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The Price of Growth Tax break debate heats up for Luther Forest by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY
LFTC/GlobalFoundries’ attorneys Matthew Jones and Alex Besso during the public hearing on the zoning amendments at the Malta Town Board Meeting Monday, March 2. Photo by Story Mavericks.
SARATOGA COUNTY — Malta’s Luther Forest Technology Campus (LFTC) is home to a huge economic development project – the U.S. production site for GlobalFoundries Inc., the world’s second-largest computer chip manufacturing plant. Since settling into the Luther Forest Technology Campus, GlobalFoundries has shattered its projected growth. The $10 billion plant now employs roughly 3,000 people and is planning to expand its 1.7-million-square-foot foundry. Just last month, GlobalFoundries proposed adding nearly 500 parking spaces to Fab 8, bringing the total available parking to 2,832 spaces.
While a record incentives package totaling over $2 billion from New York State helped attract GlobalFoundries to the area, LFTC is struggling to acquire other technology-oriented tenants, as evidenced by the fact that the rest of the 1,400-acre campus remains undeveloped. Representatives from LFTC say the campus needs local tax incentives to attract high-tech businesses and the thousands of jobs that they bring. Developers point out that local law blocks PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) incentives for Luther Forest, the only area in the state to do so; furthermore, the campus is ineligible for Start-Up New York incentive programs. See Luther Forest pg. 10
Munter Ranked No. 2 in State
by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY
Gabe Munter is your average, unassuming middle school student who goes about his days preparing for classes and wondering about the future. The 13-year-old Maple Avenue Middle School 7th grade student studies, goes to most of his classes, has the life
of a young teenager and still figures a way to remain one of the best youth skiers in the state. Last weekend, Munter took home a gold medal at the New York State youth championships at Gore Mountain in Giant Slalom, before finishing fourth in Super G and fifth in the Slalom. His father, John Munter, said Gabe was “one of just a
few skiers” who finished in the top-5 of every event over the weekend, garnering him the No. 2 overall ranking. At the meet, there were 76 youth competitors from six councils statewide. By the end of the weekend, Munter had climbed to being the No. 2-ranked skier in the state in the under-14 division. See Munter pg. 11
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Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
Traffic Pain Before Gain Ballston Avenue Detour Scheduled to Begin Late March by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A major project to improve pedestrian accommodations and vehicle access along a heavily traveled stretch of Ballston Avenue in the City of Saratoga Springs will necessitate a detour for several months beginning in late March through the end of June. The area affected will be from the intersections of S. Broadway to Finley St. Local businesses along the route will remain open, and access to these businesses will be permitted, but through traffic will not be allowed. Closing Ballston Avenue to through traffic will save about seven months of construction time, according to project engineers. Through traffic will be detoured along S. Broadway, Adelphi and Finley Streets. It is estimated that two-way traffic will be re-established by July 4, although construction that might necessitate some short-term lane closures could continue into December.
Once completed, the project will provide several amenities to both pedestrians and motorists, including: — Installing new sidewalks on both sides of the road — Improved landscape by planting new trees and installing decorative streetlights — A new center left-turn lane/median — New traffic and pedestrian signals at the Lincoln Avenue intersection — New and improved crosswalks with ramps at each intersection — Replacement of old traffic signals at the Hamilton Street intersection with updated signals — Reconstruction of the 5-leg intersection with Union Street and Perry Street — A new midblock crosswalk with pedestrian activated warning lights For more information, visit saratoga-springs.org or phone Timothy Wales in the Office of the City Engineer at (518) 587-3550 ext. 2621
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U.S. Navy SEAL to Speak at City Center Real life war heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They also come from all different branches of the military. But in combat there is a special breed of warriors that stand out among the elite of the elite. They are a common man with an uncommon desire to succeed in spite of overwhelming odds. Failure is not an option for these men. They will never quit. They are physically tougher and mentally stronger than our enemies. They are the U.S. Navy SEALS. Jason Redman is one of those individuals. He is author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader. On September 13, 2007 while acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual, LT (Lieutenant) Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire. He along with two other teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight. Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, night vision goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive. Now retired, LT Redman is a nationally acclaimed speaker who brings his motivational message to companies and individuals across the nation. He has
been featured in such media as The Washington Times, Fox & Friends, ABC, Hannity, and the Wall Street Journal. On Friday night, March 20, Jason Redman will be at the Saratoga Springs City Center. He will speak on leadership, the overcome mindset, mission processes, the never quit spirit and personnel
management. He will also have his book available for purchase and will be doing a book signing. This is a great opportunity to take your performance to the next level if you are a: manager, sales teams, athlete or a patriot. For tickets or more information, contact Cindy Durfey at Saratoga TODAY Newspaper; 581-2480.
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Ballston Spa Woman Accused of Stealing $90K from Family SARATOGA COUNTY — New York State Police say a Ballston Spa woman stole $90,000 in cash from a family member’s home. Marleene Schneilein, 46, was arrested Monday, March 9 and charged with grand larceny. Authorities say she took the money in July and fled the area. After recently
returning to the area, officials say she turned herself in to police. According to investigators, none of the money has been recovered but there is an ongoing investigation into where it may be. Schneilein was remanded to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.
New Chief Ranger for Saratoga National Historical Park SARATOGA COUNTY — David LaMere has been appointed as the new chief ranger at Saratoga National Historical Park, replacing Greg Wozniak. LaMere has been a National Park Service field ranger for 15 years, previously serving at the Cape Cod National Seashore, Boston National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area and now Saratoga National Historical Park. The chief ranger oversees visitor safety and resource protection at the park, which includes the battlefield site in Stillwater and the British surrender site and battle monument near Schuylerville. The park commemorates the 1777 Battles of Saratoga.
SSHS Students Help Kick-Off Music in our Schools Month SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School students and country singer, RaeLynn, kicked off “Music in Our Schools” Month at Walt Disney World Resort. This past weekend, students from SSHS were among the Disney Performing Arts program schools that participated in Festival Disney, a
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SARATOGA COUNTY — All five of Saratoga County’s recycling centers have switched to single-stream recycling, effective Monday, March 2. County officials say the change – which means not having to separate recyclable materials before dropping them off – is generating interest and will hopefully increase the number of people actually recycling. Previously, people coming to the recycling centers had to separate their items into seven different categories: newspapers, magazines and office paper, cardboard, plastic, metal cans, glass and bulk metal.
MALTA — Joseph Lopez and Chris Morell have been appointed by the Malta Town Board as members of the Malta Ethics Committee, replacing members David Stiles and Rick Weiss. According to reports, neither Stiles nor Weiss were notified in advance that they would be replaced. The Ethics Committee promotes and advises on ethical behavior and reviews complaints of unethical conduct in the Town of Malta.
“Visitors and residents alike are happy to spend time and money here, and we are happy to have them,” said Madigan. “It is clear that the City is a viable, valuable destination, and I will continue to support its success in every way that I can.” 2015 City sales tax was budgeted with a conservative eye, given fluctuating gas prices. While lower gas prices can result in lower sales tax collection, it can also result in more income that can be spent elsewhere.
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SARATOGA COUNTY — After ending its 35-year-long relationship with Saratoga Economic Development Corp, Saratoga County is looking to build a new economic development team – including funding a budget of $750,000. The county is also reportedly interviewing executive director candidates and renting office space.
The new group, Prosperity Partnership, hopes to have an executive director by June 1 of this year and will have a three-tiered strategy built around Saratoga County’s strengths, including: agriculture, tourism and the Luther Forest Technology Campus. The county ended its contract with SEDC at the end of 2013.
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national competitive music festival where top school instrumental and vocal ensembles compete with other groups from across the country. The students interacted with country music singing sensation RaeLynn, who kicked off the Music In Our Schools tour with a special performance for the Festival Disney students.
Saratoga County Moves to Single-Stream Recycling
2014 City Sales Tax Collection Highest of Record SARATOGA SPRINGS — Commissioner of Finance, Michele Madigan, recently reported that the City of Saratoga Springs sales tax collection for the 2014 fiscal year is the highest of record. The final figure for the City for 2014 is $11,233,907, which is a 5.5 percent increase from 2013 and is the most that the City has ever collected in sales tax dollars. Saratoga County also reported an uptick over 2013 of 3.78 percent.
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Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015 Paul A. Orsi, 39, of Mechanicville, pleaded to felony DWI on March 9, and will be sentenced May 22. Shawn P. Martindale, 38, of Glens Falls, pleaded to the charge of felony falsifying business records on March 2. He will be sentenced May 11. Daniel R. Berger, 22, of Van Nuys, Ca., was arrested March 4 and charged with disorderly conduct and unlawful possession of marijuana.
negative impact of the overall welfare of the child, according to police. Both the Recreation Department and DPW were made aware of the allegation just prior to the police becoming involved. It was a recreation’s worker that, when becoming aware of the allegations, made proper notifications. Robenstein was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance.
Alexa R. Berry, 23, of Clifton Park, was arrested March 4 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle with three or more suspensions and headlight failure following a traffic stop.
The investigation led police to believe that this was an isolated incident with Robenstein. If anyone should have additional information on this matter, they are strongly encouraged to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department.
Jorge S. Chiluisa, 20 of Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 3 and charged with misdemeanor third degree assault.
John Charles Cook, 56, of Colonie, was arrested March 6 and charged with felony second degree grand larceny
Robert J. Jorgensen, 24, of Schenectady, was arrested March 3 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following an accident involving property damage.
In August of 2014, the Saratoga Springs Police Department was contacted regarding a possible fraud committed by Cook. The Financial Investigations Unit of the NYS Justice Center made the report for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
John V. Vardine, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on a warrant on March 3 and charged with petit larceny. Christopher E. Robenstein, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on a warrant for endangering the welfare of a child. On Jan. 16, the police were alerted to a complaint from a 14-year-old female, who alleged that Robenstein engaged in inappropriate Facebook messaging with her on Dec. 27, 2014.
Investigators from the NYS Justice Center met with SSPD Investigators to discuss information they had received on Cook. Investigators from NYS Justice Center stated they had received a tip through their hotline number regarding Cook and possible fraud. The NYS Justice Center began looking into the allegations and at the same time contacted SSPD regarding the information they had received. A joint investigation began as a result of the meeting.
Robenstein, who was employed by the Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works, was assigned to perform maintenance on the Recreation Center on Vanderbilt Avenue, which is where the two met.
The investigation showed that Cook initially met the victim while he was employed by Living Resources. The victim in this case is a 47-yearold female who is a client of Living Resources.
On the date of the incident, it is alleged that Robenstein sent the girl a series of messages where he commented on several of her physical characteristics. The sum and substance of these messages were of a nature that would likely have a
Cook had regular contact with the victim for a couple of years prior to the incident, as he was assigned as her case manager. In the fall of 2013 the victim had received a settlement check for a family tragedy that had previously taken place.
The allegation here is that Cook took a payment of $250,000 from the victim in September, 2013, for Cook to assist with the victim’s finances. It is alleged that Cook failed to follow through with the agreement and spent the majority of the money for personal expenses. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Vanessa Rose of the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800. Cook was arraigned that day and remanded to Saratoga County jail on $100,000 cash bail. David E. Orzechowski, 28, of Ballston Spa, was arrested March 8 and charged with felony burglary, two counts of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor assault stemming from when it is alleged he broke into a residence on Hathorn Blvd, where a party was taking place, and assaulted people there. After the assault, it is alleged Orzechowski did considerable damage to the inside of the residence
Help Zucchini Brother Replace Stolen Equipment The community is rallying to support Jack Zucchini, a member of the beloved local band the Zucchini Brothers. Jack’s van was broken into last Friday, March 6 at the BOCES F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs while he was substitute teaching, and unfortunately he lost an estimated $6,000 in PA and other related equipment needed to put on performances for kids and families. As of today, over $4,800 of the $6,000 needed to replace this equipment has been pledged by members of the community in an online campaign. If you wish to donate to a person who does so much to bring joy and happiness to everyone, here is the link:
http://goo.gl/YY92LX If you have any information regarding the break-in, call the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800 or anonymously at 518-584-TIPS.
10-year-old Schuylerville boy stabbed The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office said a 10-year-old boy was stabbed on March 11 in Schuylerville, and that his condition is stable. The boy’s 19-yearold brother, Cody W. Clements, was arrested and charged with felony assault. He’s being held at Saratoga County Jail on $75,000 bail. The boy told hospital employees he was slashed in the throat. Police arrived on the scene at 5:26 p.m. on March 11 on a domestic disturbance call and found the boy bleeding from his throat.
The boy was taken to Albany Medical Center. A neighbor of the boy’s family, also a local firefighter who was one of the first responders on scene, said he felt the boy would be alright, but he offered no other details. An updated press release was expected on March 12. The stabbing occurred at 226 Haas Road, which is the Clements residence near Schuylerville. The house is located south of Victory near the Route 32 and 4 intersection. The investigation is ongoing.
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obituaries
William Nolan
SARATOGA SPRINGS — William Thomas Nolan passed away suddenly Thursday, March 5 at his home in Saratoga Springs surrounded by his loving family. He was 77. Bill was born on June 12, 1937 in Albany, New York. He attended Vincentian Institute in Albany and graduated from Minerva Central School where he excelled in sports. Bill served on the NYS police force for 30 years before retiring in 1989 from Troop T where he served as Tech. Sargent. He enjoyed racing and training horses at the harness track in Saratoga, golf, hockey, Notre Dame and the
NY Yankees. Bill was a born leader. He also believed in giving back and helped with fundraising at the Blessed Sacrament in Albany as well as serving as president of the Adirondack Red Wings Booster Club. He and his wife of 31 years, Nancy, loved to travel and especially enjoyed going on cruises. Bill will be dearly missed by his loving wife Nancy. They had a remarkable funfilled life together. He is also survived by his daughters; Courtney Freihofer (Matt), Mary Gladding (Geoff), Patty Quirk (John), son; Tim Nolan, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous sisters and brothers-inlaw, and a brother, Thomas Nolan (Diane). He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marguarite Nolan. A memorial mass will be held at St. Peters Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14.
Irving Avery Lacy Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Irving Avery Lacy Jr. passed away Thursday, March 5 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 74. Irving was born on August 4, 1940 in White Plains, New York to the late Irving Avery Lacy Sr. and Muriel Ross Morrison. Irving graduated from White Plains High School and operated and owned Bud Lacy Business Equipment and Sandis Tools in Saratoga Springs for many years. He loved his tool store. Irving had a passion for breathing new life into old things, taking what was once just a pile of rusty pieces and recreating it with purchased, fabricated
and found parts and loved to tell the story. Irving especially loved to go to car and truck shows where history, memories and tall tales come together and everyone has lots of fun. He enjoyed music, dancing, and loved spending time with his dogs and at his farm in Greenwich. He also enjoyed in his younger years being a volunteer fireman at the Town of Friendship, New York fire department. Irving had a loving and kind heart; he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Irving is survived by his loving wife Sandra and they had a remarkable fun-filled life together. He is also survived by his sons; William Lacy (Cathy), Michael Ranucci (Amy), daughters; Laura Robertson (Jim), Christine Gokey (Garrett), sister; Edith Tennant, grandchildren; Lacy, Hope, Devin (Alicia), Nicade, Emily, great-grandchildren; Arianna, Vinnenzo, many nieces and nephews and many friends.
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Dorothy Eckert
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dorothy Eckert of Northway Court passed away on Tuesday, March 3. She was 73.
Dorothy was born in May of 1941 to Theodore and Lena Kirby of Chatham, New York. Her family was involved in the harness racing business and she moved to Saratoga with them at a young age. For nearly 40 years, “Dottie” worked for the Saratoga Springs High School as a secretary in the guidance office. Among her pleasures were relaxing on warm beaches, taking cruises, cheering for the Yankees and playing the slots at a casino.
Dottie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard; their two children, Carole Eckert of Saratoga Springs and Captain John Eckert who is stationed in Washington D.C.; a daughterin-law Dr. Michelle Eckert of Whitehall, Arkansas and her sister Penny Appicella of Oneonta. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and a sister. Donations may be made in Dottie’s memory to a charity of your choice.
Edwin Bogue
BALLSTON SPA — Edwin H. Bogue passed away Saturday, Feb. 28 surrounded by his loving family. He was 94. Born in Ballston Spa on June 28, 1920, he was the son of Charles and Lela Bogue. Ed worked for General Foods for 30 years, retiring in 1980. Ed served as Village Republican Chairman from 2000-2013. He also served as the Tax Assessor
for the Village of Ballston Spa for many years. In his retirement Ed was employed part time by Armer Funeral Home, Inc. Ed was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ballston Spa, where he served as a trustee. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Ballston Area Seniors and the Rotary Club. He enjoyed dancing and in his younger years he bowled in several leagues. Ed was predeceased by his first wife Mary, and his brothers George, Charles, Al and Dick Bogue. He is survived by his wife Sarah; children David Bogue (Margaret Foote) of Queensbury, Brian Bogue of Ballston Spa and Mary Beth
Florance of Ballston Spa; stepchildren Donna Sharman (Richard) of Torano, Virginia, and Yvonne Rumsey (Thomas) of Lake Tahoe, California; brother Robert Bogue (Patricia) of Ballston Spa, sister Jeanne Gizzi (Carmen) of Ballston Spa; sister-in-law Mildred Gilliatt of Batavia, NY; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 7 at St. Mary’s church in Ballston Spa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made in Ed’s name to St. Mary’s Church, Community Hospice of Saratoga or the Rotary Club of Ballston Spa.
Henry Yarbrough
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Henry “Roland” Yarbrough passed away at his home Sunday, March 1. He was 71. Henry was born January 28, 1944 in Saratoga Springs to Ethel Maria Yarbrough and Dallas Yarbrough, Sr. A graduate of Saratoga High School and student of Potsdam University, Roland lived his entire life in Saratoga, a community that he loved and served.
