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Saratoga Water vs. Saratoga Juice by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Who owns the name “Saratoga”? With nearly 100 businesses with “Saratoga” in its name according to the U.S Patent and Trademark database, one might assume that it belongs to everyone, free to use as they wish to show their pride in the location of their company. This has proved to not always be the case, as Saratoga Juice Bar has received a “cease and desist” letter and a “petition to cancel” from Saratoga Springs Water Company’s attorney, claiming that their use of the word “Saratoga” could cause confusion between the two companies. An excerpt from the cease and desist letter, issued in March to Saratoga Juice Bar, stated, “Your use of the ‘Saratoga’ trademark in this manner, on goods substantially similar to those sold by Saratoga Spring Water, is likely to induce
customers to believe that there is an association between your products and those of Saratoga Spring Water. Your use of the ‘Saratoga’ trademark is therefore an infringement of our client’s trademark rights.” Christel and Colin MacLean, owners of Saratoga Juice Bar, founded the company in July 2013 and in November 2014, were granted their trademark by the U.S Patent and Trademark Office. Over the last few years, the company has seen much success and rapid expansion, wholesaling its cold pressed juices to retailers across the state and New England. “What is particularly See Saratoga pg. 12
Standing Tall Against Bullying SSHS Girls Soccer Players Tell Board of Ed About Their Experiences
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — An investigation in process regarding an alleged pattern of abusive behavior by Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) Girl’s Varsity Soccer Coach Adrienne Dannehy was given further, dramatic illumination at the Saratoga Springs Board of Education meeting on
Tuesday, May 10. At that meeting, several SSHS students rose before the Board to read statements detailing their experiences on the team, in which they said they were forced to endure repeated instances of humiliation, intimidation and abuse at the hands of their coach. Three students with Varsity Soccer experience read statements See Standing pg. 10
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71|42 Hannah Pendergast Speaks to the Board of Education on Tuesday, May 10. Saratoga Springs High School Girl’s Soccer teammates and students Gabrielle Duchaussee, Rachael Blunt, Audrey Fox, Julie Granger and Lexi Bakkalapulo surround her, and spoke in support. Photo by MarkBolles.com.
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Man on the Street “What movie do you really dislike? ”
“The Amazing Spiderman. It’s just the same movie they made 10 years earlier.” – Rennell Reed, from Glenville
“Dumbo. It’s terrible. My little brother had colic so certain movies he had to watch or he’d cry, and that was one of them.” – Sierra Carlin (left), from Troy “The Proposal. It’s sappy and predictable.” – Mariam Vahradyan (right), from New York City
“The Godfather: Part III. It doesn’t do the first two movies justice. Also, Batman and Robin –the one with Arnold Schwarzenegger. It has too many ice puns.” – John Daley, from Waterford
“Silence of the Lambs. I left the theater halfway through.” – Noreen Zink (left), from Stillwater “Twilight” – Justine Culora (right), from Stillwater
“The Last Airbender. It doesn’t go with the show and the acting is terrible.” – Jazlyn Melindo (right), from Saratoga Springs “The Fast and the Furious. It’s all action and no plot.” – Alyia Ruggles (left), from Saratoga Springs
“Batman VS. Superman. The fight was only 15 minutes long.” – Vincent Rowell (center), from Saratoga Springs “Saw. Too bloody!” – Carter Dole (right), from Saratoga Springs “Any romantic comedy.” – Josh Dobson (left), from Saratoga Springs
“The Notebook” – Austin Mabbott (right), from Chicago “A Year without a Santa Claus” – Zak Bishop (center left), from South Glens Falls “Twilight” – Kathryn Cramer (left), from South Glens Falls “The Vow” – Emilie Johnson (center right), from South Glens Falls
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Maserati!
Sometimes, One Word Is All That You Need by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — These are the days that make it all worthwhile. As part of a big kickoff event that served as a prelude to this weekend’s Spring Auto Show and Family Fun Day (see page 43) at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, Maserati of Albany (a Museum sponsor) staged an event to introduce the launch of the new Maserati Levante on Friday, May 6. Occupying a prominent place on the Museum floor was the stunning and solid Levante, glorious in white - combining luxury with SUV performance capability. Suffice to say, it looked fast even standing still.
But standing still was not remotely in the cards, friends, as the entourage proceeded out to the nearby SPAC parking lot for a little behind the wheel action. I ask you: Who has not wanted to drag race with abandon in this lot? This is something many invited VIPs got to do later in the evening, but we got a preview of the Maserati Horsepower Hour by getting on the test drive closed course and experiencing the rush and full throttle power emanating from three great once in (my) lifetime vehicles - the Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Granturismo. Asking me to pick my favorite child would be easier. Because auto fun skirts the line between entertainment and sports I was happy that Maserati of Albany also extended an invite
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to Rebecca Davis, our PULSE editor. (I had no idea that she was a closet speed-demon, but keep that between us!) I did know that, as much as she is a fan of equine power, our photographer, Sharon Castro, is a devotee of “horsepower” in its motorized versions. I believe she cancelled an appointment with some sheik to make this gig. We were hoping to get a pic of Sharon behind the wheel, but all we could get was the mega-clouds of dust she raised. VROOOOM! Now that’s a happy, happy hour. Thanks to Michael Angelo Sacco and Kara DePaula of Maserati of Albany; Alan Edstrom of Rossi Marketing NY, LLC, and Heidi Shull of the Saratoga Automobile Museum, for allowing this gentleman (and posse) to start our engines!
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Two Amsterdam Men Facing Weapon Possession Charges
Man and Woman Arrested on Rape Charges in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS – A 22-year old women has been arrested on rape charges as of Monday, May 9. Kaitlyn N. Fox, 22, was arrested and charged due to allegations that in December of 2014, she engaged in sexual intercourse with a minor of age 13. Nicholas P. Beer, 40, was
allegedly present at the time of the intercourse and permitted it to take place. At the time of the allegations, police attempted to locate the two, but they were no longer in the area. Beer was located in Florida in January of 2015 and was arrested in June of 2015. Later in 2015,
authorities located Fox in Illinois. She was extradited back to New York and was arrested on Monday, May 9. The two were both charged with rape in the first degree (class B felony), endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal contempt in the second degree.
Former State Senate Leader Skelos Sentenced MANHATTAN – The New York Times reported on Thursday, May 12, that Former state Senate leader Dean Skelos has been sentenced to serve five years in prison in a federal corruption case. Skelos, who served as Republican
Senate Majority Leader, was convicted late last year on bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges. His son, Adam Skelos, was also convicted. Judge Kimba M. Wood, in Federal District Court in Manhattan, also imposed a $500,000 fine on the former
senator, and imposed a $334,120 forfeiture to be paid jointly by Adam and Dean Skelos. Skelos’ sentencing comes just more than a week after former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver got 12 years in prison in his own federal corruption trial.
Women Charged after committing Welfare Fraud BALLSTON SPA — A Ballston Spa woman is facing three felony charges after providing false information to the Saratoga County Department of Social Services. Alexandrea Graciano, 31, of Ballston Spa was arrested and charged
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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Two men are facing weapon possession charges after being stopped by a Saratoga Springs police officer. Rafel A. AvilesMartinez, 32, of Amsterdam was operating his vehicle with passenger Hector M. Adorno, 27, of Amsterdam on Saturday, May 7 when a traffic stop was conducted. Aviles-Martinez was discovered to be intoxicated and in possession of marijuana. Officers also discovered a loaded handgun
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she was not actually eligible for. Graciano was charged with grand larceny in the third degree (class D felony), welfare fraud in the third degree (class D felony), and offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree (class E felony).
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COURTS: William L. Bagley, 65, of Cohoes pled on April 29 to the felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender and the misdemeanor charge of petit larceny. He was sentenced to time served. John Ploof, 64, of Fort Edward was sentenced on April 29 to 10 years of probation, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of criminal sexual act in the third degree. Michael J. Tanner, 28, of Stillwater pled on April 29 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated and the misdemeanor charge of circumvention of an interlock device. Sentencing is scheduled for June 21. Scott D. Retell, 35, of Mechanicville was sentenced on April 29 to four years in prison and three years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Corey R. Coulter, 47, of Clifton Park was sentenced on April 29 to 10 months in jail and three years conditional discharge, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Michael T. Jackson, 37, of Saratoga Springs pled on May 2 to the felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree. Sentencing is scheduled for July 6. Bradley J. Vandusen, 51, pled on May 2 to the felony charge of robbery in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for July 6. Felicia M. Fowler, 24, of Stafford pled on May 2 to the felony charge of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for June 6. Sarah L. Galusha, 32, of Saratoga Springs was sentenced on May 3 to five years of probation, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Kelley A. Murphy, 31, of Buffalo pled on May 4 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.
Sentencing is scheduled for June 30.
and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree.
Matthew J. Werner, 29, of Corinth was arraigned on May 5 on the felony charges of attempted rape in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt in the first degree, as well as the misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of a child and criminal contempt in the second degree.
John Rivera, 34, of Amsterdam was arrested on April 30 and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful possession of marijuana, and the felony charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree.
John R. Wilson, 53, of Saratoga Springs was arraigned on May 5 on the felony charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree and two counts of driving while intoxicated, as well as the misdemeanor charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and operating a motor vehicle without ignition interlock. Miguel W John, 21, of Saratoga Springs was arraigned on May 5 on the felony charge of burglary in the second degree, as well as harassment in the second degree. Adam E. O’Brien, 31, of Saratoga Springs was arraigned on May 5 on two counts of the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Jacqueline M. Jordan, 52, of Halfmoon pled on May 5 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Sentencing is scheduled for July 7.
ARRESTS: Joseph G. Gutto, 33, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on April 30 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree and resisting arrest. Emily R. Fullerton, 34, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on April 30 and charged with improper lane use, leaving the scene of an auto accident, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, driving with a BAC more than .08 percent of 1 percent, and driving while intoxicated. Darren S. Wodzinski, 45, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on April 30
Meighan R. Kwiatkowski, 24, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 1 and charged with unlawful use of mobile phones in motor vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. Michael E. Grimes, 28, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 1 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree. Emanuel R. Ronzoni, 55, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 1 and charged with disorderly conduct. Shawn M. Johnson, 33, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 1 and charged with trespass.
Terry A. McCrary, 22, of Troy was arrested on May 1 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree and driving the wrong way on a one way street. Sarah O. Almy-Vasquez, 24, of Schuylerville was arrested on May 1 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Korey R. Wojtowecz, 26, of Rock City Falls was arrested on May 1 and charged with driving while ability impaired, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree, failed to stop at a stop sign, failed to signal a turn, and the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Imeeka L. Bethune, 28, of Schenectady was arrested on May 1 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Amanda J. Shepard, 26, of Schenectady was arrested on May 1 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree
and one equipment violation. Thomas A. Natalie, 64, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 2 and charged with petit larceny. Louis F. Decker, 24, of Saratoga Springs and Dayna M. Gussman, 35, of Saratoga Springs were arrested on May 2 and charged with one count of trespassing each. Decker was charged with open container. Eric C. Dillon, 23, of Albany was arrested on May 3 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and possession of a controlled substance outside original container. Emily R. Latalladi, 31, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 3 and charged with petit larceny. Sekou J. Smith, 24, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on May 3 and charged with resisting arrest.
6 Ford Clinton Keefe BALLSTON SPA — Ford Clinton Keefe, 55, passed away in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Ford was born in Troy on June 5, 1960. He enjoyed music, working with his hands and especially loved to play the guitar. Ford was predeceased by his mother, Loleta MacDonald Keefe; father, John Thomas Keefe; his sisters Dell Keefe, Dianne Stalker and his brother John T. Keefe III. Survivors include his daughters Carrie (Casey) Spencer, Doris Keefe, Diana Faucher (Keefe), Carolynn Keefe, and Ada Keefe all of Ballston Spa; his step-mother Carol A. Keefe of Stillwater; his siblings Rebecca Keefe of Glenville, Carol (John) Napoli of Eagle Bridge, Robert Keefe of Ballston Spa, David (Keri) Keefe of Valley Falls, Lionel (Irene) Keefe of Colonie, Duane Keefe of Saratoga Springs; four grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and relatives gathered to remember him on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A prayer service was held at the funeral home; burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Waterford. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
Harry Ernest Earle WILTON — Harry Ernest Earle of Myrtle Street in Saratoga Springs peacefully passed away on Friday May 6, 2016 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Wilton. He was 90 years old. Born on November 2, 1925 in Creston, Ohio, he was the son of the late Howard Earle and Ruby Rice. Upon graduating from high school, Mr. Earle enlisted in the United States Army where he served during World War II. Upon returning from the War, Harry received a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University. He was forever a lifelong fan of all sports related to Ohio State. He married his wife Dorothy Jederewski Earle on June 23, 1956. Mr. and Mrs. Earle moved to the Saratoga Springs area in 1968 when Mr. Earle took a position as a landscape architect for the New York State Department of Parks and Recreation, a position he held for over 25 years. He was an avid golfer and skier. In his high school and college years, he played basketball.
OBITUARIES He is predeceased by a brother, Robert Earle who died in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Saratoga Springs, a daughter, Julie Hughes and her husband Keith of Williamsville, NY, and two grandchildren, Jack and Kerry. Family and friends gathered in his name on May 9, 2016 at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Church of St. Peter on Broadway in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday May 10, 2016. Burial was held in the family plot at St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Perry, NY. Online remembrances can be made at www. tunisonfuneralhome.com
Miles E. Paine SARATOGA SPRINGS – Miles E. Paine, born in Saratoga Springs on September 19, 1924, was called to his maker at age 91, on April 22, 2016 while surrounded by his children. Miles spent his early years as an accomplished equestrian, enjoyed hunting, and skiing. He was also an avid golfer and pilot, and remained active in these activities until recent years. Miles was a member of the Masons and VFW. Miles was a proud veteran of World War II, as a member of the Navy. He worked for the General Electric Company, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, for 34 years before his retirement. Miles was the son of the late Edward Paine and Ethel Davis. He is preceded in death by his son, Bruce Paine, brothers, Webster and Richard Paine. Miles is survived by son Kevin Paine (Evelyn), daughters, Sherryel Kunkel (Jerome), and Karen Hergenreder (Phillip), brothers, Robert Paine (Evelyn), Edward Paine (Ruth), sister, Shirley Fitzgerald (Gerald), 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and the mother of his children, Jacquelyn Lloyd. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd. in Schuylerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit the website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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Robert H. Spratt Sr. SARATOGA SPRINGS – Robert H. Spratt, Sr., of Vichy Dr., passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 71. Born on Nov. 15, 1944 in Troy, he was the son of the late Dorothy A. (Egan) Spratt Lloyd and Howard R. Spratt. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Joyce A. (Sehl) Spratt, a sister Shirley Spratt and his stepfather Ernest R. Lloyd III. Raised in Troy, he was a graduate of LaSalle Institute and Hudson Valley Community College. Bob moved to Saratoga Springs in 1970 and involved himself in Little League baseball, basketball and Pop Warner football with his four sons. Retiring in 2000 as Chief Technology Officer for the New York State Unified Court System, he remained very involved in the community. He was a member of Troy B.P.O. Elks Lodge 141, Saratoga Eagles Club Aerie 2586 and a social member of the Principessa Elena Society. Long proud of his Irish heritage, he was a member of the Board of Governors of the Saratoga Springs Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and served as president of the society in 2001 at their 49th anniversary dinner. He was a third degree member, Past Grand Knight and served as chairman of numerous council committees and activities of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus. He was also a member and Past Faithful Navigator of Saratoga Assembly 745, was a member of the Capital District Conference First, Second and Third degree teams and was a past president of the Saratoga Columbian Association, having been elected for several terms. A devoted member of the Church of St. Peter, he served for many years as a Eucharistic minister and was a member and past chairman of the parish Administration Committee for several years. Bob served on the Saratoga Springs Recreation Commission for 17 years, the last six as chairman and further chaired the committee that helped establish the city’s new indoor recreation facility. He is a former member of the Board of Directors and treasurer of the Saratoga ARC, now known as Saratoga Bridges and is a member of the Foundation Board of Unlimited Potential. Survivors include his sons, Robert H. Spratt, Jr. of Saratoga Springs, Todd C. Spratt of Glens Falls, Shawn M. (Karel) Spratt and Christopher J. (Andrea) Spratt, all of Gansevoort; eight grandchildren, Cassandra, Luke, Gavin, Aubrie, Madison, Jameson, Christian and Brayden; two sisters, Sharon (Stan) Drosky of Saratoga Springs and Patricia (Don) Cunningham of Troy and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Wednesday, May 11 at the William J. Burke and Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016 in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, May 12 in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor; burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs. Memorials may be made in his name to Saratoga Bridges, 16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com. Members of the Knights of Columbus will meet at 6pm Wednesday at the funeral home for services.
