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Inside TODAY Blotter 4–5 Obituaries 6–7 Business 12–13 Teammates and Friends- L to R: Drew Welcome, Terel Tillman, Colin Bradley, Peter Francomano, Chloe Ethier and Emma VanDeCar of the undefeated Spa Catholic golf team. Photo by MarkBolles.com See UNSTOPPABLE pgs. 8-9
100K Expected at the World’s Largest Garage Sale by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY WARRENSBURG — Bargain hunters, make ready – the world’s largest garage sale runs Saturday October 3 through Sunday October 4 and promises to provide the most fun shoppers and their families can find in a hidden treasure paradise. Sponsored by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, the garage
sale is off Exit 23 of the Adirondack Northway, and stretches from south of Lake George through north of Warrensburg. Vendors from across the nation and residents of the Town of Warrensburg and Lake George are opening their garages and yards with great finds, including everything from collectibles and memorabilia to household See World’s Largest Garage Sale pg. 10
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
Man on the Street “Should schools continue changing grades from fail to pass if the student is missing the passing grade by one point?”
Lisa Ferrand, from Colonie “Yes, they should, definitely. It would keep a lot of kids out of trouble.”
Donna Lewis, from Montana (right) “Yes, it’s just one point. But not if it was more than that.” Gloria Howe, from Albany (left) “No. Maybe if they worked harder and did their homework, it would have brought them up to passing.”
Meghan Lanci, with her dog, Daisy, from Saratoga Springs “Yes. Personally, I went to the Waldorf School for that reason. I was one of those kids. Waldorf helped me to learn in the way that I needed to. Grades are just a number. Everyone is different and everyone needs different help.”
Nick Ziobrowski, from Ballston Spa “No, it’s set for a reason. If you want to pass, you have to work for it.”
Gabrielle Michel, from New Jersey “No, because you should put in the work in order to pass. If you give it to them based on pity, they’ll start to rely on that. Not changing the grades would give more motivation to do well.” Gary Michel, from New Jersey “64% means they got over one third wrong, so no, I don’t think it should get bumped up.”
Mr. and Mrs. Scott, from Watervliet “Just by one point? Yes, absolutely, that’s a pass.”
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Hemmings’ Concours d’Elegance Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2015 Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance weekend took place from September 25 to September 27. This event was organized by the Saratoga Automobile Museum and the nation’s premier automotive publisher, Hemmings Motor News of Bennington, VT. Following a press conference on Friday, September 25 at the auto museum, scores of vintage and highperformance automobiles embarked on a rally through the Adirondacks to Lake George. Saturday’s activities included the Hemmings Cruise-In Spectacular on the show field adjacent to the auto museum, followed by the annual Hemmings dinner at the Gideon Putnam Hotel, with automotive icon Peter Brock as the featured speaker. Sunday featured the highlight of the weekend, the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., show patrons and exhibitors saw premier
Photo by Sharon Castro.
examples of America’s automotive history, highlighted by a number of featured marques. The weekend was a fundraiser for the Saratoga Automobile Museum’s innovative Distracted
Driving Program. The program seeks to educate and campaign against distracted driving in order to raise awareness of the dangers of texting, talking on the phone and other activities that distract drivers.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
Inclusive Playground State Prison for Animal Abuser Receives $7,500 BALLSTON SPA — Scott M. Cusson, Jr., 20, was sentenced by Saratoga County Court Judge James A. Murphy, III, in the Saratoga County Court under “Buster’s Law” (a class E felony) to one and a half years in state prison for having intentionally caused serious physical injury to Roxy the dog, with no justifiable purpose according to a September 25 press release issued by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen.
In a guilty plea to Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, Cusson admitted to spraying isopropyl alcohol on the dog and setting the liquid on fire, causing burns and injuries to the dog’s face and ear. Roxy’s owner, Edward M. Turner, 20, sought treatment for the dog several days later with a local veterinarian, who promptly called the police. Turner faces a charge of failure to provide sustenance for the injuries sustained by the dog. Turner’s case
has been adjourned until October 27 at 3 p.m. in the Halfmoon Town Court. Heggen stated in the release, “This is a tragic case involving an innocent animal injured at the hands of this defendant, who then suffered with burns and injuries for several more days before he received treatment. Roxy the dog was subsequently forfeited by her owner and adopted by a loving and caring family. She is reported to be doing great in her new home.”
NYSID Marks 40th Anniversary Year From left to right: Jim Hamilton, Hannaford VP of Retail; Krystyn LaBate, Town of Milton playground organizer and founder of Cortical Malformation and Cephalic Disorder (CMCD) Foundation; Heather Monroe, Hannaford Store Manager; Vic Peteani, Director of Hannaford District 10; and Dave McCormick, Assistant Store Manager. Photo provided.
MILTON — Hannaford Supermarkets presented a donation of $7,500 to the new all-inclusive, handicapped-accessible Town of Milton playground located at Burgess-Kimball Park on Rowland Street, across the street from the Ballston Spa store. The 17,000 square foot recreation park, which opens the week of October 5, offers special ramps for wheelchairs, sensory panels for children with ADHD and autism, transfer platforms,
and swings that are accessible for children with disabilities, including one that holds a wheelchair. The donation from Hannaford assisted in the purchase of three pieces of equipment for the new playground: a tree swing; an enclosed tot seat; and an expression swing, which is the first of its kind in the Capital Region and promotes intergenerational interaction through a face-to-face design allowing adults and children to swing together.
Paterson Supports Yepsen for Mayor
SARATOGA SPRINGS — New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID) held its 2015 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 30 at The Saratoga Hilton at 534 Broadway. Individuals employed on Preferred Source contracts, notfor-profits, small businesses, New York State agencies and school districts were recognized for their work to create jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities.
Established in 1975, NYSID is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that created employment opportunities for more than 7,000 New Yorkers with disabilities this past year. NYSID supports job creation efforts for a diverse group of New Yorkers with disabilities through a statewide network of 170 community rehabilitation agencies and private sector business partners. For more information, visit nysid.org.
Round Lake Road to Close ROUND LAKE — As part of the Round Lake Road construction project, Round Lake Road will close on Friday, October 2 at 8 p.m. and will remain closed until Monday October 5 at 6 a.m. to facilitate the construction of the
roundabout at the Ruhle Road/ Raylinsky Road Intersection. When the closure is completed, the intersection will be a roundabout. All homes and businesses will continue to be accessible during this work phase. Local officials
and emergency response agencies have been notified of the planned closure and detour. For more information on the project and a figure depicting the limits of the closure and detour routes, visit: http://roundlakeroadproject.com/.
BLOTTER CONVICTIONS Richard Sullivan, 22, of Mechanicville pled to two felony charges of disseminating indecent material to a minor in the first degree, on September 18. Sentencing is scheduled for November 20. Carlos A. Soto, 39, of Troy, was sentenced on September 21 to 6 months in jail and 5 years probation after pleading to the charge of grand larceny in the fourth degree.
Former Governor and current State Democratic Party Chairman David Paterson endorsed Mayor Joanne Yepsen before dozens of supporters at a campaign event held at the Crown Grill at 380 Broadway on Wednesday evening, September 30. Photo provided.
“NYSID has been turning business opportunities into jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities for 40 years, and we are proud to recognize this year’s award recipients,” said Ron Romano, NYSID president and CEO. “As NYSID celebrated ‘40 Years of Looking Forward’ during this anniversary year, these individuals and organizations provided incredible examples of how much New York State benefits by having a workforce that is inclusive of persons with disabilities.”
Katherine M. Laplante, 41, of Stillwater, was sentenced on September 21 to 5 years probation after pleading to the felony charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated.
Christopher Martinez, 24, of the Bronx, was sentenced on September 21 to 6 years in prison and 1 ½ years postrelease supervision after pleading to the felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. James W. Stenson, 27, of Kingston pled on September 21 to the felony charge of disseminating indecent material to minors in the first degree, sentencing is scheduled for November 16. Robert S. Winchip, 28, of Gansevoort, was sentenced on September 21 to 1 ½ to 3 years in prison after pleading to the
felony charge of attempted burglary in the third degree. Kayla M. Preville, 22, of Schenectady, was sentenced on September 21 to 6 months in jail and 5 years probation after pleading to the felony charge of grand larceny in the third degree. Restitution was also ordered. Wesley Boni, 27, of Saratoga Springs was sentenced on September 21 to 1-3 years in a state prison and 3 years conditional discharge after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Thomas A. Adams, 51, of Halfmoon was given consecutive
Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015 sentences on September 21 to 2-6 years in prison, and 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison after pleading to two felony counts of burglary in the third degree. Kevin R. Hennigan, 46, of Elma was sentenced on September 21 to 5 years probation after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Caitlyn E. Moynihan, 19, of Ballston Spa was sentenced on September 21 to 1-3 years in prison after pleading to the felony charge of grand larceny in the fourth degree.
ARRESTS James B Hammond, 34, was arrested on September 11 and charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree. Edgar Benitez, 23, was arrested on September 11 and charged with petit larceny. Steven M. Lathrop, 32, was arrested on September 11 and charged with reckless endangerment in the second degree, and endangering the welfare of a child. Austin B. Brennan, 18, was arrested on September 12 and charged criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. Matthew L. Varney, 20, Edmund H Philhower, 21, and Theresa A. Turcotte, 19, were arrested on September 12 and charged with one count each of trespassing. Joseph T. Perry, 25, was arrested on September 12 and charged with one count of attempted criminal mischief in the second degree, and one count of criminal mischief in the fourth ddegree. Belinda A. Stanford, 41, was arrested on September 12 and charged with petit larceny.
Adam M. Thomas, 33, was arrested on September 12 and charged with one count each of the following: criminal mischief in the fourth degree/prevent assistance, criminal mischief in the fourth degree with intent to damage other’s property, obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, unlawful imprisonment in the second degree, assault in the third degree with intent to cause physical injury. Tyanne M. Carpenter, 24, was arrested on September 13 and charged with petit larceny. Jason V. Havens, 40, was arrested on September 13 and charged with petit larceny. Havens was was arrested again on September 20 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree (disobedience). Katelyn J. Drum, 20, and Christopher M. Edwards, 25, were arrested on September 13 and charged with one count each of unlawful possession of marihuana. Mitchell S. Ellsworth, 26, was arrested on September 14 and charged with aggravated harassment in the second degree. Jennifer L. Eisner, 39, and Pauline R. Bessette, 52, were arrested on
BLOTTER 5 September 14 and charged with one count each of petit larceny. Anthony J. Poutre, 46, was arrested on September 14 and charged with harassment in the second degree. Poutre was arrested again on September 16 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree (disobedience). Gregory A. Cooper, 40, was arrested on September 14 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree. Kieran M. Geoghegan, 61, was arrested on September 14 and charged with menacing in the second degree. Susan M. Beebe, 58, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on September 14 and charged with harassment in the second degree. Phillip J. Belair, 62, was arrested on September 15 and charged with one felony count of grand larceny in the third degree, and one count of forgery in the second degree. Noah J. Martin, 21, was arrested on September 15 and charged
with one count each of the following: assault in the third degree, menacing in the second degree, obstruction of breathing/blood. Phillip J. Belair, 60, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on September 15 and charged with felony grand larceny in the third degree and felony forgery in the second degree. Jessica N. Gray, 33, was arrested on September 15 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, and petit larceny. George P. Reilly, 33, was arrested on September 15 and charged with one count each of the following: ability impaired by
drugs, failure to keep right, and improper lane usage. Jeffrey T. Robert Lamper, 63, was arrested on September 16 and charged with one count each of the following: improper lane use, leaving the scene of an auto accident involving property, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and driving while intoxicated. Jonathan M. Varriale, 20, and Matthew John Goodness, 25, were arrested on September 16 and each charged with petit larceny; Varriale faces an additional charge of unlawful possession of marihuana.
6 Ernest Fuller ASHEVILLE, NC — Ernest Fuller passed away on September 19, 2015 at the age of 88. Mr. Fuller was born in Wilton, NY on August 27, 1927 to Beecher and Emily Fuller. Ernest proudly served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. A talented entrepreneur and businessman, he was the founder of Ernie’s Grocery, a longtime staple in the Wilton area. Ernest was an active member of the Greenfield Masonic Lodge, American Legion and Gurn Springs Trinity United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and square dancer who loved to travel throughout the country in his RV. Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife, Virginia, sons, E. Daniel (Joyce), Darryl (Ginger), Darren, stepsons, Jeff (Gail) Hawkins, Guy (Sandy) Hawkins and Kevin (Kristi) Hawkins, daughter Dawn (David) Cherry, stepdaughters, Karen (Tom) McClean, Joanne (Bob) Lein, and Christine Burgoyne, and 27 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Ernest was predeceased by his wife and mother of his children, Doris Allen Fuller and his wife Jane Hawkins Fuller, sons, David and Dale, brother Bill and sister Beatrice Hammond. Services are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made at tunisonfuneralhome.com.
OBITUARIES loving wife, Ruth, precious grandson, Matthew Richards and siblings, Alice Stanton, Jennie Blodgett, Irving Barss, Muriel VanAuken, Frederick Barss, and Martha Colinas. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.
