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Making a Big Splash!
Featured Stories
Local Translates For Nat Geo Special See Story pg. 29
10 SSHS Swimmers/Divers Heading to State Championship Photo by MarkBolles.com
See Splash! pg. 36
Sitting Down with Stone Phillips: My interview with the Renowned Journalist by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY
With Stone Phillips at the 60th anniversary gala for the Senior Center of Saratoga.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Canfield Casino, glittering light radiating from its grand windows, seemed to be welcoming me. I walked down into Congress Park with my back straight, but my mind flying in all different directions. All I could think was, “I’m going to meet Stone Phillips – is this real?” As the entertainment editor for Saratoga TODAY, I have been blessed with the wonderful
opportunity to meet and talk with a diverse group of people, both residents of Saratoga Springs and those visiting. On this special occasion, I was invited to attend the 60th anniversary gala for the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga, where Phillips was serving as Honorary Chair. Phillips is best known for his career in television journalism, including 15 years as a co-anchor on “Dateline NBC.” When I was little, I didn’t watch music videos or See Story pg. 8
Maple Ave Students Reach Out to Paris Pen Pals See Story pg. 16
Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries 6-7 Business 14-15 Education 16-17 Pulse 27-30 Sports 35-39
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Man on the Street “Where will you be spending Thanksgiving?”
Glen Gausewitz, from Saratoga Springs
Karen Kennedy, from Saratoga Springs
“I’ll be spending it with my parents in Cambridge. We’re just doing ordinary stuff, having turkey and watching football.”
“Spending time with friends that are coming up from New York City. Then we’re all going to The Sagamore for Thanksgiving.”
Stacy Moore, from Saratoga Springs “I’m going north to see my family in Glens Falls.”
Karen Dill, from Saratoga Springs, with her grandson, Grayson.
Angela Pulcini and Andrew Masters, from Saratoga Springs
“We’re going to Longfellows. They always put on a great Thanksgiving!”
“We’re heading down to Toms River on the Jersey shore to see family.”
Bruce Lierman and Judy Kniffin, from North Bennington, VT
“We’re traveling down to Niskayuna to have dinner with our daughter and her family. There will be too much food – everyone in the family is a foodie and loves to cook!”
Bill Jones, from Ballston Lake
“We’ll be spending it at my daughter’s house in Troy. There’s actually a story behind it. This will be our second Thanksgiving together since 1980. Last year, we celebrated Thanksgiving together for the first time in 34 years. When my wife and I divorced, she was always at her mom’s house on Thanksgiving. She’s 40 now. When she invited me, I was ecstatic.”
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
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Honoring Gene Corsale a unique honor – a second New York State Senate Liberty Medal – to the family. They were also presented a US flag, which had been flown over the Capitol Building, and, following the ceremony, attendees witnessed that flag being raised in front of the Saratoga County offices. This flag will fly for 30 days in tribute to a unique man and his lifetime of service.
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA – The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors honored Eugene J. Corsale at a monthly ceremony that was attended by family, friends and colleagues on Tuesday, November 17. They came together to honor a man who was the epitome of the word honor. A man who had done so much throughout his lifetime in service to others. Indeed, this monthly ceremony to honor a deceased veteran had been founded and chaired by the man they were honoring on this day. Gene Corsale was not only heralded as a tireless advocate for Veteran’s affairs, but the many dignitaries who spoke in tribute to him also noted his leadership in fostering a revival on the West Side of Saratoga Springs, as well as his love of trains. Gene Corsale entered the US Navy in 1950 and served on the Battleship USS Wisconsin in Korea. His career in the Navy took him to 22 different countries, and, among the many honors issued during his service were the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal and Korean Service Medal. The Corsale family was presented proclamations on behalf of the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County and the New York State Assembly. Senator Hugh Farley’s office bestowed
An Honor Guard in front of the Saratoga County office complex raises a Flag, which had flown over the US Capitol, to honor Eugene Corsale. Photos by MarkBolles.com
Eugene Corsale, US Navy 1950-54
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
School Leaders Recognize Elected Officials, Businesses GLENS FALLS — Chief School Officers and Board of Education Presidents from the 31 school districts in the WashingtonSaratoga-Warren-HamiltonEssex BOCES supervisory area recognized members of the NYS Legislature from both parties who worked diligently to draft and pass bills to postpone the impact of the Affordable Care Act and New York
State Law on ten school districts within the WSWHE BOCES area. “Those ten school districts would have been forced to leave the WSWHE Health Insurance Trust, an experienced rated plan, in order to join a community rated plan,” said WSWHE BOCES District Superintendent James Dexter. “The absence of those ten school districts would have
Amy Stock Memorial Scholarship SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Amy Stock Memorial Scholarship in Sustainability has been established by the Stock family and the Empire State College Foundation, in memory of Amy L. Stock, who died July 19 in Albany at the age of 48, the victim of a drunk driver. An adjunct lecturer and professor with SUNY Empire State College’s Center for Distance Learning for nearly a decade, she designed many of the courses she taught on ecology and the environment. In 2008, Stock co-founded Sustainable Saratoga, a grassroots advocacy group established to educate people living in the greater Saratoga Springs community about the benefits of achieving environmental sustainability. In reflecting on her life, the Stock family shared their thoughts with the college: “Whether Amy was composting, gardening, taking
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the bus, riding her bike or reusing plastic Ziploc bags, she lived her life in a sustainable way every day. She believed and demonstrated how one person could make a difference, which is why teaching and advocacy for environmental sustainability were such an important part of her life. Our hope for this scholarship is to allow Amy’s legacy to live on through other young women who are just as passionate about sustainability and dedicated to protecting the environment as Amy was.” “Amy’s untimely passing shocked the college community and we continue to mourn the loss of a respected colleague and a good friend to many at the college,” said Merodie A. Hancock, president of the college. “This scholarship enables us to keep Amy in our thoughts and carry forward her commitment to sustainability and the environment we all share.”
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adversely affected the remaining districts in the trust, resulting in an estimated amount of $2,297,114 in Additional Health Insurance Premiums.” At the November 12, 2015 event, Chief School Officers also recognized three outstanding business partners – The Adirondack Trust Company, GE Global Research, and Irving Tissue – for the positive impact they have had on students. “These businesses have donated countless hours to mentor students, provide Work-Based Learning experiences, and allow students to tour their facilities and learn about careers,” said Dexter. The recognition took place on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Southern Adirondack Education Center at 1051 Dix Avenue in Glens Falls.
School superintendents in the WSWHE BOCES supervisory area presented awards to three Outstanding Business Partners, one of which was the Adirondack Trust Company. Pictured here are, left to right, Adirondack Trust Assistant Vice President Michael Murray; Queensbury Union Free School District Superintendent Douglas Huntley; Adirondack Trust Marketing Assistant Liza Rucinski; and Adirondack Trust Vice President and Investment Officer Michael Brodt. Photo provided.
Skidmore Stands with Mizzou
Students, administration, and faculty of Skidmore College participated in an impromptu “walk-out” in solidarity with the University of Missouri on Tuesday, November 17, sponsored by the People of Color Union (POCU) which stated in an email to the campus is “to intentionally disrupt our normal daily lives to show how often and how abruptly people of colors lives are interrupted by acts of racism.” Charles Tetelman, SGA President and Dorothy Parsons, SGA VP for Inclusion and Outreach, added, “Recently, campuses across the country have engaged in a national conversation stemming from the events at the University of Missouri and elsewhere. We at Skidmore are not immune to national concerns about race and inclusion. Students, faculty, and staff members care deeply about these issues that speak to our collective values.” Photo by Sharon Castro.
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
COURTS: Robert J. Gardner, 63, of Saratoga Springs, pled to the felony charge of unlawful surveillance in the second degree on November 2. Sentencing is scheduled for January 11, 2016. Adam G. Warne, 21, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on November 2 to 2 ½ years in prison and 1 ½ years postrelease supervision after pleading to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Rodney E. Northey, 50, of Gansevoort, was sentenced on November 2 to 6 months in jail and 5 years probation after pleading to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Michael P. Jones, 27, of Halfmoon, was sentenced on November 2 to 5 years probation after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Allen R. Goodman, 20, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on November 2 to 5 years probation after pleading to the felony charge of criminal possession of marihuana in the third degree. Alfred Evans, 27, of Malta, pled to the felony charges of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, and failure to report an address change within ten days on November 4. Sentencing is scheduled for January 6, 2016. Tucker A. Arpey, 23, of Saratoga Springs, pled to the felony charges of burglary in
the third degree, and grand larceny in the fourth on November 4. Sentencing is scheduled for December 16. Kevin J. Walsh, 33, of Mechanicville, was sentenced on November 4 to five years probation after pleading to the felony charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated. Albert Knapp, 41, of Stillwater, pled to the felony charge of offering a false instrument for filing on November 5. Sentencing is scheduled for January 7, 2016. Terrence L. Sarro, 42, of Schuylerville, pled on November 6 to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for January 8, 2016.
ARRESTS: Eileen F Snyder, 66, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 26 and charged with petit larceny. Brian D. Bogue, 62, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on October 26 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and passing a red traffic signal light. Kevin C. Reavey, 58, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 26 and charged with unlicensed growing of cannabis. Shane R. Dempsey, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 26 and charged with aggravated harassment in the second degree.
BLOTTER 5 Anthony J. Poutrie, 46, of Ballston Lake, was arrested on October 27 and charged with felony criminal contempt in the first degree, criminal contempt in the second degree (disobedience), and stalking in the fourth degree. Leonard C. Fassett, 61, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 28 and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, and equipment failure. Joseph F. Moore, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 29 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and speeding in a posted zone. Gary P. Palmer, 43, of Fort Edward, was arrested on October 29 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and speeding in a posted zone.
Adem Miskic, 24, of Independence, Kentucky, was arrested on October 30 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. Morgan L. Milsop, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 30 and charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to signal a turn, speeding in a posted zone, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle on a highway. Ariana R. Saffares, 24, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on October 30 and charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, improper lane usage, consumption of alcoholic beverages, and driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%. Cal R. Rosse, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 31 and charged with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, and criminally using drug
paraphernalia in the second degree. Kimberly L. Talley, 21, of Fort Edward, was arrested on October 31 and charged with driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, driving while intoxicated, and unsafe backing. Norman E. Rose, 36, of Stillwater was arrested on October 31 and charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, criminal tampering in the third degree, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Robert J. Loya, 27, of Saratoga Springs, and Nicholas J. Ledwith, 23, of Clifton Park, were arrested on November 1 and charged with disorderly conduct. Darius K. McNeill, 22, of Greenfield Center, was arrested on November 1 and charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree (with intent to cause property damages.)
6 Wayne Fridley, Sr. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Wayne “Fritz” Burton Fridley, Sr. was born on March 1, 1925 in Seneca Falls, NY. He was known for his kind spirit, giving nature and love for family and friends. He enjoyed doing for others through volunteering, and brightening the days of anyone he met with his optimism, humor, and caring nature. He was the quintessential gentleman. He joined the Navy at 18 as an aviation electrician, and served until 1946. Ironically, he died on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2015. Fritz was predeceased by his wife of 62 years Emily (Williams), son Wayne Jr and grandson Brian. He is survived by his three daughters Kathleen (Don), Diane (Charles) and Cynthia (Steven), daughter-in-law Mary, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Loved ones and friends gathered in his name on Saturday, November 14 at the William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral services immediately followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Wayne’s name to the Wesley Foundation, 133 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Valerian D. Boudreau SARATOGA SPRINGS — Valerian D. Boudreau passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1938 to Valerian and Margaret in Cohoes. Mr. Boudreau retired from the United States Navy after serving 22 years. Valerian served as a Seabee and Draftsman during his time in the Navy. After the Navy, he worked for Tele/Resources, Fairchild and U-Haul. During retirement, he became the maintenance engineer at the MYGYM Fitness Center owned by his son Mark. He was also a talented carpenter and a long-standing member of the NRA. His greatest love and enjoyment came from spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Valerian was predeceased by his father, Valerian Boudreau. Survivors include his loving wife, Anita of Saratoga; sons, Valerian (Linda) Boudreau of Ballston Spa, Mark Boudreau of Galway, mother, Margaret Boudreau of Ballston Spa, brothers, Dave and Jim Boudreau, sister, Jeanne Boudreau, grandchildren, Amber, Kristen, Mallory, Callia, Braden, Kayleb, Leland, Asher, Link, Dylan and Edgar. Internment was open to the public and took place with full military honors at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., in Schuylerville, NY on Thursday November 19, 2015. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at Tunisonfuneralhome.com.
