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Volume 9 • Issue 11 • March 21 – March 27, 2014

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Planning Board Issues Negative Referral On Beekman Proposal

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by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS-The rezoning proposal that would expand the Beekman Street Arts District was presented to the Saratoga Springs Planning Board Wednesday night and was issued a negative referral for too wide of scope and too small a demand for the alterations presented in the proposal.

The Planning Board served in its capacity as an advisory role having voted 5-0 against the endorsement of the proposal.

“When this project first came in front of us last year,” said Board Member Clifford Van Wagner before the Board turned the discussion over to public comment.

“I consistently stated that the arts district needs to fix what they have before they do an expansion, and just before this meeting I drove down the street and saw the same empty store fronts that I saw back in the fall.”

“In my sense, I’m very supportive of the Arts District and expansion of the Arts District,” Planning Board Chairman Tom Lewis said after the meeting. “I would be very supportive of adding business uses in the Arts District. I think that their goals are very laudatory. However, in my opinion, the scope of what they asked for, the

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Roy Roberts is outfitted to go back to work. Everything you see him wearing has been donated – hardhat, work clothes and tools. Photo by MarkBolles.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Roy Roberts is just like you and me.

A trained apprentice carpenter with over 15 years experience, he is skilled in framing, cabinetry and similar disciplines. But unlike you and me, perhaps, the ravages of the recent economy took its toll on Roy and several others. The firm he had done several jobs for ran out of work.

They tried to keep him on as a painter, even though Roy admitted, “I’m no painter,” with a

Schuylerville Lacrosse Coming off an undefeated year in the Wasaren, the Black Horses are back for more.

See Lax pg. 36

See Carpenter pg. 7

VILLAGO Has The ‘Good Times’ Rolling Again

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

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BALLSTON LAKE – A successful concept, a neighborhood restaurant and gathering place, perfected over time (and lots of TLC) in East Galway, has been adapted and transmitted to the shores of Ballston Lake.

Behold Villago Pizzeria and Ristorante. Its pedigree was established at Village Pizzeria on Route 29 as a Northern Italian cuisine icon since 1988. Owners Sandy Foster and Joe Guerrera have combined forces with Sharan and Kurt Zarnofsky on this project at the former Good Times Restaurant at 175 Lake Road in Ballston Lake.

While Sandy and Joe have tended to things in the kitchen See VILLAGO pg. 23

See pgs. 20-22

Obits 6 Business

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Education 12,13 Pulse 28-31 Sports 35-39

Weekend Forecast FRIDAY

39|25 SATURDAY

36|21 SUNDAY

36|10 A Feast of Favorites Await You At Villago. Photos By MarkBolles.com.

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Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

5th annual Purim Carnival Hosted

By Temple Sinai At Gavin Park

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Rabbis Linda and Jonathan Motzkin with Becca Oppenneer

Elle

Long family

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

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The Wesley Community Names New Director Of Volunteer Services And Associate Administrator

Fran Cronin

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Wesley Community today has announced the promotion of two staff members at its 36-acre comprehensive care community in Saratoga Springs.

Fran Cronin was named the new Director of Volunteer Services. In her role, Cronin is responsible for managing volunteers at The Wesley Community, who play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents. Cronin previously served as the Leisure Services Director at The Wesley Community, where she oversaw all programming and events.

Additionally, Jessica Fretto has assumed the role of Associate Administrator. In her new role, she will work alongside The Wesley Community Administrator Charles Hayward to oversee various departmental projects. Fretto recently completed the New York State Department of Health Administrator-in-Training program, during which she rotated through all of the facilities at The Wesley Community.

“Jessica and Fran have been tremendous assets to The Wesley Community and we are excited to have them in new roles that accentuate their strengths. These changes will not only improve our staff, but also the high level of care that our residents and their families have come to expect. I know that each will thrive when faced with their new challenges,” said Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community.

Volunteer opportunities at The Wesley Community include reading newspapers or books to residents, assisting with activities and field trips, and working

Jessica Fretto

in the gift shop or maintenance department. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Cronin at (518) 691-1457.

Mayor Announces Town Meeting

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Mayor Joanne Yepsen has announced that she will be hosting an open town hall meeting next Tuesday, March 25 beginning at 6 p.m.

This meeting will take place at the Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak Street in Saratoga Springs.

At the March 18 City Council meeting, the Mayor noted that questions and comments on all topics were welcome, but she suspected that much of the discussion will center around the possible expansion of the Beekman Street Arts District on Saratoga Springs’ west side (See Page 1 Story.)

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week in Review

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

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LAKE PLACID — Barbara Braidwood and Clint Braidwood, the owners of Saratoga Olive Oil Company, and district manager Peter Fazio had recently been invited to attend the 2014 Adirondack Winter Challenge in Lake Placid March 9 and met with Governor Andrew Cuomo.

In their discussion with the governor, they spoke about their business. Barbara Braidwood called the governor “absolutely lovely.”

“He was very excited to hear about our recent expansion to the Lake Placid area as well as our overall success,” she said.

The Braidwoods own a three -year – old store on 484 Broadway as well as one in Burlington, VT. and recently unveiled their newest branch in Lake Placid.

Adirondack Winter Challenge 2014 in Lake Placid. From left Saratoga Olive Oil Co. Owner Clint Braidwood, District Manager Pete Fazio, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Owner Barbara Braidwood. Photo provided.

Close Collision With Police

STILLWATER— Twenty eightyear-old Jeffrey T. Parker faces a felony charge as well as several misdemeanors after nearly colliding head on with a police car.

Stillwater Police stated that he had failed to obey a vehicle stop on

Hudson Avenue and then refused to stop for police. It was then that Parker drove directly toward a Mechanicville police vehicle but was able to steer clear of a collision just in time.

Parker was persistent and continued to drive through Stillwater,

Mechanicville and Halfmoon before stopping at the D and R Mobile Home Park and leading police in a chase on foot. He was taken into custody after the pursuit.

He has been charged with firstdegree reckless endangerment, a felony and multiple misdemeanors: reckless driving, unlawfully fleeing a

CLIFTON PARK— The development of a proposed shopping center anchored by Price Chopper will attempt another proposal after the initial plans were denied by Clifton Park officials.

The Planning Board voted 3-2

and sent the Town Board a rejection for the request for a planned development district that would have included a 60,000-square-foot Price Chopper and 25,000 additional square feet for retail space.

“We’re being told go back to the

drawing board and see what you can do to comply,” said John Nigro, principal of Nigro Cos. He made it clear a revised application will eventually be presented to the town Planning Board. “We have no interest, and neither does Price

police officer, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and operating with a suspended registration.

Parker was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and was sent to Saratoga County Jail with a $20,000 bail.

Stillwater police were assisted by the Mechanicville Police Department and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

Chopper, in abandoning our effort,” Nigro said.

The redesigned plans are to combine residential and commercial space and will conform to the “hamlet mixeduse” zoning of the land on the corner of Routes 146 and 146A that will have a different layout that might include a smaller grocery store.

The site is located in a largely rural area where new homes have been built in recent years with more to come in the future. This has resulted in numerous people living in close proximity to the site opposing the proposal even though the design includes a buffer zone with landscaping a lot of green space.

One More Shot For Clifton Park Price Chopper

BLOTTER

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014 Aaron J. Buckner, 38, of Verbeck Lane in Clifton Park, was arrested March 11 and charged with failure to register as a sex offender.

Buckner was arrested on a warrant at 10:26 a.m.

Elizabeth Murphy, 24, of Deer Run Hollow in Clifton Park, was arrested March 10 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Matthew L. Mazyck, 48, of Dolphin Terrace in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 16 and charged with criminal mischief.

Michael Quinn, 50, of Harvard Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was arrested March 16 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to obey a traffic control device and aggravated DWI. Troy D. Cassell, 31, of Hudson Avenue in Stillwater, was arrested March 16 and charged with driving the wrong way down a one way street and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, refusing a prescreen test, failure to signal a turn and failure to keep right.

Richard R. Powell, 36, of Oaks Road in Argyle, was arrested March 15 and charged with DWI. Powell was arrested at 12:45 a.m. following a property damage accident.

Logan Dunn, 16, of Vanderbilt Terrace in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 14 and charged with criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment and harassment.

Dunn was arrested on a warrant at 2:51 p.m.

Jody Lyn Frechette, 43, of Traver Road in Gansevoort, was arrested March 13 and charged with theft of services. Frechette was arrested at 6:06 p.m. It is alleged that she obtained food and beverage at the Local Bar in the amount of $53 and then left the establishment without attempting to pay. She was located and arrested just after the offense allegedly took place.

Virquane Ballou, 25, of Bedford Street in Cohoes, was arrested March 16 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Christopher M. Pringle, 31, of Kirby Road in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 15 and charged with falsely reporting an incident. Pringle was arrested on a warrant at 7:06 p.m. It is alleged that back on January 31 he had reported his car as having been stolen out of his driveway.

Subsequent investigation showed that was not the case.

Justin F. Kane, 25, of Brookwood Drive in Queensbury, was arrested March 15 and charged

Michael J. Dillard, 27, of Meadowbrook Road in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 13 and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Dillard was arrested at 11 a.m. It is alleged that Dillard sold cocaine on two separate occasions (fall of 2013) in Saratoga Springs. There are two counts each of the above charges.

Rogerio F. Torres, 32, of Gridley

Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 13 and charged with assault and criminal mischief. Torres was arrested at 2:59 p.m. It is alleged that Torres punched another male in the head with a closed fist. In doing so, Torres allegedly broke the man’s glasses and caused injury to the man’s face.

Saratoga Fire transported the victim to the hospital. Torres later posted cash bail.

Steven R. French, 46, of Wells Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 13 and charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of a stolen property. French was arrested at 2:19 a.m. It is alleged that he stole property from a parked car on Seward Street shortly before the arrest.

Melinda A. Kelly, 31, was arrested March 12 and charged with criminal trespassing.

Eric D. McCleary, 45, of Walworth Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested at about 5:20 a.m. Sunday, March 9 and charged with criminal mischief in the third degree.

The allegation is that McCleary intentionally smashed out the

front glass door to Sam’s Tires on Congress Street a short time before being arrested. A recent series of commercial burglaries had taken place in and around the county of Saratoga Springs.

A joint investigation was started involving the Saratoga Springs Police Department, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police. The

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investigation continued at several levels and led to McLeary’s arrest.

McCleary was also charged that day by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office with burglary based upon one of their cases.

McCleary was arraigned and remanded to Saratoga County Jail with no bail. The investigation is ongoing. Additional charges are possible.

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obituaries

Stephen Markovits

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stephen Markovits died March 12 at his home.

A cherished husband, father, son, brother, cousin and son-inlaw, he resided in Saratoga Springs for 35 years.

Mr. Markovits grew up in Middletown. Following graduation from high school in Middletown, he attended the University at Albany, earned his law degree at Albany Law School and practiced law for over 32 years.

He also served as general counsel to Orange County Choppers Holdings, Inc., the company featured on the TV reality series Orange County Choppers.

Steve had a life-long love affair with music and loved jazz. The group he played with while in law school performed in weddings and small venues.

He was also a skilled tennis player and enjoyed boating on

the Hudson River and Saratoga Lake. He had a pilot’s license and loved to fly.

Steve is survived by his devoted wife, Ilsa P. Markovits, and loving son, Justin, who is completing his Master’s Degree in International Tax Law at the University of Miami. He is also survived by his mother, Evelyn Markovits, of Saratoga Springs and Deerfield Beach, Florida; his sisters, Fredda Markovits Finell of New City, and Ava Basri and her husband Dr. Ray Basri of Goshen; his dear cousins, Dr. Brad Ruthberg, who was like a brother to him and his wife, Dr. Judith Ruthberg of Niskayuna and their daughter, Dr. Kara Ruthberg of Montville, New Jersey; his mother-in-law, Josephine Pasciullo, brother-in-law Nicholas Pasciullo and his wife Nancy Hubley of Pittsburgh; nieces, Jessica Finell and Dayna Basri of New York City, Grace Pasciullo of Boston, Dr. Erica Pasciullo of Washington, D.C.; nephews, Jason and Ben Basri, and many other cousins, aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerome Markovits, a former Judge and Mayor of Middletown.

Steve was a member of Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs. Gifts in his memory may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund of the Temple, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Paul Ellsworth Pugh

BALLSTON SPA — Paul Ellsworth Pugh, Sr., 67, of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully Monday, March 10 at his home.

Paul was born in Baltimore in 1947, the son of the late Charles and Louise Beaty Pugh.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, he married Nadine Draves in Saratoga Springs, where they raised their family. He graduated from Siena College and was a retired New York State computer specialist. He enjoyed golf,

computers, managing his rental properties and spending time with his family. He earned a private aircraft pilot’s license and was a member of a flying club.

He is survived by Louise Goudy (mother), Stacy and Paul Pugh II (son), Jordan Pugh (grandson), Julia Pugh (granddaughter), Jeffrey Pugh (son), Barbara (sister) and Michael Skoldberg, Karen and Charles (brother) Pugh, Don Skoldberg (nephew), Stacy Skoldberg (niece), Amanda Skoldberg (great-niece), Matthew Skoldberg (great-nephew), Mark Pugh (nephew), Scott Pugh (nephew) and Nadine Draves.

To view the full version of the obituaries visit the archive section of SaratogaTODAYonline.com It is the policy of Saratoga Today to publish Obituarires as a service to our readers.

Please send your obituaries to obits@saratogapublishing.com

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Alice Mary Palmer Gottsche

GLENS FALLS — Alice Mary Palmer Gottsche, 91, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16 at The Stanton in Glens Falls.

Born on November 12, 1922 in Greenfield, Alice was the daughter of the late Mabel (Gailor) and Raymond Palmer. She was a 1941 graduate of Saratoga High and worked as a bookkeeper for Joe Hazard’s TV

and Record Store until her marriage.

She married George J. Gottsche, Jr. in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on April 8, 1945. After raising four children, she worked at the Wilton Developmental Center for 20 years as a unit supervisor.

In addition to her parents, Alice is predeceased by her former husband; four brothers, Charles, Earl, James and Edward Palmer; and a granddaughter, Terri Ann Lechevet.