Malcolm T. Aitken SARATOGA SPRINGS — Malcolm T. Aitken, Jr., 78, died on September 17, 2015, at the Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care in Ballston Spa after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs and Milton. Malcolm was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on November 28, 1936 to the late Malcolm T. and Georgia Elizabeth Aitken. He graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and attended The State University of New York at Cobleskill. Malcolm was self-employed for most of his life, working in the dairy industry in Vermont and New York and also as a carpenter and renovator. Malcolm had one sister, Nancy Aitken Corbett, who passed away in 2011. He is survived by two nephews, Melvin Corbett of Briarcliff Manor, NY, and Todd Corbett of Grasonville, MD, as well as several cousins. A private service of remembrance for Malcolm’s family will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
Robert E. Barss
Francis Erno
GREENFIELD CENTER — Robert E. Barss of South Greenfield Road, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015, in the same home that he was born in, surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years old. Born on Dec. 20, 1922 in Greenfield Center, he was the son of the late Charles and Carrie Barss and was a graduate of Saratoga High School. Having served as a Radio Operator in the United States Army during World War II in Central Europe, Normandy, France, and Germany, Robert received service decorations that included the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. Survivors include his seven children, Wanda (Mike) Richards, Ralph (Angela), Kate (Tim) Clark, Walter (Lisa), James (Louisa), John (Megan) and David (Kathy). He was the proud grandfather to Chad Richards (Casey), Jillian Richards, Robert, Christopher, Michael (Stacey), Meghan (Kevin) Carcaterra, Corey (Kim), Carrie (Will) Minner, Jeremy, Shane, Kyle, and Kayla and great-grandfather to precious Ava, Ryan and Brandon Richards, Nathan Barss, Connor, Amelia and Isobel Barss and Lucy Minner. He is also survived by his sister, Naida Walko and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his
MECHANICVILLE — Francis J. Erno, Sr. passed away suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Born on July 7, 1942 in Colonie, NY, he was the son of the late Dolphus and Leona Erno. Frank was a machinist at the Bendix Company for 30 years before retiring in 1995. Being surrounded by his family was the one thing in his life that he enjoyed the most. The love for family made “Dad” famous for always being the first to arrive at gatherings and the last to leave. He had a heart of gold and would always be the first to lend a hand to family or friends in times of need. Survivors include his wife Ann Marie, sons Frank Erno (Julie), Adam Erno (Danielle), Keith Erno (Vicky) and daughter Alicia Gregoire (Curtis); grandchildren, Megan Coon and Krista Erno, Adam and Sarah Erno, and Joseph and Madeline Gregoire. He is also survived by his brother Lawrence and sisters Doris, Marge, and Joan. Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 North Main Street, in Mechanicville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the church and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.
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Willard “Bill” Grande SARATOGA SPRINGS — Willard E “Bill” Grande passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, September 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on April 27, 1933 and raised in Saratoga Springs, son of the late Willard J. and Madeline Cook Grande, and was a lifetime resident of Saratoga, his only time living away from his beloved community was from 1955-57 while proudly serving his country in the Corps of Engineers in Sondrestrom, Greenland, overseeing the construction of the airstrip support buildings there. Bill was an honors graduate of Saratoga Springs High School in 1951 and the School of Architecture at RPI in 1955 where he was president of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. Along with his father and brother, Bill worked tirelessly to provide affordable housing in and around Saratoga, helping to build several hundred homes for working families, along with hundreds of additions to houses and businesses. Bill was involved in the design and construction of many commercial buildings in the community including projects for the Adirondack Trust Co., Stewart’s, Fasig Tipton, the Saratoga Raceway and numerous professional offices. He served on numerous boards including the Saratoga YMCA where he served as president, the Saratoga Springs Planning Board and was a charter member of the Architectural Review and Historic Review Boards as well as a director of the community bank, the Adirondack Trust Co. He worked with the Historic Preservation Foundation, the Saratoga Springs Historical Society, in particular the preservation of the Bolster Collection, and the National Bottle Museum. Bill will be remembered for many things not the least of which is his infectious “Grande grin” and his encyclopedic knowledge of stories of the Saratoga region. Bill loved to laugh and had a penchant for smiles, particularly in his later years when he thoroughly enjoyed the company of his grandchildren. He was a kind and generous man who gave of himself tirelessly and selflessly and led by example in all that he did. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Holly Klopstock Grande; his loving children, Timothy A. (JoAnn Woodworth) Grande, Thomas C. (Jacqueline Dunbar) Grande, Kim Klopstock, Kris-Jon Klopstock; his cherished grandchildren, Timmy, Max, Mickey, Marina, Talara, Thad, Sierra, Kyle and McKenzie; his cherished great-grandchildren, Leila, Parker and Burke. He is also survived by his siblings James J. Grande, Shirley Carpenter, Nancy McNeary and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the local charity of your choice. As per Bill’s wishes, there will be no services. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all of Bill’s extraordinary care givers at the Saratoga Hospital, Hospice and his home care providers.
Fellow Saratogians This past week we saw the loss of one of our community leaders who made the renaissance of Saratoga possible. Bill Grande was a very quiet and private person, who with his family, preserved many of our classic homes and commercial buildings, and also built over a thousand affordable quality homes throughout the area. While lots of us talk about affordable housing, they really did it. They have also quietly been one of the biggest contributors to many of civic projects that have made Saratoga unique. Bill not only served many organizations, but gave invaluable guidance to many with his tremendous knowledge of Saratoga and its history. We have truly lost a Pillar of our community.
Bill Dake
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Charlotte Brady SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charlotte Brady died on September 21, 2015 at the age of 72. Ms. Brady was born in Albany on August 27, 1927 to Daniel and Catherine Brady. A lifelong area resident, Charlotte was a trusted member of Temple Baptist Church in Waterford, NY for nearly 30 years. The parishioners of the church have hundreds of stories that will truly warm your heart. Charlotte was a very sociable woman who loved and valued her friends and family. She had a wonderful bubbly personality and a wonderful laugh. Charlotte enjoyed playing bingo, doing puzzles and watching “I Love Lucy” and “Mr. Ed” on TV. Ms. Brady loved cats and collected stuffed animals and dolls. Charlotte will be missed and never forgotten. The last years of Charlotte’s life were truly the best. Charlotte was preceded by her mother Catherine Bronco and step father Domingoes “Harry” Bronco. She is survived by her cousin Linda Reynolds, Pastor Duke and her church family. A memorial service was held at the Tunison Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs on Monday, September 28, 2015. Online remembrances made be made at tunisonfuneralhome.com.
Thomas Burke CLIFTON PARK — Thomas J. “Tompa” Burke, born February 28, 1927 in New York City and raised in the Bronx, passed from this world, at home in Florida surrounded by his loving family, to be welcomed by our Heavenly Father into eternal peace on September 23, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father, Jeremiah Peter Burke and his mother, Bridget Daly Burke to whom he was the only child. Mr. Burke enlisted in the US Navy during WWII. He was a crew member on the USS Gantner DE60/APD 42 serving in the American, European, African/Middle East and Pacific Asian Theatres. Mr. Burke saw action in the Allied invasion of Normandy on “D - Day” June 6, 1944. After his honorable discharge, he met and married, Marie Orientale. The Burkes were married on May 31, 1953 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The Burkes enjoyed a loving, happy marriage of mutual trust and respect for more than 62 years during which they raised three children, two sons and a daughter. The Burkes resided full time in Clifton Park for 40 years until becoming “snow-birds” in 2003 when they purchased a home on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Mr. Burke is survived by his wife Marie, his sons Thomas (Regina) Burke, Jeremiah Burke, and daughter, Francine (Mazen) Haddad; his seven grandchildren, Lindsay (Eric) Szeszycki, Ashley (Joseph) Varco, McKenzie (Kyle) Klopstock, Thomas Burke III, Reilly Burke, Courtney Burke and Jeremiah Burke and five great-grandchildren Samantha Varco, Cade Szeszycki, Dominic Varco, Jeremiah Varco and Burke Klopstock. A private viewing and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated followed by interment with military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373). Contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to the UDTSEAL Association at www.udtseal.org.
George Gailor SARATOGA SPRINGS — George W. Gailor, age 44, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Saratoga Springs, New York. He is the son of the late George F. Gailor and Sharon Ruhle Pratt.
OBITUARIES 7 George grew up in Saratoga and worked for his late uncle William Gailor & Sons Construction. He also worked at Hannaford Supermarket and Walmart. George enjoyed visiting the track, going to car shows and watching deer at the Saratoga Battlefield. George was a very loving and caring person; he always put others first. He especially enjoyed spending time with his daughter Grace. He is survived by his mother Sharon Pratt (Richard), longterm companion Stacie Lanne, daughter Grace Gailor, sister Hollie Gailor, many nieces, nephews and extended family. A graveside services was held in honor of George on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Maplewood Cemetery, Weibel Ave., in Saratoga Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.) Saratoga Springs.
Joshua Paquette STILLWATER — Joshua Allen Paquette, 22, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015. Born on October 26, 1992 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of Carl Paquette and Lori Croft and a 20110 graduate of Stillwater High School. Joshua was a beautiful soul whose journey in life ended too soon. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and boating, star-gazing, fires and was a big fan of the Buffalo Bills. Most of all he loved being a free spirit. Joshua is survived by his parents Carl Paquette (Nicole Girard) and Lori Croft (George Simmons), his sister Cassandra Perkins (James) and his two brothers James Purdy Jr. and Dylan Brooks. He also leaves behind his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Paquette, his maternal grandmother, Shirley Gardner, his beloved girlfriend, Kaitlyn DiPalermo and several aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends gathered in his name on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. A Celebration of Life was held at the funeral home; burial was held in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs. A reception was held to honor Joshua’s life at Mama Mia’s Café, 185 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Kathryn Witkop Ture SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathryn Witkop Ture died peacefully on September 27, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born in Saratoga Springs February 22, 1932, to William E. Witkop and Helen (Nell) Catherine Ahearn Witkop. Kathryn and her husband of 62 years, Isadore J. (IJ) Ture, raised six children, instilling in them a love of the outdoors with numerous hiking trips to the Adirondacks, skiing trips throughout the Northeast, and camping trips to Cape Cod. Kathryn was a devoted grandmother who left a lasting impression on the lives of her 14 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, who affectionately call her “Grammy Great.” Kathryn loved the Lord, and her family is at peace knowing that she is now at rest with Him. Survivors include her husband, IJ, children Kathleen (Alan) White, Marcie (Frank) Havranek, Susan (Donald) Hepner, Kevin (Judy) Ture, Andrea (Donald) Gearing, and Jeff (Dru) Ture; grandchildren Julie White Gilbertson-Day, Jennifer White Bohman, Jaymi White Newman, Brandon Ture, Zachary Gearing, Cody Ture, Daniel Havranek, Kathryn Havranek, Dylan Ture, Nicholas Ture, Olivia Ture, Chad White, Cassamira Gearing, and Jacob Hepner, and ten great- grandchildren. Additional survivors include her brother John (Doc) Witkop, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers William (Bill) H. Witkop and Bernard (Bernie) Witkop. A celebration of Kathryn’s life will be held on Friday, October 2,
2015 at 11:00 a.m. New Life Fellowship, 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs. Memorial contributions in the name of Kathryn W. Ture may be made to Samaritans Purse, www.samaritanspurse.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.
Bernice G. Searles MIDDLE FALLS — Bernice G. Searles, age 87, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Born February 22, 1928 in Greenwich, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edna (Wells) Morehouse and Wayne Earl Morehouse. She married Eldridge Stewart Searles on February 23, 1947 in Greenwich. A graduate of Greenwich High School, Bernice later earned her Real Estate license. Bernice is predeceased by her husband of 59 years Eldridge S. Searles; two brothers Earl and George Morehouse and four sisters, Anita (Morehouse) Howe, Genevieve (Morehouse) Knowlton, Janet (Morehouse) Sylvain, and Joan (Morehouse) Evans. Survivors include her three sons, Donald G. Morehouse (Dawn) of Saratoga Springs, Leith E. Searles (Terri) of Middle Falls and Eldridge W. G. Searles (Martina) of Klatavoy, Czech Republic.; two daughters, Bonnie (Searles) Carpenter, (the late Charles W. Carpenter) of Ballston Spa and Brenda J. (Searles) Ebert (John) of Schaghticoke; 12 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Elton Morehouse and William Morehouse (Donna) of Hudson Falls; one sister, Muriel (Morehouse) Dunn of Las Vegas, NV, along with many nieces and nephews. There were no calling hours. Graveside services will be at the Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke, NY on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at 11a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
John A. Caputo BALLSTON SPA — John A. Caputo, age 90, passed away at Saratoga Hospital on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He attended Ballston Spa Schools. He served in the U.S. Army, Combat Infantry, European Theater, 36th Division during World War II. At age 18, he was training for the landing in Salerno and participated in the main invasion at Salerno on 9 September 1943. In 1944 he was in the Battle of Anzio, an important battle of the Italian Campaign. John was awarded two Purple Hearts for being wounded in action against an enemy of the United States. John played three years of minor league professional baseball in the Eastern Shore League. He was a member of the N.Y. Giants affiliated championship league team, the 1947 Seaford Eagles. From 1961 thru 1976, he was a gym teacher and basketball coach for St. Mary’s School in Ballston Spa. John was a well-known harness track Judge at Saratoga Raceway who also traveled the NY circuit, Batavia, Vernon Downs, Monticello, Yonkers and Goshen. He was predeceased by his parents, John A. and Clementina, siblings Frank, Nicholas (Nick), Mary, Dominick (Ike), and Elisa DeFilippo. He is survived by his brother Lucian (Oogie) Caputo and sister-in-law Gladys, his ten nieces, nephews and his best friend Dave Joseph. Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mevec Funeral Home, 224 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 8 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue, also in Ballston Spa. A committal service with military honors will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in John’s name be made to St. Mary’s Church or to St. Mary’s School, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
UNSTOPPABLE!
Spa Catholic Varsity Golf 56-0; 3+ Year Winning Streak by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Central Catholic High School varsity golf team is poised to contend for a title for a third straight year, while riding a phenomenal 56-match winning streak. This unblemished record stretches back over more than three seasons. Their latest victory in the streak came on Monday, September 28, against Galway (by a 13-2 score) to close out a third straight undefeated season. The top six golfers (Drew Welcome, Terel Tillman, Colin Bradley, Peter Francomano, Chloe Ethier and Emma VanDeCar) will be defending their two-time championship in the Western Athletic Conference’s WAC Cup tournament this week, and then proceeding to the Section II Class C/D sectionals next Tuesday, October 6, at Eagle Crest Country Club, where the Saints squad will also be looking for a third straight title. Coach Dale Long is justifiably proud of his team and it’s
Terel Tillman accomplishments. “This is a great group of kids, most of them have been together for years now, and they have the ethic to play on their own, and with each other,” he said.
“It’s not just that they work hard at it. They’re friends who genuinely like and support each other.” “They are very capable of defending their title,” Coach Long concluded.
