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by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY – Our economy and community has stayed strong through the recession, and we have our local banks to thank for it. Representatives from the Independent Bankers Association of New York State (IBANYS) want to get the word out that our independent banks are not only healthy, they are helping their communities through the recession. “If you look at upstate New York compared to the rest of the country, our banks are healthy,” said Frank Capaldo, president and CEO of IBANYS. “We get lumped in with everybody else, with Wall Street. They do their thing and we just do ours a
by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE – The upcoming school year brings big transitions to local districts, as they work to create a more challenging curriculum that will better prepare their students for success in the global job market.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a uniform set of expectations for student knowledge and skills that will take over K-12 curriculums and state assessments nationwide by the 2013-14 school year. The new standards are aligned
All Hands on Deck Rebuilding Saratoga needs your vote by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY
“ It is bad out there, but there are some bright spots, and those bright spots have been in your community forever. ” Frank Capaldo IBANYS
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Schuylerville Principals Matthew Sickles, Katie Elsworth and Gregg See Core, Page 14 Barthelmas are preparing their district for the new core standards.
Vote for Rebuilding Together Saratoga County Visit: www.facebook.com/Sears and click “Operation Rebuild.” Locate and click on “Saratoga County” in the list of projects, and click the “vote” button to show your support. Vote daily to ensure maximum funding for Rebuilding Together Saratoga County.
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BALLSTON SPA – Rebuilding Together of Saratoga County has been nominated as one of only 25 organizations across the country eligible to receive $20,000 from Sears’ Operation Rebuild for Heroes at Home contest – but the local nonprofit needs your help before it can declare mission accomplished.
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Inside TODAY... Time For Change pg 6 Quintessence pg 11 Wilton’s 9/11 Memorial pg 13 Religion pgs 16-17 Winner’s Circle pgs 18-22 Pulse pgs 27-31
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Seniors Rally at Local Tea Party SARATOGA SPRINGS- Seniors, guests and grandchildren gathered
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Tuesday, August 30, at the Senior Center of Saratoga to enjoy fine
teas, lemonade, finger sandwiches and traditional desserts. Pictured at the far left, Anne Marie Lyon serves tea to Sonia Siwik. To the immediate left, Tim Wechgelar serenades seniors on the violin. Below, Erin Susco presents a tray of tea to Anna Mae Newton.
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Dawn M. Staigar, 44, of 591 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Staigar was arrested June 3 in Stillwater and has been sentenced to time served, five years of probation and ignition interlock.
Scott K. Warland, 130T Fox Hollow Dr., Rensselaer, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated, a classE felony. Warland was arrested December 31 in Clifton Park and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing October 20.
Robert W. Brownell, 22, of 218 Lake Desolation Rd., Greenfield, pleaded guilty to a charge of thirddegree rape, a class-E felony, third-degree assault, a class-A misdemeanor. Brownell was arrested February 18 in Greenfield for incidents that occurred January 11 and February 17. For the thirddegree rape conviction, Brownell was sentenced to two years in New York State Prison with five years of post release supervision. For the third-degree assault conviction, Brownell was sentenced to six months in the Saratoga County Jail. The sentences are to run concurrent with one another.
George J. Hathaway, 33, of Burke St. Building 27, Apt. 2, Mechanicville, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree burglary, a class-D felony. Hathaway was arrested April 9 in Mechanicville and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing October 20.
Jill M. Wentworth, 42, of 1116 Morgan Rd., Memphis, NY, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Wentworth was arrested November 7 in Milton and has been sentenced to five days in Saratoga County Jail, five years of probation and ignition interlock.
Melinda A. Kelly, aka "Mindy A. Kelly," 29, of Oak Grove Motel, Apt. 10, Burnt Hills, pleaded guilty to a charge of seconddegree criminal possession of a forged instrument, a class-D felony. Kelly was arrested November 8 in the town of Ballston and has been sentenced to 30 days in Saratoga County Jail,
Carl E. Allen, 57, of 54 Malta Ave., Apt. 1, Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to report an address change within 10 days, a class-E felony. Allen was arrested January 12 for an incident that occurred in December and has been sentenced to 60 days in the Saratoga County Jail.
five years of probation and restitution. Floyd E. Wolf, 44, of 174 East Side Dr., Ballston Lake, was resentenced August 23 by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to eight months in Saratoga County Jail with credit for time served, probation terminated. Wolf was originally convicted April 15, 2010, of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony, for which he had been sentenced to time served and five years of probation. Joshua Welden, 28, of 41 North High St., Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of seconddegree attempted burglary, a classD felony. Welden was arrested
July 24 in the town of Day for an incident that occurred December 12. He is expected to return to court for sentencing October 18. James R. Archer, 28, of 36 Hollandale, Apt. M, Clifton Park, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing a sexual performance by a child, a class-E felony. Archer was arrested February 3 in Clifton Park for an incident that occurred December 28 and has been sentenced to 10 years of probation.
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Ian S. Beemer, 24, of 5 Van Rennselaer St., Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing a sexual performance by a child, a class-E felony. Beemer was arrested May 17 in Saratoga Springs and is expected to return to court for sentencing October 17.
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National Grid truck hauls away downed tree limbs and debris in Hurricane Irene’s aftermath on Wednesday, August 31 Irene’s Aftermath SARATOGA COUNTY - One week after Hurricane Irene blustered its way up the east coast, National Grid employees are working around the clock to restore power and service to Saratoga County. As of late Wednesday, 960 residents in Saratoga County were still without power, according to a National Grid spokesperson, Steve Brady. “We expect full restoration of power in Saratoga County at approximately 11 p.m. Thursday night,” said Brady. Across the county, mobile staging areas have been set up to deal with the damage. “In major events like this, we decentralize locations for crews to
pick up materials so that we can move in extra poles, transformers and equipment as they work on repairs. We set up several of these in locations around the entire eastern division, as far north as Lake George and down through Hudson, Troy and Albany,” said Brady. Crews are currently working 16 or 17 hour shifts to restore power to the region. While most will see their power restored by late Thursday night, Brady did indicate there are a few exceptions, including areas that crews are unable to reach due to flooding.
Fire at Quad/Graphics Quickly Extinguished SARATOGA SPRINGS – A small paper fire at the Quad/Graphics
plant in the W. J. Grande Industrial Park broke out shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, due to a jammed paper recycling bailer unit. The company, which employs approximately 800 people in its Saratoga Springs plant, dispatched its in-house first responder unit, which sprayed water on the fire to extinguish it. The city’s fire department was also called as a precaution to make sure everything was safe. A company spokesperson stated that the fire was contained by the time the first fire truck arrived, and that it caused no damages or injuries and minimal smoke. There was no loss in production at the printing plant as well.
Malta Neighborhood Ravaged by Auto Break-ins During Storm MALTA – While dealing with the downed trees, loss of power and general devastation caused by Hurricane Irene’s visit on Sunday, August 28, was more than enough for most area residents, homeowners in Malta’s Century Farms neighborhood awoke Monday to a series of extra, man-made headaches. According to Century Farms’ Homeowner’s Association Board President Mike Piscatelli, the discovery began with one homeowner reporting that her purse was stolen from her vehicle. Subsequently, res-
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idents learned that approximately 10-15 vehicles were broken into while Irene was passing over the area, with several side doors of garages pried open. For the most part, small items such as cash, iPods, and GPS systems were taken from vehicles, although one vehicle was reported stolen. Mr. Piscatelli noted that many homeowners would now be adding a deadbolt to their garage’s side door. A neighborhood resident who asked for anonymity speculated that the fact that many garages and vehicles were broken into at once, and the similar manner in which they were breached, made it appear that the perpetrators had planned this action using the cover of Irene. The incidents are being handled by the State Police. They declined to comment on an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Malta barracks at (518) 583-7000.
Saratoga Race Course Still Shows Positive Signs SARATOGA SPRINGS - Despite the cancellation of racing on Sunday, August 28, due to Hurricane Irene, The New York Racing Association reported that on-track wagering at Saratoga Race Course remains positive compared to 2010 totals through week six (33
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days) of the meet. On-track handle totaled $103,165,617, up 4.3 percent from $98,900,040 last year. Even though attendance dipped below 2010, the loss of a race day more than accounted for the decrease. 2011 Attendance through week six (33 days) was 733,844, down only 0.8 percent from 739,623 when compared to 34 days in 2010. A crowd of 43,050 attended the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Travers on Saturday, August 27, a decrease of 5.9 percent from last year’s attendance of 45,764 on hand for Afleet Express’ thrilling victory. On-track handle for Travers Day was $8,172,452, a decrease of 0.6 percent from last year’s total of $8,218,975.
DA Murphy Re-appointed to Law Library Board NEW YORK CITY – On Monday, August 29, Chief Administrative Judge Ann Pfau of New York's Office of Court Administration announced that she has reappointed Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy, III to the Board of Trustees of the Saratoga County Supreme Court Law Library for another two-year term commencing October 2. In accepting the appointment, DA Murphy said "I am honored to accept Judge Pfau's appointment in order to ensure that the law library is open, efficient and as up-to-date as possible. Access to current legal materials and case law is important not only for lawyers, but for everyone in our community. Having a law library that is well-maintained and has a full complement of books, documents and research materials is vital to an educated community and to our system of justice."
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TODAY Friday, September 2, 2011 Madeline Hammer Saratoga Springs, NY - Madeline Hammer, affectionately known as the "Queen of Saratoga," passed away peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2011. Born in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Madeline (Stahle) DeWitt. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, William Phillips, Joseph Hammer and William Ryan; two brothers, Kenneth and Claude; and her loving companion, Joseph Diliberto. Survivors include her children, William Phillips Jr. and Carole Phillips-Ferina, Wolfgang (Leslie) Hammer, Roxanne Hammer Brydges and Theresa Hammer (Robert Pelletier); her sister, Rose Marie Taylor; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Madeline was particularly proud of her Dutch and Swiss heritage and was devoted to her family and spent all of her free time with them. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to the Wright Heart Center, c/o Ellis Medicine Foundation, 1101 Nott St., Schenectady, NY 12308. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-5373. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
George Edward Toomey Saratoga Springs, NY - George Edward Toomey died Sunday, August 28, 2011. He was 100. Born in Saratoga Springs on September 25, 1910, to Laura Prefontaine Toomey and James Toomey, he lived all his life in Saratoga County. Mr. Toomey was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Beatrice Saunders Toomey, and his son, John Saunders Toomey. He is survived by a daughter, Jane T. Welch (Raymond Goldstein), of San Antonio, TX; and two granddaughters, Christiana E. Toomey of Atlanta, GA, and Marissa S. Toomey of Ithaca, NY. A memorial service was conducted Thursday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests individuals make a contribution to a charity of their choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
William Slivinsky Saratoga Springs - William Slivinsky passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Born November 3, 1911, in Moonachie, NJ, he was the son of the late Stanley and Marie (Kotalba) Slivinsky. In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by his wife, Catherine (Molinari) Slivinsky; two sisters, Mary (Muntener) and Helen (Augustensen); a brother, Adam; and his son-inlaw, A. Edward DiMiceli. Survivors include a son, Robert Slivinsky (Barbara); a daughter, Diane DiMiceli; seven grandchildren, Cathy DiMiceli Masie (Elliott), AnneMarie DiMiceli Hotaling (Michael), Eric DiMiceli, Brian (Lisa) DiMiceli, Robert, April and Christopher Slivinsky; and two great-grandchildren, Thomas and Alison DiMiceli. Relatives and friends may call from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Our Lady’s Chapel, St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Aurora, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-5373. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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Rotterdam, NY - Angela T. Squadere, 40, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2011. Angela is survived by her father, Louis Squadere; mother and stepfather, Cata and Joseph Tkacheff; grandmother, Catherine Campagna; sisters, Lisa (Tom) DeNooyer, Debi (Tony) Oliveira and Kristi (Dave) Dariano; nieces, Jessica, Tiffany and Katie; and nephews, Nicholas, Justin, Jonny and Andrew. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2011, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, 1270 Belmont Ave., Schenectady, NY 12308 or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5373. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Marion E. Covel Ballou Saratoga Springs, NY - Marion E. Covel Ballou, 95, passed away Friday August 12, 2011. In addition to her parents, Marion was predeceased by her husband, Frank C. Ballou and a son, James E. Ballou. Survivors include her daughter, Marie J. (John) Natale; her son, Charles (Chuck) M. Ballou; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday. Burial will be at the family plot in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518) 5845373. Memorials may be made in her name to the Bethesda Episcopal Church, 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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Madge Warren Johnson Saratoga Springs, NY-Madge Warren Johnson, 89, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011. Born on January 26, 1922, in Transylvania, LA, she was the daughter of the late Morgan Luther Warren and Omie Pinkston Warren. She was married to the late Curtis Elwood Johnson Sr. and was also predeceased by her son, Curtis E. Johnson Jr. (Cindy). Survivors include three sons, Fred B. Johnson (Mary), Donald W. Johnson and Van W. Johnson (MaryAnn); eight grandchildren, Rob, Patrick, Andrew, Jake, Xanthe, Lani, Curtis III and Susan; as well as six great-grandchildren. Friends and family may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2011, at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at Tunison Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilton, NY. Memorial donations can be made in her memory to the Residents Activities Fund at Maplewood Manor, 149 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.
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Time for Change! Chad Beatty
“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is a beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is life, fight for it!� Mother Teresa
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s summer quickly winds down and comes to a close, parents throughout our county are getting ready to go back to school and back to work. Soon we will be waking up to a chill in the air and our days will be filled with bright hues of crimson red, burgundy and golden yellow. As Mother Nature resets her clock and prepares to transform the region, there is no better time for personal changes. These changes may be physical, mental or emotional. They may have to do with good habits you want to begin, or bad habits you want to eliminate. It doesn't matter what the subject matter, now is the time! Perhaps the changes relate to your family, your
home or your pets. Now is the time! Do you want to get ahead at work? Now is the time! Do you want to spend more time with your kids? Now is the time! Do you want a healthier lifestyle? Now is the time! The time for talking ends with the summer. The time for action is now. Sit down with a pen and paper and map out your plans. Set realistic goals that you can achieve and tackle them one by one. If you stumble along the way, simply adjust your plan. It doesn't matter how many times you stumble or how many times you have to change your plan, the important thing is that you're working on your plan. Just remember, failing to plan is planning to fail. So get your pen and paper
out and begin tonight. Life's longest journeys begin with the first step, so take that step. How many people do you know that never reached their full potential because they always put 'it' off until tomorrow? There is no tomorrow, only today. If you're not moving forward you're stagnating. This county is filled with movers and shakers and you may be one of them and not know it. You have all the potential in the world and you CAN reach your goals. Think of life as an oak tree. There are two ways to get to the top of that oak tree. You can climb it limb by limb until you reach the sky, or you can sit on an acorn! Don't be left sitting on acorns.