Ann Cook Fobian SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ann Cook Fobian was born June 19, 1925 and died November 10, 2015 at the age of 90. Ann dedicated 35 years to the Ballston Spa School District as a Social Studies teacher and then later became the head of that department. Ann was a world traveler, an avid golfer and a long-time member of the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club. Active in the community she was a board member of the Harness Racing Hall of Fame and participated in many charitable organizations.
OBITUARIES Ann is survived by Donald and Christine Sherwood, Richard Sherwood, Caroline Kalin, Joann VanOrden and dear friends Zeke and Karen Collins. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. Online condolences may be made at Tunisonfuneralhome. com.
Patricia A. Kail SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia A. Kail, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was born in Schuylerville and was the daughter of the late Albert Almy and Dorothea Blanchard. Patricia had worked as a Quality Control Inspector with General Foods for several years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bingo, and the joy of young children and animals. She is survived by her children, Valarie Demetras, Jo-Anne Bechtel and Thomas Kail. She is the sister of Alice Williams, Charlene Ennis and Joyce Salmon. She is the cherished grandmother of Christopher Hodges and Ashley Sabbath. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Margaret Murphy WILTON — Margaret Murphy, 97, died at home on Thursday evening, November 12, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born on May 15, 1918 in Newbawn, Wexford County, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Ryan) Byrne. Margaret immigrated to London, England and then to New York City where she married Michael Murphy of County Cork, Ireland. Together they had five children. Margaret enjoyed her work as a nursing assistant at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Queens, and still has many friends from there. She was a resident of Saratoga Springs since 1986 and a longtime resident of the Raymond Watkins Apartments. In addition to her parents and her husband Michael, she was predeceased by her daughter Patricia Colleen Dean. Survivors include her sons Dannie of Shelby Township, MI, Michael and his wife Catherine of Saratoga Springs, Kevin and his wife Donna of Saratoga Springs, one daughter, Mary DePasquale of Wilton; son-in-law John Dean of Davenport, IA, ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren whom she immensely enjoyed in this life. Relatives and friends remembered her on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 at the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, in Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Patricia Potter GREENFIELD CENTER — Patricia Potter, 77, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 9, 1938 in Saratoga Springs, she was a dedicated mother and homemaker to her husband, children, and over 200 foster children. In addition to her parents, George and Edna Doherty, she was predeceased by her siblings John, Arthur, and George Doherty. Survivors include her loving husband George and her beloved children Kenneth (Mimi) Potter, Karen Potter, Kathy (Tom) Matney, Kevin Potter, Keith Potter, Dana Potter, Michael Potter, and Courtney Potter; grandchildren Kristen (Craig) Faby, Kyle Matney, Kelly Matney, Hannah Potter, and Brittney Potter; one great grandson, Grayson Faby; sister Gail Hanna and sisters-inlaw Kuba and Rose Doherty. Friends and relatives said their goodbyes to Patricia on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs followed by a funeral home service. Burial was held in Middle Grove Cemetery, Middle Grove, NY. Memorials may be made to Middle Grove Fire Department, 25 N. Creek Rd., Middle Grove, NY 12850 or The American Lung Association, 155 Washington Ave., Suite 210, Albany, N Y 12210. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
Marion L. Poukish SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marion L. Poukish, 86, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Marion was born in Camp Hill, PA on October 28, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Garber and Clara Williams. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Philip Poukish, whom she married April 23, 1948 in Alexandria, VA. They settled in Saratoga Springs in 1952. Marion worked as medical receptionist for Drs. Mintzer, Yates and Richmond for 30 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Saratoga Springs for most of her life. In their retirement years, Marion and Phil traveled extensively throughout the USA and Europe. Marion is survived by her daughter Debra and her husband Robert Walton of Saratoga Springs and her son Gary Poukish and his wife Suzan of the Villages, FL. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Jessica Rhude, Jeremy Walton, Meghan Bodnar, and Schuyler Poukish and her four great-grandchildren, Kylan and Camden Rhude, Jacelyn Walton, and Duncan Bodnar.
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A memorial service was held at her beloved Woodlawn Commons in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, November 19, 2015; a reception immediately followed. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Woodlawn Commons Sunshine Fund, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com
Those wishing to remember Kathy in a special way may contribute to Skidmore College Kathy DiSanto Memorial Fund, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Mary’s Haven, 35 New St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com
Frances C. Clough
Clara Bass Dooley
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Frances C. Clough, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, November 13, 2015. Born November 21, 1922, Frances was a life-long resident of Saratoga Springs. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Stetkar and Alice Cichy Stetkar. Frances married her late husband, Charles L. Clough, Sr., on October 17, 1948 and they enjoyed their love for 60 years. She was the matriarch of Stetkar Orchards up until the fall of 2010 at the age of 87. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by one son, Charles L. Clough Jr., and one sister, Alice Pazin. Survivors include one son, Joseph Clough (Colleen); daughter-in-law, Wanda Perkins (Jeff); three grandchildren, Justin Perkins Clough (Erica), Aaron Clough Perkins and Katelyn Clough Perkins; and one greatgranddaughter, Abigail. Friends and relatives gathered to remember her on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Funeral Service was celebrated on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Memorial donations may be made to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Clara Bass Dooley, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Wesley Nursing Home. She was born in Troy on September 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Bass. Clara attended Albany Public Schools and graduated from New Paltz Teaching College with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a school teacher in the elementary grades in the Albany Public Schools. She married Jeremiah Francis Dooley in November 1948. In addition to her parents, Clara is predeceased by her husband Jeremiah Dooley who passed away in February 1996 and her sister Ethel Bass. Survivors include her two daughters, Cassandra Bass Dooley and Darlene Dooley as well as several nieces and nephews. Clara divided her time between her residences in Albany and The Bass Manor in Malta, NY and Boca Raton, FL. She was a devoted and long-time member of St. Andrews Church in Albany, and in later years a member of The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church. She was dedicated to her faith and was a cherished member of the choir at The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church. Singing for her faith was one of her biggest joys in life. The family would like to thank the staff at Wesley Skilled Nursing Care in Saratoga for their kindness and loving care provided to Clara while living at the facility. There will be a Memorial Service at The Malta Ridge
Kathleen DiSanto SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathleen DiSanto entered into the light on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Born in South Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Esther Tatnell and John Lotwis and the treasured wife of Charles Gentile DiSanto for 68 years. Kathy was a graduate of Evander Childs High School and continued her education as a nurse cadet at Adelphi University. Throughout her life she was a valued activist in her church and community. Her local volunteer efforts impacted the Skidmore Scholarship Fund, Saratoga Hospital Foundation, and Mary’s Haven, a hospice home. Kathy was predeceased by her dear brother John Lotwis and sisters-in-law Helen and Marian. She is survived by her husband and best friend Charlie, beloved daughter and sonin-law Mary and Gary DiSanto-Rose, loving grandchildren, Maria and Matthew, cherished nieces and nephews and countless treasured cousins and friends. The celebration of Kathy’s life will be at the Church of St Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, November 21, 2015. The family will greet relatives and friends at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.
Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta on Sunday, November 22 at 11:30 a.m.
Joel Anthony Fonda SARATOGA SPRINGS – Joel Anthony Fonda passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was born the youngest of seven children in Saratoga Springs on February 29, 1948 to the late Milton Fonda and Dorinda McGrath Fonda. Joel spent most of his high school career at Saratoga Springs High School where he played on the Varsity Football team, eventually graduating from St. Peter’s Academy in 1966. After high school he attended St. Francis College in Biddeford, ME. Later he graduated from the General Electric Apprentice Training Program as a toolmaker/instrument maker working for various companies including Ernest Fullam, Inc. and Environment One. He finally retired from ESPEY Manufacturing after working in Quality Control. In addition to his parents, Joel was predeceased by his stepfather, Ralph DeMille, and siblings Kent, R He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Meader Fonda; daughter Whitney Lyn Henckel (Randy); grandchildren Caitlyn, Jeremy and Andrew; brother Mark and sister Dorinda. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and his loyal four-legged friends, Lucky and Tinks. Following a private family service, Joel will be laid to rest in the family plot in Fairmount Cemetery in Quaker Springs, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 610 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 in honor of his love for animals or the Schenectady City Mission, P.O. Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Sitting Down with Stone Phillips: My interview with the Renowned Journalist
Continued from front page cartoons after dinner like a lot of kids. I watched “Dateline NBC” instead. My grandmother and I would have deep conversations after the show about the news and the world, which undoubtedly sparked my interest in pursuing a career in journalism. As I made my way into the Canfield Casino where the gala was being held, I was surprised to find I was one of the first people there and the first member of the press. Punctuality has its perks, I thought, gazing around the room at the warm golden décor and the elegant high ceilings. For six decades, the Senior Center has been empowering seniors to achieve independence and fulfillment through their many programs and services, and I was thankful and honored to be a part of it.
Stone Phillips. Photo by Francesco D’Amico
Phillips was easy to spot. Tall and statuesque, I found him in the middle of a conversation with Traci Jersen, the marketing coordinator for the Senior Center. I anxiously approached, first introducing myself to Jersen, before turning to Phillips. When I was visualizing the gala beforehand, I imagined him surrounded by the media and by fans, but since I was so early, it was just us. He had a kind and genuine smile as he introduced himself. When I
asked if we could sit and chat, he responded with, “of course!” and led me over to a small sofa. As I prepared to ask my questions, I sat next to Phillips and pictured all the people I had seen him interview, all the world leaders, celebrities, heroes and notorious criminals. For a moment, I felt as though I was sitting next to all of them. I channeled my inner Stone Phillips, and began. Q: What has been the most rewarding aspect of your career? A: As with most journalists, I feel it’s telling important stories that have an impact on people’s lives. That can be an interview, a feature, a human interest story or a hard news investigation. One of the things I loved about Dateline for many, many years was the variety. We were doing all of those kinds of stories. Those were some great years. Q: What is the difference between a good piece of journalism and a great one? A: I think a great piece of journalism is original, it’s built on the facts, and I think, if you don’t care about a story, why report it? I think you ought to care about a story, and I think that often carries you to the next level. I think it’s about having an impact on people. It’s about opening their eyes, maybe challenging them to think about something in a way
they didn’t think about before. It’s certainly not following the pack. Q: If you could go back and interview someone one more time, whom would it be? A: The interviews that are coming to mind I can’t interview anymore because they’ve deceased. But I would say Boris Yeltsin. I found him very interesting and I would be interested in sitting down with him again if that was possible. Often times when you circle back around to a story, to a person or to an interview much later, you often get more depth, more perspective and sometimes, a completely different take than you did in the moment when news is breaking. In that case, Yeltsin was on a plane. I flew with him from Moscow to Washington for his first summit with George Bush. He was really being very mindful about his agenda during the summit, and to talk with him 20 years later, you’d get a different perspective about his experiences. He was such a pivotal figure in Russian history at that point. You know, I’d be interested in talking to Lynndie England, one of the soldiers involved in Abu Ghraib. Lynndie was caught in the middle with that. I think there were forces much greater than she at work there. I’m interested in talking to her. Scott Waddle, the submarine
commander who was at the helm during that horrible accident with the vessel carrying the Japanese students in Hawaii. Circling around back to that would be interesting. Q: How did you get involved with the Senior Center? A: I got a cold call actually, just an e-mail from the director here. She came into my website and wrote me. I was very moved by the e-mail. I’ve never met her or set foot into the Senior Center until today. I had been to Saratoga before, and I think it’s beautiful here. I salute a center like this that has been serving seniors for 60 years, and I just thought well, what can I do to tip my hat and celebrate with them? So I signed on to serve as the Honorary Chair here and I am really happy I did. I went to the Senior Center today for the first time and I am so impressed with what’s going on there. It’s active, it’s vital; I saw smiling faces everywhere I went. It’s a place to take a class, meet a friend, or grab a meal. It’s just got a wonderful feel to it. This evening is going to benefit the Community Connection Program which trains volunteers to help out with transportation or shopping, home visits, respites for Alzheimer’s caregivers, very important work. It’s near and dear to my heart. Q: What issues facing the aging population are you most concerned with and passionate about? A: I think isolation and loneliness, as well as homelessness amongst the elderly. There are a host of problems. My mother suffers from Alzheimer’s. We have a lot of work to do there. We need more support for caregivers, families, for loved ones struggling. Those are the issues I’m passionate about. After our interview, Phillips gave me some excellent advice and wished me the best of luck in my career. Later, as I was leaving the gala, he took time out of the group he was speaking with to say goodbye and wish me well. You wouldn’t think this humble and soft-spoken man once sat across from serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer or the remorseless “subway vigilante” Bernie Goetz. Though I’m only at the beginning of my journalism career, my conversation with seasoned veteran Stone Phillips has inspired me to work hard, stay original, and most importantly, continue to love what I do. For more information about the gala for the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga, see page 27.