Roland had a passion for service, especially to his church, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, located in Saratoga Springs, and the Frederick Allen Lodge #609 & Mary A. Carter Temple #362 of Saratoga, where he spent a great deal of his time. A member since 2008, his brothers and sisters recall a man who was very dedicated, attending all functions near and afar, and who served in various leadership capacities. Roland was most recently elected to the position of Financial Secretary. Roland served his country in the United States Army for over sixteen years, until his honorable discharge in 1992. As an Army Recruiter, he was recognized for his exemplary service, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge, among others. Following his career in the army, Roland worked at Time Warner cable until his retirement. The epitome of a ‘gentle giant,’ Roland had a quiet presence that was unmistakably the mark of a true gentleman. He is survived by his son, Markos Yarbrough of Albany; niece, Kimberley Jaksina of Waltham, Massachusetts; cousins and nephew, Eleanor & Thomas Preaster of Syracuse, New York; four grand-nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends and associates with whom he was endeared during the 71 years of life that he so selflessly shared with everyone.
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William Hobbins Jr. SARATOGA SPRINGS — William C. Hobbins, Jr. passed away Monday, March 8 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He was 71. Born on August 7, 1943 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of William and Eleanor (Rogers) Hobbins. He graduated from Yonkers High School in 1961 and moved to Saratoga Springs in 1972 with his beloved wife, Maxine (McConnell), of 52 years. He retired in 2000 after 37 years with NY Telephone/Verizon. Along with Maxine, Bill is survived by his three children,
William (Pam), Charles (Cheryl) and Timothy (Shavon) all of Saratoga Springs; his sister, Roseann Johnson of Old Bridge, New Jersey; three grandchildren, Sydney Hobbins, Sean Hobbins and Chauncey Valentine-Hobbins all of Saratoga Springs and many nieces and nephews. Bill loved golfing, traveling, cooking for his family and spending time with neighborhood friends of 42 years. He was an avid Yankees and Giants fan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Church Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. in Ballston Spa.
Stephen McCarthy Sr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stephen M. McCarthy, Sr. passed away Friday, March 6 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 84. Stephen was born on Dec. 22, 1930 in Saratoga Springs, son of the late Michael and Elena (Etes) McCarthy. He was a lifelong resident of Saratoga and a member of the Church of St. Peter and ITAM Club. Stephen worked in maintenance for 10 years with the railroad company, for International Paper for 23 years as a machine operator
and then as a crossing guard at Lake Avenue Elementary School for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and going to the racino. His greatest joy was his family and spending time with them. In addition to his parents, Stephen is predeceased by his siblings Mary McCarthy, Michael, James and Anthony McCarthy and Katherine Barney. Survivors include his sons, Stephen Jr. and Rick McCarthy, both of Saratoga Springs; his daughter Karen (Jeff) Stangler of Rock Hill, SC; granddaughters Gina McCarthy and Tara Stangler; sister Angeline Izzo and brother Joseph McCarthy. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, March 13 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs.
IN MEMORIAM
Eugene J. Corsale
July 25, 1928 to March 15, 2014
“He had a smile, a pleasant way, a helping hand to all he knew…He was so kind, so generous and true….On earth he nobly did his best…. Grant him, Jesus, heavenly rest.” Love Always, Your wife, Barbara, daughters – Angela & Anne and their families.
OBITUARIES 7 Joseph Chiddo SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph Chiddo, lover of family, Sinatra, home improvements, and especially his loving wife, Rosemary (who he affectionately called Liz,) died peacefully at home Friday, March 6 in Saratoga Springs. He was 93. Joe was born on Mar. 25, 1921 in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan to Raphael and Mary (Barone) Chiddo, first generation immigrants from Bitonto, Italy. He grew up surrounded by his loving family, including four sisters who preceded him in death: Anne, Nan, Rose and Jean. He attended Brooklyn Tech H.S., where his love for all things mechanical started. Just in time for WWII, he joined the Navy where he served proudly on the USS Wisconsin from 1943 to 1946. He later worked for the City of New York for over 30 years. He started a life-long love affair with Rosemary Field, who he married on September 30, 1950. They spent part of their honeymoon in Saratoga Springs, not knowing that 40 years later they would live there. They settled in Ozone Park, NY where they raised their four children. They were married for 64 years which is a testament to their devotion to each other.
Joe is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Field), daughters Jane Sanzen of Saratoga Springs, Susan Kobara (Mitch) of Carlsbad, CA, Nancy Nicole (Rene) of Zurich, Switzerland and their son David Chiddo (Mayuko) of Tokyo, Japan and Kona, Hawaii. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Lindsay Lantz (Jeff), Julia Sanzen, Gia Kobara, Charlotte Nicole, Kelly Nicole, Anna Kobara, Joseph Kobara, Malina Chiddo and Kai Chiddo and one great-grandson, Grayson. Joe will be remembered as a man who took the best care of his family and taught them how to love. He passed on to them his love of all types of music, from jazz to opera. He enjoyed traveling, from camping in many of the US National Parks to riding a camel at the Great Pyramids of Egypt; good food (all of Mom’s food and Jane’s lasagna); good books; good friends and good conversation. He had the ability to talk to anyone from any walk of life and be truly interested and interesting. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Joe’s name to The Salvation Army or Community Hospice of Saratoga.
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Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
The Real People Behind Homelessness Shelters of Saratoga Gala’s Exhibit Shows the Humanity of Struggle, Hope and Success by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — For it’s fifth annual gala, Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) will be adding an extra, dramatic dimension – a showcase of the individuals impacted by homelessness through a series of intimate portraits and their stories that go beyond the stereotypes – and are the most powerful reasons why you should consider attending. The gala is next Thursday, Mar. 19 from 6-9 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant. Admission is $100; visit sheltersofsaratoga.com/events/ shelters-of-saratoga-gala-2015 for more information and reservations. At the event there will be a series of 60 live and silent auction items available, a cocktail reception and live music by Jeff Brisbin. But it is the people themselves — people whose lives have
been positively impacted by the work of the shelter, and their stories, that will be front and center for gala attendees. Included are a series of powerful images from the lens of Mark McCarty showing SOS clients and houseguests in a way that cuts through the stereotypes and allow you to view the full spectrum of humanity of the people who have been helped by SOS. And stories. “I became homeless when I lost my home due to foreclosure,” says Stanley Peters, SOS houseguest. “Living in a motel used what little money I had and there was no one that I could stay with locally. A friend suggested that I call SOS.” “People who are homeless are stereotyped as panhandlers bumming spare change or pushing around a shopping cart filled with everything they own,” says Peters.
“That’s not who I am. I’m married, have children and two jobs. I like art, reading, sculpting and metalwork. When I leave SOS, I hope to have a place to bring my children to visit me that I can proudly say is mine.” In 2014, SOS helped over 400 men and women through their sheltering program and had over 1,500 face-to-face contacts through their Mobile Outreach unit with youth, adults and families. Real people receiving real help. Like Hial Hall, another SOS houseguest. “I almost didn’t go to SOS because of the way that homeless shelters are portrayed. However, I have found this to be an atmosphere that’s more like a family. We help one another get back on track. I’ve had nothing but good fortune since coming here.” Hall has been sober since July 2008 and noted that his other accomplishments include finding and maintaining work and accepting staff ’s help to find the resources that have gotten him back on his Portraits of real people who are SOS clients such as Stanley Peters (above) feet. Hall currently works two and Jody Frechette (below) by photographer Mike McCarty and their stories jobs and has recently moved will be on exhibit at the fifth annual gala into one of SOS’ affordable housing apartments. When asked to what he attributes his success, Hall stated, “You can’t stay in the past, you have to keep looking forward.” The Honorary Committee Chair for the Gala is Laura Chodos. Title sponsors for the event include Vince, Patty, Ron and Michele Riggi and Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Saratoga TODAY Publisher Chad Beatty will oversee the live auction, with items available such as Saratoga Race Course Track Box seats, VIP tickets to Electric City Couture Fashion Show and after-party, tickets to Les Miserables on Broadway and many other items. “I am very pleased to celebrate the good work of Shelters of Saratoga and the support we provide to those who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless in our community,” says Michael Finocchi, SOS executive director. For more information, visit sheltersofsaratoga.org
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Luther Forest Pushing for Tax Incentives to Further Develop Campus Continued from front page The Luther Forest Technology Campus Economic Development Corporation (owner and developer) recently submitted a new draft environmental impact statement to the Malta Town Board, citing these concerns and is requesting certain amendments to the 2004 Luther forest Technology Campus Planned Development District. The requests of LFTCEDC have the backing of the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA). The group has submitted a letter to Malta Town Supervisor Paul Sausville, citing its support. “The State has invested approximately $120 million in infrastructure development to support the Campus…the towns, county and
Agency have also invested their time and monies to ensure that the Campus is a success,” SCIDA stated in the letter. “Without the requested changes all that investment may continue to go unfulfilled. We urge the town decision makers to take affirmative action on the applicant’s request.” The SCIDA believes the amendments LTFCEDC is requesting are “the essential element” needed to attract new high-tech companies, capital investment and well-paying jobs to the county. The organization also says the prohibition against the granting of tax abatements (with the exception of GlobalFoundries) to those companies potentially interested in setting up shop in LFTC, puts the campus in a non-competitive position. “GlobalFoundries is the only company in there {LFTC] after 10
years and it’s just not acceptable for many reasons, one being the public investment that was made here,” said Larry Benton, President of SCIDA. “People get hung up on granting tax incentives, but they’re a part of doing business today and attracting companies from state to state, from county to county.” In fact, one of LFTC’s biggest competitors is the NYSERDA Step Park, which is located adjacent to the campus. Because the step park is owned by NYSERDA, the businesses housed there – such as General Electric – are not required to pay property tax, according to Benton. Benton and the SCIDA would also like to see the list of “allowable uses” of the campus expanded. During the initial planning of the campus, the focus was on the nano-technology industry; but since that zoning was adopted, GlobalFoundries continues to be the only tenant of LFTC. Benton says broadening the allowable uses could attract other high-tech businesses to the campus. “The IDA has committed to making an investment of its own money into the park if these changes
are made,” said Benton. “Hopefully reason will prevail…I think if these changes are made, we’re going to see some significant activity in there and it probably wouldn’t be too long before we get another company in there, in my opinion.” Supervisor Sausville released his comments from the public hearing Monday, March 2 regarding LFTC’s third draft supplemental environmental impact statement. Sausville requested the developers address eight areas of their application: identify IDA tax
abatement incentives; develop a campus financial plan; determine financial impact on government; determine future maintenance/ repair of campus roads; show the depreciating assessment for semiconductor manufacturing; address Start-Up New York eligibility; sponsor a process for reviewing/ revising proposed amendments; and evaluate the application’s consistency with the Town of Malta’s Economic Development Plan. Sausville could not be reached for additional comment.
Friendly Sons 63rd Anniversary
Photo provided.
The Saratoga Springs chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will celebrate their 63rd anniversary with a dinner on March 17th, 2015 at the Holiday Inn on Broadway. The group is a fraternal organization that meets once each year on St. Patrick’s Day to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to raise money for local Catholic charitable organizations. 2015 officers
pictured are from left; President Gerard Zabala, Vice President Bill Walbridge, Treasurer David Carr Jr., and Secretary Jack Fleming. Also pictured is Keeper of the Shillelagh, Mark Phillips. Many cities throughout the country have chapters of the society, locally including Albany and Troy. One of the first chapters of the society was founded in post-revolutionary war New York City by Irish American Daniel McCormick, with the purpose to help the unusual number of impoverished and displaced Irishmen, who had arrived in New York in the wake of the British evacuation. The first meeting of the New York City chapter was in 1784 at Cape’s Tavern. The Philadelphia Society of the Friendly Sons is believed to be the first chapter of the society, and it was founded in 1771.
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Munter Hopes to Continue Growth Continued from front page
And it’s no surprise to Munter that his best event was the Giant Slalom. “It’s my favorite. I enjoy it the most,” he said. “I like the size – the size of the course and the turns. I’m not really sure why, but it is.” Because of his showing at the state championships, Munter will take part in the Eastern US Finals, which occur this weekend in Stowe, Vt. It is the final competition of the winter for Munter. Munter said that when he was a young boy, at about 3 years old, his parents took him skiing. It was a wrap from there, he said. “They thought it was a good idea to take me on the mountain,” Munter said of his folks. “I liked it so much that I just kept going, and I still love it.” To be a top-level skier, one must be in peak athletic form. Munter spends his offseasons water skiing, playing soccer, biking and surfing, and this is all on top of the 100 days per year he spends on the slopes. For the past few years, he has trekked to Oregon for 10-day ski sessions on a glacier. “He has a self-driven passion for the sport,” his father added. Amazingly, Munter is able to maintain an average in the 90s, his father said. When he’s not studying or training, Munter is a member of the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club, a travel soccer team. This past fall, Munter made the Saratoga modified soccer team, and said he thoroughly enjoyed it. Munter was asked what type of impact his mother and father have on him in terms of his skiing. And in typical teenager fashion, Munter gave the following answer. “I don’t know, I guess they just don’t mind driving me everywhere,” he said. “That really helps.” Munter will be entering into Saratoga High School following his 8th grade year. He said he hasn’t put too much thought into career choices yet, but does hope to one day compete in the winter Olympics. “I accomplished all the goals I set for this year,” he said. “I just want to continue to be a better skier and a better person.”
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HISTORY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
Saratoga Springs A Century of Progress
The 450 – 470 block of Broadway circa 1971. Note the boarded windows on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
330 – 326 Broadway, the corner of Broadway and Spring Street circa 1971.
On April 7, 1915, a charter was signed into law and a little town nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks became the city of Saratoga Springs. To celebrate this centennial milestone, Saratoga TODAY is running a 13-week series looking at the significant events that led to the community we now call home. Thank you to the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for their collaboration with this material. This is part two of our series…We hope you enjoy.
Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
HISTORY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
URBAN RENEWAL
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1960
Congress Street before renewal
1962 The city appointed an Urban Renewal Board with four members
1966 First project, West Circular Street northward to Church Street, begins
1970 In the mid-twentieth century America and Americans were fascinated by the modern. But two decades had passed without a great deal of investment in infrastructure. First the economic restrictions of the Depression and then the mobilization of wartime had resulted in limited construction. Cities had suffered during this period and their blighted condition was discouraging private investment. Thinkers and policymakers in the federal government suggested a free-enterprise model to address this nationwide problem. Congress passed the Housing Act of 1954 that extended its support for work on rundown but salvageable properties and included commercial projects for the first time. It was made more generous over the following years, and given the name “urban renewal.” American cities large and small lined up to qualify for the federal money. Saratoga Springs was far from an exception to this nationwide pattern. For over a quarter of a century the city’s fortunes had been on the decline. Although employment had rebounded during the war, materials shortages prevented improvements to buildings. By 1945, Saratoga was full of rundown structures. It was not until 1958 that the Planning Board moved forward with the city’s first Master Plan, hiring a consultant and focusing on two objectives: economic development and downtown revitalization. When the plan was completed two years later, it outlined the Congress Street area and Maple Avenue/High Rock Avenue neighborhoods with their substandard houses and business blocks as possible urban renewal project sites. Qualifying for funding was a long, drawn-out process. The city appointed an Urban Renewal Board in 1962, with four members: attorney John J. Carusone Sr., John Roohan, and city commissioners Charles McTygue and Mahlon Tunison. After a long search, another
city native, Donald Veitch, was named its director, serving 24 years until the program ended. He was responsible for acquiring properties, relocating residents, contracting for demolition and subsequent grading and utility work, and re-parceling the land for sale. The first project, located west of Broadway from West Circular Street northward to Church Street, got underway in 1966. In its 17 years of operation, many changes were made; the board created the large Woodlawn Avenue parking lot, housing was created in Gaslight Square, Stonequist Apartments, and Congress Place apartments, the large shopping center on Congress Street and a number of commercial buildings in the block between Broadway and Hamilton Street were also built. The second project, known as Spring Valley North, was especially important for the city’s economic health: it not only removed deteriorated buildings but addressed a longstanding flooding problem suffered by all the businesses and residents along Putnam Street and High Rock Avenue. There, the Village Brook had been partly moved underground, but in periods of heavy rain the valley was under water. The project installed a huge culvert – “big enough to drive a car through,” said Don Veitch – and solved the problem permanently. Spring Valley North was in some ways less conspicuous than the earlier project on the west side, but it provided land for three very visible projects, the Sheraton Hotel (now the Saratoga Hilton), the Saratoga Springs City Center, and the public library. Other benefits were the 75-unit Spring Valley Apartments; the Saratogian parking lot, which kept the newspaper from relocating out of the center of the city; and several commercial buildings. The original plans for the Spring Valley project could have been counter to the revitalized Saratoga Springs of today. In 1972
planners suggested razing “just about every building behind the stores” on the east side of Broadway all the way from Spring Street to Rock Street, replacing them with a convention center, a hotel, a department store, nine smaller stores, and a cinema. In 1979 the “Small Cities” project bounded by Caroline, Spring, Putnam and Circular was designed. Completed over seven years, it left the historic business blocks on Phila and Caroline streets intact, but cleared a modest number of remaining buildings between them to create the site for an important city parking lot and the new Saratoga Springs Public Library. Urban renewal had its down side. Individual Saratogians and small businesses lost low-cost rents and the goodwill of a stable address; homeowners and tenants had “no choice” about what was happening. Relocation was costly in moving expenses, higher mortgages or rents, higher taxes, and higher property maintenance costs. The harshest effect was in the destruction of neighborhoods. In Saratoga’s case, Congress Street had been a vibrant African-American community for several generations, and its residents were dispersed throughout the city, losing their familiar community context of churches, businesses and homes. Ironically, the effect of urban renewal on the national scene was legislation favoring both neighborhood preservation and economic development, and the emergence of a grassroots reaction that ignited the historic preservation movement, so widely accepted today. In Saratoga Springs, the impact was similar, and there were measurable benefits as well. Within the West Side project, the tax base grew from $39,000 to $285,000 in the two decades, while the city recouped $37,000 in back taxes; Federal and state funds totaling $3.7 million flowed into Saratoga. The Spring Valley North project drew nearly $8 million in outside funding.