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Operation Rebuild for Heroes continued from Page 1 The contest, designed to support America’s military members and veterans, asked the 200 Rebuilding Together organizations throughout the country to submit a project that directly benefits those who have served in the armed forces. After Rebuilding Together Saratoga County submitted their project idea – to renovate and update the Guardian House, a homeless female veterans’ shelter in Ballston Spa – the local organization was chosen as one of only 25 eligible to receive funding for their project. But just how much capital the organization will be granted is up to the community. “As part of Sears’ Facebook challenge, if you’re chosen as one of the 25, you’ll get $6,000 in funding,” said Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, Michelle Larkin. “People can log onto Sears’ Facebook page and vote for their favorite project. The highest vote getter will receive $20,000, the next highest will receive $15,000, and third place will get $10,000.” With our local Rebuilding Together chapter pitted against larger cities such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia and more, Larkin indicated that it is extremely important for the community to get behind the Guardian House project. The idea, said Larkin, is to encourage as many people as possible to vote for Saratoga County’s project, and to vote often. “We’re going up against some really major population centers, so we really need Saratoga County to come together and vote every single day,” said Larkin. “It’s just a great project, and I think people would feel really good knowing that they’re helping to fund our efforts at the Guardian House.” With a minimum of $6,000 now guaranteed in funding, Rebuilding Together plans to first tackle the community room at the Guardian House, one of the first and only
shelters of its kind in New York State for homeless female veterans. “What we’re going to do is there’s a huge community room that needs to be gutted and rebuilt, from top to bottom,” said Larkin. “We’re taking everything out and putting in new windows, new flooring, new ceiling, and new walls. Just gutting everything and making it a cozy, kind of meditative community room for healing. We’re picturing it like an Adirondack style room, a healing room where they would all gather. The goal is for the residents to feel likes it’s home, a place where they can heal.” The organization also plans to put in a ramp at the Guardian House, along with other minor repairs and upgrades. “Veterans and the men and women of the military are the backbone of our great country,” said Dave Friedman, president of marketing for Sears Holdings. “Through the Heroes at Home online community, we want to give our customers a chance to help the brave men and women who protect our country and provide a place where those who serve and support our military can connect and engage with one another.” Through September 23, anyone in the community can vote to support Rebuilding Together Saratoga and the Guardian House. “The thing about asking people to help military folks,” said Larkin, “is that people really want to do that. We felt this was a win-win for the community.” To vote for Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, visit www.facebook.com/Sears. On the left hand side of the page, click on “Operation Rebuild.” On the page listing the 25 different projects, find “Saratoga County,” click on the link, and then register your vote by clicking the “vote” button. Users are allowed to vote for the project once every day until the voting period has ended. The project will begin construction October 15, covering two
weekends and the week in-between. Volunteers, donations of materials and skilled labor are always welcomed and encouraged by Rebuilding Together. To get involved with the project and become a member on the worksite, please visit www.RebuildingTogetherSaratoga.org, or email Michelle Larkin at Michelle@RebuildingTogether Saratoga.org.
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Volunteers work on-site with Rebuilding Together in Saratoga.
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Screen shot provided NEW YORK CITY – On Friday, August 26, members of the Saratoga Lip Dub team headed to New York City for the Today Show concert series featuring Train. The team was viewed on NBC several times with signs and shirts throughout the last two hours of the show. Saratoga Lip Dub was filmed on Thursday, September 1. Look for full photo coverage in next Friday’s edition of Saratoga TODAY.
little differently: we serve in the community with local deposits and local lending.” Small banks have a different lowrisk model. They are involved in a closed system of financial exchange between the individual account-holders, homeowners and businesses that make up a community. In our economy, independent banks like The Adirondack Trust Company, Saratoga National Bank, Ballston Spa National Bank and 1st National Bank of Scotia, have been thinking local for generations. These County banks gather their pool of capital from individual deposits, and then use that money to invest in the local economy. “We’re the original recyclers,” said Charles Wait, president of The Adirondack Trust Company.
He explained that the bank lends to business owners who keep the majority of their profits inside the system. In turn, a local enterprise will provide jobs and taxable revenue and that goes back into the economy to support infrastructure, hospitals, charities, and all the things that keep our community ecosystem healthy. “The whole purpose of us to exist is to make loans,” Wait said. In this economy, when even the employed lack job security, lending would seem like a risky business. But right now, our banks are lending and are doing so with confidence because at the core of their model is the high value they place on personal relationships. “Community banks are really defined by the relationships they establish with their customers and their community,” said Chris Dowd,
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president of Ballston Spa National Bank. Dowd, who also sits on the IBANYS board, said that bankers who know their customers can make informed decisions about giving a loan or making a mortgage agreement. In turn, they have the luxury of leniency and patience when an individual’s situation heads for foreclosure. Their small scale allows for problem-solving and relies on prudency. “The key for us, as a community bank, is being close to the ground and having regular communication with our customers,” said Ray O’Conor, president and CEO of Saratoga National Bank. “At a bank like ours, when people encounter trouble, whether it’s because of the loss of a job, an illness, a divorce or some other issue, we operate on a scale where we can actually talk to the customer and try to make some accommodation, to work through the issues.” Saratoga National has had just one foreclosure in the past 23 years. Similarly, Adirondack Trust only cites two failures out of the more than 1,200 mortgages in its portfolio, and, according to Wait, that’s how it should be. In one extreme situation, the bank waited 10 years for a payment from a customer who broke her back and was unable to work. “We held her mortgage because that was the right thing to do,” Wait said. For a small community bank, going out on a limb for a customer in an unfortunate situation is the most reasonable risk to take. It’s an investment in the community. At the end of day, our local banks are able to avoid foreclosures when larger institutions are writing off mortgages by the handful because their model is simple. They know their customers and they keep their capital local. “It is bad out there, but there are some bright spots, and those bright spots have been in your community forever,” Capaldo said.
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MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS OPEN DOORS TO UNEMPLOYED VETERANS SARATOGA SPRINGS - Rep. Chris Gibson, county officials and local McDonald's representatives gathered on Thursday, August 23 to unveil "Operation Grateful Citizens," a new program that provides employment opportunities for local veterans and families of soldiers. Seventy McDonald's restaurants in the Albany Advertising Co-op, including locations in Saratoga County, are involved in the initiative. According to Saratoga County Veterans Affairs Officer Andrew
Davis, Operation Grateful Citizens is a positive response to the underemployed veteran community. He said that monthly labor stats show a much higher unemployment rate among veterans compared to that of regular citizens, especially those who have served in the Iraq and Afghanistan War (from 2001 to the present), which is at a nearly 12 percent unemployment rate. Moreover, within this group, veterans in the 1824-year-old age bracket had an unemployment rate of 21.9 percent in 2010. Positions through Operation
Grateful Citizens start at entry level and progress up to general management. All 70 restaurants offer health insurance, opportunities for advancements, regular performance reviews, paid training and free uniforms, plus flexible hours, which is extremely helpful for veterans or family members responsible for school-age children or juggling multiple jobs. Employees can even earn college credit through the American Council on Education (ACE) for their restaurant management and mid-management training. Participating restaurants will have a dedicated Operation Grateful Citizens contact person to work with veterans, family members and deployed soldiers. Prospective employees should reach out to their local McDonald's program contact person to let them know of their eligibility in Operation Grateful Citizens and that they wish to apply. They should then log on to www.mcnewyork.com and begin the electronic application process.
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Local Business News Progressive Mode Hair Studio Welcomes Barber SARATOGA SPRINGS - Brandon Meyers recently joined the staff at Progressive Mode Hair Studio, located at 81 Rail Road Place, as the salon's new barber. Meyers is a 2000 Saratoga Springs High School graduate with a creative approach to hair styling. He specializes in men's haircuts and straight razor shaving. "I like to be creative, I always have fun styling hair," he said. Meyers said he tells his customers that a haircut is nothing like a tattoo. "I love that hair is always growing and you can keep changing it; you can keep things fresh, new and exciting." For Meyers, setting up a booth at Progressive Mode has been an exciting career change. The local stylist has a bachelor's degree in sociology from SUNY Albany, and originally planned on becoming a social worker. "I decided that wasn't for me," he said. "I wanted [to do] something that was more upbeat, but still allowed me to work with people." Eventually, Meyers made the decision to become a barber. He graduated from his training program at the beginning of 2011, and started working at Progressive Mode in August. These days, he couldn't be happier. "I love the people I work with, and I'm excited about this new career path," he said. Meyers is at Progressive Mode on Thursday and Friday from noon- 5
p.m., and is available to cut hair by appointment Tuesday through Saturday. To schedule a haircut with Meyers, call the hair studio at (518) 587-0680 or his cell phone at (518) 312-8687. Meyers offers permanent discounts for Skidmore students and military personnel.
Sign up for the Chamber's Business Showcase SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting booth reservations for the 2011 Business Showcase, which takes place on Thursday, October 6 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway. The showcase offers a unique opportunity for local businesses to display their products and services to over 1,000 attendees. The event begins with a special vendors-only show from 3-4:30 p.m. It is open to members and the public from 4:30-7 p.m. Entrance is $5, but chamber members and vendors will receive free admission passes. There are only 190 available spaces, and the showcase has sold out every year, so make sure to submit your application! Sign up and reserve your space by downloading the application form from the chamber website (www.saratoga.org). If you are offering food or beverage at your booth, contact Jeff Shinaman at the chamber for a special application and rate at jshinaman@saratoga.org or (518) 584-3255.
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Authenic American Diner Opens in Malta by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY MALTA - With its varied menu, casual atmosphere and silver-plated exterior, Malta's newest restaurant meets all the requirements of the quintessential American diner. Quintessence, the North Country version of a popular Albany diner, recently opened at 2853 Route 9 inside a rare 1940s silver-plated Fodero Dining Car. This unique structure is one of just three in the country, and it's the second to house a Quintessence. The original Quintessence opened in the 1980s, at 11 New Scotland Avenue in a Fodero that had already housed a handful of diners since 1948. Owner Nick Riggione and his business partners Joe Zappone and Pat Fiore revived the Albany Quintessence in 2009, recapturing its celebrated menu under the wing of original chef James Scalzo. Two years later, the crew has brought the same vision to Malta, where they are proudly re-presenting another authentic American diner that opens early and closes late. "It's special and unique, it really takes you back in time," Riggione said, explaining that both Quintessence locations are one and the same. "That stainless steel is what makes it an authentic diner." But the throwback feeling Quintessence provokes doesn't stop at the door. The Malta restaurant opened on
August 22 to unveil a casual atmosphere and a varied menu with everything from all-American favorites like hamburgers and club sandwiches to one-of-a-kind gourmet pizzas and the "world famous chicken teriyaki" that is so unique to Quintessence. Riggione describes the menu as simple, unique, progressive and classic, and filled with all the right comfort foods. "It's unique because we took a universally well-known dish, chicken teriyaki, and put our own homemade spin on it," Riggione said. Also created as a steak dish, the diner's signature teriyaki plate, which is marinated in a special sauce and wrapped around a combination of scallion and carrot, is a long-time tradition that started in Albany with Scalzo and now continues in the Malta dining car. The gourmet pizzas are also unique to Malta, and rightfully so. Since 1968, Riggione's family has owned Inferno Pizza, a well-established chain with locations throughout Saratoga County. "This is kind of second nature to us," he said, offering his pizza recommendations: the one-of-a-kind Thai pizza or twice-baked potato pie, which he described as "out of this world." The menu is considered progressive for its vegetarian dishes and weekly cross-cultural specials. Three weekly "specialty nites" serve up flavors from Italy, Germany and Mexico: Monday is all about Italian dishes, like eggplant rolotini
and chicken Sorrento; on Wednesday you'll find German favorites like pierogies, spatzle and sauerbraten; and on Sunday, Quintessence brings you south of the border with Mexican favorites like chicken quesadillas and famous fajitas. The rest of the Quintessence variety fits the bill for authentic American diner fare. You'll find reliable comfort foods like French toast, tuna salad, chicken tenders and carrot cake, all to be enjoyed with beer, wine and mimosas, an especially perfect brunch pairing. What's more, everything you see is made to order at family-friendly prices: "You can come in a couple times a week and you won't break the bank," Riggione said. The restaurant has two dining areas, a traditional silver-plated space up front, and a quieter, more mature setup in the back. But all-in-all, the brief history of Quintessence printed on the back of its menus best describes the authentic diner atmosphere that Riggione so successfully replicated: "At the end of the day, we just want to give people what they want; a nice clean place to have good times with friends and family, a wonderfully diversified menu at a great value and a staff that is happy to serve you." If that's not enough to make you hungry, you'll just have to stop in and see for yourself. For more information about Quintessence or to view the full menu, call (518) 580-1212 or visit www.quintessenceny.com.
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Quintessence recently opened on Route 9 in the unique Fodero Dining Car that previously housed Bloomers and Chez Sophie.
Riggione said the diner’s “world famous chicken teriyaki” puts a unique spin on a well-known dish. The Quintessence version is specially marinated chicken wrapped around carrots and scallions, served with spinach fettucine.
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Couple Wins Engagement Ring Photo by Cathy Duffy for MarkBolles.com
Friday evening at VAPOR in Saratoga Springs, Frank Adams Jewelers announced the winners of their “Marry Your Crush” promotion. Out of hundreds of finalists who submitted stories to win a $10,000 engagement ring from Frank Adams Jewelers and Martin Flyer, Teresa Barber and Tyler Mason were announced the winning couple.
Congratulations Teresa and Tyler! Patricia Rutland Named Ballston Spa Rotarian of the Year Patricia Rutland was named the Rotary Club of Ballston Spa’s Rotarian of the Year. In 1988, Rutland became one of the club’s first female members and she has served as the club’s secretary since 1997 and also as the club’s president from 2005-2006. Rutland’s outstanding Rotary service was also honored with commendations at the club’s 2001 and 2007 award ceremonies.
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Anthony Sciacco, 12, of Commack (left) and Joseph Shocker, 50, of Saratoga Springs (right) hold up their empty pints in victory after winning the kids’ and adults’ categories in the annual Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, August 24. The father and son team finished their pints of Stewart’s vanilla ice cream in 49.41 seconds and two minutes and nine seconds, respectively. A total of 30 track patrons participated in the annual competition
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Scouts Collect Items for Backstretch Workers The Cub Scout Pack 16 Wolves from Caroline Street School collected clothes, old bicycles, scooters, shoes, blankets and toiletries to benefit the backstretch workers of the Saratoga Race Course. The following scouts attended the event: Michael DiGeso, Sam and Jack Tanny, Ryan Ash, Devon Tuck, Teddy VanDeven, Graham Corcoran and Hunter Choy.
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Hudson River Community Credit Union Sponsors Golf Classic for Kids’ Programs Hudson River Community Credit Union’s Fifth Annual Golf Classic was held on Friday, August 5, at Airway Meadows Golf Club. The event, which had 95 golfers in attendance, raised over $26,500 to benefit area youth programs at the Glens Falls Area Youth Center, the Greenwich Youth Center, the Troy Boys & Girls Club, the Cohoes Community Center and the Saratoga Regional YMCA - Corinth Branch.
