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Bow Tie Opens With Big Movies and Small Prices

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS – It is Show time in downtown Saratoga Springs. In a big way.

The new Bow Tie Criterion Theater is set to open this Friday Boasting 1,825 seats spread among 11 theaters with custom leather rocking chairs—and there is a full time employee who actually tests each and every chair to ensure they meet the company’s “rocking” standards—Dolby surround sound and screens that are larger than © 2013 Stockstudiosphotography.com

See Bowtie pg. 11

Blue Streaks Battle For No. 2 Seed

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs football showed Section II it is a force to be reckoned with after last Friday’s convincing, 33-6, win over Shenendehowa.

A win tonight in Guilderland would not only further establish that, but it would seal the No. 2 seed in the Empire Division and home-field advantage in the first round of the

Section II Class AA playoffs.

“I think it would be great for these kids to open the playoffs at home,” Blue Streaks head coach Terry Jones said. “You always want to play at home. It’s always nice to play at home than go on the bus and go play someplace else.”

Being in the position of controlling their own fate this late in the season is fulfilling for a senior class that went 3-6 in each of the past two years.

See Football pg. 31

Featured Stories

Wirth: No Deputy

See Wirth pg. 4

Inside TODAY Blotter 3 Jake Eglintine puts the Blue Streaks up 13-6 after a 52-yard touchdown run helped out by 6-foot-6, 290-pound Griffin Clancy’s block that took out three Shenendehowa defenders (above). Photo by MarkBolles.com.

Obituaries 6 Voter’s Guide

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Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Skidmore Brings Farm to Table

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A delicious, nutritious and informational break from studies occurred in and around Murray Atkins Dining Hall on Thursday evening, October 10, as local

farmers from throughout our region offered examples of their home grown goodness.

While the food and beverages were unique and uniformly delightful, by far the hit of the

evening were the young calves brought in by the Young Dairy Leaders Institute who graciously made themselves available for petting and photo-ops outside the hall.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

BLOTTER

Kenneth N. Bourbeau, 37, Old Glory Lane, Ballston Spa, was arrested on October 11 and charged with DWI, BAC of .08 percent or higher and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Chad M. Cruger, 38, Newton Ave, Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 9 and charged with fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance on a warrant from December.

Darren A. Brachetti, 41, was arrested on October 13 and charged with DWI, BAC of .08 percent or higher, failure to keep right and two vehicle violations.

Earl D. McConchie, 31, was sentenced to five years probation for aggravated criminal contempt, a class D felony in Saratoga County Court and sentenced to five years probation.

Frank A. Barone, 31, Maple Ave, Ballston Spa, was arrested on October 11 and charged with felony DWI, consumption of alcoholic beverages, unlawful possession of marijuana and failure to signal a turn.

Phillip A. Zagunis, 23, was arrested on October 14 and charged with DWAI (combination of drugs or alcohol and drugs,) unlawful possession of marijuana, failure to stop at a stop sign and unsafe lane change.

Jack W. Madej, 40, of Catherine Street, Scotia, was arrested on October 14 and charged with third degree criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.

Andrea L. Beahan, 52, 8 Third Street, South Glens Falls, was sentenced to five years probation and ignition interlock device for a conviction of felony DWI.

Joshua D. Rector, 34, no address given, was arrested on October 9 on a warrant for third degree falsely reporting an incident for an incident on September 8.

Amanda J. Mattison-Companin, was arrested on October 13 and charged with petit larceny.

Cody John Welch, 22, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Kelly L. Kvasnack, 50, residing at 5 Deer Run Drive, Ballston Spa, pled guilty to felony DWI in Saratoga County Court on October 10 and was placed on interim probation to include Drug Treatment Court with sentencing December 11 at 1:15 p.m.

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aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

John E. Stevens, 43, residing at 446 Cedar Street, Schenectady, was sentenced in Saratoga county Court to six months in Saratoga county Jail for fifth degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Christopher P. Cormier, 42, homeless, was sentenced in Saratoga County Court to one and a third to four years in state prison plus restitution of $33,114.93 for a conviction of third degree criminal possession of stolen property.

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week in Review

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Wirth: No Deputy Letters to the Editor Candidate to Invest Savings Back Into Budget.

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by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga TODAY Newspaper has learned that candidate for Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Safety Richard Wirth (R,I,C) will announce today that, if elected, he will leave the public safety department’s Deputy Commissioner vacant at the beginning of his term.

A conversation with Wirth revealed that he plans to re-invest

the annual savings, estimated at approximately $100,000 in salary and benefits, back into the department budget for items such as equipment, additional police officer or firefighters.

“In Public Safety, we have two professional chiefs running their respective departments.” Wirth said. “My intention is to be a fulltime commissioner that works directly with the police and fire chiefs. A deputy position is just an additional, expensive layer of See Wirth pg. 14

County Employees Honored BALLSTON SPA —The monthly county Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, October 15 began with Supervisor Dick Rowland (Greenfield) presenting six county employees with cash awards and certificates for their safety suggestions made to the supervisor’s labor/management committee.

Supervisor Rowland then awarded the county’s social services committees “Best Overall Performance Award” to Tina Potter, representing the department of social services’ child support enforcement unit.

The supervisors then read and unanimously approved a total of 17 resolutions. Notable among these was the appointment of Saratoga Springs resident

John Warmt as the county’s director of purchasing, authorizing an agreement with Galileo Media Arts up to $24, 350 for the production of video and radio image advertising for the county veterans’ peer-to-peer mentoring program and authorizing all inter-agency transfers that were necessary to close out the county’s 2013 budget.

The county’s veteran’s service agency invites all county residents to participate in the trust fund 5K race / children’s half-mile nature run. This event will take place at Hudson Crossings Park, 138 Route 32, Schuylerville on Saturday, November 9. For more information, contact veterans@ saraogacountyny.gov or visit www. townofsaratoga.com.

Dear Editor,

This October, Saratoga County will join other communities across New York and the country in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, and/or other abusive behavior perpetrated by a family member or an intimate partner against another member of the family. It is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, nationality or educational background. Violence against women is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior, and thus is part of a systematic pattern of dominance and control. Domestic violence results in physical injury, psychological trauma and episodically, death. The consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and truly last a lifetime.

One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime; a staggering 1.3 million every year. Women between the ages of 20 and 24 are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence. However, women are not alone, 15 percent of all domestic violence victims are men.

Additionally, children who witness violence between one’s parents or caretakers is the strongest risk factor of transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next. Along with the victims of domestic violence, the community suffers as well. Costs associated with domestic violence exceeded $5.8 billion last year.

The Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office continues to work closely with local groups such as the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County and the Mechanicville Domestic Violence Advocacy Program. Both organizations offer services for children, counseling and support. Additionally, my office has crime victim specialists who provide valuable information and assistance to victims of domestic crime as their batterers are prosecuted. Also, we have two assistant district attorneys assigned specifically to prosecute domestic violence cases in county court and in the three local courts specifically designated as domestic violence courts, namely, Saratoga Springs, Mechanicville and Clifton Park.

New York State has been diligent in its fight against domestic violence. New York is currently the only state to have an executive-level agency, New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), dedicated solely to the issue of domestic violence. OPDV recently redesigned the training modules for law enforcement to better equip them with the tools and resources necessary in combating this epidemic. The revitalized training includes a mandatory arrest policy, so that the batterer is removed.

While previous campaigns to “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” have made considerable gains in the prevention of domestic violence, our work is never done.

Only a continued coordinated community effort that balances the safety of victims and holds offenders accountable can one day end domestic violence.

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Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Join with me and spread the message that domestic violence will not be tolerated by joining the fight this October to make every home a safe home.

For more information please visit our web site at www.jimmurphyda.com

James A. Murphy, III Saratoga County District Attorney

Dear Editor,

What a shame that the American people have to be subjected to the games that the leaders in Congress are playing for whatever the reason. This is not fair to the elderly and many others that depend on the government every month.

I would bet that if someone said to our politicians unless this is resolved in one week you would lose your lifetime pension from the government.

You would see this mess we are in taken care of pronto if not sooner—too bad the rest of the world has to see what is going on in our country.

Enough said.

Sid Gordon Saratoga Springs

Dear Editor, I have long wanted to live in this city and recently time and circumstance finally came together to make this possible. I love living here and I plan to do so for many years to come. For this reason, I have taken a very active role in this year’s mayoral race –something new for me.

And, I have chosen to put my efforts behind Joanne Yepsen, for mayor.

Yes, I am a Democrat but have voted across party lines when right and appropriate. In this case, I’m confident Joanne is the right person, for mayor.

Having known her for several years, I have found her to be a most open and honest woman.

Her desire to do for others is way beyond the norm. When you add this to the strong voice she has been as county supervisor, introducing and voting on legislation with only the best interests of our city in mind and daily answering the calls and helping constituents make their lives better (this

doesn’t get in the news!), this an uncommon and welcome combination as an elected leader. She has shown that she is not only willing but able to work with all people from top CEOs to those who may be underprivileged, Working on this campaign, my initial impression has only been strengthened. One of Joanne’s greatest qualities is that she is clearly more focused on doing right than being right. Joanne Yepsen is truly a public servant and strong leader and the kind of person we need in City Hall to keep my beloved adopted “City in the Country” moving in the direction of balanced growth and overall health for all citizens.

Gayle LaSalle Saratoga Springs

Dear Editor, These upcoming elections in Saratoga Springs are not just about politics of casting a vote for your party line. More importantly, the elections are a vote that determines the future direction of our city.

Will we continue to be a great city to live with affordable taxes?

Or will the city change direction, become unfriendly to business, spend millions on projects that are important only to a few people, and see our taxes skyrocket?

That’s why, although I registered and usually vote Democrat, I will be casting my vote for Shauna Sutton for Mayor.

Shauna was raised here and has raised her children here. She understands the values and priorities of Saratogians and will continue to do what’s best for the residents do our city.

I trust Shauna to keep Saratoga a great and affordable place for my family.

Nanci St.John Saratoga Springs

Dear Editor,

Every once in a great while, an exceptional person decides to run for office. A different kind of politician. A refreshing breath of fresh air. Joanne Yepsen is that kind of person.

Joanne was talking about transparent and accessible government when those terms were practically unheard of.

She is a person of honesty

and integrity and builds trust in those of us that she has helped.

The artists of Beekman Street were struggling to understand the process of starting small businesses. Joanne led us to “grants for us” to learn where money is available for art related businesses.

She brought in Ray Patterson, a business consultant, for free, to help us form an association of businesses in the arts district and learn to work as a team and plan for our future.

She has been a phone call away when we had concerns and showed up at our business association meetings to guide us through the complex systems of government that only a skilled person can do.

The best is that Joanne invested time and interest in the whole of Beekman Street, not just the artists but also the fraternal Elks Club, so that the whole street could have new sidewalks, street lamps and trees. We found a historic facade grant for our old buildings and with her help, we became a respectable business community.

Joanne is there for us as we continue to struggle with a recession economy and as mayor of Saratoga Springs, will kept her door open as the arts district

continues to plan for our future.

Amejo Amyot, Ph.D. Saratoga Springs

Dear Editor, The contrast between the two mayoral candidates in our upcoming election could not be starker.

As Deputy Mayor, Shauna Sutton manages a department of over 25 people in the mayor’s office. She continues to manage the activities of multiple departments including: building, planning, human resources,

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recreation, telecommunications, the city attorneys, the visitor center and community development.

Her opponent is a minority member of the County Board of Supervisors with minimal involvement in city government and no experience in budgeting or city planning.

It seems to me that the citizens of Saratoga Springs have a very clear choice on November 5 when it comes to voting for the next Mayor. Shauna Sutton is clearly the most qualified candidate for the job.

Dean Martin Saratoga Springs

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obituaries

Victoria (Vicki) Colamaria SARATOGA SPRINGS — Victoria (Vicki) Colamaria Shea passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, having celebrated her 100th Birthday in August of this year.

Born on August 23, 1913, on Ash Street, Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Angeline and Thomas Colamaria. Vicki, who was a 1933 graduate of St. Peter’s Academy, was the lead soloist in the St. Peters Church Choir for approximately 40 years, singing at weddings, funerals and the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass.

On August 31, 1936, Vicki was named Miss Convention and opened many events at the Saratoga Springs Convention Hall singing the Star Spangled Banner. During Vicki’s music career, she was a radio personality first at WTAM and WGAR in Cleveland, Ohio, and then locally at WGY and WRGB in Schenectady. Her career included nightclub performances with the Bernie Collins Orchestra and Gordie Randall’s Orchestra singing locally at Piping Rock Circle, Riley’s Lake House, The Meadowbrook Inn, Newman’s Lake House, Arrowhead Inn, and also the

Palorama Club in Schenectady.

On February 15, 1942, she married Edward Shea of Schenectady, where they lived for 50 years.

Survivors include her sisters Natalie Cummings and Marie McManus; nieces and nephews Marlene Weh Breault, Nancy Bradshaw Pickles, Nick (Madeline) Palmetto, Janice DeMaria, Jay (Tina) Colamaria, Tom (Lori) Colamaria, Clare Colamaria, Carol Catone (Stewart Hatch), Michael (Jo-Ann) Cummings, Susan (David) Waghorn, Kevin Mackay, Bob (Amy) Mackay, Maureen (Larry) Zee and Thomas McManus; great- nieces and nephews Darin, Eric, Niki, Donna, Bill, Nicole, T-Jay, Elle, Hunter, John, Larry, Matt, Kristen, Melissa, Brian, Kelly, Devin and Conor and great-great nieces and nephews Stella, Ryder, Harloe, Tom, Tim, Riley, Jordan, Hanna, Emily, Isabel, Haley, Mackenzie, Grace and Will.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 18 at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway.

Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery on West Ave.

Robert L. Roselle SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert L. Roselle, 96, formerly of Embury Apartments and a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, died peacefully at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa on October 10 where he was rehabbing.

Born on May 23, 1917 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late James L. Roselle and Margaret Fitzgerald Roselle.

Robert was the owner and operator of Tops Pest Control in the city for many years.

He enjoyed listening to music, especially jazz and country western, such artist as Louie Armstrong and Gene Audrey. Bob was also a pet lover throughout his life and had many dogs and recently lost

his pet “Birdie.” He also loved to visit with Kathy’s dogs, Pepe and Rocky.

