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Where’s the Tooth Fairy? Schuylerville dentist owed $10K by Medicaid; has to turn away patients by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY Despite the crucial need for her services, a Schuylerville dentist is no longer able to care for 600 of her patients. As a Medicaid provider, and one
of the few in the Capital Region, Dr. Sharon Pattendien sees patients who don’t have the money to pay for dentistry – whether they recently lost their job or simply cannot afford private health insurance. She helps people from
Greenwich, Schenectady, Saratoga and as far away as the Vermont border who travel to her for preventative and emergency treatment because they have nowhere else to go.
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Inside TODAY... Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today
The construction crew works to replace water mains along Beekman Street
by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY Although the road and sidewalks along Beekman Street have been torn up and displaced by construction crews, local shops are still open for business while workmen race to replace the ancient water mains before the colder weather approaches. The project, being completed by Tom Kubricky Construction, was awarded to
the company after $456,000 was approved in funding by the City Council. The goal is to replace much of the old and underperforming water mains, some of which are nearly 100 years old, with newer and modern pipes designed to bring better water pressure to residents and business owners. “It’s mostly four-inch water mains down there, and there just isn’t enough water pressure
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Marc Brown Delights Audience at Lake Ave Elementary by Mark Bolles Saratoga TODAY Author Marc Brown, best known for his “Arthur” children's book series, entertained children and adults alike at Lake Avenue Elementary School Wednesday, October 20. Mr. Brown shared amusing
anecdotes from his personal life and debuted his newest books, Arthur Turns Green and Farmyard Beat, for which he provided the illustrations. Farmyard Beat was created in colaboration with writer Lindsey Craig. Many eager children were lucky enough to get autographed books by the famous author.
Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Patrick M. Gee, 20, of 6 Terrel Way, Gansevoort, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted robbery, a class-E felony. He was arrested in Wilton on March 31 and sentenced to one year in the Saratoga County Jail. David G. Harris, 27, of 326 Atomic Project Rd., Lot 3, Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted robbery, a class-E felony. Harris was arrested in Milton on April 22 and will return to court for sentencing on December 13. James W. Norton, Jr., 30, of 89 Summer St. Apt. 2B, Adams, MA., pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree burglary, a classD felony. Norton was arrested in Saratoga Springs on April 29 for an incident which occurred on March 12. He has been sentenced to two to four years at the State Correctional Facility, concurrent with Albany County. Edward Waters, 46, of Stillwater, was charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor. He was arrested in Stillwater on October 16, and is scheduled to return to the Stillwater Town Court for sentencing at a later date. Shawn M. Paynter, 27, of 701 Foxwood Dr., Clifton Park, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Paynter was arrested in Moreau on April 4, and has been sentenced to time served plus five years of probation.
Dakota S. Tracey, 24, of 54 Zephyr Lane, Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree robbery, a class-D felony. Tracey was arrested in Saratoga Springs on May 16, and has been sentenced to nine months in Saratoga County Jail plus restitution.
Jared R. Gomula, 24, of 4600 Jersey Hill Rd., Galway, pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree criminal contempt, a class-E felony. Gomula was arrested in Milton on August 29 for an incident that occurred on August 16, and has been sentenced to time served and five years probation.
Sean McClure, 45, of Stillwater, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, a misdemeanor, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. He was arrested on October 3 in Stillwater and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing at a later date.
Richard Lull, 46, of Stillwater, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. He was arrested on September 29 and arraigned in Stillwater Town Court, where he was released after posting bail.
Patrick H. Alden, 49, of 32 Bluebird Rd., South Glens Falls, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. He was arrested in Moreau on December 10 and sentenced to time served and five years probation, to include drug treatment court. Cody C. Zink, 26, of 425 Hamilton St., Schenectady, pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree attempted burglary, a class-D felony. Zink was arrested in Galway on April 21 and will return to court for sentencing on January 4. Patricia St. Lucia, 56, of Green Island, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, a misdemeanor. She was arrested in Stillwater on October 11, and is scheduled to return to Stillwater Town Court at a later date.
Kimberly Pease, 30, of Vermont, was charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. She was arrested in Stillwater on October 2, and is scheduled to return to the Stillwater Town Court for sentencing. Rachel Bakerian, 22, of Melrose, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, a misdemeanor, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Bakerian was arrested on October 3 in Stillwater, and is scheduled to return to the Stillwater Town Court for sentencing. Alexander Morgan, 23, of Stillwater, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. He was arrested in Stillwater on October
18, and will return to court for sentencing at a later date. Kimberly Russell, 38, of Ballston Spa, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, a misdemeanor. She was arrested on October 11 in Stillwater and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing at a later date. David Alpy, 17, of Stillwater, was charged with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. He was arrested in Stillwater on October 12, and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing at a later date. Robert J. Goldman, 49, of Ballston Lake, was charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child, a class-E felony. He was arrested in Ballston Lake on October 14 and is scheduled to
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return to court at a later date. Bridget L. Giernacky, 27, of 116 Bay St., Glens Falls, was charged with fourth-degree welfare fraud, a class-E felony; fourth-degree grand larceny, a class-E felony; and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, a class-D felony. She was arrested in Glens Falls on October 13 and is scheduled to appear in the Queensbury Town Court on November 1. Edward L. Wheeler, 51, of 229 Maple St., Glens Falls, was charged with first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, a class-D felony. He was arrested on October 18 at the Warren County Jail, where he was being held on unrelated charges. He will return to court for sentencing at a later date.
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OBITUARIES Robert A. Bonar
Moreau – Robert A. Bonar, “Dr. B,” D.V.M., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Born in Providence, RI, Robert was the son of the late Hilda Hargreave and Robert Bonar. Upon completion of high school, Robert served in the US Marine Corps. on active duty during the Korean War. After faithfully serving his country Robert enrolled at Boston University and went on to Michigan State University for his Veterinary Medical degree. Robert owned and operated the Clifton Park Animal Hospital for 40 yrs. until his retirement in 2002. A kind and gentle soul, Robert is survived by his loving wife of 30 yrs., AnaMaria Bonar and his step-daughter, Kate (Paul) Veitch. Some referred to him as a cantankerous old man, yet his wish was to be truthful, which for many, was often difficult to hear. Robert had a huge heart and was a completely unselfish man and the joys in his life were his wife, step-daughter and grandchildren Christopher G. and Ana Elise Veitch. Entertaining his grandc h i l d r e n brought the brightest of smiles and the
deepest of laughs to both the children and also to himself. He worked hard to instill a love of nature to Kate, Christopher and Ana. What gave him great joy was to give AnaMaria and Kate everything they wanted and patiently sat through two decades of horse shows in which Kate competed. Random acts of kindness were the mainstay of a long life in which Robert would notice young families in need and provide them with enough support to cover their basic needs. Christopher and Ana will miss their grandfather and the hours spent playing in the yard and examining every living creature. Relatives and friends gathered in his memory on Thursday, Oct.21, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. As a result of AnaMaria’s passion for CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, Bob wished, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services AnaMaria Bonar Endowment Fund, 5 Municipal Plaza, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
Ocella S. VanArnum Saratoga Springs – Ocella S. VanArnum, 81, a resident of Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa and formerly of Southard Rd. in Saratoga Springs, went safely into the Arms of Jesus Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Saratoga Hospital. Born December 24, 1928 in Schuylerville, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Josephine Trombley Coffin. Mrs. VanArnum was a loving mother, enjoyed playing the piano and listening to classical music and hymns and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Stewart A. VanArnum; 1 brother John; 4 sisters, Alice, Emily, Kay, and Eleanor. Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia J. (Al) Baker of Stillwater; 3 grandchildren, Janice (Boyce) Reeves and her husband Mike, Lara (Baker)
Brinsko and her husband Dan, and Kimberly (Baker) Sheehan and her husband Dan; 6 grandchildren, Abigail, Lucas, Brooke, Paige, Summer, and Faith; brothers and sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10 am Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Flynn Bros., Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville with Pastor Joseph Galarneau from Abundant Life Church in Saratoga Springs officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Schuylerville. Friends may call from 9 to 10 am Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be made in her memory to Maplewood Manor, 149 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com
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Patricia Mary Elizabeth Joyce Reeves Saratoga Springs – Patricia Mary Elizabeth Joyce Reeves passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. She was 78. Born on September 21, 1932 in North Tarrytown, NY, she grew up as the fifth child in a family of nine. The year she was sixteen, Patty arrived in Saratoga Springs to visit for the summer and has been a permanent resident since. She has been enjoying retirement from a three-decade-long career with the Internal Revenue Service. Patty was involved with the Friends of Grant’s Cottage and has worked diligently as Trustee to the Wilton Heritage Society. In addition, she was a master gardener, avid birdwatcher, librarian over her multitude of personal books and a
self-proclaimed grammar teacher. Yet her greatest love was that of caring for her children and grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Roy Reeves of Saratoga Springs and daughter-in-law, Lexie Reeves
of Wilton, she is survived by three children, Joyce and John Strohl of Herndon, VA, Patricia and Wyatt Robinson of Rensselaer and John Reeves of Wilton; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. There were no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wilton Heritage Society, PO Box 2417, Wilton, NY 12831. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
Paul E. Vidnansky Jr. Saratoga Springs – Paul E. Vidnansky Jr., 74, a resident of Route 29, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. Born September 1, 1936 in the Town of Saratoga, he was the son of the late Paul and Julia Krebs Vidnansky Sr. Paul had worked for many years as a truck driver for Saratoga County and was a member of the CSEA Union. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. He was an avid NASCAR fan and especially liked Jeff Gordon. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a
brother, John Vidnansky; 2 sisters, Anna Macica and Millie Brown; and 2 dogs, Rex and Dakota. Survivors include his wife Alice Clark Vidnansky of Saratoga Springs; his son, Glen (Jennifer) Vidnansky of Lake George; his daughter Paula
(Sean) Scott of Saratoga Springs; grandchildren, Nick, Ben, and Nathan Scott and Connor and Carter Vidnansky; 2 sisters, Rose Thivierge of Schuylerville and Pauline Anderson of St. George, UT; a son, Ed, daughters, Valerie and Betty and their children; several nieces and nephews and his dog Bummie. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Schuylerville. Memorials can be made in his memory to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, PO Box 111, Schuylerville or the charity of one’s choice. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbros inc.com.
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Prior to the Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 19 two public hearings took place. - The first of three public hearings that were scheduled on the 2011 City Comprehensive Budget began with Commissioner of Finance Ken Ivins noting that he had received quite a bit of emails and comments already; some proposing solutions but that the consensus among the people who commented was that the proposed 8.48 percent rise in property taxes was too high. The three individuals who commented on Tuesday night offered various suggestions, made some requests for clarifications of some budget figures and called into question some of the revenue projections. Some possible alternatives were offered, although nobody spoke for or against a plan in the Comprehensive Budget to transfer nine City Police Dispatchers to the County Sheriff. Overall, while some residents did cite the budget process as flawed and echoed that the percentage of property tax increase was unacceptable, the overall atmosphere was noticeably calmer than the acrimony which characterized previous years’ budget hearings. There are two more public hear-
ings/workshops scheduled where residents and concerned parties may make their voices heard, scheduled in the City Council Meeting room on Thursday, October 28 at 1pm and Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm - Following comments at a public hearing on proposed changes to the City Taxi ordinance by two representatives from Saratoga Taxi that requested that they be included in the process, Commissioner of Accounts John Franck tabled the vote on the changes that was on his agenda. The public hearing will remain open until the next meeting.
In other Council News: The Mayor appointed Adam McNeill to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He also received unanimous approval to move the next City Council meeting to Monday, November 1 so as not to conflict with Election Day the following day. During the Mayor’s agenda, Recreation Department Director Linda Terricola invited the public to two events at the Recreation Center next weekend: a Halloween Dance for Grades 5-8 on Friday, October 29 from 6 to 9 pm, and an Open House on Saturday, October 30 from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information on these events, the public can call the Recreation Center at 587-3550 x 2300.
For the Accounts Department, Commissioner John Franck requested a vote and received unanimous approval on his appointment of his new Deputy Commissioner of Accounts, Sharon J. Kellner-Chille. While normally this is an appointed position that a Commissioner or Mayor makes, Commissioner Franck noted that in this case it would be more faithful to the spirit of the procedures adopted in the current City-wide hiring freeze, where all paid positions that are proposed as exceptions to the freeze are voted on by the entire council. Commissioner Franck praised Ms. Kellner-Chille’s experience and she was warmly welcomed following the vote by members of the Council. Commissioner Franck also discussed some pending changes for Dog Licensing in the City, a function that all New York Municipalities and Towns would eventually need to take over from the State Department of Agriculture. Commissioner Franck also discussed some pending changes in for dog licensing in the City, a function that all New York Municipalities and Towns would need to take over from the State Department of Agriculture. This will eventually entail the development of a new Local Law. Commissioner Franck has been working with Supervisor Veitch on this and they stated their
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New Deputy Commissioner of Accounts Sharon J. Kellner-Chille intentions to examine and reference similar Local Laws that are or were being adopted by nearby Towns so that the provisions would be as uniform as possible. There will be a Public Hearing on this new Local Law that will be set at the next Council meeting. Commissioner of Public Works Anthony Scirocco updated the Council and Public on various DPW projects, including the Fifth Avenue Drainage Project, which he said should be completed in about 11/2 to 2 weeks. Regarding the Beekman Street Water Main Replacement Project, Commissioner Scirocco noted that the city had replaced about 3300 feet of 12 inch water line, which City Engineer Paul Male noted had dated back to 1914. Phase I of the project, which extends from West Circular Street to Grand Avenue had reached to Ash Street by Tuesday’s meeting. (See story on Page 1). Supervisor Matthew Veitch also had promising Public Works news from the County perspective. In addition to noting that all road paving projects for the year had been completed, Supervisor Veitch said that the Geyser Road Bridge Project, which began in June and had traffic on the busy road down to one lane since then, was scheduled to be completed by or before November 4. Supervisor Veitch also invited the public to the ribbon-cutting for the County’s new Animal Shelter on Saturday, October 30 at noon.
