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A Shot At History Chrome Seeks First Triple Crown in 36 Years

Featured Stories

Preakness!

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Derby!

Belmont?

See Triple Crown Hopeful pg. 67

Photos by Dave Harman

StopAirport.com

Area Residents Mobilize to Oppose Expansion

by Megan Irene Kretz for Saratoga TODAY MILTON— The fight to preserve their homes and neighborhood brought over 100 residents to the Milton Community Center

Cash for Causes Philanthropic Weekend Raises Over $1.6 Million

on Monday night. The meeting was organized in response to recent proposals for expansion at the nearby Saratoga County airport. After learning about potential home acquisitions and land easements, Rowland’s

Second Location Now Open!

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Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obits 6 Business 12-13 Education 56-57 Pulse 61-65 Sports 67-72

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* A Black & White Affair

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Weekend Forecast

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FRIDAY

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* Under the Stars

SATURDAY

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A Packed Milton Community Center on Monday, June 2

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84|53 SUNDAY See pg. 71

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

CANTINA FUN RUN Sunday, June 1, Congress Park

What a day! Here’s just how amazing it was: Total registrants - 780 Sponsorship Total Cocktails for a Cause Pre-Registration Pledges Day of Registration Pledges TOTAL GROSS Expenses TOTAL NET

$37,675 $8,466 $8,932 $3,625 $58,698 $8,003 $50,695

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

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Dave Does Not Disappoint SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Dave Matthews Band lived up to expectations on June 30-31 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center with two sets a night.

DMB opened the first night with an acoustic set, starting with a cover of Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and later played the music to “Two Step,” while Dave sang “Time Bomb.” The electric set featured “Don’t Drink The Water,” “So Much To Say,” “Too Much” and “Lie in Our Graves.”

Friday night was ended with an encore that featured two songs: “The Space Between” and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.”

During the second night, the band opened with an outstanding performance of “Bartender” in the acoustic set. One of the crowd’s most thunderous reactions came from the soft song “Jimi Thing,” which featured a 15-minute closing jam in the electric set.

In the encore, DMB started with “Squirm,” a song with a darker feel to it and a loud chorus, before finishing up with an electrifying performance of “Shake Me Like A Monkey.”

Photos by Sharon Castro

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week in Review

A Vision For A Great Cause

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SARATOGA SPRINGS— A sports mural given by the class of 2012 was dedicated to former Saratoga Springs School District student Connor LaFrance and was unveiled on Wednesday, May 28.

Many of LaFrance’s classmates and friends remember him as a gifted

athlete who played lacrosse and ice hockey as well as motocross. The mural was designed in his honor with the help of Catherine Ruggles, the Art Club advisor, who asked outstanding artists from that class to create the artwork. The students had designed it with LaFrance, a talented hockey player, in the center as a tribute to his love of athletics.

Near the hockey player image with LaFrance’s number 99 is a plaque on which words from a school essay written by LaFrance are engraved: “Being an athlete means trying your hardest and going out every shift like it is your last.”

LaFrance died in a motocross accident September 21, 2007, while warming up for the Red Bull Rookies Cup tryouts at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

Hello From Indonesia!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Visitors from Indonesia through the International Visitor Leadership Program were able to stop at Saratoga Springs as one of their destinations on their tour of the Capital Region.

On Tuesday, June 3, the delegation arrived in Saratoga Springs and met with Mayor Joanne Yepsen.

Afterwards, the pair had the opportunity to interact with the people of the Congregation of Shaara Tfille and visit their Temple.

Other highlights of their visit in the Capital Region include a tour of the New York State Capitol Building, a meeting with John T. McDonald

III, State Assembly Member from the 108th Assembly District and a visit to WAMC. Over 200,000 visitors have been hosted by the International Visitor Leadership Program to meet Americans including over 330 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government. It was launched in 1940 to help strengthen and cultivate relationships with current and former emerging leaders and their American counterparts. The participants visit four cities to meet with professional colleagues in public and private sector organizations related to a project theme.

Representatives from Leadership Indonesia are greeted by Barbara Opitz, secretary of the board of directors and Allen Kasin, Past President of the board of directors for Congregation Shaara Tfille. Photo by Deborah Neary

Stewart’s Now Selling Track Season Passes SARATOGA SPRINGS— The New York Racing Association and Stewart’s Shops announced a partnership on May 29 that will allow racing fans from around the Capital Region to purchase Saratoga Racecourse grandstand or clubhouse track admission

passes for the season, which begins July 18, at any Stewart’s Shops location in Saratoga, Albany and Warren counties.

Stewart’s Shops will be selling the $30 grandstand and $50 clubhouse passes through August 1 and they will be valid every day of the 2014 racing season - including the famed Travers Day, this year on Saturday August 23, as well as the Whitney Stakes on Saturday August 2.

Beekman Group Still Seeks Expansion SARATOGA SPRINGS — Even after the Beekman Street Association’s first proposal for a two-fold set of zoning changes to the city met with rejection from the city Planning Board, they are still seeking expansion.

Within the next two weeks the Beekman Street Association plans to go before the board with some modifications to the original plan that had gotten a unanimous negative advisory opinion. Their modifications include changes that eliminate the original request for waiving special-use permits for restaurants and bars and instead requiring a full site plan but still would hopefully be able to develop the neighborhood into a greater dynamic cultural arts district.

BLOTTER

Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014 Greg L. Bencze, 43, of State Route 9 in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 23 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Jeanne M. Batchelder, 54, of Beekman Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 23 and charged with trespassing.

Matthew J. Coulombre, 30, of Newcastle Road in Brighton, Massachusetts, was arrested May 24 and charged with criminal trespassing.

Yvonne M. Stepnowski, 33, of Dimmick Road in Gansevoort, was arrested May 24 and charged with BAC more than .08 percent, aggravated DWI, failure to keep right and DWI.

Connor F. DeMarco, 21, of Traver Road in Gansevoort, was arrested May 24 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Erin J. Regan, 23, of West Notre Dame Street in Glens Falls, was arrested May 25 and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child.

Glenn D. Clark, 19, of Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 25 and charged with possession of alcohol under the age of 21.

Adrianna M. Perez, 29, of North Pointe Apartments in Clifton Park, was arrested May 24 and charged with DWI, improper equipment and BAC more than .08 percent.

Jesse J. Mackenzie, 25, of Route 29 in Galway, was arrested May 25 and charged with resisting arrest, improper headlights, failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, consumption of alcoholic beverages, unlawful fleeing from a police officer in a motor vehicle, refusing a prescreen test and DWI.

Miranda L. Mount, 25, of Arrowwood Place in Ballston Spa, was arrested May 24 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Kimberly J. Becker, 22, of County Route 75 in Mechanicville, was arrested May 26 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08

percent and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

May 27 and charged with criminal trespassing.

Paul A. Boudrea, 61, was arrested May 26 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Cynthia J. Sadlemire, 45, of Route 9 in Ballston Spa, was arrested May 28 and charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing and resisting arrest.

Dan A. Yoshii, 21, of North Broadway in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 27.

Henry A. Cyprienfabre, 21, of North Broadway in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 27 and charged with menacing, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. Both Cyprienfabre and Yoshii were arrested together.

Andrew J. Rocco, 23, of Leonard Road in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 27 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

John F. Drew, 31, of Jefferson Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 27 and charged with assault, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal contempt.

Brett G. Goforth, 50, of Route 146 in Clifton Park, was arrested

Nicholas E. Hamilton, 32, of Whiteside Road in Johnsonville, was arrested May 28 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Ronald R. Granberg, 52, of Old Glory Lane in Ballston Spa, was arrested May 28 and charged with an expired inspection certificate, operating a motor vehicle without a license, criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Henry D. Danks, 26, of Little Oaks Terrace in Gansevoort, was arrested May 28 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Alexander S. WyczawskiAnderson, 19, of Regent Street in Saratoga Springs, was

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arrested May 28 and charged with failure to keep right and DWI. Michael K. Barnes, 35, of Jefferson Terrace, was arrested May 29 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Broderic J. Gifford, 21, of Clark Road in Middle Grove, was arrested May 29 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and improper equipment (mufflers/exhaust system).

Justin M. Smith, 21, of Meadowrue Place in Ballston Spa, was arrested May 30 and charged with improper headlights, DWI, refusing a prescreen test and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

Joseph C. Vavallo, 27, of Heritage Way in Wilton, was arrested May 30 and charged with harassment.

Satin L. Dewitt, 26, of Walworth Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 30 and charged with disorderly conduct.

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obituaries

Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

Dr. Joseph Mintzer SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Joseph Mintzer, 91, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 31.

Born on July 4, 1922, he was the son of the late Julius and Sadie Mintzer.

He attended the University of Maryland from 1939-1943, and it was there that he met the love of his life, Irma. They fell in love and were married on June 24, 1945.

After graduating from the University of Maryland Medical School in 1946, Joe was commissioned by the U.S. Army as a medical officer in occupied Nagoya,

Paul J. Biggie, Jr

Japan from 1947-1949. After being honorably discharged from the Army as a Captain, Joe accepted a residency position at Queens General Hospital, which he completed in 1951.

Joe and Irma then moved to Saratoga, where they were welcomed with open arms by the community. Joe was the first board certified pediatrician in Saratoga County.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Lisa Miriam.

He is survived by wife Irma, his daughter, Loretta Ostrov, and her husband Dr. Arthur Ostrov; his son, Steven Mintzer, and his wife Kimberly Mintzer; his three brothers, Sidney Mintzer (June), Milton Mintzer (Stella) and Charles Mintzer (Roberta); and one sister, Pearl Sanders (Harris); as well as nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Paul J. Biggie, Jr, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 1 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on August 27, 1957 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late P. Joseph and Sally A. (Reilly) Biggie. He was a 1976 graduate of Saratoga Springs

High School.

Paul was a custodian for the Saratoga Springs City School District, retiring from there in 2012. He was also a bouncer at Sage’s Bar on Caroline Street and worked for Dehn’s Flowers, Saratoga Springs Public Library and Prestwick Chase.

Paul was a member of the Hurricane Drum and Bugle Corps of Saratoga Springs.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy P. (Drew) Biggie, of South Glens Falls; two daughters, Danielle Biggie of Rochester and Meghan Biggie of South Glens Falls; one sister, Patricia A. (John) Greenwood of Gansevoort; one brother, Philip (Betsy) Biggie of Syracuse; several cousins, nephews and nieces.

Joseph ‘Jay’ Hoenig III

The Family of Robert Dillenbeck wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and thoughtfulness during our loss.

Harold H. Cole Jr

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harold H. Cole Jr, 63, passed away on Thursday, May 29 at the VA Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was born on September 18, 1950 in Saratoga Springs to Harold Henry Cole Sr and Doris Brownell Cole Gard.

Harold worked as a Journeyman Electrician; he was the owner of Cole Electric.

He also worked at Carrier in Syracuse and locally for Sarcom.

Harold was an avid hunter and fisherman and woodsman who

also enjoyed swimming and horseback riding.

Harold was a loving dad, uncle and grandpa.

Harold is survived by his daughter, Jennifer German (Dean), Carrie Cole; brothers, Frederick Cole (Mary) and Keith Cole (Birdie); sisters, Lorraine Cummings (Mike) and Celeste Cole; stepbrothers, Larry Gard (Shirley) and John Garison Gard (Heidi), grandchildren, Jariden, Jordan and Jayden; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harold H. Cole Sr, his mother, Doris Brownell Cole Gard, and several Aunts and Uncles.

A graveside funeral service in memory of Harold will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6 at the Ballston Spa Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Harold would appreciate donations being made to the Wounded Warriors Project, woundedwarriorproject.org.

Joseph Hoenig, 73, passed away on Saturday, May 31 at Wesley Health Care Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 9, 1941 in Albany to the late Joseph

Hoenig Jr. and Florence Towner Hoenig.

Joseph worked as a computer programmer at the Watervliet Arsenal retiring after 30 years of service.

He loved spending time with family and friends, volunteering daily, watching his daughter and grandchildren participate in sporting events, traveling and supporting the troops. He also enjoyed swinging on his swing, talking with neighbors, living life to its fullest, and most importantly, making others smile.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard Hoenig, and his nephew, Richard Hoenig Jr.

Sean T. Gailor S A R AT O G A SPRINGS — The family of Sean T. Gailor, 27, regret to announce the unexpected death of their son and brother who passed away Saturday May 24 at his home in Austin, Texas.

Sean was born on June 17, 1986 in Saratoga Springs, the son of Michael V. Gailor and Karen Bosley Stehlin. A 2004 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Sean continued his education at Hudson Valley Community College and later earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany.

Sean joined the Army National Guard in 2009 and served in Iraq. After serving in Iraq, he was stationed at West Point with the Warrior Transition Unit and often spoke about his fellow soldiers there.

Sean loved to travel and live life by the seat of his pants always looking for a new adventure. He was a kind hearted young man with a big smile,

always there to help a friend in need. A great son and brother who loved all his family he will be greatly missed.

Sean is survived by his mother, Karen Stehlin (Robert); father, Michael V. Gailor (Mary Williams); brother, Michael Gailor; stepsister, Renee Stehlin; stepbrothers, Brad Stehlin, James Williams and Derek Williams; grandparents, Eileen Cormie Gailor and Catherine Bosley (Thomas); aunts, Gerri Arpey (John), Julie Gailor and Donna Myers (Joe); uncles, Ernest Gailor (Gail), Steven Gailor, Peter Gailor, Tom Bosley (Mary), John Bosley and Patrick Bosley (Lorraine); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Sean is predeceased by his grandfather, Ernest N. Gailor.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Sean’s fellow soldier and good friend Staff Sgt. Dominguez of the U.S. Army Military Funeral Program as well as all those who have assisted him in providing the services for Sean’s burial at St Peter’s Cemetery.

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Tensions Rise Over Airport Issue

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Hollow West resident David Burton spearheaded the effort to relay information.

On the recently created website (www.stopairport.com), residents can view the airport master plan proposals, contact their local elected officials, sign a petition, and find meeting information. “After the May 20 meeting at the firehouse, everyone was surprised and devastated, so we also created a Facebook page and website to spread the word,” Burton said.