Survivors include two daughters, Alice (Dolly) Stafford of Schenectady and Jane (Burr) Lechevet of Hudson, Florida; two sons, Lawrence (Terry) Gottsche of Queensbury and Robert (Cathy) Gottsche of Sandwich, Massachusetts; her grandchildren, Mark (Michele) Lechevet of Saratoga Springs, Andrew, Graham and Marisa Gottsche of Sandwich, Massachusetts; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Christopher and Johnathan Lechevet of Saratoga Springs.

Eugene J. “Gene” Corsale

SARATO GA SPRINGS — Eugene J. “Gene” Corsale, 85, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on March 15 with his devoted wife and daughters by his side.

Born July 25, 1928 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angela Marcantonio Corsale and was a communicant of the Church of Saint Peter.

A lifelong resident of the city, he graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1946. He married the former Barbara Holtmeyer of Long Island on August 20, 1961 at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Far Rockaway.

With the outbreak of the Korean War, he volunteered for duty with the U.S. Navy, serving from 1950 to 1954 aboard the Battleship, USS Wisconsin and Aircraft Carrier, USS Midway.

During his military service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with one battle star, the Combat Action Medal, the United Nations Korean Service Medal, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Service Medal with star, the R.O.K. Korean War Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. In recognition of his military service, he was the recipient of the New York State Senate Liberty Medal and the NYS Medal for Merit.

He was a life member of the USS Wisconsin Association, the Adirondack Chapter No. 60 Korean War Veterans of America, where he served as Vice Commander, and the Korean War Veterans National Association.

Locally, he served on the Board of Directors of the West Side Neighborhood Association, the Saratoga Springs

Preservation Foundation (Emeritus), the former Saratoga Springs Federal Credit Union and the Board of Trustees of the New York State Military Heritage Institute. He was a member of the Saratoga Springs and the Greenfield Historical Societies.

A former member of the Saratoga Springs Planning Board, he served on the city’s Community Renewal Committee, the Mayor’s 2006 Comprehensive Plan Committee, the Saratoga Springs City School District’s Transportation Advisory Committee, and the City Republican Party Supervisory Committee.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara, and daughters, Angela Corsale Brady and her husband, Joseph Brady, of Saratoga Springs and Anne Marie Corsale and her husband, Gary Keroack, of Malta. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Gregory Corsale Boehm, of Philadelphia, Caroline Grace Brady and Colin William Brady, of Saratoga Springs.; his brother, Joseph Jr. and his wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Nancy Corsale; and brother-inlaw, Eric Lindau, all of Saratoga Springs. He is survived by a niece, Diane Lindau Esposito of Greenfield and a nephew, Dennis Corsale of Hollywood, Florida.

His sister, Anna Lindau, brothers, Dennis and Francis, sister-in-law, Marie Corsale, nephew, Eric Peter Lindau and niece, Donna Marie Corsale, pre-deceased him.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Clements Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs with Reverend Paul J. Borowski, C.Ss.R officiating.

Friends may call at the William J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 21. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot at Saint Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, Northeastern New York Area, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205 or the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112.

James K. Wiltrout Sr. SANFORD, Fla. — James K. Wiltrout Sr., 52, of Sanford, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 26, in ORMC Hospital of Orlando.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Adam K. Wiltrout and Catherine L. (Schissler) Wiltrout.

He is survived by two children, Nicole and James Jr.; two grandchildren, Brandon and Daniel Joseph; and six siblings, Elaine, JoAnn, Joyce, Jean, Edward and Norma.

James was a true free spirit and was affectionately

known to his friends as “Trout.”

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Caretakers ME of Florida, a veteran’s motorcycle enthusiast and non-motorcycle family and friends group, dedicated to helping the community and veterans through motorcycle oriented events.

Donations may be sent to the following address: Caretakers ME of Florida Inc., 650 Riverview Ave., Sanford, FL 32771.

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Carpenter Roy Roberts Rebuilds His Life With Help From Many continued from page 1

Walworth Street location, has agreed to sell us these tools at their cost,” Jaime Williams noted. “They also agreed to put out a donation bucket there. We also will have one here at Franklin Community Center.”

So Roy is almost back to work. Perhaps, with this goal so close in sight, you who are reading this might want to help. If so, please note the contact information at the end of this story.

For Roy Roberts though, getting back to work will put some

L to R Franklin Community Center Associate Director Jaime Williams, Roy Roberts, Shelters of Saratoga Case Manager Shirl Lloyd

laugh. Eventually, even that went away, and the father of four had to put his children and his fiancé in crowded, unsuitable housing in Queensbury, while Roy received refuge at the Shelters of Saratoga (SOS).

Roy took no time to grieve or bemoan his fate. He went to work to get back to work.

He did so with a purpose and an end goal in mind: “Getting my family back together. That’s my motivation.” Roy said.

It was that determination and drive that pushed him out the door each morning, that put the spring in his step when others might be discouraged. One day, he walked up to a large, local construction company’s jobsite and introduced himself. It turns out that they needed a person with his skillset. Roy was hired on.

With some occupations, this would be the end of the story. A happy ending. But this was only the end of chapter one.

Roy, you see, was provisionally hired. In an occupation like his, a carpenter in construction has to bring his own equipment to the party. Tools. Uniforms.

Hardhats. These were things that he had, but had lost in the course of trying to keep the family together. State required licenses needed to be renewed as well – and everything costs money.

“The case management staff at SOS has very resourceful people.” Roy noted. Case Manager

Shirl Lloyd referred Roy to the Franklin Community Center just over a week ago on March 12, where Associate Director Jaime Williams and the staff there also reacted resourcefully.

“We have a great network of caring, giving people,” Jamie Williams noted. “We put out a donation appeal on our Facebook page, and got a lot of responses the best one was from The Giving Circle who agreed to pick the man up and take him shopping for the items needed, including having him fitted for the right outdoor clothing.”

This included a hard hat, safety goggles, outdoor uniform clothing, boots and some tools.

“It was about $700 worth of merchandise all told.” Roy said. “It would have taken me forever to get that together.”

The licensing, an OSHArequired safety course was an obstacle, but not for long. “We just heard from Peter at Leading Edge Health and Safety Consulting and they have graciously agreed to provide the $210, 10-hour OSHA Training at no cost.” Jaime said.

All that remains for Roy to get back to work is a companyrequired physical (which, if his enthusiastic handshake is any portent, he will have no trouble passing), but he still needs about $300 worth of specialty tools – Dewalt drill and bit sets and reciprocating saw – to be fully outfitted for the job.

“Allerdice Hardware, at their

struggles in the rear-view mirror, but it will be months of hard work until the primary job is done.

“I’m a family man,” he said.

“This is my main motivation. They are suffering now, and I won’t rest until we are all back together.”

“Having a place for all of us is everything.”

To donate, contact Jaime Williams at Franklin Community Center (FCC) at (518) 587-9826.

Donations will be accepted at Allerdice Hardware’s 41 Walworth

Street location and at FCC (10 Franklin St, Saratoga Springs).

For more information about Leading Edge HSC and their programs, contact Peter at Leadingedgehsc@gmail.com

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BUSINESS

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Rebuilding Together Saratoga Farmers’ Market Hosts Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service Accepting Buys Amsterdam, NY Distributor Saratoga “Growing Community” Forum Volunteers

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Springs-based beverage company Saratoga Eagle Sales & Services announced last week its acquisition of Bartyzel Inc. of Amsterdam, NY. President of Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service Jeff Vukelic said in a statement that the acquisition will not have a dramatic impact on the Bartyzel employees or its customers, other than a new name and logo.

The acquisition of Bartyzel will bring the employee base in Saratoga Springs to over 200,

according to Saratoga Eagle.

Bartyzel services Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie counties of upstate New York , extending Saratoga Eagle’s reach to 12 counties in the eastern part of the state.

Saratoga Eagle is a subsidiary of western New York based Try-It Distributing Co. Inc. The company distributes brands such as Anheuser-Busch-Inbev, Labatt, Davidson Brothers, Poland Springs and Perrier in addition to a full line of wine and spirits.

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Rebuilding Together Saratoga County is looking for volunteers to assist with providing home repairs for homeowners in need this spring.

Orientation sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Rebuilding Together’s office (267 Ballard Rd in Wilton). Those interested should call (518) 587-3315 to RSVP. Rebuilding Together Saratoga County is a nonprofit housing organization committed to helping homeowners in need in Saratoga County live independently in homes that are safe, healthy, warm and dry.

New Milton Health Center Opens BALLSTON SPA— Saratoga Hospital’s Milton Health Center, located at 510 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa, opened its doors on Monday March 17, 2014.

The center offers primary family care, physical therapy from members of the Regional Therapy Center and a lab draw station.

The medical team includes: Shehzad Ali, MD, board certified in internal medicine; Maureen Hyland, RN, MSN, family nurse practitioner; and Ann Marie Moskal, PT, physical therapist.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga area residents will have an opportunity to sample locally grown foods and to get to know some of the farmers who produced them at a public forum, “Growing Community: The Impact of the Farmers’ Market on Saratoga,” which will take place from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs.

A moderated panel discussion on the economic, environmental and social benefits of farmers’ markets will follow the tasting.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market, SUNY Empire State College, Skidmore

College, Friends of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, and Parkside Eatery co-host the forum.

The forum aims to “bring to light” some of the benefits of shopping at the market, such as growing a sense of community, keeping dollars local and conserving clean water and open space across upstate New York said Liza Porter, owner of Homestead Artisans at Longview Farm and a member of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s winter market takes place every Saturday on the grounds of the Saratoga Spa State Park at the historic Lincoln Baths.

Saratoga Showcase of Homes 2014 In Full Swing SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2014 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is in full swing planning this year’s edition of the area’s premiere new home tour.

Now celebrating excellence in its 19th year, this annual community event has contributed over $825,000 to our local charities, and a total of $63,000 was donated last year in addition to drawing over 3, 500 to the county.

The 2014 Showcase of Homes will take place September 20-21, 27-28 and October 4-5 featuring the regions finest, award-winning builders with their new construction. There will also be the popular and unique Showcase Chef’s “Comforts of Home” event to

kick off the showcase festivities on Friday, September 19.

The Showcase Committee has an extensive advertising and promotional campaign in development which includes official media sponsors. For a sponsorship opportunities packet or for information about entering a new home in the event, contact Executive Director Barry Potoker at (518) 366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.

Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.

Tickets will be $20.

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

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Saratoga Bridges Increases Wages for Direct Support Workers Programs May Be In Financial Squeeze Without State-Wide Budget Increases

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is one thing to do a job, clock in and out at the appropriate times, and another to encourage individuals to lead a more purposeful, independent and productive day, even after the shift is done.

Pamela Polacsek, communications specialist at Saratoga Bridges (SB), has seen some of her coworkers, the direct support workers (DSW), do just that.

“They are the vast majority (397 of 577 SB employees are DSWs - 69 percent) of our workforce employees,” she said. “They are the individuals who provide value support to the people we serve.”

SB’s DSWs aid individuals with developmental disabilities on a dayto-day basis through programs such as the day program, communitybased homes, supportive apartments, family support services and transportation.

The participation, interaction and visibility of the consumers at SB within the community are very often facilitated by DSWs. A trip to the movies or church, training for a job, transportation to work, or helping select a card for a loved one’s birthday are only a few of the necessary and creative ways DSWs assist their consumers.

SB is an advocate and support system for individuals with disabilities by helping to connect its consumers through employment, volunteer and outreach opportunities, but not without its DSWs. And, in order to supplement its core workforce, SB has included a 2 percent wage increase for qualifying DSWs. “In order to ensure that we have got the highest quality employees, we want to make sure they are trained properly and that they are not in a position where they have to work two jobs to support their family,” Polacsek said.

“Having a working wage gives us more advantage in the community,” Polacsek said. “Not only are these (DSW’s) working very hard, but competition for these workers is very hard. So in order to compete with other places that are in the human service field, I feel it’s appropriate to pay them accordingly.”

SB increased wages 2 percent for its DSW in its 2013 budget and has another 2 percent planned for

2014. The increase in 2013 went unfunded by New York State’s budget, and pending the state budget decisions for this year, expected to be finalized March 21, they may go unfunded again.

A wage increase in the state budget would not only help fund the wage increases already made in SB’s budget and compensate SB’s planned wage increase for 2014, but it would also slow the financial squeeze affecting SB’s other programs when wage increases go unfunded by the state.

SB was able to spend $350,000 in salary compensation for its employees in 2013. “We were able to do so by limiting our programs that lose money,” said Valerie Muratori, executive director at SB. One such program provides inhome respite to about 200 families.

For every dollar provided for inhome respite, SB loses fifty cents. “As a result, we have to limit the number of people who can receive this service,” Muratori wrote in an email.

“We (SB) keep an active waitlist,” she said. “And a lot of times, if we can’t support that person, we refer them to another place, but this is an issue state wide. The respite rate that is made available is unfunded, and a lot of similar organizations are moving about it in a similar manner.”

Muratori said that SB is constantly evaluating ways to be more

efficient in order to continue to provide needed services which has led to a decrease in employees’ sick time availability from 12 days to six annually; and for the first time, they have had to initiate a co-pay for employees for their health insurance.

There is little wiggle room in the organization’s budget; however, SB remains flexible and affective in the programs it does provide to its clients.

Debbie Barrett has been a DSW for 25 of the 30 years she has worked at SB. She is one of five employment specialists that help train and support about 120 individuals coming through the agency’s Alpha Career Options (ACO) program. She is also one of the DSW workers that goes beyond the job description.

“It’s not just working with them on the job,” Barrett said. “I volunteer, and I’m going to be there so they can be successful and feel good about themselves.”

“Yeah, money, would be great, but when you come to this field human resources, it’s not just for anybody,” she said. “It’s got to be in your heart and love what you do.”

The work of individuals with special needs and their staff does not go unnoticed. SB, through ACO, has long-standing relationships with dozens of local companies, with which it teams individuals with disabilities and a DSW. Stewart’s Shops is one of those companies and has hired individuals

from SB’s ACO program for close to 20 years to work at its corporate office.

“I can’t say enough what a great relationship it’s been and that we look forward to continuing our relationship in the future,” said Maria D’Amela, Stewart’s public relations specialist.

DSWs continue to open up doors for new community relationships by bridging clients to the community such as the match between two consumers, Aaron Stetson and George Riddle, and Saratoga Farmer’s Market that began last summer.

