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Volume 9 • Issue 18 • May 9 – May 15, 2014
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Teachers of the Year!
Featured Stories
See Mother’s Day pg. 16-19
Saratoga Springs City Council See City Council pg. 7
Inside TODAY Miss Klint First Grade Teacher Spa Christian Elementary School
50th Anniversary
Mrs. Dunbar Sixth Grade Teacher Schuylerville Middle School
See Teachers pg. 28-32
Sole Patrol Kids Give Back 26 Acts of Kindness
by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY
Photo by Francesco D’Amico See 50th pg. 34
Mr. Walajtys Chemistry and Advanced Biology Saratoga Central Catholic High School
SARATOGA SPRINGS—A pilot program at Lake Avenue Elementary School is going above and beyond preparing children for the Cantina Kids Fun Run on June 1.
During the 12-week training program of the Sole Patrol Marathon Club, 40 students learn to become peacemakers by achieving at least 26 “random” acts of kindness in their homes, school, family and community and receive a red, white and blue Peacemaker Wristband on completion of the See Sole Patrol pg. 3
Blotter 5 Obits 6 Business
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Families Today
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Food
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Pulse 38-41 Sports 43-47
Weekend Forecast FRIDAY
63|56 SATURDAY
73|52 SUNDAY
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Out with the White, In with the Blue WILTON — Area Girl Scouts gathered at the Wilton Preserve on Sunday, May 4 to participate in the Girl Scouts Give Back program. The job of the day: rid the sand plain of the white pine seedlings that encroach on the unique ecosystem. “The white pines grow like weeds” explained Wilton Preserve employee Sarah Cartwright
who also went on to explain that the fast growing pines would eventually overtake the sand plain preventing the growth of blue lupine. Blue lupine is essential for the survival of the endangered Blue Karner butterflies. The girls had their mission: Save the Butterflies! With heels dug in and teamwork, those pesky pines didn’t stand a chance! Photos by MarkBolles.com
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Sole Patrol Participants to Complete Marathon of Kindness continued from page 1
marathon of kindness. “Band bracelets that they can wear to school and the principal, the teachers and the PTA are all aware that once a student in Sole Patrol gets this peace-maker bracelet then that means they’ve completed a marathon of kindness at home, at school or in their community,” said Lisa Millis, owner of Total Wellness, certified health coach, and running coach for Fleet Feet stores. Sole Patrol is a weekly training program that meets for an hour each Wednesday. The hour is divided between exercise, sharing the previous week’s acts of kindness experiences as well as welcoming a community organization leader for a discussion. The participants, students in kindergarten to fifth grades, are equipped with a kindness counter card to record their progress as they are encouraged during the program to keep their eyes open for the little things that can add up to the bigger picture – a happier, healthier community. “When I put the proposal together, because I’m a counselor and I have a background in working with children and families, I know that children benefit from character education and building their character through the positive reinforcement of good qualities.” “So inadvertently we are encouraging them each week that they’re coming in to fill out their
card and they’re thinking about it (good deeds) and that we’re planting those seeds with them. And we are encouraging them to engage in other activities on their own” “There have been some really amazing random acts of kindness and I say ‘random’ because we are reminding them to not forget that we’re working on our kindness counter cards and that’s really all we say, but then the next week we share,” Millis said. “How is the kindness coming? How is the kindness counting coming? And the hands go up and everybody wants to share in the ways they’ve been kind to somebody else, and it makes them feel good; so, it precipitates it facilitates more kindness.” The other element of the program brings a sense of adventure, pride for the community and appreciation for the variety of organizations and services in the county, Millis said. To each weekly practice, Millis invites Saratoga County Chamber “ambassadors” of businesses and local organizations, to which the children map out and run to on their virtual running tour of Saratoga County. “My idea was to connect this back to the chamber and let the chamber know that although we didn’t physically visit these locations, they came to us and we locate them on a map and we’ve learned about them and it helps instill an
appreciation for our community.” Some of the organizations represented during Sole Patrol practices have been the Saratoga National Historic Park, Saratoga Springs Children’s Museum, Saratoga Springs History Museum and Saratoga Hospital. The idea for the program came out of concerns from the Lake Avenue Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). A subcommittee of the organization approached Millis asking her to create a program to help their children get as much additional exercise during the week. Millis’ background in counselling, working with children and families, in addition to being a Certified Health Coach, she put together a program that she thought would cover ground in both physical and mental wellbeing. In the future, Millis could host similar programs at other schools pending the results of a post program survey to be filled out by the children’s parents. “Because we were piloting it, I did ask the parents some questions on the initial registration form to gauge where the current level of physical activity for each child’s sedentary activities (watching TV, planning video games, time at the computer) and then gauge what one thing they hope that their child will change by participating in the program. So, I want to go back and I want to post survey, follow-up
survey to ask if they think they’ve changed. Their physical actions are going to change because the weather is better, and they’ve been doing this program for 12 weeks,” Millis said. The program; whose registration fee covers the participants’ Sole Patrol t-shirt, weekly snacks, and a donation to Lake Avenue’s PTA organization, is expected to amount to about $500 for the Cantina Kids Fun Run to benefit the Pediatric Emergency Services at Saratoga Hospital in addition to a donation to Lake Avenue Elementary PTA organization.
Rebecca Mullins of Moreau Lake State Park speaking to the participants of Sole Patrol. Photo provided.
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week in Review
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014
The Hyde Collection Gets Attention Local Doctor Arrested For Illegally From The Washington Post Selling Prescription Drugs
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GLENS FALLS— The Hyde Collection of Glens Falls was recently featured in an article by The Washington Post on May 7. The article focused on art museums within Upstate New York that also highlighted the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie, the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, the
Burchfield-Penney Art Center in Buffalo, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning and the Remington Museum in Ogdensburg. The Hyde Collection includes works of famous artists such as Rembrandt, Degas, Picasso, Renoir as well as works of other prominent painters.
Saratoga Listed as One of Top Ten Best Places in New York SARATOGA SPRINGS— Included in Motovo’s list of the 10 Best Places in New York is Saratoga Springs as it ties for tenth place with New Rochelle. The rankings were based of cities with a population of over 10,000 and were ranked
for things like total amenities, quality of life, crime, and weather. This isn’t the first time the city has been recognized. This year in 2014, Saratoga was listed as one of Yahoo’s Best Main Streets.
WILTON— Dr. Jeffrey Gundel was arrested for allegedly selling and distributing at least three prescriptions for oxycodone to a police informant. The orthopedic surgeon from Gansevoort was charged with distribution of a controlled substance and was twice accused of taking $2,400 cash payments for oxycodone prescriptions in addition to
issuing three fraudulent prescriptions at the request of the police informant. Using fictitious names, the informant was able to obtain 240 oxycodone tablets without any medical examinations. The investigation was by DEA Tactical Diversion Squad and was guided by a Warren County sheriff ’s officer.
Daily Newspapers Report Mixed Results NEW YORK CITY – The Alliance for Audited Media recently released their circulation report for period ending March 31, 2014. While many papers struggled to retain readership in
this economy, the most noticeable annual change was the Times Union of Albany, which dropped daily by 12% or 7,459 copies. Complete print circulation for our regional newspapers is below.
Paper
Daily
SUNDAY
Saratogian
4,775
5,317
Record
6,406
7,365
Times Union
48,324
108,118
Gazette
36,622
38,175
Post Star
21,271
25,420
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Joe Bruno’s Second Trial Begins ALBANY – On Monday, May 5, a jury heard opening statements in the second trial of former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. Prosecutors say Bruno was getting $20,000 a month from businessman Jared Abbruzzese for doing nothing in a quid pro quo bribery scheme and that Abbruzzese benefited as state money went to a company called Evident. The defense says witnesses will tell a different story and the jury will be left saying what really happened here is that Joe Bruno did nothing wrong. The defense also pointed out said that then-Governor George Pataki joined Bruno and local leaders to announcement $1.5 million in funding for company 17 months before Bruno signed on a consultant to Abbruzzese.
BLOTTER
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014 Marcelle A. Robinson, 47, of Washington Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 30 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
at 6:34 p.m. The two allegedly got into an altercation while inside Cold Stone Creamery and caused damage to a cooler there in the store while fighting.
Brian G. Sullivan, 49, was arrested April 30 and charged with burglary, criminal mischief and petit larceny. It is alleged that Sullivan illegally entered the Franklin Community Center, damaging a window frame while doing so. It is also alleged that he took consumable goods from inside the building while there illegally.
Meghan L. Woodcock, 30, of River Road in Greenwich, was arrested May 3 and charged with failure to signal a turn, failure to keep right, DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and refusing a prescreen test.
Tracy L. Wilcox, 34, of Congress Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 30 and charged with aggravated harassment. Wilcox was arrested on a warrant at 12:04 p.m. Paul Dagostino, 52, of 14th Street in Troy, was arrested April 30 and charged with aggravated harassment. Dagostino was arrested on a warrant at 11:18 a.m. Andrew M. Jones, 20, of Northline Drive in Ballston Spa, was arrested May 1 and charged with possession of alcohol under the age of 21. Kevin M. Ernst, 54, of South Federal Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 2 and charged with an open container. Ellen M. Branche, 47, of Phila Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 2 and charged with operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Aubrey L. Young, 18, of County Route 68 in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 2 and charged with petit larceny. Jonathan S. Hendrix, 22, of Kaydeross Park Road in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 1 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. He was also arrested May 3 and charged with criminal mischief. Jacob M. Lee, 16, of Farmington Avenue in Gansevoort, was arrested May 3 and charged with criminal mischief. Hendrix and Lee were both arrested on the same charge
Kaitlyn M. Archer, 22, of Maple Avenue in Ballston Spa, was arrested May 3 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, failure to keep right and failure to obey a traffic control device. Arther J. Ketterpryor, 20, of Nelson Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 4 and charged with possession of alcohol under the age of 21. Sheron Jerrell Mills, 21, of Avenue A in Schenectady, was arrested May 4 and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child. Ketterpryor and Mills were arrested at 6:01 p.m. It is alleged that Mills purchased an alcoholic beverage while at the Saratoga Casino and gave it to Ketterpryor, who was there with Mills. Gregory Williams, 33, of Tennis Place in Montclair, New Jersey, was arrested May 4 and charged with DWI, failure to obey a traffic control device, failure to signal a turn and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
Connor A. Farrell, 24, of Locust Grove Road in Greenfield Center, was arrested May 4 and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle on the highway, refusing a prescreen test, improper equipment, DWI and failure to keep right. Farrell was arrested at 1:30 a.m. It is alleged that Farrell tipped over on the moped he had been operating on Lake Avenue (right by City Hall) just prior to the arrest. He was not injured. The
following arrests were made by the Stillwater Police Department
The Stillwater Police concluded a sixweek investigation resulting from several alleged burglaries and larcenies in the Stillwater area. Police arrested four subjects and charged them with a total of 20 criminal counts as a result of the investigation. Police arrested the following: Garth J. Russom, 25, of Stillwater, was arrested May 3 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property. He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and was sent to Saratoga County Jail with a $2,000 bail bond. Caroline Garrity , 19, of Stillwater, was arrested May 3 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property and petit larceny. She was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail with a $10,000 bail bond. Justin A. Miller, 22, of Stillwater, was arrested May 3 and charged with criminal possession of stolen
property. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. Bryan D. Blassi, 54, of Precious Metal Recycling in Mechanicville was arrested May 3 and charged with criminal possession of stolen
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property. He was processed and released with an appearance ticket. Some of the items that were allegedly stolen included personal checks, iPads, and prescription medication that is used to treat heroin addiction. Police have recovered some stolen property.
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obituaries
Richard J. Schermerhorn Sr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Longtime Saratoga Springs resident Richard J. Schermerhorn passed away suddenly on May 4 at his home. Born in Troy, Richard was the son of the late Charles H. and Harriet Earing Schermerhorn Sr. Richard was a Food Service Supervisor at Albany Medical Center Hospital for 37 years.
He was a member of the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge No. 2619 and a past President of Saratoga Youth Hockey Association. Richard was also a valued employee at Saratoga TODAY who will be greatly missed. He always went above and beyond to accomplish all of his tasks with a positive attitude and a smile. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Schermerhorn; his children, Richard (Colleen) Schermerhorn Jr., Jeffrey (Tama) Schermerhorn and Alycin (John) McCumber; grandchildren, Bryan, Madison, Katie, Dylan, Cody and Morgan; two brothers, Chuck and Mike; and a sister, Diane; along with several nieces and nephews.
Mary A. Bracy WILTON — Mary A. Bracy, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 30 at Glendale Home with her daughter Jean by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Mary (Hamel) Durnin and her husband of 53 years, Walter G. Bracy. Survivors include her daughters, Jean Hawthorne and her husband Robert Hawthorne, Jane Cebula and her husband Jim Cebula; three grandchildren, David and his wife Joanna, Danyelle and Nicole and four great-grandchildren: Tessa, Torri, Lainey and Lillie. Mary was known to attend bingo with her husband a few nights a week, every week, at her local fire house and Knights of Columbus, and won most nights! After her husband passed away, she kept attending
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Willard J. Braim passed away Wednesday, May 7 at Wesley Health Care Center. He was 74. Born on January 7, 1940 in Albany, he was the son of the late Willard A. and Dorothy A. (Jennings) Braim. In addition to his parents, Willard was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Braim. Willard graduated for Saratoga High School in 1958. He attended Hudson Valley Technical College and was a member of plumbers union Local 773, Glens Falls. As a plumber, he worked at various stores in the Saratoga Springs area. He
also spent 11 years as a plumber for the City of Saratoga, retiring in 2005. Willard enjoyed vintage cars and loved spending time at car shows. Survivors include his dearest friend, Gary Benincasa, and his wife, Nichole, along with their children, Karlee and Mia. There will be no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. by the Rev. Luyen Dau, C.Ss.R. Burial will follow in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave.
Artie Lorraine Haizlip
Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing his beloved guitar. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Robert is survived by his wife, Katherine; son, Anthony P Weiler (Michelle) of Rexford; daughter, Elizabeth A. Jones (Jon) of Greenfield Center; nephew, Michael E. Borowski of Schenectady; six grandchildren, Courtney Weiler, Tiffany Weiler, Brendan Weiler, Izabella Lashway, Nicholas Weiler and Holliann Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Stephen A. Bowoski.
Jack Edward Haley SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jack Edward Haley, 66, a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away in his home on April 24. Born in Saratoga Springs on May 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Silas A. Haley and Shirley Streeter Haley. Jack was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He managed the Rip Van Dam Bar in Saratoga Springs for many years and sponsored the Rip Baseball Team. He was a member of the Church of St. Peter on Broadway. Jack was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran and was loved by his family and friends. In his earlier years he was an avid baseball player and loved his New York Mets. He loved anything to do with
as long as she could still drive herself. She loved feeding the wildlife in her back yard, including but not limited to, squirrels, chipmunks, deer and the occasional raccoon. She enjoyed teaching her bird Bubba new things to say to her daughters and grandchildren when they came to visit. Mary and Walt went camping at Coldbrook Resort Campgrounds in Gansevoort every summer for the better part of 20 years. She made friends with everyone camping and went on walks every day to visit with them. Mary was loved by many for her free spirit and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Willard J. Braim
Robert A. Borowski GREENFIELD CENTER — Robert A. Borowski, 63, passed away on Sunday, April 27 at Albany Medical Center from a brief illness, with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 29, 1950 the son of the late Stephen F. and Mary E. Fitzgibbon Borowski. Robert was a graduate of Niskayuna High School and then attended St. Rose, getting a degree in Drug and Alcohol Awareness. He worked for Conifer Park in Glenville as a Drug and Alcohol Coordinator. Robert married Katherine Wemitt on June 27, 1985 and they spent 28 wonderful years together.
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baseball. Survivors include his sister, Candyce Haley Robenstein (Richard ); his nephews, Richard E. Robenstein II, Christopher E. Robenstein (Lindsey); his great nephews, Richard E. Robenstein III, Tyler Jacob Robenstein all of Saratoga Springs; his aunts, Patricia Haley Morency of Schuylerville and Mary Haley Drew (Thomas) of Victory Mills; as well as several cousins.
SCHENECTADY — Artie Lorraine Haizlip, 87, passed away on Monday, May 5 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was born on April 15, 1927 to the late Edward K. and Alma Gregg Lewis in Juliette, Georgia. Lorraine served her country in the U.S. Army as an LPN. While living in Plattsburgh for many years, in addition to raising her family, she attended CVPH Medical Center School of Nursing, earning her RN degree and later graduating from Cornell University with her masters. Nursing was her life and she
held many positions in various hospitals throughout the years in New York, Florida and North Carolina. After retirement, Lorraine enjoyed traveling throughout the country with her late husband Jack Haizlip, who predeceased her in 2008. She is predeceased by two sisters, Emogene and Bertie Mae and two brothers, Edward and Jim. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Carter Barnum (Seth); son, Gary Carter (Susan); brothers, David Reilly (Mo), David Cherry (Linda); grandchildren, Amy Prorok (Matthew) and Michael Carter (Leeann) and great-granddaughter, Elle Carter.
