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Parents push for daily outdoor recess at Lake Avenue Elementary

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY

A Century of Change Synagogue celebrates 100 years

by Lori Cullen Saratoga TODAY

About 100 years ago, the Jewish community in Saratoga Springs consisted of 25 families who lived out of necessity in a neighborhood full of boarding houses and restau-

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rants nicknamed the “Gut.” One of those families belonged to Sid Gordon of Saratoga Springs.

“My parents were members starting 1925 or 1926 before I was born, so when I came into the picture, I was automatically a member.”

Gordon is one of many members of Congregation Shaara Tfille, a

A group of Lake Avenue Elementary School parents is taking a stand against the Saratoga Springs Board of Education after last year’s ban of playground structures during the winter months.

Now, parents are hoping to make changes on the Lake Avenue campus before this winter hits, so their

children can play outside, even in the colder weather.

The ban, which only prohibits the use of playground structures when the ground is frozen, doesn’t make a huge difference to elementary schools that have nearby fields in which children can play. Lake Avenue Elementary, located in downtown Saratoga on Lake Avenue just blocks from Broadway, is unlike most of the

other schools because they lack fields or open spaces in which children can play when the playground freezes.

Frozen or icy playgrounds can be very dangerous for kids to play on, due to the high structures that are easy to slip on or fall off when they are iced over. Because of that, children are forced to have indoor

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Katrina Trask Cooperative Nursery School Holding Consignment Sale Katrina Trask Nursery School is holding its semiannual consignment sale Friday, October 12 from 3 – 8 p.m. and a half-price sale Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the American Legion, located at 34 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The sale will have everything you need for children: furniture, toys, books, videos, baby gear, maternity and nursing clothes, and children's clothes for infants to children's size 10/12. In addition to raising money to help run the cooperative nursery school, the school reaches out to families and charities in need within the community and supplies them with free clothing and gear by donating unsold items following the sale.

Our sale also has become a great event for the community as a way for parents to connect, clean out their closets, and buy great-quality clothing and toys at terrific prices.

Photos by Jessica Kane

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BLOTTER Richard M. Fournia, 35, of 79 Clinton Street in Redford, N.Y., was charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class E felony. Fournia, who was was arrested July 13, pleaded guilty to the charge October 9, and will return to court for sentencing on December 4.

Jeffrey M. Turner, 42, of 722 Central Avenue in Albany, N.Y., pleaded guilty with a forfeiture of $1509 to the charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree, a Class C felony. Turner will be sentenced October 31.

Kaream J. Crenshaw, 34, of 23 Crosby Street in Clifton Park, N.Y., was charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class E felony. He was arraigned on October 11, and will return to court at a later date.

Timothy E. Pritchard, 27, of Howe Road in Greenfield, N.Y., was arrested October 9 on Route 9 in Saratoga Springs and charged with unlawful possession of marijuna, a violation; aggrevated unlicensed operation of a vehicle in the second degree/three or more suspensions, a Class A misdemeanor; and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

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St. Clement’s Annual Arts & Crafts Show St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School in Saratoga Springs will present its annual Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, October 13, at 231 Lake Avenue.

The fundraiser kicks off at 9 a.m. and features more than 50 artists showcasing photography, jewelry, quilts, stationery, handcrafted, wooden pieces, children’s accessories, and hand-knit sweaters and blankets.

For three decades, the Arts & Crafts Show has been one of St. Clement’s major fundraising efforts, heralding fall and providing the ideal opportunity for early holiday shopping. While the spotlight shines on art and handmade treasures, the day also includes drawings for specialty gift baskets, an auction table and a Scholastic book fair.

“We are honored to have such incredible community support every year, and work hard to host a variety of vendors and activities so our customers fully enjoy the day,” said event chair Judi McSwieney. “Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning, or are a firsttime shopper, we want you to find something special, something you can’t find anywhere else. And we want you to have fun, sharing the

spirit of our school because when you purchase a gift for yourself or someone else, you’re ultimately giving a gift to our children.”

To enhance the show, the committee is again coordinating a delicious bake sale of fancy cakes, decorated cookies, specialty breads, cupcakes, pies, fudge and chocolate lollipops. Allergyfree items will be available too. The bake sale alone generates over $1,000 for the school. Proceeds are dedicated to the cultural arts program, which provides out-of-classroom learning St. for experiences Clement’s students, from visiting opera performances and nature explorations, to theatre visits and museum exhibits.

The annual Arts & Crafts Show runs until 3 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch items will be available for shoppers’ convenience.

St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School serves children in Early Childhood through Grade 5 from Saratoga and neighboring counties, with a mission to start children on a lifelong journey of learning through religious studies, prayer, and academic exploration.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Health Aide Admits Stealing Blind Woman's Savings For Years

BALLSTON SPA — A home health aide admitted Tuesday to stealing $328,974 from an 82year-old Wilton woman in her care, prosecutors said.

Michele L. Rose, 49, pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny, a felony, and faces a state prison term of three to nine years, Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III said. Rose "systematically" stole the money from the woman over at least five years and depleted her life's savings, Murphy said.

"The victim is blind, which made the crime even more despicable," the district attorney said.

"The defendant admitted that she took the money and will be ordered to pay restitution."

County Court Judge Jerry Scarano will sentence Rose on December 4.

Lottery Winners Accept Ceremonial Prize Checks

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The New York Lottery's Yolanda Vega presented ceremonial prize checks to three lucky winners who bought their $1,000,000 tickets at three different Stewart's Shops at Stewart’s in Saratoga at 501 Route 9P. The winning tickets were all purchased in a span of 3 weeks, raising the total number of Lottery players to win a top-prize on a ticket purchased at a Stewart's Shop this year to 7.

The New York Lottery's Yolanda Vega will present $3,000,000 in prizes to Lottery winners from Mechanicville, Galway and Montrose, Westchester County.

The check presentation was held on Tuesday, October 9 at 1 p.m.

New York State Voter Registration Deadline October 12

NEW YORK STATE - The deadline to register to vote in the November 6 general election is Friday. Voter registration applications must be postmarked by Friday, Oct. 12 and received by your county’s board of elections

by October 17 in order to be eligible.

Would-be voters may also register in person through October 12 at their board of elections. The Saratoga County Board of Elections is located at 50 W. High

St. in Ballston Spa. Registered voters who need to submit a change of address form must do so

by Oct. 17 to be eligible.

Applications for absentee ballots must be received by October 30 but can be applied for in person, at a board of elections, through November 5. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 5 and received by November 13.

Military voter ballots must be received by Nov. 19.

For more information and to print out voter registration forms, go to www.elections.ny.gov.

Three alleged 'pumpkin vandals' arrested, police say

EAST GREENBUSH — Three people were arrested for raiding a farm last week and rolling several large pumpkins onto a nearby highway, according to authorities.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m.

Thursday, Christina M. Adams, 22, Daniel Weidman Jr., 24, and Nicholas J. Sousa, 24, were allegedly seen by a passerby ransacking a Gold Krest Farms vegetable stand along Route 9J. The college-age vandals, surrounded by discarded beer cans, were allegedly throwing, kicking and rolling pumpkins weighing up to

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30 pounds onto the two-lane highway.

Sousa, of Route 146 in Clifton Park, and Adams, of Elm Street in Rensselaer, were arrested at the scene. They were both charged with criminal mischief and trespassing. In addition, Sousa was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving without a license, not having insurance and other traffic violations. After arraignment in East Greenbush Town Court, both were sent to county jail.

Weidman, of Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush, was arrested later on a warrant and charged with criminal mischief, trespassing, and reckless endangerment. He was also sent to county jail.

Saratoga Springs Man Charged with Stealing From Glens Falls Hospice

Robert H. Spratt Jr., 44, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, a felony, in connection with the theft from the House of Grace of the Adirondacks, a nonprofit that runs a hospice home in Glens Falls.

Spratt is accused of stealing $26,170 from the organization between October 2011 and June 2, according to city police.

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Local Parents Form Group to Amend Winter Ban continued from Page 1

recess for an undefined winter period, keeping them inside the building for the entire school day when the temperatures don’t allow for playground use.

At the October 9 board of education meeting, 15 or more parents showed up to support a group called Daily Outdoor Recess (DOR), a group formed by Lake Avenue Elementary parents who have also created a petition to change the ban. Several parents spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting, expressing their concerns about the lack of outdoor recess time.

Rosemary Radcliffe, parent of a fourth grader at Lake Avenue, said her daughter spent a total of 26 school days inside last winter after the placement of the ban.

“We really felt the brunt of this ban last year,” Radcliffe said. “And I’m sure you can remember last winter,” she told the board, referring to last year’s mild winter.

Another parent, Daniel Jones, said he felt the ban didn’t take into consideration schools like Lake Avenue Elementary.

“Any policy that puts a blanket ban on something without considering the specifics or cases outside the norm such as Lake Avenue, where there are no other places to play, is just not fair,” Jones said.

DOR parents have come up with their own solution that they have presented to the board with the hopes that they will allow a parking lot behind the school to be used for a play area so the kids can still have time outdoors.

The board previously rejected the parking lot idea because the lot is used for delivery trucks, which

causes a safety issue for the children. Tony Krackeler, DOR member and parent of three children at Lake Avenue, said the group has found a way around this problem.

“The only problem is that the lot is used for deliveries from one truck,” Krackeler said. “We have already approached the truck driver, and he has agreed to use Marion Place instead of the parking lot.”

If the plan is approved, DOR would have fundraisers to raise money for fencing around the 6,000-square-foot lot, which would cost an estimated $5600.

“We have a solution, and I struggle with why it was rejected,” Jones told the board. “Please put some thought towards this.”

Schools throughout the nation usually decide their winter play policies at the local level, many depending on principals to make the call daily on whether kids can use the playgrounds or not. Some local schools, such as the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, still allow children to play outside in freezing temperatures. Waldorf has a program called The Forest Kindergarten, where children ages three-and-a-half to 6 years old spend most of the day outside yearround, only going inside in extreme weather, according to its website.

St. Clements Catholic School also usually allows children to play outside for recess depending on the temperature, though an administrator could be not be reached at the time of press.

A 2009 study by the journal Pediatrics studied the links between recess and classroom behavior among about 11,000 children between ages 8 and 9. Those

who had more than 15 minutes of recess a day showed better behavior in class than those who had little or none, according to the study.

The association between better behavior and recess time held up even after researchers contlled for a number of variables, including sex, ethnicity, public or private school and class size, a fact that Radcliffe

took into account when addressing the board.

“Our message is simple,” Radcliffe said. “Our kids need this.

Please take this seriously.”

For more information on the group Daily Outdoor Recess, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DailyOutdoorRecess.

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BUSINESS

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Saratoga Debut Salon and Boutique a One-Stop Shop

by Lori Cullen Saratoga TODAY

photos by Lori Cullen

Above: Debbie Gratton-Garnsey (L) and Jeannine Haley (R) show off he hair bar, where clients can go online while drying their hair.

Bottom right: Jeannine Haley wraps a gift for a client who is having her hair styled.

Saratoga Springs - Although Saratoga Debut is the kind of place where a guy can watch ESPN and grab a beer some evenings, this business that originated in a 400square-foot garage is no man cave.

In fact, since the salon ditched its modest digs for a 2,000 square foot, newly renovated building and added a gift shop boutique, long time owner, Debbie GrattonGarnsey and recent partner, Jeannine Haley, cater to clients’ beauty needs plus their shopping needs, all in a unisex environment.

“We leave the TV on ESPN to make the guys comfortable,” said Haley, pointing out the cozy seating where she says some clients often come as early as 30 minutes, just to have coffee or chill out. “We don’t want it to be all girly-girl. We want it to be inviting with something for everyone.”

Before Saratoga Debut expanded in June, Garnsey, a Saratoga Springs native, ran the salon from the renovated garage for 12 years.

When the much larger building became available, Garnsey grabbed the space where she fondly recalled buying her first pair of white, Stride Rite shoes as a young girl.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Beauty Bar Salon and Spa open for business Saratoga Springs, NY—Beauty Bar Salon and Spa opened its doors October 2. We are located at 23 Northern Pines Rd in Wilton, N.Y. (across the street from restaurant supply) This salon was the vision of Bobby Machnick, master stylist, formerly of Philepe Bevan Salon and Sanctuary Salon. Bobby teamed up with Lisa Gabryshak, esthetician, and created a fabulous, modern oasis that provides full hair, nail, waxing, esthetic, barbaring and massage services.

Beauty Bar features L'Oreal Professional Hair Products including Inoa color! Our boutique also boasts an organice hair line, Youngblood cosmetics, Lexli & Circadia skin care and much more. We are thrilled to finally be open and are very excited to have compiled a wonderful team to include Alyssa Hatin, senior stylist, formerly of Sanctuary Salon, Ryan DeLorenzo,senior stylist, of

“It was time for growth,” said Garnsey. “We were bursting at the seams in the little place.”

Add Haley, Garnesy’s former client-turned-friend, with her buying and merchandising background plus a passion for making jewelry.

When Garnsey was ready to expand, Haley, who had been an athome mom for over 11 years was ready to do something new, too, said Garnsey.

The two redesigned and rebuilt the property from the ground up, making room for the salon on the one side with its services that include hair coloring and styling, manicures, pedicures and waxing, and on the other, a boutique where shoppers can find unique gifts from jewelry, scarves, wine glasses and more.

It’s an experience the pair say is like none other in town. And, they’ll wrap your gifts, too.

During the day, clients can enjoy infused water and pass time on the Internet while drying their hair at the hair bar. In the evening, clients may enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine.

“It’s a very social atmosphere, kind of like Cheers,” said Haley.

“People come back, and when you remember them, it makes them feel special.”

To check out upcoming classes like Bumble and Bumble styling classes and a blow drying bootcamp, friend the salon on Facebook, visit them online at www.saratogadebut.com or call them at (518) 587-5200.

Philepe Bevan Salon, Angel Gopi, master barber, formerly of Gregory's Barbershop in Clifton Park, Paul Zurlo, master barber and more. Reach Beauty Bar Salon and Spa at (518) 886-8850.

region, it is a natural transition for us at Saratoga Trunk to include their wonderful bridal collection in our store,” said Natalie Sillery, owner of Saratoga Trunk. “Our customers have been clamoring for Don’s dresses for parties and events, and now we can accommodate them for wedding and mother of the bride as well, all at prices to please.”

Saratoga Trunk Announces Launch of Boutique Bridal With Theia White Collection Saratoga Springs, NY—Saratoga Trunk, known as the house of style for women of the Capital Region and beyond since 1995, has announced the opening of its boutique bridal department on Friday, October 12.

The comfortable salon will be exclusively stocked with The White Collection by Theia. The collection is elegant, with great style and ease and has been featured prominently in many bridal magazines and columns internationally. Creative director for Theia, Don O’Neil, showcases his passion to bring out every woman’s inner goddess, especially on her wedding day.

“After six years of being the exclusive boutique for Theia in the

Learning to Know Educational Center to open second location at The Springs Saratoga Springs, NY— Learning to Know Educational Center is a brand new licensed daycare facility providing full daycare to children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. Director Debbie Horton said the second location will provide Saratoga Springs residents with good quality, licenced day care. The new location will serve approximately 67 children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. For more information, call (518) 371-3722, or visit them online at www.learningtoknow.net.

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Letters to the Editor 8

Dear Editor, Why, again, are certain residents of Saratoga Springs pushing a vote for our City Charter to be changed? The current form of government seems to be working just fine. Downtown is booming, housing remains strong, crime is low, businesses are flourishing, and the city streets are more beautiful than ever. As a life-long resident, I couldn’t be happier living in Saratoga Springs.