Bruce Tayler SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bruce Tayler passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at The Home of the Good Shepherd after spending a weekend filled with love, talking with, and hugging his family, and surrounded with kindness and compassion from the incredible staff and his friends at Good Shepherd and Hospice. Bruce was born to Thelma Hannis and Llewellyn Tayler, on October 7, 1930, in Syracuse. He was raised in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse Central High School. Bruce was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines. He served as a draftsman in the military. He worked for New York Telephone and in information technology after finishing his service in the military. He married Janet Lyttle on August 28, 1954, in Syracuse where they raised three children. Bruce graduated from Syracuse University. The family moved around several times, to Clifton Park, Liverpool, NY, Bakersfield, CA, Vestal, NY, and Afton, NY. Bruce was actively involved in the Episcopal Church throughout his life and gave, not just financially, but most importantly, his time. He served on the vestry in every church he attended. He was a member of the Masons, the Sertoma Club of Afton, and enjoyed reading, geography, archeology and history. Although religion and education were priorities for Bruce, his family was his top priority. Bruce was predeceased by his wife, his brother Edward Tayler, and his parents. He is survived by two daughters: The Reverend Nancy Hauser and her husband, Edwin of Exton, PA; Peggy Tayler-MacNeill and her husband, James MacNeill of Saratoga Springs; and one son, David Tayler and his wife Kellianne of Liverpool. Bruce is also survived by seven grandchildren: Michael Hauser (Callie), Jeffrey Hauser (Kirstyn), Megan MacNeill, Caroline Hauser, Brandilyn Tayler, Briana Hauser, and Lauren MacNeill and two great-grandchildren; Cole Hauser and Gavin Hauser and many other loving family members. Committal Services will be held, with military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery beginning at 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 13. A funeral procession will leave William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and
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OBITUARIES 7 Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs at 12 noon. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Messiah in Glens Falls at 2:30 p.m. following the committal ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruce’s name to Home of the Good Shepherd Activities Fund, 198 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls, NY, 12831. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
Hugh E. Brown SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hugh E. Brown, 69, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Wesley Health Care Center. He was born in New York City and was the son of the late Leslie and Anna R. Peterson Brown. Hugh was a 1965 graduate of Saratoga High School and had attended Siena College. He resided in Boston for many years where he had pursued his music and entertainment passions. A talented vocalist, Hugh had performed at the Kowloon Club in Boston for several years. He had also worked as house manager for the State of Massachusetts Department of Welfare. He was an avid fan of the Saratoga race track, basketball and spending time with his loving family. Hugh is the dear brother of Leslie (Frances) Brown of NYC, Ronald Brown of Albany, Leo Brown of Haverstraw, NY, Harvey Hale and Loretta Parker of Saratoga Springs. He is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Saratoga Hospital, D1, ER &SIP Doctors, Palliative Care, Care Management Staff, Hospice and Wesley Nursing Home. Funeral service in honor of Hugh will be held at 12 noon on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours for friends and family will be from 10:30 - 11:45 am prior to the service at Compassionate Funeral Care. Interment following the service will be held at Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305 If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Jeri D. Utter GREENFIELD CENTER — Jeri D. Utter, born in Oneonta, NY to the late David and Elizabeth (Gibbons) Devine, was a forty-year resident of Greenfield Center. She was called to The Kingdom of God with her loving family by her side on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Glens Falls Hospital. Mrs. Utter was loved deeply by her family and friends and had been active in the Catholic Daughters of America, Wilton Senior’s Club and the Greenfield Women’s Fire Auxiliary. Her foundation was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and she was a faithful attendee of St. Clements Church in Saratoga Springs. Her hobbies included playing cards, watching football (especially the
New England Patriots) and playing Bingo at The Knights of Columbus. In addition to her mother and father, Jeri was predeceased by her sister Peg Lange; cousin Kay St. Denis; granddaughter Emma Grace MacFarland; great-grandson Michael Mattice and her lifelong friends Sandra (Tillie) Nappi, Rita Seeley and Millie Drew. Survivors include her devoted husband of 63 years, Laverne Utter, a former U.S. Marine; her brother, David Devine, also a former U.S. Marine and sister-in-law Nancy Devine; her children, Carl Utter and his wife Georgene, Kevin Utter and his wife Myong, Keri MacFarland and her husband Sean; her grandchildren, Barbara Cerniglia, Michelle Post, Nancy, Kati, Kara, and Matthew Utter, Jessica Zayac, Corey Utter, Meaghan, Kenny and Braiden MacFarland , 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends remembered her on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Arthur B. Tuttle at 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs. A special thank you to Dr. DelGiacco, the nurses and doctors at the Glens Falls Hospital ICU and Albany Medical Center NeuroSciences Unit. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
Local Gym Wins Award
From left to right: Andrew Linehan, NYBDC, Ross Pancoe, The 504 Company, Nicholas Galuardi, Saratoga Health and Wellness, LLC, Michael Lapolla, Saratoga Health and Wellness, LLC, and Bernard J. Paprocki, SBA.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Health and Wellness, LLC was recognized during National Small Business Week at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 18th Annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Albany on Monday, May 2. Small businesses are selected for the Excellence Awards based on their company’s longevity, innovation, sales growth, increased employment, ability to overcome adversity or community contributions. The 504 Company honored Saratoga Health and Wellness, LLC based in Saratoga Springs with a 2016 Small Business Excellence Award. Saratoga Health and Wellness is a new kind of gym, utilizing college degreed exercise and nutrition professionals to provide science based programs to enhance health and improve performance. Michael Lapolla and his business partner, Nicholas Galuardi, are committed to an atmosphere that is friendly, non-intimidating and supportive. It is the only professional, medically-minded fitness facility in Saratoga Springs. Mike and Nick are both graduates of Ithaca College with degrees in clinical exercise science. They had previously worked together for a large local cardiology group for nearly 10 years prior to venturing out on their own.
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Maureen Lewi Elected to Chair Concerned Citizens for Saratoga Racing
Group Tells Governor Cuomo NYRA Reprivatization in 2016 is Imperative
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maureen Lewi has been elected the Chair of the Concerned Citizens for Saratoga Racing by the members of the committee as well as the Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. The Concerned Citizens for Saratoga Racing was formed in 2004 under the auspices of the Chamber as a means to organize the Saratoga community to advocate predominantly in Albany for or against initiatives involving the Saratoga Race Course. Maureen Lewi is the first volunteer to serve in the
role of Chair of the Concerned Citizens of Saratoga Racing as the organization takes a lead role in advocating for the reprivatization of NYRA as a notfor-profit corporation before the end of the 2016 Legislative session, in June 2016. Prior to the election of Lewi as Chair, the Chamber’s Presidents – Joe Dalton from 2004 to 2010 and Todd Shimkus from 2010 until this year – facilitated meetings of the group. Maureen Lewi was a partner, with her husband Ed, in the public relations firm Ed Lewi Associates for 35 years, before selling the company in 2010. The firm’s clients
included the New York Racing Association, the Great Escape, Price Chopper Supermarkets, the U.S. Figure Skating Association, the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, in Lake Placid, and more. The firm also owned and ran consumer shows and produced ceremonial events. She also served as the Chair of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors in 2003. “With just a few weeks left in the 2016 Legislative Season, it is imperative that standalone legislation be passed this year to reconstitute NYRA as a not-for-profit corporation as was agreed upon and approved by New York State and NYRA four years ago,” says Lewi. “We’ve sent a formal letter to Governor Cuomo asking for his support of the plan approved by the NYRA Board of Directors last month. We’ve also been working very closely with local legislators in both the Assembly and Senate from both parties to ensure that all parties honor their commitment to get this done this year.” In a letter sent last week to Governor Cuomo, the Concerned Citizens for
Maureen Lewi. Photo provided.
Saratoga Racing endorsed the NYRA Board reorganization plan which offers shared governance with four members of the new Board being appointed by New York State’s elected leaders and ten members by the current NYRA executive board. Members of the Concerned Citizens for Saratoga Racing signing the letter includes: Maureen Lewi, John Hendrickson, Charles Wait, Joe Torani, Cindy Hollowood, Tom Roohan, Dr. William Wilmot, Jack Knowlton, Todd Shimkus along with other notable local business leaders. The group met last summer with the Assembly Speaker and Senate President who agreed to work with their local members to support legislation that is being drafted. “Maureen Lewi is an amazing ambassador for the Saratoga Race Course and she is well respected because of her great work as a partner with
Ed Lewi Associates by everyone involved in Thoroughbred Racing locally and around the country,” said Matt Jones, 2016 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “For the past four decades, Maureen has helped to create one of the most successful and best attended race meetings at Saratoga in the world. Our Board of Directors could think of no better person to lead this committee at this important time as we seek to secure a new governing structure for NYRA in partnership with New York State’s elected leaders that will preserve and protect the Saratoga Race Course and New York’s Thoroughbred Horse Racing Industry for the next four decades.” For more information about the organization, call the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce at 518-584-3255.
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
LETTER TO THE EDITOR/NEWS 9
Civility, Decorum, and the City Council At the January 1 swearing-in of this year’s newly elected city council, legendary high school tennis coach Rich Johns was a keynote speaker. He described his “Act With Respect Always” campaign, an anti-bullying campaign designed to instill civility and respect in school-age children. And he drew on his experiences as a tennis coach, where team success depends on encouraging and coordinating the efforts of all teammates, to urge the members of the new council to work cooperatively for the betterment of the community, whatever their personal dislikes and disagreements. Sadly, a faction on the current council did not take Coach Johns’ wise advice to heart. Anyone following council meetings in recent months observes routine bullying, badgering, insults, and personal attacks directed toward the Mayor. This blatant disrespect operates on multiple levels. Disrespect is shown in the first instance to an individual, one who was elected by a majority of voters to lead our city. But such conduct is disrespectful of the council as an institution, of the city charter that establishes it, and ultimately of the community itself.
It is understood that elected officials will not always agree about issues and policies, that it is the duty of council members to discuss and debate these matters, and that sometimes these discussions can be heated. But character assassination, nastiness, disorderliness, disruptiveness, and the lack of basic principles of civility, decency, and decorum have no place in the public sphere. Recently columnist Jo Page of the Times Union, a Lutheran minister, wrote, “I don’t see how it is anything other than irresponsible not to call out those who…. vilify others.” She was referring to the Presidential campaign, but the very same principle applies here at the local level. This community deserves better. Residents have the right and the obligation to demand it. Concerned Citizens Janet (Bart) Altamari, Jeff Altamari, Laura Chodos, Karen L, Klotz, Kenneth Klotz, Bee Roblee, John Roblee, Holly Schwarz-Lawton Saratoga Springs
Friends Producer Joins Caffè Lena SARATOGA SPRINGS – Kevin Bright has joined the Caffè Lena Board of Directors. Bright is one of the original executive producers behind the Emmy Award-winning television series Friends (1994–2004) and is Vice President and Founding Director of Emerson College Los Angeles. Bright is also a knowledgeable, passionate fan of American roots and folk music. Early in Bright’s career, he produced numerous specials for Johnny Cash and David Copperfield. In 1986, he produced the Cable ACE Award-winning series The History of White People in America, as well as HBO specials starring Robin Williams, Harry Shearer and Paul Shaffer. In 1989, he received his first Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series as supervising producer on Fox’s In Living Color. In 1992, Bright won a Cable ACE Award for Best Comedy Series as executive producer of Dream On. Bright, who joined the boards of both Caffè Lena and the property-managing 47 Phila Street at the April 2016 meetings, has made a generous naming gift to the Caffè, part of which will be used to fund an ongoing new artist program and spur other donors to the Campaign for Caffè Lena. In addition to Bright, Caffè Lena has recently bolstered the ranks of its Board of
Directors with a number of notable Saratoga County residents, including American Copper Council Executive Director Betsy Boland; Congress Park Capital Chief Investment Officer Eric Brodwin; Fingerpaint Chief Financial Officer Kira Karbocus; and Joseph E. Mastrianni, Inc. President James Mastrianni.
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Standing Tall Against Bullying Continued from front page.
regarding their own experiences. Three other students read statements from Varsity players who wished to be anonymous. Hannah Pendergast, a senior Varsity member, spoke to the Board and said forcefully that “…sports should not be about fear, power and control,” but this was the atmosphere that she and the other students/athletes who stood and spoke in support Gabrielle Duchaussee, Rachael Blunt, Audrey Fox, Julie Granger and Lexi Bakkalapulo – had to continuously face. Hannah and the others talked about instances of three-hour team meetings where members of the squad were encouraged to browbeat others about their weaknesses, long practices in 90+ degree weather in which their coach walked by/ignored athletes who were vomiting, and many other incidents. “Our basic right of dignity has been consistently violated,” Hannah said, noting that she still feels the atmosphere of
intimidation, though her high school playing days have concluded. “I still get sick every time I pass the coach or the locker room. School athletics should not be about this.” Gabrielle Duchaussee, also a senior Varsity member, spoke about the regularity of the intimidating situations and constant negativity the surrounded the team. She made a point to note that “…we are not asking that the coach be fired, but the situation must be monitored and changed.” Three other students Rachael Blunt, Audrey Fox and Julie Granger, said that they had decided against playing for the Varsity Girl’s Soccer team because of the atmosphere. But each of them read statements to the Board from Varsity team members who wished to remain anonymous. But Lexi Bakkalapulo, a sophomore Varsity Soccer Goalie, went on the record. “It has taken a lot for me to step forward, because I have two more years and I feel invisible to coaches I
Students Julie Granger and Lexi Bakkalapulo. Lexi is a sophomore goalie that intends to play varsity soccer for SSHS again next fall, but is unsure of the atmosphere she will face.
Coach Rich Johns speaks in support of the students/athletes. “We should all be proud that these girls came forward.” Photos by MarkBolles.com.
once admired and looked forward to learning from,” she said. “For a long time we suffered in silence in hopes of pleasing our coach, but we realize we never will.” She said that she never cries, but this situation had brought her to tears often. “I don’t want to sound negative or not hopeful for the future, but it’s so hard to be positive when our coach’s style is to constantly punish and criticize. My hope (in speaking out) is that we can have a healthy environment to play the sport we love,” she said. Later, Lexi told Saratoga TODAY that she is planning to play soccer on the Varsity team next season, but is unsure of what atmosphere she will be facing. Nonetheless, “I stand up for myself and my teammates because it’s the right thing to do.” Following the students’ statements, three fathers - Rick Matteson, Rob Camoin and Joe Sirianni, all with daughters who had played on the Varsity team under Coach Dannehy, in turn spoke in support of the coach and their child’s experiences. Sirianni, who was also the Soccer Booster Club President, noted that he could “…fill the (auditorium) with people who have had positive experiences” with Coach Dannehy. Coach Rich Johns spoke about the dangers of minimizing or marginalizing the player’s statements. “What you are seeing in front of you is real,” he said, and praised the girl’s courage. “When faced with vertical aggression, it’s important to come up with a plan of action and put it into place.” Coach Johns, noting that he had recently visited South Glens Falls High School,
where a seventh grade student had recently committed suicide, said further, “I’m proud the girls came forward. It’s up to us as adults to come up with a way to get them out of a dark place. Let us look at this as an opportunity, an opening to a new beginning.” “Empathy is very important here,” Coach Johns continued, “… the culture that students who speak up are placed in jeopardy has been with us for quite awhile.” He further went on to praise the efforts of SSHS Athletic Director Peter Sheehan, of whom he said, “…inherited this culture and is making great efforts to eliminate it.” Rob Blunt, who coaches a local club soccer team, in addition to having a daughter on the Varsity Soccer team, offered this perspective: “…I have had the opportunity to coach many of the women who spoke tonight, as well as several of the daughters of the gentlemen who spoke in favor of the program. And I do not doubt that their daughters, like mine, were not treated like the players who spoke tonight. But does that make it right?” “I suggest,” Blunt concluded, “that every player on the team should have the opportunity to play the game they love and represent their school without feeling ridiculed.” For his part, Athletic Director Peter Sheehan acknowledged that he was constrained by the necessary confidential nature of an investigation in process, involving his office and school administration. But he stated that “We have been aware of this situation, which has been under confidential
investigation, and are continuing to look into this matter,” Sheehan said. “We do intend to make the necessary adjustments as needed.” The issue of Coach Dannehy’s behavior came under increased scrutiny in December of 2015. Several student-athletes, after attending a DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) presentation in a physical education class, reached out to the SSHS DASA Coordinator. Since that time, letters were sent to the Athletic Director and School Superintendents by parents, with follow up contacts with the Superintendents throughout 2016, expressing their concerns. These parents said they had been told that the matter was being handled – but behind closed doors. A May 5 email to the Board of Education from Hannah Pendergast’s mother, Ann Marie, requested the Board get involved in this situation, and “act and respond prior to any vote to approve coaching appointments for Fall 2016,” and led to the students’ appearance before the Board on May 10. After the Board meeting, Lexi Bakkalapulo’s mother, Tina Smith, expressed her frustration and sadness with the chain of events to date: “I never thought I would find myself asking the educational system to protect the safety and well-being of my daughter and her teammates from one of their employees.” This is a story in process. Even if you believe that responsible people have been put in responsible positions, and ultimately will do responsible things, it is a situation worth watching going forward.
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
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The Wesley Community Unveils $6M Renovation SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Wesley Community’s Springs Building located at 131 Lawrence Street has undergone significant upgrades in accommodations to offer more homelike surroundings for residents. The building, which houses 342 long-term care residents, has a newly renovated fifth floor. Residents are enjoying an upgraded dining room, warm and inviting common spaces with gas fireplaces, and enhanced residence rooms. Several private rooms have been added and include a European-style bathroom with shower, new furnishings and a flat screen television. New lighting will brighten all of the spaces, and there is an improved heating and air circulation system. There are additional new features to the main entrance and renovations to the remaining floors of the Springs building are scheduled to take place during ensuing phases of redevelopment.
Work on the enhancements began in February 2015 and has been overseen by locally based Angerame Architects, P.C. and construction management firm A.O.W. Associates, Inc. Financing for the project has been provided by the Adirondack Trust Company. The Wesley Community is a 36-acre, not-for-profit agency, which serves the needs of the elderly, as well as active seniors, adults and pediatrics. Sponsored by United Methodist Health and Housing, Inc., The Wesley Community’s unique continuum of care community provides independent and enriched living for seniors, subsidized independent senior housing, adult day services, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, as well as outpatient therapies available for people of all ages. For more information about the community and additional renovations, visit www. thewesleycommunity.org.
Resident rooms on the fifth floor have received a substantial upgrade as well. Each room now features an updated bathroom with shower, new furnishings, and a flat-screen television. Meals will now be delivered from a centralized kitchen that is also accessible to residents. Photo by SaratogaPhotographer.com.
The newly renovated bathrooms are designed to have the comforts of home with the functionality necessary for an aging community. Photo by SaratogaPhotographer.com
The newly renovated dining room (pictured) is designed to be a centralized area to help connect the residents of the floor and give them a neighborhood environment. New LED lights make the space brighter while an improved air circulation system will increase resident comfort. Photo by SaratogaPhotographer.com.
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Saratoga Water Versus Saratoga Juice Continued from front page.
frustrating is that we make juice, not water,” said Christel MacLean, who noted that besides cold pressed juices, they also make smoothies, salads, acai bowls and other healthy snacks. “Our logo is completely unique. We have our own script and there’s no distinct cobalt blue. I can honestly say I don’t see where a threat can be perceived.” After receiving the letter in March, the Maclean’s attorney (the same one that helped them secure their trademark) wrote a reply to Saratoga Springs Water, stating that they have no intention of encroaching on the water company’s space, detailing all the ways that the two companies are different. The MacLean’s hoped that would be the end of it, but the following month received the petition to cancel Saratoga Juice
Bar’s trademark. Despite multiple attempts, Saratoga Springs Water Company could not be reached for comment. “We’re trying to figure out a way to avoid a long legal battle. Our role here is not to incite anything. We just want to make our juice. We’ve already spent money that should be going into new products,” said Christel MacLean. According to the MacLean’s attorney, fighting the claim would cost a minimum of $40,000 and could potentially swell up to $120,000. The legal battle could take as long as a year and a half to resolve. “Who is next? Where is the line drawn?” asked Christel MacLean, who noted the abundance of companies that use ‘Saratoga’ in their marketing, from Saratoga Coffee Traders and Saratoga Olive Oil to Saratoga Courage Distillery and even this very newspaper.