During Monday’s meeting, Burton urged on attendees to take a stand. “Our mission tonight is to band together and contact our supervisors to prevent even the ‘no build’ option from happening. That no build option would still require 14 partial property acquisitions,” Burton explained.

Former Town of Ballston Supervisor Patti Southworth offered suggestions for talking to county supervisors. She asked the crowd to question if the county may be pursuing expansion in order to eventually sell the airport. She also urged residents to consider if the airport should even remain open. “Is it benefitting the community at all?” Southworth asked.

Town of Milton Supervisor Dan Lewza updated the crowd on the next steps in the expansion approval process and urged them to make their voices heard.

“Two weeks ago, when everyone showed up to the firehouse meeting, it showed that we’re in unison. It showed the county that we care about this issue,” Lewza said.

While speaking to the crowd, the Supervisor expressed his frustration over some recent county decisions. He cited an incident in which a plane clipped a tree near the airport a few years ago. The FAA reportedly looked into removing 16 trees, but Lewza claims the county eventually clear-cut 70 acres, which he says was much more than necessary. “If I was

your supervisor four years ago, I wouldn’t have let this happen,” Lewza remarked.

The sentiment amongst those in attendance was unanimous.

As Rowland’s Hollow East resident Anita Harris explained, “Our neighbors don’t want any more property to be seized.”

Molly Rosenthal of Ichabod Lane, expressed concern for all of the time and money neighbors have poured in to their homes.

“Young couples have recently bought homes in the area and have put a lot of work in to their properties. They may be offered “Fair Market Value”, but what is that exactly?” she asked. “I’m all for expansion, but not when it’s going to displace families,” Rosenthal remarked.

One of the meeting’s organizers, Dave Morris, remembers when Geyser Road was just a dirt thoroughfare. “People bought homes under the assumption that the airport would remain small,” he said. “The reason I became involved is simple – you don’t throw people out of their homes,” Morris continued.

Supervisor Lewza is a member of the county’s building and grounds committee that will vote on the proposals next week.

Lewza urged all concerned residents to make every effort to attend the meeting at 3 p.m. on June 9 at the McMaster Street County Building.

Supervisor Dan Lewza Addresses Packed Audience At Milton Community Center

“I am tired of the county dictating to residents of the municipalities that make up the county how to live their lives,” Lewza told the crowd. On June 9, the committee will hear a presentation by McFarland Johnson, the engineering firm that conducted the study for the new master plan. If the committee approves any of the proposals put forth by McFarland Johnson, they must then be endorsed by the full Board of County Supervisors before becoming eligible for FAA funding.

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

Rebuilding Mind, Body and Soul

Chamber And BlueShield Of NENY Team Up

Healthy Saratoga Initiative Starts with Celebration of June as Employee Wellness Month

by Monique Boulet for Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The month of June is National Employee Wellness Month and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and BlueShield of Northeastern New York will be co-hosting three events designed to encourage Saratoga County’s employers and employees to take action to improve their workplace healthy wellness efforts.

The Saratoga Young Professionals will meet for a night of networking at Caffe, Lena on Tuesday, June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. The young professionals who attend will taste water samples from the local springs, as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The

spring water will be from the Charlie, Hathorn, Congress and Old Red Springs. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of each of these springs and the healthy benefits of drinking water.

The Saratoga County Chamber’s Twin Bridges Council will host a lunchtime employee wellness walk, on Friday, June 13. Employers and employees that participate in this event will walk along the sidewalk from the Clifton Park– Halfmoon Emergency Corps in Clifton Park, to the Cracker Barrel on Crossing Boulevard in Halfmoon, and back. The walk is about one mile in total and participants are encouraged to walk at a comfortable pace allowing for conversation and networking. This event will be held rain or shine. Parking is available at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Emergency Corps building, site of registration. Healthy drinks and snacks will be provided for all walkers. This walk is being organized to encourage employers and employees in Southern

Saratoga County to take part in and recognize June as National Employee Wellness Month.

Also, the Saratoga County Chamber will host a Health and Wellness Mixer on Wednesday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Roosevelt Baths with an optional walk on a 3/4-mile course adjacent to the baths in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt, a “healthy” goodie bag filled with great ideas, information, samples and discounts. Employers and employees will also be able meet and network with exhibitors who specialize in health and wellness.

This unique networking mixer is designed to help local companies and their employees participate in National Employee Wellness Month. Everyone is welcome and we encourage you to gather up your entire staff and attend this event. The cost is $5 and capped at $50 for those who want to bring 10 or more attendees.

“This Chamber changes things and starting with a focus on celebrating employee wellness month we’re pleased to be launching our Healthy Saratoga initiative,” said Susan Halstead, Chair of the Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council and the owner of Family Vision Care Center. “These events are designed to provide every employer in Saratoga County with a simple and affordable way to take part in employee wellness month and to encourage their employees to participate. Our goal is to improve workplace health and wellness across Saratoga County with the ultimate mission of making Saratoga County one of the healthiest places in the US to live and work.”

Besides these three events, the Saratoga County Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council developed a simple one-page guide to advise local employers and employees on six simple and affordable ways they can start an employee wellness effort.

This guide offers six tips for employers ranging from helping employees to set wellness goals, to incorporate wellness into the work day, to creating a fitness challenge, to focusing on

nutrition, to educational efforts, and stress reduction.

A separate informational flyer entitled “How we might drink more water” can be posted in local businesses and touts the many health benefits of drinking more water - - such as local spring water.

“We believe healthy changes everything and that’s why we are pleased to partner with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce as they launch Healthy Saratoga,” said Dr. Kirk Panneton, regional executive and medical director, BlueShield of Northeastern New York. “This innovative initiative will benefit not only our BlueShield members, but the health of our community as a whole.”

The Saratoga County Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council developed the Healthy Saratoga initiative. The Council was formed in late-2013 by the Saratoga County Chamber’s board of directors and now includes participants from nearly 100 area organizations covering a wide range of industries. Local organizations interested in getting involved in these activities or joining the Health and Wellness Council can call (518) 584-3255 or visit www. saratoga.org for more details.

If you are a business, corporation, food establishment or non-profit 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 organiquebymonique.com (518) 312-6309 moniqueboulet@hotmail.com

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A Spectacular Evening to Mingle at The Polo Fields to Benefit The Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga. Thanks to these organizers and patrons: Lauren Cavanaugh, Leona Beck, Mary Lentini, Colleen Kelley, Taunia Lin Kipp, Ray Bryan, Lois Celeste, Michele Riggi, Ron Riggi, Patty Riggi, Angie Sultan, Rachel Uccellini, Traci Jersen, Nicole Buck, Susan Collins, Janet Franco, Lisa Boyle, Clover Schwartz, Kristen Kernan, Sabine Rodgers. Photos by MarkBolles.com

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Wesley Foundation Black & White Affair Committee Members: Back Row - Left to Right: Joann Grande, Patti Clark, Charlotte Masso, Greg Dixon, Chris Harmon - Chair, Deborah Iuliano, Kimberlee Williams. Front Row - Winnie Baden, Dawn Catone.

Not Pictured on the Committee are: Garth Ellms, Jennifer Merriman, Joanne Kirkpatrick, Geriann Eddy, Tim Busch, Ginny Lippincott. All Photos by Alice Wilson Corey.

12 European Wax Center – Branching Out SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Springs European Wax center located in the plaza on 177 Ballston Avenue currently has a special for all local men and women. If you are local, then you can walk right in and receive a free eyebrow, lip, or underarm wax, or upgrade with 50 percent off a bikini, full, or Brazilian wax.

The European style of waxing

BUSINESS involves a 4-step process and every treatment is guaranteed to ensure the most painless and efficient wax.

The first step is to cleanse, then protect, wax and rejuvenate. Perhaps the most wide-opening experience literally, is that there is no taping and ripping involved; instead, the wax itself gently is removed from the skin in a smooth and simple process.

The European Wax Center, founded in Florida, is now a nationwide franchise and opened its first store in the Northeast in Latham

and has been opened in Saratoga since January. The next location will be open to the public in the Clifton Park area and the same services will apply.

The motto for this center is “when you walk in, you will strut out.”

For more information please contact Maria (518) 450-1637 or visit waxcenter.com.

Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014 transformers, generators and electronics for fighter jets, submarines, helicopters, cannons and more, are all experiencing a declining orders backlog similar to Espey.

As an attempt to work towards

solving this issue, in May St. Pierre claimed that the company has optimized its sales and marketing resources while simultaneously refining lists of new and improved potential business opportunities.

Saratoga Ice Cream Man Grand Re-Opening

Mark St. Pierre Departs As CEO of Espey SARATOGA SPRINGS –At Espey Mfg. Electronics Corp’s, Mark St. Pierre has chosen to resign from his position as CEO. St. Pierre gave no reason for his resignation surprisingly after having served as the company’s president for over five years and chief executive for since 2010.

The company and especially St. Pierre were concerned with the declining defense budget environment that is likely to shrink even more within the near future. The company’s top-tier defense contractors, which receive orders for

Owner of Saratoga Ice Cream Man, Russ Faden, cuts the ribbon to indicate the Grand Re-opening of Saratoga’s finest homemade ice cream shop. Photo Provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Springs Ice Cream Man held a grand re-opening on Tuesday, June 3 at noon. The current business hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The second location is located at 146 South Broadway in the building shared with Papa Johns.

The grand re-opening emphasized the new business hours for the Saratoga store and it’s equivalence in ice cream product quality to the original store located in Greenwich. Customers will experience the same homemade ice cream flavors as the Greenwich store as well as cake orders that are available with a 24-hour notice. The locally made ice cream is diligently created and delivered to the Saratoga store as workers hand-craft signature sundaes in the same respect as the original creators.

Business is booming for this location and customers are very satisfied with its product quality and convenient location. Just like the Greenwich store, the Saratoga Ice Cream Man has over 300 flavor recipes and rotates them into the 25 spots that are available day to day. One of the owners, Russ Faden, believes the ultimate goal for the Saratoga location is to provide customers with an identical experience to the Greenwich location with prompt service and the highest quality of the most distinctive flavors of ice cream around. Faden states, “we are excited and proud to bring a great product and a great name to Saratoga”.

For more information please contact Russell Faden (518) 580-0626 and/or Julia Reynolds (518) 692-8382, or please visit the new Facebook page “Ice Cream Man of Saratoga”, the website The-ice-cream-man.com

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Fulfill Your Natural Needs - Four Seasons Now on Henry Street

by Alexandria R. Parisi Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS Open since 1998, Four Seasons Natural Foods Store and Cafe located at Phila Street in downtown Saratoga Springs now has given consumers something new to look forward to.

The second location has been open for business for less than two weeks and its location on Henry Street proves to continue pursuing ultimate customer satisfaction with buying in bulk for a cheaper price.

A retail grocery store, the new location offers the same great variety of natural foods groceries, teas, coffees, supplements, personal care and aromatherapy that is far different from the other health stores that may be coming into play.

The owner of the store, Richard Frank, believes the retail store to be a great opportunity for consumers to purchase natural foods in a more spacious environment. Currently there is a transition with the original location on Phila Street to compliment the foods in the retail store and now serve as the complete café.

Customers walk in and out of the second location pleased with the naturally-made structure of the building itself, and the same local name and products are just around the corner to sit down and enjoy a fresh organic meal. The natural materials used by local craftspeople add to the overall sense of organic well being of the new arrangement.

Richard Frank, owner of Four Seasons, located at 120 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Photos Provided.

Customer satisfaction is top priority for Frank and his staff, which is one of the many reasons for branching out to a larger distribution center that allows for a smoother delivery process, buying in bulk and selling for less, and an even simpler way for customers to shop the store just like they are used to.

Even though Saratoga Springs and surrounding areas are experiencing a mass exposure to healthy living shops, farmers markets, and organic stores, what makes the Four Seasons stand out could be argued as a reflection of the name itself. Frank mentioned how “Four Seasons” originally derived from the previous owners in 1988. They were firm believers in macrobiotics

Leadership Saratoga Accepting Project Proposals Leadership Saratoga, a program of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, is currently accepting project proposals from area nonprofit organizations. Each year, the 24 members of the class are asked to work on

a project that will make a lasting difference in the community. All Saratoga County-based, Chamber member, 501c3 organizations that have a self-contained project encompassing approximately 150 hours of volunteer time and expertise (to

be done between late-October and May) should submit a one-page description of their proposed project. Interested organizations should submit their one page proposal to Program Director Kathleen Fyfe at kfyfe@saratoga.org.

and whole foods diet as a means to restore health.

Essentially, “eating seasonally, and seasonally growing” is one of the many reasons why customers are completely satisfied with the products that are provided at not one, but now two locations. Frank believes that “engaging the senses with natural, organic foods” is an admirable life choice that many people are now realizing is crucial for one’s health and overall well-being.

For more information please contact Richard Frank, owner of both locations at (518) 584 4670, Rich@FourSeasonsNaturalFoods. com or visit fourseasonsnaturalfoods.com.

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

Reporters View

Good Music Over Hot Air

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Bataan Death March of verbiage, pontification and blather about all things relating to the city’s status regarding the proposed Saratoga Casino and Raceway (SCR) expansion was taken to a new level of intensity this week.

We were first treated to a marathon City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 3, in which the mayor’s agenda item about the expansion did not get entertained until nearly 10 p.m. (note that the meeting started at 7 p.m.; note further that the mayor’s agenda

is the first of five departments to report, followed by the county supervisors).

This meeting ended about 11:20 p.m., but after the item about SCR’s expansion I had had enough for one evening, thanks.

Three plus hours is enough. Mind you, this was a discussion item.

Nothing was actually decided.

A “special” public hearing on the next night (Wednesday) followed this — this one solely devoted to the expansion issues. I hope that everyone got their comments in, for everyone should feel they had their say, I guess.

But, at the risk of being characterized as “un-interested” or “un-involved” I admit I gave this one a pass altogether. I also cover

arts and entertainment, and there was a great new jazz ensemble making its debut (look for a feature on them before their next appearance in a few weeks) on the same night.

Blast me if you want, but I think I made the right call. Good music wins out over hot air. Tell me, what would you do?

Now, we hear that there “might” be another “special” city council meeting, this time after Saratoga TODAY goes to press: it is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Unbelievable.

Perhaps something might actually be decided at this one. But from now on, your city council reporter will value both your time and my own. We will report on

something that actually happens.

