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by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS Colin Brady is a 13-year-old boy: he is an athlete and a computer whiz; a normal kid with big plans for the future and a taste for spicy food. He is a regular, healthy and thriving seventh-grader, and to his parents Angela and Joseph, there is nothing more remarkable. Colin was born under extreme circumstances. He entered the world prematurely (24 weeks and two days in gestation) on Saturday, January 24, 1998, weighing just 1 pound 10 oz. Joseph's wedding band fit around his bicep, and his fingers were so small that three of them could fit inside a regular drinking straw. His brain was not yet prepared to direct essential functions like breathing and swallowing. Doctors in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Peter's hospital, where his mother received an emergency C-section, said Colin had a 40 percent chance of survival, and that even if he beat those odds he
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Look out for a lot of activity on Broadway this month. A handful of landmark businesses are relocating within the downtown district, making way for a group of new boutiques that will soon make their debut.
Cole's Woodwind Shop to Re-Open on Phila
was up against a 10 percent likelihood of leading a normal life. He spent 127 days in the hospital, and was intubated for the first 30something days. Angela and Joe weren't able to hold their son until he was 6- weeks-old. As is typical for "preemies," for every two steps forward, Colin made one step back. He endured sepsis, a hernia, apnea, and a retinal hemorrhage that caused him to lose sight in his left eye.
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Cole's Woodwind Shop will move to 47 Phila Street, in the Caffé Lena storefront, just in time for SPAC's Jazz Fest weekend, which begins Saturday, June 25. As the name implies, Cole's
Woodwind Shop specializes in woodwind instruments, both repairs and sales. Owner Bill Cole provides services for local musicians as well as the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra when they're performing in the area. He began repairing and selling woodwinds 34 years ago, and moved to his current space on the second floor of 360 Broadway in 2004. When the street-level 47 Phila space became available, Cole knew it was where he should be. The storefront is the bottom half of the famous Caffé Lena building- "the oldest continuously running folk
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A Sign for Nicholas by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY WILTON - On a warm and gentle Memorial Day, a close group of family and friends gathered at Maplewood Cemetery to remember the late Nicholas Naumkin. It was
the boy's 13th birthday. "It was a beautiful day, thank goodness," said Mary Gell, neighbor and close friend of the Naumkin family, who lost their son less than six months ago to a fatal gun incident just days before the
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Inside TODAY... Veteran of the Month pg 5 Silverwood Galleries pg 9 Pets pg 14 SUNY ESC, SCC Graduation pgs 16-17 Community Corner pg 18 Whipple City Festival pg 24
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Gone Fishin’ MILTON - Fifty students from the Ballston Spa Central School district joined the town of Milton, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Department of Environmental Conservation Saturday, June 11, to take part in the annual Fish Derby at the 4-H Training Center in Milton. The event allowed special needs students from Ballston Spa to cast their lines and catch as many fish as they could haul.
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Robert A. Tague, 46, of 58 Towpath Lane, Waterford, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Tague was arrested October 8 in Waterford and has been sentenced to time served and five years of probation to include drug treatment court. Duane E. Savage, 42, of Clearview Motel, Room 112, South Glens Falls, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Savage was arrested June 20, 2010, in Saratoga Springs and has been sentenced to time served and five years of probation to include drug treatment court. James Halse, 47, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree grand larceny, a class-D felony. Halse was arrested in Ballston Spa and has been sentenced to time served and five years of probation to include drug treatment court. Wilfredo Diaz, 38, of 2971 St. Rt. 9, Apt. 10, Malta, was charged with first-degree rape, a class-B felony, and first-degree sex abuse, a class-D felony. Diaz was arrested April 16 in the town of Wilton. Melinda A. Kelly, aka "Mindy A. Kelly," 28, of Oak Grove Motel, Apt. 10, Burnt Hills, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, a class-D felony. Kelly was arrested November 8 in the town of Ballston for an incident that occurred November 3. Jeremy B. English, 39, of 106 E. Turf Trailer Park, Clifton Park, was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, a class-E felony, and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class-A misdemeanor. English was arrested January 22 in the town of Halfmoon. Paul A. Peters, Jr., 24, of 109 Saratoga Ave., Waterford, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree burglary, a class-D felony. Peters was arrested December 1 in
Waterford for an incident that occurred November 30. He has been placed on interim probation to participate in drug treatment court with his sentencing deferred. Jacob J. Weakland, 25, of 76 Caroline St., Apt. 2, Saratoga Springs, was resentenced June 7 by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to two years in New York State Prison and two years of post release supervision, probation terminated. Weakland was originally convicted January 5, 2007, of fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-C felony, for which he had been sentenced to time served and five years of probation.
County Rt. 46, Fort Edward, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-D felony. Neaton was arrested September 27 in Saratoga Springs and has been sentenced to one to three years in New York State Prison and ignition interlock as a condition of discharge for three years. Craig C. Brown, 35, of 1355 West River Rd., Gansevoort, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Brown was arrested September 6 in Northumberland and has been sentenced to four months of weekends in Saratoga County Jail, five years of probation and ignition interlock as a condition of discharge for three years.
Everett R. Bishop, II, 38, of 329 Atomic Project Rd., Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class-E felony. Bishop was arrested October 30 in Wilton for an incident that occurred October 12 and has been sentenced to two to four years in New York State Prison.
Peter J. McFarlane, 45, of 629 County Rt. 24, Corinth, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. McFarlane was arrested August 15 in Corinth and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing August 1.
Joseph C. Neaton, 48, of 85
Nathaniel J. Grady, 27, of 849
Flushing Ave., Apt. 12C, Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to a charge of thirddegree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Grady was arrested February 23 in the town of Wilton and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing August 1. Todd A. Campbell, 29, of 24 Kircher Rd., Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of thirddegree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Campbell was arrested February 8 in Ballston Spa for an incident that occurred November 11. He is expected to return to court for sentencing August 1. Kimberly A. Fiorentino, 23, of
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6109 Sentinel Rd., A3, Lake Placid, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Fiorentino was arrested February 20 in Malta and has been sentenced to three years in New York State Prison and one year of post release supervision. Joseph A. Giambalvo, 25, of 6109 Sentinel Rd. A3, Lake Placid, pleaded guilty to a charge of thirddegree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Giambalvo was arrested February 20 in Malta and has been sentenced to three years in New York State Prison and one year of post release supervision.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Wilkes Announces Candidacy for City Mayor
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Stating that "It is time to give our Saratoga Springs back to the people," Brent Wilkes formally announced his candidacy for Mayor of Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, June 14. With the Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park as a backdrop, Wilkes stated in his announcement that four
main principles of his administration would be “to develop a longer-term vision than one year (at a time)… manage this City with the tools of today and tomorrow, not those of yesterday or a generation ago…employ strategic thinking…and to promote greater citizen awareness and participation." Mr. Wilkes has been one of the principal leaders of Saratoga Citizen, a group that has been leading a petition drive to change the Saratoga Springs charter and type of government to a Council-Manager form. He has been endorsed in the 2011 election by the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee. Wilkes will be challenging incumbent Mayor Scott Johnson, who has been endorsed for a third term by
both the Republican Independence parties.
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SOS Names New Board Members SARATOGA SPRINGS - Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) announced on Tuesday, June 14 the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Mary Lynn Bradley, Angelo G. Calbone, and Marcy Dreimiller, MBA, SPHR. The SOS Board of Directors is currently led by President Kelly Reinhart, CPA. So far in 2011, 236 individuals have been turned away from the emergency shelter because the shelter was at capacity. In 2010, SOS added a transitional housing pilot program and mobile outreach services to address unmet needs. SOS is actively and aggressively planning extensive future expansion. Bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the Board, collectively the newly appointed directors will be charged with promoting the mission of SOS and ensuring that the agency remains a driving force behind preventing homelessness and very actively helping the homeless and at-risk homeless.
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Angelo Calbone has served as the president and chief executive officer of Saratoga Hospital since September 2006; Marcy Dreimiller has served as the director of human resources for Saratoga Hospital Since October 2009; and Mary Lynn Bradley has served as vice president for the Community Preservation Corporation in Albany since 2006.
Police investigate tampered photo, SSHS issues new yearbooks SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Springs City Police and School District are responding to an incident involving the 2011 High School yearbook that was released this week. Students and staff noticed on Monday, June 13, that someone had tampered with Maya Kurchner's senior photo in the "The Recorder," SSHS's yearbook. The District responded to the problem by cutting out Kurchner's photo, also removing Nick Kirkpatrick's portrait, which was printed on the other side of the page. In response to the incident, Saratoga Springs School District officials asked Saratoga Springs City police to conduct an investigation.
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Police investigators are currently looking into the matter with the assistance of the New York State Police Computer Crimes Unit to determine if any laws have been broken. In the meantime, all SSHS students who purchased yearbooks this year will receive new copies this summer at no additional cost, said Principal Brett Miller in a written release. The yearbook publisher will cover the expense. "We're happy to report that in partnership with Balfour Publishing, our longtime partner in producing the Saratoga Springs High School yearbook, new yearbooks will be issued free of charge," Miller said. Approximately 1,000 yearbooks will be reprinted. Information about distribution will be communicated via School Messenger, a phone and email system, and posted on the school district website: www.saratogaschools.org. Miller said the publisher is not at fault, and an investigation at the school is continuing. "We're continuing to look into this, and we take this situation very seriously," Miller said.
Police Chief Chris Cole put on administrative leave for sexting After admitting to sending sexually explicit text messages to a woman in Glenville, Saratoga Springs Police Chief Chris Cole has been placed on administrative leave, with pay, pending further investigation. Cole admitted to sending the texts to Laurie Masi, 39, who he claims to have had a personal relationship with. Masi indicated that the pictures were unsolicited and unwanted, while Cole claims to have sent the pictures from one consenting adult to another. Investigators are looking into the text messaging and phone records to determine the truth.