She continued, “The thing about Saratoga is that this community is inclusive and proud of whom we are as a city. Saratoga just won healthiest county. We’re known for our health and wellness. My feeling is that ‘Saratoga’ is for everybody. This is a place that has a wonderful brand, one that I liken to Brooklyn’s.” Social media has blown up over the issue, with the vast majority showing support for Saratoga Juice Bar and their products. The MacLeans have also received encouragement through e-mails and from customers in their store on Broadway. “We’ve had a groundswell of positive support and people wishing us well. People are extending themselves to us and it is wonderful.” said Christel MacLean. She also explained how Saratoga Juice Bar has no plans of backing down from this claim. “We don’t want to fight battles that are not necessary, but our attorney said we have a very good case,” she continued. “We are not quitters.”
Photos by Andrew Ranalli Design.
Other local businesses containing “Saratoga” in their name: Saratoga Gelato Saratoga Casino Hotel Saratoga Associates Saratoga Winery Saratoga Warhorse Saratoga Polo Saratoga TODAY Olde Saratoga Coin Simply Saratoga Saratoga Olive Oil Co. Saratoga Peanut Butter Co. Saratoga Automobile Museum Saratoga Arts Fest Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Apple Saratoga Trunk Saratoga Sweets Candy Co. Saratoga Coffee Traders Saratoga Racecourse Saratoga Tea & Honey Co. Saratoga Courage Distillery Saratoga Dressings Saratoga 5 Points Market & Deli Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service Olde Saratoga Brewing Company Saratoga Market Place Saratoga Saddlery The Saratoga Gift Basket Co.
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Mango Tree Imports Celebrates 10th Anniversary on World Fair Trade Day by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stepping off Broadway through the unprepossessing doors of the Saratoga Marketplace is like finding a shopping treasure in an unexplored side street. One of those treasures is the global gift shop, Mango Tree Imports. There you’ll experience an international wash of color and sound, a showcase of gifted artisans from 60 countries, filling the fair-trade retailer in Saratoga Springs. Ceramics and tapestries adorn shelves and walls, clever and intricate art and jewelry sits alongside cheerful baskets and handmade children’s treasures,
and teas and chocolates bookend a floor filled with unique and hard-to-find items, all carefully selected by the store’s husband-and-wife owners, Kim and Chris Andersen. On Saturday, May 14, the Andersens will be celebrating ten years in business on the same holiday that celebrates their business values – World Fair Trade Day. “Fair trade is a way to do business with the world that is sustainable and connects us globally,” said Kim Andersen. “My husband was a Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana and upon leaving, he traveled extensively. Inevitably, as a traveler, you see a lot of local communities and extreme poverty. We look at Mango Tree and dealing with fair trade as a way to help people from all over the
Chris and Kim Andersen, owners of Mango Tree Imports, will be hosting the illustrator of “One Plastic Bag” at the 10th Anniversary celebration of their store’s opening. The free event takes place on World Fair Trade Day, Saturday, May 14, and will include fair trade chocolate samples, children’s book reading and craft activity, and around-the-world specials. Photo provided.
world overcome the hardships of poverty. We started Mango Tree Imports in order to bring their amazing products from all over the world into our local community and share their art.” The Fair Trade Federation defines fair trade as supporting artisans and farmers from developing regions of the world who are socially and economically marginalized. It helps these producers to find markets and customers for their goods. Fair trade requires prompt and fair payment; honors the rights of children; ensures safe working conditions; respects different cultures; and cultivates environmental stewardship. Working in fair trade retail was a natural fit for the Andersens, who are international teachers. For example, both taught middle school in Paraguay, where their two children (now in high school) were born. Kim Andersen said the store contributes to keeping their children connected to their birthplace. At the same time they began Mango Tree Imports, the Andersens also began Las Mariposas Spanish School, which became the Capital Region Language Center. The Center and its affiliated program, Empire State English (ESL instruction for adults) are located in both Colonie and Saratoga Springs. (For more information, visit www.CRLCAlbany.org.) “I definitely see the Fair Trade
movement continuing to become known,” said Andersen. She compared it to the organic movement, which moved from being trendy to being a part of everyday life, which bodes well for the next ten years of Mango Tree Imports. “We have a goal to increase our consumable section of tea, coffee, spices and chocolate,” she said. “That said, people love to shop for themselves and others and that’s not going to change. But we do see in the next couple of years an increase in the importance of fair trade and organic food.” The relocation from Ballston Spa to Saratoga Springs partly resulted from increasing consumer interest in fair trade. “We felt that after eight years of being established as a destination, that we could relocate to Saratoga and our long-term, loyal base would follow,” said Kim Andersen, “but we could also pick up on the foot traffic from all the events that Saratoga offers, thereby having a greater impact on what we do and why we do it. The busier the store is, the more the artisans can make, and the more their children can go to school.” The 10th Anniversary and World Fair Trade Celebration at Mango Tree Imports runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 and will include samples of fair trade chocolate from Divine Chocolate, Equal Exchange, and
Dean’s Beans. The children’s book reading and plastic bag craft activity will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The store will host readings of “One Plastic Bag” by the book’s illustrator, Albany resident Elizabeth Zunon (originally from the Ivory Coast in West Africa). “You can’t celebrate ten years without honoring the people who supported you all that time, the customers,” said Andersen. “Even if they just walked in and didn’t buy anything - they might have told someone else what they found here and helped spread the word. We’re grateful for that, and for the support of the wonderful Ballston Spa community where we started.” Mango Tree Imports at 454 Broadway has unique gifts from over 60 developing world countries, creating an appealing international marketplace. Some of the items the store carries include carved soapstone from Kenya, intricate metal wall art from Haiti, colorful handwoven baskets from Guatemala, Uganda, Ghana, and Bangladesh, a large selection of jewelry, and glowing floor lamps from the Philippines. Mango Tree Imports has been a member of the Fair Trade Federation since 2007. More information at www.mangotreeimports.com.
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Asking $1.2M for Trackside Grill SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Trackside Grill, located at 103 Wright Street, is on the market for $1.2 million through The FitchCummings Team ReMax Park Place. The property has been in the Farrow family for years, the food is nationally accredited and named for best breakfast sandwiches and best burgers. All recipes are included in the sale, as well as the stage for music and the souvenir stand. The current owner has received approval from the City of Saratoga Springs to expand the property with indoor seating as well as two apartments above the structure that would have a straight-line view of the Saratoga Race Course finish line. NYRA has proposed additional structures on that same street, according to realtor Sara Cummings. “It’s a piece of Saratoga history,” she said. “The lot is valuable and butts the property of NYRA, and that whole street is going to be a beautiful lane of all brand new buildings, like a little village almost.” For more information, contact Cummings at 518- 915-4446.
Chamber Screens “Poverty, Inc.” SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is screening the multi award winning documentary, “Poverty, Inc.” to start a conversation in our community about the global aide system. The screening takes place Thursday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Bow Tie Cinema, 19 Railroad Place. Tickets are $10. To register, please visit www.saratoga.org. To view a trailer of the film: http://www.povertyinc.org/.
DBA General Meeting SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Downtown Business Association members’ monthly meeting will be at Universal Preservation Hall on Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. Teddy Foster, Sonny Bonacio, and Phillip Morris will be discussing the UPH rehabilitation project.
Saratoga Springs Lion’s Club Duathlon SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Lion’s Club is inviting interested members of the public to put together a
three-person team and help the Lion’s Club mission to ensure people see the world and hear its sounds. They have a category for large companies and one for small businesses too (less than 50 employees). This duathlon is a three-stage race focused on running and biking and helps prepare participants for future triathlon races. The format is a 5K run followed by a 30K bike and an additional 5K run. The Lions Duathlon Experience is designed to allow for business teams where members do the running or biking or any combination of male or female. The event takes place Sunday, May 29, at 8 a.m. at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, 342 Jefferson Street. Register at www.saratoga.org.
Chamber Mixer and Wellness Fair SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Networking Mixer and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Roosevelt Bath and Spa at 39 Roosevelt Drive. With the help of the Gideon Putnam Hotel, this event is first a traditional Chamber Networking Mixer. Attendees will enjoy some amazing hors d’oeuvres, great networking, and a cash bar with drink specials. While meeting and connecting with other Chamber members, attendees also get a chance to meet with members of the Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council. Each of them has the chance to set up an exhibit within the grounds of this historic property. To register, visit www. saratoga.org.
Red Robin Announces New Wilton Location WILTON — The popular restaurant chain Red Robin will be opening a location in Wilton this August, announced as of Friday, May 6. The new restaurant will replace the old Uno Pizzeria and Grill location on Route 50 in Wilton. Red Robin is a burger chain founded in 1969, currently with over 530 locations across the United States and Canada. Two of these restaurants are located in Clifton Park and Latham. Aside from its burgers, Red Robin is known for its bottomless steak fries and various alcoholic options, including beer shakes and other cocktails. For more information, visit www.redrobin.com.
Good Morning Café Closes Its Doors BALLSTON SPA — Good Morning Café located at 2100 Doubleday Avenue will be closing its doors at noon on Sunday, May 15. The restaurant will be celebrating the past three years of serving breakfast to the community by featuring its most popular menu items from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on both Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15. Friday’s hours and menu are still under discussion. Please check Facebook or call the café for updates. The restaurant went up for sale the last week of April and is currently on the market. The owner is seeking an interested buyer who is committed to the mission of supporting local farms and businesses by serving fresh and healthy meals. Inquiries to Holzman at bfastballston@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.goodmorningbreakfast.com.
Community Development Projects Tour GLENS FALLS/HUDSON FALLS — The Community Loan Fund will be showcasing unique and inspiring community development projects in Glens Falls and Hudson Falls on Thursday,
May 19 from 4 to 6 pm. We’ll begin at the Hudson River Music Hall (10 Maple Street, Hudson Falls) and travel by bus to the Open Door Mission and Adirondack Theatre Festival in Glens Falls. Next, we’ll see Grace Park and the Strand Theater in Hudson Falls. Then, we’ll return to the Hudson River Music Hall for a light reception. This is a free event and all are welcome. There is free parking on Maple Street in Hudson Falls. Please arrive by 4 p.m. so we can leave promptly. RSVP to 518-436-8586 x806 or to Linda@ mycommunityloanfund.org. Special thanks to Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. for supporting the tour.
Price Chopper, Market 32 Going Cage-Free NORTHEAST — As part of the company’s continued commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, Price Chopper and Market 32 announced that it will work with its suppliers to reach a 100 percent cage-free egg offering by 2025 for its 135 stores in six Northeastern states. According to the Humane Society of the United States, the 2025 timeframe allows for the cage-free transition to be made in an economically sustainable manner, giving clarity to the future for all key stakeholders, while allowing ample time
for the renovation of existing chicken houses away from cages, their replacement with cage-free equipment, and the construction of new cage-free barns. Currently, nine percent of the eggs that Price Chopper and Market 32 sell are cage free. The chain’s Own Brand, known as PICS, features Large White cagefree, Extra Large Brown cagefree and Jumbo Brown cage-free dozens and a Large Brown 18pk. For additional information, visit www.pricechopper.com
USDA’s New Ag Loans NATIONWIDE — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide a new financing option to help farmers purchase portable storage and handling equipment. The loans, which now include a smaller microloan option with lower down payments, are designed to help producers, including new, small and mid-sized producers, grow their businesses and markets. Earlier this year, FSA significantly expanded the list of commodities eligible for Farm Storage Facility Loan. To learn more about Farm Storage Facility Loans, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/ pricesupport or contact a local FSA county office. To find your local FSA county office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.
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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS CLIFTON PARK
106 Church Ave., $195,000. Anthony and Bonnie Arpey sold property to James and Elizabeth Wilton.
14 Castle Pines, $315,000. Michael and Jennifer Stelzer sold property to Michael and Marjorie Herman.
3 Horseshoe Bend, $436,600. Legacy Custom Homes LLC sold property to Claudio and Christina Palleschi.
9 Bradt Rd., $372,000. John and Karen Sotile sold property to Craid and Jennie MacDonald (as Trustees).
147 Church Ave., $225,000. Susan Neville (by Exec) sold property to Carla Ackerly and Ronald Harrower.
23 Saddle Creek Circle, $723,095. Regatta View LLC sold property to Michael and Kathryn Denisco.
15 Nolan Rd., $70,314. Wells Fargo Bank (as Trustee) sold property to F S D14 LLC.
4 Zamora Ct., $345,000. Michael and Mary Jo Murphy sold property to Paul and Abigail Shaw.
CHARLTON 1234 Eastern Ave., $201,030. Sharon and Patrick Bull sold property to Terrance Wynn.
3 Cardinal Ct., $346,500. Erin Pollay sold property to Yevgeny and Inna Lifshitz.
137 Wood Dale Dr., $230,000. Ed DePeter sold property to Christopher Carter. 21 Northcrest Dr., $220,000. Jeffrey Lino (as Trustee) sold property to David MacVane.
GREENFIELD
Rundel. 39 Hill Rd., $238,500. Mark and Tara Frontera sold property to John Pulliam.
MILTON
14 Greene Rd., $475,000. LPC Properties LLC sold property to Lisa Paciorek.
16 Limerick Lane, $300,000. William Heflin sold property to Robert and Melissa Bond.
142 Squashville Rd., $47,500. Frank and Betty Bencze sold property to Matthew and Laura Salvo.
11 Linden Lane, $235,365. University and Green LLC sold property to Richard and Sally Yellin.
504 Middle Grove Rd., $84,800. Stephen Mainville, Jeff Evers, Lance Evers, Eric Evers sold property to Christine Diggins.
422 Northline Rd., $168,000. Luke Kjelland and Cassandra Boucher-Kjelland sold property to Peter Pardi.
2 Brookstone Dr., $410,900. Peter Hopper sold property to Daniel Patrick.
HALFMOON 19 Bayberry Dr., $259,900. Dennis Amrock sold property to Robert and Sarah Connolly. 17 Timothys Way, $297,700. Annette Bliss sold property to Rosa and Geovanni Guzman. 9 Cold Springs Dr., $257,000. Steffen Buck sold property to Kevin and Jennifer Douglas. Lot 10 Roger Lane, $505,000. Hodorowski Homes LLC sold property to Sanjay and Venalda Gupta. 12 Misty Meadow Way, $439,900. Michael and Taralyn Giuffre sold property to Michael and Kerry Kennett. 29 Somerset Dr., $385,000. Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Rockhurst LLC. 49 Dunsbach Rd., $377,000. Valente Building Group LLC sold property to Steven and Stacey Flenory.
MALTA 1 Chango Dr., $192,500. James and Kellie McMorris sold property to Darren O’Connor. 12 Woodmint Place, $265,000. Vicki and Vincent Savini, Jr. sold property to Nicole Jackson. 1 San Spurrey Rd., $250,000. Robert and Jennifer Graybeal sold property to Scott Runkel and Maneepork Kasempin-
NORTHUMBERLAND 15 Second St., $82,400. Sarah Hall sold property to Kimberly Cotter. 359 Wall St., $300,000. Catherine Veltum sold property to Timothy Cartwright. Jewell Rd., $425,000. Linda Kleinke sold property to Thomas Poultry Farm of Schuylerville. 215 Blackbird Lane, $174,000. Joel Bolduc sold property to Jennifer Stickney.
SARATOGA 1253 Route 9P, $997,500. Edward Dweck (as Trustee) sold property to Darin Palmetto and Jennifer Girzone-Palmetto. 27 Myers Lane, $160,000. Matthew and Jennifer Hall sold property to Laura Conklin. 1144 NYS Route 29, $180,000. Jennifer MacLaughlin sold property to Sandra Hathaway. Haas Rd., $80,000. Carol Kaplan (as Trustee) sold property to TISA Development LLC.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 24 Wampum Dr., $138,100. Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee) sold property to Black Horse Development LLC. 1 Cleveland Ave., $614,686. SBDT Ventures LLC sold property to Lisa Horn.
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016 291 Jefferson St., Unit 11, $247,000. Blue Star Enterprises LLC sold property to Andrew and Kathleen Mahan. 8 Glenwood Dr., $225,000. Dennis Perpetua sold property to Amber and Elizabeth Danaher. 70 Railroad Place Rear #604, $1,225,000. Lee Einsidler (as Trustee) sold property to FHB Holdings LLC. 12 Crommelin Dr., $250,000. Allison Porter sold property to Harold Lane. 18 Lafayette St., $290,000. Sue Bastian (by Atty) sold property to Michael and Margaret Roohan. 38 High Rock Avenue Parking Space #22, $30,000. High Rock Condominiums sold property to Reed and Florence Abbott. 268 Broadway Unit 504, $1,200,000. Paul Brauner sold property to Joseph Kakaty.
STILLWATER 15 High St., $65,000. Henry Gronczniak (by Exec) sold property to Brian Bronczniak. 2 Sirchia Rd., $299,000. Sharon Rowinski (by Agent) sold property to Steven and Katherine King. 7 Carpenter Place, $90,000. Robert and Kimberly Garrett sold property to Schworm Enterprises, Inc. 567 NYS Route 9P, $90,000. Theresa Borey sold property to Michael Cuomo and Karen Campbell.
WILTON 45 Tom Sawyer Dr., $52,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC. 45 Tom Sawyer Dr., $239,900. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Michael Hurst. 14 Rose Terrace, $150,000. Pine Brook Landing LLC sold property to Timothy and Susan Cortes.
