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Cedar Bluff Court residents, Tom and Pam Giammattei (center), enjoy dinner with friends from Florida. They recently returned from a cruise up the Danube River where they visited Hungary, Austria, and Germany.
Shore Lines The Saratoga Lake Association
P.O. Box 2152 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
August 22, 2014 www.saratogalake.org
http://facebook.com/saratogalake/ Editors: Julie Annotto Sharon Urban [email protected] [email protected]
Jack Gallagher, long time summer lake resident, recently celebrated his 75th birth-day at a family reunion. Friends and family gathered in the Festival Tent at the Saratoga Race Track. Pictured with Jack is his daughter Elizabeth and his wife Ella. Many happy returns from all of us!
Cathy and Bob McKenna hosted their annual family reunion recently. Guests came from Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Boston, and New York City. It was a long weekend with golf on Thursday, track on Friday and then a cook out on the lake on Saturday. They call reunion weekend SAWW (Saratoga Annual Wacky Weekend) and have tee shirts made up for everyone. (submitted by Cathy McKenna)
We’re In the Final Stretch
SLPID Commissioner Al McCauley submitted photos of the recent chestnut pull on the lake. The top picture is his grand-daughter Vianna and her friend Kala. The bottom picture is of our lake stewards, Nate Piche and Megan Johnson.
It’s been awhile since we’ve seen one of these! “Took a sunset boat ride and saw a car driving in the water. The man in the back was hanging onto his life jacket and I would, too!” (Virginia Clark) The Amphicar was built from 1961-1968 and have a 43 hp 4 cylinder motor that drives the rear wheels and the twin propel-lers. The front wheels become the rudders in the water. Be-cause of the rear wheel drive, getting the Amphicar back out of the water after driving it in can be a challenge if there is a steep angle on the boat launch ramp. The Amphicar sold for approxi-mately $35,000.
Frank Annese submitted this picture of the moon peeking through the
clouds. Or, is it a UFO? Supermoon? (photo by Nick Annotto, 8/10/14)
A supermoon happens once or twice a year when the full moon is closer to Earth than during other full moons. The next supermoon is around September 28, 2015
Summer is winding down but there are still plenty of op-portunities to share photos, events, celebrations, infor-mation, issues of concern, feedback, fish tales and the like. Get creative and send your submissions to Julie at [email protected]. The next newsletter deadline is Sept. 8.
SARATOGA LAKE PROTECTION & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Dear Saratoga Lake Owner, Several weeks ago the Saratoga Lake Protection & Im-provement District (SLPID) asked the voters of the Lake District to consider approving a building at $450,000, which would be used to store our harvesters, vehicles and other equipment. The building would be a simple steel shell, 70' by 100', with no heat or water and would offer a place out of the cold wind for our crew to provide servic-ing. It would also add life to our equipment by protecting them from the winter snow and ice. Considering the fact that a harvester today can cost over $225,000, a longer service life could amount to significant saving over time. This past winter we thought our harvester was vandalized. A storage building should eliminate vandalism. We have come to an agreement with the Town of Sarato-ga for a 50 year lease at no cost to us. This will eliminate the need to purchase land, which would have cost over $100,000. We would reduce construction costs by using an existing concrete foundation from a highway garage building, which was demolished. We had completed our design phase with an architect, and received bids from $411,000 to over $600,000. We chose to ask other builders to design another building of 65' by 95'. We have now received new bids where the building will not cost more than $265,000. That is the amount we are asking you to approve. We have set aside monies over a period of years, so that there will be NO increase in your taxes or NO bonding required for this project. A public hearing will be held on Thurs., Sept. 11 at 7 PM, at the Malta Town Hall on Route 9, followed by a voting to approve the building. We are asking that YOU come to this meeting to express your opinion and cast your vote. We welcome all questions about this project. The SLPID Commissioners thank you. Ed Dweck [email protected] 584-5448 You recently received notice of this vote via the mail. In it was a ballot. If you cannot make the meeting on September 11, please do send in your ballot. It is im-portant that as many residents as possible have a voice and your vote counts.
