikes out of winter storage and bring them to Saratoga National Historical Park! Join Saratoga NHP staff, national and local bike outfitters, and local bike clubs to prep your gear for the 2016 biking season. Events to include bike tune-ups, safety checks, and a 5-mile ranger-guided bike tour! Rain date: Sunday, May 15 11am 4pm Living History Day Monday, May 30 Battlefield A single-day event with living history demonstrations presentations of several examples from everyday civilian and military life in 1770s America. Event is free, but battlefield entrance fees apply. 10am 4pm Annual Plant Fundraiser Friends of the Stillwater Free Library are currently preparing for their annual plant sale - May 7th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get your garden off to a strong start with a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets and more. Plenty of gardening advice for novices and experts alike! Have any of those plastic plant pots that come from garden centers? Have a Hosta or Hydrangea that needs dividing? The library is accepting donations of potted and un-potted plants as well as plant pots. Funds go to support the Stillwater Free Library system. For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Tonya Trombley at 518-727-8941 or : tonya.trombley@oldcastle.com.
Page 19 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Stillwater Library NON-FICTION: Monday, 5/9 at 7:00pm ~ Our discussion will begin with THE PROFESSOR AND THE MAD MAN by Simon Winchester, a tale of murder, insanity, and the making of the Oxford English Dictionary. LIBRARY PROPOSAL VOTE: Tuesday, 5/17 from noon - 9:00pm at the Stillwater Central School District Election. The ballot will be two-sided. BOOK CLUB: Tuesday, 5/17 at 7:00pm ~ This month we are talking about Heather Graham's THE ISLAND - On a weekend vacation Beth Anderson is unnerved when a stroll on the beach reveals what appears to be a skull. As a stranger approaches, Beth panics and covers the evidence. But when she later returns to the beach, the skull is gone. MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM: All season long! If you are an adult with a Stillwater Library card in good standing, you can check out our museum passes for one week. Check out the Adirondack Museum, MiSci and Schenectady Planetarium, Saratoga Children's Museum, Stillwater's Battlefield, or the USS Slater! Important Notice During the week of May 2, 2016 there will be flushing of the fire hydrants. This procedure will begin at 9 a.m. and should take about 3 days to complete this extra flush (new flush method). Do we have any Shakespeare officianados out there? Of course, we are ALL aware that this month marks 400 years since William s death. Personally, I have always been a fan, but I ll bet many out there (including me) are not aware that many of the sayings we use today came from the plays of Shakespeare. There are many, but I thought I would just share a few. Bear in mind that some are taken out of context and have been updated to a more modern verbiage. I won t bore you with the plays these sayings came from, but it s fun to see them in their original form. An example: there s a method in this madness is really, though this be madness, yet there is method in it. Hamlet. Love is blind It s neither here nor there Too much of a good thing Love is blind I haven t slept a wink Knock, knock, who s there! Jealousy is a green-eyed monster In a pickle Dead as a doornail The world is my oyster Wild goose chase Fight fire with fire -Sharon Signs will be posted the day before. It is advisable to avoid using water during this procedure. You might experience some discoloration of water as a result of the flushing procedure. Should this occur, let the water run and it should clear fairly quickly. Also, low pressure may exist. Alternate flushing week is May 9. Reminder signs will be put up the day before. All customers should flush their own service line and house plumbing yearly. Sometimes the best babysitters have four feet!
Page 20 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Carson s Woodside Tavern is offering an entire season of entertainment. (Below is entertainment through May. The photo to the right is the view folks get on the veranda!) Thursday, May 5 th Mitch Frasier - DJ, Karaoke Friday, May 6 th - In Spite of Ourselves Saturday, May 7 th - Dave Porter Thursday, May 12 th Mitch Frasier - DJ, Karaoke Friday, May 13 th - The T's Saturday, May 14 th - John Stack Thursday, May 19 th Mitch Frasier - DJ, Karaoke Friday, May 20th - Franklin Micare Saturday, May 21st - Houde & Hofmanis Thursday, May 26 th Mitch Frasier - DJ, Karaoke Friday, May 27 th - Steve Candlen Saturday, May 28 th - Jeff Brisbin Check their website for future entertainment: carsonswoodside.com. An aerial view of Lee s Park and the State Boat Launch during the regatta on 4/24. Photo by Bob Eastman
Page 21 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 This spring season at Saratoga Rowing is off to a great start. This year s Saratoga Invitational was our largest yet and brought some great competition to Saratoga with many strong teams competing. We re now over half way through our home regatta season! This weekend s regatta on Saturday, May 7, will bring to Saratoga many local teams as well as teams from as far away as Sarasota, Oakland, Seattle, and Dallas. The regatta will be hosted at Lee s Park Campground. The following weekend, May 14th and 15th, will wrap up our regatta season on Fish Creek with the New York States Scholastic Championships. The crews that take gold at States will head to Ohio for Scholastic Nationals at the end of May. Remaining regatta days for Spring 2016: Saratoga Rowing Association predicts great season Junior B/C Champs: May 6 (Lee s Park Campground) New York State Champs: May 14 and 15 (State Boat Launch* and Lee s Park) SRA provides 25 free passes per day for South Shore Marina, available at Stewart s. The creek can be used to travel to and from the lake during regattas. It s helpful to check in with the regatta volunteers, sheriff s boats or SRA safety launches positioned at the start and finish of the race course. They will gladly help you navigate the safest route. We re excited about the competition this year at the regattas. The young athletes that row in SRA s program are getting to experience the challenge and rewards that come from all the hard work they do. Good luck Toga! (submitted by Katherine Smith, Board President, Saratoga Rowing Association.) SARATOGA ROWING ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN 2016 SARATOGA LIVING, SPRING 28, 2016 TO READ THIS ARTICLE GO TO: http://www.saratogaliving.com/departments/entertainment/saratoga-rowing-association-celebrates-20-years-of-success-in-2016 Thanks to Editor Maria McBride Bucciferro for her permission in sharing this article.