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City Council: ‘Interested’ But Maybe Not ‘Involved’ by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A public hearing on final revisions to the St. John Neumann senior housing development plan and zoning map amendment proposed by the Bonacio Corporation preceded the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 6. Those who spoke at the hearing were generally favorable to the project, with one resident voicing some concerns about possible traffic problems with children in the neighborhood. Among those who spoke in favor of the project was Father Paul Borowski of St. Clements RC Church, the current owner of the Neumann property. Essentially, the council’s final concerns revolved around the structure of the language regarding the amount of land in the parcel that would be reserved for buffering, and the residential density of the project. The applicant’s attorney, Michael J. Toohey, proposed that a restriction be added to the deed which would reserve just over two acres of buffer area in the 11-acre parcel from future development except for park, trails and related ‘passive’ development and that this portion be removed from density calculations. This would cap the number of residential units for all time at 92 (the current Bonacio plan calls for 85) and that number would be fixed for any potential future deed-holders. With these conditions satisfied, the council, which was
favorable to the project from the beginning, passed the two resolutions unanimously, clearing the way for the new senior housing development. During the public comment period, an issue was raised by several members of the “Trackside Neighborhood Association” about the designation of oneway streets in the area around Lincoln and Frank Sullivan Place during the summer racing season. The residents said that they had not been adequately notified. Resident Mary Farrell said that this would impose a financial hardship upon her due to the loss of parking revenue on her lawn during the race meet. Commissioner of Public Safety Christian Mathiesen responded that he believed the notice was adequate, that this would be reviewed after the race meet and modified if necessary and that he was open to discussing the issue with residents. Officials from the Saratoga Casino and Raceway (SCR) – Skip Carlson, vice president of external affairs along with Tony Stellato, civil engineer with CHA Engineering and Brian Davis, director of design and development – made a presentation about their proposed hotel/event venue expansion. Prior to the presentation, Mayor Joanne Yepsen, noting that SCR’s revision of their application had downgraded the city’s status from an “involved” agency to “interested” – due to the fact that SCR will not require an additional water and sewer hookup for their proposed
new facilities. This is more than nuance. The change in designation means a further restriction on the city’s official ability to review SCR’s plans; currently the State Gaming Commission is the lead agency for reviewing this proposal. The mayor noted though, “The city has every intention to have a seat at the table.” She went further and took note of many city resident’s advocacy that the city file an article 78 motion to place itself as lead agency, although City Attorney Mark Schachner ventured his opinion at the microphone that the city had attempted to do this when SCR expanded last in 2006, and lost that effort to be named lead agency. Mr. Schachner’s analysis of the current law is that it would make it more difficult for the city to win an Article 78 motion than in 2006, and that it would be costly for the city. Rather, he urged that there be the type of cooperative spirit that he observed from SCR in coming to the council to present it’s plans. In fact, SCR is intending to go further in referencing city agencies than it is currently required to do legally. They have pledged
to appear at the city planning board twice to present its plans. Their first planning board presentation will be on Wednesday, May 14. Saratoga Springs City Center President Mark Baker, who advocated that the city do all it can from a “legal, legislative and civil” standpoint to oppose SCR’s expansion, also delivered the City Center’s annual report for 2013.
Mr. Baker noted that the facility had maintained its high plateau that it established after its expansion in 2011. Overall, the City Center enjoyed a remarkable 80 percent occupancy, generating an unaudited $1.9 million in sales tax revenue for the city. Your comments on these and other stories are welcome. Post them at: SaratogaTODAYonline.com
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GlobalFoundries’ Parent company Changes Name MALTA—GlobalFoundries’ parent company, Abu Dhabi-based Advanced technology Investment Co. (ATIC) is changing its name to Mubadala Technology. The Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, Mubadala Development Co. announced the change, which was spurred by the growth and maturity of computer chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries, according to a Mubadala Technology’s press release.
BUSINESS Briefs GlobalFoundries was established by ATIC and Advanced Micro Devices in 2009. GlobalFoundries is the world’s second-largest semiconductor manufacturing company with $4.26 billion in chip sales, according to industry tracker IC Insights Inc.
Jones Road Office to Host Military Appreciation Day WILTON—The Jones Road Office of Saratoga National Bank
and Trust Company will honor local servicemen and women at its fourth annual Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 17. The event from noon to 3 p.m. at 4208 Route 50 will include a military Humvee, Vietnam-era Jeep and a Maple Avenue Fire Department truck on display, as well as a basket of raffle and silent auction to benefit Operation Adopt a Soldier. Veterans and active duty military are encouraged to stop by for free coffee from Stewart’s Shops, giveaways and specials from merchants in the Stewart’s Plaza. Military personnel and their families are also invited to bring pictures of memorabilia to share, and the public will have a chance to write letters to troops serving abroad. There will also be facepainting for kids. The Jones Road Office Military Appreciation Day was started as a way to thank area military personnel for their service to our country. For more information, call (518) 587-8484. Saratoga National Bank currently provides banking, investment, insurance and other financial services through seven Saratoga County banking offices as well as mobile and online channels. An eighth office is slated to open in Colonie later this year.
Arrow Financial Corporation Declares Cash Dividend GLENS FALLS — The Board of Directors of Arrow Financial Corporation on April 30, 2014, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.25 per share payable June 13, 2014, to shareholders of record June 2, 2014. This represents an increase of 2 percent over the cash dividend paid in the second quarter of 2013, as a result of the September 27, 2013, 2 percent stock dividend. Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, serving the financial needs of northeastern New York. The Company is the parent of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. Other subsidiaries include North Country Investment Advisers, Inc.; three property and casualty insurance agencies:Loomis & LaPann, Inc., McPhillips Insurance Agency, which is a division of Glens Falls National Insurance Agencies, LLC, and Upstate Agency, LLC; and Capital Financial Group, Inc., and insurance agency specializing in the sale and servicing of group health plans.
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Ballston Spa’s Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend The annual Ballston Spa Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 2014. In a tradition that goes back well over 20 years, residents and community groups hold sales throughout the village and the surrounding area. Hours vary by location. If you are having a garage/yard sale or related event in the Ballston Spa area that weekend and would like your location included with the compiled listing to be posted on the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s website www.ballston.org and promoted on our Facebook page, call or email Ellen at 885-2772 or info@ballston. org no later than Monday, June 2. You do not need to be a BSBPA member to be listed. Community groups are encouraged. Only location and days/hours are listed.
Harvey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Opens May 14 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Named after a good natured Irish spirit who brings good fortune, Harvey’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is set to open May 14. Business partners Bill Donovan and Nick Adie are excited to launch Harvey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant on Phila Street. The building, formerly The Irish Times, has undergone extensive renovations, which according to Donovan “retains the heritage and style of a unique building but adds significantly to guest comfort.” The addition of a new functional space, The Library, with its own private terrace, allows Harvey’s to cater private events and parties for up to 30-50 people. The Library is designed to reflect the style and atmosphere of an Irish Country manor. Donovan anticipates, “The Library at Harvey’s will be booked for wedding rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday and anniversary parties, bereavement luncheons and a plethora of other social functions.” Patrons will be able to taste a host of Irish beers and whiskeys at Harvey’s and Adie, former Bar Manager of the Irish Times and a great lover of wines is delighted to have put together a new wine list for guests to experience. A love of great food, drink and entertainment is at the heart of everything that is the new Harvey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.
SPAC’s Box Office Opens for Season Saratoga Springs — On Thursday, May 15 at noon, SPAC’s Route 50 Box Office will open for the season. Box Office staff will be available from noon – 6 p.m. on Thursday to transact in-person and phone sales for all SPAC 2014 performances and events, including Live Nation concerts. All handling fees for Live Nation performances will be waived for in-person transactions for purchases made on Thursday, excluding lawn four packs. Phone sales for SPAC classical tickets will also begin at noon on Thursday. SPAC’s phone order ticket line is (518) 584-9330. From May – September, SPAC’s Route 50 Box Office and phone sale hours are as follows: Monday – Friday: noon to 6 p.m. ; Saturday: 10 – 2 p.m.
Sensory Six: New Business, Local Owner SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sandra Fox, after a 23-year career at the largest engineering firm in the Albany, New York region, started her own design-build consulting firm Sensory Six in Saratoga Springs. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time,” said Fox, in an article by the Albany Business Review. Fox had been working at the engineering firm CHA, located in Colonie. “I felt it was kind of one of those now or never moments.” She has an office at 18 Division Street in downtown Saratoga Springs but no showroom yet. Fox had most recently served as CHA’s vice president of technology operations. Now she spends her days meeting with new and prospective clients and collaborating with architects, suppliers, artists and contractors. “I’m out at job sites quite a bit,” Fox said. “At some point, I envision having a design center but now I’m traveling to my clients.” “The firm will design and build healthy spaces through organic furnishings and materials; use of natural light; bringing nature into the home; and incorporating the latest technology in water, air and light quality, sound abatement and bacteria prevention,” Fox said in the Business Review’s article. She said that she got the idea to start her new business after she had trouble finding local sources for two home remodeling projects.
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Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014
Furlong Family Fun Moves In To Give Families Place To Go
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The weather hasn’t warmed up to summer thoughts and sunny weekends, but that doesn’t mean that ice cream season isn’t already here. Trodder Furlong is the new owner of the ice cream shop, Furlong’s Family Fun, formerly Mr Ed’s Ice Cream Station, located at 588 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. “I’m always optimistic,” Fulong said. “I’ll take the weather that we are having right now because then they’ll owe me a lot of 80 degree and sunny days.” The transfer of ownership took place earlier this year. Furlong intends on keeping the menu similar to what customers have come to expect from the ice cream shop. However, he has a twist or two in store. In the spirit of turning the store
into a family-oriented shop, “we are kind of downsizing the menu to make it a little more affordable for families,” Furlong said. “We’re going to have a kid’s meal that they could get an entrée, soda and fries for under $6,” he said. “And we’re going to lower the prices on most of things on the menu and try to keep everything on the menu under $9.” The location was of particular interest to Furlong. On two and a half acres and prior zoning approvals, the lot is “a real nice spot” for a mini-golf. Currently in the permit process, the mini-golf portion is expected to reach completion by spring next year, in time for its grand opening. “We are going to do a Saratoga themed mini-golf,” Furlong said. “So, I was speaking with Michelle
Riggi (Spa City socialite) and her house might be one hole and the dogs were going to be obstacles.” “Then the carousel (the carousel in Congress Park) we are going to have, the starting gate, and probably a cannon for the Battle of Saratoga,” he said. Furlong also wants it to be a kind of educational experience with plaques at each of the holes with information relating to the history and significance of the city. Coupled with plenty of parking, inexpensive meal and family feel, Furlong hopes that his shop will be an attractive and comfortable option for groups, individuals and families enjoying Saratoga County. Some of Furlong’s Family Fun’s current specials include:
Tuesdays: “Cruising Night”, during which vintage cars drop by. Thursdays: Two for one hot dogs. Sundays: “Family Day”,
during which families receive a 10 percent discount off of their bill. Furlong’s Family Fun is open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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NEWS
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014
Saratoga Mama’s A Winner! Creative Team Receives Design Award
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Publishing announces that Saratoga Mama Magazine’s creative team – Editor-in-Chief Colleen Pierre and Creative Director Jessica Kane – have been awarded a “Best In-house Design” award from Graphic Design USA for it’s spring 2014 issue. The issue, which featured an extended focus on local summer camp options for parents and their children, was selected from over 14,000 entries.
“I am really excited for Saratoga Mama Magazine and for the individuals who work on it,” said Chad Beatty, owner and publisher of Saratoga Publishing. “This is great recognition for both Jessica and Colleen. Their hard work and creativity is paying off.” Editor-in-Chief Colleen Pierre began SaratogaMama.com as an online resource for parents in 2011. She had a background in corporate communications and as a parent (she and her husband of seven
years, Jude, have two children – Robby, age 5 and Angie, age 3). She began partnering with Saratoga Publishing to bring a quarterly print edition to the Saratoga market in 2012. The next issue will be published on May 30. “It’s a pleasure to work with this team,” Ms. Pierre said. “We have a great creative synergy here.” “Jessica, in particular, is a very gifted designer.” She continued. “She takes my ideas and not only makes them come alive – she takes them to the next level.” Creative Director Jessica Kane is responsible for all the creative content of Saratoga Publishing’s magazines and specialty publications. “Of all of the magazines, Saratoga Mama is easily my favorite to work on.” She said. “Working with Colleen is the biggest reason for that. Her ideas are fun to work with and she lets me develop my creative spirit.” In addition, Ms. Kane acknowledged the hard work of teammate Colleen Sweeney in developing compelling ad contact that speaks to Saratoga Mama’s target demographic. She is also grateful to Simply Saratoga Editor Chris Bushee for pushing her to apply for the Graphic Design USA award. “If she hadn’t pushed me to do this, I would have never even thought to
L to R: Saratoga Mama Editor-in-chief Colleen Pierre and Creative Director Jessica Kane holding the winning issue and the award from Graphic Design USA.
apply.” She said. Saratoga Publishing publishes Saratoga TODAY Newspaper, Saratoga Mama, Simply Saratoga Magazine, The Enchanted Wedding, Welcome Home
Community Guide and Equicurean Magazine in addition to other specialty publications such as the annual guides to the Saratoga County Fair and Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show.
RELIGION
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014 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 6:30 p.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., (1st Sat. also 10:30) 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 Community Chapel 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 Pastor Van McClain Services: Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m., 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
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.
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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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BRIEFS
Buy-A-Brick Fundraiser The Friends of Wilton Recreation, Inc. invite you to help in the fundraising campaign to build Gavin Park’s path to the future. All funds raised will buy needed items for Wilton Recreation. Two sizes of brick pavers can be bought (4-by8 is $50, 8-by-8 is $100) and later unveiled around the flag pole at Gavin Park at the annual Parkfest. For more information, including brick options for businesses, contact Joe Bartol at (518) 260-6702.
The cost of dinner is $8 (take-out available) and the cost for the dance is $5.
Kindersculls Summer Camp The registration for Kindersculls Summer Camp 2014 is now open. This camp is for boys and girls, ages 4-8 years old. This is a wonderful way to introduce the youngest of rowers to the sport. The cost is $500 for the week (July 7-11). There are two sessions: one morning from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and one afternoon from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Register at saratogarowing. sportssignup.com.
Gateway House of Peace Offers Direct Care Training Class The Gateway House of Peace has finally opened its doors and accepted the first resident as of April 17. Though the hard work of opening our doors has been completed with the help of our generous community, Gateway is still always in need of more direct care volunteers. Gateway House of Peace is offering its next direct care training class on Saturday, May 17 from 9-11 a.m. at 479 Rowland Street in Ballston Spa. The class is free and welcome to all. Contact Patti Veitch at (518) 584-8641 or volunteercoordinator@ gatewayhouseofpeace.org.
‘Mindfulness for Busy People’ The “Mindfulness for Busy People” class will run from now until May 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. Learn mindfulness techniques to make every moment of your day meaningful. Classes include guided meditations, teaching and discussion with Buddhist teacher Evelyn Williams on the second floor of 79 Beekman Street above the bicycle shop. Classes are self-contained; drop in any week. Everyone is welcome. The class fee is $10. For more information call (518) 290-0330 or visit www. MeditateInSaratoga.org. Office for Aging Senior Luncheon The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is hosting the annual Senior Luncheon, which will be held Friday, May 16 at the Saratoga City Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. The theme is “Circus” with live music and door prizes. Tickets are $4. Call the Office for the Aging at (518) 884-4100 for ticket sales information. Wilton Fire Department Biscuit Dinner A Chicken and Biscuit Dinner/ Line and Partner Dance will benefit the Wilton Fire Department and take place at Wilton Station 1 (270 Ballard Road). Dinner (tossed salad, chicken, biscuits, dessert, drinks) will go from 3:30-6 p.m. and line dancing will follow from 7-10 p.m.
LaSalle Institute Alumni Baseball Weekend The first annual LaSalle Institute Alumni Baseball Weekend will be May 17-18. Admission is $150 per player and $50 per guest. Aside from baseball games, the event will include mass and dinner. For more information and registration visit lasalleinstitute.org.
Malta Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale Malta Presbyterian Church is holding a Rummage Sale on May 17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fill a bag for just $1 from 1-2 p.m. Blessing of the Bikers Blessing of the Bikers will take place Sunday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Greater Grace Community Church. If weather permits, bring your bike. Pastor David Moore will be praying over the bikers during service and for the bikes after. Then it’s out to lunch if the weather is good. Call if you have questions at (518) 899-7777. Walk to Cure Arthritis Honor the 300,000 people in the Capital District living with Arthritis by joining the The Arthritis Foundation of Northeastern NY’s Walk to Cure Arthritis 2014 on Sunday, May 18 at the Crossing in Colonie. The walk begins at 10 a.m. The fundraising goal for the Walk to Cure Arthritis is $125,000. Individuals and teams can register online at www. walktocurearthritis.albany.kintera. org or call the office at (518) 4561203. Additional incentive prizes are offered for meeting fundraising goals and can be viewed at www. arthritiswalkprizes.org.
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. Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association Networking Breakfast The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring its monthly Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, May 20 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Community Emergency Corps, 78 Thompson Street in Ballston Spa. The event coincides with National Emergency Medical Services Week, which takes place May19-24. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation or $10 that morning, both payable at the door. For more information or to RSVP, contact Ellen at (518) 885-2772 or info@ ballston.org. Artists and Finance Workshop “Financial Strategies 101 & Making the Most of Your Money” will take place Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Crandall Room at the Crandall Library in Glens Falls. This workshop is free, but limited to 10 participants. Register with the Lake George Arts Project by calling (518) 668-2616. Investigating Equine Cruelty and Neglect Investigating Equine Cruelty and Neglect will take place Thursday, May 22, beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. Respond by May 17 if you are interested in attending. There is no fee. Contact Lynn Cross at (518) 821-5506 or by email at lynnlittlebrookfarm@yahoo.com. The workshop is at Little Brook Farm in Chatham. Books for Summer Reading and Beyond Simpson Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, is hosting a Used Book and Media Sale on Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the church hall. Also
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014 included in the sale are DVD and VHS movies, puzzles, magazines, and video games. Coffee, tea, and water will available, along with light snacks. If you’d like to donate gently used books, magazines, movies, puzzles, or video games for our sale please call Cindi at (518) 8859791 or you can drop off items any Wednesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in back entrance or on side porch.
great prizes. To register or for sponsorship opportunities, or golfing, call AIM Services, Inc. at (518) 450-2810 or email kbutler@ aimservicesinc.org.
Saratoga Springs Drama Club The Drama Club at Saratoga Springs High School presents, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” at 8 p.m. Friday, May 30, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in the Meade Auditorium (TA). Tickets can be ordered in advance through May 23 at www.sshsdramaclub. com and are $12 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Ticket order forms will also be available during school hours in the main office. Payments for advance-sale tickets must accompany the order. Checks may be made payable to “SSHS Drama Club” and mailed to: Drama Club, Saratoga Springs High School, 1 Blue Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Beginning May 27, tickets can also be purchased at the high school at times TBD; check www. sshsdramaclub.com for details. All seats are general admission.
Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market 2014 Season The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will open for the season on June 12 and continue through October 18. The market takes place every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information contact the market sponsor, the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, at (518) 885-2772, info@ballston. org, or visit their website www. ballston.org.
Ballston Spa’s Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend The annual Ballston Spa Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15. If you are having a garage/ yard sale or related event in the Ballston Spa area that weekend and would like your location included with the compiled listing to be posted on the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s website www.ballston.org and promoted on our Facebook page, call or email Ellen at (518) 885-2772 or info@ ballston.org no later than Monday, June 2. AIM Services, Inc. Golf Tourney AIM Services, Inc. will be having their Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 6 at the Hiland Park Country Club in Queensbury. The format is a four-person scramble with an 11 a.m. shotgun start (rain or shine). The registration fee is $140 per person and includes green fees, cart, lunch, buffet dinner with carving stations, beverages and
16th Annual Franklin Open The 16th Annual Franklin Open will be Saturday, June 7 at Windy Hills. Registration is open and the tournament fills up quickly.
Call for Artisans and Crafters! The Whipple City Festival committee invites local artisans—potters, jewelers, quilters, leather workers, paper makers, cheese makers, stone carvers, basket makers, silversmiths, jewelers, painters, photographers and the like to join Greenwich’s vibrant summer street festival in selling their handmade art and wares in a traditional style Artisans Market . The family friendly Whipple City Festival will take place June 13 and 14. The Artisans Market will be held Saturday June 14 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Mowry Park, in the village of Greenwich. If you would like to be a part of the festival contact the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at (518) 692-7979 or info@greenwichchamber.org. 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.
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Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014 old (under 5 years old, free). Mimosa’s and Bloody Mary’s are also available for an additional fee after noon. No reservations are needed except for groups of eight or more. Call (518) 6922061 for more information.
Monday, May 12 Family Friendly Event
Friday, May 9 Veteran’s Business Seminar Series The Veteran’s Business Seminar Series presents “Cloud Computing: Making Sense of the Technology”. A continental breakfast will take place from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Navy Operational Support Center on Rudy Chase Drive in Glenville. Whether you’re starting a business, own a business or want to expand, come and learn. The event is free to all veterans. Seating is limited and RSVPs must be in by May 9 to Amy Amoroso at aamoroso@albany. edu (518) 380-5069.
Saturday, May 10
Ballston Spa School District Budget and Vote Information Voters in Ballston Spa central School District are encouraged to learn more about the proposed school budget by attending community budget presentations in each of the local towns. The annual statewide School Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections will be held May 20, 2014 from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. School district representatives will present information and answer questions from interested residents at 6:30 p.m. on May 12 at the Milton Community Center or May 13 at the Malta Community Center.
Tuesday, May 13 Pancake Supper Fundraiser
From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 10-11, Richard Mickelson’s wife will be appearing with copies of his new book “The Frog Who Jumped Over the Moon” at the Albany Tulip Festival.
The Schuylerville United Methodist church will be hosting a Pancake Supper fundraiser on Tuesday, May 13 from 4:30-7 p.m. at 51 Church Street. All donations will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Kody Miller, a young child with Cystic Fibrosis.
Baked Ham Dinner
Evening with the Docs
Author Richard Mickelson Book Signing Event
The Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilton will host a baked ham dinner on May 10 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Mashed potatoes, gravy, applesauce, vegetables, rolls and assorted desserts and beverages will be provided. A donation is requested. Take-outs are also available.
Spend an evening of discussion with doctors on May 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the AAC Family Wellness Centers (401 Rowland Street) in Ballston Spa and discover the latest natural products: organic foods, skin care, eco-friendly cleaning products, vitamins and supplements. Call (518) 3630202.
Sunday, May 11
Wednesday, May 14
Greenwich Elks Lodge Mother’s Day Brunch Mom’s eat free with their family at the Greenwich Elks Lodge Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday may 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A full breakfast buffet is available for the price of $15 for adults and $7 for children 6-14 years
Saratoga Relay For Life Info Meeting Anyone who is interested in learning about Saratoga’s Relay for Life can go to The Marriott Residence Inn, located at 295 Excelsior Ave. in Saratoga Springs at 5:30 p.m. for a
committee meeting and 6:30 p.m. for Team Captains’ meeting. The Relay will be held June 6-7 at the Saratoga East Side Recreation Field. Take a little time to find out how you can help support or honor your loved one(s) who has dealt with cancer. For more information about the Relay please check out the website www.relayforlife. org/saratogaspringsny. Further information is available from Nicole at (518) 857-0161 or Sheila at (518) 365-2164.
Ballston Spa Scottie Seminar The Ballston Spa Central School District will host a “Scottie Seminar: Sharing Best Practices at Home and at School” for parents and interested community members. This informational evening will take place at the Gordon Creek Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. Parents of students in grades Pre-K through 5, community members, and educators are all invited and encouraged to attend. Child care and finger foods will be provided at the school. For additional information, please visit the district website at www.bscsd.org or contact Mrs. Valarie Karas, Coordinator of Common Core Standards at vkaras@bscsd.org or at (518) 884-7210, ext. 3459.
‘Night of Inclusion’ at SSHS Saratoga Springs High school will hold “A Night of Inclusion” to showcase the work of students. The event will be held in the Saratoga Springs High School cafeteria and surrounding hallways from 5:307:15 p.m. The event is organized by, and designed to benefit the Best Buddies Club. Donations will be accepted to raise fund for the club. There will also be a silent auction.
‘True Stories, Well Told’ Readings of “True Stories, Well Told” will take place from 2:304 p.m. at Prestwick Chase at 100 Saratoga Blvd. in Saratoga Springs. Ten students from the Academy of Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at Empire State College will read their original true stories composed during the Creative Nonfiction Writing course offered by the Academy.
The public is encouraged to attend this free community event, including a reception with the authors after the program. No RSVP is required. For more information about the Creative Nonfiction writing course to be offered again in the fall, contact Vera at (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415.
Saratoga Springs Referrals Seeking Members
Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 5/13: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Referrals, a business referrals group, is seeking new members to join its dynamic team. The group is hosting an event for new members at 7 a.m. at Anne’s Washington Inn, 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. To RSVP to the event contact Karen Charbonneau of Realty USA at (518) 810-8810 or email KCharbonneau@RealtyUSA. com.
Town of Greenfield:
Thursday, May 15
503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 5/14: Planning Board, 7 p.m.
Empire State SAE The Empire State Society of Association Executives, Inc. (ESSAE) will hold its 35th Annual Conference and Exposition NY State of Mind at the Saratoga Hilton & Saratoga City Center in Saratoga Springs from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. There are seven sessions to choose from touching on various topics from experts in each field. A networking reception followed by a luncheon and “Saturday Night Live for Business” keynote speakers, Tim & Kris O’Shea. For more information call (518) 463-1755.
EOC May Day Spring Fling The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council’s 25th Annual May Day Spring Fling dinner and auction will be held at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs. This fun evening includes a seated dinner and complimentary drinks provided by Longfellows Restaurant, Hotel and Conference Center and The Olde Bryan Inn, as well as silent and live auctions. This is the major fundraising event for the Saratoga County EOC. Reservations are $80 per person with various sponsorship levels. For more information call (518) 288-3206.
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7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 5/13: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.orgw 5/20 Planning Board, 6:30 p.m. Town of Milton:
City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 5/14: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 5/12: Town Board, 7 p.m. 5/28: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m. Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 5/14: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 5/12: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 5/21: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m. 5/22: Zoning Board, 6:30 p.m. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 5/20: Board of Supervisors, 4 p.m.
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Rebuilding Mind, Body and Soul
Saratoga Juice Bar Tapping into Fresh Goodness... by Monique Boulet for Saratoga TODAY Saratoga Juice Bar opened in July 2013 and is Saratoga’s first dedicated juice bar. “What is especially unique about Saratoga Juice Bar is that we offer cold pressed
juice that is pressed daily on site at our store. We are thrilled to be able to provide these super healthy juices seen primarily in New York City, Los Angeles and other large urban markets,” says co-owner Christel MacLean. “Cold pressed juices feature juice that is extracted from fruits and vegetables using
our Norwalk juicer bearing 1300 pounds of pressure, and none of the heat that comes from using a centrifugal juicer - hence the term ‘Cold Pressed’,” co-owner Colin MacLean adds. Cold pressed juices at Saratoga Juice Bar contain 100 percent raw vitamins, minerals and live enzymes. They are immediately bottled to ensure a shelf life of up to five days. Saratoga Juice Bar opened with four cold pressed juices: Going Green, Spirit of Life, Saratoga Detox and Heart Beets. Last month the store added three additional cold pressed juices: Melon Breeze, Sweet Earth and Splendor in the Grass. These new juices should be enjoyed immediately, compared to the longer shelf life of the initial four cold pressed juices. Saratoga Juice Bar Manager Andy Scullin shares that “We are committed to constantly adding new products to our line of offerings.” Also, they often add items
to accommodate those guests who desire the ability to customize their juice by adding a booster (such as wheatgrass, chia seeds, flax seeds, acai, bee pollen, protein supplements and more) or to make their own blend entirely. In addition to a line of smoothies, healthy sandwiches and salads, more “grab and go” snacks have been added and the store layout has been enhanced to accommodate the new products as well. “We are completely committed to bringing great juice and related healthy products to our customers at Saratoga Juice Bar and will stay on the cutting edge of juicing and working with farms and vendors to make that happen. For example our wheatgrass is local and organic and harvested just for us at Tangleroot Farm,” said Manager Andy Scullin. I, personally, am in love with the Splendor in the Grass, an earthy blend of Mother Nature that you just can’t find anywhere else in the
area. I must say, it beats growing my own wheatgrass, which was time consuming with a small yield... now I simply walk a few blocks from my condo to savor the fresh goodness that Saratoga Juice Bar has to offer.... Thank you! If you are a business, corporation, food establishment or nonprofit organization and have some news you would like to share on your healthy initiatives, I welcome the information. We are, after all, working together to create one of the healthiest areas in the world!
Monique Boulet RD, CDN, CPT www.organiquebymonique.com
(518) 312-6309
moniqueboulet@hotmail.com
A More Peaceful Way to Divorce SARATOGA SPRINGS – The New York State Council on Divorce Mediation (NYSCDM) hosted its annual conference at the Gideon Putnam Resort to discuss a lessadversarial way for couples to end marriages or domestic partnerships – divorce mediation. “The peaceful setting of Saratoga Springs is a perfect backdrop for our non-adversarial approach to helping couples get through a very difficult time in their lives in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect,” points out NYSCDM President Clare Piro, an attorney and divorce mediator based in Westchester County. “For families in conflict, we believe divorce mediation is the preferred choice for resolving issues because our process is voluntary and gives couples much greater control over how they dissolve their unions,” explains Piro. Nearly 100 divorce mediators from throughout the state attended the conference. “Guided by a professional divorce mediator trained in conflict resolution, couples can plan their futures rationally in a safe and
private setting at their own pace, rather than an impersonal and public court setting where they must follow a court’s schedule,” says Piro. Typically, divorce mediators facilitate discussions between couples to communicate their interests and determine the best way to handle the important issues they need to resolve including child and spousal support as well as distribution of property and assets. “It is important to note that the divorce mediator remains neutral during this process. The role of the divorce mediator is to help and support both partners as they explore reasonable options, make good decisions and reach mutual agreements that are custom-made for their family,” says Piro. “I saw firsthand how divorce mediation is much more emotionally protective of families, which is especially critical for couples with children.” explains Piro, adding that the process typically is faster and therefore less expensive/more affordable than litigation. When the divorce mediation process is over, an attorney will draft the
divorce agreement and file all necessary papers with the courts. According to Piro, divorce mediation can work with all kinds of couples of various backgrounds and income levels. It can also be effective with high-conflict couples. “Typically, the partner initiating the divorce is more mentally and emotionally prepared. As a result, the other partner tends to be resistant and emotional, often creating high-conflict situations. Because mediators are trained to help manage strong emotions and reduce conflicts, we can help diffuse tensions,” points out Piro. “Then, if we can find even one area of agreement with such couples, we have some common ground to build upon.” In fact, Building Bridges was the theme of the NYSCDM’s annual conference. According to NY State Department of Health, there were 58,556 dissolutions of marriage in 2012. In Saratoga County, there were 869. Couples interested in learning more about divorce meditation can visit www.NYSmediate.org where they can find a number of educational resources.
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SSAS Students Tour College of St. Rose
SSAS students, left to right, front row: Alyia Ruggles, Hannanel Sage (back), Valeska Palmatier, Varia Drabkine, Ruth Perez, Kayla Nichols, Carlie Barella, Shelly Pettit; Standing, left to right: Jasmin Senn, Kara Sage, Luke Carlson, Davawn Hartz, Robert Haughton, Shawn Shaffe, Shawn West, Marcos Molina and Aubrey Nowhitney
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Seventeen Saratoga Sponsor-AScholar (SSAS) students and the SSAS academic coordinators, Matt Nelson and Brandy Crary, visited the College of St. Rose on Monday, April 28. Students toured the campus and listened to programs on financial aid, academic and student life and the college’s HEOP (Higher Education Opportunity Program.) “The SSAS campus visits are an important part of our program,” said Jim Lavigne, volunteer executive director. “The more colleges our students visit and the more questions they ask, the better choices they are able to make about where to apply to college.
Many of them have never been on a college campus when they begin our program.” Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar is a six-year-old nonprofit organization formed by a dedicated group of Saratoga Springs residents, Skidmore College, the Saratoga Springs High School and the Saratoga Mentoring Program. The organization’s purpose is to help fiscally disadvantaged, academically talented students succeed in high school and achieve their goal of attending college. The program provides tutoring and academic support, college preparation activities, mentoring and financial support during college.
Saratoga Springs High School Students To Compete At World’s Largest Rocket Contest SARATOGA SPRINGS — Four students from Saratoga Springs High School will head to the nation’s capital on May 10 to compete against hundreds of future aerospace leaders at Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). The students from Saratoga Springs High School placed ahead of more than 700 teams from across the country to advance to the national finals. After months of preparation and a strong showing in TARC’s qualifying round, Saratoga Springs High School NASA Club will travel to Great Meadow in The Plains, Va. for a final fly-off on May 10. Charlotte Naples, the club’s adviser will lead NASA Club team members Jay Murray, a twelfth grader; Charlie McCabe, twelfth grader; Michael Young a tenth grader; and Brad Bonser a ninth grader to the competition. Saratoga Springs High School’s team is competing for $60,000 in
scholarships and prizes, as well as bragging rights for earning the national title. The winning team will travel to the Farnborough International Air Show in England this July to launch against students from the United Kingdom and France in an international rocketry contest. With 5,000 annual participants, TARC is the world’s largest student rocket contest and a key piece of the aerospace industry’s strategy to build a stronger U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In one of the most difficult challenges in the competition’s 12-year history, teams must design and build a model rocket that can travel to exactly 825 feet and back within 48-50 seconds while carrying precious cargo — two raw eggs that must return safely to the ground undamaged. For more information about TARC 2014, please visit www.rocketcontest.org
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‘International Celebration’ Hosted by Ballston Spa Schools BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Middle School and High School recently hosted its first ever “B. Spa, B. Global International Celebration”. The theme of this well attended event was “unifying our community by embracing our diversity”. Doors opened for this two hour event at 5 p.m., and there was a steady flow of attendees throughout the evening. Many guests arrived and stayed the duration of the event as there was much to see and do. All visitors received a passport upon arrival and were encouraged to collect stamps in the “World Village”. The “World Village” was comprised of International families from the high school and middle school student body, teachers and from throughout the Ballston Spa Community. Countries included, but were not limited to: Costa Rica, Spain, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Germany, Scotland, England, China, Turkey, Thailand, India, Italy and Zimbabwe. It was clear that much love and pride had been put into each cultural display. At each stop along the way, visitors not
only received a stamp in their passport but were, in many cases, treated to an authentic sample of cuisine from the country. Many families wore traditional clothing from their country and offered an array of photographs, slide shows, music, memorabilia and more. The student participation at “B. Spa B. Global” added enthusiasm and energy to the event. Student booths included: the middle school’s International Club, Hippies for Hope, Rotary, and The International Peace Pole Project. Upper level LOTE students highlighted their exchange program experiences in both France and Spain with photos, food samples and information. Student’s in the high school’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Program provided children’s craft tables, including a maraca making station and face painting. Interact students offered volunteer support throughout the evening. LOTE students and middle school International Club members ran an international story center with additional crafts including “ojo de dios”
and mandala design. This event would not have been possible without the collaboration and organization of Audrey Daniels, Sara Ackroyd, the middle school and high shcool LOTE department, the middle school International Club members and advisors Danielle Suits and Rebecca Farrell, the many students that volunteered, participated and supported the event, administrators, teachers and support staff that aided in set up, clean up and throughout the event. A very special’ thank you’ goes out to all international families, community businesses and restaurants for their contributions. At the end of the evening, one thing was clear: Ballston Spa truly is a village of friends; a community that comes together and has embraced its growing diversity. While this was the first annual “B. Spa B. Global” event, it certainly will become an annual tradition. If you have ideas or would like to get involved in next year’s “B. Spa B. Global” event contact: adaniels@ bscsd.org or sackroyd@bscsd.org
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Mom Where do I even begin?...Well, for starters, thanks for putting up with me for the last twenty seven years cuz, let’s be honest here, we both know I can be an emotional pain in the butt sometimes… And for that, Thank you for the unconditional love and support while I slowly but surely pushed my way through college and dealt with life’s ups and downs in-between.