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A Visit with a Cardiologist by Norra Reyes for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Heart disease is the second leading cause of premature death here in Saratoga County, according to a “Community Health Needs Assessment” study conducted by Saratoga Hospital and published June 2013. Fortunately, there have been leaps and bounds of advances in cardiovascular medicine over the years to help address this, but according to cardiologist Dr. Nicoleta Daraban, MD, FACC, of Saratoga Hospital, the biggest news in cardiovascular health is the successful trend in both medicine and the public toward prevention. “The preventive care is much improved,” said Daraban. “We used to see heart attacks as a tragic event, and we learned how to treat them, but now the trend has moved more toward prevention, treatments are more readily available, the technology is improved, the medication improved, and public awareness is greater. We have more ways of preventing heart attacks, stroke and vascular illnesses now.” And it helps that there is national trend toward getting fit. People are more interested in management of risk factors, and paying attention to prevention. “The public is much better informed than they used to be five years ago. I see younger women asking about risk factors, asking about what they can do to avoid early heart disease. Smoking has decreased significantly, which is a major risk factor. By the way, it makes me happy to bump into my patients at the Y,” Daraban laughed. In a first visit with a cardiologist, patients can expect a long conversation about their concerns, risk factors, objective testing, and what needs to be done in keeping them healthy or treating them,
Nicoleta Daraban, MD, FACC, cardiologist at Saratoga Hospital. Photo provided.
depending on what they have. “Not everyone smokes, not everyone has a family history of heart disease,” said Daraban, “so we provide every patient an individual plan, and identify what is the risk and what can we do about it. Primary care is the first line, and when there is an abnormality or signal of alarm, they refer to me. Usually it’s a combination of risk factors, with or without an abnormal test.” From a diagnostic point of view, the hospital has all the capabilities to diagnose a wide array of heart and vascular problems. Stroke, problems with arteries in the legs, they are all part of the same spectrum of health conditions under cardiovascular disease that Daraban treats. But she is seeing more and more patients in the prevention stage, which is a good trend. Her biggest advice is to get up and move. “Just be more active,” Daraban said. “Walk more, everywhere you can walk, on your lunch break, whenever. And quit smoking or don’t start smoking. A couple of times I have had patients annoyed with me always telling them
they have to quit, but they do, they quit, so it’s a good thing.” According to Daraban and the American Heart Association, these are the controllable risk factors that affect risk of heart disease and stroke: • Smoking; • High blood pressure; • High cholesterol; • Diabetes; • Being overweight or obese; and • Physical inactivity. Daraban added that there are certain conditions that affect women differently when it comes to cardiovascular health. For example, the use of birth control or hormone
replacement therapy, and those gender-specific instances can play a role in making women more vulnerable. She says more research is needed. “And I think there is a big discussion still to be had about what makes women special in terms of their cardiovascular disease risk,” she added. Traditionally, there weren’t many studies done favoring women on cardiovascular health trends. “In the past 5-10 years is an increased awareness that women present different, their biology is a little bit different, and there’s a lot of data coming out now as to why there are these sex differences from a medical or biological point of view,” said Daraban. “The textbooks are going to look different ten fifteen years from now. Daraban gave an example of studies that show heart attacks cause tremendous pain in the chest. “But,” she said, “you look closer and see that two-thirds are white men over 50. So, what about the woman of 30 presenting with chest pain? Is she having a heart attack? That’s why this research is important, and the educational piece is very important. I think people are more aware that it could be a heart attack in that 30 year old, so more attention is paid to those alarm signals now in such cases than used to be.”
Daraban says there are a number of alarm signals, many related to sudden loss of exertion. If you’ve been going up the same set of stairs for a long time and suddenly are fatigued one day going up them, or have shortness of breath for the first time on this common activity – that’s an alarm. Look out for: • Sudden shortness of breath; • Decrease in exertional capacity; • Exertional chest pain; and • Exertional jaw pain, arm pain, or back pain. These alarms don’t necessarily mean you are having a heart attack, but that you should go to the emergency room and find out what’s going on. “Don’t worry,” said Daraban, “just go. That’s what they are there for.” Even with the lack of studies, Daraban is encouraged by the positive, preventive trends she is seeing. And she says it takes time for the studies to be done and the data to come through. “But we’re not dying in birth any more,” she said, speaking generally about the nation. “Women are living longer. Cancer is a threat, but it’s not as lethal or common as heart disease in women, but the fact that there are studies coming out, that these conversations are happening, that there is a positive trend toward prevention; it’s all good news.”
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Uncommon Answers to Some Common Financial Questions
by Stephen Kyne for Saratoga TODAY This year, we are extremely excited to be celebrating our 10th anniversary as a private company. I thought that, for this installment, it would be interesting to share with you some of the common questions we have fielded in the last decade. One of the biggest roles we play as financial advisors, is to help people think in terms of their own finances rather than rules-of-thumb, or by benchmarking themselves to what they perceive to be the status of their peers. Some of these questions may sound pretty familiar! 1. Q: I heard that you need to have $xxx dollars in order to retire. Is that true? A: Maybe. No matter what anyone tells you, there is no “right” amount of money that everyone needs to have saved before retirement. The amount you need is very personal, and
will depend on a number of factors, including: How much do you plan to spend in retirement? We have clients who enjoy retirement on a modest $50,000/year, and others who require $150,000. Do you know what your lifestyle costs today, and what it will cost in 20 years? In 40 years? Do you have a reliable pension with a healthy cost-of-living adjustment provision? Those with great pensions may need a smaller nest egg to retire, since these guaranteed income sources can provide a stable foundation for meeting their retirement needs. How long will your retirement last? You generally get to choose the date you begin retirement, but not necessarily the date it ends. Since dying young is a very poor retirement strategy, are you sure that your income and assets will last well beyond your life expectancy? Consider that a man born in 1951 had a life expectancy of 65 years. That man turns 65 this year, and may very well still be working. Planning to only live to your “life expectancy” may prove to be a dangerous blunder. Think of those retirees you know who are having a difficult time living on a fixed income in their later years. Many didn’t start retirement that way, or they likely would not have retired. What’s more likely is that they simply lived longer than they anticipated,
and their income and assets have not kept pace with inflation. Remember, your last years of retirement will almost certainly be much more expensive than your first. So, if you want to know how much you need to have saved in order to retire, don’t wing it, find out! 2. Q: College is expensive, how should I pay for it? A: Are even you sure you should pay for it? College can be a wonderful investment in your child’s future, but should it be your investment to make? Consider that your child can borrow to fund their education, but you cannot borrow to fund your retirement. So, if funding your child’s education means raiding your retirement accounts, be sure you’ve fully thought through, and are prepared to accept, the consequences of that action. It’s very unfair, the amount of societal pressure put on parents to pay for their children’s college education, and you should resist bowing to that pressure if you know you simply cannot afford it. Being unwilling to commit financial suicide does not mean you don’t love your children, it means you’re setting a good example by being fiscally responsible. I recommend having a good long conversation with your child about what they want to get out of college, and how they plan to use that education. If your child wants
to spend $60,000/year learning about basket weaving patterns of ancient cultures, maybe that warrants a discussion about how they plan to parlay that useful knowledge into a career which would allow them to support themselves and their family, while paying back those student loans. If they have a good answer, great! If not, maybe it’s back to the drawing board. Unsurprisingly, quarter-million-dollar decisions are often not best left to 17-year olds. Many parents would think twice before letting their child drive the nicer family car, but don’t apply the same caution to college planning. Avoid being pressured to be the enabler who helps your child begin their adult life saddled with insurmountable debt – they’ll thank you for it one day. At the same time, think twice before forfeiting your retirement for their education – it’s not being selfish, it’s just wise. 3. Q: I can start receiving my Social Security at 62. Why wouldn’t I? A: That may be the right time to start your Social Security benefits if, for example, you have reason to believe your life expectancy will be dramatically less than average. For most people, the temptation to reach for this lowhanging fruit can be difficult to resist, and doing so can ultimately be detrimental.
Taking benefits at age 62 will mean a reduction to 75% compared to the benefits you would otherwise receive at your full retirement age. If you are earning a modest income of about $15,000/year, you will find that your benefits will be further reduced by half. On top of that often overlooked fact, up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may also be taxable upon their receipt. Taking income that you may not need, only to have it further reduced and taxed, simply because you “can” is probably not a wise long-term decision. Every month you delay electing, your benefits increase by 2/3%, up to 132% at age 70. Since all of your cost-ofliving adjustments are going to be based on your election amount, waiting to maximize your benefits will likely provide the greatest impact if you live to a normal life expectancy or beyond. If you are planning to retire at age 62, but cannot afford that retirement without electing Social Security benefits, then you should seriously reconsider whether now is the time to retire. Starting retirement on a tight budget is a recipe for a very short retirement. As inflation and longevity take hold, you may find yourself pushed back into the workforce. What good is retirement, if it is not sustainable? Your financial success is ultimately going to be the result of the actions you do and don’t take. You owe it to yourself to think critically about those decisions, weigh their likely consequences, and pursue a favorable outcome. Ignore rulesof-thumb, shed the undue burden of societal pressures, and get the information you need to construct a comprehensive plan that is right for your individual circumstances and goals. If the last decade has reinforced anything for us, it has been that. Stephen Kyne is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Cadaret, Grand & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.
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Local Events Usher in Spring
by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY Spring is a great time to get outdoors. The pleasant temperatures make it easy to enjoy the rejuvenating sights and sounds of the season. The welcome sunshine generates Vitamin D, which can improve our bodily and brain functions. Plus, there are so many events happening, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 14th, that even a short time spent outdoors will be well worth it! Village of Waterford Canal Festival 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. FREE
This year, 80 vendors will be selling arts, crafts, clothing, and food while patrons enjoy live music, boat rides and rentals, and kids’ activities along the waterfront. This event has attracted up to 15,000 people to the water’s edge every year since it first began in 1987. Also, it’s a great time to stop by the Waterford Visitor’s Center and learn about the history of the Erie Canal, considered to be the gateway to NY’s canal system. 3rd Annual Clifton Park Open Space Day Locations Vary, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE May is a beautiful time to observe birds, find animal tracks and see blooming plants, trees and shrubs. There will be guided walks, nature demonstrations and exhibitors on hand at a variety of parks and preserves, as well as food and refreshments available mid-day. Fishing, honey bees and wildflowers, and orienteering 101 activities are planned. Event schedules are at the Clifton Park Town Hall and online at http://www.cliftonpark.org/ open-space-day-saturday-may-14th/ Saratoga Springs Historic Homes Tour Locations Vary, 10
a.m. – 4 p.m., $35 members/$45 non-members For the first time this year, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Society is hosting their Historic Homes tour in the spring. The self-guided walking and driving tour lets you see inside 9 of the area’s most amazing private residences, with one dating back to the year 1850. The Tour features a mix of architectural styles including Queen Anne’s, Italianate and High Victorian Gothic found at Universal Preservation Hall. This event is major fundraiser for the group, which provides educational programs, technical assistance, and advocacy to help preserve the area’s historic buildings
and landmarks. Go to http://www. saratogapreservation.org/ for more information. Spring Auto Show & Family Fun Day 110 Ave. of Pines, Saratoga, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., $10 adults, $5 ages 12-18, under 12 Free (includes admission to the museum) As a kick-off to the auto show season, this cruise-in show is expecting a variety of approximately 500 cars this year on the expansive lawn at the Saratoga Auto Museum. In addition to the food vendors on-site, a youth judging program and dental screenings in the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be taking place. This event is the museum’s major annual
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fund-raiser, supporting its many educational programs, including its nationally acclaimed distracted driving simulator program. 20th Annual Spring Machinery Consignment Auction 457 NY-32, Schuylerville, 9 a.m. - ? Peruse the 25 acres of items available at one of the region’s most popular auction houses. Get in on the fast-paced bidding on everything from lawnmowers and snow blowers, to tractors and boats, and so much more! Event lasts until everything is sold. Call 518-695-6663 or visit http://www. towncountryauctions.com/ for more information.
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Senior Calendar Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-1621 HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER!
“Silent Wings” - Tuesday May 17, 1:30pm Meet the ‘birds of prey’ owls, falcons and hawks Join Trish Marki from The Wildlife Institute of East¬ern NY. Learn about their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them; natural selec¬tion and the “human” impact on species survival. Free and open to the public. Children Welcome! Space limited, Please RSVP. Christen our New Outdoor Game Area - Monday May 23, 11am As the result of fixing our drainage problem in the back of the building, we now have a nice level, grassy area to play outdoor games.
Game Day & Happy Hour Wednesday May 25, 1-4pm Let’s have some fun! Come to the center and play pool, Wii, bocce ball, horseshoes and more.
ALSO AT THE CENTER!
Bikes are Back! Join us on Mondays at 10AM as we explore the bike paths and roads in the Spa State Park at a leisurely pace. We have several ride leaders who are anxious to share their joy of riding with you! • Rides start at 10AM sharp so please arrive early so you and your bike are ready to go! Wheels in motion! •Please check in at the reception desk for each ride. •Helmets required!
•If the weather is questionable, a decision will be made by 8am. Call the Center to check the status of the ride. Aromatherapy - FREE Wed., 9:30 -10:30. Learn about the purity and potency of essential oils as well as diverse ways of using them as a natural form of health care. Mahjong - Mondays 1-4pm. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. Dance Lessons - May 20. $10. Dancing tones your body, strength¬ens bones and muscles, reduces stress, and brings joy! Lessons every other Friday at 1pm. No partner needed. ZUMBA Gold
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016 - Wednesdays at 11:10 am. $10 month. Come shake and shimmy with Emily. Join the party! Tarot Card Reading with Mary Shimp - Thurs., May 26 9-11. A reading can give you an idea of where you are now, where you’ve come from, where you want to be, and how to get there. Donation. Book Club - Tue., May 24 at 3pm - Discussing “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion” By Fannie Flagg. New members welcome! Legal Services - Thurs., May 26 at 1:30. Call Office for the Aging at 884-4100 for an appt. Computer, Phone & iPad Help - Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 3-4. Students in the house! Sign up! so at the Center
SENIORS ON THE GO!
Fri., May 13: Lunch Bunch: “Up River Cafe” A charming and delicious destination on the Hud-son. Leave at 11am. Pay $10 at sign up & bring $ for lunch. Sat., May 14: Saratoga Children’s Theater presents “Meet Me in St. Louis”: a classic roman¬tic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Pay $1 van fee at sign up. Purchase tickets at front desk by Mon. May 9 for $5. After May 9 tickets are $10 at the door. Thurs., May. 19: Senior Swim: Waterpark Fun: at the Great Escape Indoor Water Park. Soak up the sun in tropical 82 degree temps. Swim, slide and ride the lazy river. Leave the center at 9:30am. Pay $10 van fee at sign up. Bring $20 admission. Lunch is included. Return at 2:30pm. Tues., May 24: “Walkway over the Hudson”: Celebrate Earth Day and take a walk over the historic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie. Interpretive signs and cell phone tour
available. Walk 1.28 miles at your own pace. Lunch at Alex’s Restaurant. Pay $15 at sign up. Bring lunch money. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle. Leave the center at 8:30, return about 4-4:30. Thurs., May 26: “USS Slater”: During WWII, 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-boats on the North Atlantic protecting convoys of men and material. Today, only one of these ships remains afloat in the United States, the USS SLATER. Guided tour. Lunch at Albany Pump Station. Pay $10 van fee at sign up. Bring $7 admission and lunch money. Leave the center at 9:15. Thurs., June 30: SPAC presents “Twyla Tharp Dance”: Enjoy a world premiere performance choreographed in residency at the Catskill Mountain Foundation by one of the great choreographers of the modern age. Pay $25 at sign up, inc. van and admission. Must sign up by May 25. Sat., July 23: SPAC presents The NYC Ballet “A Midsummer’s Night Dream”: Enter the en-chanted land of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a lush forest besieged by quixotic love triangles and feuding fairy kingdoms, awash with magic at every turn. Pay $45 at sign up, inc. van and admission. Must sign up by May 25.
2016 One Day Bus Trips
Open to non-members, you do not have to be a Saratoga resident. Must be able to travel independently. • Mohonk Mountain House - June 22, music week $85, non-member $105 • Montreal - September 28, $31, non-member $51 • New York City December 7, $34, non-member $54
2016 Multi Day Bus Trip
• July 26-28 The Great Gatsby Gold Coast - Hamptons Still seats available.
2016 Excursions
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• Treasures of Northern California - Sept. 5-13 • Discover Tuscany - Oct. 20-
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The Wilton Senior Center 18 Traver Road, GansevoortNY 12831 (518) 587-6363 Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am. - 3:00pm. Lillian Worth Senior Center is located in the Town Hall Complex. 18 Traver Road. It is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am. to 3:00pm. The Center will be closed Christmas Day and when Saratoga Springs Schools are closed for inclement weather. Members must be 55 years of age. However, spouses
younger than 55 may join and participate in all activities, but cannot vote until they reach age 55. Dues are $4 per year. Bus transportation to and from the Senior Center, the Mall, grocery stores and appointments is available by calling the Saratoga County Office of the Aging at 884-4100 before noon on the day before the transportation is needed.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Ceramics and Crafts Tuesday morning (except July and August) • Free Blood Pressure Clinics Third Tuesday of Month at 1:00 p.m. • Business Meetings First Tuesday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. • Day Trips (dinner +
The Academy for Lifelong Learning 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 * (518) 587-2100, ext. 2390, 2415 The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Holding an Antiques Appraisal Day
On Saturday, May 14, the Academy for Lifelong Learning will be holding an antiques appraisal event sponsored by Prestwick Chase at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, Marion Avenue (Route 9) at 1 Elks Lane in Saratoga Springs from 10:00am to
Saratoga Springs History Museum Announces New World War I Exhibit SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum has announced as of Monday, May 9 that they will open a new exhibit on World War I. The exhibit will be titled “Company L Goes to War: Saratoga Springs in World War I” and will open at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. The exhibit will illustrate how residents of Saratoga Springs helped win the fight against the Central Powers beginning in 1917. Admission is $15 and will include hors d’oeuvres, music and craft beer from The Argyle Brewing Co. For more information, visit www. saratogahistory.org or call 584-6920.