Thanks from Arvin Hart The Arvin Hart Fire Company would
like to extend a thank you to all who contributed to their annual fund drive. Those funds enable the company to carry out critical work saving lives and property. It’s never too late to show your appreciation for the good work done by the Stillwater Fire District, so please don’t forget to add your contribution by sending a check to:
Arvin Hart Fire Company PO Box 288
Stillwater, NY 12170
Events Chairperson Needed!! The SLA Events Committee is looking for a chair to lead our annual calendar of events. The events for 2014 are all in place, so this first year would just be helping out with coor-
dinating. Our events are some of the most enjoyable for our members, and if you are a party planner and would like to help, please contact Lisa Morahan at 518-584-3935 or [email protected].
Photo by Julie Annotto
The Real Estate Market Housing starts sore in July! By Andrew Khoui That’s the title of the August 20, 2014 Rismedia’s week-ly Emailer. Rismedia is purported to be the Leader in Real Estate Information. The article goes on to say... (MCT) “New Home Construction surged to an eight month high in July, providing a lift to the broader economy. Housing starts jumped (nationally) 15.7 percent from June to a seasonably adjusted annual rate of 1,093,000, the Commerce Dept said Tuesday. Economists had ex-pected a rate of 965,000 according to FactSet.” The re-port also revised June’s rate of housing starts upward to 945,000 from 893,000. “This was a solid report “IHS Global Insight econo-mists Patrick Newport and Stephanie Karol wrote in an analysis. “Builders’ optimism is picking up.” The optimism, if it continues, could have a sus-tained, broad effect on the economy, including compa-nies that specialize in home improvement and construc-tion materials. Home Depot, for instance, said Tuesday, its profit in the fiscal second quarter, which ended Aug 3rd, jumped 14 percent to $2.05 billion, or $1.52 a share, from $1.8 billion or $1.24 a year earlier. The company, based in Atlanta, also raised its profit outlook for the year. Home Depot’s stock was trading up 5.8 percent Monday morn-ing to $88.47. The monthly Commerce Dept. report showed new home construction climbed in all regions except the Midwest, where starts fell 24.8 percent. Building per-mits, a gauge of future construction, rose 8.1 percent nationally in July. Credit Suisse economist, Dana Saporta, said the lat-est housing starts report should lessen concerns raised last week, by Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer, that the housing market had become a major impediment to a more robust economic recovery. “Looking forward a case could be made for contin-ued improvement in the housing sector” Saporta said. And there have been signs that the national housing market is strengthening, after starting to cool last sum-mer amid higher prices and mortgage rates. Sales of previously owned homes have been on the rise, and a gauge of home-builder confidence, is at a sev-en-month high, a trade group reported Monday. (c)2014 Los Angeles Times Distributed by MCT Information Services
REAL ESTATE NEWS
Saratoga Lake Listing & Sales Activity
Sold Activity
1176 Route 9P 5/09/14 $ 408,000 15 Plmrs Mpl Shd 7/01/14 $ 200,000 26 Shore Ave 8/08/14 $ 242,300 17 Plmrs Mpl Shd 6/11/14 $ 299,900 10 Silver Beach Rd 5/30/14 $ 435,000 6 Thames Way 6/17/14 $ 800,000 6 America Way 5/29/14 $1,100,000 1100 Route 9P 8/04/14 $1,250,000 46 Regatta View 5/20/14 $1,395,800
Pending Activity (Note: reflects listing price not sold price)
78 Riley Cove Rd 7/21/14 $ 739,000 34 Riley Cove Rd 8/04/14 $ 765,000 6 Autumn Ln 6/24/14 $1,650,000
Current Active Listings There are currently 21 Active Listings on Saratoga Lake.
Here is a sampling of those listings.