Peter Francomano In addition to their spotless record, the Spa Catholic golf team has several interesting backstories. Their winning streak began with the last six matches of the 2012 season (their last loss coming on September 17, 2012) under Coach Mike Beson, who became stricken with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Coach Beson courageously continued to
jointly coach the squad with Coach Long in 2013, and together they guided the team through the first of three undefeated seasons, before Coach Beson’s untimely passing in October of that year. “Dale’s done a great job with these kids,” said Stephen Ethier, Chloe’s father. “He’s too modest to say anything, but the parents know that he has done a lot behind the scenes
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015 – buying golf bags for some; working individually with them playing extra rounds on his own time when needed – that have helped to make this team so excellent.” Coach Long also noted that among the squad’s top six players are two women – Senior Chloe Ethier and Junior Emma VanDeCar – who, in addition to more than holding their own on the links, are currently the top-ranked academic students in their respective classes. Ethier and VanDeCar are looking to continue their golf careers in the college ranks, as is Drew Welcome, a top golfer on the team who has advanced to the state tournament the past two years. The Spa Catholic golf team is as deep as it is strong, which bodes well for their continued success in years to come. “I’m very proud of the fact that we have nine players on our squad with scores averaging 47 or below,” Coach Long said. “We are graduating four seniors, which can be tough, but we’ve built a strong nucleus.” He cited Terel Tillman as one example. Tillman is one of three ninth graders on the 2015 team, and a regular member of the top six that compete in matches against other high schools. Something that was noticeable about each member of the team was the quiet confidence and overall joy they exhibited as they went about their warm-up routine before the Galway match. No winning streak pressure here. Just setting a standard of excellence, and having fun doing it. This is what high school sports should be all about.
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Emma VanDeCar Colin Bradley
Drew Welcome
Chloe Ethier
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NEWS
Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
Two Proposals Submitted For High Rock Parking RFP
Proposed promenade at High Rock Village
A mixed-use development proposed by Hyman Atmospheric.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs has received two responses to its Request For Proposals (RFP) for development of the parking lot on High Rock Avenue. The Community Builders, Inc. - a non-profit housing developer based in Boston in partnership with Syracuse-based Paramount Realty
Group, LLC submitted a $77 million mixed use proposal they named High Rock Village and would eventually develop the entire 2.6 acre lot bordered by High Rock, Lake and Maple Avenues adjacent to High Rock Park. They proposed to lease the property from the city and share proceeds from the garage parking fees – which would project to a
combined total of $100,000 per year – for a period of 30 years. The initial stage of development involves constructing a 607-car parking garage with dedicated spaces for the Saratoga City Center; the Saratoga Springs Department of Public Safety; the public and 140 spaces for residents. In the next phase, a sixstory building with 64 apartments
for seniors and 42 apartments for families and young professionals would be built with nearly 12,000 square feet of retail space accessed from Lake Avenue. In that proposal, additional development phases of High Rock Village will include a pedestrian promenade in between the buildings with additional shops and restaurants totaling more than 37,000 square feet in commercial space. The promenade will connect the Green Belt pathway to High Rock Park. Another 36 condominiums, including single level and town-house style and 24 market rate apartments would also be constructed. Hyman Hemispheric and Sequence Development of Voorheesville submitted a mixeduse proposal in which they would purchase the land outright from the city for $2.6 million and develop a
seven-story garage with a total of 656 parking spaces (including the unsheltered top level) and a mix of residential, retail and office space. The proposal of the parcel allows for two areas of green space on the roofs of the buildings, which would allow opportunities for roof gardens/terraces. “I’m excited by the fact we had two responses and we’re going to be looking at addressing our parking needs with a comprehensive, multi-use, development approach,” said Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen. “I’m also extremely encouraged with the amount of money these two developers are willing to invest in our city – millions of dollars over the course of the next several years. We look forward to conducting a thorough review of both proposals to see if they adequately address the needs of our city.”
100K Expected at the World’s Largest Garage Sale Continued from front page
goods, antiques to boats, electronics to furniture, and everything in between. Napsacks and hand-held shopping carts are welcome. A Family Fun Zone will be held at the Warrensburg Recreation Field on Library Street, offering live music, a playground, a NASCAR simulator and more. Area restaurants and local food vendors will be available throughout, and there are plenty of accommodations available.
The Chamber website has important parking restrictions and information, and has partnered with the Saratoga and North Creek Railway for special Garage Sale Train Tickets at just $20 per person round trip, which includes shuttle bus service in and out of Thurman Station. For more information about the train service, visit SNCRR.com, and for garage sale details, visit WorldsLargestGarageSale.com or WarrensburgChamber.com.
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
Letters to the Editor A Visitor’s View on Yepsen
Yepsen Provides Leadership
My friend Cindy and I were having coffee in Saratoga and met Mayor Joanne Yepsen. Cindy and I are from MA. We were meeting some of my family members at Saratoga to celebrate my sisters 50th birthday. Growing up in Western MA, our dad would take us to Saratoga every August for the day. My sister chose Saratoga to celebrate her 50th birthday. After 40+ years of attending the Saratoga horse track, it was a true pleasure to meet Mayor Yepsen. She spent quite a bit of time with Cindy and I, telling us about multiple exciting things to do and places to go in Saratoga Springs. She obviously is a great spokesperson for your city! She was obviously not looking for our vote as we are from MA. Mayor Yepsen has done a wonderful job balancing new growth and maintaining historic preservation. She is truly an amazing woman and Saratoga is lucky to have her as their Mayor! The development under Mayor Yepsen has kept Saratoga a beautiful, charming and growing city. The quality of growth is very obvious to us as outsiders and Mayor Yepsen is obviously not anti-development. We will definitely be back to visit because of the positive experience we had in Saratoga Springs, due in large part, to your Mayor Joanne Yepsen!
The record is pretty remarkable, when you think about it. We got an early indicator before she even took office, when as Mayorelect, responding to tragedy, she took the lead in establishing a Code Blue program to protect the homeless from severe winter weather. And since taking office, a hallmark of Mayor Joanne Yepsen’s administration has been focused, determined problem-solving, identifying a need and finding a way to respond to it constructively. An underfunded Visitors’ Center is now operated by the Convention and Tourism Bureau. Years of controversy at the Housing Authority have receded into the past after new hires and new appointments. A fresh Comprehensive Plan, true to the city’s values, has been approved. A plan is in place to preserve the Pitney Farm for posterity. A White House initiative to end veterans’ homelessness has been embraced and enacted. The long-planned Geyser Park Trail is being completed. A city park on Saratoga Lake has been beautified. Long-standing labor disputes have been resolved. She’ll be the first to tell you that it took many dozens of volunteers and donors to achieve these results, and that it is precisely this level of Maggie Burke citizen participation that makes Coldwell Banker Saratoga Springs such a great comNewton, MA munity. But a critical factor, when all is said and done, is vision, drive, and leadership at the top. Firefighters Endorse Well done, Mayor!
Madigan
Ken Klotz
The Saratoga Springs Firefighters are proud to announce the endorsement of Michele Madigan for Commissioner of Finance. Mrs. Madigan has provided the city of Saratoga Springs with a solid financial footing for the foreseeable future. She has managed to provide the city with the best possible services while maintaining financial responsibility, and we are confident she will continue making this city great. We wish her every success and look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Saratoga Springs Fire Department Member of NYS Professional Fire Fighters Assoc., Inc.
Former Mayor Saratoga Springs
Mayor Yepsen Is Not Serving the Middle Class Saratoga Springs’ middle class is ill-served by the leadership vacuum in the city council, especially Mayor Yepsen. Indecision, delay, bureaucracy, and procedural ping-pong between politicians, city employees, boards, and pushy special-interest groups have become the everyday norm in Saratoga Springs. This political quagmire weakens the city and makes it more difficult for our local small-business people to succeed and less likely that our children will be able to find good jobs locally and be able to stay here.
We need leadership from the mayor’s office to make decisions and improve city services without raising taxes. Great projects, new ideas, a solid base of employment and success by the middle class are tomorrow’s answer. Mayor Yepsen refuses to protect the real middle class; the ones with rising taxes and costs while household income is falling. Mayor Yepsen loves political confusion where there is always another meeting, committee, delay, event and special-interest constituency to placate. Our city needs a leader who will get behind the middle class. We have that leader in John Safford, a veteran and small-business owner, who is running for mayor. Join me in voting for John to protect our middle class and our city.
Greg Wrobel
Saratoga Springs
Marchione Endorses Safford for Mayor SARATOGA SPRINGS — New York State Senator Kathy Marchione endorsed John Safford’s bid for Mayor of Saratoga Springs. “John Safford is the new leader we need in Saratoga Springs,” said Senator Marchione. “His unique blend of real-world business success, non-profit work, and community volunteerism is the right combination for City Hall. As Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Local Government, I’m keenly aware of the concerns of cities like Saratoga Springs. I look forward to partnering with John when he is elected as Mayor to deliver more positive results for the Spa City.” Marchione represents the 43rd Senate District, which includes parts of Rensselaer, Saratoga and Washington Counties, and all of Columbia County. Prior to her election to the Senate, she served as Saratoga County Clerk and Town of Halfmoon Supervisor.
“I’m honored to have Senator Marchione’s support. She’s done a great job as our Senator, and it’s humbling to have her helping us win this fight,” said Safford. “As your new Mayor, I will work cooperatively with State officials rather than getting caught up in costly legal battles and investigations like Joanne Yepsen has done with the State Attorney General’s Office.” Safford, a longtime Saratoga Springs businessman, community advocate and United States Army Veteran, announced his candidacy for Mayor in May.
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BUSINESS
Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
Radiation Oncology Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Fraternal Order of Eagles Pavilion at 373 Crescent Avenue was filled on Sunday, September 27 with the patients, families, caregivers, donors, and board members of The Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center (ROC) all celebrating the tenth anniversary of the ROC’s opening. The picnic celebration included entertainment and children’s activities, as well as a special presentation to recognize the ROC’s services to the community over the past decade and to honor those who played a key role in the creation of the Center. Renee Russell, Director of the ROC, said one of the biggest changes over the last ten years has been the volume of patients. “We provided approximately 4,500 treatments in our first year,” she said. “Now we provide 35 to 45 treatments a day, which is about 9,000 a year. We started with a team of nine and now have a team of 20.” Russell believes the number of
cancer patients hasn’t really changed, but rather that they are being caught earlier and treated appropriately. “We have a more robust partnership with medical oncology,” she said. “The relationships we share between the different physician services, surgeons, oncologists, and other service providers are appropriate, cordial, noncompetitive, patient-centric, and inclusive. The patients are sent to all appropriate specialists immediately, and it serves the patients very well.” Dr. Lance Hellman, MD, comedical director of the radiation oncology department with Saratoga Hospital, agrees. “In this community if I ever want to speak with any doctors involved in a patient’s care, it’s instant access,” said Hellman, who is also chairman of the Cancer Committee and head of the weekly cancer conference. “We’re not a small hospital or campus center, but it has that small feeling of being able to get
ahold of all those involved. Access here seems to be uniquely good. Some places will have turf wars on different cases and treatments, but here people listen to other solutions. It is really appreciated.” Russell noted that with all the changes in medicine over the last decade, the one thing that hasn’t changed at the ROC is the staff commitment to care. “We’ve established excellent collaborative services with consistent care and constant communication across the continuum,” Russell said. “Above and beyond being a clinical treatment facility, we take into account the whole person. We actually hired a social worker dedicated to oncology services who meets with all patients who are having challenges, whether financial, psychological, and even travel.” Russell said the majority of patients are within Saratoga County, but people travel from as far as Utica and Vermont for treatments, which can be daily for six weeks, depending on the patient’s medical need. “We try to tailor their treatment to be aware of their schedule, but still it’s a big commitment,” said Hellman. “I think a lot of places do decent work. But the environment and atmosphere in this center is quote supportive of what the patients need.” “We’ve strived to make the atmosphere very welcoming because we know that this is a place no one wants to be, and it’s very scary at first,” said Russell. “Now we offer monthly
Circle of care focus group members: Sheila O’Conell, Renee Russell, Marie Parker, Johnnie Parker, Betsey Porter, Thelma Williams, Joan Buell. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.
support groups. Having access to a full time social worker is a wonderful resource, and we also have an oncology dietician who consults with patients on their nutritional needs.” Just recently, the center has started piloting massage therapy, utilizing some of the grants through the ROC’s Cancer Patient Fund. “Those funds have been of tremendous help,” said Russell. “Look at the trends in cancer care. Copays are up to $60 a day. If you have six weeks of treatment, that’s $1,800 out of pocket. For anyone who has a budget, that‘s significant for all levels. So we have access to help offset some of those challenges. We can help with gas to travel here everyday or taxi cab rides – it takes a lot of burden off the patients.”
The Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center at 211 Church Street in Saratoga Springs was designed to meet the needs of today’s cancer patients and their loved ones. In fact, many of the amenities – from the soothing artwork in the ceilings of treatment rooms to the Saratoga Hospital Guild Circle of Care Resource Center – are the result of input from cancer survivors, their friends and family members, and others whose lives have been touched by this disease. For more information, please call 518-580-2800 or visit SaratogaHospital.org.
Double H Ranch Announces New Officers LAKE LUZERNE — The Double H Ranch, located at 97 Hidden Valley Road, announced the election of a new slate of officers to its Board of Directors following its Annual Meeting in August. The new appointments are Chairman Vincent T. Riggi of Turbine Services Ltd., Vice Chairman Ed Mitzen of Fingerpaint Marketing, Treasurer Charlie Crew and Secretary Kimberly Sanger Jones. The Double H Ranch expresses its appreciation and thanks for the many years of dedicated service from the immediate past officers including Chairman Victor Hershaft, Vice Chairman Anthony Tartaglia, MD, Treasurer Walter Robb, and Secretary Marian Wolgin; all who remain as active members of the Board. The Double H Ranch provides free, specialized programs and yearround support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. For more information, visit www.doublehranch.org.
Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
The Patient Experience Project Adds Design Director
Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Patient Experience Project (PEP), a full-service, patient-centric communications agency based in Saratoga Springs, has announced the addition of John Bolster to their creative team. Bolster has joined the PEP as Patient Experience Design Director. Bolster has 15 years of experience in the graphic design and fine art fields. Bolster has created highimpact work for clients across the country, including W Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, GE, Arista Records, John
Mayer, Boston University, Harvard University, Michelin, NY State DOT, Radio Disney, Sempra Energy, CSL Behring, Gilead Sciences, Boeri USA, Nordica USA, Finishline, and Quirky. Bolster earned a bachelor’s degree in fine art and photography from Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH. He is an award-winning designer whose work has been published on websites for Nordica Apparel, Hyatt Siesta Key Beach, and Create Online (UK), and in publications such as American Corporate Identity, Logo Lounge, and Color. “PEP has collaborated with John on several dynamic, impactful programs and we are excited to be able to work with him in a full-time capacity,” Kristin Phillips, director of Patient Experience Strategy said. “His design talent and strategic acumen will help us continue to deliver standout work to our clients, especially in the digital space.“
130th Anniversary Celebration WILTON — Finishing Touches Home Décor at 217 Ballard Road in Wilton, housed in the former Gurn Springs United Methodist Church,
BUSINESS BRIEFS 13 is celebrating the historic building’s 130th anniversary on October 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Various entertainment, refreshments, and home décor specials are planned throughout the day to mark this great milestone. Part of the proceeds from the day will go back to the community. For more information, please call 518-584-1490.
Workshop for Women CAMBRIDGE — ACTT NATURALLY, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is hosting a Workshop for Women on October 10 and October 24 at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge. Participants will learn about healthy boundaries, mutual respect, improved leadership, and emotional fitness. ACTT NATURALLY is run by Valerie Buck, who has worked at some of the nation’s major Thoroughbred racetracks, including Saratoga. Among others, she has worked for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and future Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher and was the regular exercise rider for Rags to Riches, one of the few fillies ever to win the Belmont Stakes.
At ACTT NATURALLY, Buck uses former Thoroughbreds to help women with physical, emotional and mental problems. As for the horses, she uses natural horsemanship techniques to help former racehorses transition to a new life away from the track. Buck is very well known locally and nationally, and has worked with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Saratoga Warhorse. She can be reached at 570-578-6377 or acttnaturally.org for more information.
Statewide Law Enforcement Train in Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fifty three Law Enforcement Supervisors from 29 sheriff ’s offices around the state attended the 18th Annual Law Enforcement Division Supervisor’s Continuing Education Program at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs recently. The three day program, sponsored and organized by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association and the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute, provides participants
with training in the latest advances in law enforcement. Sessions included a discussion of the Sheriff ’s’ Response to Dannemora Escape by Clinton County Sheriff David Favro and Franklin County Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill; a discussion regarding Body Cameras for Police by Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour and Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo; an account of the Sullivan County Drug Bust by Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff, and a recap of an Albany County Investigation into the Death of a Child by Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple. The chief officer in the sheriff ’s road patrol division, law enforcement supervisors are responsible for criminal and traffic law enforcement, sex offender management, investigations, and administrative matters for their divisions.
Correction: On page 9 of our September 25 issue, the phone number for the new Healthy Living Market was listed incorrectly. The correct phone number is 518-682-3501.
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
SCT Takes on School Bullying Photos by MarkBolles.com
From left to right: Abigail Wilkerson, Greg Mytelka, Megan Youmans, Matthew Boyce, Margaret Scala, Sarah Siple, and Hannah Fahy.
by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bullying is one of the most distressing, yet common, issues that today’s children and teens face in schools all over the country, and Saratoga Springs is no exception. The Saratoga Children’s Theater (SCT) however, is doing something to change that in time for October, which is National Bullying Prevention Month. With a cast of bright and energetic child actors, SCT is putting on an anti-bullying tour at local schools using the powerful musical, “The New Kid.” “The New Kid” takes place in a typical middle school, P.S. 32, and
follows the story of Zack, a new student. Zack must navigate the social scene of his new school, which is divided into several cliques, such as “The Gangstas,” “The Brainiacs,” and “The Mod Squad.” Eager to be accepted into one of the “popular crowds,” Zack finds himself giving in to peer pressure, and ends up in situations that he doesn’t feel are right. In the end, lessons are learned that inspire the entire school to change. The musical features catchy songs, trendy dances and noteworthy themes that show how significant, and detrimental bullying, teasing and hazing are to kids. “I like shows that relate to kids’ own lives, and this is an important issue that has been talked about
The cast of “The New Kid.”
quite a bit in the last ten years. And in the age of social media, it has become an even bigger issue,” said David Girard, SCT’s director of “The New Kid.” “I didn’t have to walk the kids through the process; they got it, how important the issue of bullying is. We’re not doing a kid’s show that is saccharine and just for fun; this is something kids deal with daily. This show hits it head on, in a way that is comedic and palatable.” Currently, SCT is finishing up rehearsals for “The New Kid” and getting ready for their first school performance at Schuylerville Elementary School on October 9. After that, they’re taking their show to Corinth Middle School and St. Clements Elementary School, with more tours being scheduled. The cast of “The New Kid” is comprised of students in middle school and high school, each of whom has had their own
experiences with bullying. Many members of the cast mention how they wish a program like this came into their school, as well as how great it feels to be able to help students like themselves. “Some kids might see the play and think ‘Wow, that’s terrible,’ and not wish that on others. Bullies might see it, see themselves in the play’s bullies, and want to change,” said Josh Tracy, an actor in “The New Kid.” High school junior and cast member Egan Mills said, “Raising awareness about the problem of bullying in schools is so important. I think that the play has a bigger effect because it’s coming from kids. Adults putting on the show just wouldn’t be as relatable.” Mills also noted that after the school performances, students have the opportunity to discuss the play with the actors while they are still
in character. This opens up a channel of communication directly with the students, allowing them to share their own perspective and how they perceived the play. “It’s a wonderful way to build compassion and empathy in children in a world that seems to be working against that,” continued Girard. “With social media and Facebook, little by little we’re building a narcissistic society. The play encourages kids to be empathetic and to sympathize for the kid who is maybe a little socially awkward, doesn’t make friends easily or is incredibly shy. The message is that it’s okay to be nerdy or really smart. It’s okay to think it’s not cool to bully somebody.” One thing that the show doesn’t hit head on, because it takes place in a school, is the issue of cyberbullying, which has become increasingly problematic and prominent in the last several years. Girard mentioned how he would be interested in doing a show down the road that addresses cyberbullying directly. “The New Kid” is a timely example of how young adults are making a difference locally. For the young actors, this is their way of giving back to the community and helping their peers overcome the bullying epidemic. For more information about “The New Kid” and The Saratoga Children’s Theater, visit saratogachildrenstheatre.org. For more information about bullying prevention, visit pacer.org/bullying/.
Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
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Saratoga Springs School Board to Review Grading System SARATOGA SPRINGS — Following an audit by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller of the Saratoga Springs School District’s Student Grading Systems for the period of July 1, 2013 through May 1, 2015, the district is reviewing its policies. The audit reviewed the computer and software tracking systems of five school districts, including Saratoga’s, and found that grades were changed by non-teachers, and too often grade changes were undocumented. Grade changes were made for a variety of reasons, including to move a grade from failing to passing. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being inappropriately altered,” DiNapoli said in a press release. “When grades are changed, there needs to be a record justifying the changes. These lax policies could easily be manipulated and graduation rates, college placement and teacher performance could be compromised by these system weaknesses.” In separate written responses to drafts of the Comptroller’s report, “Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems,” the school district stated its intent to take immediate action to meet all of the recommendations identified in the report. The school district has already addressed several recommendations including requiring written documentation of any grade change requests. “It was a long held practice that went back into the 1970’s here to move a grade from 64 to 65, ultimately the difference between a passing and failing grade,” said Michael Piccirillo, Superintendent of Schools. “We stopped the practice last school year when it came to light through the audit.” Piccirillo said grade changes are numerous throughout the year, as the system counts every grade input as a change, although they are
Ballston Spa Community Spirit Week and Homecoming Activities
Community Spirit Week runs from October 2 through 10. Photo courtesy of BSCSD.org.
Photo by MarkBolles.com.
a normal part of the grade reporting process for 2,100 students taking 8 classes over 4 quarters, which is over 67,000 grade changes in a year. “We didn’t have a formal system to document grade change requests,” said Piccirillo. “Teachers would contact a guidance counselor verbally or by email after the lockout date that they’d like to change Johnny’s grade from incomplete to a number grade, for example. OSC wants a paper trail. We agree there should be documentation, but the bottom line is every teacher verifies every grade a student was given, and signs a form saying the grades are accurate at the end of the marking period.” The district makes grade changes for a variety of reasons. If a student is on home instruction, or suspended for a long period of time, or given an opportunity to make up an incomplete due to illness or other reasons, then the final
grades may be determined after the marking period has ended, locking teachers out of the system to input the grade change. Piccirillo explained that after that lockout date, grade changes become centralized to only a small number of people with access – typically guidance counselors – as a means of security. However, he acknowledges that there is room for improvement. “We see the recommendations in the report as an opportunity to update longstanding practices and to develop appropriate policy moving forward. We also believe we have a high quality staff with a great deal of integrity that takes the grading process very seriously,” Piccirillo said. The audit and school district responses can be found at http:// www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/ swr/2015/StudentGradingSystems/ global.htm.
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa school district and community will combine efforts once again to celebrate school and community pride during the annual Community Spirit Week October 2 – 10. This year, the High School students will hold a powder puff football game and pep rally on Wednesday evening, with the community spirit parade on Friday night at 6 p.m., before the Homecoming football game against Guilderland High School at 7 p.m. Senior recognition will be held at athletic events on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night as the varsity teams recognize their graduating senior athletes. The Homecoming dance for current High School students follows on Saturday night. Students at Ballston Spa High School will begin celebrating Spirit Week on Friday, October 2 and continue through the 10th with various themes and activities each day. Many Ballston Spa students and clubs will
also be painting windows of businesses throughout the village with purple and gold spirit week themes. Students in the Middle School and elementary schools will also be participating in various events throughout the week. Please visit the school websites for the latest plans. Organizations from throughout the area, in addition to members of various school groups, are invited to participate in the annual Community Spirit Parade through the Village, with this year’s theme focusing on “A Season for Winning.” The parade is organized as a collaboration of the Mayor and Village of Ballston Spa, the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, the Ballston Spa High School Student Council and interested community members. Please visit the district website at www.bscsd.org and check the High School’s announcement page for the latest information or contact the Ballston Spa High School for more information at (518) 884-7150.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Final Weekend! Don’t Miss Out!
2015 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Builders. From left to right: Luke Michaels - The Michaels Group, Dan Barber – Saratoga Builders, Joe Lynch - Heritage Custom Builders, John Witt – Witt Construction, Matt McPadden – McPadden Builders, Peter Belmonte – Belmonte Builders, Jim Doyle – Stillwater Landings, Joe Bordeau – Bordeau Builders, Lance Orcutt – Executive Builders, David DePaulo – Bella Home Builders, Robert Marini – Marini Home Builders.
by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The area’s premiere new home tour, the 2015 Saratoga Showcase of Homes will be wrapping up this weekend. Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 are the last chances to tour the brand new houses in the showcase, which features nearly a dozen participating builders. The 2015 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary and spans three fall weekends each year. Over 3,000 attendees have already visited these houses over the past two weekends.
The area’s award-winning builders participating are: Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, Bordeau Builders, Executive Builders, Heritage Custom Builders, McPadden Builders, Marini Homes, Saratoga Builders, Stillwater Landings, The Michael’s Group and Witt Construction, which has two homes in the showcase. The Showcase of Homes is an excellent opportunity to see what’s trending when it comes to home layout, design and interior decorating, as well as the chance to see different styles of bathrooms, kitchens, landscaping,
and more. The show provides many great ideas for anyone planning on remodeling their home, building a home or buying a home in the future. This annual community event has contributed nearly $900,000 to local charities over the years. The proceeds from the Saratoga Showcase of Homes will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County (rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org) and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties (glensfallshabitat.org). Tickets are $20, which provides access to all 12 of the new
homes in Saratoga County, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Adirondack Trust, Trustco Bank, Saratoga National Bank, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa and Roohan Realty in Saratoga Springs. Tickets can also be purchased online (see below). Tickets are available at any showcase home during the tour as well. Each ticket holder will receive a free shoe tote bag at the first home visited. The 2015 Showcase of Homes is presented by Saratoga Builders Association, a specialized trade association representing an industry basic to the
wellbeing and economy of the people of Saratoga County. Its membership includes builders, developers, remodelers, material suppliers, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County. For more information, tickets or to see an interactive map of directions and home locations, visit Saratogashowcaseofhomes. com. For more information about Saratoga Builders Association, visit saratogabuilders.org.
