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Off to Austria!

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fourteen-year old Hugh Dempsey has received a big honor – one might say, an honor of Olympic proportions! Hugh, a ninth grade student at Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS), will be part of a team from the Lake Placid/Adirondack region that will venture to Innsbruck, Austria next January, to participate in the 2016 Winter International Children’s Games (ICG).

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Saratoga Springs HS Freshman Hugh Dempsey Named To International Children’s Games in Innsbruck this January

This will be the first time the Lake Placid area will be sending a team to the games, which draws delegations from as far away as China, South Korea and Australia in addition to several other locales in Europe and North America. Innsbruck will host the seventh winter ICG, which has been held since 1994. Hugh will be a member of Team Lake Placid’s Alpine Skiing team. Other sports in the games See Off to Austria pg. 12

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Hugh Dempsey in a slalom race at Mount Tremblant last March.

Saratoga’s New Meet St. Paul’s New Pastor Breast Cancer Technology by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — In the wake of hiring a new breast cancer surgeon and clinical director to lead a multidisciplinary breast health program [see “Hands of a Surgeon, Heart of a Warrior,” September 11 issue], the hospital has now acquired state-ofthe-art mammography technology. According to Dr. Philip Fear, MD, a radiologist with Saratoga Hospital, the new Hologic Genius™ 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis or “breast tomo,” is installed at the hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center at the Wilton Medical Arts location on Route 50. Its use on

SARATOGA SPRINGS — St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church recently welcomed its new associate pastor, Rev. Ethan Luhman. Luhman was ordained at the church mid-August after moving to Saratoga Springs with his family from the Midwest. Though he is only 26, Luhman possesses a humble wisdom that makes him seem like an old soul. Growing up in a rural, farming community in a small town near Madison, Wisconsin, Luhman spent a lot of time outdoors in the country. He enjoyed the small town culture, something he also likes about Saratoga. “I went to a small high school in a town where everyone knows everyone,” said Luhman, who graduated with less than 50 other students. “I appreciate that Saratoga isn’t so large you can’t

See 3D Mammography pg. 10

See St. Paul’s New Pastor pg. 11

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

Three Teams Still Undefeated See pg. 47

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Ballston Spa Homecoming Parade Friday, October 9

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Man on the Street “Halloween is a time to think about what frightens us most. What are you afraid of? ”

Rita Bauer, from Montreal “Zombies!”

Cristina Scott, from Saratoga Springs “Swimming in a pool with tarantulas.”

Norm Spatz, from Montreal “Getting sick, having an illness.”

Doolun Anyam, from Nigeria “Failure.”

Donna Taylor, from Troy “Heights.”

Melissa Salerno, from Clifton Park “Scary movies.”

WEEK IN REVIEW

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Dottie Pepper to Join CBS

Mouzon House Files Lawsuit; Garage Withdrawn From Saratoga Springs native Dottie Dottie to our team makes us even Pepper, a two-time major champi- stronger and deeper.” Planning Board Agenda onship winner on the LPGA tour Pepper will debut on CBS SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, October 9 the owners of The Mouzon House (1 York Street, Saratoga Springs) filed suit in state Supreme Court to annul a law, which passed the Saratoga Springs City Council. The law would enable plans to proceed with a construction of a five-story, 500-parking space garage next door to the restaurant. The suit stated that the proposed garage would cast a shadow on the solar panels atop the Mouzon House roof,

which were installed in 2014 to provide electricity to the restaurant. The suit also sought to annul the subdivision of the property where the parking lot would be located. On Wednesday afternoon, October 14, an agenda for the Saratoga Springs Planning Board was circulated via email, which called attention to the fact that an item, named ‘City Center Parking Garage’ was being removed from the Planning Board’s agenda for that evening.

will be joining the CBS Television Network as an on-course reporter and analyst for it’s golf coverage beginning in 2016. In an announcement on Wednesday, October 14, Sean McManus, Chairman of CBS Sports said: “Dottie is one of the most respected and insightful analysts in golf. She has played and covered the sport at its highest levels and her reputation, contacts and relationships within the game are outstanding. We have the strongest ensemble of voices in golf, and the addition of

Sports on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 for the Network’s coverage of the Farmers Insurance Open. In addition to broadcasting CBS’s full slate of golf in 2016, she will remain with ESPN as an analyst for their golf coverage. Pepper played on the LPGA Tour for 17 years and was a 17-time winner, including two major championships at the Nabisco Dinah Shore in 1992 and 1999. She was named the 1992 LPGA Player of the Year and was the Vare Trophy Award winner for low-scoring average that same year.

“I am excited to join CBS Sports and return to covering live golf full-time,” said Pepper. “As an analyst you want to cover your sport at the highest level and being a part of the CBS Sports golf team with the strongest and best schedule in golf, including two majors, affords me the opportunity to do just that.”

CSEA endorses Yepsen, McTygue Police Seek Help in Downtown Assault SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) announced Wednesday its endorsements in two key Saratoga Springs races: Joanne Yepsen for Mayor; and Bill McTygue for Commissioner of Public Works. “CSEA has been impressed by the progress and positive change brought about in two short years by Mayor Yepsen. She understands and respects working people and has earned another term,” said CSEA’s Capital Region President, Kathy Garrison.

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“City Public Works employees doing city work save time and money. Bill McTygue promises to put an end to the outrageously ineffective and expensive practice of contracting out city public works projects. For that, and for his considered experience, CSEA is happy to support Mr. McTygue in his election efforts,” added Garrison. CSEA represents over 1000 members and retirees registered to vote in Saratoga Springs and city union members under the Saratoga Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO umbrella number approximately 500.

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“Mayor Yepsen has proven to be a powerful advocate and ally for many of our affiliated labor unions in Saratoga Springs and surrounding areas,” added Walt Lynds, President of the Saratoga Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO, “Our members know the value of supporting elected officials like Mayor Yepsen and candidates like Bill McTygue, individuals who are willing to stand by everyday workers in principle and in policy. We’re looking forward to getting out and talking to our members about these important races.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, October 10, just after 4 a.m., officers responded to a call on Lake Avenue by Circular Street for a stabbing victim. The victim was identified as a 22-year-old male from Schenectady who had been stabbed 6 to 7 times in his back area, subsequently puncturing both of his lungs. The victim was immediately transported to Albany Medical Center by General Schuyler Ambulance. An investigation into the incident was initiated and it is strongly believed that this was not a random

act, but that the victim was familiar with the assailant and that this assault stems from previous issues between the two people while living in Schenectady. The investigation showed that the assault had taken place on the street in the downtown area shortly before the call, but police said that their investigation has been hampered by a lack of cooperation by both victim and witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saratoga Springs Police at 518-5841800 or leave a message on their TIPS line at 518-584-8477.

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

CONVICTIONS Robert K. Kite, Jr., 26, of Albany, pled to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree on September 30. Sentencing is scheduled for November 24.

years’ probation after pleading to the charge of driving while intoxicated.

ARRESTS

Janelle M. Lisney, 35, of Ballston Spa, pled to the charge of driving while intoxicated on September 30. Sentencing is scheduled for November 24.

Orane E. Whitticker, 32, was arrested on September 20 and charged with one count each of the following: unsafe lane change, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and driving while intoxicated.

Jeffrey C. Monroe, Sr., 53, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on October 5 to six months in jail and five years’ probation after pleading to the felony charge of assault in the second degree.

Christopher J. Guthinger, 31, was arrested on September 20 and charged with criminal contempt in the first degree, and harassment in the second degree.

April D. Morgan, 45, of Schenectady, pled to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree on October 5. Sentencing is scheduled for January 4.

Mayumi Kato, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on September 20 and charged with driving with a BAC of more than .08 of 1 percent, and driving while intoxicated.

Steven A. LaRock, 36, of Queensbury, was sentenced on October 5 to 1 ½ to 3 years in prison after pleading to the felony charge of criminal contempt in the first degree. William C. Kennedy, III, 43, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on October 5 to 1 year in jail after pleading to the felony charge of criminal contempt in the first degree. Wayne B. Vendlands, 35, of Malta, was sentenced on October 5 to time served and 5 years’ probation after pleading to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a control substance in the third degree. Donald Sutherland, Jr., 25, of Greenfield, was sentenced on October 5 to 10 years’ probation after pleading to the felony charge of possession of a sexual performance by a child. Leo T. Riley, 59, of Fort Edward, was sentenced on October 5 to 1 year in jail after pleading to felony to the felony charge of failure to report an address change. Sean M. Mason, 31, of Cohoes, was sentenced on October 5 to 6 months in jail and 5

Satin L. Dewitt, 28, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on September 20 and charged with criminal mischief in the third degree. Shonte D. Freeman, 30, of Troy, was arrested on September 20 and charged with failure to signal a turn, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. Caroline A. Falls, 21, of California, was arrested on September 20 and charged with driving the wrong way on a one-way street, driving while intoxicated and driving with a BAC more than .08 of one percent. April M. Gonyea, 30, was arrested on September 21 and charged with assault in the third degree with intent to cause physical injury. Diane L. Lachtrupp, 55, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on September 27 and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated (a felony), driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of one percent, endangering the welfare of a child. Thomas W. Ernst, 58, of Corinth was arrested on September

25 and charged with driving while intoxicated (2nd offense, a felony), speeding in a posted zone, and driving with a BAC more than .08 of one percent with 1 prior (a felony). Joel Rojas, 34, of Ballston Spa was arrested on September 25 and charged with following a motor vehicle too closely, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree (three or more suspensions), and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver. Timothy J. Truelove, 40, of Greenwich was arrested on September 25 and charged with criminal mischief in the 4th degree (intent to cause property damage). Ryan D. Klippel, 22, of Ballston Spa was arrested on September 25 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, driving while intoxicated, failure to stop at a stop

sign, failure to signal a turn, and performing a u-turn on curve or grade road. James D. Buzby, 30, of Glens Falls was arrested on September 24 and charged with driving with no/an expired inspection certificate, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, operating an unregistered motor vehicle on a highway, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree (three or more suspensions) Darren J. Grover, 49, of Troy was arrested on September 24 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree (three or more suspensions, leaving the scene of an auto accident (property) and following a motor vehicle too closely. Michael L. Gordon, 39, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on September 24 and charged with menacing in the third degree.

David A. Lolik, 45, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on September 23 and charged with disorderly conduct. Christopher I. Berry, 25, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on September 22 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and improper lane use.

6 Thelma Williams ALBANY — Thelma Williams died on October 6, 2015. Thelma was born October 10, 1926 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to the late Albert and Verniver O’Brien. Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her loving husband of 40 years, Edward Williams, Sr., and brother Charles O’Brien. She was a long-time Saratoga resident for more than 70 years; she married Edward Williams in 1953. For many years she worked for the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club; retiring from there, she and her husband operated a small catering business mainly during the July and August racing season. Thelma was a phenomenal cook, baker and they were principal caterers for Cornelius and Mary Lou Whitney for more than ten years. Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters, Carolyn (Ron) Maloney of Downington, PA, Adele (Edgar) Robinson of Latham, NY; son, Edward Williams, Jr. of Villa Rica, GA; her sister, Adele Krell of N. Scituate, RI; grandchildren, Alana, Nicole, Kyra, Bruce, Michele, Adrienne, Cydne, Justin, Nicholas, Samantha, Tanya and Christina; great-grandchildren, Paris, Xavier, Jeanae, Eris and Avery; nieces, Jean Repoza, Marie Vann, Sandy Williams, and nephew, Charles (Chipper) Williams; dear friends, Joan Hyde, Chris Brown, and Liz Naylor. Thelma’s family is grateful for the care provided to her by the medical staff at the Saratoga Hospital as well as the Saint Peter’s Community Hospice Inn. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations, in Thelma’s memory, to The Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 12 noon at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at tunisonfuneralhome.com.

Donald H. Kortz BALLSTON SPA — Donald H. Kortz, 72, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Albany on November 10, 1942, he was the son of Roland H. Kortz and Louise Lutz (Kortz) Creglis, and stepson to John Creglis. Don was a 1961 graduate of Broadalbin High School where he was active in various sports including basketball, track and soccer. He also attended SUNY Brockport. He was drafted into the US Army where he served from July 1964 through July 1966, stationed at Fort Huachuca, AZ, and

OBITUARIES then later in Italy and Germany. Don was employed by General Foods/Graphic Packaging for 37 years, retiring in 2000 as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member at Brookhaven Golf Course where he could be found most every day enjoying a round of golf. For over 25 years Don belonged to a Friday night bowling league and was very proud of achieving a 300 game one summer. He also spent many hours at home reading, completing crossword puzzles, and watching all of his favorite movies. Don was predeceased by his parents, stepfather, and two brothers Michael and James. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Patricia (Lynch) Kortz, his children Theresa (James) Brogan of Summerville, SC, Kevin (Terri) Kortz of Hamilton, OH, and Kristen (Lance) Freightenburgh of Ballston Spa, three grandchildren Celeste (Kortz) Schutte, Ian Freightenburgh, and Zoe Freightenburgh, as well as three great-grandchildren Morgan, Willow, and Landon Schutte. He is also survived by his siblings Richard (Sandy) Kortz and Linda (George) McClarren, plus several nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives gathered to remember him on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., in Saratoga Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Robert F. Murphy ALBANY — Robert F. Murphy passed away on Monday, October 12 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. Born on July 17, 1935 in Albany, he was the son of the late Francis and Helen Ryan Murphy. Bob was an exceptional athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball for CBA High School. From there he received a full scholarship to Manhattan College where he excelled at both sports. His college basketball home court was Madison Square Garden, where he and his teammates faced several future NBA players. Upon graduation from college Bob received an offer to play for the Boston Redsox and was a territorial draft pick for the New York Knicks. He decided to start his career as an educator and coach in the Capital District. He was a beloved coach for various varsity teams in the area including CBA, Cohoes, Albany and finally Saratoga Springs. Bob worked for the Saratoga Springs School District for over 27 years as an assistant principal and coach for several of their athletic teams. Upon his retirement in 1992 from the school district, Mr. Murphy took employment with Saratoga County as the DWI Coordinator and Director and was still active with that position. Mr. Murphy was a long-time member of the McGregor Links Country Club and was Club Champion in 1986 and Senior Club Champion in 2009. It was there you would find Bob on Saturdays and Sundays for his early morning tee times and all the various McGregor Links events. Bob is predeceased by his beloved

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015 mother Helen, father Francis and his grandson Thomas John Murphy. Survivors include his wife of over 30 years, Melanie; sons, Thomas R. Murphy (Saratoga Springs), James P. Murphy (Saratoga Springs); daughter, Karen (Steven) Hefter (Hughesville, MD); step-daughters, Lisa Thomas (Saratoga Springs), Kim (Alex) Fiore (Miami, FL), Carol Pollett (Saratoga Springs); brother William (Kathy) Murphy, Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Alicia, Lauren, Olivia, Matthew, Keegan, Kennedy, Cody, Chad, Nicole, Jordan, Steven, Erica, Kelly, Billy; three great-grandchildren and countless close friends and past student athletes. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the McGregor Links Country Club, 359 Northern Pines, Rd., in Wilton. A celebration of life will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert F. Murphy Athletic Scholarship Fund and mailed to Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY.

Elizabeth (Betty) Lane BALLSTON SPA — Elizabeth (Betty) Lane, 93, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Saratoga Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care. Born in Witherbee, NY on April 1, 1922, she is the daughter of the late John Ponessa and Virginia (Mazza) Ponessa. Betty moved to Saratoga Springs after high school and on June 21, 1952 she married Charles Lane. In addition to her parents, Betty is predeceased by her husband Charles, who passed away in February, 1989; sisters Rose, Nellie, Sarah, Mary, Jennie, Eleanor and brother Frank. Survivors include her brother, Joseph Ponessa, Sr. (Elizabeth); sister, Lena Cifrian and sister-in-law, Marylyn Lane as well as several nieces and nephews. There were no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Arthur B. Tuttle, C.Ss.R. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs, and burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs. The family would like to thank the staff at Saratoga Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care for their kindness and loving care provided to Betty while living at the facility. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

NEWS

Skidmore Hosts International Expert on Workplace Bullying SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore College Project on Restorative Justice will present events on October 20 and 21 designed to increase awareness of restorative justice and its potential for use with young people in schools and the juvenile justice system. The two events are open to the public free of charge. Restorative justice is based on a collaborative decision-making process that includes offenders, victims, and others seeking to hold offenders accountable. The process requires offenders to acknowledge responsibility for their actions, take agreed-upon steps to repair the harm they have caused, and work to build constructive relationships and personal standing. A number of formats can be

used—often with direct dialogue between the victim and offender. The first of the two events will be a community dialogue titled “Children and Justice” on Tuesday, October 20, 6 to 9 p.m. at Caffé Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. The group will discuss how juvenile offenders are currently treated in the U.S. and ways to improve the system. With the help of expert facilitators, participants will examine the effect of incarceration on juveniles, how the children of incarcerated parents are affected, and the impact these situations have on the wider society. The key objective is to explore ways to handle misbehavior and crime that do not harm children, families, and communities. The evening’s program will include music and poetry.