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Saratoga County Family Court Bob Rybak
Ticket: Democrat, Conservative Qualifications/Bio: I am the only candidate who has judicial experience with 31 years of service as a judge deciding cases fairly and impartially. I have a reputation of treating people with respect and protecting the rights of all parties. I am not an advocate. I am a Judge. Goals: From going door to door in every town, city and village in the County, the common complaint I heard is that Family Court is intimidating and expensive. I will address and seek solutions to these problems by reaching out to members of the community for their ideas and suggestions. I will bring Family Court to the people. I will visit with groups outside the courtroom and talk to them about the law and their legal rights and obligations. I will look into arranging Court hours to make coming to Court more convenient. Adjournments will only be granted when needed. From a local supporter John J. Frost of Stillwater said: “We can make Saratoga County a better place by electing a fair, honest judge who will listen to the facts and support families, not tear them apart. We need someone who won’t treat parents like criminals, and I think if Rybak is elected, Saratoga County families will have a better experience overall.” For more information about Bob Rybak, visit his Facebook page: www.facebook.com /JudgeRybak.
Jennifer Jensen BergAn Ticket: Republican, Independence Qualifications/Bio: I have been representing parties in Family Court for almost 27 years in every type of proceeding in Family Court. I have worked for the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office for almost 16 years prosecuting defendants who commit crimes against children so I also work with families in this capacity. Goals: Making voters understand that it is vitally important to have extensive Family Court experience to be an effective Family Court Judge. There are many types of proceedings in Family Court and you cannot understand each of these proceedings fully by simply reading a book. You need to practice law in Family Court to understand all of the issues in each of these proceedings. All of the Family Court proceedings involve children directly or indirectly. The Family Court Judge needs to protect the children who are involved in matters before the Family Court and understand that every decision a Family Court Judge makes in any proceeding will affect the children involved. Prompt resolution of serious matters before the Family Court. Encourage parties to resolve the issues themselves so that their families can move forward in a positive manner, and if unable to do so, set a prompt trial date. Ensure that everyone receives due process of law and a fair trial. Local Supporter: Donna L. Martin, Malta “I am supporting Jennifer Jensen Bergan because she is a woman of substance who knows her way around a courtroom and has worked with families her entire career. She has a true understanding and appreciation for the role of the Family Court Judge and is very compassionate and knowledgeable, and uses those attributes to achieve results that are satisfying to the litigants she represents. Her commitment is unequaled.” For more information about Jennifer Jensen Bergan’s campaign, visit her website: www.jenniferforfamilycourt.com/.
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NY Senate (43rd District) Joanne Yepsen
Roy McDonald
Ticket: Democrat Bio/Qualifications: Joanne Yepsen is a small business owner with 25 years of successful strategic planning and fiscal management. She has served three terms as Saratoga County Supervisor, where she helped to establish the Guardian House for Homeless Women Veterans, the first model of its type in New York State, and is a founding member of Sustainable Saratoga, dedicated to effecting change for sustainability and smart growth. Ethics Reform: In order to clean up Albany, we need to restore integrity and trust in our state government. We need tougher ethics laws to root out corruption and increase transparency and accountability. I have pledged to be a full time Senator, eliminating any conflict of interests. Small Businesses: Small businesses are the economic engine of our economy. We need to ensure that New York is positioned to receive any federal stimulus money available and account for every dollar that is spent. We must foster public-private partnerships with our colleges and universities to ensure students have local employment after graduation. Taxes: Property taxes are skyrocketing, businesses are moving out-of-state, and families are hurting. We need to get our fiscal house in order and implement a property tax cap to provide relief to working families. We need to offer tax incentives for small businesses to promote venture capital and boost economic development. Supporter: Jennifer Leidig, resident of the 43rd District “I support Joanne Yepsen for State Senate because she is hard working, accessible, and always puts the people she represents first, and she is also firmly committed to open and transparent government.” For more information about Joanne Yepsen’s campaign, visit her website: www.joanneyepsen.com, or contact her at Yepsen for Senate P.o. Box 431 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Ticket: Republican Bio/Qualifications: Roy McDonald is a New York State Senator who was born and raised in the Lansingburgh section of Troy, and currently resides with his family in Saratoga County. A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Roy served as an Artillery Forward Observer with the US Army’s First Calvary Division. Ro was elected to the 43rd Senate District in 2008, and prior to the senate, served as an Assemblyman in the 112th District since February 2002. Advocate for equal and fair treatment for residents of Upstate New York: State government needs to reduce the burdensome mandates that create problems for local governments, schools, small business owners and health care providers in Upstate communities. When it comes to the work for the state legislature, from legislation to the budget, it’s time for Upstate to have fair representation. Keeping and Creating Jobs: Keeping and creating jobs is extremely important during these tough economic times. Senator McDonald has been directly involved in projects such as the Luther Forest Technology Park, which includes GlobalFoundries and the TEC-SMART facilities, and will bring numerous jobs and careers to the region. He was also instrumental in bringing Target Distribution, G.E. Healthcare, ACE Hardware and much more to the area. The Economy and Taxes: As a Town and County Supervisor, Senator McDonald created the budget that made Saratoga the lowest taxed County in the State; he also eliminated property taxes in Wilton. This was accomplished through sound budgeting principles, which need to be utilized in state government. Open, accountable and transparent budgeting will help reduce wasteful spending. Supporter: Barbara Lee, resident of the 43rd District “Roy McDonald has consistently made the needs of Upstate New York and his constituents his top priority. He has fought to create lasting jobs and lower taxes, and I’m voting for him because I know he will fight for the 43rd District’s best interests.” For more information about Roy McDonald’s campaign, visit his website: www.nysenate.gov/senator/roy-j-mcdonald or call (518) 455-2381.
NY Senate (44th District) Hugh Farley Ticket: Republican Bio/Qualifications: Senator Hugh T. Farley grew up in Indian Lake and graduated from high school in Watertown. A graduate of Mohawk Valley Community College and SUNY Albany, he obtained his law degree from the American University School of Law in Washington, D.C. He served in the US Army in Germany, and taught Business Law at the University at Albany. As a State Senator, he has served as the Chairman of the Aging Committee, Environmental Conservation Committee, Banks Committee, and more. Providing Tax Relief: The overall burden of taxes and fees is unsustainable and counterproductive, as it helps drive families and business out of state. Businesses need relief from taxes and excessive mandates in order to remain financially viable, be competitive with companies from other states and countries, and be able to grow and create new jobs. Creating Jobs: The State should expand and enhance its economic development programs and tools to assist upstate businesses and communities. To encourage and assist job creation, I support establishing a state tax credit for every new job created. Cut Spending: We need to rein in state spending in a way that treats upstate fairly. We especially need to address the cost of our state’s massive Medicaid program, which costs 70 percent more than the national average. Supporter: Ralph Bohlke, resident of Ballston Lake “I’ve known Senator Farley for about 30 years, and he’s always been honest and trustworthy to me. Spending is the biggest issue in the state. If we want our kids to have jobs here, we need the spending to be reduced, and now. He’s voted against same-sex marriage, [and he’s] voted against no-fault divorce. I believe [Farley] represents my views and beliefs, and those are just some of the reason’s I’m voting for him.” For more information on Hugh Farley’s campaign, visit his website: www.hughfarley.com, or email at friendsoffarley@yahoo.com.
Susan Savage Ticket: Democrat Bio/Qualifications: Since 2004 Susan Savage has served as Chairwoman of the Schenectady County Legislature, where she has focused county government’s efforts on creating jobs, rebuilding the economic base and cutting county property taxes. Job Creation: When I became Chair, we made job creation our top priority, and replaced a fragmented economic development effort made up of 32 competing dysfunctional programs with one strong one. The effort created 3,500 new private sector jobs and attracted $400 million in new investments, and is a model for other upstate communities. Cutting Taxes: The other component of our revitalization effort was cutting taxes. With a focus on proper planning and identifying innovative ways to save taxpayers money, we have cut county property taxes four of the last six years by making government run smarter and more efficiently. End the dysfunction in Albany: When I was first elected, county government was as dysfunctional as the State Senate is today. We needed to significantly change the way government operated. These are the same kind of changes we need to end the dysfunction in Albany. I want to be a strong voice for the residents of the 44th District so the state legislature can get back to work doing what is important to the residents of this state – creating jobs and cutting taxes. Supporter: Eileen Finneran of the 44th District “Susan has been a remarkable leader in local government. She is a really amazing mom to her nine kids too! I support Susan for the State Senate because while Albany politicians seem more concerned with their power and patronage, Susan has one focus – getting the job done for us.” For more information about Susan Savage’s campaign, visit her website at www.susansavageforsenate.com, or call (518) 355-7777.
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NY State Assembly (109th District) Bob Reilly
Jennifer Whalen
Ticket: Democrat Qualifications/Bio: Each year I have kept these three simple promises: donate my Assembly salary to local charities, visit each community in the district twice yearly, and be independent of party politics. I have owned a small business for 33 years, served eight years in Albany County Legislature, was the director of public television and chaired two non-profit organizations. I’ve had some success in making Albany more open and accountable by supporting budget, ethics and authority reforms– but there’s much more to do. End Albany’s dysfunction: I am committed to ending the dysfunction in Albany. That is why I am leading the fight to strip politicians of their pensions if they are convicted of a felony, and prohibit using campaign funds for personal use. I have zero tolerance for unethical behavior in government. Creating jobs in the Capital District: We need to encourage more university and business collaborations to help create high-tech jobs and an economy where businesses can grow. That’s why I was supportive of the State’s plan to bring the SEMATECH nanotechnology operation to SUNY Albany. I also support Andrew Cuomo’s NY Works plan, especially tax incentives to hire unemployed New York residents. Easing the tax burden on homeowners: Property taxes are a burden for many of my constituents and it is our number one issue. That’s why I support a two percent cap on property tax and in 2008 voted for a circuit breaker tax cap. These measures along with targeted mandate reforms will help lessen the property tax burden. Supporter: Bill Gardiner, volunteer firefighter “Ever since he took office, Assemblyman Reilly has been a big supporter of the volunteer fire departments and all public service. He is not afraid to stand alone on issues, which is why he’s really represented us. He’s also really accessible. If you call him or write to him, he will get back to you himself. Bob really cares.” For more information about Bob Reilly’s campaign, visit his website: bobreilly.com/, or call his headquarters: (518) 813-9631
Ticket: Republican Bio/Qualifications: Jennifer Whalen owns a real estate firm, and lives in Colonie with her husband, veteran and gastroenterologist Dr. Matthew Ben, and their two sons. She served as Assistant Counsel for the New York State Racing and Wagering Board for seven years, and for two years as an Assistant Attorney General for the State Department of Law. She was an associate with Roemer and Featherstonhaugh, P.C., in Albany. Revitalize Economy/Create Jobs: We need a more comprehensive approach in creating a business-friendly environment. Rising production costs, coupled with increases in state spending and higher tax rates are driving businesses away. We need to lower tax rates, reduce healthcare and utility costs for employers and create economic development programs that guarantee job creation. Cut Taxes: We need to cut taxes and enact a property tax cap to provide financial relief to families and businesses. We also need to combat Medicaid fraud and spending, which drive up local property taxes. Additionally, we need to cut taxes on utilities, healthcare and lower sales tax rates. Reform: A repeat of the 2010-2011 state budget gridlock is simply not acceptable. I support changes to make late budgets history, including prohibiting the Legislature from going into an early recess. I also want to cut spending and hold the foot-dragging politicians that create late budgets and revenue gaps accountable. Supporter: Anne Morris, from the Latham area (she frequents Saratoga Springs!) “Jennifer has proven herself in all the most important areas. I’m so impressed with how hard she works, and what she has accomplished. If we are ever going to get a handle on our state finances, we need a clean slate; new people with the knowledge, experience and the fire in their belly to really get the job done, and she has what it takes.” For more information about Jennifer Whalen’s campaign, visit her website: www.Whalen2010.com/ or call (518) 438-3830.
NY State Assembly (110th District) James Tedisco Ticket: Republican Bio/Qualifications: Assemblyman Tedisco has been a leader and outspoken advocate for reforming state government and the budget process. He has authored numerous bills designed to make government more accountable to the people and bring about an ontime budget. In 2007, Tedisco led the national charge to stop our former governor’s dangerous plan to hand out driver’s licenses to those here illegally. Tedisco is the author of the first property tax cap bill this decade, the Property Taxpayers Protection Act (A.2796) to put a lid on rising property taxes. Taxes: I’m the first legislator this decade to author property tax cap legislation to put a lid on high taxes. We need a “circuit breaker” tax cut to help those who pay high property taxes as a percentage of income. We must eliminate unfunded mandates that cause property taxes to soar. Private Business and Jobs: I’m calling for tax credits and incentives for businesses that hire unemployed New Yorkers and are willing to provide employee health insurance. I’m the sponsor of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund to invest in long-term, environmentally-friendly solutions to our energy needs and create green jobs. Reform: We can achieve budget reform by enacting a spending cap, a pay penalty to dock legislators one day’s pay for every day the budget’s late, redistricting reform, limiting state borrowing, and a law to give voters power to recall elected officials who are derelict in their duties. Supporter: Clark Brink, a business owner from Saratoga Springs. “Assemblyman Jim Tedisco is a true leader who has always been the one voice to stand up for Saratoga County and all taxpayers. Tedisco’s been a champion for small businesses by calling for property tax relief and cutting the reckless spending and taxes that are hurting job creation in our state. Most importantly, Jim Tedisco actually listens and actively responds to the taxpayers he represents.” For more information about James Tedisco’s campaign, visit his website: www.jimtedisco.com, or call (518) 377-9818.
