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Milestone Celebrations

Saratoga Springs Centennial Centennial to Kickoff Mayor’s Focus on Health

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS— Planning for the 100th anniversary of Saratoga Springs’ incorporation as a city, is underway.

The centennial celebration is to highlight the city’s heritage, much of which had started taking shape when the city was still a village. Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen has appointed a

centennial committee to highlight the milestones as well as the current accomplishments See Story pg. 6

Rebuilding Together Renews Pride

See Renewing Pride pg. 17

Featured Stories

Holiday Inn

INNvested in Saratoga Springs for 50 Years

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – With new hotel properties sprouting up like spring flowers throughout the 12866 zip code, there has never been a better time to celebrate the one hotel who put our town on the map.

The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs will be celebrating its silver anniversary this year – 50 years is an achievement of merit in any circumstance. As expected, they have a full slate of activities to commemorate this milestone.

But before we detail the celebrations to come, let us take a moment to recall how this property came into existence and how it was seminal in the development of the Saratoga Springs we enjoy today.

This was an example of a municipality coming together in a unique fashion. An entire community galvanized to finance the Holiday Inn’s construction. Under a slogan of “What Saratoga Springs builds - builds Saratoga Springs,” a campaign committee was formed that had community leaders with last names most people would easily recognize: for instance Benton, Grande, Roohan, Clements and Wait. Except these, of course, were the forbearers of the ones that are prominent today.

But participation extended to all levels of the community.

The idea of the campaign was to show a major hotel chain that this

Voting Ends town was serious about building itself as a convention destination. In 1961, approximately 300 campaigners went door-to-door across the City of Saratoga Springs to sell over 15,000 shares of stock in a new convention hotel. In the end, they collected over $700,000 in cash and pledges from over 1,500 residents. Some invested as little as $50 while organizations such as Skidmore College and the Adirondack Trust Company purchased shares worth $25,000 or more.

Holiday Inn was a pioneer 50 years ago – opening ceremonies took place on August 15, 1964. Because of their commitment back then, you cannot name a hotel chain that wouldn’t want to be here.

To celebrate, there are a bevy of events scheduled: - A Reunion of Investors: Cynthia Hollowood, general manager of the Holiday Inn, invites all investors and their families to a free Anniversary Reception and Luncheon at the hotel on May 28. At the event, The Holiday Inn will unveil a 70-foot timeline featuring its robust history See Holiday Inn pg. 14

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Boomerangsi See pgs. 17-21

Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obits 6 Business 8-9 Pulse 23-25 Education 27-28 Sports 37-40

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

Spring Bicycle Give Away For Local Children SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bikeatoga bicycle workshop will be holding its spring children’s bike giveaway for children from Saratoga County on Saturday, April 26 in Saratoga Springs. Either a parent or responsible guardian must accompany children.

Throughout the year volunteers refurbish bikes donated by area residents for distribution to individuals or families who lack the means to purchase bikes on their own. In

the last five years, hundreds of bicycles have been collected, repaired

and distributed to area children, and members of the local community.

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be providing helmets and helmet fittings for any child receiving a bicycle.

For an appointment to adopt a bike or for more information, call (518) 3066931. Please leave your name

and your phone number, and your call will be returned with an appointment time and the workshop location.

We also welcome the donation of bicycles or bike tools for the workshop. Call to arrange to get your donation to the workshop.

More information about Bikeatoga and its bicycle/pedestrian advocacy efforts can be found at bikeatoga.org.

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Traffic Light Changes Coming To Broadway SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 15 Commissioner of Public Safety Chris Mathiesen detailed some changes to traffic light patterns on several important Broadway intersections. This was based

on an extensive study of traffic patterns to improve traffic flow through downtown.

The forthcoming changes are: - At Broadway and Church Street, heading northbound on Broadway, a left turn light will be installed to facilitate westbound

traffic on Church, expediting traffic towards Saratoga Hospital.

- Also at this intersection, left turn signals from Church Street and from Lake Avenue onto Broadway will be changed from ‘lagging’ after the green light to ‘leading,’ or before the

Supervisor Veitch To Review City’s Convention History

SARATOGA SPRINGS — With every milestone reached comes the opportunity to not only plan for the future, but also reflect on the past. That is exactly what the Saratoga Springs City Center is doing in honor of its 30th anniversary.

Over the years the City Center has experienced continued growth and success in the

convention industry, establishing itself as a highly desirable meeting and event venue in the Northeast.

This celebration of achievement calls for a look back at the rich history of conventions in Saratoga Springs as well as the road to the City Center’s establishment.

City Center President Mark E. Baker has invited Supervisor Matthew Veitch to give an extensive on-site historical presentation on this topic.

The presentation, which will be at the City Center on Wednesday, April 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., will showcase numerous visuals and begins with the development and construction of Convention Hall in 1893, as well as the fire that destroyed it. The public’s reaction to the loss of this community treasure and the rallying to build a new Convention Hall during the 1960s and 1970s will also be included.

Following will be the age of Urban Renewal, the process of

founding the City Center and its recent expansion.

The Veitch family has a longstanding history in Saratoga with multiple generations working in public service. Supervisor Veitch’s grandfather, Donald Veitch, was the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency from 1964-1986. He played a large role in the Spring Valley Project which allowed the land the City Center was built on to be for public and hotel use. Supervisor Veitch is passionate about this subject and has conducted extensive research, which he called ‘enlightening.’

Look for an extended preview of this event with photos in next week’s Saratoga TODAY.

green light, bringing it in line with other intersections.

- An increased interval for pedestrian walk lights will precede the green light for vehicles at Broadway and Division, Washington, Spring and Congress Streets.

- Sequential timing of lights on Broadway will be adjusted to smooth North/South traffic

flow on Broadway depending on conditions (time of day; heavy traffic days).

The commissioner said that these changes would be implemented in the next few weeks.

- Arthur Gonick City Council Summary: SaratogaTodayOnline.com

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week in Review Roohan Sells Mixed-Use Property on Broadway for $3.7 Million

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SARATOGA SPRINGS— Tom Roohan, commercial real estate broker and owner of Roohan Realty, sold 433 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs for $3.72 million.

The mixed-use building is about 21,000 square feet of leasable space and was sold to three downstate investors with ties to the area, Roohan said.

The deal includes the leases with the tenants: Putnam Market, Allegory Studios, Saratoga Community Federal Credit Union, Saratoga Living, state Supreme Court Justice Thomas D. Nolan Jr., and three residential apartments.

Jarosh Wins Wilton & Saratoga Springs GOP Endorsements

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by a wide margin, followed by a unanimous endorsement from the Saratoga Springs GOP on Thursday. The eventual Republican candidate for Saratoga County Treasurer will be on the ballot Tuesday, November 4.

“It is humbling to earn such overwhelming endorsements from the Wilton committee and my fellow committee members in Saratoga Springs,” said Jarosh. “I’m proud to offer my experience and education in finance and banking to public service.”

Jarosh won the Wilton endorsement with 82 percent of the weighted vote, and Saratoga Springs voted to make its endorsement unanimous in support of his candidacy. Together, Saratoga Springs and Wilton account for over 17 percent of the county wide weighted vote and give Jarosh the early advantage for the Saratoga County Republican endorsement.

The remaining town and city GOP committees are expected to endorse a candidate before the end of May.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS— Firsttime political candidate Drew Jarosh has received an early veteran boost in his bid to become the next Saratoga County Treasurer earning back-toback Republican committee endorsements from two of the largest local GOP committees in Saratoga County.

On Wednesday April 9, Jarosh appeared before the Wilton GOP committee winning its endorsement

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne D. Yepsen marked the end of her first 100 days in office as mayor last week.

“Serving as the Mayor of Saratoga Springs for the past 100 days has been a truly humbling experience for me,” Mayor Yepsen said. “I’ve been blessed with having the opportunity to meet even more of our citizens and community leaders, and I look forward to serving them throughout my entire tenure as Mayor, with the same energy and enthusiasm as I have these first 100 days.”

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014 “I am proud to report to our citizens that we have accomplished a tremendous amount in a little over three months,” said the Mayor, “And I can assure the people of our beloved city that more accomplishments and even greater successes are on the way.”

Man Charged With Felony Gang Assault SARATOGA SPRINGS— A 25-year-old city man suspected of playing a role in a group assault on a male victim early Sunday was charged was charged with felony gang assault.

Jeffrey L. Carpenter, of Route 9, was charged with second-degree gang assault, a felony, and misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration.

The alleged incident occurred at the intersection of Caroline and Putnam Street at about 4:44 a.m. when officers observed a small group of individuals repeatedly kicking and punching a man who was on the ground. The group dispersed, however authorities were able to apprehend Carpenter, who police said was among the group who were involved in the assault. The case remains under investigation.

The victim, who was not identified, was transported to Saratoga Hospital and police said the full extent of his injuries are not known.

David B. Long, 58, was charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, following an arrest at 8:29 p.m. Sunday on Lincoln Avenue. No home address was provided.

Malta Home Raided MALTA—A raid involving several law enforcement agencies and the

FBI took place on Wednesday at Malta Gardens park off Route 9.

A neighbor identified the homeowner as Sadie Class and said that she moved into the residence a year and a half ago. She lives in the home with two men, one of whom is in the Navy, and two children.

Another neighbor, across from the targeted residence, said police were on the scene early Thursday and that there were about 15 cars on the side of the road, and several officers lined up outside the home, pointing their guns at the house.

There are five people who live in the mobile, a neighbor said.

On the exterior, the residence has a solar panel, two old military transport trucks and several signs, including one that reads “no trespassing” and another that reads “beware of dog.”

When reached, an FBI spokesperson confirmed the agency is conducting activity in Malta but said they would not comment further on the case.

Saint Rose Names 11th President ALBANY— The board of trustees of The College of Saint Rose announced that Dr. Carolyn J. Stefanco of Decatur, Ga., is to serve as the 11 president of the college.

Stefanco will assume her new role July 1, 2014. She succeeds Dr. Margaret Kirwin, who has served as interim president since July 2013.

Stefanco earned her doctorate in history from Duke University and a master’s degree in history from Binghamton University. She completed the Harvard Management Development Program, the American Council on Education’s Institute for New Chief Academic Officers, the Council for Independent College’s program on Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission, and Leadership Atlanta.

The College of Saint Rose is a liberal education college of 4,700 students, 72 undergraduate majors, 52 master’s degrees and 21 graduate certificates, and a mission of service to the urban community.

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014 Robert J. Burtt, 24, of Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 9 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and failure to signal a turn.

Bryan E. Gailor, 35, of Finley Road in Ballston Spa, was arrested April 9 and charged with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, refusing a prescreen test and an unsafe lane change. Gailor was arrested at 12:28 a.m. following a one car property damage accident.

Donna M. Thompson, 52, of St. Johnswoods Drive in Gansevoort, was arrested April 10 and charged with trespassing.

Felicia D. Braman, 18, of South Main Street in Mechanicville, was arrested April 10 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Windy M. Malandrino, 31, of Concord Drive in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 10 and charged with making a punishable falsely written statement and endangering the welfare of a child.

Malandrino was arrested on a warrant at 9:27 a.m.

Brian M. Burr, 25, of Van Dam Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 11 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Amanda E. Murray, 31, of Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 11 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, failure to signal and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Alexa L. Baylis, 17, of West North Street in Ballston Spa, was arrested April 11 and charged with petit larceny.

Kaitlin M. Rock, 17, of West North Street in Ballston Spa, was arrested April 11 and charged with petit larceny.

Jessica K. Baylis, 25, of West North Street in Ballston spa, was arrested April 11 and charged with petit larceny.

Natasha M. Myrie, 24, of Alletta Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 12 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and improper equipment.

Tyrone J. Tutt, 26, of Bridge Street in Schenectady, was arrested April 12 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Michael A. Schiher, 18, of Catherine Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 12 and charged with failure to keep right, speeding and DWAI. Steven T. Stangle, 31, of Garrett Road in Ballston Spa, was arrested April 12 and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Mathew G. Botticelli, 27, of Ranch Trail West in Williamsville, was arrested April 12 and charged with fourth degree criminal mischief. Botticelli was arrested at 1:40 a.m. It is alleged that he broke a door handle and a thermostat while a guest at the Saratoga Arms.

Brad Steven Blair, 37, of Stony Brook Drive in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 12 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Spencer C. Kocjan, 29, of Woodlake Road in Albany, was arrested April 12 and charged with speeding and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

David B. Long, 58, was arrested April 13 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Zachary J. Bryant, 20, of Second Street in Albany, was arrested April 13 and charged with petit larceny.

Nicholas M. Shom, 25, of Central Avenue in Rockland, Massachusetts, was arrested April 13 and charged with failure to keep right, DWI and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Jeffrey L. Carpenter, 25, of Route 9 in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 13 and charged with gang assault, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. Carpenter was arrested at 4:44 a.m. Just prior to the arrest, officers were on Gardner Lane dealing with an unconscious male (unrelated to the arrest).While there, the officers were told

BLOTTER of a fight at the intersection of Caroline and Putnam Street by a passer-by. Officers moved down Gardner Lane to where they could see the intersection and observed a small group of individuals assaulting (repeatedly kicking and punching) a male who was on the ground. Just after being observed by the officers, the assailants took off running from the scene.

Carpenter, who was allegedly one of assailants, was apprehended. The others were not apprehended. The victim was transported to Saratoga Hospital by Saratoga Springs FD. Carpenter was arraigned and committed to Saratoga County Jail. The case is still under investigation.

Luke A. McGee, 24, of Concord Drive in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 13 and charged with criminal tampering.

Ben T. Giannetti, 26, of Leonardo Drive in Clifton Park, was arrested April 13 and charged with DWI, speeding, failure to keep right and refusing a prescreen test.

Travis Louis Gifford, 20, of Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 14 and charged with resisting arrest, harassment and obstructing governmental administration.

Joseph R. Mangini, 53, of Gridley Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 14 and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Juan N. Footman, 32, of North Manning Boulevard in Albany, was arrested April 14 and charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing.