Seating at the Caffé Lena event is limited. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. For more information visit caffelena.org or call 518-5830022. The event, including beverages and pizza, is free of charge. On the following evening, Wednesday, October 21, restorative justice pioneer Margaret Thorsborne will give a talk titled “Understanding the nature of emotional harm: Why restorative problem-solving is good for our brains.” The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Gannett Auditorium of Palamountain Hall on the Skidmore College campus. Thorsborne is managing director of Margaret Thorsborne and Associates and Transformative Justice Australia. She is widely recognized as an international expert

Safe Harbour Conference SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College is hosting a conference on human trafficking Thursday, October 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entitled “Understanding Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (SEY) and Human Trafficking in Saratoga County and Beyond.” The free training is being coordinated by the Saratoga County Youth Bureau, CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Lunch and refreshments are included with registration. In addition, various branches of County Government will

collaborate with agencies and law enforcement to present a panel discussion that will demonstrate their efforts in working to identify, address, and deal with the problem of trafficking and SEY in Saratoga County. The agenda includes keynote speaker, Asia Graves, a survivor of human trafficking who uses her past experiences to help others understand the scope of trafficking in the United States. Workshops will offer information such as: how the Internet has affected trafficking and SEY, addressing and combating trafficking and SEY in Saratoga

County, understanding trafficking and SEY in rural communities, and the interconnection of labor and sex trafficking. Research shows the majority of trafficking victims are youth considered runaway and homeless, in the foster care system, juvenile justice system, have histories of abuse, substance abuse, disabilities, LGBTQ, refugees, immigrants and non-English speaking persons. For more information, contact the Saratoga County Youth Bureau at 518-8844180 or visit http://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/ youth-bureau/.

on school and workplace bullying and has played a major role in the introduction of restorative practices into schools and workplaces in Australia and internationally. David Karp, professor of sociology at Skidmore and director of the college’s Restorative Justice Project, says that this form of justice is well suited to improving results in schools and the juvenile justice system. “Restorative justice is a growing social movement that offers a way to hold people accountable for misconduct without inflicting further harm. It is a community-building approach that has been shown to reduce reoffending and rebuild trust. Parents, teachers, and community members who work with young people should come out and learn more about RJ.” The two public events are being offered in conjunction with an Oct. 21 symposium at Skidmore College titled “Restorative Practices for Youth: Building Relationships in Schools, Juvenile Justice, and Communities.” The symposium attendees include school administrators and staff, juvenile justice professionals, and delinquency prevention specialists. The event,

Restorative justice pioneer Margaret Thorsborne. Photo provided.

organized by the Skidmore Project on Restorative Justice, is co-sponsored by the Saratoga Springs City School District, Queensbury Union Free School District, In Our Name: Restoring Justice in America, the New York State Dispute Resolution Association, and Mediation Matters. For more information visit www. SkidmoreRJ.org. The Skidmore College Restorative Justice Project is sponsored in part by First Fairfield Associates, a socialenterprise investment firm with an office in Saratoga Springs (www.firstfairfield.com).

NEWS

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Milestone Gun Show Attracts Pistol Permit Holders, Protesters by Eli King for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A gun show and arms fair at the Saratoga Springs City Center this weekend marks the historic 100th show for host organization New Eastcoast Arms Collector Associates (NEACA). The milestone comes as residents react to August’s unrestricted pistol permit announcement and national controversy on the future of gun control following another mass school shooting.

“We will have some of the finest of firearms in the northeast at this show,” says NEACA president, David Petronis, who expects over 2,500 attendees at the event. A (media only) ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, October 16 will commemorate the historic 100th show, which debuted at the City Center in 1984. “This is our 100th show at the City Center which encompasses over 30 years - nearly a third of the Saratoga Springs City Centennial, so we have been an ongoing part

of bringing new people to this beautiful city,” says Petronis. Over 200 exhibitors will be on site, with round-the-clock security employed while all federal and state laws are in effect. Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, the event is open to the public for buying, selling, trading, appraisals, and historic collectibles ranging from Native American artifacts to vintage WWII militaria. “Even the firearm that was claimed to have been the one which fired the ‘shot that was heard around the world’ at Lexington battlefield, was here,” says Petronis. The protesters expected at this weekend’s event, however, are more concerned with the role firearms play in current events as opposed to historic ones. Saratogians for Gun Safety, a group founded to advocate an end to gun violence, has opposed the presence, display, sale, and promotion of military-style assault weapons at the City Center for years. According to the group’s Facebook page, their current focus is getting the City Center Authority to cancel the shows, asking supporters to contact board members and participate in a planned protest. The group staged a similar protest at NEACA’s show in January of 2013, which took place only a month after the tragic mass shooting in Sandy Hook, CT. In anticipation of protests, NEACA has organized a petition to recognize their right to promote the arms fair as they have “legally and responsibly done for the past 32 years.” As of Tuesday, the document had 234 signatures and the show remains scheduled as planned. But both sides agree that safety is paramount. In addition to armed security, all guns sold at the show must go through Federal background checks and be safely cased outside the venue’s walls. NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, has publicly commented that gun shows are the safest way to buy guns in the state. Former Congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords, also a survivor of gun violence, even attended the January 2013 show, drawing international attention on best

practices to ensure a safe event. Petronis anticipates heavy sales this year in response to Saratoga County’s new unrestricted pistol permit program. Permit holders of at least 1 year must complete an advanced firearms course for the permit; residents can get more information at

SaratogaCountySheriff.org. The gun show is open to the public from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 ($7 for seniors over 60), and free for children under 14 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit NEACA. com or call (518) 664-9743.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

3D Mammography Comes to Saratoga

Saratoga Hospital’s new Hologic Genius™ 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™ system. Photo provided.

Continued from front page patients will begin around the first of November. A second system will be installed mid-November,

and a third will be at the Malta site early next year. The breast tomo [pronounced TOE-moe], which was FDA approved in 2011, is similar

to a traditional screening diagnostic mammogram, but it has the ability to take images in layers, like pages of a book. “Think of it like a loaf of bread with raisins and nuts and such in it,” said Fear. “If you take an x-ray of it with traditional 2D technology, the resulting image would look like the raisins and nuts were all on top of each other. You can’t tell where they are - if they were in the first slice or the back end of the loaf.” He explained further, “If we take pictures of the loaf one slice at a time, you can scroll through the images on a computer and see that it’s in the fourth slice of the bread. Same thing with the breast. Seeing density in an image might look like a mass, but in slices you can see that it’s not, that the overlapping just makes it look like a mass. It’s a very exciting and useful technology that is

ultimately going to be the standard of care.” For the patient, there will not be much difference between the old and new machines. The compression is the same, it is still an x-ray, and the patient may stand in it a few seconds longer, very still, as the machine sweeps in an arc over the breast rapidly taking multiple images, layer by layer. The biggest change and best news is that a study of this particular system showed a 41 percent increase in the detection of invasive cancers over a traditional mammogram, and reduced the number of women needing to be called back for unnecessary testing due to false alarms, according to the June 25, 2014 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Fear said the technology cannot replace other tests like a breast ultrasound or MRI, but the good news for

Dr. Philip J. Fear, M.D., radiologist with Saratoga Hospital. Photo provided.

women is that it answers more questions the first time around in the initial mammogram, and is a welcome problem-solving tool for high-risk patients or women with breast cancer looking to see if the cancer is anywhere else. For more information, visit SaratogaHospital.org.

Help Facing the Mirror SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cancer survivors understand well how closely a person’s identity is intertwined with what he or she takes for granted in the mirror every day. For breast cancer survivors who have undergone mastectomy, that intimate loss can feel like a loss of self. That is why North Country ENT and Med Spa at 2 Mountain Ledge Drive in the McGregor Village Medical Park has brought on board a specialist in – among other things – permanent eyebrows and nipple replacement for their breast cancer patients. Teresa Sears-Dawson, the newest member to North Country ENT and Med Spa, is a Certified Licensed Paramedical Advanced Aesthetician in New York and Vermont. A specialist in Paramedical Areola Replacement as well as Full Face Permanent Cosmetics and Body Make-Up, she is double certified in Collagen

Induction Therapy (CIT) for trauma and cancer survivors. She understands the issues facing women with breast cancer intimately. “My mother, daughter and grandmother all had breast cancer,” said Sears-Dawson. “I lost my grandmother, but my mother and daughter are survivors.” Sears-Dawson said her family experience informs her work. “My grandmother had a full mastectomy, and to see her with that hollowness in her chest, and how she felt it about it, really left an impact on me. It has hit me in such a personal way, and that’s what has brought me here today.” That understanding also prompted her to obtain workshop training through the Look Good Feel Better organization that is dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer. (For more information, visit LookGoodFeelBetter.org.)

“I am really touched by my clients, to see how they are moved and changed in their lives,” said Sears-Dawson, “feeling like you have brows, nipples – feeling whole again. Sometimes we’ll end up in a crying session, and that’s okay.” She said she begins with a consultation appointment to seriously discuss the client’s options and health status. She never performs procedures the same day. “Building trust is important,” said Sears-Dawson. “We discuss in great detail what’s about to happen and where she is in her treatment.” Sears-Dawson said she lays pigment to last three to five years, which she said is less damaging to the skin, and the wallet, than to have it done annually. “It’s not a tattoo,” she said, “and I’ve had clients tell me that it hurts more to have their eyebrows plucked than to receive permanent eyebrows. We do use medical numbing cream for sensitive areas like the areola. It’s an art, and clients and their family and friends are often surprised by how real it looks.” Sears-Dawson performs consultations of skin physiology and histology, including wound healing and skin

Teresa Sears-Dawson provides areola replacement and permanent eyebrows for breast cancer survivors at North Country ENT and Med Spa. Photo provided.

disorders and diseases at North Country ENT and Med Spa. Trained at Aesthetic Science Institute, she is the only Certified Micropigmantation Specialist with the SPCP and AAM in upstate New York and is certified with the OSHA Health Board.

She is a trained Laser Technician, Brow Designer Specialist, and provides professional airbrush bridal and photo-shoot makeup. For more information about Sears-Dawson and North Country ENT and Med Spa, visit RobertHughesMD.com.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

NEWS

Meet St. Paul’s New Pastor

Luhman with head pastor at St. Paul’s, Adam Weigand. Photo by Mark Bolles.

Continued from front page know everyone and get to know people. We are overwhelmed by how great the community is here.” Luhman has been part of the Lutheran church his entire life. His father, a district attorney, was involved in the church, teaching bible study and Sunday school. The church that Luhman and his family attended was built by his greatgreat-grandfather, a Norwegian immigrant. The church still stands today, and remains in the middle of a huge cornfield. After graduating from high school as valedictorian, Luhman was set on going to college but wasn’t yet sure what he truly wanted to do. He initially considered the medical field. “I was a biology major at first, but one day my pastor asked, ‘Have you ever thought about being a pastor?’ When you think about careers, you don’t think of ‘pastor’ as one of them,” said Luhman. “But then I started thinking about my own gifts and my abilities. I want to help people and I want to be able to use the gifts God has given me to be among His people.” “I thought about being a chiropractor, a healer of the body, but I was like well, I will work at being a healer of souls,” Luhman said lightheartedly. Luhman attended Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin, where he immediately changed his major to theology. While in college, Luhman learned to read ancient Greek and Hebrew, and had the opportunity to get involved in a

number of ministries. When he was a sophomore, he started a tutoring program in inner city Milwaukee. “That really expanded my experience because I came from a rural community, and now I was in an urban environment with a diverse group of people. I had a heart for them. It let me know how big the kingdom of God is. It includes people all over the world, people who don’t always look like me,” reflected Luhman. After college, Luhman attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, where he met men who were like-minded and on the same journey. He also learned a lot about his passions and what his strengths are. “I learned to be a better listener. So often we get caught up talking or thinking that we understand what someone is saying, but to take the time to really give them the space to express themselves and be open, it can be a very healing thing. It is empowering to be heard,” said Luhman. Luhman met his wife, Sherry, in his last semester of college while on a mission trip to Mexico to build houses. After dating for eight months and a brief engagement, they got married in 2012. Shortly after, they had their first son, Abram, who is now almost 3. Two weeks before arriving in Saratoga Springs, Luhman’s wife gave birth to their second son, Owain. His family has been by his side through seminary school, his ordination and now, his first placement as a pastor.

A group of pastors that oversee different areas across the country decided where Luhman would be placed. They decided the right fit for him is here in Saratoga Springs. “We were ready for an adventure,” said Luhman. St. Paul’s had been waiting for another pastor for five years, making Luhman’s arrival that much more significant and timely. Luhman works with head pastor, Rev. Adam Wiegand to help lead church service, teach bible studies and help with the church’s youth services. “I’m excited to be a witness for Jesus here and to reach out to the community. I want to be there for the people. That’s why I became a pastor, to be with people and to be a guide of sorts,” said Luhman. “What brings me joy is being a part of and leading a community of people that are focused on serving Jesus in their lives.” Luhman’s daily life as the new associate pastor consists of a lot of catching up and getting familiar with the church’s programs. He meets with members of his congregation, helps with the church’s preschool and visits Saratoga Hospital regularly to meet with patients. When he is not at St. Paul’s, Luhman is busy being a dad to two small boys. He enjoys taking his son, Abram, to the library and to Congress Park to feed the ducks. The family also recently went apple and pumpkin picking at Saratoga Apple. Luhman adds with a smile, “We can’t imagine a better community to be a part of. We don’t have plans of leaving anytime soon.”

Pastor Ethan Luhman with his wife, Sherry and sons. Photo provided.

NEWS

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Off to Austria!

Saratoga Springs HS Freshman Hugh Dempsey Named To International Children’s Games in Innsbruck this January Continued from front page include freestyle and cross-country skiing, and speed skating. Hugh, who will be joining the SSHS varsity alpine skiing team when it begins it season next month, has been a member of teams from the New York State Educational Foundation (NYSEF) for several years. Hugh was grateful to his Coach, John Norton and other NYSEF coaches who nominated him for the Lake Placid squad last May, and to Lake Placid’s Mayor, Craig Randall, for the vision to start a Lake Placid team. He and his teammates’ expenses will be fully funded for the trip to Innsbruck, Austria. All travel-related expenses will be paid by the Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation; lodging and meals while in Innsbruck will be covered by the Innsbruck 2016 Organizing

Committee; and the travel will be arranged by NYSEF. When he learned that he had been selected, “It didn’t sink in for a couple of days,” Hugh said, “but in addition to being very glad, I felt lucky and honored. It’s really flattering to be chosen for the first Lake Placid team.” It will be Hugh’s first time visiting Austria, but at a relatively young age he is no stranger to travelling. He has already participated in tournaments with NYSEF teams, competing at Mont Tremblant, Quebec for CAN-AM events, and at Copper Mountain, Colorado, where he will be returning next December. Hugh’s favorite subject in school is global history, which has him excited about the other athletes from all over the globe he will meet in Innsbruck, “I like learning about other cultures and people,” Hugh said. When asked about the

Hugh Dempsey racing the giant slalom at the Hovey Memorial race at Whiteface last January.

challenges of balancing schoolwork while competing in tournaments that might cross several time zones, he said, “I actually did better academically – the NYSEF coaches are very helpful in making sure we keep up with our homework.” When not skiing, Hugh keeps his condition and stamina strong as a member of the Freshman Soccer team at SSHS, where he mostly plays forward, as well as by mountain biking and running. He keeps his mind sharp by playing Monopoly with his sisters, Norah (12) and Cara (8), and probably both in top form, as well as dexterity, by playing the piano, which he has done since age 6. He credits his parents, Jenn and Steve, for instilling a love for both skiing and music in him at a young age. In the interests of journalistic research, I requested he give me

a go-round across the ivories, and I have to say I was pretty impressed. But not surprised – you come away with the impression that Hugh can pretty much do what he sets his mind to do. And putting journalistic objectivity aside, Hugh Dempsey is just a likable young man who makes it very easy to root for him. He would like to continue his skiing career in the college ranks and beyond. So, are we going to see him Well-rounded: Hugh is as adapt at the keyboard on the Olympic medal as on skis. stand some day? www.innsbruck2016.com. “I’m going to take this as far visit Visit www.nysef.org for further as I can.” Hugh said. To learn more about the information about the New York International Children’s Games, State Educational Foundation.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Yepsen Raises Money Upstate Conservative Mayor at Saratoga National Coalition Endorsements Ben Potiker, President of the Upstate Conservative Coalition, recently announced the UCC’s endorsement of three candidates for the upcoming general election on November 3: John Safford has been endorsed for Saratoga Springs mayor because he has both the experience and the character to be effective and he has the business sense to successfully fill all the requirements of the office of Mayor of Saratoga Springs. John is a veteran, fiscally conservative, and a proven leader. Rick Wirth has been endorsed for Saratoga Springs

Public Safety Commissioner because of his fiscally conservative approach to public safety. The Saratoga Springs budget is up $2.8 million in the past 4 years since he left office and Saratoga Springs needs a fiscally conservative commissioner to cut the budget – without reducing services to the taxpayer. Martin Auffredou has been endorsed for NY Supreme Court Justice in the Fourth Judicial District because of his commitment to employ conservative principles, including judicial restraint, to render justice in a fair and impartial manner. He will

apply laws as written to facts presented, always mindful of the protections afforded under our Federal and State Constitutions and the express role of the Court contained in our founding documents. Ben added that, “All three candidates have spoken in front of our membership and answered questions from our members. All three have demonstrated the conservative character that our members demand of candidates we endorse and support.”