3:00pm. The public is welcome to bring artwork, jewelry, furniture, clocks, tools, bottles, coins, rugs, anything old to be appraised by local antique appraisers: Heigel & Schmidt, Marion Barba, Raymond Bennett of Ballston Coin and a regional representative from Cowan’s Auctions (as seen on the Antiques Roadshow) of Cincinnati, Ohio. The event is open to the public. Items will be appraised at $10 each or 3 for $25. All proceeds go to Academy
programs. For more information, call the Academy at 5872100 ext. 2415, www.esc.edu/ all Founded in 1992, the Academy for Lifelong Learning is a nonprofit, membership organization providing academic classes and social activities for seniors. It is an independent entity sponsored by SUNY Empire State College with offices at 111 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. For more information, go to www.esc.edu/all.
attraction) Monthly April through November (minimal fee) • AARP “55 Alive” March and September • Drivers Course Held twice a year ($10 fee) • Exercise Groups, Cards
and other Games Tuesdays and Thursdays • Speakers Scheduled throughout the year • Live entertainment scheduled throughout the year • Videos scheduled throughout the year
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Stretch Before You Hike
by James Markwica for Saratoga TODAY The next several weeks are expected to be some of the most beautiful here in the north country as we transition into the
Adirondack summer season. Accompanying warm nights are spectacular mornings giving way to clear days just perfect for a hike on some of the areas finest local trails. Whether you prefer the shorter and quicker day hike, or a weekend long trek there are a few hurdles you must contend with other than rocky trails, extensive root systems or even steep climbs. A few common hiking injuries include the standard sore knees, sore hips, neck and back pain apart from the customary blister or abrasion. Due to the considerable pounding we experience during an intense hike this may be acceptable and expected. However, even the novice will
be afflicted with the same complaints on much more friendly terrain. What can we do about it? Train for your experience. You don’t just want to be able to get up the mountain, you want to be able to enjoy it. Get your body prepared! A common training mistake for climbing strength is the use of machine weights. Training with free weights or no weights is much more effective. Often times you can put together a quality strength training program at home with very few exercises. Training in the gym is most effective though as it provides variety and muscle specific training. Some simple strengthening exercises you can do at least 3 times per week at home to prepare for that hike are: Step Downs – stand on your lower stair stepping down forward or to the side, and then back up. Lunges – stand and take a slightly larger than normal forward step dropping your rear knee towards the floor as you bend your forward knee. Mini squats – stand with feet shoulder width apart as you bend your knees lowering your bottom towards the ground. Be sure to keep your back straight as you hinge at the hips bringing your chest forward. Stay Balanced! Superman – lay flat on your stomach on the floor with your
hands forded beneath your forehead. Lift your entire upper body including your head, hands, arms, and chest while also raising your legs. Hold as your inhale and exhale, then lower on down. Crunches – lay on your back with your knees bent. Cross your arms over your chest and elevate your chest towards the sky using your lower abdominals primarily. Start with 10 to 20 reps of each and slowly progress from there. Some simple stretches you can utilize both while training and while on the trails are: ‘Tree Hugger’ – Place your feet a little less than shoulder width apart and about 12 to 16 inches from a small tree or a railing/banister. Hold onto the tree or railing with both hands at waist height as you keep your knees locked leaning back away from your grip. You should feel stretching throughout your arms, upper and lower back and legs. Trapezius stretch: Sit or stand tall with one hand behind your back as you tilt your head the other way until you feel a gentle pulling in the upper trapezius in the neck. Be gentle and don’t overstretch. Hold for up to 10 seconds for 3 to 5 reps in both directions whenever needed. Aerobic exercise is also extremely important both in heart health and your body’s ability to endure prolonged exercise intervals. Whether you are currently performing aerobic exercise or not, be smart and slowly increase your workout times. If you are
unsure, consult with an exercise physiologist or personal trainer for a safe aerobic progression. While aerobically training with walks consider wearing your pack with some weight to it. Not only will it provide you with increased resistance, but it may decrease the chances of suffering from skin irritations or abrasions on the pressure points where the pack meets the backpack. Training and preparation are the best ingredients for a successful and safe hike. Listen to your body and train smart and appropriate for your level or hiking while always trying to progress in a pain free manner. Enjoy the trails! If you or someone you know suffers from pain, it is ill-advised to begin a new exercise program without consulting first with your Physician, a physical therapist, certified athletic trainer, chiropractor, physiatrist or other specialist. It is important to first get an accurate diagnosis for the cause of pain, as the specific exercises recommended will depend on the cause. If you would like to consult a physical therapist about safe training or for an training ergonomic evaluation, contact your local physical therapy clinic. James Markwica, MS PT is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and 538 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. For questions of follow-up, contact James at 587-3256 or online at www.lamarcopt.com.
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
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TODAY
Your Aging Eyes
by Susan Halstead, ABOC, FNAO
for Saratoga TODAY Aging Process Takes a Toll on Vision Next to heart disease and arthritis, impaired vision is the greatest handicap affecting older Americans, according to the Better Vision Institute (BVI). Fortunately, new medical, surgical and optical technologies make it possible for your eye doctor to help you overcome diseases and disorders that can affect your vision as you age. As we age, our eyes, like the rest of our bodies, lose strength and energy. Our eyes are prone to a
number of problems, some of which can lead to a loss of vision, while others impact our quality of life. Signs that a vision problem may exist include hazy or blurred vision and glare, recurrent pain in or around the eyes, double vision, flashes of light, seeing halos around lights and light sensitivity. Some conditions may be symptom-less until they are very advanced. Regular eye examinations go a long way in helping to diagnose and treat eye diseases before they become severe and much more difficult to treat. Reading Materials at Arm’s Length May Mean You Have Presbyopia One condition that everyone is likely to experience as they get older is presbyopia, from the Greek for “old eyes.” Essentially it is caused by the unavoidable effect aging has on the lens of the eye. Approximately 75 million Americans older than age 40 are presbyopic. It is thought to be caused by the lens inside your eye becoming dense and rigid, thus losing the ability to change shape and focus on close objects and fine print. Symptoms include headaches, holding reading material at arm’s length, blurred vision at normal reading distance and eye fatigue. Throughout
the early stages of presbyopia, the muscles in one eye may become slightly weaker than in the other— but still retain some focusing ability. Individuals who have initially denied or ignored their vision problem are often relieved after seeing their eye doctor and receiving the correct prescription for each eye to again work together as a team and reduce strain and fatigue at near range. Cataracts May Cause Hazy, Blurred Vision at All Distances Cataracts, among the leading causes of blindness after age 65, result from the gradual clouding of the lens of the eye which results in the visual equivalent of trying to see out of a cloudy or dirty window. (This is why glasses will not fix the problem as the cataracts worsen.) Typically cataracts develop around age 50, but they may not hinder vision until age 60 or 70. Approximately 3.3 million people are visually impaired due to cataracts. A cataract requires removal when it impairs the patient’s ability to be corrected with glasses and is interfering with their quality of life. Many eye doctors recommend the surgery to be performed when the patient can no longer be corrected to 20/40, the standard correction requirement
for driving. Today surgery is a very simple out-patient procedure and approximately one million operations are performed annually with a 95 percent success rate. Floating Spots May Be Cause For Concern As you age, you may notice floaters moving in and out of your field of vision. They are most visible in really bright lighting situations. They may resemble little gray spider-like figures that go away and come back. Floaters that are large or new should be reported to your eye doctor immediately. While it is normal and common to have some floaters—new floaters, large floaters or symptoms of light flashes can be early warning signs of a detaching retina and do require immediate attention. Normal floaters occur as particles suspended in the vitreous humor (jelled substance that fills the eye) become able to move around because the jell starts to liquefy with age. While they can be an annoyance, they are not emergent. Dry Eyes/Watering Eyes Dry eyes occur as tear production is diminished and this causes the eyes to feel scratchy and tired. Your eyes rely on tears to provide nutrition to the cornea and serve as a barrier between your eye and the environment as when dust or wind blows into
the eye. Dry eyes can be a result of hormonal changes, medications and arthritis. About 85 percent of dry eye sufferers are women between the ages of 40 and 60. Temporary, short term relief may be obtained by use of over the counter re-hydrating drops. Just be sure to avoid those with whitening (“get the red out”) agents as these will actually cause more dryness. New advances in medications have resulted in several prescription drops that provide longer lasting, more controlled relief. Your eye doctor can also insert removable silicone plugs to provide a more permanent solution. This is typically an in-office procedure that takes about 20 minutes. The more serious diseases associated with aging are glaucoma (which is symptom-less until very advanced stages) and macular degeneration. This is why keeping up with annual eye health examinations is an absolute necessity as we age. Early detection by your eye doctor equals early treatment resulting in your maintaining your ability to see throughout the aging process! Susan Halstead is a Nationally and NYS Licensed Optician at Family Vision Care Center, 205 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Susan may be reached for comments or questions at 518-584-6111 or Susan@familyvisioncarecenter.com
handed me the sprayer, I assured him that I was “the man for the job.” I did begin with good intentions as I began to repeat the exact motions my father displayed with the spraying of the oil. What I soon realized was that the spray bottle was a lot of fun. Doing some unique dancing, I creatively continued to apply the oil with swinging motions spraying in various directions with pizzazz. As I was enjoying myself, my two other brothers looked
on with curiosity and envy. They both soon approached me spurring the temptation that was too great to avoid spraying them. Before I realized what had overtaken me, the spray bottle in my hand had fully saturated both of my brothers with oil in their hair and clothes. My father soon returned taking the spray bottle out of my hands in a split second that flashed before my eyes. At this point – I think you can guess where I spent the remainder of my day. The use of oil misters and spray bottles is a small item that can be used to spray or atomize oil to add flavor, control, fat, and eliminate the environmentally unfriendly factors of aerosol sprays. An oil mister and sprayer is refillable adding a stylish gadget to your kitchen. The can comes in a pump mister or a spray bottle design. Both will give you a fine mist that can be sprayed across your product while it is cooking. One of the designs we carry is the EVO oil spray bottle. It is an
award winning non-aerosol sprayer designed by Michael Graves Design Group. It is a large 18 oz. BPA FREE bottle that has a comfortable ergonomic trigger making it easy to use. The spray head creates a fan-shaped mist that allows you to evenly coat the surface of pans, food, or your grill. Sprayers and misters allow you to buy your favorite cooking oils in bulk to refill your sprayer. This is an excellent way of controlling flavor, calorie content, and managing your nutrition. If you are in Saratoga Springs come by Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Ave. to pick up the EVO oil sprayer or other spray misters we have available. Have fun cooking the fabulous vegetables that are being sold in the markets nearby. This is a great time of the year to be outdoors and to have fun cooking. Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen” or outdoors on your favorite grill. Have FUN (and let the children help even if they seem to get a bit creative with the gadgets)!! Take care, John and Paula
A Spray Of Oil
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foody Friends. Creating our favorite meat and vegetable dishes on our grills becomes an art of being the “grill master.” Cooking outdoors can be a time to create wonderful and healthy dishes using your favorite olive oil or cooking oil. Spraying oil on your vegetables, fish, and meat can be a method of adding flavor, sealing in moisture and adding nutrition to your product. As a child, I can recall the moment my father exclaimed to me;
“The time has come for you to help me with the grilling.” Cooking outdoors was the only time my father contributed to the cooking job of the household. He did consider himself the “subject matter expert” of cooking foods on his much beloved outdoor grill. The use of oil was always the first step my father used to prep the grill grate. One of the first outdoor cooking tasks my father empowered me with was the spraying of the grill. He handed me what looked like a spray bottle that was filled with olive oil to lightly spray on the rack to help prevent the product from sticking. As you know from my previous writings, I am the eldest of three boys (who always found some type of mischievous actions to encounter). With clear direction, my father patiently showed me how to lightly apply the oil to the heated grill grates. With confidence that I would perform the job well, he left me to go inside to get the vegetables and beef that we would be adding to the grill. As my father
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
TODAY
A Mother’s Love
How our Moms Shape our Sense of Security and Safety in the World
by Meghan Lemery Fritz, LCSW-R
for Saratoga TODAY Last week if you spent any time on social media you likely saw pictures of mothers with their children and loving tributes to the value and importance a mother brings to their child. A mother’s love and affection teaches us from the day we are brought into the world that we are worthy of love, security, safety care and affection. When we fail to receive this basic nurturance from our mothers the result is a child who has difficulty trusting others and who likely develops a general paranoia that it is not safe to form bonds with others. I work with many individuals every day who did not receive the basic tools of safety and security from their mothers as infants. The
result is an adult who feels hollow on the inside and has an emptiness that haunts them from ever feeling safe and secure. A mother who is unable to give you this foundational love is someone who also did not receive it as a child. When she becomes a mom she unconsciously passes on all of her insecurities onto you. In the 1981 cult classic movie “Mommie Dearest” we see the mother constantly competing and putting her daughter down. In one scene she challenges her daughter to a race in the swimming pool and instead of praising her daughter for her skills she beats her daughter in the race and then teases her tirelessly about losing the race. She is incapable of making her daughter feel safe and secure because of her own insecurities. When this dynamic takes place between a mother and a child it is because of the mom’s own damaged past. The key to working through this dysfunctional dynamic is to recognize that it has nothing to do with you. We can’t give someone love and acceptance if we don’t have it for ourselves. If this was your experience as a child recognize that you can break the cycle of dysfunction and truly heal the emptiness you feel from the inside out. Recognize that the deep
insecurities you are plagued with come from never feeling emotionally safe with your own mother. When this security is not shaped and given to us from the start we grow into insecure adults who are constantly testing others in relationships to prove the belief that no one is truly safe. The only way to break this cycle is to get the help you need to heal and to be aware of the unconscious messages you pass on to your own children.
Mothers of daughters, recognize that how you feel about your own body and appearance is shaping your daughters’ self-esteem. If you are constantly dieting and obsessing about food you are setting the stage for your daughter to have a neurotic relationship with food and a poor body image. Be aware of how you discuss food and clothes with your daughter. Are you criticizing her or making comments like, “You don’t need that donut,” “Your makeup looks
slutty, take that off ”. Recognize those messages are speaking shame, into the core of your daughters being. If you find that you are overly judgmental and critical of yourself, chances are you will be with your daughter. Get the help you need to heal your own body issues so that you can teach your daughter to feel strong, healthy and secure about her body and nutrition. Mothers of sons, do not raise “A Mama’s Boy”. Recognize that you are raising a future husband and if you constantly spoil and enable bad behavior you are teaching your son that the women in his life will do it all. The best gift you can give your son is to teach him how to be accountable for his words and actions and how to be independent and self-sufficient. Be cautious of how you talk about girls with him; are you teaching him to value women or walk all over them? Recognize that spoiling your son and doing it all for him raises a man child who walks all over the women in his life and has a sense of entitlement both in his personal and professional life. The best gift a mother can give her child is to heal her own insecurities. When you take the time to heal your own past wounds you wipe the slate clean for the next generation of parents. YOU ARE WORTH IT. Meghan Lemery Fritz is a therapist practicing in State College, PA. She can be reached at meghanlemery@yahoo.com
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
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TODAY
Happy Mother’s Day to My Mother-In-Law
by Katherine Morna Towne
for Saratoga TODAY Two weeks ago today, we buried my mother-in-law. She’d always been one of the healthiest people I knew—she ate well and exercised and didn’t drink or smoke, and was generally assumed to be much younger than she actually was, so her diagnosis a little over a year ago of pulmonary fibrosis was a surprise to us all. Her decline was quick and heartbreaking, and her absence is keenly felt. I’ve been reflecting a lot on my relationship with my mother-in-law over the last couple of weeks, and now seems the perfect time to write about her, given that Mother’s Day was last weekend. Specifically, I want to share some of the many things I appreciated about her: She raised two amazing sons. My husband and his brother are two of the best men I’ve ever known, and any credit that can be given to their upbringing needs to go entirely to their mom, as she was widowed when her boys were small and raised them on her own. Not only have I always known them to be wonderful (I married one
of them, after all), but the care they took of their mom in her last months was courageous and inspiring and so loving. With the help of Hospice they were able to let her stay home, as she wanted, but otherwise they were her primary caretakers—she couldn’t have asked for better care. She always made me feel as though I was an equal member of the family. Many times I’d encourage her and my husband and the grandchildren to do something without me, thinking she might like some time with just her son and grandchildren, but she always insisted on including me. At holiday meals, the baby might need to nurse just when we planned to start eating, so I would suggest everyone start without me as I went in the other room, but she always wanted to wait for me. When she called our house and I answered the phone, she always told me what she was calling about, even if it was a matter for my husband. She was always up for anything. My husband and I have been married for more than thirteen years and almost all of the Sundays of our marriage involved a visit with my motherin-law either at her house or at ours. We had a routine we generally followed, which revolved around a big homemade meal and low-key hanging out before and after, but if we ever wanted to do something different (order food in from a restaurant, take a picnic to the pool, have a cookout at the lake, take a walk, go to the playground), she never said no. She never
said she was too tired or that our plan didn’t sound great until the very end of her life (and indeed, that was one of the ways we knew she was failing). She was a great cook and an adventurous eater. When I started dating my husband, chicken fingers and French fries were my favorite thing to order when we went out to eat. Not that there’s anything wrong with chicken fingers and French fries, but through the years my husband has slowly but surely coaxed out of me my inner foodie, and nineteenyear-old me would be shocked to see what thirty-seven-yearold me now includes in my list of favorite foods. I can thank my mother-in-law for all of that, because she introduced my husband to all manner of great food from a young age, and was always collecting recipes to try and the special gadgets needed to make them. I will never forget the Thanksgiving she made paella! She loved the people dearest to me. Of course, my mother-in-law was crazy about my boys, and anyone who’s good to my boys is good in my book. She took such time with them, listening seriously to everything they said, patiently playing the same games over and over again. But beyond them, she enjoyed the company of my parents and my siblings and my dear friends she saw at baptisms and birthday parties, and she regularly asked me for updates about them. One of my favorite memories is of my mom and my mother-in-law laughing together at my kitchen table during family get togethers. It mattered to me that she was interested in the other people in my life.
Before she died, I was able to tell my mother-in-law how grateful I was for loving me the way she did, and I hope she understood how serious I was. Happy belated Mother’s Day to my own wonderful mom,
and to all you mothers and mothers-in-law! Kate and her husband have six sons ages 11, 9, 7, 6, 4, and 2. She can be reached at kmtowne23@gmail.com.
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EDUCATION
Ballston Spa Central School District Budget Vote Information BALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Central School District Board of Education approved a proposed budget of $88,459,730 for the 20162017 school year. The adopted budget proposal reflects a 2.4 percent budget increase, and a 1.9 percent tax levy increase, with a 0.9 percent average tax rate increase across the district (tax rates are set in August). Additional propositions on this year’s ballot include a Capital Improvement Plan Proposition that will allow the district to renovate and reconstruct various buildings, including site work at the Middle and High Schools at a maximum cost of $1,100,000 and a School Vehicle Replacement Proposition that enables the district to spend up to $788,000 to purchase and replace school buses and vehicles. “The district has prepared a budget that supports our educational goals, maintains all extracurricular and co-curricular programming and provides strong academic programs and opportunities for the children in our community,” indicated Joseph P. Dragone,
Ph.D., Superintendent of Ballston Spa Schools. In addition to the propositions, voters will select two Board of Education members. The candidates elected will serve for a threeyear term commencing in July 2016. Board of Education candidates include Susan Filburn, Dottie Sellers and Katie Thimineur. District residents vote at the Malta Town Hall (residents of Malta) on Rt. 9 and the Ballston Spa High School (residents of Milton, Ballston and Charlton) at 220 Ballston Avenue between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17. School Pride Day exhibits will also be located at both polling sites and student performances will be held in the High School. A Middle/ High School Art Show, the annual Penny Harvest Awards program, a barbeque and ice cream social are also being held at the Ballston Spa High School. For additional information see the district newsletter, the budget pages of the district website at bscsd.org or call 518-884-7195.
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Mayor Yepsen Guest Reader for EOC Head Start Classroom
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) Head Start Classroom was filled with 18 pre-school children eagerly waiting for their guest reader, Mayor Joanne Yepsen. The classroom teacher gave Mayor Yepsen a favorite classroom book to read to the class. These pre-kindergarten students are gaining valuable knowledge
and classroom participation experience. Head Start and Early Head Start programming gives children from low-income backgrounds the opportunity to be ready for school. Mayor Yepsen said, “As an elected official and as the mother of three grown children, I know the value of early education and enrichment that children need and receive from
the EOC Head Start program. I thoroughly enjoyed my time this morning, reading to and getting to know the children. There may be a future mayor in the group!” EOC is the designated antipoverty agency for Saratoga County, dedicated to providing and promoting opportunities for individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency.