1979 The “Small Cities” project bounded by Caroline, Spring, Putnam and Circular was designed.
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BUSINESS
Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
New Embassy Suites Opens in Saratoga Springs
First in New York State to Feature the Brand’s Latest Design Concept
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Embassy Suites Hotels, the Hilton Worldwide brand of upscale all-suite hotels, recently announced the opening of the new 149-all-suite Embassy Suites in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. The full-service hotel, located within walking distance to shopping, museums, casinos, parks, restaurants, entertainment, and more, is the first
Embassy Suites in the state to feature the brand’s latest design concept, Design Option III. Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs is owned by DCG Development and managed by Veeder Hospitality Management LLC. “We’re excited to continue our expansion in this popular leisure market with the new Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs,” said John Rogers, global head, Embassy Suites Hotels.
Two Queen Guest Room inside Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs. Photo provided.
“The innovative Design Option III prototype will enhance the guest experience by offering a great sense of space and more natural light in both guest rooms and public areas like the atrium, while maintaining Embassy’s signature amenities.” “From horse racing to arts and outdoor recreation, Saratoga Springs is an internationally-recognized leisure and business destination,” adds general manager Dan Fortier, Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs. “The opening of our hotel comes at a peak time as both business and leisure travelers will be planning for Saratoga Springs seasonal horse racing, which starts July 24 and attracts guest from around the world.” The hotel’s design offers guests a variety of side-by-side suites, shotgun suites and one room suites. The contemporary open air atrium is complimented with Adirondack elements, a floor-to-ceiling stone
fireplace and unique, hand-selected art pieces. In addition, guests can enjoy delicious American fare, beer or cocktails at The Diamond Club Grill, which offers indoor and outdoor dining for lunch and dinner. Located just 30 minutes away from Albany International Airport,
Race Course, a historic thoroughbred horse racing track considered to be the oldest sporting venue in the country. In addition, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), the official summer home of the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra, is a popular nearby venue for rock concerts, operas and festivals. Saratoga County is also the heart of New York State’s Tech Valley and home to a growing number of high tech companies such as Global Foundries, IBM’s R&D, and NANO technology growth, and the relocation of several computer companies to the community. The hotel’s 6,000 sq. ft. versatile event space, including a 3,500 sq. ft. ballroom and seven flexible conference spaces, complete with state-of-the-art A/V technology and dedicated catering staff, is ideal for business meetings, social events and weddings for 220 people. The hotel features the brand’s signature amenities including its free made-to-order breakfast, a two-hour complimentary Evening Reception with snacks and beverages, two-room suites with a separate living area, private bedroom, WiFi, 40-inch HDTV’s, a wet bar fitted with a microwave, a minifridge and a coffee maker. Guests also have access to the 24-hour business and fitness centers and an indoor swimming pool.
“The opening of our hotel comes at a peak time as both business and leisure travelers will be planning for Saratoga Springs seasonal horse racing...” Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs is just minutes from the award-winning Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga National Historic Park, Saratoga Casino and Raceway, Canfield Casino, Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room, and the internationally-renowned Saratoga
The lobby inside Embassy Suites Saratoga Springs. Photo provided.
Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
Alexandra Besso Joins the Jones Firm
Roohan Realty Welcomes Christine Hogan Barton
Alexandra Besso, associate attorney. Photo provided.
Christine Hogan Barton, Roohan Realty. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Jones Firm, Attorneys at Law recently welcomed Alexandra Besso as its newest associate attorney. Besso focuses her practice on the representation of individual and corporate clients in the field of land use and development, in addition to the firm’s general practice areas. Prior to joining the Jones Firm, Besso worked for the New York State Department of Economic Development, implementing numerous tax credit programs, as well as in the Department’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development where she assisted in the representation of the Department at administrative hearings to determine applicants’ program eligibility.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roohan Realty has announced that Christine Hogan Barton has joined the Company as a Real Estate Sales Professional. Christine is a graduate of the University at Albany, SUNY, with a BA in Communications and Rhetoric and attended the American Intercontinental University of London with a focus on Architecture. Christine was previously the Marketing Director of Phinney Design Group, a multi-disciplinary Architecture, Interior Design, Green Building Consulting and Construction Management firm in Saratoga Springs. She is also a current partner at Edgy Betty, offering design and home décor services for interiors and events, lifestyle blog contributions on family travel, DIY projects and hosting and entertaining endeavors.
“Care for Kids” Helps Saratoga Hospital Pediatric Unit
L to R: Klare Ingram, Rachel Wheatley, and Dawn Tennaut of Saratoga Hospital, and Irv Hilts and Kelly Rowland of TCT FCU. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — TCT Federal Credit Union’s “Care for Kids” campaign raised money to benefit the pediatric patients of the two area hospitals within their service area of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. TCT staff and members raised funds through the sale of logo wear and the TCT Care for Kids stuffed animal for 2014 - “Aggie” the Lamb. TCT begins their 2015 Care for Kids campaign this month with the introduction of “Luka” the Lion. “Luka” can be purchased in any one of their branch locations for $10.
Complexions Celebrates Success of Pampering with a Purpose Campaign SARATOGA SPRINGS — In January, Complexions Spa for Beauty and Wellness launched “Pampering with a Purpose,” a new campaign designed to help wellness and lifestyle change. In just two months, the program has received critical acclaim by spa guests at both locations, as well as both local and national media. Each month, the program highlights three spa treatments that promote mind, body, and soul wellness, with services like: For the Body: Boost Your Immune System with a Eucalyptus Soak & Massage, For Your Complexion: Moisture Drench Facial, and For Your Soul: Loose Leaf Tea which features various options of teas with health and anti-aging benefits. Pampering with a Purpose™ embraces the notion that spa and salon treatments should not be an occasional indulgence, but rather a lifestyle change for enhanced wellness.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Dr. Edward Hannan receives Donald Led Duke Heart Hero Award
Award at the Capital Region Heart Ball on Saturday, March 14, at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — 25 years ago, the New York State Department of Health charged Edward L. Hannan, Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Health Policy, Management and Behavior at the University at Albany, with developing a system that would assess the quality of care provided by New York State hospitals and doctors who performed cardiac surgery and coronary angioplasty. Since then, Dr. Hannan and his colleagues at the University at Albany School of Public Health have prepared annual public reports for DOH that provide risk-adjusted mortality rates for providers of these complex cardiac procedures. For his work that has led to improved cardiac care throughout New York, Dr. Hannan will receive the Donald Led Duke Heart Hero
St. Patrick’s Day 50-Cent Cones SARATOGA COUNTY — Wearing green gets you a sweet deal on ice cream cones at Stewart’s Shops this Saint Patrick’s Day. Anyone, any age, wearing green on Tuesday, March 17 can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 50 cents; available at any of the 332 Stewart’s Shops locations in New York and Vermont. Last year, more than 64,000 lucky customers took advantage of this delicious deal. Stewart’s will be rolling out more spring ice cream flavors at the cone counter in the coming weeks such as: White Face Fudge, Pecan Praline Swirl and Crazy Coconut.
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ATF Expresses Gratitude SARATOGA COUNTY — After the Fire, a non-profit organization that exists entirely on donations and is comprised of volunteers, wants to thank those who have donated to help support the group’s mission. In 2014, ATF received monetary donations from Verizon, Adirondack Trust Co., Ballston Spa National Bank, Saratoga National Bank, Stewart’s Shops and the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619. Local businesses including: Hannaford, Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio, BonTon, Boscov’s, Price Chopper, Pizza Hut, Saratoga Elks Lodge #161, Reform Your Body Pilates, Round Lake Fire Department, and Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour participated in various ATF fundraising activities. ATF assists Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. To learn more, visit afterthefire.org.
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BALLSTON 12 Davids Lane, $248,000. Justin Spade sold property to Clinton Ballinger. 257 Lake Rd., $378,000. Robert and Andrea Monaco sold property to Cartus Financial Corporation. 257 Lake Rd., $370,000. Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Second Half Investments LLC.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS CLIFTON PARK 3 Hidden Crest Court, $364,875. HSBC Bank USA (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to John Moran. 7 A-7B Century Court, $356,505. Jodylynn Gotha (by Ref) sold property to US Bank National Association (as Trustee). 1568 Crescent Rd., $390,977. Abele Limited Partnership sold property to Senthil Krishnan and Suchitra Seenappa.
CORINTH 10 West Mechanic St., $140,000. Jean Clark (by Exec) sold property to Timothy Harney. 12 Williams St., $31,614. Fannie Mae (by Atty) sold property to Richard Humowitz, Jr. 3 Walnut St., $163,360. Joseph Schultz (by Ref) sold property to US Bank Trust National Association (as Trustee). 316 Oak St., $144,160. Barbara Sycuro sold property to Karina Medina-Oquendo and Ronald Ladue.
GALWAY Jockey St., $50,000. William Whitbeck and Christine McCormack sold property to Richard and Priscilla Kenyon.
7312 Teller Lane, $140,000. Dorothea Salvador sold property to Michael and Susan Herrington.
GREENFIELD 99 Wilsey Rd., $132,825. Wells Fargo Bank (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Jesse Lena.
MALTA
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216 Whitetail Ct., $160,000. Nancy Trimbur (as Trustee) sold property to Eric Kurpiel.
16 Lincoln Ave., $230,000. Genia Krasner and Inessa Dolgin sold property to Morey Bros, LLC.
276 Rowland St., $192,000. Brian Phillips sold property to Chad and Sarah Slagle.
12 Gilman Ave., $245,000. Karen Lyons and Kathy Weaver (as Trustees) sold property to Adrian and Tammy Hovey.
286 Finely Rd., $30,000. Joellen Crawford sold property to Benjamin Iwinski.
MOREAU
42 Century Dr., $343,500. John and Kathleen Bonville sold property to Kyle and Kathryn Rhude.
11 River Crest Rd., $465,000. Cerrone Builders Inc. sold property to Mark and Jullie Delos.
15 Callaghan Blvd., $638,624. Blitman Rosen Development LLC sold property to Philip Mazzotti.
386 Gansevoort Rd., $110,000. Dale Saville sold property to Scott and Evangeline Heath.
11 State Route 9P, $200,000. Carol Locker sold property to John and Linda Parker.
MILTON 210 Drummund Dr., $222,500. Joseph and Roberta (by Atty) Allen sold property to Donald and Catherine Minnery. 15 Burning Pines Dr., $175,600. Stanely Glogowski sold property to Justine Demars. 293 Malta Ave., $210,000. High Rock Property Management LLC sold property to Jane Davis. 41 Skylark Dr., $231,000. Nathan and Stacie Powers sold property to Ankit Jain. Stone Church Rd., $67,000. Brian Lynch sold property to Andrew Piroli and Crystal Marks.
9 Maple Ave., $129,769. Richard Larmon (by Ref) sold property to Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. 31 Grey Fox Dr., $136,000. TD Bank sold property to David Dyer.
NORTHUMBERLAND 332 Duncan Rd., $249,197. Henry and Susan Szypulski sold property to Fannie Mae.
PROVIDENCE 7205 Antioch Rd., $90,000. Linda Lee sold property to Christopher Sleight.
SARATOGA 5 Gates Ave., $210,000. Frederick Tupper Jr. sold property to Robert and Ian Widrick.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 37 Greenfield Ave., $326,000. Ralph Crocker sold property to 37 Greenfield LLC. 8 Excelsior Springs Ave., $305,000. Irma Mintzer sold property to Dorothy Hill and Gregory Herbeck. 16 Westbury Dr., $415,191. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Santhosh Kochuparambil and Sheryl Premachandran.
227 Lake Ave., $367,000. Gregg Ireland sold property to Louis and Elizabeth Dinuzzo. 26 Lafayette St., $740,000. Rejuvenation Homes Inc. sold property to Charles and Linda Gush. 34 Quevic Dr., $177,500. John Caldaro and Gail Capobianco sold property to Brian and Meghan Powell.
STILLWATER 161 Route 97, $153,900. Darren and Gretchen Lesson sold property to Christopher and Stacie Blair. 0 Hudson Ave. & S. Hudson Ave., $10,079,545. Stillwater Hydro Associates, LLC sold property to GR Catalyst One LLC. 10 Whitney Rd., South, $345,000. Rachelle Suarez sold property to Steven and Tricia Zito.
WATERFORD 53-57 Broad St., $150,000. Garry Douglas sold property to James and Linda Plowman. 124 Broad St., $180,000. Mary and Elizabeth Barnaby sold property to Matthew and Lisa Canuteson.
WILTON 4 Sunshine Dr., $210,000. Gina Zelenzny (by Agent) sold property to Gregg Crannick. 17 Suffolk Lane, $300,000. Mark and Jullie Delos sold property to Stephen and Dawn Carr. 385 Gurn Springs Rd., $1,000,000. Comm 2006 C & RV Park Master SPE, LLC sold property to Wood Stone Gansevoort, LLC. 332 Duncan Rd., $249,197. Henry and Susan Szypulski (by Ref) sold property to Fannie Mae. 332 Duncan Rd., $100,000. Fannie Mae sold property to MAD Properties, LLC.
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Education
Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
Traveling Doppler-on-Wheels Visits Burnt Hills
Students Learn How Experts Study Severe Storms
Photos by Francesco D’Amico
Students from Hobart and William Smith Colleges talk to BH-BL students about a mobile weather balloon.
by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY BURNT HILLS — Students at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School got a chance to check out some of the latest devices used by meteorologists to study severe storms. Doppler-on-Wheels, one of only three mounted Doppler Radar units in the country, was on display at the high school Friday, March 6. Hobart and William Smith Colleges Associate Professor, Neil Laird, says the Doppler-onWheels, or DOW, gives scientists a chance to go where the storm is, unlike the radars available through the National Weather Service, which are stationary. He says this
traveling DOW helps scientists better understand severe weather. “Severe weather doesn’t always happen where a radar is positioned, so the Doppler-onWheels are able to go to where these storms are,” said Laird. “It’s also what we call a very high-resolution radar, so it’s able to see great details about a storm.” In fact, the details the DOW is able to pick up are so great, that one of the radars caught what is believed to be the first recorded observation of the inside of a 300MPH tornado. The high-tech radar system is on loan through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Students and professors at Hobart
A group of students tour the inside of the Doppler-on-Wheels.
and William Smith Colleges are learning how to use and operate the radar to collect weather data. As an extension of that, Hobart and William Smith, along with some severe weather experts from the Center of Severe Weather Research in Boulder, Colorado, take the DOW to local communities for educational outreach. “We’ve been to a variety of different science museums and schools, mostly in western New York,” said Laird. “We decided to stop at Burnt Hills for two reasons. The first is I am an alum and I graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake in 1986.”
The second reason was that the group was on its way to the Northeastern Storm Conference (NESC) which took place Saturday, March 6 in Saratoga Springs. The NESC is a three-day event where hundreds of attendees, including students and faculty from over a dozen schools, professional meteorologists from the National Weather Service, television stations and the private sector, discuss atmospheric science. “The participants of the conference [were] able to see the Doppler-on-Wheels,” said Laird. “The National Science Foundation puts an emphasis on education, in addition to research and things like that, but they like to fund educational opportunities also. We’re very fortunate to have gotten this grant from them and be able to provide these opportunities to a variety of people.” BH-BL students seemed to be impressed by the DOW, which some may recognize from the popular television show, “Storm
Chasers.” The $1.5 million truck weighs close to 26,000 pounds, sits two to three researchers and fits eight computer screens in the cockpit. The large satellite on the outside of the truck can extend 55 feet above the truck bed, allowing the radar to see weather patterns and occasions at a more in-depth level. Students were able to tour both the outside and inside of the DOW and learn about its antenna, footings, telescoping instrument tower and the radar data displays. Aside from the DOW, the educators also brought a tornado pod — portable surface stations that can withstand extreme winds and have been used in many severe-weather field projects, such as VORTEX2. Students also learned about the mobile weather balloon system researchers use, which is essentially a helium-filled balloon with rawinsonde - an instrument to collect data during flight and communication with the receiving station.
Education BRIEFS
Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
Ballston Spa School Earns National Recognition BALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Middle School has earned the designation as a 2015 School to Watch by the New York State Education Department after a lengthy review process. The middle school is one of only 27 schools in New York State since 2004 that have achieved this prestigious national honor. This designation is the culmination of over two and half years of tireless self-review and planning, and ultimately an in-depth, two-day site review from an external review team. “It takes leadership and courage to engage in a structured self-review process using an external lens, acknowledge bumps and bruises and ultimately reflect on practice to support continuous improvement,” said Joseph P. Dragone, Superintendent of the Ballston Spa Central School District. “The entire BSMS school community, from the Building Leadership Team, to every classroom teacher, to everyone on the support staff team, is to be commended for their commitment to moving the work of the district forward.” The national Essential Elements: Schools to Watch Program identifies schools across the states that meet criteria for high performance. High-performing middle schools have distinguished themselves and excel in the areas of academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity and organization and structure. “This was a collaborative effort that included every person throughout our school. It took our collective focus, drive and honesty in critiquing our own work while participating in this thorough examination of our school,” said Pamela Motler, Principal of the Ballston Spa Middle School. “Our improvement process does not end with this designation as we will continue to look for ways to better our school community and serve our students well.”
Schuylerville Students Adopt Four Endangered Animals
Foehser’s students show off the thankyou cards they made for their donors. Photo provided.
SCHUYLERVILLE – Schuylerville Elementary School students in Laura Foehser’s fourth grade class have raised $325 toward the adoption of four endangered animals at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse. The project started as a crosscurricular English Language Arts and science unit, but quickly grew when the students decided to raise money to support the zoo’s Adoptan-Animal program by doing a walk-a-thon. The students first wrote persuasive letters to their families and friends asking for pledges. Then, they completed the 10-lap walk-a-thon on the playground’s snowplowed path. Next, the class voted for their favorite four animals and created a bar graph to record the votes from their ballots. Lastly, the students created thank you cards at the computer lab to give to each donor. The new “pets” are a black and white ruffed lemur, markhor, fossa, and a red wolf.
Target Officials Read to Students on Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Elijah Braymer reads “Green Eggs and Ham” to kindergarten students. Photo provided.
SCHUYLERVILLE – Target officials paid a visit to Schuylerville Elementary School
on Monday, March 2, to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Elijah Braymer, human resources executive at the Saratoga Target store, read “Green Eggs and Ham” to Jolene Curtis’ kindergarten class. Dr. Seuss’ birthday is celebrated in conjunction with the “Read Across America” event, which encourages children to keep reading and learning.
kick-start bags to the library to help get families started. The bags each include 10 books that do not have to be “checked out” and do not have a “due date.”