The crux of the issue, for those whose eyes are not totally glazed over at this point, is whether the city should assert itself as an involved agency in the review process, known as SEQRA, as opposed to “interested,” which in theory would give them the further right to vie for the lead agency status on this project, instead of the Gaming Commission and therefore gain greater oversight over what happens.

This would be triggered by filling out a form, stating that the city objects to the gaming commission being the lead agency.

However, if this course is pursued, it is likely to generate a costly legal battle, which the city’s attorneys

say they have no shot of winning.

So there you are. I have summarized nearly 600 hours of debate in two paragraphs. Yes, I might be glossing over some fine points, but who cares. The mayor believes that an ongoing dialogue with both SCR and the gaming commission can gain more than a legal fight. Time will tell if that is the right way to go.

None of the above should be construed as wanting to restrict anyone’s right to comment. The public comment period to the Gaming Commission extends until June 13 and I certainly encourage everyone who wants to express their opinion to do so.

Just don’t make me listen to endless discussions anymore, OK?

Saratoga Builders Association Awards $1,000 Student Scholarship!

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is proud to announce the recipient of their 2014 Scholarship Award. Congratulations to Magdalena Zink of Rock City Falls. Maggie is a senior at Ballston Spa High School and will be attending Cornell University College of Architecture, Art and Planning this coming fall.

Magdalena has been a member of a team that has participated in the “Odyssey of the Mind” competition since 2004.

Their team has placed first at the regional com- SBA President Doug Winters, Scholarship Winner Magdalena Zink and SBA Executive Director petitions for seven years Barry Potoker. and went to the WORLD Scouts, and is part of a Flute Quartet Bridge Construction and Design. competition twice. playing local events for the past The Saratoga Builders Maggie is also a member of four years. Among many awards, Association makes this $1000 stuthe National Honor Society, Tri-M she placed first in the 2014 Model dent scholarship award available Music Honor Society, Swing Dance Bridge Competition held annu- annually to high school seniors who Club, Yearbook Club, Hippies for ally by the American Society of are planning to pursue a construcHope, Theater Troupe, 4-H, Girl Civil Engineers and Association for tion industry education.

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A Special Supplement to Saratoga TODAY • Pages 15-20

Roaring to Remodel

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY In the 1920s, when Leah Margolis’ house was built, women were beginning to defy convention, abandoning restrictive corsets and gender roles for looser clothing and new ideals.

Like them, Margolis is a modern woman driven by an inescapable inspiration to express her own individuality. With her skillful eye and careful choices, she has created a charming new kitchen in her progressive-era Saratoga home.

So exceptional is the transformation that it is currently being featured in Better Homes and Gardens Kitchens & Bath Makeovers Summer 2014 magazine.

The modest kitchen is just 108 square feet, too small even to fit two smart cars parked end to end.

“It’s a teeny-tiny kitchen with not a lot of wiggle room,” said Margolis. An interior designer and a graduate of Skidmore College, she and her husband, Ben Nathan, Project Manager at Witt Construction Inc., saw potential stored away in the small space. As a young couple, just married and eager to create a home they could truly make their own when they moved up from New York City in 2009, they found a great piece of property on Saratoga’s West Side with what they were looking for.

The house needed a complete interior and exterior renovation and Margolis began chronicling their progress in her blog; Building Bensonhurst, to share with family and friends. Donna Talley, a stylist and the Upstate New York Regional Editor for Better Homes & Gardens magazines came across the blog and contacted Margolis.

“The before pictures were pretty crazy. It was such a mess when we started, but she was interested,” said Margolis.

As with many projects, there

were budgetary limitations and vast amounts of patience needed to bring the house from its dilapidated beginnings up to how it looks today, but luckily the couple didn’t run into any major roadblocks.

“It was about a year and a half from the first time that Donna contacted me before it was to a point where I could invite her in to see my home because it was such a big project,” said Margolis.

In the late spring of 2013, Talley and her editor did a walkthrough evaluation of the home and

by September they were entrenched in a three-day photo shoot for the magazine. Talley went to work adding accessories and pops of color to the shelves and countertops in Margolis’ kitchen.

Photos Provided.

“We look at magazines and we all like to think we live that way, but I have a 2-year-old, so my kitchen doesn’t really look that way,”

admitted Margolis.

Styling simply adds enhancements to a room but doesn’t render the room unrecognizable, Margolis

pointed out. “ T h e pictures are really beautiful. Hands down, when I opened the magazine, I knew that was my kitchen,” she said.

He lpi ng to make it immediately i d e nt i f i abl e as Margolis’ work were several features that she incorporated in the snug space, such as an element she likes to refer to as her “Jewel Box.” “One of the things I did in my

kitchen and that I do for clients if they let me is tile up to the ceiling. Anything that’s really small, you want it to make a statement.

Tiling makes it a pretty enclosed space and you want to keep it continuous, the more breaks it has, the choppier it will feel.”

People are surprised by the kitchen’s interesting contrast of wood paneling on the ceiling and the updated but still classic look of sage cabinetry paired with white granite countertops.

“I love to make a little bit of a statement without going crazy. It’s signature me,” said Margolis.

The kitchen design is already being put to the test. With an active toddler running around, the choices have proven to be wise ones, with every surface being really easy to wipe down and keep clean, said Margolis.

Functionality is fundamental and good design makes that possible, even in the smallest of spaces.

Designing a modern kitchen for a modern family is a big job and having it featured in a national magazine is a testament to that.

“It’s been amazing. I’ve gotten a lot of positive response, it’s nice.”

Appearing in Kitchen & Bath Makeovers magazine is just the latest of the accomplishments awarded to Leah Margolis Design.

Her portfolio includes a home she worked with Witt Construction Inc., to design on Southard Road in Saratoga which will be featured at the Showcase of Homes for three consecutive weekends beginning September 20th. Get more information by going to www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com or visiting leahmargolisdesign.com.

Looking for Home Design Inspiration? The Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association’s Parade of Homes is continuing in its 14th year this weekend with open houses from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7th and 8th. For more information go to www.capitalregionparadeofhomes.com.

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

Property Transactions BALLSTON SPA

property to Petro, LLC.

Cheema

Associates sold property to William and Sherry Neville.

1171 Laural Lane, $219,000.

National Residential Nominee Services, Inc. sold property to 62 Meadow Rue Place, Christopher Nickerson $235,000. David and and Sonya Daniels.

Sofia Rizzo sold property to Keith Leece and 19 Carlyle Court, $288,000.

Kathleen Buckley.

Pamela Jones sold property to Armando 5168 Nelson Ave. Ext., Anaya. $135,000.

Lawrence Blackwood Sr. (as 8 Glade Mallow Rd., $221,500.

Russell Trustee) and Lindley Patterson sold property Blackwood, Jr. (as to Rhonda and Vincent Trustee) sold property Mascardi. to Andrew and Michele Von Haugg.

4 Sycamore St. $300,979.

229 Ballston Ave., Heritage Builders $185,000. Timothy and 487 Finley Rd., $285,000.

Group, LLC sold propLisa Lamay sold propBrian and Heather erty to Kenneth and erty to John and Cheryl Purdy sold property Mary Ann Millington.

Devaul. to Daniel and Hillary Jablonski.

99 State Route 50, $240,000.

65 West High St., $307,000.

William Durivage and Adirondack Mountain 2 Sycamore St., $318,900.

Cindy Rosseter sold Holdings sold property Heritage Builders property to Wm H. to Carlton Schultz and Group, LLC sold Buckley Farm, LLC. Frank Nydam. property to Maria DeLorenzo.

1324 Saratoga Road, 7 Mott Dr., $228,000. $115,000.

Leemilts Bruce Kohout (as 14 Sycamore St., $320,684.

Petroleum, Inc. sold Trustee) sold property Heritage Builders to Brandon and Amy Group, LLC sold propWaylett. erty to Joyce McGowty. 64 Lot 7R East Side Schauber 6 Rd., $100,000. Frank Volpe (by Atty) sold property to Robert and Beth Gatto.

St. Patrick Place, $310,000.

Lee and Sunny Johnson sold property to Nicholas Rossi and Marisa Craft.

Portion Lot #4.2 Lazur 21 Sycamore St., $346,227.

Rd., $8,500. Keritis Heritage Builders Group, LLC sold property to Todd and Lisa Adams.

7 Carriage Run, $95,000.

Old Westwind Farm, LLC sold property to Nicholas and Kimberly Bonarrigo.

MALTA

agent) sold property to Robert Schlicht, Jr. and Ashley Frank.

SARATOGA

Yachtsmans Way, SPRINGS $384,137. Malta Land Company, LLC sold Rd., $100,000. property to James Joshua Landfall Holdings, Carero and Marcia LLC., sold property to Brown.

Polito Homes at Park 40 Pepperbush Place, Grove, LLC. $153,500.

Diane Collins Terrace, Bollinger sold property 17 $395,000.

Carolyn to Devan Ball. and Bruce Fellows (as 11 Willis Way, $332,000.

Trustees) sold property Xiangfu Lin sold propto Seth Rosner. erty to Michael Sautter.

54 West Circular St., 9 Magnolia Way, $402,000. $262,800.

DiNallo Elissa Campbell sold Builders, LLC sold property to Jordan and property to Stephen Cara Hume.

Doak.

4 Village Place, $262,000. 45 Park St., $300,000.

Mike and Lea Bosquez Barbara Hancock sold 20 Twinflower, $240,000. sold property to James property to David and David Sherman (as and Melissa Raguette .

Laura Kenyon.

Trustee) sold property to Suzanne Rice.

35 Larkspur Dr., $276,222. 36-38 Doten Ave., $198,000.

Diana DeAvila and Ravmor LLC sold 2 Surrey Dr., $345,000.

Cecilia Ferradino sold property to Trojanski Thomas and Renee property to Carolyn Custom Builders, LLC. Kernan sold propCook. erty to Mark and Holli 7 Patricia Lane, $245,000.

Nirsberger.

11 Gleneagles Blvd., Jacqueline Poussevin $309,275.

Clint (by Exec) sold property 18 Carlyle Court, $260,500.

McGowan sold propto Christopher Coyle.

Joseph Zilcosky (as erty to Benjamin and Trustee) sold property 6 Pine Rd., $247,500. John Mary Carlin. to James and Aimee and Sandra Miller sold Gordon.

1171 Laural Lane, $219,000. property to Patrick and Ronald Ferguson sold Jacqualin Cogan.

13 Coronado Way, property to National $351,000. Kenneth and Residential Nominee South Alley, $80,000. Paul Tammy Warfield (by and Maggie Tucker sold Services, Inc.

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Property Transactions property to Stephen and Mandy Mittler.

Dana McAleese.

207 Woodlawn Ave., 268 Broadway, $1,061,210. $1,437,500. Joseph and 262 Broadway LLC sold Barbara DeVivo (by property to Park Place Agent) Gary and Nancy Spa LLC. DiCresce.

268 Broadway, $588,790. 30 Lakewood Dr., $324,000.

262 Broadway LLC sold Thirty Lakewood Drive property to Park Place LLC sold property to Spa LLC. Luke England.

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Belmont Lane, to Sara Case. $224,900. Alan and Karen Kholstinin sold 10 Plum Court, $295,000.

Zachary and Chirstina property to Margaret Cicardi sold property Ekblom. to George and Kristine 79 Tamarack Trail, Mulfinger. $180,500. Jeremy Wood sold property to Bryan 168 Gailor Rd., $255,840.

David and Ashley and Chrisina Shephard.

Previte sold property 14 Sandspring Dr., to Clare and Michael $414,900. Peter and Gorham.

Lynn Young sold propMoonglow Rd., erty to Amon and 16 $385,000. Alan and Anjeanette Emeka.

Megan Garver sold 69 Lawrence St., $266,000. property to Christopher Joseph Smyth sold and Andrea Spratt. property to Alan McWilliams and Paula 2 Dakota Dr., $235,000.

James and Maureen Perpall.

Taylor (by Ref ) sold 125 Union Ave., Unit C-103, property to Federal $125,000. Charles and Home Loan Mortgage Lynne Goodridge sold Corporation. property to Peterson Rodriguez Homes LLC. 167 Traver Road, $295,000.

Fannie Mae sold propCatherine St., $90,000. erty to Jason and Thomas Bell (by Exec) Stephanie Welch. sold property to Gary 1 Wilton Gansevoort and Julie Vail.

Rd., $5164. John and Rosemary Flewelling WILTON sold property to Edward and Samantha Corlew.

26 Whirlaway Blvd., $295,095. Stephen St. 7 Birchwood Dr., $288,000.

Louis sold property to Roger and Anne Domenico and Maria Blauvelt sold property Fuda. to Kiersten Owen.

125 Union Ave., Unit 44 Middle Ave., $285,000.

107, $121,250. Duane Shawn and Stephanie Fields sold property to Corp sold property to Jennifer and Mitchell Rhonda King.

Berg.

Joshua Rd., $180,000.

125 Union Ave., Unit Landfall Holdings LLC 206, $121250. Duane sold property to Polito Fields sold property to Homes at Park Grove Jennifer and Mitchell LLC. Berg.

58 Michael Dr., $170,000.

87 Railroad Place, Unit 601, Diane Willson (Ind. $999,000. Vincent Riggi And as Atty), Darcy sold property to Robert Simmons and Stephanie and Carol Chauvin.

Krantz (by Atty) sold property to 112 Broad 118 Catherine St., $115,000.

Street LLC. ANW Holdings Inc. sold property to Peter 4 Persimmon Place, and Theresa O’Brien. $673,924. Joseph Street Saratoga LLC sold 9 Walter Dr., $182,500. property to Todd and Carol Daubney sold Monique Agans. property to David and Kathryn Williamson.

70 Railroad Place, Unit 407, $950,000. Craig 161 Caroline St., $505,000. and Cheryl Swanson Jeffrey Goodell and sold property to Robert Michele Owens sold Dolan.

7 Joseph Lane, $289,000. 29 Northern Pines Rd., property to Timothy David and Anna Maria Yates.

268 Broadway, Unit $138,000.

Gertrude Querrard sold property 503, $1,190,452. 262 29 Hutchins Rd., $190,000.