BK Keramati Ticket: Democrat Bio/Qualifications: BK Keramati came to the US from Iran in 1966 for college education. After obtaining a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State, he worked for 28 years at GE Global Research as an engineer, team leader, and manager. He has taught as an adjunct professor at RPI and Union Graduate College. He has been active in his community, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and mentoring at Schenectady High School. He lives in Galway with his wife, Ruth Andrea Levinson. Government dysfunction: I would work to overhaul campaign finance laws, use non-partisan commission for redistricting and eliminate wasteful spending from the top down. Money has corrupted our political process. Legislators are beholden to those who donate large sums of money to their campaigns. We must reform campaign finance, require term limits, eliminate “member items” or “pork,” and institute non-partisan redistricting. High Property Taxes and Public Education: I would work to reduce property taxes by funding public education through an income tax. New Yorkers should not be asked to pay more in taxes than they are paying today; if anything they should be paying less. Reducing property taxes makes New York more competitive and more attractive to people and to businesses. Job creation and supporting businesses: I will look to create jobs by investing in renewable energies and making the state more business-friendly. New York should invest more in propagating the use of renewable, or green energy such as solar and wind in homes and businesses. In the new economy, a greener New York will be a more competitive New York. Supporter: Kevin Waters of Glens Falls “The New York Assembly needs more people that think like BK Keramati does. We need representatives that understand that the answer is running a more efficient government, not raising taxes or cutting spending. I believe BK Keramati will work to bring smart government back to New York.” For more information about BK Keramati, visit his website at www.bkforassembly.com
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Trendy Bags Support Kenyan Women, Culture by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY Lori Meehan-Richard is not your average businesswoman, she's a trendsetter. The Ballston Spa woman is the owner and sole force behind ZeBags, an eco-fashionable, modern version of the traditional
Kenyan bag with a philanthropic mission. Each ZeBag is handcrafted from start to finish by women in the Machakos and Kitui districts of Kenya who use local resources and the art of hand weaving to gain economic independence and support their families. And, they're stylish too!
The ZeBag is an updated version of the Kenya bags that were popular when Meehan-Richard was a college student. Deciding it was time to bring back the practical and artful trend she was so fond of, Meehan-Richard rethought the earthy original and came up with a mix of bright colors, soft stripes and bold zebra prints.
"My daughter is in High School, and I was thinking about what she could use to carry her books. And it came to me: I thought to myself 'I'm going bring back the Kenya bag,'" she said. Getting her idea off the ground was tricky for Meehan-Richard, who said she didn't have as much
of a plan as a she had passion. But eventually the designer was able to connect with two weavers' groups in Kenya willing to work with her nontraditional color scheme, patterns and expectations. She started off with a zebra design using hot colors like fuschia and lime green, a purple and gold
A sample of Lori Meehan-Richard’s summer collection
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A team of skilled Kenyan women are the artists behind ZeBags
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blend for Ballston Spa school spirit - and, of course, black and white and has since expanded her patterns and palette. "It's a really cool product. They're utilizing a beautiful African craft by putting it in more westernized colors, and it has a positive impact; these women are able to sell their craft," she said. According to Meehan-Richard, because each ZeBag is handcrafted using locally grown materials, the final product is both sustainable and environmentally-friendly; it's eco-fashionable, she said. Crafted with delicate hands and an impeccable attention to detail, the ZeBags are surprisingly sturdy. "I wanted to cater to college students, who are always carrying their books and laptop. It's just an incredibly sturdy bag that can hold a lot of weight," Meehan-Richard said, explaining that the traditional woven Kenya bag is built for carrying supplies. Using threads from the Sisal plant, these artisans carefully strip and dye their materials before weaving them into the intricate and stylish patterns that make each ZeBag so unique. As mothers and community members, ZeBag crafters must apportion their time between supporting families, completing chores and crafting their product - which is why a single tote can take up to three weeks to create. With respect to the fine, incredibly time-consuming work involved, Meehan-Richard packages her product with the story behind it: "I place a card in each one of the bags that explains the process of weaving the bags," she said. Available at Corina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine Crafts in Ballston Spa and at Shoe Depot in Saratoga Springs, the designer is starting to make a name for herself in the local market. The trendy Kenyan totes have proven quite popular in Cape Cod Boutiques and at local art exhibitions, and she is working to expand her web presence. "I think a lot of people had Kenya bags years ago and share that same sentiment with me, and [ZeBags] are even more exciting because they've been updated," she said. "And a lot of people have a fondness for helping other countries as well. Overall, it's just a very nice bag, and it's helping a developing country." To view the full line of ZeBags, visit www.zebags.com.
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Local Business Bulletin FingerPaint welcomes new staff members FingerPaint Marketing, Inc. announced the addition of Cathleen Cotten and Jo-Ann Lant to its growing staff. Cotten joins the fully integrated marketing and advertising agency from International Meetings and Science, Inc., in Connecticut where she served as Senior Managing Editor. Previously, Cotton served as Vice President and Director of Editorial Services at Palio Communications in Saratoga Springs for five years. Lant joins FingerPaint Marketing in an administrative and office management role, drawing on her experience in operations and leasing management. Most recently she served as Operations Manager for Lant's Auto Sales in Saratoga Springs.
Local Pharmacist attends International Seminar Community Pharmacist Michael Lenz of Fallon Wellness Pharmacy in Saratoga Springs attended Professional Compounding Centers of America's (PCCA) International Seminar in Sugar Land, Texas, earlier this month. The seminar featured the latest innovations in pharmacy compounding - the method of custom preparing medications to meet physicians' and patients' unique needs. Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga's staff regularly attends PCCA seminars and training courses to enhance their knowledge of the latest in compounding techniques, equipment and devices, as well as preparation of various dosage forms, effective methods of meeting patient and physician medication needs, administrative assistance in clean room and compounding design. For more information about Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga, located at 472 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs, call (518) 306-5343.
Local Business Raises $1,000 for Breast Cancer Photocard Day, an event photography service developed by Johnny Miller, LLC, an event-marketing firm, is pleased to announced that they $1,000 and awareness for breast cancer and the American Cancer Society. The Photocard Day team set up the mobile print station during the Albany Strides for Cancer Walk in Washington Park on Sunday, October 17, where they photographed over 2,000 people and printed 500 photo-
cards. The revenue from the sale of printed Photocards was then donated to the American Cancer Society. The Photocard Day team has also donated funds to The Double H Ranch in Lake Luzrene, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Toys for Tots, and the YMCA. For more information on Photocard Day or to request a capabilities presentation, visit http://www.photocardday.com.
2010 Showcase of Homes ‘Peoples Choice’announced The Saratoga Builders Association handed out the final builder award for the 2010 Showcase of Homes at their recent mixer event held on Tuesday, October 19 at the Saratoga Golf & Polo Club. The prestigious "People's Choice" Award was presented to Dave DePaulo of Bella Home Builders. The honor is awarded to the builder that receives the most votes from the general public touring the homes over the three Showcase weekends. In this year's Showcase, Bella Home Builders was an impressive winner, sweeping the Luxury Home division ($1 million and up) in all categories for their home at Angelina Estates in Malta. In an earlier awards ceremony, Bella Home Builders also took home the Realtor's Choice Award, which was judged by members of the Capital District Realtors Association during a special preview tour. Sponsored by the Adirondack Trust Company, this year represented the largest in showcase history with 16 homes on the tour. All the homes were located throughout Saratoga County and were on display September 18 & 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3. Proceeds from the Showcase benefitted Rebuilding Together Saratoga County as well as Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. For more details and all the award winners in the recently concluded Showcase event, please visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. For more information, visit www.saratogabuilders.org or contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 366.0946 or bpotoker@nycap.rr.com.
Grand Illusions celebrates 8th Anniversary Carole Levine, owner of Grand Illusions Salon located at 40 Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs, is celebrating the Eighth Anniversary of her salon and 27 years in the business.
This month, Grand Illusions, a Paul Mitchell focused salon, is offering the following anniversary specials for Skidmore students and staff and all Saratoga Springs merchants: $5 off all cuts and $10 off all chemical services. The first 15 new clients to call and make an appointment will receive a
free Paul Mitchell product. The salon also offers a year-round Navy special: a haircut for $15 or less with an active Navy ID. For more information, call (518) 581-2889 or visit www.grandillusionshairdesign.com.
BSNB supports innovation in Ballston Spa schools Ballston Spa National Bank recently donated $6,000 to fund the Ballston Spa High School Robotics team's participation in the 20102011 US F.I.R.S.T. Robotics competition. The funding, combined with additional corporate sponsorships, will allow the team to design and construct a robot according to this year's specifications, participate in regional competitions and continue to expand the robotics initiative in the district. "At BSNB, we strive to support programs and organizations that provide a meaningful benefit to the communities in this region. By continuing our partnership with the Ballston Spa Central School District, we are confident that together we can make a positive difference and help develop the workforce of tomorrow," Christopher R. Dowd, BSNB President and CEO, said. The school district continues to focus on partnerships with business and non-profit organizations throughout the region as part of the Partnership for Innovation in Education program. For more information, visit www.bscd.org.
Pictured above: Courtney Lamport, Coordinator of Development for the BSCSD, Christopher R. Dowd, President and CEO of BSNB, Kathleen Jarvis, President of the Board of Education, and Joseph P. Dragone, BSCD. Superintendent.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Abramson resigns Family located on 15 Old Gick Road in Saratoga Springs, had several labor Court judgship Gilbert Abramson unexpectedly resigned from his position as Saratoga County Family Court Judge on Friday, October 15. Not up for re-election this November, Abramson was set for replacement in January, but will not live out the remainder of his term. Abramson is under investigation by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, which is why his party chose not to endorse his 2010 re-election campaign. See page 7 for Saratoga County Family Court Judge candidate profiles for the upcoming election.
Golden Corral violated Child Labor Laws Golden Corral was one of three Capital Region companies ordered by the Department of Labor to comply with state labor laws this week. The Golden Corral Restaurant,
law violations pertaining to the employment of minors. The restaurant was assessed $4,250 in civil penalties for not allowing meal periods, employing minors without working papers, recordkeeping violations, and allowing minors to work excessive hours while school is in session. "Enforcement of labor laws level the playing field for law abiding businesses. To employers still out there and still out of compliance: Get into compliance with the law right now or there will be consequences," State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner said.
Ballston Spa referendum passes School District residents and taxpayers voted to approve phase 1 of the Ballston Spa Building
Improvement Referendum on Tuesday, October 19. The unofficial tally indicates that the community was almost split over the $49.4 million project, with 1,272 saying yes and 1,159 saying no to the proposed facilities changes and improvements. The plans include a new elementary school, and will address "urgent and critical building infrastructure needs," health and safety issues, open classroom space deficiencies and the aging Malta Avenue facility as recommended by the district's Facility Planning Team. Construction will break ground in the summer of 2012. Although state aid is expected to cover 68 percent, taxpayers will be responsible for covering $15.72 million of the project, which means an average $1.60 per year added to property taxes for 30 years starting in 2015.
Saratoga County District Attorney's Office goes "purple"
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In Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, District Attorney James Murphy's office redecorated with purple, which is the color of the "Shine a Light on Domestic Violence" Campaign. Purple symbolizes courage, survival and honor to provide hope to victims of domestic violence in our communities. The office entranceway was blanketed with purple fabric, indoor and outdoor lighting was changed to illuminate purple, and the entire staff is wearing purple ribbons throughout the work week. On Tuesday, October 19, everyone in the office wore purple to support victims of domestic violence. "The 'Go Purple" initiative is part of an awareness campaign bringing a historically underreported crime to all of our attention. 'Going Purple' provides all individuals in our community the opportunity to support victims of domestic violence. The 'Go Purple' initiative provides an educational opportunity for identi-
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fying and preventing domestic violence, which is one of the missions of the District Attorney's office. I strongly encourage the community of Saratoga County to join the 'Go Purple' initiative, and support the victims of domestic violence," DA Murphy said.
Northway accident claims elderly woman’s life A tragic accident along the Northway between Exits 14 and 13N southbound claimed the life of an elderly woman at approximately 3:30 pm Wednesday afternoon. The woman, who has not been identified as of press time, was the only one involved in the accident. It is speculated that a medical condition may have caused her to steer off of the left side of the road, where her car flipped over onto the roof before settling in the ditch. Emergency responders arrived on the scene and closed off the left lane of traffic as they hurried to assist in the accident.