122 9th St 3 Bd/1 B Cottage $ 230,000 94 Lakeshore 3 Bd/1 B Bungalow $ 379,900 1342 Rt 9P 3 Bd/1 B Cottage $ 449,900 1344 Rt 9P 2 Houses $ 536,000 1298 Route 9P 6 Unit $ 599,900 570 Route 9P 5 Bd/3.5 B Custom $ 649,900 1231 Route 9P 5 Bd/4 B Contemp $ 799,000 102-104 11th St 2 Houses $1,500,000 569 Route 9P 2.44 Acre Peninsula $1,800,000 Call or email me and I’ll be happy to put you on an auto- matic email to learn about any new listings or sales that take place on the lake.
A Look Back
Just a reminder of what we looked like
during and after Hurricane Irene. Next
week is the third anniversary of the
August 28th storm!!
Lake George boat inspection program finds invasives on one boat in 10 - Times Union
Notable News
Taking issue with water source Reader’s View
Saratoga PLAN Family Walk
Enjoy this final August walk with your kids as you explore Saratoga PLAN's nature preserves together.
Walk on the Trail welcomes walking children, babies in slings, and
toddlers in strollers. RSVP required.
Contact J'Mae at 518-567-9527.
When: Friday August 29th Bog Meadow Brook, 11 a.m.
Water authority approves $5.5 million filter pro-ject - Times Union
News from Saratoga Tackle The Change of Seasons There is just something about September that spells changes. The leaves on the trees turning colors, apple crops ripening, kids getting ready for school, a bite to the air (although this August we've had plenty already), the start of hunting season and last months of fishing before hard water. Just as we get excited when summer comes there are plenty of reasons to get excited for fall. If you haven't tak-en the time to fish during September and October you are missing a great opportunity. All of the fish species become very active preparing for the colder months to come. This is a great time to try walleye fishing if you haven't had suc-cess during the difficult summer months. Pike will also be very aggressive. Spinnerbaits and crank baits become the "go to" lures. Bass are an open sea-son. All the plastics you enjoy in the summer continue to produce but now almost anything goes. Like pike try spin-nerbaits, crank baits, but also try jigs and all topwater baits. Everything seems to be on the move so don't get discouraged if the spot you're working is slow. Move, even just a few feet, and you will probably discover the fishing improves. If you are planning to hunt make sure you have checked over all your equipment before going out. Prac-tice shooting your gun or bow. Don't wait until you are out in the woods to find out there is a problem. Make sure you have prepared for the weather too. Light layers in the early fall will assure you are prepared for the entire day out. There is nothing worse than becoming uncomforta-ble and calling it a day before you are ready. Get out and enjoy the season! (submitted by Tim and Rose Blodgett)
Photo by Christina Rivers
The view from Saratoga Lake Road
26th Annual Malta Community Day
Saturday, September 13 (rain date September 14)
Shenantaha Creek Park off Eastline Road in Malta
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For full details, visit Malta’s new web site at www.malta-town.org.
http://www.saratogian.com/general-
news/20140821/study-to-look-at-saratoga-county-
traffic-transportation-needs
Patti Salvatore and son Michael experienced the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, an activity that involves dumping a bucket of ice water on one's head and making a donation. The challenge has quickly gone from a fundraising campaign to a viral sensation raising over 30 million dollars so far. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. (submitted by Art Salvatore)
Both the Black Crowned Night Heron and the Tuxedo
Duck were spotted along the south shore of the lake.
Photos taken by Neal Kramer.
Report from Paul Smith’s College
via SLPID Commissioner Al McCauley
Our stewards and a high school volunteer dragged the lake for spiny water fleas and this is the report from Paul Smith’s:
Al McCauley
“I am happy to inform you that we found no spiny wa-ter flea in the 3 sample jars sent up to the AWI from Sara-toga Lake. Let me confirm the sample date: was it August 4 in the afternoon?
This isn’t saying that SWF is NOT in Saratoga Lake, but that the samples you took on that day did not contain any of the organism. We should do this test each year.”