Broadway LLC sold Samuel Coe sold property to David and property to Justin Monica Biggs.

Albohn and Margaret O’Callaghan.

268 Broadway, Suite 409, $319,784. 262 Broadwy 17 Glenwood Dr., $334,000.

LLC sold property to Peter and Christine Brian Lee and Patricia Darcy sold property Carson. to National Transfer Services LLC. 3 Evergreen Dr., $347,000.

Christopher and 17 Glenwood Dr., $334,000.

Andrea Spratt sold National Transfer property to Ben and Services LLC sold propChelsea Cangeleri. erty to William and

Weir (by Exec) sold property to Lynnor Clausen.

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Sydney Hill Rd., $1,170,000.

Michael and Anna Cascio sold property to Joseph and Barbara DeVivo.

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Middleborough Ct., $229,000. Susan Garrett sold property to Joseph and Laurie Bouchard.

2 Autumn Ct., $560,000.

Megan Vail sold property to Michael Ferra and Kathleen Durivage.

118 Cobble Hill Rd., $409,847.

DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Barry O’Sullivan.

6 Seymour Robert Rajeski to Eric Lucero.

Dr., $577,000. and Melissa sold property and Stephanie

37 Claire Pass, $385,000.

Francis and Joan Smith sold property to Kenneth Tavernia and Joanne Wheelock.

76 Damascus Dr., $255,000.

Kenneth and Virginia Malone sold property to Carole Moore.

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

“Nothing’s better than a Picnic”

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY “Nothing’s better than a Picnic” ~ Zooey Deschanel Hello my Foodie Friends, Ahhh, the nice weather has finally arrived and has stayed! The season between Memorial and Labor Day brings the opportunity to host many outside events.

Having a picnic with family and friends on a beautiful summer day

can be a time that creates those unforgettable moments and memories that last a life time.

Having or attending a picnic remains one of my favorite things to do during the summer.

This stems back to my childhood.

As I have mentioned in past articles, I am one of five children.

Having two sisters and two brothers always meant that the house was crazy and my mother would do what she could to keep us outdoors. Picnic time was a word that would stir up excitement and anticipation of having our favorite potato salads, hamburgers, hot dogs and other fabulous items that our family and friends would bring to the picnic.

The use of plastic wrap or aluminum foil was always the method of sealing and keeping the food set on the table fresh and clear of anything that may decide to enter into it (including children’s fingers).

One of my most fun memories of a particular picnic occurred when my brothers and I were given the duty of wrapping up the salads and

dishes that our family members made for the picnic.

The three of us boys are very close in age. When we were younger we were actually mistaken as triplets since we look and act so much alike. As I reflect on this event, I actually am surprised that my mother gave us the task of wrapping the food – especially since our track record of not getting into trouble was not very good. Being the oldest – my mother handed me the role of plastic wrap and gave me clear directions on how she wanted the food wrapped and how much to use. I assured her I would “man the task” and manage my brothers to not let her down.

I cannot recall how it all began however; all I can say is that within a half hour I was wrapped like a mummy in plastic wrap and trying to scare my sisters. My mom and sisters laughed at my comedy until I started turning blue! My big sister jumped on me and ripped open the plastic wrap so I could breathe! There was not a lot known at the time about the dangers of plastic wrap so I was the pioneer for my family. We used up almost the entire box of plastic wrap leaving not enough to do what we were given the

direction to do initially. Needless to say, Danny, Billy and I did not get to enjoy the remainder of the picnic that day.

Today, there is fun option to plastic wrap that is available as you prepare for your picnics this summer and for use in sealing products throughout the year. Charles Viancin has created silicone storage lids that prevent spills by creating an airtight, water tight seal over any rounded surface. These beautiful lids are a great option instead of plastic wrap or aluminum foil. The lids are made of hightemperature safe silicone that is also microwave safe allowing for quick cooking, steaming and reheating. Unlike plastic wrap, this silicone lid can be used over and over. This is also an economical alternative to plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

There are many floral designs that reflect the art world and scenery of the French Alps. What a beautiful and effective way to seal your food and bring it to a picnic.

“Nothing’s better than a picnic”.

Remember my Foodie Friends that “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula

2014 Season BALLSTON SPA— 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 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon. The market is once again conveniently located in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa. This year ‘s market has been extended into October so customers will have the opportunity to purchase more fall produce, such as local apples.

In addition to bringing local produce, plants, gourmet foods, baked goods and craft items into the Village, the market has teamed up with several organizations, clubs, and businesses in the area this year to create fun events for kids that will be offered free of charge.

These activities will take place at the Saturday morning markets, which will also feature live acoustic music by local musicians. From June 26 through August 28, the Thursday markets are directly followed by the free Concerts in the Park (see page 61 for schedule).

For more information please contact the market sponsor, the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, at (518) 885-2772, info@ballston. org, or visit ballston.org.

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Vital Eats Joins Saratoga Farmers’ Market Written by Abby Zlotnick, a summer intern for Saratoga Farmers’ Market and Saratoga Springs native.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – With the arrival of summer, you may be thinking about lifestyle changes: maybe committing to a new workout routine, or saying “Yes!” to the diet plan your friend is always talking about. A new Saturday vendor at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, Vital Eats, aims to help you along the path toward better health with its ready-to-eat foods, seasonings and sauces.

Vital Eats began one year ago when cousins Jude Goldman and Reuben Schwartz began creating recipes and dishes that customers could trust to be both healthy and delicious. Their products include handcrafted artisan sauces, condiments, spices and gourmet take-out dishes that are vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free, with some glutenfree and raw food options as well.

Vital Eats can be found every Saturday at the market, under the large white tent just north of the market pavilions. Later this summer, the business plans to have products also available for wholesale purchase.

Goldman and Schwartz claim they always knew they wanted to have a business together. Goldman had already helped develop Puckers Gourmet and was working at other local markets. Now he is at his fourth market as Vital Eats.

Goldman says he was, “…

looking for a challenge. Anyone can make a steak. It is much harder to limit yourself with the ingredients you use.”

Many people think that changing your diet consists of saying good-bye to your favorite comfort foods and turning down recipes that make your mouth water. But, Vital Eats has even found a way to make a delicious dish—“Easy Mac n Cheezy”—that will satisfy your cravings for macaroni and cheese, without using dairy products.

Unlike prepared foods you would find at the grocery store, the business partners put a great deal of effort into making sure that all their ingredients are fresh, meet dietary standards and are locally sourced.

Recipes are created in a local Saratoga County kitchen and then served fresh to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market shoppers.

One of Vital Eats’ top-selling dishes is Umami Kale with Quinoa and Roasted Yam. (Umami is a Japanese word describing a “pleasant savory taste” and it is considered to be one of five taste components, along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.)

The sign at Vital Eats’ market table describes the dish as, “Savory umami-drenched kale with the nutty earthiness of quinoa, finished with a sweet kick of lightly roasted yam.”

The Umami Kale can be purchased for take-out at the market or made at home by following this recipe.

Umami Kale, Quinoa, and Roasted Yam *Items can be purchased at Saratoga Farmers’ Market 1 bunch of kale* 1 small yam or sweet potato*, peeled and diced 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup white quinoa 1 1/2 cups of Vital Eats Tsunami Umami Sauce*

Directions: Wash and de-stem kale. Blanch in boiling water for two minutes, place in cold water and ice bath to cool briefly, strain, and set aside.

Dice the yam and drizzle the olive oil over it, and roast at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, until soft and golden.

Rinse the quinoa in a strainer. Prepare the quinoa by simmering in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes or until it splits and is soft. Strain and set aside.

Chop kale into fine shreds and place in large mixing bowl.

Add 1 1/2 Cup of Vital Eats Tsunami Umami Sauce. Mix in yam and quinoa, and then serve warm or cold.

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

Making the Most of Your Mulch

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

There’s a constant battle between the lawn and the flowerbeds. The grass is always trying to invade the flowerbeds, and we are always trying to stop it.

We call this “edging.” There are lots of options. Some folks sink edging blocks or even bricks into the soil. There is also metal or plastic edging that is buried in the ground. All this is done to prevent the grass’s tillers (underground shoots) from taking hold in our landscaping and flowerbeds.

Installing edging is a pain in the rear and in the case of blocks or bricks, the grass always seems to find a way through a crack. Metal or plastic edging can work, but you can never mow right up to it so you need to spend more time trimming the edge with a weed

whacker or even grass shears...remember those?

There is an easier way, and all you need is a shovel. I use a straight bladed shovel for a nice neat edge. Simply slice into the grass at the edge of the bed at a steep angle 4 inches deep. Grass can’t cross that barrier of air so it won’t make it into the bed on the other side of the trench.

This is much easier than installing blocks or rolls of edging. Best of all, I can mow right up to this edge so I don’t need to waste time weed whacking.

After three or four years you’ll need to recut the edge, but it is easy and

quick once the edge is established.

Making an instant bed!

You can see the difficulty...there’s a storage bin, a couple of weeping pines, a hydrangea and a stump...it is nasty looking and darned near impossible to mow around all these obstacles. How about making the entire area a single bed?

I used the hose to outline the edge I want. It will be a nice rounded bed that will be easy to mow around. The next step is to make a few slices along the hose so I know where to make my edge.

Then I simply finish making my cut...steep in the lawn side and sloping

up into the bed on the other. I just toss the clumps I dig out into the bed...why waste good soil I say. “But what about all the grass and weeds in the bed...and all the clumps of grass you tossed in?” you’re asking. I suppose that I could spend a couple of hours digging out all the grass and weeds, but I have a much quicker and easier way to deal with that...cardboard!

A layer of cardboard will smother the grass and it will die. All the clumps of sod that I tossed in will compost into the soil. I’m always on the prowl for large pieces of cardboard. I was lucky that a coworker had just done some home improvement and gave me the cardboard that a new front door and some appliances came in. The cardboard sheets go down right on top of the grass and weeds.

Once the bed is all covered with cardboard, I use a razor knife to slice the cardboard along the edge of the bed. Make sure that the cardboard overlaps heavily so the grass and weeds can’t get through...8 inches of overlap will stop them. I also used the razor knife to cut the cardboard so it fits around the trunks of the pines and hydrangea.

Now all that’s left is putting mulch on the cardboard. This is the fun part, and it goes down quickly. I put a 4-5-inch layer of cedar mulch down. There are many types of mulch, but I like cedar because it’s cheap and smells nice too.

Now the mulch is down, the area looks great and mowing will be simple. It looks a little sparse now, but more plants can be added to the bed easily. Just brush the mulch aside, cut a hole in the cardboard and plant...easy peasy and it looks sooo much better now. In all, this took less than an hour, and I used seven bags of cedar mulch. What a great time saver! Thanks for the read.

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

Congratulations!

Who are the best of the best that rise above the rest?

We answer this question today, in our annual ‘Best of the Saratoga Region’ awards section…but the process began months ago.

In mid-March we ran a few simple ads in Saratoga TODAY asking for input from our tens of thousands of readers.

The request was simple: Nominate your favorite businesses in a variety of categories.

In May, once the nomination process was over, we began the next phase and invited the entire public to vote on their favorite business. The response was overwhelming. Luckily we partnered with ‘Local Living In’ who had automated the entire process with a simple online voting program.

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The Paddocks of Saratoga

Skidmore Apartments

Assisted Living

Home of the Good Sheppard

Woodlawn Commons

Attorney

Jerry Amedio

Lemery Greisler

Thanks for being a part of our contest and congratulations to all the businesses that go above and beyond to make our region a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Auto Dealer

Mangino

Saratoga Honda

-Chad Beatty

Auto Repair

Child’s Automotive

Matt’s Service Center

Similar to prior years, this year we had a few new additions as well as a few surprises.

I know I found a LOT of my favorite businesses on the list and I am sure you will also.

So flip the pages, check out the results and go visit a winner that you may not have known about.

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Creative Director Colleen Sweeney

Advertising Sales Jim Daley Cindy Durfey

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Bank

Adirondack Trust Company

Saratoga National Bank

Builder

Witt

Bonacio Construction

Car Wash

Hoffman Car Wash

H20

Chiropractor

Turning Point Chiropractic

Back In Motion Chiropractic

Credit Union

SEFCU

SCFCU

Disk Jockey

Coolcat Entertainment

Capital DJs

Dentist

Nicole Byrne Dental

Dr. Green & Fleming

Doctor

Zieker Eye

Dr. Susan Dorsey

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Cudney’s Cleaners

Feigenbaum Cleaners

Insurance Agent

Adirondack Trust Co.

Nicole Dellaporta State Farm

Eye Care

Saratoga Vision

Zieker Eye

Landscape Company

Lasting Impressions

Brookside Nursery

Funeral Home

William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

Tunison Funeral Home

Life and Business Coach

Lifestylized

Dr. Ray Angelini

Granite

Granite & Marble Works

Capital Stone Limo

Saratoga Hybrid Cab Co.