Additionally, more layers of government mean higher taxes to pay for higher salaries.

Please vote NO to the Charter Change. Why change a form of government that has developed an award-winning city that we can be proud to call home?

Thank you for considering this letter.

Sincerely, David Martin

Dear Editor, I signed the Saratoga Citizen petition to put our City Charter on the ballot. I had no clue how I would actually vote on the issue - I

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wanted the right to vote on it. I have heard passionate arguments on this issue, and I have lived under both the current and proposed forms. There are good arguments for each, and I like them both. But we are being asked to decide between them, so we must make a choice.

I don’t believe that the proposed Charter is more efficient - any improvements will be at the top levels, not in daily City operations.

Some argue that changing will provide more and better candidates for City office. I find that argument

extremely weak; the County Board of Supervisors is similar to council-manager, but there aren’t that many candidates. After scrutinizing several recent City budgets and the proposed Charter, I can’t see much difference in costs - other than significant one-time expenditures to make the proposed change.

Currently, each Commissioner has immediate clout. They each run a City Department and must all cooperate (to some extent). Each has real power upon inauguration. Consider the accomplishments of our current Council ambulance program, complete streets, public access to the Kayaderosseras and waterfront park, and no property tax increase (for example). Our two new Commissioners were keys to each of these. New council members under the proposed Charter are unlikely to have such immediate influence (are new School Board members or County Supervisors able to do the same?). If you don’t like what Commissioners are doing, vote for their opponents. Lack of opponents is the fault of the local parties, not the City Charter.

Our Charter is woven into the fabric and history of this City.

Based on the premise that community members should work together to make decisions for the common good, it binds us in ways that the proposed Charter, with its reliance on a manager with no ties to our community,

could never hope to do. We were one of the early adopters of this progressive governing format. It is our heritage.

Our current Charter works. Over the last ten years we have witnessed serious disputes at the Council table and frequent changes in the majority party, yet we are still the envy of the State.

We are an award-winning, financially solid destination city.

People come from the world over to spend their time and money, to buy vacation homes and investment properties. We are widely considered to be a jewel in one of the loveliest parts of the country, and it’s an upward trend!

I suspect many of the cities recently changing governing formats were experiencing crises. We are far from that here. Why spend the time, effort, and money required to change from a government with a successful record to one that is less representative of our community and is unlikely to produce measurable gains?

On November 6, please vote “No” on the Charter Change question.

Kevin Madigan Saratoga Springs

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Congregation Shaara Tfille Moves with the Times continued from Page 1

synagogue with long roots in Saratoga Springs that celebrates 100 years this month.

The first synagogue was located at the corner of Broadway and Van Dam Street where today the Saratoga Hilton Hotel stands. After its purchase, the building was dedicated as the synagogue Congregation Shaara Tfille in 1912 and the Constitution was adopted in 1916. The original charter included 25 men.

As the Jewish community grew, they moved in the mid-1920’s to a new shul on the Corner of Phila and Circular Streets, and then to a building on Broadway.

In the mid-1980s, an old building in a location that wasn’t conducive to parking and in constant need of maintenance would push the congregation to move again, but that wasn’t the only reason.

Originally, Congregation Shaara Tfille was an Orthodox synagogue, said Gordon.

Younger members wanted to change the charter to that of a Conservative one—an act that would decrease the number of restrictions, especially for women.

Congregation Shaara Tfille Rabbi and Cantor Dr. Kenneth Blatt, who has led the congregation since 2010, said, “The congregation saw that the future was going to be more liberal.”

They wanted change—that is to become egalitarian, which gives women equal status.

“That was a big change. It was in 1989, and the change was actually by popular demand,” said Gordon.

“They just don’t change. The membership voted to embrace the conservative movement.”

Pamela Polacsek is the president of Congregation Shaara Tfille. Her great grandparents moved to

Saratoga Springs before 1910 and were founding members of the synagogue.

Polacsek lived close to the synagogue and walked back and forth to services with her parents. She went to Hebrew school in the old building on Broadway and also had her Bat Mitzvah there.

“When I was there, it was Orthodox. Girls could not have Bat Mitzvahs on Saturdays like the boys, only on Sundays,” she said.

“Girls weren’t allowed the same rituals as the boys and although they attended religious school together, there was segregation between the sexes.”

The congregation eventually split, and the new congregation would build a new synagogue at 84 Weibel Avenue. The synagogue changed their charter and became a Conservative congregation.

When the change occurred, Polacsek was in college.

“At that point, being a strong supporter of women’s issues, I couldn’t have been more happy.”

Today, Congregation Shaara Tfille is an egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to fulfilling religious, educational and social needs by promoting the tenets of contemporary Conservative Judaism while maintaining their traditions and values.

They also are proud of their welcoming environment that is open for people of all faiths.

The new building has a kosher kitchen, a library, cemetery and a social hall for Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and other occasions.

“The Jewish Community has always had a strong sense of community, regardless of number, deeply enriched in our traditions and culture,” said Polacsek.

In addition to being a conserva-

tive synagogue, the new location was founded as a Jewish Community Center (JCC), which the Rabbi said works like a YMCA but with a Jewish bent. It offers activities like bingo and has a Hebrew school. In addition, they do secular events, like a cantorial concert each year with musicians and popular music.

Using instruments during service is a recent addition, something that the Rabbi worked to incorporate into the service, but he uses instrumental music very sparingly.

Instruments like the Shofar—or ram’s horn—were used in the ancient temple. But when the first Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Babylonians. Certain things that could not be done until there was another Temple.

The Conservative practice of Judaism allows the use of musical instruments. The musical Shabbat for which Michael Clement from Schenectady plays keyboard, is one of the most popular services.

Rabbi Blatt is working hard to grow the congregation. While the community has become much more diverse, there are probably many more Jewish people in the Saratoga area who are unaffiliated.

Nationally, statistics show only about 50 percent of Jewish people are members of a synagogue.

It’s more challenging for religions everywhere,” said Polacsek.

“Kids do a lot more now. It’s more difficult for families to prioritize participation. People are pulled in different directions.”

Rabbi Blatt has observed that most people who have a Jewish background find something when they return to a synagogue.

Interfaith couples are welcome as well.

“In this day and age, it’s just

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Photo by Mark Bolles Rabbi Blatt blows a ram’s horn amazing that we’ve been able to endure and grow,” said Polacsek.

“We have been able to be inclusive of different faiths, disabilities and sexual orientation. It’s wonderful.”

In celebration of their 100th year Anniversary operating in the Greater Saratoga Springs area, Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will host a 100th

year Anniversary Gala at the Saratoga National Golf Club located at 458 Union Avenue on October 21 at 6:00 p.m. The evening will include a cocktail hour, dinner and desserts, entertainment, music and dancing as well as a silent auction.

Ticket prices are $125 per person. Please call 584-2370 to make a reservation.

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EDUCATION

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Maple Avenue Keeps Gifted Education Programs Afloat Though programs have been cut due to budget problems, one local teacher strives to keep them alive

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY At first glance, Bethany Killeen’s classroom on the second floor of Maple Avenue Middle School seems like an average room. There is an overhead, a teacher’s desk, and several long tables with chairs on both sides.

But one can’t help but notice cardboard creations of all shapes and sizes lining the entire back wall— and these creations make her classroom anything but ordinary.

Killeen, a teacher at Maple Avenue as well as an employee of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), teaches four gifted and talented education classes, ranging from English and language arts and social studies to problem-based learning in math and sciences. In these courses, students think critically, analyze readings, extend vocabulary and use higher-level writing. On top of that, Killeen teaches an elective course called Socratic Forum, which is where those strange cardboard creations come in.

As it turns out, the cardboard designs are actually solutions to a problem the students were given in the class: To make a chair that two partners could sit on (separately) using just cardboard and Elmer’s glue.

“Many of them asked me, ‘Why can’t we just use tape?’” Killeen said, laughing. “I said, ‘Because that’s too easy! This way, you have to use your critical thinking skills.”

Throughout the course, students are given different problems to work on and must come up with effective solutions. The problems are supposed to mimic real world conditions and make the children work together, think critically and come up with successful solutions for problems.

Sixty students are currently enrolled in Socratic Forum—a pass/fail elective course in which one set of 30 students take the class one day while the other set takes it the next day, so that each group of students are in the class every other day.

“The class gives [students] a totally different opportunity,”

Killeen said. “It’s really cool and they absolutely love it.”

Killeen said that though gifted education programs in the Saratoga Springs school district have had

board, and we have changed more of our focus onto science and technology.” The current programs are also starting to grow under the supervision of assistant superin-

their ups and downs for the past 10 years, the new superintendent Michael Piccirillo has taken the programs into a different direction since being named superintendent.

“He wanted to find out where we are now and where we are headed,” Killeen said. “Now we have a standing committee on the school

tendent Colleen Carroll, who now oversees the programs, even amid budget cuts that forced 15 gifted education teachers to be cut down to just two. The cuts also changed the fourth and fifth grade gifted education program to be taught by librarians instead of BOCES

employees, though BOCES individuals do modules with students in collaboration with the librarians.

Despite these cutbacks, gifted and talented programs in middle schools have extended from being only for sixth graders to both sixth and seventh graders this year, with hopes of eighth graders being included by next school year.

“These children get this gifted and talented education from fourth through sixth grades, but then they reach the seventh grade and they don’t get any higher level courses until high school, when they can take AP courses,” Killeen said. “So now, we’re trying to close up this gap.”

For now, Killeen and her Socratic Forum students will be focusing on their next problembased learning question: “How can we prevent the spread of disease?”

Students will be given the demographics of 15 people and their symptoms, make a map based on the information given to them, and finally write a lab report discussing their findings of the disease’s carrier and how they discovered the solution.

“These kids are our future,” Killeen said. “So many students get lost on the way, and not everyone learns the same way. Gifted and Talented education is an investment in our future, and it’s meeting the needs of the children who will one day be our leaders.”

For more information on Gifted and Talented Education in the Saratoga Springs School District, visit the BOCES website at http://www.wswheboces.org/ or the SSSD website at www.saratogaschools.org.

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Education Briefs Course Offered on Book Writing and Publishing A course for aspiring authors interested in writing and selling books will be held on Wednesdays, October 10, 17 and 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College. “No Excuses: Writing and Selling Your Book” is offered through the Office of Community and Professional Education. Course fee is $55, which includes a coursebook.

Instructor Pauline Bartel will discuss the step-by-step process of transforming an idea into a published book, including creating a book proposal, finding agents and publishers and guiding a book to publishing success. To register, telephone (518) 629-7339.

Skidmore Invites Public to North Woods Service Day Skidmore College’s North Woods, a large tract of forested land located directly north of the main campus and available for public use, will be the focus of a community service day on Saturday, Oct. 13.

The event will bring local residents together with Skidmore students, faculty, and staff to help with trail maintenance, clean up, and erosion control.

Volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. at the Falstaff’s building on the Skidmore campus. The first phase of the work will run until noon, at which time lunch will be provided.

Projects will then continue into the afternoon.

Participants should dress appropriately, with long pants, boots, and work gloves.

Some of the projects will be led by the recently created Skidmore Student Conservation Corps (SSCC), part of an independent study program at the college. The group of six students, recruited by the Sustainable Skidmore office and the Environmental Studies Program last spring, returned early to campus this fall to complete training on land use and conservation. The training included hands-on trail projects at

the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Saratoga PLAN’s Bog Meadow Preserve site, and Skidmore’s North Woods. The SSCC will continue to work on projects, both on campus and within the community.

For more information, contact Riley Neugebauer, sustainability coordinator at Skidmore, at (518) 580-5865, or send an email to sustainability@skidmore.edu.

We the People at the Tang Museum offers events to foster an informed citizenry At a time when many Americans are disillusioned with politics and government, and against the backdrop of this fall’s heated presidential election campaigns, the Tang Museum is offering an opportunity for visitors to step back and reengage with their Constitution and renew their sense of citizenship.

The Tang exhibition We the People is a dynamic laboratory for exploring constitutions—the U.S. Constitution in particular—as lived processes, examining the way these documents create order, configure communities, and form collective identities. The show offers a series of events to help the public explore these themes, as well as a special gallery for quiet reflection. The gallery will provide pocket-sized copies of the U.S. Constitution and a place for visitors to write about their ideas for amendments to strengthen the Constitution.

Upcoming events include: Saturday Oct. 20, 6–7:30 p.m.: Opening Reception for We the People Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.: Panel Discussion: “The Informed Voter, Continued: What Affects the Latino Community Affects Us All” Tuesday, Nov. 6, 5:30 – 11 p.m.: “What to Expect When You’re Expecting the Election,” and Election Returns Extravaganza: A discussion with Professor of Government Ron Seyb on the battle for the swing states. The event includes refreshments, contests, balloons, and more.

For more information, contact Bob Kimmerle at: bkimmerl@skidmore.edu.

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Caroline Street Playground Project Updates Saratoga TODAY recently published an article about Caroline Street Elementary School’s efforts to fundraise money for a new playground, since the current play structure is out-of-date and in need of repairs. Parents who are in support of the idea of a new playground are still drafting a formal proposal to present to the city and the school to ask them for help fundraising for the project. The school PTSO’s first fundraiser for the project was a movie night in the park September 29. Parents and children held a contest to pick between the two movies “The Lorax” and “Dolphin Tale” to decide which one would be watched at the movie night, and “The Lorax” won. We spoke with Mesha Brewer, co-president of the PTSO, to find out how the event went and what is next for the playground project.

was very positive, along with many requests for a second movie night in the spring,” Brewer said. “Most

What’s next for the project?

The operating costs of the movie night were high, so a bigger community turnout was necessary for raising ‘big money.’

Overall, we are pleased with the success of the movie night and we plan to have another one in the spring,” Brewer said. “We also plan on reaching out to local businesses and the City of Saratoga once we have a formal proposal for the project. We need to gain some momentum so that we can build the amount of community awareness and support needed for this significant project.”

“It was a great familyfriendly event that sparked awareness for the playground fund.”

-Mesha Brewer

How did Movie Night go?

“Movie Night was a blast and we had a decent turnout considering the damp weather conditions. We watched “The Lorax” and everyone who showed up had a great time and all the feedback we received

(co-president of PTSO)

of the people who came out for movie night were mostly Caroline Street families. In the future, we would plan to have plenty of time to advertise and promote the event more effectively in order to gain more community participation.

Everyone who came out purchased glow items, hot chocolate, baked goods, and of course, popcorn. It was a great family-friendly event that sparked awareness for the playground fund.”

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1957 High School Class Reunion

Tooth fairy

club

The joint classes from Saratoga Springs High School and Saint Peter’s Academy held their 55th Class Reunion the weekend of September 7th and 8th. The festivities kicked off with a get-together at Lillian’s Restaurant on Friday September 7th.

The next evening everyone moved on to the Holiday Inn for a delicious sit-down dinner provided by the Holiday Inn staff. D.J. Frankie Dale then took center stage providing great dancing music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Closing remarks were heard, “Can’t wait for our 60th reunion.”

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

KRISTEN

Mihalek & Braun Announce Engagement

EMILY

BROOKE

The tooth fairy club is sponsored by:

659 Saratoga Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831 (518) 226-6010

Christine, daughter of Karl and Gail Mihalek of Saratoga Springs, NY, is a knowledge operations manager in the United States Air Force with a Bachelors degree in criminal justice from Keuka College. Christopher Braun, son of Richard Braun of Canandaigua, NY, is a New York State Trooper and pursuing his Bachelors degree in criminal justice from Keuka College.A Saratoga Springs May 2013 wedding is planned.