Saratoga Springs Budget Vote on May 17 SARATOGA SPRINGS —Eligible residents will vote on the $118,398,718 school budget proposal for the 201617 school year on Tuesday, May 17 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to the budget vote, district residents will elect three candidates to the Board of Education for three-year terms and one candidate for a one-year term. Voters will also consider additional propositions. The Bus Bond proposition is a $1,114,000 proposition for the purchase of eight full size
and three 30-passenger school buses. State aid would reimburse the district for 41.8 percent of the cost. The new buses are needed to replace aging buses with high mileage and mechanical problems. The other proposition would authorize the construction of improvements to the Transportation Facility for an estimated $1,109,250. The cost includes the $100,000 transfer from the Capital Fund previously appropriated during the 2015-16 fiscal year and the issuance of $1,009,250
serial bonds to fund the balance. Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on May 17, the Video Production Team will broadcast live budget results in the Meade (teaching) Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. The public is invited to attend. The Saratoga Springs Board of Education will meet at approximately 9:15 p.m. to review and announce the unofficial results of the budget vote and school board election. To learn more about the budget, visit saratogaschools.org/budget.
Dorothy Nolan Hosts Colonial Towns Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is the recipient of an Arts Education Grant for its program “Colonial Towns and Townspeople.” Saratoga
Arts made this program possible with an Arts Education Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. The program’s culminating event will take place May 18 at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School. Kindergarten students will perform songs which are integrated with Jonathan Kruk’s stories. Artwork and weaving created during the program will be on display, along with artifacts from colonial times, and a movie created by students.
There are two sessions due to the large number of kindergarten students. Parents and the community are welcome to attend. “Colonial Towns and Townspeople” has been a three week wholly immersive experience for Dorothy Nolan kindergarten students. The program has included performances and workshops from master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, and interactive experiences and exposure to authentic colonial artifacts by Kelli DeLeonardo, a museum educator from the Scotia Glenville Traveling Museum.
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Ballston Spa Senior Presented with Community Service Award
EDUCATION BRIEFS
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Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance Award Seven Scholarships SARATOGA COUNTY — The Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance held their annual fund raising banquet and awarded seven scholarships to graduating seniors in our area. Winners were determined through an essay contest where participants were asked to write about their plans for the future as well as their thoughts on the environment.
(From left to right) President Rob Mancini, Vice President Steve Smith, Secretary Rich Besthoff and scholarship winner Thomas Fornabia.
Aleah Abdellatif (center), with parents Laurie and Abdo Abdellatif. Photo provided.
BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa High School senior Aleah Abdellatif was recently presented with the 2016 Student Community Service Award by the Saratoga County School Boards Association. Aleah is currently the Secretary for the Class of 2016 and manager of Hippies for Hope, a non-profit organization created by a former Ballston Spa student that works to better education for girls around the world. Aleah saw the benefit of the program and decided to lead a chapter in the Ballston Spa community. At numerous times throughout
the year, Aleah organizes groups of her peers to tie-die t-shirts and then delivers them to children who are battling a terminal illness. This act brings joy to the children, family, and staff at the hospitals as they are facing a very difficult time. For every t-shirt Hippies for Hope sells, another is delivered to a child battling illness. Aleah is also a leading force on the lacrosse field, where she plays defense. Aleah is a ray of hope to those in her community and undoubtedly will spread that care for others onto Queens College, where she will begin study in medical sciences in the fall.
(From left to right) Aaron Conlon, Bridget Pratt, Megan DeRidder, Corin Baker, Megan Spirowski, and Ashley Suriano.
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SARATOGA FILM ACADEMY THIS WEEK’S
SPOTLIGHT
The Saratoga Film Academy’s summer camps provide a hands-on, project based learning experience in video and narrative film production for students 8-18 years old. This dynamic learning experience uses Hollywood insider knowledge on how to develop students’ technical skills to assist them in expressing their artistic voices. These limited enrollment, project based classes provide more individual attention and mentoring that caters to the individual’s needs and skill levels. Whether an individual is just beginning or on the verge of winning an oscar, students will find the classes challenging and intellectually rewarding. All classes are helmed by SFA’s founder, filmmaker, writer, and teacher Jon Dorflinger who has six years of Hollywood experience and is a NYS certified English Language Arts Teacher. Jon combined his passion for teaching and his passion for filmmaking and launched SFA in March of 2015. This will be SFA’s second summer and there are a variety of exciting classes. There is a return of the greatest hits from last year, like Stop-Motion Animation, YouTube Video Production, and The Director’s Class. There are several new classes added to the slate. The Female Voice, an all-girls class that focuses on empowering young girls. Sketch Comedy is great for the improv acting enthusiasts. Creative Filmmaking, is the perfect introduction to the craft. Finally, Feature Film Screenwriting provides young writers a step-by-step approach to completing a first draft of a 90-100 page screenplay. SFA film students go through process of producing their projects like professionals by engaging in four phases of production; writing/development, pre-production, production, and post production. Producing film projects promotes life-long skills such as project management, strategic planning, communication, and creative problem solving. To learn more and register for summer camps visitwww.saratogafilmacademy.com.
To Advertise in the Summer Camp Guide
Call (518) 581-2480
The Saratoga Film Academy www.saratogafilmacademy.com
30 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls 793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St, Schuylerville 695-6069 | Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6081 | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 | usbnc.org Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Bethesdachurch.org | 584-5980 The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8:00AM & 10:00AM Calvary Capital District 17 Low Street, Ballston Spa | Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 am | calvarycd.com Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa | 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland St, Ballston Spa 885-6524 | Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave, Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville | 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org | Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.;
RELIGION Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com. Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-6301 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St, Ballston Spa 885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East St, Galway | 882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga | 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m. Grace Brethren Church* 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 | Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.; Church Service - 11 a.m. Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville | 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7442 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St, Clifton Park 877-7332 | Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta 581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Corner of Jefferson St. & Crescent St. Saratoga Springs | 584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier, Pastor New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs 580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Cmns, Ste. 3 | 881-1505 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6122 | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-0904 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta | 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville 695-3918 | Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 & 9 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016 Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs 882-9384 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church* 51 Church St, Schuylerville 695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Worship at 11am Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St, Saratoga Springs Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.SOULSAVINGSTATIONCHURCH.COM Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. or 8p.m. (rotating schedule) Saturdays: 10:30a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-1640 Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev Keith Mann Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016
Discovering Saratoga Through the Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park
by Mary Peryea for Saratoga TODAY I moved to Saratoga Springs last October from the small Adirondack town of Tupper Lake after retiring from my position as news editor at the local weekly newspaper. I had made many visits to the Spa City prior to my move, and on one of them I discovered what I consider to be one of the gems of Saratoga -- the Saratoga Farmers’ Market in High Rock Park. Tupper Lake has a small farmers’ market that runs from June through September, and there are many other regional farmers’ markets throughout the Adirondacks. The growing season up north is considerably shorter, however. That meant locally sourced produce was always somewhat limited, though we always had access to items like cheeses, meats, wines, eggs and other items that were not weather-dependent. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market, however, is a world beyond the markets further north. I spent many Saturday mornings wandering among the plethora of vendors and their offerings, marveling at the array of vegetables, wines, baked goods, plants, fruits, and honey. And let’s not forget the informational booths, the food vendors, and the entertainers. I was encouraged to register to vote, given information on the various candidates in this hotly contested presidential race, and learned about a variety of organizations operating in the city, all the while enjoying the talents of local musicians. It was at the winter market that I learned about the Friends of the Saratoga Farmer’s Market, a group I highly recommend to you. One of my first purchases was local honey to help combat
any allergies I might experience here. While studies into the efficacy of eating local honey to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms are inconclusive, I choose to believe it can’t hurt - and it sure does taste good on my yogurt in the morning. The produce is the main reason I visit the market. Nothing can beat a salad made from fresh, locally grown greens and vegetables. Even my husband John, who is not a veggie lover, enjoys the dishes I make from my purchases at the farmers’ market. He enjoys those Saturday morning trips to the market almost as much as I do. Now that it’s spring, I’m looking forward to finding some plants for my new flower beds.
I’m hoping to be bee- and butterfly-friendly, so will be picking the growers’ brains for their thoughts on what will do best in my sandy soil. I’ll also be looking for spring produce - peas, rhubarb, asparagus, ramps, and such. I just rediscovered my spiralizer among the boxes I’m still unpacking and am looking forward to giving it a spin (pun intended). You can spiralize all kinds of veggies: zucchini (known in the spiralizing world as “zoodles”), carrots, cucumbers, sweet potato, pumpkin, beets, radishes, turnips, even onions, cabbage and that broccoli stem you never know what to do with. You can also spiralize firmer fruits like apple and pear. I can hardly wait to whip up some zoodles.
Pasta Primavera Ingredients 1 bunch fresh basil 3 cups chicken broth, divided. 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 pound fettuccine pasta, or better yet, use noodles made with the spiralizer. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 pinches salt 2 zucchinis, diced 1 cup shelled English peas 1 bunch asparagus, stalks diced, tips left whole 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed
Directions Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Hold basil bunch by the stems and dip basil leaves in boiling water until bright green, about 2 seconds. Immediately immerse basil in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the basil is cold, drain well. Remove basil leaves from stems and discard stems. Blend basil leaves, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup olive oil, and garlic together in a blender until smooth. Stir noodles into the same pot of boiling water, bring back to a boil, Scotch Ridge Berry Farm. Photo by Eric Jenks.
and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite. Drain. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir leek and green onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add salt. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir 2 cups chicken broth and peas into leek and onion mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and zucchini and continue cooking until vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes more. Pour 1/4 cup basil-garlic mixture into zucchini mixture and cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Place pasta in a large bowl; pour zucchini mixture over pasta and pour remaining basil-garlic mixture over the zucchini mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Toss mixture briefly to combine and tightly wrap bowl with aluminum foil. Let stand until pasta and vegetables soak up most of the juices and oil, about 5
Photo by Pattie Garrett.
Running the River. Photo by Eric Jenks.
minutes. Toss again.
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LOCAL BRIEFS
Annual Senior Luncheon Hosted by The Saratoga County Office of the Aging, this event is for seniors age 60 and over. It will be held on May 20, 2016 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Menu: chicken parmesan, pasta with sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, birthday cake and beverages. No take outs and no animals allowed. There will be live music, door prizes and raffle. Tickets are required to attend and will not be sold at the door. Tickets can be purchased at The Office of the Aging for $4 each until 5/13/2016. Please call for details (518) 884-4100. St. Paul’s Food Drive On May 21, the youth of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be holding a food drive to benefit the St. Paul’s Food Pantry. This drive will be a part of the annual 30 Hour Famine, an event where our youth pledge to go without food for 30 hours; in order to raise funds and awareness for people who go without food every day. If you would like to contribute to our food drive, donations can be dropped off at the church located at 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. noon. Donations to the pantry can be dropped off weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for helping us take care of those in need in our community. The Wesley Foundation Gala – Seventies Style Celebrate 1970’s style at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club on Saturday, May 21 from 6 – 10 p.m. to raise funds for The Wesley Community - an organization that serves more than 700 Saratoga area seniors and those with long-term disabilities. The night will offer delicious food from Chef John Ireland at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, décor from Fine Affairs, music from The Refrigerators, classic cars, fondue stations, a sundae
bar featuring ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s of Saratoga, a 1970’s themed candy bar, complimentary champagne on arrival, a silent auction and photos against groovy backdrops. Don’t miss this exciting evening to support The Wesley Community’s Spring building renovation. Cocktail party attire is suggested and stylish 70’s attire is also welcome. Last year’s event sold out, so make your reservations soon. Reservations are $125 per person, $200 per couple. Full event details call (518) 691-1420 or online registration is available at www.thewesleycommunity. org/gala. Ryan’s Run Ryan’s Run, sponsored by Saratoga Springs Teachers Association, is a 5K run/walk at Saratoga Spa State Park at the Warming Hut on May 21, 2016. All proceeds go to support families with MIOP and to fund research. The race is chip timed by AREEP. Register at www. curemiop.org. Armed Forces Day The Town of Malta Veterans Committee has begun planning a special salute to the military by holding their annual parade on Saturday, May 21, 2016 – “Armed Forces Day” and you are invited. We are reaching out to the community, military and veterans’ families, groups and organizations, troop and military family support groups. Veterans at large are invited to join in an ad-hoc formation from various service branches – including currently serving and former service members – for one joint march element. Spread the word. For more information or an application, call (518) 8994411. Malta Memories On Wednesday, May 25, at 7 p.m. the Malta Memories Historical Group is sponsoring a talk by Matthew Kirk of Hartgen Archaeological Associates , who will speak on “The History and Archaeology of the Saratoga Borderland from 1680 to 1748”. The event will be held at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church on Malta Avenue Extension. All are invited.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Thursday, May 26 6:30 – 8p.m. Come honor those who have given their lives for our country. The City of Saratoga Springs invites you to the 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Commemorative Ceremony. Join with our local veteran groups and organizations to honor all those lost in service to our country. The parade will begin at the corner of Union and Nelson then continue to Regent Street and end in Greenridge Cemetery with the closing ceremony. Highlights include: local organizations including the police and fire departments, local marching bands from all across Saratoga County, and vintage and classic cars. Contact Gayle LaSalle at (518) 587-3550 x2520 or gayle.lasalle@saratogasprings.org with questions. We hope to see you there. Day Trip to Boston The Notre Dame Visitation Church Capital Campaign Committee is hosting a Day Trip to Boston on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Departs Wilton Mall at 6 a.m. and returns approximately 9 p.m. This is a day in Boston on your own. Cost is $65.00 per person. Contact Cathy Weed for tickets at (518)695-6928. Don’t wait get your tickets early. Go Native in your Garden Emily DeBolt of Fiddlehead Creek Native Plant Nursery will speak on native alternatives to invasive species and give you inspiration for your own garden on Monday, June 6 at noon at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs with support from the Alfred Z. SOLOMON Charitable Trust. Free and open to the public For more information contact: theheritage40@gmail.com. Herbs, Perennials and Garden Décor The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs is sponsoring a herb, perennial plant and garden decor sale, Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon on the corner of Bryan and East Ave. just off No. Broadway in
Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016 Saratoga Springs. There will be many varieties of herbs, perennial plants as well as garden accents available for sale.
animals who give so much to us. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.trfinc.org.
200th Anniversary Celebration Join Eagle-Matt Lee fire Company No. 1 as they celebrate their 200th Anniversary on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. A parade starts at 11:30 followed by rides, games, food, vendors and more. There will be a Jaws of Life live demo, Local DJ Hersh Productions, Big Sky Country from 4 – 9 p.m. and more.
Civic Opportunity for Volunteering The Care Links Program has been around since 1996 when it was established to help senior citizens who need support with non-medical services that help them stay in their homes as long as possible. Trained volunteers are the core of Care Links because they provide nocost supportive services including transportation, respite, shopping and errands, handyman services, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and Alzheimer’s support groups. By serving the communities of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta, Ballston, Charlton, and the city of Mechanicville, and the program supplements the work of the County Office of the Aging and the town vans. There is always a need to have more volunteers. If you can donate two hours weekly or biweekly or if you or someone you know needs the support of one of the services, call (518) 399-3262 to learn more about becoming a part of Care Links.
The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held Mondays June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 and August 22 at 6:15 PM at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes will be awarded for best times for all 5 events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www. saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org . 4th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti Please join us as an official sponsor of the 4th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti, a very special evening of casual dining and cocktails with friends on Monday, July 25, 2016. Building from the huge success of prior years, the event will take place at Bravo!, 3246 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and will kick off the Saratoga racing meet by welcoming horse industry friends old and new back to town. The entire evening has been generously donated by the owners of Bravo! and Mama Mia’s Restaurant, Lauren and Giuseppe Grisio. All proceeds will support the Thoroughbred Retirement foundation and the compassionate aftercare it provides to retired racehorses. By becoming a sponsor you will give back to these beautiful
Free Exercise Program for Seniors The Saratoga County Office for the Aging’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program sponsors Osteoporosis Prevention Exercise classes throughout Saratoga County. Classes are led by trained RSVP Volunteer Leaders. This is a low impact program that includes balance and weight bearing exercises, stretches and wellness information for people over 50. Weights are provided and classes are free. Classes meet at least twice a week. There are several locations throughout Saratoga County with openings for new participants. Classes are in Ballston Spa, Corinth, Clifton Park, Greenfield, Halfmoon, Malta, Moreau, Schuylerville, Saratoga and Wilton. You can make a difference in your health and have fun while you are doing it. For details and more information, contact Janet Haskell at Saratoga County Office for the Aging, (518) 884-4110.
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Week of May 13 – May 19, 2016 River from above as we cross the Dix Bridge. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring insect repellent and water. For more information/directions, visit www. HudsonCrossingPark.org or email info@hudsoncrossingpark.org.
Antiques Appraisal Day
Family Friendly Event
Friday, May 13 Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 10 p.m. Party with friends and the Classic 60’s Rock Band, “The Shames”. The cost for this evening is $10 paid at the door or in advance by calling Judy at (518) 587-5568. A cash bar, pub food, root beer floats, trivia games and raffle baskets. Join us to help raise donations for the Cerebral Palsy Fund. We will have a 1959 Thunderbird automobile parked outside the entrance for you to take selfies of yourselves. There will be an optional donation basket near the car. Find your “60’s” attire and come dressed to enjoy the evening. “The Shames” is a local band comprised of Bill McTygue, Steve Henderer, and Gary Brooks. They have been playing together since high school and have a devoted following.
Saturday, May 14 The Malta Sunrise Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Malta Ridge Fire House, 5 Hearn Rd., (Route 9) 8 – 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, orange juice and coffee and will be served from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Prices are $6 for adults, $3 for children aged 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. The Rotary club will partner with Leatherstocking Honor Flight, which will share in the proceeds.
Family Bird Walk
Hudson Crossing Park, off Rt. 4 just north of Schuylerville, 8 – 10 a.m. Experience the natural aspects of this popular island oasis as we walk, listen and learn to identify birds while investigating life-sized bird sculptures on the Riverwalk Sensory Trail and experience the Hudson
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents this inaugural event. Bring your artwork, jewelry, furniture, clocks, tools, bottles, coins, rugs, anything old to be appraised by local antique appraisers: Heigel & Schmidt, Marion Barba, Raymond Bennett of Ballston Coin and a regional representative from Cowan’s Auctions (as seen on the Antiques Roadshow) of Cincinnati, OH Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Open to the public. Items appraised at $10 each or 3 for $25. All proceeds go to Academy programs. For more information, call the Academy at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2415, www.esc.edu/all.