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
In Gratitude This is an open letter to thank the City of Saratoga Springs, the Republican, Conservative and Independence parties and the many beautiful human beings who helped to give an outsider a chance to serve this most unique city.
RFP’s Filled with Possibilities The Saratoga Springs city council deserves a huge commendation for its success with a call for proposals for the open city-owned High Rock parcel (2.6 acres) in July, and for inviting the 2 developers who responded to make public presentations at a special city council meeting. Both urban designs reflect vibrant and imaginative ideas while also following the good intentions of our newly adopted comprehensive plan. I am excited about the possibilities. Both plans adhered to public requests for more green space, adequate parking, a multiple use mix of commercial, residential and office space and connectivity with the downtown core that includes our historic Broadway, our parks, trails and handsome new developments along Lake Avenue. The design of one of the parking garages adds commercial spaces along its entire perimeter base, just as many of us had requested. Questions and comments from the public will be handed over to the developers for consideration and changes. Additionally, Saratogians need a public website that will keep up to speed on new developments with the High rock plans from week to week. When the High Rock parcel is finished, both it and the Saratogian lot that extends from Lake Avenue south to historic and lively Caroline Street, will offer residents and visitors a new experience that will connect with all that we love about our beautiful walk-friendly city today, and offer pleasure into the next century. Our important City Center will be a winner in all this because it will be able to offer ample parking for patrons and also an invitation to stroll into the magic of Saratoga from its front door. Laura Chodos Citizens for High Rock Saratoga Springs
I clearly fought for a voice that I felt had been drowned out by those who claim to speak for the people; the voice of the enterprising individual who, in my universe, is the most important element in the ebb and tide of economic justice. We should never begrudge the economic success of any individual who risks what they have to seek
Letters to the Editor it or who sometimes reaps a profit because of it. During this campaign, especially when considering the “opposition,” I have referenced it as war, but, take it from an old soldier; it is thankfully a bloodless war and much better than the alternative. Nonetheless, what has struck me most about this election process
9 and our American political culture is that it encourages me to go home without bitterness and that reminds me of a passage from the Lord’s Prayer, which says “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Neither our beautiful city nor our beloved America can afford the hate or retribution that un-forgiveness
can bring in the aftermath of any war. And if there is anything worthy of our political aspirations, let it be that forgiveness of trespass is the best and most enduring expression of love for both city and country. I congratulate Mayor Joanne Yepsen on her win. John F. Safford Saratoga Springs
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Saratoga Quarter Launched U.S. Mint; Saratoga National Historical Park Put New Coin in Circulation by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE — A United States Quarter, commemorating the British surrender at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, is now in circulation.
With an official “coin pour” at a Quarter Launch ceremony at a packed Schuylerville High School auditorium on Tuesday, November 17, the 30th coin released as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, was officially put into use.
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Participants and attendees included hundreds of schoolchildren, who learned about the historic and local context of the event depicted on the coin, which many believe was the “Turning Point” of the Revolutionary War, eventually enabling the colonies
A “coin pour” officially puts the new Saratoga Quarter into circulation. L to R: Saratoga National Historical Park Superintendent Amy Bracewell, U.S. Mint Acting Quality Manager Ron Harrigal
Schuylerville High School students, symphonic band and vocal ensemble participated in the launch ceremony
to achieve independence from the British Empire. The quarter’s reverse (tails side) depicts a closeup of the moment British General John Burgoyne surrendered his sword to American General Horatio Gates. Saratoga National Historical Park (SNHP) Ranger and Historian Eric Schnitzer added some historical nuggets that may have been news to many in the audience regardless of age. The surrender in 1777 was the first time the British had done so anywhere. The surrender also led to the first official day of Thanksgiving, which that year was celebrated on December 18. Schnitzer added that the Battle of Saratoga was the first event to be featured twice on U.S. currency (having originally appeared on a $500 Federal note that is no longer circulated and extremely rare), and the first event to be
depicted on both paper currency and a coin. Following the presentation of colors by the SNHP Color Guard, students from Schuylerville High School, its symphonic band and vocal ensemble participated at several points throughout the program: leading the Pledge of Allegiance, performing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful, and other patriotic numbers. SNHP Superintendent Amy Bracewell and Acting Quality Manager Ron Harrigal from the U.S. Mint, poured the newly minted quarters to officially launch the new coin. All students and attendees under age 18 were presented with a new quarter, and the public was given the opportunity to be among the first in the Nation to get brand new quarters during a coin exchange, conducted by Glens Falls National Bank, that was held after the ceremony.
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
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Showcase of Homes - People’s Choice Awards Photos by Sharon Castro
The Saratoga Builders Association is proud to present a total of $44,000 to two local charities from the proceeds of the 2015 Saratoga Showcase of Homes. From left to right; Barry Potoker, Executive Director - Saratoga Builders Association & Co-Chair; Michelle Larkin, Executive Director – Rebuilding Together Saratoga County; Stephan von Schenk, President - Adirondack Trust Company; Doug Winters, President - Saratoga Builders Association; Tammy DiCara, President - Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties; Lisa Licata, Co-Chair; Charles V. Wait Jr., Executive Vice President – Adirondack Trust Company.
Saratoga Builders Association President Doug Winters presenting John Witt of Witt Construction with the People’s Choice awards for both the Executive and Luxury Home categories.
Saratoga Builders Association President Doug Winters presenting Matt McPadden of McPadden Builders with the People’s Choice award for the Classic Home category.
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Broadway Behemoth To Reopen Special Event to Preview Luxury Algonquin Apartments
Photos by Eli King
by Eli King Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 123-year-old Algonquin Building, located at 510 Broadway, will be open to the public amidst ongoing renovations this Saturday, November 21, providing a rare glimpse of preservation in progress for one of Saratoga’s most enduring landmarks. Preservation is in progress. February 2016 occupancy is expected. The Open House tour of the newly renovated apart- Hands” and “Troubles Seem Ended.” and arches with medieval and The Algonquin’s predeces- roman influences, designed the ments, hosted by owner Ben sors included Covent Garden 54,690 square foot Richardson Aronson and the Saratoga Springs Playhouse, an entertainment venue, Romanesque-style giant. With Preservation Foundation, is from and the beautiful Pavilion Hotel, multiple floors of apartments over 1 to 5 p.m. A private reception with light refreshments will be which catered to high society and street-level retail shops, its mixedheld from 5 to 7 p.m., which will was at the other end of the block use purpose will remain intact as include the tour as well as presen- now occupied by City Hall. A fire the building reopens next year tations by architectural historian, in 1843 destroyed both, and the following complete renovations. “There were interesting James Kettlewell, and historic tax block - then bound by Broadway, structural findings uncovered Ellsworth Jones Place (formerly credit consultant, Albert Rex. when all the walls were exposed,” Grove Street), Maple Avenue (forRegarded as “the most presaid Ely Bineth of PropUp Group, merly Front Street), and Lake tentious building in the village” at the turn of the 20th century, the Avenue - remained vacant until the who is overseeing the renovation on behalf of the current owners. Algonquin has a history of mak- town hall was built in 1871. “We found a lot of abandoned art The Algonquin, formerly the ing headlines. Newspaper archives work, like paintings.” Pardue Building, was anchored claimed the property caused more One such finding is an origilegal entanglements and disputes at the corner of Broadway and nal painting of the Algonquin by Grove Street in 1882-83. Architect than any other block in town, American illustrator and renowned S. Gifford Slocum, using thick demonstrated by headlines like masonry perforated by expansive sidewalk artist, Ardis “Artie” “Algonquin Property Again Changes windows, cavernous entryways, Hughes, which will be displayed in
An original painting of the Algonquin by American illustrator and renowned sidewalk artist, Ardis “Artie” Hughes, was found in the building.
The kitchen and dining area of a renovated apartment.
Antique doors and woodwork were found in the basement
the building to honor the building’s historic roots. Other discoveries included etchings bearing the names of past residents and “historic graffiti” in the old elevator chamber with decades of handwritten notes chronicling important historical events. Paying homage to its former residents, the new Algonquin will feature luxury floor plans named after Hughes and other prominent people from its past. The current owners have also worked with the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation to salvage and restore as much of the original woodwork and detail as possible. The property includes a mixed use of commercial shops on the ground floor and residential apartments on the 4 stories above. The residential portion of the building includes luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments that are leasing
now for February 2016 occupancy. “The Algonquin building is fascinating to look at and observe all the various elements that come together creating a visual masterpiece,” said Saratoga Springs city historian Maryann Fitzgerald. “I am delighted to see the Algonquin restored and continuing to be an important presence in our city.” Tickets for the Open House are $7 for SSPF members; $10 for non-members. Tickets for the presentation and tour are $30 for members; $35 for non-members. Tickets can be reserved at www.SaratogaPreservation.org or by calling 518-587-5030. Space is limited. Proceeds benefit the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. For rental inquiries, contact Jason Thomas of Roohan Realty 518-221-8920 or visit RoohanRealty.com
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
BALLSTON SPA 324 Moonlight Dr., $193,000. Thomas and Arlene DiBlasio sold property to Deanna Whalen and Alexander Lushpinsky Jr. 37 Forestbrook Dr., $292,900. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Kevin and Maria Benckendorf. 26 Lancaster Ct., $279,992. Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Ganesh Subramanian. 374 Goode St., $425,000. Carol Samson sold property to Patrick and Sarina Ciraulo. 68 Beacon St., $263,840. Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Susan Walsh. 213 Sunset Ave., $180,000. Janet Powers sold property to Matthew and Rebekah Markewich. 67 Ballston Ave., $65,000. Cynthia Brugnetti sold property to Dennis Rheaume. 2 Cypress St., $345,745. Heritage Builders Group sold property to Melvin Paroff and Diane Schreiber. 14 Forest Rd., $235,000. Upstate Home Solutions Inc. sold property to Michael Mancino.
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sold property to Rene and Beth Charlebois.
MALTA 112 Woodfield Boulevard, $320,000. Catherine Strothenke sold property to Kevin and Tara Testo. 6 Springfield Dr., $328,000. Delmar and Jean Baldwin sold property to Peter and Wanda Watson. 1 May Apple Way, $265,900. Louis DeMaria and Walter Fisher, Jr. sold property to Emily and Denise Moore. 2 Locust Court, $242,000. Timothy and Kimberly Lucey sold property to Jeremy and Pamela Gauthier.
183 Wells Rd., $165,000. Household Finance Realty Corporation of New York (by Atty) sold property to Daniel and Marjorie Whited. 41 Morgans Way, $238,500. BH Group Morgans Way LLC
4 Pearl St., $132,000. Jill Braim sold property to Gary and Dianne Zatkovich (co Trustees).
355 Ruggles Rd., $420,000. Scott Shaw sold property to Mary Kotsi.
39 Hannum St., $116,000. Eileen Burgess (by Exec) sold property to Katherine Spass. 5036 Fairground Ave., $410,000. Mark Gardner sold property to Robert Framarin and Frederick Geibelt. 17 Dublin Dr., $200,000. Augustine and Joseph Vitiello and Rita Dellorusso sold property to Saratoga County Rentals LLC.
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35 Avendale Dr., $400,000. National Residential Nominee Services Inc. sold property to Mina Georgy and Hanane Khozam.
15 Sarazan St., $355,000. Louis and Sarah Fisher sold property to John and Cathleen Caraco.
7 Limerick Lane, $239,500. Michael and Paola Barner sold property to Maite Cupp.
Rear County Route 10, $95,000. Jane Kropf (by Exec) sold property to Michael and Dana Heffernan.
844 Rock City Rd., $182,500. John and Brenda Jesmain sold property to Jason O’Donnell.
4 Horseshoe Dr., $397,500. Mercedes Larsen sold property to Paula Labarera.
153 Charlton Rd., $276,000. Harold and Donna McEathron sold property to Judith and Kris Cleveland.
32 Wiley Way, $185,000. Country Villa Estates Inc. sold property to Lillian Kirkpatrick.
74 Claire Pass, $330,000. Theresa Kent sold property to David Mania.
2 Surrey Dr., $360,000. Mark and Holli Nirsberger sold property to Zapana Heber-Herencia.
539 Middle Line Rd., $215,000. Eric Raylinsky sold property to Paul Osborne.
32 Wiley Way, $7,500. Terre Majestic Holdings LLC sold property to Country Villa Estates Inc.
28 Lefferts St., $375,000. Jane Sandbo sold property to Rose Contadino.
14 Ellis Ave., Unit 5, $280,000. Graham and Jeanne Reichenbach (as Trustees) sold property to Paul and Claire Carroccia.
56 Everson Way, $324,500. Kathy Lieu sold property to Richard and Desiray Elsenbeck.
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17 Deerfield Place, $199,500. Deborah Chadbourne sold property to David Bishop.