Pamela M. Garrison, 56, of Clark Road in Gansevoort, was arrested April 14 and charged with petit larceny.

Jeannine A. Suttle, 61, of Seward Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 14 and charged with issuing a bad check.

Suttle was arrested on a warrant at 10:59 a.m.

Stephen M. Gullotti, 29, of Spa Circle in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 14 and

charged with criminal possession of hypodermic instrument and criminal possession

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of a controlled substance.

Gullotti was arrested on a warrant at 10:27 am.

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obituaries William P. DeCelle

STILLWATER — William P. DeCelle, 82, passed away Thurs day, March 20 at Blake Hospital in Bradenton, Florida with his wife, Nancy, daughter, Laurie, and granddaughter, Dana, by his side.

Born on September 15, 1931 in Hemstreet Park, Bill was the son of the late Alfred J. “Frog” and Cecelia M. Baker DeCelle. Bill attended Mechanicville High School, graduating in 1948.

He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, touring on the USS Salem. Bill worked for over 30 years at the General Electric Silicone Plant in Waterford, starting as an operator and retiring as a chemical engineer in 1989.

A par golfer, Bill achieved every golfer’s dream, a hole in one on the par three, 17th hole at the River Run Lincs in Bradenton. Bill could often be found on the golf course with his son or nephews, teaching them many of life’s lessons through the eyes of a golfer. Bill was a member of the American Legion Fred H. Clark Post No. 91 in Mechanicville and the

Vincent Joseph Tierney

VFW Post No, 10141 in Bradenton, Florida.

In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by one brother, Alfred Robert DeCelle; three sisters, Mary Patregnani, Cecelia Coreno and Shirley Anuszewski and Pete “The Counting Dog.” Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy Wardwell Fitzgerald DeCelle of Florida; one son, William P. DeCelle and his wife Karen of New Jersey; one daughter, Lauren M. DeCelle Stover of Georgia; six grandchildren, Adam and Erin Stover of California, Susan DeCelle of Ohio, Dana Stover of Georgia, Julie DeCelle of Connecticut and Kimberly DeCelle of Florida; four step-children, Terry Richard, Todd Richard, Moira and Jeff Fitzgerald Ryan, all of New York; three step-grandchildren, Cody Richard of New York and Nevada, Rory and Abram Ryan, both of New York; eight siblings, Mildred “Mooie” (Warren) Schell, Patricia “PJ” Palmer, Beverly (Robert) Gooley, Madeline DeCelle, Elizabeth Neese, Carol (Frank) Volpe, Frederick “Butch” (Ann) DeCelle and Gail (Donald) Phillips; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service with military honor was held at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Bill’s wishes were that you offer kindness and love to help a family member or friend.

Rock Lafrance SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rock Lafrance, formerly of Quebec, Canada, passed away Wednesday, March 26 at Saratoga Hospital.

Survivors include his children, Lina Simpson of

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Hudson Falls and Pierre Lafrance of Quebec; grandsons, Devon and Dayle Webb of Hudson Falls and Julien and Jacob Lafrance of Maryland; brothers, Claude, Mark, Richard Lafrance and sister, Lucie Nadeau, all of Quebec.

SCHUYLERVILLE — Vincent Joseph Tierney, 79, of Casey Road in Schuylerville passed away on April 8 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 28, 1935 in Mount Kisco, New York to Joseph Patrick Tierney and Violet Bushee Tierney.

Joe worked for 36 years at the International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 137) in Briarcliff Manor, retiring in 1990 after working on several major construction projects including the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Joe had a second career as an owner and trainer of standardbred racehorses at Saratoga Raceway. He was a member of the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Association. His training career was highlighted by winning the Irv Woodin

Memorial Trot in 1998 with Speedy Breton and in 2000 with Copters Prince who also won the Harold Story trot in 2000. Joe also had success with the trotter Morse Code. Joe enjoyed playing golf, spending time with his family and friends and rooting for his beloved Yankees.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Evelyn Nichols Tierney; daughters, Karen Lehan (John Herrick) of Saratoga Springs, Lisa (Nash) Ghali of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; sons, Michael Tierney (Valerie Casadone) of Pleasant Valley, Brian (Jill) Tierney of Hyde Park, Joseph (Debbie) Tierney of Rhinebeck; 12 grand-children and nine great grandchildren; a sister, Betty (Ralph) Treadwell of Siler City, North Carolina; brothers, Charles (Betty) Tierney of Hopewell Junction and Patrick (Patricia) Tierney of Clinton Corners.

He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Violet Tierney and his daughter-in-law Sarah Skinner Tierney.

The family extends its gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Saratoga Hospital Intensive Care Unit for their care and compassion during Joe’s illness.

Centennial Plans Under Way: Kick Off Focus On Health

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of the city, to hallmark the city’s headline monikers: health, history and horses. The arts and education will also get its share as a mainstay of the city’s identity and represented on the board, with Skidmore College President Philip Glotzbach sitting in for education.

Everybody that will be coming together to serve on the committee will focus on a different aspect of the celebration, whether it’s Field Horne, a local historian with a book release scheduled during the centennial year (history), or Susan Halstead, owner of Family Vision Care Center and chair of the Saratoga County Chamber’s Health and Wellness council (health).

The committee’s honorary chairs are philanthropists and socialites Marylou Whitney and

John Hendrickson in light of their enthusiasm for the city itself, Yepsen said.

“They will be wonderful leaders and assets to the celebration,” Yepsen said. “They were excited when I called them to ask if they would do this because they just love Saratoga Springs so much.”

Whitney and Hendrickson already have some “special ways to celebrate the city”, she said.

Attorney at Law Eleanor Mullaney and Steve Sullivan, who was previously a strategic advisor for the New York State Restaurant Association, will act as the planning committee’s co-chairs for the centennial.

There have already been

many people and a lot of different organizations that have plans in motion for Saratoga Springs’ centennial. “It’ll be a matter of

collaborating and coordinating ideas and activities and making sure that we touch on different aspects,” Yepsen said.

Looking ahead, of health, history and horses, Yepsen said

that she is thinking of concentrating on the health and wellness aspect of Saratoga Springs to not only compliment the already growing interest in this area, but also to use the centennial as an event to further renew a focus on health.

What once revolved around the springs, health as a focal point has been gaining energy as organizations and businesses are finding new ways to channel interest.

“This health and wellness issue is bubbling up all around me and this is how things work in Saratoga Springs: they happen organically,” Yepsen said.

“I think we can really focus on Saratoga Springs in the future as a healthy community and looking

for the centennial to be the kickoff for that.”

Halstead echoed Yepsen in a separate interview that the city has a lot of organizations and plans to help promote the city as one of the healthiest in the country.

“I can’t believe what the county has already accomplished.

We started making a list of what we already have, and what we need,” Halstead said. “Saratoga County is just packed with healthy stuff already.”

In retrospect of the changes that have taken place to make Saratoga Springs the city it is today, Deputy Mayor Joe Ogden commented: “The individuals that built the public and private sector have done a good job of keeping the soul of the city”.

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Fish Stocking Day at Spa State Park - April 16

Photos by Deborah Neary

Mom Kathleen with Brayden and McKenzie

Corinthians David, Keegan and Kristopher

Grandpa Rodney shows Madison how to fly cast.

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BUSINESS

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‘Taylor-Made’ Custom Clothier Helps Men Build Their Look

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Clothes shopping is more complicated than the conventional retail store lets on. The reality is, is that the range of body types isn’t so easily categorized into small, medium and large and preferences for patterns, colors and comforts are not to be taken for granted.

Dress clothes for work and professional flair are another make and model too, tending to be on the more expensive side and more difficult to fudge the shortcomings of the seams without making the additional trip to a tailor.

“For me and my height, it’s either the clothes are too short and I have to wear them low around the waist,” said Dr. Marc Johnson, a dentist in Saratoga Springs, “or the sleeves are too short, and so I buy my shirts big.”

Aimee Taylor, clothier and stylist, brings to Saratoga Springs the J. Hillburn brand, a fast growing luxury men’s clothing company. She met with Dr. Johnson to build an order that would suit him with a measuremade product to reflect his tastes, lifestyle and his comfort needs.

“It’s frustrating because instead of buying what you like, you buy

what fits,” Dr. Johnson said about his typical shopping experience. “In men’s clothing, we don’t have a lot of fun options. It’s usually blue suit, (and) white shirt.”

“As for dress shirts, yeah, I can find something that fits me, but something that’s tailor-made with colors isn’t going to happen,” he said.

“So, it’s (building an order) opened up a lot more options for me.”

When Taylor meets with a potential customer for a consultation, she brings more than just her background in the fashion industry, she comes with swatch samples of the real make of the fabric ready to take measurements and to discuss all the details of the first fitted shirt, which can be personalized with details including (and not limited to) collar, cuffs, pockets, pleats, patterns, color, stitch (color and type), shirt, suit, jacket and or trousers.

“It appeals to me that the styles and fashions are unique and that the patterns and fabrics are kinds that you can’t get off the shelf,” Dr. Johnson said. “Also, it’s that I can get clothes that fit me and my body instead of getting something and trying to make it fit.”

“There are a lot of men that are not ‘off-the-rack sizes’,” Taylor said.

“Men, just like women, come in all shapes and sizes and ‘off-the-rack’

just doesn’t necessarily work for everybody,” Taylor said.

Taylor grew up in the fashion industry with her grandfather and he and his siblings’ manufacturing plant. “As a child I have these fabulous memories of the cutting tables with fabric-layered ties and big patterns and them tracing it with the chalk,” she recalls.

Since then, not the entrepreneurial fire nor the fixation on fabrics never left her she said. After graduating with a marketing degree from Bentley College in Boston, one of her projects was starting several fabric businesses that were more related to women and building customized purses and pocket books.

“It’s kind of like I’ve already done this,” she said of her expertise in the field of fashion and confidence in creating a fitting match for her customer.

“With a client, my goal is to help them develop a professional and a social wardrobe that fits their personal style,” she said. “When it’s made for you it’s a completely different feel than an ‘off-the-rack’ shirt and that’s really what the difference is.”

J. Hilburn was founded in 2007 and its product categories include custom shirts, personalized suits and sportcoats, made-to-measure trousers, and formalwear.

The ready-to-wear line includes sweaters, polo shirts, outerwear, ties, pocket squares, cuff links, belts, socks and the list goes on.

The custom experience begins with a consultation, when Taylor learns of the client’s preference and takes measurements to help him build the first custom shirt.

That first shirt is selected from hundreds of high-end fabric choices.

Once the client has been measured, he can continue to order his custom shirts through in-person meetings or he can build and re-order his shirts online. Custom shirts are delivered in three to four weeks and prices range from $99 to $160.

“So those are the basic choices, but again that’s what really makes it custom and really makes it yours and any shirt that is made to your measurements for you is going to fit for you,” Taylor said. “And the better it fits, the better it’s going to feel, the more confident you are for the day.”

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Aimee Taylor, independent personal stylist, at 518-859-7010 or at aimee.taylor@jhilburnpartner.com.

Photo by MarkBolles.com

Photo by MarkBolles.com

Photo by MarkBolles.com

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014 Saratoga County Clerk announces cost savings agreement with Wilton Mall to relocate D.M.V. branch BALLSTON SPA—Saratoga County Clerk Craig A. Hayner announced that a new five year agreement has been reached with the Macerich Company, owner of the Wilton Mall for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) branch located there.

Hayner said: “This new agreement will save Saratoga County approximately $54,000 over the next five years in rent and utilities. This agreement will allow us to continue to provide excellent service and a convenient location for Saratoga County residents to utilize.”

As part of the agreement, the current DMV branch (located next to Dick’s Sporting Goods) will relocate to a new area of the Wilton Mall next to the Bon-Ton store. The move is scheduled to take place late summer with little to no down time expected. The new location will be approximately 2,685 square feet.

“The relocation of our motor vehicle branch to this new area of the Wilton Mall will provide easy access for our customers. The mall entrance has convenient parking and is near the CDTA bus route,” Hayner said.

Saratoga County provides residents with three DMV locations (Ballston Spa, Clifton Park and Wilton) and services all types of New York State Motor Vehicle transactions. The Ballston Spa branch is located at the Saratoga County Municipal Complex on 40 McMaster Street. The Clifton Park branch is located at the Clifton Park Center on Clifton Country Road, and the Wilton branch (currently) is located at the Wilton Mall next to Dick’s Sporting Goods (New location will be next to the Bon Ton Store by the Fall, 2014).

Aging Saratoga, Washington, Warren Counties Create Demand for Homecare Professionals SARATOGA SPRINGS— As America’s aging population continues to grow, the need for caregivers has become increasingly apparent. The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties has announced that it expects to add a number of care givers to its existing staff in 2014.

By 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older

is projected to be 88.5 million, more than doubling the 2010 population, according the U.S. Census Bureau’s publication “The Next Four Decades: The Older Population in the United States”.

More than 65 million people, 29 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spends an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one, according to National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP. As the baby boomer generation starts to enter elderhood, many more individuals will soon be faced with this responsibility.

Not surprisingly, the demand for caregiving services is outweighing the availability of professional caregivers.

“We’re looking for compassionate and caring individuals who enjoy helping others,” said Maureen Hopkins, manager of the Home Instead Senior Care office in Gansevoort. “These people help to improve the lives of families in our communities which can be very satisfying. For recent graduates, job hunters or employed individuals looking to make a change, a career working with seniors can be a very rewarding experience.”

Hopkins added that becoming a professional Home Instead care giver is a great option for individuals looking for a job with a flexible schedule and no medical skills or training required. Not only are care giver able to maintain

BUSINESS 9 a healthy work-life balance, they also often develop a personal connection with the seniors and families they support.

For more information on the Home Instead Senior Care® network, please visit http://www. homeinstead.com/CAREGIVER/ JOB-REQUIREMENTS/.