Survivors include a stepdaughter Kathy Kelly of Saratoga Springs, a brother John Roselle of Pensacola, Florida, a sister in-law Joyce Roselle of South Glens Falls, a nephew James and his wife Kimberly Roselle of Ballston Spa and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be on Saturday October 19 at St. Peter’s Cemetery at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

To view the full version of the obituaries vist the archive section of SaratogaTODAYonline.com It is the policy of Saratoga Today to publish Obituarires as a service to our readers.

Please send your obituaries to obits@saratogapublishing.com

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Selma Zelikofsky Berkowitz Manufacturing and Electronics Corp., which built military equipment for the war effort. In 1947, she married Jack Berkowitz, her loving husband of 66 years. Together, they opened The Variety Store on Broadway in the 50s, which eventually became Mr. Jacks for Him and Her, a popular clothing store and landmark for men and women’s clothier on Broadway, downtown Saratoga Springs, for 35 years. A fashion-lover herself, with a strength as a stylist and saleswoman, she helped dress generations of Saratogians.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Selma Zelikofsky Berkowitz, loving wife and mother, died Saturday, October 12. She was born on February 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Charles and Freda (Levine) Zelikofsky.

She graduated from Saratoga High School and attended Ryder College in New Jersey where she majored in business.

During World War II, she worked at Espey

She will be missed by her husband Jack; sister Barbara (Frank) Rapp; brother Gerald (Christa) Selig; along with her children Judith (Harold) Zassenhaus and Sande (Robert) Weiskopf. She is survived by her grandchildren Eric Zassenhaus and Liza (David) Lieberman, Judd Weiskopf and Kipp (Elizabeth) Weiskopf; her two great-grandchildren, Sydney and Jonah Lieberman; her four nieces, Susan (Robert) Edwards, Joanne (Jim) Dwornik, Lauren Tobin, Carrie (David) Beecher and her devoted companions Debbie Johnson, Rianna Whatley and Rose Travis.

Ordeana A. “Deano” Bell SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ordeana A. “Deano” Bell, Sr., 68, died Friday, October 11 at Saratoga Hospital after a sudden illness.

Born on December 10, 1944, he was the son of the late Tom and Rose (Hibbert) Bell. He was a lifelong Saratoga County resident and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Deano, as he was known by family and friends, retired from Casella Waste Management after many years of employment.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Harold Bell; one son, William Bell and one grandson, Corey Ramsey.

Survivors include his companion of 26 years, Debbie Bell; six children, Doris (Nick) Licari, Patty Bell, Heidi (Randy) Ramsey, Rose (Dave) Blowers, Tina (Heath) Blowers and Ordeana (Melinda) Bell, Jr.; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters and three brothers.

Patricia A. Ambrozak

SARATOGA LAKE – Patricia A. Ambrozak, 75, of Saratoga Lake passed away suddenly on September 30.

Born in Schenectady on August 10, 1958, she attended St. Mary’s schools and graduated from Nott Terrace High. She also attended Mildred Elley School for Business.

Patti worked for Niagara Mohawk before

starting a family. She was later employed by NYS DOT and worked part-time for the family business, Bayshore Tropic Hut and Marina.

After her retirement, she took over the family business on a full-time basis. She spent many hours running the business but always took time to mingle with the patrons.

She was well known throughout the community and belonged to many organizations. Patti owned and raced horses at the Harness Track in the 1980s and 90s. Her favorite horse was Miami Cash.

She enjoyed boating, curling and vacationing to Key West.

She is survived by her brother, nephews, aunts, an uncle, several cousins, her best friend and several close friends. She will be remembered and missed by all.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

Funeral services will be held privately at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers – a donation can be made to the American Cancer Society, Animal Protective Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 10/23: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 10/28: Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 10/22: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 11/04: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 10/24: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 10/21: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 10/23: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 10/21: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

BUSINESS

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Goldie’s Roller Riders Hoofing On SARATOGA SPRINGS – They ‘walked and rolled’ down Broadway on skates to celebrate 150 years of Saratoga racing in Mary Lou Whitney’s Floral Fete this past summer. They hoofed around by foot post parade leaving ‘piles of smiles’ and plenty of pictures in their path. What a party. But now that the track is closed, Goldie’s Roller Riders want to hoof on.

“As an ex-professional roller skater in New York City, I like to keep the ‘wheels turning’ and the parade was a perfect opportunity to be a crowd pleaser with the red, purple and coral smiling faces on those ponies,” said owner Jan Keenan. “It was a memorable occasion and I hope it will trail into an invitation of smiling ponies to appear in future events.”

Jan, who is also known as Goldie for her gold and sterling jewelry designs from Rhode Island made the parade ponies by hand out of vines and colorful flowers to meet the requirements of the commemorative and memorable Floral Fete in August.

“All of the thousands who attended the parade that day will forever remember and appreciate the effort and labor of love that went into every creative display to celebrate that day,” said Keenan, adding that she will now be offering the Party Ponies to those who would like to have a horse around at their next birthday party or Saratoga-flavored event.

Weissman Promoted to Clinical Manager

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 10/28: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 10/24: Zoning Board, 6:30 p.m.

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

“We’ll bring the Saratoga effervescent smiles,” said Jan. Keenan is also the owner of International Eyecatchers, a company where she markets her eyecatching designs that offer solutions to situations.

“You’ll never misplace or lose your eyeglasses again with an Eyecatcher Lapel Pin Plus,” said Keenan. “Most designs are equine, nautical and sporty motifs worn as an eyeglass holder, ID badge holder, scarf pin, hat pin, tee tie and more.”

Some of the International Eyecatchers have been seen on QVC, in Accent Magazine, Windsor and Paragon Gift catalogs.

“The Horse Head and Race Horse can be purchased in several local Saratoga shops” said Keenan.

“They attach to the lapel or apparel via magnetic or tack back of high quality and strength.”

Keenan’s website also offers other gift giving items. Local businesses where they can be purchased are Gideon Putnam Resort— Doanda’s Curios Gift Shop; The Saratoga Saddlery; The Saratoga Winery; Celtic Treasures; ands Hughes Optical.

For more information on Party Ponies and IntlEyecatchers visit their website at www.

IntlEyecatchers.Etsy.com or email intleye@mail.com.

Goldie or Jan Keenan will help you with “Horses for Hire” or sale for your next special occasion!

Tally Ho!

Philip Weissman

MALTA — Saratoga Hospital has promoted Philip Weissman to clinical manager of Laboratory Services for Malta Med Emergent Care, located at 6 Medical Park Drive in Malta.

Weissman, of Saratoga Springs, joined Saratoga Hospital in 1998, and served most recently as supervisor of Laboratory Services at Malta Medical Arts.

He is registered as a laboratory technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology, and is licensed by the New York State Department of Education.

Weissman holds a master’s degree in health care administration from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Albany College of Pharmacy.

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Brian Lee Law Firm Forms Senior Negligence Practice Group SARATOGA SPRINGS – In response to the growing number of seniors now depending on inhome care, independent living facilities and assisted living facilities the Brian Lee Law Firm of Saratoga Springs formed a senior housing and senior care practice group to address the number of injuries the elderly are still receiving from these facilities.

“The adult home industry in New York State has had a long and disturbing history of serious problems related to resident care, safety and quality of life,” said Lee in a press release. “In addition, hundreds of New York families now entrust the care of elderly loved ones to in-home care, independent living facilities, assisted living facilities and dementia care facilities either instead of or before considering a traditional nursing home.”

He continued, explaining

that these particular types of long-term arrangements are especially designed to help seniors who, for the most part, are independent but need help with various day-to-day activities, which can include transportation, assistance with medications, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, housekeeping and getting to the doctor’s office.

“Unfortunately, at times, due to inadequate and poorly trained staff, as well as lack of supervision and monitoring, senior residents continue to suffer injuries and harm that are otherwise avoidable,” said Lee. “Many for-profit facilities have been expanding the size and number of properties they operate in our area to take advantage of the rapid rise in the aging population, in order to increase their profit margins, however, they all too often decrease the number of staff they hire and the amount of

Bryant & Stratton College Opens Malta Location

Pictured left to right are Bryan Gregory, system sales director for Bryant & Stratton, Jackie Kulls, Miranda Von Frickek, high school director of admissions and Michael Gutierrez, campus director. Photo by MarkBolles.com

MALTA – Bryant & Stratton is opening a Malta branch that will offer three programs in health services. The private career college focuses on teaching real-world skills, offering programs different than tradition colleges.

The school has about 700 students in Albany and will offer two-year degrees in medical assisting and medical administrative assisting, plus four-year degrees in health services administration.

Their new location is at 2452 Route 9 in Malta.

Bryant & Stratton was founded in 1854.

The three programs will teach professional skills needed

for health care work, such as medical assistants will learn administrative and clinical skills; medical administrative assistants will learn industry-standard software and medical billing; and health services administrators will be learn the necessary skills to work in medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices.

At Bryant & Stratton, students participate in internships, as well as create a portfolio of their college career accomplishments.

The new location features five new classrooms and laboratories, as well as a computer resource room. The new location will be able to service up to 300 students.

From left, Paul Briggs, , Brian Lee, and Tim Horigan, of Brian Lee Law Firm.

time they spend training caregivers. What often results is staff that frequently does not know how or when to appropriately render the necessary care to residents.”

He continued, “Our Senior

Housing/Senior Care Practice Group is committed to proving the negligence that has caused injuries to elderly residents of long term care facilities and getting them and their families the

compensation they deserve while helping shape reform and prevent this from happening to others.”

Brian Lee Law Firm is located at 18 Division Street in Saratoga Springs.

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Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Protecting the Paws in Blue Benefit

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Oftentimes, they are the ones first in the line of fire, protecting us and their partners, the men and women in blue. But more often than not, these K9 officers of the law do not get the protection their human counterparts do—bullet and stab proof vests.

This weekend, Vested Interest in K9s, will be hosting a “Protecting the Paws in Blue” community event on Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Warming

Hut Site in the Saratoga Springs State Park. The fundraiser will benefit local police dogs with the provision of protective vests. In addition, the goal is to raise awareness about the need for such protective gear in support of police dogs nationwide.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in East Taunton, Massachusetts whose mission is to provide state-of-the-art bullet and stab protective vests that are made in the United States for law enforcement K9s throughout the country.

Amy Sornberger is a local volunteer for Vested Interest in K9s and is the event coordinator for the “Protecting the Paws in Blue” fundraiser.

Sornberger became involved with the organization after learning that although the protective gear is a priority, many law enforcement agencies do not have the budget to purchase the life saving vests, leaving the dogs atrisk for injury and possible death on the job.

“I have been personally touched by the way these heroic four legged officers sacrifice themselves. These

dogs are first responders and they protect their human partners and the community,” explains Sornberger. “I knew I had to get involved and help them when I heard that many of them don’t have the vests they need for protection.”

The bullet and stab protective vests cost $950 each and have a five year warranty.

Vested Interest in K9s founder, Sandy Marcal, stated that she is thankful to volunteers such as Sornberger who are dedicating their time across the country for the cause.

“It’s a grand effort and due to the support of volunteers and sponsors we have proudly donated over 435 vests

costing over $400,000 to 37 states in the past four years,” said Marcal.

“Protecting the Paws in Blue” is family and pet friendly event, but dogs must be leashed.

Admission and parking is free.

Attractions include a K9 demonstration at noon, pet look alike and pet costume contest, canine agility demonstration, pony rides, face painting, hair embellishments

by New York Styles, “Smooch-APooch” booth by Out of the Pits, dog nail trimming by Doggone Lovely, rabies clinic by Veterinarian Sarah Madaio, special appearance at 2 p.m. by singer Steve Mulvaney, ambulance education by Cromwell

Emergency Vehicles, music by Just Jams Entertainment, raffles, food, T-shirts and $1 books.

The event is being sponsored by: Earl B. Feiden Appliance, Fleet Feet Sports, Morris Ford of Burnt Hills and Zack’s Sports.

For more information on Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., visit their website at www.vik9s.org.

For “Protecting the Paws in Blue” event information, contact Sornberger at (518) 331-6278 or amysorngberger@vik9s.org.

To donate online to local law enforcement K9 units, visit www.crowdrise.com/pawsinblue/ fundraiser/vik9s.

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

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Bowtie Cinemas Opens in Downtown Spa City continued from page 1 imaginable, the movie theater is elegant, expansive and enticing.

And surprisingly inexpensive— evening movie times are only $12 (matinee price for adults is $9 and the BTX theater has a small surcharge) with matinees as cheap as $4.50 (with a Bow Tie Loyalty Card) and the most expensive food item is $8.50 for six sliders. Bow Tie’s Signature popcorn, which is popped fresh daily and can be topped with real butter, is also reasonably priced with the largest box of popcorn at $7.25 with one free refill.

They also will be featuring a Super Tuesday special price of $6 all day long to watch a movie.

“We heard Saratoga has dark Tuesdays, so we are having Super Tuesdays to go along with that tradition,” said Joseph Masher, chief operating office for Bow Tie Cinemas.

Entering into the two-story tall glass façade lobby, the cinema is sleek and expansive with a curved concession stand, ticket desk and kiosks for printing pre-purchased tickets, as well as purchasing tickets for future shows and present day.

“We are very excited,” said Masher. “It has been a very amazing response. Saratoga is such a vibrant community and a year-round city and we are excited about opening here.”

Bow Tie is on the cutting edge of movie theaters. No longer dependent on film, almost every movie is delivered digitally by satellite or hard drive.

The selections are sent to the theater, which then makes movie choices.

Once the show times are selected, a special code is sent to the theater operator and entered into a master computer.

“That sends the right movie to the right theater,” said Craig O’Conner, vice president of Bow Tie. “In the last three to four years, we switched over to digital—unlike film which will have blips and scratches, digital is always a beautiful and pristine presentation.”

The company also was able to secure the lease for the Wilton Mall theater where they will be showing Hollywood blockbusters. It is scheduled to open Friday, October 25. “[The Railroad Place theater] is more upscale,” said Mosher. “We will have the Classics series, specials like the Rolling Stones Hyde Park Live and Royal Opera House series.”

The company also has introduced the capacity for patrons to download their pre-purchased tickets onto their smartphone, where they can go directly to the theater instead of purchasing or picking up tickets.

“You can buy the ticket on your phone and just walk up and have it

“You will feel like you are floating around in space with Sandra Bullock,” said Masher.