David Buchyn

Secretary, Upstate Conservative Coalition

People, not PAC money The Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee is agreed that we must publicly state our concerns about the Saratoga Political Action Comittee (PAC). We are determined that people, not money, should decide who governs our City. Our concerns are three-fold:

We infer the Saratoga PAC agenda is to open the City’s Greenbelt for development. Saratoga Springs Democratic Comittee (SSDC) supports our City in the Country. Thanks to stalwart support from our City Council members, this vision prevailed in the recent struggle over the Comprehensive Plan. But who will sit at the Council table after November 3? The founders, leaders and principal donors of Saratoga PAC are weighted toward real estate development. As individuals, they are our friends and neighbors who have contributed much to the improvement of our City. The Comprehensive Plan gives them opportunities to do much more. But we believe organizers had a firm, agreedto agenda in mind when they formed Saratoga PAC and raised nearly $50,000 in mere days: Change our City Council’s vote

on the Greenbelt—or get them out of office. The PAC’s chair says they expect to raise over $100,000 before our local election (Hill Country Observer, October 2015). Touting this much cash looks to us like using wealth to purchase influence.

Saratoga PAC lacks transparency. Saratoga PAC itself remains vague about its agenda. Less than a month before City elections, they still have not endorsed candidates nor stated clear positions. Many possibilities were suggested in a $9,400 issues survey that Saratoga PAC mailed to some 14,000 households last month. But survey wording was calculated to shape people’s views on two key development-related items the PAC has said it supports. The PAC’s big donors may be waiting till the last moment to drop the remainder of its $100,000+ goal and avoid pre-election disclosure. Compare this to the transparency of the candidates now facing the public and the local parties that support them. In April, SSDC published its 2015 issues platform. This platform guided our interviews with candidates for endorsement, and we endorsed it on May 16.

Big-money PACs drive out face-to-face accountability. Officials beholden to big-money groups have less reason to respond to their constituents. Do the people of Saratoga Springs want to lose their chance to personally interact with candidates? When SSDC members support those running for City Council, we literally bring them to people’s doors. Sticking to its “independent expenditure” model, Saratoga PAC cannot collaborate directly with candidates. Expect bigbudget independent media campaigns instead: They’re legal and they’re proven to work. The PAC likely will turn to TV and radio ads, direct mail, more quasi-surveys (maybe even push-polls) and what-not. The SSDC sees this type of unaccountable campaign as an unhealthy direction for Saratoga Springs. In short, be vigilant, Saratoga Springs. Your environment, your quality of life and your personal power to affect Council decisions are at stake.

Charles Brown

Chair, Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee

To assure balanced news coverage, it is the policy of this paper that no letters to the editor from candidates will be printed between Primary Day and Election Day.

Mayor Yepsen held a fundraising event at the Saratoga National Golf Course to generate money to fuel her bid for reelection even though she’s in the middle of orchestrating whether or not their proposed resort hotel will be approved. Using their facilities for her campaign while this hot issue is in front of the council is a conflict of interest and shows bad faith to either Saratoga National or those who support this project or to her Sustainable Saratoga supporters, who have been vocal against it. It’s almost like a bad game show. Will Mayor Yepsen vote to kill the excellent addition to our city or does her continued use of the golf course for fund raising signal her real allegiance? We do not know what she is telling the owner of the golf course about her intentions or how she explains this to Sustainable Saratoga. Regardless, we do know that she

was able to make sure that there will be no vote at City Council prior to the November election, which would have required her to state her position. Now all we know is that she is using the beautiful Saratoga National Golf Course to raise money for her campaign despite being one of the 5 people who will decide yes or no for their expensive project adding a resort to their golf course. Does she support the project or not? Voters should know before the election. We need a Mayor who will honestly state their position so the voters know what to expect. We need a leader who will tell us what they believe. We need John Safford as our next Mayor.

Stephen T. Rodriguez

Chair, Saratoga Springs City Republican Committee Saratoga Springs

How Do We See Saratoga? We all have a genuine concern about how Saratoga evolves, but we may be a little parochial when we think Saratoga is just a city with a little under 30,000 people, when it is more like a community of nearly 40,000 when you include the parts of the five surrounding towns it functions closely with. We cross the city boundaries daily without even seeing them when we drive to work or school, get health care, go shopping and dining, or visit our friends. This reality was dealt with successfully 50 years ago when Saratoga created a Consolidated School District that included parts of the surrounding towns. Part of Geyser Crest is in the town of Milton, part of the Wilton mall is in Saratoga, and part of the Skidmore campus was annexed from Greenfield for fire protection.

The people in the surrounding towns feel they are part of the Saratoga community, and people in the city use the necessities of these towns’ malls, services, and affordable housing. They provide mountains and forests to the north, real farms and open space minutes to the east and west, and a lovely lake to the south. After all, we are a city and we may be frustrating ourselves by trying to fit rural characteristics within the city limits, when they exist so naturally in conjunction with the surrounding towns. Planning buzzwords like “A city in the country” and the “Greenbelt” can be taken to an extreme and create artificial situations, versus fit the logical longterm needs of our community.

Bill Dake

Former Chair of the County Planning Board

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

City Candidates Meet at Forum

Candidates for Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Safety (L to R) Chris Mathiesen and Richard Wirth square off at Tuesday’s Candidate Forum. Donna Dardaris from the League of Women Voters moderated the discussion. Photo by MarkBolles.com

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The first of two Candidate Forums for city offices took place at Saratoga Springs High School on Tuesday, October 13. Candidates for three Commissioner offices (Departments of Accounts, Public Safety and Public Works) were invited to the League of Women Voters’ (LWV) sponsored event. An interesting angle is that in the case of two of the offices (Public Safety and Public Works) this year’s elections featured “rematches” between candidates that had run for the same office two years before.

Therefore, one would expect that major points of differences between the candidates and their approach towards the office would be well clarified at this juncture. For the office of Commissioner of Public Safety, incumbent Christian Mathiesen (D/Ind/WF) was seeking his third two-year term and was facing Richard Wirth (R/ Con/Ref), who held the office for a two-year term in 2010. As expected, the candidates differed sharply on issues relating to the city’s building of a third fire station on the Eastern Ridge of the city – and the land swap transaction of the Collamer parking lot land for a parcel east of Northway exit 14. Both candidates

used their “red cards,” giving them extra time to speak, on this subject and related issues. Mathiesen focused on the fact that the transaction was approved unanimously by the city council and it presented the “only viable choice” to fill a “longstanding need in the city,” whereas Wirth, noting a pending lawsuit surrounding the transaction, characterized the transaction as “not done properly,” and said that more options should have been considered. The candidates differed about how the Eastern Ridge should be covered currently as well. The candidates also differed on the way the Darryl Mount incident, and a resulting lawsuit, should

have been handled. While both expressed confidence in the way the police handled the incident, Wirth said he favored an independent investigation, noting that it might have forestalled the need for a lawsuit; whereas Mathiesen noted that there was well-documented transparency in the police department’s handling of this case. The candidates also discussed issues as wide ranging as the press printing police blotter items, the expanded use of cameras and foot patrols to enhance safety downtown, and their positions on development in the city’s Greenbelt area. For the Department of Public Works, incumbent Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco (R/Con/ Ind) was seeking his fifth twoyear term and was again facing former Director of Public Works William McTygue (D/WF). Scirocco cited his record of infrastructure improvements throughout the city, with projects as diverse as Spring Run to the Spirit of Life renovation. McTygue took the position that services had languished under the current administration of the department. While the candidates differed on their approach on many issues, including developing the source for

additional water supply, the sharpest disagreement came over the recent waivers of water connection fees for developers. McTygue called it an “important 22-year revenue stream,” and that “developers got the breaks and the taxpayers pay as a result,” citing increased water bills to citizens. Scirocco countered by noting that the water fee increases were to pay for infrastructure improvements that “were long overdue,” and that the connection fee fund could not be used for this purpose. Scirocco characterized the fund as “obsolete” and “bad policy” as reasons why he and the city council terminated it. He further stated that the water budget was “in the best shape its ever been.” Commissioner of Accounts John Franck (D/WF/Ind) was running unopposed and seeking his sixth two-year term. He made a brief statement thanking his supporters and family, and listed some of his accomplishments in office. The second Saratoga Springs LWV candidate forum will take place on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at the High School. Candidates for the offices of Mayor, Commissioner of Finance, and County Supervisors representing the city will appear.

Safford Announces Economic Growth Plans by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayoral candidate John Safford announced his Economic Plan at drb Business Interiors located at 153 Regent Street on Tuesday October 13. The press conference was held in the commercial furniture company as a show of support for small businesses. “Having run my own successful business for nearly 30 years,” said Safford, “I understand the challenges that small businesses face. Dorothy and Dan here represent what Saratoga is all about. You have an idea, want to live here, make the biz profitable and then start giving back, like they have with office space that is at an affordable rate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. My Plan for Responsible Growth will make it easier for local business

to thrive, while ensuring that Saratoga Springs retains the charm and vibrancy we all love.” From 1987 to 2005, Safford was President of Retco, Inc., a computer and software applications company that specialized in helping law enforcement agencies. He employed more than 20 people and served clients statewide. Safford’s economic plan includes three points: providing entrepreneurial support for local businesses; improving parking and traffic infrastructure; and enhancing downtown safety and quality of life. Safford stated that City planning and building departments could be a big help to new businesses by providing zoning data and information, quicker turnaround on permitting, and other resources. He also intends to work closely with the Saratoga Economic

Development Agency to help new businesses with “incentives for responsible growth and job creation.” Safford said there is a disconnect between entrepreneurs and the city in getting the help and funding they need. “If your deputies are not communicating well between departments, it can hold things up,” said Safford. He also mentioned that the mayor’s department has a fund for capital improvement loans that most people are not aware of. “It’s very difficult to spend time to search for capital and the people who have it think business owners will come to them,” said Safford. “That’s something I can do, bring those connections together to get things done.” Safford criticized the current city administration for “delayed decisions” on the development of more parking

for downtown. He proposed a timeline that he called “ambitious, but workable.” Safford also stated he does not support turning the High Rock area behind the City Center into a multi-use facility, saying covered parking is more of a priority. “I’m a supply and demand guy,” he said. “It doesn’t make sense to bring more businesses downtown when there isn’t enough parking for the ones already there.” He also said senior housing didn’t make sense in that location. Safford also wants to enhance downtown safety by increasing the police presence and adding more lighting. “The parking garage needs security,” he said, “maybe even cameras. I don’t think closing bars earlier would make a difference, but we could strengthen the existing relationships between the bouncers, police and taxi services.”

Safford is a U.S. Army Veteran, having service in the Army Security Agency from 1968-1970, stationed in Japan. Following his career as a business owner, he is currently a Professional Managing Agent and Trustee/treasurer for Pine Grove Christina Camp. Safford has secured the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform Party endorsements for Mayor of Saratoga Springs.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

BALLSTON 7 Midline Rd., $262,200. Holly Delaney sold property to Nimesh and Ruchita Patel. 166 Charlton Rd., $560,000. Stuart and Janice Rixman sold property to Peter and Aimeemarie Solberg. 42 Rolling Brook Dr., $505,000. Pamela Koebbeman sold property to Allen and Rebecca Zoracki. 30 Lancaster Ct., $276,574. Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Stephen and Michele Christian. 207 Ballston Ave., $200,000. Deborah Grimaldi-Zeh sold property to Matthew Dunn, Jr. and Trisha Beamish. 491 Finley Rd., $340,000. Bassam Rimawi sold property to Johan Reimann and Crystal Silsby-Reimann.

CLIFTON PARK 1768 US Route 9, $400,000. Michael Nahl sold property to CEH LLC. 1796 US Route 9, $225,000. Michael Nahl sold property to CEH LLC. 22 Woodside Dr., $255,000. Sara Bovee sold property to Angela Reynolds. 794 Tanner Rd., $363,000. Gerlando and Antonia Fiore sold property to Anthony and Ginger Muscatiello. 1766 US Route 9, $400,000. Michael Nahl sold property to CEH LLC. 12 Stratford Dr., $374,000. Frank and Celeste Amatangelo sold property to Tracey and Mark Matthews. 1783 Route 9, $1,375,000. CEH LLC sold property to CPRT9LLC. 24 Nottingham Way N., $339,500. Maria Ferrulli and Courtney Murray-Ferrulli sold property to Matthew Lowen and Kaitlin Degnan.

GALWAY 5830 Farber Rd., $71,000. Daniel and Desiree Lennon sold property to Charles Quinlan.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

6024B Hermit Point Rd., $96,000. Santander Bank sold property to Matthew Monty.

GREENFIELD 341 Ormsbee Rd., $115,000. Thomas Persons sold property to Lori Secreti. 6 Clark St., $132,500. William Rooper sold property to Samuel and Ashley Wood.

MALTA 235 Thimbleberry Rd., $160,000. Teresa Johnson sold property to Felix Catano and Alicia Osorio. 35 Lake Ridge Dr., $319,500. John Garrity sold property to Rami and Gwendoline Saleh. 5 Thistle Dr., $260,000. Frank and Beverly Goodhart sold property to Susan and John Watkins, Jr..

MILTON 15 Pinewood Lane, $247,000. Jody and Rodney Wheeler (Co-Trustees) sold property to Alexander and Kathryn Stone. 231 Meadowlark Dr., $156,000. Wayne Robinson sold property to Russell Williams. 78 Front St., $80,000. George and Louise Farnum sold property to Spencer and Christi Tacy. 218 Falsetto Ct., $320,000. Joseph and Mary Grudecki sold property to James and Joanne Nair. 734 Route 29, $172,500. Hilary and Thomas Seagrove, Jr. sold property to Michael Birecki. 37 North High St., $27,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation sold property to LPC Properties LLC. 109 Hutchins Rd., $205,000. Patrick and Bambi Becker sold property to Wayne and Matoaka Rodier.

MOREAU 1624 West River Rd., $297,000. Michael and Brianne Fish sold property to Matthew and Nicole Abrams.

NORTHUMBERLAND 40A Brampton Lane, $56,500. C and S Construction LTD sold property to Galarneau Builders.

SARATOGA 22 Myers Lane, $160,500. Robert and Elizabeth Carlisle sold property to Jonathan and Amanda Nurnberg. 40 Morgans Run, $161,000. James Ticer and Carlin FrancoJones sold property to Jason Brown and Jessica Bagailuk. 81 Gates Ave., $150,000. James and Joann Eustis sold property to Richard and Julia Martin.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 94 Hathorn Blvd., $238,000. William Hobbiins (as Trustee) sold property to Lynn Blasso. 76 Tamarack Trail, $118,000. Vaughn Gorham sold property to Halen LLC. 78 S. Franklin St., $198,000. Renee Moore sold property to Orangecat Properties LLC. 29 Longwood Dr., $510,000. Joanne and Richard Farrel, Jr. sold property to David Moulton and Amy Hogan-Moulton.

38 High Rock Ave., Unit 6C, $1,676,737. High Rock Condominiums sold property to Thomas and Catherine Carney. 20-22 Lincoln Ave., $315,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society (as Trustee) sold property to Brian Green. 11 Aurora Ave., $590,000. Joley Tetreault sold property to Darlene Dolan.

STILLWATER NYS Route 67, $19,500. Pamela Butler sold property to DN Excavating Realty LLC. 1422 Hudson Ave., $186,000. Janet and William Carley sold property to Robert and Linda Farnan.

15 12 Pine Ridge Rd., $340,000. William Jordan (by Exec) sold property to Michael and Jacquelyn Tisinger.