Earth Day Deal: Free Stewart’s Coffee With Any Travel Mug SARATOGA SPRINGS— Bring in a travel mug to a Stewart’s Shop on Earth Day, April 22, and have it filled for free with hot coffee (hot tea and hot chocolate will also be free with a travel mug for non-coffee drinkers).

The promotion runs all day and includes a variety of hot coffee flavors, such as the House blend, Hazelnut, French Vanilla and Richer Roast, where available. More than 12,000 free coffees were enjoyed by customers on Earth Day last year.

Other examples of Stewart’s green initiatives already in place include an extensive recycling program to minimize waste.

More than four and a half million pounds of cardboard, office paper, plastic, metal and light bulbs are recycled annually. Many products are shipped to Stewart’s Shops in reusable plastic containers

including totes, dairy cases, ice cream baskets and bread trays.

In 2013, approximately 2,400 solar panels were installed atop the roof of the Stewart’s manufacturing and distribution center in Greenfield Center. The project is projected to save nearly $40,000 a year in energy costs at the plant.

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Reshaping Mind, Body and Soul

April Is National Volunteer Month

by Monique Boulet For Saratoga TODAY Volunteering is good for the mind, body and soul. Offering your time and energy in exchange for absolutely nothing tangible is a powerful way to boost your immune system and feel a sense of accomplishment. In addition to being a very rewarding and fulfilling act of kindness, volunteering also gets you out of the house and increases social interaction. Depending on the type of volunteer work you may choose, it can also be physically challenging and a great way to get those bones moving. The benefits you reap can

be endless, but just these few examples alone release endorphins in the body which create a sense of euphoria and contentment.

It seems there is never a cessation in the need for volunteers, and that holds true for Saratoga Springs and our surrounding areas. My first suggestion, if you want to donate some of your time, would be to think of what you already have a talent or interest in. If you are an animal lover, there are many shelters and farms that would love to have a helping hand with feeding, grooming, physical exercise or cleaning on their site. If you are handy with a tool belt, you may find working with the Habitat for Humanity or Bikeatoga as a great way to give back. Or simply help a neighbor, who may be physically challenged, with their home or yard work. If you enjoy the outdoors, there are plenty of parks, wildlife preserves, and trails in need of maintenance.

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pantry’s, to becoming a mentor, tutor, or committee member for a non profit organization. The commitment can be life long or an occasional thing as time allows. Driving an older adult to the grocery store, and helping with the load seems so insignificant, unless you don’t drive, live a distance from the store, have

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and catalytic role in the revitalization of Saratoga Springs.

“We have some of the names of the original shareholders, but in 50 years people make many moves and families change. We’d like to be able to

find everyone so we can invite them and their families back to the hotel they helped create,” shared Hollowood.

If you or a family member were an investor and wish to be invited to the free Anniversary Reception and

Luncheon, please send your name and address to Julie Tierney at jtierney@ saratogahi.com or contact the Holiday Inn’s sales office at (518) 584-4550 ext.

353.

- Memories for Timeline: The Holiday Inn is asking community residents and guests to submit their special memories for a chance to be featured in its 50th Anniversary celebration. Selected stories will be displayed in social media, celebratory videos and on the hotel’s new 70-foot historical timeline, set to be unveiled at the end of May. Whether it’s the day you said, “I do,” or the night you won the big award, Grandma’s 80th birthday party, your nephew’s graduation or a charity fundraiser, each individual memory, pulled together, creates 50 years of stories.

“Since our foundation, we’ve been a community-oriented hotel.

We’re still here 50 years later because of the special moments our community members choose to share with us,” said Cynthia Hollowood, general manager of the Holiday Inn. Those who wish to submit stories, photos or other archival documents are asked to contact Julia Ingersoll at Allegory Studios, Julia@allegorystudios.com, (518) 580-1987 ext. 102, before Friday, April 25.

- Other Events: The Holiday Inn’s 50th Anniversary celebrations will continue throughout 2014 with a VIP Private Birthday

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014 Celebration on September 4 followed by a Community Open House on September 7. The specifics about these events will be released in the near future.

My Holiday Inn memory: As a young lad fresh out of grad school, I was thrilled to given a job as a marketing rep for a major metropolitan newspaper. My territory extended from Poughkeepsie to Montreal – the geographic mid-point was Albany, which at the time was a less-than-thrilling prospect to live in.

On a beautiful spring day in 1981, I was driving back from Montreal, when I saw the signs for Saratoga Springs – a city I had heard of but never explored. It was

lunchtime, so I pulled off at Exit 14.

I passed the racecourse, racing museum and Congress Park on my way into town. Sitting on a Broadway patio, I thought: ‘We may have something here.’ But I was concerned what life would be like year-round. Did they roll up the sidewalks in the winter?

I did my due diligence and checked into the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs for a week and asked residents about life here.

They assured me I’d have plenty to do all year round.

The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs helped this “City Boy” find his new home.

Plus, I collected a ton of “Priority Club” points.

“My Top Memories” Cynthia Hollowood has been with The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs for over 30 years and its general manager since 1985. We asked her to reach back and recall her favorite moments at the hotel: • Who would have thought? In 1983, I met a very nice couple from Ballston Spa who planned the wedding of their daughter at the hotel. On the eve of the wedding they came by to review the final arrangements. As they got up to leave my office, the husband asked, “Will you be here tomorrow? “ Unfortunately, I was scheduled to work the evening event the next day but assured them they would be well taken care of. He exclaimed, “I am not worried about that, I have 5 single, eligible sons that I would like you to meet!” Five years later I did get to meet I met one of their sons, Brien. Eventually, they would become my in-laws, Hugh and Bernice Hollowood!

• All New! When the Saratoga Springs City Center and adjoining hotel was getting ready to open in 1984, our partnership had the foresight to recognize that an improved facility was necessary to stay competitive. A major remodeling of rooms, commercial areas and new restaurant and nightclub/ lounge was designed and built over the course of 12 months. In the spring of 1985, RASCALS (operated by Doug and Patty Wolfe) opened and soon became one of Saratoga’s most popular eateries and successful nightclubs for more than 10 years. From that point on, we have continued to make regular improvements to keep our business going and growing. Watch for more updates coming this year.

• The biggest (and longest)

wedding of the decade: In 1989, Brien and I were married on September 3rd and held a large reception for 350 guests at the hotel that lasted over nine hours.

In addition to our large families, guests included the many friends and associates we have met here at the hotel and in the business community. A total of 4 Hollowood family members have had their receptions at the hotel.

• The Best of The Best: in 1998, along with the greater Saratoga Springs community, we had the privilege of hosting the Congressional Medal of Honor Society over Flag Day weekend.

In addition to a fabulous parade and series of military band concerts, the highlight of the weekend included a black tie dinner held at the hotel. We were honored to have over 160 Congressional Medal recipients under our roof and had the opportunity to learn about their heroic efforts in protecting America’s freedom. They are described as “Ordinary men who did extraordinary acts of bravery and valor.”

• 30 Years of Fun, Family and Friendship: in November 2011, I celebrated 30 years of service to the hotel. I was honored to celebrate with my teammates, partners and the many guests and community friends I have met along the way.

My career, my family, my friends, my associates and our many guests all blend together to make for a full life in the world’s best community, Saratoga Springs.

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

Office For Aging Seeking Volunteers The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in immediate need of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Town of Greenfield. This program helps many seniors remain independent in their own homes. A training/ orientation is provided. Call Billie Joe or Denise at The Office for the Aging at (518) 363-4020 or (518) 884-4100.

TREE TOGA! Festival The TREE TOGA! Arbor Day festival will be Saturday, April 26.

Get your hands dirty and play your part to leave a lasting legacy of green and shade in Saratoga for generations to come. To sign up, fill out the volunteer form at www. sustainablesaratoga.org/arborday/.

Email questions to trees@ sustainablesaratoga.org.

TLG8 Party Fundraiser The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program will provide the eats for a village wide TLG8 (pronounced “tailgate”) Party at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville on Saturday, April 26. The party is intended to help the Old Saratoga Athletic Association celebrate their Opening Day Ceremonies for the 2014 baseball/softball season. Food will be served buffet style starting at noon. $5 plates for kids 10 and under / $10 plates for those over 10 years of age. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for roof repairs on the Youth Center.

Businesses/Individuals interested in contributing should contact the Youth Center at (518) 6956100. There will be a hardball face contest too. For the latest details on our events, please visit our fb page at www.facebook.com/ greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram.

Washington County Fiber Tour The 22nd annual Washington County Fiber Tour takes place this year on April 26 and 27. The free explore-it-yourself tour of 15 farms and a fiber mill takes place rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. See sheep, goats, alpacas, bunnies, baby animals, workshops, demonstrations and enjoy food samplings. For more information visit http:// washingtoncountyfibertour.org or contact Mary Pratt at elihufarm@ localnet.comor (518) 753-7838.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale On Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m.3 p.m., the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale takes place at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, parking great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, camping equipment, summer items, clothing jewelry and party vendors can be found here. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: next sale June 22. Tables are $15 for an 8-foot table. Call (518) 289-5470 for information.

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.

Christine Wade Coming to Barnes & Nobel Christine Wade will be appearing for a reading/Q&A/signing at Barnes & Nobel at 3029 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs on Friday, May 2 at 7pm.

Violins, Voices and Vino Benefitting musicians of the award winning Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra, “Violins, Voices and Vino: An Afternoon of Music with the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra and Guests” will include those who hope to represent the United States at a Festival of Youth Orchestras in Florence, Italy this July. Conductor Maestro Gioacchino Longobardi and the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra will perform with special guests Tenor Angelo Mazzone, Sopranos Catherine Mazzone and Giselle Bellas for a delightful afternoon of music, delicious food, tempting desserts and sparkling wines. The event is May 4 from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga. Admission is $85. For tickets and more info: (518) 573-2403 or (518) 253-4270, or purchase online at www.ssyo. org.

Swedish American Pancake Breakfast Enjoy a hearty and tasty breakfast Sunday May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Burnt Hills Fire Department, 811 State Route 50,

LOCAL BRIEFS Ballston Lake. Menu: Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, hot cakes with maple syrup, breakfast sausage, juice, coffee. Adults $6, children 5-12 years $3, children under 5 eat free. Take out is available. For more information call (518) 812-7520.

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.

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) 8844100 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. The sessions will be held on the second Thursday in February and April from 8–10 a.m. at Saratoga Bridges. Reservations can be made directly through the Chamber at www.saratoga.org.

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/

non-residents, $17. General admission for Malta Residents is $2/non-residents, $3. Preregistration 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.

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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 February 1 to 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.

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Friday, April 18 Kundalini Yoga in the Park Saratoga Spa State Park, The Lincoln Baths, Saratoga Springs. 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Cost for local guests by donation, $20 for all others guests. For more information call (518) 321-5660.

Fish Fry Dinner Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston, 4 – 6:30 p.m.

Great value and quality, one half pound hot fried fish and a pile of fries, with side of coleslaw and a dessert, $8. Discounts for seniors and veterans. For more information email xcsavior@yahoo.com or visit www.xcsavior.org.

Good Friday Fish Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

New England Clam Chowder, Broiled or Fried Fish, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10.00, Seniors (62 years) and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $9.00, Children 5—12 $5.00, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10.00. Cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Lenten Dinner Principessa Elena Society, 11 – 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Menu: Escarole Soup, Baked Fish, Scallop Potatoes, Vegetable, Pasta with sauce, Salad, Bread and Butter, Dessert, Coffee, Tea. Seniors $8, Adults $9, Children 5 – 12 $5, Under 5 free. All take-out dinners $10. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 584-4163.

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 5 – 7 p.m.

Fried Fish, Fried Clams or Chicken Tenders - $8.50, also available will be Clam Chowder at $5.00 a quart.

You are invited to eat in at our club house or to call ahead for Take-Out (518) 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome.

Spring Dance Concert Skidmore College Dance Theater, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.

Skidmore student dancers present works choreographed by the college’s dance faculty and guest artists. Also on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.- $10 general admission, $5 for students and senior citizens.

For information call (518) 5805392. Visit http://events.skidmore. edu/ecal for additional events this week.

Saturday, April 19 Craft & Vendor Fair Fundraiser Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Just in time for Easter Shopping.

All money raised will go to the Saratoga Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society. Free admission and parking available.

Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, win raffle prizes and shop with over 40 vendors.

For more information go to www. relayforlife.org/saratogaspringsny or call Jullian at (518) 792-5377.

Earth Week Celebration Galway Nature Preserve, 2519 Crane Rd., Galway, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Come out and enjoy the start of spring with your family as you learn about natural habitats, bark identification, the natural history of the preserve, and how you can support birds and other wild creatures. Gather your family and friends for a letterboxing nature hunt adventure at 10:30 a.m. or at 12:30 p.m., and learn about bark identification and the history of the preserve on a guided nature walk at 11:00 a.m. or at 1:00 p.m. Come ready to hunt for the habitats of five animals, and create a mask of your favorite. Before you leave for the day, create a peanut butter-pinecone birdfeeder to take with you. For more information, directions or

to register, please call Emily at (518) 587-5554 x4 or email emily@ saratogaplan.org.

Vendor & Craft Show The American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Honoring our Veterans, over 20 vendors and crafters. Come shop and eat. Proceeds of this event go to Operation Adopt a Solider. For more information email Nancy at holstholxoxo@gmail.com or Lynette at dilmore@nycap.rr.com.

Heritage Hunters Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m.

Former Mayflower Society historian and retired certified genealogist Bette Innes Bradway will speak about “Documenting Research,” particularly in applying to lineage societies. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978

Sunday, April 20 Easter Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Tropical Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee & Tea. Donation Requested: Adults $8.00, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $7.00, Children 5—12 $6.00, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8.00. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Monday, April 21 Mani-Mondays Senior Citizens Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Manicurist Kelly from Sanctuary Spa will be at the center to do manicures for a donation. Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up for a 30-minute appointment.

Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs 2 p.m.

This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014 members and friends. For more information call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.