Movies scheduled for the following week are: The Birds—Saturday and Sunday matinee at $4.50 with a loyalty card; Captain Phillips; Carrie; Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2; Enough Said; Escape Plan; Fifth Estate; Gravity (1:20 p.m. each day); Gravity 3D; Gravity 3D BTX; Poltergeist; Runner Runner; and Rush.

Ciné Classics run each Saturday scanned and not have to wait in line,” said Masher.

The 58,000 square-foot complex at the corner of Church Street and Railroad Place houses the theater on the first level and has two upper floors with mixed use spaces, of which all but about 4,000-squarefeet have been leased.

“It is a pretty amazing transformation from the old Price Chopper,” said developer Sonny Bonacio at Wednesday’s media event. “It has been 39 years since there was a movie theater downtown and we always wanted to bring one back.”

Masher agreed, noting that while they expect a lot of their traffic to be from pedestrians, there are also close to 800 parking spaces available.

Continuing, Masher said the intended movie for Thursday night’s fundraiser—which has raised over $24,000 so far for Saratoga Community Health Center—was not ready, so they plan on showing the 2013 movie Kill Your Darlings.

He explained they had wanted to open with a special showing of “12 Years a Slave,” a story about a free man lured from Saratoga Springs into slavery, but they are not able to screen that movie until November.

“The movie we had wanted for the opening was not ready to be screened publically,” said Masher.

The history of Bow Tie Cinemas began over 100 years ago when B.S. Moss began his career providing popular entertainment to the public. The business of operating street front Nickelodeons quickly gave way to Vaudeville, which was the heart of B.S. Moss Theaters until the 1930s when B.S. Moss sold his last Vaudeville theater and dedicated himself fully to building and operating motion picture theaters.

In 1936, B.S. Moss opened the Criterion Theater, known then as The Theater of Tomorrow, on Broadway in the “bow tie” of Times Square. The Criterion was the first motion picture theater built exclusively for showing talking motion pictures. It operated continuously for 63 years and was the home of several major New York film premiers including Sleeping Beauty, Lawrence of Arabia and Alien.

The Saratoga location is similar to other Bow Tie theaters with the custom-made leather rocking chairs, wall-to-wall screens and Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound. In Saratoga, the 11 auditoriums range in size from 150 seats to 275, all with stadium seating so the tall person who sits in front you is still not blocking your view.

As for the custom-made leather seats, Masher said they are guaranteed to be especially comfortable for patrons.

“Every seat is checked,” said Masher in response to a question about why some had a piece of blue tape on the backrest. “Those obviously did not feel quite right to our seat checker and need to be adjusted.”

During the media event, the Hobbitt movie trailer was shown in the Bow Tie Xtreme auditorium.

As sound came from each corner of the theater, the image came to life on the 2,000-square-foot screen where even the tiniest details could be seen, including the speckled eyebrows of Thranduil.

Gravity is scheduled to be shown this weekend in the BTX auditorium in 3D.

and Sunday morning—$5.50 without the Criterion card—are featuring The Birds this weekend; Ghostbusters October 26 and 27; Whatever Happened to Baby Jane November 2 and 3; and Some Like It Hot November 9 and 10. Insomnia Theater, also $5.50 without the card, begins at 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays and will show Poltergeist this weekend; Ghostbusters the following; and Spaceballs the weekend after.

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Looking for Volunteers CAPTAIN’s Homework Help Program, at Cheryl’s Lodge in Halfmoon, is in need of volunteers who enjoy working with youths.

Volunteers help students with their homework, reading or simple craft projects. Orientation is provided. Volunteers are needed on Mondays–Thursdays from 2:40–3:45 p.m. (K–5); from 4–5:30 p.m. (middle school); 5:30–6:30 p.m. (Grade 9–12). Call Mary at CAPTAIN, (518) 371–1185 for more information. Volunteer applications can be downloaded from the CAPTAIN website: captaincares.org.

STEP Volunteers Needed The Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program is seeking volunteer poop pickers, sidewalkers, horse leaders, paper jockeys and wranglers to care for its program horses, provide help with lessons for special needs children and adults, fix and repair the facility and promote fundraising. Horse experience is not needed but a plus. Call (518) 374–5116 or email stepatnfec@ yahoo.com for more information.

Saratoga Recreation Winter Registration The Winter Registration at Saratoga Recreation is open and offering Youth Basketball League, Jr. Sluggers, Introduction to Ice Skating, Box Lacrosse, Golf World Clinic, and a 3v3 tournament.

For more information call (518) 587–3550, ext. 2300.

Youth Sports at Malta Community Center Registration has begun for new fall sessions of Youth Sports at the Malta Community Center.

Classes are starting the last week of October. Openings are available in: Teeny Tennis for ages 5–7, Terrific Tennis for ages 8–10, Adaptive Gym for ages 5–10, Bitty Basketball for ages 5–6 and ages 7–8, co-ed Intro to Volleyball for ages 8–10 and Beginner/Intermediate Girls’ Volleyball ages 11–13. More information on class descriptions can be found in our Fall Activities Guide found at www.malta–town. org. For more information call (518) 899–4411.

LOCAL BRIEFS Theater on Ice Team Forming If you love to ice skate and are passionate about performing, then join the Theatre on Ice team, which combines the athleticism and grace of figure skating with the thrill of performance and dance. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information email jill@wiseworks. com or call (518) 583–3462.

Musical Memories in Malta The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, located at 729 Malta Avenue Ext. in Malta Ridge, will hold Musical Memories, Friday, October 25 from 6:30–9 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.), featuring Lew Petteys and friends. Music featured will be standard, swing and jazz. Donation is $8 and tickets are available from members and at the door. Refreshments will be available as well as a bake sale and a basket fair. For directions and other information call the church at (518) 581-0210.

Ballston Spa Witch Walk Starting at the American Legion on Pleasant Street, the Ballston Spa Witch Walk will take place on October 25. Cost is $25 per witch.

Some of this year’s donations will be going to saveapetli.com. Last year there were over 300 witches doing the Ballston Spa Witch Walk Pub Crawl. Please join us. You can call (518)-350-8023 for more information.

Learn About Social Media The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is hosting a meeting for community members who are interested in learning more about how social media can help not for profit organizations spread their mission throughout the community. The session will be held at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please RSVP

by October 23 to lwvsaratoga@ gmail.com or call (518) 728-0237.

Canine Howl-O-Ween Parade, Costume Contest Join Sloppy Kisses on Saturday, October 26th, for the Canine Howl-O-Ween event. Check in at Sloppy Kisses (425 Broadway - Saratoga) at 9:45 a.m., before the canine costume parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Prizes in the canine costume contest will be awarded for: Most Original Costume, Cutest Costume and Best Human/Canine Duo. Pre-register your dog at Sloppy Kisses. The registration fee is $5 per dog.

Proceeds benefit the DogFriendly Downtown Program.

The deadline to register for the event is Thursday, October 24.

Open Fire Tower Hours at Camp Saratoga Get a treetop view of the fall foliage when you climb an authentic fire tower on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on October 26–27. Visit a replica of a fire observer’s cabin without having to climb a mountain. The schedule is subject to weather conditions and availability of the volunteer fire tower interpreters. To confirm that it is open, call (518) 469–0918.

Spotlighter’s Fall Show “Mystery at Shady Acres,” an interactive comedy-mystery to be presented by Malta’s Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe and directed by Elyse Young, will be October 26 at 7 p.m. and October 27 at 2 p.m.

The 1.5-hour production’s general admission is: $10 advanced; $12 at the door; $50 gold family sponsors include two reserved seats. Call Malta Parks and Recreation at (518) 899-4411 for additional information.

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Treating and Identifying Addictions Albany Medical College will present the 10th Annual Addiction Medicine Weekend November 1-2. The goal is to teach medical professionals to recognize and treat addiction in their patients given its prevalence and the significant impact addiction has on health. For more information or to register, go to www.amc.edu/ Academic/CME/documents/2013_ AddictMedbrochure.pdf, or contact Dr. Glick at (518) 262-5303 or email glicks@mail.amc.edu.

Stationary Bike Race for Kids with Disabilities The Stationary Bike Race supporting the Karen and Gary Dake Foundation for Children will be November 2 starting at 10 a.m.

Registration will be 9 a.m. at the Saratoga Regional YMCA. More information is also available online starting September 16 at www. dakefoundation.org.

Slide Show Highlighting Birds of Kenya, Tanzania Phil Whitney will present a slide show highlighting the east African regions of Kenya and Tanzania on Wednesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room on the lower level of Crandall Library.

Black Velvet Art Party The 25th annual Black Velvet Art Party will be dockside aboard the Lake George Steamboat Company’s Lac du Saint Sacrement on Saturday, November 2 from 7–11 p.m. Tickets purchased before October 28 are $20 ($25 at the door). For more information call (518) 668-2616. Proceeds help fund the Lake George arts project and gallery exhibition series.

Saratoga County EOC Thanksgiving Baskets Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. is taking applications for Thanksgiving Baskets today through October 31. Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications are for Saratoga County families of two or more only. The applications are located at the Saratoga County EOC, 39 Bath Street in Ballston Spa and the local WIC clinic or call Head Start/Early Head Start Family advocate. For more information call at (518) 288–3206, ext. 111.

Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts, and Gift Fair The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation is still accepting crafters for the Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fair on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Crafters and artisans of handmade items are being sought on a juried basis for this newly expanded gift fair at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Booth fees are $60 until October 28. Call (518) 899–4411, ext. 300 or visit www.malta–town.org for a show application.

Decorate the Empire State The Saratoga County Historical Society announced a call for all local artists of Saratoga County to create an ornament representing this county, and submit it to Brookside Museum

by November 1. Two winning ornaments will be selected to decorate the holiday tree at the capitol in December. For more information on ornament guidelines and how to enter see www.brooksidemuseum.org.

‘What the Trees Say’ Exhibit Anne Diggory’s paintings will be on display at the “TREEaction” exhibit on November 7 from 5–8 p.m. at the Spring Street Gallery in Saratoga. “TREEaction” will include materials that tell the story of Saratoga’s trees from the perspective of the environmental advocacy of Sustainable Saratoga.

Little Shop of Horrors in Glens Falls The Glens Falls Community Theatre will present the Howard

Ashman/Alan Menken musical “Little Shop of Horrors” on November 7–10 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in downtown Glens Falls.

Curtain for the November 7, 8 and 9 performances is 8 p.m.

Curtain for the November 10 performance is 2 p.m. All tickets are $30 and are available online at www.woodtheater.org or by calling the Wood Theater Box Office at (518) 874-0800.

Women in Business Fall Luncheon The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County’s Women in Business Committee announced its Annual Fall Luncheon program, “Dream it. Believe it.

Achieve it.” It will be Wednesday, November 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Clifton Park from 11:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Enjoy a prereception, sit-down luncheon catered by Mazzone Hospitality, lots of door prizes and highenergy networking. Cost is $50 for chamber members and $65 for general admission. Preregistration is preferred, online payment accepted. To register call (518) 371-7748 or visit www. southernsaratoga.org.

Deadline For Entering Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest The final date to submit applications to a local VFW Post for the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2013-14 nationwide Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest and Voice of Democracy Oral Essay Contest is midnight, November 1. The competition is for students in grades 6–8 to express their views on democracy. Students interested in applying may contact Gene Ratigliano at (518) 584-9686, (518) 885-9666 or email at mcpo4@nycap.rr.com or go to the National VFW website at www.vfw.org and go to the Community Tab on the right hand side of the page.

Schick Art Gallery Opening Reception for ‘Charcoal!’

The Schick Art Gallery Opening Reception for “Charcoal!” will go from November 1 to December 15. It is free and open to the public. For more information call (518) 580-5049.

Warren Miller Film “Warren Miller” will show at 7 p.m. at the Gannett Auditorium. Tickets are $12 and are being sold at the Alpine Ski Shop on Clinton Street.

For more information call (518) 580-8338.

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Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013 school reunion with a murder and the whole class has to solve the crime.

Proceeds benefit our military and veteran programs. Dinner and show are only $25 per person (prepaid).

Tickets are limited. Call (518) 3731913.

Kids Night Out

Family Friendly Event

Friday, October 18 Fall Rummage & Garage Sale Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.

Capital Region Fall Home Show

SportsPlex of Halfmoon, 6 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

For more information visit www. acshomeshow.com.

A.L.L. Presents the Adirondack Folk School SUNY Empire State College Room 126, 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, noon–1 p.m.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs will present a special informational program about the Adirondack Folk School. Free and open to the public. For more information www.esc.edu/ALL.

Teen Poetry Workshop with Carol Graser

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 3:30–5 p.m.

All high school students are welcome regardless of their writing experience or interest in poetry. There is a $10 materials fee, please e-mail cgraser@ nycap.rr.com to sign up for the six week class or for more information.

All–You–Can–Eat Monthly Dinner

Principessa Elena Society, 11–13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, 5–7 p.m.

Italian wedding soup, Italian baked chicken, green beans with mushrooms, ziti with sauce, salad, bread, butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Seniors $8; adults $9; children 5–12, $5; under five are free. Take out $10. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 584-4163.

Elks Comedy Murder Mystery Charity Dinner Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake, 6:30 p.m.

The play combines a stereotypical high

Rec Center, Vanderbilt Ave., Saratoga Spring, 6–9 p.m.

Join the Saratoga Recreation Department and OnDeck Saratoga for Kids Night Out and a screening of Oz the Great and Powerful. From 6–7 p.m., games and activities will be played in the gym for $5. The film’s screening is from 7–9 p.m. for free.

20 Feet from Stardom

calendar Rehabilitator and Educator, Trish Marki from the Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY brings with her live birds of prey in this informative and interesting program designed for children and families. Learn about their behaviors and environment as well as their unique characteristics.

Ages five and up. www.sspl.org.

3rd Annual Fall Bazaar

Round Lake United Methodist Church, 34 George Ave, Round Lake A Chinese auction, holiday table with fall and Christmas items, a bake sale, and next-to-new books, puzzles and games. For more information call (518) 899-7203.

Poetry Open Mic

Saratoga Film Forum, 20 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Also showing on Sunday, October 20, 7:30 p.m. $7/$5 Film Forum members and students with ID. For more information call (518) 584 3456. www. saratogafilmforum.org.