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2015 Winners... The Best of the BEST! CLASSIC HOMES CATEGORY WINNERS Landscaping
The Michaels Group - Peak Environmental Workmanship
McPadden Builders Best Master Bath
McPadden Builders Exterior Design
Bordeau Builders Interior Decorating
Marini Homes - Monika Ohl
The Michaels Group — 46 Tamarac Drive, South Glens Falls
Best Kitchen
McPadden Builders Curtis Lumber – Heather Bodnaryk Interior Floor Plan
The Michaels Group Smart Living
The Michaels Group
McPadden Builders — 8 Craw Lane, Wilton
Bordeau Builders — 3C Inglewood Drive, Halfmoon
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Classic Homes Category Winners - Vendors The Michaels Group
Bordeau Builders
McPadden Builders
Marini Homes
Earl B Feiden, New Age Plumbing, Builders Kitchens, David Louis Flooring, Precision Glass, Albert Electric, Best Fire, Appolo Heating, Peak Environmental Concepts, Inc., Pella, Crawford Door and Window W.J. Morris Excavating, Curtis Lumber, Erie Materials, Security Supply, Appolo Heating, Hamilton Plumbing, Best Tile, The Tile Man, Winchell’s Floor Covering, Flooring America, Lill Overhead Door, Powers Construction, JM Laurent Contractor, Precision Closets, AW Hamel, Brookside Nursery, Collins and Co., Granite and Marble Works, Sheridan Painting, Bonded Concrete, Concrete Technologies, Ross Concrete, VR Electric, The Night Stone Mason, M & R Drywall, Complete Construction, BLD Contracting Corp, Care Clean, Energy Guard Insulation
EH Laier & Sons, Appolo Heating, Hometech Solutions, Bellevue Builders Supply, Norandex, Best Tile, Schenectady Floorcovering, Homecrest Kitchens, Central Plumbing, Clifton Park Glass, S.H.E. Schenectady Hardware & Electric Cranesville Block Co., 84 Lumber Co., Bellevue Builders Supply, Northeast Seemless Gutter Co., BLD Contracting Corp., VP Supply Corp, AW Hammel Stairs, Albany Mechanical, E.H. Laier & Sons, Doug Alberts, LLC, Hart Alarm Systems, Towne Television Sales, Best Fire, Inc., ABC Supply Co., Heroth Siding, LLC, Building Speciality, Saccocio’s Overhead Doors, Solid Surface Craftsman, Premium Building, Builders Kitchens, Inc., RK Tile Designs, MVP Builders, Towne & Country Painting, Wolberg Electric, Carpet Master, Precision Glass, H.U.R.B. Landscaping, ProTech Sprinklers
McPadden Builders — 8 Craw Lane, Wilton
Marini Homes — 28 Howland Park Drive, Mechanicville
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Executive Homes Category Winners Vendors
EXECUTIVE HOMES CATEGORY WINNERS Landscaping
Belmonte Builders CPI Landscaping – Chris Gennoy
Belmonte Builders
Crawford Door & Window, VP Supply, ABC Supply, Curtis Lumber, A.W. Hamel Stairs, Albany Mechanical Services, Capital Plumbing, Brower Electric, Granite & Marble Works, Floor Source, Lill Overhead Door, BLD Contracting, Town and Country Painting, Best Fire, Earl B. Feiden, Precision Glass, Norm Carlson “The Tile Man”, Baker Electric, Bonded Concrete, Best Tile
Workmanship Belmonte Builders — 17 Saw Mill Court, Saratoga Springs
Witt Construction Brown Rd
Witt Construction, Inc, Dorwin Dawson Associates, Inc., Stone Industries, Jeff Arnold Concrete, Rosick Well Drilling, JFL Builders, Bluman Roofing, Crawford Door & Window, D D Dyerworks, Dil Sheji, Steve Herman, Patricelli Electric, P.C. Pritchard Electrical Contracting, Inc., AHR Industries, Winkler Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Security Supply, Best Fire, Builders Installed Products, Snyder’s Drywall, Overhead Door Of Glens Falls, Thompson Flooring, RSCI, Adirondack Carpentry, Curtis Lumber, Creekside Graphics Group, Inc, Wolberg Electrical Supply, Earl B Feiden Appliances, ABC Supply, Co, Precision Glass & Aluminum, Saratoga Best Tile, BCS Tile, Thoroughbred Property Management, LLC, Chippewa Stone, Hart Alarm Systems, Inc., Brookside Farm Nursery, Inc., County Waste
Bella Home Builders Best Master Bath
Bella Home Builders Exterior Design
Belmonte Builders Interior Decorating
Bella Home Builders
A.W. Hamel Stairs, Albany Marble/Hudson Valley Mosaic Tile, Albany Mechanical, Andy’s Plumbing, AJ Masonry, Best Fire Hearth & Patio, Bonded Concrete, Builder’s Kitchens Inc., Crawford Door & Windows, Curtis Lumber, Floor Master/ Carpet One, J.B. Asphalt Paving, Marcella’s Appliances, North Valley Construction, Pallette Stone Corp., Peterson Builders Framing Contractors, Randall Perry Photography, Rosick Well Drilling, Saccocio’s Overhead Doors, Saratoga Masonry, Security Supply, Specialized Sheet Metal Equip, NSE Inc., William J. O’Rourke Inc., Wolberg Electric
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Bella Home Builders - Andrea Z. Bella Home Builders — 26 Rolling Green Drive, Wilton
Best Kitchen
Witt Construction Interior Floor Plan
Belmonte Builders Smart Living
Belmonte Builders
Witt Construction — 5 Brown Road, Stillwater
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LUXURY HOMES CATEGORY WINNERS Landscaping
Witt Construction Mandy Spring Farm Nursery Workmanship
Witt Construction Best Master Bath
Witt Construction Exterior Design
Witt Construction Interior Decorating
Witt Construction DeRocker Design Firm & West Associates Best Kitchen
Witt Construction
Luxury Homes Category Winners Vendors
Interior Floor Plan
Witt Construction Smart Living
Witt Construction
Witt Construction — Carriage House Ln
Witt Construction — 29 Carriage House Lane, Saratoga Springs (all photos)
Witt Construction, Inc., DeRocker Design, West Associates, Front Street Home Design Center, Northeast Fine Finishes / Wood Coatings, Creekside Graphics, Jeff Arnold, Inc., Rosick Well Drilling, Whitbeck Construction, LLC, Bluman Roofing, ABC Supply, D D Dyer Works Construction, Crandall Excavating, Inc., Ernstone, Adirondack Natural Stone, Steve Herman, P.C. Pritchard Electrical Contracting, Inc, Wolberg Electrical Supply, Adirondack P&M, Inc., Winkler Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Security Supply, Saratoga Fireplace & Stove , Correct Energy Construction Group, Inc, Jimco Drywall, Inc, Everite Door Works, Crawford Door & Window, JM TrackeyCustom Finishes, Superior Floors, Thompson Flooring, Curtis Lumber, County Waste, Stone Industries, Olde School Woodworking, Adirondack Appliance, Precision Glass & Aluminum, Doc Tile, Best Tile , Ray Supply, Concord Pools, Williams Fence, Silverwood Gallery, Casey’s Murals & More, Mandy Spring Farm Nursery, Inc.
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Witt Construction — 29 Carriage House Lane, Saratoga Springs
McPadden Builders — 8 Craw Lane, Wilton
Belmonte Builders — 17 Saw Mill Court, Saratoga Springs
Photos by Randall Perry Photography
REALTOR’S CHOICE CATEGORY WINNERS CLASSIC Home
McPadden Builders EXECUTIVE Home
Belmonte Builders LUXURY Home
Witt Construction
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BALLSTON 336 Charlton Rd., $350,000. Thomas and Sharon Clavie sold property to Dorinda GiffordLevan and Darryl Levan. 35 Lancaster Ct., $282,365. Traditional Builders Ltd. sold property to Alec Buniak and Chelsea Spataro. 34 Long Creek Dr., $426,000. Kevin and Ellen Boyle sold property to Michelle Kaptein.
CORINTH 302 Palmer Ave., $89,000. Gregory Hoover sold property to Matthew and Kimberly Berard. 18 Sherman Ave., $20,000. Nehemiah Community Reinvestment Fund Inc. sold property to Keith Wells.
GALWAY 4846 Sacandaga Rd., $17,040. Dorothy Zweighaft sold property to Patricia and John Sanders Sr., 2397 Galway Rd., $260,000. Alexander Milton (as Trustee) sold property to George and Victoria Debenedicty and Karin Bell.
GREENFIELD 474 Lake Desolation Rd., $30,000. Kimberly Hogan-Morley sold property to Shilo Roberts. 100 Sand Hill Rd., $174,500. Jason McLaughlin and Erica BeerMcLaughlin sold property to Michael and Christine Argus. 404 Allen Rd., $35,000. Jason Law sold property to Wayne Youngs.
MALTA 104 Ruhle Rd., $385,000. Theresa Van Alphen sold property to Douglas Cusano. 11 Twinflower Court, $330,000. Thomas and Renee Kernan sold property to Karen Heggen and Peter Klotz Sr. 11 Damascus Way, $308,000. James and Lisa Rafalik sold property to Peter Bieganski. 14 Coronado Way, $345,031. Ukjin Roh and Jung Lee sold property to Thomas and Renee Kernan.
MILTON 41 Crestline Dr., $131,810. Jennifer and Timothy Moore, Jr. sold property to Joshua and Jennifer Velicky.
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533 Acland Blvd., $236,900. MaryClark-Huston sold property to Donna Barone.
7 Beach Ct., $470,000. Ruth Martin-Staff sold property to Aleph Lifestyles LLC.
221 Whitetail Ct., $172,000. Leann Fyvie sold property to George Werle.
14 Tait Lane, $375,000. Fourteen Tait Lane LLC sold property to Denton Road LLC.
MOREAU 15 Woodlawn Ave., $60,000. Matthew Ball sold property to Patten Property Development LLC. 4 Wilson Ave., $165,900. Susan and John England, Sr. sold property to Chase Perkins and Robert Perkins, Jr. 131 Bluebird Rd., $220,000. Lloyd and Mary Jacox sold property to Stephen and Kathleen Gates. 10 Astoria, $150,000. Wendy Ireland sold property to Keith Duell. 36 Lydia St., $25,000. Brian Mathis sold property to Deirdre Sweet.
NORTHUMBERLAND 193 Gurn Spring Rd., $30,000. Hattie Burditt sold property to Lara and John Priest, Jr. 47 Stevens Ct., $256,251. Charlene Hewlett sold property to Joanne Carhart.
SARATOGA SPRINGS Cady Hill Blvd., $86,100. Munter Enterprises LLC sold property to American Natural Gas LLC.
198 Lake Ave., $625,000. Carolyn and Ellery Willard Jr. sold property to Paul and Megan Perez. 19 Pamela Lane, $388,096. Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property to Pasquale and Carolyn Pinto. 225 Division St., Christopher Cuccio and Deborah Gluckman sold property to Deborah Gluckman. 8 Spa Circle, $273,000. Andrea Takacs sold property to Molly Irvine. 49 Jackson St., $271,000. Richard Silver (as Trustee) sold property to Peter and Nancy Sinram. 268 Broadway Unit 408, $1,341,830. 262 Broadway LLC sold property to Park 408 LLC.
STILLWATER 23 Native Dancer Lane, $312,000. Frederick and Donna Butt sold property to N.P. Dodge, Jr. 23 Native Dancer Lane, $312,000. N.P. Dodge, Jr. sold property to Matthew Swapp. 22 Riverside Dr., $175,000. Christine Hamil sold property to Robert Rivers, Jr. and Ariel VanAlstine.
216 County Route 76, $50,000. Donielle Benoit and Warren Nulty sold property to Lynn, Marie, and Jason Goman, Sr.
22 Tom Sawyer Dr., $247,555. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Deborah and Gordon Murtagh.
27 Walden Circle, $411,532. Amedore Homes sold property to Kevin and Lorraine Prettyman.
9 New Kent Dr., $205,000. Joshua Pappas sold property to Kristen Bonner.
13 Secretariat Lane, $280,000. Caruso Home Builders LLC sold property to Jodi Falardeau.
46 Glenburnie Dr., $305,000. Rabin Kayastha sold property to Sean and Margaret Corcoran.
4 Battleridge Place, $570,000. VanVeghten Construction sold property to Eric and Chrisanne Solecky.
10 Lenca Ct., $322,400. Jeffrey Edlund and Gretchen Stalnecker sold property to National Transfer Service LLC.
WILTON 13 Primrose Circle, $871,860. Floral Estates, LLC sold property to Doncal McNeil, III and Joley Tetreault. 22 Tom Sawyer Dr., $50,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.
10 Lenca Ct. $322,400. National Transfer Services LLC sold property to Andrew and Martyna Brooks. 21 Moonglow Rd., $270,000. Ronald Cervone (by Atty) sold property to Peter MacMillan and Brenda Heinz MacMillan.
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Chinese Chrysanthemums vs. American Asters
by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY The many petal shapes and colors that chrysanthemums (mums to you, “kiku” to the Japanese) exhibit have made them a fall favorite for years….many, many years. When
you decide to grow chrysanthemums, you become involved in a gardening pastime that spans many centuries. Mums have been cultivated for their beauty for over 3,000 years. History traces the origin of chrysanthemum culture to Imperial China over 3,000 years ago. Chrysanthemums were highly prized by the emperors of China who considered them to be more valuable than gold. The Japanese also revere the chrysanthemum. In fact, the origin of Japanese culture is wrapped in chrysanthemum legend. It seems that one of the early emperors of China became quite ill. In his quest for a remedy he learned of the “herb of youth” that would restore his health. The search for the “herb of youth” was entrusted to twelve male and twelve female virgins. They sailed out onto the Pacific
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Ocean with a bamboo basket filled with the Emperor’s beloved “golden daisies” to trade for the “herb of youth.” They didn’t make it far before the quest was ended by a typhoon that left them shipwrecked on a rocky archipelago. With their journey at an end, the survivors planted the revered mums and set about exploring their new home. Over the years, the survivor’s descendants
populated the islands we now know as Japan. Their reverence for chrysanthemums continued, and they were eventually considered the exclusive property of their Emperor. In 910 AD, the Japanese Emperor displayed his prized plants at the first Imperial Chrysanthemum Show and declared them to be the national flower of Japan. In 1876, another Japanese emperor created
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the Order of the Chrysanthemum as the highest honor he could bestow on an individual. The Japanese word “kiku” represents both the chrysanthemum and the office of the Emperor. The royal crest is a traditional sixteen-petal chrysanthemum design. European interest in Chrysanthemums budded with the arrival of plants brought back
from the orient by Dutch traders in the early eighteenth century. The Dutch are known to have produced several new varieties from the original plants. Chrysanthemums came to North America in 1798 in the hands of John Stevens, a nurseryman from Hoboken. By 1850, the Chrysanthemum Society of America had been founded, and they held their first show in 1902. Lately, perennial asters have become a popular contender for champion of fall color in the flowerbed. Compared to the venerable chrysanthemum, asters are a relatively recent upstart. Their appeal to American gardeners may have been limited since they were a common sight along the roadside every fall. To early Americans, there was nothing special about this common plant. Soon you’ll see those very same asters painting our meadows. Native asters are found throughout North America and can tolerate very harsh conditions. English gardeners, visiting their colonial cousins in the 1700s found asters to be quite lovely and brought seeds back to the British Isles with them. So even though asters are a
native North American plant, they became a popular fall-blooming plant in the gardens of England long before Americans learned to appreciate them. It’s a classic case of one man’s trash becoming another’s treasure. Asters are an easy-to-grow alternative to mums. They’re now available in an amazing assortment of colors and styles. Asters branch heavily without all the pinching mums need. They’re quite insect and disease resistant (as are mums). Like mums, asters should be planted in full sun in soil that’s been enriched with organic matter like composted manure or peat moss and, as always, a good starter food like Bio-tone. The area should also be well drained but not excessively dry. You can also pinch them to make them low and full. The fine, dark green foliage of asters is quite attractive, making a lovely background for lower, summer-flowering annuals or perennials. Both mums and asters mature quickly and should be divided in early spring every two or three years. Whichever you choose you’ll enjoy great fall color for many years to come. Heck, why choose! Grow them both. Thanks for the read.