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William “Bill” Lemyre Lynhurst, NJ, - William “Bill” Lemyre, age 50, passed away on Thursday morning, September 27.

Born on August 4, 1962 to Louise and Louis Lemyre, Bill spent most of his life in either Saratoga Springs, NY or the Lyndhurst, NJ area.

Bill is predeceased by his mother, Louise Lemyre and his sister, Diane Lemyre.

Survivors include his father, Louis Lemyre and his brother, John, sister- in- law, Diane and nephews John, Steven and Robert Lemyre all of Saratoga Springs; nephew, Tony Martin of Ft. Myers, FL and his “Best Friend”, confidant and “brother”, Glenn “Friday” Pederson of Scotia, NY. Services were held Wednesday, October 10.

Curtis Robert Bullard Curtis Robert Bullard, passed away on October 7.

Curtis was born on January 12, 1937 in Ware, Mass. He was the son of the late Milton and M i n n i e Rutherford Bullard.

Curtis served his country in the National Guard 104th Division for seven years.

Curtis is survived by his wife Shirley; son Gary Bullard and wife Lynne; daughters Debra McGee and h u s b a n d Kenneth, and Teresa Bullard;

grandchildren: J e s s i c a Edmonds and husband Dave, Jacob Connors, Phillip Enright, Danny Enright, Kristen Enright, Cate Shaw and husband Dan, and Mary Schneider; 3 great-grandchildren; extended family: Terri Schneider, Joe Schneider and wife Maureen and Patti Caffrey; and many other family members and friends, and especially all his dear friends at the Maple Avenue Fire Department.

Services were held Wednesday, October 10.

Gertrude "Trudy" Jacobson Saratoga Springs, NYGertrude "Trudy" Jacobson passed away Monday, October 8.

Born Decemeber 22, 1921 in Vienna, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Jeannette Reiss.

In addition to her husband Joseph, Trudy is survived by

one daughter Brenda Litke and her husband Wayne of Greenfield Center; one son, Dennis Jacobson and his friend Susan Taylor; one grandchild, Jessi Hale and her brother Philip Reiss and his wife Selma.

Services were held Thursday, October 11.

Philip H. Myers Saratoga Springs, NY – Philip H. Myers, 90, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 7, 2012.

Burial with military honors will take place

Friday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

OBITUARIES

Alfio “Al” Bonacio Sr. Saratoga Springs, NY - Alfio (“Al”) Bonacio Sr., passed away Wednesday, October 3. He was 72.

Al is predeceased by his parents, Santo and Rosa Bonacia.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Linda; three children, Laura of Albany, NY, Sonny (Julie) and Tony (Jill), all of Saratoga Springs, NY; sisters, Mary Bonacia and Carmela Kasoff (Larry) of Forest

Hills, NY; brothers Frank Bonacia of Whitestone, NY and Joe Bonacia of Boca Raton, FL; niece Melissa Kasoff of Forest Hills, NY and six grandchildren, Anthony, Addison, Alex, Gianna, William and Luca and his godson, Frank Sidoti.

Services were held Monday, October 8.

Mary E. Bove Mechanicville, NY – Mary E. Bove passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at her home. She was 85.

Born on June 19, 1927 in Mechanicville, Mary was a lifelong resident and daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Mohan Mellon.

In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her son, James G. Bove and her four brothers, Michael, Matthew, Charles and James Mellon.

Mary is survived by her husband Frank G. Bove; one son, Frank A. Bove; her sister, Patricia Mellon; one grandson, Anthony James Bove; one granddaughter, Alanna Curcio; daughter-inlaw, Donna BoveCurcio; brother-inlaws, Vincent Bove and his wife Barbara, John Bove and his wife Donna and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, October 9.

Anita Dailey

Wilton, NY - Anita Dailey, 95, formerly of Clinton, NY, passed away Monday, October 1.

Born on October 31, 1916 in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Nora (Kelly) Mihm.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother Carl J. Mihm and her sister Aurelia Smith.

Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Dailey Byrne and her husband Stuart of Wilton, with whom she has resided for the past 17 years and Sharon B. Cahill and her husband Michael of Oxnard, CA; two grandsons, Dr. Kevin W. Miller of California and Nicholas Dailey Byrne of Wilton and a granddaughter Lily D. Byrne also of Wilton; sister-in-law Regina D. Mihm and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Tuesday, October 9.

Michael J Grolley Sr. Saratoga Springs, NY - Michael J Grolley Sr. passed away Monday, October 8.

Born on February 6, 1926, he was the son of the late Mary and Jerry Grolley.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Maiello and Angeline Burnett; his brothers, John, Anthony and Albert Grolley and his brother-inlaw Roy Carr.

Michael proudly served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946.

Michael is survived by his wife, Shirley, whom he married on October 12, 1952; daughter D e a n n e Helenek and her h u s b a n d Richard; son

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Michael Grolley Jr. and his wife Bonnie; grandchildren Richard M Helenek and his wife Jennifer, Steven Helenek and his wife Nancy, Nicholas Grolley and his wife Elizabeth and his grandaughter Michelle Grolley. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, Richard Jr., Allie, Katie , Jacob, Jenna, Mia, and Aiden; his brother Jerry Grolley and wife Roberta and his sister-in laws Lydia Gentile and Helen Bryant, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services are noon Friday, October 12 at William J Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N Broadway.

To view the full-text version of the obituaries printed on this page, visit the archive section of SaratogaTodayNewspaper.com.

It is the policy of Saratoga TODAY to publish obituaries as a service to our readers. Please send your obituaries to obits@saratogapublishing.com.

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NEWS Skidmore Students Quiz Seniors About Life Stories

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by Marion B. Renning for Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Wednesday, October 3, 28 Skidmore Social Work students of Professor Crystal Moore met with 28 elders from the Saratoga Springs community to share the elders’ life stories. The elder participants were recruited by SVAN (Saratoga Vital Aging Network) for a project that has been conducted successfully with Skidmore students several times before.

Welcomed by SVAN member Laura Chodos, the participants enjoyed a continental breakfast and then settled into pairs in one of the

inviting rooms of The Surrey Williamson Inn on North Broadway.

The atmosphere was soon filled with conversation and laughter.

There was plenty of eye contact, and pairs of participants leaned into each other attentively. By the end of the hour, some had even formed lasting bonds. As one elder said of his student, “She covered everything with me…early childhood, my heredity and especially my parents and siblings…It enabled me to do so much introspection…We will have her to the house for dinner.”

The purpose of this activity was to find a context to promote intergenerational relationships, to provide a “real life” example for the

students to apply course concepts, and to develop positive relationships between the college and the community. Certainly the latter object was accomplished right away. As one elder said, “We were surrounded by new thinking and energy.” And a student remarked about her interview, “It was invaluable…it was my class today!”

Using a technique studied in Professor Crystal Moore’s Human Behavior and the Social Environment class, the students had each prepared a list of questions designed to elicit information about the transitions, turning points and coping skills of the elders’ long lives.

Some of the suggested questions posed to the students by Professor Moore, Associate Professor and Chair of the Social Work Department, were: How do historical events impact one’s life trajectory?

What promotes effective coping with adversity?

How are linked lives connected to individual turning points?

If your life consisted of four or five chapters, what would the title of the chapters be?

After the interviews, each student was charged with preparing a 1250–1500 word paper defining the main ideas of their essays and using examples of the elders’ lives as illustrations.

Photo courtesy of SVAN/Nancy Fairbanks The Life Course Perspective technique places individual and family development into cultural and historical contexts. Rather than focusing on decades or career/family boxes, this approach takes into consideration the social and cultural events and influences that affect each individual’s life differently.

For example, you may be the same age and come from a family similar to your friend’s, but you were born in a peaceful country and your friend was born during a revolution. These differences changed each of you as you negotiated the same growth passages of life.

One participant, Millie Green, suggested to her student, Maggie

Abels, that she try to keep her question and answer notes until she was seventy-five herself, and see how she would respond at that age.

At the end of a productive hour as they were leaving, both students and elders gave many positive comments: “It was fantastic” …

“What a great idea” … “My student was so well organized and we had a lively discussion” … and my personal favorite: “Awesome!”

Then the SVAN photographer took “leaving the cruise ship” photos of the pairs of participants, one of whom said “I’m going to be happy for the rest of the day from this experience.”

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Mammograms Are More Important Than You Think

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important month honoring those who have been affected by breast cancer, an illness that is the secondleading cause of cancer death in women, with projections that the disease will claim over 39,000 lives in 2012, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

The statistics are daunting, but the disease can be detected early enough to stop it from spreading into dangerous stages. The problem is, many women are afraid of the method that must be used to detect cancer that early: mammograms.

Mammograms screenings can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. Screening mammograms usually involve two x-ray pictures, one of each breast, which make it possible to detect tumors that cannot be felt. Screening mammograms can also find microcalcifications (tiny deposits of calcium) that sometimes indicate the presence of breast cancer.

“Quite honestly, it is a scary thing.

You’re asking doctors to tell you if you’re healthy or not, regardless of how you feel,” said Mildred Aviles, director of medical imaging at the Women’s Imaging Center at Wilton Medical Arts, a branch of Saratoga Hospital. “But if we find something very small, the treatment for that is going to be very different than when it’s something large that can be felt.

[Most of us] know someone who’s had breast cancer, and most of the time deaths are due to late stage diagnoses.”

The Women’s Imaging Center

(WIC) allows women to get their annual mammograms in the most comfortable setting possible. The lobby features spa-like qualities, encompassing a soothing waterfall, calming music and usually jugs of lemon water, though currently they have been replaced by raffle baskets that clients have a chance to win this month.

Women who are scared or nervous about the process can also have their nerves calmed by Diane Young, the breast health nurse navigator at the WIC. “Literally, this woman holds your hand through the process,” said Ellen Kerness, manager of marketing and communications at Saratoga Hospital, who knows from experience, after having gotten her own mammogram at the WIC. “She is a key component to making women feel comfortable—our entire staff was hired because of the way they deal with women.”

“We know it’s not easy for anyone,” Young added. “We want our patients to feel at peace. So that’s what makes our center unique, because normal imaging centers don’t have nurses in the room with women. There’s nobody to guide them through the process.”

Fear of the process is one reason many women don’t get their annual mammograms, but there are also many women who believe they can’t afford an annual mammogram screening. Many women are unaware of the New York State Cancer Services Program (CSP), a state grant program that has a center right here in Saratoga County. The CSP offers free mammogram screenings to women ages 40-64 who have no health insurance.

“Breast cancer is one that can be found early on and be treated,” said Tasha Ostapczuk, outreach and recruitment coordinator at CSP of Saratoga County. “We screen women when they’re feeling healthy—it’s just like getting the oil changed on a car. If you don’t do it, the car can become ill, so to speak. It’s the same process for women—they should get it done because they can’t see inside, and by [our center] doing this, hopefully we find it early enough so that we can take care of it.”

Though the grant requires that women must be at least 40 years old to get the free screening, women under 40 who find a lump or other finding but can’t afford a screening are allowed a free one from the CSP. “If there is a finding and it is followed by a diagnosis of breast cancer, we will enroll the individual in a Medicare breast cancer treatment program, which covers the cost of treatment for the illness,” Ostapczuk said.

Ostapczuk emphasized that early detection is the best prevention for breast cancer, one of the mottos of the program.

One breast cancer survivor knows the importance of mammograms all too well. After being told by a doctor she didn’t need to get a screening until she was 40, Lisa Morahan was soon diagnosed with breast cancer after doctors found an 8-centimeter tumor, forcing her to have a bilateral mastectomy.

“I didn’t just have a lump—I had a softball,” Morahan said.

Morahan’s mother lived with breast cancer for 12 years, while Morahan was in her 20s and mid30s, which is when she asked a doctor when to get a mammogram

screening. After the doctor told her to wait, Morahan let it go.

“I didn’t know any different,” Morahan said. “I found myself going to lingerie stores and buying new bras because the old size wasn’t fitting as well. I didn’t put two-and-two together until I saw a doctor, and by that point I already had a very large tumor that you could detect without a mammogram.”

Aviles, from the WIC, said that usually doctors recommend waiting until age 40 to get screenings because they don’t want to expose younger women to the radiation.

“But the rule of thumb that we’ve used is that you should start your screening 10 years prior to the member of the family who had the cancer,” Aviles said. “So if you had a mother diagnosed with it in her 40s, the recommendation would be for you to start your screenings in your 30s—but that rule only applies for first-degree family members such as a mother, father, or sister.”

Aviles added that though it can be a nerve-wracking process, the WIC tries to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible so that women will get their mammo-

grams once a year for the best early detection.

“It is a scary exam, but we have a wonderful nurse navigator who can navigate you through every step of what needs to happen,” Aviles said.

“We try to make the surroundings calming and serene, and we have little cushions that go on the mammography plate that make it not so cold, and a little softer.”

The WIC will offer a breast health symposium Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. The symposium will feature a panel-like presentation with doctors that deal with each different step of a breast cancer journey.

Doctors will start at the beginning with a general surgeon, and will continue with an oncologist, radiation oncologist, radiologist, and physical therapist. The symposium will take place at the Saratoga Surgery Center on Route 50 in Saratoga Springs. Spots are filling up fast, so women who want to register can visit www.saratogahospital.org or call (581) 580-2450 for more information.

“Mammograms may not be very fun,” Aviles said. “But they do without a doubt save lives.”

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Saturday, October 13

Thursday, October 18

Breast Cancer Awareness and Education Day

Visions of Strength Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

Clifton Park Halfmoon Ambulance, along with area Women’s Health Organizations, and hospitals are sponsoring a Women’s Health Event from 9 a.m. to noon on October 13. This event will have lectures and Q&A sessions from area organizations on the topics of breast cancer and women’s health. There will also be educational handouts, as well as door prizes and raffles.

Register early, as seating is limited.

The event is free. For more information, call (518) 371-3880, ext. 151.

Visions of Strength will host its sixth annual wine tasting and silent auction from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at 235 Hoosick Street in Troy, NY. A special sneak preview will take place for honorary committee members at 5:30 p.m. The event will benefit the Integrative Wellness Program at the Cancer Treatment Center at Samaritan Hospital. For more information visit www. nehealth.com and click on Visions of Strength or call (518) 271-3500.

Monday, October 15

Friday, October 19

The Whole Body Approach to Integrative Oncology

Paddock Lounge Fundraiser

Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer will present a lecture with Dr. Ronald Stram on the Core Components of Treatment, called “The Whole Body Approach to Integrative Oncology.” The event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is sponsored by ACS HopeClub. The lecture will take place at HopeClub at 1 Peny Lane in Latham, NY. For more information, call CRAAB (518) 435-1055.

The Paddock Lounge, along with some of Saratoga’s hottest boutiques, is holding a fundraiser with proceeds being donated to breast cancer. The event will take place Friday, October 19 at Paddock Bar and Lounge from 5-10 p.m. Live music from “The Vibratones” will be featured from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will feature a fall martini list and champagne cocktails. Admission is free for all. For more information, visit call (518) 330-2426 or visit the

bar’s Facebook page.

Spin for a Cure

Join Saratoga Cycling Studio as they fight against breast cancer one pedal stroke at a time on October 19 at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 and the class is great for all fitness levels. Sign up online to reserve your bike.

Free shirt comes with registration and the studio will provide refreshments and some raffle items after the ride. Proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For more information, call (518) 812-1616.

Saturday, October 20 Weekend Wellness with To Life! - Saratoga Springs

To Life! is hosting a free day of relaxation and information for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers on October 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the To Life! office at 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Lunch and snacks are included. RSVP by Wednesday, October 17, 2012 by calling the office at (518) 439-5975.