Page 22 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Saratoga Regatta Boasts A Rich History John Morrissey Sponsored the Sport s Early Success on Saratoga Lake (thanks to Editor Maria McBride Bucciferro of Saratoga Living for sharing this article.) Scenes from early editions of regattas on Saratoga Lake as depicted by Harper s Weekly. Saratoga Race Course founder John Morrissey organized The International in 1871 and played a key role in the collegiate championships that followed After opening a gambling house here in 1861, John Morrissey brazenly established himself as a heavyweight in Saratoga Springs by introducing organized Thoroughbred racing in the village in 1863 at the old Saratoga Trotting Course. He opened Saratoga Race Course in 1864 and a few years later unveiled his famous Club House in Congress Park, a venue that became arguably the most elite casino in the world. A former bare-knuckle boxing champion who was elected to the first of two terms in Congress in 1866, Morrissey was never content to sit back and rest on his laurels. Always an innovator and a brilliant promoter, Morrissey found another way to bring big crowds to Saratoga by organizing the first series of prestigious boat races on Saratoga Lake in September 1871. With large purses at stake, the best oarsmen of England and America competed in The International regatta. The 1871 International on Saratoga Lake drew significant newspaper coverage in both America and England with the Ward brothers of New York William, Ellis, Joshua and Gilbert defeating the recognized world champions from England, the Taylor-Winship four, and four other crews. The Ward brothers set a world record of 24:40 for four miles (two miles to a stake and return to the starting point). Three years later, Morrissey, along with the assistance of several other prominent Saratoga individuals, introduced the first collegiate regatta on Saratoga Lake. Morrissey realized these regattas would not only produce good public relations but would also attract visitors who would stay at the hotels, dine at the local restaurants and most importantly to Morrissey gamble at his Club House in the evenings. Morrissey brought in sponsorship money for the 1874 races through $1,500 donations from both the Rensselaer and Saratoga railroads, and $500 gifts from several of Saratoga s prominent hotels. Everyone was rewarded when an estimated crowd of 30,000 came to Saratoga Lake to see crews from Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth, Williams, Wesleyan and Trinity compete. Columbia won the team title and the regatta was featured on the cover of Harper s Weekly. The next year, 13 colleges competed in the regatta. Amherst, Bowdoin, Brown, Hamilton and Union were the newcomers with everyone returning from the inaugural event except Trinity. Several different schools and individuals competed in various rowing events on Saratoga Lake in the years that followed. In 1876, Saratoga restauranteur Jim Riley, founder of the famous Riley s Lakehouse, won the United States individual championship, setting a world record for a single sculler of 13:21.5 for two miles. Riley would be regarded as the top oarsmen in the country for more than 20 years. The regattas were so successful that walking and running races, glee club concerts, and grand celebratory galas were included on the program for visitors. Although wildly popular, the regattas were not without their detractors because of Morrissey s reputation as an expugilist and gambling impresario. While most schools favored Saratoga as the site for future regattas, Harvard, Dartmouth and Amherst objected because Morrissey was offensive to their probity and piety, according to author Ronald A. Smith in Sports and Freedom: The Rise of Big- Time College Athletics. The Feb. 20, 1874 edition of the continued next page
Page 23 Shore Lines May 2, 2016 Saratoga regattas boast rich history, continued Harvard Advocate stated: Our friends will not go to a town of Saratoga s reputation. The race will be a stop-gap for gamblers and turf-men till horse-racing should give them a new chance for betting their money, and another attraction to keep the hotels full enough to satisfy the gentlemanly landlords. Although gambling was at the heart of the paper s objection, the Advocate did concede Morrissey had no intentions of profiting from the college students, stating Mr. Morrissey would find them as game beneath his notice. Despite some outcry, Morrissey and his associates were persuasive in retaining the event. The Cornell Times applauded the decision of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association, calling Saratoga Lake the best course in America. Regattas on Saratoga Lake began to decline in popularity around 1900, but in 1963 the American Rowing Association sponsored the American Henley Regatta on Saratoga Lake as part of the 100- year anniversary celebration of Thoroughbred racing in Saratoga Springs. Rowing was rejuvenated in 1986 when local architect Tom Frost and several others started the Saratoga Springs Rowing Club. Successful events such as Head of the Fish followed, and Frost served as chairman of the event for 13 years. The Saratoga Springs Rowing Club remains a fixture in the community today and was joined in 1996 by the Saratoga Springs Rowing Association, which was formed when Saratoga Springs High School teacher Chris Chase was asked by three girls about starting a club after they attended a camp at Skidmore College. Today, Saratoga is recognized throughout the country as a premier center for Thoroughbred racing. Its reputation in the rowing community is equally as strong. It all started with John Morrissey, a man who always seemed to push the right buttons when it came to Saratoga.