WILTON 14 Foxhound Run, $753,537. RJ Taylor Builders Inc. sold property to Michael Monarchi and Rebecca Donahue-Monarchi. 765 Route 9, $525,000. Pleasant Valley Mobile HP Inc. sold property to Brett and Nicole VanZandt. 8 Harvest Lane, $570,000. James Bell and Nancy Mahood (by Agent) sold property to Michael and Margaret Trimarchi.

BUSINESS

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Medal of Freedom Honoree Edward Jones Opens Downtown Speaking at Skidmore Wednesday

U.S. Special Envoy George Mitchell with Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak before their meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel July 26, 2009. State Department photo by Matty Stern, U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell will discuss his new book, “The Negotiator,” a memoir, when he speaks at Skidmore College Wednesday, October 21. The lecture, free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. in the Arthur Zankel Music Center. Mitchell entered the U.S. Senate in 1980 and went on to an illustrious career that spanned 14 years. In January 1989, he became Senate majority leader, a position he held until he left the Senate in 1995. Earlier he served as U.S. Attorney and U.S. District Court Judge.

“The Negotiator” is described as a compelling, poignant, enlightening story from Mitchell about growing up in Maine, his years in the Senate, working to bring peace to Northern Ireland and the Middle East, and what he has learned about the art of negotiation during every stage of his life. In 1995-99 he chaired peace negotiations in Northern Ireland, for which he received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor the U.S. government can give; the Philadelphia Liberty Medal; the Truman Institute Peace Prize; the German (Hesse) Peace Prize; and the United Nations (UNESCO) Peace Prize. At the request of President Clinton and Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Mitchell served in 200001 as chairman of an international fact-finding committee on violence in the Middle East. At the request of President Obama he served in 2009-11 as the U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East. Mitchell is the author of five books. The most recent, a memoir titled The Negotiator: Reflections on an American Life was published in May 2015. In 2008 Time magazine described him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new branch of Edward Jones, a financial investment services firm, held its grand opening on Tuesday, October 6 at its location on 53 Spring Street, Suite 102. “We’re absolutely thrilled to be in Saratoga Springs,” said financial advisor Meghan Murray. “I’ve been very active here for decades. My children went to St. Clement’s and Spa Catholic, and I was a financial adviser at the NBT Bank up on Broadway. I enjoy helping clients here in Saratoga, educating them and helping them achieve the financial independence they are working so hard for.” Murray had been approached by Edward Jones three years ago, and after taking a thorough look at the company, realized it was a great fit. “I did my research,” she said, “and it’s a great family and community-based company. I just really loved everything about Edward Jones as a whole, and have been absolutely thrilled being here.” Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to

Left to right: Lori Lennox, Sr. Branch Office Administrator, Greenwich Office; Breanna Lundy, Financial Advisor, Greenwich Office; Kathleen Brady, Branch Office Administrator, Saratoga Office; and Meghan Murray, Financial Advisor, Saratoga Office. Photo provided.

cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 14,000plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients. Edward Jones, which ranked

No. 6 on FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2015, is headquartered in St. Louis. Member SIPC. For more information, call 518-581-1438 or visit EdwardJones.com.

Residential Design Trends: An Evening with the Experts SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Monday, October 26, a team of Professional Women in Building will hold a panel presentation to share their insight and experiences on home design, building and remodeling trends. They will also share thoughts on budgets, value, resources and inspiring ideas. The free program runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Library Community Room at 49 Henry Street. Included on the panel are: Design/Build Remodeler: Kim Hinman, Owner, Hinman Construction Architect and Interior Design: Susan Davis, Owner/Architect, SD Atelier Architecture Landscape Architecture and Design: Karen Redick, Owner, Redbud Development Kitchen Designer: Marianne Clifford, Designer, Paul Perry Kitchens

Bathroom Design and Supply: Barbara Vincent, Designer, Security Plumbing and Heating Supply Closet Storage Design: Susan Wheeler, Designer, Closets by Precision Precision Glass The fast-paced presentation will provide an opportunity to learn, gain insight into the process, and see the latest trends and technologies in residential construction. RSVP online https://www. crbra.com/members/calendar/ detail.cfm?id=129 or call Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association at 518-690-0766. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of “Residential Building and Homeowner’s Resource Guide” and “The Professional Women in Building 2015 Member Directory.” For more information contact: pam@crbra.com.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Discount Warehouse Grand Opening HUDSON FALLS — The Grand Opening of Callahan’s Family Discount Warehouse (previously WebitAmerica’s Buy-Smart Outlet) at 56 North Street in Hudson Falls is Friday, October 16, at 2 p.m. A ribbon cutting by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce will be followed by refreshments and a weekend of sales events. Owners Drew and Sarah Callahan are donating 10 percent of sales to Open Door Mission. The business buys truckloads of return center, overstock, and damaged box merchandise, inspects each item and sells at around half of retail value. Each truckload is unique so the inventory is different every day. There are rummage boxes straight off the truck which are at rock bottom prices, tested items on the shelves, and pre-loved clothing that sells for $1-3 per item. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, all year round. For information, call (518) 3383199 or visit www.facebook.com/ CallahansFamilyDiscountWarehouse.

Grant Applications Due SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Casino and Raceway Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for the 2015 cycle. The Foundation exists to support charitable and public benefit organizations whose mission is the betterment of quality of life, health and welfare of Saratoga County residents.

To qualify for a grant, organizations must be classified as a not-forprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Applicant organizations must carry out services and activities that benefit the residents of Saratoga County. Activities that address problem gambling, support youth, senior citizens, recreation, arts and community benefit are given priority. The deadline for grant request filing is October 21. Grant applications can be downloaded online at www.saratogacasinoandracewayfoundation.org.

DBA General Meeting SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Downtown Business Association is holding it’s next general meeting and networking mixer on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Harvey’s at 14 Phila Street. For more information, visit SaratogaDowntown.com.

Soroptimist Informational Meeting SARATOGA SPRINGS — Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is holding an evening of information, social engagement and refreshments for “women from varied backgrounds and perspectives who wish to work to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.” The event is Thursday October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club. Women who are in interested in learning about the Soroptimist organization and their programs are invited. Chartered in 1979, the Soroptimist International of

BUSINESS BRIEFS Saratoga County club has supported a variety of local service projects that reflect a special commitment to the needs and concerns of women and girls. The Club, with Wellspring of Saratoga County, regularly holds an eight week Financial Literacy Course for women surviving domestic violence and other life adversities. To register for this Annual Soroptimist Informational Meeting, or for additional information, please contact Susan VanRaalte at 518-5834242 or svanraal@nycap.rr.com.

Saratoga National Bank Earns 5-Star Rating SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company was recognized in September as a 5-Star Superior bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. Saratoga National has earned this designation for the past 26 consecutive quarters. The 5-Star rating indicates Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is one of the strongest banks in the nation. To earn 5 Stars, banks must excel in areas of capital quality, asset quality and profitability, according to Karen Dorway, President of BauerFinancial. Saratoga National Bank provides banking, investment, insurance and other financial services through nine locations in the Capital Region. More information is available at saratoganational.com.

50%-off Book Sale SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library are hosting a 50 percent off

book sale, open to the public, from October 19 through 25. A“Friends Advantage Weekend” (pre-sale for members of The Friends) will be held on October 17 and 18. The Friends Book Shop hours are: Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Located on the first floor of the library, purchases can be made by cash, check or credit/ debit cards. Membership forms will aslo be available at the Book Shop for anyone interested in becoming a Friend. For information, call (518) 584-7860 ext. 333.

Renowned Millennial Speaks on Energy Future SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Monday, October 19, outspoken and internationally-recognized advocate Dominic Frongillo will lead a lecture and discussion titled “From Keystone to Fracking: How the Millennial Generation is Turning the Tide to a Clean and Just Energy Future.” The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Gannett Auditorium, Skidmore College. Parking is available in the Palamountain Lot. Frongillo is the youngest person to serve on the Town Council in Caroline, New York at age 22. He founded Elected Officials to Protect New York, a successful campaign of over 850 elected officials across the state against fracking. He is a five-time delegate to the United Nations and currently works in Freiburg, Germany. A community reception will follow the event. For more information, visit facebook.com /SustainableSkidmore.

17 Saratoga PLAN Saratoga Siege Trail Opens VICTORY — Saratoga PLAN will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Saratoga Siege Trail, located in the Village of Victory off of Route 4 on Saturday, October 17 at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will begin at the Schuyler House with brief words from project supporters and leaders, followed by a ribbon cutting and a half-mile trail walk. Saratoga PLAN is a nonprofit land trust that works to preserve the rural character, natural habitats and scenic beauty of Saratoga County so that these irreplaceable assets are accessible to all and survive for future generations. For more information, visit www.saratogaplan.org or call 518-587-5554.

Maximizing Social Security MALTA — The Round Lake Library located off Route 9 at 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta will be hosting a complimentary workshop called, “Making the Most of Social Security” on Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m. The event is designed to help pre-retirees ages 50-70, learn how to maximize their Social Security benefits prior to receiving them. Attendees will also learn valuable claiming strategies for individuals, divorcees, and married couples; including how part/fulltime employment impacts benefits. The event is being presented by Retirement Solutions, an office of MetLife. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to John Kalil at 518220-3076. Light refreshments will be served. MetLife does not provide tax or legal advice.

EDUCATION

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Teal Pumpkins: No Candy but Still Treats by Jack Rosen Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Parents of children with food allergies know just how hard trick-or-treating can be. At a time when schools, airplanes, even birthday parties are prohibiting nut products and other allergens, Halloween has stood apart as something of a tricky area for kids. Now one group is trying to make a difference. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) are, for the second year, promoting the Teal Pumpkin Project, which helps make Halloween safer for children with food allergies. The Teal Pumpkin Project was initially begun by Tennessee mom Becky Basalone, after her own experience in dealing with the difficulty of ensuring her youngest son could safely trickor-treat in their neighborhood, given his life-threatening allergies to milk products, peanuts, tree nuts, and other foods. The teal part of the project arose during an Allergen Friendly Trunk or Treat event put on by her family allergist and the Basalone family painted their pumpkin teal. What started as a

quirky Halloween decoration would become a symbol of safety to parents and their children. The first year, Basalone and a friend were printing fliers to encourage parents to participate in the initiative. But by this year, thanks in part to a viral Facebook post by that very friend, people all over the country are using the teal pumpkin to let trick-or-treaters know that there are safe treats at their house. Basalone remains active in the project to this day, according to Veronica Becky Basalone, founder of the Teal LaFemina, vice president of Pumpkin Project. Images courtesy of FARE. Communications for FARE. In 2014, the initiative was homes participating in the Teal formally launched under the Pumpkin Project to make trickname The Teal Pumpkin Project or-treating even easier. Parents by FARE. FARE hopes to have participating in the project can 100,000 participants this year. give out, either alongside or in “Households in all 50 states the place of candy, non-food have pledged to participate, and treats like Matchbox ® Cars, tens of thousands of people have hair accessories, and other downloaded a Teal Pumpkin little toys; or they can purProject sign,” said LaFemina. chase an official Teal Pumpkin FARE is utilizing the Teal Project Trick-or-Treat Goodie Pumpkin Project to raise Bag at the FARE website. awareness of food allergens FARE welcomes donations to and advocate on behalf of further the Teal Pumpkin Project those affected by them. On at: http://www.foodallergy.org/ its website, FARE also pro- teal-pumpkin-project/donate. vides a crowd-sourced map of

South Glens Falls High School A Cappella Group to Host Annual A Cappella Festival SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Vocal Point, South Glens Falls High School’s select a cappella group, will be hosting its second annual a cappella festival, TuneUp, on Friday, October 23. Seven a cappella groups will be performing and a host of clinicians will be presenting workshops to regional 7th through 12th grade students. Held on the South Glens Falls High School campus, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. General Admission is $5.00 and tickets may be purchased at the door or online at http://vocalpoint.ticketleap.com/tuneup/. Performing ensembles include The Flipsydz (www.theflipsydz. com), the Midnight Ramblers

(University of Rochester), the Girls Next Door (College of St. Rose), and the Treblemakers (Skidmore College). In addition to South High’s Vocal Point, vocal ensembles from Schuylerville High School and Corinth Junior High School will also be taking the stage. The High School is located at 42 Merritt Road in South Glens Falls. Dinner, concessions, and a cappella merchandise will be available for purchase. Doors will open at 6 p.m. A variety of workshops for local middle and high school students will be held prior to the concert. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Betsy StambachFuller (stambache@sgfcsd.org) for more information. Clinicians include local educators and performers, including Meredith Reed and Andrea Nardone as well as a cappella educators from across New York State, such as Matthew Warren (Acatribe, writer). Vocal Point is a curricular music performing ensemble at South Glens Falls High School. Under the direction of Betsy Stambach-Fuller, the singing group of twenty students has represented the community at both the national and international levels (2015 National A Cappella Convention; 2014, 2015 International Championship of High School A Cappella Northeast Semi-Finalists) and recently released their first studio-recorded album, Stay Awhile. For more information, please contact Student Business Manager Nick Marine at southhighvp@gmail. com or choral director StambachFuller at stambache@sgfcsd.org.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Corinth Elementary Acts with Respect CORINTH — Corinth Elementary School recently hosted Coach Rich Johns for an Act With Respect Always (AWRA) presentation to the fourth and fifth grades. Act With Respect Always is a “pay it forward” movement, started in Coach Rich John’s sixth grade classes and tennis program at Saratoga Springs School District, stressing the importance of one’s personal character. It is designed to build respect and leadership, teach positive and constructive behavior, and help stop bullying before it starts, both on campus and off. Looking at each person as a leader and stressing teamwork, kindness, empathy, courage and honesty, amongst other key traits, he strives to make everyone aware of their daily actions. For more information, visit www. actwithrespectalways.com

Children’s Museum Seeks Expansion

Recently, the museum added the new AeroFlow Hovertable. It is a STEM-related educational table, where balls hover in the air and children manipulate the airflow with tubes. Also added are the Build It Zone (a hands-on STEM room) and the Pet Vet, which teaches children about animals and treating them with compassion. For more information about current exhibits and programs, visit CMSSNY.org.

St. Clements Unveils STEM Lab SARATOGA SPRINGS — St. Clements Regional Catholic School unveiled its new STEM Lab last Friday, as a continuation of the “Project Lead the Way” initiative they had during the last school year. With the unveiling of this lab, the school is both stepping into the 21st century and giving their students a distinctly modern edge in today’s world. Dr. Susanne Erb will serve as the school’s dedicated STEM educator. The school notes that the best way to get children into math and science is to introduce them early, and they hope that this lab will foster a lifelong love of STEM fields in their students.

Re-enactment Day at Malta Ave Elementary

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is in process of getting permits for an expansion that would include building two program rooms above two flat roofs over current rooms. Additionally, the front entranceway is being enclosed and renovated to provide patrons with more space to store coats and strollers. One of the new rooms planned will be a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) room, which is being paid for by a capital campaign that is currently halfway to its $487,500 goal. The other room will be designated for birthday parties as well as programs, which will bring in additional revenue. Current birthday party space has been insufficient, resulting in turning down bookings.

BALLSTON SPA — Malta Avenue Elementary held a Revolutionary War Re-enactment Day in collaboration with some local professional historians at the Eastern Ave Recreation Field. On Thursday, October 15, third through fifth grade students had the opportunity to engage in multiple perspectives of the Revolutionary War through presentations using artifacts, re-enactments, storytelling, and hands-on activities. To find out more, visit BSCSD.org.

“Children and Justice” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Expert facilitators will lead a discussion on the juvenile justice system in the U.S. and ways to improve it on Tuesday, October 20 at Caffé Lena, 47 Phila Street from 6 to 9 p.m. The group will explore ways to handle misbehavior and crime that do not harm children, families, and communities. Event includes music, poetry, and food, all free of charge. For more information visit caffelena.org or call 518-583-0022. Presented by the Skidmore College Project on Restorative Justice.

EDUCATION BRIEFS Talk on Restorative Justice SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College will host Restorative Justice pioneer Margaret Thorsborne on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gannett Auditorium of Palamountain Hall. She will give a talk titled “Understanding the nature of emotional harm: Why restorative problem-solving is good for our brains.” Thorsborne is widely recognized as an expert on school and workplace bullying and has played a major role in the introduction of restorative practices. Presented by the Skidmore College Project on Restorative Justice.

Parent University Family Day Saturday SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District’s Parent University committee will hold a Parent University Family Day on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Saratoga Springs High School and include a community resource fair, kid’s area, and presentation by Robert Rivest. The community resource fair and kid’s area will be held in the High School Cafeteria. Over 30 organizations will have tables to display programs and services available to families and students. The kid’s area will include crafts and hands-on activities with Educating Young Engineers (EYE), Eenie Meenie Music, Girl Scouts, Go Kids, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park and more.

