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From Fitness to Faith

NYRA Giveaways

Growing Church Takes Over Former Gym

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — An already-growing church is about to expand even further as it prepares to lease a 16,500 square-foot space that was formerly used for gyms in downtown Saratoga.

Grace Fellowship Church, originally started in Latham over 20 years ago by pastor Dr. Rex Keener, has already seen plenty of success as it filled both its Latham campus and later an added campus in Halfmoon.

Now, as the church looks to spread its mission even further through the Capital Region, it is adding campuses in both Saratoga and Greenbush.

The new Saratoga campus will

Saratoga TODAY

Sunday, September 1 See NYRA 2013 Giveaways pg. 6

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In quick fashion, the Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a suspect in the early Tuesday morning robbery of 4,000 Hydrocodone pills from the Congress Plaza CVS Pharmacy.

Darin L. Zabor, 47, of 45 Brownstone Court in Gansevoort has been charged with first degree

Park Side Eatery Black Diamond Caterers’ owners are expanding their business to open a new sitdown or takeout eatery across from Congress Park.

See Business pg. 8

Saratoga Farmers’ Market Formerly the High Rock Sports and Fitness gym, this 16,500 square-foot building will now be the home of Grace Fellowship Church’s new campus. Photo courtesy of Chelsea DiSchiano.

be taking over the space that was formerly High Rock Sports and Fitness, located at 165 High Rock Avenue.

“It’s exactly what we’ve been looking for,” said Mike Adams, who will head the campus as pastor. “We’re

currently in the process of renovating it from a fitness center into a meeting space. We’ll primarily use the space on Sundays as a worship facility, but we also have plans to use it throughout the week for various community See Expanding Church pg. 7

Pain Pill Perp Captured

by Patricia Older and Chelsea DiSchiano

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robbery and criminal possession of a weapon for the armed robbery of the drugs from the CVS. Lt. John Catone of the Saratoga Springs Police Department said that Zabor allegedly entered the CVS around 12:10 a.m. Tuesday morning and spent some time walking around the store and looking at various items. At 12:45 a.m. when no one was at the pharmacy counter, Zabor, who was dressed totally in camouflage, approached the pharmacist and displayed two handguns—a See CVS Robbery pg. 15

Saratoga Farmers’ Market is offering a wide range of ready-to-eat meals.

See News pg. 12

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013 Photos courtesy of Deborah Neary

Crafters Market at High Rock Now Open

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Artisans and Crafters Market at the High Rock Pavilion opened last Friday for the season.

This is their second year and features over 33 vendors. The Market is open Fridays through August 30, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Top Left: Denise Romeo representing the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce welcomes crafters and artisans to the market opening. Top: vendors and area officials and residents pose during the Friday, June 21 grand opening of the Market. Right: Boxes and Beads

by Jocelyn, a vendor at the Market.

The handmade mugs on the right are another example of items found at the Crafters Market.

Photos courtesy of Deborah Neary

BLOTTER

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013 Emily K. Sexton, 22, of George Washington Drive, Beaver Creek, Ohio, was arrested June 24 and charged with petit larceny, A Class A misdemeanor. Sexton was arrested at the Kohl’s department store for allegedly stealing property.

Mark Hawkins Tyler, 48, of Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 24 and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, a Class B felony, criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class B felony. Tyler was arrested on a warrant for narcotics sales and has been the focus of a drug investigation related to the sale of crack cocaine.

Tyler who has prior felony convictions was arraigned and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail with no bail. Tyler is also facing arrest on other unrelated charges and will be arrested on those charges when he appears for his next court date.

Jose D. Serrano, 21, of Maltaville Road, Mechanicville, was arrested June 23 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor.

Colleen E. Laverty, 29, of Shelbourne Drive, Clifton Park, was arrested June 23 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor.

Ryan J. Barber, 26, of Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 22 and charged with DWI, a Class A misdemeanor, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, a violation, and speeding, a violation.

Tyler J. Caholl, 21, of Allen Drive, Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 22 and charged with DWI, a

Class A misdemeanor, speeding, a violation, and operation of a motor vehicle with a restriction, a violation.

George E. McHugh, 47, of Church Street, Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 22 and charged with assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, and criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a Class A misdemeanor. McHugh was involved in a domestic incident.

Tyler A. Coon, 19, of County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, was arrested June 22 and charged with burglary in the third degree, a Class D felony, criminal mischief in the second degree, a Class D felony, and petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. Coon was arrested on a warrant from a burglary that occurred on October 29, 2012.

The following are from the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office Kevin J. Sweeney, Jr., 28, of Foxwood Drive in Clifton Park was sentenced to two to four years in state prison on June 26 after being convicted of third degree grand larceny and second degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Robert C. Jeffers, 27, of South Broadway in Saratoga Springs was sentenced to six months in the Saratoga County Jail and five years probation. Jeffers was convicted of criminal contempt in the first degree and sentenced June 26.

Richard M. Manning, Jr., 23, of Dewey Avenue in Mechanicville pled to the charge of third degree burglary on June 14. His sentencing is set for August 8.

Wayne Bashwinger, 57, of Whitney Road in Saratoga Springs was sentenced to five years probation on June 14 for a DWI charge back in February.

Juan A Portuondo, 54, of Burke Road in Saratoga Springs was sentenced to one year in prison and one year of post-release supervision on June 14 for criminal possession of marijuana.

Erich S. Ziegler, 30, of Peaceable Street in Charlton pled to the charge of reckless endangerment in the first degree on June 14.

Donald J. Travis, 48, of Route 9 in Saratoga Springs was indicted on the charge of failure to register as a sex offender. He pled to the charge on June 13.

Damen M. Davis-Breuer, 17, of Ash Street in Saratoga Springs pled to the charge of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree on June 13. His sentencing will be August 8.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A lot on the corner of Church Street and West Avenue that has been vacant for a couple of decades will now be home to independent senior housing with commercial and retail space on the ground level.

The Saratoga Springs Planning Board gave their approval Wednesday night for the multi-use complex that will feature a restaurant, hair salon and library, as well as ground floor parking for the apartments.

Duncan Barrett, with Omni Housing, said the rental prices on the units had yet to be determined.

Randolph Collins of CSArch Architecture and Engineering, said the four story complex would feature a green roof so that residents could plant a community garden, have lawn space or a place to enjoy the outdoors.

“One of the tenets of sustainability is to promote livable neighborhoods,” said Collins, adding that the West Avenue side of the complex will feature the retail and commercial stores, while the Church Street

corner will have a landscaped area with benches, decorative lighting and a clock tower and the Church Street side will feature apartments that resemble row houses. Green space will also be featured on the lower level, adding to a softer, more inviting façade.

“It is a nice way to soften [the way it appears],” said Mike Ingersoll, representing the LA Group, who also worked on the project.

The restaurant is proposed for the east end of the U-shaped complex.

Board members liked the changes they saw, with Planning Board Chair Clifford Van Wagner noting that the developers had done everything they could to bring it up to the Board’s vision.

“I think it has gone in a positive direction each and every step,” said Van Wagner.

Barrett noted that construction would not begin until next year.

“We hope to break ground in the early spring of 2014 and complete about a year after that—so spring of 2015,” said Barrett.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

Man Pleads in Assault Case SARATOGA SPRINGS — The man accused of attacking another man with a machete plead guilty in Saratoga County Court on Monday, June 24.

Russell Duffney, Jr., 46, of 149 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to second degree assault, a Class D violent felony.

Duffney was arrested April 9 following the attack on a man who was attending a cook out at Duffney’s residence on Grand Avenue. The house was later at the center of a drug bust when Saratoga Springs police, the New York State Police and the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration raided the home and arrested several residents for dealing drugs.

Police say that on the day of the cookout, Duffney came outside the house to attend the cookout and became involved in an argument with one of the attendees. The victim stepped in between Duffney and the other guest to try and stop the argument and that is when Duffney struck him with a “dangerous instrument” on the side of the head. At the time of the incident, the victim and the witnesses said Duffney used a three-foot long machete and caused injuries that at the time were called “serious.”

The victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated for cuts to his ear which required stitches to sew up. He also sustained abrasions and bruising to his face and cheek area.

The police had initially charged Duffney with first degree assault due to the amount of blood lost by the victim and the belief the injuries were serious. Doctors later said the injuries were not as serious as first thought and the victim has since

made a full recovery.

The police initially also believed Duffney had used a machete in the attack, but the weapon was never recovered. Some witnesses to the attack described a 36” machete while others described a stick, a board, a piece of paneling or a wooden object. Other witnesses who lived at the 149 Grand Avenue address refused to cooperate with police. No machete, knife or sword-like object was ever recovered despite the SSPD searching the area and neighborhood thoroughly. A piece of paneling that is approximately three feet long and tapered like a machete was recovered. Doctors later confirmed that the victim’s wounds were consistent with the piece of paneling that was recovered.

In addition, because the victim had been drinking at the time, he gave conflicting accounts of the assault.

“The victim, unfortunately, did not have as clear a memory about the assault as he would have had due to his unrelated voluntary intoxication at the time,” said Saratoga County District Attorney James Murphy III, adding that Duffney is expected to receive three years in prison and five years on parole after his release. “Most importantly Duffney is no longer a resident of 149 Grand Avenue which was recently raided by law enforcement and that building has been condemned by the city.

I know from speaking to the people who live in and around Grand Avenue and Beekman Street that they are relieved to have the drug traffic that was going on in their neighborhood gone and Duffney removed from the street for a long time.”

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

week in Review / obituaries

Bail Denied for Accused Terrorists ALBANY — Even though their lawyers tried to paint them as family men and solid members of their churches, bail was denied for the two men who are accused of building a remote control device that would launch an x-ray machine to emit lethal doses of radiation to kill people they termed as “enemies of Israel.”

Glendon S. Crawford, 49, of 171 Hinds Road, Galway was arrested last week on a federal warrant along with Eric J. Feight, 54, of Hudson for plotting a terrorist attack to kill hundreds of people, most notably, those of the Muslim faith. Crawford and Feight knew each other from work—Crawford was employed by General Electric in Schenectady as an industrial mechanic and Feight was an outside contractor with access into General Electric and who has mechanical and engineering skills.

Both are said to have wanted to target a synagogue in Albany to test the weapon.

That device was to be hooked onto a truck that had an industrial grade x-ray system earlier this week “weaponzing that system and allowing it to be turned on and off from

Dog Mini Sessions to Benefit CANDi International SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local photographer Tracey Buyce will be taking photographs of local dogs to benefit the non-profit organization CANDi International on Sunday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m at the Saratoga State Park. Each mini-portrait session is 15 minutes and each person will receive 10 or more high resolution images per sitting. The cost of each photo session is $150 payable directly to CANDi International at www.candiinternational.org. Receipts can be forwarded to Tracey at tracey@ traceybuyce.com when booking your photo shoot. This is a great way to have your dog help another dog. You receive a professional portrait package illustrating the bond between you and your special companion, while donating to a worthy cause. The only criteria are that participating families in the photo shoot must have a dog.

a distance and without detection,” according to the 66-page criminal complaint.

According to the document, “The essence of Crawford’s scheme is the creation of a mobile, remotely operated, radiation emitting device capable of killing human targets silently and from a distance with lethal doses of radiation… [The targets] would not immediately be aware they had absorbed lethal doses of radiation, and the harmful effects of that radiation would not become apparent until days after the exposure,” wrote Kent.

Crawford, who said he had ties to the United Northern & Southern Knights of the Klu Klux Klan, and Freight successfully built the device

according to the complaint and were to test on the afternoon of their arrests.

The signed complaint reveals hundreds of hours of text messages, phone calls and meetings in which Crawford and Feight allegedly are conspiring to and eventually built the remote control device, as well as their efforts to obtain the high powered x-ray machine.