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Empowering a Nation Through Education Local Woman Helps to Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Uganda by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - The numbers are staggering when you get right down to it. On the subSaharan African continent alone, 25.4 million individuals are living with HIV/AIDS - the deadly autoimmune deficiency virus (currently, an estimated 33.3 million are said to carry the virus worldwide). In 2004, an additional 3.1 million cases were diagnosed in Africa, while 2.3 million individuals lost their lives to the disease. In a part of the world that has seen more than its fair share of hardship, the pandemic has left more than 1 million children in the country of Uganda orphaned and alone, many times struggling themselves with the disease passed on to them from their parents. That number is worth repeating 1 million children without a mother or father, many of whom are left to fend for themselves while battling a fatal virus. How do you combat that? What can any one individual do to help in the face of such sobering statistics? For one local woman, the answer is all about education. "I believe in the power of education," said Ann Fantauzzi, who recently returned from her visit to Jinja, a city located in Uganda. "Education, I think, is going to be a big key to getting out of this condition. It's not going to be a five or a
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Two school girls dressed in uniforms at a Rehoboth Primary School in Bugembe, Uganda ten year fix. There's hunger, there's drought, there's so much that needs to be done." She added, "But my endeavor is educationally driven. Education is going to change the nation." Fantauzzi made her first trip to Uganda with an organization known as AOET - AIDS Orphans Education Trust. The organization, with offices in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Botswana, Rwanda, Germany, and the United States, strives to, "sponsor children so they get educated," said Fantauzzi. "They need to educate their youth, especially girls. Mothers are generally the children's first teachers, and if you educate them, you're going to educate the next generation." And in Africa, educating the next generation about HIV/AIDS is the key. If the current generation can contain the spread of HIV - if they can usher in the next generation free
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Ann Fantauzzi (second from the right) stands with educators and students during her visit to Uganda.
of the disease, educating the population on its dangers and how it is spread - then victory in this long and deadly battle will finally be within reach. "The goal is to have an HIV free generation by 2015," said Fantauzzi. "There are a lot of obstacles and milestones we need to hit along the way, but that's the goal." Along with sponsoring young children and providing them with a solid education, Fantauzzi was on another mission during her trip to Uganda. "We had developed a pilot study about kids with chronic illness," she said. "It's an efficacy study designed to make them aware of how they feel, how they think, how they move according to their conditions everyday. The theory being that if someone with a chronic illness understands how they're functioning day by day, they can adjust their activities and everything that they do." Through it all - hunger, drought, disease, poverty the likes of which many in this country have never witnessed - there is, astonishingly, a sense of hope. Those in Uganda recognize the importance of education, said Fantauzzi, and understand if they are ever to get a leg up in this world, empowering young children and students with the right knowledge is key. As for Fantauzzi, her work in Africa is, very likely, only just beginning, "I would love to go back with a bunch of teachers," she said. "It's just a matter of when." To learn more about the AOET or to get involved with the organization, visit www.aoet.org, or email Ann Fantauzzi at AnnFantauzzi@yahoo.com.
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World Trade Center Steel is Part of 9/11 Memorial Sculpture at Wilton FD - Public Dedication Planned for 10th Anniversary by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY WILTON- An I-beam with exposed rivets, a remnant of steel from the fallen World Trade Center (WTC) towers, will be part of a sculpture that will be installed inside the entry of the Wilton Fire Department, 270 Ballard Road, in time to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The sculpture, entitled “Respectful Remembrances,” was crafted by Wilton artist mi Chelle M. Vara of Ballard Road Art Studio over the past couple of months. Measuring approximately 50 inches wide by 55 inches high, it incorporates the WTC I-beam with other pieces of metal that are meant to convey images of both the heroic and tragic details - a combination of a memorial and tribute – to the events which occurred on September 11, 2001. The portion of WTC steel had not arrived in Wilton until just two months ago. According to Wilton Fire Department past president (and current firefighter) Ray Bailey, he had applied to the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey for a piece of the steel nearly four years ago. While his application was acknowledged, there was no advance indication as to when, or even if, the request would be granted. When the steel was finally received, it was presented to the Wilton Fire Department, which readily accepted it, and plans for a commemorative structure proceeded. About the same time, Mr. Bailey contacted Ms. Vara, whose Wilton studio specialized in crafting metals into works of art. “mi Chelle was a perfect choice for this project,” Ray Bailey said, “not only does she have significant expertise in this area, but she is part of our community.” He had just seen the finished sculpture last Friday. “It’s truly a wonderful result – it wasn’t the easiest thing for us to surrender creative control, but our confidence in mi Chelle’s ability was more than justified.” Wilton Fire Chief William F. Morgan concurred. “It’s a very fitting memorial and tribute. She (Ms. Vara) did a great job combining the elements of the tragedy and at the same time conveying the hope and unity that occurred.” Chief Morgan noted that it was important to note that no tax dollars were used to construct or install the sculpture; the
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mi Chelle Vara with sculpture necessary funds were obtained through voluntary contributions such as coin drops. Reached at her studio, mi Chelle Vara described her effort as conveying “average people coming and working together to perform extraordinary roles.” She noted that it was a priority to create a piece that people “can actually approach and touch.” The sculpture’s permanent home in the entry of the Wilton Fire Department will allow this. Each component that was added to the piece surrounding the WTC I-beam had its own significance and imagery. Two legs of the sculpture are a symmetrical “arch piece…meant to convey the incredible calm cooperation of people evacuating over the Brooklyn Bridge” after the attack. There is a “small off-shoot on one of the arch legs meant to be a symbol of support,” mi Chelle said, “human beings supporting and reinforcing each other as an important component of the big picture” of that day. A third leg is attached which is “bent deliberately by design – it represents the missing details and unanswered questions of that day.” All of the components, including the WTC I-beam, are rusted - with one exception. A polished, brushed silver “circle of unity” surrounds the I-beam. Ms. Vara noted that “this is designed to bring attention to how everyone came together in a shared spirit and a tribute to all the forces and people that worked in a collective effort of unity.” With the project reaching fruition so recently, and Wilton Firefighters called to support their colleagues in the town of Waterford due to Hurricane Irene, the exact time of the dedication on Sunday, September 11, still has to be determined. Chief Morgan stated that this public ceremony will likely be in the afternoon. The exact time will be posted on the department’s website (www.wiltonfiredept.com) next Tuesday.
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Core Standards Will Be Introduced This Fall continued from Page 1 with college and work expectations, and include an increased rigor that is competitive with top-performing countries. Although official implementation is still a few years off, New York school districts are expected to have their curriculums aligned with CCSS by 2012-13 to ease the transition and make sure students are prepared for changes to English Language Arts (ELA) and math testing. Math and ELA tests remain aligned with the state’s 2005 standards for this school year, but will transition to CCSS for state testing at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Our local school districts have already begun their own preparation programs, and will begin integrating core CCSS content this year. Katie Elsworth, Schuylerville’s newly appointed middle school principal, said 2011-2012 is a transition year for her school district, as teachers are prepared to introduce a
few CCSS concepts while they continue planning for the next step. Last year, Schuylerville mapped its K-12 curriculum to align with the ELA and literacy common core standards. Over the course of this year, a committee will work to align the new math standards, which will be added to the curriculum the following year. Students will see some new ELA material this year, but the change is subtle. The standards place a greater emphasis on nonfiction, which means students could read fewer novels, but spend more time with supplemental texts like newspaper articles and critical essays to help improve their ability to make connections across different genres. One of the more challenging goals for ELA is for students to read more difficult texts. “The new common core standards have gone up by two years, so what students traditionally read in 12th grade is now being read in 10th grade,” Elsworth said. “We have to
transition our kids to that; you can’t just give a ninth grader an 11th grade book; you have to stair step kids to the greater level of difficulty.” The new standards also make ELA a component of every subject. Beginning in the sixth grade, reading and writing standards will be applied in history, technology, science and math. “Students need to understand that in order to become literate, they need to have strategies and skills that work in the different subject areas,” Elsworth said. “Personally, I think it’s an exciting shift. I think it gives teachers a common language to talk about reading across the curriculum.” Curriculum mapping for math will present a unique set of challenges. Overall, the level of difficulty is increasing across the K-12 math curriculum, which means some concepts will be introduced earlier than in the past. Throughout the upcoming school year,
Schuylerville teachers will work on committees to conduct a grade-bygrade assessment of state standards compared with CCSS. “We have to pinpoint when skills and concepts need to be introduced and at what point they need to be mastered,” Elsworth said. “A lot of the common core standards require kids to have a greater depth of understanding in applying the concepts, and not just memorizing the skills.” Schuylerville’s approach is different than that of Ballston Spa, which has already aligned a portion of its elementary math curriculum to CCSS through its new GO MATH program. Sharon D’Agostino, Malta Avenue Elementary School principal, led the district-wide effort to introduce GO MATH in September 2011, a goal that was set prior to the CCSS movement. The first through third grades’ GO MATH curriculum is fully aligned with CCSS; however, the district will wait until next year to integrate
the fourth and fifth grade programs because students will be tested at the end of the year based on the current New York State standards. Ballston Spa is working on mapping its new ELA curriculum this year. “I think our students at Ballston Spa will be very well prepared for what not only awaits us for testing but for the skills that will be expected in the 21st century,” D’Agostino said. Saratoga Springs City School District is also working on aligning its curriculum. Like Schuylerville and Ballston Spa, it is a slow initiating process that uses the upcoming school year as a useful transition period. Even though CCSS alignment poses new challenges for both teachers and students in our local districts, Elsworth and her coworkers, elementary principal Gregg Barthelmas and Jr.-Sr. high school principal Matthew Sickles, agree that the anticipated end result is well worth the extra work. “It’s going to be a big transition for our teachers and staff, but at the end of the day it makes sense and I think you’ll see improvement across the board,” Sickles said.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Mohawk Valley Medical Associates Foundation (MVMA) recently made a generous donation to SUNY Empire State College's Nursing Program that will help nursing students in nine counties reach their dreams. Bridget Nettleton, dean of the nursing program, announced last week that, thanks to the foundation, $1,500 scholarships are available for financially eligible nursing students who have plans to work in the area after graduation. For additional information, visit www.esc.edu.
New York Reinstates January 2012 Regents The New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced on August 4 that it will reinstate the January Regents exams this school year thanks to the help of $1.5 million in private funding. New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott launched the fundraising effort to pay for administration of the exams. The $1.5 million raised included six $250,000 private contributions from state residents. Previously, the New York State Education Department said that it would not offer the January exams for high school students beginning in 2012. The Board of Regents voted for the elimination as part of $8 mil-
lion in cuts to the state's testing program, which would have made 2012 the first year without January exams. Students in New York State public school system must pass five Regents subject exams to meet the minimum high school graduation requirements. The rests are administered each year in June, August and January. "Thousands of high-school students rely on the January Regents Exams to graduate on time and move on to college and careers," said Chancellor Walcott. It is not yet known which exams will be reinstated and how the tests will be coordinated. The private funding only secures a test-taking period for the upcoming winter; it's a "one-time fix" that leave the fate of January 2013 exams uncertain.
Hurricane Irene: How to Help by Christina James Saratoga TODAY Tropical Storm Irene caused widespread destruction throughout the Greater Capital Region affecting our neighbors, families and friends. If you were lucky enough to avoid the brunt of the damage, it is important to lend a hand to those who weren’t as fortunate. The following organizations need any assistance you can provide to aid our neighbors in need. Adirondack Saratoga Chapter American Red Cross 74 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 792-6545 Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation www.redcrossneny.org *The Red Cross needs monetary and blood donations, as well as volunteers. Blood drives have been cancelled, or have gotten less response due to the hurricane and the supply was already low. Countless volunteers and Red Cross staff have been sent to affected areas to provide aid and monetary donations are needed to continue these efforts. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany 40 North Main Avenue Albany, NY 12203 (518) 453-6650 www.ccrcda.org
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is actively working with its agencies and staff in the affected areas to assess the short and long-term community needs. Catholic Charities of Albany has a reputation of responding in crisis. They sent 275 volunteers to assist with the 9/11 disaster; 1.2 million dollars to Asia to help with Tsunami aid; and countless volunteers to Baton Rouge for a year and a half to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Catholic Charities is now ready to provide assistance to its local community. To make a donation or for more information, please call (518) 4536650. Checks can be made out to Catholic Charities Irene Relief and sent to: Catholic Charities, 40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203 United Way (888) 366-3211 www.unitedwaygcr.org Here’s how you can help:
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Make a Financial Donation to United Way of the Greater Capital Region and ensure that your community has the financial support it needs to rebuild and recover for the long term. Donate Goods: United Way is currently collecting donations of the following at the Albany office: nonperishable food; bottled water; toiletries; blankets and bedding; infant supplies and new or gentlyused infant clothes; infant and adult diapers; and laundry and dish detergent. Volunteer! United Way will mobilize volunteers in coordination with the many local organizations. Recovery will take weeks, if not longer, so they will need volunteers for immediate efforts and well into the future. If you are interested in volunteering, please call (888) 366-3211 or email Molly Miccio at mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org.
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Places of Worship Please contact Robin Mitchell for any copy changes: (518) 581-2480x 208 rmitchell@ saratogapublishing.com Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: (518) 587-0623; www.acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa Contact: 885-6524. Services: Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel Rev. Jason Proctor 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville Contact: 695-6069
Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave Saratoga Springs NY 12866 518-584-6081 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Please come early for coffee at 9:45 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N Bacon Hill, NY Office phone: 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Worship service 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. All are welcome. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-9679; 692-7694; www.usbnc.org. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
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58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 885-7312; www.ballstoncenter arpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship service, 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave. Contact: 885-6886. Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-5980. Services: Sunday, 6:30, 8, 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-6611, www.cliftonparkchurch ofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-7654; www.ccrc-cpny.org. Services: Sundays 9:15 & 11 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church Corner of Routes 50 and 67, Ballston Spa Contact: 885-1031. Services: Sunday 8, 10 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-2370. www.saratogasynagogue.org Services: Sat. 9:30 a.m., Mon. & Thurs. 7:30 a.m., 3rd Fri. each month 7:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible Corinth Free Methodist Church 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: (518) 587-0623; www.acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 654-2521; cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church Associate Pastor Paul Shepherd located in the Malta Commons of Malta Contact: 518-899-7001 mycornerstonechurch.org Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Orthodox Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 786-3100; xcsavior@yahoo.com. Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m. First Baptist Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6301. Services: Sunday: 11:00 a.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50), Ballston Spa Contact: 885-8361; www.fbcballstonspa.org Services: 10:15 a.m. First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY Contact: 885-5583
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Services: Sunday at 10 a.m. Grace Brethren Church Rev. Dan Pierce 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 587- 0649 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Grace Community Church of Malta service locations Wed. 7:30pm - Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd Floor Fri. Saratoga Chapel - 7:30 p.m., corner of Eastline & Lake Rd. Sun. 10 a.m. - Comfort Suites, Clifton Park Northway EX. 11 next to Chili's Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 43 Round Lake Rd. Ballston Lake (Malta Mall) Contact: 899-7777; www.ggcc-malta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville Contact: 664- 4442. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 885-7442. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park Contact: 877-7332. Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a..m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584- 9112. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 587-0484; www.livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 899-5992. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta Contact: 581-0210. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
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Middle Grove United Methodist Church Pastor Bonnie Bates 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 9:00 a.m. Handicapped accessible
River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. Malta Commons, Suite 3 Malta, NY 12020 Contact: 881-1505; www.riverofhope fellowship.com Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 587-0711. Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-2375. Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.