35 Avendale Dr., $400,000. Robert Viets and Christopher Hayes sold property to National Residential Nominee Services Inc.
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14 Longwood Dr., $405,000. Almeda and John Riley sold property to Richard Hasenauer. 11 Robinhood Ct., $300,000. Doddydell Green, Joseph Mendez and Richard Mendez sold property to Stanley and Sharon Drosky.
WILTON 45 Damascus Dr., $310,000. Albert Jagoda sold property to Kyle Redner and Amanda Hammell. 7 Carlyle Terrace, $405,000. John Turco sold property to Edward Cubanski and Shirley Cagle. 309 Louden Rd., $650,000. Robert and Susan Duff sold property to cottage Hill Town Homes LLC.
35 Jessica Trace, $515,000. Matthew and Jill Smith sold property to Kevin and Tina Stone. 2 Pepper Place, $315,000. Dean and Bianka Krueger sold property to Jennifer and Blake Crocitto. 10 Rose Terrace, $150,000. Pine Brook Landing LLC sold property to Linda Letz.
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BUSINESS
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
DBA Gives Warm Sendoff Annese Enhances Security to Susan Farnsworth Portfolio to Address Cyberattacks by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – It was easy to tell how loved Susan Farnsworth is by the size of the crowd that gathered in her honor Wednesday, November 18 at Lillian’s Restaurant. Heartfelt words were spoken by Tim Holmes, DBA president and owner of Wheatfield’s restaurant, as well as Maddy Zanetti, a partner at Impressions of Saratoga, who had also put together a slide show that rotated through the evening with images of her thirty years of service to downtown Saratoga Springs and her involvement with the Victorian Streetwalk. Mark Baker, president of the Saratoga Springs City Center, and Larry Ambrosino of Ambrosino Design, Inc., presented Farnsworth with a tribute poster representing the different festivals and events she worked on and other places where she worked.
Photo by MarkBolles.com
The DBA presented Farnsworth with a Visa gift card to help with her travel expenses on her journey to her new home in Israel, as well as a gold Spirit of Life necklace that was engraved on the back with “Thank you and Good Luck” from the DBA. The necklace is a piece from Dennis deJonghe’s Saratoga Collection. Farnsworth’s dedicated work and genuine smile had touched – in one way or another – every person at the retirement party, hosted by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association. Many of their thoughts and well wishes can be found in the new issue of Saratoga Christmas magazine, dedicated to Farnsworth by Saratoga TODAY and presented to her by one of the papers editors, Arthur Gonick.
CLIFTON PARK — Cyber Monday is a little over a week away, on November 30, and if last year is any indication, online retailers can expect another bumper year. According to IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark, sales last year were up 8.5 percent over 2013, and mobile sales were up almost 28 percent. Increasing online sales can translate into increasing online risks, which is one reason why retailers, and all organizations regardless of industry, have growing levels of concern about data security. According to information released in 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, there have been over 2,000 reported data breaches so far this year, resulting in $400M of estimated financial losses. With the number of data breaches and incidents rising by the day, companies want to be able to assure their key stakeholders and customers that security is a top priority. This is why Annese and Associates, Inc., an integrated communications systems provider, has been reinvesting in its security practice to help
business customers prevent, identify, and recover from data breaches as increasing anxiety over cyberattack rattles the market. Annese announced this week that it has enhanced its security offering to include a balanced portfolio of Annesebranded services and third-party solutions. Key partnerships with security providers deeply entrenched in the field have strengthened the firm’s position to be that first call businesses make when it comes to thwarting cyber threat. Vice President of Services, Jamie Aiello, explained, “We know that cybersecurity is at the forefront of our customers’ minds today. There is so much fear and uncertainty around
how to keep companies’ data safe and their CEOs out of the headlines. Annese’s reinvestment in its security portfolio addresses a major gap in the market right now by providing an end-to-end solution that enables clients to effectively prepare for and resolve malicious attacks against the network. Understanding that a comprehensive security policy needs to include more than technology, Annese will help clients put the right people and policies in place and regain control over the integrity of their data.” Annese offers Breach Prevention and Breach Resolution strategies that follow the attack continuum. To learn more, visit www.annese.com/Security.
Raceway Foundation Presents Grants at Board of Supervisors BALLSTON SPA — At the monthly Saratoga County Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday, November 17, a total of 18 not-for-profit and community organizations were presented grants from the Saratoga Casino and Raceway Foundation.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Matthew Veitch (who serves as Chair of the Foundation as well), Skip Carlson of Saratoga Casino and Raceway and Tom McTygue, representing the Saratoga Raceway Horsemen, were on hand to distribute the grants.
The organizations receiving grants were: —
Ballston Spa Film Festival, Inc. - $1,000.
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Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund - $1,000.
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Best Buddies New York - $1,000.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2016 Planning Committee - $1,000.
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Franklin Community Center, Inc. - $2,000.
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Helping Hands School - $1,000.
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Lake George Opera Festival Association Inc. DBA Saratoga Opera- $1,000.
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Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, Inc. (MACSC) -$1,500.
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Rebuilding Together Saratoga County - $2,500.
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Saratoga Center for the Family - $1,425.
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Saratoga Children’s Theatre, Inc. - $1,500.
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Saratoga County Children’s Committee (SCCC) - $1,000.
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Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health - $500.
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Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar - $1,000.
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Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga - $1,500.
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Shelters of Saratoga, Inc. - $2250.
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Stillwater Food Pantry - $1,500.
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Wellspring (incorporated as Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County) - $3,500.
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Ferradino Joins Tuczinski, Cavalier and Gilchrist SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tuczinski, Cavalier and Gilchrist, P.C. is pleased to announce that Stephanie W. Ferradino has joined the firm as a Principal Attorney and will expand the firm’s practice in Saratoga County. Ferradino will work out of Tuczinski, Cavalier and Gilchrist’s Saratoga Springs office, located at 63 Putnam Street. The firm is headquartered in Albany. Ferradino comes to Tuczinski, Cavalier and Gilchrist with almost two decades of experience in land use and real estate development/zoning and planning matters. A graduate of Albany Law School of Union College and Siena College, she currently serves as the President of Coesa, Inc., and on the boards of the Saratoga County Bar Association and the Saratoga Springs Historical Society. She has been an elected member of the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association, and has served as the president of the
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Saratoga County Bar Association. Ferradino has been featured in Saratoga TODAY as one of Saratoga County’s Top 6 Women of Influence and in Success Magazine, Ltd. as a Woman of Distinction. She has authored an article featured in the New York Zoning Law and Practice Report and has completed mediation training with the Ackerman Institute in New York City.
and an array of day and cocktail dresses. Appointments are available starting at 9 a.m. each day, and can be made through 7 p.m. To schedule a time for either November 30, or December 1, please call Natalie Sillery at Saratoga Trunk, 518-584-3543. For booking information at The Lodge, contact Colleen Carlson at 518-581-5750 or CCarlson@ SaratogaGaming.com
Renowned Fashion Designer Coming to Saratoga
Motor Fuel Supplier Builds in Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Lodge (owned and operated by Saratoga Casino and Raceway) will welcome Saratoga Trunk for the annual Theia Trunk Show on Monday, November 30, and Tuesday, December 1. Among those planned to attend is worldrenowned designer and Theia creative director, Don O’Neill. O’Neill will be showcasing the Theia 2016 Spring collection, as well as his resort line and readyto-wear holiday dresses. The Theia Trunk Show at The Lodge will feature evening gowns,
SARATOGA SPRINGS — American Natural Gas, LLC is constructing a natural gas distribution center in Saratoga Springs as the company continues to expand its fuel supply network across upstate New York. American Natural Gas builds natural gas stations that supermarkets, waste haulers, and beer distributors use to fuel their truck fleets. Customers who switch from diesel to compressed natural gas typically save about $1 to $1.50 per gallon. The company, which purchased property from the W.J.
Grande Industrial Park in Saratoga Springs this fall, is investing about $2 million to build a compressed natural gas fueling site. CEO Drew West said the site could be used by existing customers including Tops Markets and Casella Waste Systems. West has built 10 compressed natural gas supply stations and another four are under construction since he started the company in 2011. The company currently is researching opportunities to build fueling sites in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont and several upstate New York locations between Saratoga Springs and Rochester.
A Call for Women in Horse Racing Media SARATOGA SPRINGS — The first meeting of Women in Horse Racing Media will take place on Sunday, December 6 at 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs. The Holiday Inn is offering a special room rate for attendees. Send an email to WiHRM@yahoo.com to get the code to secure your rate and room; to receive the press
release and to RSVP. All women in horse racing media – and those women and girls who aspire to careers in horse racing media – are welcome to join us for this first get-together! RSVP required by December 2.
Holiday Member Mixer SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, along with sponsors Adirondack Technical Solutions, The Saratoga Springs City Center and Symphony Catering, invite you to the largest and most popular mixer of the year, the Holiday Member Mixer. Join over 300 of your fellow Chamber members for a fun evening of networking, while enjoying food and drink specials provided by Symphony Catering. Thursday, December 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center at 522 Broadway. This proves to always be the most popular mixer, so be sure to make your reservation early. $10 before registration deadline, $15 after. Visit www. saratoga.org to register.
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EDUCATION
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Maple Avenue French Classes Respond to Paris Attacks by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – The terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on Friday, November 13 have gripped hearts across the world,
including right here in Saratoga Springs where Maple Avenue Middle School students knew that their pen pals’ school is just a halfhour from the center of Paris. It can be challenging for educators to find ways to appropriately
By Amalia Culpepper-Wehr, grade 8. The woman is Marianne, the symbol of France.
By Jessica Steele and Miku Hayashi, grade 7. The pine tree is a reference to the attacks in Lebanon on Thursday, November 12.
address student concerns about tragic world events in schools. That’s why Samantha Decker, a French teacher in the Saratoga Springs City School District middle school, and her colleague, Robin Murray who teaches 8th grade French there,
By Catherine Bergan, grade 7.
By Kristia Wiegand, grade 8.
invited students to express their support for their French pen pals and the people of France by making posters to show solidarity with that country during this terrible time. “The idea came from other teachers online over the weekend,” said Decker. “They had been posting about things to do in class on Monday, finding ways to address the topic with students without getting into areas that are too sensitive to get into with that age group. For inspiration, we used some of the artwork already circulating around social media in support.” The students made posters for their French peers, and the teachers captured images of them and put them into a slide show video, as well as hanging several of them in their classrooms. The video was sent Monday, November 16, to the junior high school in France that has coordinated a pen pal
exchange with the Maple Avenue French classes. Seventh grader Jessica Steele said, “It meant to me, doing this project, that America was helping someone in need. It felt more like lending a helping hand than drawing a picture.” The school, the Collège Georges Politzer, is located in the town of Dammarie-lès-Lys, which is in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris, France, less than 30 miles from the city’s center. The video was not only shared with the pen pals, but with the entire school. It can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yXjJGn0jzYk. “I think the attacks are really terrible and people should stick together,” said 8th grader Amalia Culpepper-Wehr. “In a way, showing support for France is bringing the world together.”
SIS Students Dabble in Design-Thinking SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Tuesday, November 16, Saratoga Independent School 3rd through 6th grade classes engaged in design-thinking, problem solving, and teamwork in a handson learning program presented by the Scotia-Glenville Children’s Traveling Museum called, “Using Your Noodle.” The program aligned perfectly with Saratoga Independent School’s schoolwide academic theme for the year, “Building Bridges to People, Places, and Times.” Led by educator Jan Cioffi from The Traveling Museum, students journeyed on a brief romp through history from prehistoric to modern times focusing on iconic structures from Stonehenge to the Astrodome,
and from the Great Cathedrals to playground structures. Students then explored 2D and 3D shapes, construction techniques, and how environmental and financial considerations impact artist and engineer choices. Teams of students applied what they learned in a design challenge where each group was responsible for designing and building a freestanding tower with marshmallows and spaghetti, managing an expense budget, and purchasing building supplies. Projects were rated on height, strength, cost and creativity. For more information about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www.siskids.org or call 518-583-0841.