Sunday, October 21 Artique Co-Op’s “Pink Sunday”

Artique Co-Op will host a “Pink Sunday” event to raise awareness of Breast Cancer on October 21 from

noon to 4 p.m.

Representatives from local Breast Cancer organizations will be available, i.e. “Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer” (CRAAB) and “TruJoy” (both Breast Cancer not-for-profits) - to share information of services available to the capital region.

Pink Hair extensions will be available. Wear pink to celebrate and support everyone who has been touched by breast cancer. At the end of the day a donation will be made by Artique to these organizations based on the sales of the day.

For more information, call (516) 222-6506. The event will take place at the Artique Co-Op at 1536 Crescent Avenue, Plaza 8 in Clifton Park, NY. Admission is free for all.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany, NY

Every Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is a powerful and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about steps we can take to reduce our risk of getting breast cancer, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with breast cancer research, information and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them. The walk will take place at Washington Park Parade Grounds, where registration and activities begin at 10 a.m. The walk will begin at noon.

Friday, October 26 “Shining Light on the Matter” Pink Cocktail Party for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The “Shining Light on the Matter” Pink Cocktail Party will be held October 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m at Michael’s Banquet House at 1019 New Loudon Road. The party will feature a silent auction, giveaways, door prizes, and more. The first 50 ladies to arrive will win a Pink Pamper Swag Bag. Music will be provided by Discovery DJs of New York and photography will be provided by T.R. Laz. The event costs $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Ticket proceeds will benefit CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation, Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer (CRAAB), and St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center.

Sunday, October 28 First Annual Pink Diamonds and Champagne Brunch for Breast Cancer

CL Events, LLC presents the first annual Pink Diamonds and Champagne Brunch for Breast Cancer. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Saratoga National Golf Course. There will be a fashion show put on by Miss Scarlett’s Boutique and SHUSH Shoes, a silent auction, and 50/50 raffles. Guests will be greeted with a glass of pink champagne and a pink ticket. One lucky winner will win the CL Events prize pack. The cost of an admission ticket is $50.

Embracing Our Stains Week of October 12 - October 18, 2012

The Art of Imperfection

by Meghan D. Lemery for Saratoga TODAY I wouldn’t say I am a morning person. Rather, it takes me a good hour to speak in complete sentences and be somewhat pleasant.

It takes another three solid hours and two ginormous cups of coffee before my stomach wakes up and is ready for some fuel.

Every nutritional expert says breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In an effort to be healthier, I decided to try a protein shake concoction that my sister swore would make my skin sparkle and my mood bright. While I was somewhat skeptical, I was ready to feel more energetic in the morning, so I gave it a try.

The miracle concoction consists of two scoops of chocolate protein powder, frozen spinach, ½ a banana, ½ an avocado, flax seeds and unsweetened coconut milk.

(My apologies if you just gagged on your waffles). Surprisingly, the thick, green, slimy cocktail is pretty good. A week into my new routine and I noticed I had more energy and wasn’t so irritable first thing in the morning.

A few days ago I put my morning rocket fuel on the passenger seat next to me in a big to-go travel mug. One sharp turn later and the entire shake spilled onto the floor and seeped into the passenger seat. It looked like my car had been “slimed” by the peeps from Nickelodeon. I couldn’t pull over because I was on the Northway, so I had to watch in pain as the bright green liquid hit every surface and

made its way into every nook and cranny of my vehicle.

I cursed my sister the entire way to my office as the car became engulfed in a banana-avocado spinach stench that filled the air. I seriously thought I was going to have to pull over and barf from the overwhelming smell.

Once I got to work I put on a haz mat suit and began the process of cleaning up the big mess. Five beach towels and a bottle of “The Best Stain Remover Ever,” and the bright green stain on the carpet was still visible.

While I managed to get most of the mess cleaned up, there was a faint stain and some of the flax seeds had become engrained in the floor mat. I finally surrendered to the slimy stain and realized I was just going to have to let this go.

This got me thinking, how often do we focus on our stains and blemishes? We scrub our souls raw day after day, exhausted ourselves as we try to bleach out the stains in our lives. How many times have you scrubbed out a stain in your life only to find another one that needs a haz mat suit and power washer to remove?

Day after day in my practice I work with precious souls who cannot let go of past hurts, mistakes, regrets and flaws. They have allowed their imperfections to stain any feeling of joy and peace.

What if we could accept our stains and imperfections once and for all?

Have you ever been around someone who seems perfect?

Perhaps it’s an in-law, colleague, neighbor or friend. They always look fantastic and say the right thing. Everything about them seems perfect. Have you ever noticed how most of the time that person annoys you?

When I was a student in graduate school, I was around such perfection. Perfect Polly had the ability to make my mood go from rainbows and unicorns to doom and gloom in a nanosecond. I can remember complaining to my bestie at the time, “C’mon, no one

is that perfect! She’s so annoying!”

But secretly I wanted to be Perfect Polly. I wondered how she did it day after day. The truth was, she annoyed me because I was jealous.

Here’s the thing: Perfection is boring. What’s more hysterical than a woman beautifully dressed without a hair out of place who steps out of the bathroom with toilet paper stuck to her shoe?

Imperfections and flaws remind us not too take ourselves too seriously. More important, they tell us that we are human. The imperfections allow us to grow, appreciate and depend on others, and learn the process of patience.

Striving for a stain free life is exhausting and unrealistic. Don’t get so caught up in wiping out the stains that you forget to enjoy the little things.

Learn to appreciate, embrace and accept your flaws. This acceptance actually creates a shift in your spirit and enables you to make progress with whatever challenge you are facing. Let’s give ourselves a break and learn to make peace with our imperfections. The beauty of being human is that we are all on the path together, some further along than others, but it’s the same path. Let’s ease up and enjoy the journey instead of focusing on the blemishes and stains.

Now when I get into my car and smell the banana-avocado-spinach stench and I spy the tiny stain on the carpet, I chuckle to myself. I recall dry-heaving up the Northway, panicking about the slime, and I enjoy a good laugh. At the end of that day that stain and stench remind me that although I am not perfect, I am perfectly human.

May you rest in the imperfect today and always.

Meghan Lemery is a psychotherapist practicing in Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Visit meghanlemery.com or email meghanlemery@yahoo.com for more information.

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How to Take the High Road in All Situations “Some people do the right thing because of what other people will think. Some, because they want to be accepted. But, there is great honor to be found in doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.”

Unknown Author

by Gayle LaSalle for Saratoga TODAY

Which are you?

I tend to take a global focus while my administrative assistant is very detail oriented. I don’t spend much time discussing a problem but like to get to solutions

quickly. I have a colleague who needs to dissect everything first. I am most definitely a “glass halffull” person but I’ve worked with those that see things the opposite way.

Do I sometimes want to strangle each of these people? You bet!

I’m sure there are just as many times, they want to strangle me.

Yes, I know my habits can get on other people’s nerves as well. It’s not about right and wrong but differences. If the person you struggle with at times has other redeeming qualities, those things that annoy you can be more easily overlooked without too much trouble.

However, what happens when a person just seems to rub you wrong in so many ways - when that person’s simple existence sets your teeth to a clench? I think most of us have worked with someone like this from time to time. I know I have.

While it can certainly be difficult to work with a person who is so different from you or has habits that grate on you, it is even more challenging to have to deal with this in your personal life. It’s been said you can pick your friends but not your relatives. This is never truer than when you have one that you just don’t like, struggle to find those redeeming qualities and tend to avoid whenever possible. And, while yes, we can pick our friends; we can’t pick our friends, friends.

This too can be a challenge. I have a friend who lives at a distance. I adore her and look forward to spending time with her.

Sometimes, she is in town for a short time and wants to combine her friends into one event so she can see us all. Most of the time, this goes well. However, there are one or two of her friends who simply drive me crazy! So, what to do? – Spend less time with her or suck it up and tolerate those friends?

Well, even in the most difficult situations, we have choices! No, you may not have a true choice over your internal reactions, but you do have a choice over your actions and your words. Not easy?

No, certainly not but generally much more productive There are no right or wrong

answers. It’s really all about you and how you want to behave. What will make you feel good about yourself - since you are likely not going to feel good about the other person.

It could be easy to be short with them or to even get into full blown disagreements. You could verbalize your dislike or you could be more subtly responsive with eyerolling or sighing. Does this accomplish anything? Are they likely to change? Are you? Who really takes the brunt of this type of interaction? Likely those around you, those you care about and like.

Here are some common situations: A person cuts you off on your way to work. Or, the clerk where you get your coffee is rude – or someone butts in line while you’re trying to pay for that coffee.

Or my favorite, some young “punk” that takes the last seat on the subway when you’re carrying an armload and pulling a computer bag.

You’re already late, stressed from all the things that complicate our mornings when we’re too busy.

Now, you’re steaming and want to tell someone off. Well, if you’re not overly assertive, you won’t say anything to the clerk. If you’re smart, you won’t get into a tussle with another driver (though you may find a gesture to let them know what you think). And it can be unwise to make a scene in the subway. But, even when you get where you’re going, you’re still steaming. And, of course, your mood is not your fault – it’s just because that one person did something that upset you.

You may find the first person you know and vent all over them.

Or, if you’re upset enough and have no one to vent to, you may just take it out on the first person with whom you come in contact – especially if that person is someone who annoys you anyway.

Does this feel good? Well, it might – at least for a little bit. Of course, depending upon whom you treated poorly, this may have caused a whole new problem. And, if you usually like to do the right thing and treat people well, you will feel bad about your own behavior.

Now, step back a bit. Do you think the person who originally upset you even knows they did? If they do, do they care? They have likely gone on about their day – good or bad – with no further thought of you or the incident. But your day and that of the person you just dumped all over is not going too well.

How could you have avoided all this? Well, staying in bed and not going to work is one answer (and at times very tempting), but that choice has problems all its own.

And, just about everything we do is about choices. No, you can’t choose whether to be upset – that just seems to happen – but you can choose how to deal with things, how much power to give them and what to do next.

One thing I suggest: Say to yourself, “Will this possibly matter to me in 10 days, 10 weeks, 10 years?” If it won’t, then get over it.

Let it go and don’t let a jerk ruin your day over something trivial.

To do this you must be able to distinguish between trivial and important. In my book “Pearls From my Tante” I shared my tante’s (aunt) perspective of the difference between a crisis and a pain in the tuchas (butt). “A crisis is life threatening or life altering.

Everything else is a pain in the tuchas.” Each of the events I described above is simply a pain in the tuchas. Yes, they feel important at the moment and they are irritating. But, still each is simply a pain in the tuchas.

Of course, if you choose to chase the person who cut you off in a car, you could get into an accident or worse if the person is violent. If the person you tell off, is your boss, you could create greater problems.

Then you’ve taken a pain in the tuchas and turned into a crisis.

It’s important to point out that this discussion is not about someone who is intentionally out to hurt you or who is outright abusive in any way. It’s just about those really, really annoying people we all have in our lives.

Gayle LaSalle is an author and professional leadership facilitator.

She can be contacted by email at gayle@gaylelasalle.com or online by visiting www.gaylelasalle.com.

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For my Mom and Dad, with love

by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY My mom and dad are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this month. Forty years! Big anniversaries certainly create a natural occasion for reflection, but in any of the reflecting I’ve done on their time as husband and wife, it’s only natural that for me—the oldest of their six born children—to connect most easily on their time as mother and father.

My experience growing up was much like my household is now— messy, busy, loud and crowded, in all the best ways. I genuinely loved every minute of it, but it was never easy.

Two-year-olds always seem to throw nightly dinnertime fits when they’re reminded (for the millionth time) that they must not wander around the house with a spoonful of saucy meatball or a fistful of chewy brownie, but must stay in their seats.

Small children also always seem to spill milk without ever knowing how they spilled it; I’m convinced that the phrase “don’t cry over spilt milk” was surely coined by a tactless person who witnessed a parent dealing with a child’s entire cup of milk spreading across the table, dripping off the edge, and pooling on the floor, for the tenth time that week.

Big kids have homework—oh!

The homework!—and though they might often be able to do most of it on their own, when they do insist on needing help, if they fail to understand what they’re supposed to be doing or how on earth it got to be so late and they’re still not done, they always get mad at parents, even

though throughout all the “help” you’ve tried to give you find them constantly staring off into space.

Leaving the house altogether is difficult, whether it’s for a quick trip to the grocery store (where “quick” turns into “all morning,” what with the slow pace of small legs, the slow pace of bigger, more ornery legs, the finding of the necessary multi-seat shopping carts, the strapping in of children into the shopping cart seats, the rescuing of the list from the baby’s mouth, the free kids’ cookies at the bakery, the requests for chocolate chip muffins, the gagging at the “good food” I’m putting in the cart, the “helping” as I’m putting the items on the belt, the pressing of the buttons on the card swiper when I’m not looking), or, heaven forbid, an actual trip somewhere (where toddlers choose an overnight in a hotel room to climb out of the pack & play for the first time and their parents awaken to the sight of said toddler sticking his fingers in the air conditioner or chewing on the electrical cords; or where even staying in a childfriendly relative’s home is marred by little ones’ overexcitement and missed naps and maybe even constipation so severe that the mom finds herself on the phone with the

pediatrician on a Sunday from seven-hours-by-car out of state).

And this is all just the eight-andunder crowd—just the ages that I’ve gone through myself as a mom.

My mom and dad had at least one teenager in the house for eighteen straight years. They’ve seen five kids through college, and they have three married children, six grandchildren and three kids still living at home. But even when we were all small, they dealt with things that neither of my siblings nor I have had to deal with—life-threatening illnesses in their infants, a child with developmental disabilities (whose special path they blazed and embraced with constant fortitude and generosity and faith), the welcoming of two foster children, and caring for my elderly grandfather, who lived with us for the last three years of his life, even while still having a toddler in the house.

If it’s true that “as the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live,” then my parents have gone above and beyond in the quest for world peace. I’ve learned from them unconditional love, perseverance through good and bad, kindness and selflessness, how to be responsible and respectful and

grateful for what I have, and the importance of faith and family.

No children have been loved by their parents more than we have been, and no parents could enjoy their children’s company more than ours. When we were little and rubbing our lunch in our hair; when we were moody teens and giving them grief about—and breaking—their rules; now as adults, with our own families and pursuits and responsibilities, there has never been anything my parents have liked better than when we are all together. It’s still messy, busy, loud, and crowded, in all the best ways, yes, but it’s rarely easy, and sometimes really hard, to get us all together at one time, and one might wonder why my parents still try so hard? Like the saying “A mother is only as happy as her saddest child,” my parents are only as happy as the percentage of their children present.

We recently moved our Xavier into the big boys’ bedroom. When I check on them after they’re all asleep, my heart swells with content at the roomful of my boys,

each asleep in his bed—Gabe on the top bunk with his mini Millennium Falcon still clutched in his hand; Thomas on the bottom bunk with his book and flashlight still beside him; Johnny in the toddler bed with his dinosaur pillowcase; Xave in the crib hugging his blankie. The baby sleeps in a different room, but only a few feet away from us. It’s only in seeing with my own eyes that each of my little ones is safe and peaceful, here under the same roof as me, that I can be completely assured all is well. It must not be something parents ever get over—and why would they?

Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad, from a grateful daughter, who is still learning from you, and who enjoys your company as much as you seem to enjoy mine.

Kate Towne Sherwin is a stay-athome mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband, Steve, and their sons, Thomas (8), Gabriel (6), John Dominic (4), Xavier (2), and Thaddeus (9 months). She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.