At 12:30 p.m., Robert Rivest, an internationally known speaker, will present “Learn, Laugh, and Let Go: An Interactive Stress Relief Show” in the Loewenberg Auditorium. The presentation, which is appropriate for all ages, will discuss modern day stress and what we can do about it. The event is free to attend and students, families, community members and staff are invited to attend all parts of the event. Find out more at www.saratogaschools.org/parentuniversity/.

SFIL Dinner Reception SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning (SFIL) invites the community to attend a dinner reception and fundraising event entitled

“Celebrate. Innovate. Educate.” The event takes place on Wednesday, October 28 at Prime at Saratoga National from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests will see a showcase of innovative grants that have been awarded during the past year and performances by district students. The event will also feature guest speaker Flip Phillips, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Skidmore College, who previously worked as an animation scientist for Pixar. Tickets are priced at $100 each and may be purchased until October 20. All money raised will support innovative programming in the Saratoga Springs City School District. To learn more about the event, please visit www. saratogalearning.org or email info@saratogalearning.org.

RELIGION

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-6301 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls 793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St, Schuylerville 695-6069 | Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6081 | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 | usbnc.org Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-5980 | Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa | 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland St, Ballston Spa 885-6524 | Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave, Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville | 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org | Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com. Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St, Ballston Spa 885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East St, Galway | 882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga | 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m. Grace Brethren Church* 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 | Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.; Church Service - 11 a.m. Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville | 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7442 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St, Clifton Park 877-7332 | Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta 581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Corner of Jefferson St. & Crescent St. Saratoga Springs | 584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier, Pastor New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs 580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Cmns, Ste. 3 | 881-1505 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6122 | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-0904 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta | 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville 695-3918 | Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 & 9 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad

Saratoga United Methodist Church* Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs 882-9384 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church* 51 Church St, Schuylerville 695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Worship at 11am Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St, Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. or 8p.m. (rotating schedule) Saturdays: 10:30a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-1640 Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

9th Annual Joyce Spratt Memorial Golf Outing benefitted Saratoga Bridges Foundation

Writing and Living on the Threshold Writing Retreat with Karen Hering, author of Writing to Wake the Soul: Opening the Sacred Conversation Within Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, uusaratoga.org (518) 584-1555 This writing retreat, for writers and non-writers, is limited to 50 participants. The cost is $50 per person and includes a light lunch, beverages and a snack. Karen’s book, Writing to Wake the Soul, will be available for sale at the event for

$24. Please bring writing tools and a notebook. Register for the retreat online at whoozin.com/CVWDCF-AEUH. For more info contact Linda Wilkes, lwilkes@ neami.com or (518) 584-8448.

Happy 80th Birthday, Marilyn! Pictured are the Spratt brothers, Rob, Chris, Bob and Shawn.

For the 5th consecutive year, the Spratt family has made Saratoga Bridges the beneficiary of funds raised at the Annual Joyce Spratt Memorial Golf Outing. Eightyeight golfers played at the beautiful Brookhaven Golf Course (located in Porter Corners) on Saturday, September 26 and raised $4,000. Joyce was a loving wife and mother of 4 boys and sadly passed away after a battle with cancer. Her son Christopher, who is the President of Saratoga Bridges Foundation Board, explains why they chose to support Saratoga Bridges: “Losing her at the age

of 46 from cancer was devastating for everyone whose life she touched. This tournament celebrates her life and provides an opportunity for her friends and family to get together to laugh and have fun. We have chosen to donate the proceeds from the past five years to Saratoga Bridges. My brother Todd has a learning disability and because the organization has done so much for our family throughout the years, it was a natural choice. We all know that she would be so proud that this money is being used to help other people with disabilities and their families.”

Maiello Wins Spa City Jiu‑Jitsu’s Annual Pizza Contest!

Chris Maiello wins Spa City Jiu-Jitsu’s annual pizza eating contest! He finished 16 slices of pizza in the 30-minute time limit. Congrats, Chris!! For full video of the eating extravaganza, visit: https://vimeo.com/142105648

Happy 80th Birthday to Marilyn Kearney Moseman! Marilyn’s children organized a great surprise party this past Sunday, unbeknownst to her! She is pictured here with her husband Bill.

FOOD

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

A 300-Year-Old Farming Tradition Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park Potato-Potahto. TomatoTomahto. No matter how you say it, Sheldon Farms in Salem, Washington County, has those veggies and more at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, throughout the year on Saturdays. Albert Sheldon’s family traces farming history to the late 1700s in Deerfield, Massachusetts, then to Rupert, Vermont. Dairy farming, growing potatoes, and making maple syrup are themes that followed the family to a farm in Hebron, and today in Salem. In the 1940s Albert’s uncle founded Woody Hill dairy farm, and his father established Sheldon Farms, where potatoes were the primary crop. When asked, “Why

potatoes?” Albert explained, “Potatoes were an important crop in New York’s agricultural history. At the turn of the century, New York produced the most potatoes in the United States.” His farm’s soil is also ideal for growing potatoes. In addition to raising vegetable crops, Albert shares some of his land with Cornell Cooperative Extension to grow a trial plot of over 20 experimental potato varieties. “Some of these will become named varieties,” Albert said. While Albert worked at Woody Hill Farm, his father continued with potatoes. After returning to Sheldon Farms, Albert diversified with sweet corn, and later a colorful array of vegetables. The two farms still work together, trading land for crop rotation. “We never plant potatoes on the same field from one year to the next,” he said. Look for potatoes at the Winter Farmers’ Market. “We grow mostly New York State potato varieties,” Albert said, “And carry five at the farmers’ market – Adirondack blue and red, white

and yellow varieties, and one with purple skin and yellow flesh.” Also available is maple syrup. “Sugaring is a tradition I want to keep going.” Albert noted. “Sugaring provided dairy farmers with income in early spring in the 1800s and work for farm hands, just like it does today.” In summer their stand at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market sparkles with green peas and green beans, summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. In the fall, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkins add seasonal colors and flavors. Most of Sheldon’s tomato crop goes into its delicious homemade fresh salsa. Other recent additions are guacamole, and tamales. At the Winter Market, customers can order tamales in advance, and pick them up the following week. New at this year’s Winter Farmers’ Market will be baked potatoes. The following recipe highlights two of Sheldon’s primary crops: sweet corn and potatoes. Freeze some of their sweet corn now, and use it all winter.

Traditional New England Corn and Potato Chowder Ingredients

Directions

* Ingredients can be found at the market

Over medium-low heat, add a little water to the saucepan, and slowly render the salt pork. Then let the water evaporate. Add 1 or 2 tbsp butter if the salt pork is lean. Add the onions and pepper. Gently sauté until the onions are clear. Raise the heat to medium-high to brown the onions and salt pork. Add the potatoes and 1½ cups of water. Cover the pot; bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are nearly done. Add the corn and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the milk and heavy cream; heat to just below a simmer. Adjust seasonings, and serve immediately, with chopped parsley if desired. Makes about six cups of soup.

3 oz salt pork, ¼ inch dice (approx. ¾ cup) 1 cup yellow onions, ¼ inch dice * 1 lb Sheldon Farms boiling potatoes, ¼ inch cubes * Kernels from 3 ears of Sheldon Farms sweet corn, Mature ears if available * 1½ cups water 1½ cups Battenkill Valley Creamery milk * ¼ cup Battenkill Valley Creamery heavy cream * 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper Salt if needed Butter if needed Optional garnish, chopped Italian parsley * 2 quart sauce pan

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

FOOD

Boasting about Roasting Pans! — Interior 18/10 stainless steel is nonreactive for use with acidic ingredients — Petite size accommodates smaller turkeys, Cornish game hens and other small cuts — Larger size accommodates larger roasts and turkeys up to 25 pounds — Limited lifetime warranty

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! AllClad just shipped us a new supply of large and small roasting pans, and like always, I get to learn about them! This is such a busy time of the year for Foodies. We are cooking, roasting and baking for our family gatherings so good tools make our job easier.’

All-Clad Stainless Steel Petite Roti Pan w/ Roasting Rack Sized for double ovens and for accommodating smaller poultry, tenderloins and roasts, the All-Clad Stainless Steel Petite Roti Pan comes complete with a nonstick roasting rack. While capturing juices for basting or creating gravies, pan construction features mid-height sides and high riveted handles. Stainless steel with aluminum layering is an exceptional heat conductor that lets temperatures surround and penetrate even the thickest cuts. In

ovens, the All-Clad Roti Pan without the rack is also a convenient size for roasting vegetables. For smaller meal requirements, the roti pan and rack combo can also accommodate Cornish game hens for two or a 10 pound turkey. Meats resting on the nonstick rack lift easily for resting while the pan moves to a cooktop for deglazing. Interior pan construction is nonreactive 18/10 stainless steel, which allows for glazing with acidic marinades including tomato-based sauces. In a smaller size, the All-Clad Stainless Steel Roti Pan is a special occasion piece that is also a convenient accessory for weekly or everyday use.

All–Clad Stainless Steel LARGE ROTI Combo w/ Rack & Turkey Forks Don’t trust those special occasions and holiday gatherings to

inferior cookware. This large and sturdy roasting pan is the perfect solution to all your roasting needs! The set includes a nonstick roasting rack and two stainless steel turkey lifters. The 16” x 14” size will accommodate turkeys up to 25 pounds. The All-Clad Stainless Large Roti pan is stainless steel. The nonstick roasting rack securely holds a whole turkey, chicken or roast, allowing natural juices to flow into the pan. The 18/10 stainless interior won’t react with vegetables and drippings roasting in the bottom of the pan, so they retain their natural flavors. Now all you need is the bird or roast! — Rectangular pan includes a nonstick roasting rack — High handles on sides are solid stainless steel with rivets

Harvest Craft Fair and Bake Sale SOUTH GLENS FALLS — The Rosary Altar Society of St. Michel’s Church on Saratoga Avenue in South Glens Falls is holding its annual Harvest Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Friday, October 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of hand-crafted wares will be available from local vendors, with crafters on two levels. Raffles will be held for a variety of items donated by local merchants, including a “baking basket,” with everything needed for holiday baking, donated by members of the Rosary Altar Society. The Harvest Café will be open both days of the craft and

bake sale for patrons to stop in and grab a bite to eat. In addition, home baked bread, cakes, pies and cookies will be available at the bake sale.

Proceeds from the sales will help support St. Michel’s parish needs, as well as the South Glens Falls community.

Remember to look around your kitchen and ask yourself if the tools you have are good enough to achieve your cooking goals. Stop in to Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Ave. and ask to see the Roti pan that fits your kitchen and needs. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Take Care, Paula and John

LOCAL BRIEFS

Saratoga County EOC Thanksgiving Baskets The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is helping families celebrate the upcoming holiday through Adopt-a-Family. The EOC will begin taking applications for Thanksgiving Baskets until Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Applications can be filled out at our main office at 39 Bath St., Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, at your local WIC clinic or call your Head Start/Early Head Start Family Advocate. Criteria: Applications are for Families of 2 or more only (permanent household members), you must be a Saratoga County resident. Thanksgiving basket distribution will be the week of Thanksgiving at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, Saratoga Springs: last names beginning A – L: Monday, November 23 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and last names beginning M – Z: Tuesday, November 24 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You must have a receipt to pick up your Thanksgiving basket. There will be a last chance pick up on Wednesday, November 25, with a receipt – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and without a receipt – 10:30 a.m. until gone. For more information, please contact the Saratoga EOC at (518) 288-3206 in reference to Thanksgiving Baskets.

October Genealogy Conference Scott Andrew Bartley will be the speaker at the annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference. The Conference will be held on Saturday, October 17 at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville, at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, 12 Spring St. Scott is a genealogist, archivist, librarian and editor specializing in Vermont, Mayflower lineages and colonial New England. He is currently an editor/researcher for New England Historical and Genealogical Society [NEHGS]. The Conference topics are: Crossing the Border, U.S. and

Canadian Records; Family Search Program; American Probate System; and Your Brick Walls. The day begins with registration, exhibits and coffee at 8:45 a.m. and will conclude at 3:15 p.m. Registration is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Included is a hot lunch, breaks and exhibits. An option is offered for $45 that would include Heritage Hunters 2015-2016 membership at $15 and the Conference at $30. For information and registration call (518) 587-2978 or email: melfrejo@aol.com.

a ca Celebration! Ladies, do the holidays make you want to sing? Do you like to have fun and give back to a worthy cause? Come join us in an “a ca CELEBRATION!” Attend Monday night rehearsals with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus from October 19 - December 7, 7 - 8:15 p.m. Learn traditional and modern holiday classics in women’s 4-part a capella harmony and be a part of our “ a ca CELEBRATION!” Show December 7 will benefit Code Blue Saratoga. Rehearsals and the show will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Registration and materials fee: $25. Register on-line at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call (518) 747-3823, or email saratogasoundtrack@gmail.com.

Country Dance Night to Benefit the Veteran’s Homes On Friday October 23, 2015 the Ladies Auxiliary of the SaratogaWilton Elks will present a Country Dance Night hosted by DJ Kevin Richards. It will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks on Elk Lane in Saratoga; the tickets are $15 at the door from 7 to 10 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Guardian House and The Saratoga County Rural Preservation Co. (Men’s Vet House). Kevin Richards will offer dance lessons followed by an “Open Country Dance Party.” The Auxiliary will also sell hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, hot dogs and nachos with cheese for everyone’s convenience from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar and several raffle baskets available for

added fun. For more information or to reserve a table for eight or more, please call Arlyne Henley at (518) 879-9262.

Residential Design Trends An evening with the experts at the Saratoga Springs Library, Community Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs from 7 – 8 p.m. on October 26. A free presentation by local Professionals designed to share their insight and experiences in a way that is informative and inspirational. They will be sharing not only their projects and experiences, but their perspectives on home design, building and remodeling trends. They will also share thoughts on budgets, value, resources and inspiring ideas. If you own a home or plan to own a home the odds are one day you will find yourself looking for a professional to assist you in your endeavor. Meet and enjoy the comfort and candor of this team of Professional Women in Building. The fastpaced presentation will provide an opportunity to learn, gain insight into the process, and see the latest trends and technologies in residential construction. RSVP online https://www.crbra. com/members/calendar/detail. cfm?id=129 or call Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association (518) 690-0766. Attendees will receive with our compliments a copy of “Residential Building & Homeowner’s Resource Guide” and “The Professional Women in Building 2015 Member Directory.” The home is the great American savings plan. Maintained and upgraded it will serve you well and reward you in the future. For more information contact: pam@crbra.com.

Annual A Cappella Festival Vocal Point, South Glens Falls High School’s select a cappella group, will be hosting their second annual a cappella festival, TuneUp, on Friday, October 23. Seven a cappella groups will be performing and a host of clinicians will be presenting workshops to regional 7th through 12th grade students. Pre-registration is required.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015 Please contact Betsy StambachFuller (stambache@sgfcsd.org) for more information about the workshops. Event details: held on the South Glens Falls High School campus, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. General Admission is $5 and tickets may be purchased at the door or online at http://vocalpoint.ticketleap.com/tuneup/. Performing ensembles include The Flipsydz (www.theflipsydz. com), the Midnight Ramblers (University of Rochester), the Girls Next Door (College of St. Rose), and the Treblemakers (Skidmore College). In addition to South High’s Vocal Point, vocal ensembles from Schuylerville High School and Corinth Junior High School will also be taking the stage. Dinner, concessions, and a cappella merchandise will be available for purchase. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The High School is located at 42 Merritt Road in South Glens Falls, NY.

Wildlife Winter Survival Program Naturalist Peter Olesheski will present “Ready or Not: How Animals Prepare for Winter” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. The program will be held in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room on the lower level of Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls. The program starts at 7 p.m. It is free to the public. This presentation will explore animal survival methods including migration, hibernation, adaptation and dormancy. For more information visit www. southernadirondackaudubon.org.

Chefs en Pointe Chefs en Pointe is a benefit for the National Museum’s School of the Arts. It will be held on Friday evening, November 6, 2015. Its partners in the event are New York States of Mind LLC and The Chef ’s Consortium. This promises to be a convivial evening with local chefs and bartenders showing off and discussing their creations at tasting stations. Both the food

and cocktail pairings will be inspired by New York State purveyed products including, Fall wildflower honey, maple syrup and Honey Whiskey from Catskill Provisions and spirits from Finger Lakes Distilling. Be sure to save the date for this fantastic event. The cost is $100 person and tickets are available at (518) 584-2225 until October 26. To purchase tickets call the Dance Museum or purchase tickets online at dancemuseum.org.

Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair The annual Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair will be held on November 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, located at One Bayberry Dr., Malta. Enjoy great shopping, good food and free admission. For more information call (518) 899-4411.