Tuesday, April 22 Earth Day Celebration Healthy Living Market, 3065 Route 50, Wilton, 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

We are paying tribute to Mother Earth with a series of free classes from Tangleroot Farm, Cook It Yourself demos with Christina Davis, Plant sales and giveaways, Gift card giveaway, and an evening Demo: Spring Cleaning, Naturally! With Tidy Thyme.

For more information visit www. healthylivingmarket.com.

Wednesday April 23 Child’s Play Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

The Karen & Gary Dake Foundation for Children invites you to join us for an evening of fun and games as we celebrate our mission to provide children with disabilities the tools they need to become as independent as possible.

Learn more about our mission, visit with friends, and help us raise funds to help as many children as possible in our community. You will dance to the music of FreePlay featuring Mike Perkins, enjoy beverages (including wine and beer) compliments of DeCrescente Distributing and Druthers and delightful offerings from the Lily and the Rose. Cost is $75.00. For more information, or to reserve tickets for the event, please call the Foundation office at (518) 2260252.

Thursday, April 24

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 4/30: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

5/7: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 4/22: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

5/8: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 4/28: Town Board, 6:30 p.m.

5/6: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 4/24: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 4/21: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

4/23: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 4/23: Planning board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 4/21: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

5/14: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 5/8: Town Board, 7 p.m.

5/12: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton:

Open Mic at Caffé Lena 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 11 p.m.

This open mic is for all styles of music and spoken word performance, including poetry, comedy, and storytelling. Most of what you’ll hear is original songs on acoustic instruments, but we warmly welcome whatever you have to offer. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Cost is $3.00. For more information call 1-800-838-3006.

22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 4/23: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

4/24: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

5/1: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of

Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 5/20: Board of Supervisors, 4 p.m.

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Renewed Sense of Safety, Security, Independence Rebuilding Together Helping Elderly, Low-Income Families Repair Their Homes

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS— Linda Kahn, whose welcoming personality is as warm and welcoming as her home in Saratoga Springs, turns 90 years young next month in a house that she’s lived in for 57 years.

She boasts its three rooms saying that they are “for when the kids come over to visit” which they will be soon to celebrate her birthday.

Also, after a volunteer crew with Rebuilding Together Saratoga installed a new bathroom, repaired the circuit breaker and electric wiring in her home, installed hand rails in the bathroom and going down the stairs leading into the basement, she is now prouder than ever of what the community is able to do.

“In the kitchen, I couldn’t use the microwave and the toaster oven at the same time. I’d blow a fuse,” Kahn said.

“When we bought the house it was like a shell. It had wood floors that were rotted. It had nothing.”

Kahn sent an application to Rebuilding Together of Saratoga County after she heard from someone else of the quality of the home repairs and installations they complete.

Soon she saw the group’s workmanship for herself.

“I had a doctor’s appointment first thing in the morning, and I came home and there were dozens, at least 20 (volunteers),” she said. “It was fantastic. Off and on they would (be here) because these were volunteers, professional, unbelievable people. I didn’t even have to hang around for them. It was that kind of honest, nice caliber.”

Since then she’s helped to persuade others to consider applying.

The assistance Rebuilding Together provides helps to maintain a safe and comfortable atmosphere for its applicants. In this way, it may even help the elderly stay in their homes longer.

“That’s a lot of the work that we are doing now is helping elderly folks with their home repairs to keep them safe in their homes,” said Rebuilding Together Saratoga’s executive director Michelle Larkin. “I’d like to say to people as an elderly person I’m sure that throughout your life you’ve helped plenty of people so now is an opportunity for the community to help you.”

Sometimes the elderly may be a little more hesitant to reach out to an organization such as

Linda Kahn stands with volunteers of Rebuilding Together Saratoga in 2013 in front of her garage that was repainted. Photo Provided.

Vivian Harvey and the volunteers. Photo Provided.

saratoga.org) or call Rebuilding Together Saratoga County at (518) 581-3315 to begin the application process.

Rebuilding Together requires that applicants prove household (left) Linda Kahn stands in her freshly finished bathroom, which is now replete with fixtures that assist her needs. (right) Nancy Bisenius and her work crew. Photos Provided.

Rebuilding Together, said Larkin.

“Maybe they’re very independent. They’re used to taking care of themselves and the struggle is that they want to stay in their home but they just need an ADA toilet,” Larkin said. “That may be something where we could be really helpful so that they can stay in their home.”

Rebuilding Together is nearly limitless in the ways in which its hired contractors and volunteers can assist a home owner at no charge to them. When an application is submitted, Rebuilding Together previews the applicant’s house to observe and make suggestions about where repairs can be made.

“Maybe they need a voluntary OT (occupational therapist) to go out and look at their home and make some suggestions,” Larkin said.

“Maybe we could move some furniture. Are there trip hazards? Do they need a ramp? Do they need a lowthreshold shower unit?”

“There are all kinds of things that could be looked at in the environment,” she said.

Since the renovations were completed at her home, Kahn has found even more reasons to be proud of her home and community.

“Oh definitely,” she said about the improvements and her increased independence. “I needed the highrise toilets and the grab bars. I feel very secure there.”

“It’s a warm community,” she said.

“There are so many lovely people who are caring and giving of themselves.”

Last year, Rebuilding Together

completed 90 sites, or 80 homes and 10 nonprofit facilities. They had a total of 1004 volunteers, who worked a total of 5,592 hours. Since its inception in 2003, they have completed 559 projects and served 1026 people.

This year’s spring workdays for volunteers are approaching quickly and are scheduled for April 26 and 27, May 3 and 4, and May 10. For individuals interested in contributing, but are unable to volunteer this season, there is option of being the ‘pizza patron’. The pizza patron becomes the darling of the day by providing lunch for a volunteer crew for $25.

For more information or to start an application email the office (info@rebuildingtogether-

income and that the applicant lives in Saratoga County. All applicants are previewed within a couple of months. Projects that are accepted are generally started within a year of the application.

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

3 Facts You Must Recognize to Help Ensure a Sustainable Retirement

by Stephen Kyne, Sterling Manor Financial for Saratoga TODAY Many Baby Boomers describe retirement as a wonderful a place where every day is Saturday. More than that, though, retirement represents a complete shift in your lifestyle; one which you endeavor

to make permanent. In order to help ensure a sustainable retirement, you should keep the following three facts in mind.

1. Retirement is long.

It’s very likely that you and/or your spouse will survive well into your 90s or beyond! For many people, that means that roughly half of your adult life will be spent in retirement.

During your retirement, inflation will be silently robbing you of purchasing power. Because of inflation, you may find that your cost of living will double every 15-20 years. Many of the seniors you know today, who are scraping by on a fixed income, began their retirement with much better cash flow, and have inflation to blame for their difficulties today.

In short, your first years of retirement are going to be much less expensive than your last years.

If you’re going to sustain your lifestyle, you need to have a plan to help ensure that your income and distributions are going to keep up with inflation.

Before deciding to retire, be sure to work with your financial advisor to project how your income and expenses will change over time, in order to determine whether you’re financially prepared to retire. Retiring a few years later may be a hard pill to swallow today, but it will almost certainly be preferable to coming out of retirement because you can no longer make ends meet.

2. Investing is easier than divesting.

Accumulating assets during your working years is relatively easy, when compared to the difficult task of determining how to spend down your assets. Consider that you get to choose what day your working years end, but you don’t get to control when your retirement will end.

As inflation reduces your purchasing power, it may become necessary to utilize your saving to supplement your income, but from which accounts, and in which order should you be distributing assets? Many retirees don’t realize how difficult it is to determine the most effective way

to spend down assets.

If you’re planning on systematically selling assets to supplement your income, what happens when the next recession hits, the value of your assets decreases, and you need to sell more shares to provide the same distribution amount?

Instead, it’s important to work with your advisor to create an income plan that does not depend on systematic selling, in order to help maximize the likelihood of a sustainable lifestyle in retirement.

3. Your risk has changed.

Pre-retirement, when you’re working to accumulate assets for retirement, the risk to your family is that you die prematurely.

To combat this risk, you buy life insurance. What about when you’re retired?

During retirement, you may find, the economic risk to your family isn’t that you die, it’s that you get sick and require longterm care.

Today, the cost of long-term care is roughly $110,000 a year, but you don’t need care today.

You’re not likely to need care for another 20 years or more. If the cost of care doubles by the time your health changes, how long will it take for you to deplete your assets? What will the rest of your

spouse’s retirement look like, if all of your assets have been spent on your care?

This new risk means that premium dollars that you were spending on life insurance may need to be redirected in order to purchase long-term care insurance. If structured properly, you may even be able to use the cash value from your old life insurance policies to pay your long-term care premium, tax-free!

Work with your advisor to assess your risk, and create a strategy to address it. Affording a premium expense is far easier than affording the expenses associated with long-term care. Your cash flow won’t feel the expense if you’re simply redirecting life insurance premiums to a new long-term care policy.

Most people are looking forward to a long, sustainable retirement, but there are no guarantees that they’ll be successful. Maximize the likelihood that you’ll be enjoying tomorrow by planning for it today.

Securities and investment advisory services offered solely through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

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Healthy Vision in Your Golden Years

by Chad Vaughn for Saratoga TODAY Although our bodies are impressively built machines, they unfortunately are not immune to aging. This reality is now being recognized by an increasingly large portion of baby boomers as they find themselves not seeing as well as they once did.

A National Eye Institute (NEI) survey of public knowledge showed that 71% of adults believe that loss of their eyesight would rate as a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 indicating the greatest impact on their day-to-day life. Yet, many adults fail to routinely have a comprehensive eye exam.

Our eyes are windows to our body in that; it is the only place where a doctor can look at blood vessels without having to operate to see them and get general overview of the health of the rest of our bodies. A comprehensive exam can show eye diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts which are sometimes

asymptomatic. Like most diseases early detection and treatment is the best way to stop or slow the progression and save vision.

Six Common Eye Problems for Baby Boomers…

Presbyopia is a progressive condition that makes reading and doing close work, such as sewing, increasingly difficult as eyes age.

For people in their 40’s and early 50’s, it’s often the first sign of aging; by age 55, it affects everyone. While it’s not sight–threatening, presbyopia can only be properly diagnosed and treated by an eyecare professional. Glasses and bifocals can be prescribed to help you adapt to the changes. Common symptoms are: • A tendency to hold reading material farther away • Blurred vision at normal reading distance • Eyestrain or headaches after reading or doing close work Cataract is eye’s naturally currently affect lion Americans

a clouding of the clear lens. They nearly 20.5 milage 40 and older.

Common symptoms are: • Blurred or hazy vision • Reduced intensity of colors • Increased sensitivity to glare from lights, particularly when driving at night • Increased difficulty seeing at night • Change in the eye’s refractive error Diabetic Retinopathy is the result of damage to the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina.

They leak blood and other fluids that cause swelling of retinal tissue and clouding of vision. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness. Often there are no visual symptoms in the early stages but some common symptoms are: • Seeing spots or floaters in your field of vision • Blurred vision • Having a dark or empty spot in the center of your vision • Difficulty seeing well at night Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss

in adults over age 50. This eye disease occurs when there are changes to the macula, a small portion of the retina that is located on the inside back layer of the eye. AMD is a loss of central vision that can occur in two forms: “dry” or atrophic and “wet” or exudative.

Common symptoms are: • Gradual loss of ability to see objects clearly • Objects appear distorted in shape. Straight lines look wavy or crooked.

• Loss of clear color vision • A dark or empty area appears in the center of vision.

Dry eye is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.

People with dry eyes either do not produce enough, or poor quality of tears. Dry eye is a common problem in older adults. Common symptoms are: • Stinging or burning of the eye.

• A sandy or gritty feeling as if something is in the eye.

• Episodes of excess tears following very dry eye periods.

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Fluctuation in vision.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve, and is characterized by death of nerve tissue resulting in loss of peripheral vision. The most common form, primary openangle glaucoma, is associated with an increase in the fluid pressure inside the eye. Advanced glaucoma can cause blindness. Many people do not become aware they have the condition until significant vision loss has occurred.

I know the list may sound daunting, but if you take care of your eyes, your eyes take care of you. With regular vision checkups and basic preventative care, your golden years will be filled with natural beauty, vibrant colors and great reading.

See you soon.

Chad A. Vaughn O.D. Optometrist- Vaughn Vision 170 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518.306.5290

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

Music Through The Ages

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY

He’s a “son of a beach” who’s trying to recreate a musical style that has never been terribly popular, says his wife.

Ronald Whitford has lived a life colored by music. He fondly recalls playing ukulele on the beaches of Santa Cruz with everyone from beach bums to nuclear scientists.

“It’s a great way to break into social groups,” explains Whitford.

Now retired, Whitford plays folk music in a number of bands, but he started out just tinkering around, playing bluegrass during his lunch hours.

Music was something Whitford was turned on to by his friend Lynn Williams who played a banjo to unwind from his stressful job.

It has been music that has kept Williams motivated through some tough times, said Ron Whitford’s

wife, Margaret. His body pale and drained from enduring a string of illnesses, Williams asked the couple to sneak wire clippers and other supplies past the armed guards at the National Institute of Health, where he is being treated, so that he could fashion himself a banjo. Before long they had the nurses dancing around Williams’ hospital room, she said.

Folk music is defined by the people who make it. It is an oral tradition, a way for people to tell stories with rhythm, using a mix of traditional and homemade instruments.

“I think it’s amusement if nothing else. It’s a way to leave a little something,” said Whitford.

With a stand-up bass made from a cigar box and a broken rake handle, Whitford is able, through his ingenuity, to share music that empowers the voice of the spirit. His own songs have a stimulating but simple charm.

His YouTube music videos and “Good Time Jugband” CD feature songs about his grandchildren, vacuum cleaners, frustrating cell phone mishaps and even tales of uncles fishing with dynamite.

“Music has been disconnected from the people for the most part, unless you’re part of the select few. It’s been very lucrative for very few people but it’s not something the average person has access to,” said Whitford.