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Upcoming Halloween Events Haunted Hayride Gavin Park, Wilton October 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 5 - 7 p.m. Hayride is $8, the cost for children under 10 is $5.

There will be costume judging, a bounce house, refreshments and games. Games are only on the 19th and 20th. Event is sponsored by Vincek and Ariel Farms and the town of Wilton.

All Proceeds will benefit Operation Adopt A Soldier. For more information, call (518) 587-8010 or (518) 232-4526.

This is a rain or shine event.

Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade Downtown Saratoga Springs Join Sloppy Kisses for their biggest event of the year as the dogs take over Downtown Saratoga dressed in their spookiest costumes. Don't be afraid to get into the act and dress up as well. Registration deadline is Friday, October 19. For more information, call (518) 587-2207.

19th Annual Goblin Gallop 5K Abraham Wing School, 120 Lawrence St, Glens Falls Saturday, October 27 at 9 a.m.

Early registration is encouraged, as the first 250 entrants will receive a custom, high-quality

shirt. All participants are encouraged to wear costumes, so get out your Halloween costume a few days early, and join in the fun. To register or for more information, visit www.adirondackrunners.org.

Scaring Away Cancer 2012 Witch Walk Saturday, October 27 from 6 - 11 p.m. dust off your brooms, gather your besties and join a pub crawl through Saratoga to benefit The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society. For more information, call (518) 312-7838. rUNDEAD 5K Saratoga Springs State Park Sunday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m.

The rUNDEAD is a 5K trail run to support Special Olympics New York. What are the obstacles on this run? Zombies. For more information, visit www.specialolympicsny.org.

Corn Maze, Hayrides and Pumpkins Schuyler Farms, Schuylerville From now until Sunday, October 28, the family farm features a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, petting zoo, apples, cider donuts, gemstone & fossil mining and much more. For more information, call (518) 695-5308. or visit www.schuylerfarms.com.

DBA Fall Festival in Saratoga Springs Downtown Saratoga Springs Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Fall Festival provides free entertainment and activities including Radio Disney, magic shows, trick or treating, arts & crafts, games and prizes, pumpkin rolling races, characters in costume, a petting zoo & pony rides, bounce house, balloons, face painting, live music, and more! The day ends with a colorful Kid’s Costume Parade down Broadway starting at the parking

lot next to Stockade Imports and ending with a free ride on the Carousel in Congress Park.

All entertainment is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association at (518) 587-8635.

Great Pumpkin Challenge Saturday, October 20, 2012 Columbia Pavillion in Saratoga Spa State Park Rain or Shine Cost $25 (before 10/20) Kids Run $5 (no day of registration) 5K and 10K races, Fun Run for Kids 12 and under. Become a Fund Raiser for Saratoga Bridges – Get pledges and/or donations of $100 or more and your fee will be waived. PLUS you could win an Apple iPod Touch for raising the most money! Create your own fundraising page at active.com/donate/SaratogaBri dges2012. For more information call 518-587-0723 or register online at www.saratogabridges.org The Riggi Palazzo Wednesday, Oct. 31, 4-9pm.

639 North Broadway Saratoga Springs Members of the community are invited to stop by the Riggi Palazzo through October 31 to partake in a Saratoga Halloween tradition. Costumed guests will meet Cinderella, who will be handing out chocolate bars designed by Michele Riggi herself. Hidden among 200 chocolate bars are four golden tickets. Those who stop by between now and Halloween will be encouraged to guess the weight of a giant pumpkin, and winners will receive a free one-year family membership to the local YMCA. Dogs are also welcome and will receive a special doggie treat of their very own.

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Our Elders, Our Actions

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Young and Old – Who’d A Thought!

by Clare Colamaria for Saratoga TODAY

I can remember as a young girl growing up in Saratoga. I would stroll through my neighborhood

visiting the elderly housewives.

On any given day, I would ring a neighbor’s doorbell, and when the door opened, I would greet the resident with a warm smile and say, “Hello. I’m here to visit!” You

can bet that I was extended a warm welcome in return and an invitation to come inside or join them on the porch. The women typically offered me a ginger ale or lemonade, along with dessert. Then we would sit and chat.

Looking back, I’m not sure what we talked about, but for me, it was always enjoyable and sometimes quite entertaining. I guess they enjoyed the company too, since they always extended an invitation to come again.

These women made quite an impression on me with their distinctive personalities, social grace and style. In addition, they were smart and witty. While spending time with them, I received many lessons without purposefully seeking them, lessons which have benefitted me in ways I can’t quite put into words. During my casual conversations, I learned to understand different views on compassion, tolerance and patience, which were incorporated with a certain amount of zest and generosity. They say “with age comes wisdom.” I am a true believer of that phrase.

Many of the women in my neighborhood lived into their late eighties or nineties. I believe the

presence of the many neighborhood children may have had something to do with it. Back then, the elderly neighbors took pleasure watching us from their windows, porches and gardens. They watched as we played ball, hide and seek and red light–green light.

We rode bikes, pushed our dolls in strollers, played dress-up and had massive snowball fights behind the enormous snow banks that lined our streets. I believe we all, young and old, benefited from one another.

“Youth is a wonderful thing,” George Bernard Shaw once said.

“What a crime to waste it on children.” Humor aside, recent research suggests that youthful energy may not be “wasted” after all. Whether visitors are children from a senior’s own family, neighbors or kids from a local school, through social interactions alone, the young can pass some of their vigor on to the elderly, improving the older generation’s cognitive abilities and vascular health, and even increasing their life span.

One of the most essential benefits children offer the elderly is companionship. This is especially important for seniors who no longer reside in their homes, per-

haps heightening the most basic need for companionship and sense of purpose in life.

Here’s a look at ways in which youth and seniors can spend time together: Take day trips. A visit to the library, park, or a local fishing hole offers children and seniors the opportunity to bond while participating in recreational activities.

Share, share, share. The elderly have a wealth of knowledge to impart to the young. In sharing their wisdom and knowledge with kids, seniors might feel a renewed purpose, freedom from boredom or increased vitality. These positive feels might be increased when a senior shares an interest or passion, such as fishing or a craft like sewing, with a child. Let’s not underestimate the joy of a jigsaw puzzle!

Gifting. Receiving gifts handcrafted at home or school like slippers, pillows, blankets can remind seniors that they are valuable and not forgotten, according to the Legacy Project (elder-onestop.com) which works with children, teens, adults, and elders to explore the connections between generations.

Play games. Kids or young adults can bring along board games, video games or cards during visits with seniors, and there may be more benefits to such game activities than just fun. The website Elder One Stop (elderone-stop.com) suggests that games such as these enhance and support cognitive abilities among elderly citizens. These functions include, but are not limited to, “mental factors” like “reason, imagination and memory.” While conditions like dementia are partially related to genetics and diet, they can also stem from a lack of activity, according to the website. Kids bringing over the latest in gaming technology can boost the mind, spirit and attitude of elderly, helping them to feel younger.

To find the proper resources for your needs, go to www.aseniorschoiceonline.com or call Clare (518) 424-2527, founder of A Senior’s Choice, Your Eldercare Crisis Coach.

Local Activities For Seniors Week of October 12 - October 18, 2012

Saratoga Springs Public Library and Classes - 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-7860 Books and Tea Library Book Group - Books and Tea is an ongoing reading group that meets at 3:30 p.m. in the Susman Room every third Thursday of the month, from September through June.

Multiple copies of the month's selection are kept at the Circulation Desk four weeks prior to the date of the meeting. Books may also be put on hold and borrowed through Interlibrary Loan on our online catalog or at the Information desk. On Thursday, October 18, the group will discuss “Just Kids,” a memoir

by Patti Smith. On Thursday, November 15, the group will discuss “The Buddha in the Attic,” a novel by Julie Otsuka.

Come on down and join us for good conversations around books!

Life is Short: Short Story Reading and Discussion Program - The group meets the first Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Susman Room of the library. We read and discuss two stories by two different authors each month and usually alternate between contemporary authors, such as Alice Munro and Jhumpa Lahiri, and classic authors like Edith Wharton and Ernest Hemingway.

Comparing and contrasting the stories leads to discussion and discussion increases understanding. The group, which has met over 70 times, is open to the public. Pick up a copy of the story collection at the Circulation Desk, read and ponder the stories, and attend the meeting to discuss what you have read.

Skype for Absolute Beginners Learn to use the free version of Skype, a 2003-founded software program, now a part of Microsoft that is available online. Anyone can use Skype to make voice or video calls using a computer. Discover how people both young and old use this program to keep in touch with family and friends all over the world, and even do job interviews with this type of technology. Plans are for the program to be demonstrated in class. Learn the basics, and learn about the free vs the paid version of the program.

Phone and online registration

will be ongoing until classes are full.

Telephone Registration Instructions: Call instructor, Kathy Handy, at (518) 584-7860 ext. 257 or register online at www.sspl.org.

Saratoga Staunton Chess Club - Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church (5th Avenue and Hennings Road) The club meets Sundays at 6 p.m.

For more information contact Alan LeCours at (518) 584-5520 or email him at Alecours1@hotmail.com.

Common Thread Saratoga Knitters’ Groups and Classes 508 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-583-2583 Beginners - Learn to Knit Want to learn how to knit? This class is for you! One-on-one or group instruction is available to help you begin your first project, or just learn the basics. Call ahead to sign up - you can come just once or every week until you get your skills ready to move up to the Advanced Beginner Class.

Cost: $15/Session Instructor: Beth MacDonald Tuesdays 6-8 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. - noon Sundays 4-6 p.m.

Intermediate/Advanced DropIn Class - Join intermediate/ advanced knitters on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 46 p.m.

Open Knitting Please join us for Tuesday Tea (Tuesdays 2-4 p.m.) or Knit Night (Thursdays 6-8 p.m.). This is a wonderful social time for you to come meet new friends, connect with fellow crafters, and just have a nice relaxing couple of hours to sit and knit. Don’t forget to check out the “What’s New” basket in the center of the table to see the latest and greatest new products arriving at Common Thread Saratoga.

Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga Springs - 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-1621

Ceramics and Clay Building Learn basic hand building techniques with clay. No experience necessary.

Classes meet Wednesday 12-2 or Fridays 10-12.

Costs $10/month for one class a week, and $20/month for two classes per week. Fee includes supplies and firing. A ceramics lab is also offered after the Wednesday class from 2-4 at no charge. Labs are available to anyone taking either class who want to complete work started in class. There is no instruction and no fee for labs.

Stained Glass with Gus Poppal Beginning class is offered Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. in the spring and fall. The cost is $20/month with limited supplies available. The intermediate classes are Wednesdays and Thursdays and cost $10/week. Supplies may be purchased through your instructor.

Watercolor and Sketch - Open session for painters at all levels. It is a drop-in class with no instructor.

Anyone can join in! The class is at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays.

Gentle Yoga - Join in on yoga tailored to seniors! Tuesday and Friday gentle yoga classes resumed on September 11 and 14. The cost is $10 to go once a month and $20 to go twice a month.

Aerobics with Valerie Morrow - This exercise class will run until December 27 and costs $5/month for one class a week or $10/month

for two classes a week. The classes occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.

Bridge Games - On Mondays there are two levels of play, beginner and intermediate. Beginner level invites members to just drop in. The intermediate level requires members to join with partners so that the teams are full. If you wish to find a partner, please stop by on Mondays or leave your name at the front desk.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are just beginner levels of play. No partners are necessary.

Pickleball Courts Saratoga Springs Recreation Center – Mon-Fri from 9-11 a.m. and Sundays 9-11 a.m. The cost is $5 in general and $3 for seniors.

Call (518) 587-3550 ext. 2300 for information.

Southern Saratoga YMCA – Play pickleball Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 12-2 p.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays 9

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a.m. – 2 p.m. for Y members only.

Call (518) 371-2139 for more information.

Gavin Park in Wilton Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9-11 a.m. $3 per person, per visit. Please enter through the main building entrance and bring cash only. There are three courts available for the games. Call (518) 5849455 for info.

Wilton Branch YMCA - Come and try out the game of Pickleball – a combination of tennis, badminton, and racquetball. Free to Saratoga Regional YMCA members. Please call 587-3000, ext. 250 and reserve your spot before noon on the scheduled day of play.

There is a minimum of four players, maximum eight. Games are Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. at the Wilton Branch basketball court.

Members play free, program members pay $10.

Please bring your own paddles and balls.

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cup fresh corn kernels removed from the cob, or frozen garden corn.)

Directions

Beef Chorizo Chili

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY We’ve turned the calendars and we’re prepping for Halloween and getting ready to serve up a few fun party ideas that are quick, easy and affordable. Here’s a simple cupcake that’s fun to make with many steps that can involve children at all ages. They’ll love serving these up to their friends.

Monstrously Fun Cupcakes

These three little monsters are great for Halloween fun …

Ingredients

Price Chopper cake mix Price Chopper mini pretzel sticks Price Chopper marshmallows, large & mini Green Frosting Black gel frosting White Chocolate melting rounds White Chocolate morsels

Directions

Make the cupcakes as directed on the box and let cool directly. It should make 18 – 24 cupcakes.

Top each cupcake with a large marshmallow by connecting the marshmallow and cupcake together using a mini pretzel stick.

Frost the top of the cupcake covering the marshmallow to create height.

We have created three little monster creations from our counters to share at yours.

Add a large melting round to the center of one cupcake. Use the black gel frosting to add the center of the eye, mouth and eyebrow for your very own Cyclops.

Add mini morsels to the front of the one cupcake to create a monster with many eyes. Simply us the black gel frosting to add the center of the eyes and eyebrows.

Add two mini pretzel sticks to two mini marshmallows and insert them for an eye-popping affect.

Use the black gel frosting to add the center of the eye to each mini marshmallow and a mouth.

Kids will love picking out their own monster at your Halloween party!

Green Frosting: You can actually order Price Chopper’s butter cream frosting right at the bakery located in your Price Chopper store.

For great fruit platter, dips and veggie ideas visit Jodie at www.jodiefitz.com for more releases throughout the month.

Just in time for the cooling temperatures, Lewis Waite Farm, a meat vendor at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, is offering a sale on their beef chorizo, which happens to make a superb spicy chili that will warm the hearts (and stomachs) of all around the table.

Additions to the chorizo from the market include fresh, locallygrown tomatoes, onions, garlic and hot peppers to make a superb chili.

The temperatures may be going down, but the Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendors have tables full of products that can turn an average dish into a full flavored crowd pleaser. This chili is a good example.

1. In a large deep-sided pan, brown the chorizo breaking it up into crumbles. (A nice feature of Lewis Waite’s chorizo is that it does not come in casing, but in frozen packages resembling regular ground burger.)

2. Add diced onion and continue sautéing until onion is translucent.

3. Add all the other ingredients, stirring each into the mix. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Add a little water if needed to keep the liquid light.

4. While the chili is simmering, cook the rice. If using fresh corn, add it five minutes before the rice is

Turn the Crank, Frank!

Ingredients

1 lb. Lewis Waite beef chorizo 1 medium yellow onion 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced 1 - 15 oz. can of dark red kidney beans 1 - 15 oz. can of black beans 1 - 12 oz. can of tomato puree (or homemade with tomatoes from the Market) 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced or crushed 2 tsp. oregano 2 tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. cumin ½ tsp. paprika 1-2 seeded jalapeño or other hot pepper of choice Water as needed 1 cup of long grain rice, cooked (Optional: In the final minutes of cooking, add to the rice ½

done.

5. Serve in bowls, with the rice covered by the chili. A nice Mexican cerveza goes well with this dish, as does a large glass of Battenkill Valley Creamery milk.