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
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Super Science Saturday BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s PTA units hosted the annual Super Science Saturday on November 7 for all of the elementary students in the district. The event took place at the Milton Terrace/ Wood Road cafeteria and gym. Super Science Saturday provided various stations of hands-on science experiments for the students to visit and learn about a variety of science topic areas, including biology, chemistry, physics, natural science, nanotechnology, forensic science, and more. The Fall 2015 Super Science Saturday event also presented
several programs for students and parents to enjoy, including the “Fizz, Boom, Magic Show” by Magician Entertainment, where kids learn how magicians use science in their magic acts; Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory experiments where kids learn about different kinds of power; the StarLab Learning Dome where kids take a planetarium adventure learning about stars and galaxies; the Pumpkin Launch where kids discover the physics behind making pumpkins fly with pumpkin catapults; Edwards Vacuum where kids learn about vacuum technology;
New Principal Begins at Gordon Creek BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District recently welcomed Celeste Keane as the Principal of the Gordon Creek Elementary School. “Mrs. Keane was selected from a competitive group of qualified candidates that included administrators with a variety of educational experiences,” said Superintendent Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D. “Her experience as a proven academic administrator with a special education focus proved her most qualified to lead Gordon Creek Elementary School and to support district initiatives.” For the past four years, Mrs. Keane was the Special Education Academic Administrator for the middle schools at Shenendehowa. Prior to that, she was the Assistant Director of Oak Hill School for students with social emotional special education needs. Her administrative experience also includes human resources and supervision of guidance and counseling services. She received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York Oswego, with a dual major in Psychology and Public Justice. She received her Master’s Degree from the State University of New York Oswego in School Psychology. After completing 60 hours of graduate work in School Psychology, she completed 36 additional credit hours in Education Administration,
leading to New York State Permanent Certifications in School Psychology, School District Administration and School Building Administration. “The joy at Gordon Creek is contagious!” indicated Mrs. Keane after her first two weeks in the district. “What an honor to work with such wonderful children and such a deeply committed staff.” Mrs. Keane resides in Ballston Lake, New York with her husband, two active children, Ryan and Teagan, a dog named Jake and cat named Peyton. When not at work, she enjoys cheering at her children’s sporting events, reading, exercising and time with family and friends. The Gordon Creek Elementary School, the district’s newest building, currently has over 450 students enrolled in Pre-K – 5th grades, and houses the county-run Head Start program.
and Computer Programming activities where kids experienced computer science and computer programming. The district also provided a sneak peek and details about the district-wide Science Fair, which is scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2016. The Science Fair is open to grades K-5 and teaches kids about the Scientific Method by asking them to do a scientific investigation on a topic of their choice and to prepare a display board to present their findings. Super Science Saturday is more than a day of science fun; it is also a “souper” day for local food pantries as families were asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate in lieu of admission. The
Super Science Saturday PTA chair members would like to extend appreciation to all the parent and student volunteers who made the experiments possible and to all
the local businesses that donated and helped make the event a success. For more information, visit http://www.bscsd.org/popup_ info.cfm?story=2697.
18 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 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.
RELIGION First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-6301 | Services: Sunday 11 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.
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Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 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 Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 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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Cancer Support Group A cancer diagnosis can be shocking and traumatic, and survivorship requires many skills to navigate the journey towards well -being. The cancer support group, regardless of the type of cancer one faces, is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Skills of resiliency, empathy, “being seen and understood,” are addressed. Inter-connectedness, intimacy, and new attitudes and possibilities are cultivated to face and release feelings of isolation, confusion, anxiety and day-to-day uncertainties in a group of people with similar wishes to improve the quality of their lives. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for the last 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Pierre is a survivor of stage 4 cancer, diagnosed in 2001 and given a few months to live. He has been dedicating a large part of his life since then to supporting people on their journeys with cancer. Call Pierre at (413) 992-7012 to register and confirm — as schedule may be subject to change. This group meets at Saratoga Hospital, every 4th Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 25 from noon to 1 p.m.
14th Annual Holiday Open House at The Shirt Factory The Shirt Factory Artists Association presents their 14th Annual Holiday Open House November 27, 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The festivities start Thanksgiving weekend covering Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and an extra shopping day on Sunday. Visit the studios, shops, and galleries, and the guest artists and craftspeople throughout the building. Find
a unique handcrafted item or an original work of art for your Holiday gift giving. The Shirt Factory Artists Association will once again offer shoppers a chance to win a ‘Shoppers Advantage Basket’ of gift certificates and items, donated by the resident artists and shops, worth hundreds of dollars. For each $25 spent during the open house shoppers will receive one ticket for the raffle. Enjoy free acupuncture, artist demos, sales and mini-lessons. The Shirt Factory is located in an historic garment factory on the corner of Lawrence and Cooper Streets in Glens Falls. For more information, visit www.shirtfactorygf.com.
Pet Photos with Santa Grab your leashes; it’s that time of year! Join us at Curtis Lumber, located at 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, from 11 a.m. - 3p.m. on Saturday, November 28 for Pet Photos with Santa and help raise funds for bullet and stab protective vests for police K-9 officers in New York State. 100% of all proceeds benefit Protect & Vest NYK9s Inc. all pets, children and family welcome! $10 per photo donation includes sitting fee, 4x6 take away photo and copyrights. No appointment necessary! For more info visit www.curtislumber.com or visit our Facebook page.
Local Author Book Signing Clinical psychologist and owner/ director of One Roof, Dr. Selma Nemer, and her granddaughter Gabrielle, a middle school student, are thrilled to share with you an exciting fantasy-mystery tale, Guardians of the Treasure, available now from Amazon or locally at Northshire Books. Guardians is primarily a book for youths & teens, but may be enjoyed by all. Dr. Selma will sign copies locally on Dec. 3 during the Victorian Streetwalk at Northshire Books, located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs beginning at 5 p.m.; a perfect chance to have Dr. Selma inscribe a special message to a special young person on your holiday list.
Victorian Streetwalk and the Saratoga Tree Lighting Kick off the Victorian Streetwalk with the Saratoga Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on December 3 to be held in front of Putnam Market at 435 Broadway. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance, arriving by horse drawn carriage. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies, caroling and music by Star 101.3 radio. Celebrate the season in oldfashioned holiday style at the 29th Annual Victorian Streetwalk. The Spa City will be transformed into a Victorian winter wonderland. Enjoy music, magic, gingerbread house display, Festival of Trees, choral groups, Victorian Costumes, live reindeer, lots of venues with entertainment, all free and open to the public.
Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting The annual holiday parade and tree lighting will take on December 4. The step off time is 6:30 p.m. proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The parade has become a hometownstyle holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. In lieu of a grand marshal this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting. The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome.
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015 spot to find unique, affordable, one-of-a-kind crafted works for Christmas, holiday, hostess and New Year’s gifts. Watch skilled artisans work their fine crafts: traditional rug-hookers, knitters, spinners, potters, woodworkers, mosacists, fiber and fabric artisans and more. Our unique market will commence Saturday, December 5 through Sunday, December 20, only open on the weekends. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, you may call the gallery at (518) 695-5534.
Stillwater’s 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair The craft fair will be held on December 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stillwater Area Community Center, located at 19 Palmer St., Stillwater. Vendors welcome. For more information email: elessonqueen@yahoo.com.
Fabulous Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale On Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church is having a Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale. Let us do the baking! The church is located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.
New York City Trip Town of Greenfield Recreation Department is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City on Sunday, Dec. 6. We provide the transportation, you make your own plans. Bus will leave Town Hall at 7 a.m. Drop off is at Bryant Park. We leave NYC at 6 p.m. Reservations are on a first-come first-served basis. Registration is at Town Hall, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Cost of the trip is $40.00. Any questions please call Karyn Zanetti at (518) 893-7432, ext. 307 for more information.
Holiday Market Olde Flax Mill Gallery Shop hosts the Holiday Market. The Holiday Marketplace will feature a gathering of crafter tables in the upstairs gallery space at 88 Broad Street, Schuylerville. The annual marketplace is the ideal
Gifting the Adirondacks Holiday Fair On December 5, Adirondack Folk School instructors will showcase and demonstrate
handcrafted items, works of art and crafts. The Adirondack Folk School is dedicated to teaching the arts, crafts, and culture of this unique Adirondack region. It will be held at the Adirondack Folk School located at 51 Main St. in Lake Luzerne from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call (518) 696-2400 or visit www. adirondackfolkschool.org.
a ca-CELEBRATION! Tis the season of giving back to our community! Come join us in an a ca-CELEBRATION! on December 7 at 7:30 p.m. with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus. Hear traditional & modern holiday classics in women¹s 4-part a cappella harmony with all proceeds to benefit Code Blue. This event will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Admission is payable at the door. Suggested donation: cash or canned goods and/or warm outerwear such as hats, scarves, gloves or mittens. In the event of cancellation due to weather, our snow date will be December 14, 7:30 p.m. Please check our website for update at www. saratogasoundtrack.org or call (518) 747-3823.
Brown Bag Lunch Series On Thursday, December 10 the next Brown Bag Lunch Series will be held at the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library from noon to 1 p.m. The subject will be History of the Saratoga Drum and Bugle Corps, presented by Jeff Perkins, of the Avant Guard Drum and Bugle Corps, Saratoga Springs Open and free to the public.
Breakfast with Santa The Annual Breakfast with Santa event is on Saturday, December 12, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234 on 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa. Kids 12 and under can enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa Claus. There will be a holiday raffle for parents. The event is
Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015 students and children. The Zankel Box Office is open Tuesday - Friday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (518) 580-5321.
Saturday, November 21 Family Friendly Event
Friday, November 20 Kundalini Yoga in the Park Lincoln Bath House, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Kundalini Yoga is the science of changing and strengthening the radiance to give expanded life and capacity. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan with Amy Rosen. Classes are on-going. This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Class cost for local guests is by donation.
Macbeth Janet Kinghorn Bernard Theater, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. The Skidmore College Department of Theater is pleased to announce its Fall 2015 Mainstage production, Macbeth by William Shakespeare. This production is directed by published writer, feminist media critic, and Skidmore Theater artist-in-residence/director Holly L. Derr. Tickets: $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 find us online on Facebook or at skidmore. edu/academics/theater/.
Beatlemore Skidmania Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. Skidmore’s annual celebration of Beatles music turns 15 this year. The student-produced and performed event will highlight the songs recorded and released in 1965. Proceeds from this event will benefit Skidmore scholarship funds and local non-profit charities. $10 adults, $7 seniors and Skidmore community, $5 for
Defensive Driving Class The Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. State law requires all insurance companies to provide a 10% reduction for three years and up to a 4 point reduction on your NYS driving record. No tests. DMV - approved. For registration please call (518) 899-4411.
Genealogy and Local History Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m. Field Horne, author and local historian, will be the speaker. He was editor of the recent publication, Saratoga Springs: a Centennial History. The book, a comprehensive look at the city of Saratoga Springs from its beginning in the 1700’s to its most recent hundred years, was a collaborative effort with the Saratoga Springs Centennial Committee. Field will explain how the book was created and discuss the sources that were used. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978.
Book Fair Barnes and Noble, 3029 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Library is going on a field trip. Join Schuylerville Public Library for crafts, music, story time, games, and more. A percentage of purchases made will benefit the library. For more information call (518) 695-6641.
Sunday, November 22 Breakfast Buffet Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11 a.m. We have added omelets, made to order. $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, children under 5 are free.
CALENDAR 23 Dharma Meditation 538 Maple Ave. (Saratoga Health and Wellness Bldg.), Saratoga Springs, 9 – 10:15 a.m. This is a group meeting for meditation followed up by a short discussion every Sunday morning for a total of about 75 minutes. All contemplative traditions are honored, and we look forward to being in community with you while practicing compassion and wisdom. Cost by donation. For more information, visit www. oneroofsaratoga.com.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow National Museum of Dance, 99 S, Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. Follow the Headless Horseman to the National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts (SOA) Studios. Join husband and wife puppeteer team, known as The Puppet People, as they return to the SOA to perform this seasonal favorite. It will be a wonderful event that will entertain your whole family. Tickets are $10 per person. After the performance, learn to make your own puppet. A puppet making workshop will take place at 12:30 pm. Cost: $15 per person.
Star Wars Party Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2 – 4 p.m. Let the Force guide you on our scavenger hunt, complete our Jedi training course, compete in a costume contest (no light sabers allowed), and more. All ages. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call (518) 6824200 or 1-855-339-5990 or visit www.northshire.com.