The year-long investigation involved several law enforcement agencies including the Albany FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, the New York State Police, and the Albany Police Department.

If convicted, the men can face up to 15 years in a federal prison and fines of $250,000 each.

William Farr SARATOGA SPRINGS — William Farr, 65, formerly of Wilton Commons and Maplewood Manor Ballston Spa, died Thursday June 20 at the Saratoga Hospital.

Born on March 26, 1948 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of Richard T. Wait and Marie Wait.

Upon his graduation from Saratoga Springs High School, William joined the U.S. Marine Corps. and proudly served his country from 1968 to 1970.

Upon his return to the Saratoga Springs area, he worked for McNeary Distribution at

first in the office and later as a delivery driver. He later worked at Minogue’s Beverage and several other employers such as Kmart and Wal-Mart.

He was a member of the Green Sabre’s and a Boy Scout leader in Saratoga Springs.

Survivors include his mother, Marie, and his father, Richard; his brother Thomas Farr of Saratoga Springs; two sisters: Katherine Clark and her husband Randy of Wilton, and Darlene Pearsall and her husband Robert of Saratoga Springs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lori J. DeLoriea Chamberlain SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lori J. DeLoriea Chamberlain, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, June 19 at St. Peters Hospital, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Corinth, Lori was the daughter of the late Donald DeLoriea and Barbara Swiderski LeBarron.

Lori was a people person, she loved to care for people; she worked as a Home Health Aid for many years. She had a great love for music, dancing and

spending time at Huddle Bay in Bolton Landing, Lake George.

Lori is survived by her mother Barbara LeBarron of Greenfield Center; sister Kathleen Fitzgerald (Darryl) of Ballston Spa; brothers David DeLoriea of Gansevoort; Timothy DeLoriea of Malta; and Ronald DeLoriea of San Antonio, Texaas, and many nieces and nephews and dear friends.

If you wish to express your online condolences please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

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Jamie Jo McBride

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jamie Jo McBride, 55, of Saratoga Springs, died June 7 after suffering fatal injuries incurred after being struck by a vehicle in Saratoga Springs.

Born in Ithaca to James and Virginia McBride, she grew up in Norwich, received her bachelor’s from SUNY Cortland and her master’s from Bowling Green State University. She was a Speech Language Pathologist in both Connecticut and Washington State.

Previously married to Gregory Tardanico of Mukilteo, Washington. Jamie will be loved and missed by her many friends and family members.

She is survived by her son, James, and her daughter, Jacqueline, both of Mukilteo, Washington; her sister, Virginia McBride (Schindler) of Springville and mother, Virginia Stanford (McBride) of Saratoga Springs, along with

many nieces and nephews.

Jamie will most lovingly be remembered as a dedicated and loving mother to two beautiful children and her quiet yet fierce advocacy for the disadvantaged, especially for the autistic, traumatically brain injured and the homeless.

Rose Schiavelli Vallone SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rose Schiavelli Vallone, 93, passed away Friday, June 14 of natural causes.

She was predeceased by her son Michael Vallone; her daughter Dolores Vallone; and her grandson Vincent Vallone.

Rose is survived by her beloved husband of 74 years, Sal Vallone of Saratoga Springs,

and her children Diana “Toni” Vallone Steele (William) of Ocala, Florida, Rod Vallone of Saratoga Springs, Patricia Vallone of Glens Falls and Carl Vallone (Beth) of Greenwich.

She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren and her beloved dog and companion, “Peaches Vallone.”

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Saratoga Race Course—New Give Aways, Bigger Purses, Celebrity Horses

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by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Race Course is going to be the place to be this summer with new, exciting giveaways, larger purses and the anticipated appearance of the Triple Crown winners Orb, Oxbow and Palace Malice.

There will also be a free shuttle

service from the Saratoga Casino and Raceway, new food vendors and limited twilight races.

Stephen Travers, Vice President of Hospitality, Guest Services and Group Sales for NYRA, listed some of the highlights of this year’s 150th meet of the Saratoga Race Course at a press conference held at Fasig Tipton this week.

Noting that NYRA was bringing back the guided walking tours

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of the race course, which leave from the race track on each race day, Travers said the 45-minute tour would leave from the grandstand six times a day—9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The tours, which were discontinued 13 years ago, will feature a historical overview of the facility and showcase a number of the property’s highlights including the architecture, landscape and traditions.

“NYRA is proud to celebrate the 150th anniversary season by showcasing this historic venue through educational tours,” said Travers. “We hope that the tours make a trip to Saratoga Race Course that much more enjoyable and memorable for longtime fans and new patrons.”

There will also be Boutiques at the Carousel, added Travers, a new venue this year.

“We will have eight vendors with clothing, food and art,” said Travers. “We will also have a uniquely New York Marketplace with 13 vendors featuring handcrafted art and food all from New York and from as far away as Rochester.”

Among others, some of the

vendors to be featured in the Boutiques at the Carousel include equine art by Kika of Monroe, jewelry and large format digital prints from Saratoga Springs artist Carol Wells, and Equine Art by Ken of Corinth.

There will also be Family Fridays at the entrance near the Carousel with family-friendly events.

“Fridays are all about families,” said Travers. “We will be bringing back the weekly family-friendly festivals featuring games, attractions and educational activities each Friday of the meet.”

The Family Fridays will run from noon to 4 p.m.

NYRA Vice President Rodnell Workman pointed out that this year he had “noticed a heightened interest in the Saratoga Springs race meet.”

He noted that in light of the celebrations, NYRA had teamed up with Disney star Zendaya for a free concert during the July 14 open house.

“The concert is almost all sold out,” said Workman. “There are only a handful of seats left— but there will be a first come, first served free access on the apron the day of the concert.”

The giveaways this year have some tried and true items returning, along with some unique new items—it will feature the signature Saratoga Race Course t-shirt—July 28; a Fourstardave bobble head—August 11; a replica model of the race course— August 18; and a Saratoga beer stein emblazoned with some of the most legendary thoroughbreds to have competed at the track—September 1.

This year, the races will also be telecast live for the first time.

Previously, the Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting (OTB) would show the Saratoga races on tape delay after the race went official.

“This agreement is a result of a new era of cooperation between NYRA and Capital OTB,” said NYRA vice president of Corporate Development, David O’Rourke.

Those races can be views on Time Warner Cable channel 12.

In addition, NYRA and NBC partnered to present “Summer at Saratoga,” a series with seven live broadcasts from the race course featuring live coverage of some of the premier races including the Whitney Handicap and Alabama Stakes.

In addition, the 2013 Saratoga Race Course stakes schedule, highlighted by the 144th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Travers, will feature 53 listed and graded stakes races worth almost $14.95 million in purse money. In total, there will 18 Grade 1 races.

Also expected will be some of the country’s top trainers including Todd Pletcher, Chad Brown and Shug McGaughey.

P.J. Campo, NYRA’s vice president and director of racing, said that while Orb, Oxbow and Palace Malice had all raced here last year, he expected them to make another appearance this year.

“Accompanying McGaughey, [D. Wayne] Lukas and Pletcher to Saratoga will be the three winners of this year’s Triple Crown,” said Campo. “Kentucky Derby hero Orb, Preakness winner Oxbow and Belmont victor Palace Malice, who could use the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy and the Travers as telling arguments for divisional supremacy.”

The season is set to begin on Friday, July 19.

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Expanding Church to Take Over 16,000 Square-Foot Space in Downtown Saratoga continued from page 1 and church-specific events.”

Adams said that the new campus is still a part of one church, but will be specific to Saratoga.

“We describe Grace as ‘one church that meets in multiple locations,’” Adams said. “That being said, we want our Saratoga campus to be culturally distinct to Saratoga. Our hope is to genuinely become involved in Saratoga’s community and be a truly positive influence in this city that is so rich in culture and diversity.”

The new church expects to find its attendees and members with the help of the foundation laid by the Latham and Halfmoon campuses.

Even though the new campuses will most likely take some members from the already existing churches, Adams said the church “has strategically planned for these campuses and the impact on attendance is welcome as we hope to bring our church’s mission into a more localized context for many in our congregation.”

As the Saratoga campus will open with the goal of maintaining the church’s mission of “making more

and better disciples,” Adams said an integral part of the new campus’ goal is to serve in the community.

“In Saratoga, our goal is to not only carry these essentials with us into the city, but also recognize that if we are to truly make a positive impact we must become a part of the community,” Adams said. “That means that we will sharply focus on community involvement and service with the critical goal of not only relating to the Saratoga community, but also serving Saratoga in a variety of ways. We want to be an active participant in the city.”

Adams, who recently relocated to Saratoga Springs from Boston with his wife and two children, said he has been “amazed at how welcoming this community is.”

“I’ve already had the pleasure of meeting with business leaders, clergy, Skidmore College students, city officials, and many local families, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this dynamic community,” Adams said.

Members of Grace Fellowship come together for worship every

Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., with a Saturday evening service at the Latham campus at 5 p.m.

“Dr. Rex Keener is our founding and senior pastor, and he preaches for most of the weekend services,” Adams said. “We record our weekend sermon on Saturday night and distribute it for playback at our campuses on Sunday morning. Apart from the sermon, the rest of the Sunday worship services are live. We primarily worship on Sunday mornings, but we have many other opportunities to come together and to learn and grow.”

The “non-denominational, evangelical church that preaches the message of the gospel as outlined in the Bible,” also offers small groups, service projects, adult classes, men’s and women’s groups and opportunities for children and teenagers.

Adams said the “hope and expectation is to hold our first worship service at the very beginning of 2014.”

“What better way to start the New Year than with a new church opening its doors?”

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BUSINESS

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

Hoyt’s Park Side Eatery Grand Opening Friday

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael and Heidi Hoyt, owners of Black Diamond Caterers since 2000, are expanding yet again.

The opening of Park Side Eatery, at noon Friday, is fulfilling a dream culminated by the couple for over 10 years now.

“We’ve actually been thinking about this for a decade,” said Heidi, who is in control of the culinary side of the business. “Just, the timing wasn’t right. We weren’t in a situation where we could do it.

It wasn’t until about two years ago when we actually began the hard pursuit of it.”

With the opportunity arising

right next door to Black Diamond Caterers, it seems as though it was “just meant to be.” On the same day one possible business location closed for Park Side Eatery, the current business location opened up.

“It was serendipitous because we’re here anyway,” Heidi said. “It feels like it was really meant to be.”

“Home,” added Michael, who runs the business and analytical aspect of the company.

Being married for 26 years and working together for 22 of them, the Hoyt’s have been a proven “yin-and-yang” balance in the area.

“I think we’re at our best when we’re working on a project,” Heidi said.

This particular project is

opening up two new lines— Glazed Bäckerei bakery and Jewish-style food.

“Nobody fills the Jewish market segment,” Michael said. “It’s wide open, so we picked it up and took it. The product line that’s in here is really a reflection of Saratoga. We looked all around and said, ‘Is anybody substantially filling this market?’”

Setting up shop in the “Old Palmetto’s” building, Park Side Eatery wanted to separate itself by not going head-to-head with other Saratoga menus similar to that of “Restaurant Row,” which includes Hattie’s, Seven Horse Pub, Phila Fusion, Capriccios and Four Seasons.

The Jewish-style, Lower East Side food will include matzo ball soup, house-made corned beef and pastrami, knishes, white fish salad, chopped liver and pickled herring.

The bakery aspect will have fresh doughnuts made every day, including filled ones called Bismarcks.

Adirondack Barbecue, another division of Black Diamond Caterers, will also be mixed into Park Side Eatery, with their own barbeque sauces, recipes and smoking techniques etched into pulled pork, St. Louis ribs and Texas-style beef brisket.