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Centennial Corn Maze at Ellms Family Farm by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Ellms Family Farm opened for the year on September 19, marking their official start of a season of cider donuts, pumpkin picking and corn mazes. However, Ellms Family Farm does their corn mazes a little differently than most. For the past decade, Ellms Family Farm has decided to give their yearly corn mazes a modern make-over by basing them around a theme. Previous years have included a maze with themes such as pirates, computers, farming, and the Ellms family favorite, the “Erie Corn-al” maze. The farm works with American Maze, the company who has designed all of their “Amazing Maize Mazes” for the last 11 years. This year, in the spirit of Saratoga Springs’ centennial, the maze has been designed to celebrate one of Saratoga’s defining features: horse racing. Looking down onto the maze from above, the corn has been carved out to create the image of a jockey racing a pony, with the words, “100 Saratoga” emblazoned over the top. “They do their homework before they design these mazes, they have some really creative ideas,” said Chip Ellms, who owns and runs the 200-acre Ellms Family Farm with his wife, Sally, and their
Aerial shot of this year’s corn maze: 100 Saratoga. Photo by Corey Drapala.
children. “We also always try to make our mazes educational in some way.” The educational aspect comes into play when corn maze participants are given “The Amazing Maize Maze Game Board.” For the game, the maze is broken up into 12 sections, and as guests go through the maze, they grab “race cards” from mailboxes in each of the dozen sections. When the corn maze team finds all 12 cards, they can tape
them to their game board to show a picture that will help them navigate the corn maze trails.
Corn maze teams are also given a “corn-word puzzle,” where they have to fill-in answers that test their knowledge of the history of the city of Saratoga. The answers to the puzzle help with finding the way to the finish line.
“The average time to finish the maze is around 60 to 75 minutes,” said Ellms. “Some are not as interested in the puzzles and just want to finish the maze. Others, they’ll spend two hours, determined to get all the pieces.” Before beginning the corn maze, guests listen to a “stalk talk”
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Owner of Ellms Family Farm, Chip Ellms.
and their families that are about one acre in size. These “kiddie mazes” are actually labyrinths, so there is no way of getting lost. They take roughly 20 minutes to complete and include fun activities, appropriate for children under seven. While the corn mazes may seem to be the main attractions at Ellms Family Farm, there is much more to explore and do on a visit there. Guests can pick their own pumpkins, ride in the trolley for a tour of the farm, and enjoy autumn treats, like cider donuts. For children, there is a huge jumping pillow, a jump park, slides, sporting games, tricycle racing and zip lines, plus much more. There are also farm animals, including goats and bunnies. about the corn maze, which details the educational and safety aspects of the maze. Teams then pick out the flag they will use to communicate with the “race caller,” who oversees the maze from the finish line. If the team gets stuck and needs help, they can wave their flag and the race caller will use their megaphone to give directions. Teams will know the finish line is close when they are surrounded by yellow ribbons. Before any of the corn maze fun can begin however, the maze has to be created. Planting the corn for the maze begins each year on June 1, and six weeks later, it’s fully grown. When the stalks are around two to three inches tall, a grid is created and twine is run across every 12 rows. Someone will then spend four days following the grid and marking the maze path with a spray paint can. After that, 80,000 stalks are removed by hand in order to shape the maze into the chosen design. The “Amazing Corn Maze” is five acres, but there are also smaller corn mazes for children
“It’s great to own a place where you get to see so much enjoyment on little faces,” said Ellms. Ellms Family Farm is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Columbus Day, through October 31. Last admission is at 5 p.m. New this year, the farm is also open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., from Wednesday to Friday. The farm is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. General admission is $14.25, children under two are free. Access to the “Amazing Corn Maze” is $14.75 for children 12 and under, and $15.25 for ages 12 and older (includes general admission). There is no admission fee for pumpkin picking only. Ellms Family Farm is located at 448 Charlton Road, in Ballston Spa. For more information, visit ellmsfarms.com.
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It’s Getting Colder – Start Canning!
by Erin Nudi for Saratoga TODAY It’s officially canning and pickling season. Now is the time to reap the benefits of late season produce, preserving healthful, local foods we can enjoy throughout the winter. Most farmers’ markets in the Capital
Region run through October, so get out there while you still can. Pickling is a way to preserve foods, and falls under the canning umbrella. The produce is submerged in vinegar or brine solution, ensuring with the acidic environment that no harmful bacteria can grow. Of course, many of us think of cucumbers with pickling, but many foods can be pickled - green beans, cauliflower, zucchini, and so many more. Peppers are also a common pickling food, and not just because it’s fun to say “pickled peppers.” Pickled hot peppers in particular can be a lively addition to salads, enjoyed as a pizza topping, or they can provide a flavorful kick to many Mexican dishes. Simply swap pickled hot peppers in place
of fresh ones in chili or enchiladas. No need to run to the store for fresh peppers when you’ve got pickled on hand - no one will even notice the difference. The following is a simple pickled hot pepper recipe, inspired by The Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving and FoodInJars.com.
Please note: — Do not alter the amount of the acid component (the vinegar or lemon juice) in canning recipes - this will affect flavor, texture, and most importantly, the safety of the end product.
— Peppers can be left whole or
cut in half; cutting them will allow more peppers to fit in the jars.
— Pickling salt is found at
the grocery store near the regular salt.
— Remember to use rubber gloves when handling hot peppers.
Pickled Hot Peppers: — 1 pound hot peppers
(jalapeno, habanero, serrano, or a combination)
— 2 cups white vinegar — 2 cups water — 2 garlic cloves, crushed
— 2 tbsp pickling salt If using different types of hot peppers, mix them together. Fill mason jars with peppers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Combine vinegar, water, and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Discard garlic. Funnel brine into mason jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Add pickling salt. Remove air bubbles with bubble remover tool or end of a wooden spoon. Wipe rims and adjust two-piece caps. Process 10 minutes in water bath canner. Yields 2 1/2 pints. To learn more about canning techniques, safety, and tools needed, free guides are available at FreshPreserving.com.
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Sifting through the Memories steel mesh screen Volume markings can be seen on the inside and outside of the sifter Crank handle
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! Well it’s baking season and there is one product that is a must have when it comes down to it and that is flour. When you are trying to aerate flour and give it more volume, ensuring a standard measure and uniform texture in your baked goods, a stainless steel sifter is a great tool. Now there are several different types;
Squeeze 5-cup stainless steel squeeze sifter from Mrs. Anderson’s Baking Stainless-steel construction Rotary blade design Tapered bottom Easy and convenient squeeze handle
Shake Simply shake side to side for sifted flour or powdered sugar Comfortable handle Top and bottom lids keep Sifter and cupboards clean
Rotary Crank
3 cup size is ideal for most sifting jobs also available in 1 and 5 cup sizes Features a stainless steel body, stainless steel 2 wire agitator and stainless
Top rack dishwasher safe
My mom and my mother-in-law both used the crank type and I bet yours did to! In my opinion and most of my
customers, it’s still the best. It is dishwasher safe and stainless steel so it will not rust. I guess if it has a flaw, it is that you must use two hands to operate it. What this means is that we have to putdown our iPhone, iPad or beer. The squeeze type works well but my hand gets tired and it is not as even in
its distribution. The shake type makes me sing Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis songs. Paula is not fond of my singing. The kids loved it from ages 0 to 12 but now, my singing can clear out the room or hands go over the ears. The dog is still cool with it though! So stop down to Compliments to the
Chef at 46 Marion Ave and grab a sifter! Thank ya, ahh, thank ya very much! Have some fun with your family this weekend and remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula
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SSHS Class of ‘65 Reunion
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Jack Davidson, Sue (Edwards) Selig, Art Ostrov and Gloria (Martin) Pressman reminiscing together after all these years!
Bill Goldsmith, the winner of a great doorprize, a year’s subscription to Simply Saratoga magazine! Classmates Harold Schultz and Dave Loeffler look on, wishing they had won!
Cindy (Stevens) Groff and Howie Groff looking like the happiest couple alive, happy to be sharing stories and memories with their friends!
Debbie (Austin) Lynch is checking out photos of her classmates from 50 years ago!
Judi (Ellsworth) Ash and hubby Jim slow dancing to an oldie.
Saratoga Today’s very own Anne (Kearney) Proulx showing the doorprize she won, a set of local artist Robert Wheaton’s beautifully painted note cards!
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LOCAL BRIEFS The Way We Were Car Show
Elktoberfest 2015 Local beverage tastings, authentic German food, and fun for a great cause - Major Projects supporting Cerebral Palsy Association of NYS. The event will be held at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge #2466, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake on October 10, from noon to 6 p.m. The cost is $10. For more information, visit http://www. elks.org/SharedElksOrg/lodges/ files/2466_Elktoberfest2015flyer. pdf or call (518) 877-5200. You can also email, elktoberfest@ cliftonparkelks.com.
10th Annual Memorial Walk Angel Names Association (ANA) will hold its 10th Annual Memorial Walk on Saturday, October 10 at the Saratoga State Spa Park in Saratoga Springs. The walk is being held in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness month. Registration begins at noon and the walk will follow at 1:15 p.m. The day includes children’s activities, light refreshments and prizes. Everyone is welcomed to attend this uplifting, free family event to walk and raise awareness of pregnancy loss and infant death. For additional information, visit www.angelnames.org or contact Michelle Mosca at mgmosca@msn.com .
Free to Breathe 5K and 1 Mile Walk On October 17 at Shepherd’s Park in Lake George hundreds of community members will gather to support Innovative Lung Cancer Research. All proceeds from the event support Free to Breathe, a nonprofit lung cancer research and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring surviving lung cancer is the expectation, not the exception. Help us double lung cancer survival by 2022! To register and begin fundraising, visit freetobreathe.org.
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association and Saratoga Automobile Museum are pleased to announce plans for the 13th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday, October 11 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Front Street in Ballston Spa. The rain date will be October 18. We invite the public to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the music, vendors and downtown businesses. Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. A new addition to the show this year is the “Kids Zone,” located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature several free children’s activities. The event is free to spectators. Exhibitors can pre-register by 10/1/15 for $10 per car or $15 the day of show. All proceeds will benefit BSBPA community activities and the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Pre-registration can be completed online at www. saratogaautomuseum.org or at www.ballston.org.
The Grant Cottage Encampment On Sunday, October 11, the grounds of Grant Cottage will be alive with activity. Watch a “Meet the Press-type” of a round table discussion with several Union Generals. Enjoy a black powder demonstration by the 125th NY Regiment. Interact with over 30 Civil War re-enactors. Interact with the Union Generals and members of the 125th NY Regiment as they wander the grounds. There will be children’s activities, food, period music, re-enactors, weaponry. The encampment is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket sales are limited to 200 guests and can be purchased at www.grantcottage.org or call (518) 584-4354 or in person at the Visitor Center.
Fundraiser Dinner and Raffle The Saratoga Knights of Columbus will host a fund raiser for 13-yearold Jeffrey Jackson who has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon
cancer. The benefit will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs on Sunday, October 11 from 3 until 6 p.m. Cost for dinner alone is $15, raffle tickets (includes dinner) are $50 with a chance on $2000 grand prize. For reservations or to make a donation call (518) 584-8547.
It’s Pickins’ Time Get ready for a great evening of music. On Wednesday, October 14, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session will be held at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road in Ballston Spa. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. We are having a fun season with extemporaneous, off-the-cuff musical jamming by local talented musicians. The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players…even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Musicians are invited to play solo, background or join up with a group. Amateur musicians to professionals, members or nonmembers, young or not-so-young, are invited to come and recapture the joy of playing. Some folks from the audience come up and sing along with the group as well. Please bring finger foods to share. Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica or whatever you use to make music, or just come.
Flag Disposal Ceremony The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will conduct a Flag Disposal Ceremony on Thursday October 15, starting at 9 a.m. The ceremony will be conducted at the Saratoga National Cemetery at 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. The U.S. Flag Code suggests that when a flag has served its useful purpose, “it should be destroyed, preferably by burning.” For individual citizens, this should be done discreetly so the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration. Individuals, businesses, government offices and organizations seeking proper disposal of their worn flags are invited to drop them off in the administration office at the cemetery. All are invited to attend this ceremony.
Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
October Genealogy Conference Scott Andrew Bartley will be the speaker at the annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference. The Conference will be held on Saturday, October 17 at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville, at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, (12 Spring St.). Scott is a genealogist, archivist, librarian and editor specializing in Vermont, Mayflower lineages and colonial New England. He is currently an editor/researcher for New England Historical and Genealogical Society [NEHGS]. The Conference topics are: Crossing the Border, U.S. and Canadian Records; Family Search Program; American Probate System; and Your Brick Walls. The day begins with registration, exhibits and coffee at 8:45 a.m. and will conclude at 3:15 p.m. Registration is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Included is a hot lunch, breaks and exhibits. An option is offered for $45 that would include Heritage Hunters 2015-2016 membership at $15 and the Conference at $30. For information and registration call (518) 587-2978 or email: melfrejo@aol.com.