Big Fez and The Surfmatics Donate $4,600 to Melodies Center
called Big Fez and the Surfmatics. “We couldn’t have done it without the tremendous support of the Schuylerville School District and community,” Haggerty said. “We plan to continue our fundraising efforts next holiday season and hope to present another check to the Melodies Center.”
400 Creative Kids Compete
Schuylerville Encourages “1,000 Books before Kindergarten” SCHUYLERVILLE – Schuylerville Elementary School is urging families to take part in the Schuylerville Public Library’s “1,000 Books before Kindergarten” program. The program is a pre-literacy effort aimed at encouraging families to read at least 1,000 books to their child before they enter school. The goal of the program is to foster a love of reading that will last a lifetime and to help children enter school ready to learn. To participate, register your child or family online on the Schuylerville Public Library and start reading! For every 100 books your child or your family reads, bring the tracker to the library and add a sprinkle to the library’s ice cream tower. Schuylerville Elementary School has donated several
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Dr. Vikranjit Kanwar (the head of the Melodies Center), Donny Fez (Don Young), JB Fez (John Guay), Mikey Fez (Mike McLean), and Johnny Fez (John Haggerty). Photo provided.
SCHUYLERVILLE – A Christmas card/CD that featured the 2013-14 Schuylerville fifth-grade chorus has helped raise $4,600 for the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. The project was put together by three Schuylerville School District employees: John Guay, high school guidance counselor, John Haggerty, director of student services and Don Young, director of transportation, who perform outside of school in a surf band
GLENS FALLS – The Washington-Saratoga-WarrenHamilton-Essex BOCES Enrichment Resource Center will present the Regional Odyssey of the Mind Tournament Saturday, March 14 at Glens Falls High School. The event starts at 8 a.m. and culminates with an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. Spectators are welcome to attend. 63 teams representing a total of 400 students from 26 schools (elementary school through high school) will demonstrate creativity and ingenuity as they present a solution to one of five long-term problems, in skit form, within eight minutes. Winners of the Regional Odyssey of the Mind Tournament will go on to the New York State Odyssey of the Mind Competition on April 11, 2015 at SUNY Binghamton. State winners will move on to World Finals at Michigan State University May 20-23, 2015.
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Backyard Chickens Make Their Mark More Families Participating in Urban Farming For any questions on backyard chicken farming, contact Jill Gies at 568-5322 or at giespasture@ frontiernet.net and visit their website at neppahatchery.net.
Photos by Tracey Buyce
Tracey Buyce is a professional photographer based in Saratoga Springs. She can be reached at 441-2704 or through her website, traceybuyce.com.
by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY — Fresh eggs, farm-to-table enthusiasm, curiosity and more are feeding an increasing interest in keeping chickens, even if the acreage involved is an in-town backyard. The so-called “backyard chickens” are laying the path for a new trend known as urban farming. People have been farming in their own backyards for thousands of years. Nearly 90 million people in the United States garden or selfidentify as gardeners and experts say that number continues to rise annually, as people work to cut down on their carbon footprint. A family from Queensbury, now living in Orwell, Vermont, has been keeping chickens every year for the last 4 years to provide eggs during spring through fall and meat during the winter. While the flock is different every year, parents Maxine and Matt Saville along with their children, 4-yearold Neve, 3-year-old Beck, and 10-month-old Penn, say the family has one special hen in their flock known as John Deere. “My son named the chicken John Deere, but she’s definitely a hen,” laughs Maxine. “John Deere
Neve shares some cookie dough with John Deere.
is our pet chicken. We call her the kitchen chicken because I only really let her in the kitchen.” The Saville family recently had some family portraits done by Saratoga’s beloved wedding and family photographer, Tracey Buyce, who captured heartwarming photos of the family…including John Deere. “It photographs funny, but that’s really how it is here all of the time,” said Maxine. “We say the kitchen chicken doesn’t know if it’s a cat or a parrot or a person because she likes to eat the dirty plates stacked up next to the sink or the cheerios underneath the high-chair…once you get to know her, she’s really a nice, sweet little chicken. “ While John Deere – a Polish hen – is the Saville Family pet, the family also has “backyard chickens” that they look after. Matt works in the agriculture industry, which Maxine says makes them conscious of what they’re eating and where it comes from. Initially, the family started caring for backyard chickens to have fresh eggs every day. Now, it’s grown into an educational
process for the children as they get older and are able to help out more. The Seville family is planning on starting their new flock at the end of the month with 24 chickens. “You really do get to reap the benefits of your harvest with backyard chickens,” said Maxine. “I think we’ll always do it. It’s such an easy way to get in your own little food chain and it’s fun.” If you’re interested in starting your own urban farm with some backyard chickens, Jill Gies, co-owner of Neppa Hatchery in Fort Plain, New York says if you properly care for the chickens and give them good accommodations, you’ll never want to go back to eating store-bought eggs again. “Getting to eat fresh eggs is a wonderful thing,” said Gies. “Knowing where your food came from and that you helped produce it is a great feeling. A typical egg at a grocery store, if you’re not buying anything special, can be up to four months old. Eggs keep really well, which is why it doesn’t hurt us to eat them, but there’s something about a fresh egg. It tastes different and even looks different.”
John Deere transcended from part of the Saville Family’s flock to being their pet.
Aside from John Deere, the Savilles have two pet bunnies and are looking to add a puppy to their family this summer.
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Something Fun For Everyone at EGG-STRAVAGANZA
by Monique Boulet for Saratoga TODAY Something FUN for EVERYONE! That’s what you will find at this citywide event on Saturday, Apr. 4 at High Rock Park, with Mayor Joanne Yepsen leading the way! The morning starts out at 8 a.m. with an annual 8k run to benefit CODE BLUE, the downtown shelter for those without
a home during the cold winter months. Registration can be done online at www.saratogacodebluerun.com. There is a limit of 1,000 runners so if you’re dedicated to supporting a great cause and happen to want to get a good workout in, spare no time in signing up. Immediately following the race from 9:30-11:30 a.m., there will be fun for the whole family including an Egg Hunt, crafts, games, raffles, special treats, a kid’s obstacle course and more. All the proceeds from this event will go directly to Taylor’s Heroes, a nonprofit organization that provides fitness and nutrition programs to children who want to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle. The organization was founded in memory of Taylor Miller, a Saratoga Springs High School graduate who was killed
in Afghanistan in a suicide bomb attack on June 21, 2010, by Taylor’s mother, Leslie Miller, and his aunt, Suzanne D’Iorio. Like many children, Taylor had struggled throughout his life with his weight and fitness. But prior to enlisting in the Army, Taylor set his sights on a specific goal of becoming physically fit. Through his own determination, and the support of friends and family, he lost over 60 pounds. He went from not being able to run more than a few yards, to running miles. Most importantly, he built his confidence and selfesteem in the process. Unfortunately, Taylor’s life was cut short at age 19, just as he was enjoying all the benefits of being fit and healthy. To honor Taylor’s memory, Taylor’s Heroes was created to help other children find the success Taylor
experienced while he was young and determined to have a healthier way of life. Suzanne D’Iorio said, “A healthy child is often a happier one and that is what Taylor’s Heroes is all about. We want our children to try new things, be motivated and encouraged, and make life changes that will bring them confidence and a sense of well-being. That is the kind of legacy we want to live and breathe every day.” Taylor’s Heroes accepts children ages 8-18 for a fun, FREE, 3-month program that includes weekly classes with a personal trainer, nutrition and cooking classes, a variety of activities and exercises to try, and the chance to win valuable gift cards at the end of the program. “I see Taylor in each and every one of our Taylor’s Heroes children and it makes me confident that I’m doing the right thing and honoring Taylor’s memory,” said Leslie Miller. Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations are
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needed to continue this great cause. For more information, visit taylorsheroes.org, or call (518) 894-1658. If you are a business, corporation, food establishment or nonprofit organization and have some news you would like to share on your healthy initiatives, I welcome the information. We are, after all, working together to create one of the healthiest areas in the world! Monique Boulet RD, CDN, CPT (518) 312 6309 moniqueboulet@hotmail.com
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Snow Bag Revelations
by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY Oh, this winter. It’s on its way out — I can see it in the wee hours of the day, when I’m nursing the baby in the rocking chair at a time that was midnight dark for months and in the last few weeks has looked more like morning. My 3-year-old, who shares a room with the baby and never wakes up during my early morning nursing sessions, awoke the other morning and wanted to get up. “It’s not time to get up yet,” I said. “But it’s morning!” he said, gesturing toward the window like Vanna White. So the days are lengthening again, and I hear birds chirping in the mornings when I start the van to warm up for the school run, and I hear water gurgling and running under the ice in the sunny afternoons. There will be weeks of it still, I know; the cold and the snow, and those dang snow bags that the boys have to lug to school every day. Oh those bags! Those snow clothes! Don’t get me wrong, I do love that they go outside during school. I am regaled with tales of the snow forts they and their friends make during recess; I know that it’s their very favorite part of the day. It’s just… I am terrible at remembering to hang their clothes over the heater when they come home from school. Many’s
a school morning that finds me scurrying downstairs in a panic to put the hats and gloves and snowpants in the dryer, fingers crossed that there’s enough time to get them dry before we have to leave for school. I’ve put the boots in there too, with limited success — usually they bang around so much they open the dryer door, and I have to stand there holding it closed or abandon my efforts altogether because I have lunches to make and collars to fix. This may be a case of Let the Boys Hang Their Own Clothes, but then I’d worry they wouldn’t do it right and all that effort would be wasted and they’d have to wear wet snow clothes tomorrow anyway. Argh. But I do love seeing their personalities come out through their snow bags. They are so spot on. My oldest boy brings home a snow bag that basically looks the way it looked when I gave it to him at the start of winter—not too dirty, no tatters, handles intact. His snow clothes aren’t too wet, and they’re all accounted for. This is how he is as a student as well — he tries his very best with his schoolwork, and
he always brings home everything he needs for homework, and I never have to hassle him to get it done. My third boy, who’s in first grade, has a snow bag that’s perhaps a bit worse for wear than his oldest brother’s. It’s got some scuffs and fraying, but it’s basically in good shape. His snow clothes are a bit wetter, and he has on occasion misplaced a glove, which makes him uneasy until he finds it. He carefully ties on his scarf every morning, the one my mom crocheted for him at his request. He too tends to bring home everything he needs for homework, when he has it, and it’s not unusual to see his tongue poking out of his mouth as he works on it. He still needs help figuring everything out, but he’s anxious to be more independent and serious about being a big boy. Then there’s my second born. He is the punch line to all these snow-bag observations. His snow bag is kind of a mess. There’s a big hole near the bottom on one side. His snow pants are always twisted and inside out, and usually at least one boot is stuck in there as well, as he tries to tear off his snow
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pants while his boots are still on. He lost two hats in the beginning of winter, but has declared that he’s fine without them, that his hood is sufficient. His gloves are always soaked. The insides of his boots are always soaked. And then there’s his homework: how many times has he realized that he forgot to bring home the very book(s)/folder(s)/paper(s) he needed? He makes an attempt at being upset — he hits himself in the forehead and decries his forgetful ways — but he’s always been too laid back to worry too much about anything. I see it in their lunchboxes too. My oldest’s is still much like the day he got it. My third’s regularly needs to be wiped out because he doesn’t always shut his water bottle properly, but otherwise it’s in decent shape. My second left his on the playground and it was chewed apart by squirrels. This kind of thing cracks me up. It’s hilarious to see how my boys’ very different personalities reveal themselves in snow bags and snow clothes, homework and lunch boxes. I’m still
learning about the little ones — my No 4 did come home from preschool recently with his snow pants inside out, but I’m sure it’s because the teachers encouraged the kids to get themselves ready to play outside, and not because of any personality traits. My No. 5 is pretty particular about which socks he wants to wear, and until recently insisted on wearing a Spider-Man hat, backward, all the time. The baby doesn’t seem to care that he always kicks off his pants when he’s wearing his sleep sack, so they bunch at the bottom of the sack under his feet when he’s standing in his crib. Only time will tell if these things are predictors of how meticulous or not they’ll be, or how finicky or laid back. In the meantime, March is here and soon it’ll be St. Patrick’s Day and Easter and winter will be only a memory (for at least the next six months or so). Happy spring! Kate Towne Sherwin lives Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons ages 10, 8, 6, 5, 3, and 11 months. She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.
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This Week’s SPOLIGHT
Skidmore SUMMER CAMP
Skidmore College offers a variety of programs for children of all ages during the summer months. Camp Northwoods, Skidmore’s day camp for children entering grades 1-6, offers an exciting program of sports, cultural arts,
nature study and relaxed play. Our goal is to provide a variety of fun activities that happily challenge the imagination, intellect, and body. The camp’s home base is Falstaff ’s Pavilion on the Skidmore College campus,
but campers frequent the Williamson Sports Center, Schick Art Gallery, Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, and Zankel Music Center. The daily enrichment activities led by the qualified staff are supplemented by weekly field trips to recreational and historical sites, and visits by special guests. Children will also enjoy arts and crafts, ceramics, games, hiking, and daily swim time. One and two-week sessions are available from June 29-August 14. Skidmore College also offers a wide array of Sports Camps from June through August for children of all ages. Choose from baseball, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball and field hockey. Children learn the concept of teamwork while acquiring the necessary skills for his or her sport of choice. Adults, novice or experienced, can participate in a rowing program offered throughout the spring, summer and fall at the Boat House located on beautiful Fish Creek. All other programs are held on the Skidmore Campus at the Sports and Recreation Center and/or the adjacent fields. For more information, or to register: http://www.skidmore.edu/summer /camps-and-sports or call the Office of the Dean of Special Programs at (518) 580-5596.
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The Process of Decision Making Simple Techniques to Help You in Times of Transition
by Meghan Lemery Fritz, LCSW
for Saratoga TODAY Often, people seek help for making major life decisions such as leaving a stressful job, getting out of a toxic relationship, relocating to another state, selling a home or getting a more healthy mindset in general. While it is always important to look at the big picture and make the changes we need to make to be happy, quite often we skip the daily basics of self-care, leaving us tired, uneasy and stressed. The decisionmaking process then becomes overwhelming and fills us with a sense of fear and anxiety. One of the best things you can do when facing a major life transition and/or decision is to first cover the basics. The basic routines we honor and keep in our everyday lives determine our ability to cope and make healthy decisions from a place of strength and confidence. Instead of agonizing about whether to quit your job or end a significant relationship in your life, first make sure you are taking care of yourself in the little ways that help keep your mind sharp and your body energized. When we are stressed out we usually stop taking care of ourselves which leads to poor sleep, over eating, restricting food altogether, drinking more and a constant feeling of doom and gloom. The best way to go about making a big decision is to first make a little daily decision to take care of yourself. Take a look at your diet. If you go long periods of time without eating you are setting yourself up for a major blood sugar imbalance. Low blood sugar is
associated with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and anger. Take time to make sure you are eating every few hours and drinking enough water. This simple daily self-care technique can increase your energy and help you tune into your intuition which is key in guiding us through transition and change. One of the best ways to reduce feeling edgy and stressed out is to eat small snacks and meals every three hours. Don’t make the mistake of skipping meals or restricting food because you are stressed out. Stop and fuel your body so it can help guide you to make the changes you need to make. Stretch and move daily. When we are stressed about a big decision we feel paralyzed with fear. This is when we tend to tense our neck and back muscles and are much more likely to strain or pull a muscle. When this happens it is always a message from your body telling you to slow down, stretch and take care of yourself. Our bodies are constantly communicating with us and sending us messages of when to eat, what body part needs extra attention and care and when we need to rest. By the time our bodies become sick we have usually ignored the messages we have been getting for weeks, months and sometimes even years. Just five minutes of stretching and moving can help clear your mind and help your body release anxiety and stress enabling you to choose your path with clarity and confidence. If you feel uncertain about which path to take in the decision making process take time to walk daily. Moving our legs helps get us emotionally ready for big changes coming up. The legs represent strength, power and direction. When you need to build confidence and clarity, start walking. Times of transitions can cause insomnia and restless sleep. When you are going through a major shift, loss or change, get all the rest you need. If you need some help don’t be afraid to take a sleep aid short-term to help you get the rest you need. Sleep is a healing time for us physically and emotionally. When we are sleep
deprived we tend to have foggy thinking and a general sense of impending doom. This causes us to make poor decisions and to cope in unhealthy ways to make ourselves feel better. When life gets hectic, shut down early and let your mind and body rest. A poor diet, lack of exercise and rest dulls our senses and our intuition. Intuition is key in guiding you through the process of change and transition. When we are depleted in body and mind we can’t make healthy decisions that will lead to our long-term happiness. Don’t struggle through the process of change feeling paralyzed with fear and stress. Stop and decide that before you make any life-altering decision you will take a week, a month or even a year to commit to daily care of your mind and body. I often say to people that come in neglecting their minds and bodies who are looking for guidance immediately, you can paint your house and put in new windows but if the foundation is cracked the change is a temporary fix. Tend to the foundation of your mind and body first and everything will fall into place. Just a few days of tending to the basics of self-care will leave you feeling more confident in your everyday life. This confidence acts as a buffer for the stress and anxiety that are part of a major life change. Once you tend to the basics, your intuition will become clearer and sharper and you will be able to make the changes you need to grow and enhance every area of your life. Feeling good in everyday life starts with a routine and plan to care for
yourself daily in the basic ways. Take care of the basic and the bigger issues will seem less overwhelming and anxiety provoking. Wishing you peace and health today and always!
Meghan Lemery Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing in State College, PA. For more information email meghanlemery@yahoo.com
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Senior Calendar
Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-1621 • www.saratogaseniorcenter.org
We are Welcoming Spring with some Great Events! Tuesday, March 17th, 9-10 am: St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast - Come enjoy a hot breakfast and meet with service providers from Hearing Care Resources, WP Wealth Advisors, Home Helpers / DirectLink, MVP Medicare, Saratoga’s Community FCU. The Wesley Community. Breakfast is $3. Please stop by the Center to sign up. Sponsored by Walgreen’s.
AARP Taxes at the Senior Center on Tuesdays Feb. 3-April 14, 9-2. FREE. Call the Center for an appt.