“We were happy with them and

entered into a full-time partnership (during the summer),” said Charles Holub, president of Saratoga Farmer’s Market Association. “They have a supervisor working with them and it was no problem getting them started.”

The effort of juggling the budget between wages and programs is the necessity of invention bridging SB and community involvement.

While Stetson, busy at work at Saratoga Farmers Market on a Saturday afternoon, said: “I like it (his job) because it gets me out of the house on the weekends and doing real work.”

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Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

This Week’s SPOLIGHT Saratoga Independent School Anticipation for our summer programs at Saratoga Independent School is heating up! Conveniently located on Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, the Saratoga Independent School is situated on 60 beautiful acres including sports fields, wooded trails, gardens, playgrounds, and a 12,000-square-foot modern school building, built in 2004.

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In the half day program, kids will enjoy weekly themed activities centered on the environment, games, science and art. This program is led by caring and talented adults who are a part of our school faculty. Wrap-around care and extended day programs will be offered daily until 5 p.m. for families needing extra coverage.

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Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

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Education

Three Museums Collaborate With Local Head Start

GLENS FALLS — Now through May 17, The Chapman Museum, The Hyde Collection, and go! The World Awareness Children’s Museum are welcoming children and their parents from the Warren County Head Start Program to participate in a Preschool Passport Museum program.

Organized by Chapman educator Kim Harvish, Hyde educator Evi Fisher, and go! educator Sheileen Landry, the programs consist of outreach visits to Head Start classes as well as encouraging the children and their parents to visit each of the museums via a Passport Program.

As part of the fun, every time they make a visit, their “passport” will get stamped.

The schedule of events is as follows: April 13: Family event at the museum go! World Awareness Children’s Museum:

• Dr. Daniel Packard, principal of New Haven Elementary School of the Mexico Central School District in Mexico, New York

March 24: Educator visits Head Start for an outreach program April 2 and 3: Head Start classes go on a field trip to the museum April 5: Family event at the museum May 1: Educator visits Head Start for an outreach program May 6 and 7: Head Start classes go on a field trip to the museum May 17: Family event at the museum

Search For New Superintendent of Schools Narrows To Two WATERFORD — The Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education, in its search for a new Superintendent of Schools, has narrowed the field of qualified candidates to two finalists:

Chapman Historical Museum:

The Hyde Collection:

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Warren County Head Start is a federally funded program for pregnant woman, children ages zero to five years old and their families. Eligibility is based upon income guidelines.

There is no cost to attend Early Head Start (pregnant women and children birth to 3 years old) or Head Start (children ages 3 to 5 years old).

All families who are enrolled in our programs receive services in the areas of education, health, nutrition, disabilities and family services.

In Warren County over 280 children and families benefit from the comprehensive services offered in six centers and a home-based option.

For more information about this program contact museum educator Fisher at The Hyde Collection, (518)792-1761, ext. 340 or efisher@ hydecollection.org or Alice Grether, director of communications and visitor services, (518)792-1761, ext. 328 or agrether@hydecollection.org.

• Mr. Patrick Pomerville, principal of Queensbury Elementary School of the Queensbury Union Free School

District in Queensbury, New York As part of the hiring process, both finalists will present their entrance plan to the public. Mr. Pomerville will present his plan on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, and Dr. Packard will present his plan on Thursday, March 20, 2014.

Both presentations will begin at 3 p.m. and will be held in the auditorium. All community members, parents and staff are invited to the presentations.

Subsequently, the Board will conduct final interviews.

SUNY Empire State College Names Dean Of School for Graduate Studies

SARATOGA SPRINGS — SUNY Empire State College announced this week that Tai Arnold has been named dean of the college’s School for Graduate Studies.

She has been serving as acting dean since 2013 and was selected for the permanent position following a national search.

“Tai is a tremendous asset to the School for Graduate Studies and Empire State College and I am pleased that she will provide leadership for the growth of our highquality, robust graduate programs,” said Merodie A. Hancock, president of SUNY Empire State College. “Tai has decades of experience across the higher-education environment, understands how to move graduate

education forward and is a very strong advocate for the faculty, staff and students.”

Arnold has been at the college since 1998 and has served in a variety of roles, including assistant vice president for academic programs, director of program development and assistant to the vice president of academic affairs.

Arnold was instrumental in establishing “Credit Where Credit is Due: Veteran and Military Pathway to the MBA,” which was funded by a $530,000 grant from the Graduate Management Admissions Council’s Management for Education for Tomorrow Fund, as well as a B.A., B.S. and B.P.S. in public affairs, and several graduate certificates.

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Education

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CAPTAIN & Capital District Consulting Offer Affordable SAT Prep Course

CLIFTON PARK — CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is offering SAT Prep with Capital District Consulting, a company whose mission is self-improvement.

Thirty percent of the course fee will be donated to CAPTAIN programs and services.

SAT Prep specializes in strategies and techniques that all students should know before taking the SAT. The stated goal of the course is to prevent test anxiety and to fully prepare students to perform at their best on both the math and English portions of the exam.

Homework help at CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services. Photo provided.

Colleges often base scholarships on a combination of grades and SAT scores; so, underperforming on the test can cost a

student and their family thousands of dollars in lost scholarships, and many colleges use the SAT scores in admission decisions.

Classes will run from 7 – 9 p.m. on April 3, 10, 21, 24, 28 and May 1. Registration can be completed online at www.capitaldistrictconsulting.com.

Classes will be held in the conference room of CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services in Clifton Park, located at 5 Municipal Plaza—Suite 3.

Scholarships are available for students in need.

Skidmore to Host Evening of Lectures March 27 Guest speakers to address science education models, the holocaust, life as a trans activist

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College will host an evening of special lectures by guest speakers on Wednesday, March 27, on campus. Each lecture is free and open to the public. Details are as follows: • 6:30 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, Palamountain Hall—Distinguished Scientist Lecture Series. Pratibha VarmaNelson, professor of chemistry and executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, will discuss “PLTL: A Student-Faculty Partnership for Transforming the Learning Environment.”

• 7 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall—Balmuth Lecture in History. Barry Trachtenberg of the University at Albany will discuss “Bystanders, Saviors, Heirs: Reflections on the Holocaust and American Society.”

• 7 p.m., Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall—An Evening with Janet Mock, sponsored by the college’s Office of Student Diversity Programs. Mock is a trans activist of color and author of the recently published book Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love and So Much More.

For more information, visit the news tab to “events” at skidmore.edu.

Photos Provided. Top: Activist Janet Mock; Left: University of Albany scholar Barry Tracgteberg; Right: Professor At Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Pratibha Varma Nelson

For more information regarding the SAT prep course, call Larry Silverman at (518) 469-0259.

CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a social service agency located in Clifton Park.

CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street

outreach services, emergency food pantry, family assistance program, and various youth leadership programs. For more information about CAPTAIN, please visit our website at www.captaincares.org. Individuals who want to speak to a CAPTAIN representative may call (518) 371-1185.

Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar Receives $1,500 From Stewart’s Holiday Match Program

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS) announced that it received $1,500 through the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program. The funds will be used to support the students enrolled in the high school portion of the SSAS program.

“Stewart’s generous gift will be used to help our scholars purchase the books they must have to fulfill their summer reading requirements,” SSAS Executive Director Jim LaVigne said. “Many of our students can’t afford this expense and this gift will allow them the same opportunity to keep up over the

summer as other students with more resources.”

SSAS is a federally recognized nonprofit agency that helps economically disadvantaged, academically motivated students at Saratoga Springs High School complete high school, enter college and graduate. SSAS provides enrolled students with tutoring, mentors and assistance with college preparation as well as an annual financial stipend during college.

For more information on Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar, call Jim LaVigne at (518) 587-2472, e-mail jclavigne@aol.com, or visit www.saratogasponsorascholar.org.

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Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Planning Board: 5-0 No To Expansion continued from page 1

In the darkest tone is the current Arts District with the proposed expansion (NCU-1) including the surrounding lightest gray lots. Not pictured is the “Creative Arts District” which extends beyond the NCU-1 to include 92 additional lots – down from an earlier proposal of 173 lots. Photo provided.

expansion area was really, really, large and I would’ve thought it would have made sense for incremental changes.”

“I’m supportive of having less regulation, not more,” he added. “So conceptually what they’re asking for, I would support. However they haven’t had much demand (from the artist community). So the demand isn’t there and they’re looking to put the supply before the demand was there.

Again I understand that expanding the area is to attract business: it becomes a matter of degree.”

The Planning Board decision is only referral. Subsequently, the City Council can still vote in favor of the rezoning proposal.

Planning Board member Robert Bristol and Chairman Mark Torpey recused themselves from the meeting because of potential conflicts of interest. Tom Lewis was the acting chairman of the board that night.

Packed on the benches and lining the walls of the second-floor room of City Hall, members of the community turned out to defend their stake and to have their say in the process of the Planning Board’s recommendation.

Many of the views during public comment, whether they were for or against the rezoning proposal, were in favor of evaluating a more “suitable approach to what will work to revitalize the district”: as one community member said.

Several grounds for disagreement drove public comment.

One of those was parking. Some

individuals said that there were existing issues regarding parking on and around Beekman Street and that adding commercial zoning to the mix of a predominately residential neighborhood would further decrease the number of available parking spaces.

Beekman Street Arts District Founder Amejo Amyot said during public comment, that the Beekman Street Association and the City Council were currently in talks on the creation of additional parking where the Spa City Recycling is currently operating.

The comments continued to other themes including the waiving of city oversight for commercial businesses in the Neighborhood Complimentary Use-1 (NCU1) and within the “Creative Arts District”. Zoning changes under the NCU-1 would allow for art studios, art galleries, retail and service establishments under 2,000 square feet; restaurants with less than 40 seats; offices with less than 2,000 square feet on upper floors only and open air markets to move into the Arts District without a special use permit. Special use permits in the NCU-1 that would be required for retail and service establishments exceeding 2,000 square feet; offices on the first floor, bed and breakfasts and outdoor entertainment.

The “Creative Arts District” overlaying the NCU-1 and covering the surrounding parcels includes waiving of special use permits or site plan review within existing structures for artist studios, art

galleries, retail and service establishments – all within 2,000 gross square feet.

Amyot said: “The purpose is to bring more vibrancy. Our vision was to recreate the once thriving neighborhood of the West Side.

In the overlay area of what we are encouraging is a live work-residential area for our artists to develop a community of the arts.”

The other side of this situation is a fear of the unknown. Some individuals who live within or adjacent to the “Creative Arts District” opposed the waiving of site plan approval and commercialization because it would change the environment they called home, and the reason the selected to move into the area in the first place.

“If you live there you do not want to have the uncertainty of knowing what commercial enterprise is going to be moving in next door,” said Frank Capone, a resident of Dublin Square. Dublin Square is on the opposite side of Grand Avenue where the “Creative Arts District” does not reach. He and another community member said that when they first moved in, after a period of due diligence, they chose to buy property in the West Side because it is designated as a residential zone.

The final count for community members that spoke either against the rezoning proposal or in favor of it was 14-8, respectively.

“What we’re talking about is the arts, but what we’re worrying about is commercialization,”

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

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Reshaping Mind, Body and Soul

Spring Cleaning Your Digestive Tract For Optimal Health

by Monique Boulet For Saratoga TODAY When I think of spring, I think it’s time to clean my gut! Now I usually take care of my body in general, and am pretty careful of what goes into it. And I’m not a “clean freak” (just ask my close compadres.) But I like to think of the spring as a time to rejuvenate, reboot and recharge in order to look and feel my best!

While I am careful with optimizing my health, there are many toxins I could be exposed to just following my daily routine. For instance, if I walk into a building, my skin, which happens to be the body’s largest organ, can absorb any number of toxins in the air, or in direct contact with building materials, furniture, or other equipment.

Also, when I walk down the street, I am inhaling environmental pollutants from buildings, factories, motor vehicles, viruses as well as allergens such as mold in the air. This weighs on the immune system, creating a more susceptible situation for getting “sick”.

And then there is the water and food supply, which can potentially add to the burden on the body’s organs, blood and immune system. Since a significant number of these situations are out of my control, I take the time to follow a purification program to clean out all the gunk that has accumulated since fall (yes, I clean twice a year.)

With any detox or chelation program, you want to check with your practitioner or dietitian to ensure your medical history, medications and current condition will allow a program, and if so, which program will be the most suitable for your history and degree of exposure.

What you can expect with even the mildest of detox programs, if done right, is a noticeable increase in energy and stamina, more mental clarity including increased attention span and memory, the common “brain fog” disappears, lessened or elimination of a large variety of symptoms including digestive disorders, skin conditions, migraines, mood swings, fatigue/ insomnia and libido issues. In addition, skin, hair, nails and the aging process naturally improves and many state they feel more ALIVE!

This has become such a hot topic that I find myself answering a large number of questions pertaining to cleanses, detoxification programs, juicing, purifying the blood, fasts and heavy metal chelation. However, not everyone wants to change up his or her routine for a week or up to a month, and doing a detox takes a little extra time and effort for anyone.

Let me share some easy and safe tips with you. Here are a few things that can easily be done to help you reduce your risk to exposure on a daily basis.

Eat Organic: You don’t have to go crazy with buying everything organic if you can’t afford it. Get savvy on which foods are higher in chemical pesticides, antibiotics and hormones that you may want to choose organic. Some high pesticide produce you may want to switch to organic are: Berries, cherries, bell peppers, celery, potatoes, lettuces, kale, herbs, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples and grapes. I also recommend organic meat, eggs, corn, soy and dairy if these are part of your regular diet.

Avoid Heavy Metals: Exposure to heavy metals is nearly impossible unless you live under a rock. That’s why it is so important to be aware of the sources in order to minimize your daily contact. Heavy metals are found in the food supply, water, agricultural soil, antacids, pain relievers, cosmetics and antiperspirants to name a few common sources. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is in a large number of processed foods and drinks, and up to 70 percent of HFCS is made using methyl mercury. Avoid consuming processed foods, snacks and drinks where HFCS is found. This one tip alone will be a great way to create a healthier family in many ways!

Alternative Choices to Household Cleaning Products: There are many alternatives to toxic household cleaners. Some easy do-it-yourself finds that are effective and harmless including using white vinegar, baking soda, white cider, or lemon juice with water.