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TODAY Friday, June 17, 2011 Kenneth F. Savard Saratoga Springs, NY - Kenneth F. Savard of Seward Street, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his residence. He was 73. Born on April 21, 1938, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Helen (Brown) Savard. In addition to his parents, Ken is predeceased by his wife and one brother. Survivors include two daughters, Christine (Mitchell) Richards of Corinth and Karen (Wayne) Alonzo of Hamlin, NY; one son, Kevin Savard of Saratoga Springs and six grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call today from 5-8
p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway 584-5373. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011, in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway by the Rev. Matthew B. Wetsel, associate pastor. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. Memorials may be made in his name to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
Nicholas ("Nick") Scott Tallman Wilton, NY - Nicholas ("Nick") Scott Tallman, of Adirondack Circle, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, June 6, 2011. He was 52. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Reginald and Delia Burns; his paternal grandparents, Earl and Evelyn Tallman; his father, Daniel Tallman; and his aunt, Patty Muzikar. Survivors include his mother, Mary (Burns) Tallman; sister, Kelly (David) Regels, both of Gansevoort; brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel and Linda Tallman and Michael and Deborah Tallman, all of Saratoga Springs; aunt, Jacquelin Graham of Saratoga Springs; uncle, Frank (Bubby) Muzikar of Myrtle Beach, SC; and cousin, Matthew Muzikar of Long Island, NY. Funeral services were conducted
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Stephen J. Matrazzo Saratoga Springs, NY - Stephen J. Matrazzo, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was 66. Born on July 14, 1944, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Margaret J. (Izzo) Matrazzo and a lifelong city resident. Survivors include his sons, Stephen Matrazzo of California and Darin (Jessica) Matrazzo, USN, of Hawaii; sister, Vivian (Jack) Mangini of S a r a t o g a Springs; brother, Joseph A. Matrazzo of
Saratoga Springs; a granddaughter, Mia Matrazzo; three nephews and many cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia. Burial with military honors will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
Saratoga County Deceased Veteran of the Month Walter and Lois Bydarik Saratoga County’s Honor a Deceased Veteran of the Month is planning to honor a remarkable couple, Walter and Lois Bydarik, on Tuesday, June 21, at 2:30 p.m. The public ceremony will be held in the County Supervisor’s Room at 40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa., and will be followed by a reception. Walter Bydarik served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, from 1946-1966, and was a Master Chief Petty Officer during WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served on several submarines including the USS Skate, Nautilus, Halfbeak, Angler and Halibut. After his naval retirement, he received his bachelor’s degree from S.U.N.Y. and was a teacher in the Schenectady School District for 20 years. He maintained his military ties as a member of the Chapter 60 Korean War Veterans, the Albany/Saratoga SubVets, and the American Legion. Lois Byradik served as a military court stenographer from 1949-1950 and was a member of the Chapter 60 Korean War Veterans Survivors. She worked at Skidmore College. Walter and
Lois are survived by their children, Brett of Ballston Spa, and Wendy Zimmerman of Andover, MA.
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I will come right out and say it: I like mixed martial arts and I think it should be legal in New York State. With 45 states already governing the sport, New York is one of the last states with a regulating body that does not allow it to take place. So far this year both the Tourism committee and the state Senate have approved legislation to regulate the sport and now it is off to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. While this may sound very positive, this is an identical scenario to 2010 which ended with the Assembly ultimately (no pun intended) not passing it.
Opponents of the sport cite its violent nature and often reference the sport as it existed in the mid-90s. Since that time, mixed martial arts (MMA) has evolved into a high level, high-income, high demand, highly regulated sport that draws some of the world’s most elite athletes. Presently on the roster of current and former fighters are dozens of former Olympic and NCAA champions! With the growth and evolution of the sport has come very strict guidelines for the structure of the competitions, including weight classes, set time limits and ringside physicians. In May 2001, the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board drafted and adopted rules known as the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts under which the sport is now governed. These unified rules include, among
many other items, an extensive list of fouls which are not allowed (may vary state to state) for the safety of the fighters. Many experts in the field will argue that when it comes to the area of head trauma, MMA is much safer than boxing, football and ice hockey. Another argument used by the pundits is the idea that the constituents don’t want it. I find this pill hard to swallow when just last month the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) sold out a 55,000 seat arena, and MMA events continue to set Pay-Per-View buy records throughout the country. But perhaps the best argument for the legalization of this sport is the simple yet dramatic impact that MMA will have on our local economies. The sport is now a bil-
lion dollar industry catapulting local economies and creating much needed job growth. If you are a small business owner in Saratoga Springs, the City Center or Saratoga Casino and Raceway are prime venues for such an event and would drive customers to your community. And last but not least, I will address the violent nature of the sport. I would classify violence as someone imposing their will on an innocent individual. When two willing, highly trained athletes decide to test their skills against one another, this isn’t violence, it’s competition. For those with the knowledge to truly appreciate what they are watching, mixed martial arts is a beautifully choreographed exchange of positions often described as human chess. If we take a look into the world of another sport, perhaps football, can you tell me that two 300 lb men, in the best shape of their lives, running at full speed directly into one another is any less disturbing or “violent” than MMA? Despite these supportive facts, I know their will still be the individuals who stand by their ideals against any form of violence. I respect your views and on a number of societal levels I agree wholeheartedly with you, but this isn’t one of them, so I will leave you with this thought. Americans were born to fight and we are a nation of fighters. Whether we are fighting for the right to live free, the love of a good woman or the next promotion at work, it is this fighting spirit that keeps us the land of the free and the home of the brave. For more information on the sport of mixed martial arts visit: www.mmafacts.com
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Relocations, grand openings announced continued from Page 1 music coffeehouse venue in the United States," according to the Caffé Lena History Project. The building is accessible and visible from the sidewalk, and it is also saturated in musical tradition, which was most alluring for Cole. Widely known as a "seminal space for America's best-known folk musicians," Caffé Lena is a national landmark; "it serves as a cultural center for a new generation of rising performers" (as stated in the history project), and what better business to accompany it than a locally-owned music store? "It's kind of neat that I can jump in there and continue the tradition," Cole said. Cole is eager to get into his new space. Right now, he is putting on the finishing touches before he starts moving all the instruments next week. "This is very exciting," he said. "Every day I work on it I love it even more." For more information about Cole's Woodwind shop, visit www.coleswoodwind.com. For more information about Caffé Lena, visit www.caffelenahistory.org.
Urban Boutique to Open on Broadway A new city-style boutique will replace Cole's Woodwind Shop on the second floor of 360 Broadway. Evelyn Burgos is opening City Linkz Clothing, a store for men, women and children that will carry urban labels like Rocawear, Silver
Jeans, Pepe, Taverniti So Jeans, Apple Bottoms, Sean John, and Deréon (Beyonce's new line), along with Nike kicks. Once she's settled in, Bergos hopes to expand her offerings and introduce more sneaker brands as well as colorful and patterned Uggs. Burgos is shooting for a grand opening over Fourth of July weekend. Along with bringing some urban flair to the Broadway shopping scene, the grand opening of City Linkz will also signify a fundraising effort for the Mesothelioma foundation. Bergos will be accepting donations with purchases made at the register. The owner also said she plans to offer a 10 percent discount to all students, middle school through college-age, who present their school ID.
Turkish rugs that Derdiyok does not have room to unroll for his customers in the current store. In its new location, Turkish Bazaar will house a greater selection of merchandise than ever before. Derdiyok is already waiting on a large order from Turkey, which includes a new array of traditional Turkish silver to be showcased at 506 Broadway. The grand opening is planned, tentatively, for Friday, July 15; however, Derdiyok will maintain his 454 Broadway storefront through the end of track season, which means Turkish Bazaar will
The Turkish Bazaar, a boutique specializing in handcrafted finery and décor from Turkey, is moving out of the Saratoga Markplace to re-open in a larger space at 506 Broadway by mid-July. Owner Levent Derdiyok said the move has been a long time coming; his business has been steadily growing since it opened in 2007. "We were always looking for a larger space," said Derdiyok, explaining that it took a few years for the right opportunity to present itself. "Finally, we found it." He said 506 Broadway offers four times more space, which is especially appealing for larger merchandise, like the hand-woven
Bettie's Cakes Will Move to Broadway Bettie's Cakes will also be leaving the Saratoga Marketplace. Owner Lorraine Murphy announced her plans to relocate the cupcakery cafe to 371 Broadway,
which was formerly Maestro's before the bistro moved into the Van Dam building in May. Murphy wants to be on Broadway by the beginning of July. A grand re-opening celebration is in the works, the details of which will be announced at a later date on the recently revamped Bettie's Cupcakes website: www.bettiescakes.com. The website, which was unveiled last week, now offers online ordering capability, message posts, and a social calendar where cupcake enthusiasts can find updates about the grand opening. "We're very excited to be a Saratoga-based company that has
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by Yael Goldman Turkish Bazaar to Expand, Saratoga TODAY Relocate Boutique
be open in two locations for a little less than three months. Details of the grand opening event will be announced in the beginning of July. Derdiyok said he looks forward to welcoming the community into his bright, colorful store. For more information about the Turkish Bazaar, call (518) 5834828 or visit http://www.saratogaturkishbazaar.com.
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MALTA - Two-time published author Ladean Adamiszyn launched her own publishing company to help local authors get the attention they need and deserve. After publishing “The Keeper of Darkness” and “Beyond the Keeper's Gate,” two Saratoga-based suspense novels written under her penname Ladean Warner, the Malta writer was shopping around for a company that could handle her third book. Having proved quite successful with her first two releases, specifically “The Keeper of Darkness” which topped its publisher's bestseller list, Adamiszyn understood the ways and trends of the industry. She knows how to write a print-worthy text, and learned how to attract her audience in a way her publishers could not. "I went with small press for the second book because I figured they could help contain the costs, but then they never sent out press releases as promised," she said. "I knew my book was number one because of the work I'd done, because I had gotten myself out there."
When it came time to pick a publisher for her next novel, Adamiszyn met a harsh reality and a realization that gave her the final push to step out on her own. "I went to a publisher and he said to me 'there's nothing I can do that you can't do for yourself," she explained. After tackling some apprehension toward self-publishing, Adamiszyn and her husband Joseph made the decision to launch Open Door Publishers, a company that would welcome authors and support their dreams. "I want to help other people; I want to give them the ability to see their dreams come true like mine did," she said. Since its inception in fall 2010, Open Door Publishers has bolstered ten authors and taken on a handful of new projects that are still in the works. Joseph handles acquisitions and business operations, and Ladean is in charge of reviewing and accepting manuscripts. Their approach is personal and always unique, and every writer, established or novice, is treated like a bestseller. "We try to find the potential in each individual book," she said. "We're not
a publishing mill, grinding out hundreds of books a week. Each person is an individual author and project for us." Open Door Publishers strives to get its authors the attention and outreach they need and deserve, which, according to Adamiszyn, means finding the right niche and establishing a marketing strategy that's tailor-fit to the writer and their unique publication. "I get press releases out, set up book events at stores and libraries, and set up author interviews with book clubs. I encourage [our authors] to follow the pattern I followed to get themselves out there,” she said. With this in mind, Open Door Publishers has helped authors like Meghan Lemery, who recently released her first novel “Please Pass the Barbie Shoes,” and J.A. Federice, the author of “25 to Life,” establish their readership. Adamiszyn is now finishing up her third novel, and first self-published work, which will be released sometime later this summer. "Being published is a phenomenal experience; you hold that book in your hands, something that you've written and people want to read, and it just feels great," she said. The Adamiszyns are currently accepting manuscripts, and are always open to new project proposals. Open Door Publishers formats its authors' books for ebooks, including Kindle (Amazon) and NOOK (Barnes & Noble). For more information, call (518) 899-2097, email info@opendoorpublishers.com or visit www.opendoorpublishers.com.