For more information on the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, visit their website at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org. The Winter Market runs from November – April on the following schedule: Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Winter Market takes place at the High Rock Park Pavilions at High Rock Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Farmers’ Markets are also offered in the Town of Clifton Park until October 25, and the Town of Malta is currently searching for an indoor vendor to host its market.

John Reardon Compliments to the Chef

Hello, my Foodie Friends! Well it’s baking season and there is one product that is a must have when it comes down to it and that is flour. When you are trying to aerate flour and give it more volume, ensuring a standard measure and uniform texture in your baked goods a stainless steel sifter is a great tool. Now there are several different types; • • •

Rotary Crank Squeeze Shake

My mom and my mother-in-law both used the crank type and I bet yours did to!

In my opinion and the opinion of most of my customers, it is still the best. It is dish-

washer safe and stainless steel so it will not rust. I guess if it has a flaw it is that you must use two hands to operate it. What this means is that we have to put down our iphones, ipads, mp3 players or beer. Now you can buy one of those hard hats that have tubes going into two beer cup holders on both sides of the hat so that problem can be solved. The other three can be solved by just saying no for a little while!

The squeeze type works well but makes my hand gets tired and it is not as even in its distribution. The shake type makes me sing Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis songs. Paula is not fond of my singing. The kids loved it from ages 0 to 11 but now I clear out the room or hands go over the ears. The dog is still cool with it though!

Now if you would like to stop in to my store and sing one line from Jerry Lee’s "Whole Lotta Shaking Going On" you will receive a 10% discount! Thank ya ahh thank ya very much! Have some fun with your family this weekend and remember that; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take care, John and Paula

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by Stephen Kyne for Saratoga TODAY Imagine a match race between two equally adept horses. All things being equal, it would be tough to bet one over the other. Now, imagine that one is being ridden by a svelte, talented jockey, and the other is carrying a 250 pound lummox. Where are you going to put your money? This is precisely the choice we make as we shape and reshape our government with each subsequent election, at every level.

As a nation, we disagree on where the government should be spending money. Some would argue for a strong military, while others would like to see that money spent on the arts, or urban renewal. Regardless of where you think the government should be spending money, we should all be able to agree that a large government is a burden on the economy, and a hindrance to private enterprise – today, it’s the 250 pound jockey on our back.

Currently, Federal spending is 23.4% of GDP. Add to that the spending by municipal, county and state governments, and total government spending comes to more than $6 Trillion each year. That’s 40 percent of our $15 Trillion economy!

Now, I’m not one to politicize, and that certainly isn’t my intent here, but consider objectively the effect the size of government has

on the economy at large.

The American economy is the largest, most diverse and historically the most nimble in the world. As Americans, we represent about 5 percent of the world’s population, yet we produce almost 25 percent of its goods and services. This is no accident. The American free market system, when combined with personal freedom, property rights and rule of law, is the proverbial primordial soup from which prosperity emerges.

Every economy in the world, when allowed to develop relatively free of artificial government encumbrance — when its people are allowed to innovate and achieve in search of personal profit – creates for ALL its people more prosperity, a higher standard of living, better education: freedom. We see this happening every day in places like Indonesia, India and Brazil.

Today, we turn on the television and see endless stories detailing the sluggish growth of the American economy oflate. It should be no surprise. Can a horse with a 250 pound rider cross the finish line? Probably, but it won’t be first or fast.

In general, government is a model of inefficiency. Why? Because, without the need to produce a profit, and with the ability to raise revenue at whim, it can afford to be. There is very little the government can do that private enterprise can’t do better, faster, and at less expense. Imagine if you gave Richard Branson’s private spaceflight company, Virgin Galactic, $1Trillion and said, “Dick, you have five years to get us to Mars and if you don’t spend the whole $1Trillion, you can keep the difference.” I bet we’d be there in three years, and he’d have $500 Billion left to pay out to his shareholders.

For years we’ve been looking to the government to solve our problems. We’ve been trying to tax and spend our way into prosperity, while vilifying private enterprise – demo-

nizing what makes us great- and then wondering why the economy just can’t get on its feet.

America is in the middle of an identity crisis, and if government spending continues to increase and the contemptuous, all-out assault on private enterprise isn’t curtailed, we will have no one to blame but ourselves when our assets lose value, and unemployment continues unabated.

Regardless of who wins the election, without the adoption of sound fis-

cal and monetary policy, we can expect more of the same and you should be prepared. Interest rates will continue to be at historic lows, meaning that cash and cash equivalents will continue to lag inflation. Tax rates are likely to rise, making tax-free and taxdeferred vehicles more attractive. As the effects of continued easing begin to congeal, the possible inflationary effects on your cost of living will highlight the need for your investments to outpace inflation. In short, working

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closely with your independent financial advisor to anticipate economic changes and position yourself accordingly has never been more important.

Oh, and vote!

Stephen Kyne is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs.

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

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upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 10/16: Budget Workshop, 7 p.m.

10/17: Budget Workshop, 7 p.m.

10/17: Parks and Rec, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 10/15: Zoning Workshop, 6 p.m.

10/16: Budget Workshop, 7 a.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 10/15: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

10/16: City Council, 7 p.m.

10/17: Budget Workshop, 1 p.m.

10/17: Design Review, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 10/15: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 10/15: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

10/18: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 10/17: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster St., # 1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 10/16: Board Meeting, 4 p.m.

10/18: Inter County Meeting, 10:30 a.m.

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Craft / Garage Sale Vendors Wanted The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is looking for market vendors for their indoor market to be held once a month at the Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, off Route 9 Maple Avenue, Saratoga, on Sundays from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and the cost for an eight-foot table space is $15 each paid in advance. Doors will open to set up at 9:30 a.m. The dates are October 28, November 11, and November 25, 2012. For more information, call (518) 289-5470 or (518) 885-6506.

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What is my purpose in life? Who is Jesus and why did He die? Is the Bible reliable? Why should I pray?

Does God heal? Explore these and other thought-provoking questions in an open, casual setting. Join the millions of participants of the Alpha Course who have found these answers and more. Tuesdays 6:30 8 p.m., September 25 - November 20. Free and open to all. Childcare and refreshments provided. Visit http://www.alphausa.org/ for more information.

Emotional Regulatory Healing Conference- “From Chaos to Calm” Juli Alvarado, MA, LPC, NCC will present a full-day conference on “From Chaos to Calm- Emotional Regulatory Healing Responses to Violence and Trauma” from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road in Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Battlefield Announces Photo Contest Saratoga National Historical Park's photo contest is held now through October 31, 2012. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of Saratoga National Historical Park (Saratoga Battlefield, located on Route 4 and 32 in Stillwater). Get outside, explore the park, and take lots of photos. The winning photo will be featured on the park's 2013 Annual Pass and the photographer will receive a free 2013 Annual Pass. Entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. October 31, 2012. Limit to one photo per contestant. Photo(s) must be submitted by e-mail to

megan_stevens@nps.gov. For more information about this contest or other park events, call Megan Stevens at (518) 670-2982 or visit www.nps.gov/sara/parknews/newsreleases.htm.

Wild About Blue Event Supports Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Wild About Blue, a fundraising event for the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be taking place Sunday, October 21, 2012 beginning at 5 p.m. at The Wishing Well restaurant with drinks, a light dinner, and a unique silent auction. At this year’s event, the Preserve & Park will be presenting the inaugural Metamorphosis Award. This idea behind the award is to honor individuals who have helped create dramatic changes in their communities, just as the Karner blue butterfly and other species go through remarkable transformations in their life cycles. Tickets for Wild About Blue are available and can be purchased by calling the Preserve & Park office at (518) 450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference Dick Eastman, editor of Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter and popular genealogy speaker, will present four workshops at the annual Heritage Hunters Fall Conference. The conference will be held Saturday, October 20, at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville, at the corner of Route 4 and Route 29. The topics are: Cloudy with a Chance of Genealogy; Mocavo: A Comparison of the Best Genealogy Search Engine Versus Google; The Organized Genealogist; and Photographing Old or Delicate Documents and Photographs. The day begins with registration, exhibits and coffee at 8:45 a.m. and will conclude at 3:15 p.m. A hot lunch will be served. Registration requested by October 15. $30 for members and $40 for non-members.

For information call (518) 587-2978 or email melfrejo@aol.com.

Household Hazardous Waste Day Collection Anthony “Skip” Scirocco, Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, is pleased to announce that the City, in partnership with the NYDEC, will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Day Collection on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 8 a.m. to noon p.m. at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink. This program is open to City of Saratoga Springs residents only. A current City of Saratoga Springs property tax bill is required for proof of residency. Contact the Department of Public Works office at (518) 5873550, ext. 2563 to register and for questions.

Very Grave Indeed Brookside, home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, invites you to learn about local historic cemeteries at Very Grave Indeed on October 21, from 2 - 4 p.m. This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the many facets of historic cemeteries and the stories and resources they offer. Presenters will share information on causes of death, funeral and burial customs of the 19th century, gravestone cleaning methods and materials, and using information gleaned from cemeteries to research family trees and local history. The cost of this program is $20 per person ($15 for SCHS members). Pre-registration is required by October 19 for this popular class. Contact Anne Clothier at (518) 885-4000 or aclothier@brooksidemuseum.org for more information or to register.

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Saratoga Downtown Business Association Fall Festival taking place on Saturday, October 27 at 10 a.m. Spa City comes alive as the whole community celebrates fall in Saratoga. This is one event you do not want to miss. Young and old alike find themselves rediscovering all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled event. For more information, contact the Downtown Business Association by calling (518) 587-8635.

New Life Fellowship’s 3rd Annual Great Fall Giveaway If you are in need of clothing, winter coats and boots, household items, or food, New Life Fellowship will be giving these items away to anyone in the community who needs them. Everything is free, and in good shape—it all just needs a new home!

The event will take place at New Life Fellowship at 51 Old Gick Road in Saratoga Springs on November 10 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Breakfast will be provided from 911 a.m. Children are welcome.

Got any ‘stuff' that you don't use or need anymore? Donate it! Small household items on November 5-7 from 9:-30am-3:30pm, and on November 8 from 9:30 a.m. -7 p.m.

(No big furniture or appliances such as refrigerators please) Questions contact the NLF office at (518) 5801810.

Fall Festival and Open House The Adirondack School will be hosting a fall fest and open house at 5158 County Route 113, Greenwich on Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event includes crafters and artisans, a huge book sale, a bake sale, a basket raffle, games for kids and a tour of the school.

Social Media in Business Panel - Moderated by Jack Aernecke Back by popular demand, SEDC and the Saratoga County Chamber will host our second annual Social Media Panel on October 24 at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. To register, contact Keith VanVeghten at (518) 584-3255 or e-mail kvanveghten@saratoga.org.

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events events Friday, September 12 Saratoga Double H Partners House Crawl 2012 Southside Neighborhood, Saratoga "Crawl" through Saratoga's Southside neighborhood, viewing homes created for comfort and energy efficiency. All proceeds will benefit The Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne. For more information, call (518) 696-5921.

Health Insurance Expo Adult and Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs From 10 a.m. - noon, meet major insurance providers face-to-face and pick up materials before individual presentations begin. The expo is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.

Katrina Trask Consignment Sale American Legion, Saratoga From 3 - 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, browse a wide selection of children’s Fall/Winter clothing (sizes infant to size 10), kids’ gear (car seats, strollers, high chairs, etc.), furniture (cribs, toddler beds, changing tables, etc.), kids sports equipment, trikes/bikes and small play equipment, toys, puzzles and games, kids’ books and DVDs, maternity and nursing wear. For more information, call (518) 584-8968 or visit www.ktnurseryschool.org.

Saturday, September 13 Candlelight Tour of Schuyler House General Philip Schuyler House, Schuylerville Feel the welcome of the warm, soft glow of candlelight as Old Saratoga Historical Association members, park staff and volunteers guide visitors on short tours through General Philip Schuyler’s 1777 country house. For more information, call (518) 664-9821, ext. 224.

Eagle Mills Corvette Cruise-In Eagle Mills Cider Co, Broadalbin Ninth annual Corvette Cruise-In in conjunction with Vettes in Perfection. This show is open to all Corvette owners and for public viewing. Over 100 cars expected to attend. Best time to view cars is between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, call (518) 883-8700.

3rd Annual Oktobeerfest

The Malta Drive-In Theatre, Malta Oktobeerfest will celebrate German culture with an afternoon featuring authentic German bier and cuisine as well as seasonal craft beers from many regional breweries. German and American food will be provided, as well as wine and non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be live music throughout the afternoon, contests, games and more fun. For more information, visit www.oktobeerfestny.com.

Sunday, September 14 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Skidmore College, Saratoga Enjoy a family friendly day at the beautiful Skidmore College Campus and raise money for diabetes research. Walk is three miles, rain or shine. Lots of entertainment, food & fun. For more information, call (518) 477-CURE.

Witches Brew Dinner Theater 458 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Performance by Enchante Cabaret, doors open at 5 p.m. Enjoy a threecourse prix-fixe menu.

Reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call (518) 583-4653.

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Auditions for The Wizard of Oz Spa Little Theater, Saratoga Spa State Park Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their December production of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, dramatized by Elizabeth Fuller Chapman, directed

by Toni Anderson-Sommo.

Auditions will be held from 6:30 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (518) 587-4427.

Monday, October 15 Blood Drive Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa The blood drive will be held from 1 - 6 p.m. Call the Red Cross at 1-800Redcross to make an appointment.

All blood types are needed; walkins are welcome.

Overview Of Autism Spectrum Disorders Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street This program will review the various types of Autism Spectrum Disorders, providing information on the characteristics and behavior typical of children at both ends of the spectrum. Program begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.sspl.org.

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WIlton Wildlife After School Workshop

Touched by an Angel Benefit

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Join educators from the Wilton Wildlife Preserve for a four-week series of fun afterschool naturerelated activities. For students grades 3-5. For more information, visit www.sspl.org.

The National Museum of Dance, Saratoga Springs From 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. 15 food stations, assorted passed appetizers, two champagne and Saratoga water stations, and a cash bar. For more information, call (518) 5810800.

Meet The Candidates: Saratoga Reads Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street There's more than one important election in 2012: at 7:30 p.m. "meet" the candidates for the next round of the Saratoga Reads community-wide book discussion. For more information, visit www.sspl.org.

Wednesday, October 17 Senate Debate 2012 Skidmore College, Saratoga It is the first debate that both candidates have agreed to participate in. Beginning at 7 p.m., the hourlong event will be co-moderated

by Capital Tonight host Liz Benjamin and NY1 political anchor Errol Louis. For more information, visit www.skidmore.edu.

SUCCESS Sponsors Discussion of Public Safety Department

Commemorations to Mark Revolutionary History

Principessa Elena, 13 Oak Street Former Mayor and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety J. Michael O'Connell and former Public Safety Commissioner Rick Wirth will discuss the negative impact on the Public Safety Department that would be caused by the proposed change to the city manager form of government.

This is another public meeting presented by SUCCESS, a non-partisan 6-year old organization of Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Independence Party and non-affiliated voters dedicated to supporting Saratoga Springs and our Commission Form of Government. The public is invited to this forum that will be moderated by former Mayor Ken Klotz at Principessa Elena, 13 Oak Street, 7:15 p.m. Monday. For more information, call (518) 584-5425.

Saratoga Monument, Schuylerville Saratoga National Historical Park announces several special events commemorating the American victory in the Battle of Saratoga. For more information, call (518) 6649821, ext. 1777.

Women in Business Fall Luncheon Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park A Lively Lesson on Keeping Your Career on Track With Presenter Anne Saile, President of the The Saile Group. Anne is nationally recognized as a management expert and brings over 25 years of chief executive experience running complex, multimillion dollar companies. $50 Chamber of Southern Saratoga County Members; $65 General Admission. For more information, call (518) 371-7748.