Lastly, recharge your gut with live active enzymes, antioxidants and natural detoxifiers. Here is one of my favorite recipes...enjoy!

Monique’s Green Goddess Nectar This will enliven your whole body, lower blood pressure, aid digestion, boost the immune system and eliminate toxins. Also good to help your body handle stress.

2 oranges, apples, or pears 1/4 lemon juice Handful of beet greens Handful of spinach and/or kale 2 stalks of celery or 1 cucumber 1-2 tbsp. cilantro 1 large carrot

2 tbsp. aloe pulp 1/2 stalk lemon grass 1-inch cube of ginger root

Peel the orange and lemon, then juice with the rest of the

ingredients. This makes about 2 large glasses. Cut in half if you only want one glass.

16 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623; acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls 793-3755; AdirondackFM@ nycap.rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morn. Worship 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: Worship service 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

Handicapped accessible.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694; usbnc.org.

RELIGION Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312; ballstoncenterarpchurch. org Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave., Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church

Corinth United Methodist Church

41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.

243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611; cliftonparkchurchofchrist. com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church

Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville 664-5204 Pastor Frank Galerie mycornerstonechurch.org Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506, ccorpusc@nycap. rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses: MondayFriday 9 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox— Christ the Savior

Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100; xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014 First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-8361; bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St., Ballston Spa 885-5583 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-unitedmethodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 899-7777; thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center 893-7429

Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park 877-7332 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484; livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave., Ext., Malta 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church 581-2973 Pastor Bonnie Bates

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, ­­ Saratoga Springs 580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m.

Coffee and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: Noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m.

Bible Study Group Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs

584-6091; pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101; qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd.

Malta Cmns., Ste. 3 881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible

RELIGION 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon.

Handicapped accessible St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, a Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

Handicapped accessible.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury. org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs

587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720; saratogaumc.com.

Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m.

Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg.

Handicapped Accessible.

Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504;

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Childcare: 6 months–4 years and expanding Handicapped accessible.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107; tumcwilton.com Rev. Patti Molik-Pastor Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555; uusaratoga.org Services, Nursery Care, and Religious Education: Sundays 10 a.m.; Youth Group: Sundays 11:30 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603; Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 882-9874 westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736; wiltonbaptist@ gmail.com; wiltonbaptistchurch.com; Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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City Granted Official Partner Status On Vietnam War Commemoration By U.S. Defense Department First Municipality In Region To Be Designated SARATOGA SPRINGS –Mayor Joanne D. Yepsen announced on Monday, March 17 that the City of Saratoga Springs has received formal designation as a “Vietnam War Commemorative Partner” from the United States Department of Defense (DOD).

“Saratoga Springs has a proud tradition of honoring her veteran community. The City has long been at the forefront of such commemorations in the past, most recently in 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, and again in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice,” Mayor Yepsen noted. “The designation, the first bestowed on a local government in Upstate New York,

was awarded following the preparation and submission of a Commemorative Partner Program Application to DOD by the City’s Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Committee.

We are most grateful to the Committee members for their efforts,” the Mayor said. “As a Commemorative Partner, the City will now prepare a Commemorative Program designed specifically to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War era and their families.

The Commemoration Committee is actively engaged in that process and will soon complete a recommended series of commemorative events,” Mayor Yepsen concluded.

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau Welcomes 2014 Board of Directors SARATOGA SPRINGS— On Thursday, March 13, the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau held their 29th annual meeting at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

In addition to highlighting the successes of 2013 and their initiatives for 2014, the Bureau welcomed the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

Elected to serve on the Executive Committee for 2014/2015 are Chairman Dan Fortier (Longfellows Hotel, Restaurant & Conference Center), Immediate Past Chair Patrick Pipino (Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga Springs), Chair Elect Megan Hennessey (Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs), Treasurer Shawn Goodway (The Saratoga Hilton) and At-Large Officer – Thomas Newkirk (Saratoga National Golf Course).

Continuing to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau are; Mark Baker, Saratoga Springs City Center Dennis Brobston, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation Eugene Quirk, Adirondack Trust Insurance Gail Cummings, Danson, Skidmore College Cynthia Hollowood Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs Ron Ireland, Saratoga Golf & Polo Club Matt McCabe, Saratoga Guitar Michael O’Sullivan, The Saratogian Steve Porto, Gavin Park Todd Shimkus, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Robert Berrey, Gideon Putnam Resort Marcia White, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Steve Wilcox, Fingerpaint Marketing “Two thousand thirteen was our 4th consecutive year of growth in all measurable sales, service, membership and event categories. We had a tremendous year and I am especially proud of the effort our entire staff put forth along with the guidance and leadership of our Board of Directors and community partners”, said Todd Garofano, President of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau.

The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau’s Annual Report for 2013 can be found on the website at www.discoversaratoga.org and then click on “The SCTB” on the toolbar of the home page.

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Northeast Woodworkers Showcase To Be March 29,30

Take a look at this week’s newest club members!

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Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Northeast Woodworkers Association is hosting its 23rd annual Showcase presentation at the Saratoga Springs City Center on March 29-30.

This premier NWA show, largest of its kind in the country, will be presenting over 600 exhibits reflecting the art of woodworking, ranging from fine furniture, to exquisite turnings, carvings, intarsia, scroll work, sculpture, toys and accessories, and musical instruments, offered on a background of oriental rugs and plants.

Other special feature exhibits will include iconic world landmarks constructed with wooden toothpicks

and a display of hand crafted banjos.

Exhibitors, both amateur and professional, travel from various regions of New York, including adjoining states, for the opportunity to show their works of art and vie for awards in multiple categories, including “Best of Show” and “People’s Choice.”

Lectures and demonstrations on a wide range of woodworking topics, presented by nationally and regionally recognized master craftsmen, are held continually throughout the two days in lecture rooms and on the main floor and are free of charge.

The NWA Showcase normally attracts 5,000 people over the two day

event, many who come to attend the Totally Turning symposium, dedicated to the art of turning on a lathe.

In addition to the exhibits, attendees have an opportunity to peruse among the 100 national and regional trade vendors, offering for sale wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products. A traditionally popular demonstration is the Toy Factory, where NWA members create wooden toys to pass out free to the children.

Times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with an admission fee of $10.

Children under 12 get in free.

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VILLAGO Has The ‘Good Times’ Rolling Again continued from page 1

and bar, the Zarnofsky’s have lent their expertise in the design and construction area.

The results of their hard work are nothing short of stunning. While elements of the previous restaurant are incorporated into the new design (such as the fireplace and the only public boat launch on Ballston Lake), the overall transformation has made the restaurant and dining area more open, spacious and inviting.

The view of Ballston Lake has been enhanced, with wall-to-wall windows making the lake seem brighter and more inviting than ever.

Of course, long time Village Pizzeria devotees would probably be glad eat to Sandy and Joe’s food standing up in a subway, but the extra ambiance certainly does have its appeal.

One decorative item behind the bar that will remind folks of Village Pizzeria is the 1940s vintage Bevador beer cooler.

Joe found another one somehow in a garage in Troy and with some major restoration work has brought it back to its former glory.

But mostly it’s about the food. Many of your favorites are on what Sandy calls “the soft menu.” Several of the signature pizzas, of course. But also

Aracini (pesto and mozzarella stuffed risotto balls), calamari, hand made pastas and bread and homemade sauce everywhere.

But this soft menu is just a prelude - an amuse-bouche if you will. The expanded menu will be revealed as part of the grand opening festivities on the weekend of April 3, complete with a formal ribbon cutting and what promises to be a festive party atmosphere.

“Our patrons have embraced us since we opened on March 10. They’ve been dying for this to happen, and we are thrilled.”

Sandy Foster noted. “We’ve been busy every night.”

“But we also know how lucky we are.” She said. “We know how important this restaurant is to the community, with its history and being a focal point of activity in the town of Ballston Lake. We are here to embrace that special feeling people have for this place, and to work in concert with them to continue the tradition, and hopefully enhance it.”

So, let the good times roll again!

For more information and reservations, phone Villago Pizzeria and Ristorante at (518) 280-0311 or visit facebook.com/ VillagoPizzeria.

Villago is in great hands with this ownership group. L to R: Joe Guerrera, Sandy Foster, Sharan and Kurt Zarnofsky. Photos by MarkBolles.com.

A Taste Of Healthy Living New York!

WILTON— The Healthy Living Market and Café at the Wilton Mall has several tasty programs upcoming for the entire family as part of it’s Healthy Living New York series: Healthy Living New York’s First Birthday!

Friday, March 21 · noon-4p.m.

- Free We’ll be preparing all sorts of sweet treats to share with you in honor of our first anniversary; there will, of course, be plenty of samples and easy-to-follow recipes provided. Drop in and say hello!

Preschool Chefs: Eat, Cook, Learn

Wednesday, March 26 · 10-11 a.m. · $20/child A fun-filled hour where we’ll read a book (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), apply some life lessons, and have a ball making fun fruit sculptures! Great for kids aged 3-5 as a way to introduce them to basic kitchen safety and

technique.

Ladies Night Out: Foods of the Mediterranean Friday, March 28 · 5-8 p.m. · $60/pair Looking for a fun way to spend a night out with a friend?

Join us for Ladies Night Out, the most deliciously educational

Friday night you’ll ever experience! This month is all about Mediterranean food; we’ll be sipping wine and making tasty dishes likes lamb sliders and arugula bread salad.

For more information, phone (518) 306-4900 or visit healthylivingmarket.com

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Newmeadow ‘Meet and Greet at the Museum’ Newmeadow preschool and the Children’s Museum at Saratoga are joining efforts for their first ever “Meet and Greet at the Museum.” The event will be held on March 28 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, located at 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. The event is open to the public.

Church of St. Peter Pasta Dinner The Church of St. Peter, Youth Ministry Programs will be hosting a Pasta Dinner Saturday, March 29 from 6-8 p.m. in the Parish Center, 64 Hamilton Street, Saratoga Springs.

Homemade spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, bread, beverage and dessert will be provided. Adults, $8; seniors and children 12 and under, $6.

Call (518) 584-2375 for more info and to purchase tickets in advance.

Spa Catholic Brooks House BBQ The Saratoga Central Catholic Athletic Booster Club is sponsoring the 4th Annual Brooks House of BBQ Sunday, March 30 from 2-5 p.m. The BBQ will be held at Saratoga Central Catholic High School rain or shine.

BBQ chicken for $10 or BBQ ribs for $12. All dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, roll and cookie and are packed for take-out or dine in. All pre-purchased dinners will need to be picked up by 4 p.m. Deadline for purchasing pre-purchasing dinners is March 24. To purchase tickets call Saratoga Central Catholic High School at (518) 587-7070, ext. 102.

Shelters of Saratoga Gala Celebrate the achievements of Shelters of Saratoga at the Helping Hope Take Flight gala at Longfellows Restaurant, April 3 from 6-9 p.m. Reservations are available for $100 per person. To make a reservation call (518) 581-1097 or email sosdevelopment@nycap.rr.com.​ Milton Grange Garage Sale The Milton Grange will hold their annual Garage Sale on Saturday April 5 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Rock City Road in Ballston Spa. All proceeds from the garage sale are used to support community programs. Please call Sam at (518) 885-6606 to make donation arrangements.

A Night Remembering Sinatra Dinner Show The Clifton Park Elks Ladies Auxiliary presents “A Night Remembering the Music of ‘The Chairman of the Board,’”

Local Briefs a dinner show featuring the music of Sinatra performed by Chris Jason.

The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road in Ballston Lake. Dinner is a choice of Sirloin Steak or Crab Stuffed Haddock.

Tickets are $35 per person. Seating is limited, only pre-paid reservations accepted. Reservations and payment must be received by April 4. To reserve tickets, send a check payable to Clifton Park Elks Ladies’ Auxiliary, P.O. Box 872, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

For additional information, contact Johanna Mrochko at (518) 371-1451.

Day With The Bunny Easter egg hunts at the Henry Cornell American Legion in Ballston Spa will take place April 5 from 11 a.m.-2p.m (toddlers to age 5, 11 a.m.; ages 6-8, 12:30 p.m., ages 8-11, 1:30 p.m.)

Lasagna Dinner Old Saratoga Reform Church, 48 Pearl Street in Schuylerville, is hosting lasagna dinner April 5 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. The menu will feature lasagna (meat or vegetarian) or baked ziti, tossed salad, Italian bread, choice of desserts and beverages. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-10.

Children under 5 free. For reservations call (518) 695-6638. Take-out available.

For more information call (518) 6953479.

Donate to Simpson UMC’s Annual Flea Market Consider putting aside your unneeded and usable housewares, tools, toys, crafts, puzzles and antiques (no clothing, electronics, computers or TVs) to donate to Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, for the annual Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations are currently being accepted every Wednesday and daily beginning Sunday, March 23. Leave items on the side porch if needed. Any questions call Laura at (518) 288-5922 or Welna at (518) 885-9316.

‘Dance +24’ The Dance Alliance and Skidmore College are sponsoring “Dance +24” on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m.5:15 p.m. Hosted by The National Museum of Dance and the School of the Arts, Dance +24 is a one day dance festival for all ages and abilities.

Pre-registration for the full day is $35 ($30 for DA members) or $45 ($35 DA members) at the door. Registration at the door begins at9:30 a.m. For more info visit www.dancealliance.org.

Wonderland! Auditions Announced Malta’s Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe, celebrating 25 years of Community Theatre in 2014, announces the first show of the anniversary season.

Wonderland!, a silly, adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking Glass” will wow audiences with its upbeat music and interesting set of characters. Dozens of actors, actresses, singers and dancers ages 8 through adult are being sought for June 14 and 15 performances. Auditions are by appointment and by age group on Sunday, April 6 and Monday April 7.

Please contact Artistic Director Elyse Young at (518) 899-4411, ext. 305 or email theater@malta-town.org for an appointment.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Fundraiser The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin No. 422, will be hosting a fundraiser by presenting “The Donny Elvis Show.”

The show will take place on Saturday, April 12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs.

Admission is $15 and tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. For further information contact Anne at (518) 885-0663, Shirley at (518) 5847627 or June at (518) 5849045.

Annual Polka Benefit The Annual Polka Benefit at the Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road will be April 13 from Noon to 6 p.m. The 25th Anniversary Palm Sunday Polka Benefit will feature allstar polka musicians from the past 25 years, alternating with polka country musicians. For reservations contact Steve or Cathy Coblish by calling (518) 899-3061 or emailing scoblish@ nycap.rr.com. Tickets are $15. Seating is limited.