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BUSINESS 9 Silverwood Galleries Opens Downtown TODAY
Friday, June 17, 2011
by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS Charlene Wood Courtney and her daughter Chelsea are the creative inspiration behind Silverwood Galleries, a charming home décor boutique that started in Bolton Landing and recently expanded with a second location at 24 Caroline Street. The new décor gallery offers a sophisticated array of furniture, chic antiques, original artwork, household trimmings, women's jewelry, and what the owners describe as an "allinclusive" home design and accessorizing experience. Silverwood Galleries is the perfect place to find everything from a small housewarming gift to a one-of-akind, Saratoga-inspired work of art. "We have the gallery, which is sort of separate, and then home décor. People may come here just for art, but they also find pieces to go [with it]. It's the full home experience," said Chelsea, who has an MA in American fine and decorative arts. Glass tabletop greenhouses, burlap votives, hand-painted furniture, impeccable floral arrangements, baskets, throw pillows, reed diffusers, birdcages and picture frames are just
a few of the many accent pieces available at Silverwood Galleries. Many of the more timeless, elegant accessories in the boutique complement unique reinventions that show off Silverwood's creative approach to interior design, like an old-fashioned baby bath and stand that Charlene envisions as a drink cooler. "There is more to our [look] than the old English cottage; we combine shabby chic with industrial modern," Chelsea explained, pointing to a pair of very Art Deco, architectural Wassily Chairs that add volume to the gallery's otherwise empty floor space. The rest of the boutique is filled with furnishings that stand out much like these borderline eccentric-looking seats. Charlene's taste brings her on buying trips to places as far away as Europe, which is why the majority of the furniture in Silverwood Galleries comes from England, France and Belgium. "Our specialty is one-of-a-kind pieces," Charlene said. "We're always bringing in more furniture; the store is constantly evolving." Most of the artwork hanging in the gallery is marked by regional artists, including George Van Hook and Tom Myott; however, Silverwood does feature some 19th century and early 20th century paintings as well.
With artwork, furniture and accents all under one room, it's no surprise Silverwood Galleries completes its full-spectrum home décor offerings with interior design consultations and personal shopping services. Together, Charlene and Chelsea have the talent and resources to dress up any residential or commercial space. They represent 20 different artists at any given time, and have a whole "arsenal" of resources to find what their clients are looking for. "You can tell us what feeling you want and we'll create it," Chelsea said. So far, Silverwood Saratoga has proved a popular addition to the downtown shopping scene. But it seems the most important measure of the store's success is how well Charlene's more refined propensities complement Chelsea's youthful flair, and vice versa. "We make a great partnership," Chelsea said. "We have a blast and we work so well together," Charlene added. For more information, stop into Silverwood Galleries located at 24 Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs, call (518) 583-3600 or visit www.silverwoodgalleries.com. The Bolton Landing store is located at 4557 Lakeshore Drive (Route 9N).
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Pictured above: An introduction to Silverwood Boutique; to the right: Chelsea and Charlene.
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Community Remembers the Life of a Boy Gone Too Soon continued from Page 1 Christmas holiday. "[Nicholas's uncle,] his wife and their new baby were there, some neighbors and family," said Gell. A day of remembrance, of small and simple gestures, those present scrawled a private message on slips of paper, tied them with ribbon to the end of gold and white balloons and released them into the late spring sky. "It was kind of heavenly. Up they went and you're watching them go and suddenly they're gone. And you're like, okay, that must be where heaven starts," said Gell. The loss of a young life weighs
heavy on those who knew Nicholas, a boy who is remembered for his bright eyes, big smile, compassionate character and shining intelligence. "He could talk to adults and he could talk to kids. He was so bright. Really, you can only imagine what his future should have been." As a terrible winter thawed and spring unfolded across the region, it became clear that even those who never knew Nicholas - who never met the Naumkin family, were affected by his sudden loss. Trinkets, candy and books were left at his gravesite; calls from complete strangers would come to the Naumkins offering their support and help. For the neighborhood
where the Naumkins live, a small circle of well-kept homes along Knollwood Drive in Wilton, the loss was even more difficult. "This is such a close neighborhood. We've only had 13 kids here, with Nicholas being the oldest boy. I wanted them to know that we're all thinking about them today. And I thought, how can we show them that even though we're all in our houses, that we don't forget, that we do care, and that we don't just go on as time goes by?" said Gell. After taking her proposal to the town of Wilton, Gell, with permission of the Naumkin family, is in the final stages of placing a memorial sign at the entrance way of Knollwood Drive to honor Nicholas. The sign reads "Kolya's Way" - Kolya being a softer version
in Russian for the name Nicholas. "We know this was such a huge loss. How can we let you know that we're never going to forget? This just seemed like one way," said Gell. "This is such a beautiful, beautiful gesture that they're doing for us," said Oksana Naumkin, Nicholas's mother. "We are blessed to have such great friends and neighbors. They've really been a rock for us. I don't know what we would have done without their support."
At the base of the sign, Gell hopes to place a small barrel of flowers and a lantern element with a simple tea light. "I hope to have the kids in the development participate in the planting, especially Nicholas's younger brother, Peter," said Gell. For Peter, a special needs child, Gell hopes that tending to the flowers can be his way of maintaining a relationship with his older brother. "It's comforting to know that people are thinking of him. I think this will help a lot of people with the grieving process. Hopefully it will be a great way for other kids to spend a few minutes with him," said Mrs. Naumkin. Gell said that once the sign is in place, anyone in the community, "Anyone at all," is welcome to visit the sign and light the lantern to let the Naumkins know that Nicholas is in their thoughts. It's a small gesture, Gell admits, something that can feel insignificant when compared to the loss. But it's small gestures like these, of a community coming together to show their support in the wake of great tragedy, that she hopes will provide strength to those in need. And often, said Gell, it's these small moments that stick with you the most. "I told another story when we were at the service," said Gell. "I talked about how Nicholas and Peter would come to our house, and Peter would often go, 'I'm not leaving. I want to stay.' And Nick would say, 'Peter, we have to go, it's time to go.' They would do this arguing thing and they would walk out the door and there would be this distance. Eventually, it got to the point where they would walk out side by side. I watched them one day as they left. And down in front of the neighbor's house, I saw Nick just put his arm around his brother," Gell remembers, "and the two walked home the rest of the way like that." A small, simple moment of kindness; a gesture of support, of strength and of love.
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Celebrate Saratoga County Agriculture (and Father’s Day) at Sundae on the Farm! by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY Fifty years ago, there were 1,800 farms in Saratoga County. Today, just over one-third of these are in operation. Because fewer people are directly involved in farming, they have not had the opportunity to experience agriculture firsthand and understand how the food we eat (and
Sundae on the Farm Sunday, June 19 – Father’s Day Noon - 4 p.m. Clear Echo Farm 800 Route 32 North, Schuylerville (Town of Northumberland)
Directions: • From Saratoga Springs: Route 29 East to Wall Street (just before Grangerville). Turn left onto Wall Street and follow to the end. Turn left onto Route 32. Farm is 1/4 mile on the right. • From Schuylerville: Take Route 32 North for 4 miles. Farm is on the right.
some of the fiber we wear) is produced. For 16 years, Saratoga County’s Agricultural Promotion Committee has provided a critical link between the farming community and the public at large. Each year, an open house is held at a different location for area residents to visit an actual working farm, learn about local agriculture and realize the importance of a viable agricultural industry in Saratoga County. Saratoga County’s 16th Annual “Sundae on the Farm” will be held on Sunday, June 19 at Clear Echo Farm, LLC located at 800 Route 32 North in the Town of Northumberland. The event will take place from noon- 4 p.m. and will showcase the breadth and significance of agriculture in Saratoga County. “Sundae on the Farm” is enjoyed by approximately 3,000 visitors each year, and the public is invited this Sunday! Richard Smith, farm and dairy management resource educator for Saratoga County’s branch of Cornell Cooperative Education observes, “There’s an awful lot going into the operation of a farm and we try to introduce everyone to all the aspects, from the machinery to the milking.” Clear Echo Farm is owned and operated by several members of the Peck family. Larry and Jean Peck are fourth generation farmers, Kevin and Carrie Peck are fifth generation and young members of the sixth (Matt and Ryan) are now heavily involved in the operations, according to Mr. Smith. The farm currently gets milk from 550 registered Holstein cows and plants over 1,100 acres of corn and hay. “I am privileged to work with our county’s farmers directly,
and I can say that we have much to be proud of. Our farmers are the most progressive in the state, if not the country!” Smith said. “While there aren’t as many farmers as before, those that are here have a very strong commitment to their farms, and people who visit will see the fantastic results.” “Sundae on the Farm” is designed to be a fun, educational event and a perfect way for entire families to spend Father’s Day together. Free events will include: tours of the dairy farm, children’s activities, farm animals to see, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, agricultural exhibits and demonstrations by three area chefs using local farm products. Chefs from the Wishing Well Restaurant, Saratoga Farmstead Bed and Breakfast and 9 Miles East Farm will be creating dishes using locally produced products. For the third time, a spelling bee and Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest will be featured at the event. Plenty of food is served at “Sundae on the Farm” including: hotdogs, hamburgers, Stewart’s Ice Cream featuring hot fudge topping from
Photo Provided L to R: Veterans William Stenger, Donald Carrier, James Norton, Dorothy Henry, Lester Peltzer and George Moline prepare for the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Sundae’s Best Hot Fudge, maple syrup topping from Maple Valley Farm, and pie a la mode featuring homemade pies from Smith’s Orchard Bake Shop. Even more fun for all ages can be found at the showcase of horses and a unique Farmers’ Market. Parking is plentiful and several trams (with farm-savvy hosts on board for questions and answers) will transport visitors between the parking area and the farm. Saratoga County’s “Sundae on the
Farm,” is an effort that has become a model emulated by many other counties. The event is organized by the Saratoga County Agricultural Promotion Committee and sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, American Farmland Trust, Saratoga County Farm Bureau, and the Town of Northumberland. For more information call Cornell Cooperative Extension at (518) 885-8995 or visit www.saratogafarms.com.
Local Vets Fly with Honor! On Saturday, June 11, five Saratoga County World War II Veterans were among those who took part in the Honor Flight that began from Albany International Airport. The Honor Flight flew them to Washington, D.C. and their trip included a visit to the National World War II Memorial. The Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency provided transportation to the airport for the Veterans after a send-off that included an escort from the Patriot Guard. Local World War II Veterans that were among those on the flight included: Mr. Donald Carrier of Ballston Spa, Mr. Gordon Litke of Saratoga Springs, Mr. George Moline of Saratoga Springs, Mr. James Norton of Saratoga Springs and Mrs. Dorothy Henry of Saratoga Springs.
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Boy Beats Odds continued from Page 1 "When we tried to start feeding him, his brain wasn't mature enough to complete the natural reflex of suck, then swallow or breathe. When Colin was feeding, we had to be vigilant that he was swallowing and not aspirating," Joe said. Throughout his hospital stay, Angela and Joe learned how to care for Colin. They were trained in CPR and reading the apnea monitor, and learned how to insert a nasogastric tube, so that Colin could eat - a unique parental responsibility that was both frightening and reassuring because it meant he was making progress. Finally, when Colin had developed enough and his family was prepared to care for him outside the NICU, the Bradys took their tiny son home. It didn't get easier right away, but his feeding and appetite problems were improving and by the time he was 2 years old there was "a shift from critical care - from being on guard every day - to working on attaining a sense of normalcy," Angela said.