As an infant I relied on you. As a child I idolized you. As a teenager I tormented you. As a young man I avoided you. As a father I developed a new level of respect for you. As a middle-aged man I can’t imagine losing you. Mom, I could write a thousand words and never accurately describe the bond that unites a child with his mother; it can only be experienced. I just hope that as a parent I can offer the level of love, support, guidance and understanding that you provided our family. Thanks for standing by me through the years. Happy Mother’s Day! Love, Chad
Thanks for believing in me and always encouraging me to follow my dreams (and agreeing that my dreams should not consist of anything math-related). Thank you for those girl nights when you would order Chinese food and watch cheesy lifetime movies with me after I’ve had a bad day. Mom, You have been my constant rock, my best friend and confidant since day one and I am forever grateful and proud to call you my mother. Love you always and forever - Jessica aka your ‘little lamb’
Almost fifty years ago, my mother saw fireworks the day I was born ( I was born on 7/04/64). I am sure my actions over the years, as well as the actions of my five older siblings, have caused her to see many more fireworks. But through it all my mother has remained steadfast and true to her two greatest loves in her life, her faith and family. Even at ninety-one years old, she still continues to teach me valuable lessons about being a good and loving parent, maintaining a positive attitude and the importance of perseverance through the many trials and tribulations that she has faced over the years. She became a widow in 2007 and broke her hip in 2013. Thanks Mom for continuing to be a pillar of strength and the Best Mom ever. Happy Mother’s Day!! I love you, Jimmy
What an assignment, how do you chose just ONE MEMORY of your mother… the most important person in your life?! Okay, if I have to pick just one… I’m going to go with a “public” memory of my mother, Marilyn Vallone, and maybe others will remember it too. Vinny and I were lucky enough to have a “stay-at-home” mom and she was always there to volunteer for school activities… I can still remember all the kids hanging out of the school bus windows yelling “hello” to her as we’d be boarding the bus for a field trip. Everybody loved my mom and it’s still the same today… I’ve been away from Schuylerville CSD for over 30 years now and when I run into an ex classmate… they always ask about my mom, whether they knew her as Marilyn, Mike or Mrs. V, everybody knew Chris and Vinny’s mom! We love you mom xoxo Chris
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! The more I grow up (a truly continuous process), the more I realize how much we are alike. Of course I’ve resisted, but it was no use. I realize that I don’t take “no” or “I can’t help you miss” as an answer from any service representative… which always makes me laugh; especially if they’re from a cell phone company. You don’t realize how much your parents have rubbed off on you until you leave the house and hear yourself say the exact same things your mother had said and later to realize that it had a bit of truth to it… it’s scary.
A tribute to my mom, Marge Daley
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But most of all, thank you mom for helping me realize that many and most people are rarely out of reach, and that some are simply waiting to hear you say “hello”. This simple, simple gesture continues to make my world much larger. Loving regards, Your Boo, Colette
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I am once again thinking about how I do not have a gift for my mother yet. Every Mother’s Day—Christmas and birthday, too—I have no idea what to get for the one consistent woman in my life. Really though, what meaningful gift do you get for the rare someone who has truly always been there for you? The one who took pleasure in capturing weeks-worth of video of you as an infant, rolling around in your own drool. The one who had confidence in your childhood goals to become a first baseman for the New York Yankees—or the seventh Power Ranger for that matter. The one who convinced you the Easter Bunny was real until fifth grade because she used to spit chewed carrots all over the lawn Easter morning. The one who supported your ditch-a-job-and-go-on-a-cross-country-trip decision. I don’t know how to show you how much I love you with a gift, but maybe this small bit of text in a newspaper, which didn’t cost me anything, will suffice. Thank you Mom for all the years of support, calling me out for being a jerk when I really was, and the greatest food on planet Earth. Love, Brian Dear Mom, Thank you for always being there even when I didn’t want you to be. From a rough beginning we came together and made a great family with love and understanding. We have had our ups and downs, but we have always been there for each other in times of need. I love how close our relationship is and the wonderful relationship you have with my child. My daughter is so lucky to have you in her life as I am blessed to have you in mine. Happy Mother’s Day! Carolina
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Mom, What a role model… I can’t begin to describe how much you inspire me every day. You are the kindest, most selfless, strongest person I know and I think anyone who knows you, feels the same way. You are a survivor. Not only have you beat breast cancer this year, but you are also graduating with your doctorate in just a few short months. I could not be more proud to call you my mother. You have raised four beautiful, smart and talented daughters – if I do say so myself – who all want to thank you for being the best mother in the world. You have always been there for us during the hard days and supported us through everything we’ve done over the years, even though some decisions may not have been the greatest. You have given us everything we need and more, and we are all eternally grateful. I am especially thankful for you letting me move back in after college... Literally, don’t know where I would be without that. Happy Mother’s Day! Love your favorite daughter, Colleen
About my Mom, Carolina
Makes crafts with me Onions make her cry Teaches me good manners Helps me with my homework Eyes are blue Rubs my back when I’m sick She is so Sweet I LOVE YOU MOM! Nadine age 7
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Rosemary Meliski – Mother & Matriarch My mom is the glue that holds our family together. She is the “matriarch” so to speak. I know that her greatest joy is spending time with her five children, fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. I watch her at our family gatherings, just taking it all in, enjoying each one, proud to call us her family. When I think back on all that we (her five children) put her through, I am amazed at the strength she must have had. She never gave up on any of us. She fought for us, prayed for us, stood by us, and most of all loved us with an unconditional love! She taught us how important family is and that you don’t give up on each other, no matter what you are going through. And I’ve seen, in all of my siblings, that we have that same passion for our families. Thank you, Mom for making me……clean my room, do chores, go grocery shopping, make dinner and for letting me stay home from school to do your ironing (LOL). At the time I had no idea that I would need these skills just a couple of years later when I started my own family (unexpectedly) at age 19. Thank you for praying for me, for making me go to church when I was younger and for teaching me to love and honor God, as this has been the anchor in my life. Thank you for your friendship. I love spending time with you, talking with you, laughing with you, reminiscing with you, just being with you! I can’t imagine my life without you! I love you, Mom! - Cindy
Mom Happy Mothers Day Mom! Now 83, I’m happy she has a full, mostly independent life enjoying the company of family and friends. I don’t get to see her every week, but we make a point to chat by phone each day – she doesn’t text, but we do battle it out online… a minimum of three ‘words with friends’ games going, which probably keeps both our minds sharp. I was lucky, as the oldest of three I had my parents to myself for the first four years of my life. Mom quit her job as a teacher when I was born—a classic ‘stay at home’ mom – that’s pretty much how it was in those days. Some of the earliest memories I have are of Mom and me shopping along 63rd Drive in Queens, where we lived until I was 8… We had lunch at the Hamburger Train – A basic diner set-up where your plate would zoom out of the kitchen on a railroad car and stop at your seat. If I were really good and cooperative, my reward at the end of our spree would be a black-and-white cookie from Shelly’s Bake Shop.
Dear mmmAMA, You gave me life, Between then and now, there’s been some you’ve saved arguments, even some tears but mostly smiles and my life, you’ve laughs. Happy Mothers Day! watched me give life… and - Arthur Gonick when life threw me a curve ball bigger than I knew how to handle on my own, you were there for me. You are always there for me. I’ve been trying to think of something I could give you for almost two years now, to show you just how much you mean to me… but I have not been able to think of a thing, as nothing I could do for you or buy you would ever repay you for what you have done for me. I’d love to give you the world… but I can’t. I hope, however, that you know that I want these things for you, and that you deserve them. Thank you for all of the 80’s tchochkies, the makeup, car repairs, endless amounts of delicious food, the shared tears, the shared laughs, head rubs, for putting up with me when I make you google gross/weird things on the web, for all of the purses… thank you for everything! You are the most beautiful person I know, and I am lucky to be able to call you my mom. Thank you for you, and for being so strong. Without you I am nothing. I love you so, so, so, very too, too much. Happy Mother’s Day! Love, your little m., Melissa
Dorothy Hilpert Hensley 1934 - 2003 Mother’s Day...a day I spend thinking of all the wonderful times spent with my Mom. She was a stay-at-home mom and I was blessed with all the privileges that comes with this lifestyle. I always came home from school to… “How was your day” a snack and “do your homework so you can go out and play.” How funny, that back then I was so jealous of neighbor kids who didn’t have to do their homework or even change their school clothes. Mom managed house (when I wasn’t looking) and all who lived in it; which was my Dad, Grandmother on my Dad’s side, two brothers, a sister, two dogs, a cat, two birds and rabbits in the back yard. Sounds crazy in today’s world right? She was our Sunday School Teacher, VBS Director, and Girl Scout Leader, created and directed our church Christmas Pageant and held one of the best Halloween party’s I’ve ever been to. Mom was always there… She made a huge t-pee in the back yard and played baseball with us. As I got older, Mom became my friend. We enjoyed going to garage sales, craft fairs. After graduation Mom went back to school and became a LPN and retired from Wesley Health Care Center. I thank God for being blessed with such a wonderful Mom. She passed away very quickly in 2003 with brain cancer, and I think about and miss her every day. Happy Mother’s Day Mom! Love, Robin
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All Roads Lead to Childhood Breaking Dysfunctional Patterns at the Root
by Meghan D. Lemery, LCSW-R
for Saratoga TODAY This weekend we will celebrate Mother’s Day and in a few
short weeks Father’s Day. For many of us this is a joyful time when we take time to celebrate our own parents, or as a parent, receive honor and thanksgiving for the job we have done raising the next generation. Parents represent our first introduction to the world. In the formative years of our birth and toddler ages, we are taught what the world is like based on the experience we have with our parents. It is clear that many of the emotional difficulties we experience throughout life can be brought back to the roots of the type of mother and father we had. A mother’s love is the key
to feeling safe and secure in the world. Mothers teach us how to receive love and care for others. Moms teach us our values, morals and ethics, shaping the kind of character we will develop and take out into the world. A father’s love is the key link to self-esteem. Children immediately look to their fathers for approval and praise. A father’s attention and time gives us the strength we need to believe that we are worthy, capable and valuable to ourselves and those around us. When each parent works together in their different roles to raise a child, the end result is a person who feels safe and secure, is kind to others, and is a person whose self-esteem is rooted and grounded firmly in love. When the storms of life come, a healthy child raised by two healthy parents will be an unstoppable force who can pass the baton of health to the next generation. When one or both parents is unable to give the tools necessary to help the child feel whole, the end result is someone who searches in life looking to feel safe and secure, and/or constantly seeking approval from others in the hopes to build self-esteem. This imbalance will create a person who is on a quest that will lead to a dead end over and over again. It feeds a dysfunctional cycle that can only be stopped through awareness, insight and healing. The key to ending this
dysfunctional cycle is to go back to the root of the issue and begin the healing process. A good place to start the process is to examine the relationships in your life. If you grew up with a mother who was cold and emotionally unavailable, you will seek out intimate relationships from people who give off that same unavailable, cold energy. It is an unconscious quest that is rooted in healing the need to feel safe, secure and loved. Likewise, if you grew up with a father who did not shower you with praise and approval, you will unconsciously seek out people who will continue the cycle of ignoring your needs and putting you down, thus affirming what you received from your father—disapproval. Whatever was missing from your parents will be what you attempt to heal in your future relationships. It is no coincidence that people pair off with others who are just like their parents. We seek out what we are familiar with and this is how we get into unhealthy patterns of dysfunction. Once you get a sense of what was missing from the formative years, you can begin to heal the brokenness and break the cycle of dysfunction. The next stop on the journey to wholeness is to take a look back at the family tree. Go back a few generations and ask the elders in your family what their parents were like. This will help you to
gather the information you need to see the patterns of dysfunction that were passed down each generation. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces will begin to fall into place and you will get a clear picture of where the brokenness began. A parent who cannot fulfill the role of giving you security, safety, love and approval is a parent who did not receive this as a child. Whatever you didn’t receive from your parents is not about you, rather, it is about their own unfulfilled needs that began generations prior. This insight can help you break free from the chains of feeling unworthy and help you feel compassion for the parent who repeated the pattern and passed the baton to you. A parent who refuses to give you approval or love is someone who grew up without it. They are still looking to heal that void themselves and they are giving you what they experienced. They too feel unloved and unworthy and are attempting to fill the void within them. Once you view the generational void that was passed down to start a pattern, you stop personalizing your experience with the parent who failed to validate you in some way. You are free to let go, heal and break the curse. As we look forward to celebrating Mother’s and Father’s Day, take some time to reflect on what was lacking in your own childhood. The only way we grow into people who are whole is to deal with our own brokenness so that we can pass the baton of heath and wholeness to the next generation. There is a spectacular synergy that takes place when a mother and father commit to their individual roles in parenting and seek to raise a safe, secure, kind, child who is rooted and grounded in self worth and love. Happy Mother’s and Father’s Day! Here’s to breaking the cycle of lack and living WHOLE! Ms. Lemery is a psychotherapist practicing in Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit meghanlemery.com or email meghanlemery@yahoo.com
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The Difference Between ‘Flexibility’ and ‘Mobility’
by Matthew Goodemote, MPT
for Saratoga TODAY I have noticed over the last few weeks I have been using a couple words, specifically to clarify for my patient’s, an important distinction for them to recover their function and to reduce their pain. Today I would like to clarify the difference between “flexibility” and “mobility.” These two words are often interchangeable, but they do not always mean the same thing. For example, I had a patient who just had surgery and noticed that movement had become more difficult,
describing it as losing his “flexibility.” I pointed out that it was not physiologically possible to lose “flexibility” in a matter of a few weeks, whereas it was likely his tissue “mobility” that was limited due to immobilization. Flexibility is an actual restriction or limitation in the tissue whereas mobility is more of a stiffness. This distinction is important because it determines the most effective treatment approach. The distinction is also in how quickly they can come on and how quickly they can improve. To improve someone’s flexibility, we need literally weeks or months of daily stretching. To improve tissue mobility, we need a few minutes. So clearly identifying the distinction is important for you when you are injured or trying to improve your ability to move. Let me give you a specific example of how this difference can affect you. It is commonly thought that back pain can develop from “tight hamstrings.” It is a fairly regular occurrence for me to hear a patient say they need to work on their hamstring flexibility to help their back feel better. I often tell them that it is not true. First of all, there are no studies
that I am aware of that have proven tight hamstrings have any causative relationship to the development of lower back pain. But more importantly, this “tight hamstring theory” is proven untrue by the very people recommending it. For example, when the practitioner teaches a patient hamstring “stretches” and the patient notices within a matter of minutes or even a matter of days these “stretches” helped to alleviate their pain, or help to improve their ability to move, it proves it is not a flexibility issue. There is no physiological way to permanently elongate tissues in such a short time frame. Let me clarify a bit more. It is absolutely possible to elongate tissue in a matter of a few minutes, but this tissue elongation lasts for about three hours. When we “stretch” our tissue we will have a short term elongation. After about three hours the tissue will return to its original length. This means that the tissue did not actually become more “flexible.” It became more “mobile.” In order for the tissue to remodel, so there is a lasting increase in tissue length, we need at least six weeks. When the tissue elongation lasts, even
when you are not “stretching it,” you will have increased “flexibility.” When you are able to move further into a “stretch” in a matter of minutes, what you are really doing is demonstrating that the initial movement was not actually the maximum tissue length you had. When you have mobilized the tissue to its true end range, it often feels better, or at least looser. But when you wake up the next day and it feels tight all over again, it is not because you lost flexibility overnight. It is because you didn’t move the tissue, so it lost its mobility. The changes in tissue mobility that happen in the short term may be all that is needed to alleviate someone’s back pain, or, for that matter, the mobility may improve their pain in other areas as well. And to get tissue mobility increases you do not need to “hold” the stretch. The more I have matured as a therapist I have learned that pain is the very thing that we need to guide us back to function, but enduring pain is not often needed. I educate the patients when pain is “OK” and when it is not. For example, pain that goes up and comes down quickly is safe for me, and this is easy to determine
when I use mobility vs. stretching. I have found patients are typically more willing to mobilize their tissue because they don’t have to hold the stretch when it hurts. So holding a stretch to increase flexibility is not what is needed most times when recovering from an injury. Again, the issue is “mobility” and that only requires movement to the end of available motion. No holding and no stretching is needed. I am not saying there is anything wrong with flexibility. I am merely saying that it is different than mobility. I learned a while ago that understanding the difference between flexibility and mobility makes a huge difference in outcome and expectations. I am far more interested in getting someone moving again. If they need to work on flexibility for long term success, I most definitely address it, but in the short term most need mobility. Often it is identifying these differences that help improve patients’ outcomes and help me to guide patients to the most effective way to recover. I continue to look for ways to improve their function and often that is facilitated by improving their mobility.
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The History of Mount McGregor Thursday, May 15, Noon1 p.m. Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room David Hubbard, Grant Cottage site manager, and Bill Haggett, superintendent of Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility, will tell the story of the facility from the Met Life Sanitarium to the soon to be closed prison. No registration required.
Intro To The Internet for Absolute Beginners Wednesday and Friday, May 28 and 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saratoga Springs Public Library Students in this two-session course learn to use a browser, hyperlinks, search engines, and tabbed browsing. A brief tour of E-mail and the library’s website are also covered.
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Senior Calendar Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs NY 12866 (518) 584-1621 www.saratogaseniorcenter.org
Did you know May is Older American’s Month? Each May, the nation celebrates Older Americans for their contributions and provide them with information to stay healthy and active. Older adults are at a much higher risk of injury then the rest of the population, resulting in at least 6 million medically treated injuries each year. By taking control of their safety and well-being, Americans can live longer, healthier lives. This year, the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga helps celebrate the theme of “Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow” with a number of classes and activities to help our seniors to achieve and maintain personal independence and wellbeing. Membership benefits include affordable programs such as monthly dinners, exercise classes like Osteo,
Yoga and Zumba, art classes like Rug Hooking, Beading and Ceramics, special presentations and games as well as use of the Center’s computers, pool table and senior advocacy programs. For more information on how to join or volunteer call (518) 584-1621 or visit us at www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.
“Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow” activities this month at the center include: Blue Shield Fitness, Thu. May 15th at 1 p.m.: Join Diane Hart for a low impact session to improve flexibility and balance through a series of slow movements. Please wear comfortable clothes – free and open to the public. Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up. 10 Alzheimer’s Warning Signs, Tue. May 20 from 1-3pm: Early detection matters! Learn the top 10 early warning indicators of Alzheimer’s and learn what steps to take. Early diagnosis provides the best opportunities for treatment, support and future planning. Free and open to the public.
Saratoga Senior Resource Headquarters: The following free consultations for the public are available this month at the center, Please call (518) 584-1621 for details: •
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Every Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m.-noon: Free computer assistance with Maddie. Please call 584-1621 to sign up. Mon. May 12 at 10 a.m. Miracle Ear offering hearing screening and hearing aid check. Wed. May 14 at 11 a.m. WP Wealth Advisors offering free financial consultations about finances and retirement. Thu. May 15 from 8:30–10:30 a.m. Zieker Eye offering free vision screenings and doughnuts! Tue. May 27 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Home Helpers provides information on Advance Directives including Health Care Proxy, POA and Living Wills. Thu. May 29 at 12:30 p.m. Wesley Community offers a free seminar “Affordable Senior Housing and How to Find it.”
Other Activities This Month:
Saratoga Paint and Sip, Wed. May 14 from 1-3 p.m.: An art class like no other! Learn how to paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in a laid back, fun atmosphere. No experience required! You can even bring your own “sip”. Cost is $10. Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up. Glass Fusion, May 7, 21 from 10 a.m.-noon: Learn how to create beautiful art or jewelry in kiln-fired glass. Cost is $20 / month. Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up. Shop Piper Boutique for the Senior Center, May 18: a portion of all proceeds will go towards the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga. Friday Movies: Cost is only $2 including snacks! Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up. May 9 at 1 p.m.: “Nebraska” May 30 at 1 p.m.: “Saving Mr. Banks” Book Club Meets May 29 at 3 p.m. to discuss “Rise and Shine” by Anna Quindlen. Join us for Trips and Excursions! Membership only $20 for the year! Please call 584-1621 for details or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org Sign up today for fun, friendship and exploration!
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Alaska by Land and Sea: 6/36/13 Paris to Normandy River Cruise: 6/23-7/1 Canadian Rockies by Train: Vancouver to Calgary 6/26-7/4 Ottawa& The Beautiful Thousand Islands: 7/11-15 Cowboy Country – Visit Wyoming, Yellowstone and South Dakota: 8/19-26 Cape Cod, MA – Enjoy the magic of the Cape: 9/15-19 Riverboat Cruise Capitals of Europe with Prague: 9/28-10/8 Flavors of Thailand – Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and other highlights: 11/7-11/20
Visit the Center for full itineraries or go to www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.
About The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga is a non-profit, nonresidential community center located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. Adults age 50 and over can join for only $20 a year and participate in programs, trips& social activities tailored to adults and seniors. Since 1955, the Center’s mission is to empower seniors to achieve and maintain personal independence and well-being. Membership runs from January to December and benefits include affordable programs such as monthly dinners, classes, presentations and games as well as use of the Center’s computers, pool table and advocacy programs. For more information on how to join or volunteer call (518) 584-1621 or visit us at www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.
Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Empire State College 111 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-587-2100, ext. 2415 www.esc.edu Readings of “True Stories, Well Told” Wednesday, May 14 from 2:30-4pm at Prestwick Chase at 100 Saratoga Blvd in Saratoga Springs Ten students from the Academy of Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at Empire State College will read their original true stories composed during the Creative Nonfiction Writing course offered by the Academy. Instructed by local author and educator, Patricia A. Nugent, the adult students studied techniques used by fiction writers and applied them to the craft of writing nonfiction stories in an interesting way. The public is encouraged to attend this free community event, including a reception with the authors after the program. No RSVP is required. For more information about the Creative Nonfiction writing course to be offered again in the fall, contact Vera at 518-587-2100, ext. 2415. The Academy’s spring 2014 brochure and registration form are available at area libraries, though the A.L.L. office, and on the A.L.L. web site: www.esc.edu/ALL. Contact the office at: (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415 to request a copy.
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Our Elders, Our Actions:
Motor Cycles—Mother’s Cycles
by Clare Colamaria for Saratoga TODAY Happy Mother’s Day to all who are blessed enough to own the title “Mother.” When we became mothers, we anticipated the journey of motherhood. First, we anticipated the journey of pregnancy— how our bodies would change. Not only how our bodies would have to adjust and make room for this new life, but also how our thoughts and actions would have to continually readjust to all the new changes. As there are dozens and dozens of books telling us what to expect while you’re expecting, it just doesn’t prepare you emotionally for the actual process of child birth. It’s hard to put your finger on the pain-joy experience. Nothing in this world fills your heart up more than finally holding your child in your arms and saying your first face-to-face hellos. It’s an unexplainable event and just the beginning of a complex journey across vast and unknown territories. It is fast and furious, and something you must be sure to strap your helmet on for—like riding a motorcycle across the 101 California coastline or it may be more like braking and controlling the tight switchback roads of Arizona’s, New Mexico’s and Colorado’s Route 666. Phew, breathe. They say time flies and we should embrace every second of our children’s early years because before you know it, they have flown the coop. They are right, time does fly. We can very easily get caught up in certain precious moments as they mature and grow, and sometimes others are
moments we pray pass quickly so we can get to the next phase. There are many twists and turns we must navigate and teach ourselves new paths throughout the years of motherhood. For instance, giving attention to a child who is well deserving of it and when to ignore the attention they seek through their manipulation or poor behavior techniques. How long does it take us until we understand just that one little lesson? The funny thing is that one lesson will be used throughout our lives and into the golden years of our parents and one day for us as well, but by then it will carry on a whole different meaning. Breathe. My children are now 15 and 17 years old and I know I have a ways to go, but I can say it has been a journey—one I would not have wanted to miss. I can now clearly see and relate to the challenges, pains, worry and laughso-hard-you-cried moments my mother experienced with me and my brothers. We were blessed many times over. How many times did she have to change the course she had planned just to accommodate our needs versus hers? So, now I find myself going through many of the same cycles my mother had, and probably her
mother as well. After all, many of us do our best to carry on certain traditions and, in order to do that, history must repeat itself. There are many life-changing events and circumstances we go through as we age—some for the better, some make things more challenging. Roles have a way of reversing themselves and before we know it, our mothers become the ones needing their children’s attention and we become their caregiver, trying to figure out what critical needs must be met and how to handle those needs. Our mothers handled our needs when we were unable to meet our own needs early on. It is no different, just reversed. In most cases, the brain and body slowly reverse and return to that of a child. It is human nature, a natural part of age and decline. Try your best not to become frustrated by that, instead, reach out to your loved ones, embrace them longer, hold their hands, push them in their wheelchair, sing with them, dance with them, read to them or listen to their stories for the 100th time like it was the first time you ever heard it. Don’t we all like the feeling of being safe, cared for and looked after? You may need a helmet for this part of the journey as well, but at the end of the day,
you will feel peace in your heart and mind and find yourself with a smile on your face. Have a very Happy Mother’s Day every day— Peace! Clare Colamaria is the Founder of A Senior’s Choice, LLC. Clare writes this column to support and advocate for families with aging loved ones. If you feel you could use guidance and appropriate resources, please call Clare at (518) 4242527 or go on line to www.
aseniorschoiceonline.com and fill out her consultation form.
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This Week’s SPOLIGHT
Wilton Recreation
Wilton Recreation offers a full-day summer camp program for children entering grades 1 through 9. With available pre-camp and post-camp care, working parents can ensure their children are having fun in a safe environment before
and after the camp’s regular hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents who register their children for before and/or after camp care can drop off their registered campers after 8:00 a.m. and can pick them up until 5:30
p.m. Busing is available for Wilton residents who register for regular camp hours. This camp offers a full schedule of daily onsite activities, themed events, and exciting trips for those campers registered for off-site adventures. Daily onsite activities include arts and crafts, sports, playground fun, and other organized group games. This year’s scheduled field trips include: The Great Escape, Million Dollar Beach, Saratoga County Fair, Magic Forest, Valley Cats Baseball Game and at least two swimming days per week at nearby pools and beaches. The 2014 Summer Camp opens on July 1 and runs until August 15. Registration must be done in person and begins March 17 at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York, and closes June 13. As there are only 300 spaces available, be sure to mark your calendar! Camp registration forms are available at www. townofwilton.com or can be picked up at the park office, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any questions, please call (518) 584-9455.
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Five Becomes Six
by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY When I’ve written about my new babies in the past, I’ve related how I love their smell and their tininess, and how each of my babies has been wholly himself, with a personality evident within minutes of birth. I’ve written about how every birth has taught me new things, and about how none of it is really in my control no matter how much I plan. Coming up with something new to write about, our Number Six might seem like it
would be difficult. But new things I do have to report: I was placed on strict bed rest because of high blood pressure in my 37th week, only to have labor begin on its own, totally unexpectedly, a day later (I’ve never been placed on bed rest, nor had labor start at home). I actually had the “normal” experience of feeling contractions that had definitely changed from Braxton-Hicks to real contractions that needed to be timed, and then calling the doctor to say I was pretty sure I was in labor and being sent to the hospital. Instead of going to the hospital in the early morning or the evening for a scheduled induction, like I’d done with some of the other kids, for which my family had had time to plan and clear their schedules so they could help watch the other kids, I had to call my mom and sisters to, “Come now!” in the middle of the boys’ dinner and homework because labor was moving fast. I’d thought I might be able to hold out for another hour to make sure at least the little ones were in bed before we left, but Baby was having none of waiting.
I can also report that we were undecided on a name for a boy as recently as a couple weeks before birth. The name we thought for months we’d use if we had another boy just wasn’t calling to us anymore, so back to the drawing board we went. We have never had such trouble coming up with a name for a boy. Given that we hadn’t found out the baby’s gender ahead of time, I did wonder if our difficulty in deciding on a boy name was a sign that we were having a girl. Other things during my pregnancy were different than anything I’d experienced before, which also made me wonder if this little baby was going to turn out to be a girl. For example, I had flare-ups of my rosacea worse than any I’d ever had. My gestational diabetes set in later than with the others, and seemed easier to manage for a good portion of it. I craved pickles like crazy in those last weeks—yes, that stereotypical pregnancy craving, which I’d never had before. I was swoonier about romance and weepier about everything than I remember being since I was a teenager. I’ve said it a million times before and I’ll say it again— because it’s true, and it’s the thing everyone asks me—I wasn’t hoping for a girl. I wasn’t hoping
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for a boy either. I’m completely delighted at the idea of having another boy after all boys, and I’m completely delighted at the idea of adding a little girl into the mix. The washing of a couple pink clothes that had been handed down to me “just in case” was just that—“just in case”—just like pulling out a bunch of the newborn boy things I have, so the baby wouldn’t have to wear yellows and greens for long. So yes, I was, and am, completely, totally, over-the-moon delighted to share our wonderful Baby News: Nearly three weeks early, only hours after labor started, my five boys became six. “Another boy!” exclaimed everyone in the delivery room. Another wonderful, snips-andsnails boy. And that elusive, last-minute name? We absolutely love it, and it fits the baby to a T: Charles Ferguson, nicknamed Gus. Charles is a nod to my motherin-law, Carol, and Ferguson is a family name on my mom’s side that has a particularly special significance to me and her, so our little boy is really named for both of his grandmothers. And Gus is a nickname that we’ve loved for years and considered for several of our other boys, but we could never get comfortable with how to arrive at that nickname—until
I realized Gus can be a nickname for Ferguson. Funny enough, my husband never wanted to have to explain any of our kids’ names— like using a nickname derived from the middle name—and yet, when we hit upon Charles Ferguson with the nickname Gus, we both immediately loved it. That, to me, is evidence of the rightness of this name for this baby. Now, at 6 weeks old, our new little boy has already nestled his way into all our hearts. Even Taddy, newly dethroned from his spot as the youngest and smallest, says to me often (after having ordered me to “Move this,” referring to Gus and his burp cloth on my shoulder, so that Taddy can snuggle there), “Baby Gus is so cute, Mom.” Finally, as always I want to thank those at Myrtle Street Obstetrics & Gynecology and Saratoga Hospital for the care I received during my pregnancy, labor, and delivery—they allowed me to feel confident that the baby and I were in the very best hands. Kate Towne Sherwin is a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons Thomas (9), Gabriel (7), John Dominic (5), Xavier (4), Thaddeus (2), and Charles “Gus” (6 weeks). She can be reached at sksherwin@ hotmail.com.
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You Could Be Paying Your Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums, Tax-Free
by Stephen Kyne, Sterling Manor Financial for Saratoga TODAY I’ve written a lot in the past about the need for retirees and pre-retirees to consider the impact of longterm care (LTC) expenses on their finances; specifically how LTC costs will affect the lifestyle of the healthy spouse. Because LTC planning is so important, I wanted to share an excellent, yet under-utilized strategy for paying LTC premiums. When you are younger and have a family which relies on you for economic support, you may protect your family by purchasing a life insurance policy. Sometimes these are whole life, universal life, or some other form of insurance which builds cash value. As you become older and enter retirement, your risk changes. It’s very likely that the risk is no longer that you die prematurely; it’s that you become sick, and you require LTC due to some physical impairment, or cognitive ailment like Alzheimer’s or dementia. If you count yourself among this group, you may be realizing that you have a slew of life insurance policies
that you just don’t need anymore. What if you could use the cash value in your life insurance policy to pay for your long-term care insurance, tax-free? You may already know that a 1035 Exchange is a way to transfer cash value from a life insurance policy to a new life insurance policy or annuity contract, tax-free. Did you know that it is also possible to use a 1035 Exchange to fund a tax-qualified LTC insurance policy, using cash value in a life insurance policy or non-IRA annuity? Let’s assume you have accumulated several life insurance policies during your working life. You’re now retired, and recognize that your death is not going to have a negative financial impact on your family. You may be able to consolidate the cash value from all of your policies into a single non-IRA annuity, by way of a 1035 Exchange. From that annuity, you could then pay for your traditional, tax-qualified LTC policy, tax-free, by way of partial-1035 Exchanges from the annuity to the LTC policy each policy year! Here are some points to consider, although certainly not all-inclusive. • You should typically use an annuity as the intermediary between your life policies and the LTC policy. This will greatly simplify the process since your life policies could still have premium funding requirements that need to be met. Why pay a premium on life insurance you no longer need? • The owner & insured on the life policy need to be the same as on the annuity and LTC policy to qualify as a 1035 Exchange. • Only traditional tax-qualified LTC policies are eligible. • Only non-IRA annuities
are eligible. • We recommend using the same insurance company for the annuity as for the LTC policy. For example, if your LTC coverage is through XYZ Insurance Company, then we recommend using an appropriate XYZ Company annuity for funding purposes. This will greatly simplify the process, and could even allow it to be automatic each year. • It is important to be sure your life insurance policies are not Modified Endowment Contracts
(MECs). MECs are life insurance policies which have been heavily funded, and if your policy has been deemed a MEC, there may be additional penalties for utilizing the strategy. You don’t necessarily need to start with life insurance cash value. Funds that you may have in non-IRA annuities could also be eligible for this strategy. This means that nonperforming money in low-yielding CDs may be a good candidate for funding an annuity to, in-turn, fund the LTC policy.
Finally, all the cash value you’ve had locked away in your life insurance policies can be put to work! We strongly recommend working with a knowledgeable advisor, and we encourage you to consult your tax professional as well before implementing. Stephen Kyne is a partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck. He can be contacted at (518) 5834040. Sterling Manor Financial does not provide tax advice.
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014
Saratoga County’s
TEACHER OF THE
YEAR 2014
Photos by Deborah Neary
Teacher of The Year
Welcome to Saratoga TODAY’s First Annual ‘Saratoga County’s Teacher of the Year’ Contest. As you turn the pages you are going to meet some fantastic educators who are helping to shape the future of America. Whether nominated by students, parents, or fellow educators, they all have one thing in common: A commitment to children and the willingness to go above and beyond on a regular basis. What began as a good idea (A contest to recognize local teachers) turned into one of my best experiences as a publisher. As we made our way to the various schools (elementary, middle, HS) we burst into the classrooms or auditoriums to announce the news. The looks of surprise (and embarrassment) on the teacher’s faces was priceless. But I have to say it paled in comparison to the reaction of the students who were hooting, hollering and
hugging their teachers. Their reaction made it perfectly clear how special these individuals are. We couldn’t have done this without our partners SaratogaMama.com or LocalLivingIn.com. And a big thank you to our sponsors who stepped up to the plate and provided great packages for each winner. Thank you Adirondack Trust Co., Northshire Bookstore, Target and AC Moore. And to all the teachers who are out there every day making a difference, Thank You. I am already looking forward to next year and meeting a whole new batch of exceptional educators.
-Chad Beatty
How it all happened ... Months ago, Saratoga TODAY pitched the idea of a county-wide contest to find the most beloved teacher in the area… everybody was on-board and the buzz started… great idea, the kids and teachers will love it, what do we give them, when do we hold it, how do we promote it, when will we announce the winners??? Luckily we have great media partners to promote this, and local businesses that were willing to be sponsors. Saratoga TODAY, along with LocalLivingIn.com and SaratogaMama.com kicked off the first ever “Saratoga County’s Teacher of the Year” contest, and we are SO looking
forward to doing this every year! The nomination period was during the month of March, with voting during the month of April. We SURPRISED the winners at their schools on Friday, May 2nd. The school support was wonderful… promoting it in-house, helping us pull this off without the teachers knowing and having a wonderful school spirit that inspired the students and teachers to nominate and vote. We received TONS of nomination letters! Our goal from the beginning was to gather the nominations, narrow it down to the top three in each category and let the public vote for their favorites, well… we had the HARDEST
time narrowing it down, the letters were all wonderful. Some were heartwarming, others funny and the ones written by the children themselves – wow! They are all available online to be read, and we have a few at the end of this section after we introduce you to the winners! In case you were wondering what the teachers received in their gift bags… An engraved glass APPLE and a framed certificate from us, a $50 gift card from Target, a $50 gift card from Northshire Books and a $250 DBA gift card from the Adirondack Trust Company – thank you to ALL the sponsors!!