The Shirt Factory, corner of Lawrence and Cooper Streets, Glens Falls, 2 p.m.

Featured poets are Pat Leonard and Maury Thompson. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Come and sign up for a 5—10 minute slot. www.shirtfactorygf.com.

Saturday, October 19

Tang Museum Opening Reception for Fall Exhibitions

Genealogy Conference

Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville, 8:45 a.m.

Michael Brophy will present four workshops at the annual Heritage Hunters Fall Conference. For information call (518) 587-2978 or email melfrejo@aol.com.

30th Annual St. Clement’s Arts & Crafts Show

St. Clement’s Chuch, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Artists and their work will be showcased, and there will a basket raffle, 50-50, an auction table, face painting, breakfast, lunch, a book sale and a scholastic book fair.

Free to Breathe Lake George Run/Walk

Shepard Park, Lake George, 9 a.m.

All proceeds support the National Lung Cancer Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. For more information, to register or donate visit www.FreetoBreathe.org/lakegeorge.

Malta Presbyterian Church Fall Rummage Sale

The Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning St., Malta 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bag sale at 1 p.m. For more information call (518) 899-5992 or visit www. maltapresbyterianchurch.org.

Silent Wings Owl Program

Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 11 a.m.–noon and 1–2 p.m. Wildlife

Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 6 p.m.

For more information call (518) 5808080 or visit www.tang.skidmore.edu for a list of all our events.

Sip Soup and Groove for a Good Cause

Roaring Brook Ranch, 2206 New York 9N, Lake George, 6 p.m.— midnight.

All proceeds from the event will benefit three Upstate New York autism organizations. Soup tasting from over 25 area restaurants and music by popular area musician.

Advance tickets $20; $25 on the day of the event, call to reserve your tickets (518) 744-8952.

Spring Street Classic Series: Easy Rider

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free, seating is limited.

Nacre Dance Company to Perform at Hubbard Hall

Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge, 8 p.m.

Nacre Dance Company’s mission is to sustain modern dance classics and inspire new choreographies. For more information visit www.hubbardhall. org or call (518) 677–2495.

Sunday, October 20 After the Fire 16th Annual Fundraiser Breakfast

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30–11 a.m.

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An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Cost is $8 for adults/take-outs, $7 for seniors/military, under five are free. Raffles and door prizes. Benefits After The Fire www.afterthefire.org.

885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.

Paws In Blue Fundraiser

Christ the Savior Orthodox Parish, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake Order by email xcsavior@yahoo. com or by phone (518) 363-0001.

Pick-up at church between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. If you are interested in sauerkraut or farmer’s cheese piroghi, please don’t wait for the last minute to place you order.

Saratoga Spa State Park, Warming Hut, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Proceeds to benefit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., to provide bullet/stab protective vest for New York State police dogs. Activities include: Pet look alike and costume contest, pony rides, face painting, photo booth, vendors and crafters, food, kettle corn, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and so much more.

For more information call (518) 3316278, www.vik9s.org.

Fall Festival to Benefit Gateway House of Peace Eagle’s Club Pavilion, 373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs, noon – 4 p.m.

To benefit Gateway House of Peace, a charitable hospice. There will be food, music, games, raffles, magician, crafts, pumpkin painting, face painting and much more, Rain or shine. Cost is $15 for adults, kids 12 and under $5, family package is $40.

Wild about Blue

Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 4 p.m.

Drinks, a light dinner and a unique silent auction. At this year’s event, the Preserve & Park will be presenting its Metamorphosis Award. The idea behind the award is to honor individuals who have helped create dramatic changes in their communities. Tickets are available for $65 per person and can be purchased by calling the Preserve & Park office at (518) 450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org.

Open Auditions: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Spa Little Theater, Saratoga Spa Park, 6:30–8:30 p.m. and Tuesday 6:30–8 p.m.

Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their December production. No appointment necessary. For a detailed flyer with character descriptions or questions about the audition call (518) 587-4427 www.homemadetheater.org.

Tuesday, October 22 Monthly Piroghi Sale

Candidate Forum for Saratoga City Commissioners Saratoga Springs HS Auditorium, 1 Blue Streaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

Wednesday, October 23 Elks Lodge Dinner

The Saratoga–Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30–7 p.m.

Scallop Potato & Ham and Chicken ’n Biscuits Dinner. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Soroptimist International Annual Informational Meeting

Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, 30 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, 7–8:30 p.m.

Our program will include an overview of our fun and profitable fundraising activities; how we improve the lives of women and girls locally and throughout the world, and what is involved in becoming a member of Soroptimist.

Thursday, October 24 Malta Expo and Job Fair MaltaCommunityCenter,1BayberryDr., Malta,12:30–4:30p.m.Job seekers can meet with top local companies .

Forum for Spa City Mayor and County Supervisors Saratoga Springs HS Auditorium, 1 Blue Streaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

Monday, October 21 Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.

This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock at (518)

Blood Drives October 18, 2013 YMCA of Saratoga Wilton Branch 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

A Voice For Veterans: Hidden Wounds

by Jackie Kingsland Saratoga TODAY As the wares in Iraq and Afghanistan come to an end, the battle inside the minds and hearts of many of our service members continue. For some, the return home is a gathering of family and friends with open arms, patriotic signs creatively designed in red, white and blue and a “Welcome Home” caption; a surprise visit when a young student runs tearfully into her father’s arms as he knocks on the classroom door; and for others who are grateful to be home with loved ones, also have a hollow stare as the return to civilian life becomes equally as difficult to transition into as the march into the darkness of war.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a clinical term debated by medical professionals as a disorder, or a state of mind upon experiencing a severe, traumatic even that involves the threat of injury and/or death to oneself or others. Such events may include an assault, robbery, kidnapping, automobile or plane crash or acts and threats of violence.

For our purposes and as an increasing concern, PTSD occurs as a result of military combat and warrelated issues. It is common; it is real, and it is our responsibility to provide our military with the support and resources necessary for our veterans to heal, feel comfortable in their own skin and in doing so, without judgment or stigma; often times associated with the diagnosis.

Recently, I met a gentleman who does just that. He has at a table in the back of the room, his back to the wall so he could face the door, his demeanor warm and friendly, as his eyes perused the perimeter of the surrounding area. His name is Reverend Nigel Mumford, a corporal and drill instructor in the Royal Marines Commandos (England), and he served for eight years, including three separate combat tours during the

period of 1971 to1978—a time when war was opposed by many and veterans were not well received.

When you sit and talk with Father Nigel Mumford, he is engaging, warm and compassionate; the intimating, drill sergeant persona is removed, yet the military pride and discipline are still very present.

Currently a priest who has dedicated most of his adult life to Christian healing ministry and a former Royal Marine, an interesting combination of two very different viewpoints of his life leading to his journey connecting with veterans.

“Yes, I used to make grown men cry as a drill instructor and I still do now as a priest,” he chuckles and shows his sense of humor one of many times during our meeting.

I was surprised to hear the Royal Marines conduct basic training for seven months.

He continues, “It is both mentally and physically challenging. The failure rate is about 50 percent and the slogan for the Royal Marines was ‘99.9 percent need not apply.’”

What draws this British military mate to helping our veterans is his military background and his own personal experience with PTSD. During his last combat tour, Father Nigel was exposed to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Four of his recruits were killed; he was hospitalized and couldn’t speak for a week; and once he was able to talk, he stuttered for several months.

“I was a completely broken man,” he said. His military career ended shortly thereafter, but his desire to help and heal veterans was just beginning.

Father Nigel’s life has seen its share of adversity—from several years ago contracting the swine flu while abroad; from witnessing his sister’s, Julie, debilitating muscle disease, dystopia, and as he mentioned—the lifealtering experience which led him to ministry—her complete recovery after a visit from an Australian, Jim Glenn, who prayed over her; to

dealing with his own wounds left from years in combat.

With his adversity and subsequent desire to help veterans, Reverend Mumford, had developed the Welcome Home Initiative program designed for an intense two to three day event for military veterans, and their spouses, who served in combat and suffer from the effects, in varying degrees, from PTSD. He is also the author of “After the Trauma the Battle Begins: Post Trauma Healing.” In his words, he explains, “PTSD isn’t about what’s wrong with you; it’s about what’s happened to you,” which seems an accurate description of what many service members experience upon returning from deployment to war. He continues on to say that PTSD can be described this way: (which is also an excerpt from his book) The mind is witness to a cata- strophic event.

The intellect cannot cope with that it has seen.

The body reacts physically under duress.

The heart receives emotional scar tissue.

The soul weeps.

This mental trauma is a total body reaction to horror.

Father Nigel understands “Fight or Flight”, a common military term relating to mindset specifically to combative-related experiences. He has brought the Welcome Home Initiative program before the U.S. Pentagon, 2-star generals and 22 colonels who listened to his passion for helping veterans and healing their hidden wounds of war.

During the Welcome Home Initiative (email: welcomehome@ byhiswoundsministry.org), which is no cost to combat veterans, there is a series of discussions designed to give an overview of healing, resources for recovery, coping mechanisms, the impact on spouses, significant others and families and an opportunity to tell their story.

“To be understood and to be heard, is a key point for veterans,”

Wirth Continued from pg. 4

bureaucracy that the taxpayers have to pay for. I’d eliminate it.”

Wirth continued, “That money is better spent on the street, on needed equipment, technology or personnel. We need less government and more safety.”

He said he would work to establish a public safety reserve fund

Father Nigel explains. “There are many connections and friendships formed during these retreats.”

The next Welcome Home Initiative takes place at Longfellow’s Inn, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Monday through Wednesday, November 18—20.

There are pre-arranged reservations for 10 people for a residential stay. It is open to veterans and their families.

For more information and to make reservations, as spaces are filling rapidly visit the website www.byhiswoundsministry.org; snail mail P.O. Box 55, Greenwich, NY 12834; or by telephone at (757) 716-7812. There is a closing ceremony open to the general public on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. to honor and thank our veterans.

PTSD is very real and not shameful; it’s worth researching further to

understand what veterans experience when off the battlefield and to help them and successfully communicate with this “unspoken body language”.

As Father Nigel said to me, “They gave me a cup of tea for debriefing after combat.”

We can do better for our veterans —they sacrificed for all of us.

A NOTEABLE MENTION: Operation Adopt-a-Soldier is having its annual Halloween Haunted Hayride and Haunted House on October 18 and19, and October 25 and 26th at Gavin Park, Wilton. For more information www.operationadoptasoldier.org or call (518) 3067507 or (518) 729-9417.

As always, thank you to all of our veterans and families for all that you do.

See you next month here at Saratoga TODAY.

instead of naming a deputy. That fund would be applied to the public safety operating budget as needed.

“In this day and age, we need to make sure that every dollar that we receive from the taxpayer is well-spent. I believe this puts the money where it should be for a safer Saratoga Springs.” Wirth said.

“I’m glad Rick Wirth is announcing this bold policy,” said Saratoga Springs Independence

Party Chairman Edward Miller.

“I can tell you that when he mentioned this possibility at our candidate interviews, he got the whole committee’s attention.”

“It’s a common sense policy that is absolutely brilliant— making sure that tax dollars are well-spent,” Miller continued.

“Hopefully, this will stimulate other politicians to really examine their budgets as if it were their own money they were spending.”

NEWS

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

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Voter’s Guide-County Sheriff Races (Source: LWVSaratoga.org)

Candidates from Malta and Galway answered the following questions:

Q1: What is your motivation for running for this office? What special skills, knowledge, experience or training do you bring to this position?

Q2: What are the two most critical issues facing your office? How do you propose to deal with them?

Q3: What do you want to achieve during your term?

Saratoga County

A1: To improve the quality of public safety for the citizens of Saratoga County. I bring 30 years of police experience in respect to dealing with issues affecting the public.

A2: One of the issues that I see is a rise in the use of narcotics. I propose an expansion in the drug unit and increased collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. Secondly, I feel there is a lack in overall training of the officers.

Providing officers with updated training will improve the quality of policing within the county.

A3: In my term, I would like to Michael H. Zurlo bring in revenue by taking in (REP, IND) boarders into the jail. Also, use part time transport officers to Experienced Law bring inmates to court, hospital, Enforcement Professional etc. By using the part-time officers, it will increase the amount of road officers and improve the response time for calls. I would also like to have a work release program for first time offenders. By doing this it will free up jail space and save money.

A1: To keep our communities a safe place to live, work and raise a family. I will bring more than 30 years of law-enforcement experience to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office where I worked as a patrol officer, sergeant, investigator, lieutenant, and senior criminal investigator. I have also served as judge giving me the unique experience of serving the people from multiple perspectives.

A2: Community and Technological advancements within our Sheriff ’s Office are two issues that I will focus on as Sheriff.

I will focus on having more of a presence in our neighborhoods and form a ‘Saratoga County Teen Safety Advisory Committee’ that will meet regularly within our schools Phillip A. Lindsey to discuss issues affecting youth throughout Saratoga County. I will also implement the (DEM, CON) use of social media and a new department Police Officer website to disseminate information to help keep the public informed and safe.

A3: To continue to keep Saratoga County a safe place to live and do business. We can achieve this through strengthening our relationships with local police agencies, joint training and technological advancements that will assist in keeping the general public aware of public safety issues in our communities.

New York State, Proposal Number One: An Amendment - Authorizing Casino Gaming (Source: LWVSaratoga.org)

Authorizing Casino Gaming

The proposed amendment to section 9 of article 1 of the Constitution would allow the Legislature to authorize up to seven casinos in New York State for the legislated purposes of promoting job growth, increasing aid to schools, and permitting local governments to lower property taxes through revenues generated. Shall the amendment be approved?

What Will This Amendment Do If Approved?

Currently, the NYS Constitution prohibits all gambling except for (1) pari-mutuel wagering and horse racing; (2) State lotteries; (3) bingo conducted by certain charitable, non-profit and religious organizations; and (4) games of chance conducted by these same charitable, non-profit, and religious organizations. This proposal would amend the constitution to authorize casino gambling within the state, allowing for no more than seven casinos.

What Is The Background On This Proposal?

Proponents of the amendment argue that casino gambling has significant potential to be a major economic engine for New York State.

They note that gaming already exists in the state, with five Native American owned casinos and nine racinos operating in the state, but that currently the state is not allowed to gain its benefits. They say that the amendment would enable New York to benefit from the tourism, revenue, and good jobs that they believe casinos will provide. Proponents also argue that limiting casino gambling to no more than seven facilities

guarantees there will not be an excessive proliferation of casinos within New York State.