Always looking to reinvent themselves, the Hoyts are

Michael and Heidi Hoyt’s Park Side Eatery is having its grand opening at noon Friday. Photo courtesy of MarkBolles.com.

adding even more to the new lines brought in. With the recent growth of fermentation, Park Side Eatery will also be pickling their own pickles, tongue and corn beef with the incorporation of old family recipes.

“It’s a labor of time,” Heidi said. “This is a thought process that has to take place 14 days or more in advance and you always have to be preparing. Corn beef and whatnot, we’re always having different stages of corn beef pickling.”

For the catering company that has spent years in the dining restaurant-style industry, Park Side plans to build its reputation around the concept of an

eatery—a convenient and accessible counter service option for people to either order and take out, or order and sit.

“It takes time to dine, so we eliminate that here,” Heidi said.

“We eliminate the dress-up factor. We eliminate the gratuity. It’s just—you’re here to pick up great food and eat it here or go home.”

People will also be able to see where the food comes from thanks to an open kitchen with a 15-foot double-sided hood system.

Park Side Eatery is still hiring, as is Black Diamond Caterers, and expects to start with about 45 employees.

“We’re excited and waiting for it to happen,” Michael said.

“The most important things to us is how supportive Saratoga has been. We just had a ton of people help. Once we explained what we were trying to do, it just went above and beyond. I guess what we would like people to know is that there are resources out there, but you have to dig for them.

That’s how something like this comes together for people like us who have a dream.”

The eatery is also planning on getting wine and beer into Park Side Eatery, but that isn’t expected for another six months. The tap systems are set up and will be running root beer.

Park Side Eatery is located at 40 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs.

Their hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The business can be contacted by calling (518) 907-4337, emailing eat@parksideeatery.com or by visiting parksideeatery.com.

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

Blondes vs. Brunettes Flag Football League

Bella Rouge Cosmetic Celebrates Five Years

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The latest fundraiser to benefit the Blondes versus Brunettes Northeastern New York Flag Football League raised over $480 in four hours last week. The Brunettes team gathered together on Route 50 in front of the Morris Ford dealership waving in passersby to have their vehicles washed by their team. A total of 26 vehicles were handwashed. Morris Ford is the proud sponsor of the Brunettes and welcomed the team to their dealership for the day to assist in

CLIFTON PARK — Bella Rouge Cosmetic & Skincare Boutique is celebrating its five year anniversary of their storefront in Clifton Park Center with an open house, which includes a Caudalie Mini Facial event and anniversary gift bags with skincare samples as a special gift with purchase.

Encouraged by consistent growth, Lisa Zibella, owner of Bella Rouge Cosmetic & Skincare Boutique, wanted to expand the selection of makeup available to her customers by introducing a customized line of hand-selected cosmetics.

“As beauty professionals, we are comfortable with the variety of name brands that we provide,” said

their fundraising efforts.

Charlie Morris, president of Morris Ford, said he is proud of the team he sponsors and the concept of the league of women who have made a commitment to raise money for the Northeastern New York Alzheimer’s Association.

“One in every four adults will be overcome by this disease. It is critical for all of us to work together to find a cure,” said Morris when talking about the Blondes versus Brunettes Flag Football League.

Saratoga National Bank Earns 5-Star Rating SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company was recently recognized as a 5-Star Superior Bank by the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. Saratoga National has earned this designation for the past 17 consecutive quarters.

The 5-Star rating, issued in June, indicates Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company is one of the strongest banks in the nation.

To earn 5 Stars, banks must excel in areas of capital quality, asset quality

and profitability.

“Under the direction of Mr. David S. DeMarco, President and CEO, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company excels in areas of asset quality, profitability and much more,” said Karen L. Dorway, President of BauerFinancial.

Established in 1988, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company has seven offices—Corinth, Saratoga Springs, Wilton and Clifton Park.

More information is available online at saratoganational.com.

Zibella. “Yet we believe our core customers have grown to trust our guidance and choices and believe that we will work for them to provide the hand-picked, custom beauty solutions that they will love and have come to expect.”

With a focus on trend, quality and value, Zibella and her team at Bella Rouge Cosmetic & Skincare Boutique have assembled an elegant line of makeup at a reasonable price. Zibella felt it was time to launch a cosmetics line that reflected exactly what her clientele desired with the quality and value she knew they would appreciate.

For more information, call (518) 373-9500 or visit the website at www.bellarouge.net.

Capital Region Orthopaedics Opens New Office

MALTA — Capital Region Orthopaedics opened a in the Malta Medical Emergent Care Center at 6 Medical Park Drive, Malta.

The Malta location will be Capital Region Orthopaedics’ eigth office in the surrounding region.

This office will provide convenience patients living in the neighboring Saratoga Hospital Receives Cancer Screening Grant to towns of Malta for emergency and SARATOGA SPRINGS — Colorectal Cancer Screening Program. non-emergency orthopaedic care and Saratoga Hospital’s Cancer Services The Saratoga County Cancer follow-up appointments. Same day Program has once again been selected Services Program provides cancer appointments will also be available.

Capital Region Orthopaedics’ to receive a grant to provide screen- screening services to uninsured, ageings and education for breast, cervical eligible men and women in Saratoga physicians and surgeons are feland colorectal cancer for those with- County, including breast exams, lowship-trained subspecialists in out health insurance. The grant, which mammography, cervical pap smears, the fields of sports medicine, hand runs for five years, is provided by the pelvic exams, colorectal (bowel) FIT and upper extremity surgery, foot New York State Department of Health kit and colonoscopy. For more infor- and ankle surgery, spine surgery, joint reconstruction, physiatry, and for the Integrated Breast, Cervical and mation, call (518) 580-2132.

orthopaedic oncology. They offer a full-spectrum of orthopaedic care, ranging from noninvasive treatments and minimally invasive operative techniques, to the most complex surgical reconstructions. Dr. R. Maxwell Alley, Dr. Kaushik Bagchi, Dr. John Czajka, Dr. James Lawrence, Dr. David Quinn, Dr. Jared Roberts, and Dr. Joachim Tenuta will be the attending physicians at their new location in the Malta Medical Emergent Care Center.

The Capital Region Orthopaedics Malta location is currently accepting patient appointments. Their hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, please call (518) 489-2666.

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

7/9: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.

7:31: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 7/8: Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 7/9: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

7/11: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 7/1: Town Board, 7 p.m.

7/17: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

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

7/10: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

7/25: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 7/10: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

7/15: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 7/8: Town Board, 7 p.m.

7/24: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 7/10: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

7/15: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 7/1: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

7/18: Town Board, 7 p.m.

7/18: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

7/22: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 7/4: Town Board, 7 p.m.

7/17: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

7/25: Zoning Board, 6:30 p.m.

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

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by Trina Lucas Saratoga TODAY

What to Wear RSVPs have been mailed, online reservations completed, and now the calendar is full.

The moment has come to kick off another fabulous summer in Saratoga. With countless social events on the docket, it’s only a matter of time before almost every woman, and many men, utter the dreaded words, “What am I going to wear?”

What does “festive attire” mean? Does “black tie” require a tuxedo? Is “business attire” the same as “smart casual”?

Attire can have just as many definitions and translations as dresses in all the shops on Broadway. But to attire, the verb, means to dress, to adorn, or to clothe with elegant or splendid garments. That starting point suggests something a little extra.

The ultimate special event is “white tie,” requiring men in full dress with white ties, shirts and vests, and women in long, formal gowns. Once upon a time, the

Saratoga social scene may have called for this, but not in 2013.

Does “black tie” simply change the color around a man’s neck?

No. Formal attire, or black tie, still requires a tuxedo, but with different accents. A gentleman could wear a bowtie and cummerbund, or a traditional necktie and vest, in a variety of colors and patterns. Ladies can choose a long dress, a cocktail dress or even sparkling separates.

“Creative black tie” typically foreshadows a fun evening ahead.

It’s a trendy option allowing men modern twists like a black shirt and no tie. Women have the same long or short choice to make, but can add beads and dazzle to complement the event theme. For instance, cowgirl boots under a gown, a splashy boa, or animal print handbag and heels.

More and more parties have moved to “semi-formal,” “black tie optional,” or “cocktail” attire.

Tuxedos are no longer mandated, but men should still lean toward a dark suit in black, navy or charcoal. Elegant dresses in shorter lengths will work for her. This is an ideal occasion for the famed little black dress.

“Business formal” means the same thing for men, but implies that ladies avoid slinky satin numbers, heavily sequined dresses, and plunging necklines or low-cut backs.

“Festive attire” opens this level of dress up to colorful selections for ladies and gentlemen. Pull from the fun cocktail wardrobe, donning a themed tie for him and brightly beaded pieces for her.

“Resort formal” is often seen on invitations for beachside weddings, but it has also cropped up in Saratoga event lingo. It allows women to opt for maxi - or sundresses, while men can choose khakis and a sport coat, or the quintessential seersucker suit, with a shirt open at the neck. This also fits the bill for “dressy” or “smart” casual. It’s the perfect attire for afternoon tea parties and any of the season’s luncheon events. During the day, ladies can top it off with a fabulous fascinator or hat.

“Business casual” takes off the jacket. Men can trade a buttondown for their favorite golf shirt.

Women are safe with a casual dress, or a tee and skirt. Capris are also acceptable for the ladies, and either can sport Bermudas.

It’s important to note that “business attire” does not jump to “business casual” even if that’s the dress code in most offices. Traditional business attire still requires men to wear a tie and jacket, with women in dresses or suits.

“Casual” means that (almost) anything goes! Cut-off shorts and midriff tops should still be saved for housework and gardening.

Jeans work for casual events, and for the handful of Westernthemed functions in town. If an event calls for denim, wear it!

Most of the season’s soirees fall between cocktail attire and resort formal dress. This is a fail-safe range even when event planners get creative, requesting “white attire” or “garden party chic.” And when in doubt, it is better to be overdressed than too casual.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013 Finally, keep in mind that supporting the many benefits and worthwhile causes here doesn’t require a designer wardrobe and spacious closet. Things can be worn twice, even three times, in the same summer. Just change them up with accessories, a different tie and shirt on him, jewelry and shoes on her. Most people don’t notice repeat appearances unless it’s a truly unique outfit.

Remember though, when

socializing, you are apt to end up on social media. Space out the reruns to avoid showing up on Facebook decked in the same dress three posts in a row.

Of course, if the closet fails you, there’s nothing wrong with ‘needing’ something new. No matter the reason or occasion, one of Saratoga’s varied boutiques will have what you want. A walk down Broadway is sure to end with an outfit fit for your RSVP.

BSBPA to Host Hawaiian Luau BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be hosting a Hawaiian Luau fundraising event on Saturday, July 27 at the Brickyard Tavern & Grill, 70-72 Milton Ave in Ballston Spa. Enjoy cocktails starting at 6 p.m. with a full dinner buffet, including a Hawaiian pig roast, at 7 p.m. There will be a silent auction from 6-9 p.m. featuring specially donated items and services from many local businesses, a limbo contest, music and dancing. Tickets are $30 per person. Proceeds from the event, as with all BSBPA fundraisers, go right back into community to

support free events like the concerts in the park as well as village beautification throughout the year. Tickets are available in advance from any BSBPA board member, online at www.ballston.org or call (518) 8852772. Tickets will also be available at the door. Hawaiian attire is encouraged (come on, where else are you going to wear that shirt?) but not required. Silent auction donations are still being accepted—please contact Sam Capuano, wsamcap@gmail. com, (518) 281-1072, Kimberly Salerno kim@salernolawny.com or Kelly Delaney-Elliott, kelly@ elliottps.com.