Third Annual Autism Awareness Information Fair The third annual Autism Information Fair will be April 27 at the Saratoga Springs City Center from noon to 3 p.m. Exhibitors include recreational programs, camps, technological apps for autism, school programs (pre-K through college) and therapeutic programs. Art exhibit, games, crafts and a bounce house will also be on site.

Tour of West Point The Friends of the NY State Military Museum, Saratoga Springs are sponsoring a day trip to the West Point Military Academy and Museum on Monday, May 19. A Yankee Trails chartered bus will leave the military museum on Lake Avenue at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Cost of the trip is $41 per person, which includes transportation and admission to the museum and Academy. Lunch not provided, gratuities are extra. For further info or reservations contact the museum at 61 Lake Avenue, or call the gift store at (518) 226-0490, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014 Saratoga County Office for the Aging The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in urgent need of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the City of Saratoga Springs.

This program helps many seniors remain independent in their own homes. Nutritious meals are prepared, packed and ready for transport.

Delivery takes between 30 minutes and one hour. Call Billie Jo or Denise at The Office for the Aging at (518) 363-4020 or (518) 884-4100 for more information.

Saratoga County Chamber Workshop The Saratoga County Chamber will host a three part workshop with Ray Patterson of the Stakeholders, Inc. to provide additional information to nonprofits about recruiting, training, supporting evaluating and celebrating their volunteers. This training series is in addition to the many workshops, seminars and collaborative meetings regularly held for area nonprofit management staff and will be brought to the Chamber members free of charge. The sessions will be held on the second Thursday in April from 8–10 a.m. at Saratoga Bridges. Reservations can be made directly through the Chamber at www.saratoga.org.

Treasure or Trash? Spring Antique Appraisal Show Join the Malta Community Center for a fun and informative event featuring Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques as he educates on the world of antiques and performs appraisals.

This special event will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission for Malta residents with one appraisal item is $15/nonresidents, $17. General admission for Malta Residents is $2/non-residents, $3. Pre-registration by April 4. Don’t wait as space is limited. Call (518) 8994411 for more information.

Farmers’ Market Accepting Vendor Applications The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is currently accepting applications for vendors for the 2014 season. This year’s market will take place in Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa from June 12 to October 18. The market will once again take place twice a week, Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–noon. All products sold must be grown, raised or created by the vendor. No resale items or fundraisers. For an application email farmersmarket@ballston.org or call (518) 885-2559.

Youth Center Seeking Junior Mentors The Youth Center is seeking Volunteer Junior Mentors (grades nine through 12) to work with the tween program.

Some of these volunteer positions may

grow into summer jobs. All volunteers will be required to complete a training course that is currently under development. Training is tentatively planned to begin in March. Contact the Youth Center at (518) 695-6100 and leave your contact information and the best time to call you.

Seeking Grant Applicants The Karen & Gary Dake Foundation for Children has announced their pledge to issue over $30,000 in grants for local children with disabilities in 2014. Members of the community who know or provide care for a child or children with disabilities are encouraged to apply for funding on their behalf.

Applicants/providers should reside within a 50-mile radius of Saratoga Springs. Applications and additional instructions for funding are available on the Foundation’s website at www.dakefoundation. org or by calling the Foundation at (518) 226-0252.

Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers TaxAide is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions and prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from April 15 at various sites in Saratoga County. No experience is required. For further information, visit www.aarp.org/taxaide or call (518) 373-1076.

Substance Abuse Prevention Council Seeks Volunteer Speakers The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council is looking for volunteer speakers for its monthly Victim Impact Panel. The purpose of the panel is to put those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs face to face with those who have experienced this tragedy first hand. Speakers include: crash victims or their family members, first responders and others. If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity please contact Robin Lyle at (518) 581-1230, ext. 3610 or robinlyle@preventioncouncil.org.

Schuylerville Youth Program The Youth Center is seeking Volunteer Junior Mentors to work with the tween program.

All volunteers will be required to complete a training course that is currently under development.

Training is tentatively planned to begin in March. Contact the Youth Center at (518) 6956100 and leave your contact information and the best time to call you. Visit www.facebook.com/ greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram for more information.

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014 are March 22, 23, 29 and 30. For more information and a list of participating farms visit www.mapleweekend. com, www.nysmaple.com and www. upperhudsonmaple.com.

VITA Tax Assistance

Family Friendly Event

Friday, March 21 All You Can Eat

Principessa Elena Society, 11–13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. 5–7 p.m.

Italian wedding soup, baked chicken w/stuffing, smashed potatoes, vegetables, pasta with sauce, salad, bread, butter, dessert, coffee, tea.

Seniors $8; Regular $9; Children 5-12, $5, under 5, free, take-out $10. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 584-4163.

Owl Prowl

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 6–7:45 p.m.

A presentation on owls followed by an Owl Prowl to listen for owls for ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight and snowshoes. Some loaners will be available. Register in the Children’s Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library or by phoning (518) 584-7869, opt 3.

Saturday, March 22 Breakfast Buffet

Sons’ of ITAM Post No. 35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8–11 a.m.

Omelets, made to order now available. $8 for adults, $7 for Senior Citizens, Children under 5 free. All are welcome.

League of Women Voters: Sojourner Truth

Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 9 a.m.–noon As part of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County’s Famous Person Fundraiser, D. Colin will share how one woman’s history changed one nation’s history. Cost is $40 per person, includes a full course breakfast buffet.

For more information visit www. lwvsaratoga.org or call (518) 728-0237.

Waldorf School: Early Childhood Open House

Waldorf School, 212 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – noon Meet the early childhood faculty and parent volunteers, tour our locations, and learn about the value of a Waldorf Education. For more information visit www.waldorfsaratoga.org.

Maple Weekend

Various Sugarhouses throughout New York, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Learn about the production of maple syrup and other related products.

Maple producers will demonstrate how to make syrup. Maple Weekend Dates

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room, noon–3 p.m.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) help will be offered during the tax season at no cost, through April 13.

This is a service for taxpayers whose incomes are $51,000 or less. This program does not prepare business returns. For more information call (518) 584-7860, ext. 248 or visit www.sspl.org.

Tang Museum Family Saturday

Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2–3:30 p.m. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions.

The program includes a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition, followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations strongly suggested (518) 580-8080.

Café Malta 2014

Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta, 7 p.m.

An intimate coffee house featuring performances by Chino Osuna (Guitar and Vocals), Colleen Staszak (Guitar and Vocals), Sara Feinland, Megan Halm, Emily MacDougall & Salea Mika (Cello Quartet), Alyson Davis & Tom Choiniere (Guitar and Vocals) and Jesse Rock & Jim Lavery (Banjo Duet). Cost is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Coffee and dessert are available for purchase. For more information call (518) 899-4411.

Spring Street Classic: Mean Streets

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Free admission at this screening only.

Directed by Martin Scorsese, Rated R. The first film that Scorsese had control over, and he drew many of its details from actual events he witnessed growing up in New York’s Little Italy.

For more information and other films showing this week visit www. saratogafilmforum.org or call (518) 584-3456.

DanceFlurry Saratoga Contradance

First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, 8–11 p.m.

Contras, squares, and couples dances (lesson for beginners at 7:30 p.m.).

All group dances taught, newcomers welcome. No need to bring your own partner. Wear sneakers or other soft-soled shoes only, please. Adults $10, students and seniors $7, children under 15, $6. For more information call (518) 899-0105 or visit www.danceflurry.org.

Sunday, March 23 Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

calendar Admission is free, more than 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, bakery goods, lunch, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, hand work, party vendors and items you’d never expect to find. All proceeds go to local charities. For more information call (518) 289-5470.

‘Growing Community’ Forum to Explore Impact of Saratoga Farmers’ Market SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 4–6 p.m.

The public is invited to hear from Farmers and Market Customers at this free event. Saratoga area residents will have an opportunity to sample locally grown foods and to get to know some of the farmers who produced them.

Tastings of market foods prepared by Parkside Eatery will be followed by a panel discussion, featuring farmers and market customers, on the economic, environmental, and social benefits of the farmers’ market.

Ushpizi: ‘The Guests’

Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Free and open to the public, “Ushpizi” is a warm and touching film about a childless, kind and poor Chasidic couple and their enormous faith in and love for God. The evening includes snacks. For more information, call (518) 584-2370 or www.saratogajcc@ verizon.net.

Monday, March 24 Aging in Place Home Show

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m.–noon Home service professionals will be on hand to offer help and advice on how to stay in your home and community as you age. Call (518) 584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.

A Taste of Ballston Spa

HVCC TEC Smart Campus, 345 Hermes Road, Malta, 6–8 p.m.

The Ballston Spa Education Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser. Guests will be able to sample delicious offerings from some of the area’s most popular restaurants and food vendors. A cash bar, with wine and beer, will be available. A raffle for gift baskets and other great prizes. Tickets are $30 per person, $55 per couple, $10 for students, Available at the door or on the website at www. ballstonspaeducationfoundation.com.

For more information email info@ ballstonspaeducationfoundation.com.

Tuesday, March 25 Lenten Luncheon Series

Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville, noon–1 p.m.

Session 3 of 4, DVD study of the Life and Writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Lutheran pastor and theologian, committed to following Jesus Christ. The sessions will go through April 1. Please bring your own bag

lunch, beverages will be provided.

Handicapped accessible. For more information call Pastor Joyce deVelder at (518) 695-3260.

Wednesday, March 26 Graduation Options and Transition for Students with Disabilities

Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Parents as Advocates: Learn about graduation and diploma options available to students with disabilities including the new Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential and the Skills Achievement Credential Discover the essential skills needed for post-high school and how to use your student’s IEP transition plan to achieve them.

For more information, visit www.sspl. org or call (518)584-7860, opt. 3.

Spiritual Living Circle

2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 7 p.m.

New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a discussion of the articles in the March issue of Science of Mind magazine. All are welcome for this metaphysical chat whether they’ve read or not.

Offered on a donation basis. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.

The Night Sky: How it Works and How to Find Your Way Community Room Crandall Library, 7 p.m. Bernie Forman will lead a virtual constellation tour including how to find objects, how the sky changes during the night and during the year, and what kinds of objects to observe in different seasons. For more information call the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society, (518) 222-4046.

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 3/25: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 3/24: Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 3/25: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 4/7: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 3/27: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 3/24: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 3/26: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 27

Village of Schuylerville:

Opening Reception for Graphic Advocacy: International Posters for the Digital Age 2001-2012

35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 4/9: Board Of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Schick Art Gallery, Saisselin Art Building 5:30–7 p.m.

For information call (518) 580-5049.

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 3/24: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Wilton:

Blood Drives March 21, noon - 5 p.m.

38 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs March 22, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

221 Jones Rd., Saratoga Springs March 22, 8 a.m. - noon 2776 Rt. 9, Malta

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22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 3/27: Zoning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of

Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication.

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Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

week of 3/21-3/27 friday, 3/21:

Radio Junkies, 9 pm

Rick Rosoff Quartet, 9 pm

The Vibratones, 10:30 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

Steve Candlen, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

Good Sir, 8 pm

@ Ravenswood - 371.8771

Sugar Pill, 9 pm

@ Irish Times - 583.0003 @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

Dr.Fameus w/Mister F., The Hornitz, 8 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

George Giroux, 7:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

Austin Barosi, 9 pm

@ Bentley’s - 899.4300

@ Cantina - 587.5577

@ Saratoga Strike Zone - 584.6460

@ Bentley’s - 899.4300

Vinyl Evolution, 4 pm

Just Nate, 9 pm

The Shames, 9 pm

Mitch Frasier, 8 pm

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm Ubuntu, 9 pm

@ Ravenswood - 371.8771

Jeff Strange, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

John Kribs Band, 9 pm

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

@ Maestros - 580.0312

T. Lucan Band(5:30)/Funk Evolution, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

Karaoke, 8:30 pm

sunday, 3/23:

SPOTLIGHT

LOW n LONESOME CD Release Sunday Caffe Lena

Masters Of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026

Low n’Lonesome CD Rel., 7 pm

Celtic Session, 7 pm

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Just Nate, 7:30 pm

Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

thursday, 3/27:

Rich Ortiz, 6 pm

@ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463

monday, 3/24:

Lucid/Capital Zen, 9 pm

Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm

Open Mic, 8 pm

Knights Revival, 8:30 pm

Chris Carey/Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm

Open Mic, x pm

Spoiler, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

Al Bruno, 8 pm

@ Seven Horse Pub - 581.0777 @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

@ Brook Tavern - 871.1473

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

@ One Caroline - 587.2026

@ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106

@ Vapor - 792.8282

tuesday, 3/25:

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

saturday, 3/22:

Rich Ortiz, 10 pm

Hair Of The Dog, 8 pm

Dan Faulk Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

The Blackouts, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

Master Cylinders, 10 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400

Marcus Ruggiero,8 pm Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105

Steve Candlen, 7 pm

Open Mic w/Rick Bolton, 9 pm

@ Maestros - 580.0312

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm

Rich Ortiz, 7:30 pm

Turkuaz + Alan Evans, 9:30 pm

@ Maestros - 580.0312

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Fennig’s All-Star String Band, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

wednesday, 3/26:

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Karaoke, 10 pm

Dj Dragonette, 8 pm

@ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106

Jeff Walton, 7 pm

@ Cantina - 587.5577

Acoustic Circus, 9 pm

@ Maestros - 580.0312

Acoustic Blues jam, 7 pm

Russ Kennedy, 7 pm

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

Celtic Session, 7 pm

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

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Graphic Advocacy: International Posters For The Digital Age, At Schick Art Gallery

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Schick Art Gallery at Skidmore College will present Graphic Advocacy: International Posters for the Digital Age, 2001-2012, an exhibition of advocacy posters by artists from around the world this spring.

With topics ranging from environmental degradation to dirty politics to human rights, these posters are shrewd, visually compelling and often witty in their illustration of complex contemporary issues.

The exhibition will open with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the gallery.

Admission to the reception and the gallery are free and open to the public. The exhibition continues until May 2.

Elizabeth Resnick, chair of Graphic Design at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, curates Graphic Advocacy.