Opponents of the amendment argue that expanding casino gambling in New York State could potentially increase gambling addiction, exploit those suffering from gambling addiction and their families, and have harmful effects on the communities in which the casinos are located. They say that even without including non-economic costs, the hidden costs of adding a casino to a region are two to three times more than the touted benefits. Some opponents also argue that increased crime is associated with the addition of a casino to a community.

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Education

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Ellms Festival: Fall Family Festival Unites Ballston Spa Schools BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District is offering a chance for families throughout the district to join together for a Fall Family Festival at Ellms Family Farm on October 19. Everyone in the school community is invited to the festivities from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the farm on Charlton Road in Ballston Spa. Admission to the event includes over 35 activities for families to enjoy, including the Giant Jumping Pillow, Tetherball, MooMooChooChoo, Zip Lines, Adult and Kiddie Pedal Carts, Hop-A-Longs, Obstacle Course, Big Slide, Kiddie Slide, Sound Garden, Tirehenge, Sandbox with diggers, Pumpkin Bowling, Trolley Rides, Chalk n’ Paint, animals to feed, plus much more!!

Ballston Spa students will be able to have a free balloon creation made by Mr. Twisty from 3–5 p.m. Food may also be purchased throughout the day including delicious apple cider donuts.

Information and exhibits will also be provided by the Ballston Spa schools, students and related

organizations, as they reach out to the community through the district’s service learning initiatives.

Partial proceeds from the event will be donated by Ellms Farms to benefit the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. The district’s fund directly supports the students in the Ballston Spa schools, including programs and initiatives such as Sponsor-A-Scholar, STEM enrichment programs, Robotics teams, Fine and Performing Arts, the Ballston Spa Alumni Network and the Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College High School.

The basic cost of admission is $11 per person, with 2 years old and under being free. The Ellms Family Farm is located at 448 Charlton Road and additional information is on their website at www.EllmsFarms. com. For more information contact Courtney Lamport at clamport@bscsd.org or (518) 884-7195, ext. 1369.

New School to the Area

ALBANY — On Saturday, October 19, there will be a Parents’ Meeting to learn more about establishing a Regina Caeli Academy Campus in the Capital District. Kari Beckman, RCA executive director, will explain the details of the program and then answer any questions.

Regina Caeli Academy is a private, independent academy operating in the Catholic tradition. They provide a “classical style” of education so students learn how to think critically and become life-long learners. All classes are taught in accordance with the methods of classical education.

The school offers pre-school through 12th grade classes that meet twice a week.

According to their website, the academy is “committed to

faithful adherence to the Holy Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and particular obedience to the Holy Father.

Regina Caeli Academy is a response to the need for affordable, authentic, classical education taught in light of the Catholic tradition.”

The meeting will be from 4-6 p.m. on October 19, at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Parish Center, 2216 Rosa Road, Schenectady.

See the Regina Caeli website at www.reginacaeliacademy. org for more information or email katestirton@yahoo.com or call (518) 882-7025 with any questions.

If you have any interest in Regina Caeli, consider attending the meeting. It will be the best way for you to determine if this program would benefit your family.

What's Happening In School This Week?

October 18 Saratoga Springs City School District Division, Grandparents Luncheon Ballston Spa Central School District None Schuylerville School District Spanish Club Poinsettia Sale ends PEP Health Fair, 5-8 p.m., Elementary School

October 21 Saratoga Springs City School District Geyser, Student Council Ballston Spa Central School District None Schuylerville School District Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.,

Administration Building

October 22 Saratoga Springs City School District Caroline, Band Demo, 6 p.m.

Ballston Spa Central School District WR Student Photos HS PTSA Meeting, 7 p.m.

Schuylerville School District None

October 23 Saratoga Springs City School District Greenfield, Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast, 9:30 a.m.

Lake, PTA Family Night Book Fair Ballston Spa Central School District None Schuylerville School District None

October 24 Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Meade Auditorium, HS Caroline, Beginning Orchestra Demo, 6 p.m.

Dorothy Nolan, Band Demo, 5 p.m.

Lake, Band Demo, 6 p.m.

Ballston Spa Central School District HVCC Instant Admissions Day, HS Guidance Office MTN Student Photos Schuylerville School District None

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

News

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SSYO Places Third Nationally in the American Prize Competition

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra placed third nationally in the youth orchestra division of The American Prize competition, 2013. Gioacchino Longobardi is the music director for SSYO. The orchestra was selected from applications reviewed this summer from all across the United States. The American Prize is a series of new, non-profit, competitions unique in

scope and structure, designed to recognize and reward the best performing artists, ensembles and composers in the United States based on submitted recordings. The American Prize was founded in 2009 and is awarded annually in many areas of the performing arts.

The Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra is small string ensemble dedicated to fostering excellence in musical arts through structured rehearsal

and community performances throughout the Saratoga region of upstate New York. Founded in 1999, SSYO began with the single vision of developing a world-class youth orchestra. SSYO works to expand the artistic and cultural horizons of young musicians, ages 13 to 25 years, through advanced training, peer collaboration and mentorship.

Conductor,Maestro Longobardi, with diplomas in Piano, Conducting and Composition from the Conservatorio

Madam Mayor!

DBA Meets the Candidates for Mayor

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Wednesday evening, October 16, the ballroom in the Courtyard by Marriott was standing room only as the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association (DBA) hosted the first face-to-face meeting between candidates for the Saratoga Springs Mayor’s office.

Side by side, at separate podiums were Saratoga County Supervisor Joanne Yepsen (D,I,WF) and Deputy Mayor Shauna Sutton (R,C).

The proceedings were moderated by Dawn Oesch, owner of the Candy Co. along with JJ Buechner of the Local Actors Guild of Saratoga and Tim Holmes, owner of Wheatfields Restaurant.

The candidates took turns responding to pre-submitted questions from Downtown Business owners and employees. As expected, many of these questions concerned the major issues and their respective impacts on the downtown core.

Parking, a potential casino and related infrastructure issues were discussed as expected. Yet there were also some wild-card questions that were posed to broaden out each candidate’s profile, such as what they wanted to be when they were young and how their

Photo by MarkBolles.com

respective backgrounds led them to where they were today.

Each candidate was forthright in detailing how their past and, most importantly recent experience, would best serve the mayor’s office.

While it was impossible to say if any minds were changed at this forum, it is obvious that each candidate and their supporters had plenty to feel good about and that resultant galvanizing energy should signal the beginning of an intensified campaign between now and election day on Tuesday, November 5.

The mayor candidates will meet once again at the Saratoga County League of Women Voters’ Meet the Candidates Forum next Thursday, October 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs High School Auditorium, 1 Blue Streak

Boulevard, Saratoga Springs.

While Wednesday’s forum attendees were limited to DBA members and their invited guests, the League of Women Voters event next Thursday is open to any member of the general public.

One significant aspect of the race for mayor has been decided for some time already, however, and this may be taken to the bank.

Come January 1, 2014, we are guaranteed to address either Shauna Sutton or Joanne Yepsen as Madam Mayor.

The only question left to answer is which one it will be.

Stay tuned. The two candidates are rounding the far turn, and heading for the finish line. For local political junkies it doesn’t get any better than this.

San Pietro a Majella, in Naples, Italy, brings a European perspective to a new world endeavor. He has introduced SSYO to a unique and challenging repertoire comprised primarily of early Baroque and Romantic period pieces.

The SSYO program offers young musicians the opportunity to perform orchestral masterworks directed by a professional musician/conductor, while pursuing their own personal aspirations and a lifelong love for music.

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

Tommy

Lily

Jesse Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

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

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Saratoga PLAN Honors Volunteers

PROVIDENCE – Saratoga PLAN held an open house last Saturday at the Hennig Preserve; the largest public preserve containing over 600 acres of protected forest.

The open house included guided walks on the many different miles of trails on the preserve, led by those who know best—the amazing group of volunteers who helped design and maintain the trails and have studied its history.

Saratoga Plan honored those who volunteered following the open house. Henning Preserve is on Centerline Road in Providence.

Saratoga PLAN honors dedicated volunteers at the guided tour event held at the Hennig Preserve on Saturday. Pictured, left to right are Peter Fedorick, Barbara Hennig, Anita Harris, Bill Lasher, Tom Harris, Maria Trabka; Executive Director, Devin Rigolino; and Stewardship Coordinator, Dot Gray.

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Food

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Four Generations at Butternut Ridge Farm SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shea Squires, age seven, has his own table to sell little pumpkins at Saratoga Farmers’ Market as part of Butternut Ridge Farm’s extensive display of vegetables, fruit and fall decorative favorites. Shea and his sister, 11-year-old Kiana, are the fourth generation to farm the family’s land in Argyle in Washington County.

The children’s grandparents, Debbie and Glenn Stevens, are the farm’s current owners. Glenn grew up on the farm, which was started by his parents, Helen and Bill Stevens.

“Bill was an agricultural instructor at BOCES for many years and the farm grew from there,” says

Debbie Stevens. “We’ve expanded a lot since Glenn and I took it over in the early 1990s.”

Butternut Ridge has always been a vegetable farm and sells primarily through farmers’ markets, including all three outdoor locations run by the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association in Malta, Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs. The farm also has a roadside stand on Route 40 in South Argyle.

“We farm about 50 acres and Bill still helps around the farm with various activities, even at age 86.

He’s been busy recently bundling decorative corn for sale at the market,” says Debbie.

Three large greenhouses on the farm give a strong start to vegetable plants, herbs and garden plants in the spring. Butternut Ridge is known for its bedding plants, perennials and hanging baskets, which give local gardeners an early advantage that yields beautiful blooming plants

in their gardens. Vegetables come on strong at the farm in the summer and fall, with colorful mums, pumpkins and gourds also in season at that time of year.

“This 35th anniversary year of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a milestone for our family as well, since Glenn’s parents were among the founders of this market,” says Debbie.

Miranda Squires, a daughter of Debbie and Glenn Stevens, likes to bring her children to the market when she is working and have them help in setting up the farm’s display.

Judging from young Shea’s pumpkin table and the hard work he does with his sister, the youngest generation in this family of farmers is already off to a strong start.

Saratoga Farmers’ Market remains open outside through the end of October at High Rock Park: Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Spirit of the Samurai

Stuffed Bell Peppers Ingredients

6 bell peppers (any color) 1 cup cooked rice (1/3 cup uncooked) 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork or poultry) 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup grated cheese (Cheddar, Parmesan or other) 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Salt and pepper 2 cups tomato or pasta sauce

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends!

We have a new arrival here at Compliments to the Chef and we are proud to have taheir products. A knife made with pride, honor and integrity. Presenting Kikuichi knives; knives that I fight to provide to my customers.

The Kikuichi Company has a long and distinguished history.

Although they have been producing superior cutlery for more than a hundred years, the origins of the company lie still further back. Some 700 years ago the emperor Gotoba authorized their family ancestor, Shiro Kanenaga, to be one of his sword smiths.

For the next several hundred years their family manufactured samurai swords that bore the emperor’s chrysanthemum symbol as a mark of their excellence.

Today Shiro Kanenagas original swords are considered national

treasures in Japan and are on display at Seikado Museum in Tokyo.

When the Meiji Revolution brought an end to the samurai era in 1868, the company re-invented itself as a maker of cutlery, yet the Kikuichi Company is proud to carry on in the high standard of craftsmanship they apply to the knives and scissors they produce today.

Take a look around your kitchen and ask yourself, “Which tools do I value most?”

They are probably made by good companies with a lot of pride. When you purchase a Kikuichi Cutlery, you will own a piece of history and craftsmanship like no other.

Stop in to see us, hold a “piece of history” and remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take care, John and Paula

Directions •Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook rice.

•Wash peppers, cut off tops and remove stem and seeds.

The edible parts of the peppers that you trim off can be finely diced and added to the stuffing.

•Bring pot of water to a boil and drop in the prepared peppers, parboiling them for a few minutes until somewhat softened. Remove from water, drain and set aside to cool.

•Brown meat with onion and garlic until meat is cooked.

•Prepare stuffing by mixing together rice, meat mixture, parsley, cheese, and basil in a medium bowl.

•Put some tomato sauce in a small baking dish so the bottom is lightly covered. Stuff peppers with rice-meat mixture and set in baking dish.

•Cover peppers with rest of sauce and cover dish with foil. Bake covered in oven for about 20 minutes, and then uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.

•Boil water in a large kettle. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving 2 cups of liquid.

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Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

FUN AND GAMES

Puzzles

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See puzzle solutions on page 29

Across 1 Actor Damon 5 Like unfizzy soda 9 Relatively cool heavenly body 14 Suffix with buck 15 Grocery section 16 “All done!”

17 Long-running musical variety TV show 19 Hunter’s hides 20 Spiral-shaped __ fries 21 Fair-hiring abbr.

23 Wiesel who said, “Indifference, to me, is the epitome of evil” 24 “Just __ suspected!”

25 Pre-playoffs baseball drama 29 Work on, as a vintage auto 31 Sudoku grid line 32 Honorary legal deg.

33 ‘30s-’40s film dog 34 Logger’s tool 36 Man and Capri 38 Final triumph after apparent failure 42 Fancy mushroom 45 Metric distances: Abbr.

46 Roadies’ loads 50 Prefix with sex 51 Yale student 54 Kevin Kline’s “French Kiss” co-star 56 Offensive in the First Gulf War 59 __-Caps: candy 60 Bug-killing brand 61 Deer daughter 62 How some stock is sold 64 Sent to the unemployment line 66 Retrace one’s steps, and what ends of 17-, 25-, 38- and 56-Across can literally have 69 Key in 70 Mine, to Mimi 71 Java Freeze brand 72 Swiped 73 Tree anchor 74 Breakfast, e.g.