Taking music too seriously took all the fun out of it for Allie Chipkin.

Feeling pressured to make music that was always clean and perfect drove her away from her studies at the Boston Conservatory and toward an English major at Skidmore College instead.

Growing up, it was the time she spent singing with her great-grandmother that had first stimulated her love of music, and after she passed away, it was the closeness they shared at these moments that Allie missed most.

“It used to be that musicians played to play and mistakes were fine,” she said. “It was a more honest, authentic sound and that’s something that I’ve come to appreciate more.”

A class she was taking called, “Human Behavior in the Social Environment” gave Allie an excuse to get back to making that musical connection with others that she had been longing for. Following in the footsteps of another Skidmore student, Hadley Hasselmann; Chipkin hosts “Music Through the Ages” at the Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga.

“It’s not really a class, more of a sing-along, people hanging out; jamming,” said Chipkin.

Music Through the Ages brings different ages of people together to play music that has stuck with us, withstanding the test of time. Music

Skidmore senior Allie Chipkin and Ron Whitford play and sing-along during the Music Greg Loan demonstrates the zither, a stringed harp that is eas- Through the Ages program at the senior center. ily played with music sheets that slide in and can be followed along.

trends are always changing but it is the melodies that have repetitive, simple lyrics that are the most engaging, Ron Whitford plays a banjo that he made from explained Chipkin.

Her time at the senior cen- a cigar box at the Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga on Thursday, April 10, 2014. ter is spent introducing memfeet, applause and generously warm bers to the music of some of her favorite singers including John Mayer smiles. Loan, a natural performer who and Sara Bareilles. She also dives in, has no formal musical training, played playing their requests and experiment- several songs on a zither, a small ing with how a group as small as just a stringed harp, where the song sheet few people or as large as 20 can all take slides in under the strings making it part in the music-making. Strumming easier to strum out the notes.

Voices cracked, cheeks blushed out the cords on her turquoise guitar and beats were missed, but a smile was to songs, including those that were on every face. popular over a hundred years ago, has “We just like to meet more people enriched many of their lives.

“It’s so rewarding, people call me and hang out together and it’s nice to their little angel, it’s such a gift, it really hear music instead of the T.V. going in the background,” said Alonzo. brightens the day,” she said.

Music Through the Ages runs Chipkin began this day with a voice that rang out clear and strong, Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. at the singing, “Somewhere Over the Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga.

Rainbow,” a song she loved as a child. Ronald Whitford and Greg Load will be Center member Greg Loan, wear- performing on May 1 at 2 p.m. in the ing a festive rainbow striped vest and Kilmer Room. Call (518) 584-1621 for hat, danced grabbing volunteer Rita more information.

Allie Chipkin’s English capstone Alonzo as his partner, and twirled her project is a CD of seven original songs across the floor.

Chairs were moved away and the and will be available to listeners on dancing continued, along with tapping SoundCloud beginning April 25.

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Cole Broderick

A Man For More ‘Seasons’

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS – When you get a chance to visit with Cole Broderick you are always impressed with his confidence and enthusiasm. Qualities you often see in people who have achieved major accomplishments in mid-life.

But for some people, relatively early success in life brings that big question: “Now what?” For Cole, it led to a “What’s next?” attitude.

By the mid-1990s, his music had provided a jazz soundtrack for Saratoga itself.

Those around at that time would see and Cole at every major venue and festival in town – cranking out iconic, original music, discs that were released one at a time (and is still available as a 4-CD Box Set known as the Seasons of Saratoga) that was a tribute to what Saratoga had become: A thoroughbred in its prime.

Laced with titles like “Gaffney’s Courtyard,” “Skating in Congress Park” and “August in Saratoga (The Starting Gate)” the music celebrated Saratoga’s charms and it’s status as the “year-round place to be” before it became a marketing slogan.

Along the way, the accolades accumulate and Cole himself had been woven into the fabric of Saratoga itself. It could be opined with scarce argument that had Saratoga constructed a Mount Rushmore replica in tribute to its musical heritage, it would be hard to keep Cole off the mountain.

Consider this one native son’s thought in support of his credentials: “The jazz is as cool as it is hot …obviously Saratoga has a good influence on all aspects of the arts, from dance to theater, from Balanchine to Broderick.”

- David Hyde Pierce And so, having reached that rarified air of “exemplar,” Cole looked for new worlds to explore.

Those new worlds still involved music, although in different forms. Cole explains “I had a great time with my band mates (during the “Seasons” albums he was billed as the Cole Broderick Quartet), “but I had a strong

desire to depend less on others. To achieve this, I went deeper into the piano, as I did when I was in college, actually, to further refine and improve my technique.”

Not that the listener had anything but praise for his phrasing before, mind you. But he was answering to a higher authority – the greats of all time.

“I’d always use my idols in classical and jazz as measuring sticks… guys like Oscar (Peterson), Art Tatum and Vladimir Horowitz.”

Cole noted. The result of this measuring led first to the release of In a Dream in 2004, a solo album with 11 new original songs.

The deeper exploration also led to a rekindling of his love for the songs of what is termed the “Great American Songbook”: those timeless classics penned by George Gershwin, Cole Porter et.al.

Which led to regular and ongoing appearances at local “Boomerang” hangouts like Woodlawn at Wesley and the Home of the Good Shepherd; and a rekindling of a teenage love – The Beatles. That led to a release of a solo piano tribute CD in 2009. “I paid the royalties for the music – ouch! But it was worth it,” Cole said.

The recent 50th anniversary

putting it out live to the public on a regular basis.”

So don’t be surprised if you start seeing Cole Broderick in the music listings more, or even at your friend’s private party. He didn’t go away, he went down a different road to keep his talent stimulated and us entertained.

Cole Broderick by Donna Martin

of the Fab Four’s arrival in New York coincided with Cole’s latest coming out party, if you will. He recently teamed up with Skidmore Professor and Beatles expert Gordon Thompson on a multimedia tour of seven libraries in the region to deliver a commemorative program about the event and then topped it off with a solo Beatles set within an all-star tribute evening to a capacity crowd at The Egg on Valentines Day. “It was great to hear the reaction,” Cole said “and makes me feel good about my choices. I believe I’ve gotten the new repertoires down to the point where I can start

Based on recent results, it was the right move.

But that’s no surprise here.

The man who wrote a classic tune as part of “Summer in Saratoga” called On the Horizon has always had the gift of seeing beyond it.

For a listen to some clips, visit colebroderick.com.

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

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Jazz/Bluegrass Multimedia Fusion At Arts Center

Guitarists Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge on Screen and Live in Concert

Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts is presenting two linked evenings of music and film, both featuring the guitarists Chris Eldridge (of the band Punch Brothers) and Julian Lage.

The Julian Lage / Chris Eldridge Duo are performing at The Saratoga Arts Center (320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

In conjunction with the April 22 concert, Saratoga Arts and the Saratoga Film Forum will screen Jules At Eight and How to Grow

a Band at The Arts Center on Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Julian Lage was the subject of Jules At Eight, a short documentary that introduces the guitar prodigy as he negotiates his way between his second-grade playground and work with San Francisco’s illustrious jazz and blues musicians. Throughout the film, the strikingly poised young musician challenges the view to reconcile his childhood innocence with his aptitude for the blues.

At age 13, Lage performed at

the 2000 Grammy Awards, and he has been a faculty member at the Stanford Jazz Workshop since he was 15. Both Lage’s debut album Sounding Point (2010) and its follow-up Gladwell (2011) have been very well received; in fact, Sounding Point was nominated for the 2010 Grammy Award Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Lage has played with such renowned artists at Jim Hall, Gary Burton, Bela Fleck and Nels Cline.

Chris Eldridge has also been immersed in music since childhood, thanks in part to his father, and a founding member of the seminal bluegrass group The Seldom Scene.

After graduating from Oberlin, Eldridge joined his father in the group with whom he received a Grammy nomination. In 2005 he founded the critically acclaimed bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters, which, at the 2007 International

Bluegrass Music Association awards won Emerging artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year for their debut album.

Meanwhile, in 2005 Eldridge was enlisted by mandolinist Chris Thile into Punch Brothers, the genre-defying band he formed during a hiatus of his platinumselling, Grammy Award-winning group Nickel Creek. Punch Brothers’ formation is documented in the well-received feature-length film How to Grow a Band. The film follows Thile as he begins again with bold plans to bring to life a 45-minute

musical elegy to a failed marriage written for traditional bluegrass instruments.

With Lage’s background in modern jazz and new music, and Eldridge’s deep relationship with progressive bluegrass, this duo lives at the nexus of improvisation, spontaneous composition and virtuosic refinement, all performed on their respective 1939 Martin guitars.

For more information about both events, call Saratoga Arts at (518) 584-4132, or visit saratogaarts.org. Advance tickets for the concert are advised, and are available from Saratoga Arts website.

World Premiere Of Double Concerto To Feature Father-Daughter Soloists SARATOGA SPRINGS — The final concert of the academic year by the Skidmore College Orchestra will feature a distinctive musical moment: the world premiere of a composition written by internationally acclaimed guitarist James Emery for his daughter Hannah and featuring the two of them as soloists.

They will make their public debut playing together in at the concert, which is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore campus.

The Emery’s performance of Double Concerto for Guitar, Clarinet and Orchestra will feature James Emery on guitar, and Hannah Emery, a Skidmore senior, on clarinet. This is thought to be the first instance in which the parent is also the

composer of the work.

James Emery explained, “What sets the Double Concerto apart from my other large-scale works is I can play alongside her supported by an orchestra of her peers and friends, led by one of her teachers, Anthony Holland, associate professor of composition and conductor of the Skidmore College Orchestra.”

Hannah Emery entered Skidmore as a Filene music scholar in 2010 and completed her junior year in Paris.

The Double Concerto, Emery’s third piece for orchestra, was commissioned by Skidmore’s Music Department.

James Emery has been active at the forefront of the international jazz and contemporary music scenes since 1975.

He has written more than 100

compositions ranging from solo guitar and chamber music to symphonic pieces.

The April 27 program also will include a performance of the orchestral masterpiece by Mussorgsky/Ravel, “Pictures at an Exhibition.”

Tickets for the concert are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens/Skidmore community, and free for students and children. For advance reservaJames, Hannah Emery by Federico Moretto tions visit skidmore. edu/zankel or call the Zankel box Arthur Zankel Music Center is office (518) 580-5321. Skidmore’s wheelchair accessible and offers

listening devices for the hearing impaired.

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Get hot! Hot Club of Saratoga will debut at the Upbeat on the Roof series on July 18

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Tang Teaching Museum’s UpBeat on the Roof concert series returns this summer with 10 free shows.

The series will feature an eclectic mix of music—folk, mountain music, soul, blues, jazz and combinations of genres—on the roof of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Shows begin at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, and continue most every Friday through August 22.

“Coming off the success of last year’s ‘Lucky 13th’ season, we programmed the 2014 season with a dual goal of being entertaining and educational,” said the Tang Teaching Museum’s Assistant Director for Engagement Michael Janairo.

“The idea is that music lovers can learn something new by hearing new interpretations of familiar sounds and by being introduced to new bands that may challenge

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a listener’s expectations. Or you can just kick back and enjoy.”

Here is a full list of the Tang’s UpBeat on the Roof 2014 season. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. The rooftop is accessible via the museum elevator or outdoor staircases. Concerts often attract large crowds, so arrive early to guarantee seating. Or come even earlier to check out the artwork in the museum’s galleries.

Free parking is available in parking lots adjacent to the museum.

In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be held inside the museum. * - Debut at UpBeat on the Roof * Friday, June 13: THE CHRONICLES, a six-piece band that combines jazz, hip-hop, funk, soul and gospel, making their Friday, June 20: LYLE & PHIL DIVINSKY, a soul and R&B fatherson duo Friday, June 27: JEANNE O’CONNOR AND THE NEW STANDARD, soulful

reinterpretations of standards from the ’60s and ’70s Friday, July 4: No concert, museum closed Friday, July 11: ANNIE AND THE HEDONISTS, acoustic blues, vintage jazz, swing and folk * Friday, July 18: HOT CLUB OF SARATOGA, gypsy jazz quintet * Friday, July 25: LINDA MAC & COUNTRY MEMORIES, Hillbilly, Country, honky-tonk Friday, August 1: DANA AND SUSAN ROBINSON, old-time mountain music * Friday, August 8: JOCELYN ARNDT, blues-inspired contemporary-alternative tempered with elements of jazz, making her Upbeat debut Friday, August 15: HEARD, a blend of jazz, classical and world music inspired by the natural environment * Friday, August 22: MIKE PERKINS & FRIENDS, classic rock of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s

Now Introducing: Zeo and Dela Purp

by Andrea Barry For Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The music industry can be a discouraging one to get into, especially considering its highly competitive nature. This idea, however, is not intimidating to aspiring Saratoga Springs high school rappers, Anthony Scaringe and Justin LaViolette. Rather, it is what drives them.

Scaringe, whose stage name is Zeo and LaViolette, better known as De La Purp, performed onstage together last month at the Putnam Den. Since the seventh grade, Scaringe has always been intrigued by the music industry.

It started off with a simple love for poetry, but as his lines progressed and his passion for music expanded, a realization hit that he could turn his love for music into a career.

“I want to get to the point where music is my main focus,” said Scaringe. “One day I would like to be able to support myself through my work.”

Hard work and dedication is an understatement when describing the young rapper. Three to

four of his days per week are spent in the studio and it is very seldom that you will find him without a notebook in hand.

“I’m always writing bars in my phone,” said Scaringe. “I like to write music that makes sense.

It’s my way to vent.”

Next year, Scaringe plans to move out west to continue his study of the music industry, create more of his own beats and finally, take classes on music production. His perseverance, love for the industry and undying drive could ultimately be the variable that will one day separate him from the rest.

Justin LaViolette, another student at the high school, also plans on furthering his career with music. Like Scaringe, LaViolette’s love for music was apparent at an early age.