New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Contact: 518-580-1810; http://www.newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Childcare is available at all services. NorthStar Church Shenendehowa High School, West Auditorium, Clifton Park Contact: 371-2811; www.northstarchurch.com. Services: Sunday: 10 a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville Contact: www.oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessable. Old Stone Church Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 518-583-1002 Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Service 11:45 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall Wednesday: Noon Pot Luck Luncheon 1 p.m. Choir rehearsal, 2 p.m. Bible Study Group PresbyterianNE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6091; www.pnecc.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church Pastor Jim Knapp 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs Contact: 695-3101; www.qsumc.com Services: Sundays 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6122. Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. St. George's Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 & 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: (518) 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.rcda.org/churches/ St.JosephsChurch Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: st-thomas-ofcanterbury.org Service: Sunday at 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs Contact: 885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 526-0773; saratora@aol.com www.saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Corner of Routes 32 and 71, Quaker Springs Contact: 587-7477; 399-5013. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road at Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-3720; www.saratogaumc.com. Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs Contact: 882-9384 www.saratogasda.org Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: (518) 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.rcda.org/churches/
Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-7964. Services: Sunday 7:45, 9 and 10:45 a.m.; Acts II Contempory 10:45 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Church Services: Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.
Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 885-4794. Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-0904. Services: Saturday evening at 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Holy Communion. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 583-4153 Services: Sunday mornings 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m & 6:30 p.m. Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-8730. Services: Friday 8 p.m. Handicapped accessible Trinity United Methodist Church Rev. Gail Falsetti-Pastor 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort Contact: 584-9107; www.tumcwilton.com Service: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-1555; www.saratoga-uu.org Services: 10 a.m. Religious education and nursery care at the 10 a.m. service each
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Sunday Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: (518) 453-3603: Services: Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor 1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton Contact: 882-9874; www.westcharltonupc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736; wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; www.wiltonbaptistchurch.com
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Friday, Sep tember 2 - Party at the Spa – Special 2:30 p.m. post time: NYRA will host the meet’s second Party at the Spa, presented by Coors Light, which features a special 2:30 p.m. first post time. The fun will continue after the races at “The Post” area adjacent to the Paddock. This after-hours party will include a mix of great food, drinks, and live music from the Sean Dolan Band. Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, Box Frites and The Bar at The Post will all remain open for track guests to enjoy.
Saturday, September 3 - Super Stakes Saturday: The Spa will celebrate the final Saturday of the 2011 meet with three
Grade 1 races: the $750,000 Woodward; the $250,000 Forego; and the $300,000 Personal Ensign, which was rescheduled following its postponement on Sunday, August 28, due to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene. The Woodward and Forego will be shown live on Versus Network from 5 - 6 p.m. - $500,000K Guaranteed Pick 4: This is the final in a series of guar-
anteed wagers during the 2011 Saratoga meet on Saturday: a $500,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4. This is a $1 minimum wager in which the bettor must correctly pick the winners of four consecutive races. - Final Stretch Music Festival (see Pulse): After the conclusion of the day’s races, fans can make their way downtown for the first night of the two-day Final Stretch Music Festival. Free music will be available on the streets of downtown Saratoga on both Saturday and Sunday evenings, and be performed from 7 - 11 p.m. with a
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Sunday, September 4 - Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway: The final Sunday of the meet marks the last premium giveaway of the season, a Saratoga long-sleeve T-shirt. The stylish black Tshirt features the traditional red Saratoga logo and is free with paid admission, while supplies last. - Labor Day Weekend BBQ: Saratoga Race Course will provide horse racing fans the opportunity to indulge at the Times Union Labor Day Weekend Barbecue on Sunday, September 4, and Monday, September 5. For $24 ($14 for kids ages 3-12), fans can enjoy a selection of barbecue favorites such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salad, dessert and more in the “At the Rail” tent. The price includes Clubhouse admission and an official “Post Parade” program. Reservations are required for the Labor Day Weekend Barbecue. Call (888) 516-NYRA. - Family Fun Fest: Families can enjoy pony rides, caricatures, carnival games, magic
shows, jugglers, spin art, giant inflatables and the Leaping Lizards and Rocking Reptiles exhibit from The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology. Adventurous fans will also have the chance to tackle the Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course or climb Coca-Cola’s inflatable rock wall. The family-friendly event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the backyard. All proceeds from games, pony rides and other select activities will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region. - Final Stretch Music Festival – Day 2: See Saturday, September 3.
Monday, September 5 - Special 12:30 p.m. Labor Day Post Time: The final day of the 2011 meet will feature a special first post time of 12:30 p.m. - The Three Chimneys Hopeful: The traditional final feature race, the 107th running of the Grade 1, $250,000 Three Chimneys Hopeful for 2-year-olds, will afford racing fans a preview of potential standouts in next year’s Triple Crown series and Travers Stakes. - Family Fun Fest – Day 2: From 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. See Sunday, September 4 - Labor Day Weekend BBQ – Day 2: See Sunday, September 4. Reservations are required. Call (888) 516-NYRA.
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Brendan O’Meara Filly Havre de Grace taking on the boys Saturday's running of the Grade I $750,000 Woodward Stakes marks the return of the 4year-old filly Havre de Grace. Two years ago 3-year-old filly Rachel Alexandra was entered in the race in a bid to cement Horse of the Year. Now trainer Larry Jones, who conditions Havre de Grace for Fox Hill Farms, has the same sort of aspirations. Havre de Grace started 2011 with three straight victories in the Grade III Azeri, the Grade I Apple Blossom and the Grade III Obeah. She had defeated her rival Blind Luck in two of those races, yet lost to her in the Grade II Delaware Handicap. Now Havre de Grace takes on the males. "It is what it is," Jones said. "We've got to go out and see what we've got. It's too early [to discuss strategy]. We'll fly by the seat of our pants." Hurricane Irene kept Jones's star filly from hitting the track for a workout, so he adopted another strategy. We'll just gallop into it," Jones said early Monday afternoon. "We normally would have breezed today and of course there
was no training today at Delaware Park. If we don't get it going, we may ship up tomorrow to Saratoga. I really don't know." The expected field for the Woodward will likely include stakes winners Mission Impazible, Rule, Giant Oak, Flat Out and Ice Box.
Travers fallout Todd Pletcher, trainer of Travers Stakes winner Stay Thirsty, has been mulling his options with the late-developing son of Bernardini. He knows where he ultimately wants to go, but it's a matter of what bridges the Travers to the Breeders' Cup Classic. "I've had approximately 12 conversations with Mike [Repole], but nothing is firmed up," said Pletcher. "The most likely scenario for Stay Thirsty is the Jockey Club Gold Cup. I suppose there's some wiggle room there; the Pennsylvania Derby is a week sooner against straight 3year-olds." The Gold Cup is run at Belmont Park at the 10-furlong distance of the Breeders' Cup Classic. The Classic still hasn't been ruled out for King's Bishop runner-up Uncle Mo. The 1 ⁄ mile distance for the Classic will be a stretch, which is why the ninefurlong $1 million Pennsylvania Derby hit Pletcher's radar. "The Pennsylvania Derby is an option for Uncle Mo," he said. "I suppose if we felt like he needed another week, a race like the Kelso could be in the mix. The Breeders' Cup Classic is 1 ⁄ miles and we still have aspirations to making that race with Uncle Mo.
Between now and then, if we need to stretch him out and want to go 1 ⁄ miles, I don't know if the Kelso at a mile would be long enough for us to get there. So we'll have to play it by ear." Stay Thirsty, with his runnerup in the Belmont Stakes and wins in the Jim Dandy and Travers has leapt to the forefront of the 3-year-old division. Preakness Stakes winner Shackleford didn't seize the lead the way he usually does in the Travers. At the top of the lane he faded, eventually finishing eighth. "He came out good; we'll just go home and regroup," said trainer Dale Romans, who will remain in Saratoga through the rest of the race meet. "We don't have an explanation for it. He wasn't quite on the bit. He's still on track for the Breeders' Cup." Coil, who shared co-favoritism
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Sidney’s Candy continued from Page 19 with Stay Thirsty in the Travers, finished last of them all in 10th place. His explosive win at the Haskell Invitational and the fact that his sire Point Given had won the Haskell and Travers drew him
lots of attention. "He just never ran his race," trainer Bob Baffert said. "He never got out there. He took a lot of dirt in the face and he wasn't comfortable. He was discouraged being that far back in the field. He looks fine. I was worried that something happened to him. He's still a young horse and we're still learning about him. He comes home tomorrow and we'll see where to go from there." Travers runner-up Rattlesnake Bridge wasn't new to finishing second to a Mike Repole horse. Back in March at Gulfstream Park, Rattlesnake Bridge finished second to Uncle Mo in the Timely Writer Stakes. At the time, Uncle Mo was the leading favorite for the Kentucky Derby. Fast forward nearly six months and Rattlesnake Bridge was second best in the mid-summer derby to Stay Thirsty. "Where we go from here, I don't know," said trainer Kiaran McLaughlin. "I talked to [the owner, Nicholas Brady of Mill House], and he was really happy after the race. Disappointed we
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didn't win, but happy with the horse's performance." McLaughlin finished second in the Alabama Stakes with It's Tricky. Finishing second yet again reminded him of that sting with It's Tricky. "It feels like the Alabama all over again; we were second best," said McLaughlin. "Stay Thirsty ran a huge race, and we're happy with our horse finishing second in the Travers, a Grade 1. He beat three Grade 1 winners [Ruler On Ice, Shackleford, and Coil]."
Big Closing Weekend for Stakes races The Grade I Woodward Stakes is just one of several stakes races that will cap off the 143rd season of racing at the Spa. Saturday will see the Grade I Forego Stakes, a sprint for older horses run at seven furlongs. The Forego will showcase the versatile Sidney's Candy trained by Todd Pletcher. "The Woodward and the Forego are very attractive races, and Sidney 's Candy is a horse who is so good at all these things," said Pletcher. "But we felt the seven-eighths was a little more comfortable distance than the 1 1/8 miles." Sidney's Candy will likely be joined by Aikenite, Escrow Kid, Golddigger's Boy, Jackson Bend, Jersey Town and Regal Ransom in the Forego. The Grade I $300,000 Personal Ensign for fillies and mares (originally scheduled for Sunday, August 28 but cancelled due to weather) is the third Grade I race carded for Saturday, dubbed "Super Saturday at Saratoga." Sunday and Monday focus on the future with the Grade I Spinaway for 2-year-old fillies and the Grade I Hopeful Stakes for 2-year-old males. These two races will showcase large fields that undoubtedly provide fans with a preview of the upcoming derby contenders heading into the fall and winter. The likely field for the Hopeful includes Currency Swap, Hunt Crossing, J C's Pride, Jagati, Laurie's Rocket, Power World, Scallion, Trinniberg, and Vexor.
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Whispering Hope Marilyn Lane "He's not going to look back if you don't. They are the most forgiving creatures God ever made." - Nicholas Evans, "The Horse Whisperer" Nicholas Evans was prompted to write his now famous novel, "The Horse Whisperer," through encounters with rarely-gifted horsemen. Robert Redford starred in and directed a movie of the same title, and all at once it seemed everyone was talking about horse whispering. The book and the movie inspired many to investigate natural horsemanship, which is what horse whispering is really all about. The opening scene of "The Horse Whisperer" was filmed locally at Emerald Hills Farm, and additional scenes were shot at Stepwise Farm (an original and now adjacent part of Emerald Hills). More of the movie's earlier scenes were shot at a Ballston Spa farm, and the brutal wreck between the horses and a truck was staged at our very own Spa State Park. Both the book and subsequent movie are highly fictionalized
versions of natural horsemanship, but then sometimes it is required to use fiction in order to reveal truth. The important thing is that people began learning how to better handle their horses, and, through experience, many are coming to recognize that understanding is an ongoing, evolutionary process. Perennial SPA trainer, Phil Serpe, has handled hundreds of horses during his long and successful career. He is the champion for placing retiring horses in the right hands. His educated experience leads him to contend, "Horses actually seek human mentors. They want a leader." Bob Duncan revolutionized the way horses are handled in New York starting gates through the education he received in natural horsemanship. Every day with every horse, he and his crew look for better ways to work with them. Bob marvels at the adaptability of horses and is quick to express gratitude to his crews, trainers and protégés for their willingness to try something new. Bob's reaction to all of this, "What we do is not a revolution, it's evolution." The vast improvement in the way many horses are handled is a huge relief to admirers of the equine species. Thankfully, through books, film and theater, the thirst for a better understanding of the bond between humans and horses is gravitating outside the small world of horse people. Let us hope they stay thirsty.
Nicholas Evans' book spent over 58 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List -jumping to number one faster than any first novel in publishing history. There are over 10 million copies in print worldwide. The book is translated into 36 languages, topping bestseller lists throughout the world. After the book but before the movie, Monty Roberts came out with his own book, "The Man Who Listens to Horses." Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, encouraged him to write the story of his now famous JOIN UP© method. He had visited England through the invitation of the queen to work with the royal horses. Like "The Horse Whisperer," Roberts' "The Man Who Listens to Horses" spent 58 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List. The book was translated into 15 languages and sold over 5 million copies. Monty's JOIN UP© method is now widely accepted. With this technique, there is no whispering involved. Rather, it's all about understanding and interacting, using the unique and silent language of the horse. The resultant connection with horses is a virtual seminar for learning subtle communication. Once partnership is established the possibilities become endless. More and more people are coming to understand that what works with horses also works with humans, and this is a major breakthrough. As Monty Roberts says, "The
name of the game is communication." Luckily, we as humans evolved to understand some of this a little earlier. There was once a time when people who possessed the skills to gentle and train horses were greatly feared, and sometimes both horse and handler were burned at the stake. The term, horse whispering, actually got its name from the necessity to be tight-lipped about relating to horses. The same silence used to be required of trainers trying to rent in Saratoga. The term Natural Horsemanship is fairly new, but most of the techniques filtered through earlier horsemen. The most notable horseman of this era was John Soloman Rarey (18271866). The U.S. Army's Cavalry Division employed methods born of Rarey's horsemanship up to the advent of the Jeep. Ralph Waldo Emerson was moved to say this of Rarey's horse-handling abilities: "A new leaf in civilization has been turned." Horses would very likely be extinct today had it not been for their domestication. Their will to survive is relentlessly strong and far from over. Our modern world was forged with horses, and yet today only small percentages of people appreciate and understand all they did for us. Horses were first employed by mankind for food.