-Chris Vallone Bushee
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by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA— For some of us, it takes the many years leading up to college graduation, and sometimes longer, to decide whom we want to be. Sometimes it just takes the right person to evoke inspiration. Elementary school first grade teacher at Spa Christian School Mandy Klint since third grade knew that she wanted to be a teacher when she ‘grew up’. She didn’t come to the conviction on her own, she said it was an exemplary teacher from her childhood who inspired her. “My third-grade teacher was just like Ms. Frizzle (from the animated children’s show “The Magic School
Elementary School
Miss Mandy Klint Bus”),” Klint said. “I knew that she cared about me and that she cared whether I understood what was going on or not.” “I just knew I wanted to be like her. I was one of the few people who went to college knowing exactly what I wanted to do,” she said. Her early interest in teaching helped her collect a number of experiences including when she was a teacher’s aide in high school. “As I got to watch what teachers did and see the times when we had really succeeded and how,” Klint said. “Since I knew I wanted to be a teacher, I was able to be very observant about what was going on and how to do it well. And it’s definitely a passion of mine; I feel likes it’s
Photo by Deborah Neary
Miss Klint surrounded by her adorable first graders!
definitely what I was created to do. That’s what God made me to do was teach.” In the classroom with Miss Klint: Klint takes everything about the classroom experience into consideration. It’s important to her that the students are not distracted by being too uncomfortable after a morning of sitting at their desks, or that if they need to wiggle a bit in their chair they can do so without distracting others. “I try to structure my room in a way that it’s comfortable,” Klint said. “They’re going to be sitting in here for a very long time so I have cushions. There’s a bucket for cushions over there,” she said pointing to a corner of the room. Most importantly, Klint finds that you can’t teach a lesson to the fullest without context. The school day always begins with chapel and later moves into Bible lessons. “I’ll correlate the Bible story in with our math and into our phonics lesson or spelling lesson”, she said. “So I do a lot of integrating. But I think a lot of making the day fun is having fun together,” she said. “Our brain is constantly making connections, and so the more connections you can create, the longer and better that piece of information is going to stick. So if you can get it connected
Photo by Deborah Neary SaratogaMama’s Colleen Pierre, Adirondack Trust’s Rob Ward, Miss Mandy Klint, Saratoga TODAY’s Chad Beatty and Buy Local’s Juergen Klingenberg.
from all different areas then they’re going to learn it better.” Now that this school year is drawing to a close, Miss Klint is not only looking forward to continuing her teaching career at Spa Christian School, but she will also be its principal next year. “I see myself here for a very, very long time,” she said. “There is no school like this one. The bible is integrated into everything, and I think that is so special because we are preparing our students for the future and helping them see that there is not a separation between science and scripture.” Some of the Letters nominating Miss Klint: “When I think of all of my favorite teachers growing up, there is not a single one that compares to Mandy Klint. Miss Klint has a heart that was designed to passionately teach, nurture, and love her students. She invests so much time and energy getting to know each one of them. She prays for them, she allows them the joy of being a child while they learn, she understands that all children are different and encourages use of their strengths while building up their weaknesses. She has taken time out of her personal schedule to attend our children’s out-of-school activities (sports, dance, music classes) because she wants them to know how important they are to her. It absolutely made my son’s day when she watched him play soccer! It is so encouraging as a parent to see how much my son loves school and his teacher...he adores her and his face lights up whenever he sees her. I am beyond thankful for her kindness, her patience, her desire to teach, and her love for my son. I wish every child had the chance to experience Miss Klint.... she’s amazing! And the class pet is a bearded dragon! How much cooler could Miss Klint get?!?!” -Alayna Marland
“Mandy Klint is beyond what I ever imagined a teacher to be. She not only loves teaching children, but she has an intense passion to help each student become the best they can be, without comparing them to each other. She has taught my daughter not only to read, but to love reading. She has taught her the joy of seeking knowledge and discovering things. She has taught the children in her class critical thinking and teamwork skills. They design and create engineering projects to solve specific problems, and the students LOVE IT! And yes, this is first grade! Mandy not only cares about the students while in school, but she cares about their lives outside of school. She attends sporting events and dance recitals (on her own time), simply so her students know she truly cares. I can’t imagine anyone else teaching my daughter!” -Kelly Mayne “Mandy is full of positive energy and truly imparts a love of learning into her students. She is creative and allows each child’s natural curiosity to grow and encourages critical thinking. She has fun Fridays in her classroom when the student earns a certain number of good behavior points throughout the week. Fun Fridays have great challenges that engage the students to combine teamwork and critical thinking to accomplish a task such as creating a system to drop an egg off the side of a desk without breaking it, or making a bobsled out of cardboard and other various supplies and seeing which one actually goes the farthest/fastest in the snow. They talk as a class about why things worked and why they didn’t. This hands on approach has just sparked my son’s love to learn and he comes home raving about how much fun he had at school. He is disappointed when he has to stay home sick for some reason....that’s when you know you have a great teacher!!” -Krysta MacDowell
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by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE— Schuylerville Middle School sixth grade teacher Amy Dunbar doesn’t believe in conventional teaching. For her it is about how content is applied to generate interest, understanding and comprehension in her classroom and even tying it in with the lessons of other teachers to emphasize connections between subjects. The author of the nomination letter, Lori Eugair, a teacher at Glens Falls School District with twins Madison and Brady in Dunbar’s class, wrote: “as a mom, I see all of the hard work she (Dunbar) puts into planning that makes the learning fun yet to the highest standards. Every piece of work they do is well thought
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Mrs. Amy Dunbar out and thoughtfully corrected.” “I feel very grateful that Madison and Brady have been introduced to the middle school with the help of such a dedicated teacher,” Eugair wrote. From western Mass., Dunbar became an education major at Skidmore College and student taught at Schuylerville. She didn’t begin as an education major at Skidmore but when she gave it a chance, she immediately knew that teaching was where she belonged, she said. Dunbar later received her masters from Smith College and has been teaching at Schuylerville since 2002. However, as Dunbar is popular with her students, she said that “this Teacher of the Year award probably came at a really good time.”
In a letter Dunbar wrote to Saratoga TODAY, she explains why the 2013-2014 school year was almost her last. Mrs. Amy Dunbar’s Letter: I have been struggling to write a thank you note to the mother who nominated me for Teacher of the Year. Knowing that she is a sixth grade teacher in another school district and a devoted mother has made it difficult for me to truly express my gratitude toward her for her recognition. It would be an absolute honor to be nominated as teacher of the year at any time, but to be nominated this year was a major affirmation. Truth be told, I was ready to throw in the towel and change professions. I have a tattoo on my back that means, “to teach”. A tattoo... permanently ingrained as a part of me for a reason. A very big reason – teaching is my heart and soul. I went to a liberal arts college with the intention of creating my own major in dance therapy. It would allow me to combine my two passions - dance and working with children. I had big dreams, but I soon realized that this wasn’t the most realistic goal. I decided to take an education class at the prompting of a friend. I fell in love. I would go so far as to say “love at first sight”.
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Mrs. Dunbar surrounded by her enthusiastic 6th graders!
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014
Photo by Deborah Neary Saratoga TODAY’s Chad Beatty, Mrs. Amy Dunbar, Adirondack Trust’s Rob Ward, Buy Local’s Juergen Klingenberg and SaratogaMama’s Colleen Pierre.
Within the first education class I knew that teaching was my career path. I thrived on analyzing educational theory, reflecting on my own school experiences, and eventually I enjoyed the challenge of putting theory into practice. As a student teacher, I was so consumed, that I would even have dreams of the classroom at night and would wake up in the morning ready to conquer the day. The motto of the college I went to is Creative Thought Matters, and I found that nowhere is this more appropriate than in the classroom. My passion for teaching has never wavered until recently. Over the past couple of years, the changes in education on a federal, state, and local level, have left me disenchanted. On some days the only glimmer of hope I would find was an excited “Mrs. Dunbar” as I passed a student in the hall. Unfortunately there were days when even that excitement in the student’s voice couldn’t pull me out of the funk I was in, because I knew in my gut that I had not done right by that student. I was allowing the pressure of APPR (Annual Professional Performance Review) and teaching Common Core in a one-size-fits-all fashion to push me to the point of making choices that I knew were not right for the children sitting in front of me. I was allowing my strengths as an educator to be stifled. The creativity was gone. The pressure by the state to implement the Common Core standards and to allow such high stakes to be attached to testing through the APPR process was causing districts to make rash decisions. Many school districts felt pressure to adopt the Common Core modules, that if implemented as they are presented, would stifle teachers’ creativity and diminish students’ engagement. If taken as is, the modules are a cookie-cutter curriculum for a wide range of students who don’t
necessarily fit the mold. The modules leave no room for differentiating your instruction based on your students’ abilities and academic needs. I was panicked that I would not be able to choose rich literature to build life- long readers. I would lay awake at night wondering how I would meet the needs of all students whose abilities differ greatly if I was expected to succumb to the state’s contrived ideas of how to “teach”. I spent this past summer trying to work through my angst with the current educational system – Do I leave? Do I stand up and speak out? Will my voice be heard? Fortunately, I have amazing colleagues in the Schuylerville Middle School who had similar feelings in regards to educational practices and policies. Our voices were heard and we were given the respect to find a balance between teaching the Common Core standards while staying true to our beliefs as professional educators. Once I was able to let go of the weight that I felt was unfairly placed on my shoulder, my passion to teach was reignited. I just had to tune out the superfluous concerns over growth scores and high-stakes testing, and reassure myself that if I teach to the best of my ability my students will grow as readers, writers, and community members. I am once again eager to focus on how to build my students’ inferential reading skills, how to develop their writing abilities, how to engage them in developing these difficult skills through rich literature and meaningful writing tasks, and how to bring creativity back into the classroom setting… And maybe a few dance parties in between - dance parties to my students’ personal “theme” songs that they chose as the authors of their life stories, inspired by the books we read in class. We then analyze the figurative language within the lyrics, because even a dance party can turn into a meaningful lesson!
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014
Mr. Brad Walajtys
YEAR 2014
SARATOGA SPRINGS— Saratoga Central Catholic High School is a small but tight-knit school community. That’s why on Friday morning, May 2, when high school chemistry and advanced placement biology teacher Brad Walajtys (also known as Mr. W) was announced as the winner of Saratoga TODAY’s Teacher of the Year Award, the noise in the auditorium was nearly as loud as a school twice its size. “When I saw the cameras, I said ‘oh my God, maybe I won’,” Mr. W said. “I was hoping I was going to win, I’m not going to lie. I
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“Mr. W”
thought those other schools would win because they’re a lot bigger; so, it was kind of surprising.” With the students chanting his name and cameras rolling, he was asked if he had anything he’d like to say: “I said ‘thanks’,” Mr. W laughed recalling having been put on the spot. “I didn’t know what to say. I was just surprised.” Mr. W always knew he had wanted to get a job relating to science, but he didn’t always know that he would become a teacher. It eventually became clear. “I just love working with the kids and being some kind of influence,” he said. “No matter how small.” As with any subject, as it
would seem, generating interest in the subject material is key to getting students to not only make the grade but to create a foundation for further learning. Mr. W knows this and knows his audience too. That’s why he works hard to construct lessons to make them clear-cut and interesting, but first is the task of grabbing their attention. “You know, I teach Chemistry and I blow things up. In a teenager’s day, if something blew up, it’s probably the most important, most exciting part of the school day. But you kind of get their attention with things like that. “And with Biology, most people have some interest in living
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Mr. Walajtys and his very appreciative 11th graders!
things; so, I think that if I can present it in an interesting enough way, hopefully, I can get their attention long enough to make some connections.” One of the best aspects of teaching high school students, Mr. W said, was having the benefit of seeing where their educational careers may take them. “I have the benefit of seeing them kind of at the end of their educational careers; so, I get to see more of where they end up” he said. “And when they come back or when they tell me they want to go major in chemistry or biology, it feels nice to know that I actually had an impact.” “Yesterday a kid came back
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Photo by Deborah Neary Buy Local’s Juergen Klingenberg, Saratoga TODAY’s Chad Beatty, Mr. Brad Walajtys, SaratogaMama’s Colleen Pierre and Adirondack Trust’s Rob Ward.
and I asked him how college was and he said it was really hard,” Mr. W continued. “But he said that he felt well prepared for chemistry. You never really know as a teacher, sending them (students) off, did I prepare them well for college or not? It’s kind of nice that we’re this small, little niche community where a lot of the graduating seniors come back and share their experiences like that.” “This is such a close-knit school and it seems like a second family to a lot of us,” said Sandra
Tarkleson, director of advancement and development. “The award wasn’t just a good thing for Brad, it was a good thing for everybody.” Although the Teacher of the Year award may have been a bit of a surprise for Mr. W, one thing he and his wife have been anticipating is the arrival of their first child, a little girl. The couple was due this past Tuesday, and with the monetary prize he received as part of the Teacher of the Year award, Mr. W will be buying his wife her first Mother’s Day gift. Brad Walajtys’ nominating letter: Brad Walajtys (known to his students as Mr. W) is a chemistry teacher at Saratoga Central Catholic. He is a great teacher who makes learning fun while enjoying what he teaches. Mr. W uses PowerPoint presentations that correspond directly to fill-in-the-blank packets that are easy to learn from and make for easy studying. He has a great sense of humor and enjoys making jokes. It is a rare day that Mr. W doesn’t smile throughout the class period. He is known for his review games, which include games using remote clickers, problem-solving races, bluff games, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and more. The winning students of the game receive bonus points on the upcoming test. All of Mr. W’s test questions are from the Regents examinations of yesteryear, helping to prepare his students for the end of the year exam. Overall, Brad Walajtys is deserving of the Saratoga County Teacher of the Year award because he enjoys what he teaches while at the same time making the material interesting and exciting. He uses a multitude of ways to engage students in the topic, as well as incentives for studying. Not only that, but he smiles throughout it all. -Paul Ruger
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR
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Saratoga County’s
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I would like to nominate Mrs. Cailin Rabideau of Milton Terrace North (2nd grade) as the 2014 Saratoga County Teacher of the Year. There are so many awesome qualities about Mrs. Rabideau that I don’t know where to start, so I’ll share her best qualities using the letters of her last name. Reassuring- She makes sure that the classroom is comfortable for everyone. A Yankee fan- enough said! Be better- She challenges me and my classmates to work harder each day to be better students and people. Inspiring- She makes us all want to do better with her words and actions. Dedicated- She is always at school working and participating in activities with us. Energetic- We do so many different activities each day like popping popcorn to talk about adjectives Admirable- I look up to her and hope to be like her someday! Understanding- She understands when things are hard and makes them better for us. I have lots more to say, but my mom and dad say there is a word limit and that I need to stop. I am so lucky to have her. She makes every day so fun that I don’t want to go home at the end of the day. Please come and surprise her! Thank you, Catherine
Two hundred words can’t describe this teacher! A few yrs. back one of Mrs. Fuller’s former students lost his mother suddenly. I vividly remember her standing right outside the funeral home not wanting to leave this boy alone. I knew then that I wanted my daughter to have her in 2nd grade. Mrs. Fuller is filled with love, compassion and has an amazing ability to truly feel the emotions of her students. Every
child is equal in her eyes and she builds the confidence of each and every one to make them realize that they can do what they set their minds to. Every child is #1! Mrs. Fuller treats all children as her own. She is the kind of teacher that will fight for your child to get any help they need or spend her own time making sure they are understanding the concepts being taught. I am a worrier and Mrs. Fuller ALWAYS takes the time to
personally assure me that my daughter is on task and doing well! Negativity isn’t allowed in her room...she’s just amazing! Mrs. Ingersol is my favorite teacher because she made learning fun and exciting by telling stories and many other thing. I wish she could have come to fifth grade with me. -Allie As the mom of five kids, I have experienced many different kinds of
teachers, but none of them come close to Mrs. Terry. Mrs. Terry is able to take each student where they are and help them progress from that point rather than teaching to the middle. Her classroom is set up to help students learn in a variety of ways. She understands each child learns differently and has a variety of resources to help them. She is constantly going above and beyond, whether it is taking the extra time with a student who needs a bit more help or finding that little something extra for a student who needs more of a challenge. She is also instrumental in the school’s afterschool tutoring program, which helps a large number of students who may otherwise fall behind. Her classroom is a fun place to get the work done and her students have a great time while learning. She doesn’t “teach to the test” but rather teaches to share knowledge; and so, her students do well on the tests.
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My third child had Mrs. Terry and I cannot wait for my fourth and fifth to have the same wonderful experience. After two young students in her kindergarten classroom were diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Mrs. Greene took it upon herself to show her support by getting involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes. Not only is Mrs. Greene participating in this walk on her own time, she is walking in honor of these two children by wearing a shirt with their names on it! Mrs. Greene’s selfless actions not only put smiles on the faces of the children she is supporting (and their families), but they support the millions of people living day to day who have to walk a fine line of 24-hour maintenance of this disease while at the same time raising awareness and funding to help find a cure. She is truly a blessing and an inspiration.
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Plant a Garden for Mom this Weekend EGG CASSEROLE WITH RAMPS (Wild Leeks) This week’s recipe features ramps, a wild leek that is prevalent at this time of year. Looking a bit like a scallion, with a flavor that is like a cross between onion and garlic, ramps can be used raw or cooked. Once trimmed of the roots, the entire plant is good to eat. Pick up ramps at the market in the next couple of weeks! Ramps are a popular item and sometimes sell out, so try to get to the market in the first hour or two that it’s open for best selection.