Down 1 Eyelash application 2 Stirs to action 3 One of a vacationing busload 4 Turnpike fee

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

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5 Pres. on a dime 6 “Glee” actress __ Michele 7 Sci-fi invader 8 Karaoke singer’s ineptitude, to the chagrin of the audience 9 Gas additive letters 10 See-through 11 Revealing, as a celeb interview 12 “An” or “the” 13 Tends to a lawn’s bare spot 18 AutoCorrect target 22 John’s Yoko 26 Distinctive periods 27 Bagel shop call 28 Itty-bitty branch 30 Fish story 35 Moose relative 37 __-Pei: wrinkly dog

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See puzzle solution on page 29 39 Angel or Athletic, briefly 40 Rifle range need 41 Laptop operator 42 Confuses 43 Price of bubble gum, once 44 Trattoria rice dish 47 Leader in social networking until 2008 48 Cure-all 49 Enjoy coral reefs 52 Inc., in the U.K. 53 Meteorologist’s pressure line 55 Future MBA’s exam 57 Actress Georgia of “Everybody Loves Raymond” 58 Julio’s “I love you” 63 Quick haircut 65 Profitable rock 67 Suitor’s murmur 68 Model-ship-to-be

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

Lager, Ale .Both beverages are beer types. Ale is produced with a top-fer- Lager is produced with a bottom-fermenting yeast, fermenting between 52 and 58 degrees. The difference in menting yeast, fermenting between 64 and 70 degrees. temperature can affect the taste. Ales typically are fruitier and lagers more crisp.

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

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Haunted Corn Maze Schuyler Farms, 1124 Route 29, Schuylerville Every Friday and Saturday evening at sunset, the corn maze turns into “A Field of Screams”. Come and experience why we are the “Stalk of the Town”. On the weekends take a hayride to pick your own pumpkins, pan for real fossils and gemstones, visit our rock shop, pet and feed our farm animals or get a bite at the cornfield café. Enjoy the view and snack on some fresh cider and cider donuts along the way. For more information visit www.schuylerfarms.com Harvest Haunt at Liberty Ridge 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke, every weekend night in October, 7 p.m.Five haunted attractions— The Farmer’s Haunted House, The Forest of Fear, The Field of Screams, Fort HuntD and The Shady Rest. Psychic Sideshow is now appearing at the Harvest Haunt. Psychic Sideshow is a live experience that brings to you the thrill and excitement of the carnival midway. You will experience Sideshow Stunts, Carnival Cons, Magic of the Midway, Miracles of the Human Mind and so much more. For more information visit www. hauntny.com or call (518) 6641515.

Second Annual Zombie Run 5K Six Flags Great Escape, Lake George, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

There is just one goal in this Zombie infested 5K race benefiting the American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter—Don’t Die. For more information or to register visit www.sixflags.com Saratoga Scare Fair The Institute of Fear brings your fears and phobias to an 8,000 square-foot teen and adult haunted house located at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street starting on Friday, October 11 until Saturday, October 26, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $8. Go to Gate 5. For more information call (518) 796-5190.

Fourth Annual Scare-A-Thon Halloween Hall, 831 Route 67,

HALLOWEEN calendar Bldg. 6, Ballston Spa, October 12, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Have a terrific good time and shop for your Halloween costumes too.

You and your children will love this event. Ride Pirate Ship and Bouncy Bounce inflatables, play mini golf, enjoy popcorn, face painting and see roaming characters. Plus free prizes presented by STAR 101.3.

For more information call (518) 885-5725.

Halloween Dance Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa, October 12, 7–10 p.m.

Halloween Dance sponsored by the Ballston Area Seniors, costumes optional. Music provided by “Shades of Country Band” Admission: members free; general public $5. For more information call (518) 885-6740.

Haunted Hayride Gavin Park, Wilton October 18, 19, 25 and 26; 5–10 p.m., 4–6 p.m. is for Little Screamers. Hayride is $5, family rates available. Each night there will be games in the gym, costume judging, bounce house and refreshments. All proceeds will benefit Operation Adopt A Soldier and Veterans. Sponsored

by John Vincek and Ariel Farms and the Town of Wilton. For more information call (518) 3067507 or (518) 729-9417 or visit www.operationadoptasoldier.org Kids Care Clubs Project: Halloween Costume Drive The Saratoga County Kids Care Club is collecting gently used or new Halloween costumes of any size, including infants, toddlers, children and teens. The Costume Drive will run from now until October 17. Drop-off locations are Torres XTF Health & Fitness at 43B Round Lake Road in Ballston Lake, Saratoga Regional YMCA at 290 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs and the Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. For more information call (518) 412-2582.

Got Costumes?

Through October 18, donate your gently used Halloween Costumes for local children in the box provided in Fingerpaint’s vestibule at 395 Broadway or at the Albany office, 13 Walker Way. Drop off times are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Fingerpaint will deliver the costumes to Comic Depot in Wilton Mall, who is working with Franklin Community Center to get the costumes to those in-need.

Contact Franklin Community Center at (518) 587-9826 for more information.

7th Annual Haunted House The Wilton Fire Department and Auxiliary will hold its 7th Annual Haunted House on Friday Oct 18 and Saturday October 19 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Games and candy for small children from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a donation of $3. The Haunted House (recommended ages 8 and up) will be $5 donation with unlimited times to go through. Proceeds from the haunted house are used for community donations such as adopt a child and more events like breakfast with Santa. Child Fingerprinting by the National Center for Exploited children will also be available.

Children’s Halloween Party American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234, 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa, Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Prize for best costume. Games, crafts and snacks. For more information call (518) 885-7236.

Costume Drive Takes Spook Out of Spending for Struggling Families Halloween just got a little less scary for struggling parents who feared the cost of buying a new costume for their little monsters.

Comic Depot and Franklin Community Center are working together to help local families get the costumes they need, hoping to make it a win-win for people who have old costumes to donate, and distributing them to people who may be on a limited budget. The costume collaboration allows donors to drop off gently-used costumes to pass on the Halloween spirit, or folks can even purchase new costumes to donate. Donations of wigs, make up, accessories are also greatly appreciated. Costumes can be donated during mall hours at Comic Depot (near the Ruby Tuesday entrance) until Sunday October 20. Franklin Community Center will distribute vouchers to the families they serve, giving them an opportunity to peruse the costumes before Halloween to see if they can find the perfect fit.

For more information, visit www. franklincommunitycenter.org or www.comicdepotllc.com.

Ballston Spa Witch Walk On Friday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. there will be hundreds of witches roaming the streets of Ballston Spa. Proceeds from the Witch Walk will go to help homeless pets and spay and neuter programs in our area and senior dogs with health issues.

Imagine walking down the street and seeing hundreds of ladies dressed up as their favorite witch.

Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

There’s Glenda the Good witch, the wicked witch, pageant queen witch, football star witch—the possibilities are endless. Which Witch will you be? The cost to join the pub-crawl and strut your witchy stuff is only $25 per person.

This price includes appetizers and live music at the end of the walk, as well as your donation to the charity. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Husbands and boyfriends can meet all witches at the end of the walk—there is a $5 cover charge.

Call or email Carol Lang at (518) 884-9352 or langbro2@gmail.com

by October 25.

12th Annual Fall Festival Downtown Saratoga Springs, Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Your kids will love the activities like the pumpkin roll, pumpkin decorating, face painting, cupcake decorating and trick-or-treating at local stores and restaurants. There’s plenty of fun for the whole family, including traveling entertainers, a costume parade, clowns and games.

Take advantage of this opportunity to support the community and celebrate fall.

20th Annual Goblin Gallup Annual 5K Abraham Wing School, 120 Lawrence St., Glens Falls, Saturday, October 26 at 9 a.m.

Early registration is encouraged, as the first 200 entrants will receive a souvenir T-shirt. All proceeds will benefit Adirondack Runners and Friends of Nepal Village Improvement Fund. For more information or to register visit www.adirondackrunners.org Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade and Contest Downtown Saratoga Springs, Saturday, October 26, 9:45 a.m.

Join Sloppy Kisses for their eight annual canine costume parade and contest. Each dog participating in the event will receive a goodie bag.

Cost is $5 to register. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Dog-Friendly Downtown Program. The deadline to register for the event is Thursday, October 24. For more information call (518) 587-2207.

RUNDEAD 5K Saratoga Spa State Park, Sunday, October 27 This race to support Special Olympics New York is not your average 5K. The trail through Saratoga State Park has chilling obstacles—ZOMBIES. Register today as a runner or a zombie.

For more information visit www. specialolympicsny.org

Kids Halloween Party Greenfield Fire House, South Greenfield Rd., Greenfield Center, 4 – 7 p.m.

The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is sponsoring a Kids Halloween Party on Thursday October 31, 2013. Open to Kids 12 and under from Greenfield, Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Corinth with their parents. There will be games, crafts, treats, door prizes, hot dogs, cookies, beverages and a magic show. We will be collecting old eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling as part of our Sight Night campaign. Please join us for a funfilled and safe evening.

Wizard of Oz Fall Party for Boys and Girls Abigail’s Place, 90 Front St., Ballston Spa, October 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Special guests Glinda, Scarecrow, TinMan, Wicked Witch will be there for great photo opportunities.

Crafts, snacks, games and costume contest. Create a one-of-a-kind costume. Cost is $5. Please call to reserve your spot and we ask that parents stay with children, (518) 885-6080.

Trick or Treat at Wilton Mall October 31, 5 – 7 p.m.

Wilton Mall will be hosting their Halloween Trick-or-Treating.

Halloween is no fun when it’s dark, cold, or rainy so come inside to celebrate. Participating retailers will post orange pumpkins in the window if they have candy to give out to all the little gouls and goblins. For more information call (518) 583-2138.

Haunted for Habitat at Tubby Tubes Tubby Tubes, 1289 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne Enjoy Haunted for Habitat at Tubby Tubes outdoor sliding park every Saturday and Sunday in October. Family friendly Haunted Barn, unlimited outdoor slides, pumpkin painting, tube maze and free candy for the kids. Cost is $9, a portion of the proceeds goes to Habitat for Humanity.

For more information call (518) 696-7222.

MVP presents 13th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge Saratoga Spa State Park, October 19, 9:30 a.m.

This event features 5K walk or run and 10K run through the beautiful and historic Saratoga Spa State Park. The day also includes a Fun Run for kids 12 and under. Pre-Registered participants by 10/1 will receive long-sleeved moisture wicking t-shirts. No day of registration.

For more information call (518) 587-0723.

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Nice Beats Nasty - Every Time!

Saratoga Children’s Theatre Proves It Once Again with Cinderella G2K

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

Left to right are Emory Garber (Cinderella), Chloe Yettru (Portia), Grace Alberti (Stepmother) and Amanda Leske (Joy)

S A R AT O G A S P R I N G S — Beauty is valued in cultures throughout the world, yet graciousness is a truly priceless commodity. When Cinderella triumphs by fitting into her glass slipper, she reaches a rarified and legendary perch by forgiving her evil stepsisters. That is the common moral lesson among the thousands of versions of the beloved fairy tale which stretch across all continents and well back into the 1600s.

Over 30 local children will be providing their rendition of these versions as Saratoga Children’s Theatre (SCT) presents Cinderella G2K at the Saratoga Music Hall on the Third Floor of City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Performances are on Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and are available at the door.

Cinderella G2K is directed by Tony Rivera, with music direction

by Maria Laurenzo and choreography by Rosie Spring.

The G2K refers to the “Getting to Know” Series, which are uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers. In this specially created version, all the beloved songs and

familiar characters are present and accounted for. However, the entire script has been condensed to better suit young attention spans and the plot is slightly altered to highlight a few important lessons.

The cast is, as is the case with all SCT offerings, uniformly excellent and precocious, and given the cast’s young average age, surprisingly accomplished.

A good example is Spencer Boyce, 9, who plays both a white horse and a townsperson. When asked if this was his first time on stage, he replied that “actually, I brought along my resume,” which he preceded to fish out of his pocket and unfold with great theatrical flourish.

In addition to nine previous SCT roles as diverse as a genie in Aladdin to a rooster in Annie, Spencer also has made a mark in singing in several talent shows, offering his takes on tunes by Michael Jackson, Elvis and Dean Martin (“You’re nobody till somebody loves you” is a particular favorite). Spencer is most excited about his next SCT role, where he will play young Marley in A Christmas Carol.

He is also a long-time supporter of big brother Matthew, 14, who is cast as the Prince. Unfortunately, the Prince’s royal duties prevented him from attending our sit down,

Spencer Boyce

yet Spencer appeared confident that Matthew’s glass slipper dispensing technique would be well-received by the audience.

Cast in the role of slipper recipient is Emory Garber, 11. Emory studied several Cinderella’s for this role, preferring the 1997 remake starring Brandy (with Whitney Houston as the Fairy Godmother) as most inspiring. Such was her dedication to her craft that she graciously consented to see Cinderella on Broadway as well, starring Laura Osnes. This is Emory’s first SCT production, yet the Forts Ferry Elementary sixth grader has already been slotted for their January production of Jungle Book, in which she will play Bagheera.

An old theater expression is that there are no small roles, only small actors. In this case, about 30 small actors are all playing a large role in making Cinderella G2K a SCT production that everyone in the family can enjoy.

13+6+13=Smash!

SCHUYLERVILLE — This just in.

The uniquely Capital Region phenomenon that is The Singing Anchors will once again apply their vocal talent to a collection of Broadway favorites. News Channel 13 anchors Benita Zahn and Jessica Layton Catalon and CBS6’s Jerry Gretzinger, under the musical direction of Ft. Salem Theater’s Jay Kerr, will be presented by the Schuylerville Community Theater on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. at the Schuylerville senior high school auditorium. General admission tickets are $14, students and seniors are $12. For advance tickets call (518) 695-5480. Now back to you.

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In the Soup Again — and Loving it!

Fifth Annual Soup ‘r’ Bands will Rock Roaring Brook Saturday.

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY LAKE GEORGE—What’s the secret to a great event?

Thanks to assistance from some incredibly giving people, I have learned the recipe and have permission to share it with you.

Here are the ingredients: • Soups and chowders from 34 restaurants, derived from a wide geographic area that spans from Saratoga Springs to North Creek • Nine of the area’s most talented and popular bands spread liberally over two stages • Assorted miscellaneous optional beverages • A wonderful resort setting centrally located and in full foliage flowering • One great cause.

Once you assemble these ingredients, the directions are simple: • Combine all into one great evening • Shake, shake, shake till you can shake no more • Consume liberally with friends Should you not fancy yourself a master chef capable of pulling off a recipe of this magnitude, I have even better news. The Roaring Brook Ranch has it all prepared for you this Saturday night and you can tout your buds and BFF’s to this with confidence: They have perfected this particular recipe for five years and have the lineage and pedigree for this sort of thing for decades.