Schuylerville students exceed Food Pantry fundraising goal
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Alcoholics Anonymous Saratoga Springs (518) 587-0407 Alzheimer’s Association Glens Falls (518) 793-5863 Gamblers Anonymous Saratoga/Albany (518) 292-0414 Narcotics Anonymous Saratoga/Albany (518) 448-6350 Overeaters Anonymous Saratoga Springs (518) 584-8730 Sexaholics Anonymous Saratoga Springs (518) 964-6292 AIDS Council of Northeastern New York Glens Falls (518) 743-0703 Shelters of Saratoga Saratoga Springs (518) 587-1097
Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis of Saratoga County Saratoga Springs (518) 583-0280 Hotline 584-8188 Saratoga Center for the Family All aspects of family counseling Saratoga Springs (518) 587-8008 Saratoga County Alcoholism Services Saratoga Springs (518) 587-8800 St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center Ballston Spa (518) 885-6884 Franklin Community Center Food Pantry & Free Furniture Program (518) 587-9826 101 Washington Street (Food Pantry Mon-Fri, 8 am4 pm; free clothing/furnature Wed, Thurs, & Fri, 11 am-2 pm)
After principal Matt Sickles bet they couldn’t collect 2,000 cans by Friday, October 15, Schuylerville students went into a can-drive frenzy - determined to prove their Administrator wrong. By Friday morning they had collected a total of 3,589 food items-well beyond the goal of 2,000. In fact, 2,100 items were collected on Friday morning alone. The students are pictured here packaging their items to bring to the pantry on Tuesday, October 19.
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Beekman Street continued from Page 1
“The [workmen] seem to be part of a really great crew, and they’re working hard, efficiently, and long hours to get this project done.” Rena Zeppetelli Owner of Rena’s Fine Flowers
for residents,” Commissioner of Public Works Anthony “Skip” Scirocco said. “We’re replacing them with 12-inch mains from West Circular Street to Grand
Avenue.” The new lines will not only bring better water pressure, but will increase fire protection for the area (old hydrants will be replaced with new ones), as well as supplying new water hook-ups for each resident. “The new water main will also give us the opportunity to hook in from some of the side streets,” Scirocco said, “and in some cases even upgrade the pipes from four inches to six or eight.” “It’s going to be good in the end,” Rena Zeppetelli said, owner of Rena’s Fine Flowers located on Beekman Street. “Sometimes my water would be brown, and I’d have to call and have them flush out the lines every now and then, so I’m glad they’re doing it.” She added, “The [workmen] seem to be part of a really great crew, and they’re working hard, efficiently, and long hours to get this project done.” For now, Tom Kubricky Construction Company is in a race against the elements, hoping to complete phase one of the project by the end of the month. If the
weather permits, the crew will try to complete phase two, which will replace mains from Grand Avenue to Church Street. “Phase two really depends on the weather. We want to make sure we are able to blacktop over any work that’s done, and typically the blacktop plants close in November. But if the weather cooperates, and things run smoothly, [the crews] will keep on working,” Scirocco said. “But tentatively, phase two will be planned for the spring.”
Saratoga Vital Aging hosts In My House, About Me, Without Me conference
Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today An informative panel discusses senior housing options during the conference
Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today Keynote speaker Paula Span lectures on the importance of self-determination, civic engagment and personal growth for individuals over 55 years old in Saratoga Springs.
From October 19th through the 20th, members of the Saratoga Vital Aging Network (SVAN) invited residents from around the community ages 55 years and older to join them at 203 Woodlawn Street in Saratoga Springs to discuss possible plans of action as they enter into their third phase of life. The ‘In My House, About Me, Without Me,” conference aimed to promote self-determination, civic engagement and personal growth through education and advocacy, and to help older citizens form a positive life plan as they age in the community.
Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today
The roads are closed, but businesses are still open along Beekman Street.
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Outstanding Medicaid payments force dentist to stop care continued from Page 1 And now Dr. Pattendien cannot afford to help them. The government currently owes her over $10,000, and that only includes the procedures Medicaid has agreed to reimburse her for. “They just stopped paying,” she said. Although she kept working with her patients despite the lack of income, Dr. Pattendien was losing more and more money with each procedure and eventually had to stop providing care. “It’s costing me money. I’m still paying for staff, supplies and my front desk person who is continuously on the phone trying to get some answers, and it’s put me in a negative revenue situation,” she said. Dr. Pattendien, who previously worked at a cosmetic dentistry office in California, opened her Schuylerville office two years ago because she saw a need for primary dental care in the area. She was happy with her decision to switch gears, partly because of how kind and appreciative her Medicaid patients were. “They are so thankful for what
“We turn away between ten and 15 people every day now. We just cannot afford to help them,” she said. “It’s terrible.” Dr. Sharon Pattendien
we do for them; they bring in cookies and vegetables from their garden. These are good people and young children who deserve their dental health,” she said. A few months ago, she began the process of finishing treatment programs with the Medicaid patients who still needed work and stopped accepting new patients. “We turn away between ten and 15 people every day now. We just cannot afford to help them,” she said. “It’s terrible.” But without Dr. Pattendien’s services, Medicaid patients are severely limited as to where else they can go. Very few doctors take Medicaid because the fees have been drastically reduced, and the government remains unaccountable.
“When people start losing their dental benefits it is a major health problem; they can’t chew their food; people need to be able to eat,” she said. “I’ve had patients who were waiting for an organ transplant and couldn’t have their surgery until they had all of their dental work done. That’s a real emergency situation, and now I’m at the point where I simply cannot help. It’s a shame,” she said.
According to Dr. Pattendien, some Medicaid payments come in sporadically - in “dribs and drabs.” When they are received, they come in $100 amounts when thousands are outstanding. In many situations, claims are denied after a service has been provided. Nicole Donisthorpe handles all of Dr. Pattendien’s Medicaid billing, and spends the majority of her time submitting and resubmitting claims. She said that she can get in touch with someone in the Medicaid office, but they cannot provide her with answers; representatives willtell her that a claim has been received but important details are not made available. “They won’t tell me ahead of time if a claim will be denied, so we have to trust the patient. For example, if you call to find out if some-
one has had their x-rays, and they’re only allowed to do them once every three years, they won’t give you that information. We have to risk doing a procedure that I might not be able to bill the patient for and then the doctor is at a loss,” she said. If Donisthorpe was able to avoid un-billable procedures, it would save Dr. Pattendien a great deal of time and money, which could make it possible for her to continue treating Medicaid patients. But without answers and her reimbursement checks, Dr. Pattendien remains unable to help. “Most people would say I was crazy to take Medicaid for as long as I did, but what do you do if you feel bad for these people? If they have nowhere else to go?” Note: Repeated calls to the State Public Affairs, and Medicaid departments were not returned.
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EDUCATION
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Hands-on Education Prepares Students for Future by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY Students in the CTE program at the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs, enjoy their learning experience because it fits them like a glove. The BOCES Career and Technical Education program provides students with the knowledge, skills and credentials relevant to a specific field or trade of their choice through a hands-on curriculum. With more than 20 programs to choose from at both the Saratoga Springs Center and the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls, CTE students come from all over the region to immerse themselves in fields such as advanced manufacturing systems, culinary arts and hospitality, early childhood education, graphic and
visual communications, practical nursing and machine tool technology. "It's a wonderful alternative for students who are truly interested in a specific area and want hands-on experience," Holly McArthur, CTE Guidance Counselor, said. CTE students go out into the community and work directly with industry professionals; they intern, volunteer and explore all aspects of their intended field. They compete in local, state and national competitions through Skills USA, putting their knowledge and skills to the test in real-life, high-pressure environments. Math and English are integrated into their curriculum; students learn their core skills by applying them in a context that makes sense to them because it truly interests them. "My students acquire math skills
by sketching crime scenes and analyzing bullet splatter; they expand their English language skills through civil service exams, mock trials and writing police reports; and learn about science from taking fingerprints, analyzing DNA samples and conducting forensic investigations," David N. Foldi, Criminal Justice Studies instructor, said. Criminal Justice Studies, which is the most popular CTE program at the Meyers Center, prepares students for a wide range of career paths: "Not everyone is interested in law enforcement," Foldi said. Many of his students are interested in legal studies, protection services and crime scene investigation. "These students won't waste a couple thousand dollars and a few college semesters figuring out what they're interested in. They leave here knowing what they want to do, which is something your 'regular' curriculum may not offer," Foldi said. "It's a great feeding program for them." Cory Barss, a second-year Criminal Justice student with a lifelong interest in the field, has greatly benefited from CTE. Through his CTE education and involvement in the school-wide student leadership program as a Parliamentarian for Skills, Barss is ready to join the Marine Corps as a security forces specialist after graduation. "This has been more than a head start for me - that's for sure," he said. "I've learned things that most college students don't get to until their senior year in college. The BOCES program provides a much more indepth education, and I know I'll be applying all of my skills and everything I've learned here." Students who graduate from the two-year program are prepared to
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A student trains for certification as an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician through a program offered at the Southern Adirondack Education Center. enter the workforce or enroll in college; they have already earned business and industry certifications and college credit, and leave with a complete portfolio to prove it. Most of the programs offer articulation agreements; they work closely with regional colleges to provide students with advanced credits upon earning their CTE certificate. "Even if a student decides not to go on to college, they still have the tools to succeed in a career immediately after they graduate," McArthur said. Instructor-student relationships play an immense part in the overall success of the programs. Even after graduation, students stay in touch with their teachers; they receive continued support and career guidance. Dennis Flynn graduated from CTE in 1986 and is now the school's Environmental Conservation instructor. Upon graduating from the program, he went on to study Environmental Forestry at Paul Smith College and came back to the
area to work in his field with the help of his former instructor. "My whole career path is linked to my experiences here; even while I was on the job, I was connected to the CTE program; I even worked with students while doing reforestation for Adirondack Forestry," he said. Now, as the program instructor, Flynn creates career pathways for his own group of passionate students. "They want to go out and get that hands-on experience every day, even if it's pouring out or a blizzard. They don't want to sit in a classroom. If we have written work to do, we do it outside in the environment because that's what they want to do," he said. "They would go nuts if I kept them in the classroom." Although 90 percent of his students went on to college last year, everyone who graduates from the program is ready to enter the workforce, Flynn said. The CTE program holds tours for tenth graders to encourage all students to look into what BOCES has to offer. "Many students just benefit from the hands-on nature of our curriculum, and, as many of the programs are trades, a lot of students are realizing that the jobs available in the current economy are in these industries. These are the jobs that are actually in demand," McArthur said. "It's such a wonderful opportunity, our wish is for all tenth graders to walk through the halls," she said. For more information about BOCES Career and Technical Education programs, visit www.wswheboces.org/TechEd.cfm.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Classroom Why do they act that way? Ballston Spa Middle School invites parents and members of the community to attend an adolescence symposium, "Life as a Teenager: What All Parents Should Know," on Thursday, October 28 from 6 to 8 pm at the High School. A panel of experts on teens will be discussing and answering questions covering the following topics: texting/sexting, cyber bullying, parenting tips, adolescent brain development, bullying, peer pressure, substance abuse and academic pressure. The Saratoga YMCA and the middle school will provide babysitting during the symposium for parents who pre-register their children through the Main Office. Middle school students who attend the event with their parents will receive a free pass to the next school dance. There will be raffle prizes, including a one-year membership to the YMCA and a $250 gift certificate to Price Chopper. For more information, call the Ballston Spa Middle School at (518) 884-7200, extension 4362.
Cafeteria food of the future! School Foodservice Directors from throughout New York are meeting at the Saratoga Springs City Center for the annual New York State School Nutrition Association Conference and the public is invited to attend and sample the future of school cafeteria menus. Stop in Friday, October 22 from 2 to 4 pm and Saturday, October 23 from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 534 Broadway, and sample some of the foods hoping to make their way onto local cafeteria trays. Made-to-order wraps, locallygrown produce, popcorn chicken, pizza with whole wheat crust, Cuban pork, multigrain breads and reduced fat taco meat are among the many tasty treats to be featured at the event. Experts will educate the public about how school cafeterias can feed children one-third of their daily nutrients, as identified by the Food Guide Pyramid, with foods they'll enjoy and at an average cost of $1.85 a meal. Information about nutrition for athletes, back to basics cooking, feeding a child with allergies, the real deal about fiber and
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how to meet the "USDA Healthier School Challenge" will also be available.
SUNY ESC among top 50 veteran-friendly institutions Empire State College was recently recognized in Military Times EDGE magazine as one of the top 50 veteran-friendly colleges and universities in the United States out of 4,000 that were invited to apply for the honor. Military Times EDGE - a print and online publication dedicated to soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen - selected the local college for its excellence in providing financial assistance, academic flexibility, campus culture and support services. SUNY Empire State College established an Office of Veteran and Military Education (OVME) as a central point of services dedicated to providing assistance to active-duty service members, veterans and their families enrolled in the college, from application through graduation. In the past, the college also has been named a top military-friendly school by Military Advanced Education and G.I. Jobs, both magazines that serve as resources to service members. SUNY Empire State College is a partner with Service members Opportunity Colleges, U.S. Air Force University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program, Navy College Distance Learning Partnership, GoArmyEd and eArmyU College of the American Soldier, Marine Academic Explorer and the Council of College and Military Educators. For more information about SUNY Empire State College and the military, visit www.esc.edu/military. "Veterans Recollections," readings from their original work by three SUNY Empire State College students who also are veterans who have written about their experiences in the military service, is set for Wednesday, Oct. 27, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at the New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The event is in honor of Veteran's Day, which is Thursday, Nov. 11.
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A group of first grade students stepped out of their Geyser Road Elementary School classroom on Thursday, October 14 for an educational and fun-filled trip to Sunnyside Gardens, Route 9N in Saratoga Springs.
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Emi, age 7 Mary from Slingerlands won the September Rev It Up grand prize – a 2011 Chevy Camaro – congratulations, Mary!