SENIOR RESOURCE HEADQUARTERS NEW! BANKING AT THE CENTER! Bank in the safety of your Center Saratoga’s Community FCU will CU@ The Senior Center the first Wed. of every month from 2:30-3:30. There will be a financial services representative available to answer any questions about your banking needs. Free.
Wednesday, March 18, 11-noon: Free Blood Pressure Clinic Thursday, March 19, 10-11am: Shape Up Your Budget, Saratoga’s Community FCU is kicking off a financial fitness series with “Shape
Up Your Budget” - a class on how to budget, get out of debt & reach your financial goals. Thurs., March 19, 1011am. Free and open to the public.
by Lew Benton, Saratoga’s Vietnam War Commemoration Committee Chairman
Tuesday, March 24, 1-2pm:
Outdoor Cycling Group - Norm Smith has volunteered to start a cycling group, all abilities and ages are welcome. Come to the informational meeting. Norm will be showing a PowerPoint presentation of his cross-country bike trip. Let’s brainstorm some ideas!
Soothing “Hand Therapy” Tired, achy hands or joints? Join Tara from Wesley for a rejuvenating hand therapy session!
WP Wealth Advisors
Tuesday, March 24, 10am:
Meet with Ray Bryan for retirement evaluations and financial consultations. Even if you think your nest egg & finances are in order, it never hurts to get a second look to make sure you are on the right track and have peace of mind! Private appointments can be made at front desk or call 584-1621.
Fridays, 9:15-10:15 am:
Computer Assistance Available Tue., 1-2:30, Wednesday, 1-3 and Thursday, 11-1.
Manage Risk Factors- Heart Disease Want to protect your heart health? Then join Susan Gribben RNBA for an informal, simplified talk about the risk factors of heart disease. Free and open to the public.
Please make an appointment. Free.
Therapeutic Expressive Art Join Randy from Skidmore to learn about the health and wellness benefits that art can bring to help lower anxiety & relieve stress. Call to make an appointment.
OTHER EVENTS Friday, March 27, 11 am: “Visions of War” Photographer Sgt. Robert Witowski portrays the human dimension of the War as expressed in the faces of its people, its children and the American GI who served there. Presented
Creative Movement Nikhita uses music and dance to teach creative ways to help with physical well-being. Open to seniors of all physical abilities.
Wednesday, March 25, 1pm:
Friday Movies: 3/13 “Gone Girl;” 3/27 “Judge” 1pm. $2 members / $4 non, incl. snacks. Bring a friend!
Tuesday, March 31, 3 pm: Book Club Discussing “Room” by Emma Donoghue.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Your free hour could change a senior’s life. We launched our Community Connections program in February
to meet the needs of seniors in our community by matching a volunteer with someone in need. If you have an hour to give, or are a senior in need of assistance with transportation, errands, home visits, telephone check-ins or respite care, please call Kris at the Center 584-1621 or email: seniorcentervolunteer@gmail.com.
November 17-20: Lancaster, PA Christmas Show & Dutch Country - Featuring the “Miracle of Christmas” show, Amish Country & Kitchen Kettle Village. 4 days / 3 nights.
Single Day Bus Trips: April 8:
COME TRAVEL WITH US! 2015 TRIPS: Please call the Saratoga Senior Center. Bus trips are
open to the public; membership not required. Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs phone: 518-584-1621Contact Erin Smith seniorcentertrips@gmail.com
Multi-Day Bus Trips:
New York City: Optional - “The Ride” (a theatrical bus tour of NYC – check it out at www.experiencetheride.com)
May 7: Boston: Spring time in Boston! The lilacs will be blooming and the swans return to the public gardens.
July 5: Skaneateles: Visit this charming village on a pristine lake. Stop at Anyela’s Vineyard for a wine tasting on the way home!
April 28-30:
September 30:
Baltimore and Annapolis - featuring tours of Annapolis, The Naval Academy, Historic Baltimore and Harbor Cruise. 3 days / 2 nights
Mohonk Mountain House: A Victorian castle rises above Lake Mohonk, surrounded by carefully landscaped gardens and pristine wilderness. Enjoy the breathtaking views. Includes a delicious lunch and culinary talk.
June 1-3: Avalon, N.J. - featuring visits to Smithville, Cape May and Stone Harbor. 3 days / 2 nights.
August 31-Sept. 4: Maine - tour Portland, Kennebunkport, Victoria Mansion and Boothbay Harbor. 5 days / 4 nights.
December 9: New York City “Christmas in the city”
Join us for the following 2015 Excursions and travel without the hassle! Call the Senior Center 584-1621 for more information!
April 13-23, 2015: Netherlands, Belgium, Paris: Visit Amsterdam, Brussels, Historic Bruges, Paris, Giverny and the beautiful Seine.
May 10-17, 2015: New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville: See America’s greatest “Music Cities” and historic sites including The French Quarter of New Orleans, Graceland and the Grand Ol’ Opry!
September 6-17, 2015: National Parks of America: The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Bryce Canyon and Crazy Horse are just a few of the breathtaking sites on this adventure.
October 10-20, 2015: Spain’s Classics: Visit Madrid, Toledo, Seville, The Alhambra, Barcelona and more.
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Seniors Choices — What are they and Who makes them
by Claire Colamaria for Saratoga TODAY Recently, I was given a book by a friend who wrote in it “this book made me think of you and the valuable work you do.” I got started on it almost immediately to see what lay in the pages that made him feel this way. It has only confirmed my passion and desire to help guide families to the right paths for their care choices and quality of life as life has a notso-funny way of throwing more and more curve balls at us as we age. I feel honored and privileged to be asked to consult, advocate, advise and educate families on the many choices they actually have. What astounds me is their unawareness of how many choices their aging parents and loved ones actually have. However, after what my family experienced back in 2007 it is not surprising to me, we knew very little back then also. Had my family been introduced and or educated about the available choices my father could have selected when the hospital announced it was time for his discharge, I guarantee you - he would not have gone to a nursing home as was dictated to us by the medical team in the hospital. Our medical care system is set up to diagnose, fix and release patients, patients of all kinds suffering from any number of illnesses, chronic disease, injury, the list goes on and on. Doctors are taught to find the answers to our problems and do whatever it takes to fix them and prolong our life. There seems to be a very important piece of the care system lacking and that is the conversations prior to and following treatment, the conversation of how to cope. I have learned that doctors have three ways of communicating
with their patients: The oldest and most traditional is a paternalistic relationship. This type of relationship is where the doctor informs the patient of what they believe to be the best treatment plan for them. They have the knowledge and experience and they make the critical decisions. As quoted by Dr. Atul Gawande in his book Being Mortal, “we tell you only what we believe you need to know.” It is the priestly, doctor-knows-best model, and although often denounced it remains a common mode, especially with the vulnerable patients — the frail, the poor, the elderly and anyone else who tends to do what they are told. The second type of relationship is termed informative. It is the opposite of paternalistic. We tell you the facts and figures; the rest is up to you. It’s termed a retail relationship, the doctor supplies the up-to-date knowledge and skill and the patient is the consumer, there to supply their decision. This has become increasingly more common for doctors and it tends to drive them to become more specialized. They know less and less about their patients but more and more about the science. This way can be very straightforward, doctors supply the facts and patients make their own
decisions of which treatment they want based on the facts provided. You have complete autonomy. However, doctors have found that neither type is what people desire. We want information and control, but we also want guidance. The third type of doctor-patient relationship is called interpretive. Here the doctors’ role is help patients determine what they want. Interpretive doctors ask, “What is most important to you? What are your worries?” Then once they know your answers they tell you about the different treatment options that best help you achieve your priorities. Although I’m not a doctor, I conduct my service in this manner. Let’s say for example that you have been diagnosed with a chronic disease, one that is treatable, needs periodic managing from your doctor; however there is no cure — you just have to learn how to live with it for the rest of your life. I guess it’s a blessing that it’s treatable right? Of course it is but to what extremes? And, hopefully your caring doctor will take good care of you over the next however many years you live with it and gradually experience the many different crises that come along with it over time. Do the doctors help you manage your care and existence once you leave their
office? Is it their job to assist you in doing so? Is there a professional team of experts who come to your home and help map out your set of circumstances and priorities over the next decade or however long you are expected to remain on this earth and are they going to see to it that your quality of life is full, pain-free and enriched? Probably not, so who then is going to have the conversations with you about how these wishes can be achieved when you are diagnosed and as your disease progresses? Let’s face it, no one wants to talk about it, it’s a very delicate and emotional subject but it is critical if you know what you want your quality of life to be while you are living with your disease. The conversations should be set around what you want now and what you want for as things progress, what you will need and what has to be done to achieve this. So really it all comes down to choices and hopefully if you have these conversations early enough in your disease with the support of your doctors and family members you will be able to make them yourself. My wish for all seniors or loved ones faced with serious illness is to be part of the process of decision making for as long as they possibly can. My reasoning for starting the conversations early on is
that many things change over time that require adjustments, even our loved ones’ wishes. It is a wonderful thing to know what your loved ones want as their life expectancy narrows. Knowing their wants based on their needs can be overwhelming, like walking a tightrope of choices, it takes careful listening and considerations. It’s a process, and time is one of the delicacies of planning around the mystery of decline and sickness. But if handled carefully and with respect of their wishes it will bring you peace — of heart and mind. Below are some tips and facts that will help us understand that sometimes it’s the small things that can create the biggest changes in our lives: I have talked about this so many times and every time I meet with a new family “it takes a small village to care for an aging or sick loved one, it’s a team effort and the person who is aged or ill should be the captain.” Each family should form a small team to support the wishes and needs of their loved one. It may start with recognizing their activities of daily living ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living); Feeding, Toileting, Selecting proper attire, Grooming, Maintaining continence, Putting on clothes, Bathing, Walking and Continued on page 31
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Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
Finding Your Core
by Matthew Goodemote, MPT for Saratoga TODAY When I sit down to write this column each month, I try to consider not only what has been on my mind lately, but also the things I talk to my patients about each week. My intention is to get you to stop and reconsider what you have been taught so that when you come to your own conclusion it is not because “most” people are saying or thinking it, but because it applies specifically to you and your particular situation. A patient came to me a few months ago with complaints of neck and arm pain. She works out frequently; in fact she competes in marathons and triathlons every year. She uses exercise as a way of staying in shape and as a way to reduce her stress. After she started feeling better, she confessed that she had been frustrated over
the last several months because she was having more and more aches and pains. She told me that she was hoping I could help her strengthen her core to help prevent further injury. This made me cringe a bit, because injury prevention is a much more complicated proposition than giving someone a few core strengthening exercises. First of all, the core is not made up of a single muscle group and it is impossible for you to isolate the muscles in functional movements. Meaning strengthening just the core is not as beneficial as doing functional movements that will at the same time engage your core. Also, if one group of muscles are coordinated and used to being used, sometimes teaching a core exercise results in repeating faulty movement patterns and leads to more imbalances and may increase the potential for injury. Too often we are taught there is an ideal way to perform an exercise so if someone looks like they are doing it right we assume they are, but sometimes the issue is how they are doing it as opposed to having a weakness in the muscle. I could go on, but hopefully you get the point that although strengthening the core is a popular term and it is thrown around like it’s something everyone should be
doing and that once you know the type of exercise called “core exercises” it is as simple as just doing it. Almost every day, and certainly every week, a patient will mention how they know that their core is weak and how they know they need to work on their core to help them alleviate their pain or prevent pain. This is a popular phrase, so popular that my own daughter told me she need to work on her core to help her with the ice skating because her teacher told her that working on her core would help her perform a particular move. Unfortunately for her I’m her Dad and know too much about this type of thing. For example, I know that before she is able to perform this move her coach wants, she needs to work on her balance and coordination. In my daughter’s case, she could do all the planks in the world or other floor-based core strengthening exercises she wanted to, but if she can’t balance on her foot without an ice skate on, she is going to struggle balancing with a skate on. This was funny to me because I hear it all the time in the clinic but never at home. I was not sure she even knew what the core was, so I asked her. She said “my stomach.” This is what A LOT of people think ... but I suggested she think of the core of an apple. It is all the way around, so her core comprises the muscles in the front, back and sides. Often people hear or read about something and believe it so much that they start using it in their everyday language. Unfortunately
it is so popular that people are sure that if they could just learn a few core exercises then things would all come together and they would feel better and be able to do more. Sorry to break the bad news, but this is not how it works. In regard to my patient, I found the suggestion that her core was the issue to be funny and sad at the same time. My patient is a very strong woman. She is able to do very high-level activities. She does not have a weak core at all. Also, what people call weakness is more often referred to as unfamiliarity. Just because you can’t do a movement that is unfamiliar to you does not mean you are weak. In fact if you are not able to perform a strengthening move one day but you are able to a week later it is proof you were not weak, because physiologically it is not possible to change the muscle in one week. Physiologic strength changes to muscle usually take around six weeks. So what we think of as strengthening is really more likely to be improved efficiency or improved coordination. For my patient, the bigger issue is the reduced mobility in her spine. She lacked motion and was not able to achieve a normal spine posture. So the muscles of her core were placed in positions of failure to start. They were in a position of mechanical disadvantage. She did not have weakness, in fact she was/is very strong in the positions her back allows her to achieve. Her issue is that in a slouched posture, the muscles are unable to be strong. So she could do core exercises until
the cows come home and she will still most likely have injuries and limited endurance capability. The exciting part for me is that I can help her achieve her goals. Rather than focus on a misdirected weakness, I am able to point out the importance of mobility and how moving more will help her feel better. She will not only feel better but will be able to use her muscles more efficiently and effectively. Identifying the main issue requires that we take the whole picture into view. Too often we hear something from the media or from the advice of well meaning friends or people that had similar sounding disorders that points us in the wrong direction. One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone recommends a treatment that helped them with the “exact” same problem. Anyone that has been in the medical field long enough will know that the same diagnosis does not mean the same treatment works the same way. Just like one person with back pain from a herniated disc does not respond to the same treatment as another person with a herniated disc. So someone with core weakness that caused injury to one person training for a marathon does not mean every marathon runner with a core weakness will have an injury. You are an individual and should be treated that way. It sounds so silly when I write it that way, but I literally explain this to one patient or another on a weekly basis. So before you buy into the popular belief about how important core strength is, remember that mobility comes first. If you can’t move, then strength is not going to help. Once you can move the next step is to mimic the movement sequence into your training program. But also consider it is also helpful to have variety, and that maybe it is the change in routine that leaves us more prepared for changes that come in our life. So stay open to the possibility that there is a solution but that the solution may not come at the pace or place we want it to. Matthew Goodemote can be contacted by calling (518) 3066894. Goodemote Physical Therapy PLLC is located at 3 Maple Dell in Saratoga Springs.
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Tax-wise Retirement Savings An Introduction
by Stephen Kyne for Saratoga TODAY Nobody, aside from accountants, maybe, likes tax season. For many of us, though, this time of year does present an opportunity to review what actions we could be taking to improve our tax liability position today and in the future. Part of that review should include a look at your retirement savings contributions and how they are treated for tax purposes. With so many different types of retirement accounts out there, how can you know where best to save? Let’s cover some basics. All qualified retirement plans generally fall into two categories for the purpose of taxation. The first category includes those accounts in which only your contributions are taxed, before being contributed, but everything those contributions grow to become will be tax-free to you in retirement. Conceptually, I like to think of it this way: only the “seed” money is taxed, yet the entire “harvest” grows tax-free. These accounts include a Roth IRA, Roth 403(b) and Roth 401(k) – the word Roth should be
your clue. These types of accounts won’t generally reduce your tax liability today but, since you have tax-free access to the growth in retirement, they can go a long way to reduce your future tax liability at a time when making your assets last will be your biggest concern. The second category includes those accounts in which you’ll get a tax break on your contributions, but everything those contributions grow to become will be taxable to you as if it was any other income in retirement. Or, the “seed” money is tax-free, but the “harvest” grows to be fully-taxable when you withdraw it in retirement. We call these taxdeferred accounts. These accounts include Traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, 457 Deferred Compensation plans – generally the non-Roth plans available to you through your employer. So, where’s the best place to put your savings? The answer is, it depends. The old way of thinking was that people would spend less money in retirement, therefore they would be in a lower tax bracket, meaning that tax-deferred accounts would be more beneficial since you get a tax break on the contributions and the withdrawals would be taxed at, assumedly, a lower rate. That sort of thinking is starting to break down as, today, people are retiring and finding that they want to do things with their time, and those things cost money. Retirees are spending more time and money traveling, buying “toys,” and generally enjoying themselves. Many are finding themselves in the same or higher tax bracket in retirement, meaning tax-deferred accounts are being hit hard by taxes.
It’s important to remember that diversification doesn’t just mean a mixture of types of stocks and bonds anymore, it is equally important to diversify the way your retirement income will be taxed in order to have more control over your tax liability in retirement, to help ensure your retirement assets last as long as you do! Contributing to a mixture of retirement accounts can help accomplish this goal. Here are some general rules of thumb to keep in mind when saving your hard-earned dollars:
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If your employer offers you a match on retirement plan contributions, always try to contribute to the match. For example, if your employer will match your contributions up to 3 percent of your salary, try to contribute 3 percent. Regardless of the taxation in this account, where else will you be able to double the value of your contribution in one year? Take the free money.
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Once you’ve contributed to the match, contribute to a Roth IRA if you’re eligible. Your contributions to a Roth IRA can be up to $5,500 with an extra $1,000 as a catch-up contribution if you’re over age 50. Contribution limits are more restricted for Roth IRAs because the impact of taxfree growth is so high. In short, the growth is money the government won’t be taxing in the future, so it’s in the interest of the government to limit how much you can contribute.
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Our Elders, Our Actions Continued from page 29 transferring (such as moving from bed to wheelchair.) When assistance is provided for your loved ones’ ADL’s it helps lower the risk of a fall. Falls are devastating especially to our elders; they create complete havoc especially if they are already living with an illness. Did you know that each year over 350,000 Americans fall and
break a hip? Of those, 40 percent end up in a nursing home, and 20 percent are never able to walk again. The three primary risk factors for falling are 1) poor balance 2) taking more than four medications and 3) muscle weakness. Elderly people without those risks have a 12-percent chance of falling in a year. Those with all three risk factors have an almost 100-percent chance.