Value Van Taxi & Car Service

Meeting Facility

Adirondack Trust

Hilton Garden Inn

Nursing Home

Wesley Health Care Saratoga Hospital Center Nursing Home

Pediatrician

Community Care Pediatrics

HVAC

Hospitals

Hearing Care Home Delivery Services

Boyce & Drake

Mulholland On Call

Saratoga Hospital

Albany Medical Center

Hearing Care Resources Cudney’s Cleaners

Hear For You King Brother’s Farm

Pediatric Associates of Saratoga

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Heather Bohm-Tallman

Niki Rossi

Physical Therapist

Regional Therapy Center

Sports Physical Therapy

Plastic Surgery

Steven Yarinsky, MDSaratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC

Dr. Jeffrey Ridha’s

Real Estate Agent

Christine Marchesiello

Jennifer Johnson

Real Estate Office

Roohan Realty

Keller Williams

Storage Facility

Morr-is-Stored

Affordable Storage

Swimming Pool

Concord Pools & Spas

Islander Pools and Spa

Tattoo/Piercing

Needlewurks

True Tattoo

Tile

Best Tile

Sherman Tile

Taxi

Saratoga Taxi

Saratoga Hybrid Cab Company

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Lant’s Auto

Mangino

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Canfield Casino

Hall of Springs

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Bakery

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Sushi Thai

PJ’s BBQ USA

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Gaffney’s

One Caroline Street Bistro

Beer Selection

Druthers

Henry Street Taproom

Best Local Delivery

Springs Street Deli

Wings Over Saratoga

Breakfast

Country Corner Cafe

Uncommon Grounds

Burger

The Local Pub & Teahouse

Juicy Burger

Candy Store

Candy Company of Saratoga

JoAnn’s Candy House

Casual Dining

Olde Bryan Inn

The Local Pub & Teahouse

Caterer

Longfellows

Kim Klopstocks Lily and The Rose

Phila Fusion

Uncommon Grounds

Brueggers

Mrs. London’s

Bread Basket

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Siro’s

Adirondack Barbeque Company

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Cheese

Putnam Market

Waterwheel Village

Chicken

Hattie’s Chicken Shack

PJ’s BBQ USA

Cocktails

Max London’s

Nine Maple

Coffee

Uncommon Grounds

Stewarts

Cupcakes

Bread Basket

Bette’s Cupcakes

Deli

Roma Foods

Spring Street Deli

Family Oriented

Circus Cafe

Harvest & Hearth Restaurant

Fine Dining

The Prime

The Wishing Well

Gelato/Yogurt

Plum Dandy

Saratoga Gelato

Happy Hour

Gaffney’s

Wheatfields

Hot Spot to See and be Seen

Saratoga Race Course

Saratoga National/ The Prime

Ice Cream

Stewart’s

Humpty Dumpty

Irish Pub

The Parting Glass

Irish Times

Italian

Augies

Chianti

Late Nite Bite

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D’Andreas Pizza

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Roma Foods

Mexican

Cantina

Mexican Connection

Night Club

Saratoga City Tavern

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Outdoor Dining

Maestro’s

Sperry’s

Pizza

Harvest & Hearth Restaurant

D’Andrea’s Pizza

Prime Rib

Wishing Well Restaurant

Cliff’s Country Inn

Seafood Restaurant

Sperry’s

The Wishing Well

Sports Bar

The Stadium

End Zone

Steak

Cliff’s Country Inn

Wishing Well Restaurant

Tea Shop

Whistling Kettle

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Wine List

Wine Bar

Jacob & Anthony’s

Wings

Wings Over Saratoga

Dozer Bar & Grill

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Art Gallery

Spring Street Gallery

Impressions of Saratoga

Beauty Salon

Sanctuary Spa

The Strand

Best Spot for Girl’s Saratoga Paint & Night Out Sip

Paddock of Saratoga

Dance Instruction

Arthur Murray

Tango Fusion

Farmers Market

Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Ballston Spa Farmers Market

Fitness Center/ Gym

Saratoga YMCA

Saratoga Cycling Studio

Golf Course

Saratoga National Golf

Airway Meadows

Indoor Golf

Tarks Indoor Golf

Saratoga National Golf

Kids Activity

Children’s Museum

Saratoga Strike Zone

Kids Birthday Party Venue

Saratoga Strike Zone

Children’s Museum

Local Band

Soul Session/ Garland

McKrell’s

Massage

Roosevelt Bath & Spa

Sanctuary Spa

Museum

The Tang Teaching Museum

National Horse Racing Museum

Nail Salon

Hello Nails

Crystal Spa

Outdoor Sports

Alpine Ski Shop

Mountainman Outdoor

Pilates

Reform. A True Pilates Studio

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Roosevelt Bath & Spa

Sanctuary Spa

Tanning Salon

Total Tan

Tropical Tann

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Hot Yoga

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Union Gables Inn & Suites

Geyser Lodge B&B

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Alpine Lake Resort

Adirondack Adventure

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Earl B. Feiden Appliances

Adirondack Appliance

Arts and Crafts

Saratoga Paint N Sip

Paper Dolls Stationer

Beverage Center

EBI

Minogue’s

Book Store

Northshire Bookstore

Barnes & Noble

Bridal Shop

Lily Saratoga

Something Bleu Bridal

Children’s Clothing Shop

G. Willikers Toys & Games

Pixie’s Closet

Children’s Toy Shop

G. Willikers Toys & Games

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Saratoga Consignment Studio

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Florist Shop

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The Posie Peddler

Furniture Store

Furniture House

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Healthy Living Market

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Curtis Lumber

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Four Seasons

Home & Garden

Hewitt’s

Sunnyside

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Silverwood

Pipits of Saratoga

Jewelry Shop

Silverado

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Kitchen & Culinary Store

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Wolberg Electric

Allerdice Building

Men’s Casual Clothing

Mountainman Outdoor

Alpine Sport Shop

Saratoga Gifts

Impressions of Saratoga

Saratoga Olive Oil

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Violets & Stella’s

Lucia Boutique

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North Country will learn the basics of riding Horses Day Camp including walk, halt, steeroffers eight summer camp sessions that run Monday through Friday starting July 7th and ends on August 29th.

ing, and beginning to work at the posting trot. At the intermediate to advanced level, our campers will continue to work on skills learned in the past including; trotting on correct diagonals, balance of horse and rider, bending of horse, progress to or solidify canter or lope and work on identifying correct leads & jumping if riding level warrants.

We will be offering beginner through advanced riders‘camp. The rider must be 5 or older by their camp week. Riders will be grouped according to skill level during lessons. At the beginner level, riders will learn how Our riding lessons during to be safe and comfortable around the horses. Riders camp will be coordinated by

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

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

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Shen Art Honor Society Students Complete Mural at Bank Branch

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — Members of Shenendehowa High School’s National Art Honor Society recently completed a large wall mural at the Clifton Park Office of Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company.

The group of 14 seniors was led by Art Honor Society President Jake Penman, who spent many months painting the mural. He was

assisted by classmates Courtney Altenburger, Marija Bebic, Miranda Berlin, Sean Carroll, Gabby Costello, Fallon Etkin, Katlyn Gibson, Gigi Grace, Emily Holtzman, Elise Netoski, Harry Newman-Plotnick, Raquel Rivelo and Alaina Smith.

Dentistry From The Heart!

BALLSTON SPA -The first 100 uninsured Saratoga County residents to show up at Dr. Thomas J. Pray’s dental practice at 128 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa Friday, June 20 will have something extra special to smile about!

For the second time in as many years, Pray (supported by a team of other humanitarian-hearted dentists, hygienists and assistants) is offering an entire day of FREE basic oral health care services.

Last summer, Pray and his team of volunteers donated the equivalent of $30,000 in free consultations and x-rays followed by either a free cleaning, filling or extraction. One patient in need was also given a free root canal.

These services will be offered between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to the first 100 uninsured Saratoga County residents who show up at Dr. Pray’s June 20. “The people we’re reaching out to are those who too often fall between the cracks because they are neither affluent enough to be covered by highend insurance nor financially disadvantaged enough to qualify for Medicaid,” explained Pray. “They are often the ones who suffer silently with toothaches because they cannot afford basic dental services.”

Dentists expected to join Pray are Francisco Banchs, Lionel Bulford, Allyson Byrne, Katelyn Page, Richard Salvadore and Vera Salvadore.

To learn more, call (518) 885-8321 or visit thomasjpraydds.com.

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014 Spa Catholic Drama Troupe Presents ‘Hercules’ The Saratoga Central Catholic Summer Drama Troupe presents ‘Hercules’ June 13-14 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Parish Center (64 Hamilton St, Saratoga Springs).

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center.

Port Call To Follow Elks Club Flag Day Parade Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Saratoga Navy Command will present Port Call Saratoga Springs immediately following the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 Flag Day Parade to be held on Saturday, June 14.

There will also be discounts available at participating local downtown retail and restaurants to military personnel, active or veteran, with military identification. For further information on Port Call Saratoga Springs contact Denise Romeo at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce (518) 584-3255. To participate in the parade, contact Joyce Dominick-Schaefer at the Elks Club at (518) 584-2585.

Roast Turkey Dinner A Roast Turkey Dinner at the Trinity United Methodist Church (155 Ballard Road, Wilton) will go from 3:306:30 p.m. on June 14. Mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, assorted desserts and beverages will be available. Cost by donation. Take-out available.

Handicapped accessible.

FDR ‘Fireside Chat’ at Campfire Program On Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m., Saratoga National Historical Park hosts actor Gary Stamm as he portrays President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a real “fireside chat” describing a 1939 royal visit from the King and Queen of Britain and the fascinating implications it had for our country and the entire world.

For more information about this or other events call the Visitor Center at (518) 6702985, visit www.nps.gov/sara, www.facebook.com/saratoganhp or follow the Twitter feed @ SaratogaNHP.

Team CJ Dance Party Against Cystic Fibrosis Join Team CJ and Paula Harrington as we ditch the workout and have a dance party for a cause on June 14 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Crest Fit in the Crestwood Plaza in Albany (415 Whitehall Road). Suggested donation is $15. Christopher David Motta, Jr was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was just two weeks old. All proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Team CJ. For more information contact Tracy Van Hattum at (518) 330-0119.

Saratoga Balloon & Craft Festival The Saratoga Balloon & Craft Festival will take place at the Saratoga Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, starting Friday, June 20. Adult admission is $10, while kids 17 and under are free. The three-day festival will end on Sunday, June 22.

Pilates for Saratoga American Little League A 50-minute pilates mat class, suitable for all levels, will be June 21 from 10-11 a.m. at Reform: A True Pilates Studio.

There is no fee for the class.

Donations will be accepted for a different non-profit organization each week. 100 percent of the donations will be given to the non-profit. For more information contact (518) 871-1315.

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser For Saratoga Softball Saratoga Springs High School is hosting a chicken BBQ to benefit the Saratoga Springs softball program. For $11, Giffy’s 1/2 chicken dinner, biscuit, potato, coleslaw, cookie, Capri Sun, soda and water will be available. $20 for two tickets bought together. Contact Heather Casaw for ticket information at (518) 253-1580.

Create Your Own Candles Create your own candles at The Candle Collective on June 21 from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $49.99.

The candle-making event will also take place June 26-28. For more information call (518) 288-3695.

Register For Entrepreneurship Seminars The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) opened registration for a free entrepreneurship seminar in Saratoga County on June 30 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m..

Registration will take place at Saratoga Springs Public Library–Susman Room.

This seminar is being held at the ONA Opportunity Center at 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information visit the ONA website at www.newamericans. ny.gov and follow on Twitter at @NYSNewAmericans; Hashtag: #NYSNewAmericans.

Information and referrals are also available through the tollfree, multi-lingual New York State New Americans Hotline at 1-800-566-7636.

Tang Museum Exhibition From July 5 to October 26, the Tang Museum Exhibition, “Elevator Music 27-Kamau Patton: Torus-Variation 1,” will take place every TuesdaySunday from noon to 5 p.m.

(Friday, 7 p.m.) For more information call (518) 5808080.

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.

Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Town

of Saratoga Town Hall (corner of Route 4 and Route 29 in Schuylerville). “Preserving Photographs and Documents” will be the program topic.

Melissa Tacke, Schenectady County Historical Society’s librarian and archivist will be the speaker. She will explain factors that cause deterioration of personal papers, pictures, and other memorabilia in a typical home, and talk about how to best store, label and handle them in order to ensure longevity. For information call (518) 587-2978 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.

Camp Saratoga 5k Trail Series The Camp Saratoga 5k Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m.

Monday evenings June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18, 2014. Registration is $5 day-of. This is a lowkey, fun event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, the Jake Fund (a local preschooler who is facing multiple leg operations) and a local nonprofit. For more information call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@ saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Substance Abuse Prevention Council Seeks Volunteer Speakers The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council is looking for volunteer speakers for its monthly Victim Impact Panel. The purpose of the panel is to put those convicted of

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driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs face to face with those who have experienced this tragedy first hand. Speakers include: crash victims or their family members, first responders and others. If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity please contact Robin Lyle at (518) 5811230, ext. 3610 or robinlyle@ preventioncouncil.org.

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.

Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs Mass Schedule Masses for Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs are Sundays (9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m.), Saturdays (11 a.m., 4 p.m. Vigil Mass) and weekdays (11 a.m., 4 p.m.).

Masses are held at the Coliseum.

For more information call (518) 853-3033.

Ballston Spa Community Band The Ballston Spa Community Band will perform for free at Wiswall Park in Ballston Spa on July 3 from 6-8 p.m. This is part of a free series that includes concerts that are held amid Wiswall Park gardens on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. directly following the Thursday afternoon Farmers’ Market.

This year’s concert season runs from June 26 to August 28. The Ballston Spa Community Band was created for the continuing music education of its members and audiences. Through practicing and performing, they show that music is a lifelong activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014

Maple Avenue Middle School PTSO WSWHE BOCES Announces School Sign Student’s Win Awards at NYS FFA Competition SARATOGA SPRINGS — WSWHE BOCES located at 15 Henning Road serves over 41,500 students of all ages and abilities in 31 rural and city/suburban districts, in a five-county region.

The Washington-SaratogaWarren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES (WSWHE BOCES) Environmental Conservation & Forestry and Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation students experienced a rewarding day on June 2. The New York State Future Farmers of America (FFA) Competition at Paul Smith’s College on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake in the Adirondack Park allowed for 17 student awards as follows: Rachel Bennet, 1st place in female pulp throw Jake Hill, 1st place in log roll and 1st place in pulp throw Brandon Baker, 1st place log scaling Curtis Clark, 2nd place in log scale Lucas Ghirarduzzi, 2nd place in Skid steer Tyler Hurd, 2nd place in trenching Jacob Denton, 2nd place in log scaling and 4th place in tree felling Nick Davis, 2nd place in tree scaling Porter Demers and Cherokee Manning, 3rd place in PV roll

Charles Allen, 7th place in log skidder Cody Carpenter, 7th place in tree identification Paul Partak and Stephan Matos captured first place in NYS FFA Forestry CDE. The team will go on to compete at the National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, KY. Forestry Event Participation Awards: Skidsteer – Cody Carpenter Wildlife ID – Brandon Casey Tree Scaling – Sabrina Westcott and Brandon Fitch Log Scaling – Brandon Casey and Mike Novenche Tree ID – Sabrina Westcott and Mike Novenche WSWHE BOCES Environmental Conservation and Forestry Teacher Dennis Flynn was recently honored by the New York Society of American Foresters (NYSAF) for his outstanding accomplishments in forest education, which have increased the understanding and appreciation of forest resources.