Monday, November 23 Red Oak Ridge Hike Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center, Noon – 2 p.m. Join the Park Educator on his favorite hike in the park. Though challenging, this hike is 2.5 miles round trip. You will be climbing about halfway up the mountain range and walking through some special places our
educator will point out as well as stop to enjoy. Please bring water on this hike. Programs are weather permitting and are subject to change. Please call the park office to confirm event date, time, and location. Participants should be prepared to spend time outside and are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. There is a program fee of $2 for adults and children and $1 for seniors. Registration is necessary with 24 hours advanced notice, please call (518) 793-0511. If there are no participants signed up, classes can be cancelled at the discretion of the park.
Public Policy Forum Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 6 – 8 p.m. The League of Woman Voters of Saratoga County will hold a Public Policy Forum on the topic of whether 16 and 17 year olds should be treated as adults in the NYS Court System. Leagues in New York State will be examining this issue this fall with a goal of adopting a juvenile justice position statewide. Soup and other light refreshments will be available that evening. Speakers include Paige Pierce and Karin Carreau, from Families Together, and Malta Town Court Justice, James Fauci. Following the presentation, league members will remain to decide if they concur with the main principles of a position adopted by the League of Women Voters of Ohio. For more information, visit www. lwvsaratoga.org.
Tuesday, November 24 Super Sleuths: Can You Solve It? Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Put your detective skills to work as we try to solve a mystery. Observe clues, gather evidence and see if you can figure out whodunit. Visit the Children’s Room or call (518) 584-7860, ext 305 to register, grades 3-6. For more events at the library, visit www.sspl.org.
Local Town Websites Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
The Staff of Life, Times Three, at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Bread Pudding (Southern Style) Ingredients
Directions
Pudding Instructions: 1. Whisk the milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla Pudding Ingredients: together in a very large bowl. 2. Slice crusty bread lengthwise then 2 cups whole milk * cut into 1” pieces. 8 eggs * 3. Soak the bread and apple pieces in ½ cup white sugar the milk and egg mixture in the refrigerator overnight, covered. 1 tablespoon cinnamon 4. Coat an 8x10 inch baking dish 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with butter. 5. Layer in the soaked bread and ½ cup firmly packed brown enough of the liquid mixture to cover, sugar leaving about ½ inch of space at the 1 loaf crusty bread* top of the dish to allow the pudding to 1 chopped apple * rise. (Any excess of the custard mixture can go into a ramekin to make a small Sauce Ingredients: plain pudding.). 1 cup whole milk* 7. Cover the top with brown sugar and bake at 325˚. After about 45 minutes, ½ cup (1 stick) butter begin checking with a sharp knife until ½ cup brown sugar it comes out clean when removed, and the center of the pudding is set. Sauce instructions: 1. Melt butter, add brown sugar and bring to a boil. 2. Add the cream top milk and stir very well then set aside. 3. When the bread pudding is ready let it cool for 15 minutes, then pour the sauce over the top so it can soak in. Serve any excess sauce on the side. Homemade Croutons “Making croutons at home is so easy, and they’re so flavorful, you’ll never use store-bought again,” Mary Pratt, Elihu Farm Use any bread* from the three farmers’ market vendors. Cut one slice into cubes. Put one tablespoon of butter or olive oil, or a mixture of the two, in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the bread cubes and toss quickly to coat them with the fat. Turn down the heat, and toss occasionally until lightly browned. Continue to cook until they’re crispy. Serve with salad or soup, or even eat as a snack. * Ingredients can be found at the market
Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park Today three talented bakeries offer a great variety of fresh bread at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Although the history of these bakers is decades old and is closely intertwined, their products are unique and popular.
Mrs. London’s
Rock Hill Bread
A few decades ago Michael London, one of the founders of Mrs. London’s on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, was working as a union bakery apprentice in New York City. While there, he met Wendy (the “Mrs. London”) at a bakery, and in the mid1970s they opened the first edition of Mrs. London’s on Phila Street. Bread was and still is a cornerstone at Mrs. London’s. About their baguettes, Christophe Robert, a native of France and a Farmers’ Market vendor, agreed that the baguettes with their crust and excellent flavor and texture, “are the equivalent to anything made in a good French bakery.” When their son Max
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was born, one of the London’s featured breads was Max’s Bread, a bread still made at Mrs. London’s. Today Max also works there and at Max London’s, the restaurant adjacent to the bakery. After the Phila Street Café closed, Michael and Wendy began baking bread in the kitchen of their farmhouse in Washington County. Later they built a bakehouse on the hill behind the farmhouse. Today Mrs. London’s rents the bakehouse on the hill to make their crusty bread in a commercial Italian oven. Current bread baker Adam Witt was one of the young men who worked in that farmhouse kitchen. Another of the farmhouse bakers was Matt Funiciello. We know Matt today as the owner of Rock Hill Bakehouse, and as a Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendor for over ten years. In 1994, the business moved to Moreau. Matt said farmers’ markets were and a still are a key to their success. “We were at Union Square Market in New York City 25 years ago when there were only five vendors, and today there are as many as 150.” More recently, the business has focused on farmers’ markets, stores and restaurants closer to home. While French-born baker Bernard Castellani was working with the Londons at their bakehouse, Doug Rountree joined the team. A chef for over 30 years, he had retired from the Westin Hotels and worked at various establishments in New York and Vermont. After a few years of part-time experience at the London’s bakehouse, Doug decided to build his
Murray Hollow Bakery
own bakehouse in Shushan. He said he “highly respects Michael London, and his own bakehouse today is 100 percent a result of working with him.” After a contractor built a post and beam frame, Doug finished the interior and built the brick oven, and bakes three times a week, All three bakers have much in common, such as using natural leavening, and many organic ingredients. Their diverse products show what can be done with
a few simple ingredients, several types of flour or meal, salt, leavening, and water. Thanks to Market Administrator Julia Howard for the attached recipe, a hybrid she developed. Ingredients marked * are available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, at the Lincoln Baths, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
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The Boss of Onions
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! This week the must have for your kitchen are onion goggles! Let’s start by telling you about my first job in a restaurant when I was 16 years old. The manager brought me to the back of the restaurant and said to me “son” we are going to make you a “boss,” the boss of onions! I was so happy and I couldn’t wait to tell my mom! He told me that they needed me to peel, cut and chop onions for my entire shift! Yes life was going my way! I got my driver’s license the week before, a new job and after my shift I was going on my first date with Anna, a real cheerleader, in my used 1966 Ford Mustang with a 289 engine, factory air and an 8 track tape player with a reverberator! The manager handed me a knife that, to me,
seemed 2 feet long and said now “have at it!” I was nervous but I was a superstar “Boss of Onions” so no problem! I believe that they last sharpened this knife in 1922 so I knew it was safe. So peeling was no problem for boss man because I peeled a mountain of them. Now it was time cut the onions in half! I steadied my “Crocodile Dundee” knife and pressed down on the onion! Did you ever try that with a dull knife? Well onion juice proceeded to squirt everywhere and you guessed it, right into my eyes! Down goes boss man and wow that stings but no problem I could just rub them and I would be fine. It wasn’t working the way that I had hoped and soon I was looking like “Rocky Balboa.” I knew I had a job to do so I carried on but by now the tears were like waterfalls and was wondering if I would be victorious over the onions! By the end of my shift the mountain was sliced and chopped! Yep I did it and the manager told me I was great but suggested I take a long shower before my big date. When I got home my mother screamed and called my Dad in to see his oldest son. I had onion hair gel and my clothes were covered with juice and pieces of onions. My eyes were very puffy and I had about 7 Band-Aids on my fingers. Ah yes my hands I noticed were now permanently yellow and
it was one hour to Anna! Mom you have to help me! I am a walking onion! I could not come within 20 feet of anyone without someone saying whew you reek! I took my shower but it didn’t help. Mom and my 2 sisters went into full date prep mode! Patty grabbed the lemon juice, CarolAnn stole Dad’s Hai Karate cologne and mom grabbed a nail brush and went to work with the lemon juice to rid me of yellow hands! She also had Patty hold ice cubes on my eyes, which worked! She wasn’t going to let her son mess up his first date! The yellow and smell did not go away but Anna was very nice and said it made her think of salad and the Hai Karate smelled good.
Why do onions make us cry? When onions are cut, an enzyme called sulfoxide lyase and sulfuric compounds are released from the broken cells. When exposed to air, they react with one another to form a vapor called thiopropanal sulfoxide. As this vapor evaporates, it irritates our eyes and causes us to cry. Kitchen folklore remedies such as burning candles or matches, slicing onions under water and freezing the onions before cutting
are comical at best. The two methods proven most effective in preventing onion-cutting tears wearing goggles or contact lenses. Onion goggles are a unisex design and fit most adults. So find your color at
Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Ave and start chopping! Remember my Foodie Friends “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Maple Cooking Demo and Book Signing Photos with SARATOGA SPRINGS – Maple is perhaps the defining flavor of our region and it’s so easy to forget that it can be used in many applications beyond pancake topper and coffee sweetener! For oodles of tantalizing ideas, visit Healthy Living Market and Cafe’s Demo Center at 3065 NY Route 50 on Saturday, November 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet cookbook author Katie Webster and try some of her amazing maple-laced recipes from her new book, “Maple: 100 Sweet and Savory Recipes Featuring Pure Maple Syrup.” She’ll be making the Maple Pumpkin Dip and the Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecans and Italian Meringue and serving up samples using Dutchess County’s own Crown Maple products. For more information about Webster, visit http://www. healthyseasonalrecipes.com/maple-book-tour/.
The Grinch!
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Northshire Bookstore has a green guest appearing Tuesday, December 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Grinch has agreed to pose with children for photos taken by their parents. Buying a book or donation to support the Book Angels campaign, which gives new books to local children who would not otherwise receive them this holiday season, is encouraged. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway. Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecans and Italian Meringue. Photo provided.
First Night Preparations Begin Lymphedema Fashion Show Raises $3k
A button-stuffing event with Volunteers gathered at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway on Monday, November 16 for the annual button-stuffing party, attaching First Night Saratoga buttons to their button cards. “We had over 85 volunteers turn out and we managed to get 9500 buttons attached in under 45 minutes,” said Alix Jones, First Night Coordinator. “It was pretty impressive.” Photo by Kate Morse
Glens Falls. Participants in the 7th annual Glens Falls Hospital Lymphedema Fashion Show and Fundraiser included (Front)12-year-old Caleb Strayer, and (Back, from left) Lisa Mallette, Stacie Dunn, Vickie Yattaw, Kathy Preda, Justine Dobert, Victoria Richards, Mark Sullivan, Karen Rose, Margaret Meyer, Lisa Amorosi and Mechelle Roskiewicz. The fundraiser raised almost $3,000 for lymphedema patients, Josh Levin, CEO of LymphDivas, donated a number of garments to Glens Falls Hospital for use by lymphedema patients. Photo provided
Healthy Living’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Tuesday, November 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Healthy Living Market and Café at 3065 Route 50 will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry. That day is also turkey pickup day for pre-ordered turkeys, so Healthy Living has made it easy for busy guests to simply drop off non-perishable items
for those families in need this holiday season; or pick up food items in-store to donate; or take advantage of Healthy Living’s pre-packaged grab-and-go donation bags. The market will also be providing wish lists and accepting monetary donations at the registers. Additionally, a portion of the sales from the preordered turkeys will be donated to the Wilton Food Pantry.
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
Senior Center Gala Welcomed Stone Phillips by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga celebrated their 60th Diamond Anniversary with a gala at the Canfield Casino on Thursday, November 12. Stone Phillips, television journalist and former network news correspondent for “20/20,” “Good Morning America,” and “Dateline NBC” served as the Honorary Chair. “Stone has been nothing but generous and kind; He has a real passion for seniors,” said Traci Jersen, the marketing and media contact for the Senior Center, who invited Phillips to the gala. “He’s raised a lot of awareness about Alzheimer’s and aging. Having someone like Stone here really gives the Senior Center the recognition it needed.” This event featured a VIP “meet and greet” reception with Phillips, an open bar, live music by the Accents and food by Old Daley Inn Catering. There was a special presentation that honored
three “Sensational Senior” winners selected for their contribution to the community. Saratoga seniors Joe Almeida, Bob DeSio and Sheila O’Connell were selected by the committee for being true leaders – going above and beyond what is expected by contributing to the quality of life in Saratoga Springs. Fingerpaint Marketing displayed a video honoring the seniors. Students from the John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative program at Skidmore presented the Saratoga Senior Center Archive Project, with highlights from the Center’s 60 years, including a documentary. “We spent a lot of time [at the Senior Center] building relationships and a good rapport with the seniors,” said Phoebe Radcliffe, a Skidmore junior involved in the project. “It was great and so rewarding to have a connection with a place that does so much for the community.” All proceeds from the gala will support services provided
Photos by Francesco D’Amico
Phillips speaking at the Diamond Anniversary gala.
by the Saratoga Senior Center, including the Community Connections Program, which trains volunteers to help seniors by providing assistance with home visits, respite, transportation and check-ins.