I would like to thank my friend for the thoughtful gift of the book Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, it is a book everyone should read and embrace. Clare Colamaria is the founder of A Senior’s Choice, an eldercare consultant and family advocate. For more information or questions on related topics, please call Clare at 518-424-2527 or go to her website www.aseniorschoiceonline.com.
consider contributing more to your employer-sponsored taxdeferred plan. Contribution limits range from $12,500 (with a $3,000 catch-up) for SIMPLE plans, to $18,000 (with a $6,000 catch-up) for 401(k)s, 403(b) s, 457 Deferred Compensation plans, SARSEPs. Certain plans could even accept contributions as high as $210,000! Of course, these are just rules of thumbs – guides- and you should be working closely with your financial advisor and tax advisor to determine the most effective way to save for your retirement while maximizing and balancing tax-efficiency for
today, and keeping an eye on your needs in the future. Once you’ve retired, and stopped earning and income, the actions you take today will help determine whether your assets will be available to support you for your lifetime. Stephen Kyne is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, with offices in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck and can be reached at (518) 583-4040. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.
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Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015
Market Flavors Hint at Warmer Weather Tabbouleh Ingredients
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Note: Bulgur is available in most grocery stores, in packages or the bulk food section. It is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat.
Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — With temperatures reaching the 40s this week and daylight continuing to increase, it’s starting to feel like the spring growing season might actually be around the corner. At the various produce farms attending the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, the high tunnels and greenhouses are already producing wonderful greens and spring seedlings are growing for new crops in April and May.
Michael Kilpatrick of Kilpatrick Family Farm (Middle Granville, Washington County) is excited about bringing many products to the spring market that are typically not seen until mid-summer. “We’ll have four varieties of cucumbers ready by the end of April or early May, right when the
outdoor market opens up again,” says Kilpatrick. “Other early products we’ll be featuring include kale, chard, several varieties of lettuce, radishes and some new items, like sorrel and cress. Customers always seem to welcome a wide range of fresh greens after a long winter,” he notes. Sorrel is a perennial herb with long, arrow-shaped green leaves that have a tart, lemony flavor. Sorrel is popular in many cultures in soups, stews and salads, and is beginning to make a comeback on American menus. Cress shares the tangy, sharp flavor of watercress and mustard, and is most often added to soups,
1 cup bulgur 1 1/2 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (roughly 2 lemons) 1 cup minced fresh parsley* 1/2 cup minced onion* or scallions* 2 cup ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint* (or basil*) * Ingredients can be found at the market
salads and sandwiches for its flavor. Kilpatrick Family Farm will also bring tulips to the spring market this year, likely by late April, when the market is still inside the Lincoln Baths in Saratoga Spa State Park. “We’ve given over some of our greenhouse space where we
Pour boiling water over bulgur in a large bowl. Mix in salt, lemon juice and olive oil. Let sit for 30-60 minutes to cool and absorb liquids. Chop and mix remaining ingredients. Add to cooled bulgur. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving, to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cool.
typically have grown tomatoes so we can offer some spring flowers instead this year.” As the market’s farms and customers look toward spring with great anticipation, there are already abundant greens and other vegetables at the market. Kale, chard, arugula, spinach and mixed lettuce are all currently available, along with many winter storage crops, including carrots, beets, turnips, leeks, potatoes and more. For anyone with a craving for warmer-weather flavors right now in March, market vendor Shushan Valley Hydro Farm stocks its table year-round with fresh red and yellow tomatoes, including beefsteak and cherry varieties, and also cucumbers, lettuce, arugula, basil and other herbs. Grown inside greenhouses with water-based nutrients, these items are free of insecticides and herbicides. The farm is located in Shushan, a hamlet of Salem in Washington County. This week’s recipe is for Tabbouleh, a classic Middle Eastern salad that features some of these ingredients including tomatoes, cucumbers, mint and parsley. This salad makes a colorful accompaniment for a roast chicken or grilled steak or lamb chops from the market’s meat vendors. Or, for a fast, no-cook supper, simply garnish it with items such as chickpeas, sliced hard-cooked egg, lettuce or spinach greens, sliced mushrooms and some fresh-baked market bread or Saratoga Crackers.
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Coffee is a Way of Life Nespresso monitors coffee quality and when you buy their machine you become a member of the Nespresso Club. You order your coffee directly from them and there is no compromise on quality. They offer 16 Grand Crus brand coffees, each one featuring a distinct personality. All Nespresso machines are equipped with a patented extraction system that works at a very high pressure (up to 19 bars).
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello Foodie Friends! As children, Paula and I grew up in Italian households watching our parents and relatives making coffee in percolators. Making the right cup of coffee or espresso was very important to our families especially as they sat up late playing the Italian card game Scopa or Bridge. Our memories include hearing arguments and words in Italian that I knew were not always words intended for young ears. Paula’s grandmother and mother also loved a good espresso. It can take time to make the espresso the way our relatives did. Since we are all in a hurry these days, waiting five minutes to make coffee or espresso can seem like forever. However, our need for convenience also comes with a desire to have a great cup of coffee or espresso. Nespresso is a company that has captured convenience and quality and created a group of machines that make delicious espresso and coffee with the new VertuoLine machine. Over twentyfive years ago, Nespresso pioneered the concept of portioned premium coffee and patented an exclusive system for perfectly mastering the preparation process of the espresso, from the selection of the rarest coffee beans right through to the exquisite tasting moment. A perfect espresso is the fruit of a complex alchemy between coffee of exceptional quality, freshness and water at high pressure to bring out its body and intensity and to reveal all the subtleties of its aromas. I know espresso and this stuff is great! I also know there are a lot of great ways to make espresso – you have to choose the one that best fits your lifestyle. This machine is a quick and easy way to do it without sacrificing quality.
Nespresso’s VertuoLine espresso maker
Each parameter has been calculated with great precision to ensure that all the aromas from each Grand Cru can be expressed, giving it body and creating an incomparably dense and smooth crema. Nespresso is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their VertuoLine machine. Nespresso once again revolutionized the world of coffee by launching the new VertuoLine system, which
produces freshly brewed coffee and authentic espresso. The VertuoLine has centrifusion technology that gently and fully extracts all the aromas. It includes a barcode reading technology for blend-specific brewing to make the perfect cup of coffee or espresso. There is a one-button operation for convenient brewing and heats up in 15-20 seconds. This is a perfect machine for us “on the go” folks who want a good cup of espresso or coffee yet have little time. Nespresso is holding a one-year anniversary sale for their VertuoLine machine and for a limited time until Apr. 4 you can save $100! Stop by Compliments to the Chef, now located at 46
Marion Avenue, Saratoga Springs and learn more about this great machine and offer. Making great coffee or espresso is important to us who see coffee as a way of life. Paula and I were watching one of our favorite movies the other night: Moonstruck with Cher and Nicholas Cage. In the movie Cher turns to Nicholas Cage as states “You make good coffee…you’re a slob, but you make good coffee!” Paula looked at me with that knowing look and I took comfort in the notion that she felt the same way about me. Remember my friends “Life happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula
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LOCAL BRIEFS homemade pies on Saturday, March 21st from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Cost: Free with donation, so come join us!
Auditions for Spotlighter’s Theater Troupe’s “Flapper!”
Soup Supper There will be a Soup Supper on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Notre Dame Visitation Paris Hall, Pearl St. in Schuylerville. Please join us from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Spring Craft Fair Greenwich Elk’s Auxiliary Spring Craft Fair will be March 21. For an application or more information call Donna at (518) 692-2347 or Amber at (518) 587-8224.
Variety Fair to Feature Crafts Vendors On Saturday, March 21 at the American Legion at 34 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs will be a Variety Fair, with 16 tables of crafts such as homemade sweet breads, ceramics, jewelry, hair bows, homemade dog treats, photography, natural body products and more. Tables with vendors such as Thirty One, Jamberry Nails, Avon, It Works, Pampered Chef, Partylite, Origami Owl, Jewelry in Candle, Cleaver Containers, Perfectly Posh and more. There will be raffles and a 50/50 drawing.
Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, March 21st, at 1pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Lisa Potocar will talk about her research on women involved in the Civil War. Lisa is the author of Sweet Glory, an award winning novel that follows the experiences of a 16-yearold girl who dresses as a young man and serves in the Union Army. Sweet Glory was awarded 1st Place in the Young Adult category by both the Maryland Writers Association and the Southwest Writers Association. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978.
Corned Beef Dinner The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 125 5th Avenue will be hosting a Corned Beef dinner complete with
Audition to be part of the zany musical Flapper! and the antics of the Roaring 20s radio personalities, young flappers, nightclub entertainers, Ziegfeld girls, con men, gangsters, society matrons and more. Needed: 32 teens/adults to fill the main speaking/singing roles. Dancers also needed. A small number of children ages 8 to 11 will also be chosen to fill roles like party guests. Auditions are by age group on March 22 and 23, by appointment only. Please contact Artistic Director Elyse Young at 518-899-4411 ext. 305 or theater@malta-town.org. Performances are June 6 and 7 at the Malta Community Center.
A Southern Country Fried Dinner Fundraiser Held at the Saratoga Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane in Saratoga Springs on March 25, 2015 from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. All proceeds will be going to Emma’s Fund to help with a very rare lymphatic malformation. Seniors $9, adults $10, children ages 5-12, $6, take-outs $10. Cash bar, lots of raffles. For more information call Terri (518) 423-2828.
Spaghetti Dinner On Saturday, March 28, 2015 there will be a Spaghetti Dinner at the American Legion on Clancy St. in Schuylerville. Serving times are 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Take-outs available. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10 yrs. For more information call Bonnie at (518) 695-3972.
25th Anniversary Dinner and Festival The 25th annual Dance+ Festival invites participants of all ages and skill levels to “dance like the stars.” The festival will offer classes in over a dozen different styles of dance and movement ranging from Broadway to Yoga, Ballet to Hip Hop - from Noon to 6pm Sunday, March 29, in the National Museum of Dance, School of the Arts at 99 South Broadway. The complete Dance+25 program and
registration forms are online www. dancealliance.org. Admission is $35 for a full day of classes- discounts are available for Dance Alliance Members. Children may register for a special Creative Movement Class for only $5. The community is invited to a free Yoga Celebration Salutation at Noon in the National Museum of Dance’s Southeast Gallery.
Vacation Week Activities The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will be holding a Vacation Week program April 6 – 10, for grades K-6. This program will include various sports and activities in a fun and supportive environment, and will be held at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center. Register before March 29th in order to receive the Early Bird Discount. Registration fee is $70 for Saratoga Springs city and school district residents and $90 for non-Saratoga Springs city residents. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday Saturday from 9am-7pm or Sunday from 12-5pm or visit www.SaratogaRec.com. Questions? Contact us 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.
Find Your Balance with Yoga at Gavin Park Gavin Park is offering Yoga on Sunday mornings from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. April 12 through May 17. This class is designed to help you become familiar with basic yoga postures, breathing and healthy alignment. Focus will be on standing poses and key principles of alignment to increase strength, balance, stamina and flexibility. Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins will be allowed. A minimum of 8 people must register for a session to run. Cost for Wilton Residents is $45, Saratoga Springs School District Residents is $55, and all others is $60. Registration closes April 9. You can register in person at Gavin Park, or visit us online at www. townofwilton.com/departments/ parks-and-recreation. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at (518) 584-9455.
Looking for Spring Vendors On Saturday, April 18, the SaratogaWilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Spring Craft Fair at the Saratoga Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. There are 35 spaces available, 8 x 6 foot
Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015 with an 8-foot table and two chairs provided. Each space is $40 and we have limited electrical hookups. All items for sale will be created by the crafter and a few vendors from companies will be allowed to showcase/sell their items. All proceeds go to our 2015 Scholarship Fund. Please email dozolins@nycap. rr.com for an application or call Debbie at (518) 885-6506.
Treasure or Trash? Spring Antique Appraisal Show Join us at the Malta Community Center for a fun and informative event featuring Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques and sponsor of Antiques Road Show as he educates us on the world of antiques and performs appraisals. This special event will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring an item or come and watch. Registration is required by April 18th. Don’t wait as space is limited to 40 items. Please call (518) 899-4411 for more information or register on our website at www.maltaparksrec.com.
Saratoga Springs High School class of 1975 Reunion The 40th reunion will be held Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge 161, Wilton, NY at 4:00 pm. For further information on tickets, contact Robin Carnevale Schwedt, 518584-0165, Sandy Daigler or Peggy Ponton at sshs_1975@yahoo.com, our class Facebook page or website of www.Saratogahigh75.com.
City of Saratoga Springs Ice Rink Public Sessions Join us at the ice rink. Family Skate, Open Public, Open Stick, Open Adult Hockey and Open Figure sessions currently being offered. Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, (518) 583-3462 or visit www.saratogarec. com for more information.
Soccer Program Sign Ups Sign up now for City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Spring Soccer Program. This program is open to children grades Pre K-12. This program will run from April 25 to June 20, 2015 at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway (342 Jefferson St). Players will be separated by grade and exposed
to skill development based on age. Register before March 29 in order to receive the Early Bird Discount. Registration fee is waived for the child of each coach who registers by March 29. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Ave., Monday – Saturday from 9am-7pm or Sunday from 125pm or visit us at www.SaratogaRec. com. Questions? Contact us (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.
Camp Saradac Increases Ages this Summer The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will again be hosting Camp Saradac this summer. New this year is the inclusion of 13-15 year old campers. Camp Saradac Dates are June 29 August 14 (no camp July 3rd). Camp will be in session Mon-Fri from 9am to 4:30pm. Camp will again be offering exciting weekly field trips, creative recreational and educational programs, arts & crafts, weekly swimming and themed weeks. Registration begins March 2nd for Saratoga Springs city residents and March 16th for all others. Immunization records must be submitted with application in order to register. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Ave., Monday Saturday from 9am-7pm or Sunday from 12-5pm or visit www.SaratogaRec. com. Questions? Contact us (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.
Leadership Seminar and Book Signing Retired US Navy SEAL and author of “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader, Jason Redman, will be featured at the Saratoga Springs City Center on March 20, 2015, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Jason Redman has 21 years of service with the US Navy SEALS learning about courage, leadership, teamwork, overcoming severe wounds, and has transferred these lessons into his powerful presentations designed to educate, motivate, and inspire. To learn more about Jason, go to www.SOFSpoken.com. This event is brought to you by Saratoga Today. To register call Cindy Durfey at 581-2480 ext. 204 or email your reservation to cdurfey@saratogapublishing.com. Cost is $40 pre-paid or $45 at the door. Company/Group pricing available.
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Week of March 13 – March 19, 2015 Scholarship Campaign, making the Y experience possible for all, regardless of the inability to pay. Cost is $100. For more information, please contact Susan Rhoades, Development Director at (518) 583-9622, ext.104 or email susan.rhoades@srymca.org.
Family Friendly Event
Friday, March 13 Disney Live! ~ Pirate & Princess Adventure Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, 4 and 7 p.m. Great family fun. Sofia and her family prepare for a royal celebration that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess, and a special appearance from Cinderella. Then off to Never Land where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook. For tickets call (855) 432-2849; or visit, www. glensfallscc.com
Fish Fry Fridays Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory 4:30 – 7 p.m. Fish Fry Friday will continue every Friday through March. Menu: Fried Fish-$8.50, or Fried Clams- $8.50, or Fried Chicken Tenders-$8.50, also available will be Clam Chowder at $6.00 a quart. You are invited to eat in at our club house or to call ahead for Take Out (518) 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome.
SRYMCA’s Mission 416 Campaign Party Saratoga National Golf Course, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 – 9 p.m. Guests will relax in the Ballroom at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Course, while listening to live music by Soul Session. Attendees can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine, while participating in a silent auction and wine pull. All of the fun can be documented with a trip to the photo booth, provided by Smile Lounge Photo Booth New York. All proceeds will go toward the annual We Build People
Pre-St. Patty’s Day Concert with the McKrells Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Continuing the tradition of hosting The McKrells for a fun night of music! This festive Irish evening will showcase musical entertainment suitable for all ages. Tickets are $15 per person. Seating is General Admission. For more information call (518) 587-4427.
Saturday, March 14 Chicken Parm Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton (Exit 16) 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Includes Salad, rolls, assorted desserts, beverages. Cost by donation. Take-outs available. Handicapped Accessible. For more information call (518) 584-9107.
Concert: Distant Voices Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Concert Hall, 2 p.m. The New England Conservatory Chamber Singers join the Glens Falls Symphony for an afternoon of great choral and orchestral music including works by Bartok and Corigliano. For ticket information go to www. theglensfallssymphony.org or call (518) 793-1348.
Sunday, March 15 Sunday Breakfast The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), french toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: adult $6, child $3. Sunday breakfast will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Everyone will be welcome. (518) 695-3917.
calendar Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
Introducing Your Pet to Your Baby Milton Manor Pet Spa and Resort, 612 Route 29, Middle Grove, 4 p.m. Preparing your dog ahead of time for your newborn coming home is exciting, but is also very helpful. Because your pup might not be familiar with a baby, it is good to prepare him or her. We are offering a seminar to get your dog ready. Cost is $25 per person or couple. RevolutionDogTraining@aol.com or (518) 882-7055 to RSVP.
pain and inflammation using Young Living Essential Oils. Please RSVP (518) 899-5550.
Anna and Elizabeth Caffe’ Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9 p.m. FacebookYouTubeArtist Website “They are at the heart of what we all call ‘traditional.’Anna RobertsGevalt (fiddle, banjo, guitar and harmonies) and Elizabeth LaPrelle (ballads, banjo) inspire audiences with the beautiful soul of Appalachian roots music. Cost is $10 advanced, $12 at the door.
Thursday, March 19 Adopt a Soldier Benefit Dinner
Monday, March 16
Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, 5-8 p.m. Menu is Four Cheese Lasagna, salad and dessert. $10 adults, $9 seniors. Come support our troops serving overseas. For more information and reservations call (518) 260-9922 or (518) 306-7507.
Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga
Shelters of Saratoga Annual Gala
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 at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 – 10 p.m. Their Stories. Your Help. Discover the faces of homelessness through a series of intimate portraits and stories that go beyond the stereotypes. Your support ensures that SOS can continue to lend a helping hand to those in our community who are in need. The evening’s festivities will be hosted by Chad Beatty of Saratoga Publishing and will include live music by Jeff Brisbin and a silent and live auction. Reservations are $100 per person. For more information call Cindy Harrington at (518) 581-1097.
Tuesday, March 17 Adult Storytelling Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room, 7 – 9 p.m. Learn storytelling techniques and practice telling a story with Jeannine Laverty, professional storyteller. Please plan on attending all four sessions. Participants are also invited to see storytelling in action by attending any or all of Jeannine’s preschool storytelling sessions held at 4:30 p.m. Register in the Children’s Room or by calling (518) 584-7860, ext. 305.
Wednesday, March 18 Natural Pain Management Welcome Relief Massage Therapy, 5 Hemphill Place, Malta, 6:30 – 8 p.m. We will show you how to reduce
Order within Chaos: Using Formality to Bring Order to Your Garden Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Noon – 1 p.m. Formal gardens evoke a sense of order and calm. While most of us can’t have or don’t want such a garden, we can use ideas from formal gardens to tie our own gardens together. Greg Greene from Faddegon’s Nursery will discuss and show examples of formal gardens for your inspiration. For more information call (518) 584-7860 ext. 248 or visit www.sspl.org.
Local Town Websites Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov
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In the Homestretch Public Invited to Help Complete Spirit of Life’s Restoration
Spencer Trask Memorial, Circa 1920. Photo Credit: George S. Bolster Collection, Saratoga Springs History Museum
by Arthur Gonick for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — In less than four months, the iconic Spirit of Life and Spencer Trask Memorial in Congress Park will celebrate its 100th birthday. The public is invited to an official rededication ceremony on June 26, as part of the city’s Centennial activities. This will be the culmination of years of effort to restore a nationally significant work of public art. In order to assure that the restoration will be completed by that date, an appeal to the community at large has been issued. This month the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has asked the public for help to raise the remaining amount needed to complete the restoration of the unofficial symbol of Saratoga Springs. Thanks to widespread support to date from many local individuals, businesses and foundations along with the Foundation’s work and the City’s commitment, less than 10 percent of the project’s total cost of $660,000 remains to be raised. Honorary Co-Chairs of the campaign, Barbara L. Glaser and Kathleen Fyfe, are now appealing to area residents and businesses to support this project and ensure that the Spirit of Life and Spencer Trask Memorial is preserved for the next hundred years. “As of yesterday, we have only $46,000 remaining.” Glaser said. “I’m particularly excited to work on this campaign with Kathleen, because we represent
two generations and she has boundless energy.” Ms. Glaser said that a social media campaign will be launched soon, but donations can be accepted now on the web, by mail and phone (see details at the end of this story.) For those who are able to donate $500 or more, they will receive a highquality print of a painting of the Spirit of Life by local artist Kate Edwards. But any amount is welcome. In 2011, the Preservation Foundation took initial steps to restore the Memorial. In anticipation of marking both the Memorial’s
and the City’s centennial, on-site work began last spring with the removal of decaying 100-year-old white pines and work to restore the masonry started this past summer. In addition, this spring conservation of the bronze Spirit of Life
A 2014 aerial view after deteriorated trees that posed a threat to the Memorial in severe weather were removed and the start of the masonry restoration. Note that wide pathways have eroded to small footpaths. Plantings and light fixtures have been removed over time along with the deteriorated masonry. Photo Credit: Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation provided in-kind by Obeo
sculpture will take place and the restoration of the wide pathways, plantings, benches and lighting will be completed. “Some of the reasons why I particularly love this project is that it combines open space, public art and preservation,” Glaser said. “Plus the fact that it’s free, not to mention the site of many important family milestones for generations.” In 1913, Katrina Trask, philanthropist, founder of artist colony Yaddo and Saratoga resident, and Spencer Trask’s business partner George Foster Peabody, commissioned the Memorial to honor her late husband Spencer Trask. The Memorial is the product of the artistic collaboration of noted American sculptor Daniel Chester French, architect Henry Bacon, and landscape architect Charles Leavitt, Jr. French and Bacon are best known for their collaboration on the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. French created the bronze Spirit of Life sculpture; Bacon designed the masonry; and Leavitt, who was responsible for significant changes to the Saratoga Racecourse at the turn of the century, planned the landscape setting. The Memorial was unveiled and gifted to the City of Saratoga Springs on June 26, 1915.
Over the past century, countless residents and visitors have enjoyed this National Historic Landmark. Also, the image of the Spirit of Life has been used numerous times for a variety of logos, including most recently the City of Saratoga Springs’ official Centennial Celebration logo. In a town known for its civic involvement and pride, this is a great chance for everyone to participate in securing a bit of local history’s future. Should fundraising efforts exceed the project’s final cost,
excess funds will be placed in a restricted endowment fund dedicated to the Memorial’s maintenance and preservation. Donations are needed as soon as possible to complete the restoration by June 26. They can be made online at spiritofliferestoration.org; by check made payable to Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and mailed to 112 Spring Street, Suite 203, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; or by credit card over the phone: (518) 587-5030.
A 1914 view of the Memorial showing the original wide pathways, plantings and light fixtures. Photo Credit: George S. Bolster Collection, Saratoga Springs History Museum
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Saratoga Casino and Raceway Honors Four Team Members SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Casino and Raceway honored the exceptional performance of four top team members at its 11th annual awards banquet, held Feb 23 at Vapor . “The success of any company comes from its people. At Saratoga Casino and Raceway, we’re lucky to have hundreds of dedicated and hardworking team members,” said Mike Vild, general manager. “These four members of our team represent the best of our company, and I’m proud to come to work with them every day.” $2,500 awards were presented to:
Executive Chef Shawn Nash is presented with the 2014 Leader of Distinction Award at Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s 11th annual Team Member Awards Banquet. Left to right: Rita Cox, senior vice president of marketing; Shawn Nash; Dan Gerrity, president; Mike Vild, general manager and Alex Tucker, senior vice president of gaming and finance.
Leader of Distinction: — Shawn Nash, executive chef Supervisor of the Year: — Will Rubadeau, senior accountant Team Members of the Year: — Monica Hurry, entertainment coordinator — Dan Conway, floor attendant Awards are based on nominations submitted throughout the year by Saratoga Casino and Raceway team members for any team
Entertainment Coordinator Monica Hurry receives the 2014 Team Member of the Year Award
Free and Open to the Public
Sunday, Mar. 22 from 2 - 5 p.m. at the H. Dutcher Community Room in The Saratoga Springs Public Library Kay Olan (at right), a member of the Mohawk Nation, storyteller and retired teacher, spent summers growing up on a Mohawk reservation near the NY/Canada border. She is on the Ndakinna Board of Directors, which organizes the Saratoga Native American Festival. To complement the Saratoga Reads! book The Round House, Kay will show a 30-minute documentary, Guswenta: Renewing the Two Row Wampum, by Gwendolen Cates followed by a talk on themes mentioned in the film. This 33-minute film features stunning footage of the 28-day paddling journey from the Onondaga Nation to the United Nations in New York City during the summer of 2013. It inspires people, indigenous and non-native to consider our collective responsibility 400 years after the Two Row Wampum Treaty was created. “We have a responsibility to heal our relationships with one another and with the Earth.” Olan said.
member who is performing exceptional service. Once submitted, the nominations are reviewed and voted on by members of a Rewards and Recognition Committee. Over 100 were in attendance at the event, which also featured a special salute to seven team members who have worked for Saratoga Casino and Raceway for several years. Senior Vice President of Racing Operations, Don Braim, made a special presentation to John Kondenar and Mary Riegert for their 25 years with the company. Also, Barbara Toth, Bruce Cogan, Dave Oxford, Joan Cummings and Marc Corazzini were honored for 15 years of service.
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SPAC Announces Lineup for 38th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival Charles, among others. Tickets for the festival will be available to the general public online at spac.org beginning March 24. Complete performer descriptions are available online at
www.SaratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly. Photo credit Phil Bray
SARATOGA SPRINGS —The 38th annual Freihofer¹s Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the world’s longest-running major jazz events, will be held on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). This year’s festival will feature Erykah Badu, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Cassandra
Wilson celebrates Billie Holiday, Sheila E., Al Di Meola Electric Band, Snarky Puppy, Christian McBride Big Band, Monty Alexander’s Harlem-Kingston Express, The Pedrito Martinez Group, Benny Green Trio, Heads of State, Django Festival All-Stars, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters, Theo Croker, and Etienne
The festival was founded in 1978 by jazz impresario George Wein and has hosted a ‘who’s who’ of jazz greats over the years including Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, B.B. King, Wayne Shorter and Ray Charles. At SPAC, with an inside seating capacity of 5,200, lawn seating of 20,000, world class jazz talent performing on two stages, and an idyllic State Park setting located just three hours driving time from either Boston or New York City, the festival draws thousands of fans from across the Northeast and throughout North America.
“At this year’s festival we bring our audiences a remarkable lineup— a blend of familiar favorites and debut artists, all musicians of the greatest national and international acclaim,” said Marcia White, president and executive director of SPAC. “For two days, as an annual kickoff to the festivities of summer, our guests make the SPAC grounds their home. They come to see friends they may only connect with once a year at our festival, to hear great music and to create lifelong memories. Each year, I personally look forward to seeing the familiar faces of generations of Jazz Fest fans. I couldn’t be more proud of the experience that our guests will share this June as they listen to, and engage with, our incredible musicians.” While two days and two stages of live, world-class jazz is the centerpiece of the weekend, fans can also enjoy a host of amenities
including a fine arts and crafts fair, CD signings by artists, a full-service bar in the Hall of Springs, southern style barbeque and other food vendors, all presented by Stella Artois. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, as well as blankets, tents and lawn umbrellas. Parking for the event is free.
Erykah Badu
“The Foal Project” at Fortunes Restaurant SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the entire 2015 harness racing season, “The Foal Project” gallery show is on display at Fortunes, Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s trackside restaurant. This nationally renowned collection focuses on the intimate moments of
connection between a mare and her foal. Originating in 2010, “The Foal Project” was started by photographer Lisa Miller with the goal to raise awareness and funding for equine assisted therapies. Miller’s work has been recognized on ESPN.com and
Images from Lisa Miller’s ‘Foal Project’
has been featured across the country in venues including the prestigious Cross Gate Gallery in Lexington, KY and the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame in Aiken, SC.
All of the pieces are numbered, signed and printed on large metal canvasses. Guests will be able to purchase these signed, numbered and limited edition prints, with 100 percent of the sale proceeds going to the Foal Project Donor Advised Fund, which is used to fill grant requests made by qualified 501(c)3 equine assisted therapy centers. “The opportunity for ‘The Foal Project’ to be featured in Fortunes is truly an honor,” said Lisa Miller. “It’s very exciting to create more awareness for the project within the Saratoga community, and Fortunes is the ideal venue to accomplish that.” For reservations at Fortunes, call (518) 581-5790. For more information on “The Foal Project,” visit FoalProject.org.
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Morris, Nureyev 2015 NMD Hall of Fame Inductees
Chita Rivera Selected for Lifetime Achievement Award
Rudolph Nureyev
by Arthur Gonick for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance (NMD) has announced that their 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame Inductees are Mark Morris and Rudolf Nureyev. Each year, the Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made a profound impact on the world of dance. They will officially be inducted at the Museum’s annual gala on Saturday, Aug. 8. The 2015 gala will have a “tango” theme, in conjunction with the Museum’s new exhibit – 125 Years of Tango – that will have it’s opening on Saturday, Mar. 21. Also, Michele Riggi, president of NMD’s Board of Directors, stated that Chita Rivera, star of numerous Broadway musical, film and television productions, has been invited to receive the Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Rivera has not formally accepted at press time, but it is believed that she will accept the honor. Mark Morris, artistic director and choreographer of the Mark Morris Dance Group, was born in Seattle, Washington in 1956 and founded the Mark Morris Dance Group in 1980. To date,
he has created close to 150 pieces for MMDG and his choreographed work is included in the repertories of numerous dance companies worldwide such as the San Francisco Ballet and Dutch National Ballet. Morris cofounded the White Oak Dance Project with Mikhail Baryshnikov in 1990. Over the course of his career, Morris has received 12 honorary doctorates and multiple awards including the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. In 2001 Morris founded the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn. Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993), was born aboard the TransSiberian Express as it passed Irkutsk, Russia. At age 17, he was accepted to the Kirov Ballet School in Leningrad where he studied under the esteemed Alexander Pushkin. Nureyev joined the Kirov Ballet as a soloist in 1958, defecting three years later while on tour with the company in Paris. In 1962, he joined The Royal Ballet in London as a guest artist, forming a partnership with prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn that became one of the most celebrated in the history of ballet. During these years he choreographed a number of works and performed with ballet and modern companies worldwide, including the National Ballet of Canada, American Ballet Theatre, Dutch National Ballet and Martha Graham Dance Company. In 1983, Nureyev became Director of the Paris Opera Ballet where he
continued to dance and choreograph until 1989. Chita Rivera has been nominated for nine Tony Awards, winning Best Actress in a Musical twice: For “The Rink” in 1984 and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” in 1993. She is also a 2002 recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors award and a 2009 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She has appeared on several prestigious worldwide stages, starring in over 40 productions beginning in 1951, including productions of “Call Me Madam,” “West Side Story,” “Chicago” and many others, including a musical revue based on her life and career (“Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life”) in 2005. In concert with these honors, NMD will be presenting two exhibitions this season celebrating the lives and work of Rudolf Nureyev and Mark Morris. Also, Chita Rivera will be a featured performer in NMD’s
Chita Rivera has been invited to receive the Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo by Catherine Ashmore.
“Dancers in Film” series. Visit www.dancemuseum.org for more information about these exhibitions and their openings, as well as information about special events and programs, including an opportunity to meet Mark Morris, later this summer after the gala.
The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, New York. The Museum is currently open for admission on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225.
125 Years of Tango to Open at the National Museum of Dance
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance, located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, will be opening its newest exhibition, 125 Years of Tango: A Walk Through the History of the Dance, on Saturday, Mar. 21, with an opening reception at 7 p.m. The exhibit takes you on a journey through the story of the world’s most seductive dance discipline. The evening will feature music provided by Bronte Entertainment, tango demonstrations, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. This event is free and open to the public. The only exhibition of its kind, 125 Years of Tango presents costumes, music, artifacts and historical details dedicated solely to Argentine Tango. Beginning with the primitive tango of the 1890s through the modern tango of today, this exhibit explores the rich
history of the dance. The Museum has collaborated with worldrenowned tango dancer and historian Antón Gazenbeek, whose private collection makes up much of the installation. Gazenbeek is celebrated in the tango community for having amassed the largest tango archive in the world. 125 Years of Tango will feature extremely rare film footage, some of which will be shown publicly for the first time. Scheduled to remain open through March, 2016, the exhibition will not only offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in tango’s unique and abundant history, it will feature programs where participants will be able to learn how to dance the tango as well. For more information on these upcoming programs and events, visit dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225.