These days, the only sign of Colin's incredible trials and triumphs as an infant is that, some days, he cannot participate in gym class or any contact sports. He has Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in his right eye, which gives him a high propensity for retinol detachment and going blind. "It has been a major challenge for Colin, because he loves sports," Joe said. But even the risk of blindness has not kept Colin from finding his niche, most likely because of his strong family support system. The 13-year-old Maple Ave Middle School student is an avid golfer, a lefty and a straight-shooter to be precise, and he is getting pretty close to beating his father on the green. Colin is also a second-year swimmer for the SchenectadySaratoga Sharks. His 15-year-old sister Caroline is a talented ballet dancer, and Colin's informal competitor. Just 18 months his senior, Caroline motivates Colin to make his own mark. What’s more, the ambitious 13-
year-old is already mapping out his career. "Colin loves computers; he wants to go to RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) to study computer forensics and security," Joe said. Perhaps Colin is setting the bar high so that he may follow his older brother's example. Gregory is a 20year-old biomedical engineering student at Drexel University, a career path that was inspired by the time he spent in the hospital with Colin. Looking back on all they've experienced, and what the entire Brady family has gained and learned from Colin, Angela and Joe agree that they are incredibly fortunate. "It's amazing to see where Colin is today; to see that he has persevered through all the adversity, challenges and potential consequences," Joe said. "We have a lot to be thankful for this Father's Day," Angela said. "Life is so precious, and we are very grateful and fortunate that Colin not only survived but is thriving."
grown from one location to five locations in just a year and a half," she said. "Everything is made in Saratoga, which we are very proud of."
Other recent shuffles and openings: - Jill's Wandering Cowboys, a new western boutique and boot store, moved from the Wilton Mall to the bottom-space in the Van Dam building last month. The space previously housed Speck Boutique, which closed in April. - Tushita Heaven, an "enlightened living" wellness center, will soon open on the corner of Spring Street and Broadway. The building is owned by Frank Panza, who also owns the Shoe Depot across the street, and has been vacant for about a year. - Saratoga Springs jeweler Corwin RavenStar recently opened The Silver Studio at 6 Phila Street, taking the place of a small laundromat. As described on the website (http://thesilverstudio.net/4.html), The Silver Studio is "a business dedicated
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to local metal artisans, custom designs and earth-friendly materials." - Saratoga Olive Oil Company opened a "tasting room" at 484 Broadway earlier this spring. According to the company's Facebook page, Saratoga Olive Oil offers more than 60 flavors of extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and exotic sea salts from around the world. Customers are invited to taste each flavor. The company is also selling fresh breads from Rock Hill Bakery. - The Body Lounge is opening this Saturday, June 18 in the lower level of the Saratoga Marketplace. According to owner Aleah Homer, The Body Lounge is designed to offer a unique combination of services, mixing traditional spa treatments (some with a new and interesting spin) with many trendy, renewal therapies that are popular in New York City and LA. For more information, visit www.the-bodylounge.com/. - McGillicuddy's Soaps recently opened on the lower level of the Saratoga Marketplace.
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TOO MANY PETS, TOO FEW HOMES
Jill Sweet Whiskers and Tales
There is something of a crisis at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. I first learned about it from my friend and volunteer dog walker, Angel Mainhardt. Then, I heard about it again when I had lunch with Dan Butler, the shelter supervisor. Finally, I heard it one more time when I ran into shelter employee, Cathy Ondreko, in the supermarket. The issue is that practically no one is adopting the animals! As of last week, there were 62 dogs and 238 cats waiting for someone to give them a forever home. Our newly opened spacious county animal shelter is full even with 61 of the kittens in volunteer foster homes because they are too young to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated. The adoptions are down and everyone is asking why. Is it the time of year? Are people
worried about a pet complicating their summer travel plans? Do all of the families in the county that want pets already have them? Or is it just another result of a struggling economy? My heart and head tell me it must be the latter and it is not just our county shelter that is struggling. Dan reports that based on his discussions with the heads of other shelters, the problem is widespread. It is affecting not only government run shelters, but also shelters run by non-profit organizations. Not only are fewer people adopting pets, but more people are surrendering their pets and stating their reason for doing so is because they can no longer afford to take care of them. So what does it cost to adopt a cat from our county shelter? At this time cats can be adopted for $25 and kittens for $50. These fees are for a cat or kitten that is spayed or neutered and vaccinated. The fee for vaccinated, and spayed or neutered dogs is $78. These, of course, are only the initial adoption costs and they will be followed by the expense of feeding and medically caring for the animal throughout its life. For kittens and cats kept indoors that could mean up to 16 years or more. For dogs, it could mean up to 11 years or more. As much as I would like for everyone to adopt a pet from the shelter, I
Saratoga County 2011 Rabies Clinics 4-H Training Center 556 Middleline Road Ballston Spa, NY Free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets available on the following Tuesdays: June 21, July 5, July 19,
August 9, August 23, September 6, September 20, October 18, and November 15. Donations are gladly accepted and for additional information please contact the Saratoga County Animal Shelter at (518) 885-4113.
Sponsored by the Saratoga County Animal Shelter & Saratoga County Public Health Nursing Service.
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Animal Memorial Bricks A second round of memorial pavement bricks are for sale for a limited time at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. Purchase a brick with the name of your beloved pet and/or a short personal message and it will always be part of the shelter-building site. Each engraved brick costs $50.00. For more information call the shelter at (518) 885-4113. know this is unrealistic. People should only adopt after they have carefully thought about being able to afford it. No one wants to see a cat or dog adopted if it will only be returned later because of the cost of care. In addition to cost, individuals adopting a pet must consider the issue of time. If they have no time to spend with the animal, it will be lonely, unhappy, bored and frustrated. This often times will result in destructive behaviors. Dogs need regular walks even if they have a fenced yard. Cats need regular interactive play even if they have toys. In both cases, the pet needs time to positively interact with their humans, just as much as they need food, sleep and exercise. But it is not just one-sided either. The humans miss out on the many benefits of pet ownership if they do not spend any time with the dog or cat. They will miss out on the pleasures of seeing that pet come running to greet them when they come home, or the calming feeling they can get from petting a soft purring cat as it sits in their lap, or a snoozing dog curled up at their feet. They will also miss out on the gratification and rewards of training that pet. So let me urge members of our community to ask themselves if they have the finances and the time for a pet and if so, urge them to seriously think about adopting a dog or cat from the county shelter. In my mind, there is nothing more enchanting than interacting with a dog or cat. They make me laugh, cry and love. They can be loyal and full of unconditional love for me, even with all my shortcomings. They ask for so little—just a little time, care and love. If you can provide those things, what are you waiting for? Finally, remember that this crisis would not be before us if people would spay and neuter their pets. Too many animals for too few homes are the direct results of uncontrolled pet reproduction.
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Animals Available at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter for adoption. For More Information Call (518) 885-4113.
Chubs
Date Received: Breed: Sex: Age: Good w/ Children:
Gidget
Date Received: Breed: Sex: Spayed Female Declawed: No Good w/ Children: Good w/ Dogs: Good With Cats:
Jasper
5/23/2011 Dwarf Female 2 years Yes
Cricket
Date Received: Sex: Age: Municipality: Location:
Fraiser 3/16/2011 DSH Age: 3 years Litter Trained: Yes Yes Unknown Yes
Date Received: Breed: Sex: Age: Declawed: Litter Trained: Good with Children: Good With Dogs: Good With Cats:
3/18/2011 DSH Neutered Male 1 Year No Yes No No No
Date Received: Kennel: Breed: Sex: Age: Municipality: Location:
Justine
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2/14/2011 Spayed Female Adult Corinth 451 Angel Rd
5/22/2011 Scooby's Run Boxer Neutered Male Adult Saratoga Springs 2 Taylor
4/6/2011 Hooch's Hollow Shepherd Mix Spayed Female Adult Providence
Dog Therapy Program
The Dog Therapy Program at Lake Avenue in Mrs. O’Rourke’s room continues to be a success. Each week the second grade students get an opportunity to read with one of the three therapy dogs. They are planning on an end of year celebration for their reading progress!
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Summer Camp Directory Spotlight: Ndakinna Ndakinna Education Center, located in Greenfield Center, offers a wide variety of summer camp programs and activities that will provide campers with a greater respect and understanding for the natural world as well as the Northeast’s rich Native American history. Hosted by renowned author and wilderness and survival expert James Bruchac, these programs are ideal for children with a sense of adventure and natural wonder. Summer programs are divided into two groups, children ages 3 - 8 and older campers ages 9 - 14. Programs range in duration from one to two weeks, each covering a different skill or activity such as animal tracking, basic wilderness survival skills and shelter building. Native American storytelling and games and nature-based arts and crafts projects will teach campers to have fun in the great outdoors. Each camp program promotes team building, natural awareness, patience and
confidence. Ndakinna also offers family camp programs, which allow children and their parents to experience the outdoors together. Family programs can accommodate children ages
1 - 14. These programs offer the same skills training and teambuilding activities. To view the finalized calendar of programs and events, visit. www.Ndcenter.org
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Lieutenants Award $500 Scholarship
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Lt. Sean Briscoe, Lt. Greg Veitch, Nicole Beer, Lt. Linda Quattrini and Lt. Robert Jillson.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenants Police Benevolent Association presented Saratoga Springs High School seniors Nicole Beer of Gansevoort with the 2011 Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenants Criminal Justice Scholarship during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon, June 14. The $500 scholarship will go toward Beer's education at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, where she will major in criminal justice beginning this fall. Beer is active in her community and has volunteered for a number of organizations including the Saratoga Center for the Family, Saratoga County Youth Court, the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office and Operation Adopt a Soldier "We are very happy to announce Nicole as this year's recipient," said Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenant's PBA President, Greg Veitch. "It is an honor for me and my fellow lieutenants to assist a young person in some small way as they begin their college experience." "The lieutenants recognize that organizations in all areas of the criminal justice system need dedicated young men and women with a willingness to serve the public," he said.
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SCC Graduation!
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Saratoga Central Catholic class of 2011 graduates throw their caps in the air. SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Central Catholic High School held its 2011 commencement ceremony on Friday morning, June 10 at St. Clement's Church. Thirty-one students, including valedictorian Patrick Joseph Bunk and salutatorian
Jack W. Keller, received their diplomas. Patrick Joseph Bunk, class of 2011valedictorian, is the son of Joseph and Alida Bunk of Saratoga Springs. He joined SCC in seventh grade, beginning an exemplary academic career of accolades and accomplishments. Bunk was student council president, vice president of the school's National Honor Society and captain of the varsity bowling team. He is also an Eagle Scout. Bunk will attend the University of Rhode Island in the fall, where he will major in chemistry. Jack W. Keller, class of 2011 salutatorian, is the son of Tammy and Donald Keller of Ballston Spa. An outstanding student athlete, Keller was captain of the varsity baseball, basketball, football and cross country teams. Saratoga Central Catholic's baseball team won three consecutive Section II Class B Championships while Keller was on the roster. He will attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, as a student in the engineering program and a member of the baseball team.
Congratulations to all 31 Saratoga Central Catholic graduates!