Lifestyles Restyled Celebration SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Lifestyles Restyled Celebration with a ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, July 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. with live swing jazz

by The Hot Club of Saratoga, Swag Bags, a $100 Eileen Fisher

gift card raffle, light refreshments and Lifestyles signature cocktail. Lifestyles is located at 436 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

For more information, call (518) 584-4665 or visit www.lifestylesof Saratoga.com.

DRB Has New Location SARATOGA SPRINGS — drb Business Interiors have moved their offices and showroom and are now located on 153 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs.

They are still providing the same great personalized service

customers have come to expect, along with the best in quality furniture from, among others, Knoll, National and Sit On It. The warehouse location, phone numbers and email addresses will all remain the same.

Carr-Hughes Chosen to Air Saratoga Race Course’s Meets SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local producers Carr-Hughes Productions who are Emmywinners for their Olympic coverage, has been chosen by the New York Racing Association to handle the live NBC telecasts of the thoroughbred races at Saratoga Race Course this summer.

Carr-Hughes is located on Church Street, Saratoga Springs.

Carr-Hughes, which worked for NBC during the Olympics,

also produced the Saratoga shows both years prior. This will ber both NBC’s and Carr-Hughes third year.

Carr-Hughes will receive an average of $125,000 for each of seven telecasts.

Jim Carr and Bob Hughes began Carr-Hughes 10 years ago and presently have 10 full-time employees. They will hire approximately 45 more for the season.

The Saratoga meet begins July 19 and runs through Labor Day.

NEWS

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

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Awarded Scholarship Museums Offering Pass Program

Saratoga Springs High School Senior Brandon Degener and Saratoga Springs Police Department Investigations Lieutenant John Catone. Degener was awarded a $500 scholarship.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Every year the Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenant’s PBA awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior from the Saratoga Springs area that plans to major in criminal justice in college.

The Lieutenant’s encourage young adults to consider a career in the criminal justice field, particularly in law enforcement. The 2013 recipient

is Brandon Degener from Saratoga Springs High School. Brandon will be attending SUNY Adirondack in the fall and is excited about beginning a career in the criminal justice field. Brandon stated that his choice of criminal justice was not only driven by the fact of being in law enforcement, but that he had a real opportunity to help people in the community every day.

SARATOGA SPRINGS—Seven local museums are offering the Saratoga Museums Pass again this year with the pass remaining valid throughout April of next year. The pass is available widely throughout the community at any of the participating museums, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Booth, online at www.saratoga.org, and in the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center. The pass entitles the holder to a buy one, get one offer at all of the participating museums for any visit until the April 30, 2014 expiration.

The initiative is again being coordinated by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce to assist with cross-marketing of member museums in the Saratoga area.

“The Museum Pass program allows the Chamber to collaborate with others to do things we cannot do alone and to be a vocal and visible promoter of our members, specifically the many world class museums we are so fortunate to have in Saratoga County. We invite local residents, newcomers to our community from around the world, and those visiting our region to take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore these great museums and historic attractions”, stated

Chamber President Todd Shimkus.

Participating museums include: Brookside Museum, Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, the National Museum of Dance, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, the Saratoga Automobile Museum, the Saratoga Springs History Museum and the Tang

Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. All participating museums are members of the Saratoga County Chamber located within the Saratoga area.

For questions concerning the program, please contact the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce at (518) 584-3255.

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NEWS

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

Saratoga Farmers’ Market Adds Wide Range of Ready-to-Eat Meals at Hospitality Tent SARATOGA SPRINGS — Argentine empanadas, seafood raw bar selections, BBQ chicken, vegan specialties, French pastries, waffles on a stick, and yogurt parfaits are just some of the choices customers can enjoy now the Saratoga Farmers’ Market has opened its new hospitality tent.

Seven vendors of ready-toeat foods, offering a range of cuisine and including breakfast and lunch selections, will be at the market every Saturday for the outdoor season, which finishes at the end of October. Also located in the tent will be Battenkill Valley Creamery, the market’s popular purveyor of milk and other dairy products. The tent is sponsored by Allerdice Party Rent All of Saratoga Springs.

“We selected our Saturday prepared-food vendors based on the diversity of their menu offerings, which ranges from savory to sweet and spans several culinary styles,” noted Charles Holub, president of Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association. “High Rock Park is a wonderful downtown setting for people to linger with friends and family, and this new hospitality tent will provide additional options for ready-to-eat food at the market, as well as several tables where customers can sit down and relax.”

The vendors at the tent, who are exempt from the market’s normal rules on geographic location and agricultural production, will be offering a variety of selections including:

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Ana’s Empanadas (Rutland, VT): Argentine-style empanada turnovers, filled with locally-raised meats, vegetables and cheeses Good Morning Café (Ballston Spa): grilled cheese-tomatobasil on Rock Hill Bakehouse bread, vegetable hash, yogurt parfaits, homemade granola Lollie Waffles (Gansevoort): made-to-order waffles on a stick, with chocolate-hazelnut sauce, local maple syrup, or powdered sugar Mrs. Londons (Saratoga Springs): assorted pastries and baguette sandwiches Pura Vida Fisheries/Moby Rick’s (Saratoga Springs): crab cakes, fish n chips, raw bar Sunset Farm (Fort Ann): chicken BBQ, burgers, sausage with peppers and onions Vital Eats (Salem): vegan/ vegetarian salads, soups and wraps

These vendors complement other very popular meal

offerings at the market, including burritos and smoothies by Funky Fresh Foods, egg breakfast sandwiches by M&A Farm, and beverages by Something’s Brewing.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2013. Its 50+ vendors bring a wide variety of products to the biweekly market in High Rock Park, including vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, meat, poultry, eggs, baked

goods, fresh and frozen prepared foods, beverages, peanut butter, honey, jam, yogurt, cheese, and milk—as well as plants, flowers, handcrafts, and knife sharpening services. The market was voted New York State’s “Favorite Farmers’ Market” in both 2011 and 2012.

The three Saratoga County markets run by Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association are open until the end of October as follows: • The Saratoga Farmers’ Market operates twice a week at High Rock Park from May through October on Wednesdays from 3 p.m.–6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

• The Malta Farmers’ Market is open from June through October on Tuesdays from 3–6 p.m. in the Allerdice ACE Hardware parking lot at 2570 Route 9 in Malta.

• The Clifton Park Farmers’ Market will be open Thursdays from 2–5 p.m. beginning July 11 through October in the parking lot of St. George’s Church, 912 Route 146 (near the intersection of Moe Road).

Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association maintains a “producer-only” standard for all of its markets, requiring its fullfledged members to grow or produce their goods in Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, or Washington counties to ensure that products are fresh and unique, not purchased for re-sale. The market makes a few exceptions to this rule for foods not available locally, including fresh fish and mushrooms.

By adhering to this standard, the market ensures that sales provide economic, ecological, and social support to local communities. Food vendors in the Saratoga market’s hospitality tent that operates on Saturdays are not required to meet all these criteria.

More information: www.saratogafarmersmarket.org.

NEWS

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, It looks like good things are starting to happen on our roads.

The new laws won’t make everyone happy. These new laws almost make the agencies and people that make them, look like dictators. Maybe that’s what it takes to put some sense into the drivers that just don’t care about the law. There are a large number of drivers who say, “They can’t tell me what to do as this is a free country.” They are right; we are a free country—now let’s become a safer country when it comes to driving a car on our roads. It seems like lots of drivers don’t care about anyone else on the road. You have seen these people on the road— they are easy to spot. These drivers are fast drivers 15 to 25 miles over the speed limit, always on a cell phone or texting, zooming in and out of their driving lanes, giving you the finger or horn if you’re being careful on the road just keeping the speed limit—by the way, if you do the speed limit, almost everyone will pass you. I can go on and on, but it looks like word is getting out—either obey the law or pay big time fines and maybe lose your right to drive. It’s about time. Hats off to the new laws.

Sid Gordon Saratoga Springs

Dear Editor, Thank you for the nice United States flag etiquette article. A point of information—if a flag is faded, old, in pieces, torn or shredded and you would like to get rid of it, take it to any veterans post and they will burn it for you.

I enjoy your newspaper, maybe you could have a sheet for veterans and how they are making out.

To Saratoga TODAY, I hope the whole staff has a happy, safe and wonderful 2013.

God Bless America.

It is the soldier, not the reporter Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the clergyman Who has given us the freedom of religion.

It is the soldier, not the poet Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier Who follows our flag into battle; Who defends our flag; Who salutes our flag; and Whose coffin is draped with our flag.

It is the soldier. It has always been the soldier, and it will always be the soldier.

SFC Donald C. Fuss (Retired) Schuylerville

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Charities Can Raise Funds Through Parking for a Purpose Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fingerpaint’s Parking for a Purpose program still has dates available for charitable organizations looking to utilize the company’s parking lot on Division Street for fundraising. Email Bo at bgoliber@fingerpaintmarketing.com to receive the application. Friday

time slots are 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday slots are 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. One charity will be chosen per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Available dates are: July 21 and 28; August 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 30, 31; September 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22. No phone calls please.

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fun and games Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

Puzzles

See puzzle solutions on page 28

Across 1 Pooh-pooher of the provincial 5 Round trip?

10 Barclays Center team 14 Irish pop group family name 15 How most fly 16 Overseas “other” 17 Start to till?

18 With 33- and 52-Across, what 23-, 42- and 61-Across have in common 20 B-boy link 21 Foofaraw 22 It’s often grated 23 Intermediate level 26 Lets use for now 27 Skye writing 28 Tree sacred to the Druids 30 Wheel man?

33 See 18-Across 38 Force on Earth, for short 39 “__ of Identity”: Conan Doyle story 41 __ Cakesters 42 How some veggies are sold 44 Get value out of, in a way 45 Firing org.?

46 Massage target 48 Not now?

52 See 18-Across 57 1972 self-titled pop album 59 Service support gp.

60 Blind element 61 Creator of Emma Woodhouse 63 Drop 64 Eclipse, to some 65 Sierra __ 66 Connecticut’s State Composer 67 Puts turf on 68 Game with doubles and triples 69 “Sesame Street” roommate Down 1 “Out!” 2 Image on a poster for Eastwood’s “Hang ‘Em High” 3 2006 A.L. home run champ 4 Period marked by copper use 5 Title word with eleven, twelve or thirteen 6 Tour toter

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

6/27/13

© 2013 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.

See puzzle solution on page 28 7 Quiche Lorraine ingredient 8 German I 9 Title foe of Loki in a 2011 film 10 “Sorry, wrong guy” 11 Wharton’s Frome 12 Vogue 13 Birthplace of Pythagoras 19 People 24 Ship with two zebras on it 25 Long periods 29 Lemon attachment 30 Blubber 31 One or more 32 Shylock, e.g.

33 Get down 34 Movement that fought stereotypes 35 Spleen 36 Rolodex no.

At the Movies with Trey Roohan Finding Forrester

What’s the biggest secret you ever kept? Sneaking out past curfew, smoking pot behind the garage?

What if this secret wasn’t yours to tell? Do you think that would make it easier or harder to keep?

Jamal Wallace (played by Rob Brown) is a basketball player in the Bronx. When we enter the story, he’s recently taken academic assessment tests and, in contrast to his work in class, has scored high enough to gain the attention of the school board. On top of this, it is mentioned that Jamal (Brown) is an exceptional basketball player. One night, after a successful game, he is sharing a meal with friends at a restaurant. They discuss, among other things, a neighborhood resident who is something of an urban legend, referred to simply as “the window” because he never leaves his apartment. A common tradition among the group is for one member to dare another. One of the men dares Jamal to break into “the window’s” apartment and return with something from inside.