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winner’s The first "War Horse" was a young adult work of fiction from the prolific British author, Michael Morpurgo. Befriending World War I veterans tweaked the author's imagination, but he wrestled to find the courage to write about the Great War. The final push to write "War Horse" was the result of a visit to Farms for City Children, a charity Morpurgo and his wife developed earlier (the program invites inner-city children to work on rural farms for a week). In a 2010 BBC Radio interview, Morpurgo recounted the event that convinced him he could write a book about horses and war. The following is a condensed version of that interview: "One of the kids who came to the farm was a boy called Billy, the teachers warned me that he had a stammer ... and told me not to ask him direct questions because it would terrify him if he had to be made to speak because he doesn't speak. So I did as I was told and I stood back and I watched him, and I could see that he related wonderfully to the animals. One dark November evening I came into the yard, and there was Billy, standing in his
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Emerald Hills Farm today, over 13 years after the movie, “The Horse Whisperer,� was filmed. slippers by the stable door talking, talking, to the horse. And the horse, Hebe, had her head out, just over the top of the stable door, and she was listening, that's what I noticed, that the ears were going, and she knew - I knew she knew - that she had to stay there whilst this went on, because this kid wanted to talk, and the horse wanted to listen, and I knew this was a two way thing, and I wasn't being sentimental, and I stood there and I listened. All the fear had gone, and there was something about the intimacy of this relationship, the trust was building up between boy and horse, that I found enormously moving, and I thought, well yes, you could write a story about the First World War through the eyes of a horse, let the horse tell the story,
and let the story of the war come through the soldiers: So in a way I just took a gamble and went for it, and then wrote like a horse for about six months." Nick Stafford adapted "War Horse" into a play. Now, hopefully this story - the true story this play portrays, will remain in the consciousness of mankind. Eight million horses lost their lives in WWI, and for many people in that war (and for many others through history's earlier wars), relationships with horses were the only soul-saving experiences they encountered during war. The play, also titled "War Horse," was first staged at the National Theatre in London. The production opened in October 2007 and was met with critical acclaim - its use of life-size
puppets of horses from the Handspring Puppet Company won an Olivier Award, Evening Standard Theatre Award and London Critics' Circle Theatre Award for design. The play moved to New York City's Lincoln Center and is the recent recipient of the Tony-Award. Continuing sell-out crowds have renewed the play's run indefinitely. The momentum is with the horse, and nowhere is it stronger than in Saratoga Springs. Racing is the crown and glory - but behind the glitz and glamour is a growing movement to use horses to help people. Truth is stranger than fiction. The power of the horse has become more important than horsepower.
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Humans Aiding Animals, Animals Aiding Humans, Part II
Jill Sweet Whiskers and Tales Last week, this column began a two-part description of my invited talk for the Blessing of the Animals service held at the Unitarian Universalist church of Saratoga Springs on Sunday, August 14. In the first half of the talk I explained how an assistance animal is trained to be a companion and helper to their disabled human partner. I said most assistance animals are dogs, including guide dogs, service dogs, and medical alert dogs that can help people who are blind, use wheelchairs, or live with medical conditions such as diabetes or epilepsy. Today I will share the second half of the talk where I shift from a general discussion of assistance dogs to particular experiences with Moses, my CCI (Canine Companions for Independence) assistance animal. When Moses and I encounter people on the street or in a grocery store, restaurant, or the mall, the question most often asked is, “What does your dog do for you?” This question is hard for me to answer in a few short sentences because he does so much for me in practical, emotional and spiritual ways. In practical terms, Moses picks up stuff that I can’t reach while I am seated in my wheelchair. For example, there have been several times that I have dropped my keys or let them slip down between the seats of the car. My car is equipped with hand controls, but I still need my keys to get started. All I have to do is point in the direction of the dropped keys and say, “Moses get.” He picks them up in his mouth and drops them on my lap or in my hands when I say, “Moses give.” When I dropped my keys last winter in the snow, Moses dug deep until he had
them in his mouth. Another example of a practical task Moses does for me involves opening heavy doors when my hands are full. This happens at the YMCA and at the mall. I say, “Moses push” and he jumps up and pushes the handicap button with his nose so the door opens for us to enter or exit the building. One of the most important practical things Moses can do for me is get my cell phone and bring it to me so I can call 9-1-1 if I am having a problem. We are still working on this task because I need to remember to leave my cell phone in the same place each day we are home and the same place in my purse when we are out so that Moses knows where to look. Finally, Moses can clear a path for my wheelchair. This often means he has to pick up his toys that typically end up all over the house, making wheelchair mobility difficult. It also happens when are out walking trails and he needs to drag a branch over to the side so I can easily pass. Emotionally, Moses helps me as well. He helps me meet new people, he makes me feel like I always have a loyal companion by my side, and he cheers me up if I get down and start to ask, “why me?” Sometimes my wheelchair puts people off. They are not sure how to act, they worry they might say the wrong thing, or that they might reveal that they pity me. Moses’ presence, however, takes all that away because the focus shifts from my chair to my dog. Furthermore,
most people can relate to a dog and are eager to share their stories about dogs in their life, so we can quickly find some common ground. Once in a while, I get down and ask why me, but I don’t ask that for long because I know that if I had not ended up in a wheelchair, I never would have had the great gift of Moses! He is the silver lining in my situation and hardly a day goes by that I do not feel tremendous gratitude for Moses and the people behind Canine Companions for Independence. Lastly, I want to add that Moses helps me on a spiritual level. This is the hardest to explain, but I will give it a try with an example. Moses and I regularly go to the Spa State Park for long walks. I turn my wheelchair speed up as fast as it goes so Moses can trot or lope beside me. When we get away from the other walkers I look down at him. His ears are flopping, his mouth is slightly open, his tongue hangs to one side and he looks like he is smiling. As he breaks into a lope, he glances up at me and there is a magical moment when we are in sync and perfect harmony. We are connected in a beautiful and powerful human/ dog partnership. To close my talk at the church service I stated metaphorically, “Moses diminishes [parts] the impediments [the red sea] that prevent me [the enslaved Israelites] from moving forward to regain my independence [reach the Promised Land]!
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Animals Available at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter for adoption. For More Information Call (518) 885-4113.
Abbey is a 3-year-old American Staffordshire terrier who loves to swim! She was brought into the shelter because her owners had to move unexpectedly and she needs a new loving home.
Baby is a 6-year-old neutered Chihuahua mix who is housebroken and great with older kids. He needs a loving home as soon as possible!
Lucy is a spayed, housebroken, declawed 9-year-old cat. She would like to be the only pet and would make a great senior pet to a senior.
Acra is a 2-year-old Pit Bull mix who is housebroken and good with kids!
Lulu came to the shelter as a stray and has been waiting for almost nine months for a home! She is an adorable, spayed, adult cat who needs someone to take her home!
Onyx is very sweet and was brought to the shelter because her owner had too many cats. She is spayed and housebroken.
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Fresh produce, flowers, meats, crafts and more! 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. at Wiswall Park, Front Street in Ballston Spa. (518) 885-2772.
2 -sept. 9 events Friday, September 2 Greenfield Farmers’ Market Middle Grove Town Park, Middle Grove Road From 4 -7 p.m. every Friday, come to buy fresh produce for your weekend grilling.
First Friday Visit the village of Ballston Spa from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy special happenings in many of the downtown shops, restaurants and galleries. Live music, art displays and demonstrations, refreshments and featured shop promotions. Free and open to the public.
UpBeat On the Roof Skidmore, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Beginning at 7 p.m., this free concert with Rich Ortiz performing funk, folk and pop is one of the joys of summer. Rain location is in the Payne Room.
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Saratoga Outdoor Farmers’ Market High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. enjoy Saratoga’s premier market, featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.
First Saturday Arts Night On the first Saturday of each month, local galleries and exhibition sites in Saratoga Springs will stay open from 5 - 8 p.m. for artist’s receptions, performances and other happenings as part of the First Saturday Arts Night. Visit the website at www.saratogaarts.org for a listing of participating venues.
Guided Kayak Tour on Fish Creek Grangerville to Victory Mills, (Hayes Rd. to Mennen Rd.) From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with optional visit to the Schuyler House afterward. We’ll paddle leisurely through this bayou-like area, stop at the Saratoga Rod and Gun Club easement for lunch, and take out before rapids in Victory Mills. We will also discuss the importance of the area during the Revolutionary War and take an optional group trip to the Historic Schuyler House (or the Corbett site) afterward. For reservations, contact Stewardship Director Andy Fyfe at andy@saratogaplan.
Sunday, September 4 Breakfast at the Elks Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Let us do the cooking this morning with a delicious breakfast even offering Eggs Benedict! From 8:30 - 11 a.m. Adults $7, seniors and military with ID $6, children (ages 5-12) $5, under 5 free, takeout $8.
Summer Stroll Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. Allow 90 minutes for each tour. Cost is $5 per person for members and $8 for non-members. For more information or to make a reservation please call (518) 587-5030 or go to www.saratogapreservation.org. This week’s tour is entitled “Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square.” Please meet at the NW corner of Division Street and Broadway.
Tuesday, September 6 Saratoga Turf Talkers Toastmasters Longfellows Inn, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Join us from 12:30-1:30 p.m. to practice communication and leadership skills, offer feedback and support, and have fun together. Our meetings are free and guests are welcome. For more information, please call Mary Alice at (518) 884-2806 or visit our website: http://saratoga turftalkers.freetoasthost.biz.
Wednesday, September 7 American Legion Auxiliary 234 Meeting 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa All members are welcome at 7 p.m. For more information please call Catherine (518) 885-3369.
Saratoga Farmers’ Market High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga’s premier market featur-
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ing meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.
K of C Bingo The Knights of Columbus, Pine Road, Saratoga Community bingo each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Call (518) 584-8547 for more information.
Thursday, September 8 Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers, meats, crafts and more! From 3-6 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m. - noon every Saturday at Wiswall Park on Front Street. For more information, call (518) 885-2772.
Bingo The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, 84 Weibel Avenue Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first game beginning at 7:15. The building is wheelchair accessible and has smoking and non-smoking sections. Refreshments for sale. For more information, call (518) 584-2370.
Six Weeks in Saratoga Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. At 7 p.m., freelance journalist Brendan O'Meara will give a reading from his new book "Six Weeks in Saratoga: How 3-Year-Old Filly Rachel Alexandra Beat the Boys and Became Horse of the Year.” A book signing will follow the event in the Dutcher Community Room.
"Preparing Yourself for the Joy of 2012" Beukendaal Hall, 20 Schonowee Ave., Scotia, Join Cowboy Swami Shaman at 7:30 p.m. to learn how an average person faced life's biggest challenges, forcing him to realize his life purpose - to live and share
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Upcoming Elks Soccer Shoot Gavin Park, Wilton Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge presents a Soccer Shoot on Saturday, September 10 for boys and girls, 4 - 13 years of age. Awards for first and second places for age group categories; and winners advance to District Regional State Area 1 Finals. Please contact Bob Lindahl at (518) 587-4953 or Les Cole at (518) 584-0090 for information.
Wilton Wildlife Programs On Saturday, September 10, we’re offering two different programs. “Pond Exploration: Dragonflies and Damselflies” from 11 a.m. – noon will be held at Delegan Pond (across the street from Camp Saratoga Parking Lot #1). This program is for children ages 4 and up. The “Monarch Butterfly Walk” will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Old Gick Farm Trail. To register for either program, please call (518) 450-0321.
Roast Pork Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church Exit 16, Ballard Rd., Wilton Join us for a roast pork dinner, Saturday, September 10, serving 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetables, applesauce, rolls, beverages and assorted desserts. Cost is by donation. Takeouts will be available for $9. The church is handicapped accessible. For information call 584-9107.
5K for 9/11 Anniversary The Capital Region NY2 Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, in partnership with The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and USA Cares, hosts this 5K on Sunday, September 11 in Washington Park, Albany. The run will begin at 10 a.m. with registration and check-in to begin at 7:30 a.m. Mayor Jerry Jennings will speak; a prayer will be said by Gold Star Mother Rev. Charlene Robbins; and the national anthem will be sung by Blue Star Mother Jeannie Smith. The run is named after
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Brooklyn firefighter Stephen Siller. Stephen had just completed his shift and was on his way home to play golf with his brothers when he heard the news of the attack at the twin towers on his scanner. He went back to his station, gathered his gear and headed toward the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to join his squad at the WTC. The tunnel had closed, so he abandoned his vehicle, put on his approx. 60 lbs of gear and ran the 3 miles through the tunnel to the World Trade Center. He was last seen near the towers. He left behind a wife, five children and his brothers and sisters. For more information contact Blue Star Mom, Keeran Shumway at t2talbany@gmail.com.
9/11 Remembrance Day Congress Park War Memorial Join us at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 11 as we remember those who lost their lives and honor those who continue to fight for our freedom. Tony Straus, a veteran of the Afghanistan War will be the main speaker. Rabbi Kenneth Blatt, from Congregation Shaara Tfille, will deliver the Invocation and Benediction. They will be joined by the U.S. Marine Corp Police and Fire Department Color Guards, the Korean War veterans, and more. Two wreaths will be presented; one for those who lost their lives on that day, and one for those who’ve made the supreme sacrifice in the wars since then. Please bring lawn chairs. For more information, call (518) 584-4715.
Saratoga Senior Center Square Dance Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. It’s a Square Dance! Join us on Thursday, September 15 from 68:30 p.m. All dances will be taught -no square dancing experience is necessary. Comfortable clothes and shoes are a must! Whether you want to join in the dancing excitement or just listen to great music, this in an evening you won’t want to miss! Advance tickets suggested. $8 for members and $13 for non-members.
($10/$15 at the door) Refreshments will be served. Tickets can be purchased at the center or call (518) 584-1621 for information.
The United States Coast Guard Band On Saturday, September 17, enjoy a performance of the United States Coast Guard Band at SPAC. This free, general admission concert will take place at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at Saratoga County Town and City Halls and Saratoga County Stewarts' Shops. For more information please visit: http://www.uscg.mil/band/. Or contact the Board of Supervisors at (518) 885-2240 or www.saratogacountyny.gov.
Feast of the Fields Feast of the Fields takes place Thursday, September 15, from 58:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club to benefit Saratoga P.L.A.N. Attendees will enjoy the bounty of locally-grown produce prepared by some of Saratoga County’s best chefs. The evening will also include musical entertainment, a silent auction and recognition of local conservation heroes. Tickets are $75 each. Proceeds from the event will help to conserve farmland, natural areas, trail corridors and historic places in Saratoga County. Additional information is available online at www.saratogaplan.org or by calling (518) 5875554.