For more information please contact the WSWHE BOCES Environmental Conservation and Forestry Teacher Dennis Flynn, at (518) 885-2772, or visit wswheboces.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Maple Avenue Middle School Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) announced that an electronic message center sign will be constructed at the middle school sometime in the month of June.

The sign is a long-planned gift to the school district from the PTSO that the organization has saved money for the past eight years. The PTSO feels that a school sign that will allow the middle school to capture the attention of students, teachers, parents and community

members through programmable electronic messages.

In order to finalize this donation, for the past year Lisa Muller, PTSO president, and Jay McCarthy, PTSO secretary, have worked together with the Board of Education Facilities Committee.

The PTSO looks forward to this sign as well as providing any additional support to benefit and spread word for cultural arts activities and other significant school functions at the middle school.

Contributing to the sign are as follows: Turbine Services; Byrne

Orthodontics, PLLC; Knights of Columbus; Nicole Byrne, DMD, PLLC; Adirondack Trust Company and Stewart’s Shops Corporation assisted in funding the sign. In addition, ongoing support came from the entire Maple Avenue Middle School community of students, and parents and teachers.

For more information, please contact Maura Manny, Director of community Outreach and Communications, at (518) 5834786, m_manny@saratogaschools. org, or visit edline.net/pages/ maple_avenue_ms.

Waldorf School – Effective Education SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs at 122 Regent St and other locations, the goal is to cultivate academic knowledge, artistic work, and practical skills in students.

The faculty is dedicated to starting with each individual’s potential as a talented and able human being and using his or her imagination and personal growth as a means to inspire a “life-long love for learning and a reverence for life.”

The parents and people of the community emphasize how the moral strength of each student is exercised in such a way that the qualities of Truth, Beauty and Goodness permeate the human spirit. The faculty builds a vibrant

learning environment in cooperation with the parent community.

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs has as its foundation the pedagogical work of Rudolf Steiner and the ongoing research of the Waldorf Movement.

Waldorf education is based on the research into child development conducted by Austrian educator and philosopher Rudolf Steiner. (18611925). Central to the philosophical beliefs of Rudolf Steiner is that each person consists of a body, soul and spirit. His overall body of work is called “Anthroposophy” or “wisdom of the human being.” Neither the word “Anthroposophy” nor the philosophy is taught to students, but serves as inspiration for the teachers.

Waldorf education recognizes

the simple but profound insight that children learn in distinctly different ways at different stages of their development. They also learn by encountering the world, which is something that has been argued that this generation of students will lack in comparison to past generations. The three soul capacities of thinking, feeling, and will (doing) are essential for every human being and the Waldorf schools are practicing this motif and succeeding.

The motto is that “education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”

For more information please contact administration at (518) 5847643 waldorfsaratoga.org/about-us/ contact-us/

Empire State College Congrats to Nontraditional Students SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nationally, nontraditional students enrolled in higher education outnumber traditional students. At the SUNY Empire State College, students learn independently one on one with their faculty mentor and in small study groups, online, and through of blend of online and faceto-face at the associate, bachelors and masters levels.

The college also awards credit to students for prior college-level learning without regard to when, where or how their knowledge was obtained. Four nontraditional students served as the commencement speakers for the events at Albany and Saratoga Springs.

At Saratoga Springs they are: Sandra Barkevich who is working to complete her M.A. in learning

and emerging technologies, and Lisa Pimpinella who will earn her bachelor’s in human resources.

At Albany they are: Kristen Labatt-Simon will earn a master’s in teaching and John Viggiani a resident of Latham will complete his bachelor’s after earning an associate in 1976.

The college’s Saratoga Springs commencement event takes place beginning at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 7, at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

The event honors students educated online throughout New York State, across the country, and around the world, through the college’s Center for Distance Learning and through the college’s School of Nursing.

For more information please contact Janet Aiello-Cerio at Janet.

Aiello-Cerio@esc.edu, or (518) 5872100, ext. 2470.

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Solutions to Saratoga Sidewalks

by Alexandria R. Parisi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Residents of Saratoga no longer have to skip steps to avoid the hazardous cracks along the west-side of Broadway. Saratoga Central Catholic School is currently planning to replace the sidewalks in front of the school and St. Peter’s church.

Claims have been made about how “the sidewalks have been on Broadway for over 40 years and have not been redone.”

Instead of patching up the sidewalk with a quick-fix, the sidewalks are going to be completely redone with greenery and trees similarly to its current layout, but with even more attraction.

This extension will add more trees and lawn to the sidewalk area and ultimately improve the walking area for the students, faculty, and staff as well as the community. The addition of trees and grass will contribute to the

Saratoga Central Catholic School working to fix cracked sidewalks to benefit the community. Photo Provided.

overall welcoming display of the school’s environment and landscaping in the surrounding area.

The goal is to enhance the aesthetics of the sidewalks to create an extension of Broadway while sustaining the eloquence of The Victorian

lighting that will also extend from Broadway’s current endpoint to St. Peters Church.

The replacement of the sidewalks and the Victorian lighting will create an appealing ambiance that has been made possible thanks to families, alumni, and friends of Saratoga Central Catholic School.

This project has been graciously implemented and donations have been given by locals, such as Bonancio, William J. Morris, Tom Roohan, Pompa Brothers, Palette Stone, The division of Callanan Industry for Clemente Latham Concrete, Inter-Cite Company run by

Antonio Barone, and Saratoga Preservation Council.

Saratoga Central Catholic relies on the support and dedication of its parents, friends, Alumni and community for the needs and operational expenses needed to succeed. Such support is pivotal in determining future programs and enhancements of current operations.

Donations made assist with new equipment and facilities whether the gifts are small or large in size, the student population of Saratoga Central Catholic is sure to benefit. This specific project will begin in July and if any other companies would like to help contribute with this project it would be greatly appreciated.

For more information please contact Sandra A. Tarkleson, the Director of Development for Saratoga Central Catholic High School at (518) 587-7070, tarkleson@saratogacatholic.org, or please visit saratogacatholic.org.

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Friday, June 6 BSBPA Presents Free Movies in the Park Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the eighth summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association. The series begins on June 6 (rain date June 7) with the hit movie “Frozen.”

Additional movies will be shown on July 11 and in early August. All films will be family-friendly. For more information visit www.ballston.org.

AIM Services, Inc. Golf Tourney AIM Services, Inc. will be having their Annual Golf Tournament at the Hiland Park Country Club in Queensbury. The format is a fourperson 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 great prizes. To register or for sponsorship opportunities, or golfing, call AIM Services, Inc. at (518) 4502810 or email kbutler@aimservicesinc. org.

Saturday, June 7 Whale Watching A bus will leave from the Wilton Mall at 6 a.m. for a full day of whale watching with the Saratoga Chapter No. 131 Order of the Eastern Star of the State of New York. Cost is $108 for adults and $91 for children 12 and under. Aside from the whale watching, the trip will also include a trip to the New England Aquarium. Call Laurie at (518) 879-7323 for more information.

Tuff eNuff 5K Obstacle Course Challenge The Prevention Council will hold the 3rd Annual Tuff eNuff 5k Obstacle

Course Challenge at the BOCES Campus (Henning Road, Saratoga Springs). The challenge course is open to kids, adults and families; a mud covered terrain with hurdles to jump over, crawl under, and tread through will push all participants to their limits.

Cost is $10 for the Kids Fun Run and $25 for adults who pre-register. Cost of registration on the day of the race is $40.

Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show Saratoga Nationals Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show will go from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Cost is $10. For more information call (518) 587-1935.

Fun, Fabulous and Feminine Many women today are overworked frayed, tired and are disconnected from their desires. This is an opportunity for women to take two days for themselves, gather their girlfriends and sisters and explore what being fun, fabulous and feminine really feels like at the Saratoga Music Hall from 9 a.m.-6p.m. Cost is $149. For more information call (518) 290-6690.

16th Annual Franklin Open The 16th Annual Franklin Open Golf Tournament benefiting the Franklin Community Center will be at Windy Hills Golf Course in Greenwich. Registration is open and the tournament fills up quickly. Visit www.franklincommunitycenter.org for more information.

Sunday, June 8 Move and Groove 5k The National Museum of Dance (99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs) will host the Move and Groove 5k at 10 a.m. The race will begin and end at the National Museum of Dance.

This 5k, however, isn’t your typical 3.1 mile run. Along the 5k course there will be (optional) dance stops where participants can learn some new moves with instructors from the School of the Arts! All proceeds from the race will benefit the National Museum of Dance and School of the Arts children’s educational programming. Immediately following the 5k run will be a Kids Fun Run for younger athletes to participate in. The Fun Run will take place on the lawn of

the National Museum of Dance, and offer awards to all participants. Cost is $25.

New York Corks New York Corks, an exclusive wine tasting event celebrating Boca Bistro’s two-year anniversary and wines of New York State, will go from 1-3 p.m. at Boca Bistro (384 Broadway, Saratoga Springs). $10 from each $15 ticket will benefit Parker Sweeney Conquers Chiari. For more information call (518) 583-1142.

Monday, June 9 Make Money With Your Voice Make Money With Your Voice: An In-Studio Introduction To Professional Voice Acting, will take place at the White Lake Music & Post Recording Studios in Albany. For $25, this is a two-hour upbeat, realistic introduction to voice-overs, also known as voice acting. During the seminar, you will learn what a voice-over is, what it is like on the job, which voice types are This seminar is a great first step for anyone interested in the voice-over field. For more information call (518) 456-4360, ext. 100.

Wednesday, June 11 Family Night at the Candle Collective Family Night at the Candle Collective will go from 6-8 p.m. Bring the kids and create candles for just $25. Candle Critters are a fun new option at The Candle Collective. Choose from tons of fun new shapes from unicorns and dragons to anchors and whales. This class is fun for all ages.

SaratogaArtsFest 2014 Art for all ages! SaratogaArtsFest is back again this year, drawing thousands to for a five-day celebration of the arts in its many forms including music, dance, visual art, film, theatre, and literary art in Saratoga Springs from June 11-15.

After the Run Bath Salts Join certified Clinical Aromatherapist and teacher Debra Manor for this informational and hands on workshop on how to make a bath salt blend for sore and tired muscles at Saratoga Botanicals (80 Henry

Week of June 6 – June 12, 2014 Street, Saratoga Springs). Learn about the different qualities of salts and oils used in bath salt blends and experiment with making your own.

Therapeutic qualities and origins of essential oils will be covered. Cost of the class is $35 (includes in-class materials). Additional materials and kits will be available to take home at a discount. For more information call (518) 306-4108.

Thursday, June 12

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 6/10: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield:

Cleaner Energy Future For Saratoga Join Sustainable Saratoga at 7 p.m. for the event, “A Cleaner Energy Future for Saratoga” at Empire State College. Learn how our community can become more sustainable through energy efficiency and renewable energy and learn how you can reduce your building’s energy use or start producing energy to save money.

Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will open for the season 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.

Long fellows Interfaith Prayer Meeting The Longfellows Interfaith Prayer Meeting will take place in the Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs.

The subject for presentation will be “Spiritual Healing.”

The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30 p.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome.

For more information call (518) 587 9104.

Student Art Show A student art show at the Teaching Gallery at Empire State College (11 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs) will be presented from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 6/10: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 6/17: Town Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 6/11: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 6/11: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 6/25: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 6/11: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 6/17: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 6/18: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 6/17: Board of Supervisors, 4 p.m.

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

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Ballston Spa Concert Series Showcases Diverse BSBPA Presents Free Movies Musical Performers in Wiswall Park BALLSTON SPA— The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA) will once again present its free Concerts in the Park series at Wiswall Park on Front Street in the historic village of Ballston Spa. For 2014, the concert series, which is known for its diverse line-up of musicians, showcases several musical genres, including swing, country, indie rock, R&B, traditional concert band music and a Beatle tribute band, as well as an evening of entertainment for the kids. The concerts run for 10 weeks, every Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., from June 26 through August 28.

For more information, visit www. ballston.org

2014 Concert Schedule: June 26: Sirsy (Indie Rock) July 3: Ballston Community Band (Traditional concert band) July 10: Skeeter Creek (Country) July 17: Jump Daddies (Swing)

July 24: Zucchini Brothers (Kids show)

July 31: Hard Soul (Vintage Rock) August 7: Annual Ice Cream Social with the Union Fire Company Band August 14: Holly & Evan (Blues/R&B)

Sirsy Kicks Off Ballston Spa Concert Series on June 26.

August 21: Studio Two (Beatles Tribute) August 28: Wild Adriatic (Rock & Soul)

BALLSTON SPA— Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the eighth summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association. The series begins on June 6 (rain date June 7) with the hit movie “Frozen”. Additional movies will be shown on July 11 and in early August.

All films will be family-friendly.

The movies are projected onto a large screen on the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street and begin at dusk. The movies are free to the public thanks to sponsorship support

from local business and residents.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

Movie snacks will be available courtesy of North Star Church and Kona Ice’s mobile flavored ice truck will be on hand.

“It’s a really great family event, said Jim Dalpe, BSBPA board member.

“The kids love it, the parents love it and we love it. Seeing those smiling faces right here in Ballston Spa is what it’s all about.” For more information, visit www.ballston.org.

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Fireworks and Fanfare Highlight Opening Night, July 29 SARATOGA SPRINGS ­— Casting has been announced for the Bolshoi Ballet’s debut engagement at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), July 29 ­August 1. The legendary dance troupe, the largest in the world, will present four performances of its signature production of Don Quixote.

“The Bolshoi is renowned for

the strength and power of its dancers,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC¹s President and Executive Director.

“That brilliance will be on full display during the Bolshoi’s SPAC engagement. An incredibly talented roster of Bolshoi artists, including several of the company¹s most acclaimed principal dancers, will be part of the tour to Saratoga. We are proud and excited to

offer our audiences such an extraordinary opportunity.”

Dancing the starring role of ‘Kitri’ on opening night (July 29) as well as on finale night (August 1) will be Maria Alexandrova, who has been a Bolshoi principal dancer since 2004 and company member since 1997. Ms. Alexandrova has performed leading roles in many Bolshoi productions including Coppelia, La Bayadere and Esmeralda.