Always Loved Never Forgotten Vinny Vallone 10/20/67 8/21/08
Ballston Spa Alumni recognized at inaugural event The Ballston Spa Central School District recently recognized five distinguished graduates during the annual homecoming activities at Ballston Spa High School. Ballston Spa Mayor John Romano, class of 1963, was recognized for his continued dedication and service to the community of Ballston Spa and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Douglas, class of 1984, was recognized for his leadership and service to his country as a reservist for the United States Marine Corps, and the late Richard Thomas, class of 1945, was recognized for his coaching and teaching career at BSHS that spanned thirty-eight years and for his prominent presence within the Ballston Spa community that is still felt today. Current BSHS teacher and coach Harold “Harvey” Staulters, class of 1981, was recognized for being a mentor and positive role model for numerous students within the High School, and veteran television journalist, fitness guru and author Marcie Fraser, class of 1979, was recognized for giving back to her alma mater by volunteering in the elementary schools and helping young students gain better awareness about being healthy. Alumni recognized at the fall 2010 Ballston Spa recognition event included Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Douglas, Harold “Harvey” Staulters, Mayor John Romano, Marcie Fraser and Richard Thomas’s son, Mark Thomas accepting on behalf of his father.
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Snapshot of the Week feral cat nicknamed LG (Light Grey) Photo by Lynn Hilperthausher of Wilton
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Newest Saratoga Springs Eagle Scout
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 was part of an Eagle Scout ceremony recently for Philip Choiniere at the Salvation Army Headquarters of Boy Scout Troop 7 (sponsor). Elks lodge exalted ruler Robert Lounsbury presented Philip with a framed National Elks Eagle Scout certificate with an American Flag during the presentation. Philip’s Eagle Scout project was planning, putting together and performing a musical presentation for approximately 75 patients of the Saratoga Hospital’s nursing home medical unit. Pictured, left to right are Robert Lounsbury, Elks Exalted Ruler, Philip Choiniere, Christine and Thomas Choiniere, Philip’s parents.
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ACROSS 1 Bulletin board material 5 __ ed 9 Human-powered Eastern cab 14 Hyalite, e.g. 15 Realize 16 Arcadian 17 Actress Andersson 18 Karachi language 19 Popped up 20 Baroque painter’s study of a snack? 23 1986 movie title trio 24 Rib 25 Muscat money 28 Employees with a lot of keys 33 Go back 36 Surrealist’s portrait of a president? 38 Spanish pronoun 40 Suffix with polymer 41 Org. co-founded by Babe Zaharias 42 Synthetist’s picture of a French author? 47 Afternoon break 48 Radiances 49 Mars candy bar 50 Pol. platform-promoting org. 52 Après-dinner confection 57 Impressionist’s study of a washerwoman? 62 Intense excitement 63 Sheryl Crow’s “__ Wanna Do” 64 When repeated, “I agree” 65 Newmark with an online list 66 Land of 10,000 Lakes: Abbr. 67 Delinquent’s fear 68 Ma’s forte 69 Pre-wedding party 70 Pres. Reagan’s “evil empire” DOWN 1 G.I. Joe foe 2 Subject of Great Britain/China wars
Top Video Rentals 1. The Karate Kid 2. Iron Man 2 3. Marmaduke 4. Just Wright 5. Date Night 6. MacGruber Raising Hector
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3 Religious teacher 4 Filmmaker’s __ light 5 Berlin was its last capital 6 Bathrobe word 7 When repeated twice, “and so on” 8 Mettle 9 Freshwater crustacean 10 First first name in space 11 Popular foam shoe 12 Mascara target 13 Shout of support 21 Gare du __: Paris railway station 22 Aria singer, often 26 Country singer Jackson 27 Symphonic poem pioneer 29 Word in many a rap name 30 “NBA on __” 31 Frat party wear 32 __ pea 33 Noodle tests?
Broom Hilda 7. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 8. Killers 9. Letters to Juliet 10. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue Animal Crackers
34 Yawn-inducing 35 Sad 37 “Please open a can for me”? 39 Improve, perhaps 43 Have, as an operation 44 Stevie Wonder’s “__ She Lovely” 45 Representing in drawing 46 Let go 51 Quahogs 53 Type of jacket the Beatles helped make fashionable 54 Windbreak, often 55 Lots 56 Oversight 57 Like mortals? 58 Track 59 First first name on the moon 60 Landed 61 Humerus neighbor 62 Govt. broadband regulator
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Friday, October 22
BPOE Elks of Greenwich Henderson Pizza Night “Henderson Pizza” every Friday night from 5 to 8 pm. Call (518) 692-2061 to place your order. Pick up or eat in. Public invited.
YMCA of Saratoga Holding Fall Zumbathon Zumbathon tonight from 6 to 8 pm at the Saratoga Springs branch. Open to all. Benefits the 2010 We Build People Annual Scholarship Campaign. The cost is $20/person. You do not need to sign-up in advance. For more information, contact Yonka Perkins at (518) 583-9622, ext. 118 or yonka@ymcasaratoga.org.
Friday through Sunday An Exploration of Arthur Miller’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN Skidmore College, Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater Oct. 22 – 24 & Oct. 28 – 31, 2010 at 8 pm, except Sun. matinees at 2 pm $12 general admission, $8 students and senior citizens. For reservations or information, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439 or email boxoffice@skidmore.edu.
Saturday, October 23 The Great Pumpkin Challenge Saratoga Bridges will sponsor 5K and 10K races run through the beautiful and historic Saratoga Spa State Park. The day also includes a Fun Run for kids 10 and under. Preregistered Runners receive t-shirts and refreshments after the race. 5K, 10K at 9:30 am; Kids Fun Run 10:30 am. $25 per person. Sarato-
ga Spa State Park, Columbia Pavilion. (518) 587-0723
Walk to Strike Out ALS Saratoga Spa State Park Lincoln Bath House. The event and walk are free, but donations are gladly accepted for St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center. Flat, strollerfriendly 2-mile route. Registration begins at 9:30 am with the walk beginning at 10 am. Raffle for a 2010 Chevy Malibu – only 400 tickets sold. For more info please call Melissa Morrison at (518) 525-1629.
Bats & Bugs & Boos Hudson Crossing Park, next to Lock 5 off of Route 4, Northumberland. From 4 to 6 pm, learn all about bats and bugs and end the night with pumpkin carving and a jacko-lantern walk at 5:30 pm. Bring your own pumpkins and tools. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes. For additional information about this program, call Marlene Bissell at (518) 8591462 or email her at abissel1@nycap.rr.com.
Tang Museum Family Saturdays From 2 to 2:30 pm. A brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Ages 5 and up with adult. For reservations and information, call (518) 580-8080.
Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market Saratoga’s premier market. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm, Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm, High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga
S’mores & Stories new date and time Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Rd., Wilton, from 3 to 7 pm. Enjoy hot cider, donuts, s’mores and wonderful stories! Proceeds benefit Wilton Rotary Club. For more information, please call (518) 577-1110.
Sunday, October 24 Greenfield Grange Breakfast Grange Hall, Grange Rd, off 9N, from 8 am to 11:30 am the members of the Grange will be serving breakfast for $6/ adults and $5/seniors. A complete menu will be offered with special featured items. Open to the public. For more info call (518) 584-9078.
Buffet Breakfast Sons of Italian-American Post #35, 247 Grand Ave, Saratoga Springs. From 8 to 11 am. Prices are $6 for adults and children over 5, $5.50 for seniors, children under 5 are free. All are welcome!
African Animals for Kids Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St From 2 to 3 pm. Learn how different species interact with one another and answer your questions about animals from Africa. There may even be a live guest! For ages 3 and older. http://www.pembermuseum.com.
Monday, October 25 Community Bingo at Elks An evening of fun for old and young, every Monday evening at 7 pm. Doors open at 4. Refreshments available. Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga. (518) 584-2585.
English Spoken Here Beginner Class Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry St. A class for adults from other countries to improve their spoken English. Held from 9:30-11:30 am. Free and open to the public. Register with Literacy NENY (518) 583-1232.
Tuesday, October 26 Preschool Naturalists Saratoga Spa State Park, South Broadway. At 2 pm. For children ages 3- 5, this hour-long program will focus on using the senses to explore a certain aspect of the outdoor world. This program costs $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call (518) 5842000 ext 116 to register.
Tween Book Club Malta Branch Library, 1 Bayberry Dr. At 4 pm. We’ll be reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Snacks will be provided.
Wednesday, October 27 Halloween Story Hour Malta Branch Library, 1 Bayberry Dr Come at 6:30 in your costume for an hour of stories and fun.
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Friday, October 22, 2010 Preschool Program at the National Museum of Racing National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave. in Saratoga Springs Wednesdays from 10 to 11 am for children ages 3-5 and their parents. Advance reservations are required and children must have proof of immunizations. Please call (518) 584-0400.
Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market Saratoga’s premier market, featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm, Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm, High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga
Thursday, October 28 Preschool Naturalists Saratoga Spa State Park, South Broadway. At 11 am. For children ages 3 to 5, this hour- long program will focus on using the senses to explore a certain aspect of the outdoor world. This program costs $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call (518) 584-2000 ext 116 to register.
“Childhood Never Returns” Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, at 7 pm. Presented by Helle Heckmann; distinguished educator, international speaker, and creator of Nokken, a childcare center in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sponsored by Waldorf School.
Upcoming Betar Byway Birding Walk Nov 5. at 9 am Birding along the Betar Byway followed by coffee at the Peppermill Restaurant. Meet at the Gazebo at the end of First St. in South Glens Falls. Call Pat Walters at (518) 793-1960 for more information or visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org
Birding by Car along the Towpath Nov. 6 at 9 am Birding along Towpath Rd. in Hudson Falls. Reservations required. Call Pat Walters at (518) 793-1960 for more information. www.southernadirondackaudubon.org
Donny Elvis on Nov. 6 Presented by Catholic Daughters Of America at the Knights Of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Dinner at 5:30 pm with the show at 7 pm. Advanced Sale Tickets (until 11/5) $25. $30 at the
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Halloween Activities Teen and Tween Halloween Party Oct. 29 Malta Branch Library, 1 Bayberry Dr., at 6 pm. Wear your costume, win a prize, eat some ghoulish goodies and have fun.
Halloween Party at the Greenwich Elks Oct. 29th From 8 pm to midnight. Join the party with music from Vivid. Costumes optional. $10 per person. Call (518) 692-2061 or (518) 6922347 for more info.
“Haunted Hospital” to benefit After The Fire The Saratoga Springs Veterinary Hospital, 1 Dyer Switch Rd., Saratoga, will hold their annual Haunted Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 23. Children’s events will be held from 4 to 6 pm with the Haunted Hospital from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, and the cost is $5.00 per person. For more information, call (518) 584-3611.
Halloween Harvest Haunted Hayride and Haunted House Gavin Park, Wilton. Operation Adopt a Soldier hosts the events. For our “little screamers,” come on down on October 22 and October 23 to enjoy some fun and games, costume judging, as well as a haunted hayride and a haunted house. For those who have no fear of the creatures of the night and a ride through the darkness, the haunted hayride and the haunted house (without the games, bouncy bounce, and costume judging) will be back on October 29 and 30. Festivities begin each evening at 5 pm for the “little screamers” and continue for those who aren’t afraid of the dark, to 10 pm. $5 admission.
Saratoga Fall Festival The Saratoga Fall Festival kicks off at 10 am on Saturday Oct. 30 and continues with festive events and activities throughout the weekend. The event is free for families to attend, and countless festivities can be found throughout downtown Saratoga Springs at all hours.
Canine Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade/Contest/ Party Downtown Saratoga Sloppy Kisses. Join us for Doggie Fun and HowlO-Ween Howls at our 5th Annual Canine Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade/Contest/Party at 10:30 am on Sunday Oct. 31. $5 entry fee.
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local briefs Pampered Chef Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life On Thursday, October 28, the Saratoga Relay Team, Bumblebees, is hosting a Pampered Chef Open House at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge at 1 Elks Lane, off of Maple Avenue, in Saratoga Springs from 7 to 9 pm. There is no program and there will be a cash bar available. The Pampered Chef will donate 25% of the sales to the American Cancer Society. Hand-made gemstone jewelry will also be available for sale. Call Debbie at (518) 885-6506 with questions or for information to shop on line.
Cub Scout Fundraiser at Juicy Burger Sunday Oct. 24 between 5 and 9 pm. Juicy Burger in the Hannaford Plaza, Milton, will donate 10% of gross proceeds of sales to Cub Scout Pack 12. See menu at orderjuicyburger.com.
Schuylerville Community Christmas Fund We provide food and/or toys to families in need. Must be residents of Schuylerville School District and not be receiving benefits from other area organizations. To request food and/or toys please call Helen Lofgren at (518) 695-3701 between 5 and 9 pm before December 6. To contribute to the fund, please make checks payable to the Community Christmas Fund and mail to Mary DeRidder, 180 Walsh Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. If interested in adopting a family to help, call Sue Fero at (518) 695-5327.
Buddhist Classes for Everyday Life Transform our day-to-day lives – including even the most difficult situations into opportunities for growth, with Buddhist monk Kelsang Wangden, $10/$5/students/seniors per drop-in class, everyone welcome! Includes a talk, meditation & discussion. Series of three classes from Nov. 4 to 18 on Thursdays from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Franklin Community Center, 10 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs.
Farm to Hold Benefit Horse Event for Local Girl Color Run will host a benefit gymkhana and used stable supply sale on Saturday, October 23 to benefit Kaitlin Bowman. Kaitlin, who is 4 years old, has been diagnosed with late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses – a disease that doctors say leaves her with four to eight more years to live. The day will consist of a gymkhana event and a garage sale of used horse and stable equipment. The money raised will help Kaitlin’s parents take her to Oregon if she qualifies for a trial study. The study is free but hotel, travel, etc. will be at the expense of the family. Kaitlin’s mom is also considering treatment in China; another very expensive option. Gymkhanas are “games on horseback” and the event is open to any and all horse riders. All ages and riding disciplines will be welcome. The cost of the day will be $15 per horse/rider combination. Ribbons will be awarded in each class. The event is free for spectators! The used tack and supply sale will include items used in a 45-horse summer camp that recently closed its doors.