Jamal enters the apartment and sees a letter opener shaped like a knife but, much to his surprise, “the window” catches him, yelling loudly and inspiring Jamal to flee. Until his mother makes him aware of the fact, he never realized that left his backpack in the apartment. That’s set aside, briefly, when he meets with an admissions officer from an expensive private school, as a result of his test scores. When his mother says they couldn’t possibly afford the tuition, the school official says that if Jamal were to continue playing basketball with the same skill for his new school, that tuition will not be an issue. In the time since, Jamal’s backpack was unceremoniously dropped by from “the window’s” apartment and the notebooks inside, all containing creative writing of Jamal’s, now with editorial comments written with a red pen. Jamal approaches the apartment, this time using the front door, and asks “the window” if he would read more of his writing.

I truly love this movie. Brown as Jamal Wallace is a character you cannot help but like, despite his momentary foray into delinquency. “The Window” who is later identified as a renowned author who became a recluse decades before we’re introduced to him. “The Window”, played by Sean Connery, is a very sympathetic character and, as he takes on the role of mentor to Brown’s character, the audience is given the opportunity to see it change both of their lives for the better. Until recently, I hadn’t watched this film for some time.

Since watching it again, I have no idea why it took me this long. You should see this movie as soon as you can. (8.3/10) For comments and questions, contact me at movies@roohanrealty.com.

37 __ pants 39 Dept. with a plow on its seal 40 Spiced tea 43 Columbus’s elusive destination 44 Ella’s English counterpart 46 Nod, say 47 “Star Wars Episode II” soldiers 48 Schools where boards may be used to measure ability 49 Where Davy Crockett died 50 Pointed at the dinner table?

51 Ties 53 Seneca, to Nero 54 Boxer’s protection 55 It’s a stunner 56 Operation Redwing event, 1956 58 “__ Lang Syne” 62 Black or Labrador

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

Deference, Difference, Diffidence Deference means courteous regard or respect.

The young reporter showed deference to the famous anchor.

Difference means a distinguishing characteristic or disparity.

The difference is in how they present themselves to the public.

Diffidence means reserved, shy, or lacking self confidence.

Overcoming their diffidence may lead to better opportunities.

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

NEWS

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

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Farmers Market ‘With a Splash of History’ Starts MIDDLE GROVE — After five successful seasons of growth, the Greenfield Farmers Market opened for the season on June 21. The Farmers Market will run every Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Middle Grove Park on Middle Grove Road through the first week in October.

The market will feature a blend of products customers would expect to find at a Farmers Market including many fresh organic vegetables and produce, honeys, maple syrups, fresh eggs, specialty olive oils and spices, fresh fruits, baked goods

and home-made pickles and much more. They will also be joined by Euro-Delicacies that specialize in prepared meals with an ethnic flair.

Customers can get their Friday dinner right at the Market and bring it home to the family.

“The Greenfield Farmers Market seeks to be more than just a place to shop, we want to be a Friday night gathering place for the community,” said Ron Deutsch, of the Town of Greenfield Historical Society. “We will have something for everyone at this market and we urge families to

come with their children since we are right next to a great play area.”

This year, the Farmers Market is being operated by the vendors.

The vendors got together with the Historical Society and created a new leadership structure that puts the vendors in charge of daily decisionmaking and market operations.

“We felt like we needed a more democratic process for operating the market,” said Deutsch. “The vendors have a wealth of experience and know best how to operate and manage the market effectively.”

Toward that end the organizers of the market are planning on featuring local musical talent and local artists and authors at the market this year. For opening day we will be joined by Aaron Civic, a well-known local singer, songwriter and guitarist.

The Historical Society will also be offering tours of historic OddFellows Hall–located just next to Middle Grove Park. The Historical Society is creating a Greenfield History Museum on the second floor of the building that will provide residents with a look

back in time. The museum will feature exhibits on historic activities in Greenfield including different industries that have developed over time and historic events that have occurred in the town over the years. The historic hall will be open during market hours and residents are encouraged to come on in and check it out.

For more information and weekly updates please go to www.greenfieldhistoricalsociety. com or Like Greenfield Farmers Market on facebook.

believed to be purchased by Zabor in Florida. Both were recovered—one at his residence and another in the rental vehicle his friend was driving. Catone said that Zabor does not have a criminal record in New York, adding that the police do not believe the friend had any involvement or knowledge of the robbery.

While a large quantity of pills were recovered at Zabor’s residence as well as on his person, Lt. Catone said that until the pharmaceutical side of

the Drug Enforcement Agency can document exactly how many were recovered they won’t know the number. He estimated the street value of the pills to be around $40,000.

Zabor has been charged with one count of menacing in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor; one count of second degree criminal possession of a weapon, a Class C felony; and one count of first degree robbery, a Class B felony. If convicted, Zabor can get up to 25 years.

Drug Store Robber Arrested continued from page 1 snub nosed revolver and regular handgun—and demanded as much OxyContin and Hydrocodone as the pharmacist could give him. He was given over 4,000 Hydrocodone pills but no OxyContin. He then left the drug store and headed off into an unknown direction.

By 4 a.m., Saratoga Springs police had secured the security video footage from CVS and

by Tuesday evening were able to release four photos that ultimately

led to his identity.

Lt. Catone said that Zabor left for Boston Wednesday morning with a friend who was traveling for a doctor’s appointment. He added that at this time, it is unknown what Zabor did in the 36 hours before his trip to Boston. While in Boston, Zabor caught a flight from Logan International headed to Florida, but his connecting flight in Albany was cancelled due to inclement weather in the Carolinas.

In the meantime, while Zabor was in the Albany airport waiting to catch his flight to Florida, police were able to arrest him last night without incident. A medical condition caused Zabor to need a doctor, and after receiving treatment at Saratoga Hospital, he was arraigned Thursday afternoon and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash or $200,000 bond.

Lt. Catone said the guns were not registered in New York and are

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RUSH, The Wallflowers, Tom Petty and Rascal Flatts Photos by MarkBolles.com and Deborah Neary

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

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Ballston Spa High School Saratoga Springs High School Schuylerville High School

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Ladies Auxiliary Announces Scholarship Winners

The winners are: Front row (left to right): Monette Carli, Kelly Phillips, Halley Choy. Back row (left to right): Richard J. Carlisi, Cameron Coons, Kevin Kortright and Ladies Auxiliary President Judy Tirelli. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ladies Auxiliary BPOE #161 recently announced the Community Service Scholarship winners for 2013.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

Mentor of the Year Recognized in New Visions Program

Front L-R: Rebekah Robitaille, Sara Gronlund, Lee Rodems, Victoria Hathaway, Corinne Cervenak, Maryanne Davis, Stephanie Gagnon, Michaela Perry Back L-R: Lisa Hart (instructor), Claire Kenison, Kevin Blake, Madelyne Albrycht, Jenna Akerley, Melissa Podkulski, Cassidy Abrahamson.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maryanne Davis, pharmacy director for Saratoga Hospital, was recently presented with an award for her selection as Mentor of the Year by the students in the New Visions Health Career Exploration program. Davis has served as a mentor for the New Visions program for 15 years.

Ballston Spa School District Retirees Honored by Board of Education

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

ABIGAIL

CARTER

Retirees included: Mary Cook, David de Velder, Linda Grahl, Georgiann Henderson, Myron Lewis, Daniel Ling, Leonardine McCarthy, Elizabeth Ann Moore, Mary Osuch, Louann O’Toole, Susan Pagano, Carol Powers, Norma Roberts, Mary Townley, Shirley Waterfield, and Sharon Wohl.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Board of Education and staff recently recognized the retirement of the staff members that are leaving the district at a ceremony and reception during the June 19 Board of Education meeting. The dedication and service that they brought to the district during their collective 339 years of service will definitely be missed by the school community.

ETHAN

JADE

LAUREN

LILY

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

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

RELIGION

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623; acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls 793-3755, AdirondackFM@nycap. rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morn. Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

Handicapped accessible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Handicapped Accessible

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

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

Cornerstone Community Church Malta Commons 899-7001; mycornerstonechurch.org Associate Pastor Paul Shepherd Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

Eastern Orthodox— Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100;xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

(9:00 a.m. in July and August) Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Rd., Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 899-7777, thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor; Friday 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10 a.m. - Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church Shenendehowa High School West Auditorium, Clifton Park 371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Handicapped accessible.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday: 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible Study Group Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

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

Handicapped accessible.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 584-6091; pnecc.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

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

Handicapped accessible.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. Malta Cmns., Ste. 3, Malta 881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfield center.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon.

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

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

Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

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

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

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71 Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Followed by Oneg Handicapped Accessible.

Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504; terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@terranovachurch. org, Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

Childcare: 6 months–4 years and expanding.

Handicapped accessible.

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

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort 584-9107 tumcwilton.com Rev. Patti Molik-Pastor Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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Ongoing Events En Pointe!

National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs Some Day Is Now: The Art of Corita Kent Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College Tails and Terpsichord National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs The Ultimate Driving Machine Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines,/ Saratoga Springs Empire for Union: A Civil War Exhibit The New York State Military Museum, Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keefe and Lake George The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls For more information call (518) 792-7161.

Here Comes the Bride Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. For more information call (518) 885-4000.

Upbeat on the Roof Tang Museum at Skidmore College, 7 p.m. Rain location inside museum. Free. For more information visit www.tang.skidmore.edu.

Alfred Z. Solomon Sequicentitennial Exhibit National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Opens June 25, for more information call (518) 584-0400.

Guided Evening Bike Tours For more information, please call (518) 664-9821.

Summer Opera Festival Spa Little Theater. For more information or performance times visit www.OperaSaratoga.org or call (518) 584-6018.

Summer Sunday Strolls For more information call Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (518) 587-5030.

LOCAL BRIEFS

Ballston Spa Public Library Pet Photo Contest “Best Friends” is the theme for this year’s Pet Photo Contest held by the Friends of the Ballston Spa Public Library. Pictures showing a pet and a loved companion can be mailed or delivered in person to the library now through July 27. Library visitors will vote for their five favorites on September 21. Photos must be current and taken by non-professionals. For more information, call (518) 8859309 or (518) 885-5022.

“Life in Saratoga at the Time the Grants Visited” Local author and historian Hollis Palmer will present “Life in Saratoga at the Time Grant Visited” on July 6 at the Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Moreau. The event is free. The presentation will focus on who the Grants would have visited while in town, what they did on a daily basis and what made Saratoga the national social center. For more information, call (518) 584-4353 or visit www.grantcottage.org.

Therapeutic Equestrian Opens Registration The Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program is open for registration for the 2013 season.

Children and adults ages two and up with special needs may apply.

There are limited open spots in the program as STEP fills up quickly.

For registration information please call (518) 374-5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com or visit www.stepup-nfec.org. STEP is also seeking volunteer poop pickers, sidewalkers, horse leaders, paper jockeys and wranglers to care for its program horses, provide help with lessons for special needs children and adults, fix and repair the facility and promote fundraising. Horse is experience is not needed but a plus.

Teen & Tween Improv Camp The Ballston Spa Public Library is hosting a three-day Teen & Tween Improv Camp with free workshops designed for ages 10-15. It will be held July 8-11 from 1–3 p.m.

To register, stop in at 21 Milton Avenue or call (518) 885-5022.

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

Kinder Skate and Adult Skate Programs The Recreation Department for the city of Saratoga Springs is holding signups for their eight week summer Kinder Skate and Adult Skate programs. The program is open to ages three and up. Classes will be held Tuesday at 5 p.m. beginning July 9.

The program cost is $40 for Saratoga Springs city residents and $70 for those living outside the city. Registration forms can be downloaded from the city’s website: www.saratoga-springs. org. Register in person at the Rec Center, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. Call (518) 587-3550 ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs. org with questions or for additional information.

page: Saratoga Springs High School Class of 1978. Anyone wishing to volunteer or seeking further information, please send an email to saratogahigh1978@aol.com.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Registration Registration has begun for all fall programs with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department. Sports include soccer, field hockey, indoor street hockey, Rec Club, ice skating lessons, volleyball, golf clinics, Zumba and an adult basketball league. Visit 15 Vanderbilt Ave, Saratoga Springs or go to www.saratoga-springs.org for more information or call (518) 587-3550 ext. 2300.