Farmers’ Markets Saratoga Springs High Rock Park Wednesdays 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.saratogafarmersmarket.org

Greenfield Center Middle Grove Park on Middle Grove Rd. Fridays 4 - 7 p.m. www.greenfieldhistoricalsociety.com

Ballston Spa Cornell Cooperative Ext. Building, 50 West High Street Oct. 6 Saturdays 9 a.m. noon www.ballston.org

Burnt Hills / Ballston Lake Corner of Lake Hill Rd. and Route 50 Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Malta Community Center Tuesdays 3 - 6 p.m. www.saratogafarmersmarket.org

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Friday, 10/12:

•Pete Sweeney Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

Did the hook bring you back? Well, whatever your reasoning, BLUES TRAVELER will be playing the Putnam Den on Monday, October 15. Get your tickets now for this special club date.

•Mike LaPoint, 9 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Mike & The Monsters, 9 pm

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•Dan Falk Trio, 7 pm @ druther’s - 306.5275

Dwyer Sisters & Arlin Greene, 9 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•GRAVITY, 9 pm

@ irish times - 583.0003

@ caffè lena - 583.0022

Street Talk, 11 pm @ jp bruno’s - 745.1180• Hair of the Dog, 8 pm

@ druther’s - 306.5275

Deer Tick, 9 pm

@ bentley’s - 899.4300

•Cheryl Wheeler, 8 pm •Ginger Brothers, 7 pm John Eisenhart, 9 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

@ the parting glass - 583.1916 @ putnam den - 584.8066

SENSEMAYA, 7 pm

•Ken McBride, 9:30 pm

@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•Kings English, 11 pm @ jp bruno’s - 745.1180• Ideal Situation, 7 pm

@ the mill - 899.5253

@ irish times - 583.0003

@ russo’s - 871-1291

The Mallet Bros. Band, 9 pm @ putnam den - 584.8066

•Crossfire, 9 pm

Jeff Strange, 6 pm

Sunday, 10/14: • Seth Glier, 7 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

Witches Brew Dinner Theater

@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

@ the mill - 899.5253

Thursday, 10/18:

@ the parting glass - 583.1916

• Mikki Bakken, 8 pm

•Inchicore Band, 9 pm •Just Nate, 6:30 pm

@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•The Refrigerators, 8 pm @ vapor - 581.5772

Tony Jenkins Jazz Trip, 8:30 pm @ wallabee’s - 792.8282

Saturday, 10/13: •Todd

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@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

Steve Candlen, 8 pm @ irish times - 583.0003

• Just Nate, 9 pm @ primelive ultra lounge - 792.8282

Open Mic Nights: Sun. Open Mic, 7 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Mon. w/Steve Candlen, 8 pm @ irish times - 583.0003

•Faculty Composers Recital, 8 pm •Tue. w/Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ arthur zankel music center - 580.5321 •Headwall, 9 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

Frankie Lessard Trio, 9 pm @ bentley’s - 899.4300

Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter, 7 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Wed. Open Mic, 8 pm @ putnam den - 584.8066

•Thur. Open Mic, 7 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

Thur. Open Mic, 10 pm @ circus café - 583.1106

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Devesh Chandra’s “Drums Along the MoHu” Concludes Nine-Day Salute to Arts in Capital Region

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY

ALBANY - Devesh Chandra will demonstrate and discuss his musical influences and approach to composing new music for the “Drums Along the Mohu” project.

Devesh has been learning the Tabla since the age of three. He has learned Northern Indian classical music by accompanying his mother, Veena Chandra. Devesh, the youngest of six children, grew up immersed in Indian music. His first spoken words were the syllables of tabla -Dha Dha Tita. Immersed in music at a young age, Devesh is fortunate to have grownup surrounded by iconic figures of Indian Music.

Devesh accompanied his mother on her visits with the late Ustad Vilayat

Khan. Ustad Vilayat Khan grew to be a grandfather to Devesh. He has been greatly affected by this close relationship.

Devesh's innovative and imaginative approach makes his performances enthralling to both Western listeners and Indian classical purists.

His approach to the tabla is the confluence of all the unique influences of his upbringing. Devesh believes the tabla has the rare ability, as a percussion instrument, to very accurately convey a wide range of emotions.

Devesh will be performing "Drums Along the Mohu" with fellow percussionists Robot Aston Ellis, Zorkie Nelson and Brian Melick on Sunday, October 14th at 3 PM at The Egg Performing Arts Center in Albany

Devesh will perform with fellow percussionists: Robot Aston Ellis, Zorkie Nelson and Brian Melick

Downtown Business Association’s Fall Festival Only Two Weeks Away!

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The annual Fall Festival in Downtown Saratoga Springs is back for 2012, and is presented by the Downtown Business Association, the Saratoga Special Assessments District and Star 103.1.

The festivities get underway bright and early at 10 a.m. October 27 at the Saratoga Farmers Market where CBS 6 anchorwoman Liz Bishop will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Bring the kids to meet Winne the Pooh and friends.

One of the first events of the day will be a pumpkin roll, where you can roll a pumpkin down Caroline Street and win prizes. Healthy Living Market and Cafe will have a booth on hand detailing their plans to open in the Wilton Mall.

The Collamer parking lot will be a kid-friendly hangout, with Radio Disney providing the music while they stomp around on a bouncy bounce. There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo provided by Dream Ponies.

Division Street will be closed between the Downtowner Hotel and Broadway to make room for the Star 103.1 remote broadcast booth, a face painting station with PJ Dual and the Cudney’s Cleaners coat drive. body of work encompasses eight studio albums and four live discs, six of them certified Gold or Platinum, with combined worldwide sales of more than ten million units. The band's 1995 Grammywinning single, “Run-Around,” was the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history. Along the way, the band has played more than 2000 live shows in front of more than three million people.

Blues Traveler will make a rare small-club stop at Saratoga's Putnam Den for a show on Monday, October 15. Tickets are $28, available at the venue's website (www.PutnamDen.com).

Doors open at 8, with a scheduled 9:00 start."We’re still trying to reconcile the different things we do, and cultivate what we're individually good at into something that’s bigger than the sum of its parts,” notes front man and harmonica-slinger John Popper.

“When we're all playing and it's working, it becomes this separate entity, and that's still the thing that we're chasing.”

Grammy-Winning Superstars Play at Putnam Den Blues Traveler Makes Rare Stop in Saratoga 10/15

It's not every band that’s still staking out new musical territory and embracing fresh challenges more than 20 years into their career, but that’s the case with Blues Traveler.

Having long ago graduated from

the jam-band underground to mainstream stardom, the iconoclastic combo has consistently stuck to its guns and played by its own rules.

For their new release North Hollywood Shootout, the quintet ventured out of their creative comfort zone to explore some adventurous new horizons. The resulting album is a landmark in Blues Traveler's large and widely loved body of work, demonstrating the enduring strengths of the band’s songwriting while capturing the spontaneous spirit of their legendary live shows.

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This all leads up to a fantastic Halloween costume parade beginning at 4 p.m. Kids can wear their costumes a few days ahead of Halloween and march along Broadway to Congress Park. There will be free carousel rides from 4:30 - 5 p.m. for all parade participants.

The Clothes Line will sponsor a coloring contest, while over at G. Wilikers, Mr. and Mrs. Bill the Clown will be making balloon animals and painting pumpkins, while supplies last.

Dawgdom will be sponsoring Tallman’s Doggie Photo Booth while the Putnam Market will welcome some face painters at their store. The Crafter’s Gallery will be setting up a rubber band shooting gallery.

Plum Dandy will be hosting magician Alan Edstrum that afternoon, while “Little Elvis” rocks the Arcade Building across the way. Impressions of Saratoga will have a bean bag toss, and the National Museum of Dance will waive admission for anyone under the age of 18 all day long.

Be on the lookout for a wandering stilt walker making his way up and down Broadway.

Enter the Haunted House that took over The Mine...if you dare.

The DBA Fall Festival is sure to be a great time with something for the whole family to enjoy.

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Saratoga Fancy Dress Ball to Feature The Joey Thomas Big Band

Wolf added that the art work and presentation of unique mash ups as well as performances that occur at The evening of Saturday, October the event.

The event will offer seating, 20, the Saratoga Music Hall will be throwing a fancy dress ball from tables, food and beverages. DJ 7:30-11:30 p.m. featuring the music Savoy will be manning the music of the award-winning Joey Thomas while the band takes a break and Big Band. The event, part of the features a special video/slide show.

Diamond Dance series, features a The event opens its doors at 7:30 swing and jazz music every third with a dance lesson before the band Saturday of the month and has takes the stage at 8 p.m. Admission grown to be the most attended in the is only $15 for the over three hours Northeast. The dance series has also of live entertainment.

The dance is an affiliate dance of gained attention by raising money to help such causes as fighting child the Dance Flurry organization. It is hunger and helping homeless veter- financially sponsored by the Saratoga SAVOY, a local dance stuans.

"We are proud to feature one of dio specializing in traditional partour flagship bands, the Joey Thomas ner dancing.

Fancy dress i encourBig Band. Incorporating aged for the event, "It is great big bands in our band but is not necesrotation makes our to see so many sary. concert and dance people of all ages "It is great to series unique and so successful," says enjoying themselves,” see so many peo-Jenna Caputo ple of all ages Dave Wolf, the enjoying themevent’s coordinator. "I think the success of the event is also selves,” said local dance instructor that we do not merely focus on Jenna Caputo. She added that the dancing, but instead on the whole event has really started to attract experience of the event," Wolf says. people from all generations.

It is not unusual that you will see teenagers dancing with seniors. The event has been known to be entertaining for all ages and with tables and chairs for viewing the event, several patrons come merely to watch the band and the dancers.

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY

For more information contact the Saratoga SAVOY at 7 Wells Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

For more information about the event or Saratoga SAVOY visit www.saratogasavoy.com/files/diamond.html.

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Elizabeth Brundage is Critically Acclaimed Author of Literary Thrillers

Saratoga Springs, NY -Best-selling author Elizabeth Brundage will be the featured guest speaker at SPAC’s fundraising Lecture Luncheon on Wednesday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Spa Little Theatre. Brundage, who is currently the visiting Writer-inResidence at Skidmore College, will be sharing insights on the creative process and her experiences as a

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writer. Her presentation will be the centerpiece of the event which also includes a continental breakfast, gourmet luncheon, book signing and boutique shopping at the Hall of Springs. Tickets, just $75, are available at spac.org.

“Elizabeth Brundage is a brilliant suspense writer at the height of her career. Her literary thrillers feature complex characters and riveting storylines that appeal to a broad crosssection of readers,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President & Executive Director. “It is certain to be a fascinating presentation; our Action Council has gone above and beyond once again in organizing a spectacular event."

Brundage’s most recent suspense novel, A Stranger Like You, was released by Viking in June 2011. For the book, Brundage drew from her experience as a screenwriting student in L.A. The book confronts themes of power, war, entertainment and the role of women in the film industry both on and off screen. The Los Angeles Times noted:

“Hollywood looks a lot different from inside the trunk of a car, which is where Hedda Chase, ‘one of the most powerful women in town,’ finds herself in Elizabeth Brundage’s painfully intimate novel of psychological suspense…about the limitations imposed on women in male-dominated societies.”Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review The event is presented by the Action Council, SPAC’s fundraising arm which organizes and presents fundraisers for SPAC year-round.

The Action Council raises more than $150,000 annually for SPAC which helps underwrite the arts center’s world-class summer season of classical music and dance, ensuring its role as the Northeast's premier arts venue and major economic engine for the region.

A native New Yorker, Elizabeth Brundage holds an MFA from the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop, where she received the James Michener award. Before attending Iowa, she was a screenwriting fel-

low at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Her short fiction has been published in the Greensboro Review, Witness, and New Letters.

Her first two novels, Somebody Else’s Daughter and The Doctor’s Wife, were published by Viking.

10:30 a.m. Continental breakfast, Spa Little Theatre 11 a.m. Lecture by Elizabeth Brundage, Spa Little Theatre 12:30 p.m. - Luncheon and mini boutique, Hall of Springs

Cost to attend the fundraiser is $75 and includes admission to the breakfast, lecture, Hall of Springs luncheon and mini-boutique. Nearly 20 local shops and boutiques will be onsite with an assortment of fine accessories, gifts, apparel and cosmetics for sale. Elizabeth Brundage will also be available to sign copies of her books at the luncheon, which will be available for sale onsite.

Tickets may be purchased at spac.org or by contacting Linda Deschenes at (518) 584-9330 ext.

115, linda@spac.org.

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PUZZLES PUZZLES PUZZLES Crossword

ACROSS 1 Like the Knights Templar 8 Performers, e.g.

15 In 16 Kiss offerer 17 Unit often counted 18 Big rigs 19 Cowboy Tony 20 Writer of creamy messages 21 Lion’s prey 23 Ancient Greek storage vessel 27 Hook, line and sinker 30 Mantegna’s “Criminal Minds” role 32 The Once-__: “The Lorax” character 33 March of Dimes’ original crusade 35 Leaded fuel component 36 Rush discovery 37 Pizza places 38 Wimbledon champ before Pete 39 It didn’t get its no. until 1939 40 Urban cruisers 41 “__ see” 42 Determination 45 Alp ending 46 Fleece sources 48 People 49 Lines at the hosp.

50 Oscar winners’ lines 53 On top of things 56 Make it right 60 H.G. Wells classic, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme found in the answers to starred clues 66 “... by yonder blessed __ I swear”: Romeo 67 Muse of Hughes 68 Author Bagnold 69 Squealed 70 Sharp rival 71 Thickness measures DOWN 1 Buddy 2 Mobile home?: Abbr.

3 *“Midnight’s Children” author 4 “Typee” sequel 5 *“Armies of the Night” author 6 Hit the road, say 7 Hard part of mathematics?

8 “What a relief!”

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What is the perfect crime? I don’t know if killing men sent from the future, and therefore unidentifiable, qualifies, but it’s certainly close. Of course, if you should screw up somehow, those same people would know immediately. What then?

It’s 2044, and while time travel has yet to be invented, those in the future use it to their advantage by sending individuals who threaten their business interests back to that time where they can be eliminated by men awaiting their arrival. The men who execute these unfortunate individuals are known as loopers. Joe Simmons (played by Joseph Gordon-Leavitt) is one such man. Simmons (Gordon-Leavitt) is in the employ of a mafia boss in Kansas City who he calls Abe (played by Jeff Daniels). Abe (Daniels) was sent back in time to manage the organization’s hired guns as well as their other illicit operations as only someone from the future is uniquely equipped to do. When loopers have outlived their usefulness, they are sent back to be executed their younger self who receive payment in the form of gold rather than the customary silver. This is referred to as “closing your loop”. In his spare time, Joe abuses drugs, maintains an intimate relationship with a showgirl named Suzie (played by Piper Perabo), frequents a club owned by his employer and is studying French to prepare for his eventual retirement in France. Things start going awry when Seth (Joe’s friend and a fellow looper played by Paul Dano) is confronted with the task of closing his loop and fails. His superiors are more than a little displeased by this and so Seth goes to Joe, hoping his friend will hide him. Eventually, Seth is found, maimed, and his now disfigured older self is executed. This is after Seth and Joe both learn that a crime boss known only as The Rainmaker is behind the recent rash of closing loops. As Joe resumes his usual routine, he too is given the task of closing his loop when his older self (portrayed by Bruce Willis) appears before him. Joe’s younger self cuts a message into his arm so that he can discuss the situation with his older self. Old Joe (Willis) confirms that The Rainmaker exists and is closing loops, in addition to killing the woman Joe would eventually marry. Both Joes are attacked by men working for their employer and flee, neither intending to do anything other than

At The Movies With Trey Roohan

Gasoline Alley

If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.