Ingredients
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Despite the chill in the air, there were lots of people looking for garden plants and flowers when Saratoga Farmers’ Market opened at High Rock Park for the outdoor season last Saturday. Market customers appear to be embracing the chance to put their hands in the dirt. With warmer weather in the forecast and Mother’s Day happening this weekend, there are many options for creating a lovely planter, small garden, or other spring project to enjoy with Mom or at your own home. At this time of year, the market’s nursery and flower vendors, as well as some of the produce farmers, have a wide assortment of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetable “starts” that can be transplanted to get a jump on the growing season. Looking for ideas? Ask the vendors about unique planters, hanging baskets, and gardens you can create. In addition to traditional flowerbeds and vegetable gardens, here are a few theme gardens to consider: • Herb Garden – Assorted herbs don’t need a lot of space and can add fresh flavor to your
cooking all summer long. • Pizza Garden - Create a “pizza garden” in a large planter or patch of the garden, including a tomato plant, fresh basil and oregano, and other things you like on a pizza, such as peppers or eggplant. • Butterfly Garden – Particular plants will attract butterflies, to bring splendid colors and creatures to your yard throughout the summer season. The market offers you two unique services when you are shopping for plants and considering your garden: • Advice from Master Gardeners – Cornell Cooperative Extension’s master gardeners have received hours of training in a wide variety of topics, including soil health and chemistry. Stop by the table to pick up free handouts and ask questions about your landscaping, lawn, and garden projects. • Wagon Service to Your Car – The “Veggie Valet” service will help you transport large purchases and bulky items (like plants and garden flats) to your car, and also provides a supervised area you can leave items you have already purchased while you continue to shop. Look for the wagons with the bright orange flags on them.
One bunch ramps* 5-6 med. potatoes*, diced and parboiled (precooked) 3 eggs*, beaten 1 cup cooked and crumbled sausage or bacon* 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. milk* 1/4 c. grated sharp cheese* 1 tsp. salt * Available at the Farmers’ Market
Directions - Clean the ramps by rinsing off dirt and trimming roots. Chop the white and the green part of ramps into ½” lengths. - Fry the potatoes in the oil until semi-soft (about half done). Add all the other ingredients except cheese. Mix well. - Pour into a large greased baking dish. Top with cheese. - Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Joyeux 50 Anniversaire Chez Pierre! th
Wilton Landmark Restaurant Celebrates Half-Century of Cuisine Française by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY WILTON – Take a journey back in time with us now, to a post-war liberated France in 1952 – specifically the city of Nancy in the Alsace-Lorraine region. It was there that a young lady named Pierrette met her hero – a real-live American GI named Joseph Baldwin, who hailed from Glens Falls, New York. “To us, the American soldiers were our defenders.” Pierrette said.
A whirlwind romance ensued. They met in 1952 and were married in 1953—Pierrette’s father, who insisted that Joseph go home for a while to make sure, imposed the only delay in this. “If it’s real, he will be back,” Pierrette recalls him saying. And soon he was. And so the young married couple came to the US. At first the charms of upstate proved elusive. “I hated it.” Pierrette noted “Big, cold and it was lonesome for a while as Joseph worked so hard (in HVAC). But a mission drove Joseph. You see, while in France Joseph
acquired a passion for French cuisine and he was determined to bring it to his home region. Though never trained in the culinary arts, let alone the rigors of French cooking, he was confident with his young bride’s guidance they would be able to plant a French flag on our region’s gastronomic landscape. After many years of hard work, the Baldwin’s bought what was once called “The Birdcage” for the magnificent sum of $11,000. For that price, they got a building, but little else. “Everything was gone: no kitchen, furnishings. We had much still to do.” Pierrette said. Fast forward to April 16, 1964. Chez Pierre opens to the public. Joseph imported a chef under contract, watched everything he did, and learned. “It took about three years for everything to click,” Pierrette said. “But people were delighted and recommending us to friends. We were unique and grateful for the reaction.” This was from the beginning a family restaurant, as all the children have been involved at some point. The youngest is Pia, who met her hero Chef Lincoln Field at Paul Smith’s College where they were both getting hospitality-related degrees. While Ms. Pierrette is still a presence, particularly on the weekends “the customers would probably riot if they didn’t see her!” Pia says with a smile, it has been up to the Fields, with Lincoln rising through the ranks in the kitchen to become chef, with Pia in charge of the front of the house. Both of them are faithful to the restaurant’s traditions, yet bring are bringing their own personal touch to make sure Chez Pierre stays relevant for the next 50 years.
Pierrette Baldwin, Chef Lincoln Field, Pia Field. The mural behind them depicts Pia as a young girl. Photos by Francesco D’Amico.
A French feast for all includes rack of lamb with bouquetiere (bouquet of vegetables), escargot, and duck a la orange. Save room for some French crème cheesecake with raspberry Melba sauce. Photos by Francesco D’Amico.
While Chef Lincoln has added some of his own signature dishes to the mix, he knows that “some people want the traditional plates that they have been having for decades” such as Beef Wellington and Lobster Newburg. Pia has taken the reins in developing creative marketing – reaching out to a new generation with lighter fare on the menu, prix fixe dinners for $25 and an external presence at food festivals such as ‘the Taste of the North Country’ in recent years. A signature annual event is
their Bastille Day celebration – you want to be a part of their 50th, let me assure you. I would highly recommend reservations immediately for this, for it is always out the door - (518) 793-3350. But don’t wait until July to take a mini-vacation to France. Rumor has it that Mothers Day is coming. A perfect time for you to be your special someone’s American hero… très bon! For more information, visit chezpierrerestaurant.com
fun and games
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Puzzles Across 1 Kate, to Petruchio 5 Works on walls 8 Apportioned, with “out” 13 Prayer leader 14 Sandwich staple 15 Bring forth 17 TV fare in Quebec? 20 Contributes 21 Spacewalk initials 22 See 2-Down 23 Marseilles : -euse :: Madrid : __ 24 “Pensées” author 26 “... if I tell thee __, spit in my face”: Falstaff 27 Move a bit 29 Very long time 30 Teammate of Hubbell 31 Communication device in Nova Scotia? 37 Friend of Huck 38 One working at home 39 Tool storage convenience in Manitoba? 47 Psychotic Chihuahua 48 Theban queen of myth 49 Boss’s command 50 Works on walls 52 Reprimand often given while pointing down 55 Thin-rail bridge 56 “Get a __!” 57 Sea urchin roe, in sushi bars 58 Without restraint 60 Throat ailment in Alberta? 63 Additionally 64 DDE, e.g. 65 Speedy shark 66 Get to the bottom of 67 Weaken 68 Powerful team Down 1 Like some chickens 2 With 22-Across, “See ya!” 3 Split and flattened, as shrimp 4 Personnel providing CPR 5 Olympic venue 6 Thick-pile rug 7 Vonage, for one
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See puzzle solution on page 45 8 Osmium or rhodium 9 English cathedral city 10 Actress Campbell of TV’s “Martin” 11 Rank 12 Igneous rock on which the Code of Hammurabi is inscribed 16 Brief statement, by necessity 18 Grave statement, briefly? 19 The Donald’s first ex 25 Questionnaire datum 28 Rembrandt van __ 32 Fiver 33 “Who, me?” 34 Furry youngster 35 Gp. for GPs 36 Apple product 39 Eccentric types
40 Undetermined 41 Liszt’s instrument 42 Some games have multiple ones 43 Neptune, e.g. 44 Toll, basically 45 Take a dim view of 46 Doesn’t quit 47 Synonym eponym 51 Wire holder 52 Monument Valley sight 53 Short 54 Original boss of Sara and Nick on “CSI” 59 Long ride? 61 Four-day weekend time, for many: Abbr. 62 Neptune’s realm
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. Can, Could, May, Might Can and could refer to capability, though could often implies some doubt. Unlike our previous server, this one can support up to 50 users. I suppose our old car could make the drive to California.
May and might refer to permission or possibility. When time permits, you may start working on the project. If everything goes as planned, you may finish the project early. We might be able to go to the party after the game.
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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week of 5/9-5/15 friday, 5/9: Jim Wilson Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Steve Katz, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 The Heaters, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Trevor English + Frankie Lessard, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Master Cylinders, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216-1766
Slow Burn (5:30) /The Vibratones , 10:30 pm
@ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 North Funktree, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Just Nate, 6:30 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 High Peaks Trio, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Grand Central Station, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 Just Nate, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563
Terrapin Flyer w. Melvin Seals/ Half-Step, 9 pm
@ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Knights Revival, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 Radio Junkies, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 The Shames, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Jeff Strange , 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875 North + South Dakotas/ Ray Murray + the Bomb Squad, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 New York Players , 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282
saturday, 5/10:x, x pm George Muscatello Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 DJ Motion, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Session Americana, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Megan Houde, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Dirt Cheap, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 High Peaks Trio, 9 pm
@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jet Crash Billy, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Kings English, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Tommy Verigni Trio, 8 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Jeff Mrozeck, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 N. + S. Dakotas, 8 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 Dan Sherwin, 7 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Middle Grove w. North Funktree, 8 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Collette + The Mudcats, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 Master Cylinders, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 The McKrells, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875
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Surf ’s Up This Weekend!
Local Actor’s Guild Throws Psycho Beach Party by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – From the mind of Director JJ Buechner via Samuel French Inc. comes the screaming surf/Gidget meets Chucky mash-up of all time. The Local Actors Guild presents Psycho Beach Party over the next two weekends at the Saratoga Arts Center. The play is a mélange: A parody of 50s psychodramas, 60s beach movies and 80s slasher films all at the same time – with, no doubt, a few twists and turns on tap as we have come to expect from this risk-taking independent company. JJ Buechner will assume the dual role of director along with that of Mrs. Forest. If you know JJ’s work, you will not even think that is a typo. For the Schenectady native already lists his previous favorite
role as that of Edna in Hairspray. He recently garnered tremendous critical acclaim as the ‘Man in Chair’ in this season’s Home Made Theater production of The Drowsy Chaperone. The rest of the leads in the cast are uniformly excellent and well credentialed: Melissa Pelletier has the perfect sunny disposition to be Chicklet. The Colonie native is most proud of her role as Amy in Little Women. “I enjoyed playing a brat,” she said, “who ends up being sophisticated.” The cast has been rehearsing since March and Melissa notes “…things come together quickly, the show’s ‘intimate’ nature (of cast members with each other) leads to getting to know people pretty well. But the real significance of this play to Melissa is even more intimate as “it will be the first time be on stage
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performing with (fiancé) Stephen.” Angee Munger (Berdine) is from Gansevoort. This is her Local Actors Guild company debut, but she brings a lot of experience to the production, with both Shakespearian stage and film credits on her resume. She says her favorite role to date has been that of Elizabeth in Tim Curry’s Frankenstein. Psycho is a perfect vehicle for her as she equally enjoys horror and parody genres. Hailing from the Hawkeye State (specifically Waterloo, IA) is Matthew Crowley (Starcat), who moved to the area four years ago after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and was a member of the Academy Company. He recently was on stage for Indy company Channel Z’s production of The Pillow Man, in which he had his favorite role of Detective Tupolski, a wise yet detached interrogator. His multi-media resume extends through Wicked Attractions on the ID Network, and in the web series Speed Creeper. Ellen Reidy has recently returned to her native Saratoga Springs after two years in Burlington, Vermont where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics and nutrition at UVM. One of her greatest thrills was her performance of
Left to Right: Ellen Reidy, Matthew Crowley, Melissa Pelletier, Angee Mungee
the “Nutcracker” with the Moscow Ballet Company for two seasons. None of which appears to fit the usual qualifications to run around the stage in swimwear as Marvel Ann, but Ellen makes it all work quite nicely. She has nothing but praise for JJ’s directorial style.
“It’s relaxed, but at the end of the day he gets what he wants.” Ellen says. “Plus, he’s cute.” So, the ginchiest cast this side of Pismo Beach invites you to forget about the spring that will never come anyway and proceed directly to summer. Surf ’s up!
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Happy Birthday Circus Cafe’ and Crown Grill! SARATOGA SPRINGS – Step right up, folks! Last Thursday, May 1 had a special double-milestone for the Circus Café and Crown
Grill’s Co-owners Christel and Colin MacLean, as they celebrated both the tenth birthday for Circus and first for the Crown…. Wait a minute!
Magician Alan Edstrom dazzles Chloe and birthday girl Lucy.
At the Crown Grill, Susan Burke has your bourbon, Mary Clifford the vodka.
This just in: it was a trifecta for the MacLean’s as it was also birthday number 11 for their daughter Lucy. Wow! Congrats to all! Photos by MarkBolles.com
The big-time big-top Circus crew: Cady-Lin Blake, Serena Davidson, Missy Joyal, Conner Roohan, Christel and Colin MacLean.
Krissy Jackson wants you to try the Crown Grill’s delicious hors d’ouevres.
All Aboard The Party Boat!
Saratoga Springs Band Releases Single on JetPack Records label Friday SARATOGA SPRINGS – Though the ‘official’ release is not until next Tuesday, band Party Boat will have advance copies of their new single “Little Fish” for sale at a free release show on Friday, May 3 at 10 p.m. at The Circus Café (392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs). With a name like Party Boat, it’s a given that the band plays fun, buoyant, harmony-driven pop music. But it didn’t start out that way. Guitarist Benjamin Garrett started Party Boat three years ago when he was a lone singer-songwriter inspired by the Beach Boys, Beatles, Kinks, Bob Dylan and Velvet Underground and into playing ”throwback” 60s folk and Americana. “I liked the purity of it. It sounded natural and truthful,” he said. “My brother really liked the Beatles and we shared a room, so they were always playing while I was growing up.”
He came up with the name Party Boat while hitchhiking across the country, at first thinking of it as a joke. “I wanted to have a band name that sounded nothing like the music, but then we evolved to sound like our name anyway.” He said.
Now a four-piece including guitarist Collin Reynolds, bassist Dave Farnsworth and drummer Chris Daus, Party Boat is all about 60s-inspired harmonies, reverbdrenched guitar, sunny melodies and infectious live energy.
“Not all of our songs are happy, but they sound happy,” Garrett says. “We don’t take ourselves that seriously, and we want to have fun. If we¹re having fun, then the people watching will have fun.” With surf-punk songs like “Salted Sea” and “Summer Girls,” you would think Party Boat hailed from a warm coastal clime. But Garrett has only actually been to the ocean a handful of times. A native of Corinth, it was actually the Hudson River that inspired his many waterthemed tunes. “I grew up on the Hudson,” he says. “We used to go to the river every day during the summer and swim.” The new single “Little Fish” carries on Party Boat¹s aquathemed tradition, although at heart it’s a love song—inspired in equal measures by an ex-girlfriend’s anglerfish painting and an Everly Brothers melody.
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New York City Ballet’s Ashley Bouder and Sebastian VillariniVelez to Highlight Philadelphia Orchestra Evening at SPAC Dancers Will Perform Legendary “Swan Lake” Pas de Deux on Friday, August 22 @ 8 p.m.
Ashley Bouder as Odette in Swan Lake. Photo by Paul Kolnik
SARATOGA SPRINGS — New York City Ballet’s Ashley Bouder and Sebastian Villarini-Velez will perform the iconic pas de deux from Tchaikovsky’s classic Swan Lake as part of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s August 22 program at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Bouder, a principal dancer, and Villarini-Velez, a member of NYCB’s corps de ballet, will perform the famous “White Swan,” and “Black Swan” scenes of the classic ballet as the Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s score. Bouder and Villarini-Velez will perform on
a specially installed dance floor in front of the amphitheatre stage. “Tchaikovsky’s glorious Swan Lake score is considered one of his finest works. Yet, its power and beauty is magnified when the story comes to life through dance,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President & Executive Director. “Since 2012 when we revived the tradition of featuring NYCB dancers in an orchestra performance, this evening has become one of the most highly anticipated events of our season.” With Ms. Bouder in the leading role of Odette/Odile and Mr.
Villarini-Velez as Prince Siegfried, the dancers will perform Swan Lake’s famous pas de deux and solos. Choreography for the program will be excerpted from Peter Martins’ acclaimed full-length production of Swan Lake. Revered by audiences and dancers throughout the world, Swan Lake is the most popular of all classical ballets; it is also considered one of the most technically and dramatically demanding for the ballerina in the lead role. Ms. Bouder made her debut as Odette/Odile with New York City Ballet in January 2006. A native of
Dancing With The NYCB Stars!
Children From Saratoga County Among Those Chosen to Dance with New York City Ballet at SPAC, July 8-12 SARATOGA SPRINGS – A number of Capital Region children successfully auditioned to dance with New York City Ballet during its Saratoga Performing Arts Center season, July 8 – 12. The young dancers were among 40 Capital Region children chosen by NYCB’s Children’s Ballet Master Dena Abergel, and Arch Higgins, Assistant Children’s Ballet Master after an extensive audition process at the National Museum of Dance that included tryouts by approximately 100 dancers. Children from Saratoga County who were selected include: Abigal Becker, Nicole Buhac, Lily Byrne, Sophia Colon, Emelia DeLong, Sophia DePaulo, Emma Gowen, Anna Jankowski, Annalise Marron, Alexandra Nicolaus, Sophia Olechowski, Cordelia Padovan, Grace Scheffel, Annika Schermerhorn, Akhila Venkat, and Angelina White. “We are thrilled to be bringing
our region’s young talent to the SPAC Amphitheatre stage this season. This is a dream come true for these children who will have the opportunity to dance alongside New York City Ballet stars on a stage that has showcased the finest artists in the world,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President & Executive Director of SPAC. The local children will be dancing with NYCB in Robbins’s Circus Polka. The ballet, which had its world premiere in 1972 at New York City Ballet’s Stravinsky Festival, features a ringmaster and 48 young dancers. The ballet is set to Stravinsky’s Circus Polka, which he composed for the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1942. Ticket prices for SPAC’s NYCB performances start at $24 for lawn seats; inside seating ranges from $32 to $85. The Kids in Free program entitles children 12 and under to free lawn admission for NYCB
performances. The Student Discount program allows students of all ages to purchase tickets at a 25 percent discount. Tickets are on sale now on SPAC’s website, www.spac.org. New York City Ballet will be in residence at SPAC from July 8 - July 12.