Vendor/Craft Show The General Schuyler Rescue Squad is hosting a Vendor/Craft Show on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their building on Rt. 29, Schuylerville, NY. If you are interested in reserving a table, please contact Pat Temple, (518) 331-2978 or Patty61349@yahoo.com. Please come out and support your local community and rescue squad. Refreshments will be sold.

Looking for Volunteers CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is accepting new adult volunteer applications for its Homework Help, and Family Assistance. We are in need of van drivers at this time. Please visit www.captaincares.org for the application, or call Mary at (518) 371-1185. CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a social service agency located in Clifton Park. CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach services, Teen Talk Helpline, emergency food pantry, family assistance program, and various youth leadership programs. For those with questions about CAPTAIN, please visit our website at www.captaincares.org. Those wishing to speak to a CAPTAIN Representative may also call (518) 371-1185.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015 option is offered for $45 that would include Heritage Hunters 2015-2016 membership at $15 and the Conference at $30. For information and registration call (518) 587-2978 or email: melfrejo@aol.com.

Annual Book Sale

Family Friendly Event

Friday, October 16 Annual Fall Consignment Sale American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 3 – 8 p.m. Kids’ fall & winter clothes, toys and more. Katrina Trask School will host its annual Fall Consignment Sale on October 16 and 17. Items for sale include children’s Fall/Winter clothing (sizes infant to size 12), kids’ gear (car seats, strollers, high chairs, etc.), furniture (cribs, toddler beds, changing tables, etc.), kids’ sports equipment, tricycles/bikes and small play equipment, toys, puzzles and games, kids’ books and DVDs, and maternity and nursing wear. There is a presale on Friday, October 16 from noon – 3 p.m. Pre-sale passes are available at the door for $10 each. Saturday’s half-price sale is on Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Proceeds will benefit Katrina Trask Cooperative Nursery School, a nonprofit organization.

Saturday, October 17 October Genealogy Conference Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Route 4 and 29, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville, 8:45 a.m. Scott Andrew Bartley will be the speaker at the annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference. Scott is a genealogist, archivist, librarian and editor specializing in Vermont, Mayflower lineages and colonial New England. Registration, exhibits and coffee at 8:45 a.m. and will conclude at 3:15 p.m. Registration is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Included is a hot lunch, breaks and exhibits. An

Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Friends of the New York State Military Museum will hold their annual book sale. Hundreds of books including military history, general nonfiction and fiction titles will be offered at bargain prices. For more information call (518) 226-0490 or contact info@ friendsofthenysmilitarymuseum. com.

Free to Breathe 5K and 1 Mile Walk Shepherd’s Park, Lake George, 8 a.m. Hundreds of community members will gather to support Innovative Lung Cancer Research. All proceeds from the event support Free to Breathe, a nonprofit lung cancer research and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring surviving lung cancer is the expectation, not the exception. Help us double lung cancer survival by 2022! To register and begin fundraising, visit freetobreathe.org.

Fall Family Festival Ellms Family Farm, 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The Ballston Spa Central School District is offering a chance for families throughout the district to join together for a Fall Family Festival. Admission to the event includes over 35 activities for families to enjoy. Food may also be purchased throughout the day. Information and exhibits will also be provided by each of the Ballston Spa schools, students and related organizations, as they reach out to the community through the district’s service learning initiatives. Partial proceeds from the event will be donated to the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund. Cost of admission is $14.25 per person, 2 years old and under are free. For more information please contact Amber Mooney at (518) 884-7195 ext. 1369 or amooney@bscsd.org.

CALENDAR History, Legends, Lore and More Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. A 90 minute walking tour. $5 per person, children 12 and under are free.

Antique Clock and Watch Show Burnt Hills Baptist Church, 195 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills, 1 – 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Monday Night Clock Group. The public is invited free of charge. There will be a large exhibit of antique and complicated clocks and watches. Free evaluations of clocks and watches and free repair estimates. Free clock magazines, keys, pendulum bobs, taper pins and hand washers for clocks needing them. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Peter Elmendorf, at (518) 587-4435.

Tor Fantasy Group Tour Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Three of Tor’s debut authors embark on a fantasy tour across the Northeast. The tour continues with a reading and signing at Northshire Bookstore. They will give rise to bone cities, sing of political games, treachery, and romance, and chronicle rebellions against tyranny. NPR calls Seth Dickinson’s The Traitor Baru Cormorant a “a crucial, necessary book—a book that looks unflinchingly into the self-replicating virus of empire, asks the hardest questions, and dares to answer them,” Ilana C. Myer’s Last Song Before Night “an intoxicating mix of the familiar and the fresh,” and Fran Wilde’s Updraft, a reminder “of nothing so much as how wildly, powerfully innovative fantasy can be.” For more information visit www. northshire.com

Sunday, October 18 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Menu: fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash,

25 scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7, children 5—12 $6, Under 5 free, take-outs $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a spiritual book discussion. Join us for some spiritual food for thought. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read the book. This month’s book is The Dynamic Laws of Healing by Catherine Ponder. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.

Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Hilton Garden Inn, 128 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m. Register 30 minutes before start. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Information is available at www.ava.org. ESCV www.walkescv.org.

Monday, October 19 Friends Advantage Weekend – 50% off Sale Friends Book Shop, Saratoga Springs Public Library, All Day Pre-sale for members of The Friends only is Oct. 17 and 18. The public sale begins October 19 – 25. Hours are: Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday: 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday: 1 pm – 4 pm. We are located on the 1st floor of the library and accept cash, check or credit/debit cards.Please consider becoming a member. Forms will be available at the Book Shop.

Parkinson’s Support Group Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone

with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry (518) 798-8947.

Tuesday, October 20 After the Fire Fundraiser Saratoga Paint and Sip, 80 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9 p.m. Come have fun and donate to a great cause at the same time. Bet you didn’t even know you could paint. Step by step instruction by an artist makes it simple and fun. Please reserve the date and your seat by going to www. saratogapaintandsip.com. For more information take a look and “like” us on Facebook, then “Share” the event with your friends. Help us assist those who have suffered loss due to fire right here in Saratoga County.

Wednesday, October 21 Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30. Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Gina Michelin (518) 584-7860 ext. 250.

Thursday, October 22 Skidmore Theater: Our Town Bernhard Theater, Black-box, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. A unique approach to Wilder’s iconic play based on the video made of the 1989 Lincoln Center Theater stage production featuring Spaulding Gray. Directed by Guest Director, Phil Soltanoff. $12 general admission, $8 students and senior citizens. For more information call (518) 580-5439.

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Halloween Calendar Monster’s Ball The Saratoga Music Hall will be hosting the Monster’s Ball, a 50’s themed dance featuring El Dorados, on Friday, October 16. The event opens its doors at 7:30 p.m. with a swing dance lesson. Admission is only $15 with cash or Dance Flurry Organization discount. The dance is one of the many events in a series titled the Diamond Dance. The series offers seating, food, beverages, Dj’ed breaks, a multimedia show and a dance lesson. The Diamond Dance is known for its unique energy that attracts attendees of all ages as well as some of the best dancers in the northeast. For more information, please visit http://diamonddance.snack.ws/.

The 15th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge This is a great community event with 2,000 walkers (5K), riders and runners participating. There will be abundant refreshments following the race and a Raffle for all registered participants. This event is rain or shine. The 5K and 10K start together at 9:30 a.m. The kids 1 mile fun run starts at 10:45 a.m. For more information visit: http://www.saratogabridges.org/fundraising-events/ great-pumpkin-challenge/.

Haunted Hayride and Haunted House On October 16, 17, 23, and 24 there will be a fundraiser for Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. The event will be held at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., in Wilton. The hayrides will be 4 – 10 p.m. each day, (4 – 6 p.m.for the “Little Screamers”). Hayride and Haunted House cost $10 (group rates available). There will be games for the kiddies, bounce house, face painting, and refreshments in the gym from 4 – 9 p.m., costume judging at 7 p.m. each day. All proceeds will benefit Operation Adopt a Soldier, Inc and Veterans.

Saratoga Scare Fair The Institute of Fear brings your fears and phobias to life in an 8,000 square foot, terror-inducing, indoor teen / adult haunted

house located at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. This attraction is not for small children. The Saratoga Scare Fair is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 to 10 p.m. until Halloween. Cost is $10 per person for a single walk through. For more information call (518) 796-5190.

Double M Haunted Hayrides The spirits are extra hungry this year, ready to terrify those who are brave enough to venture into the eerie woods at the Double M property located on Route 67 in Ballston Spa, every Thursday through Sunday until October 31. While you’re here, enter for a chance to spend a night in the hearse at Double M after hours. The Haunted Hayrides operate on a reservation system. Reservations must be made by phone. Please call (518) 884-9122. General admission, which includes all attractions, is $24. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Schuyler Farms Haunted Corn Maze Have you ever wondered what comes out at night in the corn maze? Stop by and enter our Field of Screams Friday and Saturday nights in October to find out. You will never experience anything quite like it. Every twist and turn in the maze will hold a new surprise for you. As you navigate your way through the corn maze, with just a flashlight to light your way, anticipation and fear will build inside of you. There are demons and ghouls around every bend...masked men with chainsaws following behind you...haunted buildings within the maze to pass through and many more surprises that will make you laugh and cry. This is an outdoor event, weather permitting. Cost is $14 per victim. For more information call (518) 695-5308.

Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours Experience the Spirit(s) of the Gardens. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the Earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allan Poe,

the Trask family and other contemporary visitors. The Tours will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through Friday, October 30. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last for approximately one hour. Cost is $10 per person. Private docent led ghost tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo at (518)584-0746 for more information.

Halloween Party for Kids Please join us on October 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ghoulish games, freak fun, and creepy crafts and frighteningly fabulous food. There will be a costume contest with prizes for kids and a raffle for parents. This is a free event open to the public. The party is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Unit 234, located at 23 Pleasant St., in Ballston Spa.

10th Annual Dog Costume Contest and Parade Join Sloppy Kisses for their annual Howl-O-Ween Event in Downtown Saratoga Springs. The costume parade will be on October 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register your dog at Sloppy Kisses, 425 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information visit www.sloppykissesofsaratoga.com or call (518) 587-2207.

Fall Halloween Festival Presented by Saratoga Springs High School Key Club on Friday, October 23, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs. This event is sponsored by Saratoga Community Federal Credit Union. Dare to dress up? There will be a costume contest for those that do. Join us for music, lite fare, games and raffles. $3 member and $8 nonmember. Please sign up at the Senior Center or call (518) 584-1621.

Haunted Hayride CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is excited to announce their annual Haunted Hayride sponsored by CAPTAIN’s youth driven CAPteens Program. The event will take place at Riverview

Orchards in Rexford on Friday, October 23, 5 -7 p.m., Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 4:30-6 p.m. The cost is $12 per person ($6 for Kids 12 and under) and all proceeds benefit CAPTAIN. RSVP today at (518) 371-1185 to reserve a spot for you or your group. Walk-ins are welcome. The CAPteens Program empowers dedicated youth volunteers to make a difference in both school and community through leadership development, personal and social growth opportunities, and service projects and events.

Special Olympics New York rUNDEAD 5K This 5K trail run in Saratoga Springs State Park supports Special Olympics New York. The obstacles on this run...zombies! Each runner will start off with a flag belt and three flags. These flags represent your lifelines. Zombies throughout the course will be attempting to take these one at a time. If you lose all three, you’re dead and the zombies have won. If you finish the race with at least one flag, you’ve survived. If zombies have taken all your flags you can complete the race but you won’t be eligible for awards. Make Yourself a Meal. Join The Mob! The cost to participate as a zombie is $25 pre-registered or $30 day of. Zombies can sign up as individuals or teams. We’ll place zombie teams together along the course. Each zombie receives their official transformation, a rUNDEAD race t-shirt, participation in race day festivities and the thrill of the chase. All ages welcome! To register visit, http://2015rundead.kintera.org/faf/ home/default.asp?ievent=1143971.

8th Annual Masquerade Gala Angelo Mazzone invites you to save the date for the 8th Annual Masquerade Gala on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs. Music by The Audio Stars. The gala is benefiting the Capital Region Office of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, New York Branch. For more information call (518) 812-6833 or (518) 701-4886.

Ballston Spa’s 10th Annual Witches Walk On October 30 the quaint village of Ballston Spa will be crawling with witches, hundreds of them to be exact. This year’s money will go to help defray costs associated with helping homeless dogs and cats get spayed or neutered and find new homes and helping seniors with dogs that have health issues. The night begins, when all of the witches meet up, at the American Legion located at 20 Pleasant St. in Ballston Spa, to sign in, have food and drinks and do whatever witches do. About 7:30 p.m., the witches are sent off to explore the village, and make stops at all the participating establishments, for sampling of the various witches brews, dancing and socializing. Be creative with your Witch’s outfit. We only ask that you have a witch’s hat of some sort. Cost is $25 per person. For more information call Carol Lang at (518) 884-9352 or Email langbro2@gmail.com or call Nancy Monaco at (518) 885-6277.

Historic Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino and Bolster Sale on Halloween Are you looking for something to do before Trick or Treating? Come to downtown Saratoga Springs for Fall Fest and to the History Museum for a Ghost Tour of the building investigated by Ghost Hunters! We will conduct tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The Museum is a Trick or Treat stop, so come in costume! Each tour size is limited and they run about every 20 minutes. Fees are $7 per adult, $4 for children. Kids in costume are admitted for free. You can also treat yourself to an image from the Bolster Collection as the Museum will have a sale going on in the gift shop of hundreds of images of old Saratoga Springs. The Bolster Collection has 325,000 historic images of the City of Saratoga Springs and is a treasure to enjoy. The History Museum is located in the Canfield Casino and is open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. More information about programs and exhibits can be found at www. saratogahistory.org.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Puzzles

See puzzle solutions on page 38

Across

1 Meg, to Jo 4 Lighter

8 Fashion first name

12 Cathedral feature

14 “Frère Jacques,” e.g. 15 Heartfelt class?

16 Dismiss, in a way 17 Adopted

18 Daughter of Oceanus

19 Monopoly acquisition 20 Installments

22 Run using water, as a plant 24 Unsettled items 25 Gets absorbed

26 Lightweight boxer?

27 Redcap’s workplace: Abbr.

28 “__ Down In Darkness”: Styron novel 29 Little projectiles

32 Hardly keeps cool 34 Rock __

35 Greeting words

37 Like some pasta 38 Full of vitality 39 Filing aid

See puzzle solution on page 38

40 Call before a head-to-head contest 43 Reacted to a sock

44 Fruit sometimes fried 45 City on the Rhone

46 Like some fancy stationery 47 Forest coat

48 “Walkabout” director Nicolas 49 Many boomers: Abbr. Down

1 Plastic surgeon’s concern 2 “Roger that”

3 Reduced to ashes

4 Drive in the bedroom?

5 Words with throw or have

6 One of an elite eatery trio

29 Aquatic plant that reduces erosion

8 Gave

9 “Almost ready!”

31 __ Redman, Gary Sinise’s role in Stephen King’s “The Stand”

11 More than not sure about

33 Fuel __: reactor component

14 Nutritionist’s unit

35 They have plots

18 Subject of a 1996 holiday craze

37 Prefix meaning “sacred”

22 Not square

41 Local theater, informally

27 Forms a new state

44 __ se

7 Spots for private shoppers?: Abbr.

30 More rare, in a way

10 Covers

32 Like expressions?

13 Quails

34 Rabbit predators

16 Lincoln Center locale

36 Traditional beverage

21 Sword’s superior?

39 Scotch serving

23 Venerable

42 Purposes

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Gilt, Guilt Gilt, as an adjective, means covered with gold (from the verb gild). She is wearing an elaborate gilt necklace to the party. Gilt, as a noun, refers to a thin gold covering or layer. Over the years much of the gilt wore away from the necklace. Guilt, a noun, is the responsibility for a wrongdoing or error. The prosecutor proved the accused’s guilt in the crime.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

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Fairy Tales in ‘Toga: An Exclusive Evening of Films at SFF

Coady looks on at the princesses during the shooting of the trailer. Photo provided. Director Nicole Coady plans to film “Twelve Dancing Princesses” in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided.