Resnick writes, “Posters are dissent made visible – they communicate,

advocate, instruct, celebrate, and warn, while jarring us to action with bold messages and striking iconography.”

All the posters in the Schick Gallery are printed and framed, but many are made with viewing on websites and over mobile devices in mind. The Internet has enabled designers to create and disseminate non-commissioned posters about current issues without worrying about labor and printing costs. Resnick noted this trend over the past decade, stating, “In 2005, the notion of ‘the citizen designer’ was gaining momentum….” In 2011, following the outpouring of support by such ‘citizen designers’ for survivors of the Fukushima tsunami, she was motivated to create this exhibition.

The entire exhibit consists of 122 posters. The Schick Art Gallery will present a selection of 75

SPAC Announces Auditions For Local Children To Dance With NYCB During Saratoga Season

Photo by: Lawrence White

opportunity,” said Marcia J. White, President & Executive Director of SPAC. Casting for Robbin¹s Circus Polka includes roles for 48 girls ages 6-13, who are less than 5 feet tall and have at least two years of ballet training.

Understudies will also be cast.

Robbins’ charming Circus Polka, which premiered in 1972 at the Stravinsky Festival, features a ringmaster and 48 young dancers. The ballet is set to Stravinskys Circus Polka, which he composed for the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1942.

The application may be downloaded at www.dancemuseum.org/ school and should be brought to the audition; they will not be accepted

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– 100 of these, and Professor Deb Hall’s Communication Design students are participating in the editing process. Short statements written by the students in support of their selections will be presented as part of the exhibition.

Skidmore’s Schick Art Gallery is (bottom left) Oil Kills Peace, Mark Gowing, Australia, 2006/(top left) I Will Not Be Silenced,Anita open from 10 Kunz,Canada, 2009/ (right) Fukushima Mon Amour, Yossi Lemel, Israel, 2011 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. weekends. Admission is free. The gallery web site is skidmore.edu/ Schick.

Step Lively!

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. New York City Ballet Children’s Ballet Master Dena Abergel will conduct auditions for area children to dance with NYC Ballet during its Saratoga season, July 8 - 12. Auditions will be held at the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

“We are thrilled that New York City Ballet will be presenting Jerome Robbins’ enchanting Circus Polka this season because it allows for even more of our region’s young talent to be showcased on SPAC’s stage. For the 48 young dancers who are selected, the chance to dance alongside NYCB stars is a once-in-a-lifetime

at SPAC or The National Museum of Dance. No registrations or arrangements may be made via phone.

Audition check-in will commence at 1 p.m. at the National Museum of Dance School of the Arts studios.

Ticket prices for SPAC’s NYCB performances start at $24 for lawn seats; inside seating ranges from $32 to $85. The “Kids in Free” program entitles children 12 and under to free lawn admission for NYCB performances. The Student Discount program allows students of all ages to purchase tickets at a 25 percent discount. Tickets to NYCB and SPAC¹s classical season are on sale online at spac.org. Box Office and phone sales begin on May 15.

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Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Mark On Marky: The End Of The ‘70s, The End Of The Century

by Mark Bolles for Saratoga TODAY

Editors Note: With Skidmore’s Student Entertainment Company hosting drummer Marky Ramone of the legendary punk rock group The Ramones next Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in Gannett Auditorium, we asked our resident expert on all things 80s to share his thoughts. The show is free to the public.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – For some, records are a thing of the past yet audiophiles still seek them out.

I am one such throwback. Recently I procured an intriguing pressing titled “Rock 80” from K-TEL records. This gem doesn’t represent much in collector’s value; it’s all about the music - “a killer, cut after cut, in tune with the 80s” as, claimed by the commercial. (Scan the QR code to see the original TV ad.) Wow, what a playlist!

Rock 80 is deceiving by title since many of the songs topped the charts in ’79 like Cruel to be Kind from Nick Lowe and I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick. Blondie is also featured here as well as the fem rocker who would trump Ms. Harry for the remainder of the 80s-Pat Benatar. New wave splashes into the 80s as synthesizer tremolo introduces the lead track, Cars by Gary Newman. A familiar chant opens the flip side of this record “Rock’n, Rock’n’ Roll Radio LETS GO”. Yes indeed, The Ramones!

It was no surprise to find the Ramones among the big hit makers at a time when new wave and punk were vying for popular audience. At this point the Ramones were four years beyond their 1976 self-titled album. Synth-driven new wave would drown out punk and dampen the success of bands like the Ramones into the new decade, especially in the wake of the MTV generation and a conservative Reagan era. It wasn’t until the ‘90s that punk would once again find mainstream popularity with bands like Green Day, Rancid, and The Offspring – all influenced by the Ramones.

Undeterred by lack of commercial success, the Ramones continued to record and toured incessantly until their farewell show in 1996.

Album sales consistently lagged even with the help of mastermind producer Phil Spector, who held the

Ramones hostage at gunpoint during the recording of the band’s 1979 release End of the Century, featuring the studio debut of band mate Marc Bell aka Marky Ramone.

Tracks from that album became staples of their live performance such as Let’s Go and the title song from the film’s namesake- Rock and Roll High School. End of the Century was their best by Billboard measure peaking at number 44.

So how is it that these underdogs from Queens became rock legends? Anyone who had the opportunity to catch one of their 2,263 shows over 22 years could answer that question.

In case you missed it: Hoards of loyal fans would crowd clubs chanting “Hey Ho, Let’s Go” as the stage filled with smoke. A recording of the western theme The Good, The Bad and The Ugly streamed from speakers in dark venues, until a four count launched a barrage

of songs in double time while the audience was pummeled by music and bodies.

The boys in black ceaselessly cranked out set lists like a freight train of sound. Their raw intensity was infectious and fans always wanted more. Chances are if you saw them once, you saw them again and again or at least hoped to. They really gave it to the fans.

Eighteen years have passed since the Ramones last performed.

In that time, three of the founding members have died but not their significance. In 2002 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in more recent times honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Perhaps the best tribute to the band’s legacy is the legion of fans and bands who continue to play their music while “young punks” plunk down their cash for Ramones t-shirts. The band has become a brand.

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Sixties Spectacular (Rocks ‘n’) Rolls Into Proctors SCHENECTADY — A fouract 60s Spectacular hits the stage at Proctors Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady on Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m.

The show headlines rock and roll Hall of Fame member, The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley. Bill and Bobby Hatfield met at college and their partnership lasted through four decades.

Medley as a solo artist or with Hatfield had three #1 hits, seven top 10 hits and thirteen top-40 hits.

Influenced by Ray Charles and Little Richard, their songs charted on the R&B charts as well as pop. Medley’s unmistakable deeply controlled baritone and Hatfield’s soaring tenor, combined with producer Phil Spector’s “wall of sound,” created songs that became known as the “blue eyed soul” genre.

Their first #1 hit in 1964, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, is reputed to be the most frequently played song on radio in the history of rock n roll. Interestingly, Cher sang backup vocals on that recording. In 2003, the Righteous Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by one of the biggest fans, Billy Joel.

Gary Puckett will also perform.

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap were signed to Columbia Records in 1967.

Their first single, Woman, Woman, reached #4 on the charts and sold over a million copies. Hits followed during the next two years, including Young Girl (#2), Lady Willpower (#2), Over You (#7), Don’t Give in to Him (#15) and This Girl is a Woman Now (#9). The band had six consecutive gold records and was nominated for a Grammy award for Best New Artist.

In 1968, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap sold more records than any other band in the world, including the Beatles. In 2009, they were inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.

The Vogues’ outstanding talent, stylish delivery and strong vocal harmonies make them one of the world’s premier oldies acts. From 1965-1970, they recorded nine top 20 songs, including You’re the One (#4), Five O’clock World (#4), Turn Around Look at Me (#7), My Special Angel (#7), Moments to Remember and “Green Fields.”

Opening the show will be the 1910 Fruitgum Company. They defined “bubble gum pop” in the 60s. Their hits included Simon Says (#4 US, #2 UK charts), 1,2,3 Red Light (#5), and Indian

Clockwise from top left: The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley, Gary Puckett, 1910 Fruitgum Company, The Vogues

Giver (#5). All three gold records sold over a million copies (“Simon Says” sold almost 4 million). They will appear with original lead singer Frank Jeckell.

Tickets are available at Proctors Box Office or by phone (346-6204) or at proctors.org.

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Home Made Theater 2014 Spring Benefit SARATOGA SPRINGS— Home Made Theater (HMT), the resident theater company of Saratoga Springs, will host their Annual Spring Benefit on Saturday, March 29 at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park.

HMT invites you to soar into an evening of fun and dancing while enjoying silent and live auctions with the evening’s master of ceremonies and auctioneer, Jonathan Hefter.

The fundraiser begins at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a silent auction. Bid on dinners at fine area restaurants, exciting getaways, and unique items from local merchants as well as tickets to various events and attractions.

You can also strike a pose at the Saratoga Photobooth and try your luck at winning one of several amazing cakes as HMT’s famous cakewalk returns. Honorary Chairs for the event are Jerry & Marcia MacDonald.

Tickets to Home Made Theater’s spring benefit are $70 per person. To receive a benefit invitation call HMT at (518) 587-4427. Reservations are limited. The RSVP deadline is March 21. To view the invitation, go to homemadetheater.org.

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food

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

The Wine Bar Uncorks New Menu New Executive Chef Renews Its Unique Flare On Broadway

The Wine Bar’s Beet & Watermelon Salad

by Taunia L. Kipp for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Don’t let the name fool you, The Wine Bar of Saratoga has been a culinary gem in the spa city for many years in addition to its great selection of wine and spirits. Recently, the Broadway-based restaurant and lounge announced a new Executive Chef and dinner menu to even further enhance the restaurant’s dining experience along with some other recent and planned changes to help revitalize their unique flare.

In recent months, Owner and Operator Melissa Evans has been taking progressive steps to renew the restaurant’s energy and to create a refreshed customer experience.

“We’ve been in business for 14 years now and have been generally happy with the experience that we’ve been able to create for our patrons,” said Melissa Evans. “But I’m excited to make some changes in order to create some new energy. My goal is to encourage new customers to visit us for the first time and previous customers to discover The Wine Bar all over again.

We’re not just about great wines. We¹re also about great food, a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service.”

In December, Evans hired hospitality veteran Matt Campion as the Restaurant’s Manager. Campion studied hospitality management and boasts several years of high-end restaurant management experience including his most recent work with Mazzone Hospitality having worked at both 677 Prime in Albany and serving as Restaurant Manager at Prime at Saratoga National.

Changes since Campion’s arrival include the introduction of a new cocktail menu and plans for a regular live entertainment schedule along with planned events such as wine parings, cigar tastings in the restaurant’s NY state certified smoking lounge and other activities at the restaurant and lounge.

“We need to offer a unique experience,” says Campion. “Broadway has so many great bars and restaurants that we need to make a distinct impression on those who visit us. We do that by offering a variety of outstanding reasons to

L to R: Owner/Operator Melissa Evans, Executive Chef Cameron Nealey, Manager Matt Campion. Photos by MarkBolles.com.

come in the door: the food, the wine, the smoking lounge, the entertainment and the service. There’s a reason for everyone to come in and we know that once they do, they¹ll always come back.”

Also this month, Evans introduced her new Executive Chef, Cameron Nealey to the team and unveiled a new menu. Nealey studied under renowned chefs from Thomas Keller’s world famous French Laundry located in California’s Napa Valley and also at Keller’s Manhattan-based, Per Se Restaurant. Getting his start in the Saratoga Springs area at Siro’s under Chef Tom Dillon, Nealey says that the new menu at The Wine Bar will be a collaboration of his experience with multiple cuisines, his passion for fresh ingredients and his goal of producing flavors that everyone can relate to.

The new menu features what Chef Nealey refers to as “elevated comfort food.” He says that these are dishes that give you the warm, homey feeling of eating something delicious while being presented in a new and modern fashion. “I’ve been really fortunate to train under some world class chefs throughout my travels,” says Nealey.

“To be able to return to my hometown of Saratoga and to showcase what I’ve learned is truly a dream come true.”

The new menu is now available. The restaurant is located at 417 Broadway and is open Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. until Last Call with dinner being served until 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended for parties of four or more by calling (518) 584-8777. For more information, visit thewinebarofsaratoga.com.

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

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“Say Cheese!”

Sweet and Savory Flavors From Argyle Cheese Farmer

SARATOGA SPRINGS— From its petite-sized, sweet Greek yogurt assortment to the popular savory flavors of its cheese curds, Argyle Cheese Farmer has attracted a sizeable following with its high-quality dairy products.

Argyle Cheese Farmer began when Dave and Marge Randles decided to move into the value-added dairy market to achieve greater return for the 50-cow Randles Fairview Farm in Argyle (Washington County), which has operated for more than 150 years.

Cheese-maker Marge Randles uses milk produced at the farm to create high-quality yogurts and artisan cheeses. The Argyle Cheese Farmer display at Saratoga Farmers’ Market typically includes a variety of products: cheese curds, wedges of hard cheese, blocks of feta, cheese spreads, traditional and Greek yogurt, yogurt-based smoothies and cultured buttermilk.

The whole milk and Greek yogurt are based on simple ingredients: nonhomogenized milk, active cultures, sometimes maple syrup and pure vanilla. In contrast to many supermarket brands, the yogurt does not contain gelatin, fillers or high-fructose corn syrup. The large jars of yogurt are presented in recyclable, returnable

glass containers, which many market customers faithfully bring back each Saturday when they buy the next jar.

Great for kids on the go or adults wanting a pre-portioned amount, a snack-sized collection of Greek yogurt comes in flavors such as Honey, Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry and Raspberry.

The farm also offers “schmear” which blends the farm’s Quark (a soft cheese similar to cream cheese), with butter, vegetables and spices. Suitable for spreading on crackers or a bagel, Schmear can also be used in place of butter on a baked potato, or as a topping for pasta.

The farm recommends blending two of its harder cheeses, Mercy and Grace, for gourmet homemade macaroni and cheese. Grace is similar to Gouda; Mercy is a raw milk cheese that combines the sharp flavor of Cheddar with a smooth, creamy texture. Among the farm’s other hard cheeses are Havarti; Caerphilly – a mild, semifirm cheese with a buttery texture; and Revival, based on a Scottish Cheddar.