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Adult Graduates Celebrate, Some From Afar by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - A group of 166 students, some from as far away as Tokyo, Japan, and more than 900 guests gathered in the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday, June 11 for SUNY Empire State College's Center for Distance Learning's 2011 commencement ceremony. The ceremony, which represented just a small portion of the 970 students eligible for diplomas, marked a number of milestones for SUNY ESC. For starters, the 2011 graduating class is the largest class in the center's history, while the 166 students who attended the ceremony made it the largest commencement to date, including an additional 282 students who participated via live webcast. Reaching out to students in all 50 states and across the globe, SUNY ESC's center is at the forefront of online learning so much so that the college presented an honorary doctoral degree to Sir John Daniel, one of the world's leading authorities on open and distance education, during Saturday's ceremony.
"This was a major honor for us," said Thomas P. Mackey, dean to the Center for Distance Learning. M a c k e y explained that distance learning is an increasingly popular approach to higher education for adults: "The Sloan Consortium projects that online learning will continue growing by 21 percent every year, and we are definitely seeing continued growth in this area," he said. After the ceremony, Mackey made it a point to meet with the graduates and learn about their individual experiences. His conversations reinforced the fact that students who earn an online degree truly enjoy the convenience and flexibility of distance learning as part of an active academic community. "Every student [said] it was not an easy process, that the courses were challenging and interesting, and that
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they liked being able to connect with other students online," Mackey said. "One student said she became friends online with another student from Austria, and is actually going to travel to visit [them] this summer." "We had 166 students travel from all over the place to attend the graduation, and even had a student who traveled all the way from Tokyo Japan, and that says a lot about the experience [we offer]," he said. For more information about the programs offered through SUNY Empire State College's Center for Distance Learning, visit www.esc.edu/CDL.
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Ronald Visits Nursing Home
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Ronald, after helping out at the ribboncutting at Saratoga’s newest McDonald’s located on Broadway, Ronald visited Saratoga Care Nursing Home residents to spread some joy.
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Take a look at this week’s new club members Ronald McDonald with Saratoga Care Nursing Home resident, Paul Fung.
The following Saratoga County residents graduated from Manhattan College on May 22 with undergraduate degrees: Daniel Paul Buser— B.S. in civil engineering (Clifton Park) Jake Wallace Ostrov— B.A. in government (Saratoga Springs) Ryan Paul FlemingB.S. in marketing ( Ballston Lake) Congratulations guys!
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Wesley Volunteers Luncheon
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On Thursday, June 9, Wesley Health Care Center hosted a special luncheon thanking all of their hard-working volunteers. Volunteers come from a multitude of community programs and assist residents by delivering mail, folding laundry, and performing various kitchen duties. The volunteers also visit with the residents and maintain a beautiful facility through the careful care of the Center’s flowers and plants. In addition to a delicious turkey lunch, each volunteer received a special gift and certificate of appreciation. Thank you volunteers for all that you do!
Lauren The tooth fairy club is sponsored by:
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Sudoku
19 "Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as real strength." -- Ralph W. Sockman
Words to know: cache: n. a storage place
Crossword
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Scrabblegram
Movie Review
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ACROSS 1 Tool used for loosening 4 What some chambers hold 8 Put down 14 Calder Cup org. 15 Take it easy 16 __ threat: performer who can sing, dance and act 17 Ergot host 18 Part of an astronomy degree? 20 All of us, to Bugs 22 Like Inverted Jenny stamps 23 As it __ 24 Part of a surgery degree? 27 Reward of a kind 28 “Good move, torero!” 29 Shot target 32 Component of some screwdrivers, briefly 34 West of Brooklyn 35 Crabby 36 Part of a physics degree? 40 Responsibility 41 Gp. for GPs 42 Like mottoes 43 They’re often sold in blocks, for short 44 Bra part 45 Surprise, sometimes 47 Part of an economics degree? 51 Bit with a nucleus 53 Act the affectionate grandparent 54 High-grade cotton 55 Part of a theology degree? 58 Code word for “N” in the old U.S. Phonetic Alphabet 59 Rather, once 60 Security concern 61 __ salad 62 Mendel’s field 63 Actor Morales 64 The car in Thurber’s 1933 story “The Car We Had to Push” DOWN 1 Repeated cacophonic sound? 2 Words to a kidder
Kung Fu Panda 2 (Directed by Jennifer Yuh, Animated – 2011) In this animated sequel, we rejoin Po (Jack Black) and the Furious Five in the routine rescue of a small village being stripped of any metal in their possession. While success appeared a forgone conclusion, someAt The Movies thing Po observes on an opponent leaves him dumbWith Trey Roohan struck and sends him flashing back to his childhood. Outraged by his combat failure, the Five and Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) inform him that he is not to join them in their duties. Elsewhere, we learn that the party behind the plundering intends to use the metal for raw material in a weapon; a weapon that “stops kung fu.” Upon hearing that it was a panda that nearly thwarted the effort, he’s noticeably unnerved. The reason being that a soothsayer forcibly assisting him long ago told him that a panda would be his undoing. Meanwhile, Po has returned home to his father to unravel the mystery. I don’t know if I was expecting a second film after the first one, and it would stand up on its own without one, but I enjoyed this sequel immensely. The origin story, the identity struggle, the final confrontation and most of the intervening events are highly entertaining. A worthy followup. 8 out of 10
Raising Hector
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3 Hoover rival 4 Without exception 5 Grieves 6 Conduct 7 Joan __ 8 Gas station convenience 9 Shop for books 10 White House staffers 11 Type of poker? 12 Model Macpherson 13 “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” author Brown 19 Bit of kindness from a bank 21 Gate divisions, at the track 25 Unusual clock number 26 Smart __ 29 Clementine’s dad, for one 30 Verdant 31 1934 chemistry Nobelist 32 Caber thrower
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33 “Unbreak My Heart” singer Braxton 34 Milking murmur 35 Get ready to play 37 Ostracize 38 Bar 39 Down-home theater 44 “Be serious!” 45 Artificial turf sites 46 Ring of color 47 Eponymous Yemeni seaport 48 Singer with the 1995 album “Velvet and Brass” 49 JPEG file content 50 Suggestive dance 51 Pisa’s river 52 Savoir-faire 55 Dubious “gift” 56 Wield a crowbar 57 Agnus __
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upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road • 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street • 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 6/22: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m. Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road • 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 • 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 6/20: Town Board and Round Lake Village joint meeting at Village Hall, 6:30 p.m. 6/21: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road • 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 6/23: Zoning Board meeting, 7 p.m. City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway • 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 6/20: Planning Board workshop, 5 p.m. 6/20: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. 6/21: City Council, 7 p.m. Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 6/22: Planning Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street • 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 6/20: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 6/20: Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road • 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 6/23: Zoning Board meeting, 7 p.m. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St., # 1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 6/20: Office of Emergency Services: Traffic Safety Board, 1 p.m. 6/20: Trails Committee Meeting, 3 p.m. 6/21: Labor/Management Safety Committee, 3 p.m. 6/21: Board of Supervisors meeting, 4 p.m. 6/22: Sewer District #1 Commission meeting, 3 p.m. 6/22: Technology meeting, 4 p.m. 6/23: Water Authority meeting, 2:45 p.m.
local briefs Saratoga Race Course Job Fairs The New York Racing Association will host four job fairs at Saratoga Race Course for those interested in working at Saratoga during the 2011 meet, which will run for 40 days from July 22 through Labor Day, September 5. Interviews will be held at the Carousel near the East Avenue Gate from 2:30 -6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 17 and from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. Additional job fairs will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with working papers and have with them a photo ID and social security card, or I-9 alternative. Prospective mutual clerks must be at least 18-years-old and have significant cash handling experience in order to apply. For more information, contact NYRA's employment line at (718) 659-3550.
National Parks Celebrate the First Day of Summer The National Parks celebrate the official start of summer on June 21 with free entrance to the parks. Visit www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreepark s.htm to find parks. Pack up the family and go exploring!
Shelters of Saratoga Open House To commemorate our 20th anniversary, we are hosting an open house on Thursday, June 23, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us for lunch, see what we are all about, and leave knowing how we, as a community, are preventing homelessness. Tour the shelter, meet SOS board of directors and staff, and learn about volunteer opportunities. Please reply to Cindy at (518) 581-1097 if you plan to attend. Visit www.sheltersofsaratoga.org for additional SOS information.
Saratoga Springs Public Library Summer Reading for Kids The Children and Teen Summer Reading Program at Saratoga Springs Public Library will begin Monday, June 20. “One World, Many Stories,” is the themed reading program for children ages 3 and up. Children registered in the One World, Many Stories Reading Program will report on their read books to either a “Book Buddy” or a staff member in the Children’s Room at the library. Book Buddies are student volunteers going into grades 6-12 in the fall, who will actively listen to younger children give their summer book reports and hand out prizes. It’s a fun, entertaining, and very rewarding summer volunteer experience for students. Interested students should call (518) 584-7860,
HELPING HANDS Organization
Organization: Rebuilding Together Saratoga County Mission Rebuilding Together Saratoga County is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that brings communities and volunteers together to make repairs to the homes of low-income property owners, particularly the elderly and disabled, allowing them to live in warmth, safety and independence while respecting their dignity. There is never a cost to the homeowner.
How to Help There are many ways for those ages 14 and over to help. They include being a project volunteer, photographer, safety coordinator, homeowner companion or a fund-raiser. Volunteers are welcome at any skill level. We need skilled tradesmen with specific expertise, as well as inexperienced volunteers to help with painting, cleaning, landscaping or other odd jobs at a home. For those who are not handy around the house, we need volunteers to donate and/or prepare meals for those who are working on the homes. There is also office and outreach committee work available. For more ways to help, please visit our website at rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org.
Contact Please call (518) 695-3315 to find out more about donating your time or gifts in kind. You may also visit our website at rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org.
ext. 239 to enroll in the Book Buddies program. There will be a Book Buddies orientation on June 23 from 7–8 p.m. You are Here, is the reading program for teens that will be going into grades 6–12 this fall. There are two reading programs organized for teens, “The Amazing Page Race” and the “You Are Here Book Slip Raffle.” Both reading programs will give teens a chance at winning an assortment of prizes including a Barnes & Noble NOOK Color. Registration for both the children and teen reading programs will begin on Monday, June 20. Stop by the Teen or Children’s Room to register, or you can register online at www.sspl.org. Full program descriptions can also be accessed on the library’s website or by picking up a schedule at the library.
Intro to Prezi Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. On Tuesday, June 28, from 6:308:30 p.m., Eric Hartman and Kathy Handy will demonstrate Prezi, a free online tool that allows you to create a slideshow. Prezi is an alternative to using PowerPoint and students will have hands-on experience using the platform during class. Call (518) 584-7860, ext. 257 to register, free-of-charge.
Round Lake/Malta Library Summer Reading Malta Branch Library, 1 Bayberry Dr. Join us on Thursday, June 23, from 5-8 p.m. as we kickoff our summer reading program, "One World many Stories." Come enjoy activities for all ages, register for summer reading and begin a great summer adventure with the Round Lake Library.
After the Fire After The Fire's monthly meeting will be held on June 28, at 7 p.m. at the Halfmoon Town Hall on Harris Rd. in Halfmoon. New members are always needed and are welcome to attend a meeting to find out how to help your neighbors in need. For more information, leave a message on voicemail at (518) 4354571 or visit www.afterthefire.org .