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local filmmakers are collaborating with the Saratoga Film Forum for an exclusive “Meet the Filmmakers” evening event on Saturday, October 17. Director/screenwriter Nicole Coady of Ballston Spa and Director of Photography Marty Hardin of Troy are partnering to produce a retelling of the classic Brother’s Grimm fairytale, “Twelve Dancing Princesses,”

which they plan to begin shooting in 2016. The trailer for the movie was filmed in and around Saratoga Springs, where Coady wants to shoot the entire film. “Saratoga feels like a fairy tale to me. So it’s the perfect location to actually shoot the film,” said Coady. “It will cost more to film here; that’s why our Indiegogo campaign is so important.” Coady and Hardin are raising funds for the new film through Indiegogo, a popular crowdfunding engine online. They estimate they will need $1.8 million to

complete the film, which is small change for Hollywood, but a big sum for independent filmmakers. The movie trailer and Indiegogo campaign launch will preview at Saratoga Film Forum on October 17, at 7:30 p.m. “We are premiering our trailer at this event because we want our community to be a part of our filmmaking journey,” Coady continued. “We are 100 percent invested in making this film a success, but we can’t do it without the support of our fans and our community.”

Skidmore’s Edgy Take of “Our Town” by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore College Department of Theater announces its fall 2015 black box production, “Our Town” by Thorton Wilder. This project is directed by international award-winning theater artist and veteran Skidmore Theater director/instructor Phil Soltanoff. Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prizewinning play tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners, between 1901 and 1913, through the everyday lives of its residents. “Our Town” explores love and marriage, life and death, and the beauty of daily life in between. Soltanoff reexamines and resuscitates “Our Town” as an “edgy, innovative classic.”

“’Our Town’ is an American play that everyone knows, and most everyone has seen. The play’s ubiquity also creates its problem – an anesthetized version of the play exists in our psyche. Our ideas of ‘Our Town’ are homey, sweet and saccarchine – about good old American values. Somehow the play itself has disappeared into homespun, worn-out notions,” said Soltanoff. “This production is an attempt to rescue ‘Our Town’ as an edgy, innovative classic. Let me join those rescuers in my attempt to hurl a life preserver to Wilder’s text. I think there’s a masterwork hidden in all the encrusted gobbledygook.” The Skidmore Theater Department is a pre-professional program that offers students the

opportunity to pursue the serious study of the theater arts within a liberal arts setting. The department’s courses offer training such as physical and voice control, acting and directing techniques, and design skills, with advance study options available. Performances for “Our Town” take place daily from October 22 to 28. Showtime is 8 p.m., except for the matinee on Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m. The performances will take place at the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater on the Skidmore College Campus. Tickets are $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. To reserve seats, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at 518-580-5439, email boxoffice@ skidmore.edu, or go online at skidmore.edu/academics/theater/.

In addition to the exclusive preview of the “Twelve Dancing Princesses” trailer, the party will feature finger foods and a cash bar, as well as a one-time only screening of “La Belle et La Bête,” the brilliant 1946 French film adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” by Jean Cocteau. “Coady’s film and ‘La Belle et La Bête’ are quite different from the animated versions that our patrons may be familiar with,” said Carol Maxwell, Saratoga Film Forum president. “This is a very old tale that explores classic themes: internal versus external beauty, and the redemptive power of love. We rarely show older movies, but this film is significant, and we are honored to screen ‘La Belle

et La Bête,’ especially in collaboration with these filmmakers.” “Our patrons love independent films. This event provides our community a chance to get to know rising filmmakers, and to dig deeper into the significance of this classic story,” Maxwell concluded. Tickets are $10 online and $11.50 at the door, and include admission to the launch party, an exclusive viewing of the “Twelve Dancing Princesses” trailer, plus the viewing of “La Belle et La Bête.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the launch party beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information, or to reserve tickets online, visit 12dancing princessesfilm.com /events/.

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

End Hunger, One Step at a Time by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — According to the United Nations, 25,000 people die daily from starvation, thirst or diseases related to malnutrition. This is approximately the population of Saratoga Springs. Be a part of the solution for world hunger with Saratoga Springs’ thirty-sixth annual CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 25. There are 2,000 local CROP walks around the country. The walks raise about 25 percent of the $81 million dollar budget that funds Church World Service (CWS) projects. CWS is an interdenominational organization founded in the late 1940’s to provide aid to Eastern Europe after WWII. Today, CWS has dozens of projects in virtually every corner of the globe, both in the United States and abroad. Projects serve refuges from wars and disasters, and provide hunger relief and access to fresh water in nations where people are starving. CWS has been

actively involved in current refugee relief efforts in the Middle East and in southeastern Europe. CROP stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. CROP walks were initially introduced as an educational and funding tool in the 1960’s. Now, CROP walks are supported by many churches and synagogues, as well as schools, businesses, community organizations, and other secular groups committed to fighting world hunger. CROP walks funded hurricane relief after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, and more recently provided aid for victims of flooding in Colorado. twenty-five percent of funds raised from local CROP walks are returned to the local community. For Saratoga, a portion of the funds raised will go toward Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council. “We are a community that cares about other people. The CROP walk is just one of the many ways the community comes together to express concern and thoughtfulness about

this problem in the world and in our country,” said Ken Klotz, local organizer for the CROP walk in Saratoga. The CROP walk on October 25 will cover about 3 miles, but walkers can do as much or as little of the full walk as they wish to. Beginning at the Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park, the walk will follow a route around downtown, mostly on Broadway.

After an initial short loop, there is a rest stop at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church on Park and Circular Street. A longer loop extends to the City Center before walkers return to Congress Park via the west side of Broadway. Though Saratoga’s is relatively short, CROP walks in other communities are sometimes marathons of 15 miles or longer. The

biggest CROP walks in the area are in Hudson Falls and Schenectady, taking place in the spring. The CROP walk is free and open to the public, but donations are accepted online and at the day of the walk. For more information, or to donate, visit cropwalk.org or call 518-587-1534. For more information about Church World Services, visit cwsglobal.org.

Calling all Comedians (and Comedy Lovers) SARATOGA SPRINGS — Make Me Laugh: Albany is looking for the funniest amateur comedians in the Capital District. This local comedian contest will take place at the end of October and through November all throughout the area. “The goal of the contest is to offer new opportunities for performers in a particular region” says comedian and event creator Dan Frigolette.

Prizes include future performance opportunities all throughout the country, local stage time, free head shots and countless press mentions. Prospective performers for this year’s contest may submit a four to six minute video online at LaughUSA.org, which will then be reviewed by festival coordinators and industry professionals. Performers who submit may be accepted to the prelims, semifinals, or directly to the finals, giving submitters multiple opportunities to make it to the finals if they are not initially selected.

“We wanted to have several rounds, because we know that comedy is subjective and not all mediums are perfect,” said Frigolette. “For example, I may be better live than I am on video, and we wanted the contest to reflect that.” Each round will be judged by local press, local comedy bookers and Frigolette. However, as with any comedy contest, the primary judge is the audience. The shine through performance at the finals will be crowned the overall winner of Make Me Laugh: Albany. The one winner will then perform with the Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour in Saratoga Springs, one week preceding the finals performance. The winner will also receive stage time at the Hoboken Comedy Festival, the NJFunnyfest and will submit their schedule for performances throughout the rest of 2015 and 2016. For those who would rather be in the audience, Make Me Laugh: Albany is holding the contest rounds at three locations around the capital region. The prelims will be held at the Parting Glass Pub in Saratoga Springs on October 23 at 7 p.m., and the semi-finals at Comedy Works in Albany on November 5 at 7:30 p.m. The finals will take place at the Glens Falls Civic Center on November 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 per show, and are available online and at the door. Buying online is recommended, as the semi-finals and finals were sold out last year. For more information or to submit a video, visit LaughUSA.org.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

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Songs of Service:

Program Unites Songwriters with Soldiers by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY ALBANY — SongwritingWith: Soldiers program pairs veterans and active duty service members with professional songwriters to create music about their personal experiences in combat and returning home. The program is hosting a free concert at The Linda, located at 339 Central Ave. in Albany, on October 22 at 7 p.m. TheSongwritingWith:Soldiers show at The Linda will feature performances by program founder Darden Smith, as well as singersongwriters Mary Gauthier, Jay Clementi and James House, who have collaborated with the veterans involved to help compose their unique songs. Following the performance, veterans have the opportunity to go to a private retreat for the weekend at the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville, to take additional creativity workshops, hear the new songs by fellow veterans, and foster further connections. This will be the fourth retreat in the Capital Region. “We are working to reconnect people to each other, to bridge the gap between the military and civilian communities with these retreats and with the songs,” said Exective Director of SongwritingWith: Soldiers, Mary Judd. “What we find is that stereotypes are busted; common bonds

are discovered. Our program has been life changing for everyone involved – from the soldiers to the songwriters, to the staff and volunteers. I am thrilled to bring it back to the Capital Region.” SW:S was founded by singersongwriter Darden Smith, who wanted to give back to and support those who serve. He partnered with Judd to build the program, which holds multiple retreats each year in various regions of the country. Each day of the retreat ends with a group dinner and a special performance of all songs written that day. The retreats end with a final performance of all songs, recorded on DVD for each participant. Post retreat follow-up includes a CD sent to all retreat participants, along with numerous opportunities to stay connected with each other and the program to continue building a strong, supportive community. “Having my song is really powerful,” says participant Rob Spohr, who serves and works in the New York National Guard’s 42 Infantry Division. “But the connections I made with other vets were important too.” “It was the best welcome home I ever had,” said local veteran, Peter Nardolillo, who attended a retreat at the Albany Vet Center, and now volunteers to build awareness of the program. To date, more than 200 veterans and their families have

Veterans and active duty service members at a SongwritingWith: Soldiers retreat. Photo by Andy Dunaway.

attended the retreats, and more than 200 songs have been written. All veteran participants are co-writers of the songs and are registered with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), an organization that protects musical copyrights. Admission to the October 22 concert at The Linda is free, but reservations are required. Call 518-465-5233 ext. 158 for reservations. For more information, or to donate to SongwritingWith:Soldiers, visit songwritingwithsoldiers. org. The veterans’ songs can be listened to for free or can be downloaded for a donation at songwritingwithsoldiers.org/music.

Chase Con is Coming…

Visit chasecon.org or see next week’s paper for details!

Sergeant Palermo Deschamps shares a laugh with Darden Smith and Gary Nicholson. Photo by Andy Dunaway.

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

week of 10/16-10/22 friday, 10/16: Garland Nelson, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Erin Harkes, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Sara Milonovich, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 The Bremners, 8 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Megan Houde, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Jukebox Night, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Jeanine Marie Trio, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Vinyl Evolution, 4 pm @ End Zone Sports Pub — 584.6460 Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Frankie Lessard Group, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Leah Woods Trio, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 FM, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Funk Evolution, 9:30 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Tim Olsen Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Freddy Shehadi Trio, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Universal Transit w/ Tabourelli + her SuperTrips, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 The Heaters, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 JJ + the Impacts, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Mike DeAngelis, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Rich Ortiz, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 New York Players, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

saturday, 10/17: Vivid, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Frank Vignola + Vinny Raniolo, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Take Two, 8 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Phil Drum, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Tailspin, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Slow Burn, 9:30 pm @ Foggy Notions — 252.1007 Acoustic Circus, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 The Schmooze, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Funkalicious, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk Jazz Duo, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Manic City Radio, 9:30 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Pete Sweeney Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Rob Lindquist, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Bobby Kendall Trio, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Garland Nelson, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Melvin Seals + JGB w/Cousin Earth, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

Betsy + the ByeGons, 9 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Citizens Treasure, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Get Up Jack, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Tim Ortiz, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Blackout Party w/ Kip Chapman and DJ Playground, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

sunday, 10/18: Bruce Springsteen Event, 6 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Gathering Time + The Boxcar Lillies, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Deena Chappell, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Melvin Seals + JGB w/ Crazy Swedes, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Quittin’ Time, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

monday, 10/19: Jeff Walton, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

tuesday, 10/20: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

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Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

SPORTS

Fire on the Mountain by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY The hills are ablaze, with the color of autumn… Think Julie Andrews on a mountainside and you’ll get the idea. The bright reds, yellows and oranges of fall are signaling the start of the leaf peeping season in the North Country. Man and beast alike are following the seasonal rhythm of gathering, feasting and storing in anticipation of the lean months to come. Take a ride into the Adirondacks or the Catskills and you will encounter throngs of people taking in the sights. The townsfolk in the communities they visit depend on the business they bring to sustain them in the winter the same as the creatures of the woods depend on the oaks, hickories and chestnuts to provide them with the food to fill their larders. You don’t need to travel to the wilderness to see nature in action. I’m sure you’ve noticed an abundance of squirrels bravely dodging traffic, scurrying to and fro from oak tree to secret cache hiding acorns to ensure their survival. Fall’s abundance and the chilly nights have kick-started a feeding frenzy among the deer herds and flocks of turkeys as they pack on extra layers of fat to fuel them when food gets scarce. Farm country bears are munching bushels of apples and corn while their forest dwelling cousins crunch nuts and tubers and tear apart rotten logs in search of rich grubs and larvae. Suburban bears love birdfeeders, go figure. Our feathered friends are eating like, well… birds, and hiding seeds in cracks and furrows of tree bark. How they remember where they

put their treasure I have no idea. I suppose if your life depended on remembering where you hid your dinner you would find a way to figure it out. Maybe they just look in places where they would hide food if they had it and find what they hid earlier. Fire is also running through the veins of the deer herd. Bucks are battling amongst themselves for dominance and are jealously defending their harems of does from intruders. The annual rut, anxiously anticipated by thousands of hunters, will begin in earnest in a couple of weeks. Hormone crazed bucks will be chasing does like teenaged boys at a high school prom. Their laser focus on the fairer sex will make buck behavior more predictable and hunters will be able to take advantage of their distraction. The cooler days and frosty nights soon to come will kick this yearly event into high gear and freezers will start filling up with venison before long. Fishermen are also enjoying the effects of fall. Cooling water temperatures are ringing the dinner bell for our finny friends and the bite is heating up. Take a trip to the Hudson or Mohawk Rivers and you will find smallmouth bass schooling and feeding aggressively as they fatten up for the winter. You don’t need to be subtle in your presentation, make a bold statement with flashy spinner baits, rattling crank baits and suspending jerk baits. Lunker smallies will try to rip the rod out of your hands if you put one of these lures in front of them. Don’t forget to throw top water baits like Pop Rs and Zara Spooks in the morning while the mist is still on the water for heart stopping action. Walleye are coming out of their deepwater haunts and cruising weed lines and rock piles in search of minnows. Trick them with swim baits and crank baits any time of the day now. The walleye bite will actually get better over the next weeks and will remain excellent until first ice so there is plenty of time to fill the freezer with tasty fillets. Salmon and Steelhead will be filling the rivers running into Lake Ontario providing anglers with the opportunity to hook into some of the

finest action to be had in the state. Don’t put away your fishing gear yet; the best is yet to come.

Mt. Greylock Ramble On Columbus Day, I went on an annual mountain climb with my daughter and our close friends to Mt. Greylock in Adams, MA. We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect day. The weather was warm, sky blue and the foliage was brilliant. I thought the morning sun brought out the best in the view, my daughter, Madison thought the afternoon sun was better - both were great. The view from the summit stretched for close to a hundred miles allowing us to see far into New England and New York. Hundreds of other hikers were enjoying the fine weather and finer views from the mountaintop. After eating lunch and resting for a bit, we started our descent enjoying each other’s company and feeling the burn of fatigued muscles. We exchanged greetings and words of encouragement to the many others we met on the way. About three quarters of the way down, we met an older gentleman carefully making his way back to the trailhead. We spoke for a moment as we passed by and said “See you next year” to which he replied, “I’m 94 years old, I think this will be my last Ramble.” That pretty much stopped me in my tracks. There were many ways that statement could be interpreted, so I decided to walk with him the rest of the way. I told him he didn’t look anywhere close to 94 years old and that I could only hope to be moving as well when I turned 94. Chuck Wales is his name and he hails from Stockbridge, MA. Chuck said that when you get to be his age, you need to keep moving or you stop moving altogether. Makes a lot of sense to me, keep moving…Check! I asked why this would be his last time climbing Mt. Greylock and was relieved to hear that it was the loose rocks on the trail that upset his footing and not a more ominous reason for this being his swansong. He told me that there were trails more to his liking closer to home and that he would continue his daily hiking in Stockbridge. We spent half an hour together, as he was otherwise

hiking alone, and talked about a great many other things. I learned that he is a WWII veteran, served in the Navy and had his destroyer shot out from under him in the Mediterranean. He is still in touch with two of his shipmates, a seaman who lied about his age to enlist and was the youngest man on the ship, and the second in command of the destroyer. He was a technical manual editor and then worked as an engineer at GE after the war. He’s a widower and has survived most of the people he has known but still has a positive outlook on life. He

didn’t even have to wear glasses! You never know what or who you’ll find when you venture outdoors. I was fortunate to have met Chuck Wales and was honored to share his company on the trail and his firm handshake as we parted company. Keep hiking Chuck! Tim Blodgett, owner of Saratoga Tackle & Archery, can be reached at (518) 584-3952. The store has a brand-new location, at 111 Green St, Schuylerville. For further information, visit Saratogatackle.com or find Saratoga Tackle on Facebook.