The short course is that the fifth annual Soup ‘r’ Bands to benefit autism awareness will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, October 19 at the Roaring Brook Ranch, located just off Northway Exit 21 in Lake George. Admission to the event is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Advance will call tickets can be secured by calling Andrea Jacobs-Merlow at (518) 744-8952.

The beneficiaries of this event are organizations that are dedicated to helping local children and families affected by autism. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be divided among three local non-profits: Upstate New York Autism Awareness Association and the Autism Task Forces in both Greenwich and Hadley-Luzerne.

Andrea, who is the resort’s events planner, has been in charge of stirring the soup, if you will, and is uniquely suited to run this event. One of this year’s recipients of a “20 under 40” leadership award from the Post Star, she epitomizes the term multi-tasker.

She also teaches French at Greenwich Central School and has worked at Siro’s for several summers, which gives her a prime view of many of the area’s leading bands.

“The task each year is to make a great event even bigger and better.”

She said.

To that end, the bands have increased from three the first year to nine. On Saturday’s roster are several regional favorites, including the Audiostars, Rich Ortiz, Groove Therapy, Radio Junkies and Tim Wechgelaer and his quartet. This has necessitated opening up a second room (The Powder Horn Saloon) to accommodate the extra bands and so Tim Wechgelaer was asked to run the sound for the Powder Horn in addition to his band set.

“I was more than happy to say yes to Andrea,” Tim said. “She’s an easy person to say yes to.”

Tim is also uniquely qualified to maximize the sound in the space.

“I’ve been working with Andrea and her family for many years, and have run the sound in that room for the annual Bands and Beans benefit for several years now. So I know a lot of the nooks and crannies.”

The enhancements extend to the soup sampling area as well. Not only have the number of participating

The Audiostars. Photo Provided by Scott Zido Photography.

restaurants grown over the event’s five years, but they get to compete for your vote. As with Bands and Beans, when you enter the event, you are given three chips to bestow upon your favorite restaurants. Scoring in the top five has always been a cherished designation, but this year Andrea has a special prize for the “best in show.”

The NHL has its Stanley Cup. In that spirit, this year the top vote getter will triumphantly hoist the soon tobe-iconic “golden ladle.” Capacity: 14 ounces.

“I painted it gold myself.” Andrea notes, leaving no detail undetailed.

Everyone has different reasons

to get involved. For Sal Ianni, owner of Mama Riso’s in Lake George, it’s personal.

“My 13-year-old boy is autistic, so naturally it was easy to say yes to this from the beginning. We do get asked to contribute to a lot of things as you can imagine. But what I think is admirable is how much of the proceeds get to the people who really need it,” Sal said.

Another restaurateur who will be sending soup down with his people from Warrensburg is Tom Grace, owner of Lizzie Keays. “We go every year and I’m happy Andrea asked us to participate. It’s nice to help out at such Tim Wechgelaer.

a worthy event. It’s a great opportunity for my people to network with our colleagues in the region, since we’re way up North most of the year.”

I asked Tom if he had a goal in mind for the event. I was anticipating an answer like a top five vote, or perhaps a dream about bringing the cherished “big spoon” back to Warrensburg for a parade down Main Street but he took it out another door.

“Honestly,” Tom said, “I’d just like to go once. We have a small staff and they love this event so much that they practically leave me by myself here.”

Well, you of course have no such restrictions. Time to go—soup’s on!

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Fall Festival Getting Ready to Roll into Town

The Only Mystery is Why You Would Miss This

MALTA — ‘Mystery at Shady Acres’ is an interactive comedy-mystery that will be presented by Malta’s Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe and directed by Elyse Young.

The audience’s help is needed to solve a baffling theft at Shady Acres, which is a cozy hotel tucked away in the remote English countryside in the late 1920s. The hotel staff is frantically preparing for the arrival of their most prestigious guests ever— the wealthy and famous Fairfax family from America.

Everything seems to be going awry as the hotel is turned topsyturvy with zany activity. Just when management finally thinks everything is going smoothly, Mrs. Fairfax’s valuable diamond necklace

is stolen! Who could it be?

The police discover that practically everyone at the hotel has a motive.

Having a flamboyant but ineffective detective and his assistant arrive on the scene competing to solve the case first only makes matters worse. Good thing you are in the audience to help point out the clues and analyze characters’ motivations.

Performances are on Saturday, October 26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 27 at 2 p.m. at the David R. Meager Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. General admission tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Gold family sponsorships at $50 include two reserved seats. Call Malta Parks and Recreation at (518) 899-4411 for additional information.

Photo By Susan Farnsworth

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Get your pumpkin rolling, apple bobbing, face paint receiving and costume marching skills fine-tuned, for the twelfth annual Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The Festival is a celebration of both autumn and Halloween.

The goal is to encourage families to have fun together, enjoying the hospitality of Saratoga Springs’

businesses and the great spirit of the community.

It kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Farmers’ Market with a ribbon cutting and special guests Mayor Scott Johnson, Honey Bear and her Pig and Tiger friends. The fun will continue all day throughout downtown Saratoga Springs, culminating with an exciting Costume Parade starting at 4 p.m. at Forno Bistro, 541 Broadway. The parade begins in their parking lot and proceeds down Broadway to the Congress Park Carousel where the Department

of Public Works has donated their time so all the kids can take a carousel ride for free.

Look for a complete event schedule in next Friday’s, October 25, edition of Saratoga TODAY. The Downtown Business Association Fall Festival is run by an all-volunteer committee and supported by the generosity of Saratoga’s businesses and restaurants. For additional information contact Maddy Zanetti at (518) 587-0666 or mzanetti@impressionssaratoga.com

Jenna’s Journey: One Woman, One Farm and One Fiddle SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, October 23 at 7 p.m. Northshire Bookstore Saratoga will present a reading, discussion and signing with Jenna Woginrich, author of OneWoman Farm: My Life Shared with Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, Goats and a Fine Fiddle.

Fans of author Jenna Woginrich have followed her path from cubicle to farm through her popular blog Cold Antler Farm and her previous books Made from Scratch, Chick Days and Barnheart.

Woginrich’s journey has taken her from an office life to an Idaho homestead and finally to her farm in upstate New York.

In One-Woman Farm, Woginrich shares the rhythms, seasons and cycles of farm life including its two- and fourlegged personalities and its struggles, joys and epiphanies. Her voice expresses the gratitude and spiritual fulfillment she discovers in the practical, essential chores of training a cart horse, delivering twin goats and working with

her neighbors. Readers will find her portrait of a farm year both moving and inspiring.

Northshire Bookstore is

located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call (518) 682-4200 or visit www.northshire.com.

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week of 10/18-10/24 friday, 10/18:

saturday, 10/19:

Tim Olsen Quartet, 9 pm

Jes Hudak, 7 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

Headwall, 9 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400

Dan Sherwin, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300

Sarah McQuaid, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm Acoustic Circus, 10 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

Woodstone, 8:30 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

Crispy Critters/Street Talk, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

Spoiler, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

The McKrells, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Larry Hooker, 8 pm

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

@ Maestros - 580.0312

Funk Evolution, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

Betsy + the ByeGons, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771

Forthlin Road, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Dan Sherwin, 8 pm

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

On Your Mark, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

DJ Darik, 8 pm

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

sunday, 10/20: Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Trivia Mania, 8 pm @ Circus Cafe - 583.1106

“Heavy Sunday”, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Aqueous w/Flabberghaster, 9 pm

tuesday, 10/22:

Mitch Frasier, 8 pm

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm

Sean Lyons, 8 pm

Rich Ortiz, 10 pm

Rich Ortiz, 6 pm

@ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463

wednesday, 10/23:

New York Players, 8 pm

Chads Trivia Night, 8 pm

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066 @ Ravenswood - 371.8771

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

@ Vapor - 792.8282

saturday, 10/19: Todd Nelson’s TN3, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

Vontus, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

@ Maestros - 580.0312

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400

@ Irish Times - 583.0003

Acoustic Blues Jam, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Jeff Walton, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

Capital Zen - Phish After Party, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

Karaoke, 10 pm

thursday, 10/24:

Jeff Walton, 7:30 pm

Open Mic with Nate, 8 pm

Grandpa Jones’ 100th Birthday Show, 8 pm

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm

Poetry Open Mic, 2 pm

Street Corner Holler, 9 pm

Awesome, 9 pm

Jeff Walton, 6 pm

North and South Dakotas, 8:30 pm

Steve Candlen, 7 pm

@ Circus Cafe - 583.1106

@ Inn at Saratoga - 583.1890 @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

@ Shirt Factory - 907-4478 @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

@ Irish Times - 583.0003

@ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106 @ Crown Grill - 583.1105 @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

@ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 @ Maestros - 580.0312

Comedy Gold Showcase, 8 pm @ Mine - 871.1430

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Week of October 18 – October 24, 2013

Bulldogs’ Goal: Get Back to Finals, Win

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Last November, when South Glens Falls soccer lost to Troy in double overtime of the Section II Class A final, head coach Travis Birkholz didn’t waste time to set the goal for next season.

It was on that field in Colonie, November 3, 2012 when Birkholz set the tone for what is now a 10-2-0 Foothills Council record (10-4-0 overall), right on the heels of Queensbury (11-1-1, 13-1-1) with one game remaining.

“Our goal, as soon our season ended last year, we talked about, right there on the field when our final game came to an end, that our goal was to return to the final,” Birkholz said.

“That was our whole season goal and that if we get to the final that we would win this time.”

Last year was the second time South Glens Falls made it to the finals in six years (2007), after being ousted in the semifinals multiple times in between. The heartbreaking 2-1 championship game loss, ending with a Troy goal around the five-minute mark, helped fuel the fire for 2013.

“It’s a really tough road to get

there,” Birkholz said. “The kids know how difficult it is and we’re going to take it one game at a time.

That’s our goal.”

The Bulldogs 1-0 win over Glens Falls, Wednesday, set up a chance for them to possibly tie or win the Foothills, depending on Queensbury’s final game outcome at a tough Broadalbin-Perth squad and a South Glens Falls home win over Gloversville.

The Foothills tiebreaker is point-based, with two points for a win and one for a tie. After Queensbury tied Scotia-Glenville, 1-1, last Friday, the Bulldogs are now a half game behind. With a win and a Queensbury tie, the Bulldogs would share first place after splitting the season series with the Spartans.

But getting in this position didn’t start off easy. After dropping the first two non-league games to Schuylerville and CBA, South Glens Falls lost the regular season opener, 3-0, against Scotia-Glenville.

“After that we definitely made some adjustments to how we were going to play, moving a few guys around,” Birkholz said. “The team had to learn some lessons with how we’re going to play on the back end

and how we’re going to get the ball in the net. We’re playing our backs differently than we played our backs last year and we graduated two of our guys last year.”

Those adjustments attributed to the following 10-game win streak, which included nine straight shutouts and a 5-2 win over Broadalbin-Perth.

The streak ended with a 2-1 Queensbury loss on October 9.

During the Queensbury game, the Bulldogs had to pull Jace Lenon out with about 15 minutes left before the end of regulation because of cramping.

“When Jace comes out of the lineup there’s a difference in our team,” Birkholz said. “We ended up giving up a goal with five minutes to go when they tied it and he was not able to return. That kind of put a dent in our lineup.”

Wednesday’s shutout over Glens Falls was the Bulldogs’ impressive 10th of the season, as Birkholz played all 27 of his players to both get a look at everyone heading into sectionals, while giving his starters some rest.

Lenon scored the lone goal.

One of those starters is the team’s leading goal scorer Alec Potter. The junior has 10 goals and two assists this season, including a

South Glens Falls’ Cody Kostrzebski fights for position in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Glens Falls. Photo by MarkBolles.com

hat trick against Johnstown. He’s followed by teammate Teddy Brushini (eight goals, three assists) . “[Brushini] has made an impact in every game,” Birkholz said. “I can’t think of a game where he hasn’t done something good for us. He’s a very young player (sophomore), very talented and a very smart soccer player.”

It has also been the performance of players, such as Cody Kostrzebski, who might not stand out in the box score as much as Kyle Ogden (five goals, four assists), Brushini and Potter, who have made a difference.

“You’re not seeing [Kostrzebski] a

lot in assists and goals and things like that,” Birkholz said about the junior.

“He creates a lot of opportunities for the team. He hasn’t been scoring or getting a ton of assists but he’s doing a lot of work that you don’t see in the stat column that really benefits our team.”

Regardless of what happens this year, the Bulldogs have a set foundation with Kostrzebski, Potter and Brushini returning next year.

South Glens Falls hosts Gloversville, Saturday at 1 p.m. before keeping an eye on Queensbury, who plays at Broadalbin under the lights at 6 p.m. to wrap up the regular season before seeding begins.

Saratoga TODAY'S Star Athletes Gab Lawrence. Photo courtesy of Skidmore Athletics.

Skidmore Women’s Defense

The last time someone scored a goal against the Thoroughbred’s was September 7. Goalkeeper Gab Lawrence has not allowed a goal in over 768 minutes of play.

Lawrence is fourth in the nation in save percentage and fifth in goals-against average, as Skidmore has allowed just two goals in 11 games.

The Thoroughbreds dominated with another shutout on Saturday, October 12, during a 3-0 win at Clarkson. The defense will have to do much of the same this weekend, as Skidmore goes on the road for back-to-back games, starting with No. 24 RIT today at 4 p.m. and No. 4 William Smith, Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Thoroughbreds (4-0 Liberty League, 9-0-2 overall) have posted 12 straight unbeaten games dating back to last year, the highest stretch in the program’s history. The team is currently ranked 16th in the NSCAA/Continental Tire Division III National Rankings.

Dakota Harvey

Saratoga Springs • Sophomore • No. 25 Last season, Dakota Harvey was sidelined after an injury. This year, he’s back with a vengeance and his numbers have helped put Blue Streaks Football back on the Empire Division and Section II Class AA map.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound sophomore running back has nine touchdowns (eight rushing) to go along with 555 all-purpose yards, 490 of which have come on the ground.

Harvey has hit his stride in the Blue Streaks’ last two games. After 191 yards rushing and two scores against Bethlehem, he had 124 yards on the ground and two touchdowns against Shenendehowa in a win that help set up today’s showdown against Guilderland.