Odyssey School of Fine Art (OSFA) We’ve expanded into a new space and are offering summer art classes. All classes will be held at The Studio, Greenfield’s
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WYLDER to Perform Brookside Museum hosts WYLDER at the museum’s Benefit Concert on Friday, July 1, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert begins at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $15 ($20 the day of), and children under 12 are free. For more information on Brookside, please visit www.brooksidemuseum.org or call (518) 885-4000.
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Mark Twain impersonator, John Pogson, will headline a July 2 fundraising dinner to benefit Friends of the New York State Military Museum, the New York State Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee and the Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage. The dinner will be held at the military museum on Lake Avenue. The evening’s entertainment will include Civil War era music by the 77th Balladeers, with soldiers and civilians in period costume. Museum exhibits will be available for viewing during the cocktail hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person, of which 75 percent is tax-deductible. For reservations, call (1-800) 381-5445, or visit the military museum in person.
Saratoga Reads Seeks Book Nominations for Year Eight If you are digging into any great books this summer or have titles you highly recommend, Saratoga Reads wants to hear from you. As the community reading program gears up for its eighth year, organizers are seeking nominations for the year’s book of choice. Nominations should be works of prose such as novels, short stories, memoirs, non-fiction works and biographies. The suggested books must be readily available in paperback and capable of inspiring community participation and dialogue. It is recommended that nominated books not exceed 400 pages. An online nomination form is available at www.saratogareads.org. In addition, a nomination box is located at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The deadline for nominations is August 19.
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Celebrating Fathers Saratoga Springs Train Station, 26 Station Lane From noon-3 p.m., come hear a variety of poets, including Ed Grocki, reciting his Letter M Poem in which every one of the 170 words in the poem begin with the letter M. This event is free and open to the public.
Heritage Hunters Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rtes. 4 and 29, Schuylerville At 1 p.m. Lisa Dougherty will present “Finding A Place of Origin for Your Irish Ancestors Using Sources in the United States.” Free and open to the public. For information, call (518) 587-2978.
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Saratoga Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave. The Saratoga Hospital Heart Walk Teams host this night of bowling to benefit the American Heart Association. Choose from two sessions; either 6 -8 p.m. or 8:15-10:15 p.m. Admission of $15 per person will include 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, a soda, and bumper car ride. There will also be silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and a Cork Pull. To RSVP or for more information, email missellie798@aim.com.
Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road, Fort Edward. Beginning at 7 p.m. Here’s your chance to perform on stage or just come and enjoy a good time! Acoustics are terrific. Contact Linda Hermans at (518) 747-3421 to register. Admission $5.
Saturday, June 18 PetaPalooza From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at all Curtis Lumber locations. Hundreds of adoptable animals from area shelters & rescue groups including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, reptiles, horses and more!
Saratoga Outdoor Farmers’ Market High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga’s premier market featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.
Free Minor Bicycle Repairs Farmers’ Market, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga Healthy Transportation Network will be setting up shop to do free minor bicycle repairs at The Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. – noon. Repairs include pumping up tires, checking brakes and derailers and helmet checks.
Sunday, June 19 Breakfast at the Elks Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Let us do the cooking this morning with a delicious breakfast even offering Eggs Benedict! From 8:3011 a.m. Adults $7, seniors and military with ID $6, children (ages 5 to 12) $5, under 5 free, takeout $8.
Rotary Breakfast Saratoga’s own Racing City Rotary presents their monthly allyou-can-eat breakfast this morning from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Center at 5 Williams Street. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 5 -12 years of age. Complete menu!
Greenwich Elks’ Buffet Breakfast Rte 40 S, Greenwich From 8:30-11 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month, let us do the cooking for you with a complete buffet. Adults $6, seniors $5, children $4.
Sundae on the Farm Clear Echo Farm, 800 Rte 32 N., Schyulerville From noon-4 p.m. bring the family for tours, ice cream, wagon rides and more at this annual day on the Farm. For more information, visit saratogafarms.com.
Free Admission for Father's Day Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. Fathers and grandfathers will receive free admission to the Children's Museum at Saratoga this Father's Day.
Adelphi Open House From noon-3 p.m., the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) will host Open House at the Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway, downtown Saratoga, to kickoff its summer programming. Participants are invited to self-tour the public and private spaces. Tickets are $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation.
Monday, June 20 Parkinson's Support Group We will meet at Woodlawn Commons in Saratoga Springs at 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson's disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427or Dorothy Clark at (518) 584-3894.
The Prestwick Chase Farmers’ Market 100 Saratoga Blvd., Saratoga Springs Every Monday from 3-6 p.m. Shop with local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, and other local goods. Open to the general public.
Saratoga Shakespeare Company Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Leading actors from this summer’s free Saratoga Shakespeare Company production of “The Merchant of Venice” will preview key scenes and invite audience questions and discussion of the play. This free preview begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
Community Bingo Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga. An evening of fun for old and young, every Monday evening at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available. (518) 584-2585.
Tuesday, June 21 Saratoga Turf Talkers Toastmasters Longfellows Inn, 500 Union Ave.,
Saratoga Join us from 12:30-1:30 p.m. to practice communication and leadership skills, offer feedback and support, and have fun together! Our meetings are free and guests are welcome. For more information, please call Mary Alice at (518) 8842806 or visit our website: http://saratogaturftalkers.freetoasthost.biz.
Stepmother Support Group Virgil’s House, 86 Henry St. Saratoga Springs At 6:30 p.m. We are a support group for women who are married to, engaged to, or dating men with children from a previous relationship. Join other women to share ideas, learn about resources, and encourage each other with understanding and compassion. For more information, contact saratogastepmoms@gmail.com.
Sustainable Saratoga Meeting Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29, Milton The public is invited to join Sustainable Saratoga at the Saratoga Winery from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for networking, sharing and tasting. The program will focus on what we have accomplished thus far, where we are going, and how you can become involved. $10 donation.
Wednesday, June 22 Sembrich Museum 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing The museum is hosting a concert with singers from the Seagle Music Colony in Schroon Lake at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $10. The concert is a preview of the colony’s summer season of musicals and operas, and will be performed by singers in residence at the colony.
Saratoga Farmers’ Market High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga’s premier market featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.
The Adirondack Lyme Disease Foundation Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs This meeting will feature guest speaker Robert Giguere, Director of Sales for IGeneX, Inc. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the presentation
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K of C Bingo The Knights of Columbus, Pine Road, Saratoga Community bingo each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Call (518) 584-8547 for more information.
Thursday, June 23 Bingo The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, 84 Weibel Avenue Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first game beginning at 7:15. The building is wheelchair accessible and has smoking and non-smoking sections. Refreshments for sale. For more information, call (518) 584-2370.
Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers, meats, crafts and more! From 3-6 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m. - noon every Saturday at Wiswall Park on Front Street. For more information, call (518) 885-2772.
Charity Runs Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series This series of runs will be held at 6:15 p.m. on the Monday evenings of: June 27, July 11, July 27, August 8 and August 22. Registration is $5 day-of. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and the Jake Fund (a local toddler who is facing multiple leg operations). For more information, call Laura Clark at (518) 581-1278 or email info@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
Firecracker 4 This annual race takes place on July 4. To register visit Firecracker4.com.
Jail House Rock This race, sponsored by Brookside Museum, takes place on Saturday, August 13, at 8:30 a.m. The entry fee is $22 pre-registered (through 8/10/11), $27 (8/11/11 through 8/13/11). Awards are given to the fastest male and female overall; age-group awards are given by 5-year categories. To register, visit www.active.com or www.brooksidemuseum.org, or call the museum at 885-4000. Proceeds from the race benefit Brookside’s education programs, which serve thousands of school children each year.
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Irish Times: A Great Looking 2-year-old!
Saturday night, June 18, brings the Guinness gals with their Kilrush famous giveaways, a cornucopia of authentic Irish step dancers, bagpipers and revelers to 14 Phila Street to celebrate Irish Times’ 2nd Anniversary. Music will be provided by the high-energy Celtic-fusion multi-vocal and instrumental band Kilrush, an Elmira-based 5-piece that is bound for Irish festivals throughout New York State and beyond. So here’s raising a glass and wishing everyone there the happiest of birthdays. Sláinte! - Arthur Gonick
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SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Amphitheatre Stage Lionel Loueke Trio Ben Allison Band Eliane Elias Jack DeJohnette Group George Wein & The Newport All Stars Dee Dee Bridgewater Michael McDonald
Gazebo Stage Marcus Strickland Hilary Kole Ben Allison Blindfold Test w/ Dan Ouellette Lionel Loueke Trio Steve Cardenas Trio w/ Ben Allison & Rudy Royston
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Amphitheatre Stage Pedrito Martinez Group Tia Fuller The Bad Plus Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings “A Night in Treme” – Donald Harrison, Jr. Quintet Sing The Truth! – Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves & Lizz Wright
Gazebo Stage Rebecca Coupe Franks Brian Mitchell Band David Binney Matt Slocum Trio Pedrito Martinez Group
Tickets start at just $45 on the lawn • New - Kids Free on the lawn • 2 Stages/26 Artists • BYOB – carry in food and drink • More info, audio clips & tickets online at spac.org
Preservation Foundation Hosts Open House at Adelphi Hotel Sunday - Third Annual “Sunday Summer Strolls” continue through mid-September
SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Father’s Day, June 19, from noon - 3 p.m., the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) will host an Open House at the Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, to kick off its summer programming. Author, professor and board member emeritus, James Kettlewell, will greet guests on the first floor of the hotel for talks beginning at noon
This is hardly an event that needs to be heavily hyped, but we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge one of Saratoga’s long-standing traditions, and for many, THE kick-off to the summer season downtown. Owner John Baker and the staff at Gaffney’s are proud to invite everyone to their 29th Annual Garden Party, held as usual on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 19). The all-day affair will have a special “Garden Menu” and drink specials, among them Tommy Bahama Rum and various beer offerings. The afternoon’s music will be provided by Sonny and Perley, long-time garden mainstays, who will start playing at 2 p.m. In the evening (beginning at 5 p.m.) the stage will be dominated by Street Corner Holler, a group who are composed of some of the area’s most prolific and precise providers of Delta Blues and other expressions of the blues genre, which has always been a favorite amongst the attendees. This is a happening that is the epitome of the concept of ‘face time’ in the Capital Region, and the signature party for a long-reigning and beloved Saratoga institution. - Arthur Gonick and 2 p.m. Participants may also self-tour the public and private spaces of the hotel, including the lobby, dining areas, ballroom, garden courtyard, pool area and many exquisitely decorated guest suites. This is an opportunity to view one of Saratoga’s last grand hotels on Broadway. Tickets are $5 at the door. No reservation is required. The Open House at the Adelphi Hotel is the first of many Sunday
programs offered by SSPF this summer. Summer Sunday Strolls will continue every Sunday from June 26 through September 18. Tours are rain or shine and cover varied terrain. The cost for each tour is $5 per person for members and $8 for nonmembers. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For tour schedules or to make a reservation, call (518) 587-5030 or visit www.saratogapreservation.org.