SPORTS

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Saratoga Cross-Country Classic 5K for Adults and 2K and 3K for Kids in Saratoga Spa State Park, Sunday, October 18

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local runners have a special opportunity to run the championship crosscountry course in Saratoga Spa State Park coinciding with a national competitive event for Masters runners (age 40+) on Sunday, October 18. The 2015 USATF Masters 5 km cross-country championships, open to older runners from across the U.S., will be held in Saratoga Springs this year. In addition, several other races will be open to the public. In particular, youth runners are encouraged to participate in shorter races to develop a love for the sport of running. “We’re planning a full day of racing and expect runners of all ages, from young children to those over 75,” notes Pat Glover, Race Director and leader of USA Track & Field Adirondack, which is organizing the event. Sponsors Fleet Feet Sports, Nike, and FC4 Events - the organizers of Saratoga’s Firecracker 4 race on July 4th, will provide assistance for the event. In addition to running, the morning kicks off with a fast-paced race walk event. “Runners will race on the iconic home course of the Saratoga Springs High School cross country team, which is also used by other scholastic and college championships and invitational events. It combines flat and hilly terrain on open and wooded trails and gives runners a unique experience in the Saratoga Spa State

Park,” states Charles Woodruff, owner of Fleet Feet Sports.

Registration Details Registration for all races is online at saratogaXCclassic.com. For the public races, the registration fee is $25 through October 16 and $35 on race day. Kids’ runs of 2 km or 3 km are $5 per child. Packet pickup and day-before registration is at Fleet Feet Malta, Saturday, October 17, 2 to 6 p.m. For the USATF Masters 5K Championship, online registration is closed, but last chance registration and packet pickup, $75 in person, is at the Holiday Inn Saratoga, noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. There is no day-of registration for USATF Masters 5K Championship. Packet pick-up for all events the day of the race begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Saratoga Spa State Park, main lawn/administration building.

Events for Kids Special events will occur for kids ages 13 and under. All children will receive Nike Track Bags by competing in the Kids’ Monster (2K) and Hill-Killer (3K) races. The top three teams with the most members will receive $300, $200, and $100 respectively. The team competition for kids is open to all USATF youth clubs or established running teams.

Saratoga Fall Mixed Sale Attracts a “Full House”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fasig-Tipton’s Fall Mixed Sale in Saratoga Springs has attracted a “full house” of 366 Thoroughbreds, which will be offered at the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 26. The continuous session will begin with approximately 100 infoal mares and racing/broodmare

prospects, followed by 60 yearlings and 206 weanlings. Broodmares will be stabled at NYRA’s Oklahoma Training Center, adjacent to the sales grounds. Catalogues for this sale may now be accessed online (visit fasigtipton.com/ci/catalogues/ view/2015/The-Saratoga-FallSale) and it is available in print form at all Fasig-Tipton offices.

“We want to encourage children to get started with running and racing at an early age and this championship event, with the best masters runners in the country, illustrates running as a life sport for all ages,” states Peter Goutos, FC4 Events.

Schedule of Events 8 a.m. — USATF Adirondack 5 km Race Walk Championship

9 a.m. — Kids’ Monster 2 km & HillKiller 3 km Development XC Runs (Open to all)

10 a.m. — Cross Country Classic 5 km (Open to all) — Adirondack 5 km XC Championship

(USATF Adirondack membership required)

11:30 a.m. — USATF Masters 5 km XC Championship Men 40+

Noon — USATF Masters 5 km XC Championship All Women

12:45 p.m. — USATF Masters 5 km XC Championship Men 50+

1:15 p.m. — USATF Masters 5 km XC Championship Men 60+

2 p.m. — USATF Masters 5 km XC Championship Awards followed by ceremony and refreshments.

Awards Numerous awards will be given for the various competitions, including the Saratoga Double Header Award for anyone running the Great Pumpkin Challenge 5 km or 10 km on October 17 and the Saratoga XC Classic the following day. Awards will also be given to the largest USATF Adirondack Team and $100 each will be awarded to the USATF Adirondack registered Men’s and Women’s teams with the most number of athletes who complete either the Saratoga XC Classic or the USATF Masters 5 km XC Championship. For more information, visit www.saratogaXCclassic.com or contact Pat Glover, Race Director at 518-877-0654 or pjglove@aol.com.

Countdown to the Breeders’ Cup SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host its annual Countdown to the Breeders’ Cup preview program Saturday, October 24 at 1 p.m. in the Museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery. Racing experts Michael Veitch and Brian Nadeau will provide analysis and predictions for each Breeders’ Cup race. The program is free and open to the public. The Museum will provide complimentary copies of The Blood-Horse’s Breeders’ Cup preview edition, featuring past performances of all the pre-entries. Veitch has been covering horse racing since 1979. A member of the Saratoga 150 Committee, Veitch is a trustee of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, chairman of the Museum’s Historic Review Committee and serves on the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee and Pillars of the Turf Committee. He is a former host of “Down the Stretch” on Capital OTB and his writing has appeared in a variety of media outlets, including Daily Racing Form. Veitch is the author of “Foundations of Fame: Nineteenth Century Thoroughbred Racing in Saratoga Springs” and “Summit

of Champions: Thoroughbred Racing in Saratoga Springs 19011955.” He is also a member of the Saratoga Springs Hall of Fame. Nadeau, a handicapper and on-air presence for Capital OTB-TV, got his start in the sport working in the press box at Saratoga for the New York Racing Association in 2006. He wrote for The Saratoga Special for several years and currently serves as the New York handicapper and editorial assistant for Horse Player

Now. He also works on several freelance industry projects throughout the year, including the Breeders’ Cup Newsletter. The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will take place October 30 and 31 at Keeneland race Course in Lexington, KY. The program will feature a trivia contest for prizes from the Museum’s gift shop. Brien Bouyea, the Museum’s communications officer, will serve as the program’s moderator.

SPORTS

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

Three Local H.S. Still Undefeated Photos by MarkBolles.com

Will Griffen keeps for a TD.

Zach Pierce (5) runs back an interception to close out the first half.

Will Griffen (2) hands to Joe Vanderhoof. Glens Falls averaged over 50 ppg going in, but was completely shut down by the Black Horses.

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE — After last weekend’s varsity H.S. action, Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville and Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake High Schools were all still unbeaten and atop their respective divisions. And each earned a victory in different ways, in which their respective supporters could make a case that their team was the most impressive: In a battle of unbeaten teams, Schuylerville met a Glens Falls squad which had averaged over 50 points per game at home and completely shut them down, 33-0, clinching the Class B West Title and a #1 playoff seed, while piling up 494 yards in total offense. QB Will Griffen had three TDs, with one each from Zach Pierce and Skyler Bateman. The Black

Horses, now ranked #5 statewide, held Glens Falls to just 152 total yards. Schuylerville finishes the regular season at home against Lansingburgh on Friday, October 16, which is Senior Night. Saratoga Springs showed it had the mettle to come from behind with a dramatic road win over CBA, 25-24, in which the Blue Streaks converted all five of their fourth-down attempts and QB Brian Williams passing for two late TD’s: a fourth-andnine, 22-yard TD pass to Ryan Manlapaz; then a 5-yard TD toss to Dakota Harvey, which put Saratoga Springs in front for the first time with 1:23 left in the contest. The Blue Streaks clinched first place in the Class AA Empire Division with the win, and close out the regular season at home against Ballston Spa on Friday,

October 16. On Saturday afternoon, October 10, Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake spotted their opponent, Gloversville, an eightpoint lead, then ran off seven straight touchdowns (and 50 points) to leave them in the dust, 50-14 at home, maintaining their unblemished record and clinching the Class A Northwest Division title. Mike Leveroni ran for two touchdowns and caught a 66-yard pass from QB John Clayton for a third. The Spartans had three interceptions as well, the final one by Luke DeLano was returned for a 5-yard TD in the rout. BH-BL closes out its regular season on the road at neighboring Scotia/Glenville this Friday, October 16. A wealth of riches and a great time to be a sports editor!

Skyler Bateman breaks free for a 23-yd TD run to close out Schuylerville’s convincing 33-0 win.

SPORTS

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN for your favorite activities has started! New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in September. Call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 for more information.

Skidmore First Touch Futbol Academy The Skidmore College men’s soccer team hosted the First Touch Futbol Academy, a local Saratoga Springs based youth soccer club for a free kick around before Saturday’s game against Hobart. Skidmore players were on the field with over 50 FTFA players, providing instruction and also participating in small-sided games. Skidmore then hosted a cookout for the club where players and families ate before watching the Thoroughbreds secure a thrilling 1-0 overtime win over Hobart. FTFA Soccer Saratoga players were ball boys for the match and all players got the chance to play on Wachenheim Field at halftime. The event had a great turnout and a great chance for the team to interact with local youth talent. FTFA is a youth soccer club for boys ages 6-12. Saratoga Springs Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Jeff Geller directs the club. FTFA Soccer Saratoga is currently forming U8, 10, & 12 teams for the 2015-16

season. Interested families can email info@ftfasoccer.com for more information.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department hosts Halloween Skate. Join us at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink for a Halloween Skate on Friday Oct. 30 from 5 – 8 p.m. Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, (518) 583-3462 or visit www.SaratogaRec.com for more information. You’re sure to have a ghoulishly good time!

Fall Activities at Gavin Park There are a variety of activities available for you:

ZUMBA Ditch the workout and join the PARTY! This Latin inspired workout program is not your typical workout. This workout will get you moving to music, while actually enjoying yourself. Pre-registration is required at least one business day prior. No drop-ins allowed. (Preregistration required).

Fee per session: Wilton Resident - $45 / Sara. School Dist.- $55 / Other- $60. Classes are on Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. from Nov. 2 - Dec. 7. YOGA All are welcome to join, regardless of your yoga history, your flexibility, your size/shape, or your age. (Preregistration required). Fee per session: Wilton Resident - $45 / Sara. School Dist.- $55 / Other- $60. Classes are on Sundays 7:45 - 8:45 a.m. from Nov. 15 - Dec. 20 (no 11/29) You may register for all these programs in person at Gavin Park or online at: https:// activenet018.active.com/ wiltonrecreation/ For more information, visit townofwilton.com or phone (518) 584-9455.

Town of Malta Fall Activities Brochure Now Available The Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Fall Activities Brochure is now available on their online registration site: www. maltaparksrec.com. Registration

Puzzle solutions from pg. 28 Send your sports stories or briefs to Arthur Gonick, Sports Editor at arthur@saratoga publishing.com

Saratoga Stryders’ Fall Back 5 After Halloween, are you tired from a night of ‘Trick or Treating’? Want to burn off some of those sweets but still get a chance to sleep in? Then the Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race on Sunday, November 1 is the perfect event for you! Set your clocks back, fall back in bed for that extra hour and emerge bright-eyed and bushy tailed and ready to tackle some serious trails in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Online registration is available at www.greenleafracing. com for $25. Go to www. saratogastryders for info and for a registration link. Early packet pickup and late registration for $30 will be held at iRun LOCAL, 18 Congress Street, Saratoga on Saturday, October 31 from noon -4pm. The race will begin at 10 a.m. outside the Administration Building, with last-minute $30 registration in the lobby starting at 8:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by Saratoga Spa State Park, iRun LOCAL, Greenleaf Racing and a variety of local donors. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park.

For more information, call 518-290-0493 or email laura@ saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Ballston Spa School District Offers Community Swim Opportunities The Ballston Spa Aquatics Program is currently offering opportunities for public use of the pool during adult lap swimming sessions, from 6 -7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 5:30-6:30 p.m. A family/ open swim is also offered on Saturday afternoons from noon – 2 p.m. Additional opportunities are offered throughout the year, including adult Aqua Cardio classes and a Learn-To-Swim program in the spring. The Community Swim Program is open to district students, families and community members. District residents need to show identification and pay a $1 entrance fee to utilize the pool. Non-residents are admitted, as space allows, for a $2 fee. The pool is closed during swim meets, school vacations, emergency cancellations (i.e. snow days or early dismissals) and when school activities necessitate closure. Information is available online at www.bscsd.org, by clicking on the aquatics/pool button on the left side of the homepage. For more information, please contact the pool office directly at 518-884-7150 ext. 2324.

Week of October 16 – October 22, 2015

SPORTS

Is Competitiveness An Innate Trait?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY We are creatures of the challenges that we face in our lives. Is it in our DNA to be competitive? That seems to be a definite characteristic of our physical and emotional make-up. Did you ever wonder why we are so challenged to want to do our best? There are people I know who thrive on being right about practically everything that they do and say. I feel it’s because they are challenged competitively and it’s a part of the structure of their ego. I know individuals who are willing to fabricate, or make up something artificial that’s basically an untrue story relating to them, and it’s just to be “one-up” on someone else. In other words, “if you can do that, I have a tale that’s better than yours,” whether or not

it’s true. When it comes to sports stories, this can be paramount. A major reason for people telling fictitious stories about their athletic achievements and prowess could be a feeling of inadequacy in the fulfillment of their dream of becoming a superstar. In fact, there shouldn’t be any excuses about who you are, or need to make up a story about who you wish you would be. In reality, there is nothing to prove. For some, there is a deeply embedded desire to be revered as an accomplished athlete. The truth is contained in this simple idea: I am who I am, and that’s actually the person I’m supposed to be, so accept that. There is no need to try and impress those who are part of your life, that’s not why they are connected to you. Their connection to you comes because they accept you as a friend, because of who you are and not for your achievements - that’s true friendship. What really counts is not trying to live a lie of stardom, because once you fabricate a story about yourself, there has to be more artificial tales that follow to keep the falsehood “true.” Let me carry this a little further. Like it or not, later in life we become role models, not only through athletics, but as mentors, parents, teachers, or coaches. There actually is no end to this mentorship characteristic of humanity: We are a society of followers, especially with the young.

JMJC Wins 36 Medals at Morris Cup BURNT HILLS — The Glenvillebased Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) won 36 total medals, including 12 Gold, at 14th annual Morris Cup Judo Championships on Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12, to win the overall team title for the seventh consecutive time and eight overall. The medal count of 36 beats a JMJC previous best of 32, which was achieved last year. The JMJC has also won titles in 2002, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The Morris Cup is an “E” level event for USA Judo and athletes can earn valuable points on the USA Judo rankings. Burnt Hills High Junior, Quentin Cook (17) led the way for the JMJC winning two Golds in five divisions, breaking teammate Eric Skylar’s record of 26 total matches, finishing with 29. Cook also earned the “Dave

Grimes” award, which is given to an athlete who displays good sportsmanship and has potential in the sport of judo. A surprise at the festivities was an appearance and presentation from US Judo Association president, Marc Cohen, to the Morris family. They have established a “Bernie Morris Award” (after Jason’s father) to be given out at the USJA Nationals every year along with a scholarship to the Morris Cup. See realjudo.net for complete results. The Morris Cup, which was founded by 4x Olympian and 2008 Olympic Coach, Jason Morris, and named after his father, is hosted by Glenville’s Jason Morris Judo Center and is held at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. There were over 500 total competitors from 15 states, four Canadian provinces and Georgia.

Some parents, who haven’t lived out their own fantasy of being a superstar, have a tendency to push their child to become that star athlete of parental dreams. This can get ugly, not only for parent and the child, but for others around them. Many of us have witnessed this situation, it’s almost commonplace in today’s world of youth sports. There are many reprehensible stories that have become part of the conversation in the community of youth sports stories about kids and their overbearing parents. Parents like this take their competitiveness to an entirely different level. Then comes the philosophy of winning at all cost. There are some coaches, parents, friends, and many others who will do what they have to do to win. It can be difficult for an adult mentor to accept defeat. With this type of personality comes the refusal to accept that losing is part of playing a sport. When they do inevitably lose, the blame game goes viral, and anyone but they are at fault. There really need not be any excuses, or blame for a loss, because, as I have mentioned in the past, losing is part of

learning, and not only in athletics, but in life. There are many other scenarios that I can point out as gut-wrenching examples relating to the demonstration of egotistical competitiveness. The most important aspect of being competitive in sports and physical play is by participating in some beneficial athletic endeavor while having some healthy fun. That’s what it’s really all about. We all have that competitive spirit in our DNA, we like to

compete and win and be a success in our lives. What needs to be understood is that you’re not a lesser person because you didn’t win. The biggest thing with sports is that we have satisfied the need to be competitive and not only was it challenging, but enjoyable. No stories of heroism are needed and no ego is necessary. Being able to carry out or perform an action should be satisfying in its own right. In any type of competition you’re a winner no matter what side of the line you’re on, because you tried!