Garden / Cooking Workshops Dehn’s Flowers and Greenhouses, Beekman St. Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. Sue Ann DuBois of Garden Goddess Sense and Sustainability will once again partner with Dehn’s Flowers and Chef John Capelli of Olde Bryan Inn for two unique garden/ cooking workshops. The first will feature Old Bryan Inn’s Chef John at 11 a.m. “Using Spinach and Other Fresh Garden Veggies”. Tasting and recipes follow the demonstration. The second workshop conducted by Sue Ann at 12:30 p.m. “Creating Your Personalized Kitchen Garden”, features a family assessment, plant selection, site considerations and individualized plan of action for your kitchen style garden. The workshops are free. Each attendee will be eligible to enter the weekly garden give away. For more information call Dehn’s Flowers at (518) 584-1880.
Roast Pork Dinner Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton 4 - 6:30 p.m. The cost is $11 for adults, $5 age 5-10, under age 5 free. Menu: Roast Pork, gravy, potatoes, stuffing, vegetable, applesauce, rolls, assorted pies. The community is invited.
CALENDAR 33 Sunday, May 15 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
“Birds Can Fly, Why Can’t I?” Book Launch Party Saratoga Paint & Sip, 80 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 2p.m. You’ll have a chance to meet the award-winning authors, Vicki Addesso Dodd and author/ illustrator, David Hill and have them sign the book personally just for you. Bird’s Can Fly, Why Can’t I? and all Saratoga Springs Publishing books will be available at the event. There will be face painting, crafts, and a special Panda Selfie booth. Kids will also get to make and eat their own “Griffen the Panda” cupcakes. All Free.
A Concert of Baroque Choral Music Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College Campus, Saratoga Springs, 3 p.m. The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society presents a concert of Baroque choral music. The first half of the program is Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and the second half is “Messiah” Part II, which chronicles the death and resurrection of Christ and being performed at the time of year originally intended by the composer. This glorious music represents the Top Hits of the Baroque era. At the podium will be the new artistic director of BHOS, William Jon Gray, who brings a whole new dimension of excitement and musicality to the chorus. The concert will end with a rousing rendition of the “Hallelujah Chorus”, with everybody in the audience invited to join in. Tickets can be purchased at the Society’s website, www.BHOS.us, or at the door.
Betsy Olmsted - HandPrinting Studio: 15 Projects to Color Your Life
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 4 p.m. A demonstration and workshop with author and printing expert Betsy Olmsted, as she shares projects from her new book. Fabric, glass, wood, metal, humans . . . print on almost
anything. Try your hand at DIY printing with 15 colorful projects, from a galvanized planter and curtains to a coffee table. For more information or other events, visit www.northshire.com.
Monday, May 16 The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry (518) 798-8947.
Volkswalk: Schuylerville Start point: Fort Hardy Park, 22 Ferry St., Schuylerville, Start: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Register 30 minutes before start. Information is available at ww.ava.org. ESCV - www. walkescv.org.
Hearing A-Z
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. The Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited will present a program with DEC Region 5 Fisheries Biologist, Rob Fiorentino. Rob will provide updates on the Heritage Strain Brook Trout Restoration program, as well as the status of the recorvy of acidified lakes. All are welcome. Contact Mark at (518) 8932228 for additional information.
Our Lady’s Chapel, St. Clements Church, Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. A public service project of The Health Ministry of St. Clements Church and the Saratoga Springs Lions Club is an informative presentation by Meredith DeVaney, Au.D.from Madison and Saratoga Hearing Center covering major aspects of hearing loss. A Q & A will follow her presentation. This event is open to all hard of hearing, spouses and friends. For further questions please contact: Grady Aronstamm, Saratoga Lions, (518) 260-3102. To register, please call Becky Craig, Pastoral Care Associate for Pastoral Care and Advocacy at (518) 5846122.
Tuesday, May 17
Thursday, May 19
Pieroghi Sale Pick Up
13th Annual Luncheon Care Links Fundraiser
Trout Unlimited Meeting
Christ the Savior Parish, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, Farmer’s cheese. Call ahead to order (518) 363-0001.
Wednesday, May 18 The Olde Saratoga Seniors Luncheon Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville, Noon It will be a sandwich luncheon. Desserts will be provided. Call Pat with questions, 518-331-2978.
Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, For more information, call (518) 584-7860 ext. 205.
Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park, 11:30 a.m. Lunch served beginning at 12:30 p.m. Ticket price is $25 and may be purchased at Community Human Services, located at 543 Saratoga Road in Glenville, the Clifton Park Town Hall, the Halfmoon Senior Center; Healthplex Fitness located at 1673 Route 9 in Halfmoon; and the Malta Town Hall. CARE LINKS is a program where volunteers are recruited from the community, are trained and matched with seniors who need non-medical assistance. The program is open to seniors in the towns of Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta and the city of Mechanicville. Currently there are 280 seniors receiving assistance in one form or another at no cost to them.
Chicken Parmesan Dinner Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 - 7 p.m. Dinner with all the fixings, public invited. Adults $10, Seniors and Veterans $9, Children 6-12 $7.
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New York State Senator Kathy Marchione (R,C,I-Halfmoon) is pictured above (left) standing with Cindy Hollowood (right), who Senator Marchione announced as her 2016 New York State Senate “Woman of Distinction” for the 43rd Senate District. The New York State Senate’s Woman of Distinction Program showcases outstanding women living and working in New York State whose personal and professional contributions have greatly enriched the quality of life in their communities and beyond. Congratulations, Cindy!
Kernochan Receives Eagle Scout Award
Wilton Rotary Gives Gift of Words
Members of the Wilton Rotary Club presented dictionaries to Mrs. Hughes’ third grade class at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School on Tuesday, May 3. The Rotary also provided thesauruses to all the fourth graders. Pictured with the students are (from left to right) Wilton Rotarians Don Wildermuth and Chris Brockett, and teacher Rana Hughes. Photo provided.
Saratoga Casino Hotel Career Fair SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Casino Hotel will be hosting a job fair for more than 100 current year-round openings. The event will take place on Monday, May 16 from 2 p.m to 6 p.m. in Vapor. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted for qualified applicants. Applicants will also be entered into
Carl Kernochan (second from left), of Troop 1 in Ballston Spa, received his Eagle Scout Award at a recent Court of Honor held at the New York State Military Museum. Kernochan’s Eagle Scout project installed a sign/kiosk in the Woods Hollow Nature Preserve, in the Town of Milton. A map is located on the sign and the kiosk has a shingled roof and Plexiglas face. He graduated from Ballston Spa High School in 2015 and is now attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is studying Building and Construction Technology. Pictured with Kernochan are: George Kernochan, Jr., father (left); Christine Kernochan, mother (right); and Eagle Scout George Kernochan III, brother (second from right).
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5 drawings for $100 each. Current openings are available in a wide range of departments including: accounting, hotel operations, banquet staff, room attendants and surveillance. Numerous positions are also available in Morton’s® The Steakhouse including cooks, porters, wait staff,
bartenders, dishwashers, hosts, bussers and more. Representatives from each department will be present to answer questions, collect resumes and conduct on-the-spot interviews for qualified candidates. For more information, visit www.saratogacasino.com or call 800-727-2990.
Saratoga Springs Unveils New Historical Marker To Honor Ellen Hardin Walworth SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new historical marker will be placed on Broadway in Saratoga Springs to honor one of the most influential women in the history of the city, Ellen Hardin Walworth. Walworth was one of the four
founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1980. Her home was located on Broadway, where a Stewart’s Shop is currently located across from the Saratoga Springs City Center Walworth was an author, a lawyer,
a businesswoman and an activist for historic preservation. She was the first secretary general of the DAR and the first editor of the DAR publication. Dignities and members of the DAR recently held a ceremony to reveal the new sign.
Henry Street Bike Party Planned for June
Photo by Two Danes Photography.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The business owners on Henry Street will be hosting the Second Annual Henry Street Bike Party. The street festival, which will take place June 12 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature an adult big wheel race, a kids bicycle parade and Kids Story Ride in Congress Park, bike
decoration contest and exhibit, a bike rodeo, free bike helmets and safety gear, bicycle stunts and tricks contest, live surf rock music, food, drinks, vending and more. All activities are suitable for the entire family. This year’s event seeks to attract bike enthusiasts of all ages, and
aims to promote bike culture and health, safety, and expanded programs citywide geared to support bicycle-friendly initiatives. More information, including the schedule of activities, will be updated on the event’s website at www. henrystreetbikeparty.com and on Facebook.com/HenryStBikeParty.
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New Book on the Archeology of the Battles of Saratoga STILLWATER — On May 3, a new book was released on the archeology of the worldchanging Battles of Saratoga. “The Saratoga Campaign: Uncovering an Embattled Landscape,” edited by National Park Service Archeologist Dr. Bill Griswold and Dr. Donald Linebaugh of the University of Maryland, provides a new and greatly expanded understanding of the battles of Saratoga by
drawing on the work of scholars in a broad range of academic disciplines. The book presents new scholarship on the Saratoga Battlefield, with a special focus on archeology and the contributions of those archeologists who have investigated key areas of the battlefield. “The Saratoga Campaign: Uncovering an Embattled Landscape” is an original and multifaceted contribution to
Underground Playground: A Unique Performance at Local Parks MALTA — The Malta League of Arts is presenting four free performances of Underground Playground by the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Performances will take place at public playgrounds in various locations throughout Malta and Round Lake on Saturday, May 14 (rain day is Sunday, May 15). Underground Playground is a site specific work that is spontaneously performed on public playgrounds. The performance lasts 15 minutes and is performed with live musical accompaniment by percussionist Brian Melick. Since playgrounds are all different, the work has a strong improvisational quality and varies with every location. Underground Playground premiered in the summer of 2011, and was
performed at 27 playground sites in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Warren and Washington Counties. Playground locations and times: Saturday, May 14 (Rain date May 15) 11 a.m. at Baker Park – Whitfield Avenue, Round Lake 12 p.m. at Shenantaha Creek Park – Malta 1 p.m. at Simpson Avenue Park – Round Lake 2 p.m. – Malta Community Park – Malta These performances are made possible through a grant from the Global Foundries/Malta Foundation. The performances are free and open to the public. For more information visit maltaarts.org or facebook.com/maltaarts
The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will perform Underground Playground at parks throughout Round Lake and Malta on Saturday, May 14. Photo provided.
our understanding of this critical event in America’s birth. While the focus of the book is on the battles that took place in September and October 1777 at Saratoga, the volume also presents some of the rich history of the region both before and after the Revolutionary War. As part of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, Saratoga National Historical Park will also be offering a series of contributing author lectures. The first will be on Saturday, June 4th, at the Saratoga National Historical Park visitor center, with the time to be announced. It will be a panel discussion with Dr. Griswold, Dr. Linebaugh, Park Curator Chris Valosin, and Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer. More author lecture dates and times will be available soon. For more information about this or other events, please call the Visitor Center at 518-6702985 or go online to nps.gov/ sara or Facebook and Twitter: @ SaratogaNHP
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Local Actors Guild Presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” SARATOGA SPRINGS — “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is the third production of the Local Actors Guild of Saratoga’s (LAGS) 2015-2016 season and will run from May 13 to 15 and May 20 to 22. The Capital Region community theatre, winner of the Times Union Best of 2015 award for the play “The Normal Heart” in downtown Saratoga Springs, is celebrating its tenth season under the leadership of Jeremy Buechner, Artistic Director. With an insane asylum standing in for everyday society, this play is a comically sharp indictment of the establishment urge to conform. Playing crazy to avoid prison work detail, manic free spirit Randle P. McMurphy (played by Aaron Lambert) is sent to the state mental hospital for evaluation. There he encounters a motley crew of mostly voluntary inmates, including cowed
mama’s boy Billy Bibbit (played by Sydney Davis) and silent Native American Chief Bromden (played by Jessica Brown). The ward is presided over by the icy Nurse Ratched (played by JJ Buechner), and Ratched and McMurphy quickly recognize that each is the other’s worst enemy: an authority figure who equates sanity with correct behavior, and a misfit who is charismatic enough to dismantle the system simply by living as he pleases. This production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” explores a unique prospective on “the society in miniature” experiment the institution is conducting by using nontraditional gender neutral casting. Completing the cast of staff, patients and hospital visitors are Rachel Cahill, Christina Asselin, Anna Mckenzie, Matt DeMarco, Nick Himmelwright, Henry DiMaria, Keith Searles, Elizabeth Sterling, Kelly Anne Burke, Brett Hanselman, and
Jake Navatka. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” will be presented at The Saratoga Arts Center at 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Performance dates and times are May 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. and May 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission. Tickets may be reserved by calling 518-393-3496. Local Actors Guild of Saratoga (LAGS) is a nonprofit community theater organization in Saratoga Springs, New York, established in 2006. The 2015-2016 season includes “Chasing Charles,” “The Odd Couple,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “The Full Monty.”
Aarron Lambert as Randle P. McMurphy (right) and Jessica Brown as Chief Bromden (left). Photo provided.
Chef Rocco Verrigini Offers Kitchen Fundamentals Class at Local Teaching Kitchen SARATOGA SPRINGS – Serendipity Arts Studio will be welcoming chef and culinary college professor Rocco Verrigini as a featured instructor for a four-week cooking skills program. A native Saratoga resident, Chef Verrigini has taught culinary courses at Schenectady County Community College for the last 35 years. Studio owner Patrice
Mastrianni is proud to present such an accomplished instructor, “So many people have asked us to present a fundamental cooking class for high school students and adults,” she said. “When Chef Verrigini walked into the studio, I knew he was the right person for the job!” The series begins on Wednesday, May 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continues for the following three Wednesdays. This class is geared toward adults and high school students who wish to improve their kitchen skills or pursue a culinary career. Chef Verrigini presents basic cooking skills and techniques in a small, intimate group setting. Ideally, participants will attend the entire four-week program, as each successive week builds on material covered in the previous week. Pricing for the entire four-week program is $192.00 per person. Among the topics covered will be knife skills, recipe terms, cooking and baking techniques and food serving. Teaching methods will include both instructor demonstrations and student handson participation. Students will learn how to prepare a range of food items, including soups, entrees, side dishes
and desserts. Each session will conclude with a tasting of the food items produced during the class. Chef Verrigini began his culinary career in local restaurants before gaining further experience in NYC, Chicago, California and Italy. He perfected his art alongside well established chefs from across the globe and was honored to be given the opportunity to design and teach a hospitality curriculum for a community college in Thailand. Rocco regularly attends culinary conferences and workshops to keep abreast of current trends in the industry. He is enthusiastic about the local farm to fork food movement and continues to work with local chefs, owners, and farmers to hone his skills and feed his passion for food, cooking and teaching. Rocco lives with his wife, Karen in Saratoga Springs. Limited openings for the four-week program are still available. For details and to register for the course, visit SerendipityArtsStudio.com or call 518-886-9553. The studio is located at 26 Congress Plaza in downtown Saratoga Springs, behind CVS with plenty of free parking.
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Breyer Fun Day at Impressions! SARATOGA SPRINGS — Impressions of Saratoga is hosting their first Breyer Fun Day on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Breyer Animal Creations was founded in 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, originally called Breyer Molding Company. They gained recognition when the company was commissioned by F.W. Woolworth to create a horse statue (now known as the # 57 Western Horse) to adorn a mantel clock. Impressions will be hosting a Breyer Model Show, Make your own Model Horse craft project, a chance to visit with Upset, our live miniature Horse mascot, the official mascot for Breyer Models, Pal-o-Mine, raffles, prizes and plenty more activities and events.
Upset Visits Impressions Upset is the mascot for “The Dark Horse” brand which celebrates Saratoga Race Course’s reputation as the “Graveyard of Champions”. Upset, a 33” miniature black horse will be at Impressions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to greet all of his friends and help give out prizes! Upset loves Breyer Model Horses, his favorite being #47 - Man o’War that was only given out at the 2012 World Equestrian Games. Though Upset and Man o’War were racing rivals, he has always admired this “Big Red”! Create your own Breyer Horse Model & Horse Crafts Impressions will have Stablemate Models and the supplies you need to paint your own one of a kind horse! These are free to each participant while supplies last. Photos will be taken of each model and artist to share before you take them home.
Breyer Model Horse Show Bring your favorite model to Breyer Fun Day. Display your model on our display table. Attendees will vote and winners announced. After the winner is announced all voters’ tickets will be put into the raffle for more chances to win door prizes. Meet Pal-o-Mine Breyer’s famous mascot will be here to greet fans and spend the day with Upset. Pal-o-Mine travels the country meeting Breyer fan, attending fun events like Breyer Fun Days and Breyerfest. “Moose in My Starting Gate” Book Signing with Vicki Addesso Dodd From 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., Vicki will be here with her new book, a sequel to “A Moose in My Stable.” Follow the continued adventures of Longshot, a moose who thinks he’s a race horse.
Children’s Event for Book Release! SARATOGA SPRINGS — A special children’s event is being held at Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio to celebrate the release of the award-winning book, “Birds Can Fly, Why Can’t I?” This event will take place on Sunday, May 15 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Visitors will get the opportunity to meet the creators of the children’s book, author Vicki Addesso Dodd and author/illustrator David Hill, and have them sign a copy of their book. There will also be face painting, crafts and a special Panda “selfie” booth. Kids will get to make and eat their own “Griffen the Panda” cupcakes. After the event, Paint and Sip will be holding a “Griffen the Panda” themed class at 3 p.m. at a reduced rate. Saratoga Paint and Sip is located at 80 Henry Street in Saratoga Springs.