Best regards,
Eric Holmlund, PhD
Program Director, Environmental Studies, Recreation, and Liber-al Arts
Director, Adirondack Watershed Institute Stewardship Program
Paul Smith’s College
www.adkwatershed.org
www.paulsmiths.edu
Friends of the Kayaderosseras
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer, and find-ing time to explore and appreciate the Kayaderosseras Creek. Below you will find news of what we've been up to, including information on our annual Membership Drive. Our next Board meeting is September 8th and members are welcome to attend. For details, you can go to www.kayadeross.org/contact. Thanks to all who have helped with and attended our events so far. You made it fun for us, and we can all feel good about doing our part to conserve and protect the Kayaderosseras. See you on the Creek! John Battenfield President
If you are not yet a member and would like to be, you can join via our website at www.kayadeross.org
using your credit card or Paypal account. Membership keeps you apprised of our activities and ways you can get involved, and funds our conservation activities like trout stocking, clean-up days, and knotweed control. We do good work and have a lot of fun, so join us today!
Feast of the Fields Honors Conservation Heroes, Showcases
Region’s Chefs and Farms Unique culinary event benefits Saratoga
PLAN Sept. 11 Feast of the Fields takes place Thursday, September 11, from 5:00 to 8:30 PM at
Saratoga National Golf Club to benefit Saratoga PLAN. Attendees will recognize local conservation heroes while enjoying the bounty of locally grown produce prepared by some of Saratoga County’s best chefs. Continuing its nine-year tradition, Feast of the Fields pairs area restaurants and farms, in an effort to promote sustainable agriculture, support the regional economy, and provide greater awareness of conserving area farms and the importance of buying and eating locally raised food. The evening will also include musical entertainment, a silent auction and a reception honoring local residents who have contributed significantly to the Saratoga region's quality of life through conservation. This year’s honorees include: Chris Cornwell – Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. J’Mae Shemroske – Longtime volunteer for Saratoga PLAN, early childhood educator, and farmer Matt Veitch – Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, Trails Committee John Wolfe – Patricia S. Whitesell Conservation Ease-
ment Conservation Hero will receive a hand painted bird-house created especially for them by a local artist. Follow-ing the reception, several of the region's top chefs will showcase their talents using ingredients from area farms. Pairings of some of the featured chefs and farms include: Vivian Brammer of Prime at Saratoga National with Knight’s Orchard and Saratoga Apple Tom Dillon of Jack Dillon's Farm to Fork Cuisine with Lewis Waite Farm and Otrembiak Farm Thomas Gulbrandsen of Saratoga Marriott Courtyard and Excelsior Springs with Old World Farm and Shushan Valley Hydro Farm Heidi Hoyt of Parkside Eatery & Black Diamond Ca-terers with Mack Brin Farm and Sheldon Farms Carla Kuchar of Zest Catering with Wm. H. Buckley Farm and Thomas Poultry Farm Louise Lanz of Piece of Cake Bakery & Café with King Brother’s Dairy and Winney’s Blueberries
David Pedinotti of Mouzon House with Elihu Farm and Gomez Family Farm Jay Saunders of Prime at Saratoga National with Gar-den of Spices and Wanabea Rabbitry Michael Spain of Druthers with Ropitsky Family Farm and Tangleroot Farm Linh Sullins of Good Night Noodle with 3-Dogs Barking Farm and Arnold’s Produce
Many additional food providers and farms will be show-cased at tasting stations, including beer, wine, cheese, bread, flowers, and culinary artisans. More information can be found on the Feast of the Fields blog at www.feastofthefields.org. For the seventh straight year, Feast of the Fields will be set amid the beautiful grounds of Saratoga National Golf Club with spectacular views of 135 acres of forest and wetlands protected through a conservation easement held by Sarato-ga PLAN. Tickets for Feast of the Fields are $85 per person. Space is limited. Proceeds from the event will help to con-serve farms, woods, waters, and trails in Saratoga County. Additional information available online at www.saratogaplan.org or by calling 587-5554.