The farm sells through farmers’ markets and retail operations, as well as via its website at cheesefarmer.com.

Interest in the farm continues to grow: during a recent trip to the three-day International Restaurant Show in New York City, the farm offered samples of its yogurt and cheese curds, yielding interest and business leads from more than 200 restaurants, bars, and caterers who attended the show.

Moms Rule

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my foodie friends! I talked about growing up in an Italian family last week and I was reminded by one of my customers that Italians are a matriarchal nationality. It’s the women who carry on the traditions and

hand out the majority of discipline, wisdom and nurturing to the children.

In every room in the house the teaching and training went on. The bedroom was for making your bed, dusting furniture, sweeping the floor or vacuuming the rugs and organizing your clothes. The bathroom was to be kept clean at all times and the living room was “keep your feet off the couch”! The Kitchen was the most intense training yet, with washing and drying dishes to cleaning and setting the table.

Ah, the table! We learned so much at that table and shared everything from how our day went to how to pass the potatoes! We learned manners, how

Cheese Curd Bicuits Serve with warm soup or salad.

Yields 12 large biscuits or 18 small ones *Ingredients are available at the market

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/3-cup cold butter 2 Tbsp. of canola or vegetable oil 6 oz. of Argyle Cheese Farmer Cheese Curds* (any flavor), chopped up in smaller pieces 1/2 cup of milk*

Directions • In a large bowl add flour, baking powder, and salt mix with fork.

• Add the butter and cut into flour mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until dough forms into coarse, pea-size lumps.

• Add oil and cheese curds; mix with fork until well combined.

•Add milk a bit at a time, mixing well after each addition. Dough should be just moist with no raw flour visible. Add extra milk if needed.

• Using hands, form ball-shaped biscuits and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Or, use a large spoon to shape the biscuits and put them on the pan.

• Bake for 15 – 17 minutes in a preheated oven of 400 degrees.

to hold a fork and at watching how much Mom did to prepare the meals and us for dinner.

Her words before every meal was “wash up before you sit at the table”! Every meal was “Don’t forget kids: hands, face, neck and ears”! Why all the extras? Well, in our family there were three boys and two girls who played in a wonderous place that doesn’t seem to exist anymore. It was called outside.

Yes, even my sisters had a layer of dirt on them that was unacceptable at the dinner table.

We looked like we came out of the mines coming in the door but at the table we were cleaned up nice or she sent us back for more washing.

One such dinner my father, who was working two jobs at the time, asked for silence at the dinner table. This was very difficult for five kids but we were doing ok until the whistle! My Dad was exhausted and he had congestion in his nose. So it whistled while he breathed through his nose as he ate. As the whistling continued my brothers and I could not keep a straight face and we snickered. My dad could hear the whistle but he did not realize it was he who was whistling. Dad then ordered the whistler to stop or to bed they would go! The whistling continued and we tried to freeze our faces but it would not work and I burst into uncontrollable

laughter! I proclaimed: “dad it’s you”! He questioned my sanity and I was off to bed for secret whistling. My brothers and sisters were mum on the subject. I then laughed all the way to bed.

But, there was no rule Dad could make that my Mom was not allowed to break if she saw fit! (Mom broke me out.) To this day I smile when I think of it or when I have dinner with my brothers and sisters and bring up that time that dad whistled.

Bring your family together for at least an hour a day. Have Mom make it a rule that way it will stick.

Mealtime is family time!

Remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take care, John and Paula

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fun and games Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Puzzles

Across 1 Bambi’s mom, e.g.

4 First grade lessons 8 Father-son actors Robert and Alan 13 Essence 14 Sodium hydroxide, in chem class 15 Deserve 16 Tricky situation to deal with 18 Chicago airport 19 Smitten 20 Piper’s son of rhyme 22 Radio switch letters 23 End 24 Salon styling stuff 26 Santa’s laugh sounds 27 Victrola corp.

29 Govt. intelligence gp.

30 Dr. of rap 31 Division word 33 Taiwanese-born director Lee 35 Asked God for guidance 37 Former NFLer with a season record 23 touchdown receptions 40 JFK’s vessel 43 Soft slip-on 44 Norse trickster 48 “I got it!”

49 “Norma __” 51 Approves 53 Flying Peter 54 Flying socialite 57 Start of a fitness motto 59 Curved foot part 60 Minor league rink org.

61 “Just watch me!”

62 “Politically Incorrect” host Bill 64 Hearty meal often made with mutton, and, in a way, what the ends of 16-, 24-, 37- and 54-Across comprise 66 “Not __ out of you!”

67 Casino freebie 68 Chile’s Cape __ 69 Methods: Abbr.

70 “Ghost Hunters” channel 71 Two-time loser to DDE Down 1 Talk and talk and ...

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2 Show more staying power than 3 Old Montreal team 4 Poker game starter 5 Sheep’s sound 6 Terra __: pottery clay 7 Surefire winner 8 Latin “I love” 9 “The Merry Widow” composer Franz 10 Serious-and-funny show 11 Orbitz quote 12 Originated (from) 13 Oh-so-stylish 17 Finished for good 21 Logical guy with pointy ears 24 Ranch worker 25 Auto dealer’s inventory 28 Bach composition 32 Gold, to Gomez 34 Workout place

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See puzzle solution on page 37 36 Communication for the deaf: Abbr.

38 Swiss river 39 Othello, for one 40 Pillow fight garb 41 Psychologist’s treatment 42 Cookie dough units 45 Summer shoe style 46 Former German leaders 47 Back home after traveling, say 50 Moral principles 52 For instance, with “as” 55 Piece of paper 56 “The Jetsons” boy 58 Malia Obama’s sister 61 Cosby/Culp TV series 63 Rotation meas.

65 Global currency org.

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

Bas, Badly Bad is an adjective describing nouns or pronouns.

Our family has a bad feeling about the whole thing.

John felt bad about missing Karen’s surprise party.

Badly is an adverb.

Despite few rehearsals, the band is not playing badly.

Dave Dowling is the author of the The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Signed copies are available for purchase at the gifts and home goods store, Homessence on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

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Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

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Information you can understand and apply to play better golf everyday.

Pictures Can Lie, Your Hands Won’t

by Fred Fruisen for Saratoga TODAY Alright everyone, it’s time to start thinking about getting out and hitting the course again instead of just watching golf on TV. So, let’s begin the year by teaching something basic but really important that will make this year your best golfing year ever. As a college coach and teaching professional I receive many swing videos from young men wanting me to recruit them.

Most golfers think that just having someone standing somewhere behind them videotaping their swing is enough for a coach or a professional or even yourself for that matter to determine what is right and what is wrong with a swing.

This couldn’t be farther from the truth.

In fact, recently one of my top recruits sent me a video.

It was of very nice quality but

because of the angle at which the video was shot, I couldn’t make an educated determination about what was really happening in his swing. I saw his swing but didn’t really SEE his swing, if you know what I mean.

With the introduction of video smartphones, aps and the like, everyone is using video to record their golf swing. Now more and more golfers have the ability to see and learn more about their own swing. This is great! It’s a powerful and useful tool and it’s fun. I love it! I use it almost every day.

Here’s what you’ve got to know though: When you use video as a training tool, camera position is vital, if you really want to improve your golf swing.

If the camera is positioned incorrectly, you will get misinformation and you could end up trying to fix something that isn’t really a problem at all, or you might not ever see the root cause of your real swing issues.

I’m going to show you how to set up your video so you get the most accurate information about what is really going on during your swing.

It’s really easy. It’s all in the hands.

When videotaping in the “Face On” angle, that’s the angle where the camera is pointing at your chest, always have the camera at the height your hands are at

the address position, and right in line with your hands. When videoing your swing in the “Down the Line” angle (camera pointing toward the target) as shown in the photo, first make sure the camera is pointing exactly where you want the ball to go. This should be in a line parallel to where your feet are aligned. Again, make sure the camera is at hand height.

Now draw a line straight back from where the hands hang.

Use alignment rods if you need and keep the camera on that line.

This will ensure when you look at the video you are gathering the most accurate information possible.

If the camera is misaligned in the “Down the Line” position and the camera is outside the hands, it will appear that the person swinging is taking the club way inside during the takeaway. If the camera is positioned too far inside the hands, it will appear the opposite—it will look as though the golfer is taking the club way outside on the takeaway. If this is the case when you draw your lines for swing plane, etc., everything will be way off, guaranteed.

With the camera in the right position you will see the true path the club is taking and what you are doing during the swing. Now we can make real improvements.

If you have questions about

this, feel free to leave comments on coachofgolf.com and I’ll be glad to answer your questions.

Thanks for reading.

Fred Fruisen is the coachofgolf.

Fruisen is a PGA Professional and the golf coach at Skidmore College.

For more lessons, go to the coachofgolf. com website. For private instruction contact Coach Fruisen at (518) 565-7350.

SRA Has Plenty In Store For Spring, Summer SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Rowing Association, which recently received a

$2,300 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to be used to purchase four pairs

of sculling oars for the adaptive program, has announced springs and summer camps for both adults and kids.

Spring Camps: Children The spring sculling camp for 8-13 year olds (beginner or experienced) will begin May 19. This

camp is for 10 session’s total.

Days are Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 4:35–6 p.m. for experienced rowers, or Friday from 4:35–6 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30–10 a.m. for beginners. There is a limit of 10 kids per session. Cost is $250 including a $10 temporary membership fee.

Summer Camps: Children The summer sculling camp, for 8-13-year-olds, is for one week per session from 8:30–11:30 a.m. The first session is July 7–11. There is

a limit of 10 kids per session. Cost is $250 including a $10 temporary membership fee.

The summer “Learn to Row” camp for seventh graders to 12th graders prepares rowers for the Jr. Competitive Team. Each camp is for two weeks from 9 a.m. to noon.

The first session is June 30–July 11, the second session is July 7–18 and the final session is July 21–August 1. Cost is $205 including a $10 temporary membership fee. There is a discount for multiple session registrations on this camp only.

Summer Camps: Adults The summer “Learn to Row” camp for adults is open to adults of any age. This camp is a great way to try rowing with other beginners.

The camp meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m., beginning on July 8–August 28.

Cost is $210 including a $10 temporary membership fee.

Call the SRA office at (518) 587-6697 for questions about any of the camps. To register, visit www. saratogarowing.com and click on “Register Now!”

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SPORTS

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Black Horses Building Off Last Season

SCHUYLERVILLE — A dominating 12-0 Wasaren season and a trip to the Section II Class C final were just two highlights of last season’s Schuylerville boy’s varsity lacrosse team.

Now, with one season under his belt, head coach Andrew Smith enters the 2014 season with the bar set high and a young team “ready to hit the ground running.”

“The one difference between last year’s team and this year’s team is definitely the age of the majority of the players,” Smith said. “We had a lot of experience with 11 or 12 seniors last year.

This year we have a total of three.

Lot of leadership coming from those three, but we’re also looking at some younger guys to step up and play a big role in what we’re trying to do this year.”

One player who is returning is sophomore Zach Pierce. As a freshman in 2013, Pierce was the team leader in goals and assists, and was a big reason why the Black Horses outscored opponents 177-53 in a 12-1 stretch from April 9 to May 16.

“Last year he kind of jumped onto the scene as a freshman,” Smith said. “No one really knew who he was. It won’t be that way this year. Physically he’s ready to go, but we’re trying to mentally and emotionally get him ready for the challenge of that and how different this season will be compared to last—drawing team’s No. 1 defenders and things like that.

It’s an exciting challenge for him.”

The Black Horses lose their No. 2 and No. 3 scorers from last year, Luke Pumiglia and Morgan Cornell—two of last season’s seniors who Pierce said he learned

High School Basketball Area All- Stars Suburban Council MVP: Jahlil Nails, Columbia 1st Team Jahlil Nails, Columbia Kevin Huerter, Shen Andrew Platek, Guilderland Austin Nydegger, Burnt Hills Jeremy Mendrick, Ballston Spa 2nd Team Noah Arciero, Saratoga Elijah Lott, Columbia Vince Simeone, Guilderland Andrew Holmes, Shaker Connor Morelli, Bethlehem

Wasaren League Cameron Reynolds attacks Maple Hill’s defense in a regular season game in 2013. Reynolds is one of three seniors on this year’s team. Photo by MarkBolles.com

a lot of valuable lessons from just by playing alongside them.

“Those two guys were obviously not only exceptional lacrosse players, they were great people and great leaders,” Smith said.

“It’s difficult to replace good talent, but it’s even harder to replace those quality people, those great leaders.”

Being such a young team could very well be something the team will struggle with early on, Smith said, but he also expects many kids to step up and grow together—Not only this season, but in years to come.

“I’ve been associated with

coaching for a while no,” Smith said. “Not as a head guy, but as an assistant coach at Ballston Spa. One of the early lessons I’ve learned is that every team is going to be different and that makes it exciting and challenging all at the same time.”

Overall, last year’s team had three losses. Two of them were to non-league Glens Falls, including the Class C championship game at the University at Albany.

After a one-goal loss in the regular season, the Black Horses fell 13-10 in the final.

“You always remember how you ended last year,” Smith said.

“You always remember the taste that was left in your mouth, whether it be good or bad. I’m won’t say that we’ve forgotten what happened last year and what it felt like to reach a high level as we did and how fortunate we were.”

As of Thursday, Smith was hopeful for the team to get a scrimmage in with two three 40-minute running times on Saturday, weather permitting.

Schuylerville’s opening regular season game is scheduled for Tuesday at Cambridge.

The team’s first home game is scheduled for Thursday, March 27 against Voorheesville.

UAlbany, which shot 57 percent from the field (27-47) in the historymaking game.

Sophomore Peter Hooley added 20 points of his own for the Great Danes, while senior Gary Johnson contributed 13 points and seven rebounds.

The game of runs started when UAlbany got off to a 13-0 lead to start the game, while Mount St. Mary’s didn’t score until its 12th field goal attempt. Evans officially scored the first basket of the 2014 NCAA Tournament, with the play-in game being the first to tip off.

But the Great Danes also gave up a responding 18-0 run by Mount St. Mary’s, who eventually tied the game with 5:26 left in the first half.

Mount would go on to hit seven 3-pointers in the half and 12 in the game.

But UAlbany managed to head into halftime with a 35-31 lead over the NEC Champions at the University of Dayton Arena.