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Book about Saratoga Springs wins National Recognition
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Author Dr. Hollis A. Palmer has been announced as the recipient of the 2011 Ruth Emery Award for “best regional history book” by the Victorian Society in America. The award was given to Dr. Palmer for “See and be Seen: Saratoga in the Victorian Era.” The certificate was formally awarded in Portland, Oregon, on May 30. The book, which is available locally at Crafters Gallery (427 Broadway) and other fine gift stores in Saratoga Springs, chronicles Saratoga from 1856 until 1906. The format of the book is very unique. Its chapters are separated by decades (1856, 1866, 1876, etc.) rather than by topic (hotels, racing, gambling). This style allows the reader to look at Saratoga in the same manner as people would look at a family by examining family reunion pictures. The primary sources for the book were out-of-town newspapers from the time. Using contemporary sources, the reader sees how people were thinking about Saratoga, their anticipations of a visit and their expectations for a day there. The reader sees Saratoga not so much as a spa, but rather as a social Mecca where the springs were just one more place to “see and be seen.” Dr. Palmer’s book was also featured in an article about Victorian weddings in Saratoga Publishing’s 2011 Enchanted Wedding Magazine.
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Whipple City Days whip up Greenwich this Weekend! For 50 or so weekends a year, the village and town of Greenwich is a peaceful, beautiful, quaint and pastoral area on the banks of the Battenkill. It has a quintessential “American town” feel in every way when you visit. For the weekend of the annual Whipple City Festival, this year from Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19, Greenwich certainly lets itself out a notch – not that it turns into New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, but the revelry is a uniquely fun and family festive affair from end to end, with lots of wholesome all-American fun for everyone - befitting both its heritage and the place it is today. The area is rich with tradition and history: being the place where suffragette Susan B. Anthony spent her formative years, as well as an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Before we get into the good times, first things first: what’s with the Whipple City name? The town of Greenwich was first formed from part of the town of Argyle in 1803. Due to a desire at the time to set itself apart from the town, the village was originally named Whipple City after Job Whipple, the owner of a successful cotton mill, in 1804. The village name was finally changed to Greenwich in 1867. The parade kicks things off beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, ushering in a full slate of festivities through Sunday, featuring crafts, food vendors, carnival games and live music (see schedule below). The theme of the parade for 2011 is the circus, and three active community members will judge the three best floats. Town Clerk Elaine Kelly, Postmaster Tom Graves, Marilyn Rogers, the head of the local food pantry, will select the “The Greatest Float on Earth” (the one with the best circus theme), “Most Creative” and “Most Entertaining.” “Greenwich is the most giving community,” Ms. Rogers said. In her 10 years with the food pantry, the shelves have also always been full, “we’ve never run short. It’s been wonderful.” She said. All three citizens are faithful Whipple City Festival attendees and are anxious to see what this year’s parade brings down Main Street. “The great thing about the circus is that it’s basically the same since I was a kid,” Mr. Graves said. “And it’s still exciting, still fun.” For more information, visit the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce website at www.greenwichchamber.org, or phone (518) 692-7979.
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Schedule of Events Whipple City Festival, Greenwich, NY Friday, June 17 6 p.m. Circus themed parade 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Dry Town Drifters, Gazebo, Mowry Park 5:15 - 9:15 p.m. Trevor the games man 6 - 9:30 p.m. Craft Fair, Mowry Park 6 - 9 p.m. Beaver Cross children's activities, carnival games and laser tag, Town Commons Area 6 - 10 p.m Food vendors, Mowry Park Saturday, June 18 8:30 a.m. 5K run/walk, Greenwich Central School 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Horse and wagon Rides in Village 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Noon - 3 p.m 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Noon - 4 p.m. 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 19 11 a.m. Noon - 3 p.m.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Noon – 2 p.m. 1 - 3 p.m.
Reindeer, Emus and Alpacas from local farms, Dorr Park Wildlife Display, Dorr Park Puddles the clown and magic show, Gazebo Beaver Cross children's activities, Carnival game and laser tag, Town Commons Area Caricature artist, Mowry Park Kangarooster, Mowry Park Gazebo Pony rides, Town Commons Kicks for Nick, Soccer tournament fundraiser providing drug education to local youth, High School Athletic Fields Craft fair, Mowry Park Food vendors, Mowry Park Hair of the Dog, Mowry Park Gazebo Praise and prayer service, Greenwich Interfaith Fellowship Beaver Cross children's activities, carnival games, pony rides, Town Commons Area Food vendors, Mowry Park Craft vendors, Mowry Park Horse and wagon rides around Village Puddles the clown, Gazebo Harold Ford and the Cash Band, Mowry Park Gazebo
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Yaddo Summer Benefit
Photo by MarkBolles.com Renowned actor and director Blair Brown is flanked by Broadway actor Richard Easton and performance and visual artist John Kelly in a short program of readings highlighting stories from the Yaddo archives at a Summer Benefit at Yaddo on Tuesday, June 14.
Big Band Event to Raise Money for the American Cancer Society SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Music Hall, Third floor of City Hall at 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, will feature a big band dance event to raise money for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, June 18, from 7:3011:30 p.m. The fun-filled event will feature The Georgie Wonders Orchestra, a big band swing group,
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and a free dance lesson - no partner necessary. There will also be a silent auction and other opportunities to donate. “Each year we like to give back by donating one month’s dance revenue to a charity. My father loved the idea of the monthly dance series and would volunteer at the event dance until cancer took him. This year, we are going to raise some money to help others who get cancer,” says Dave Wolf, owner of the Saratoga SAVOY and coordinator of the bands for the Diamond Dance. The event is designed to be an affordable
Stevie Nicks SPAC Show on sale now! Ok, if you’re reading this on Friday, June 17 with your morning coffee before 10 a.m., we lied. But otherwise, tickets are on sale now for An Evening with Stevie Nicks. The former Fleetwood Mac diva comes to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, August 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the pavilion-only show are $125, $75, $55 and $45 and as always are available at the SPAC box office, online at LiveNation.com, or at Charge By Phone at (800) 745-3000.
way for anyone to donate money to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Admission is $15, with a portion of every admission going directly to the ACS. For more information contact the Saratoga SAVOY at (518) 587-5132 or visit www.saratogasavoy.com.
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The Bad Plus Highlight Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, June 25-26 at SPAC
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Bringing its “audacious, rule-breaking” style to the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, The Bad Plus makes its debut on SPAC’s festival amphitheatre stage on Sunday, June 26. The jazz-piano trio has earned a unique place in the jazz world by melding the genres of post-60s jazz with indie rock and pop, reinventing hits by bands from Nirvana and Pink Floyd to the Bee Gees. Celebrating a decade together this season, The Bad Plus is regarded as one of the most cutting-edge units in jazz. Band members drummer David King, bassist Reid Anderson and pianist Ethan Iverson played for the first time in 1990, then went their separate ways for the better part of the decade. Thrilled by the instant chemistry during a single club date in Minneapolis in 2000, the group made a recording, which was hailed by The New York Times as one the best releases of the 2001. Ever since, The Bad Plus has expelled all notions of what a jazz piano trio should sound like, proudly recognizing and respecting the rules while “ripping them to shreds.” While the bulk of their output has been original music, they have deconstructed songs in the pop, rock, country and classical music idioms. In March, The Bad Plus performed its groundbreaking world premiere of "On Sacred Ground: Stravinsky's Rite of Spring" which was co-commissioned by Duke University and New York's Lincoln Center. The band’s interpretation of Stravinsky’s masterwork was met with glowing reviews including one which noted that the band “succeeded in turning a monolithic 20th century ballet score into a 21st century masterpiece...” For a full festival lineup, audio clips and tickets to the Freihofer’s Jazz Festival, visit www.spac.org/jazzfest.
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Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Suzanne Voigt Farmers’Market June is national dairy month and this week at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market we are celebrating our
wonderful array of 39 cheeses (see article in Saratoga Today, June 10 issue for details). This week also marks the first time that cuts of fresh and frozen chicken will be available at the market (from vendor, Kilpatrick Family Farm). These facts call out for a recipe that combines chicken and cheese- and this goat cheese stuffed chicken breast dinner is perfect for the occasion! It is a relatively simple meal to make, but tastes divine and can be prepared as a beautiful dish for special occasions. The recipe highlights some of the season’s best and freshest products sold at the market- spinach, mushrooms, green onions/shallots, wine and, of course, local chicken and
fresh goat cheese. Each ingredient lends itself to the next and together gives the palate an exciting combination of warmth, crunch and melt. Go ahead, impress the dinner guests, - or even better, Dad! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, from all of us at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market!
Ingredients: Chicken 4 boneless chicken breast halves from Kilpatrick Family Farm, skinned 4 oz fresh goat cheese (Sweet Spring Farm Herbs de Provence Chevre is sublime) 2 green onions/shallots, thinly
sliced 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed, drained shredded Salt and freshly ground pepper (optional, depending on cheese used) String for binding chicken 1 egg, beaten to blend 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted Mushroom-Wine Sauce 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 3/4-1 pound Zehr shitake mus rooms washed and sliced 1/4 cup dry white wine 2/3 cup chicken stock, low sodium 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces Salt and pepper
Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F. Chicken: 1. Take shredded, washed spinach and sauté in butter with green onions, until spinach has wilted. Set aside. 2. Pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/4
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Creamy Orange-Chocolate Truffle Bars Servings: 20 Prep Time: 25 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes BASE 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups Pillsbury Best All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Chopped Pecans TRUFFLE 1 - 14 ounce can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 - 12 ounce bag Hershey’s Special Dark chocolate baking chips (2 cups) 2/3 cup Smucker's Sweet Orange Marmalade TOPPING 1 8 ounce container mascarpone cheese 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon grated orange peel inch using meat mallet. Pat chicken dry. 3. In a small bowl, combine cheese with sautéed spinach and onion. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. (If using an herbed goat cheese, this may be not necessary). 4. Spread the cheese mixture lengthwise over half of each chicken piece. Tuck short ends in. Roll chicken up, starting at one long side, into tight cylinders. Tie ends with string to secure. 5. Dip chicken in egg, allowing excess to drip into bowl. Roll in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess. (This can be done ahead of time and stored in refrigerator for up to 4 hours.) 6. Sear chicken in a hot pan with butter and then place chicken in
8-inch square baking dish. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter over. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sauce: 1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. 2. Add wine and boil 3 minutes. Add stock and boil until liquid is reduced by half. 3. Remove from heat and swirl in 2 tablespoons cold butter. Season sauce with salt and freshly ground pepper. Remove string from chicken. Serve with sauce and either one breast per plate or, for a special presentation, cut rolls crosswise into 1/2-inch-thic rounds and fan on plates passing the sauce separately.