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Make A Wish Northeast New York Chapter How to Help The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York is seeking energetic and committed volunteers to assist with the chapter’s annual Adopt An Angel® campaign. Adopt An Angel features the stories of six children and teens that have had, or will have, their wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York. Each child’s story is told on a paper angel that resembles an ornament. The angels are offered for a $3.00 donation at area malls, all branches of the campaign Wish Benefactor Sponsor, First Niagara Bank, and other locations. Volunteers are needed to help at donation collection booths at Aviation Mall, Colonie Center, Crossgates Mall, Rotterdam Square and Wilton Mall. The days and shifts vary, depending on the mall location.
Contact To become a volunteer, contact Cindy Conley at 518-782-4673 or cconley@neny.wish.org.
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Saratoga Arts Free Lecture Series November 4 at 6 pm in the Arts Center Gallery – Gallery Topic #4: “Marketing Yourself & Your Artwork” with guest lecturer Janet Tanguay. Learn about print and online marketing, promotional tools and tactics, preparing submissions and proposals for sales and exhibition sites and learn the ins and outs of building and maintaining a valuable and helpful network. Please RSVP by calling Saratoga Arts at (518) 5844132 Note: This lecture has been rescheduled from its original date and time to November 4 at 6 pm.
Garden of Gifts Luncheon All women are invited to attend a luncheon on Tuesday, November 9 from 12 to 1:30 pm at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Union Avenue, Saratoga. Cost is $13.00 inclusive. Kerry Mendez, local owner of Perennially Yours, will address our most common gardening questions and will have signed copies of her popular book The Ultimate Flower Gardeners’ Top Ten List for sale. Our speaker, Jenny Hammond, will speak about The Three Gifts In My Attic. We welcome non-perishable food items for donation to the Franklin Community Center today. For reservations, please call Ellie at (518) 5843779 or Anita at (518) 583-4043 by November 5. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.
Malta Community Center Classes Call the Malta Community Center for information or to register at (518) 899-4411. Little Scientists Pre-K learners ages 31⁄2 to 5 will enjoy this fun interactive morning as we explore and discover new things about the world around us. An adult is required to stay with participant. Classes are Thursdays at the Malta Community Center from Nov. 18 to Dec. 16 for $28 for Malta residents and $31 for non-residents. Mini Masters Art Class This new class will introduce your little artist (ages 4 to 6) to famous artists, their work and their techniques. Class is Nov. 15 from 4:30 to 5:45, and is $11 for Malta residents and $12 for non-residents. Please register 1 week prior to class. Pre-Teen Family Yoga Join us for this interactive class for
children ages 8 to 13 and their parent. Offered on Saturdays from Nov. 6 to Dec. 18 at 10:15 to 11:15 for $66 a couple for Malta residents and $73 for non-residents. Lunch Time Fitness If you need a quick pick-me-up, come chisel yourself to be toned and defined in 30 minutes. Lunch Crunch Chisel meets Tuesdays for 4 weeks from 12:15 to 12:45 (residents $20, non residents $22). You are guaranteed to gain strength, burn calories and increase your energy.
A.L.L. Offers Partners in Poetry The Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) and SUNY Empire State College will present the first invitational Partners in Poetry on Thursday, November 4 at 7 pm in Room 126 of Two Union Avenue. This special free event will showcase three poets from each group, reading from their work. The A.L.L. Third Age Press board has invited Academy poets Janice Cutbush, Jim Hartman and Marion Renning. Empire State College poets Elaine Handley, Marilyn McCabe and Mary Sanders Shartle will also read. The Academy, which is sponsored by Empire State College and affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network offers noncredit academic study groups for adults. For more information, visit www.esc.edu/ALL, Facebook or call the A.L.L. office at (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415.
Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Applications will be taken for Christmas assistance at the Salvation Army, 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs on the following dates: Oct. 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 from 10 am to noon and 4 to 6 pm, and Oct 30 from 10 am to 3 pm. Please bring the following information with you: identification, Social Security cards for all listed members of the household, birth certificates for all children, proof of income, proof of expenses, and proof of address. For more information, please call (518) 584-1640.
Retired Teachers Association The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association will meet on Monday, November 1 at 12 noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Route 9P), Saratoga Springs. Membership is open to retired educators who taught in and/or live in Saratoga County. For new member information and luncheon reservations, please call (518) 587-5356.
Send your local briefs to Kim Beatty at kbeatty@saratogapublishing.com before 5 pm on Monday for Friday publication.
upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 10/26: Public hearing (language changes in Eastline Commons PUDD), 7:10 pm 10/26: Town Board special meeting and agenda meeting, 7:30 pm 10/27: Planning Board agenda meeting, 7 pm 10/27: Planning Board regular meeting, 7:30 pm Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 10/25: Board of Trustees meeting, 7:30 pm 10/27: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7:30 pm Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 10/26: Planning Board meeting, 7 pm Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 10/25: special meeting to set public hearing date for budget, 6:30 pm 10/25: Town Board agenda meeting, 7 pm Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 10/28: Zoning Board meeting, 7 pm City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 10/25: Planning Board work shop, 5 pm 10/25: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 pm 10/27: Planning Board meeting, 7 pm 10/28: Ethics Board meeting, 5:30 pm Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 10/27: Planning Board meeting, 7 pm 10/28: Town Board agenda meeting, 7 pm Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 10/25: Zoning Board meeting, 7:30 pm Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 10/28: Zoning Board meeting, 7 pm
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VanDyck welcomes Charlie Hunter Band Charlie Hunter is a phenomenal guitarist, composer and bandleader who has recorded 17 albums and plays uniquelystyled custommade seven and eight-string guitars, on which he simultaneously plays bass lines, rhythm guitar, and solos. On Saturday, October 23, the Van Dyck, 337 Union St. in Schenectady will present The Charlie Hunter Band for two shows at 7 and 9:30 pm. Tickets will be $22 in advance (available at www.vandycklounge.com,) and $26 the night of the show at the door. With a career spanning 16 years, Hunter consistently elevates his game as an innovative writer and bandleader. He has worked with the
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likes of Norah Jones, Mos Def, John Mayer, D’Angelo and countless others. He is widely considered the authority on the seven and eight-string guitar, and continues to stun audiences with his ability to simultaneously provide tasty bass parts, melodic leads and swinging rhythms.
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“The Lion” to roar - Rich Ortiz releases at the Den 2nd CD on Saturday by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY You certainly don’t need a special occasion to have a party when Rich Ortiz is around. Anywhere he performs by definition IS a party. But this Saturday’s event is special. As a consummate performer who has delighted friends, fans and tourists from Lake George patios to regional festivals and New York City clubs, Rich and his local devotees are poised to enjoy a very extraordinary evening on Saturday, which will commemorate the official release of his second CD, titled “Face of a Lion” at Putnam Den. You can expect a legion of wellwishers, admirers and party people to join in these festivities, because it is becoming a rare person around here that when the name Rich Ortiz is mentioned is not compelled to smile and recall several good times where he has been involved. For those few people left in this market who are not familiar with Rich’s unique talents, a brief summary reveals that he comes from a heritage of four generations of performing family, and has been singing and dancing since the age of three. When you consider this, it gives the appearance that he has been on the scene, providing the soundtrack to everyone’s enjoyment forever, despite his still quite young age. Rich’s main live performance mode, for well over a decade at this point, has been as a “solo” performer. But this is one of the great misnomers of our time. For Rich, “solo” has meant a whirling, joyous combination of guitars, harmonica, percussion, funk, folk and vocal energy that in itself yields a remarkable vibe: but
then it is combined with one of the most distinctive features you will ever view – at every performance Rich brings along his own rhythm section – via his feet! The foot-pedal bass has been the visual element that perhaps has distinguished him most, but it is the interplay of all the components that end up making it a complete impossibility for you to keep still, nothing less than absorbed in the constant rhythm. Among Rich’s many credits was being a regional finalist in season five of the USA Network’s “Nashville Star,” but at his live performances you are always left with the impression that he is performing just for you and your friends. While “Face of a Lion” is produced by Rich and Ray Nesbit, the duo which teamed up on Rich’s debut CD in 2006 (“Let it Be Life,”) fans should be delighted with the new paths that “Lion” explores. The newest CD has nine original tracks, many fully-orchestrated and utilizing the talents of some of the best players in the world, including Kofi Burbridge (who has played with Derek Trucks and Herbie Hancock) on organs and flutes, David Johnson (credits with the Neville Brothers) on bass and the region’s master percussionist Brian Melick on several tracks. The artwork by Herb Cloutier ties into each song with
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Cast (in photo) – Over 60 children are in the production! Devin Towne - Joseph Mary O’Rourke - Narrator Matthew Boyce - Pharaoh Reanna Michelle Morey - Jacob Carolyn Shields - Baker Egan Mills - Wife Rachel Rochet - Wife Emily Winslow - Adoring Girl
Rich Ortiz CD Release Party Putnam Den 63A Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs www.putnamden.com Saturday, October 23 10 pm – Free Show gentle, innocent icons that give an insight into Rich’s endearing sensitivity and spirituality. The common ground with all of Rich’s music is its faithfulness to the concept of it being a family affair, and this is interwoven throughout the latest CD. Uncle Geno Ortiz is heard on harmony in the song “Close to You,” and the entire project is dedicated to his Grandfather (“Pop”) Frank Ellsworth Fyfe, who coincidently shares the same initials as the song “Fly Eagle Fly.” It will be available at Saturday’s show for $10. The release of this latest CD brings with it the promise of more great things to come. Given the broad appeal of Rich Ortiz’ talent and the delight that he engenders amongst every demo, it would not be a surprise to see him in bigger venues and even larger stages in the very near future. Or, because of his long-standing ties to the area, as an avid sportsman who enjoys our region’s natural beauty to the fullest, and a “most wanted” musician who plays upwards of 300 shows, weddings and other events year after year, he could keep things just as they are and still remain a regional treasure. Regardless of the road(s) Rich takes from here, expect one thing for sure: it will be good times wherever he goes.
Saratoga Children’s Theatre brings “Dreamcoat” alive - in Technicolor, of Course! Saratoga Children’s Theatre will present the Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multiple Tony award-winning classic musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” directed locally by Erika Hebert with musical direction by Michael Lotano and showcasing a cast of over 60 children from Saratoga Springs as well as many surrounding cities. Performances will be on Friday, October 22 at 7 pm and Saturday, October 23 at 3 and 7 pm at the Saratoga Music Hall on the 3rd floor above Saratoga City Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and can be purchased at the door. For more information call (518) 580-1782.
Fall Reception at Riverfront Studios On Friday, October 22 from 5 to 7 pm, Riverfront Studios at 96 Broad Street in Schuylerville will host an artist’s reception featuring artists from their current show featuring artists Hannie Eisma Varosy, Janet Sorensen and Chloe Kettlewell as well as internationally acclaimed sculptors John Van Alstine, Gyula Varosy and Noah Savett. The studio’s Holiday show is scheduled to open on Saturday, November 6. For more information, phone (518) 695-5354 or visit riverfront-studios.com.
Image Provided “Maple in Spring” by Hannie Eisma Varosy
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SaratogaArtsFest presents special encore performance Oct. 24 Event to benefit citywide arts celebration Concert Hall. most influential and sought-after The hall itself composers of his generation. is an impor- Fernandez, who has taught dance at tant element Skidmore since 1991, has choreoof Swan Song. graphed a wide range of works for In choreo- dance, theater and opera. The graphing the Hyperion String Quartet, now based w o r k , in Saratoga Springs, has been F e r n a n d e z described by the journal Classical was inspired Voice of North Carolina as "a single, Photos Provided by the possi- living breathing organism, playing as A dancer looks longingly through a glass wall in the Arthur Zankel Music Center in "Swan bilities provid- one instrument, bringing grand and Song" from "Music and Motion" ed by the three- glorious life to the music." story glass wall The one-hour performance will be In response to numerous written by renowned composer behind the stage, and she used it to followed by a reception offering an requests for a repeat perform- Richard Danielpour and will be per- incorporate “life beyond the stage” as opportunity to meet the artists. ance of Music and Motion, a formed by the acclaimed Hyperion a central theme of the piece. General admission is $25, with a dance and music performance String Quartet. Noted Mary Ellen O’Loughlin, $10 discount for those who have a that premiered to a standing ovaThe choreography for Swan Song executive director of 2010 SaratogaArtsFest ARTSPASS tion this past June at was created by Skidmore dance pro- SaratogaArtsFest, “We are SaratogaArtsFest 2010, festival fessor Debra Fernandez, who collab- fortunate to have such stel- The Hyperion String Quartet organizers will offer an encore orated closely with Danielpour on all lar talent participating in presentation on Sunday, Oct. 24 aspects of the production. this event. This is a great at 5 pm in the Arthur Zankel “The performance last June was opportunity to experience a Music Center at Skidmore artistically exquisite and received an world-class performance, College. enormously positive response from and a wonderful example The encore will feature two the audience,” said Marie Glotzbach, of the type of collaborative selections from the original per- president of SaratogaArtsFest board art that this festival strives formance—Addio (String of directors. to make possible.” Quartet #6) and a dance and As with the original performance, Danielpour, a Grammy music piece titled Swan Song. the event will take place in the Zankel Award winner, is one of the The music of both pieces was Music Center’s Helen Filene Ladd
or ARTSPASS wallet card. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.SaratogaArtsFest.org or call (518) 580-8010. After Friday, October 22 at 5 pm, tickets can be purchased only at the Zankel Music Center between 4 and 5 pm on Sunday, October 24. Also on Sunday, there will be a “student rush” right before the show at 4:45 pm, during which anyone with a student I.D. card can purchase a ticket for only $5. All proceeds from the event will support SaratogaArtsFest, which will present its fifth annual citywide celebration of the arts from June 9 to 12, 2011.