Shortly into the second half, Mount St. Mary’s made yet another run, committing zero turnovers while the Danes turned it over seven times. At one point, Mount St. Mary’s went on an 11-2 run to take a 43-39 lead.

However, Evans would not be denied. His three-point play brought the Saints within one point before giving the Danes a 45-44 lead with 13:46 left. Shortly after, Hooley banked a three that gave UAlbany

a six-point lead, 54-48, with just over nine minutes remaining.

From there, Mount St. Mary’s was able to get the margin to one-point, but was never able to regain a lead, as UAlbany used the charity stripe to close the door.

The Mounts’ Will Miller hit seven threes en route to 21 points in the loss.

MVP: Mike Pierre, Hoosic Valley 1st Team John Rooney, Hoosic Valley Andrew Hoag, Hoosick Falls Justin Carruthers, Greenwich Dante Langley, Schuylerville Mark Hackett, Hoosick Falls

WAC North MVP: Dillon Veeder, Canajoharie 1st Team Evan Pescetti, Spa Catholic Mike Naughton, Spa Catholic Luke Spicer, Spa Catholic Aiden Van Loan, Fort Plain Josh Gonzalez, Canajoharie

Great Danes Beat Mount For First Tourney Win DAYTON, Ohio — The Great Danes have been dancing before, but Tuesday’s 71-64 win over Mount St. Mary’s marked the first time the University at Albany men’s basketball program tallied a win in the NCAA Division I tournament.

This is the fourth time the Great Danes have appeared in the Big Dance. The win earned the team sole possession of the No. 16 seed in the tournament and the right to continue representing the America East by playing No. 1 Florida Thursday in Orlando (game occurred after press time).

Senior DJ Evans dropped 22 points, shooting 8-for-13 from the field and snagging nine rebounds.

Evans helped set the tone for

UAlbany sophomore Peter Hooley drives to the basket, during the program’s first NCAA Tournament win Tuesday against Mount St. Mary’s. Photo by SportsThroughTheLens.com

SPORTS

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Community Sports Bulletin Kossor Wins World Cup Bronze

‘Kiss The Water’ At Saratoga Film Forum SARATOGA SPRINGS — BkC Chair Stu Bartow will be featured on a panel with other water and fly fishing enthusiasts this Sunday, March 23 at the Saratoga Film Forum.

The panel presentation follows the 3 p.m. screening of “Kiss the Water,” a well-received documentary celebrating the legendary fly fishing woman, tier and artist, Megan Boyd.

The film captures the beauty of the sport, the artistry involved in tying flies and reminds us all why protecting and promoting the rivers, streams and habitat of the our native brook trout means more than just catching a fish.

John Braico of Trout Unlimited, the Adirondack Chapter and Greg Cuda of Battenkill Watershed Alliance will complete the panel with Battenkill Conservancy Chair Stu Bartow to discuss each group’s efforts to ensure the long term health of our watersheds.

The panel discussion takes place as part of Saratoga Film Forum’s “In the Public Interest” series underwritten by the Adirondack Trust Community Fund.

For more information, go to www.saratogafilmforum.org. For information about BkC, go to www.battenkillconservancy.org.

Abany-Saratoga Speedway Releases 2014 Schedule

Burnt Hills graduate Nick Kossor (black) in action at the Uruguay Judo World Cup on his way to taking a bronze medal.

MONTIVEDEO, Uruguay — Burnt Hills graduate Nick Kossor, 28, led the way for the Jason Morris Judo Center athletes competing in the Uruguay World Cup by winning a bronze medal in 60kg on St. Patrick’s Day. Kossor is now ranked

Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com

No. 26 in the world.

Kossor’s only loss was in the semis to Pam Am rival Nestor Castillo (Mexico) who is ranked No. 25 in the world.

The JMJC’s Brad Bolen, 25, picked up some valuable World Ranking Points, placing seventh at 66kg. Alex Turner, 20, continued his

improvement as he went 1-1 to crack the top 200 on the WRL in 73kg losing to eventual silver medalist and No. 25 ranked Marcelo Contini (Brazil).

Bolen, Kossor and Turner will head now to the Buenos Aires, Argentina World Cup to finish their two-stop South American tour.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 34

MALTA — The Albany-Saratoga Speedway is ready for the 2014 racing season.

The first green flag will fly in one month on Friday evening, April 18.

A total of 25 events are tentatively scheduled for the 2014 season.

As in seasons past, the weekly divisions will consist of the DIRTcar Modifieds (combined Big Block and Small Block), Sportsman, DIRTcar Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Limited Sportsman. The Four Cylinder division will be a semi-regular division.

Each weekly program will begin at 7 p.m. with pit gates opening at 4 p.m. and the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. General grandstand admission will remain $10 for adults and $2 for kids under the age of 12, unless noted otherwise. Pit admission will be $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

The doors to the fast four tenths of a mile oval will open for the first time April 13 for an open test and tune session. Gates will open at noon with practice running from 3-7 p.m. The grandstands are free for spectators while pit admission will be $15. All cars and divisions are welcome.

The April 18 opening day program will kick off the race for the track championship in all six divisions. Also, the “Just Looking Band” will perform and there will be free balloons for kids. The first event of the five event Featherfoot Warrior Sportsman Series will highlight the April 25 program. All regular weekly divisions will be in action.

The complete tentative 2014 racing schedule through early November is now available on the track website at www.albany-saratogaspeedway.com.

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Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

Are The Orangemen At The Deep End?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY What can be said about the Syracuse Orangemen’s fall from the top? Every team has a weakness, and in my opinion Syracuse has over achieved since the first jump ball of the season.

So what do I see as one big weakness for the Orange? In the past 20 years of college basketball, teams have the need for a strong bench, mainly because of the modern era and philosophy of an uptempo style of play, and it has become essential for coaches to go deep into the bench.

The Jim Boeheim scenario is his philosophy of not to go deeper than seven or maybe eight players.

He has been questioned, for years, by the media, on why he seems not to recruit more than eight quality Division I athletes, and eight is going really deep for the Orange.

Let’s make some comparisons to other college teams. Mike Krzyzewski, of Duke, somehow seems to have (recruits) 10 to 11 talented players, yearly. Rick Pitino has had the good fortune, at Louisville, to also have a deep bench. He and his staff, like Coach K’s staff, don’t usually miss getting their bench as strong as possible.

I think Boeheim’s philosophy is that keeping seven and possibly eight players as a nucleus to his squad is going to keep the best athletes happy with playing time.

Coach B also has a defensive philosophy, which is pretty basic: one defense fits all.

The Syracuse 2-3 zone has been his signature for his 37 years as head coach for the Orange. I guess one can say that Syracuse lives or dies by its 2-3 zone— more living than dying.

The Orangemen were 25-0 and No. 1 in the NCAA national poll, until they suffered their first loss, in overtime, to a less-than-mediocre Boston College team, 62-59.

But, that’s the beauty of college basketball.

The BC game was the beginning of the ’Cuse skid, losing five of their last seven games, the most recent being a loss to the surging North Carolina State Wolfpack in the ACC tournament quarterfinals.

But, let’s recall what got them to 25- 0. One of the biggest positives was the fact that many of the teams had a difficult time with the active 2-3 zone.

The end results of some game scores were barely legible. SU beat the University of Miami 49-44, downed Pittsburgh 59-54 and 58-56, and in the first meeting with NC State they won 56-55 at the buzzer.

To balance the card, they did have many high scoring games.

The Madness is ready to start!

As a matter of fact, when this article comes out the first round will have already started. Florida seems to be the favorite pick by many sportswriters and since I’m considered

one of those people, even though I’m more like a goldfish in the ocean, I’m picking Michigan State.

I’ve always had a thing about the Big 10; it seems to be a league that always has those real beefy/strong inside mid-western post players.

In this year’s tourney the outside shooting experts, like Duke, can only carry so much weight. There will be a slew of teams with the whole scenario of inside and outside scoring—Big 10 style.

The Duke Blue Devils have an awesome perimeter game, but relying on its 3-point production to pave a path to the Final Four could be their demise. A good example was in the championship game of the ACC Tournament. The winner was Virginia. Their success came from their size advantage giving them second shots. Duke had no answer for the Cavaliers’ offensive rebounding.

It finally wore them down.

Even though Syracuse over achieved, I think it will be difficult for them to make it to the Sweet 16. They are predictable on defense because they only have one facet to their prevention strategy. When an opponent is preparing for ‹Cuse, in

shots from beyond the arc in the title game tied an overall state record and set a new one for the Class A tournament.

“When he’s on it’s huge,” Cremo said. “We have Dom (Lamorta), Alex, Scotty (Stopera) and Schuyler (Sayles)—our shooters—and when Alex is on, you just have to give him the ball when he’s hot and keep it going.”

In addition to Cremo, Stopera and Sausville were named to the All-Tournament team.

After taking down Troy in two overtimes for the Section II Class A title, the Tartans breezed through regionals and the rest of the state tournament by an average margin of 27.5 points per game, including a 72-44 win over Bishop Ludden in the regional championship.

Last year, Ludden knocked Scotia out in the regional round.

That was the last time the program lost a game.

One of three undefeated teams in New York State (Class B Westhill and PSAL B Brooklyn Community A&M), Scotia (250) will now play Albany Academy tonight in the Class A Federation Tournament at the Times Union Center.

Both teams are very familiar with one another, as they play against each other throughout the offseason and scrimmaged before the Tartan’s first sectional game.

Scotia is currently ranked No. 1 in the state, while the independent Cadets are ranked No. 2.

The Cadets (14-4), who do not play in either the sectional or state tournament, have not played a regulation game since defeating John Brown on February 21. The team is led by Matt Knezovic’s 15.6 points per game and John Moutopoulos’s 11.6 points per game.

The winner earns the right to play in the championship game against either Holy Trinity (23-6) or Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (27-4) on Saturday at 5 p.m. All games are at the TU. Tip-off for tonight’s game between the top two Class A teams in the state is set for 8:30 p.m.

“We’re going to get ready the same way we always have,” said Cremo on Tuesday. “Our coaches are going to get us ready and we’re going to believe in the system and believe in what our coaches are telling us. We’re just going to keep trusting each other and play Scotia basketball.”

Section II’s Scotia-Glenville celebrates on the court of the Glens Falls Civic Center after winning the program’s first ever NYSPHSAA state championship Sunday, March 16. The Tartans outscored East High of Rochester 21-2 in the fourth quarter to claim the title and advance to the Class A New York State Federation Tournament, which begins today. Undefeated Scotia tips off against Albany Academy tonight at 8:30 p.m. for the right to advance to the championship game. Photo courtesy of Patricia Bowes.

practice, you can be sure that these NCAA tournament teams will be ready to attack that 2-3 defense.

For the Orange to be successful they must rely on the athleticism of its top seven players, with four doing most of the scoring (CJ Fair, Tyler Ennis, Trevor Cooney and Jerami Grant). Not bad with four players in double figures, but the bench, unfortunately, could only contribute 22 points per game. Against opponents with athletes that may have a wider strategical range off the bench, Syracuse will struggle.

Even though my Final Four pick doesn’t include Wichita State, the only unbeaten team in Division I, they have a good chance of cutting the nets down, but I don’t see that happening because Kentucky or Kansas State could end their season and streak.

This might be the most entertaining NCAA tournament ever because of the many outstanding teams. I think, in many ways, the Orange could be a Cinderella team at a higher level. But the true Cinderella team could be Saint Joseph’s University of Philadelphia.

Fresh Off State Title, Tartans Face Cadets In Federation Tourney SCOTIA — No Section II high school basketball team had won a Class A state title since the tournament made the change to five classes back in 2004.

Scotia-Glenville changed all that on March 16 with a 66-44 New York State Public High School Athletic Association final win over Rochester’s East High at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

The program’s first state championship was capped off by a dominant fourth quarter—when the Tartans outscored their opponent 21-2.

“Definitely with all the players who have come through Scotia and to be the first team to ever win a state title at our school means a lot,” said Tartans junior and tournament MVP Joe Cremo.

“For this community, especially, they’ve been behind us the entire way. To win it with these guys— I wouldn’t want to do it with any other group of guys.”

The Orientals (19-5), who trailed by three heading into the final quarter, scored their only two points in the waning seconds of the game.

Scotia’s Alex Sausville had a game-high 26 points, highlighted by eight 3-pointers. His eight

Week of March 21 – March 27, 2014

‘Healthy Kids Day’ Aims To Help Kids Exercise Minds And Bodies

S A R AT O G A SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active Saturday, April 26.

The YMCA’s “Healthy Kids Day,” the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, features healthy minded vendors, Taylor’s Heroes Extreme Bootcamp Challenge, brain buster games, Giffy’s BBQ, bounce houses, and more to motivate and teach families how to develop a healthy routine at home.

There will also be a 1k Fun Run, with registration beginning March 22.

YMCA’s “Healthy Kids Day,” celebrated at nearly 1,600 Ys across the country, aims to get more kids moving and learning, so they can keep up the habit all summer long—a critical outof-school time for kids’ health.

Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year.

“One in three U.S. children is obese,” said Taraya Ostwald, Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Youth & Family Director. “This statistic, coupled with the fact that once summer hits, children will be more idle, demonstrates why it’s important to help families develop healthy habits now. As part of the Y’s commitment to healthy living, through YMCA’s ‘Healthy Kids Day,’ our goal is to improve the health and well-being of kids and inspire habits they can continue into adulthood.”

In celebration of YMCA’s “Healthy Kids Day,” the Y offers the following tips to help families develop healthy habits: High Five the Fruits and Veggies: Make sure kids get at least five servings a day, the minimum number nutritionists recommend to maintain healthy childhood development.

Foster an Early and Ongoing Passion for Books: Read to and with your kids. Help children read at every age and every stage of their development.

Team Up for Athletic Events: Set a family goal of great health by teaming up for community or charity events like races, walks, fun runs, bike rides, etc.

Volunteer Together: Find a cause that matters to the kids.

Open their eyes to a world beyond themselves and the rich rewards that come from making a difference.

Lead By Example: Be a good role model—kids can be influenced by seeing how hard their parents work at home or on the job, and how rewarding that experience is.

The SRYMCA’s “Healthy Kids Day” takes place at the Saratoga Springs Branch, located at 290 West Avenue from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. For more information on the family event, contact Taraya Ostwald at (518) 583-9622, ext.

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