Book Bag Shop Sale The Book Bag Shop, located in the Saratoga Springs Public Library, will hold a 50 percent off sale on all items in the shop from Sunday, July 7 through Sunday, July 14, during regular shop hours. A special Advantage Day for Friends’ members will be held Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Book Bag Shop is located at 49 Henry Street and can be contacted by calling (518) 584-7860.

Volunteers Needed for Summer Season The Hyde Collection is looking for volunteers during the exhibitions “Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George” and “A Family Album: Alfred Stieglitz and Lake George,” from June 15–September 15. For information, call (518) 7921761 ext. 323, or email kshier@ hydecollection.org.

Saratoga Market Looking for Vendors The 2013 Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market is looking for artist and craft vendors, as well as one food and beverage vendor. The market will be held at High Rock Park Pavilions every Friday, 1–7 p.m., through August 30. Call (518) 461-4893 for more information.

Class of ’78 to Celebrate 35th Reunion The Saratoga Springs High School Class of 1978 will be celebrating its 35th Class Reunion the weekend of July 5 to July 6. Cost will be $48 per person. More information and invitations will be available on the Class’s website, www.classof1978. org, and on the Class’s Facebook

Circus Smirkus Returns Circus Smirkus returns to Saratoga Springs this summer, July 5–7, at the Saratoga Race Course on Union Avenue. Shows will be July 5 at 7 p.m. and July 6–7 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $21 for adults (13 and over) and $18 for children (2–12) and are available at www.smirkus. org, or by calling (877) SMIRKUS, or by stopping by Crafter’s Gallery in downtown Saratoga Springs. Children younger than two years old are free on an adult’s lap.

Taste of Malta The Taste of Malta event will be July 9 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Hudson Valley Community College Extension Center, 345 Hermes Road, Malta. Pre-purchased tickets will be available for pick-up at the door.

With a $15 admission you receive 15 food tasting tickets. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door.

Register online at 222.MaltaBPA@ gmail.com.

American Presidents and America’s Jews Rabbi Kenneth S. Blatt, Ph.D., will present an adult education program in American History entitled U.S. Presidents and America’s Jews. The discussion will focus on two American presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt and their interactions with the American Jewish community. The program is Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

For more information, call (518) 584-2370.

Wilton ParkFest ParkFest 2013, the Town of Wilton’s annual Community Day is taking place on Saturday, July 13 from

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. One of the day’s special events is a car show, which can be registered for by going to www.wiltonparkfest.com or calling (518) 584-9455 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Amello Fan Education Program Renowned thoroughbred racing handicapper Tom Amello will host a fan education program at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, will focus on the upcoming Saratoga Race Course meet and will last 90 minutes. Handouts will be provided and there will be drawings for prizes from the Museum’s gift shop.

Experiences of a Civil War Nurse The Saratoga County Historical Society announced that Brookside will be holding a program on July 14 at 2 p.m., titled “Experiences of a Civil War Nurse: Mary Livermore and the US Sanitary Commission.”

Pre-registration is not required.

The suggested donation is $5 per person. For more information, visit brooksidemuseum.org or call (518) 885-4000.

Chamber Trip to Ireland The 10-day Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce International Chamber Trip to Ireland will take place November 2–11. Double occupancy cost for members of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is $2999 per person, while non Chamber members are $3299. Single occupancy is available for a surcharge of $600. Additional information about this trip can be found at www.saratoga.org or by calling (518) 584-3255 or email kfyfe@saratoga.org. Due to airline schedules, the above prices are guaranteed for reservations made

by July 15.

Photography Exhibit of “First 15” at Yaddo As part of the Skidmore College Arts and Cultural events, The First Fifteen: Photography From the Meredith S. Moody Residency at Yaddo will feature works by the 15 residency recipients, as well as Moody, at the Tang Museum from June 8 to September 29 on Tuesdays–Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. (Friday, noon to 7 p.m.).

For more information call (518) 580-8080.

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

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Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013 Museum of Dance: ”Homage to Dance”

Friday, June 28 Community Appreciation Day Saratoga National Bank, 171 S. Broadway, Saratoga, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Celebrating their 25th anniversary.

Stop by for popcorn, hot dogs, cake and a “Best Summer Recipe” contest. In addition, the Franklin Community Center and the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will be on-site to answer questions about their programs and services. There will be a basket raffle to benefit the Franklin Community Center.

Tickets are available by donating $1 or a nonperishable food item or school supply for the center. For more information call the main office at (518) 583-3114.

Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market High Rock Pavilions, Saratoga Springs, 1–7 p.m.

Every Friday, June 21 to August 30. For more information call (518) 461-4893.

Picture Show: Quartet The Senior Citizen Center of Saratoga Springs, 5 Williams St., 2 p.m. Cost $2 includes snack.

For more information call (518) 584-1621.

Teen and Tween Movies: Aquamarine Round Lake Library, Malta Branch, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta 6 p.m. Aquamarine will be showing. For more information call (518) 682-2495.

Brookside Bash Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, 6 p.m.

The event will feature two local bands. As always, concert proceeds support the museum’s education programs which serve several thousand school children each year. Stop by and pick up your tickets now while they are still $12, or visit www.brooksidemuseum. org or call (518) 885-4000.

99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs 6:30 p.m.

Artist Andrew DeVries’ largest exhibition to date. DeVries will unveil “Destiny,” his most recent sculpture, which was inspired by last summer’s Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. For more information call: (518) 584-2225 ex: 3009.

Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute: Student Concert Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Hall, Skidmore College, 1 p.m.

Featuring institute participants.

Free admission. For more information call (518) 580-5546.

Saturday, June 29 Summer Arts and Crafts Show Lakeside Farms, 336 Schauber Rd., Ballston Lake, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Enjoy this family event browsing through gift items and handcrafted items made by talented local artists. Free admission. For more information call (518) 744-9310.

Marines Name to be added to Memorial Gerald E. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 11 a.m.–noon Mechanicville Hero Lance Corporal Anthony J. Denier’s name will be added to the Veterans Memorial. For more information call (518) 541-2409.

Tours at Old Friends at Cabin Creek 483 Sand Hill Road Greenfield, Noon–3 p.m. Old Friends at Cabin Creek, Saratoga County’s only thoroughbred retirement facility is open to the public every Saturday. For more information call (518) 698-2377 or visit www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.

Pizza & Wing Night Victory Mills Fire Dept., 23 Pine Street, Victory, 4–8 p.m. Eat in or carry out.

Place your order at (518) 695-6623 after 2 p.m.

Sunday June 30 Indoor Craft/Garage Sale Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Circle, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 9:30 a.m.

Kids Open Mic

Wednesday, July 3

Gaffney’s, 16 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, 2–5 p.m.

For more information call (518) 587-7359.

Porch Chat: Grant and Baseball

Family Fun Day Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, 3–10 p.m.

The 20th Annual Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Village of Ballston Spa and the Town of Milton. A free day filled with family fun. Free admission.

Monday, July 1 Introduction to the NYC Ballet Season Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Noon–1 p.m. Rhona Koretzky, librarian and ballet lover will discuss the ballets that will be performed during the SPAC summer season of the New York City Ballet. For more information call (518) 584-7860.

NYS Summer Writers Institute Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. Campbell McGrath (American Noise) and Elizabeth Benedict. Ongoing event, for more information call (518) 580-5593.

Tuesday, July 2 Karner Blue Butterfly Walk Old Gick on Rte. 50, 10 a.m.

The walk will be cancelled if it is raining. Pre-registration is suggested. Call Wilton Wildlife Preserve at (518) 450-0321 or visit www.wiltonpreserve.org.

Inside America’s Legendary Folk Music Coffeehouse Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 1 p.m.

For more information visit www.tang.skidmore.edu.

Vincent Gardner Quintet Arthur Zankel Music Center Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Trombonist Vincent Gardner, of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, leads this quintet featuring Carlos Henriquez, Ali Jackson, and Sherman Irby.

For more information visit www.tang.skidmore.edu.

Grant Cottage State Historical Site, Mt. McGregor, Wilton, 1 p.m.

For more information call (518) 584-4353 or visit www.grantcottage.org.

Independence Day Celebration Saratoga Casino and Raceway, 9:15 p.m. Fireworks show.

No admission.

Artists in Action: Carolyn Justice Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs, Noon–2 p.m.

Justice, an F.I.T. graduate, is a pastel artist who after years working as an illustrator and portrait artist, now describes herself as a painter who loves nature, life and color.

For more information call (518) 584-7860 ext. 248.

Thursday, July 4 Firecracker 4 City Center, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m.–noon Start the 4th with an invigorating run through the beautiful streets of Saratoga Springs. Course is USATF certified 4-mile with B-tag timing. Race features live entertainment along the course, awards, prizes, refreshments, large vendor courtyard, goody bags and race shirts. Register early to get your personalized Firecracker4 race bib.

Saratoga’s All-American Parade Downtown Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. All American Parade (includes- Korean War Veterans, Color Guard, historical re-enactors, civic groups, municipality officials from across Saratoga County. Music, All-American BBQ and Dessert Festival, classic car show in Congress Park and much more.

Fireworks at dark.

Concerts in the Park: Ballston Community Band Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6–10 p.m.

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Family Friendly Events Friday

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga welcomes special guest Adam Feldman from Go Kids for fun exercise activities in their community room during their Wiggle & Giggle program. The program is free with museum admission and is taking place from 10–11:30 a.m.

Saturday

Head north to the Hyde Collection for Open Studio time Adults may visit the exhibits while children ages five and up can enjoy art activities. The program goes from 10:30 a.m.–noon.

Sunday

It’s a Yoga Dance Party for kids this Sunday at Yana Yoga in Malta. Join them for a book reading, fun yoga poses and a fun Freeze Dance yoga game. The cost is $12 and the class, starts at 3:30 p.m., and is good for ages 4–9 p.m.

Meet and greet the cast of Alice in Wonderland Jr. with the Saratoga Children’s Theater at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga.

Receive a ticket discount to one of the three Children’s Theater productions: Alice in Wonderland Jr., Dear Edwina Jr., and Honk Jr. This program is free with museum admission and lasts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Jon LeRoy Trio, 9 pm

Sensemaya, 6:30 pm

North and South Dakota, 9 pm

Eastbound Jesus w/Cabinet, 9:30 pm

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Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, 12 pm Lucia Di Lammermoor by Donizetti, 7:30 pm

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Circus Smirkus Puts New Spin on ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Return to Saratoga Race Course SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than two dozen teenaged stars, including one from Saratoga Springs, will be performing at this year’s Circus Smirkus as it returns to the Spa City this summer.

This year’s tour continues the tradition of theme-based shows as Smirkus goes “somewhere over the rainbow” with a new spin on the Wizard of Oz, titled “Oz Incorporated.”

The international circus features youths under 19 with polished skills from all around the country and the world. The performance is full of talent and spectacle, with aerials, acrobatics, highwire, juggling, trapeze, clowning and an array of brilliant costumes. In its 26th year, Circus Smirkus is the only American youth circus to put on a full-season tour under its own big top, a 24-meter, 750-seat, onering tent in the European style.

Joining Smirkus for his second summer on the tour is Saratoga Springs’ own Keenan Wright-Sanson.

Wright-Sanson, who just completed his sophomore year at The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, specializes in balance acts and will also

Last year’s Circus Smirkus delighted audiences with its Topsy-Turvy Time Travel show.

feature his clowning abilities on the tour. He is the younger brother of Taylor Wright-Sanson, a Waldorf School alum who toured with Smirkus from 2006 to 2010.