Stroll for Epilepsy The Saratoga Stroll for Epilepsy will be held on Sunday, September 11, at the Saratoga Spa State Park, Columbia Pavilion. Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful park while helping a great cause! Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m., stroll starts at noon. Pre-registration preferred; register early and receive a free Saratoga Stroll for Epilepsy T-shirt while supplies last! Registration fee is $25 per person ($30 day of event); children 12 and under are free. Register and fundraise online at www.epilepsyfoundation.org/efneny. For more information, call Susan Kaczynski at (518) 456-7501.
2011 Primary Locations September 13, 2011 Noon-9 p.m. BALLSTON Democratic, Conservative and Independence Voters Only (518) 885-8502 1: Doubleday Woods, 91 Church Ave. 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9: Ballston Town Hall, 323 Charlton Rd. 4: Burnt Hills Methodist Church, 816 Route 50 5: Our Lady of Grace Church, 73 Midline Rd. 6: Burnt Hills Community Library, 2 Lawmar Ln.
Temple Sinai to host Muslims for Life Blood Drive Honoring 9/11 Victims
GREENFIELD Consolidated Districts Conservative Voters Only (518) 893-7432 1 – 8: Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd.
MILTON Republican and Conservative Voters Only (518) 885-9220 1 and 5: Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, 35 Washington St. 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13: Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. 3: Union Firehouse, 219 Milton Ave. 7: Rock City Falls Firehouse, 1119 Rock City Rd. 14: Milton Animal Control Office, 503 Geyser Rd.
SARATOGA Republican Voters Only (518) 695-3644 1 and 2: Saratoga Town Office Bldg, 12 Spring Street 3 and 5: Quaker Springs Firehouse, Blodgett Rd. 4: Victory Village Office Bldg/Hall, 23 Pine Street
SARATOGA SPRINGS Consolidated Districts Conservative Voters Only (518) 587-3550 1 -25: Lincoln Baths, 65 South Broadway
STILLWATER Consolidated Districts Independence Voters Only (518) 664-6148 1 – 8: Stillwater Town Hall, 66 East St. Riverside
WILTON Republican, Conservative and Independence Voters Only (518) 587-1939 1, 6 and 9: Wilton Town Hall Annex, 20 Traver Rd. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11,12,13,14 and 15: Gavin Park, (off Jones Rd.)
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by Christina James Saratoga TODAY With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA has launched a nationwide campaign to uphold that Islam values the sanctity of life. This month, “Muslims for Life” is collaborating with community and faith organizations across the country to hold blood drives in hopes of collecting 10,000 units of blood and demonstrating the true Islamic spirit of peace and collaboration. “We prescribed to the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person…it shall be as if he killed all mankind; and whoso gave life to one, it shall be as if he had given life to all mankind.” - The Holy Quran (5:33 Locally, Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs will be hosting an interfaith blood drive with the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church and the local chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The drive will take place on Thursday, September 8, at the Temple Sinai from 1-6 p.m. The Double Red Cell Donation Procedure will be available at this site. Done through a specialized machine, two separate red blood cell units are collected at the same time and the remaining blood components are returned back to the donor. This process makes a single donation go further. To do your part in honoring the 9/11 victims and participate in an interfaith collaboration of acceptance and peace, join the Muslims for Life effort and save lives.
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upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 9/7: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 9/8: Town Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 9/6: Town Board meeting, 7 p.m. Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 9/7: Town Board meeting, 7 p.m. City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 9/6: City Council meeting, 7 p.m. 9/7: Design Review Commission meeting, 7 p.m. Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 9/8: Town Board Agenda meeting, 7 p.m. Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 9/7: Victory Board of Water Management meeting, 6:30 p.m. Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St., # 1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 9/6: Equalization and Assessment Committee meeting, 3 p.m. 9/6: Legislative and Research Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. 9/7: Personnel and Insurance Committee meeting, 3 p.m. 9/7: Economic Development Committee meeting, 4 p.m.
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local briefs Prestwick Chase Open House Visit Prestwick Chase at Saratoga in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, September 3 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to tour the one bedroom and two bedroom apartments we have available. For a limited time, we also have a small number of cottages that have been recently renovated and will be available for lease. Contact Kathy at info@prestwickchase.com or (518) 584-7766 extension 212 for more details.
Katrina Trask Open House Please join us on Wednesday, September 7 from 5-6 p.m. at 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. We still have openings for 4-year-olds. For more information, call (518) 584-8968 or visit www.ktnurseryschool.org.
NARFE Meeting The Adirondack chapter of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet on Thursday, September 8, 12:30 p.m. at Sammy D’s Café in the Outlet Mall. Call Laurie Bruce at (518) 532-7101 to reserve your spot.
Retired Teachers Meeting The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association will hold its monthly meeting at noon on Monday, September 12, at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The group is open to retired educators who taught in and/or live in Saratoga County. For new member information and luncheon reservations, call (518) 587-5356.
Abundant Life Preschool Tours Abundant Life Preschool is currently enrolling 3 and 4-year-olds for the 2011-12 school year. The school is located midway between Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs on Route 50 at Hutchins Road. Tours are available by appointment. Call (518) 584-9410 or 885-5456.
Hebrew School Registration Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, located at 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs,
is pleased to announce their Hebrew School registration for all children and families interested in a total Jewish education. Rich in traditions, history, Hebrew customs and life cycle events, the program will teach children in a warm and individualized environment. Classes meet Sunday mornings at 9:30a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Hebrew School will begin on Sunday, September 18 at 9:30 a.m. To register children or to learn more information, please call (518) 584-2370.
Angel Food Ministry Angel Food Ministries has no age limit or income limit. We offer balanced nutrition and variety with enough food to assist in feeding a family of four for a week for only $31. The local order and distribution site is Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road in Wilton. All food is picked up at the church on the third Saturday of each month between 11:30 a.m. and noon. For more information, contact Tami Stahler at (518) 798-2016 or visit www.angelfood ministries.com.
Showcase of Homes Tickets for the area’s premier new home tour, the 2011 Saratoga Showcase of Homes, are now on sale. Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber stores in Ballston Spa and Queensbury, Realty USA offices in Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs, Roohan Realty in Saratoga Springs, and the Gazette in Schenectady. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com and are always available at any showcase home during the tour. The 2011 Saratoga Showcase of Homes will be presented over three weekends, September 17-18, 24-25, and October 1-2. Tickets are only $20 which allows you to visit these spectacular homes over six days from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. This year’s edition has a record-breaking 19 new homes from 16 award-winning builders on display in Saratoga County.
National Museum of Dance Classes National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts is offering exciting new dance opportunities for all levels and from ages 3 and up, including adults. Register for classes online or visit the school’s open house registration on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 from noon – 4 p.m. A complete schedule, registration, tuition information, and calendar are posted on the school’s website at www.dancemuseum.org/school or call (518) 581-0858. The School of the Arts is situated behind the National Museum of Dance in the Lewis A. Swyer Studios, at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga County EOC Golf Tournament Join us for our first Saratoga County EOC Golf Tournament four person scramble on Tuesday, October 4, at the Saratoga Spa Golf Course, 60 Roosevelt Road, Saratoga Springs. The event will include a continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf with a cart, and various contests including a "hole in one.” After the event, there will be a BBQ luncheon with awards. This event will benefit the Saratoga County EOC's many programs which include various food programs (soup kitchen, food pantry, summer lunch program, rural food delivery and more), weatherization projects, WIC, Head Start, Crisis Intervention, and English as a Second Language, just to name a few. We invite you to join us in supporting this event. Please contact Dottie Sellers at (518) 587-3158, ext. 11 or d.sellers@saratogaeoc.org.
Saratoga Bridges Receives Wright Family Foundation, Inc. Grant Saratoga Bridges received a very generous grant of $30,000 from The Wright Family Foundation, Inc. to erect The Wright Family Foundation Pavilion at their Wilton Day Habilitation Program, located at 690 Route 9 in Gansevoort. The Wright Family Foundation Pavilion will meet the needs of the 140 individuals who spend their day at this program site. The sheltered area will allow the participants a chance to experience and enjoy the natural surroundings of the property without concern for insects, precipitation or temperature. Many of them, who often have major difficulties partaking in outdoor programming,
will be able to use The Wright Family Foundation Pavilion to overcome many obstacles. Additionally, people who utilize wheelchairs, scooters and walkers for mobility will be able to be a part of a therapeutic activity. It will provide an ideal setting in which to increase emotional, psychological and physical opportunities and make a positive impact on overall recreational and social skills.
Scarecrow Decorating Contest Attention all area scarecrow artists who are looking for a challenge. The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding their annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest during the Malta Community Day celebration being held at Shenantaha Creek Park off of Eastline Road in Malta on Saturday, September 17, rain date September 18. No fee to enter. This year’s theme is “Once Upon A Time Scarecrow.” Entry forms are available at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta or by visiting www.malta-town.org. For more information call (518) 899-4411.
Call for Vendors The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fair will be on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Crafters and artisans of handmade items are invited to apply to this juried show to be held indoors, at the Malta Community Center on Bayberry Drive in Malta. Booth fees are $50 until August 31 and $60 thereafter. Call the Malta Community Center at (518) 8994411 or visit www.malta-town.org for a show application.
Vendors Wanted The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is looking for flea market vendors for an indoor market to be held once a month at the Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, off Rte.9 Maple Avenue, Saratoga, on Sundays from 11 a.m.3:30 p.m. The cost for an 8 ft table space will be $15 each paid in advance. Doors will open to set up at 10 a.m. All merchandise must be cleaned up from your area by 4:30 p.m. and no large garbage left. The dates planned are September 25, October 23, and November 27.
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Stroll through Spa State Park on 9/11 for a Great Cause! SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York invites everyone in your family to participate in the Third Annual Saratoga Stroll for Epilepsy. The event will be held on S u n d a y , September 11, starting at the Columbia Pavilion at Saratoga Spa State Park. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.; the stroll will start at noon. Pre-registering and fundraising for your family is very encouraged – early registrants will receive a free Saratoga Stroll for Epilepsy T-shirt (while
supplies last), and $5 off the regular registration fee of $30 per person (children 12 and younger are free). This includes a barbeque luncheon for all participants. Top fundraisers will also receive trophies. Register and fundraise online at w w w. e p i l e p s y f o u n d a t i o n . o rg / efneny. The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York provides direct services for people with epilepsy and their families in 22 counties. For more information about the foundation or the stroll, contact Susan Kaczynski at the Epilepsy Foundation at (518) 456-7501.
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Zankel Center Announces Fall 2011 Season SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College has announced its fall 2011 schedule, the second full season of performances. This season promises to continue a rich and diverse roster of events featuring the great music of many different genres. Highlights include the September 18 unveiling of an original Conrad Graf 1826 fortepiano. This magnificent instrument will be on stage for a recital by Kristian Bezuidenhout. There will be a special performance by Taylor Eigsti on December 9. A New York-based pianist and composer, Eigsti started playing piano when he was 4 years-old. Since then he has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and featured on the cover of both Keyboard and Jazziz magazines, as well as being in his own BET special. Regional organizations will also be welcomed to Zankel, including concerts presented by the Albany Symphony Orchestra on October 23, Albany Pro Music on November 6 and the Saratoga Chamber Players on December 11. The Zankel box office will open for ticketing and information on September 6. The box office is located in the Zankel lobby, and can also be reached by calling (518) 580-8381. Tickets will be available online at www.skidmore.edu/zankel. Box office hours for this season will be
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 - 5 p.m. The Zankel Music Center is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices for the hearing impaired. Concert and Event Schedule Fall 2011 Season*: September 10 Sitar Faculty Concert - 8 p.m. September 11 - Trio Faculty Concert French Horn, Violin and Piano - 3 p.m. September 18 - Recital by Kristian Bezuidenhout - 3 p.m. October 2 – “Celebration of the New”: Flute and Piano Concert 3 p.m. October 3 - Harmonic Brass Master Class - 12:20 p.m. October 13 - Mountain Quickstep - 8 p.m. October 14 - OMEGA: Violin, Piano and Cello - 8 p.m.
October 21 - Ensemble ACJW 8 p.m. October 27 - Filene Scholarship Winners Concert at 8 p.m. October 28 - Skidmore Orchestra Concert I: “The Bravura of Brahms” - 8 p.m. November 4 - Alta Dantzler, vocalist - 8 p.m. November 11- Skidmore Beatlemania I - 8 p.m. November 12- Skidmore Beatlemania II - 3 p.m. November 18- Ryan Klein, oboe - 8 p.m. November 19- Skidmore Chamber Brass Concert - 7 p.m. December 1 -Skidmore Guitar Ensemble - 8 p.m. December 3 - Skidmore Small Jazz Ensemble - 2 p.m. December 3 - Skidmore Community Chorus Concert 8 p.m. December 4 - Skidmore Wind Symphony - 3 p.m. December 4 - Skidmore Student Composition Concert - 8 p.m. December 5 - Skidmore Big Band Concert - 8 p.m. December 7 - Skidmore String Ensemble - 8 p.m. December 8 - Skidmore Orchestra Concert - 8 p.m. December 9 - Taylor Eigsti, piano - 8 p.m. *Schedule subject to change. The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College is a regional resource for music, the performing arts, and educational programs. The center houses Skidmore's music department and is an important teaching and performance venue for the college’s special programs division. At 54,000 square feet, the Zankel Music Center features teaching, practice, administrative, and performance space, including the 600-seat acoustically tuned Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, and the 90-seat Elisabeth Luce Moore Hall. For more information, visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel.
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Get “Tangled” in Ballston Spa for Free! BALLSTON SPA – Experience the adventures of Rapunzel at Wiswall Park in Ballston Spa! The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association invites everyone to a special free screening of “Tangled,” the largestgrossing animated film of 2010, on Friday evening, September 2, just after dark (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The rain date will be Saturday, September 3. The films are projected onto a large screen on the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. On Friday, October 7, “Despicable Me” will be the final outdoor film of 2011. These films are part of Ballston Spa’s “First Friday” art and music events, which happen year-round. For more information on these films or “First Fridays,” visit www.ballston.org.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Three hundred guests attended Saratoga Bridges’ 22nd Annual Travers Day at the Races, on Saturday, August 27, at the Saratoga Race Course. The event raised close to $17,000 for their agency. During the afternoon, Saratoga Bridges Executive Director Valerie Muratori presented honored guest Paul Robbins, market director for DIAGEO, N.A., with a gift from Saratoga Photo by Jennifer Ciulla Van Ort Bridges Foundation for Executive Director Valerie Muratori gives Paul his continued support. Saratoga Bridges also Robbins an original sketch by Philip Rathner expressed their appreciation to each of their ‘Travers Day at the Races’ sponsors, including DIAGEO, Empire Merchants North, NBT Bank, Nikki and Niall Roche of The Irish Times Pub and Restaurant, Senator Roy McDonald, Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson, and Beverly Yunich; and to their 2011 special event sponsors, including The Adirondack Trust Company, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D’Ambra, The Coca-Cola Company, New Country Toyota Scion, The Bonadio Group, CDPHP, Stewart’s Shops and TCT Federal Credit Union. As one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the county, Saratoga Bridges has been providing programs for people with developmental disabilities and their families for over 55 years. Throughout its history, family members, staff and volunteers have been committed to ensuring that those they serve are able to realize their goals, hopes and dreams. They remain steadfast in their ability to offer the highest level of lifetime services to 800 individuals by promoting their abilities, contributions and achievements in every aspect of community life.