Jeri Powers, Alyssa Hicks, and Jim Hicks.
Stone Phillips, Lois Celeste and Skidmore students. Traci Jersen and Lois Celeste.
Michelle Riggi and Kelly Zanella.
Patty Riggi and Mark Hogan.
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Nutcracker Tea Sparks Holiday Magic Photos by Francesco D’Amico
by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The wonder and enchantment of the holiday season was brought to life on Sunday, November 15 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Annual Nutcracker Tea. Hall of Springs was filled with little ones, many dressed in tutus and tights, as they reveled in the delights of a traditional English Christmas Tea with their families. While audiences enjoyed their tea, they watched excerpts from the Nutcracker Ballet, performed by the extraordinary Northeast Ballet Company. With three event times on Sunday, each event featured an exciting collaboration with American Girl® Place, including an American Girl® “Doll of the Year” raffle and special gifts for young guests. All proceeds from the Nutcracker Tea benefit the art education programs at SPAC.
Grace Minehan poses with dancers.
Maddy Spratt, Sugar Plum Fairy Michela Semenza, and Clare Dooley.
Puppet People Perform Classic Tale SARATOGA SPRINGS – Follow the Headless Horseman to the National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts (SOA) Studios on Sunday, November 22 at 11 a.m. to see “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Join husband and wife puppeteer team, known as “The Puppet People,” as they return to the SOA for a performance the whole family can enjoy. Tickets are $10 per person. After the performance, learn to make your own puppet. Puppet making workshop will take place at 12:30 p.m. Cost for puppet making is $15 per person. To reserve a spot in the class, please call the Museum at 518-584-2225 x3001. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information visit dancemuseum.org
Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
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Translating for National Geographic
Bruchac (second from right) poses with cast members on set. Photo provided.
by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jesse Bruchac, Native American author and Abenaki language teacher, has just finished one of his biggest projects yet. Bruchac, who lives in Greenfield Center and grew up in Saratoga, was asked by National Geographic to be the translator for their new two-part special, “Saints and Strangers.” “Saints and Strangers” tells the story of the pilgrims on the Mayflower, and follows their first year settling in America, as well as their interactions with the native people. National Geographic, wanting this show to be as realistic as possible, included the Eastern Algonquian language Western Abenaki, a language similar to what the pilgrims might’ve heard spoken by the Native Americans. Today, only about a dozen people speak Western Abenaki in the world, making Bruchac’s contribution to the show that much more remarkable. Though Bruchac is very busy with the premiere of “Saints and Strangers,” he took some time to answer questions about his latest venture and share what his experience was like. “Saints and Strangers” premieres on Sunday, November 22 at 9 p.m. and concludes on Monday, November 23 at 9 p.m. on National Geographic. Q: How did you become involved with National Geographic? How did it feel?
A: I was contacted by email about the project less than a week before filming was scheduled to begin in South Africa after the first Wampanoag language consultant fell through. They asked if I could do the job of both translating nearly two hours of dialogue into the Western Abenaki language and act as Dialect Coach, teaching it to over a dozen actors on set for two months. I felt I was up to the task, but realized it was a monumental endeavor! I felt it was an amazing opportunity that I could not pass up: to share the Western Abenaki language I have worked over 20 years to revitalize, to help bring an essential level of authenticity to the film, and to build awareness about the ongoing struggle to maintain the diversity of Native American languages across the country. Q: What does it mean to you to be a part of this show? A: It was life changing in many ways. The cast of incredible actors I got to work with were totally dedicated to honoring the language and doing it right. My main focus was the language, but I found myself involved in many aspects of the film, including offering four original Native chants, which I created while on set. Q: What was the experience like? What was the average day filming like? A: It was hard to be away from my family for two months, but it was an incredible opportunity I felt I
had prepared my entire adult life to tackle. It turned out to be a true adventure in ways I’d never imagined, and just being on a set of this magnitude and seeing how everyone worked, and being an integral part of it was incredible Each evening I worked translating the script, running lines with the actors and preparing for the next day’s work. We shot in several locations around the incredibly beautiful South African countryside, and on both the Indian and Atlantic coasts. Our days often started before dawn. The producers ensured that the language was always given time to be done right. However, I still worked tirelessly to make sure the actors were ready and confident to deliver their lines and their characters through the language. Q: Plans for future? A: I hope this exposure will spark interest in others to learn their own languages. I also hope it will grow our existing language revitalization of Abenaki across New England and at the Ndakinna Education Center in Greenfield Center where we offer monthly immersion camps in Western Abenaki. The more people learning the language the more likely it will survive. I plan to get back to my work in this direction, with a pending DEL (Documenting Endangered Languages) grant already in process. I will also return to my research into making more previously unavailable documents written in the language available to all those who can benefit from them. For those who can’t attend
Jesse Bruchac with actress Jessica Sutton at the premiere for “Saints and Strangers.” Photo provided.
immersion camps, I also will return to my work maintaining and building new content for westernabenaki.com, a free online language learning portal I’ve been running since 2005. If future film projects emerge, I will certainly consider them
carefully, as I do see this platform as one of the best ways to spread and preserve the language and to have the largest and longest lasting effect, but only if it’s done with the level of integrity and attention to detail as “Saints and Strangers” afforded us.
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Jeff Walton + Rick Bolton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359
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Adrian Legg, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022
Mike + The Monsters, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003
Phil Drum, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
Slow Burn, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180
Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563
Pop City, 8 pm @ Maestros — 580.0312
Open House w/ Live Music, noon @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463
Just Looking, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 George Muscatello Group, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Hot Club of Saratoga, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Pink Talking Fish w/Stone Revival Band, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 The Heaters, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Erin Harkes, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916
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tuesday, 11/24: 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
Jeff Strange, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
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Rich Ortiz, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463
Pat Decker, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060
The Refrigerators, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775
saturday, 11/21: Matt Evans, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Chandler Travis Three.O + David Greenberger, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Lengendary Losers, 8 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Crazy Head Mazie, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 TJ Clancy + Bobby Vannier, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 The Remainders, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk Jazz Duo, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Master Cylinders, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Scott Bassinson Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Vinnie Martucci, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 The New Standard, 9 pm
Sugar Pill, 8 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Acoustic Blues Jam, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 John Eisenhart, 7:30 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 The T’s, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Radio Junkies, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 The Blackouts, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 The Open Bar Band, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 The Audiostars, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Half Step w/ High Peaks Band, 8:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Crossfire, 8 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
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Puzzles Across 1 Plant reproductive structure 9 Sharpens 14 Lindbergh nickname 16 Goat __: chaotic situation, in slang 17 European travel pass 18 “You Must Love Me” musical 19 NYC travel org. 20 Trig function 22 West end? 23 Internal walls 26 Lizard that can shed its tail 27 Passing event? 28 Book ending 30 Like 23 of Haydn’s symphonies 31 Standing losses? 32 Signifies 35 “What have we here?!” 36 School hallway warning 38 Fingers 39 Media section 40 Anthologies 41 Project 42 Number of single-syllable U.S. states 43 Cosmo, for one 44 One Direction singer Zayn __ 46 Kirkuk native 50 “Every Moment Counts” gp. 51 1965 Nobel Peace Prize recipient 53 Vow taker 54 8-Down and others 56 A carve turn may be taught in one 59 Bring forth 60 S-shaped sofa 61 Company with antlers in its logo 62 Things to obey, like 36-Across and 8-Down Down 1 Diets, with “down” 2 Bridge overseas 3 Slated 4 R&B artist Des’__ 5 “As wicked dew as __ my mother brush’d”: “The Tempest” 6 1979-’80 Fleetwood Mac hit
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See puzzle solution on page 38 7 Food stabilizers 8 Highway warning 9 Highway closer, perhaps 10 Highway lane, for short 11 Four-time Emmy-winning actress 12 Four-stranded DNA structure 13 Scoundrels 15 Where “Hamlet” opens 21 Object 24 Spruces (up) 25 Like-minded orgs. 29 __ Bannon, Paul Newman role 31 Jerry who wrote lyrics for many Presley songs 32 How a stage line might be spoken 33 Rabble-rouser
34 Champion of the common man 35 Successor to Anwar 36 Not laughing 37 Brandy designation 41 31-day mo. 44 Beaux-arts venue 45 Sports commentator Olbermann 47 Adams who shot El Capitan 48 Repeat exactly 49 Novelist Hammond __ 52 Run 55 Big name in bar code scanners 57 Tin __ 58 Tommy Pickles’ dad in “Rugrats”
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: Impel, Induce Impel means to force an action. Factories are impelled to follow the environmental regulations. Induce means to persuade or to cause to do something. The doctor prescribed a mild drug to induce sleep. 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
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Congratulations, Student-Athletes! Photos by Francesco D’Amico
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, November 12, a special ceremony took place at Saratoga Springs High School to recognize nine special student-athletes who signed their National Letter of Intent to play intercollegiate sports. SSHS Athletic Director Peter Sheehan introduced the student-athletes, who were given a rousing round of applause by family members, coaches, teammates and well wishers. Congratulations to: Shane Barringer - Baseball Siena College Brendan Coffey - Baseball Sacred Heart University Emily Danielson - Swimming Binghamton University Grayce French – Track + Field – Clemson University Daniel Hobbs - Baseball Siena College Noelle Kolakowski - Swimming Binghamton University Nicholas Kondo - Baseball University at Albany Marisa Larkin - Field Hockey Quinnipiac University Aidan Tooker - Track + Cross Country - Syracuse University Aidan Tooker
Brendan Coffey
Emily Danielson
Grayce French
Marisa Larkin
Nicholas Kondo
Noelle Kolakowski
Shane Barringer
Daniel Hobbs
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Making A Big Splash!
Ten SSHS Swimmers and Divers Heading to State Tournament by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs High School Girls Varsity Swim and Dive team is once again sending a large squad to the State tournament, to be held this weekend at Ithaca College. A total of 10 (eight swimmers and two divers) will represent the Blue Streaks in relay, individual and diving competitions.
The 10 who will compete this weekend are: Divers Felicity Ryan (9th Grade) Samantha Badar (10) Swimmers Autumn Boxley (11) Victoria Breslin (11) Alison Canjura (12) Emily Danielson (12) Morgan Hoffman-Smith (11)
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Noelle Kolakowski (12) Taylor Patnode (10) Sophia Tannatta (12) The diving finals take place on Friday, November 20 and the swimming finals on Saturday, November 21. “This is a great group, and the whole team has had a fantastic season,” said their enthusiastic Coach, Joshua Muldner. “We finished out the regular season 8-2 and took
Working it out: Blue Streak swimmers and divers Practice at Skidmore for this weekend’s State Tournament.
third overall in the Sectionals, winning three events. Last year, we set a team record by sending 10 girls to the State Tournament, which was the largest squad of any team, and we are thrilled to tie that record this year.” Speaking of records, “…this year’s team set several,” Coach Muldner said. “For instance, sophomore Taylor Patnode set a school record in the 50 freestyle at 24.34, and Felicity Ryan set a freshman record for 11 dives at 508.75. We’re real proud to say she dethroned the reigning champion in the Sectionals, a senior from Shen, by 25 points.” Coach Muldner continued, “What I like about this group, all 30 on our team really, is how they interact – they’re best friends and hang out with each other.” But make no mistake - when it comes to their sport - this team is all business. And it starts early in the year, and early in the morning. “People need to appreciate what a commitment all these kids make. They start in August, and for three weeks before school begins, they are practicing from 5:45-7:45 a.m. That’s usually before their classmates even think about getting up,” Coach Muldner said with a smile. “And then, they are lifting weights in the afternoon!” The process reverses itself once school starts – lifting in the morning (6-7 a.m.) and in the water after school five days a week, plus Saturday afternoons. “It takes a
special individual to make that commitment. Some of these girls have done this for years,” he said. “I am so very proud to call myself their coach.” This is a team with obvious athletic prowess, but part of their coach’s pride stems from the fact that it’s also a team with a heart. “Every year, we designate two charities as recipients of our fundraising. We held our ninth annual charity swim-a-thon - raising money for Kristen’s Kause (supporting Kristen Shinebarger, a Maple Avenue Middle School student battling cancer), and also for The National Kidney Foundation, in honor of team member Victoria Breslin’s grandmother.” And this team with talent this team with a heart, makes their coach proudest of all with how they perform in the classroom. “Even with all the hours they put in on their sport and helping others, this is a team of scholar-athletes that for years has averaged a 95 GPA. That’s awesome!” Coach Muldner said. You see all these elements in abundance as the squad goes about their business at a preparatory practice at Skidmore before boarding a bus to Ithaca: The skill and technique, the joy and camaraderie. It’s all there. Add it up and this makes a group that represents Saratoga Springs High School with excellence, making it easy to understand their Coach’s pride and even easier to root for them in this weekend’s tournament.