This is the seventh year that Saratoga Springs has had the honor of a “hometown boy” selected as a trouper in the prestigious circus.

“This is the second year that Keenan Wright Sanson was selected as a Smirkus trouper,” said Robert Sanson, Keenan’s father. “Keenan’s older brother, Taylor, specialized in extreme unicyclist and he earned a Smirko spot five years in a row.”

Sanson said that getting into Circus Smirkus is a very competitive process, with hundreds of teens auditioning for only 28 spots.

“Smirkus receives hundreds of video auditions each year for just a handful of spots,” Sanson said. “Even the returning ‘troupers’ have to audition each year—to get into Smirkus is like getting into Nationals in gymnastics or swimming, but in this case your specialty is juggling, wire-walking, aerials or the theatrics of clowning.”

Sanson said his son works at a variety of skills for Smirkus.

“Keenan has worked hard on slackline, wire walking, hand balance and unicycle, and he bases a lot of the pyramids in the show,” Sanson added.

“This year, during live auditions, Keenan was recovering from knee surgery so he had to audition a bit less athletically than he had hoped.”

But after auditioning and

developing a character sketch based on the show’s Wizard of Oz theme, he successfully made it back into the troupe.

Troupers are selected for skill, character and personality through an audition process that begins in November. This year’s troupe hails from 10 states as well as the United Kingdom, Cuba and Mexico.

The show is created over the winter months. Then, in three intense weeks in early June, the troupers arrive, and the show is rehearsed at the Smirkus headquarters in Greensboro, Vermont before going on the road. During the course of the seven-week summer tour, troupers learn the ropes of traditional circus life—grueling hours of practice, full two-hour shows twice a day, months away from home and the demanding labor of loading the show in and out.

Smirkus troupers often go on to successful careers in the circus arts. Smirkus graduates have performed with Ringling Bros., Big Apple, Cirque du Soleil, and circuses across Europe and Asia.

For the sixth straight year, a ticket donation program will make it possible for local children to attend for free through several social service

agencies. Thanks to the generosity of area businesses and individuals, children who wouldn’t otherwise be able to see the circus will attend through Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Girls Inc, Saratoga Mentoring, Make-a-Wish Foundation and other community agencies.

Circus Smirkus will take place July 5–7 at the Saratoga Race Course on Union Avenue. Shows will be July 5 at 7 p.m. and July 6 and 7 at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $21 for adults (13+) and $18 for children (two to 12) and are available at www.smirkus.org, by calling 1-877-SMIRKUS, or by stopping by Crafter’s Gallery in downtown Saratoga Springs. Children younger than two are free on an adult’s lap. The Saratoga Springs shows are presented by The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs.

Founded in 1981, the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs educates children from pre-school through the 12th grade. The school offers a progressive, handson curriculum that successfully integrates arts and academics to cultivate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. For more information go to www.waldorfsaratoga.org.

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Featuring Tony Bennett, Buddy Guy, David Sanborn and Bob James, Kevin Eubanks, Mccoy Tyner Quartet with John Scofield, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and More SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the longest-running and most celebrated jazz events in the world, will be held at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, June 29 and 30. This year’s festival features a star-studded lineup of more than 20 top artists—from legends to luminaries.

TONY BENNETT: The iconic crooner and timeless star with 17 Grammy Awards to his credit, brings his singular voice to this year’s Jazz Festival. The Kennedy Center Honoree and NEA Jazz Master has continued to top the charts in his seventh decade as a recording artist with best-selling albums of duets in both 2011 and 2012. His latest project is a

Tony Bennett. Photo courtesy of Dion Beebe.

collaboration with Lady Gaga. He last appeared at SPAC’s jazz festival in 1993.

BUDDY GUY: In a career that spans nearly 50 years with over 50 albums released, living legend of the blues, Buddy Guy, will make his long-awaited return to the festival after becoming a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2012.

Buddy Guy. Photo courtesy of Christian Lantry.

ARTURO SANDOVAL: One of the most dynamic live performers of our time, 9-time Grammywinner Arturo Sandoval has been seen by millions at the Oscars performing with Celine Dion, at the Grammys with Justin Timberlake

and in his own right as a headliner. He has recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Johnny Mathis and Frank Sinatra among others. He also won an Emmy for composing the score to HBO’s documentary about his life “For Love or Country,” starring Andy Garcia.

DAVID SANBORN: Smooth jazz masters and multiple Grammy Award winners, venerated saxophonist David Sanborn and keyboardist Bob James reunite for their first collaboration since their landmark 1986 album Double Vision.

The duo will be performing material from their upcoming OKeh release, Quartette Humaine.

MCCOY TYNER QUARTET featuring special guest JOHN SCOFIELD: Considered to be one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century, Tyner will feature special guest guitarist John Scofield,

David Sanborn

who will be returning for his fourth time at the festival.

KEVIN EUBANKS: Perhaps best known as the leader of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno band, the guitarist has also established himself as a prolific composer and jazz guitarist. Eubanks will be touring in 2013 in support of his new album The Messenger.

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND: The legendary jazz group, which Rolling Stone said, “shines like a beacon of New Orleans jazz,” has traveled worldwide for decades.

Recently receiving a NAACP Image Award, the group performed

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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: The male choral group from South Africa who rose to prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album Graceland will make their festival debut this year.

GREGORY PORTER: Signed recently to Blue Note Records & Universal Music Classics for his major label debut, vocalist Gregory Porter is rising swiftly to the top of the jazz world. This follows his recent GRAMMY nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category for his Motéma Music album Be Good. He makes his debut at the Freihofer’s Festival this year Other celebrated artists include: RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA; BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION; THE COOKERS; GARY SMULYAN QUARTET; CARMEN SOUZA; BEN WILLIAMS & SOUND EFFECT; GILAD HEKSELMAN TRIO; CHRIS BERGSON BAND; INGRID JENSEN BAND; and more. For more information, go to www.spac.org.

Fireworks for Freihofer’s 100th Anniversary on Saturday Adding to the celebratory spirit of the weekend will be special festivities surrounding the 100th Anniversary of Freihofer’s Baking Company, the title sponsor of the festival since 1998. In recognition of the milestone, the company will have an expanded presence at this year’s festival that will include giveaways of its famous chocolate chip cookies throughout the two days and a dazzling fireworks display on Saturday night.

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Over the past 36 years, more than half a million fans have attended the jazz festival.

Founded in 1978 by jazz impresario George Wein, the festival has featured a Who’s Who of music greats including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente and Joshua Redman.

It’s all about the “the hang!” A sea of colorful tents and umbrellas is a signature of this event, as people celebrate, picnic, relax and enjoy exhilarating, live music.

A festival feast of southern-style barbeque, international specialties as well as beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for sale.

Guests are welcome to bring in food, beverages and tents.... parking is free.

Music starts at noon both days.

Tickets start at just $55 (lawn/general admission); kids are free on the lawn.

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Special Event: Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck (1920–2012) Honored with Walk of Fame Star on Sunday SPAC will pay tribute to jazz legend Dave Brubeck (1920–2012) with the installation and dedication of a “star” in its Walk of Fame on Sunday, June 30 at 4:40 p.m. at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival.

The iconic American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader who passed away in December at the age of 91, performed at SPAC’s jazz festival a record 13 times during his storied career.

“Dave Brubeck was one of the most important figures in the history of American jazz and in the history of SPAC’s jazz festival,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s president and executive director. “He performed at our festival a record 13 times, a longstanding partnership which reflects his popularity with our festival audience and his special affection for Saratoga.”

Members of the Brubeck family will be attending the dedication ceremony.

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Hold That Wine!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends, First off, I would like to congratulate all the graduates of the class of 2013. What always comes along with graduation is my favorite: the graduation parties. For the graduates it is a nice time to say goodbye to your colleagues and good luck to them in college, or for the college graduates, good luck in their endless job hunt.

For the parents this is a time to celebrate, and with the celebration comes wine—lots and lots of wine. My friends Dave and Laurie Lowendehale served great wine at their daughter’s party and it was delicious (I am fuzzy on that part).

When one drinks wine, they usually have cheese or some other hors d’oeuvres with their glass. This usually will involve holding a plate while holding your glass of wine— so where is the extra hand to actually pick up the food to eat?

Unless you have a third arm, you do not have any more hands free to actually eat the food that you

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Now you might be saying to yourself, “Well, why I don’t just put the plate on a table?” While you could very well do this, at most cocktail parties, or even graduation parties, there are not many tables around so you are stuck standing there holding your glass of wine and plate of food.

As usual, I have just the gadget for you. To solve this problem, use what is called a buffet plate.

This plate is the perfect size to fit your hors d’oeuvres on it, and it has an opening on the side of the plate so that you can rest your glass of wine in it. Now, you will just need one hand to hold the plate and the other hand can be used to pick up your food to eat it as well as to grab your glass of wine from its holder to drink. You will now be able to walk

around and socialize with everyone at the party while still quenching your thirst for wine and hunger at the same time!

Now when you are serving wine at a party, you want to make sure you are presenting the wine in a sophisticated manner. For this, our nice wine chef holders might be a big party favorite. We have three different kinds that hold your wine bottle perfectly and add some flavor to the plain wine bottle holders.

With these two wine necessities, you will be all set to host your cocktail or graduation party! If you invite me, please shut me off at three glasses.

Remember: “Life happens in the kitchen!”

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Longview Farm Offers Goat Cheese Variety at Farmers’ Market

Rising from humble beginnings in their Wilton garage, Liza and David Porter have grown a thriving cheese-making business specializing in artisanal goat cheeses. Liza came to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market 15 years ago as a craft vendor, but the absence of

any dairy at the market sparked an idea. Kindled into inspiration by a cheese-making conference, it became a reality when she started making cheese.

This small operation stationed in the Porter’s garage filled the market niche for cheese. For a time, Liza and David bought milk from a local dairy, but they lamented the lack of control they had over the supply. Thus, they looked for their own farm, and in 2004 bought one in Argyle, naming it “Longview Farm.”

The goat herd is the centerpiece of the farm: everything

revolves around the goats’ health and well-being. The Porters use sustainable farming methods, which are modeled from natural ecosystems. “Waste” hardly exists, for the leftover whey is fed to the pigs and broiler chickens, which do their part to feed the farmers and clean the fields. Though Longview Farm is not certified organic, it is indeed very organic.

Because their customers also love their cow’s milk cheeses, the Porters get cow’s milk from their dairy friends. Any desire to “scale back” is checked by customer demand: every cheese variety they make is uniquely delicious, from Quark to goat Parmesan.

Homestead Artisans at Longview Farm will participate in the Washington County Cheese Tour September 7 and 8. Mark your calendar now for this chance to sample dozens of cheeses at six homestead farms, including Sweet Spring Farm, another fine vendor of goat cheese at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, to be profiled here at a later date.

Julietta Cole, a summer intern at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, wrote this article. A native of Vermont, Julietta will be a junior at Skidmore College this fall, where she is majoring in Environmental Studies and English.

Carrot Salad with Quark Dressing Serves 12 as an appetizer, six as main salad. *Available at Saratoga Farmers’ Market Ingredients 8-10 large carrots, coarsely grated* ¼ cup raisins, for garnish ¼ cup dried cranberries, for garnish Dressing Mix together the following: 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp dried dill or ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped* 8 oz. Quark fresh cheese* 1 tbsp sugar Mix dressing with carrots in a serving bowl. Sprinkle over the top ¼ cup raisins and ¼ cup dried cranberries. Serve immediately.