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“Kids Cooking Revolution” added to Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival SARATOGA SPRINGS – Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, an internationally acclaimed chef who has thrilled the food scene with his blend of culture and culinary excellence, will host a cooking workshop for children on Saturday, September 10, at 10 a.m. in the Hall of Springs on the grounds of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Samuelsson, who is headlining this year’s Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival, will present the “Kids Cooking Revolution,” a fun, interactive cooking class to teach children how to prepare healthy, kidfriendly meals. This is the first time SPAC has presented an event for children as part of the festival. Tickets for the hour-long demo are $10 for kids, $20 for adults, with proceeds benefiting classical programming at SPAC. “One of my passions is to teach children how to cook and help everyone get proper nutrition,” said chef Samuelsson, who is part of “Chefs Move to Schools,” a component of first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. Samuelsson is one of 2,000 chefs who have committed to helping schools in their local com-
munities educate kids about making healthy food choices and engaging the entire school community in creating healthier menus. The morning event precedes the Saratoga Wine & Food Festival’s “Grand Tasting” which begins at 1 p.m. Photo Provided on SPAC’s lawn. Chef Marcus Samuelsson and students Samuelsson, an honwinning cookbooks, Chef orary chair of the festiSamuelsson has been featured on a val, will attend and participate in fesnumber of television shows includtival events throughout the day, and ing “Iron Chef,” the “Martha hold a book signing for his latest bestStewart Show” and the “Today” selling cookbook (The New show. Chef Samuelsson’s new American Table), a tribute to regional Harlem restaurant, the Red Rooster, culinary traditions and recipes that opened in January to rave reviews. have shaped modern American He served as guest chef for cuisine. President Obama’s first state departCelebrated as one of “The Great ment dinner and recently joined the Chefs of America” by the Culinary First Lady to announce the USDA’s Institute of America, Samuelsson new “MyPlate” nutritional initiative caught the attention of the culinary aimed at encouraging Americans to world at the early age of 24 while at eat healthier. Aquavit Restaurant, where he Tickets and more information on received consecutive four-star ratings the “Kids Cooking Revolution” and in Forbes and two impressive threeall festival events on September 9star ratings from the New York 11 can be found at www.spac.org Times. The author of several award(also see schedule below).
2011 Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival Schedule FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Adirondack Road Tour and Luncheon 10:30 a.m. $50/person Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati, Lamborghini and Fiat-Abarth automobiles will follow a 90 minute route through the Adirondacks and Lake George area. Guests will have lunch at the historic Lake George Club and enjoy speedboat rides. Live on Stage Gala, SPAC Amphitheatre 7 p.m. $150/person A once a year opportunity to wine and dine on SPAC’s stage! The Live on Stage Gala features exquisite Italian wines, an innovative Italian menu, live music and dancing, as well as Live and silent auctions of wines, spirits and luxury items. The Italian Trade Commission, Marcus Samuelsson, Adrienne Vittadini, Kevin Zraly and Andrea Zagato will be honored. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Kids Cooking Revolution Hosted by Marcus Samuelsson 10 a.m. $10 Kids / $20 Adults Chef Samuelsson will present the “Kids Cooking Revolution,” a fun, interactive cook-
ing class to teach children how to prepare healthy, kid-friendly meals. Grand Tasting and Concours d’Italia, SPAC With Special Guest Marcus Samuelsson 1 – 4:30 p.m. $75/person • Tasting extravaganza featuring vintages from around the globe, innovative cuisine from the region’s top restaurants, live music and more. • Book signing and cooking demonstration by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. • Dedicated Italian Pavilion showcasing the “Real Flavors of Italy.” Italian wines, cheeses, olive oils and other specialty products. Hosted by the Italian Trade Commission. • Seminar on one-of-a-kind Italian wines by acclaimed sommelier and restaurateur Joe Campanale. • Concours d’Italia featuring collectible automobiles from Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati, Lamborghini and FiatAbarth. • “Ferrari: Living the Legend” panel discussion of the Ferrari mystique and lifestyle. Live Auction of Luxuries presented by Chubb, SPAC 4:30 p.m. Open to all Grand Tasting ticket holders, the
Live Auction, hosted by 2011 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Kevin Zraly, features exotic travel packages, custom jewelry, rare wines, SPAC tickets, original artwork, automobilia and more. Prosecco and Italian desserts served. After Party Aperitivo, South Portico, Hall of Springs 7– 10 p.m. $45/person A stylish lounge party offering savory food, spirits and live music hosted by SPAC’s Junior Committee SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Italian Sparkling Jazz Brunch, Saratoga National Golf Course 11 a.m. $50/person
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Sculptor and painter Whiting Tennis opens fall season at Skidmore’s Tang Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Tang Museum’s first fall opening features artist Whiting Tennis from the Pacific Northwest in his first solo museum show. The show has a diverse collection of sculptures and paintings from the past decade as well as new works created for this exhibition. “Opener 22: Whiting Tennis” runs from September 3 through December 31 at the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery on the Skidmore College campus. Tennis, who has long exhibited on the West Coast and in New York City, will be new to many in this region, and that presents “an exciting opportunity for people to discover an artist,” says the Tang’s Malloy Curator Ian Berry. “It’s also exciting to look at new work by an artist who is at a great moment of activity in his studio, an artist who is devising new ways to explore and reveal unusual and often unseen things.” At a time when there is a confluence of technology-oriented exhibitions in New York museums, Tennis “is responding to the same world but presenting a very different kind of object,” explains Berry, suggesting that where another artist walking down the street might focus on digital displays, Tennis’s eyes would more likely be drawn to a crushed paper cup and a discarded piece of plywood. Tennis’s sculptures, often figural and at the same time otherworldly, seem to be simultaneously relics of the past and helpful contraptions for the future. Thus his works, while abstract, are at the same time realistic and somehow familiar, haunted with nostalgia and empathy for inert things. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, October 15, from 6–7:30 p.m. celebrating the Tang’s fall exhibitions, including “Opener 22: Whiting Tennis” and “I Myself Have Seen It: Photography and Kiki Smith,” which opens on September 17. Now entering its 12th year, the Tang Museum hosts 40,000 visitors annually, ranging from local students who visit through programs with area schools to museum-goers from Image Provided across the globe. The Tang Museum is open noon–5 p.m. on Tuesday–Sunday, except major holidays. For more informaThe Grim Reaper Diorama, 2005 Acrylic and tion, call (518) 580-8080 or visit www.skidmore.edu/tang. collage on canvas
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END OF THE SUMMER CORN SALAD Suzanne Voigt Farmers’Market The end of summer is officially here in Saratoga. Racing season is in its final week and the Labor Day weekend is upon us. Many will be partaking in the last of summer barbeque gatherings. This refreshing, easy to make salad highlights the foods of summer in a final symphony of flavor which compliments any grilled meat. Farm fresh corn provides a sweet crunch to the spicy bite of red onion while tomatoes and cucumber add a smooth cool sweetness. It is all brought together perfectly with the slight tartness of the vinaigrette dressing, basil and black pepper.
The salad shouts summer, healthy and yummy all at once! Young and old alike love this salad. Here is to the end of the summer and its bounty! (On a side note; Hurricane Irene took a direct hit on our local sweet corn crop. This week may be the last week local corn will be plentiful at the farmers’ market. Likewise, the cucumber season is coming to a close).
Ingredients 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned 3 large tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, diced 1 large red onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles (optional)
Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, run under cold water and cut ker-
nels off the cob with a sharp knife. As the corn cooks, whisk together 1/2 the onion, basil, pepper, oil and vinegar in a small bowl and then let sit.
Dice tomatoes and cucumbers and add cooled corn kernels combining in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar-oil mixture once more and pour over the top of the
bowl of corn, tomato and cucumber. Turn everything over several times with a spatula to gently coat dressing evenly over the vegetables. Chill until ready to serve.
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ACROSS 1 Some rentals, in ads 5 “Gimme just __” 9 Chew the scenery 14 Aquatic bird 15 Rowlands of “Gloria” 16 Deteriorate 17 Sign some new sluggers? 19 Word with time and space 20 __ nous 21 Like some nests 23 Wartime submachine guns 24 Henna and such? 29 Giant legend 31 Nagpur native 32 Granola grain 35 1805 Vienna premiere 39 Lambs: Lat. 40 Stand-up gig for Richard? 43 Old wrap 44 Original Speed Stick maker 45 Children’s author Asquith 46 Composer/violinist who taught Menuhin 48 U.S. Army E-5 50 Instrument in need of cleaning? 54 Sci-fi character whose first name, Nyota, was first revealed in film in 2009 58 Did a little courting 59 Like some denim jackets 60 Flop with fins 64 Augustine, for one? 66 Best Actress nominee for “Ordinary People” 67 Miss Megley’s charge, in a Salinger story 68 Lavish affection 69 1830s revolution site 70 Grand jeté, e.g. 71 Go bananas
(Directed by Ruben Fleischer, 2011) Someone straps a bomb to your chest and tells you that if you don’t rob a bank and return with at least $100,000, they will detonate the bomb and kill you. What do you do? That question is put to DOWN Jessie Eisenberg in this film as he portrays a pizza delivery man who 1 More than twinges is certainly unhappy but far too much of a slacker to make any seri2 Salient feature ous effort to change his circumstances. 3 High-calorie cake Nick (Eisenberg) runs to his closest friend for help. Of course they 4 Jellied fuel have just had a falling out and Chet, a teacher, (played by stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari) is very 5 Past word surprised to see him. Even more so when he sees the explosive device and realizes his friend just brought a bomb to a school full of innocent children. Soon Chet agrees to help and the robbery Broom Hilda becomes inevitable. There has been a small degree of criticism for making a comedy film about circumstances which are eerily similar to those of another pizza delivery man in Pennsylvania. Of course, the man in that case was not an unwitting accomplice but was in fact in league with the robbers and simply believed the bomb was not real. Oddly enough, an episode of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” bares an even more similar storyline and predates the Pennsylvania case and an episode of “Bones” that also contains a plot with many similar elements came and went with no such outrage. That said, the film is a comedy and achieves its objectives with relative ease. Eisenberg is seen here with his usual mannerisms but without the intelligence he’s previously displayed in films such as “The Social Network” and “Adventureland.” Aziz Ansari is passable as the best friend and the would-be killers, played by comedian/actors Danny McBride and Nick Swardson are funny, though not particularly frightening without explosives. All in all, it’s a solid comedy, a good time, and not much else. 6.9 out of 10
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6 Hemmed but didn’t haw 7 Ones not with you 8 __ diem 9 He voiced Disney’s Mad Hatter 10 Drop-line link 11 Mil. training site 12 Ink spots, briefly? 13 Center 18 Bedevil 22 “M*A*S*H” procedures 25 Queso relleno cheese 26 Peak in an Eastwood film 27 Chin Ho co-worker, in a TV cop show 28 Miffed states 30 Vibrating effect 32 Made a choice 33 Product suffix created in San Francisco in 1958 34 Blake title feline 36 “A Chorus Line” song
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The 1st Annual Binx Charity Kickball Tournament MALTA - Binx, a retailer of “modern” infant, baby and todler products, is proud to announce the 1st Annual Binx Charity Kickball Tournament. The tournament will take place October 1 at Shenantaha Creek Park in Malta. Team check-in will begin at 10 a.m., with play to follow shortly thereafter. All the proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County. A wide array of fun activites are planned along with the kickball tournament. Look forward to a silent auction (featuring chairs that will be decorated purple, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month), as well as face painting, a players T-shirt design contest, and much more. The organization is currently seeking sponsors and donations of gift cards (to places like Price Chopper, Hannaford, CVS, Walmart, etc.) to help victims get back on their feet. There will be a box at the event to collect such donations. To learn more about the event, or to sign up your team for the tournament, please visit www.binxbaby.com/kickball.
Local Companies Partner to Provide Area’s Only Comprehensive Golf Improvement Program SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Health and Wellness has strategically partnered with Saratoga National Golf Club and LaMarco Physical Therapy to offer the area’s only full service Golf Improvement Program. The team uses available technologies, assessment techniques and professionals to bring golf improvement to all individuals - not just the elite professionals. Partners in our Golf Improvement Program are all certified by the Titleist Performance Institute. The process begins with a comprehensive 12 point golf fitness screening and a fitness assessment by the exercise physiologists at Saratoga Health and Wellness. Limitations in mobility, strength and stability are identified for eventual inclusion into a prescribed exercise plan. Next, the results of the screening are shared electronically with the golf professional who utilizes high speed video and other techniques to analyze the golf swing. Lastly, information gleaned from the golf instruction is shared back with the fitness professionals who develop a prescribed exercise plan. This process of collaboration is extremely efficient and the use of technology enables quick, effective sharing of video, assessment results and exercise planning. From the gym to the driving range to the office - wireless technology and electronic sharing makes improving your golf game realistic and affordable. For additional information, contact Saratoga Health and Wellness at (518) 306-6987.
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Saratoga Thunder 14U Softball Seeking Players SARATOGA SPRINGS The Saratoga Thunder 14U fast-pitch softball team is seeking great players. The goal of this team in 2012 is to play in six to seven highly competitive tournaments, including attending the Nationals. If you are seeking a coaching staff that teaches the fundamentals along with softball strategy and skills, while also “raising the bar” for each player to ensure their future success, then please call. If you are interested in pitching, you must be able to throw in the 52+mph range and have at least three effective pitches. The team is looking for our pitchers to play additional positions, and all players chosen must be solid hitters. Please call Craig Guillotte at (518) 527-2948 to make an appointment for a tryout. The team will be selected by late September. Indoor preseason training begins in January.
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Varsity Football Schedule Ballston Spa 09/02: vs. Guilderland, 7 p.m. 09/09: at Schenectady, 7 p.m.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 09/02: vs. Gloversville, 7 p.m. 09/09: at Amsterdam, 7 p.m.
Saratoga Springs 09/02: at Albany, 7 p.m. 09/09: vs. Bethlehem Central, 7 p.m.
Schuylerville 09/02: vs. Ichabod Crane, 7 p.m. 09/10: at Cohoes, 1:30 p.m.
South Glens Falls 09/02: vs. Bishop Maginn, 7 p.m. 09/09: at Lansingburgh, 7 p.m.