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week of 3/13-3/19 friday, 3/13:
Folding Money, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359
Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105
Jeff Brisbin, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060
Emerald Dawn, noon @ Harvey’s — 583.0003
Jeff Walton + Tim Wechgelaer 3 pm
Snowapple w/ Fish + Bird, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022
Black Abbey, 9 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003
Maurizio, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177
DJ Stantastic, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180
Tailspin, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400
Pat Attanasio Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582
Jeanne O’Connor Jazz Trio, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105
Nancy Kamen, 7:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563
Erin Harkes, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359
Start Making Sense / HMFO, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066
Jeff Walton, 9 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003
Joe Nacco, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771
wednesday, 3/18:
Three to Get Ready, 5:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180
Master Cylinders, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253
Street Talk, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180
Forthlin Road, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916
Anna + Elizabeth, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022
New Regime, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582
Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
Er Go Blu, 7:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563
Jeff Walton, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463
Otter/ Feel Free / The Hornitz
Rustic Overtones, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775
/ Fun Lovin’ Dudes, 10 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 John Eisenhart, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Rattlesnake, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Hair of the Dog, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Rich Clements Band, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 St. Paddy’s Bash, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 The Accents, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775
saturday, 3/14: Megan Houde + Eric, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Vivid, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Whippersnappers, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577 Craig Todd, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Radio Junkies, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Cole Broderick, 6:30 pm @ Fifty South — 884.2926
Renehan + Mastriani, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640
sunday, 3/15: John Gorka, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Pat O’Connor / Irish Step Dancers, noon @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Live Jazz Brunch, 11 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 34th Anniversary Party with Forthlin Road + Irish Step Dancers, 1 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916
monday, 3/16: Jeff Brisbin, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
tuesday, 3/17: Annaghdown / Jeff Strange, noon @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 SSHS Fiddle Club St. Pats Show, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Legendary Losers, 5:30 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400
Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Black Abbey / Irish Step Dancers, 2 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 All day St. Patrick’s Day Music Feat. Kevin McKrell, Forthlin Road + Irish Step Dancers, 11 am @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Jeff Strange / Steve Smith, 2 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 George Geroux, 7:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Boboflex w/ JC & Hallucingenic Allstars / Dead Superstar, 7:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
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See puzzle solution on page 46 11 Sung-into instrument 12 Slezak of “One Life to Live” 13 Shoots the breeze 18 Plagued by drought 19 Church recess 24 “Where Is the Life That Late __?”: Cole Porter song 25 Forty-niner’s stake 26 Rights gp. 27 Ghostly sound 30 Post-ER area 31 Son of Prince Valiant 32 “There’s __ in ‘team’” 34 __-mo 35 Potato sack wt., perhaps 37 B. Favre’s career 508 38 Velvet finish? 39 Collectible car
41 Search everywhere in 42 Front row seat 43 Apply amateurishly 48 It may be slung at a diner 50 Matador’s cloak 51 Oft-baked veggies 52 Long (for) 53 Blessed outburst? 54 Evade 55 Butler’s last words 56 Of yore 57 Muscat native 58 Where to find Pierre: Abbr. 61 Class with tools 63 Mar.-Nov. hours 64 Two-time loser to DDE 65 Owned 66 Boozer’s syndrome
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Blue Streaks Primed For Semis
Season’s Change Create Scheduling Issues
by Michael Gyarmathy for Saratoga TODAY After a victory this past Saturday against MonroeWoodbury, the Saratoga Springs hockey team will move on to the state semifinal on Saturday at 6:45 p.m. against Syracuse suburb Baldwinsville High School. With only four teams left contending for the New York State Division I title, we can’t hope but wonder, what are the Blue Streaks’ chances of coming out on top? In terms of state rankings, Saratoga is the underdog at No. 17, while Baldwinsville is No. 11, with records of 16-6-2 and 17-4-2 respectively. The victor of the Saratoga-Baldwinsville game will play either No. 2 McQuaid or No. 1 Scarsdale for the title. Both teams will carry the season’s momentum into the game, but their strengths lie in different areas. Baldwinsville enters the game on an 11-game winning streak, including its firstever quarterfinal victory But to the Steaks, postseason success is nothing new. Saratoga’s six sectional victories in the last seven years, and distinguished roster -carrying five seniors with championship wins under their belts -- may play a role in deciding the outcome of Saturday’s game. The teams have faced two common opponents, Fairport and West Genesee. Saratoga
has played each team once, losing 5-0 to Fairport and winning 4-3 over West Genesee. Baldwinsville also played Fairport, losing 3-0, keeping a tighter spread than Saratoga. In the first game on Jan. 9, the game ended in a tie before destroying them in a 5-0 blowout on Feb. 24. What happened between January and February allowing Baldwinsville such an easy victory the second time around? If Saratoga was able to play West Genesee again, would they perform similarly? Does the two-goal discrepancy in games verses Fairport speak to Baldwinsville’s stronger defense? These are all questions that will be answered Saturday. According to Saratoga senior Cam McCall, “We know they have a good goalie and are a hard press fore-checking team, we’re going to have to fight to hold onto the puck.” In hockey, forechecking is battling to retrieve the puck after it’s dumped in the offensive zone. The Streaks have confidence in their own goalie and offensive capabilities too: “This will be the best team we have played in a while,” said senior JT Rafferty. “Knowing they have a goalie, we will have to take advantage of our scoring opportunities.” That’s not all it will take. Rafferty says Saratoga will have to stay tight on defense and
prevent shot opportunities from outside the dots. “If we limit those close shots, we know [our goalie] will be able to make the saves,” Rafferty added. Saratoga is not looking to make any changes, however. In an interview before the Section Final, coach David Torres said, “We prepare for each team by playing our kind of hockey, and other teams will have to prepare for us.” The Blue Streaks have stayed true to that, what they are doing is working and they have no reason to change. “Baldwinsville is definitely a good team, but at this point, everyone without a doubt has earned their place,” said senior defender Ian Frey. “But we are going to try to stay consistent with our game plan and keep working hard, that’s what we’ve been doing this postseason and it’s working.” It’s more than safe to assume the Baldwinsville Bees will also be heading into the game with a lot of confidence, given their recent winning ways. Goalie Matt Sabourin will anchor the team’s powerful defense. This is where the team excels and attributes its success this season. On Saturday we will find out if Saratoga can continue on the path it has carved out over the second half of the season. Win, and the Streaks play for a state title. Lose, and start regrouping for next season.
by Neil Benjamin Jr. for Saratoga TODAY It’s the same question high school athletic directors are faced with each spring sports season thanks to the unpredictable weather in the Northeast: What do we do if the fields are not ready for when the season begins? This winter was hard-hitting, with a seemingly endless rotation of weekly snowstorms and bone-chilling temperatures that have kept snow mounds piled high and spirits dim. Though temperatures this past week were just south of 50 degrees, and snow melting, the issue for high school athletics remains. Even if, by some miracle, all the white stuff withers away before baseball season begins, where are the students going to practice? What if the fields are too soggy for local lacrosse teams? The questions can be endless. While we are not out of winter just yet, recent weather gives us a glimmer of hope. And that sunshine and hope may very well lead directly to soggy fields full of mud, which won’t be safe for teams to play on. Local athletic directors are tasked with figuring out just what to do when Game Day arrives but the fields are in no shape for cleats and camaraderie. Peter Sheehan, Saratoga Springs athletic director, said that Chris Cullen, of Shenendehowa High School, is the Suburban Council league schedule maker. Cullen drafts all league games, but outside of the council, each school is supposed to make the rest of its schedule. When field conditions do not cooperate, the schools must work
together on a solution. Sheehan said he goes by the “10-day rule.” “Ideally, you want to be out practicing 10 days before the start of April,” Sheehan said. “But if you can’t get outside by April 9 or so, you have to look at alternatives.” It’s not just for games that the fields need to be ready. Baseball, softball and lacrosse teams need to be able to practice outdoors to get a feel for playing on dirt and grass. Winter training involves indoor batting cages and fielding drills inside a gym, which does not give the players the necessary outdoor feel. Al Lambert, Saratoga Central Catholic athletic director and varsity baseball coach, said his baseball squad has the luxury of opening its season in Florida from April 1 through 10. Prior to that, however, he wants his kids as ready as possible. “We get creative,” he said. “If we can’t practice on our normal field, but I’m driving and I see an open parking lot or field without snow, I’ll bring the team there and have them shag fly balls, or field grounders. When you practice inside too much, you get cabin fever. The kids want to be outside, so we do our best.” As the season progresses, and games are postponed, they need to be made up later, usually in the form of doubleheaders. Lambert said the kids are used to it. “Most of them play travel ball on the weekends anyway,” he said. “They’re used to it. The fields typically take a week to fully dry out after all the snow has melted. Then, the issue turns to spring weather. Is it going to rain?” That’s a whole other issue itself. For now, the focus is on preparing for the season, and the games that are right around the corner.
The St. Clement’s/St. Peter’s CYO squad last week captured the Schenectady County Biddy Boys A Division League and Tournament titles, finishing the season with a pretty 21-6 record. Pictured from left to right: Ryan Evans, Sam Koppi, Reagan Burhmaster, Daniel Vittiello, Stefanos Tsitos, Chase Corbett. Standing left to right: Coach Lambert, Aiden Lambert, Ryan Ash, Michael Rogan, Julian Silva-Forbes, Carl O’Callaghan, Coach Damian Fantauzzi.
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Syracuse, and the NCAA’s Dilemma
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Syracuse University and its men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim are in some piping hot water for infractions the NCAA says the school committed between 2001 and 2012. These are a few wild details that the NCAA has presented concerning some major violations committed by the Syracuse basketball program. The damage: Boeheim will have to vacate 108 wins – he had 966 for his career, putting him in second place behind Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski – and will be suspended for the first nine games of the 18-game Atlantic Coast Conference schedule for the 201516 season. The program loses 12 scholarships over the next four seasons, or three per year. To vacate 108 wins is a punishment that drops Boeheim on the all time NCAA men’s win list from No. 2 all the way down to No. 6.
“During the 10-year period of violations, the head basketball coach did not promote an atmosphere of compliance within his program and did not monitor the activities of those who reported to him as they related to academics and booster involvement,” the NCAA’s release said of the findings. Last month, the school imposed a one-year postseason ban on itself from its internal findings. While never publicly stated, the school was looking to lessen the blow that was sure to come from the NCAA. The NCAA did not penalize the Orange from participating in any future postseason play, in either the ACC or NCAA tournaments. Vacating the wins only shows up on paper. The NCAA can’t go back and erase the games from time. The loss of scholarships, however, will affect Orange Basketball program for a long time. In an era of cutthroat, one-and-done recruiting, losing three scholarships per year is as close to a death sentence as there is in college basketball. Funny enough, the organization’s investigation completely ignored Syracuse’s 2003 NCAA championship. At that time there were no infractions claimed against the University, and the NCAA stated that it was a “safe time.” From the investigation, the NCAA claimed that Syracuse failed to comply with the rules of its own drug-testing program. The school made up its own testing policy that seemed far from NCAA parameters; however, the reasoning the NCAA gave in the report borders on vague.
A big point of contention in the report focuses on an ineligible Syracuse basketball player from 2012, Fab Melo. It seems the director of basketball operations posed as some players in emails to professors. Melo, who was drafted by the Celtics a few months after the season, was suspended for the 2012 NCAA Tournament and was named by the NCAA to have academic issues that related to the director of basketball operations’ emails. Melo was not actually sending emails and assignments to his professors. It was the director of operations and, unfortunately, history shows that Melo was not the first player to be involved in the scheme. Yahoo sports writer and former ESPN NCAA basketball insider Pat Forde called for Boeheim’s departure from the school. Forde lists the academic fraud, violations of the school’s drug testing and the story of money filtering from a booster to players, as his reasons. Committee of Infractions chairman Britton Banowsky, commissioner of Conference USA, said the violations “really go to the core values of the NCAA and higher education.” Forde suggests that maybe Syracuse lacks the backbone to do the right thing. “The school should give him a hero’s send-off, if it wishes. He’s brought a lot of glory to a bleak northern outpost, filled a cavernous arena, stayed loyal to Syracuse for the vast majority of his 70-year life. He’s entitled to a fond farewell,” says Forde. He continues by saying, “But Jim Boeheim
should not be entitled to keep his job in perpetuity, through an unseemly and craven addiction of rules compliance. He’s not emperor. He’s a basketball coach, and a great one, but also a basketball coach who oversaw a scofflaw program and is now dealing with the second postseason ban of his career.” In Forde’s summary is a point that he believes is a necessity.”What’s left is for Syracuse to take the next step and ease Jim Boeheim into retirement — or shove him, if he doesn’t want to go quietly.” Boeheim made remarks as he spoke at the 44th annual Hardwood Club dinner, which was attended by some 700 fans. This was after the fact that he did not meet with the media following the Orange’s season-ending loss. He had assistant coach Mike Hopkins represent him. Syracuse lost that last game 71-57, to North Carolina State. He said he had to be in the locker room with his team, and stated, “the focus is on our players, and all they have done to make our university proud.” An ever-defiant Boeheim exclaimed that he’s staying put as the Syracuse basketball coach. He received a standing ovation from the fans, as he said, “I think there’s a battle ahead of us,” as he spoke emotionally, “I came here... in 1962. I’m not going anywhere.” It’s been said, by the Syracuse Post-Standard newspaper, that
Boeheim will appeal the levied sanctions against him, but he has not yet confirmed his intentions to do so. Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud stated that the school will support Boeheim should he decide to file an appeal. This situation and story, right now, has no ending, but we coaches in the stands all have our opinions. My take is pretty simple, when and if cheating is done there needs to be better monitoring by the NCAA. Believe me when I say that I have no suggestions for a solution. I do believe that Syracuse University is not alone, as an institution of higher education that might be guilty of infractions in its athletic program. Who’s next? The University of North Carolina? There is definitely more of this to come on the landscape of NCAA investigations. Until the NCAA can get its rules coherent, we will continue to see the lines blurred throughout the collegiate landscape.
Tyler Green & Orion Anderson, Schuylerville High School
Schuylerville High School wrestler Orion Anderson took second place in the 99-pound weight class at the New York State wrestling championships on Saturday, Feb. 28, after losing in the finals 3-0 to A.J. Burkhart of Waverly High School.
In the first period, Anderson won by a technical fall over Nick Young of Alexander High School. In the quarterfinals, Anderson defeated No. 3 seed Cody Field of General Brown High School, 7-3. And, in the semifinals, Anderson took down the second ranked wrestler in the state, Jack Bokina of Mattituck High School, 10-5. Anderson finished the season with a record of 35-2.
“It was a great experience,” Anderson said. “There were a lot of people there, it was exciting.” Schuylerville High School wrestler Tyler Green also competed at the New York State wrestling championships. Green lost his first match 11-4 to number one ranked Trevor Allard of Mexico High School. Green then defeated Josh Burge of Watkins Glen High School 7-4, followed by a pin over
Sidney’s Nick Jump. In the consolation quarterfinals, Green lost to the third ranked wrestler, Aaron Paddock, from Warsaw. Tyler finished the season with a record of 36-5. “Both Orion and Anderson should be pleased with their outstanding performances and records,” Athletic Director Heath Morris said. “They represented Schuylerville and Section II exceptionally and we are very proud.”
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Community Sports Bulletin Camp Saradac Increases Ages this Summer The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will again be hosting Camp Saradac this summer. New this year is the inclusion of 13-to-15 year-old campers. Camp Saradac dates are June 29 to August 14. Camp will be in session Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camp will again be offering exciting weekly field trips, creative recreational and educational programs, arts and crafts, weekly swimming and themed weeks. Rates for the full seven-week program are $695 for Saratoga Springs city residents and $950 for non-Saratoga Springs city residents. Weekly rates are $170 for Saratoga Springs city residents and $235 for non-Saratoga Springs city residents. Registration begins March 2 for Saratoga Springs city residents and March 16 for all others. Immunization records must be submitted with application in order to register. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. or visit SaratogaRec.com. Questions? Contact us at 518-587-3550 ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.
Boutelle Earns All-Academic Honors Saratoga native Chloe Boutelle was one of five Saint Michael’s College women’s skiers to earn United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team nods for this past season, being lauded for posting a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade-point average. Qualifiers must also compete at a regional championship, as six members of the Nordic squad and four Alpine members were honored after racing at the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) Championship last weekend. Senior Boutelle joined Hallie Bergwall (Lebanon, N.H./Lebanon), Catie Corrigan (Canajoharie, N.Y./Canajoharie Central School) and Julia Snyder (Fairfax, Vt./BFA-Fairfax) and first-year Emma Barnes (Amherst, Wis./Amherst). Boutelle earned her third laurel, while Bergwall, Corrigan and Snyder each qualified for the second time.
Send your sports stories or briefs to Neil Benjamin, Sports Editor at neil@saratoga publishing.com
Bolen, Martin Place Fifth in Judo World Cup
CHILE — Brad Bolen and Hannah Martin from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville placed fifth in their respective divisions at the International Judo Federation’s World Cup in Chile. Bolen had a very good day including getting his hands in the 2014 World Champion and eventual winner Mikhail Pulyaev, of Russia, in the semis. Burnt Hills High School graduate Martin also took fifth place losing a tight battle with eventual champ Andrea Gutierrez, 2-1 in the
semis. JMJC’s Alex Turner performed well going, 1-1, losing to Alejandro Clara, of Argentina. Ashley Hejlik dropped her first bout to Viviana Gomez at 48kg and was eliminated. “This was a very good start on the three-stop South American tour for the JMJC Kids,” JMJC Coach Jason Morris said. They will stay on in Chile for the training camp during the week before heading to Uruguay, then Argentina the following week.
Hannah Martin
Youth Basketball completes successful season The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Boys and Girls Basketball League ended with an exciting round of games. To recap: Leon’s Mexican Restaurant defeated Sirbir Investment 41-26 to win the Division 2 Boys Basketball Championship. For Leon’s Mexican Restaurant, Robbie Bolen had 17 points and Danny Mantia and Michael Owen each had eight points. For Sirbir Investment, Gunnar Schaap had 13 points and Patrick Deschaine had seven. Saratoga Springs Fire Fighters defeated The Adirondack Trust Company 31-21 to win the Boys Division 3 Championship. For the Saratoga Springs Fire Fighters, Braden Flanders had 14 points and Noah
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Flanders had 11 points. For The Adirondack Trust Company, Jordan Wohl had 12 points and Thomas Bobear had five. Saratoga Guitar defeated Foley Chiropractic 48-41 to win the Boys Division 4 Championship. For Saratoga Guitar, Luke Thompson had 20 points and Shane Barringer and Alex Harran each had 10 points. For Foley Chiropractic, Matthew Eberlein had 17 points and David O’Connell had 10 points. Storm defeated Lynx 32 to 20 to win the Girls Division 3 Championship. For Storm, Morgan Brooking had 10 points and Habiba Ibrahim had six points. For Lynx, Kylie Brennan had six points and Caroline Jarosz had five points.
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SA Little League Readies For Another Year by Neil Benjamin Jr. for Saratoga TODAY Q And A With Daniel Joly, president of Saratoga American Little League 1. Can you give a brief overview of the league? It’s mission statement, the players it accepts, etc? Saratoga American Little League is one of two Little Leagues in the city of Saratoga Springs. We service families on the east side of Broadway. We accept kids from ages 4 to 13 for T-Ball all the way up to the Intermediate Division for interested 13-year-olds. As our mission statement reads, we develop the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well being by espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty to develop superior citizens. 2. How many divisions and teams? How many players have come through the league, and how many play each year? We have divisions in T-Ball, Bantam, Minors, Majors and the Intermediate level. T-Ball is for kids ages 4 to 6, Bantam ages 7 and 8, Minors 8 through 10, Majors 11 and 12 and Intermediate is 13. Last year we had 250 kids register and we expect about the same number this season. We had seven T-Ball teams, seven Bantam teams, six Minors teams, six Majors teams and one Intermediate team last year. 3. Has the economic climate affected the league? Is it becoming more difficult to get players to join? We do not feel the economic climate has really affected registrations over the years. We try to help out families who may need assistance but it is becoming more and more difficult to keep players in the league due to the competition of other sports. Soccer and lacrosse are the two bigger draws. 4. In terms of safety, what has the league done recently to limit injuries, especially concussions and the like? Little League International adopted a policy a few years ago of allowing on-deck swinging which we enforce. This is where a lot of head injuries occurred. Coaches also try to stress the “bats down” rule. We also take the other safety precautions like using the proper bases. 5. What general changes have been made since the league’s inception? In 2012 we rebuilt our Minors and Majors fields and reconfigured where they are and built
batting cages. We try to make minor improvements every year. 6. Please give me your opinion as to what little league baseball does in the Saratoga community, and
also what it does for all the communities in which it lies? Little League Baseball is a great opportunity for kids to get out and learn the game along with learning
REGISTRATION
Please visit saratogalittleleague.org for all pricing information for the 2015 Saratoga American Little League. Bantam, T-Ball, Minors and Majors are all readying for the upcoming season. Email Daniel Joly at danjuliejoly@gmail.com for specific questions.
what our mission statement states: Sportsmanship, Citizenship and Teamwork. It also allows for families to get together socially. I always
say that whenever there are games going on at the East Side Rec, it is like a party.
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