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Community Sports Bulletin Champs: Spa Laser and Vein Take Majors Crown

Bonacio Construction wins 12U AA Division Title

Front row left to right: Hugh Dempsey, Alex Munson, Christopher James, Cory Wurl, Britt Carmer, Christan Kondo, Justin Geils, Kyle Brady. Standing: Coach Britt Carmer, Mike Pazderski, Max Hefner, Liam Candara, and coach Tim James (not pictured: Josh Kelly). Photo Provided.

Left to right: Coach Rodney Priester, Betsy Standley, Meghan Ruff, Giuliana Stefanacci, Ria Walsh, Caroline McKenna, Patience Genier, Rachel Rumpf, Danielle Priester, Amanda Muller and coach Wayne Rumpf. In front: Madelein Howe. Photo courtesy of Saratoga Miss Softball.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spa Laser and Vein overcame a 1-4 start to their regular season to finish 7-7 en route to a Saratoga Americans Little League Mayor’s Cup Division Championship During the playoffs, Spa Laser went undefeated to win the East Side championship and earn the right to represent the East Side in the Mayor’s Cup, where they won 12-0 over West Side’s PBA on June 22.

Chris James singled in the first and later stole home to start the scoring. James finished 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Britt Carmer, Alex Munson, Mike Pazderski and Christian Kondo each had two hits apiece, while Max Hefner was 1-for-4.

Kondo ended several PBA scoring chances with his play at shortstop, winning the golden glove award. Britt Carmer pitched a complete game shutout in the win.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bonacio Construction defeated Saratoga Boatworks, 14-8, to claim the Saratoga Miss Softball League 12U AA Division championship.

Bonacio Construction had 12 hits in Saturday night’s championship game under the lights at Veterans Memorial Park.

An RBI single by Ria Walsh put Bonacio Construction up one in the fifth inning.

Rachel Rumpf ’s two-run single and Danielle Priester’s RBI double provided extra insurance, ensuring the win.

Rumpf, Priester and Caroline McKenna had three RBIs each for Bonacio Construction. Mackenzie Wagner had two hits and three RBIs for Boatworks in the loss.

Saratoga National Ends Season On Top Saratoga National won the 2013 A Division Saratoga Miss Softball Championship over Lemery-Greisler under the lights on June 21. Saratoga National is coached by Steve Graham and Becky Sutton and made up of Grace Cornell, Megan Cornell, Catherine Darcy, Elizabeth Drabek, Kylie Folts, Payton Graham, Lauren Hegener, Morgan Kane, Elizabeth Orozco, Kristen Rodecker and Alexandra Sutton. Photo courtesy of Saratoga Miss Softball.

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

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Mayor’s Cup Minor League Championship Belongs to Zinter Handling Bottom row left to right: Daniel Vitiello, Zander Teator, Will Braxton, Andrew Blaha, Kenny Kakaty.

Second row: Tyrone Jackson, Sean Morrissey, Luke Connolly, Aidan Lambert, Josh Garcia. Back row: head coach Phonsey Lambert, assistant coach Mike Morrissey, Team Sponsor, Scott Zinter and assistant coach Andrew Blah.

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

The Poop on the Loop

by Fred Fruisen for Saratoga TODAY In the last lesson, The Pro Position (May 17 issue) we talked about where the clubhead needs to be when the shaft is parallel to the ground during the backswing. In this lesson I’ll tell you why.

Here’s the poop. Like it or not, during the golf swing the clubhead is going to make a loop. The clubhead doesn’t just swing back and through on the same path. With all of the turning and twisting the body does during the swing this would be almost impossible and not to mention, counterproductive.

So, you have two choices. First, let’s talk about the best option shown in the first photo. If you get into what I call, “The Pro Position” you have already done most of the work and the club is on a terrific path that will set the club in a beautiful position at the top of the swing.

Then, without any effort on your part the club will come down into the ball on a nice inside path and

you’ll hit the ball where you were aiming. By choosing this option you will play more confident golf and then begin to focus more on targets and playing more instinctively, instead of having doubts and fears running around your mind during the swing.

Now, the other option makes golf much harder. If you take the club back inside when the shaft is parallel to the ground your body will begin its process of trying to make compensations for a faulty swing path as shown in the second photo. Because the clubhead is stuck behind you at this point your arms will begin to lift the club to try and re-route the club. This more than likely will result in the club coming in from the outside or, the classic “over the top” move. Up in the north I see this move a lot.

Why? Because many of you grew up chopping wood and have ingrained that motion into your golf swing.

It’s the same exact motion. Many golfers have this move but they don’t understand how they do it and more importantly, they don’t know the cure. Well, here it is.

When the club comes over

the top it creates so many potential problems that I can’t discuss them all in one lesson. Each person who hits from over the top has their own unique way of screwing up the shot. Sometimes you’ll hit snap hooks. Sometimes you’ll hit pull-slices. Sometimes you’ll hit it straight. The possibilities are endless. And if your brain knows the possibilities are endless it’s going

get overloaded. Now many golfers can play decent golf with an over the top swing but they’ll never play to their potential. Because in crucial moments the compensations the body and mind are trying to make, don’t usually work when you’re in a pressure situation during your round.

This loop keeps golf very unpredictable from day to day and

Jockey Dominguez to be Honored at Siro’s Cup Benefit SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 20th Annual Marini Builders Siro’s Cup to benefit the Center for Disability Services will be held on Thursday, July 18. The party, held on the eve of opening day at the Saratoga Race Course, begins at 6:30 p.m. at Siro’s Restaurant, 168 Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

At 7 p.m., there will be a presentation to Ramon Dominguez, three time winner of the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey. Dominguez is a highly regarded jockey who just announced he will retire from racing due to a traumatic brain injury he suffered in a fall at Aqueduct in January. Dominguez holds the single season Saratoga Race Course record with 68 wins in 2012. He will be honored for his dedication to horse racing, his accomplishments, and his persistence in the face of challenges.

The event will welcome many top jockeys and trainers. Guests will dance to music from the Electric City Horns until 11 p.m. under an open air tent. The evening includes a cocktail buffet and open bar. Siro’s Cup is held rain or shine.

The popular event is a benefit for the Center for Disability Services Foundation, Inc., in support of Adult Services, Clover Patch Camp, CloverPatch Preschool, Langan School, Primary Care, Specialty Medical and Dental Services, Residential Services and St. Margaret’s Center. The Center is a resource for people of all ages who have disabilities or health related conditions. It has a 71 year history in the Capital Region and beyond, and is known as the place “where people get better at life.”

Honorary Chairpersons are George R. Hearst III and Christine

Hearst, Earl B. Feiden and Josephine Feiden, and Barry Larner and Sara Lee Larner. Bob Marini and Monica Marini are Chairpersons of the 2013 Siro’s Cup Committee.

Tickets are $125 per person

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shot to shot.

So that’s the poop on the loop.

I say, make this hard game as easy as possible.

Fred Fruisen is the coachofgolf.

Fruisen is a PGA Professional and the Skidmore College Golf Coach in Saratoga Springs, NY. For more lessons go to the website, coachofgolf. com. For personal instruction call 518-565-7350.

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LeBron is Truly King

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY King James was a true monarch of this year’s NBA finals as the Miami Heat won its second straight championship. LeBron was crowned with his second consecutive finals MVP honor, but there would be no celebration for the King if it wasn’t for Ray Allen.

One could say that he was the real reason for the championship repeat. His Game Six heroics,

Week of June 28 – July 4, 2013

dropping in a three pointer with 5.2 seconds left in the game and forcing overtime, will go down as one of the most historic shots in the archives of the NBA. A miss would have been doom-and-gloom for a Heat repeat.

In Game Seven, LeBron was uncharacteristically accurate from three-point range, making the Spurs strategy of allowing him to shoot from the arch to become their demise.

I’m not a huge fan of the NBA style as much as I am with the college game, but I thought the finals were part of one of the most entertaining NBA playoffs I have seen in years.

The Spurs had their chance to be champs in Game Six, being ahead by five with about 30 seconds left to play, with the great play of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and the outside shooting of Danny Green (who set a new NBA record for most three pointers in the playoffs).

San Antonio gave Miami all it could handle, but it wasn’t meant to be as the King, a dominant factor, had 37 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, with plenty of help from Dwayne Wade (23 points, 10 rebounds) and Shane Battier (18 points, 6-for-8 from three). The trio shot extremely well,

mostly in a timely fashion when the Spurs seemed they might make a run.

But it was Ray Allen, who proved his worth as a free agent investment, who enabled the King and his court to prevail as champs.

There has been much discussion about LeBron. One being that he is characterized as possibly the best player in the NBA. If he isn’t, then who is? I think, for a young man who came directly from the high school ranks, he has matured very well as a professional basketball player. I refuse to compare him to one of my favorites, Michael Jordan, because every era is different and when MJ played (six NBA MVP finals awards), the NBA was made up of different types of players—Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Scotty Pippen and a young Kobe Bryant. In today’s NBA, there aren’t many dominant inside players.

LeBron’s growth has shown in his assertiveness, which has paid big dividends for him (off-season earnings last year of $42 million). A contrary to that, for example, is Tim Duncan, who is a silent leader for the Spurs.

His off-season earnings from last year were a mere $2 million. I find that very

interesting. Duncan is 37 years old with a reputation of being a leader and seasoned pro, and James is only 28.

Here’s a note of interest. King James prepared for the finals by watching Jordan highlights.

As his career moves forward, James could stand alone with the possibility of being the best NBA player ever, mainly because he has plenty of time left in his NBA future. He is every bit of the athlete he is portrayed to be and he stands to continue as a dominant force at the age of 28.

Like Jordan and Bryant, he can score in many different ways—outside, inside and in between and with many triple doubles to his credit, which seems to be a big part of his legacy. LeBron is a determined young man who understands that there is a process to greatness, and that never ends. The King will defend his throne for seasons to come.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs High School will host a basketball camp on July 29 to August 2, focusing on fundamentals and working to develop the skills of shooting form, ballhandling, defense, triple threat stance, screening and rebounding.

Boys grades 3-6 will practice from 8-11 a.m. and boys entering grades 7-10 will go from noon to 3 p.m.

The cost is $125 per player and checks can be made payable to Saratoga Boys Basketball Booster Club. Questions can be emailed to coach Matthew Usher at m_usher@ saratogaschools.org.

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Vashkulat, Martin Win Bronzes for JMJC SAN SALVADOR — Burnt Hills High School graduates, Hannah Martin and Kyle Vashkulat won bronze medals in their respective divisions, representing the Glenville based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) at the San Salvador World Judo Cup on June 22–23.

Vashkulat, a 2012 Olympian, is competing in only his second major International event since the Olympics in London, Nick Kosser. Photo courtesy of JMJC. went 4-1 in 100kg, including a big win over Italo Cordova (Chili) who had beaten Kyle in their two previous bouts. This was Martin and Vashkulat’s third career medal at this event. Martin posted a 3-1 record on the day, suffering her only loss in a tight semi final battle with long time U.S. nemesis in 63kg, Janine Nakao.

Another Burnt Hills graduate, Nick Kossor maintained his No. 1 U.S. ranking along with his No. 36 world ranking by taking fifth place in 60kg. Kossor dominated his first two matches to make the semis, where he dropped a heartbreaker to Francisco Garrigos (Spain) after leading most of the bout before getting thrown in the final moments. Kossor then lost an exciting battle with long-time North American rival Sergio Pessoa (Canada) in the bronze medal bout.

Brad Bolen took seventh at 66kg to move up one spot on the world ranking list to No. 30.

Bolen, Kossor and Martin officially qualified for the U.S. team that will compete at the World Championship August 26-30, 2013 in Rio, Brazil.

This will be Bolen and Kossor’s third straight trip to the Worlds and it will be Martin’s first. This marks the sixth straight time a JMJC athlete has made the world team and the latest trio makes 19 overall athletes from the JMJC to qualify.

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