Starring opposite Ms. Alexandrova as ‘Basilio’ on both opening night and finale night of the engagement will be Vladislav Lantratov. A member of the company since 2006, Mr. Lantratov has danced leading roles in several Bolshoi productions including Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and The Nutcracker.

Also dancing in the lead roles of Kitri and Basilio at SPAC will be Ekaterina Krysanova (July 30); Kristina Kretova (July 31); Semyon Chudin (July 30) and Mikhail Lobukhin (July 31). Alexey Loparevich will play the title character of ‘Don Quixote’ for all four performances.

Leading the Bolshoi¹s Orchestra in Saratoga will be conductor Pavel Klinichev. Affiliated with the Bolshoi

since 2001, Maestro Klinichev has conducted the Bolshoi Orchestra for many of the theatre’s ballet and opera productions including many of its tours abroad.

Opening Night Festivities July 29.

Ms. White also announced that in recognition of the Bolshoi’s debut engagement at SPAC, Opening Night will feature celebratory extras

including an audience-wide sparkling toast, a Russian vodka bar and postperformance fireworks.

“Opening Night will be Saratoga’s ‘welcome’ to the artists of the Bolshoi.

Altogether, nearly 250 Russian dancers, musicians and artistic staff will converge on SPAC for this once-in-alifetime engagement. We will make it an unforgettable evening for the artists and our audience.”

Maria Alexandrova. Photo by Maria Berulava

Martha Graham Dance Company Master Class Saturday SARATOGA SPRINGS — ­In conjunction with its June 12th performance at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), the Martha Graham Dance Company will be presenting a Master Class at The National Museum of Dance on Saturday, June 7 from noon-1:30 p.m. Denise Vale, former principal dancer and current senior artistic associate of the Graham Dance Company will teach the class.

Ms. Vale was a principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company from 1985 to 1995. Roles she performed included the Pioneer Woman in Appalachian Spring, Woman in White in Diversion of Angels and Night Chant, a ballet created for Ms. Vale by Martha Graham in 1989.

Reservations for the master class are required and may be made by registering online at spac. org. The cost is $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door.

For more information, contact the Dance Museum’s School of the Arts at (518) 584-2225 ext. 3008 or school@dancemuseum.org

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Sunset at Stillwater FDR “Fireside Chat” At Campfire Program STILLWATER — On Saturday, June 14 June 2014 at 7 p.m., Saratoga National Historical Park hosts actor Gary Stamm as he portrays President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a real ‘fireside chat’ describing a 1939 royal visit from the King and Queen of Britain and the fascinating implications it had for our country and the entire world.

What do you serve to the King and Queen of Britain if they come to visit your home?

In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt took them on a picnic in the scenic Hudson Valley and

FDR Impersonator Gary Stamm with Park Mascot “Skyler” the eagle and “Teddy” the Junior Ranger ‘Spokesbear.’

served the great American treat of hot dogs.

“Mr. Stamm really brings

Roosevelt to life,” notes park ranger Joe Craig.

“Franklin Roosevelt played a vital role as Governor of New York and President of the United States, in preserving Saratoga Battlefield.”

The event is presented by the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield, and is free of charge to the public at the Battlefield Visitor Center. Bring a lawn chair, and insect repellant is advised.

For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, call the Visitor Center at (518) 670-2985 visit nps.gov/sara.

Donegal Meets Schuylerville Sunday

The McKrells

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Community Theater announces that the Celtic folksinger/songwriter Kevin McKrell

and his band will perform in the third and final program of their 2014 SCT Concert Series. Kevin has performed in theaters, clubs and on

festival stages across the US, Canada, Ireland and Scotland.

The McKrells have performed for audiences at the top of the Celtic Folk and Bluegrass Festivals, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Troy Music Hall, Proctor’s Theater, Saratoga Performing Arts Center and numerous other venues. This popular world-class group is in concert on Sunday afternoon, June 8 at 2 p.m. at the Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For more information and ticket reservations, which are suggested, please call (518) 695-5480.

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Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus Qualifies for International Competition

SARATOGA SPRINGS — What do you get when 29 women cross a stage wearing coveralls and sporting a “We Can Do It” attitude?

If you are Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus, you get medals and a chance to appear in Las Vegas!

Recently, the chorus placed first in Division A (small choruses containing 15-30 singing members) in the Greater New York/New Jersey Region 15 “Sweet Adelines” International Competition.

The chorus’ score of 580 places Saratoga Soundtrack in the top five worldwide, among approximately 250 Division A choruses in Sweet Adelines International. This placement qualifies the chorus to compete in the Harmony Classic at the Sweet

Adelines International Competition in Las Vegas, in the fall of 2015. The Harmony Classic Competition showcases the organization’s ten best small and mid-sized choruses competing in 12-15 minute performance packages.

In the recent regional competition, Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus paid tribute to “Rosie the Riveters” of the past by wearing their uniforms and embracing their slogan of empowerment. Under the direction of Nancy Faddegon, they gave a powerful performance as they sang the rousing uptune “World War 1 Medley” and the sentimental ballad “White Cliffs of Dover”.

This was the first year that Albany has hosted Region 15’s competition, which was held at the

Empire State Plaza Convention Center on April 11-12.

Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance.

Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus rehearses Monday nights at the Knights of Columbus on Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs.

If you share a love for music and four-part barbershop harmony, learn more about Sweet Adelines International and how to become a member of Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus by visiting saratogasoundtrack.org.

Silverwood To Present New Landscape Art Show SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Gallery at Silverwood in Saratoga Springs announces the opening of their new exhibition, “New Works by Scott Balfe and George Van Hook”,

showing June 12- July 15. The show includes painted landscapes, fly0fishing scenes, and equine works by two of the area’s most talented landscape artists, Scott Balfe and George Van Hook.

An opening reception will be held Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m..

Refreshments will be served. It is open to the public.

George Van Hook, a native of Pennsylvania, lived and worked as an artist in the Bay Area of California, before retuning to the east coast, specifically Washington County, to raise his family.

Scott Balfe’s work is heavily influenced by the Hudson River School artists of the 19th century with nods to the Luminist movement as well. He resides in Earlton, NY. Mostly self- taught, Scott’s work has received many awards and is collected by many notable private and corporate collectors.

Silverwood Home and Gallery is located on 24 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. They are open Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information: (518) 583-3600.

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week of 6/6 - 6/12 friday, 6/6: Darren Lyons Trio, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Heather Maloney w. Darlingside, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Vinyl Evolution, 5 pm @ Dozers @ B.Spa CC - 602.9995 Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Acoustic Circus, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Rock, Inc., 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Steve Candlen, 6pm /The Ideal Situation, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Joe Nacco Trio, 6pm/Four Down, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 High Fly feat. Frank Loscavo, 7 pm/Frank Palangi, 10 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Stella Young, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Errorsmith, 8 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 Just Nate, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Blue Hand Luke / DJ Ace w. DJ Simsation, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Seth Warden Trio, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Audiostars, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 Brian D., 7 pm @ Village Pizzeria - 583.2480

saturday, 6/7:x, x pm Scott Bassinson Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Bob Warren + Joy McKenzie, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Marcus Ruggiero, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Kings English, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106 Street Corner Holler, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Donatellos, 9 pm

@ Icehouse - 216.1766 Children at Play, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Lady Strange , 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 D.O.G., 9 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Tim Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Andy Iorio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Party Boat w/ Last Good Tooth, Los Elk, 8 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 The McKrells, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875 DJ Showcase Vol. 5, 9 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

sunday, 6/8:x, x pm Rod MacDonald, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Jeff Nania Trio, noon @ Nanola -587.1300

monday, 6/9:x, x pm Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026

tuesday, 6/10:x, x pm Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

wednesday, 6/11:x, x pm Center for Song Showcase, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 The Getdown, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Jeff Walton, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Bobby Dick + Susie, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Celtic Session, 7 pm

S P O T L I G H T Jeff Walton: Wednesday at Maestro’s; Thursday at the Horseshoe Inn @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Karaoke, 8 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

thursday, 6/12:x, x pm Al Bruno, 8 pm @ Seven Horse Pub - 581.0777 Open Mic, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 DJ Dragonette, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Crown Grill -583.1105 Low n Lonesome, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Harmonic Duo, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Steve Candlen, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 The Adam Ezra Group, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Rich Ortiz, 7:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Max Creek / Black Mtn. Symphony / High Peaks Trio, 8 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Country Idol Finals, 7 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

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Puzzles Crossword Clues Across 1 Kindle add-ons 5 Fight 10 Rainy day consequence 13 Wool source 15 Personal strength 16 George’s songwriting partner 17 *Slow-to-develop sort 19 Cover 20 Work in which Iago is a baritone 21 Spot for a Hindu’s tilak 23 *Precursor to adoption, often 25 Like an unswept fireplace 26 “Ring Cycle” goddess 27 Skip over 29 Hubbub 32 Gloss targets 35 Maui howdy 38 Amigo 39 Pound spenders 41 Postal motto word 42 Coffee shop feature 44 Half a sci-fi sign-off 45 Yard parts 46 Star in Lyra 48 Sphere opening 50 Gray __ 52 *Bargain hunter’s destination 58 All one can stomach 60 Northwest college town where “Animal House” was filmed 61 Big bird 62 Salad choice, and a literal description of the starts of the answers to starred clues 64 Twitch 65 Witch 66 Where many tennis winners are hit 67 Farm structure 68 Father of Moses 69 Word after high or open Down 1 “__ the Lights”: Kanye West song 2 First philosopher to mention Atlantis 3 Gourmet spreads 4 Ore refinery 5 Fiscal VIP 6 Bubble bath accessory

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See puzzle solution on page 68 7 Hard wear?

8 Music provider 9 On hand 10 *21st birthday, e.g.

11 Hater of David, in Dickens 12 Pops 14 More qualified 18 Imperious 22 Flag down 24 __ terrier: Highlands hunter 28 More, in Madrid 29 Relaxing getaway 30 La Brea goo 31 *Old TV title shown in a heart 33 Newscaster Lindström 34 Capital SSW of Riyadh 36 Weeder’s tool

37 Busts, perhaps 39 Lose tensile strength 40 Pumpkin pie spice 43 __ ticket 45 Evolves beyond forgiveness 47 Maintain as true 49 Tierney of “ER” 50 Drives the getaway car for 51 Mail payment 53 Vegas hotel with a Sphinx re-creation 54 Colleague of Ruth and Sonia 55 New Hampshire city 56 Nine: Pref.

57 Lab work 59 Village People classic 63 Rep.’s rival

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

This Week: Deadly, Deathly Deadly means likely to cause death.

Deathly means like or in the manner of death.

Research shows aspirin can reduce the risk of deadly infections.

After the loss, a deathly silence fell across the stadium.

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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California Chrome is 3-5 Favorite

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY At last the Belmont Stakes has arrived and along with it a live horse with perhaps the best chance to win the Triple Crown in the past 10 years.

His name is California Chrome and he won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes with aplomb.

Much of the horse racing landscape knocked him for his relatively slow Kentucky Derby time. He came back and scorched the field in the Preakness, silencing those who thought he got lucky in the Kentucky.

He’s been training brilliantly at Belmont Park and giving every indication that his best race may be this one on Saturday. Art Sherman, his trainer, sure thinks so.

“I feel better about this race than I have any other race, to be honest with you, just looking at the horse and saying, ‘Wow,’” Sherman said. “I see how far he’s advanced. I know it’ll be tougher going a mile and a half, but this horse is a good horse. I think he’s the real McCoy. They better worry about me, I can tell you that.”

Ten other horses take aim at California Chrome (Post 2, 3-5), six of them from the Kentucky Derby.

Nine of the last 11 Belmont Stakes were won by horses that ran in the Derby. Included in that nine is the filly Rags to Riches, who won the Kentucky Oaks in 2007 and then came back five weeks later to beat Curlin in the Belmont. The winner will likely be one of those six horses.

“There’s a lot of fresh horses taking shots at me. He’s going to have a target on his back,” Sherman said. “It’s going to be a jockey race. [Espinoza] will just have to maneuver him to the

right spot and just sit there and not move too quick. It’s a long race. He just needs to have a good trip; that’s all I hope for.”

Of those fresher horses is Wicked Strong (Post 9, 6-1), fourth place in the Kentucky Derby as the second choice. He came running late, but California Chrome was too swift at the quarter pole and drew away. Wicked Strong skipped the Preakness and has been training very well at his home base at Belmont Park for trainer Jimmy Jerkens.

“I’m pretty confident; as confident as I can be,” said Jerkens, whose colt won the Grade I Wood Memorial back in April. “I really like how he’s doing. I think we’re going into the race as good as we can hope.

It’s a big, prestigious race and people are going to take a shot, especially with the distance being a big question for everybody. People are more apt to take a shot here than anywhere.”

Riding up on California Chrome late in the Preakness Stakes was Ride On Curlin (Post 5, 15-1), a deep closer who has yet to break through to the next level. Ride On

Curlin manages to hit the board with regularity, but can’t catch the leaders.

He ran his best race in the Preakness and he’s back in the Belmont for more.

“I knew he was a tough horse, but he runs hard and always comes out of his races and eats everything and he’s real sound,” said Billy Gowan, who trains Ride On Curlin for owner Daniel J. Dougherty. “He’s come out of every race just super and wanting more, so we might as well give it to him.”

Ride On Curlin finished seventh in the Derby after a troubled trip under Calvin Borel. Joel Rosario gave him a great ride to finish second in the Preakness. Who’s riding him now? John Velazquez gets the mount in the third leg of the Triple Crown.

“Hopefully, another five-sixteenths of a mile and we’ll be able to catch him as opposed to the Preakness, but that Chrome is going to be hard to catch,” Gowan said.

“He doesn’t have a lot of quit in him. I’m just happy to be here. I’m a racing fan like everybody else. I’ve always wanted a Triple Crown, but

hopefully not this year. If we can win it and he runs second, that’d be fine.”

Samraat (Post 7, 20-1), unbeaten in five starts before finishing second in the Wood Memorial and fifth in the Derby, is back for a crack at the Belmont. He’s had some distance concerns, but his trainer Rick Violette thinks too highly of Samraat to leave him in the barn on June 7.