Skidmore Field Hockey Ranked Seventh in Division III SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Skidmore College field hockey team was ranked seventh in the Division III Kookaburra/NFHCA preseason coaches' poll, released on Tuesday. The Thoroughbreds return 16 players from last season's team, which reached the NCAA semifinals, including senior captains Annie Rosencrans (Riverside, Conn.) and Jackie Slocombe (Amherst, Mass.) and last year's Liberty League Rookie of the Year Kelly Blackhurst (North River, NY). Defending NCAA champion Bowdoin leads the way in the poll, followed by NCAA runner-up Messiah. Ursinus, Salisbury and Lebanon Valley round out the top five. Skidmore opened its 2011 season on September 1, at Castleton.
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Blue Streaks to Honor 11 Inductees in Hall of Fame Ceremony SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs City School District will honor 11 outstanding individuals for their extraordinary contributions to athletics during the 2011 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame induction at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9, in the Meade Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. The program was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters. This year's inductees are Keith Cummings, Kevin Cummings, William Dalrymple, Erin Davis, Ed Meixler, John Nichols, Don Pepper, George Perkins, Scott Perkins, and Katherine and Ralph Stacey. The program recognizes individuals whose support has played a critical role in the strength of school and community athletic programs, according to Peter Sheehan, the school district's director of athletics and physical education. "Over the course of the past three years, we have worked hard to establish the guidelines for the establishment of our Athletic Hall of Fame," Sheehan said. "The nominating process was open to the public and we received many nominations for former student-athletes, coaches, administrators and contributors. Our selection committee chose these 11 individuals for induction into our 2011 class, and we are looking forward to celebrating their accomplishments as members of the Saratoga athletic community." A committee composed of current and former coaches, high school administrators, community members and current and retired athletic directors reviewed the nominations and selected the honorees, who will also be recognized during the high school's first home football game on September 9. A trophy case in the lobby of the "blue gym" will hold plaques in honor of the inductees. The Hall of Fame is self-supporting, with financial support generated through the efforts of patrons, sponsors, booster clubs and targeted fundraising efforts.
The 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees: Keith Cummings: Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1974 Baseball three years Basketball three years Soccer two years Football one year 1974: Foothills Council First Team, basketball 1974: Times Union Honorable Mention Player of the Year 1974: Captain Varsity Basketball 1972 & 1974: Foothills Champions, baseball Received nine varsity letters Basketball: three-year starting player, 19.6 points per game, 20.0 rebounds per game Baseball: 13-2 pitching record, 0.17 ERA over 45 innings (record still stands). Played three varsity sports - football, basketball & baseball at Norwich University - graduating in 1978.
Kevin Cummings: Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1974 Baseball three years Football three years Basketball three years Received nine varsity Letters 1973 & 1974: All Foothills First Team Receiver 1974: Troy Record First Team Receiver 1974: All State - Second Team Receiver 1975: All American Receiver 1974: Captain Varsity Baseball Played Football at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Played for Hall of Fame Coach Dick Mac Phearson 1976: All Yankee & All New England Division II - First Team Wide Receiver 1976: All ECAC Division II Second Team Wide Receiver 1977: All Yankee Conference/All ECAC Division II, All American and Pepsi Cola
Division II - First Team Tight End
William Dalrymple: Former Coach Coached High School basketball from 1948-1978. As the Saratoga Springs High School basketball coach, he guided the Blue Streaks to four sectional championships and numerous league titles in 10 years before moving across town to coach at St. Peter's. Under his leadership, the Saints won the 1973 Class-B State Championship. He was also the line coach for the football team and coached junior varsity baseball.
Erin Davis: Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1997 1992-’94, ‘96: NYS Federation cross-country champion 1992-’94, ‘96: NYSPHSAA ClassA cross-country champion (third in 1995) 1992-’94, ‘96: Section 2 Class-A cross-country champion (runner-up 1995), 1993-’94, ‘96: Foot Locker National cross-country champion (fourth in 1994, seventh in 1996) 1997: cross-country/indoor & out door track) Second fastest Class-A time ever at graduation, second all-time Saratoga State Park (1994), 16:44 second best time in Section 2 indoor 3,000 All-time best at graduation Third best time in Section 2 out door 3,000 (1993, second at graduation), ran at Penn State University.
Ed Meixler: Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1961 Varsity Football three years Basketball one year Track one year 1964: Captain of Football team at Boston University 1964: Recipient of the Harry Agannis Memorial Award as BU's MVP Named to New York Times Eastern Major College first team UPI & AP All East recognition All New England - first team Following a successful career at Saratoga Springs High School, Meixler attended Boston University from 1961 - 1965 on a four-year football scholarship. A linebacker for the Boston Patriots in 1965 (the same draft class as Joe Namath and Dick Butkus), he was possibly the first player from the high school to get drafted and play pro ball. His career was cut short due to recurrent concussions.
John Nichols: Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1962
Scott Perkins: Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1972
Junior varsity football one year Varsity football two years Wrestling three years Track three years Nichols went to the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated in 1966. While there, he continued to wrestle at the heavyweight class. In 1966, he finished second at Nationals. After attending flight school, he flew search and rescue missions for three years as a Navy helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1968. In 1973, Nichols became a commercial airline pilot for Northwest/Delta Airline. He died in 1999 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Wrestling four years Football three years Baseball three years Soccer one year Tennis one year 1971-’72: Saratoga Springs High School Team Captain, wrestling 1972: Northern Conference Champion, wrestling 1972: NYSPHSAA Section 2 Class-A Champion, wrestling 1970-’72: Two undefeated high school dual meet seasons, 1970-1971, 1971-1972: wrestling 1972: Member-undefeated Northern A Conference Team Champions, wrestling 1972: Participant in U.S. Olympic Team wrestling trials 1973: Junior World District Freestyle Champion, Outstanding Wrestler Award 1973: AAU Eastern Wrestling Championships, All East, 1973-’77: Four year Varsity Letter winner in wrestling; Three times elected team captain 1974-1977 1975-’76: Two-time New York State Intercollegiate Champion & East-West College All Star Wrestling Team 1976: Participant in 1976 U.S. Olympic Team wrestling trials-training camp invitee Nationally ranked by Amateur Wrestling News in top 12 in weight class in 1975; Mid-Season AllAmerican (Honorable Mention) in 1975; Named Colgate University's Most Outstanding Wrestler (1975, 1976, 1977); Participant in 1980 U.S. Olympic Team wrestling trials 1968 - 1991: Won over 30 individual wrestling championship titles
Don Pepper: Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1961 Pepper played first base for the Detroit Tigers in 1966, and also played in the minor leagues from 1962 - 1968. In March 1968, he was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated with Johnny Bench and Mike Torrez as "Some Hot Rookies for a New Season." He retired after being sold to the Montreal Expos in 1968. In the minor leagues, Pepper hit .265 with 78 home runs (66 in the final four years).
George S. Perkins: Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1969 Football four years Wrestling four years Baseball four years 1967: Section II Baseball Champion 1968-’69: Captain of football, wrestling and baseball teams 1969: Saratoga Springs High School Northern Conference Wrestling Champion 1971: West Point Brigade Open Wrestling Champion 1972: Eastern Lightweight Football League 1972: U.S. Military Academy Undefeated Eastern Lightweight Football League Champions 1st Team all League - Defensive Tackle in the ELFL 1973: Graduated U.S. Military Academy at West Point 1982: MBA Harvard University George Perkins passed away in 1984 while playing in an athletic contest at West Point.
Katherine & Ralph Stacey Katherine Stacey made all of the championship banners that were displayed in the old gym. Both Katherine and Ralph Stacey were members and presidents of the allsports booster club, with involvement from the late 60s to the early 80s. They worked with community businesses to support the awards ceremonies and the purchases of jackets for the basketball and football teams. Both were huge supporters of their three sons, who played baseball, basketball and football.
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Damian Fantauzzi School district budgets are not a simple process, and yet there are some people who are looking in from the outside who view certain courses as unnecessary, unimportant and lacking in value to our students. Educating the masses is the very definition of public education, and is essential in the definition of a true democracy. Physical education is a basic fundamental of that total package for public schools across the nation. There is an epidemic of childhood and adolescent obesity in America. Schools are trying to change the menus of their cafeteria food, to encourage kids to become more health conscious and to improve their physical condition by becoming trimmer. But it takes more than just diet to become physically fit, and there is no better place than in the scholastic environment to motivate kids to think about their physical condition! Health and physical education classes are the perfect settings to enable students to become aware of the consequences of having an unhealthy, pear-shaped body. When I was a high school student, gym class was something I looked forward to because I lived for playing sports. Parents try to get their children into many sports that are available. Down the road, a certain percentage of kids lose interest in playing sports - or maybe they're just burned out from over play. Physical education and health classes are designed to help make kids aware of the different avenues of diet and activity that they might want to pursue as an alternative to improve their general condition. They might discover that it's fun to workout just for the sake of exercise, which has a great deal of healthy and personal benefits, and that there's a euphoric
feeling after a meaningful routine of physical training. It's time to get the students and children to become aware of the need to be healthy. There are some unfortunate stories of kids having conditions that used to be a result of old age, and generally these afflictions are brought on by a poor diet and lack of physical activity. The number of elective courses that students have in school has come under scrutiny, over and over, usually by those looking in from the outside. Health and physical education are not electives, at least in the state of New York. They are required classes, and rightfully should be. What the critics don't understand is the necessity for the schools to encourage and offer physical activity for the development of the complete student/person. The aim of public education is to empower future generations by preparing them for society with classes in math, science, language arts, fine arts, history, foreign languages and yes - with the perfect blend of physical activity from gym class. Public school students will become the future leaders of our nation - and such a person should strive toward a complete educational package, one that is focused academically, artistically and physically. Education is not the problem. It's the answer!
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Saratoga Fillies Girls’ Hockey Team Dominate Opponents Capture Summer Storm Tournament Trophy
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Pictured are Lexi Keen, Maggie Conway, Amy Whiteside, Holly Meredith, Megan Klingbeil, Nichole Spoelstra, Sarah McCoy, Haylee Mello, Emma Hill, Josie Toof, Olivia Scolamiero, Hannah Tulchinsky, Lilly Holmes, Alexandra Wagoner, Marielle McHale, Casey Johnson, Lexi Shannon, Zoe Shannon, and coaches Bob Holmes, Mickey Toof and Scott Keen SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Fillies outscored their opponents 25-3 during the Lady Flames Summer Storm Tournament in Malbourgh, MA, securing the championship win with bold and unrelenting play. Sisters Zoe and Lexi Shannon held the fort at net, with Casey Johnson and Ali Wagoner scoring critical goals in the championship match to capture the title.
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When heavyweight champs were household names…
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used to be. But there was a time in boxing's history, in American history, when names like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman were inescapable. Boxing fan or not, you knew who these men were, what they represented and what they had accomplished. Look no further than the legendary "Fight of the Century," when two undefeated champions, Smokin' Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, met for the first time in the ring 40 years ago. This was a fight that transcended the sport of boxing, a match that as America fought a seemingly intractable and never-ending war in Vietnam, highlighted the cultural divide that split a nation in two. On one side was Muhammad Ali, the fast-talking rebel who had been stripped of his boxing
license three years earlier for objecting to fight in America's war. On the other was Joe Frazier, the quieter, more conservative SARATOGA SPRINGS - Quick: fighter who (although he had litname the current heavyweight tle say or control over the percepchampion of the world. Got it? tion) represented those who stood Okay, that's the easy one. Now, by America's actions in the east. name your favorite active Lines were drawn in the sand. American in the heavyweight Those who rooted for Ali almost division. uniformly represented the antiThat's the thing about boxing. war movement, while Frazier's Unless you're a true fan, someone fans stood by the establishwho follows the sport religiously, photo by MarkBolles.com - Saratoga TODAY ment. And everybody, boxing Mayors, Kids and adults all want to meet Smokin’ Joe Frazier. names like Wladimir and Vitali fan or no, had some kind of Klitschko barely register. And stake in the fight's outcome. those two are heavyweight chamTo celebrate the 40th anniver- fight to Ali. Frazier could not be Frazier won the fight after 15 pions. What about Tomasz sary of his defeat of Muhammad stopped. grueling rounds in one of the Adamek or Chris Arreola? Two Years before Ali would unleash Ali at Madison Square Garden, greatest fights the sport has ever Americans climbing the ranks in witnessed. It began what is per- Joe Frazier, now 67 years old, his rope-a-dope tactic against the heavyweight division that - if haps the most celebrated and well made his way up to Saratoga George Foreman, he waved I had to guess - most of us have documented trilogy of fights in County. For one hour he signed Frazier in close as his back was never even heard of. history, spawning a rivalry that, autographs for fans at the race against the rope. Frazier, the quiet No, the heavyweight champitrack - the line was so long that man, the conservative man, the to this day, continues to amaze. onship of the world isn't what it they had to cut it off before man who was supposed to be a Frazier even uncapped his pen. danger to Ali on the ropes and Later that night he made another vulnerable in the middle of the appearance at Siro's Restaurant, ring, laughed in Ali's face. at one point jumping on stage to Instead, he grabbed Ali by the sing "Mustang Sally" to an exu- wrists, pulled him back to center ring and beat Ali where Ali was berant crowd. "When I stopped boxing I still supposed to be unbeatable. That, my friends, is heart. had to work for a living," Frazier And it's something that is told the crowd, "So I sang." And get this - he's pretty good severely lacking in the heavyat it too (cane and all, he even weight division of boxing today. pulled off a few dance moves on Everywhere he went that night, the stage). But to anyone who hoards of people crowded around watched Frazier in the ring, none the champ, shouting his name, of this should come as a surprise. asking for autographs and snapForget his left hook (although ping pictures with their camera many who met him in the ring phones. It’s been 30 years since never will), his absolute dominance over nearly all he fought - Frazier’s last fight - but you’d if nothing else, this man showed never know it from the way peomore heart and guts than any ple crowded for a chance simply boxer you’re likely to see, espe- to shake his hand or shout his cially among those still fighting name. How many other boxers today. Frazier absorbed shots out there, past - and certainly from Ali that, as Ali put it, would present - can you say the same photo by MarkBolles.com "level a city," and still he did not thing about? fall. Instead, Frazier smiled, Joe Frazier jumps on stage at Siro’s Restaurant to greet the crowd and sing “Mustang Sally.” Man’s got some moved forward and brought the pipes!
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“Texas” Rangers take Capital District Roy Hobbs Championship Local Over 30 Team Defeats Cubs at East Side Rec
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Kneeling left to right: Matt Sorbero, Joe Sobero, Brad Kristie, Andy Ianotti, Joe Agresta and Ted Horn Standing left to right: Paul Ilagan, Ryan Collins, Dale Smith, Jeff Scarfo, Geoff Loiacono SARATOGA SPRINGS - The "Texas" Rangers, a local men's 30 and over baseball team, defeated the Cubs 8-3 in game three of their championship series at the East Side Rec field late last month, capturing the 2011 Roy Hobbs Over 30 Wooden Bat Baseball League Title.
This season marked the 20th anniversary of Roy Hobbs baseball here in the Capital Region. The Rangers, who are only in their second season with the league, competed against six other teams throughout Saratoga County. The Rangers ended their championship season with a record of 19-5.
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