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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2015
PLAYOFF ROUNDUP by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
Blue Streaks to Showdown vs. New Rochelle Saturday KINGSTON — Saratoga Springs will take the field at Dietz Stadium in Kingston this Saturday evening, November 21, in a Class AA semifinal matchup against Section I champion New Rochelle. At stake is a berth in the State finals at Syracuse’s Carrier Dome. New Rochelle reached the semis by virtue of a narrow victory, 21-20, over Section IX champion Newburgh Free Academy. Section II champ Saratoga had a week off to rest up for this matchup, as Section II received a bye in this year’s tournament. Black Horses Stampede Against Franklin Into Semis OGDENSBURG — Displaying their characteristic dominating ground attack, Schuylerville (110) ran up over 500 yards on the ground and scored seven straight rushing touchdowns as they rolled over Malone’s Franklin Academy, 44-12, in a Class B quarterfinal. The Black Horses
Schuylerville will march on to the Class B Semifinals on Saturday. Photo by Francesco D’Amico
Saratoga Springs (10-0) will face New Rochelle in the Semifinals. Photo by MarkBolles.com
will face Section I’s Westlake (9-2) in the Class B semifinals on Saturday, November 21, at 3 p.m. at Kingston’s Dietz Stadium. Schuylerville’s QB Will Griffen scored 3 TDs; Zach Pierce scored 2, and Joe Vanderhoof and Derek Willson had 1 each. Following a fumble on their first drive, Schuylerville scored rushing TD’s on seven straight possessions to take a 44-0 lead with just under 11 minutes left in the third quarter. Schuylerville was able to play its reserves through the rest of the contest.
Scotties Brilliant Soccer Season Ends in Finals MIDDLETOWN — The Ballston Spa Boys soccer squad concluded the best year in Scotties’ history by improving from 8-8-2 last year to win the Section II title and then advancing all the way to the State finals. To reach those finals, Ballston Spa overcame a 2-0 deficit to best top-ranked Ithaca, 4-2, on Saturday, November 14. In the finals on Sunday, November 15, the Scotties met a charged up Walt Whitman
Town of Wilton Recreation Jr. NBA Scores Saturday, November 16
Division 1 Wolves-16: Gianni Delgado-6, Noah Diulio-6 Celtics-15: Rowan Armstrong-6, Peyton Keegan-4 Warriors-15: Kellen Driscoll-8, Liam Oliver-Goodwin-4 Rockets- 6: Joshua Simon-4, Nicholas Rafferty-2 Cavs-34: Ronan Rowe-12, Adam DeGregory-7 Lakers-13: Calvin Curtis-10, Mathew Leonard-2
Division 2 Knicks-22: Hayden Casavant-6, Wyatt Martin-4 Nets-11: Jaden Viger-4, Charley Cota-2 Mavs-28: Jaxon Young-21, Treyvon Stanislowsky-2 Cavs-19: Arieon Rose-8, Zachary DeLaney-4 Heat-20: Jacob Durkee-14, Jude Aliperti-4 Celtics-13: Hunter Ingram-7, Owen Krum-2
Division 3
Blazers-27: Cullen Vanwagenen-13, Jacob Aday-6 Knicks-24: Chase Corbett-8, Brett Beckwith-6 Spurs-23: Jackson Reynolds-6, Josh Lawton-6 Heat-17: Kyle Holmes-11, Garrett Hedge-4 Celtics-41: Michael Leonard-13, Witt Patton-13 Magic-33: Sean Hudson-17, Justin Nesbitt-9 Sixers-36: Josh Sanders-14, Brandon Stimpson-7 Warriors-30: Thomas Prevost-19, Jesse Booth-4
Division 4 Pacers-41: Max Jackson-12, Andrew Murauskas-7 Celtics-36: Timothy Derlinga-9, Graham Patton-7 Spurs-41: Timothy Barrett-14, Kaden Learch-12 Blazers-35: Kevin Amberger-19, Hunter Regels-9 Bulls-39: Luke Ostrander-14, Liam Vanwagenen-11 Warriors-14: Caleb Quakenbush-8, Sam Munro-3
The high-flying Ballston Spa Soccer Team Finished 20-1-1. Photo by MarkBolles.com
Wildcat squad and were bested, 5-1. But one loss cannot diminish the brilliant season that this team achieved and the happiness it brought to their fans. The Scotties
finished the year at an incredible 20-1-1. A tip of the hat goes out to this team, its 23 seniors and Coach Garry Preece.
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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Elks Hoop Shoot to be Held on December 5 Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot basketball free throw shooting competition on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs. This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Boys and girls will be divided into separate divisions and by age groups of 8-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds and 12-13 year olds. Participants’ eligibility will be determined as of their age on April 1, 2016. Preregistration is not required. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all age groups in both divisions. Local winners will advance to the District Championship, and have the opportunity to advance to Regional, State and National Championship competitions. All national champions will be enshrined in the National Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. For more information, contact Saratoga-Wilton Elks Hoop Shoot Director Steve Dorsey at 518-369-1985
Women in Horse Racing Media Meeting The first meeting of Women in Horse Racing Media will take place on Sunday, December 6, at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs at 1 p.m. The Holiday Inn is offering a great room rate for attendees. (Rates available from Dec. 3 - 7). Send an email to us: WiHRM@yahoo.com, to get the code to secure your rate and room; to receive the press release with details about the event; and to RSVP. All women in horse racing media--and those women who aspire to careers in horse racing media--are welcome to join us for this first get-together! RSVP for the meeting is a must: RSVP by December 2, please.
Zumba for Kids / Teens at Rec Center Sign up for City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Zumba Kids and Zumba Fitness classes. Kids 7-11 and teens/adults 16+ are welcome to join. Session and drop in options available. Sign up at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue or visit w w w. S a r a t o g a R e c . c o m . Questions? Contact us 518587-3550 ext. 2300 or email recreser vations@saratogasprings.org.
SAM’s “Lost Speedways” Exhibit Adds to Lineup Two of the nation’s top short track racers, DIRTcar modified star Kenny Tremont Jr. and Supermodified kingpin Otto Sitterly, have agreed to join the already exciting cast of the Saratoga Automobile Museum’s premier racing program, “Lost Speedways.” The program is set for its traditional ‘Saturday after Thanksgiving’ date, November 28. Tremont, the 2015 point champion at the AlbanySaratoga Speedway, is hot off a second place finish in the final Syracuse 200. He will join Sitterly, the leading winner at the super-competitive Oswego Speedway over the last decade, to discuss their enviable careers in the program’s closing segment. The other presentations will include Board Track Motorcycle Racing by Mark Supley, a look back at sports car racing on the streets of Alexandria Bay with Greg Rickes and the early days of Mil-Ray Speedway in Fulton by Ken Parrotte. In addition, John Snyder will recall Victory Speedway at the Orange County Fairgrounds and Bill Ladabouche will talk about the New Yorkers who dominated Vermont’s Otter Creek Speedway back in the day. “Lost Speedways” will also feature the traditional
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memorabilia session, with enthusiasts bringing their treasures to share. The museum displays various items from the collections room, with the emphasis this year on the history of the Syracuse Mile. Participants are asked to have their items ready for display by 11:30 a.m., with the presentations set to go at 12:45 p.m. The event, which draws a full house each fall, is free to members, with others paying the normal admission charge. More information on the Saratoga Automobile Museum, located on the Avenue of the Pines in the Saratoga Spa State Park, is available online at www.saratogaautomuseum.org.
First Night Saratoga 5k Run The 18th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by Saratoga Arts, will be held on Thursday, December 31 at 5:30 PM. The run is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. There is no day of race registration. The race has sold out for the past fourteen years. A ChronoTrack B-Tag computerized scoring system will be used. The USA Track and Field certified course starts and finishes on the Skidmore College Campus. New this year: the course has been modified with the elimination of the four 90
degree turns at the beginning of the race. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in five-year age categories. All finishers will receive a First Night Commemorative Medal. Register by November 27 for the early registration fee of $25 and a guaranteed long-sleeved shirt. After November 27 registration is $30. Refreshments following the race. Showers and restrooms are available in the athletic complex. Register online, or download an application and map at www. saratoga-arts.org. There is no additional fee for registering on-line. For further information contact First Night Saratoga at 518-584-4132.
Register for Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Box Lacrosse This program is designed to teach skills and fundamentals for drills and scrimmages. Box lacrosse vastly improves a player’s field lacrosse skills and play. Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org or visit www.SaratogaRec. com for more information.
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Paris Is Our City
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Terrorism has always been a huge problem for the human race and in today’s environment a big concern for the world of athletics. Sporting events are an easy target - considered a soft target. There is a history relating to terrorism during sporting events. The tragedy of last Friday the 13th happened in one of the most beautiful places in the world: The City of Lights – Paris, France. Innocent people, going about their lives, on a Friday night, were taken from their families, as they were enjoying the beginning of the weekend. There is an infestation of hate and distrust/mistrust, and the lack of acceptance of others for their beliefs in the mind of the hateful. This is a radical idea, more than anything, a lack of tolerance and respect for religious differences. The many “holy books” of the different faiths of the world have their own sacred respect for life, written and authored by mankind as scripture. Many questions need answers, such as: Why are these terrorists threatened by different theology? Can the inadequacy of understanding and the disrespect of the acceptance of diversity be changed? Is it that the militants feel a threat of losing their power for their cause? What is the real culprit behind terrorism; can it be a bloodthirsty hunger for power and control? The concepts of power and control are the seeds of hate and the motivation to kill anyone who thinks differently than they do has become the terrorist mantra. In this country, when we think of terrorism during a sporting event, we think of the most
recent crime of hate at the Boston Marathon of April 15, 2013. It seems throughout history marathons are one of the biggest targets. A marathon has a vast area over its 26.219 miles; it’s a battlefield that can only be selectively covered against these cynical groups. You can see why that particular venue can be a desirable target for the discontented to carry out their reign of terror and slaughter of the innocent. Sporting events are huge soft targets, mainly because security can be a nightmare of protection given the number of people who attend those events. For those who don’t know what is meant by “soft target,” it’s a military term for some one, or thing that is relatively vulnerable and unprotected. A good example is a marathon, a soccer game and so forth, because of the vulnerability of the large number of people attending these events. It’s a great way, or an ideal venue for terrorists to slip under the radar to commit their atrocities of hate and mass murder. Throughout Olympic history there have been terrorist attacks. The Olympics have never experienced a darker day, than the 1972 Munich Games. The Palestinian militant group Black September took the Israeli national team hostage, eventually slaughtering eleven athletes and coaches and one German police officer after a 16-hour standoff. As the world watched in horror, ABC broadcaster Jim McKay broke the news: “My father used to say our greatest hopes and our worst fears are seldom realized. They’re all gone.” For the first time in modern Olympic history, competition
was suspended for a memorial service held in the Olympic Stadium attended by 80,000 spectators and 3,000 athletes. My late brother-in-law was a teacher in Berlin at an American school, the Kennedy School, during that time and he worked as a volunteer at the Munich Olympics. I can remember him saying what an awful experience that whole scenario was for him and the many who had first hand experience of watching this horrific event take place. There are so many other historical atrocities of terror related to sporting events that they all cannot fit into this column. Since 9/11, our world has changed, and it may not ever be what it was like before the destruction of the Twin Towers. Since the second Iraq War, beehives of hate and murder from
different terrorist groups have developed, like the fanatical militants of ISIS and al-Qaeda, as they try to swarm the world looking for ways to sting the free thinking of democracy’s freedom. Ignorance might be the biggest root of the tree of evil; the major fact about ignorance is that it closes the door of reasoning! Considering how we Americans love our sporting events, there are innovative forms of security growing for our protection. It has to be a nightmarish worry and task for law enforcement agencies to prepare and prevent the worst.
Security is a difficult endeavor, because of the unexpected nature of the terrorists. The biggest weapon of terrorism is fear of what could happen, and it might be it’s their most effective tool - the anticipation of attack. That’s why we hear our leaders suggest that we try to live or lives as normal as possible. When we attend our sporting events, there has to be a new respect for those who are putting their lives on the line to keep us safe, as we cheer for our teams. The police and security people are the real heroes of the game, as we watch our heralded athletes perform on the field.