Saratoga Springs (4-1, 5-1) will need Harvey and his 9.8 yards per carry to secure the No. 2 seed and homefield advantage in the first round.

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Community Sports Bulletin North Country Heart Walk Set for Saturday SARATO GA SPRINGS — The North Country Heart Walk will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 19 at the Saratoga Race Course.

Registration for the 1-or-3-mile walk begins at 9:45 a.m.

A special ceremony, announcing the torches held in honor of lost loved ones who passed after fighting heart disease and banner hanging was held Monday, October 14 Wearing her “Heart Hero” cape, 7-year-old heart disease survivor Ella Daikos shared her at the main entrance story and advocated for heart disease research of the Saratoga Race on Monday, October 14, in preparation for this Course. weekend’s Heart Walk.

Ella Daikos, a 7-year-old who was born with two congenital heart defects and had open heart surgery two years ago, will be Saturday’s North Country Heart Walk “Heart Hero.” The heart disease survivor of Malta is a second grade student at Gordon Creek Elementary School in Ballston Spa. She shared her story and in Monday’s ceremony along with Kate Sullivan.

Sullivan, of Froggy 107.1, lost a colleague, Rick Knight, to a heart attack. She has raised over $4,200 (as of Monday) in his name and will emcee the event on Saturday. Heart Walk Chair Brian O’Grady of BlueShield of Northeastern, New York, was also present along with representative from Heart Walk leadership, NYRA and the American Heart Association staff.

“We have made great strides in fighting heart disease and stroke, the No. 2 and No. 4 killers in America,” O’Grady said.

“Yet we all know someone who has lost loved ones to this disease. I’m proud to introduce the newest part of the Heart Walk, the Torch Ceremony, which lets us honor those we’ve lost.”

Last year’s walk raised $105,000. This year the goal is $165,000.

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

Saints Tie Galway After Upsetting No.5 Northville SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Central Catholic boys’ varsity soccer team made a statement last Friday, October 11, with a 2-0 win over then–ranked No. 5 Northville.

But after a 4-0 victory over Fort Plain Monday, they were unable to secure a third straight win against a 3-9-1 Galway squad who sits at the bottom of the Western Athletic Conference Northern Division, Wednesday night.

Less than a week after taking down Northville (12-1-3 WAC, 12-1-3 overall), the Saints (8-3-2, 9-3-2) had 1-0 and 2-1 leads they could not hold on to before the game went into overtime and was called for darkness.

Liam Rice (left) and Nick Covatta (right) celebrate after Rice scored the second However, heading into today’s goal of the October 12 game against No. 5 ranked Northville, in a 2-0 win. The season finale in Canajoharie at 4 insurance score came after Nick Cavorta’s opening goal, while goalkeeper Joe p.m., the Saints are still in second Schmidt had four saves to preserve the shutout. place in the division in front of Mayfield (9-4-2, 9-4-2). “[Northville] was a huge win for the team and the school to put the soccer program on the map,” head coach Tim Barnes said after last Saturday’s game. “This gives us a lot of momentum going into the sectional, which starts in a few weeks.”

The Saints avenged a 2-1 loss to Northville on September 13. It was the first and only time the Northville defense allowed more than one goal in any game this season.

In Wednesday’s tie, Mike Naughton and Liam Rice found the back of the net for the Saints, who after this weekend will have a short break before sectionals begin October 30. Rice is currently leading the team with 17 goals.

Great Pumpkin Challenge Back at Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — MVP Health Care’s 13th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge to benefit Saratoga Bridges will be in the Saratoga Spa State Park on Saturday, October 19.

The event is limited to 2,000 registrants this year and will include a new course for 5K and 10K participants. All proceeds will benefit Saratoga Bridges’ programs and services.

For the new course map parking information and to register, visit www.saratogabridges.org.

The event will include the Kids Fun Run, for children 12 and under, NET Chip Timing, Disposable Bibs/Chips, give-a-ways from MVP Health Care, Druthers and Healthy Living Market & Café, photos by Five Pines Photography, homemade refreshments, favorite pumpkin and costume contests and many raffle prizes. There will also be a prize of a $250 Gift Card for Price Chopper to the person that raises the most money for Saratoga Bridges through pledges.

For more information visit www.saratogabridges.org.

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Benefit of Structured Recess: Diminishes Bullying

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY There has been a lot of press lately about bullying and rightly so.

It has become an epidemic, but it’s more or less obvious now than in the years past.

There are new ideas that are now coming into the forefront to prevent and even stop the meanness and disrespect that has seemed to become scholastically prevalent.

I read an article from “Education Week,” which is a periodical that many teachers and retired teachers subscribe to. The article, “Study Weighs Benefits of a More-Structured Recess,” was written and researched by Nirvi Shah, a former writer for “Education Week.” She is now the education

editor for “Politico Pro.” In American schools, the problems of fighting and bullying can sometimes develop during recess and lunch time, especially with the elementary school aged children, where the kids would cut loose on the playground, like escaped caged animals, during lunch recess.

In a study released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the solution is to have a focus of well trained-staff on the playground. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted solely to the public’s health. The study relating to problems on the playground examines an approach to creating more-structured recess time.

The idea was born in Oakland, California from a nonprofit organization called Playworks, where the program can smooth the transition between recess and class time. This move is meant to give teachers more time to spend on instruction and cut back on bullying in the schoolyard.

This is about creating more organized play during recess, as opposed to letting the kids go out and have a free-for-all playtime.

Keeping the students involved with organized play with contests and games is going to change their

focus for play and avoid conflict and confrontation during recess.

The theory behind these so-called new ideas has merit. Is it a solution to bullying? To some degree, yes.

I have always felt that being involved with sports is a good way for children to develop respect and friendship among their peer groups. This really isn’t a new idea.

There has always been a positive effect in the growth of individuals by developing long term relationships through sports or competitive play.

Organizing playground or recess activities sounds like an ideal situation. Adding more responsibility to the school districts to have qualified instructors to orchestrate these activities might not be.

There are now state academic mandates, for school districts, gushing into the educational mainstream and adding another element to the equation might not be cost effective. Maybe it’s not the expense but more of another responsibility for the already overthe-top mandatory requirements that teachers have in their daily preparation for the classroom.

The idea of organized play during recess might cut back on the bullying, but there needs to be more research on what is recess compared to what is physical

activity.

Let’s see now. The classroom teacher: does he, or she, have to add more to their lesson plans for recess and prepare their students for the new exams mandated by the state Do the physical education teachers have part of their responsibility in playground activity?

Playing with your friends and classmates has to be considered a must, because interaction between the students through physical play is a necessary element in education. There is more to school than doing word problems and math concepts in the classroom—it’s called socializing.

The structured recess is a grand idea, but should there be a time for free play?

Supervision is obviously part of recess. Giving the kids some ideas of what they can do in groups, which they usually can figure out for themselves, playing games like four square and kickball, has been around forever.

Addressing the bullying that might occur on the playground has to be observed and dealt with at that time. I agree that playing sports, or games, will change the playground environment. It may even eliminate the idea of using the power of might over each other.

But, there is bullying that we don’t see and still exists, like on the internet and the social media, or in the halls of school.

Parents of those who bully and those who are the victims need to become more proactive. They need to be educated about the intimidation of those who might be weaker and who are vulnerable to bullying.

Plus, teachers and administrators can’t ignore what’s happening; this is a real thing for the children, not something that will go away. The old cliché that comes to my mind is that, “It takes a village.”

There are many seminars and instructional classes that are being implemented into teacher education classes and also for parental programs.

Obviously, camaraderie can develop from playing four square, baseball-off-the-wall, and kickball. The results are the multiple developments of friendships that will curb mean-spirited behavior. After all, many of our friendships have grown from our school years, beginning with the elementary years, and even stronger bonds occur through sports and team play.

What a better way for children to use their energy, in a positive manner, than through sports and playing games. Just maybe it starts at recess.

Lambert, Long, Jr. to be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY Saratoga Central Catholic’s Alphonse “Phonsey” Lambert and Dale Long, Jr. will be inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2013 on Sunday, November 10 at the Hilton Hotel in Troy.

Along with legends like former Brooklyn Dodger pitcher Ralph Branca, the “Miracle Mets’” Ed Kranepool, Detroit Tiger-great Lou Whitaker, Houston Astros legend Craig Biggio and the late Pat Simmons of Watervliet, who pitched for the Red Sox in 1928 and once struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in consecutive at bats will, the two Spa Catholic baseball coaches will be recognized for their achievements in the sport.

Lambert and Long, Jr. first started coaching together at Spa Catholic in 2005.

“It’s a great honor to be going into this in general,” said Long, Jr., whose father was inducted in the inaugural year of the ceremony.

“There are quite a few people I know, who I’ve played with or against who

were in the first two classes. Going in with somebody you’ve shared many years and good times with, Phonsey’s one of my best friends.”

Long, Sr. shares the major league record for consecutive games with a home run (eight, with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1956) with Don Mattingly and Ken Griffey, Jr. Lambert, Spa Catholic’s head coach for 26 years, has 447 career wins, which is good for fourth alltime in Section II, including 10 league titles, five section crowns, three regional championships and one state runner-up.

Local coaches Bob Bogdan (South Glens Falls) and Jay Marra (Queensbury), who are also among the Sections all-time leaders in wins, will also be inducted in what is now the third year of the new tradition.

“I coached American Legion baseball with Bob Bogden for four or five years in the summertime and we played against each other so I have a great amount of respect for him and the team’s he’s had,” Lambert said. “Marra and I are contemporaries. We’ve only scrimmaged against Queensbury, but

we’re very good friends.”

Marra and Lambert have been on the Section II committee for over 20 years.

Long, Jr. coached the Saratoga Stampede 19U team to two state championships and the 17U team to one. He also played shortstop at Union College, where he batted in the high .390s and he also played minor league baseball for a year and a half in the New York Yankees’ system before sliding into third base and injuring his Achilles tendon. Before being an assistant on varsity, he also coached modified for the Saints before splitting time as the JV head coach and assistant coaching with Lambert.

“When we’re doing stuff on the field and there’s a crucial situation within the ball game, you can’t have too many voices, so I go to one and I usually go with my chief lieutenant here (Long, Jr.),” Lambert said.

The two Saints coaches were notified of their induction and honored at a Tri-City ValleyCats game earlier this summer.

Tickets are available to the public for $75 at Saratoga Central Catholic.

(left to right) Phonsey Lambert and Dale Long, Jr. stand in Lambert’s office at Saratoga Central Catholic.

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Big 3 Paves the Way Continued from pg.1

“It feels great because the past years I’ve been here, I’ve been part of 3-6 teams and it’s not fun and it’s not worth putting in all that work that we’ve put in in the past two years,” said senior running back Jordan Wilcox. “In my senior year it feels great to have a playoff berth and have a chance for home-field advantage and the second seed. I think [the Shen win] shows everyone in the section that we are a good team and we can run at anyone, even Shenendehowa, who has beaten CBA, and now up against Guilderland.”

On Thursday, the most recent edition of the 2013 state football rankings by the New York State Sportswriters Association recognized Saratoga Springs (4-1 Empire Division, 5-1 overall) with an honorable mention.

“The senior class is the reason why we are where we are,” Jones said. “They’re the ones who took it upon themselves to change the atmosphere around here, to change the work ethic. Hopefully these younger guys will continue what they’ve done for years to come. These seniors have done it and they brought many of the juniors and sophomores with them and that’s why we’re seeing different results out here.”

With Guilderland being handed their first loss, which also knocked them out of first-place contention, the Blue Streaks will have a lot on their plate, as the Dutchmen (4-1, 5-1) look to respond to last Friday’s 40-6 beat down against CBA (5-1, 5-1).

That arsenal is led by premier Section II standout quarterback Frank Gallo, who only failed to pass for over 200 yards once this season (1,468 combined passing yards). “[Gallo]’s very versatile,” said Wilcox. “He can throw the ball very well. We have to have a good pass rush on him to limit his time to throw the ball, sit back and see his options.

That will be very successful in helping our secondary.”

But Guilderland is not onedimensional and the Blue Streaks are concerned with stopping a run attack led by Micaiah Henningham, who has punched in eight touchdowns, and Jacob Smith (635 rushing yards).

Knowing that Guilderland poses that duel threat, Jones is aware that CBA jumped on the Dutchmen early last week, forcing them into a morepredictable passing game to play catch-up.

“It’s easier to defend when you know they’re going to throw the ball,” Jones said. “That’s not what

Guilderland wants to do. They want to mix the run and the pass, which makes them even more dangerous because they’ve got a couple running backs who run the ball very well, especially the Henningham kid.

He’s very good when the ball’s in his hands. When he’s in the backfield that poses a threat and now you have to play run and pass.”

Knowing what Guilderland brings to the table, the Blue Streaks plan on doing what they’ve been doing—running.

“The best way to keep Gallo contained is to not give him the ball,” Jones said. “Sustain drives, use the clock and put points on the board. It doesn’t do any good to have long drives and not put points on the board.”

Establishing the run early was no more evident than the Shen win, when the Blue Streaks opened the game with a pass-less drive, running through the Plainsmen for 84 yards, taking up over five minutes of clock and ending with a Dakota Harvey touchdown, one of his two on the day.

Harvey has followed suit with the senior class, establishing himself as a force alongside the option of Wilcox and quarterback Jake Eglintine out of the backfield. In fact he is the team leader in rushing yards with 590.

“Dakota is a great weapon,” Wilcox said. “You get him in the open field and there’s no way of stopping him.”

With all three of them continuing their consistency, Jones knows his team will be tough to defend when Eglintine, Wilcox and Harvey are getting close to the “same carries and same number of yards.”

Just looking at the numbers will show that balanced philosophy payout this season, as the three have opened up opportunities for each other. Right next to Harvey’s 590 yards is Eglintine’s 566 and Wilcox’s 556.

The Blue Streaks saw just how valuable Wilcox and Harvey were to the team last year when both had to miss plays because of injury.

While Harvey was sidelined for a good majority of the season, Wilcox was held out of the offense at times because of a deep thigh bruise.

With all three reasonably healthy, going into Guilderland after playing well against No. 18 ranked CBA for three quarters and beating Shenendehowa is something that has given Jones and the Blue Streaks some confidence heading into tonight’s game, which starts at 7 p.m.

For Friday’s game results, visit saratogatodayonline.com.

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