“Growing up, my dad was always in a rock band,” said LaViolette. “I’ve always been musically inclined,” he continued.

It wasn’t until recently, however, that LaViolette realized just how far he wanted to take his passion.

“In the past six to eight months, it’s been a whole new drive,” said LaViolette.

In the studio, alongside

Scaringe and others, LaViolette finds it easiest to produce a song when he has the ability to listen to a beat and just write. Although LaViolette is yet to release a solo mix tape, he says it is something to look out for in the near future.

Together, both Scaringe and LaViolette agree the ultimate goal is getting recognized one day for the music they create. While writing a song, their main focus is to evoke some type of emotion from the listener.

The Putnam Den (63A Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs) will be hosting a show tonight that Scaringe will be a part of.

“We usually do rock and roll, but this time we’re excited to be doing hip hop,” said Bob Millis, who assists The Putnam Den with the scheduling of their shows.

Tonight’s show will consist six to eight acts, all of who will be onstage for about twenty minutes. All acts are local and of the hip hop genre. The show is scheduled to begin around 9 p.m.

Admission is $10 for ages 18-20; $5 for 21 and over.

To hear their music, visit www.soundcloud.com/ therealzeo.

PULSE

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

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week of 4/18-4/24 friday, 4/18:

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

Bob Pulsifer, 9 pm

@ The Lounge at Javiers’ - 371.8771

@ Bailey’s - 583.6060

Toga Boys, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300

Christine Ohlman + Rebel Montez, 8 pm

The Ideal Situation, 9 pm Justin Joyner, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330-2426

Vinyl Tap Reunion, 9 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

T. Lucan Band, 10:30 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400

Pink Talking Fish / High Peaks Band, 8 pm

Dirt Cheap, 10 pm Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

Tim Wechgelaer Trio, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

Rich Ortiz, 8:30 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

@ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Mitch Frasier, 8 pm @ Ravenswood- 371.8771

On Your Mark, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

Sidetracked (5:30) / Funk Evolution ,10:30 pm

Hair of the Dog, 7 pm

George Krakat, 7 pm

Karaoke, 9 pm

@ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

@ Nanola - 587.1300

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

518 True Hip Hop!, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

sunday, 4/20:

Just Nate, 8 pm

Conta Dance Party, 3:30 pm

@ Ravenswood- 371.8771

Grand Central Station, 9 pm

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

@ The Mill - 899.5253

monday, 4/21:

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Frankie Lessard, 6:30 pm

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm

Kevin McKrell, 8 pm Rusty Old Guys, 8:30 pm Cryin’ Out Loud, 8 pm @ Vapor - 581.5775

Dueling Pianos, 7:30 pm

SPOTLIGHT

@ Brook Tavern - 871.1473

Since we’re going with a no-color PULSE section this week, you’ll have to trust us- the fish is pink...but when a band delivers a fusion of three classic bands- Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish-that adds up to a standout even in black + white. Pink Talking Fish - at Putnam Den Saturday.

Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

thursday, 4/24:

@ One Caroline - 587.2026

Al Bruno, 8 pm

Step Dance Lessons, 5:30 pm

@ Seven Horse Pub - 581.0777

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Open Mic, 8 pm

tuesday, 4/22:

Megan Houde, 8 pm

The Blackouts, 9 pm

Rich Ortiz, 10 pm

Open Mic, 10 pm

Sugar Pill, 9 pm

Open Mic w/Rick Bolton, 9 pm

@ Paddock Lounge - 330-2426

saturday, 4/19:

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 @ Cantina - 587.5577

@ Bailey’s - 583.6060

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400

@ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Elizabeth Woodbury-Kasius & Heard/ Joy Adler, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

@ Cantina - 587.5577

wednesday, 4/23:

Dopapod / Aqueous, 9:30 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400

Jeff walton, 7 pm

Dan Sherwin, 7 pm

Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm

Celtic Session, 7 pm

Austin Barosi, 9 pm

Bad Chaperones, 10 pm Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106

Acoustic Circus, 9 pm

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

@ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106

Sirsy, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

Jimmy Kelly, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587-4909 @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

@ Maestros - 580.0312

@ The Mill - 899.5253

@ One Caroline - 587.2026

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

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food

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

Delicous Twists and Tips for Hard-Cooked Eggs

SARATOGA SPRINGS — With the approach of Easter, many people hard-cook eggs, perhaps coloring them for vibrant displays in a holiday centerpiece. After the holiday, the question arises, “What should I do with all these eggs?”

Several farms at Saratoga Farmers’ Market bring eggs regularly to sell. You’ll find it easy to see the displays of stacked cartons and signs. Ask each farm about how it raises its hens if you are curious; the farmers are happy to help you learn

about their approaches and how they differ from large-scale, industrially produced eggs you might find elsewhere.

Brown eggs are most common at the market; ask around if you are seeking only white. Brown eggs can be dyed just like white eggs, with a subtler and very pleasing effect.

Sometimes your dozen from the market may have a few green-shelled eggs in them, a lovely surprise. No matter the shell color, eggs of the same size have similar nutritional properties.

While hard-cooking an egg is a relatively easy task, cooking it in just the right way will ensure a more tender egg, without a green ring between the yolk and white, and one that peels easily.

The Martha Stewart website suggests placing eggs in a large saucepan, covering the eggs with an inch of water. Bring the water to a boil, cover the pan, and remove from the heat. Let the eggs sit for 12 minutes and then place eggs in

a colander and run cold water over them. Peel the eggs right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. (To begin peeling, tap the rounder end of the egg on the counter or with a spoon. This end is usually where there is an air pocket, which is an easy starting point for peeling.)

Another respected source, Cooks Illustrated magazine, suggests a very similar method, with a few important deviations: once the water comes to a boil and you remove the eggs from the heat, let the covered pot sit for only 10 minutes (not 12) and then place the eggs in a cold water and ice bath to cool for 5 minutes before peeling or storing.

For easiest peeling, some methods suggest cracking cooled eggs all over (gently roll on the countertop) and returning to the cold water bath for 5 minutes, to allow water to seep into the shell and make removal easier.

Though you might be tempted to hard-cook eggs you have just purchased, in fact, you are better off choosing those that are at least a week old. Older eggs will peel more easily, as the air space between the shell and the whites increases as the eggs rest.

DEVILED EGGS, TWO WAYS *Items available at the market.

On your serving platter, to keep the eggs from slipping around, use a bed of fresh herbs or greens, such as parsley*, arugula*, or mesclun lettuce.*

Chutney-Curry Deviled Eggs

Mustard-Basil Deviled Eggs

6 peeled hard-cooked eggs* 3 Tbsp. mango chutney 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1/2 to 1 tsp. curry powder 2 Tbsp. chopped chives*

6 peeled hard-cooked eggs* 2 Tbsp. grainy mustard 3 to 4 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. finely chopped basil* 6 cherry tomatoes* 1 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion*

2 Tbsp. toasted almonds, chopped Slice eggs in half lengthwise, put yolks into bowl, set whites aside. Chop up any large pieces of mango in the chutney into very small pieces.

Blend yolks, chutney, mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, and chives. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding reserved 1/2 teaspoon curry powder if desired.

Fill reserved egg whites with yolk mixture.

Garnish with chopped almonds.

Slice eggs in half lengthwise, put yolks into bowl, set whites aside.

Blend yolks, mayonnaise and mustard until smooth, then add basil. Fill reserved egg whites with yolk mixture.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Garnish each filled egg with a sprinkling of chopped onion and a tomato half.

Or, alternate the two garnishes on the eggs to create more variety on your serving platter. Use any leftover tomatoes to garnish the platter.

Area Restaurants Support 11th Annual Dining Out For Life ALBANY – The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York will hold the 11th Annual Dining Out For Life® event on Thursday, April 24. Over 60 area restaurants from Plattsburgh to Hudson and throughout the Capital Region will donate a percentage of their sales to help fight HIV/AIDS. Patrons simply have to donate their appetites on April 24 to support the AIDS Council.

“We are delighted that so many restaurants have joined us for Dining Out For Life this year,” said the AIDS Council’s Executive Director, Michele McClave. “In addition to our longtime participants, we have 10 new locations participating.”

As an incentive to dine out, the AIDS Council holds a drawing in conjunction with the event. “Diners can enter our drawing at a participating restaurant on April 24,” said McClave. “We have two amazing prizes - A two-night stay at the Atlantis Bahamas and a two-night stay for two at Loews Portofino in Orlando with tickets to Universal Studio. It’s a wonderful and easy way to support people living with HIV/ AIDS in your community just by going out to eat.”

This year’s local Dining Out For Life participating restaurants include: Saratoga Springs The Brook Tavern, Circus Café, Hattie’s Restaurant, Longfellows Hotel, Restaurant and Conference Center, Mexican Connection Restaurant & Tequilaria, Olde Bryan Inn, Scallions Restaurant, Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar Clifton Park Angelo’s Prime Bar + Grill, T.G.I. Fridays, Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar Glens Falls Rare Earth Wine Bar, Rock Hill Bakehouse Café For a complete restaurant list and more information about the AIDS Council or Dining Out For Life call (518) 434-4686 or visit aidscouncil.org.

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

Education

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‘Transmedia Fictional Universe’ Takes $20,000 Top Prize In Freirich Business Plan Competition at Skidmore SARATOGA SPRINGS— Three Skidmore seniors who share a passion for storytelling were awarded the $20,000 top prize in the Fourth Annual Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition Friday, April 11.

Making their case for Leaf Pile Media LLC, which they describe as a “transmedia fictional universe,” English major Walter Barber, management and business major Ian Van Nest, and studio arts major Andrew Zimmerman impressed the judges with their plan to produce original stories on a variety of platforms ranging from games and action figures to television shows and films.

Roommates since their first year at Skidmore, the three students will focus initially on marketing a board game they started developing two years ago with input from friends. They’ll apply their award toward building a Web site to support sales, exhibiting at game conventions, and manufacturing the game, in which players journey through a fictional universe called Hara. They plan to sell the game at $50 each and, if it proves popular, develop it in other forms, such as a graphic novel, video game or film.

“Skidmore has given us an amazing opportunity,” said Barber, the firm’s creative director. “Sharing a common love of stories, we’ve come together from three concentrations – English,

his welcoming remarks.

“It’s one of the most successful business plan competitions in the Northeast, offering one of the largest first place awards as well as one of the largest total prize awards.”

The second prize of $10,000 was awarded to Rum Dogs, Inc., a Dominica-based luxury rum brand that has developed a unique method for aging rum in barrels submerged in the Caribbean Sea. Founders Alexander Nassief ‘16 and Zach Rohde ‘14 announced that they filed just this week for a patLeaf Pile Media was the winner of Skidmore College’s 2014 Business Plan Competition. Pictured ent on the technique. On from left is Ian Van Nest ‘14, Ken Freirich, Walter Barber ‘14, and Andrew Zimmermann ’14.

April 25, they will comPhoto provided. pete in the final round of business and art – to collaborate Monitor Network. Returning to the New York State Business Plan on one truly interdisciplinary Skidmore in 2010 as the college’s first “Entrepreneur in Residence,” Competition. project.”

The third prize of $5,000 “I think they have a very he issued an “Entrepreneurship/ went to East Coast Lacrosse, a creative idea and potentially Creativity Challenge” to the maker of custom lacrosse apparel. a really big business,” said student body. Inspired by the Kenneth Freirich ‘90, who put impressive talent, creativity, and Noting that lacrosse has been up the $20,000 first prize. “This effort that went into the student the fastest-growing team sport is exactly the kind of innovative presentations, he decided to take since 2008, founder Seth Berger thinking this competition aims to things to the next level: launch- ‘14 reported that sales reached ing a business plan competi- $73,000 in 2013 and projected encourage,” More than 170 students and tion to foster entrepreneurship, $200,000 in 2014.

Six teams competed as final100 businesses have partici- innovation and creativity among ists in Friday’s event. In addition pated in the competition since it Skidmore students.

The competition has become to the top three prizes, awards of was launched four years ago by Freirich, a serial entrepreneur a “signature Skidmore event,” said $1,000 were made to each of the who is now president of Health President Philip A. Glotzbach in other finalists: Stella Langat ‘16,

Saratoga Springs School Budget Would Bump Taxes 2.24% SARATOGA SPRINGS— If voters approve the Saratoga Springs City School District’s 2014-2015 budget next month, it would increase taxes 2.24 percent for homeowners.

The Board of Education adopted the $116.4 million spending plan, which increases spending by 3.41 percent over this year’s budget, and would raise the tax levy by $1.67 million, or 2.24 percent more than the current levy.

If approved by voters on May 20, the budget would increase the tax levy from $74.7 million to $76.4 million. Also to be voted on, is whether to spend $6.4 million capital improvement across the district.

One of the ticket items being a $2.59 million conversion of the heating systems from steam to hot water at

Caroline Street Elementary School and Division Street Elementary School.

Other items include replacing the high school track, resurfacing of the tennis courts, roof repairs at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School and Lake Avenue Elementary School, building upgrades to security systems and wireless networks, a project that would add a generator to the Greenfield Elementary School, and converting space at the high school into a modern instructional space.

If approved, the district would pay about $2 million of the cost through a capital reserve fund established several years ago. State aid would cover the other 70 percent of the project.

who is registering Double Dee’s LLC in Kenya as the nation’s first undergarment production company; Adam Beek ‘15, who has launched Munchi Heaven Agri, an organic farming enterprise in Jamaica; and Ezra Levy ‘15 and Marcella Jewell ‘15, who have launched a Web-based enterprise, Open Campus, that matches college students with businesses offering real-world projects.

Freirich started his own publishing business as a sophomore at Skidmore. His mentor in those early years, Nicolas W. Platt ‘76, returned to the campus Friday to serve as one of the five other judges. “Nic was the inspiration for starting my first business and I have always been grateful for his guidance, encouragement and support,” Freirich said. Platt has been an entrepreneur, finance and corporate executive and is now mayor of Harding Township, New Jersey.