“Right Coast Rods” race into Saratoga Automobile Museum Two new exhibits are opening to the public on Saturday, October 23 at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, located at 110 Avenue of the Pines in the Spa State Park. - “Right Coast Rods: Historic roadsters & coupes from the Fabulous ‘50s.” This exhibit will be occupying the Museum during the fall and winter months until May 8, 2011. Saratoga Automobile Museum Curator, Ken Gross, author of “The Art of the Hot Rod,” and “Hot Rod Milestones,” has gathered up a select group of historic East Coast and Midwest hot rods, many of which have been restored or are very well-preserved. Several of these cars have not been seen together in half a century. Mr. Gross will be part of the Museum’s “Living Legends” series, and will headline a seminar during the exhibition along with A.B. Shuman, whose book “Cool Cars and Square Roll Bars” chronicles and celebrates East Coast hot rodding and Jack DeWitt, author of “Cool Cars, Cool Art.” Hot rods are American icons. Ingenuity, craftsmanship, power and speed underscore the origins of these historic hot rods from the last mid-century. Confirmed cars with their previous and current owners include: • ’32 Ford Roadster, ex-Norm Wallace, Larry Hook, CT • ’32 Ford 3W (3 Window) Coupe, ex-Andy Kassa, Gary Mekita, NJ ’32 Ford Roadster; ex-Fred Steele, Ross Myers, PA ’33 Ford Roadster, Barn Find, Dave Simard, MA ’32 Ford 3W Coupe, ex-Bill Kelly, Gerard Christensen, NJ ’31 Ford “Starlite” coupe, ex-Bill/Don Leslie, Gerard Chistensen, NJ ’34 Ford Coupe, ex-Andy Granatelli, Bill Couch, MI ’32 Ford Roadster, ex-Tommy Foster, Richard Munz, WI ’32 Ford 3W Coupe, Ken Schmidt, Greenfield Center, NY Note: there are six more cars scheduled to be added. - Also on Saturday, the Saratoga Automobile Museum will be opening their new motorcycle exhibit: “Motorcycles of Competition: From Asphalt to Ice.” The exhibit will contain “Iron Race Horses” from the last Century, giving patrons of the Museum the experience of racing on two wheels throughout the ages. For more information, phone the Saratoga Automobile Museum at (518) 587-1935 or visit .saratogaautomuseum.org
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Above: 1932 Ford 3 W Coupe, Below: 1932 Ford Roadster
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Blackbox Production of “Salesman” at Skidmore returns to a Golden Age Technique An examination of the tragic struggles of the common man are once again explored as the theater department at Skidmore College will present Arthur Miller’s 1949 classic “Death of a Salesman” at the Blackbox Studio in the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater on the Skidmore Campus. A particularly notable feature of this production is that it recreates the environment that was utilized in the 1966 television presentation which starred Lee J. Cobb as Willy Loman, a common man who struggles with the concept of greatness. This production will replicate the techniques where the production was performed “live” in the studio without takes and edits – and emphasized the pre-eminent power of the actor. This reach back into what was regarded as a “Golden Age” makes a bridge to today which will impart to the audience some of the timeless tenets of acting as a discipline as it tells the story. This is supplemented by modern video and audio production technologies. “Death of a Salesman” will be performed on Friday, October 22 through Sunday, October 24 and
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All screenings are held at the Dee Sarno Theater in the Saratoga Arts Center, Broadway and Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Visit saratogafilmforum.org or call 584-FILM. Tickets are $7 and $5 for members and students
Photo by Matthew Cohen '13 Anthony Bentrovato '11 as Willy Loman Thursday October 28 through Sunday, October 31. Shows begin at 8 pm except for Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Tickets for all shows are $12; students and seniors are $8. Blackbox theater seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Contact the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 5805439 or email boxoffice@skidmore.edu for reservations or more information.
Cast and Crew of “Death of a Salesman” Guest Director, Phil Soltanoff Assistant Director, Colleen Hughes '11 Stage Manager, Dani Rodino '11 Set Design, Garret Wilson Lighting Design, Dave Yergan Costume Designer, Jenna Glendye '11 The Cast: Varak Baronian '14 ……… Bernard Zazie Beetz '13 ………… The Woman Anthony Bentrovato '11 …Willy Loman Paul-Emile Cendron '13 ……Hap Sara Jane Munford '11 ……Linda Loman Jeremy Ohringer '13 ………Charlie Giancarlo Osaben '11 ……… Ben/Stanley Andrew Rousso '13 ………..Biff Dan Shure '14 ………….Howard Grace Troxell '13 ……… Miss Forsythe Alison Schaufler '14 ……Letta/Jenny
“Halloween” Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 pm A special Halloween event features the original Halloween directed by John Carpenter. The granddaddy of all ‘slasher’ films is still regarded as the scariest! A young Michael Myers is sent to a sanitarium after killing his sister, only to escape
Benefit concert, exhibition at 111 Main Street Gallery
one Halloween night 15 years later and go on a murderous rampage, terrorizing teenager Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis,) with his psychiatrist (Donald Pleasence) in hot pursuit. (This film is rated R for strong violence and terror, language, some sexuality and drug use.)
Double L Stable Equine Sanctuary by Gene Celeste. The photo depicts Maria, who passed away 1 year ago and Rusty, 23 years old and was the first retirement horse at the Double L Stables. A concert and art exhibition opening to benefit the Double L Stable’s Equine Rescue and Sanctuary will take place on Saturday, October 23 from 8 to 10 pm at Upstairs@111 gallery, at 111 Main Street in Greenwich. The music group “The Dry Town Drifters” will re-create an ‘around the campfire’ ambience with country/western music. A donation of $5 to benefit Double L is requested. Prior to the concert there will be an artist’s reception and opening of an exhibition of equine and landscape photography by Gene Celeste from 6 to 8 pm. Throughout the evening a silent auction of items from local artists, jewelers and more will be held. Dinner is available prior to the concert in the downstairs restaurant. For dinner reservations call (518) 692-8016. For more information about the benefit and exhibition, call (518) 638-6929.
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Soups on in Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin Soup
Suzanne Voigt Farmers’Market
October in the United States is definitely pumpkin season. In Iowa it is time to set records for “pumpkin chuckin.” In Maine it’s time to see who grew the largest pumpkin ever. In California it’s time to see what new color pumpkin the hybrid growers have come up with and in the south, it’s time to see what new sweet bling they can do to decorate their pumpkins. All across America, pumpkins are everywhere – there are marvelous, mean, scary, goofy Jack-o-lanterns adorning homes in honor of All Hollow’s Eve. It is in New England, however, that we have time honored our beautiful cooking pumpkins and we start creating delicious pies, soups, breads, letting our imaginations go wild on ways to use the meat of our pumpkins. Each October my husband eagerly awaits the first fresh pumpkin pie of the season. Tonight he is going to have another pumpkin favorite, a savory pumpkin soup. I serve it with a whole grain artisan bread and small spinach salad and it’s a wonderful fall meal. Later, for a sweet “night cap,” he will get warm pumpkin custard – how cozy is that? I hope you have your own favorite pumpkin recipes, but just in case you don’t, here are two of ours!
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 4 medium carrots, chopped 3 medium ribs celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste Dash fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 3 cups mashed fresh pumpkin 2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream Parsley and pumpkin seeds*, for garnish, optional Preparation: In a large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat. Add chopped vegetables and sauté until just tender. Add garlic and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt, along with the pepper, parsley, and pumpkin. Stir in half and half or milk and cream until
well blended. Working with batches, blend until smooth and pour back into the saucepan. Heat through; taste and add more salt and curry powder as needed. Garnish with parsley and *Styrian pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. Serves 4-6. Note: Styrian Pumpkins (orange with green stripes, produce shellless, small tasty pumpkin seeds that need no pampering to enjoy). The meat of the styrian pumpkin can be used for breads, but I would not recommend it for soup.
Pumpkin Crunch Custard
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked mashed fresh pumpkin 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 slightly beaten egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs 1 1/2 cups milk 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten Preparation: Combine pumpkin, sugar, spices, egg yolks, and salt; stir in pecans, bread crumbs, milk, and butter. Fold in egg whites. Turn into individual baking dishes or custard cups. Set dishes in a pan of hot water. Bake at 350° for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream or whipped topping. Pumpkin Dessert Recipe serves 8.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
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Community Sports Bulletin Soccer sharp-shooters head to state finals On Sunday, October 10, five district winning soccer youngsters from the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge advanced to the New York State Elks regional finals at Whitehall. The event involved children from the New York State Eastern Region, comprising five districts for eight positions to advance to the state finals. Proudly representing the lodge was Ethan Dinsmor, who put in a tremendous performance to come in at third place for his age group. Taking second in their respective age groups were Shan Shaffe and Olivia Shapiro, who also performed admirably. Coming in at the top of the heap and moving on to the state finals were photo provided • Saratoga Today Samantha Shapiro and Carley Slade, who head to Oswego this Sunday, Youngsters, left to right: Shan Shaffe, Olivia Shapiro, Samantha Shapiro, October 24 to once again compete for top honors.
Carley Slade. In rear, left to right: Robert Lounsbury, Pat Mansfield
Eleven Thoroughbreds grab weekly honor The Liberty League announced on Monday that 11 Skidmore College student-athletes received recognition for their performances during another successful week for Thoroughbred athletics. Field hockey garnered three honors with Christine Kemp earning Offensive Performer of the Week, Liz Catinella picking up Defensive Performer of the Week and Kelly Blackhurst being named Co-Rookie of the Week after a 2-0 week. Kemp tallied two goals in a 4-0 win over Babson and added a goal and an assist in Sunday’s win over Williams. Catinella recorded her first shutout of the season against Babson and allowed just one goal in 63 minutes against Williams. Blackhurst had a goal and two assists in the win over Babson, earning Rookie of the Week honors for the fourth time this season. The 9th-ranked Thoroughbreds have won 11 straight games and are 12-1 on the season. They return to action on Saturday, October 23 at St. Lawrence. Women’s soccer junior Catherine Kapustynski was named Co-Defensive Performer of the Week and freshman goalie Gab Lawrence earned Rookie of the Week honors after a pair of shutout victories this past week. Kapustysnki anchored a Skidmore defense that posted a 1-0 victory over Bard and a 2-0 win at Union, who had previously been averaging more than 3.2 goals per game. Lawrence allowed no goals in 180 minutes of action in goal this past week. She has posted three consecutive shutouts and hasn’t allowed a goal in her last 287 minutes of action. The Thoroughbreds record improved to 3-1-1 in the league and 9-3-2 overall. They have won their last six games and travel to Vassar for a 3 pm kickoff on October 23. Women’s tennis sophomore Nataly Mendoza was tabbed as Co-Performer of the Week and freshman Molly Nolan earned Co-Rookie of the Week after victories at the 2010 NYS Championships. Mendoza went undefeated in #3 singles and #1 doubles, winning the singles draw over Vassar’s Lindsay Kantor and reaching the semifinals at doubles before having to withdraw due to injury. Nolan won two NYS Championships, defeating Ariel Sultan of NYU in the #5 singles draw and teamed with Keirsten Sires to win the #3 doubles championship. Men’s tennis senior Spencer Cheng picked up Co-Performer of the Week and freshman Jimmy Sherpa was named Rookie of the Week after they teamed together for a fifth place finish at the 2010 USTA/ITA National Small College Championships. They defeated Amherst’s Moritz Koenig and Wes Waterman in straight sets, 64, 7-5 in the consolation final. Volleyball senior Meredith Palmer was named Co-Performer of the Week for the third consecutive week, while her sister, Corrine Palmer, earned Rookie of the Week honors for the fourth time this season. In a 2-1 week for the Thoroughbreds, Meredith led the team with 32 kills (3.20 per set) and 14 blocks (1.40 per set) and Corrine tallied 20 kills (2.22 per set) and 11 blocks (1.22 per set). Skidmore improved to 17-4 on the season and host the Skidmore Classic this Friday and Saturday.
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Thoroughbreds roll Williams, 5-2 The 9th-ranked Skidmore College field hockey team scored five unanswered goals to earn a 5-2 non-conference victory over Williams Sunday afternoon at Thoroughbred Field. The Thoroughbreds improve to 12-1 and have now won 11 straight. After falling behind early in the game, the Thoroughbreds managed to take the lead at 2-1 at the end of the first half. The Thoroughbreds got right back to work at the start of the second half as Lauren McCarthy scored from the top of the circle at 36:13, making it a 3-1 advantage. Rosencrans tallied her second goal of the contest at 50:03 when she found a loose ball in front of the goal and hammered it home. Kemp made it 5-1 just over three minutes later, taking a pass from Jackie Slocombe in front of the goal and beating the Williams keeper for her 15th of the year. Skidmore outshot Williams 27-9 and held a 16-7 advantage in penalty corners. Liz Catinella finished with two saves in 62:50 of action and Margaux Hoagland made a save in 7:10 of relief. Tulla finished with 13 saves for Williams. The Thoroughbreds resume play on Saturday, Oct. 23 at St. Lawrence.