Dolly Parton

Words to know: sartorial - adj., relating to a tailor or tailored clothes.

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10 *“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” author 11 __ Royale: Lake Superior national park 12 *“The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven” author 13 Thrice, in Rx’s 14 Part of CBS: Abbr.

21 __ monkey 22 “This is a bad time” 24 Continues despite hardship 25 *“The Caine Mutiny” author 26 Radar of TV 28 Common boot feature 29 They affect stock prices 31 UAR member 34 Fertility clinic cells 43 That, in Oaxaca

44 Brandy letters 47 Quaint memory aid 49 Respect 51 Farm female 52 “Friendly skies” co.

53 Casino fixtures 54 “Halt!”

55 Near-eternity 57 Upscale hotel chain 58 Get exactly right 59 Culminates 61 Annoy 62 Anger 63 Men’s patriotic org.

64 Skater Midori 65 Enclose, in a way

the task they set out to. Old Joe’s being to kill The Rainmaker’s younger self, young Joe’s being to close his loop.

Obviously, this is a very complicated story. It’s made even more so by characters I haven’t mentioned yet. One of them played by the always talented Emily Blunt, the other by child actor and relative newcomer Pierce Gagnon. That said, I found it surprisingly good and highly entertaining. The complicated and paradoxical nature of sending someone back in time to be executed by their younger self as well as other questions about time travel are complicated and that is dealt with by a rather humorous line and then never brought up again. Thankfully. The story is gripping, the performances top-notch, and the conclusion leaves the audience wanting more and wondering what’s next. This is a great film. (8.3/10) For comments and questions, contact me at movies@roohanrealty.com.

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Headline Community Sports Bulletin Saratoga Regional YMCA Recognized by United States Air Force as an Air Force Special Tactics Testing Center for Airmen Photo Provided

Major Sampson, Aquatics Director Ilene Leverence, Master Sgt. Hurst and Staff Sgt. Adams pose for a picture.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Earlier this week the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Aquatics Director Ilene Leverence accepted a plaque from the United States Air Force on behalf of the regional organization.

The plaque was presented by Major Sampson, Major Sargent Hurst and Staff Sargent Adams. The Saratoga Regional YMCA was recognized as a key supporter of the U.S. Air Force due to their willingness to make their facilities available to the recruiters and their recruits to perform the Physical Ability Stamina Test (PAST).

The PAST is vital to the Air Force mission in certifying future recruits for Air Force Battle Field Airman career fields. The recruits frequently use the track, wellness center and pool facilities at the Saratoga Springs branch to take these tests. The Air Force recognizes the Saratoga Regional YMCA as an official Air Force Special Tactics Testing Center for Airmen.

For more information regarding the Saratoga Regional YMCA, please visit their website at www.saratogaregionalymca.org, or call (518) 583-9622.

Send your sports stories or briefs to Andrew Marshall, Sports Editor at amarshall@saratoga publishing.com

Saratoga-Wilton Soccer Club Invites You To Their 3-on-3 Soccer Tournament SPOOKTACULAR WILTON – The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club is hauntingly pleased to announce the first annual SPOOKTACULAR 3-on-3 Soccer Tournament! Think you have what it takes to scare up the competition and win some great prizes? The event is hosted by Jennifer Frisch and takes place Saturday, October 27 at Gavin Park in Wilton. Entry fee is $15 per player, or $90 for a team of six.

Come dressed in your favorite (soccer appropriate) Halloween costume to be eligible to win prizes for best team costume, funniest team costume, spookiest team costume and many others. Candy bags will be given to every team and prizes will be awarded to costume contest winners.

Teams may have a maximum of six players on a roster. Co-ed teams are allowed. Two brackets will be available for boys/co-ed and girls. Age groups range from U8-U12. Each team will play a minimum of four games that afternoon, so come ready to play.

For more information about the SPOOKTACULAR, call Jen Frisch at (518) 369-1358

Author Jeremy Davis Comes to Alpine Sport Shop to talk ‘Lost Ski Areas of the Southern Adirondacks’ Join us by the fireplace on Friday, October 19 at the Alpine Sport Shop, located at 399 Clinton Street in Saratoga Springs, beginning at 7 p.m. where local author Jeremy Davis will be their guest speaker. Davis has recently completed the highly-anticipated book “Lost Ski Areas of the Southern Adirondacks.” Anticipate a lively evening of ski nostalgia, so bring a friend, some photos and stories to share. All of the “Lost Ski Area” books will be available for purchase and can be signed by the author. The event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, contact the Alpine Sport Shop at (518) 584-6290 or visit them on the web at www.alpinesportshop.com.

**Adirondack Baseball Showcase Postponed to 2013** The baseball showcase for Sunday, October 14 has been postponed to the 2013 spring/summer season. We’ll provide an update on the rescheduled date as soon as the information is available.

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SPORTS Fall Sale Increases Fasig-Tipton’s Impact in Auction Business Week of October 12 - October 18, 2012

by Marilyn Lane

for Saratoga TODAY The energy level was high as the auctioneer’s chant began for the newly created Saratoga Fall Mixed & Horses of Racing Age Sale on Tuesday, October 9. As expected, the sale attracted an interesting array of shoppers.

Synergy Investments, Ltd., purchased Fasig-Tipton in 2008 with the intent to increase the company’s impact in the auction business.

Saratoga’s added sale was a step toward that goal. A strong management team at Fasig-Tipton consistently work to provide higher levels of customer service and to promote American breeding and racing.

This type of sale was placed on a projection list a few years earlier and actually came to be a year

ahead of schedule.

New York has long been the leader in American racing, and in recent years the state’s breeding program has escalated to high profile status as well. Fasig-Tipton is motivated to serve the industry in this state.

Fasig-Tipton’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, Dan Pride, was on-hand and expressed an openness to learning from this experience. He expressed optimism on Monday when he said, “Our expectations for this sale were met on the front end when we were over-subscribed with entries. Tomorrow we’re hoping to see that buyers are motivated as well.”

The sale hummed along with the efficiency of a perfectly tuned machine. There were no great surprises and the disappointments had to have been anticipated. The horses

which failed to attract lively bidding action would suffer the same fate at any sale. There is little to no demand for broodmares with some age and no significant race horses in their produce record. Weanlings which vetted satisfactorily and had good physical presence brought as much as their pedigrees could support.

Selling horses of racing age is always unpredictable, as the individuals vary so much. Overall, when the stock was good, the prices were fair.

There were both end users and pinhookers (speculators in racehorses) active in the bidding for weanlings.

Two weanlings from the first crop of Munnings proved most popular. Hip #37, a colt, sold for $37,000 and the day’s most expensive weanling, a filly (hip # 95), fetched $67,000. Hip #83, Song, of Broadway, a daughter of champion sire Tiznow, topped the

broodmares with a winning bid of $55,000.

The sale topper was hip #222, a 3year-old Bernardini filly named Closing Move. She was consigned

by Tom Albertrani, Agent, and purchased by perennial Saratoga regular Thomas Voss. “I bought her for my wife (Mimi) and Caroline Stratberg.

She’s just a lovely filly and I liked her a lot. We’ll race her a time or two and then breed her. She should make a wonderful broodmare,” said Voss.

Boyd Browning, president of the auction house, summed it up by saying, “I thought the sale was good and competitive. I thought there was broad bidding, and it worked reasonably well for a first try.”

In all, 119 horses sold for $1,933,600, an average of $16,249 per head. An additional 82 horses did not meet their reserves and were

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not sold. The remaining 53 hip numbers were withdrawn prior to the sale. It was a lovely fall day, the restaurant was full and people were enjoying themselves.

A disturbing thing I saw concerned Tycoon Doby (hip #239), an 8-yearold stakes-placed earner of over $200,000. He won his last start in July by more than 5 lengths for a claiming price of $20,000. He sold yesterday to a claiming syndicate in FL for $3,000. Something is wrong with this picture. This courageous old war horse deserved better than to be passed on for more racing at a still lower level.

Fasig-Tipton can be expected to tweak the sale’s format and rally to return for a second annual autumn sale in 2013. It was interesting to observe so many locals out to simply enjoy the action.

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How Can We Learn from the Mess in Boston?

Damian Fantauzzi As expected, the Red Sox management dismissed their troubled manager Bobby Valentine. Don't know if you recall, but last fall I wrote an article about Terry Francona (who was just hired as the manager of the Cleveland Indians) and the September free-fall of Boston during the 2011 baseball season.

The Boston management fired Francona and pretty much put the total blame of the team's downward spiral on his shoulders. I disagreed with the organization's decision on Francona. I pointed out the bad timing of a team slump, the injuries and how these things can happen in such a long season. This same situation just happened to the Texas Rangers.

Professional athletes are human and are not without faults. They can also experience subpar performances, like the rest of mankind.

Not to totally blame Valentine for the dismal Red Sox season, but unfortunately for him he surely didn't help the general state of things and the head man gets most of the credit when things go well and most of the blame when they don’t. The story is that “Bobby V” has the reputation of being the type of manager who's tough on his players. He’s demanding and has a hard-nosed type of personality. There are some coaches at the high school level who use that philosophy, but few do.

The whole idea of that method is to stimulate a better performance with the use of reverse psychology, making athletes upset or angry with the hope they'll be more focused to play better. This is what I feel happened between Valentine and former Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis. It's a step-onthe-rake type of method that I feel is irrational and most likely will backfire in the coach's face. In reality, this unethical philosophy is archaic and I have seen many coaches at the scholastic level who use a simi-

lar technique that results with an adverse response between the two parties. It creates the scenario of me-against-you, which can evolve into a love/hate relationship that can get real ugly. It’s not a healthy experience for anyone! It can develop into who-can-bringwho-down in order to save face, like the Valentine-Youkilis chapter of this past MLB season.

To be fair to Valentine, I feel that he was put into a no-win situation. He inherited a team that was injury-prone and maybe not the most talented team that we were all made to believe. The minute he took the job, he became the target of ridicule - through no fault of his own. The team had a very close relationship with Francona but the boys of “Red Sox Nation" was not a cooperative group without their former leader. It wasn't only Youkilis who gave Bobby fits; Dustin Pedroia and he were almost constantly butting heads week in and week out.

Actually, it was very unfair to Valentine that the team took their discontent and frustration of losing their former manager out on their new manager?

Maybe Valentine came on too strong for the tightly knit Red Sox roster, especially with his in-your-face philosophy.

Injuries mounted up compounded with the losing of games, for Bobby V's new team. It seemed like an inevitable ending for Valentine with Boston, losing more than 90 games with a roster of former All-Stars. In

MLB, if your team has the third-highest team salary in the league, you're expected to have a winning season! It's amazing that Valentine made it through the entire season and I'm sure the length of it must have felt like it would never end.

Valentine has come under more criticism by the people of Boston who accuse him of making sour grapes comments to the local media. The question came from Glenn Ordway of WEEI Radio who asked if he thought that the Red Sox coaching staff had been loyal to him during the course of the season.

Valentine's response was short and to the point, "No.” When asked why, Valentine said, "You asked me what I feel. That's what I feel." Ordway then asked if he felt that he was undermined by the staff, to which Valentine responded "Yes." Asked why, Bobby again said, "It's just what I feel." He didn't blame the Boston organization for the picking of his coaches.

So what do the Red Sox do now? Baseball is about the numbers and Bobby Valentine's numbers didn't work out for him or the Red Sox - 69 wins and 93 losses. He could and should have been able to communicate with his staff and players. Many Red Sox fans and the Boston media feel that he should have had a better season. Who will be their next manager? Before a choice is made, maybe the candidates should have their own electoral primary, so "Red Sox Nation" can have a well-deserved input.

Whoever the next manager of Boston is, he will have to find the missing puzzle pieces that have been misplaced or even lost because of the many trades that happened in the fallout. (Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford were all sent to the Dodgers) and because of free agency status Daisuke Matsuzaka and with a possible injury waiver of John Lackey.

The unfortunate story is that when Bobby Valentine came into the Boston organization, he promised to clean up the previous season's mess. There is always a feeling of optimism when you start as a new coach or manager, a feeling that you have the answer with the hope to cure the pain. When you actually become part of the problem, it becomes worse, and then you’re fired and you become a defeated man – just like Bobby Valentine.

Will whoever is named manager next season have the same enthusiasm and optimism or will it end in the same way? That guy needs to make no promises and understand that the Lego structure of a baseball team is fragile and needs to be handled with kids' gloves.

Maybe even with some hugs and kisses for the players, who are men with fragile egos because they will need some mending of their confidence back to what they are capable of doing as a team.

Week of October 12 - October 18, 2012

News and Notes: Skidmore tripped up in OT Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-- SUNY Oneonta scored a minute into the first overtime for a 1-0 non-league men's soccer win over Skidmore College, Wednesday at Wachenheim Field.

Both teams are 8-4-1.

Dan Scott started the winning play with a 30-yard pass from his own defensive end that found a charging Colin Volpe on the right side. Volpe played a cross in the box to Dylan Williams who tallied his third of the season at 91:01.

The game started slowly with neither team mounting a serious challenge in the first half.

Oneonta carried the play for a majority of the second half. The Red Dragons had a decent opportunity in the 64th minute when Mitchell Cain

fired a shot from just inside the box that forced Thoroughbred goalie Eli Kisselbach to use a quick kick save to prevent the goal.

Skidmore's first opportunity in the second half came on restart from along the end line in the 71st minute that just missed wide. The Thoroughbreds had a chance late in regulation when Joe Phalen's hard shot was knocked down by Oneonta keeper Colin Balkwell.

Oneonta had a 19-6 shot advantage, however only six were on goal.

The Red Dragons also had six corners to Skidmore's zero.

Kisselbach finished with five saves for the Thoroughbreds. Daniel DeBottis had stopped both shots he faced in the first half, while Balkwell had one save in the second half.

Skidmore will host Cobleskill in a non-league game on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Win a FREE membership to the Wilton Branch of the Saratoga YMCA

WILTON - The construction of the Wilton Branch Expansion is moving quickly now, with an expected completion date in late November 2012.

Most of the updates are happening on the interior of the building, with sheet rock going up in the different rooms and offices and painting on the lower levels and on the staircases.

While the Saratoga Regional YMCA puts the finishing touches on the Wilton Branch Expansion, the community has even more reason to get excited as they launch the ‘Show Your Y Pride Facebook Contest.’ One lucky winner will receive a free onemonth membership to the new and improved Wilton Branch and all it has to offer. This includes free group fitness classes, such as warm yoga and cycling, a new fitness area with topof-the-line equipment and new locker rooms, among other things.

To enter the “Y Pride” Contest, simply post a photo of you and your friends doing your best “YMCA”

pose (Yes, we mean Village Peoplestyle!) on the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Facebook wall (http://tweetlink.me/facebook_YMC A).

Please submit all entries by November 1, 2012. In addition to the free one-month membership, the winner will also receive a personal training session with our Wilton Branch Director, Chris Defibaugh, a YMCA goody bag and the winning photo will be included in the next program guide! So get excited, get creative, and get your pose on!

For more information on the Wilton Branch Expansion, please contact Kelly Armer at (518) 5839622, ext. 106.

If you would like to contribute to the capital campaign, please visit our website at www.saratogaregionalymca.org. To see updated photos of the construction site, you may visit our website at http://saratogaregionalymca.org/ccampaign.php.

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