Rose Garden to Honor Resident’s 100th Birthday
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community today announced it has received a rose garden donated by the family of longtime resident Elsie G.B. Shepherd in honor of her 100th birthday. The Elsie G.B. Shepherd Centennial Rose Garden at The Wesley Community is located in the courtyard of the Hathorn building, part of Wesley Health Care Center.
Shepherd’s family presented her with an oversized birthday card and promised the rose garden when Shepard turned 100 on November 1, 2014. The Wesley Community maintenance staff tilled the garden in May and planting commenced in June, with members of the family spending time on weekends adding flowers and tending the garden.
Owners Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps and Marylou Whitney inducted into Saratoga Walk of Fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today honored two prominent owners for their significant contributions to the sport of thoroughbred racing and to the advancement of Saratoga Race Course during the annual Red Jacket Ceremony on the eve of the 146th running of the Grade 1, $1.6 million Travers.
Thoroughbred owner and philanthropist Marylou Whitney and industry icon Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps both received emblematic red Saratoga jackets from NYRA CEO and President Chris Kay during a special ceremony in the winner’s circle at Saratoga Race Course.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” said Whitney. “When I arrived (in Saratoga) in 1958, I knew I was home. This town has inspired me to be a better person.”
“I thank you NYRA for the award. You know my love for Saratoga Race Course,” said Phipps. “I’m very happy to be here today.”
The Traver’s Trophy
The New York Racing Association welcomed fans on Monday, August 31 to take photos with the Travers trophy to benefit Capital District YMCA at Saratoga Race Course.
Named for the eponymous legendary thoroughbred and donated by Mrs. Samuel D. Riddle, the Man O’ War Cup was designed by Tiffany & Co. and is inscribed with the names of the winners of the 145 previous editions of the Travers.
The winner of Saturday’s 146th edition of the Travers, Keen Ice, will join the select company of thoroughbreds whose names are engraved on the Cup.