This year’s competition was coordinated by Paula Tancredi Penman, lecturer in management and business. The other judges in this year’s competition were: Nancy Cohen Wekselbaum ‘73, owner, The Gracious Gourmet; Jody Klein ‘85, chief executive officer, ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.; Susan Magrino Dunning ‘83, president, Susan Magrino Agency; Nick MacShane ’91, senior managing director, Progress Partners; Ellen Sherman ’68, producer, Dateline NBC.

Correction Officers in County Facilities Can Earn 14 College Credits at No Cost SARATOGA SPRINGS— Correction officers serving in New York state county facilities will be awarded 14 college credits upon completion of the New York State Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) Basic Course for Correction Officers and enrollment at SUNY Empire State College.

The opportunity, which comes at no cost to correction officers, is the result of a newly established partnership.

The New York Corrections and Youth Services Association (NYCAYSA), the state chapter of the American Correctional Association, in collaboration with the Empire State Law Enforcement Training Network and the New York State Sheriffs’ Association,

first engaged Empire State College to perform a professional learning evaluation of the basic course for correction officers for academic credit.

Subsequently, the four organizations entered into an agreement, which provides correction officers with the opportunity to earn, or complete, their college degree at a reduced cost.

Qualifying officers enrolling with the college also will receive preenrollment advisement at information sessions tailored to their needs, a waiver of the college orientation fee and a modest scholarship.

Correction officers who choose to enroll with the college may study at one of the college’s 35 locations throughout the state, online, or

through a combination of both.

More information about the program is available at http:// choose.esc.edu/lp/partnerships/ municipal-police-training-council/.

“The credit-bearing partnership with SUNY Empire State College is a working example of how NYCAYSA will initiate partnerships and collaborate with other system stakeholders to create innovative mechanisms to accomplish goals that further the mission of the American Correctional Association and NYCAYSA,” said Michael Graziano, state chapter president of NYCAYSA. The course is taught by MPTCcertified instructors from local correctional facilities throughout New York State.

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Education

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

Ballston Spa Hosts InternationalCelebration on April 25th BALLSTON SPA—The first ever “B. Spa…B. Global” International Celebration sponsored by the Middle/High School LOTE department, ESL students/ families and International club will be held on April 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The “World Village” will have numerous country displays representing the growing diversity in the community. Each attendee will receive a passport upon entry and collect stamps at each destination.

In addition to visiting the

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Third Annual ‘Helping Hoops’ Basketball Game April 25th SARATOGA SPRINGS— The third annual “Helping Hoops” basketball game will be held on April 25 at Maple Avenue Middle School.

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School staff will play against the Maple Avenue Fire Department staff at 7 p.m.

In addition to an exciting basketball game, there will be raffles and a halftime show by the Cheetah Girl’s cheerleading squad. Dorothy Nolan Elementary School’s cheetah mascot will be at the game.

Attendees are encouraged to wear yellow or gold to show school spirit.

Admission to the game is $3 per person or $12 per family and proceeds from the event will benefit the Journeys program of Albany Medical Center. The Journeys program of Albany Medical Center provides support and services for families who are facing one of life’s most inconceivable journeys: caring for a child with a debilitating, life-threatening or terminal medical condition.

Snap Shot of On-Year Increase In State Aid for S. Glens Falls District SOUTH GLENS FALLS—The South Glens Falls Central School District is expecting an increase of $935,417 in state aid for the 20142015 school year with expectations of the General Fund Budget to amount to $54, 131, 958 – an expected 5.89 percent on-year increase in the General Fund Budget.

This aid will help close the projected budget gap, maintain programs, and keep taxes below the state-imposed tax levy limit, according to the South Glens Falls Central School District website.

The additional state revenue is expected to be able to cover the school district’s remaining $83,860 budget gap and keep the tax levy below the maximum levy limit of 2.56 percent.

Administrators have also proposed that some of the additional aid be returned to its reserve funds, which the district has relied on heavily in recent years to maintain programs, services and staffing.

The district plans to use some

of its additional revenue to allocate for an additional teacher at the elementary level and a parttime position at the secondary level for anticipated enrollment growth, student course requests, and/or program needs. This would provide the district with some flexibility to add a section at the elementary level if there is enrollment growth.

South Glens Falls’ 2013- 2014 school budget is $53,055, 848. The budget-to-budget increase from 2012-2013 to this academic year was 1.83 percent or $952, 472.

The 2014-2015 on-year increase in the General Fund Budget has been calculated at 2.03 percent, or $1,076,110.

A Budget Hearing and Meet the Candidates will be held Wednesday, May 7, at the senior high school at 6:30 p.m. The budget vote will take place May 20 at Oliver W. Winch Middle School and at Ballard Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“World Village”, participants can sample many international dishes provided by local restaurants (Zest, Iron Roost, Ripe Tomato, Spa Brauhaus, Good Morning Café). There will be performances featuring Celtic Dancers, Flamenco Dancers, Belly Dancers, Martial Arts and more. Handson activities for children include story time, face painting, international crafts, Chinese character painting and others. There will also be workshops for both Zumba and Yoga.

This is a free event, and it is

open to the community. Ballston Spa students are encouraged to attend, fill their passports with stamps and receive incentives from some of their teachers. For more information contact: sackroyd@bscsd.org or adaniels@ bscsd.org Following the International Festival at 7:30 p.m., the annual High School Cabaret performance will be held in the high school auditorium.

Participants looking for a decadent dessert are encouraged to enjoy the Cabaret performance and the gourmet dessert buffet during intermission.

The 6th Annual Taste Of Malta

Proceeds to benefit the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund MALTA—The Malta Business & Professional Association will host the 6th Annual Taste of Malta on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TECSMART, 345 Hermes Road, Malta.

Each year, cuisine from Malta area restaurants is offered for tasting and sampling. The event has featured menu items and specialties from Panza’s Restaurant, Lake Ridge Restaurant, Villago Pizzeria & Ristorante, Pellegrino Imports of Malta, Sunset Café, Kona-Ice, Lily and the Rose Catering and many more.

Event Chairwoman Karen McGowan said: “I’m looking forward to another great turnout; last

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year was so festive and fun.”

“We get to introduce our member restaurants to new people and the raffle prizes are always great, it is just a blast”, she added.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. The fund supports programs and initiatives, including the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School program, at Hudson Valley Community College.

To join the event as a restaurant or to donate prizes for the raffles, contact Karen McGowan,

Taste of Malta Chair, at Karen@ CapitalInteriorscapes.com or at MaltaBPA@gmail.com.

For the most up-to-date event information visit http:// MaltaBPA.com/TOM. HVCC’S TEC-SMART campus is located off Exit 12 of the Adirondack Northway.

The Malta Business and Professional Association is the voice for business leaders in the Malta area. They promote and advance the commercial, industrial, civic climate and general interests of the business and professional enterprises in Malta.

Our members include retailers, industrial, cultural, non-profit and service organizations.

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

This Week’s SPOLIGHT

438 Clark Rd Gansevoort, NY 12831 518-441-5959 northcountryhorse@yahoo.com

North Country Horses

We will be offering North Country beginner through advanced Horses Day Camp offers eight summer camp sessions that run Monday through Friday starting July 7th and ends on August 29th.

northwoods Camp

Is it summer yet?

One and two-week sessions for 1st – 6th graders

June 30 – August 15

Skidmore.edu/camp_northwoods • 518-580-5596

riders‘camp. The rider must be 5 or older by their camp week. Riders will be grouped according to skill level during lessons. At the beginner level, riders will learn how to be safe and comfortable around the horses. Riders will learn the basics of riding including walk, halt, steering, and beginning to work at the posting trot. At the intermediate to advanced level, our campers will continue to work on skills learned in the past including; trotting on correct diagonals, balance of horse and rider, bending of horse, progress to or solidify canter or lope and work on identifying correct leads & jumping if riding level warrants.

Our riding lessons during camp will be coordinated by

one of our riding instructors. We will also have unmounted sessions to include training of key topics that every rider should know.

These classes are designed to build our rider‘s self confidence while teaching horsemanship safety. The lessons concentrate on safety first, proper grooming, communication skills, body alignment, balance and an independent seat which are the building blocks in becoming a good rider.

Of course we will also have lots of time for games and group activities providing fun and entertainment all week long. The camp week is structured to provide our campers with good horse sense‘ while having lots of fun.

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

Summer Camp Guide 2014 To Advertise in the Summer Camp Guide

Call (518) 581-2480

INCREDIBLE THEMED SESSIONS FOR KIDS AGED 3-8 AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT CLASSES CHILDCARE PROGRAM AVAILABLE FROM 12PM—5PM 

Music and Dance

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Arts and Crafts

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Sports and Outdoor Recreation

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Science and Exploration

For more information visit www.siskids.org or call (518)-583-0841

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See RegistraYEAR tio for detailsn Form

• Seven weeks – Entering grades 1-9 • On-site activities/crafts • Daily trips available • Swimming/Sports/Games • Resident and Non-resident rates

• Morning care 8:00 - 9:00 am • Extended afternoon care 3-5:30 pm • Busing available for residents

Registration March 17

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

fun and games 33

Puzzles

See puzzle solutions on page 38

Level:

ACROSS 1 Nile dam 6 Start a card game 10 Stone Age dwelling 14 “The final frontier,” on “Star Trek” 15 Fairy tale bully 16 Curved molding 17 “Waiting for your signal” 19 Forest growth 20 Coastline concern 21 Garden entrance 23 R-V link 24 Be in complete accord 29 Fill completely 31 Ex-NBA star Ming 32 Beginning 33 Federal property agcy.

36 Strikeout king Nolan 38 Airport screening org.

39 Sound that may be “heaved” in a classroom 43 __-dried tomatoes 44 Potpourri 45 Wrath 46 Nebraska’s most populous city 48 Genetic letters 50 Turn, as a burger 54 Oath-ending words 58 Dictator Amin 59 __ Minor: Little Dipper 60 Continent-spanning landmass 62 Spanish artist Joan 64 “Alphabet series” mystery writer (she’s up to “X”) 67 Needing mending 68 “Gone With the Wind” plantation 69 Spanish painter El __ 70 Fellows 71 Ooze 72 PlayStation and Discman DOWN 1 Evaluate 2 Ancient Greek city-state 3 Exit door 4 Behaves 5 Classic grape sodas

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk SOLUTION TO SATURDAY’S PUZZLE

4/21/14

© 2014 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.

See puzzle solution on page 38 6 “Iron Man” actor Robert __ Jr. 7 A star may have a big one 8 LAX incoming flight datum 9 Pigeon’s perch 10 Word before boll or Bowl 11 Goes along with 12 Geese formation 13 Wide shoe spec 18 Fair-hiring abbr.

22 One making amends 25 Hammer or anvil, anatomically 26 Toy on a string 27 Polite rural reply 28 Greek “H” 30 It came before the chicken—or maybe after?

34 Shallow sea hazards

35 Yahoo! alternative 37 Tycoon Onassis 39 Japanese heavyweight sport 40 Pressed for time 41 Law partnership, e.g.

42 Rock’s __ Leppard 43 Scouring pad brand 47 Great blue waders 49 May-December wedding issue 51 Pay attention 52 Foolishness 53 Steinways, e.g.

55 Personal histories 56 “... __ daily bread” 57 Fast, short auto races 61 Puffy hairdo 62 Item on a business sched.

63 Letters from one who is short?

65 Persian Gulf fed.

66 Before, to a bard

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

Baleful, Baneful Baleful refers to something that mences or foreshadows evil.

The teachers’s baleful look helped silence the noisy students.

Baneful refers to something harmful or destructive.

The virus is having baneful effects on the farmer’s cattle.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com

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RELIGION

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Corinth United Methodist Church

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

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

Cornerstone Community Church

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.

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.

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

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146 371-6611; 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 Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

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

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.

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

Services: Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St. 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

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

Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave 518-691-0301 Website: http://saratoga.gracefellowship. com/ Pastor: Mike Adams Service Times: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. #17 899-7777; thechurch@ggccmalta.org www.ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor; Friday 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10 a.m. - Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., 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 Rd., Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa

885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Middle Grove United Methodist Church 581-2973 Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014 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, Malta 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 & 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. & 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 St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon. Handicapped accessible St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www. stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org 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 Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

Rts. 32 and 71 Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove St., Schuylerville 695-3918 Services: Sunday 8a.m. & 9 a.m.

(Sunday School at 9:00 also) episcopalchurch-schuylerville.org 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; terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@terranovachurch. org, Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

Childcare: six months–four 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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Jonathan Blake Receives Eagle Scout Award Jonathan provides tutoring to middle school students, participates in the math club, and is a member of the district safety team. The certified lifeguard works at the Ballston Spa High School pool.

Blake comes from a family of Eagle Scouts. His grandfather, Guy Harrison became a Troop 1 Eagle Scout in 1941.

His uncles, Glenn Harrison and Wayne Harrison, became Troop 1 Eagle Scout in 1968 and 1971.

Jonathan Harrison Blake (center), of Troop 1 in Ballston Spa, received his Eagle Scout Award at a recent Court of Honor held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church. Pictured with Blake (from left to right) are Jeff Blake (father), Julia Blake (sister), Lynne Blake (mother) and Kevin Blake (brother). Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — Jonathan Harrison Blake, 18, received his Eagle Scout Award at a recent Court of Honor, held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church. Blake is the son of Lynne and Jeff Blake of Timber Trace, Ballston Spa. Jonathan is a member of Troop 1, which has continually been sponsored by Ballston Spa United Methodist Church since 1913.

To earn the Eagle Scout rank a scout has to master numerous scout skills and demonstrate leadership skills and citizenship. A scout has to earn 21 merit badges of which 12 are required. A scout has to perform many hours of community service and have held leadership positions in the troop.

Finally, a scout has to plan, organize and supervise a major service project that will benefit a chosen organization. The project

demonstrates the scout’s leadership and organization skills.

Many times, the scout’s and volunteers’ time put into the project exceeds 100 hours.