“He deceptively galloped out real good after the pressure was up in the Derby,” said Rick Violette, who trains Samraat for Leonard Riggio’s My Meadowview Stable. “I don’t think we would change a day or a stride. Everything has been eerily spot on. His breeze the other day, he doesn’t break stopwatches but it was a goosebump breeze, as easily as he accelerated and galloped out. I wouldn’t change a thing.”

Ultimately, this latest renewal of the Belmont Stakes is all about California Chrome and whether he can be the 12th horse to win the Triple Crown. The drought has gone on far too long. There have been noses on the wire (Victory Gallop beating Real Quiet in 1998). There have been kamikaze attacks that

Photo by Dave Harmon

resulted in a one-length loss (Smarty Jones in 2004).

Will California Chrome close the deal? Or will he be yet another in an increasingly long list of horses that got within a whiff of the Triple Crown before falling short, making racing fans wait another 47 weeks for next year’s Derby and next year’s run at the Crown?

“You think about it, 36 years and nobody’s won the Triple Crown.

It’d be quite an honor,” Sherman said.

“If you would have said to me the first of the year that I would be on the Triple Crown trail, I would say, ‘You’re kidding me.’ So here I am, hoping that we can get the final race.

It would mean a lot to racing, I can tell you that. It’s a great honor to win the Triple Crown. I would be very deeply happy if it happens.”

Rounding out the field are Medal Count (Post 1, 20-1), Matterhorn (Post 3, 30-1), Commanding Curve (Post 4, 15-1), Matuszak (Post 6, 30-1), Commissioner (Post 8, 20-1), General a Rod (Post 10, 20-1) and Tonalist (Post 11, 8-1).

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Community Sports Bulletin Saints Complete Perfect Season

The Saratoga Central Catholic modified baseball team went undefeated with an 11-0 record. Pictured above in the front row (l-r) is Jake Welcome, Nick Condry, Ryan McFadden, Kevin Cronin and Mikey Halligan. Back row (l-r): Coach Callahan, Coach Cronin, Josh VanPatten, Sam Haraden, Tyler Haraden, Jay Flynn, Cameron Migliori and Coach Migliori. Not pictured: Garrett Quinn.

JMJC Comes Up Big at Summer Slam PATERSON, N.J. — Athletes from the Jason Morris Judo Center enjoyed another large medal haul, winning 11 total, including four gold at The Summer Slam in Paterson, New Jersey.

Burnt Hills High School graduate and former Section II wrestling champ Jack Hatton, 18, was a double gold medalist, winning the 90kg and 100kg weight classes.

Burnt Hills High senior Eric Skylar had a busy day, winning medals in four different categories. Skylar took gold in the brown belt 90kg weight class, silver in the 90kg elite division and bronze in the 81kg elite, along with picking another bronze in the brown belt 81kg division.

Pete Stanley, 30, easily won

gold in the plus-100kg category while SCCC student Maria Dhami, 18, continued her recent success by taking the gold in 52kg. SCCC student Joe Martinez , 21, snagged a silver in 66kg and Burnt Hills High senior Haley Meara won a silver in 52kg.

To close out the JMJC medal

count, Burnt Hills seventh grader Tyler Michaelson, 12, won a bronze medal in the 11-12-year old division 52kg category and Kell Berliner, 20, won a bronze in the brown belt 73kg division.

Dave Harris placed fifth in the deep 73kg weight class, which featured national quality players.

(l-r) Kell Berliner, Dave Harris, Nick Irabli, Eric Skylar, Pete Stanley, Haley Meara, Jack Hatton, Maria Dhami & Joe Martinez. Photo by Lou DiGesare/realjudo.net

Saratoga Relay For Blue Streaks Representatives Life Starts Today Set To Compete In States

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join the Relay For Life in Saratoga Springs on June 6 as part of the national fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Admission is free for the fundraiser that starts at 6 p.m. at East Side Recreation.

The family experience will

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

include music, games and walking the 3/4 mile track to help “To Give Cancer the Boot.”

Survivors walk the track first, then everyone joins in with them, and Hannaford has a grill booth with reasonably priced eats. Later there is free ice cream and even later, pizza.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs track and field team will be sending a group of athletes to the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships at CiceroNorth Syracuse High School, which start today and continue

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through Saturday, June 7.

The boys 4x800-meter relay team of Jay Navin, Aidan Tooker, Robert Young and Liam Madigan earned a first place finish with a time of 7.56.90 to advance passed the qualifier. Madigan had to replace Joe

Verro, who suffered a left calf strain, during the 1,600 meter.

On the girls’ side, the 4x100meter team qualified for states, as did junior Olivia Ventura in the 100 meter. The Blue Steaks’ Grayce French also earned a spot at states, throwing shot put.

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‘You Only Shine When You Reflect Credit To Others’

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY The title of this article comes from longtime coach and now consultant, Jerry Krause of Gonzaga.

There are so many quotes and clichés that relate to athletics, especially when demonstrating leadership, on and off the field of play. I have found a bushel full of statements and quotes that not only focus on the mindset of the players

and coaches in athletics, but have a lot to do with how we approach our existence as human beings.

As a coach and former basketball player, in high school and college, I do believe that sports are a cliché on life itself, and how we, as Americans, look at our lives through sports. I know that not everyone has played a sport, but there are more people who have played in their youth, especially men, like Little League, than ever before. Decades from long ago, athletics used to be gender dominated, which is no longer a truism in this modern era of sports as girls/women have taken to the field of play.

I have had my share of articles dedicated to the positive aspect of being involved as a member of a sports team. What seems to always be the underlying theme behind athletics is the development of leadership and how it prepares us for our future.

I have basically learned

throughout my career in athletics, and in the classroom, that there is an underlying theme that isn’t necessarily a part of the definition of leadership and its role. That is that you do not have to be one of the stars, or starters of the team to earn the title of leader.

The young man and young woman who might be a second stringer, who never misses practice, works hard, but doesn’t get a lot playing time, might deserve the title of being a team leader, one who truly leads by example!

As a basketball coach, I have been guilty of not giving some of those players, who fall into the category as a second stringer, more time in the games and for that I’m regretful. I should have been more aware of these unsung leaders, mainly because in my early years, at New Mexico Highlands University, I was one of those role players.

In 1980-81, when I coached men’s basketball at Skidmore

College, I began to change my philosophical approach as a coach and went fairly deep into the bench.

I believe it was part of the reason that we were 21-4. Not only did the reserves contribute in a significant way, but the starters got good breaks that kept them fresh.

The biggest plus was that this philosophy created a more family-like environment among the players and coaches.

A few years ago I was a volunteer coach at Saratoga Springs High School, and I was able to see some of the silent leaders on the Blue Streaks boys’ basketball team who brought inspiration to the whole team. There was one particular young man, I’ll call him JM, who got very little game time, but his dynamic personality of rooting on his teammates, working hard in practice and encouraging his fellow players to stay focused made him an obvious team leader from within!

I can look over my career as a

coach and see these athletes who I now understand as being leaders from within. Leaders who basically go unnoticed by most people, for the most part, because there isn’t a presence of their contribution during the games, but in reality, these are the players who sum up the true meaning of a team.

These athletes are the mold of what forms the meaning of a team and a big part of a team’s cohesiveness in their roles, in a quiet way, as unsung leaders.

My message to these unsung leaders is a note of gratitude of appreciation for their dedication!

Not always is it the one who scores the most points, hits the most home runs, or throws the most touchdowns who leads his or her team. These players have a real dream to see the team succeed, knowing that there are few kudos of appreciation coming their way.

Their reward is a preparation for life, fostered by their cause!

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Tony Giacin

Sylvie Lloyd

Skidmore – Senior – Forward

Clifton Park — Runner

Representing Skidmore College hockey, Tony Giacin earned a spot on the 2014 Capital One Division III Academic All-America Division III At-Large Third Team.

Announced on Tuesday by the College Sports Information Directors of America, the three-time ECAC East All-Academic selection played in all 26 games for the Thoroughbreds this season en route to becoming the 17th Skidmore athlete to earn the honor with his work both on the ice and in the classroom.

In all, only 45 Division III student athletes in the country won the award.

The senior, who graduated with a 3.95 GPA as a double major in business and economics, also received the Skidmore Senior Scholar Athlete Award.

He was third on the team with seven goals and eight assists this season.

Sylvie Lloyd of Clifton Park finished last Saturday’s 36th annual Frehofer’s Run for Women in a time of 17:58.

Lloyd’s 5k time proved to be the top local time of all Saratoga County entries and etched her at No. 21 overall out of a total field of 4,112 in the world-renowned allfemale race.

Lloyd, 27, highlighted the downtown Albany race that includes some of the top International and American distance runners. Kenya’s Lucy Kabuu, 30, was the first to finish with a time of 15:21, while Megan Hogan, 26, was the first American to finish (sixth place, 15:50).

From Olympians to recreational runners, the 5k also included 16-year old Estela Smith from Ballston Spa, who finished in 24th place with a time of 18:00.

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SCHS Gives Viewers A ‘Front Row Seat’

by Brian Cremo for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — For Adele Einhorn, there is no better place for equestrian enthusiasts to get a good view of horses in action than at the annual Skidmore College Saratoga Classic Horse Show.

“It’s such a unique boutique-style equestrian event that I encourage people to come watch it because it’s nothing that you will see elsewhere,” Einhorn said. “You’re not going to get that close. When those horses jump you can see their eyes and the expression on their faces and the face of the rider, and I think that’s what makes it so special. You’re right there. This is a front row seat.”

Einhorn, the executive director of SCHS, brought the show back to fruition in 1998 along with Skidmore Head Riding Director Cindy Ford. It was originally inaugurated in 1927.

This year’s horse show has about 800 horses entered to compete at the Hunter Rings of Skidmore College over the course of two weeks.

The first week of the renowned event begins Tuesday, June 10 and continues through June 15, before the Skidmore Equitation Show on the 17th.

The second week of SCHS goes from

June 18-22.

Last year’s horse show earned a USHJA Member’s Choice Award, recognizing the best equine events of their kind in overall facility, personnel, hospitality and quality.

From kid riders to those in their 70s, this year’s events include a $25,000 Grand Prix, a $10,000 Jumper Classic and a $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. New this year is a $2,500 Children’s Adult 3-Foot Hunter Derby.

Last year’s $25,000 Grand Prix Landgero Cup Grand Prix winner was Quality Girl, an Oldenburg mare who went on to make a name for herself, winning numerous future classes, along with rider Todd Minikus.

“Our horse show was one of its first shows, so that’s pretty interesting that it won here and went on to be such a great horse,” Einhorn said.

The 17th annual Skidmore College Saratoga Classic Horse Show epitomizes what Saratoga Springs stands for, said Einhorn, and it’s something she wants to continue.

“We want to do everything we can to keep the tradition,” Einhorn said.

“After all our tagline here is ‘Horses, Health, History’ for Saratoga, and we feel that we want to do whatever we can to perpetuate this show and make it even better for the community. It brings in a lot of money to the community and

it brings in a lot of money for Skidmore.”

Well over $3 million has been raised at the two-week event over the past decade. Every penny goes to Skidmore students’ financial aid.

“Financial aid is one of our top priorities,” Einhorn said. “As a school that is a little bit younger, if you will, compared to some of our peer institutions, we don’t have the endowment that some of these older schools have.”

With financial aid being the second largest component of Skidmore College’s operating budget, a large majority of that comes from the SCHS show. Nearly 42 percent of the Class of 2016 received Skidmore aid.

“What we pride ourselves on is that all proceeds go directly to fund student scholarships to students who are admitted who are in need of financial aid,” Einhorn said. “It’s meaningful for the students and the people who participate in this event because they have the opportunity to give back.”

As the director of special projects for Skidmore College, the horse show is just one aspect of her job, but one Einhorn said is “the most fulfilling.” As a rider herself, she knows what equestrians want.

“I pretty much know what people are looking for and I feel that because we know what we want we were able to provide it because we’re involved in the

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industry day in and day out,” Einhorn said. “So it makes it easy to provide a horse show that has what I would want myself. I don’t allow anything less than

that. I want people smiling. I want people to be friendly. I want it to be seamless and I want people to get their bang for their buck.”

Top Saratoga County Finishers in Freihofer’s Run ALBANY — The 36th Annual Freihofer’s Run for Women 5k included the following top Saratoga County Finishers.

TIME 17:58 18:00 18:07 18:12 18:13 18:18 18:25 18:30 18:43 18:47 18:50 18:56 18:56 19:06 19:09 19:10 19:10 19:13 19:15 19:21

NAME (RESIDENCY) Sylvie Lloyd (Clifton Park) Estela Smith (Ballston Spa) Peyton Engborg (Greenfield) Renee Tolan (Clifton Park) Mesha Brewer (Saratoga Springs) Spencer Hayes (Gansevoort) Amelia Mahoney (Saratoga Springs) Tara Peck (Saratoga Springs) Carley Vetter (Greenfield Center) Paris Fenoff (Ballston Spa) Gabrielle Robens (Saratoga Springs) Caroline Starace (Greenfield Center) Madeline Tooker (Saratoga Springs) Eva Scott (Burnt Hills) Lena Ruggles (Saratoga Springs) Megan Morin (Greenfield Center) Alexandra Delnicki (Ballston Spa) Lisa D’Aniello (Saratoga Springs) Shelly Binsfield (Clifton Park) Mariellen Penzer (Saratoga Springs)

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Tour de Cure Sets Record SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 17th annual Tour de Cure brought thousands of cyclists to Saratoga Springs on June 1.

A preliminary tally showed that the bike ride fundraiser, which raises money and awareness of diabetes for the American Diabetes Association, broke last year’s record of $1.25 million.

With some cycling teams being

as large as 100 members, this year’s Tour de Cure, which included 2,500 more riders than last year, raised an astonishing $1.5 million, as a total field of 2,600 riders covered four routes (25-mile path, 50 miles, 62 miles and 100 miles).

Riders covered Saratoga County and journeyed to Ballston Lake, Corinth and Greenfield.

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17th Annual Saratoga Classic Returns Tuesday

Owner and rider Benjamin Simpkins competes with Chopin Z in last year’s Yaddo 1.40 meter Jumper Classic. The first week of this year’s Skidmore College Saratoga Classic Horse Show begins Tuesday, June 10 and continues through June 15. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography. See Horse Show pg. 70