Local girl auditions for the opportunity to dance with NYCB during its Saratoga season. Photo by Lawrence White.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Ms. Bouder first joined NYCB in June 2000 and after a series of successive promotions, was elevated to the position of Principal dancer in January 2005. She has performed lead roles in many NYCB ballets including Firebird, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty and Year of the Rabbit. Accompanying Ms. Bouder will be corps de ballet dancer Sebastian Villarini-Velez, a member of NYCB since August 2012. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Villarini-Velez began his dance training in the US at the Miami City Ballet School under the direction of NYCB alum Edward Villella, which was later followed by additional study at the Pacific
Northwest Ballet School and the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of NYCB. In August 2012, Mr. Villarini-Velez became an apprentice with NYCB and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in August 2013. Tickets are on sale now for The Philadelphia Orchestra’s SPAC program at spac.org. Box office and phone sales begin May 15. Pricing for the orchestra begins at $24 for lawn seats; inside seating ranges from $32 to $85. The Kids in Free program entitles children 12 and under to free lawn admission for Orchestra performances. The student discount program allows students of all ages to purchase tickets at a 25 percent discount.
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Greenfield Scouts Honor Deceased Vets With Flag Ceremony GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Scouts conducted a ceremony at Camp Greenfield, in accordance with federal code, to respectfully retire over 150 flags that have been flying proudly over the graves of Greenfield’s deceased veterans, May 1. The scouts will also be replacing those flags with new ones prior to Flag Day on June.14.
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SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Senator Kathleen A. Marchione (R,CHalfmoon) honored South Glens Falls High School students who raised $583,015 for local charity as part of their record-breaking 2014 Marathon Dance, May 5. Joining Senator Marchione as
her special guests in the NYS Senate were South Glens Falls High School students Katie Washburn, Bethany Warren, Joshua Deyo, Patrick Fiss, Devon Sweenor and Nick Hutchins. Also joining Senator Marchione, and the students, were adult advisors Principal Carla Biviano, Jody
Sheldon, Tom Myott, Dan Albert and Superintendent Mike Patton. Senator Marchione spoke on the Senate Floor to recognize and celebrate the students’ achievements, and also met with the students and adult advisors outside the historic Senate Chamber.
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SRA Coaches Confident In Youth, Depth Heading Into States by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coming off a dominant Section II Rowing Championships, the Saratoga Rowing Association is looking to make its presence known yet again this weekend at the mouth of Fish Creek. Saratoga Lake will host the New York State Scholastic Rowing Association State Qualifiers and Championships from May 10-11, ending the annual third consecutive weekend of regattas in Saratoga Springs. Last weekend, the SRA battled the elements, which included gusts of wind over 35 mph, and earned 12 medals for the local boathouse. Eight of them were gold. “After the Saratoga invitational, which was a gigantic regatta weekend, last weekend was nice to be a little more local,” said girls varsity coach Eric Catalano. “We learned some lessons there and figured out what we needed to work on with our race plan and strategy. We got to race a couple races at Jr. B/Cs and sectionals to further develop our race plan in preparation for states this weekend.” In what has been one of the worst spring seasons weather wise, Catalano is in anticipation of some questions still to be answered. “We still feel like we’re just getting our feet under us, but we’re an extremely deep team and appreciative of the success we’ve had in all the boat classes,” Catalano said. “The limited water time has certainly created a sense of urgency. We still have a little bit of speed to be gained as we come to end as a group. It’s pretty late for us to not have every boat lineup finalized, but it’s starting to come together and we’re looking forward to the refining process between states and nationals…What I did like was how well they stayed focused even in the really challenging conditions. I would say that’s one of the strengths of the girls team right now is that they’re really able to focus and stay on task regardless of the situation—whether it be wind conditions or competition level. They get themselves in the place they need to be mentally.” For first year varsity boys head coach Brad Maxwell, where not being in the water as early as usual can hurt team chemistry, it might have also had some benefits. “I think right now we’re really starting to hit our stride,” Catalano said. “It’s tough getting on the water so late and getting comfortable on the boat with our technique. I think
it also helped us out by getting us in good shape. But that’s only one part of rowing.” Both the girls and boys have been raking in the hardware in that limited time on the water this year, as rowers have stepped up beyond their primary events. On the boys’ side, there has been a consistent effort that has the program with not only current high expectations, but also future promise. A key to that has been one word: depth. “Our depth is the biggest thing that has been impressive,” Maxwell said. “We’ve been winning on the eighth grade level, with the freshman guys, and then we have sophomores rowing on varsity. We’ve been winning in the junior events as well as the senior events. It’s really deep this year and it’s a testament to what our director of rowing has created and to the whole coaching staff. It really starts with the seventh and eighth grade modified program.” Maxwell, who came to the SRA in January, is making the transition from coaching at Iona Preparatory (started program eight years ago) and the prestigious New York Athletic Club in Pelham. His assistant coaches, Manny Delgado and Joe Carlson, have been a crucial part of the large amount of boats garnering medals, Maxwell said. Transitioning to a new coaching style hasn’t seemed to be a problem, as a majority of the 40 boys on the SRA team came home with medals last weekend. With most of the scholastic boys crew team being made up of the sophomore class, the leadership of the team’s three seniors—Milo Alexandra-Young, Ondrei Aquino and Bailey Mckenna—has been paramount. “We had a couple seniors quit at the beginning of the season and I expected these guys to step up and
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they’ve done a great job,” Maxwell said. ‘They’ve been leaders in the boathouse and leaders on the water. It’s been showing with the results as well. Having such a young team, it’s really important to have the standard set. You can tell them one thing, but it’s really the example that they follow. These guys have been great leaders.” Single scull rower Ryan Gastarini, who sits in the stroke seat of the Senior Quad, has also stepped it up so far this season, said Maxwell. On the girls’ side, sophomore Grace Mastrianni made the jump from third Varsity 8 to first Varsity 8 in less than a year’s worth of rowing. “It’s a big jump to go from third varsity to first varsity in one season,” Catalano said. “I don’t want to say it’s a surprise because she’s a pretty fantastic athlete, but for her to make that jump is certainly not a normal situation.” The depth of the girls’ team has also once again proved to be a powerful force—one that reminds Catalano of last year’s team. Last season’s Varsity 8 earned a trip to Sydney,
Australia after their Head of the Charles performance. “This is a different group then last year,” Catalano said. “Those varsity girls had been together for a long time. This is a relatively new
group, but the depth of the group and what I think will be successful across so many different classes of boats is right up there with last year, if not stronger across the whole group.”
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Bolen, Sangimino Win National Judo Titles Reno, Nev. — Brad Bolen and Tony Sangimino, of the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC), claimed U.S. Sr. National Judo titles by winning their respective divisions at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Sunday, May 3-4. Sangimino, 23, who won silver last year, took it one step further going 4-0 on the day in dominating fashion, giving the JMJC its 26th U.S. National Champion. It is Sangimino’s third overall national medal. Bolen, 25, won his fifth overall medal at the nationals, having been in the finals the last four years (Gold 2012, Silver 2011 and 2013, Bronze 2009). Bolen won the final against the up-and-coming Spencer Augustine, 22, getting his signature “Bolen Arrow” choke in the first minute of the match to give the JMJC its 27th National Champion. The JMJC’s Maria Dhami, 18, continued to improve as she made it all the way to the 52kg final, losing only to No. 1 Angelica Delgado by penalties, 3-0. Ashley Hejlik, 27, also continued to improve as she picked up her first U.S. Sr. National
medal, winning a bronze at 48kg. Hejlik now moves all the way to No. 5 in the United States rankings. She also won gold in the 48kg brown belt division with JMJC teammate Haley Meara, 18, taking a bronze. Burnt Hills High School senior Eric Skylar, 17, posted a 5-0 record on the day to capture a gold in the 81kg brown belt category, making that his first Sr. National medal. Dave Harris, 28, lost to eventual silver medalist, Augustine, who he had beaten just a month earlier, and placed 7th in 66kg. The JMJC has now won 93 total medals at the U.S. Sr. Nationals in its 13 year history. RPI graduate Leah Fisher, 29, had her career best performance at nationals by taking silver in 70kg. Burnt Hills High School junior Nick Irabli, 17, turned in his best performance as well by taking fifth place at plus-100kg, improving upon his ninth place finish last year. Burnt Hills graduate Jack Hatton, 18, placed ninth at 81kg, as did Schenectady County Community College student Alex Turner, 20, at 73kg.
Tony Sangimino (bottom)
Sevens Rugby Invitational Headed for Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The future Olympic sport of Rugby Sevens is coming to Saratoga Springs in the summer of 2014. The Saratoga Sevens Rugby Invitational will be held July 19 and will attract top level club teams from the United States and internationally to coincide with the opening weekend of horse racing. The 24-team tournament is being developed to provide the burgeoning sport destination of Saratoga Springs an intimate, up-close look at the sport that will be featuring in the next two Olympic Cycles. The event will comprise of the an 8 Team Women’s Elite NRU National Qualifier (competing for the Schuyler Cup), an 8 Team Men’s NERFU Cup Series (competing for the Saratoga Cup) and an 8 Team Men’s Open Division (competing for the Harpoon Cup). Host Saratoga Rugby Club will be working closely with the
Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau and newly formed Saratoga County Sports Commission to help provide the best experience for the visiting teams. “Rugby is a sport that is growing in popularity worldwide, so to bring elite teams in from around the country and around the world is a great testament to Saratoga as a world-class sports destination,” said President of the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau Todd Garofano. The game of rugby sevens dates back to 1883 and Melrose, Scotland where the first tournament was held at the historic Greenyards playing grounds. The 2014 Saratoga Rugby Sevens Invitational will take place in the heart of Saratoga Springs at the Saratoga Rugby Grounds at 5 Clement Ave. and at the adjacent Skidmore College. “We are extremely fortunate and happy to have our home rugby
facility in the city center.” Said Eric Huss, Commercial Manager for Saratoga Rugby Club and Director of Saratoga Sevens. “Being able to walk to/from downtown to our tournament will make this a truly unique event to rugby and Saratoga. We see this with the Racetrack… it allows for a very intimate and approachable experience.” The tournament will have a very festive atmosphere, with live music/DJ, local food vendors, kid’s activities and rugby merchandise for sale from Rugby Athletic. Following the event, there will be a post-tournament party at the official partner of Saratoga Rugby. Beer will be provided by official team and tournament sponsor Harpoon Brewery. There will also be awards presented to the winning teams, live music and specially designed menu for ruggers, as well as plenty of other surprises.
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Shalett Earns Coach of Year TROY — In her first year as head softball coach at Skidmore College, Hannah Shalett was named Liberty League Coach of the Year. Announced by the Liberty League on Monday afternoon, Shalett receives the accolade after helping the Thoroughbreds to a 14-20 overall record (6-6 Liberty League). The Thoroughbreds conference record earned them a spot in the Liberty
League tournament for just the second time in program history. The last time was 2010. Although 6-6 may not look like an intimidating record, it’s a vast improvement upon the recent seasons for the program. The six wins in 2014 were more than the total of the last three seasons combined. The 14 overall wins are the most for the program since 2010.
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Community Sports Bulletin Saratoga Springs Horse Show Continues
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The second and last week of the 55th consecutive Saratoga Springs Horse Show will finish up Friday,
Saturday and Mother’s Day at the Yaddo Show Grounds, across from the Saratoga Race Course. Admission is only $4 for adults and children under 12 are free.
Child, Adult Summer Bowling Leagues Forming CLIFTON PARK — Bowling leagues for all ages and abilities are now forming at Spare Time in Clifton Park until July 1. Each league sign up also receives two free games of bowling each day this
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summer. Enjoy the A/C this season, receive a free bowling ball, pizza, or win one of two $100 Gamezone cards. Cost is $8-$15 per week for timeslots of 6-8 p.m. Call Rachel at Spare Time Clifton Park for more information or to sign up at (518) 371-4000.
Lil Sluggers Baseball Begins This Weekend
HALFMOON — Lil Sluggers is an eight week baseball
development program held at the Sportsplex of Halfmoon. The program consists of 45 minutes of instruction per class created to introduce children ages 2-5 years old to the game of baseball. It begins Saturday, May 10 and goes until Saturday, June 28 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.). Classes develop important
baseball skills such as throwing, fielding, hitting and base running. Developmentally appropriate equipment and games are used to teach your child the game of baseball in a fun, exciting and positive environment. Cost is $120 per eight week session. Call (518) 383-0991 to register your spot today. Limited space is available.
Mother-Lovin’ Day 5K at Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelly’s Angels, Inc., is seeking runners and walkers for its second annual Mother-Lovin’ Day 5K. The signature fundraising event raises funds to help local children who have lost a parent to cancer. Runners, walkers and supporters will come together on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 at 7:30 a.m. in picturesque Saratoga Spa State Park. The familyfriendly event attracts families from all over the Capital Region who wish to celebrate mom while raising money for “fun grants” for
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Capital Region children. Mother’s Day is especially meaningful for Kelly’s Angels. Kelly Mulholland, beloved mother and teacher, was the inspiration for the event. Kelly lost a battle with breast cancer in 2007 at the age of 37, leaving behind her husband and two young children. The MotherLovin’ Day 5K encourages families to participate together in a celebration of the important role that moms have in our lives. More than 1,000 participants and spectators spent their Mother’s
Day morning in the Saratoga Spa State Park last year. More are expected this year. “Area families were ready for an event that could be part of their Mother’s Day tradition,” said Mark Mulholland, president of Kelly’s Angels. “This event celebrates our strong sense of community in the Capital Region.” Cost is $25 in advance and $30 the day of to join. For more information call (518) 265-0962.
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SPORTS
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014
Sterling Needs To Realize True Colors
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Mr. Donald Sterling might take stock in the old age philosophical belief of segregation. The election of our first African American president seems to have rekindled a rebirth of
segregation in some parts of the country. In part, it’s a scenario that seems to have trickled into Washington’s politics. Without me being political, this is a point that I feel I have to make. This has become an issue in some parts of America. Especially in the world of professional basketball, there is no room for Sterling’s remarks or way of thinking. I never understood the thought behind the scenario. If some of us have different colored skin, it determines our place in society. Especially now, during the year 2014, we live in a changing world of diversity. This idea is totally archaic. Mr. Donald Sterling, a man of influence because of his wealth, felt that his girlfriend/employee, who is a person of mixed race, shouldn’t be seen with African American people.
Where in this universe is this guy from? I don’t get his reasoning because he is the owner of an NBA team— The LA Clippers, a team made up of 90 percent African American players. And, he says that! He insulted the very people who are working for his franchise. Ready, aim fire. Now shoot yourself in the foot. Ouch, and he did! There has been a statement from Miss V. Stiviano. Finally breaking her silence, she is now trying to take some of the things back that she brought to the attention of the media. In an interview with Barbara Walters, she defends Donald Sterling and says he is not a racist. Personally, I don’t know if he is a racist, as much he’s from “old school” white America, when
diversity was barely recognized as part of everyday life. Stiviano does mention that he is from an era of segregation. But, he did make those statements and she recorded what he said and then put it out there. And, once it’s out there, it isn’t going to go away. She said Donald needs to apologize. Overdue! Adam Silver, the new NBA Commissioner, has indefinitely suspended Mr. Sterling from any games and connection to the league. The rest of the world of professional basketball has let him know what they think of his way of thinking. I’m sure there will most certainly be an appeal filed, or maybe a suit against Silver and the league. I think that’s a given. But the damage is irreparable and I don’t think Donald Sterling can recover from his misspoken
mistake. He was wrong for what he said and an apology could be the beginning of some sort of retribution, or healing. I don’t know what he’s waiting for. Maybe his lawyers told him to wait. Don’t know why, but that is a possibility. In America, since the great Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball, the sports world is a world that should be colorless. Diversity makes the game, no matter what the game might be, and it is one of the biggest reasons behind the success of athletics, at all levels. The only color that should matter is the color of the uniform of your favorite team. Makes me wonder if Mr. Donald Sterling knows the color of the Clipper’s uniforms. Hey Donald, the only colors that matter are red, white and blue.
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Emily McCarty
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Daniel Coleman
Spa Catholic Eighth Grade • P/OF
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Saratoga Central Catholic varsity softball cruised to a 12-0 win over Berne Knox-Westerlo on Monday, and pitcher Emily McCarty was a big part of that. McCarty, an eighth grader, threw a complete game shutout for the Saints, while also striking out eight. Her dominance in the game didn’t stop there, as she also had three RBIs at the plate. “She’s done very well in her first varsity season,” said Saints head coach Ed Lenz. “On Monday she was absolutely dominant. She’s doing phenomenally well for her age. It’s a big jump for her against much older kids and she’s represented herself well.” This season, McCarty has also produced four doubles, two triples, three homeruns and a teamleading 25 RBIs. On the mound, she has struck out 75 batters in 50 innings pitched.
Saratoga Springs pitcher Daniel Coleman put away 15 straight batters in the midst of the Blue Streaks’ 5-2 win over Colonie at Joe Bruno Stadium on May 2. Helping end what was then a two-game losing skid, Coleman responded from giving up two runs in the first inning by only allowing one more hit in his remaining 4 1/3 innings on the mound. The Blue Streaks broke a 2-2 tie in the sixth with three runs, as Coleman earned a crucial win and the Blue Streaks continued a critical final stretch in the Suburban Council regular season. Saratoga Springs is scheduled to take on Shaker today at Eastside Rec starting at 4:15 p.m. The Blue Streaks edged out the Blue Bison on the road in a 3-2 win on April 21.
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SPORTS
Week of May 9 – May 15, 2014
California Chrome Lives Up To Hype These action photos of California Chrome’s triumph in the Kentucky Derby were captured by Dave Harmon, a Saratoga Springs resident who has taken photos of all the Triple Crown
races since 1997 for The Blood Horse Magazine. An interview with him will appear in the next issue of Saratoga Publishing’s Simply Saratoga Magazine, which will be out on Friday, May 16. Photos by Dave Harmon
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