Blake’s Eagle Scout project was the development of a butterfly garden and reflection area at the Town of Malta Ecological Park located on Malta Avenue.

The project included the building of a raised plant bed with butterfly attracting fauna and the installation of a blue stone bench. Blake had to meet with Town of Malta officials to understand the town’s plan and guidelines. Then he presented the project plan to the town board for acceptance.

Jonathan started his scouting career as a member of Cub Scout Pack 1, earning his Arrow of Light Award in 2007. He has been an active member of Boy Scout Troop 1, serving as scribe, troop guide,

patrol leader and junior assistant scout master. Jon has earned 24 merit badges, was a 12 consecutive month’s camper, and attended the National Boy Scout Jamboree in 2010. He was elected to the Boy Scout’s Order of Arrow in 2009. He also earned the God and Church award and worked on staff at the Boyhaven Cub Scout Camp, as a lifeguard.

The Ballston Spa senior is an active member of the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church. At school, he is a candidate for the Regents diploma with advanced designation and honors, while being ranked in the top 10 of his class. He has also been a two-year member of the National Honor Society and currently serves as treasurer.

He has received varsity letters in soccer and lacrosse and has received the scholar athlete award.

His cousins: Brendon and Devin Harrison (Wayne’s sons) became Eagle Scouts with Troop 7 from Gloversville NY in 2002 and 2005 respectively. Jonathan’s brother, Kevin, became a Troop 1 Eagle Scout in 2012.

Blake plans to attend college to major in Business or Finance.

He has been accepted at Boston College, Marist, University of Albany, Hartwick College, and Siena College.

Happy BirthdaY

Zoe!

Ms. Zoe Flanagan has turned 98 years young this week on Wednesday, April 16. One of her secrets to staying young is that she never misses a Friday evening at the Westside Stadium Café. So if you see her there tonight, be sure to congratulate her!

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

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

A Golfer’s Biggest Hazard: Part 1

by Fred Fruisen for Saratoga TODAY This is a two-part story about one of the golfers on my team.

Part 1 tells a story about one of his rounds as a freshman golfer.

Part 2 will tell a similar tale and show his growth as a golfer.

The biggest hazard a golfer will face during a round of golf is the willingness to mentally quit during a round of golf.

For some reason, golfers go into a round of golf not expecting adversity, and when it inevitably shows up, they are shocked and saddened and too many times unable to cope. Like in the illustration, they willingly jump off into the abyss of despair, where there is no recovery and the penalty lasts for the remainder of the round.

Somehow golfers believe that every shot will be hit perfectly and that golf will be easy. That is not reality, not for any golfer at any level. Golfers fail to remember that golf is a struggle.

Golf is the equivalent of salmon swimming upstream. It’s hard. It’s hard almost every day. When you prepare for a round of golf, you should make a mental commitment—a commitment to accept whatever happens, good or bad, and in the words of Winston Churchill, “Stay calm and carry on.”

Staying calm and carrying on no matter what is the only good option you have. Some days are easy. Most are hard.

You must remain positive and fight with everything you have until you arrive at the clubhouse.

Otherwise, you’ll be miserable, you’ll make your playing partners

miserable and it is assured you will shoot a miserable score. I know all of you have watched Tiger’s top 10 shots on the Golf Channel.

Did you notice that none of those shots were from an ideal position? Only one of shot happened from the middle of the fairway, and he hit that shot in almost total darkness.

The point is, one of the reasons he’s been so successful is that he believes with every fiber of his being that something good will happen even when he is in a tough spot.

I have a great example from my own team this past fall. One of the freshman on my team last year is named Makenzie. He is a fine player and I believe he will be a superstar, but as with most freshman, he has a lot to learn—especially when it comes to keeping his head in the game during tough rounds.

Our last tournament of the fall season 2012 had us playing in the Golfweek Fall Preview in Florida.

This is an account of his final round.

He had high expectations, too high. When I saw him on the range, Makenzie was upbeat, “minting it” as he says, and was telling me he was going to tear it up.

So, I caught up with him on the seventh hole, a par five.

I thought he has just played his second shot, but I then learned that it was his fourth shot.

His second shot had gone out of bounds. He was completely despondent because after finishing his seventh hole with a double, he was now seven over after seven holes. The round was not going at all the way he had envisioned. I could tell he had mentally checked out and he had no fight in him.

If I had given him the option he would have walked off the course.

I told him, “Sorry dude, I don’t get to substitute like in other sports.

You’re stuck out here and have to make a decision to make. Are you going to try or cry?” It’s something I say. I told him, “We can still salvage this round!”

On the eighth tee he hit last in the threesome so we had time to chat. I got his mind away from his

troubles and told him how much I thought of him as a person and a golfer. I reminded him how beautiful this part of Florida was and how blessed he is to be able to play college golf.

He hit a nice approach, but he ended up leaving a really difficult 36-footer that was downhill and broke from right to left. We laughed a little walking up to the green. I told him stories of other golfers I coached through the years and how they made something out of nothing.

We read the putt from every angle and what do you know, we made it for birdie! Big smile on his face. He was back.

On the most difficult hole on the course, the par four ninth, he played the hole well but ended up three-putting from long range for bogie. Just like that, his world was coming to an end.

I said, “What is so bad? You’ve just played the last 2 holes at even par after a terrible start!”

So I continued to make him smile, telling him funny stories about coaching and golf as we played the par four 10th hole trying to get him to smile and what do you know, we made a really good 18-footer that broke sharply from left to right for another birdie!

Once again, big smiles, life is good. Unfortunately, he bogeyed the par five, 11th and was once again in the pooper. Total despair.

Life sucks! Golf hates me! After more cheerleading from me, he made a routine par on the par three, 12th. I reminded him that he had just played the last five holes at even par and that he’s doing fine. But now I had to leave him to go check on other members of my team. I had him promise me that he would remain optimistic and upbeat. He assured me he would be fine.

I caught up with Makenzie again as he was walking from the 13th green to the 14th tee. His life was over! He had just triple bogeyed! All of the fight was gone.

There was nothing left. He was now 10 over par.

At this point, I’ll admit, I had had enough! I “coached him up,” as

we say in the biz, albeit firmly. I told him he had a decision to make— this time it wasn’t as much about this round, but more about what kind of player he was going to be.

I challenged him, “You’ve got to decide right now. Is golf tougher than you, or are you tougher than golf ?”

I had his attention. Once again, I told him that if he had total 100 percent belief that something good was going to come out of this, it would. And if he didn’t, it wouldn’t.

Whatever he decided would happen, would actually happen.

Now, he was completely on board. We then took a moment to map out the final stretch five holes.

I thought we could birdie three of the last five. He completely bought in, and Makenzie went on to birdie 14, 15 and 16.

He had completely erased the triple. Now he completely refused to let his mind have a single negative thought. We were now on the 17th, probably the best chance for birdie, but ended up making a tough par after hitting some pretty poor shots.

He played the par four, 18th perfectly and made a 10-footer to finish out his roller coaster round.

We hugged and laughed. He birdied four of his last five holes and six of his last 11. Makenzie played the last 11 holes at -1. He shot +6 for the round and ended up helping our team.

Ironically, not once did we talk about swing during his round.

It wasn’t the most impressive round ever shot—a 77. But for him it will be the springboard that will propel him to be a great player. As we stood there watching the others in his group putt out, he had his arm over my shoulder thanking me for my help and telling me how much he had learned.

When his career is over I can assure you that will be one of the few rounds he will remember.

The one where he made something out of nothing.

If you never give in and jump off into the pit of despair, you too will have great stories to tell.

Part 2 next month.

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Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

Community Sports Bulletin Battenkill Conservancy Combines Its Highway Clean Up with Fly Fishing Tips CAMBRIDGE — Battenkill Conservancy’s Earth Day Highway Clean Up & Fly Fishing Tips takes place this Saturday at the State Line Rest Area on Route 313 just north of the Village of Cambridge.

The clean up begins at 9:30 a.m. with donuts and coffee provided by Dunkin Donuts.

Battenkill Conservancy (BkC), in conjunction with the Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) and in celebration of Earth Day, will conduct the first of their four annual

highway cleanups. This year they will be offering participants simple fishing tips after the one hour clean up.

Volunteers will be able to ask BkC and TU members advice on fly fishing, tying and public access locations as well as make some casts right at the Rest Area which borders a prime section of the Battenkill.

The first highway clean up is part of BkC’s “It’s Your Battenkill, Explore It” campaign which aims to promote the community’s awareness and use of this prime natural resource that runs from Manchester, Vermont through the towns and villages of

3rd Annual Helping Hoops Basketball Game Starts April 25

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The third annual Helping Hoops Basketball Game will be held on April 25 at Maple Avenue Middle School.

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School staff will play against the Maple Avenue Fire Department staff at 7 p.m.

In addition to an exciting basketball game, there will be raffles and a halftime show by the Cheetah Girl’s cheerleading squad.

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School’s cheetah mascot

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

will be at the game. Attendees are encouraged to wear yellow or gold to show school spirit.

Admission to the game is $3 per person or $12 per family and proceeds from the event will benefit the Journeys program of Albany Medical Center.

The Journeys program of Albany Medical Center provides support and services for families who are facing one of life’s most inconceivable journeys: caring for a child with a debilitating, lifethreatening or terminal medical condition.

Washington County before emptying into the Hudson River just above Schuylerville.

Volunteers interested in participating are welcome to meet at the State Line Route 313 Rest Area, grab a safety vest and help ensure Battenkill Conservancy’s adopted stretch of this beautiful highway is in prime visual condition for the spring season. Preregistration by emailing battenkillconservancy@gmail.com is requested for those interested in the post clean up fishing activities. Additional information at www.battenkillconservancy.org.

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Local Horse Show to Support Local Charities with Telethon SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2014 Saratoga Springs Horse Show will be webcasted and cable casted as a telethon benefiting the almost 30 charities it has helped over the past two years.

Held on a portion of the property of the newly named National Landmark and artist retreat Yaddo, and portions of the historic NYRA Saratoga Race Track, the Saratoga Springs Horse Show is in its 55th consecutive year of competitive shows.

It is the first United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Premier Hunter and Level 4 Jumper outdoor show in the northeast each year. As a volunteer run charity event, it attracts on average about 400 horses each week from all along the east coast of the

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United States Canada. Competing in three show rings, exhibitors range in age from around 4 years old through senior citizens.

Each of these show rings will be webcasted through the Saratoga Springs Horse Show website. This webcasting is “pay-to-donate,” meaning proceeds from the fee ($6 per hour after the first hour or $30 for the week) will go toward supporting the charities. In addition, a fourth channel will televise the telethon, which will feature interviews from the charities being supported and from the competitors and trainers at the show. All the webcasting will be archived for a year on todocast.tv. Links to this webcasting can also be found on some of the charity websites.

In addition, the telethon will be

televised by Time-Warner cable on their public access channel.

It will be a mixture of the three show rings and the telethon desk. There will be a chance to donate through the text line displayed on the screen.

The Saratoga Springs Horse Show will be held April 30 to May 4 and on May 7 to May 11. It is located off Exit 14 of I-87 (Northway) on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs adjacent to the NYRA Race Course. Admission is $4 per person over 12.

For more information contact Tom Fueston at tom@saratogaspringshorseshow.com or call (518) 490-1214, or visit the website www.saratogaspringshorseshow.com.

Week of April 18 – April 24, 2014

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Countdown to the Triple Crown Starts Next Week

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present its annual Countdown to the Triple Crown program on Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. in the Museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery.

The program is open to the public and free to attend. Racing experts Tom Amello, Jeff Carle and Michael Veitch will be on hand to offer analysis and predictions for the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby and answer questions from the audience about the Triple Crown series.

There will be giveaways from the Museum’s gift shop, as well as men’s and women’s track packs from “EMBRACE THE RACE,” The Apparel for the Horseracing Lifestyle. Guests will also receive a complimentary issue of the Triple Crown preview edition of “The Blood-Horse,” featuring past performances.

Amello has produced the “Trackfacts” selection sheet at Saratoga Race Course since 1988. In April of 1992, he began

production of a television version of Trackfacts for Capital OTB TV. Amello later developed a second show for Capital OTB, Trackfacts Live, a 90-minute program which aired on Capital OTB TV through 2012.

He has also served on numerous panels at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and hosted racing education seminars.

Carle was the leading apprentice jockey at the Belmont Park spring and fall meets in 1989, as well as that year’s Saratoga meet.

He won 290 races during his career and had purse earnings in excess of $5.3 million. After his riding career ended because of injuries, Carle turned to training. He operated a public stable for 10 years and won several stakes races. Carle has appeared on a variety of OTB programs and produced several news and feature stories for the network.

He is also the host of the popular Hall of Fame Legends series at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

Veitch is a trustee of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and serves on the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, Historic Review Committee and Pillars of the Turf Committee. He is a former host of “Down the Stretch” on Capital OTB and his writing

has appeared in a variety of media outlets, including “Daily Racing Form.” Veitch is the author of two books on Saratoga racing: “Summit of Champions” and “Foundations of Fame.” He was inducted into the Saratoga Springs History Museum Hall of Fame in 2013 and is a member of the nominating committee of the thoroughbred division of the Canadian Racing Hall of Fame.

Brien Bouyea, the communications officer at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, will serve as the program’s moderator.

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The Saratoga Central Catholic varsity team just returned home from their sixth annual trip to the Disney Wide World of Sports in Florida for spring training. The Class BB Saints played six unofficial games against Class A and AA competition from April 11-15. Spa Catholic travels to Berne Knox Westerlo Saturday morning for an 11 a.m. game, as the Saints look for their first official win. (back row, l-r) head coach Phonsey Lambert, Colin Bradley, Jake VanPatten, Kyle Bailey, Dylan Seeber, Ryan Czarnecki, Patrick Clare and coach Dale Long Jr. (front row, l-r) coach John Dowd, Joe Schmidt, Lane Gannon, Zac Cronk, Tim Brizzell, Owen O’Reilly, Jacob Moline and coach Andy O’Reilly.