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with Crisco Original NoStick Cooking Spray. In medium bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. On low speed, gradually beat in flour until dough forms. Stir in pecans. Spread mixture in pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave milk and chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave up to 1 minute longer, stirring until smooth. Stir in marmalade; spread over base. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set. In medium bowl, beat cheese, granulated sugar and cream on medium speed until smooth. Beat on high speed until mixture is thickened. Stir in orange peel. Spread over truffle layer. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows, wiping knife after each cut. Store covered in refrigerator. Source - Family Features
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Golf Daze
Al Mottau McGregor Links: Ladies June MemberMember: First Flight (Gross): 1st - Beth Sciurba & Yvonne Manso, 82 Net: 1st - Ann Twyman & Carol Sheridan, 71.5 2nd - Betty Bellinger & Linda Bibby, 75 Second Flight (Gross): 1st - Jenn Stroebel & Sharon Wright, 84 Net: 1st - Paula Barclay & Cheryl Clark, 67 2nd - Kathy Nygard & Oli Williams, 70
Saratoga Lake Golf Club: Congratulations to Bob Matte of Ballston Spa, who notched his second hole-in-one at Saratoga Lake Golf Club on the 135-yard third hole with a 9-iron.
Airway Meadows: Airway Cup: Come celebrate Independence Day and Airway Meadow’s 12th Anniversary Saturday, July 2, 12:15 check in for a shotgun start.
Send your sports stories and briefs to Daniel Schechtman, Sports Editor at sports@saratoga publishing.com
The game will be a Ryder Cup style format, with the white team playing against the blue team. Golf hats will be given to everyone by team color. Overall team prizes will be awarded, as well as individual competitions and prizes. 18 holes with cart, snack on the turn, BBQ including pork chops, sausage and peppers, soda, wine and beer is $79 per golfer. Save $5 if paid by June 18. Come dressed in red, white and blue to get into the patriotic mood. Friday Night Scramble: The Friday Night Scramble scheduled for June 17 will be delayed due to an afternoon golf tournament. Registration will begin at 5:45 p.m. No pre-scramble rounds available. Contact Pro Shop for more information at (518) 792-4144.
Soaring Eagles Golf Club: State Days Tournaments: The State Days are a series of NYSGA run net/gross tournaments hosted by New York’s premier public and private golf courses. Players are flighted based on their gender, age and course handicap to compete for prizes in the form of pro shop gift certificates. Sign up as an individual or request to play with your golfing buddies. Contact Andrew Hickey at the
New York State Golf Association at (315) 471-6979 for further details.
Glens Falls Country Club: ENYPGA Congratulations to McGregor Links’ head professional Tom Oppedisano, who continues his winning ways as he ties for second place in the Donald Ross Classic at the Glens Falls Country Club. 1st - Matt Felber, Albany Country Club, 70 T2nd - Kevin Bennison, Taconic Golf Club, 72 T2nd - Tom Oppedisano, McGregor Links Country Club, 72
Mechanicville Golf Club: Monday End Zone League: Low Gross: Mike Ciulla, 38 Jim Sullivan, 40 Tim Sheehan, 41 Low Net: Ron Baisley, 31 Oscar Zullo, 31 Joe Higgins, 32 Tuesday Tree Woods: Low Gross: Kirk Rhatigan, 40 Dave Telesky, 42 Low Net: Kevin Gordon, 35 Rich Caola, 36
‘Fights at the Forum’ Headed to Lake George LAKE GEORGE - A total of 26 different bouts mixed between San Da, Kickboxing, Thai Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu are coming to the Lake George Forum Saturday, June 25 beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets for general admission are $25, $30 for reserved seating and $40 for ringside seats. VIP tables are also available. Doors open at 6 p.m. Brought to you by Wild Child Productions & MadMuscle Net, the night will feature many local fighters such as Zach Bapp, Craig Watrous, Cody Mabb, Matt Secor and more. At least two title fights will be featured. To purchase tickets, please call (518) 668-2200, or visit www.lakegeorgeforum.net.
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Mad Dog Mania College Showcase at Gavin Park WILTON - The 9th Annual Mad Dog Mania College Showcase, a highly regarded soccer tournament, will take place June 25 - 26 at Gavin Park in Wilton. Ninety-nine boys and girls’ soccer teams will be participating. Most players are entering their junior or senior year of high school next fall and are participating in the event with the hope of getting recruited to a college soccer program. There are no standings and scores are not recorded. The tournament's only purpose is to provide an opportunity for high school athletes to showcase their soccer skills to the college coaches in attendance. In 2010, over 100 college coaches attended the event. With numerous coaches pre-registering daily, the tournament expects at least 130 college coaches at this year's event. Many college coaches have reported that this showcase is an excellent resource for identifying potential student athletes. Because the purpose of this event is to make it possible for high school soccer players to perform at their best in front of college coaches, the Mad Dog Mania College Showcase Tournament always provides great competition and excellent soccer matches. It also exposes the region to thousands of people who might not have known about or visited the area prior to attending this event. For a complete list of the teams and college coaches that are participating in this year's tournament, go to www.maddogmania.com. The College Coach list is updated every few days. Questions should be directed to the Tournament Director, Nancy Stangle at nstangle@maddogmania.com, or by calling (518) 745-1462.
Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club Classes SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club will be holding its summer Learn to Skate program on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 p.m. beginning July 6. The program consists of a half hour group lesson and half hour practice. Cost for the eight week program is $100. Please contact Elaine Briceland at: 70 Meadow Rue Place, Malta, NY 12020, by phone at (518) 899-4294, or email at embriceland@earthlink.net
Tryouts for Saratoga Wilton Travel Soccer The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club (SWSC) will hold placement evaluations (tryouts) for the 2011-2012 Travel Soccer Program for boys and girls (all experience levels) ages 7 - 19 on June 28 - 30 and July 5 - 7 at Gavin Park from 6 - 7:30 p.m. With four competitive levels of play available, SWSC promises to place all players with the right coaches and team at the appropriate competitive level.
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Experience Key in NBA Finals Spartans Come Home
Damian Fantauzzi Yes, it was an upset - all because the Dallas Mavericks did not quit. Who are these guys? Dirk Nowitzki's scoring, rebounding and determination (which earned him the honor of Most Valuable Player) were pivotal, but it was mostly a total team effort with impressive outside shooting from Jason Terry, Jose Barea and Jason Kidd that brought Dallas the title. What about the Heat's "Big Three" - LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh? Did they play up to the expectation of their
reputations? From a coach's perspective, NO! Especially not LeBron! Where was the superstar-caliber performance that he's supposed to be known for? I watched most of the games, especially the last two, and I felt that he lacked intensity (it was there in the first five minutes of the final game, but seemed to vanish for the rest of the night). There was no fire in LeBron's on-the-court demeanor. I would have said, "Time out, Coach Spoelstra. Get LeBron fired up with in-your-face motivational tactics and get him to play up to his superstar role." But it seemed like every time James got the ball he would give it up by passing it away. He wasn't being a threat by setting himself up into attack mode, or by using the triple threat - like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant! That's what the good players do in the NBA. In the NBA, the game of basketball is mostly a one-on-one competition, but the Mavericks' plan was
a game of execution where offense kept the defense moving. The Heat used a run-and-jump type of manto-man defense, which resulted in plenty of double team situations. But to the Heat's demise, the Mav's offensive execution created plenty of scoring opportunities, especially from the outside. A credit to Coach Rick Carlisle for getting his team ready to compete with the Miami machine! It was a good series to watch, and considering the age differences between the two teams, it was like watching the old guys using their knowledge and experience to outsmart the young guys. The older Dallas team with Kidd, Terry and Nowitzki, all in their mid-thirties and older (Kidd being 38), gave the Mavs a little bit of an edge - experience! The high priced salaries paid by Miami for the "Big Three" to build their franchise did not deliver on what was expected - or did it? There simply isn't a price that can be put on experience, hopefully something Miami has gathered from the series. My last thoughts - LeBron will be back, and I can see the Heat winning an NBA title in the near future, maybe next season. Also, congratulations to the veterans of the Dallas Mavericks on a championship well earned! Jason Terry's shooting and court savvy coming off the bench has made him my new NBA hero!
as State Champs by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY BURNT HILLS - The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans are baseball's Class-A State Champions, defeating the defending state champs from Pittsford Sutherland, 8-2, to capture the program's first ever state title. "I don't know if the reality has set in yet," said head coach Paul DeLuca. "Everybody's still on a pretty good high right now." The Spartans won the state championship game as they won through much of the postseason behind stellar pitching and incredible hitting, crushing most of their opponents by a wide run margin. "Every facet of the game, we were able to play well," said DeLuca. "We had strong pitching, we hit the ball very well and also we're a very good defensive team. That really showed through in the postseason - we had only two errors in seven games." Early in the first inning, it seemed that starting pitcher Devin Stark was in trouble from the mound, with Pittsford Sutherland quickly loading the bases. With a championship on the line, an out caught in foul ter-
ritory by right fielder Jayson Sullivan was thrown home to catch Pittsford Sutherland tagging up - a huge double play that kept the game scoreless for the Spartans. When the Spartans hit the batting box in the bottom of the first, a single by Bret Dennis, a walk for Sullivan and an RBI double from Keaton Flint gave the Spartans a 2-0 lead. An RBI single from Jeff Heck to drive Flint home gave the Spartans a 3-0 edge, and turned out to be all the scoring the Spartans would need to win the championship. Not that the Spartans didn't take an opportunity to add a few more runs in their favor before the game was up. "I'll tell you what, this is a loose bunch of guys. They amused themselves, they had a good time, and I think they were looser than any of the other teams there. They really had fun," said DeLuca. For several of the graduating seniors on the team, the win was the culminating accomplishment for a group of guys that have played together since the days of Little League and Babe Ruth. "I've had a couple of these guys who started as freshmen, Bret Dennis and Keaton Flint, but a lot of my guys played together in Little League. I believe they were 11-year-old champions, and I think they were 13-year-old Babe Ruth champions." And now, the Spartans are State Champions. "The nucleus of this team has been together for several years, and anytime you get a group of kids who play together for a long period of time, it builds a cohesiveness that this team has. We just had it," said DeLuca. "This was a total team effort," DeLuca added. "When I look down at my book, I see different guys stepping up every day, adding to the mix with big hits. There was Dan Buff with a couple of big homeruns...Mike Brienza had a good series down in Binghamton; Jeff Heck had four hits for us in the final game, and Jayson Sullivan came up big; Robbie Knights - I mean, it was up and down the lineup. It was really a great contribution from just about everybody."
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Crossing the Hudson SCHUYLERVILLE - A 500 yard swim through the Hudson River, a 12-mile bike ride and a 5K run - it's not how many would think to spend their Sunday morning. But swim, bike and run they did, all 227 participants in Schuylerville's second annual Hudson Crossing Triathlon Sunday, June 12. Leading the pack to take first place was Todd Shatynski, who finished with an incredible time of 0:56:30. Michael Halstead was
the second overall male finisher at 0:59:21, followed by Jon Hussey at 1:00:03. The top three female finishers for the event were Kristen Wangerin, who finished at 1:07:36; Heidi Underwood at 1:09:04; and Isabelle Dickens at 1:10:33. For full race results, please visit: www.hudsoncrossingtri.com/re sults/2011-results/
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Top: Racers ditch the bike for the last leg of the race, a 5K run to the finish. Immediate left: A biker gives the thumbs-up while, far left: a quick run along the Hudson River brings participants to the finish line.
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