Varsity Football Schedule Ballston Spa 10/15: vs. Niskayuna, 17-42 10/22: vs. Schenectady, 7 pm
Burnt HillsBallston Lake 10/15: vs. South Glens Falls, 70-13 10/22: vs Glens Falls, 7 pm
Saratoga Springs 10/15: vs. Shen, 14-12 10/22: vs. Niskayuna, 7 pm
Schuylerville 10/15: vs. Schalmont, 0-13 10/23: at Albany Academy, 1:30 pm
South Glens Falls 10/15: vs. Burnt Hills 13-70 10/22: at Mohonasen, 7 pm
Saratoga Soccer Day Come join the Saratoga Springs Varsity Boy's soccer team at their 2nd Annual Saratoga Soccer Day on Sunday, October 24 from 3:00-4:30pm at Maple Ave. Middle School. Last year we had 30 participants and are looking forward to doubling that number this year. Varsity Coach Jeff Geller along with his staff and players will introduce the basics of dribbling, passing and shooting. Please pre-register your child at www.togasoccer.com. Boys and girls are welcome. The clinic is free, but a $10 donation to the Saratoga Springs Boys Soccer Booster Club is appreciated.
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It is our great pleasure to introduce to our readers a new contributor at Saratoga TODAY, Damian Fantauzzi, with what we hope is only the first of many regular columns he will be gracing our sports pages with. Many of you who live and work in the community may already be familiar with Fantauzzi, who for 34 years was an art teacher at Saratoga Springs High School. A giant in the classroom, Fantauzzi was almost larger than life as a coach for both the basketball and tennis teams at Saratoga. Although he retired from teaching in 2006, he found himself back on the court again in 2008 in a volunteer coaching capacity for the girl's basketball team. Fantauzzi has been a pillar of Saratoga sports for over three decades, and we couldn't be more pleased that he has signed up to share some of his insights with our readers. Thoughts or comments? We'd love to hear your feedback on this new feature. Please direct all feedback to the sports editor at sports@saratogapublishing.com.
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Damian Fantauzzi Pro golfers are a different breed of athlete. The large difference lies in that there are no binding agreements to an owner or an organization (there are sponsors, however, who treat them very well). There aren't any clauses to fulfill or measure up to during the game for the player.
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No home runs, RBIs, touchdowns, baskets made, or goals scored are there to pressure them. Like bowlers, tennis players, and boxers (to name a few), golfers go out onto the field of play to win for themselves. The Ryder Cup is a team golf tournament played every two years. This year it was played in the country of Wales, and in 2 years it will take place in Illinois. The game is between two teams, America and Europe, and made up entirely of professional competitors. The basis of play is match play, in which the winner gets a point for his team for besting his opponent. Love of the game and pride in one's country is the motivation
for playing the tournament. There are no monetary rewards or other prizes for winning or participating. Athletic skills, sportsmanship, honor and teamwork are matched as players shoot to win for their country. And win for their country is exactly what twelve Americans tried so hard to do during difficult weather in Wales this year. Why is this important? Because it provides a positive model for young athletes. Because school children should see and know that a sport is played just for the fun of it. No prizes, no trophies, only for love of the game. The Americans have lost 6 out of the last 8 tournaments, yet they play because they
love the sport. During the three day event at the Ryder Cup, team USA had a lot of ground to make up, and almost did. They came very close to the Europeans to make it one of the most exciting Ryder Cups played since 1927. Although they came up short, the red, white, and blue will have another chance in 2 years at the next Ryder Cup at Medina Country Club in Medina, Illinois. In all sporting events there is a winner and a loser. But being on a team or being on the field makes everyone a winner for trying. Showing good sportsmanship and playing for the love of the game and having fun makes everyone a winner in the end.
Airway Meadows Oktoberfest results On Sunday, October 10, Airway Meadows held their 12th annual Oktoberfest Golf Tournament. A total of 144 golfers competed in a flighted 4player scramble. Prizes were awarded to the first through third place teams in four flights, the winners of the many on-course competitions, and a free 2011 Gold Membership was given away to the winner of the putting contest held after the round.
Sundays results: A-Flight 1st: Jon Tellstone, Eric Thompson, Ed Hickey, Jason MacGregor (59) 2nd: Steven Foster, Cory Jones, Tim Halpin, Oliver Paul (60) 3rd: John Bowler, Mike McKeown, Matt Nazarenko, Chris Goodness (61)
B-Flight 1st: Todd Godlewski, Bob
Godlewski, Billy Sisko, Mike McSweeney (60) 2nd: Rick Denue, Donna Denue, Steve Coulter, John Hourigan (61) 3rd: Matt Seymour, Don Seymour, Pete Derway, Matt Derway (62)
C-Flight 1st: Chris Clark, Shawn Foley, Jeff Dinuzzo, Bill Fitch (57) 2nd: Jim Greene, Jeff Greene, Greg Demarse (62) 3rd: Eric Weber, Hank Wysocki, Brett Wysocki, Brian Stewart (65)
D-Flight 1st: Ruth Pouliot, Art Petrie, Mike Gulli, Scott Reynolds (67) 2nd: Todd Scott, Bill Purdy, Bob Anderson, Aaron Stotesbury (67) 3rd: Mike Winters, Mike Eugair, Al Mottau (67) Straightest Drive on Hole #5: Brett Homburger Straightest Drive on Hole #
14: Robin Hill Closest to the pin on Hole #9: Lee Gladd, with a hole in one Closest to the pin on Hole #17: Greg Demarse 12’5” Closest to the pin on second shot, hole #2: Ray Schultz 1’5” Men’s Longest Drive on Hole #1: Art Petrie Men’s Longest Drive on Hole #8: Ben Blais Women’s Longest Drive on Hole #16: Lisa Clark
Putting Contest: Seven people successfully made the putt to get into the playoff for a 2011 Gold Membership. Membership Winner: Michael Winters Consolation Prize Winners: Brian Belanger, Mark Gulick, Ed Hickey, Nick Luciano, ChrisTremblay, Ed Hickey Airway Meadows would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all participants.
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Left to Right: Nick Kossor, Jason Morris (Coach), and Kyle Vashkulat
Kossor claims gold Nick Kossor (24) of the Glenville based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) captured the 60kg title at the 27th annual New York Open (Men Only), sponsored by the New York Athletic Club on Sunday, October 17. This was Kossor's first ever trip to the New York Open podium. He became the seventh overall athlete from the JMJC to take a medal, and the first to claim the gold. Kossor received a bye in the first round. He then defeated his opponent representing Puerto Rico, scoring yuko with a lightning fast standing seoi-nage, and then executing a prefect jujigatme to submit Enrique Dominguez. In
his semifinal match Kossor scored yuko with the step-over move, and performed another yuko in stalling penalties before scoring ippon (full point) with a stunning sode to kouchi to beat Stephane Boulaure from France. Kossor produced a gem in the final, throwing Dominique Cote of Canada with a devastating swinging uchimata for ippon to capture the crown. Kossor was awarded the "Most Outstanding Judoka" for his efforts. Kyle Vashkulat (20) added a bronze medal for the JMJC as he went 3-1 in the 100kg division. This was Vashkulat's first New York Open medal.
SPORTS Athlete of the Week: Aaron Costello Friday, October 22, 2010
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No excuses by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY Soccer has been a part of Aaron Costello's life for nearly as long as he can remember. "I was four or five years old when my father just kind of surprised me one day. He said, 'I guess you're going to be playing soccer now, I signed you up for [Recreation] League.' And it just kind of stuck," Costello said. Nearly 14 years after strapping on his first pair of cleats and taking to the field, Costello has become one of the driving forces behind the Saratoga Springs High School Boy's Varsity Soccer team's success, playing in the goalkeeper position for the (tiedfor) first place squad. Last year Aaron was awarded the honor of being named the Suburban Council and Section Goalkeeper
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Aaron Costello, goalkeeper for Saratoga Springs Varsity Soccer
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Aaron Costello dives for the ball during practice of the year, as well as being selected for 4th Team All-State. "Aaron is a no-nonsense sort of player," Varsity Soccer Coach Jeff Geller said, who has known Costello for over five years, and coached him for four. "Once the whistle blows, he is all business. He leaves 100 percent on the field at all times." Costello has the statistics to back up his coach's claim. Through 14 games, Costello has allowed only 12 goals past him, leading the Suburban Council in the fewest goals allowed this season. "It's a good statistic," Costello said. "Last year at this time I probably had double the shut-outs I have now, but there were a couple of games last year that I let in a bunch of goals, and this year I've let in maybe one or two a game. So I'm pretty pleased with that." While Costello claims to be happy with his league-leading statistic, one gets the impression when speaking to him that even he
isn't completely satisfied with his performance, incredible though it may be. It's not because what he's done isn't impressive - quite the opposite. Instead it has more to do with Costello's personality and his insatiable drive to be the absolute best. "In general when people see someone who's better than them, they like to make excuses, saying that person's older than me, or they're taller than me, more gifted. I see it almost like a challenge to rise up and be the best - to overcome their accomplishments and tower over them," Costello said. Part of the inspiration to elevate his own play comes from his older brother, a former captain on the Saratoga Varsity Soccer team, and currently a captain on the Colgate University team. Costello, a captain himself this year, says it's his brother's encouragements and examples that he tries to live up to, and hopes one day to even surpass. "He's always been a big inspiration for me because he's very successful at soccer and what he does," Costello said, speaking of his older brother. "He's in great shape and he's always pushing me, giving me great advice on things I need to get done." In an effort to give back to the community while doing what he loves, Costello teamed up with his brother last summer to help coach
younger kids as they learned the sport of soccer. He's also stepped up to help his coach, Geller, who trains younger kids ten and under. "Sometimes I just come in and help train goalies, or just play around with the players. My brother coaches in the summer too, so I come with him and we just kick around with the little guys. But it's great. It's good to give back to the community," Costello said. For Costello, stepping into a leadership position seems almost natural to him, and certainly something he enjoys doing. "Aaron has really matured into a leader this year," Coach Geller said. "[He's] very vocal and quarterbacks the team from the back. When you have a great goalkeeper behind you, you as a player know that if you give up a service ball or a shot from a tight angle that your keeper is going to make the save." But while Costello may be a leader and a captain for his team, he's quick to acknowledge that he isn't just a one man show. After all, soccer is a team sport, and
without the proper support, Costello admits there is only so much in his control. "I feel like I'm pretty vocal, that I'm good at organizing the defense and keeping them in position. And that's mainly why we have so few goals against us. It's not just because of me, but because of my defense. They're always in the right position." The next step for Costello is college, where he looks to continue playing the sport he loves and begins the work necessary to attain his master's degree in Environmental Science and BioChemistry. But for now, the focus is on the game ahead, as Saratoga strives to be the number one team in the closely fought Suburban Council Division. To see Costello and the Boy's Varsity Soccer Team in action, join them as they face-off against Shenendehowa Monday, October 25 at 7 pm under the big lights at Skidmore College, where Costello and the Blue Streaks aim to avenge a tied game from earlier in the season.
Phantoms season tickets winner
Weldon Culp acceptted his season tickets from Mike Thompson of the Adirondack Phantoms on Wednesday, October 20.
Weldon and his wife Margaret were the lucky winners of the Saratoga TODAY Adirondack Phantoms season ticket giveaway. "We always try to go the games and we are thrilled to be able to go to them all this year," said Culp. According to Thompson, "We are very impressed with the response from Saratoga TODAY readers and look forward to seeing Mr. & Mrs. Culp, along with many more Saratoga County residents at the games this year."
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Hometown Heros Win ‘In Your Face Wrestling’ Tag Team Championship On October 16, the Ballston Area Community Center in Ballston Spa hosted the In Your Face Wrestling's "Deception is Reality" competition. Among those competing were The Killer Steves (Steve McKenzie and Steve Cruz), who defeated the Celtic Crew (Liam McFerran and Michael McKinger); the wrestler WAR, who defeated Justin Fox by submission; Superbeast, who reigned supreme over Ian Daniels; and "The Pillar" Roman Dominguez, who retained his In Your Face Wrestling (IYFW) New Breed Championship after
defeating Loca Vida. Following the opening matchups, Team Evans faced off against Team Burton in an Elimination Match of Survival. Burton's team consisted of "The Millennium Millionaire" Scott Scarsdale, Adam Badger and Pierre "The Beast" Vachon. Evans' team was comprised of himself (Drake Evans), C.J. Scott and Shiloh Robinson. Scott Scarsdale pinned Shiloh Robinson in the first elimination, followed by Adam Badger, who was pinned by C.J Scott. Avenging his teammate was Pierre Vachon, who submitted
C.J. Scott, only to be disqualified for shoving the official. Ending the match was Drake Evans, who submitted Scott Scarsdale with little fight, giving the win to Team Evans. For the first time ever in professional wrestling, the IYFW fans bared witness to "The Hangman's Noose Match" for the In Your Face Wrestling title between challenger, Vigo, and champion, Guillaume DeSade. This match had no pinfalls, submissions or disqualifications. As Vigo looked ready to gain victory and the title, Maxx Burton interfered in the match and took out
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Vigo's knee with a steel chair. Williams and hometown hero This gave the advantage to Justice, capping off one of the DeSade, who placed the noose most emotional victories in the around the neck of Vigo to win company's history. the match and retain the title. Finishing the night were "Loverboy' R i c k y Williams and Ballston Spa's own Jamar " M a g i c " Justice, who teamed up to become the new In Your Face Wrestling Tag Team Champions by defeating "The Mighty" Fronz Roddy and The photo provided • Saratoga Today N o r t h e r n Ballston Spa’s own Jamar “Magic” Justice and Studd. Fans “Loverboy’ Ricky Williams along with fan Madison were elated by Whitney celebrate winning the IYFW tag team chamthe victory of pionship.
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Party in the Street for Homecoming Week
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Ballston Spa celebrates its homecoming with a parade through downtown