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week of 5/13-5/19 friday, 5/13: Garland Nelson, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Dave Gunning + Jory Nash, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Mike Packar, 7:30 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 The T’s, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Jukebox Night, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 In Spite of Ourselves, 6 pm @ Diamond Club Grill 587.2022
Knot Dead, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 String Theory, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640
sunday, 5/15: Mama and The Stops, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300
Grand Central Station, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300
Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563
Mark Kleinhaut Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582
monday, 5/16:
Chuck D’Aloia, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
Justin Joyner, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473
The North and South Dakotas, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Teddy Midnight w/ The Jauntee, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Jim Hood, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Scott Garling, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
saturday, 5/14: Pete Pashoukus, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Just Nate, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Master Cylinders, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 John Eisenhart, 8 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 John Stack, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Chris Dollard, 6 pm @ Diamond Club Grill 587.2022 Electric City Hustlers, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Michael Benedict Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Cliff Brucker, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 The New Standard, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
Teddy Midnight
wednesday, 5/18: J Yager, 6 pm @ Diamond Club Grill — 583.1105 The Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
thursday, 5/19: Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Erin Harkes, 6 pm @ Diamond Club Grill — 583.1105 Rasinhead, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Chris Carey + Mike O’Donnell, 8 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Free Air w/ Tar Iguana, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916
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Puzzles
See puzzle solutions on page 46
Across
1 *Onetime owner of Waldenbooks 6 TiVo predecessor 9 With 74-Across, what each of the answers to starred clues is 14 Ancient Asia Minor region 15 Mobile setting: Abbr. 16 __ trot 17 Ocean tracker 18 Listen 20 __ Balls: snacks 21 Hoedown honey 23 1841 French ballet heroine 24 Minn. winter hrs. 25 Gets into a seat 27 Compete for the America’s Cup 28 “Gotcha” 29 *Seller of Geoffrey Bandages 31 Tic __ mints 32 Speck 34 Ryder Cup chant 35 “Lux” composer 36 Austere 38 Halloween reactions 40 Spare pieces? 43 *Craftsman company 47 First name in shipping 50 Chalk holder 54 Price number 55 “Well, lah-di-__!” 56 ESPN Deportes language 58 Many a Persian 59 Stringed instrument 61 Big headache 62 “Who Gets the Last Laugh?” network 63 Running things 65 Excessively 66 Common flight path 67 Tom Jones’ last Top 10 hit 69 Birth-related 71 Let up 72 Up to, in store signs 73 Romantic text 74 With 9-Across, what the answers to starred clues form 75 It may have a patch 76 Discharge, as from the RAF
Down
1 They catch busses at stadiums
See puzzle solution on page 46 2 NASA launch 3 Provide critical comments on 4 Fjord relative 5 *Bullseye logo company 6 Depressed areas 7 Progressive Field team, on scoreboards 8 Sounded right 9 Cartoonist Addams 10 Fine-tunes 11 Took courses at midnight? 12 Salad bar option 13 SensoTouch 3-D shaver, e.g. 19 Neglect 22 Baseball’s Moises 26 Rebel org. 30 *Bergdorf competitor 33 Slip 37 “Way to go!”
39 “Captain Phillips” setting 41 Orchard unit 42 Take apart 44 Fats Waller contemporary 45 Border river, to Mexicans 46 *Costco rival 47 Counsels 48 Shower covering 49 “Fingers crossed” 51 Campus aides, for short 52 Trendy 53 Golf Galaxy buy 57 Ex-Soviet leader Brezhnev 60 Sore sort, maybe 64 Get one’s feet wet 68 Tinkering letters 70 Pub pint
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Baluster, Banister A baluster is a short pillar that supports a handrail. The balusters on the deck were secured with small screws. A banister is the handrail on a staircase. We slid down the banister when we were children. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com
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Multi-family Garage Sale. Household items, furniture, antiques and much more. Sat. May 14, 9-2. 33 Waterview Dr., Saratoga. (Summer Winds)
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Spring Auto Show and Family Fun Day Saturday
Kick off to Summer Car Show Season
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum’s huge Spring Auto Show and Family Fun Day, the traditional kick off of the summer car show and cruise in season, is drawing an unprecedented number of pre-registrations and show organizers are expecting the biggest turnout ever – for both cars and enthusiasts – at the museum’s annual fund raising event for its many educational programs. Set for Saturday, May 14 on the huge show field in the center of the scenic Saratoga Spa State Park, the show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Show admission, as always, will include a visit to the nearby auto museum, where the “Real Steel: Stories of Automotive Archeaology” exhibit is in its final month before yielding the Golub Gallery to the highly anticipated “POSEY: Shifting Through the Creative Life of Sam Posey” exhibit, which will open in mid-June. General admission is $10, day-of-show registration is $15 – each registration includes admission for the driver and one passenger. Another bonus for attendees is the traditional exhibit of the Atlantic Coast Old Timers’ vintage race and
sports cars from the Mo-Hud Region of the Sports Car Club of America in front of the auto museum. New for 2016 will be the opportunity for area youths to be involved with judging of the auto show under the sponsorship of Hagerty Insurance and the “Adirondack A’s” car club. The “Adirondack A’s” Model A Ford club provides “hands on” learning experiences for area teens through a yearly vehicle rebuilding project, with the students and their mentors set to display and discuss a 1931 Model A deluxe roadster that is being totally restored. A select group of the teenagers will take time out to work with the judges of the show’s four marque classes. Additional Family Fun Day activities will include dental screenings at the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, a huge mobile dental facility staffed by the St. Peter’s Hospital Dental Center staff, demonstrations on proper car seat installation by representatives of the Cornell Cooperative Extension program, Saratoga County Sheriffs with a display of Patrol Car technology and members of the regional Ford Model T Club with the Model T Experience.
When you get hungry, there will be plenty of food vendors to choose from including Stewart’s Shop and their delicious ice cream! The featured marque classes for 2016 will include Model T Fords, Model A Fords, Pre-1972 Muscle Cars and Pre-1949 Street Rods, with entries arrayed around the Reflecting Pond adjacent to the huge “cruise-in” field. Judges will select winners in the four marque classes while 20 SAM’s Choice awards will be presented to
Bike Summit Saturday at Saratoga National Historical Park STILLWATER — May is National Bike Month, and on Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saratoga National Historical Park will present a Bike Summit at Saratoga Battlefield, located between Rt. 4 and Rt. 32 just north of the Village of Stillwater. As part of the National Bike Month celebration, cyclists will be able to enjoy free entrance to the park for the entire weekend. Riders will have several opportunities for bringing bikes out of winter storage and preparing for the summer season. Saratoga NHP staff will join with LL Bean and local bike outfitters and bike clubs to help cyclists get themselves and their gear up to speed for lots of spring and summer cycling fun. Events will include bike tune-ups, helmet fittings, safety checks, and a
5-mile ranger-guided bike tour of Saratoga Battlefield at 3 p.m. Participants will need to dress for the weather, and bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.
Bike helmets are required. The rain date is Sunday, May 15. For more information about this or other events, call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985 or visit www.nps.gov/sara
the top “cruise in” entrants. Other awards up for grabs include the highly competitive People’ Choice trophy, the Kid’s Choice award from the student judges and the prestigious Best in Show trophy. More information on the Saratoga Automobile Museum,
including its many activities, lawn shows and educational programs, including the nationally recognized Distracted Driving program, can be found online at www.saratogaautomuseum.org, where registration forms are also available.
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Ballston Spa Athletics Inducts 2016 Hall of Fame Class Spa Catholic Standout Receives
MAC Player of Year Honors
Photo by Francesco D’Amico
BALLSTON SPA — On Saturday, May 7, The Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame Committee held its 2016 induction ceremony at the Ballston Spa High School
auditorium, 220 Ballston Avenue. A reception with light refreshments will follow at the school. The BSAHF recognizes Ballston Spa alumni who have achieved
outstanding accomplishments in the field of athletics. The 2016 Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame inductees: 1. Carl Barney – “Old Timer” Athlete 2. Briana Borgolini - Athlete 3. Frank Cinella - Athlete 4. Steve Cook - Athlete 5. Joseph King - Coach 6. Olivio “Tete” Monaco - Athlete 7. Anthony Spensieri - Athlete 8. Arlington Uline – Athlete 9. 1954 Basketball Team – Team Members: Frank Ascenzo, Clarence “Daisy” Evarts, Jim Funiciello, Burton Green, Roy Hodsoll, Arthur Isenberg, Jack Leahy, Harry Monaco, Pasquale “Patsy” Monaco, Louie Thomas and Arlie Uline For more information visit ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com
Cameron Coons
READING, PA — Cameron Coons, a former Saratoga Catholic Central standout baseball star, has been named as Player of the Year in the MAC (Middle Athletic Conference) Commonwealth Conference. Coons, a junior at Alvernia University in Reading, PA was also named to the All-MAC Commonwealth’s First Team at First Base. Alvernia University is gearing up for the 2016 MAC Commonwealth Championship, Alvernia is the #1 seed, and is defending their title from the previous year. Coons was recently named MAC Player of the Week and ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference)
Division III South Player of the Week when he batted .588 (10-for-17) in a 4-1 week for Alvernia, including a 2-1 series win over Lebanon Valley College to clinch a berth in the MAC Commonwealth Tournament. Coons finished the week with nine RBIs, seven runs scored and three home runs. The junior opened the week hitting 4-for-4 with a home run in a win over Rutgers-Newark. Coons ended the week batting 4-for-6 with a home run, four RBIs and four runs scored over the final doubleheader against Lebanon Valley College. His regular season batting average is .426, with 55 hits, 15 doubles and 4 home runs.
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Should I Coach My Child?
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY I know a few coaches who have coached their own son or daughter, some with success and some without. The plus is that the son/daughter might receive more praise and more technical instruction, and some children might feel that their fathers or mothers had a better understanding of their abilities than other coaches. The child could like spending quality time with their dads during games and practices. The fathers and mothers exhibit pride in their daughters’/ sons’ achievements and enjoyed positive social interactions with the team and other parents. There are parent coaches who enjoy the opportunity to teach skills and values while spending quality time with their children. On the other hand, the kids
can experience negative emotional responses, including added pressure and expectations to win, and with “greater” conflict at home. Also, there can be a lack of understanding and empathy from their fathers/mothers, plus more criticism for mistakes, and unfair behavior compared with that directed toward their teammates. Among the negatives can be a father’s inability to easily separate being a coach from being a parent. Parent-coaches often place greater expectations and pressure on their own child to succeed. There can also be an overt demonstration of favoritism toward their son/daughter. I personally have coached my own daughter, but not my son. My daughter played tennis for me at Saratoga Springs High School when I coached the girls’ JV team. We had a great relationship as father/coach and daughter, and we never had any conflict. My son was into soccer, and I was fine with that. I coached basketball and tennis while he was in school, and I refused to pressure him into learning and playing either sport. For me, he had to do what he wanted, because sports have a personal connection and experience for the athlete. He was a very good goalie for Saratoga. I have seen parents, in their role as coach, have some downright ugly situations and as well as the opposite. I witnessed some
exceptional relationships between the father/mother coach and child. Let me mention percentages about a parent who coaches their offspring. Generally speaking, I think that most of the time a coach’s child who plays for dad, or mom has a lot more pressure on them, than their parent-coach does, although there’s no doubt coaching your kid is a tricky job! First of all, when the child is at home with the coach, it’s important to take off the coaching hat, and be the parent. If dad uses an overkill approach in his coaching role, most likely he will turn his own son or daughter off to the sport, and child might be considering the worst step of all, quitting. Imagine if a youngster quits a team and their parent is the coach: What could the repercussions of that decision become? There are many stories of an offspring being subjected to near abuse by their parent, their coach. The result can be a sad and an unhealthy situation that has the possibility of a longterm negative effect on a lifelong relationship between child and parent, and unfortunately this scenario can be irreversible. Most importantly, the athlete is still the child, no matter the level they are involved with, from biddy to varsity. Praise is a nourishing food for the athlete, but there is a glass ceiling, so to speak, and a fine line between spreading the praise around with the rest of
the team. The parent/coach has to take a step back with the treatment of a situation involving their child on the field and a necessary thought of what to do if they were dealing with a child other than your own. Obviously this is not an easy scenario. When I was a young athlete, during the mid 50s and early 60s, my parents where not very involved with my participation in sports. Since basketball was my biggest interest, I was determined to be the best player I could be, I didn’t need any push from my parents, or anyone else. Throughout my evolution as a player I learned the game through observation and experimentation. In those days, I think that was more the norm and not the exception. The push came from within, with very little outside stimulation of overt instruction of fundamentals or other concepts related to basketball. There were very few camps around during that era and if there were, they were not affordable, at least not for my family and the parent/ coach was practically nonexistent. Some advice comes from the magazine “Men’s Health,” on coaching your child. Don’t assume your kids want you to coach their team, and if you do coach, don’t forget to manage the other parents. Be a dad, or mom first – and coach second. To psych them up, zero them in on the fun. Know that practice matters more than
games. Put every kid in a position to succeed (especially with youth teams). Be delicate with discipline. My two cents is simple - don’t yell at them and try not to be condescending, try to be positive, that’s so important! I further believe that kids need to accept and learn from “failure”. Failure has been misunderstood as a negative term. It is a learning tool, an important one and it has to be used in a positive way for learning. Some of the “failure” will be part of the coaching experience. I can’t emphasize this enough: teach the fun of fundamentals! To sum it all up, if you are coaching your child, they must be looked at as a team member with an emphasis that every player is an individual. It’s important to provide a wholesome environment so that each one has a chance to learn how to play the game without fear, while having fun. Don’t overcoach your own child because it will be a life changing unhealthy relationship that could last throughout both parent and child’s life. Keep it fun, for all, including you! My final advice to fathers and mothers who coach their own children, love is the most important thing in life, help your kids enjoy playing sports without “your” dreams and illusions of grandeur, guide them to live in the moment for the love of playing sports.
Klingenberg Will Kick for Mercyhurst
SARATOGA SPRINGS—Saratoga Central Catholic School’s senior Tyler Klingenberg has signed a letter of intent to play soccer next season at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. On hand to celebrate Tyler’s signing were Tyler’s coaches Tim Barnes and Jeff Geller, as well as proud parents Holly and Juergen Klingenberg. Congratulations Tyler! Photos by Chris Stewart.
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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN kLaVoy5k This Sunday; Day of Event Registration Available
in the other activities. This event is open to the public so feel free to invite your friends!
The kLaVoy5k is a community event to help raise awareness about organ & tissue donation. All proceeds from this event go directly to The Center for Donation & Transplant - Donate Life. This year’s 5k begins at the Saratoga Springs State Park warming hut on Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. Day of event registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Bikeatoga and the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) Announce Bike to Work Challenge
Division Street PTA Home Run Derby COME OUT AND PLAY! On Thursday, May 19 at 5 p.m., the Division Street PTA will be hosting their first annual Dragon Pride Home Run Derby. In addition to the Derby there will be games, prizes, food, a bouncy house, music and more. The kids can come out and test their pitching speeds with a radar gun! Parents are invited to participate in their own derby at the end of the event and try and win a oneyear membership to The Slugger’s Den for their child. An Easton Mako bat will also be raffled off. The event will take place on the West Side Recreation fields (across from Division Street Elementary) and is sponsored by the Saratoga National Little League, The Slugger’s Den and Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Derby is for grades K-5. All ages are welcome to participate
Bike to Work Challenge teams are forming. Friday, May 20 is National Bike to Work Day. Bikeatoga and CDTC are sponsoring the eighth annual Bike to Work Challenge. Companies and organizations with locations in Saratoga County are encouraged to form teams to compete for the following trophies: • Gear Head – highest percent participation for organizations with more than 20 employees • Chrome Crank – highest percent participation for organizations with 20 or fewer employees • Steer Head – largest number of riders • Golden Fork – longest bike commute Last year, several hundred Saratoga County residents participated in the Bike to Work Challenge and left their cars at home for a day. Many riders reported that this event helped make biking to work a fun and healthy habit. On Friday, May 20 there will be a free breakfast served at The Arts Center, located on the corner of Broadway and Spring Street
in Saratoga Springs from 6:30 – 9 a.m. for all bike riders. To register, or to see current standings, go to www.capitalmoves.org/b2w518. Encourage your coworkers to register and participate!
Camp Saradac Early Bird Registration Ending Early Bird registration for The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Camp Saradac will end on May 16th. Prices will increase after that date. Immunization records must be submitted with application in order to register. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at15 Vanderbilt Avenue. For additional information or to download forms go to www. SaratogaRec.com. Questions? Call 518- 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs. org.
Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held on Mondays, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 and August 22, at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes for best
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times for all 5 events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org
Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Summer Clinics and Programs Registration for summer clinics and programs hosted by the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is underway. The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will again be offering an extensive and varied list of programs and clinics for Summer 2016. Choose from boys and girls basketball, volleyball, baseball, field hockey, tennis, boys and girls lacrosse, soccer, cheerleading, skateboarding, softball, track, running, sandlot baseball, flag football and ice skating lessons. Questions? Call 518-5873550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratogasprings.org.
Tickets On Sale For ACTT Naturally’s Third Anniversary Party ACTT Naturally, a non-profit organization that works with former Thoroughbred racehorses connecting them with people in need through Equine Facilitated Learning Programs, will celebrate its third anniversary on Monday, May 23 at 5 p.m. at Fifty South in Ballston Spa.
ACTT Naturally is based at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge, NY and is run by its founder, Valerie Buck and her staff of volunteers. Fifty South is located on Rt. 50 between Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa at 2128 Doubleday Avenue, Fifty South is owned and operated by renowned chef Kim Klopstock and specializes in fresh, gluten-free farm-to-table cuisine. For the anniversary party, Fifty South will have live music, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets for ACTT Naturally’s Third Anniversary Celebration are $50, and may be purchased in advance by May 16 at www.acttnaturally. org , For more information, contact Valerie Buck at 570-578-6377.
Camp Malta Registration Now Open Registration for Camp Malta, full day camp, has begun and will run until June 8th. Space is limited! This program is for children entering grades K-5 in the fall, and is held at the Malta Community Center. It is a NYS Health Department licensed program that provides children with a fun, well-supervised summer experience. Participants enjoy summer days packed with fun activities such as; sports, crafts, games, movies, library time, special guest programs and field trips. For more information and registration forms, visit the Camp Malta page at www.maltaparksrec. com or call 518-899-4411.
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Helping Hoops! Dorothy Nolan Teachers vs. Greenfield FD For a Great Cause SARATOGA SPRINGS — The basketball bleachers at Saratoga Springs High School were packed to the rafters as the staff of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School took on their arch-rivals Greenfield Fire Department for a great cause: Their annual Helping Hoops Basketball Game, at the Saratoga Springs High School on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. While this was a tremendous opportunity for young students to see their teachers ‘strut their stuff ’
in tye-dye, all who participated were there for an excellent cause – one that benefits student’s health, nutrition and well-being. The proceeds from this event will go to the SNACPack program, which was founded by Dorothy Nolan alum Richard Martinez, and who was on hand to participate. The SNACPack program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children on weekends, when other resources are not
available. The program provides backpacks filled with food that is child-friendly, shelf-stable, and easily-consumed. Bags are packed each week by volunteers and discreetly distributed to participating children every Friday afternoon. For more information about the SNACpack program and how you can get involved, visit www.facebook.com/ SNACPackProgram - Arthur Gonick
SNACPack founder Richard Martinez (Above) who was inspired by the kindness of others while a student at Dorothy Nolan Elementary
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See Community Sports Bulletin pg. 46. Photo by Tyler Bowen
HELPING HOOPS!
The capacity crowd was whooping as the Dorothy Nolan staff and the Greenfield Fire Department were hooping. All for an excellent cause. See page 47. Photo by MarkBolles.com