Fall Consignment Sale Kids’ fall & winter clothes, toys and more. Katrina Trask School will host its annual Fall Consignment Sale on October 16 and 17 at the American Legion in Saratoga Springs. Items for sale include children’s Fall/Winter clothing (sizes infant to size 12), kids’ gear (car seats, strollers, high chairs, etc.), furniture (cribs, toddler beds, changing tables, etc.), Kids sports equipment, tricycles/bikes and small play equipment, toys, puzzles and games, kids’ books and DVDs, and Maternity and nursing wear. The American Legion is located at 34 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. There is a pre-sale on Friday, October 16 from noon – 3 p.m. Pre-sale passes are available at the door for $10 each. The public sale takes place Friday from 3 – 8 p.m. Saturday’s half-price sale is on Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Proceeds will benefit Katrina Trask Cooperative Nursery School, a non- profit organization.
a ca Celebration! Ladies, do the holidays make you want to sing? Do you like to have fun and give back to a worthy cause? Come join us in an “a ca CELEBRATION!” Attend Monday night rehearsals with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus from October 19 - December 7, 7 - 8:15 p.m. Learn traditional and modern holiday classics in women’s 4-part a capella harmony and be a part of our “ a ca CELEBRATION!” Show on December 7 will benefit Code Blue Saratoga. Rehearsals and the show will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Registration and materials fee: $25. Register online at www.saratogasoundtrack. org or call (518) 747-3823, or email saratogasoundtrack@gmail.com.
Country Dance Night to Benefit the Veteran’s Homes On Friday October 23, 2015 the Ladies Auxiliary of the SaratogaWilton Elks will present a Country Dance Night hosted by DJ Kevin Richards. It will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks on Elk Lane in Saratoga; the tickets are $15 at the door from 7 to 10 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Guardian House and The Saratoga County Rural Preservation Co. (Men’s Vet House). Kevin Richards will offer dance lessons followed by an “Open Country Dance Party.” The Auxiliary will also sell hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, hot dogs and nachos with cheese for everyone’s convenience from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar and several raffle baskets available for added fun. For more information or to reserve a table for eight or more, please call Arlyne Henley at (518) 879-9262.
Save the Date Angelo Mazzone invites you to save the date for the 8th Annual Masquerade Gala on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs. Music by The Audio Stars. The gala is benefiting the Capital Region Office of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, New York Branch. For more information call (518) 812-6833 or (518) 701-4886.
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015 bring their own kayak or canoe, life jacket, sunscreen, and hat. Those interested in joining can call Saratoga PLAN at (518) 587-5554, or email Devin at devin@saratogaplan.org. Paddle will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather.
Family Friendly Event
Friday, October 2 Art and Craft Show Malta Presbyterian Church, Dunning St., Malta, Noon – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call (518) 928-2655.
Saturday, October 3 The Hunt for History and Horses Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 a.m. Join us for a unique and familyfriendly scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will tour teams around the NYRA grounds with exclusive, post-season access, while learning about the history of thoroughbred racing and its connection to Saratoga Springs. After the hunt, please join us for cider and donuts, prizes, giveaways, pony rides and free admissions to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Several Equine artists and vendors will be at the museum with items available for purchase. To register, please visit www.regonline.com/ huntforhistoryandhorses.
Guided Paddle on Round Lake Round Lake Preserve, Boat Launch, Malta, 9 a.m. Saratoga PLAN will host a guided paddle as part of its second annual Peaks 2 Creeks hiking/paddling series. Participants can expect to spend a few hours paddling with the option to stick around after and explore the new preserve and view interpretive signage describing the land’s rich ecological values and cultural history. Participants will meander up the Anthony Kill and explore the beautiful wetlands and shores of Round Lake. Attendees are asked to
A Balloon Walk Fundraiser Wesley Community Campus, Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. Enjoy this family friendly event to raise funds for The Wesley Community. Walk a one-mile course throughout The Wesley Community campus, with more than 1,000 colorful balloons on display. The event will also feature a hot-air balloon (weather permitting), music, face painting, balloon-themed games and more. Right after the walk is finished, at 11:00 a.m., you can also enjoy Giffy’s BBQ and music. Participation in the walk and BBQ is $25 for adults and $15 for kids (12 and under). This includes a walk t-shirt, balloons to take home, and a delicious meal. If you can’t stay for the BBQ, to participate in the walk only is $20 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under). BBQ tickets only are just $10 per adult and $8 per child (12 and under). Walk/ BBQ and just BBQ registration is required in advance. Funds raised through the event will support the renovation project currently underway in the Springs Building at The Wesley Community. Learn more and sign up today at www. theballoonwalk.com.
Fall Bazaar Round Lake United Methodist Church, 34 George Ave., Round Lake, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Round Lake United Methodist Women are sponsoring a Fall Bazaar. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be something for everyone in the family, which includes baked goods, books, holiday gift items, a Chinese Auction with gift baskets. Come and enjoy fun, food and fellowship. For additional information please contact Kathy Washburn at (518) 664-5057.
4th Annual Fifty Plus Boomers Expo Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Noon
CALENDAR 35 – 5 p.m. A free one-stop event specifically designed for people who are 50 and over. Come get your questions answered on Social Security. Get free advice on legal, finance, elder care, insurance, health and wellness and more. Informative exhibitors and professionals will be showcasing their products and services. There will be seminars, food tastings, wine tasting, entertainment, caricaturist, flu shots and clinics. For more information, visit www. dailygazetteevents.com or call (518) 395-3045.
Roast Beef Dinner Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Road, Charlton, 4 – 6:30 p.m. The cost of the meal is $12 adults, $5 for children 5-10 (free for children under 5). The menu includes Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetable, Coleslaw and a variety of pies for dessert.
Sunday, October 4 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Menu: Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage, ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation requested: adults $8, Seniors and military (active/retired with ID card) $7, children 5-12 $6, under 5 free, take-outs $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Monday, October 5 Retired Teachers Association Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, Noon Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 Meeting American Legion Post 234 at 23 Pleasant St. Ballston Spa, 7 p.m.
I.T.A.M. Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. There will be nominations for 2016 officers. 2016 dues are
being collected. There will be a bake sale during Sunday breakfast this month. Please make a donation. You can drop something off Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning.
Tuesday, October 6 The Gifts of Imperfection Class Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting the class, “The Gifts of Imperfection” on Tuesdays, beginning October 6. In this 6-week class based on the book by Brene Brown, students will create a space to be okay with themselves, exactly as they are, as they transition from “What will people think?” to “I am enough.” Students will explore Brown’s ten guideposts for Wholehearted living, which invites the student to find the courage to live and love with their whole hearts. Students come away from this class with the tools for engaging the world from a place of worthiness. Suggested donation is $120 for the series. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.
Wednesday, October 7 Simpson UMC Crafters Resumes Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. All in community are welcome to drop in and work on their hobby/project of choice. No church affiliation, registration, attendance commitments, or ability level required to participate in this free weekly gathering. Bring a bag lunch or enjoy the light refreshments provided. We follow the Ballston Spa School District Calendar for vacations and snow days. So gather your yarn, coupons, papers, sewing machine, whatever the materials— and catch up on your UFOs (unfinished objects). For more information call Laura at (518) 288-5922 or email lauraviolet@nycap.rr.com.
Baked Ham Dinner with Chicken ala King Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Menu: Soup, tossed salad, baked ham, chicken ala king and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 years) and military (active or retired) with ID card, $6 children 5 – 12, children under 5 free. $10 for all take-outs. Cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 7 p.m. Poetry readings by James Schlett and Susan Spivack. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5. For more information call (518) 583-0022, www.caffelena.org.
Thursday, October 8 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m. The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 450-1615.
Saratoga Relay for Life 2016 Planning Meeting Saratoga Abundant Life Church, 2 Hutchins Rd., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. Please join us to make plans for the June 2016 Saratoga Relay for Life. All persons interested in learning about Saratoga’s Relay for Life should join us at this planning meeting. We always need and want some new ideas and suggestions. Please join us to see if you want to volunteer to help the fight against cancer. For more information about the Relay, please check out the website, www.relayforlife.org/ saratogaspringsny. Further information and RSVP is available from Sheila at (518) 365-2164.
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
801 Supper Club at The Mansion Inn:
Closing the 2015 Season on a High Note
by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY ROCK CITY FALLS — After a successful premiere, the 801 Supper Club at The Mansion Inn is coming to a close for the season. The last performance of the year is taking place October 8, and features prominent cabaret singer Marissa Mulder. “Marissa Mulder brings to the stage a different type of performance,” said Jeffrey Wodicka, who co-owns The Mansion Inn with his partner, Neil Castro. “Her music is the music of today, as compared with some of the Broadway giants that graced our stage this summer. Marissa is a wonderful story teller, which creates a bond with her audience. She is an American chanteuse.”
A Syracuse native, Mulder is just 30 years old, but has already won the 2014 MAC Award, and has risen to the top of the NYC cabaret club scene. Her performances consist of brilliant songs, written over the last four decades by celebrated composers such as Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits and Randy Newman. She has two CDs, “Tom…In His Words,” the songs of Tom Waits, and “Illusions.” Both are available on ITunes and Amazon. The New York Times says, “Ms. Mulder sings as if the songs were torn from inside her and reduces the room to a hushed silence. Far and away the season’s best cabaret show.” Though this is the last 801 Supper Club performance of 2015, Wodicka’s current plan is to resume Marissa Mulder, winner of the 2014 MAC Award, will perform at The Mansion Inn on October 7. Photos Provided.
the 801 Supper Club in May of 2016 and continue it into October once again. In order to make it more comfortable in the chilly spring and fall months, they will also be adding a permanent heating system in the Carriage House and adjoining rooms, where the 801 Supper Club performances take place. “The first real season was very successful,” continued Wodicka. “As we expected, it kept building and we kept learning. We experimented with the type of
performance that played well in the greater Saratoga area. We held to our differentiation which remained quality and intimate.” For the 2015 season, the 801 Supper Club has welcomed legendary performers such as Lee Roy Reams, Sharon McNight, Liliane Montevecchi and many more to their stage. Guests who attend the 801 Supper Club are not only treated to one-of-a-kind cabaret shows, but are also served a delicious three-course
dinner prepared by classically trained French Chef, Rick Bieber. Marissa Mulder is performing on Thursday, October 8 at 8 p.m. A full cash bar is available at 6 p.m., with dinner seating at 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person, not including tax and gratuity. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheMansionSaratoga.com or call 518885-1607. The Mansion Inn is located at 801 Route 29, in Rock City Falls, just seven miles west of Saratoga Springs.
Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
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UPH Hosts Arts Fest Friday
Modern Dancer, Joan Kilgore Anderson. Photo Provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arts Fest Fridays continue, this time at Universal Preservation Hall, with a night of jazz, electronic and gospel music. Co-produced by SaratogaArtsFest and Spring Street Gallery, Arts Fest Fridays are designed to bring Saratoga and surrounding area residents together in a festive, arts-filled environment. Each Arts Fest Friday is free to attend and takes place at a different location, which brings greater attention to the diverse artistic community Saratoga Springs has to offer. On Friday, October 2, starting at 5 p.m., Universal Preservation Hall is welcoming a variety of performers for a night that brings together several genres of music. The evening, titled “UPH Goes Avant Garde,” will kick off with
gospel songs by Heavenly Echoes, one of the Capital District’s premier choirs. Their set will be followed by a collaboration with musician and composer Carl Landa, Musical Director of Skidmore College’s Dance Department, and electronic artist DJ Jennifer Haley (Maher), an Upstate New York-based singer and composer who has roots in Chicago’s house scene. Debra Fernandez, the Chair of Skidmore’s Dance Department, will present inventive and exploratory work featuring renowned modern dancers Erika Pujic, Christy Williams, Joan Kilgore Anderson and Kelly Polhemus. The performance will also include stunning visual effects by artist Paul Coleman. Nancy Magnell of AMP Gallery will lead a participatory project in the lobby.
Beer and wine tastings will be provided by Saratoga Winery and Shmaltz Brewery. Food will be available from Fitzy’s Food Truck and Saratoga Apple. Arts Fest Fridays are events that are free and open to the public. Universal Preservation Hall is located at 25 Washington Street, in Saratoga Springs, off of Broadway. For more information please visit universalpreservationhall.org or saratogaartsfest.org/artsfestfridays.
Dj Jennifer Haley, who will be performing at UPH on October 2. Photo Provided.
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
“A Chorus Line” opens Second Annual HMT’s 31st Season International Flavorfeast
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Saratoga Springs will take visitors on a culinary trip around the world. Local businesses and restaurants will give a “feast of flavors” experience by offering $1 samples that represent many different nationalities of cuisine. Beginning at 10 a.m. on October 10, the Flavorfeast “passport map” can be picked up in front of Fingerpaint Marketing on the corner of Broadway and Division Street, which details participating businesses and restaurants. Over 30
From left to right: Kristine (Deborah Otto-Jones), Bobby (Richard Jones), Shelia (Arlette St. Romain) and Zach (John Sutliff). Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater (HMT) opens their 31st season with “A Chorus Line,” with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The show runs weekends from October 9 to October 25, at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. “The Chorus Line” is about a group of Broadway hopefuls that audition for eight chorus parts in
a musical. Viewers will experience their fears and dreams, as well as their love for the theater, and will join them as they encounter prejudice, intolerance and courage. Exuberant, exhilarating and uplifting, this is a show for all who love the tears, tests, thrills and triumphs of theater. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, and 24. Matinees are
on Sundays at 2 p.m., October 18 and 25.Ticket prices are $26 and $29. An optional dinner package is available at Longfellows Restaurant prior to evening performances and following matinees, for an additional $22 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at the HMT website, homemadetheater.org, in person during box office hours, or by calling HMT at 518-587-4427.
local businesses will be participating in the festival. In addition to the $1 food samples at various restaurants on Broadway, Lake Avenue, Henry Street, Phila Street and Caroline Street, there will be restaurants outside the center of town set up in the Fingerpaint parking lot on Division Street. This event will include cultural entertainment and trolley tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the streets of the city. For more information, visit saratogaflavorfeast.com or call 518-365-3459.
Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner STILLWATER — The Women’s Association of Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, is holding its Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner on Thursday, October 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The dinner consists of family style servings of roast beef, mashed potatoes
and gravy, winter squash, coleslaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Takeout available. Cost: $12 Adults; $5 Ages 5-10; Under 5 Free. For advanced tickets contact the church office at 518-664-7984. Tickets available at the door. The historic-designated church is handicap accessible.
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Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
week of 10/2-10/8 friday, 10/2: Garland Nelson, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Howard Fishman Quartet, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Jimy Graham, 8 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 John Stack, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Jukebox Night, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Fresh, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 High Peaks, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Aquanett, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Good Sir Duo, 5:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Jet Crash Boys, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180
Prince + Turn Up/ J.Rad/ DJ Hazey/DJ Ketchup, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Forthlin Road, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 DJ Element, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775
sunday, 10/4: Little Folks Concert: Alash, 2 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Kris Delmhorst / Dietrich Strauss, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563
monday, 10/5: Megan Houde, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473
Kelly Zullo, 5:30 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300
Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
Motion Blur, 9:30 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300
tuesday, 10/6:
Graham Tichy Trio, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400
Larry Hooker, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563
Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359
Dead Winter Carpenters / Let’s Be Leonard, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066
Let’s Be Wild Misters, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300
Big Sky Country, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775
saturday, 10/3: Howard Fishman Quartet, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Nate, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Saving Atlantis, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Bolton, Nolan and Greene, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Master Cylinders, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Frank Palangi, 9 pm @ Jay’s Bar & Grill — 309.3313 Aquanett, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk Jazz Duo, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Better by Morning, 9:30 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Vinnie Martucci, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 The Ladles, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Andy Iorio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563
Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881
wednesday, 10/7: Poetry Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
thursday, 10/8: Marcus Ruggiero, 7 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Megan Houde, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Chris Carey + Mike O’Donnell, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881
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FUN AND GAMES Week of October 2 – October 8, 2015
Puzzles
Across 1 Band aid 4 “Lohengrin” soprano 8 High-priced 13 Saint-Tropez sea 14 Chicken (out) 15 Wildly impulsive 17 Well-worn, as comfy shoes 19 “Finito!” 20 Stretches on the road 21 Inventor Nikola 23 Director who sued Spike TV for using his name 24 British prep school 25 University of North Carolina city 27 Fives and tens 29 Clueless 30 Lennon’s love 32 Door fasteners 35 TV radio station 39 Firehouse crews 43 Rural road sign silhouette 44 Shellac ingredient 45 Insect egg 46 Not a pretty fruit 49 Surprise for the taste buds 51 Relaxing soak 56 Almost closed 59 Pee Wee Reese’s number 60 “Chasing Pavements” singer 61 English class lesson 62 Like a plum tomato 64 Lead singer, and a hint to the beginning of 17-, 25-, 39- and 51-Across 66 Royal residence 67 Apple product 68 Gift-wrapping time, often 69 Hinged entrances 70 Beantown hockey great 71 Do needlework Down 1 Carefree pace 2 Reason for a raise 3 Virtual coupon, briefly 4 Farm ladies 5 Civil Rights Memorial architect 6 Will of “I Am Legend”
See puzzle solutions on page 46
See puzzle solution on page 46 7 Sleep lab study 8 Looks pleased 9 Wrapped cantina food 10 Baseball Hall of Famer Roush 11 Bad bacteria 12 Science fair judges, e.g. 16 Orange coat 18 Hawaii’s __ Coast 22 Some jerks 25 Burn a bit 26 Gibson’s “Bird on a Wire” co-star 28 “__ Will Be Loved”: Maroon 5 hit 30 Word with country or world 31 “You wish, laddie!” 33 Writer on scrolls 34 Usher’s creator 36 Nickname for LeBron 37 Outdoor gear brand
38 L.A. clock setting 40 Shellac 41 Nitty-gritty 42 “Wheel of Fortune” purchase 47 Carom 48 Ibex resting places 50 Political cartoonist Thomas 51 Cartoon flapper 52 Put away, as groceries 53 “Twilight” heroine 54 Michael Caine role 55 U. of Maryland team 57 Tequila source 58 Make one’s Fortune last longer? 61 Counterclockwise arrow function 63 Cereal grass 65 “Alley __”
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Genius, Genus Genius is a person with exceptional ability, intelligence, or talent. Surprisingly, Albert Einstein was not considered a boy genius. Genus is a category, class, or type in taxonomy. The museum lists all the plants by both genus and species. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com
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Tail of the Fish Regatta Photos By Francesco D’Amico
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A spectacular day, with just a hint of autumn greeted everyone at the annual Tail of the Fish Regatta, on Saturday, September 26. This oneday event brought over 300 boats and 36 registered teams, from as far as Cope Cod, MA and throughout the Northeast, to compete on Saratoga Lake, along with thousands of viewers and supporters who lined the shore to cheer on their favorite squads.
Blue Streaks’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Photos by Francesco D’Amico
The 2015 Inductees: L to R: Matt Avila (accepting for Mike Beach), Greg Kelsey, Robert “Buddy” Clarke, Jerry Grolley, Nancy Downing (accepting for Sam Downing), Elise Britt, Beth Bassett (accepting for Brenda Adams).
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District honored seven outstanding individuals for their extraordinary contributions to athletics during the 2015 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame induction on Friday, September 25, in the Meade (teaching) Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. The 2015 inductees wre: Brenda Adams, Mike Beach, Elise Britt, Robert “Buddy” Clarke, Sam Downing, Jerry Grolley and Greg Kelsey. The program was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters.
Saratoga Springs High School Athletic Director Peter Sheehan addresses the gathering.
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Why Is Pete Being Punished?
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Pete Rose has been pushing for forgiveness and the lifting of his ban from being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. With all due respect, the time has come, in the 21st century, to forgive him for his “crime” for illegal gambling during his tenure with the Cincinnati Reds. Compared to what has happened in Major League Baseball since then, with performance enhancing drugs (POD’s), etc., Pete Rose’s mistakes seem to be miniscule. Let’s take a look at what “Charlie Hustle” did as a player for the Reds and throughout his career. Rose had a lifetime batting average
of .303; 4,256 career hits; 160 home runs; 1,314 runs batted in; 17 AllStar game appearances and 3 World Series Championships. More MLB records he holds: His number of hits includes 3,215 singles; 3,562 career games played; 14,053 career at bats and 15,890 at-bats. He was also named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. What are the actual charges against this super-star? In August 1989, three years after he retired as an active player, Rose agreed to permanent ineligibility from baseball amidst accusations that he gambled on baseball games while playing for and managing the Reds, including claims that he bet on his own team. In 1991, the Baseball Hall of Fame formally voted to ban those who were on the “permanently ineligible” list from induction, after previously excluding such players by informal agreement among voters. In 2004, after years of public denial, Rose admitted to betting on baseball and on, but not against, the Reds. The issue of Rose’s possible reinstatement and election to the Hall of Fame remains a contentious one throughout baseball. Here’s some early history relating to his greatness as a baseball player. He played baseball and football at Western Hills High School, in Cincinnati.
Although Rose was small for his age, he earned the starting running back position on his freshman football team. When he was not promoted to the varsity football team in his sophomore year, Rose was dejected and soon lost interest in his studies. At the end of the school year, Rose’s teachers decreed that he would have to attend summer school or be held back. Harry Rose, his dad, decided that it would be better for Pete to repeat a year of school than miss a summer playing baseball. Plus, it would give Pete an extra year to mature physically. When Pete reached his senior year, he had already used up his four years of sports eligibility, so in the spring of 1960, he joined the Class AA team sponsored by Frisch’s Big Boy of Lebanon, Ohio in the Dayton Amateur League. He played catcher, second base and shortstop and compiled a .626 batting average. This would have been the pinnacle of Rose’s baseball career if not for the help of his uncle Buddy Bloebaum. Bloebaum was a “Bird dog” scout for the Reds and he pleaded the case for his nephew. The Reds had recently traded away a number of prospects that turned
out to be very good, so they decided to take a chance on Pete. Upon his graduation from high school, Rose signed a professional contract. The rest is history, and in 1963 he was named the National League Rookie of the Year. Bird dog baseball scouts are normally not full-time employees of a major, or minor league team. This is basically a volunteer position; bird dog scouts may earn expenses or fees if the major league team has an interest in the players recommended by the scout. Since 1992, Rose’s efforts to gain forgiveness were renewed, almost yearly, for the consideration as a candidate for induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame. This past March 16th, representatives for Rose applied for reinstatement with baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. The following month, Rose was added to Fox Sports’ MLB broadcasting team as a special guest analyst. Just recently, on September 25, Rose met with Commissioner Manfred to discuss the request for reinstatement. A decision on this is expected by year’s end. Here is a little more baseball history about Pete Rose: As a switch
hitter, he won three World Series rings, three batting titles, one Most Valuable Player Award, two Gold Gloves, and of course the Rookie of the Year Award in 1963. Rose made 17 All-Star appearances at an unequaled five different positions (2B, LF, RF, 3B and 1B). He also was the Reds Manager from 1986 to 1989, before he was accused of breaking the rules. We all have our opinions about the Pete Rose debacle, and we also assume and know of his guilt, but compared to what others have done who were inducted, maybe his time has come. Gambling is something that goes on every day in this country, and there are stories of many professional athletes who gamble. If Rose was betting against his own team - that would have been a risky and foolish practice, but there was no proof of that. I hope that Pete Rose is reconsidered as an inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His records and achievements are more than worthy of the honor. He has paid for his crime, 25 years ago, and now finally deserves forgiveness to become a Hall of Fame member.
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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN 14th Annual Morris Cup Judo Championships Falling Leaves 5K The public is invited to check out Judo on Sunday and Monday, October 11 and 12, as the Jason Morris Judo Center will host the 14th annual Morris Cup Judo Championships. The tournament will be held at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School in Burnt Hills and will feature over 500 of the best competitors in the Northeast and Canada. The Judo action will start at 9:30 a.m. each day and continue non-stop until about 4p.m. The event will feature many local stars including Burnt Hills students and graduates: Quentin Cook, Chris Alaynick, Nick Kossor, Hannah Martin, Paul Martin,
Ballston Spa Student Athletes Earn School of Distinction Award The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently presented the Ballston Spa High School with a Scholar Athlete Team School of Distinction Award. The award is presented to schools where the student athletes maintain a high cumulative GPA throughout the school year. All 22 varsity teams, with over 300 athletes, maintained a 93.788 average during the 2014-15 school year. Only five schools in Section 2 qualified for the award, out of 96 High Schools. Athletic Director Dave Sunkes (l) is shown in the photo accepting the award with coaches Adam Cohen and Mary Legnard, Kristen Jaden (NYSPHSAA - Special Programs Coordinator) and Board of Education President Kevin Schaefer.
Mitch Paltiel, Eric Skylar and 2012 Olympian, Kyle Vashkulat. Judo has been an Olympic sport since 1964. It is the most-widely practiced martial art in the world. In its competitive form, judo involves throws, pins, chokes and arm locks but no kicking or punching. Judo players incorporate many of the skills developed in wrestling. People who practice judo develop high levels of physical fitness, discipline and an unshakeable respect for their opponents. Interest in Judo in the capital district peaked at 1200 registered players in the mid-1970s and in the past generation interest has been renewed and revived due to the success and attention brought to the sport by Jason Morris, a 4x Olympic competitor, 1992 Silver medalist and the USA’s 2008 Judo coach in Beijing. Jason is committed to growing our next generation of Judo champions through his own club and state, national and international agencies.
Dust Off Your Wood Tennis Racquets! Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Winter Programs Registration will begin for winter programs on Monday, Nov 2. Programs will include Box Lacrosse, Big and Little Kickers Soccer and Ice Skating lessons. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com for details.
Send your sports stories or briefs to Arthur Gonick, Sports Editor at arthur@saratoga publishing.com
The 9th Annual Falling Leaves 5K and Kids Fun Run will be held on October 10, starting at 10 a.m. The race will start and end at Kelley Park on Ralph Street in Ballston Spa. There is plenty of parking available at the village pool. The public is invited to stay after the Kids Fun Run for the awards ceremony and to sample baked goods. All registered runners will be eligible for a post race drawing of prizes including gift certificates to local restaurants, lift tickets to Gore Mountain and an overnight stay at the Saratoga Hilton. The first 200 runners also get a free t-shirt. All proceeds from the event will benefit CAPTAIN Family & Youth Services, Shelters of Saratoga, and BACA (Ballston Area Charity). Online registration is available. Visit http:// www.ballstonspaumchurch.org/falling-leaves-5krun.html. For more information, contact Lynn Blake at lblake@nycap.rr.com, or 518-885-9821.
Puzzle solutions from pg. 40
The 25th annual Wood Racquet Tennis Tournament takes place on Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m. at the Saratoga Spa State Park tennis courts (in back of the Gideon Putnam). Bring a wooden tennis racquet and play in a doubles format with both men and women included. (A racquet will be provided if you don’t have one). There will be a $35 donation to play with the proceeds going to Second Chance Sports and the Learning League. Second Chance Sports uses various sports therapies to help the disabled engage in healthy physical activities. For more information contact Billy Yaiser at 518-491-0556.
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Rivalry Week: Saratoga Romps Over Shen 40-14
Photos by Francesco D’Amico
Running back Robert Houghton eludes a Shen tackler.
by Nolan Rabine for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Led by a stellar coaching staff, a run-first, fast paced offense, an air-tight defense that has held opponents back all season, and a highly energetic student section cheering on their classmates, the Saratoga Blue Streaks were able to dismantle the Shenendehowa Plainsmen, 40-14, in what’s arguably the biggest rivalry game in New York State. The Blue Streaks started the scoring early. Their first drive of the game capped off with senior quarterback Brian Williams running into the end zone for an eleven yard touchdown. Later in the first quarter, Saratoga’s lead jumped from 7 to 14, as Ryan Manlapaz ran back a Shenendehowa punt for a sparkling 75-yard touchdown. The Blue Streaks’ momentum carried into the second quarter, and continued the onslaught with scoring drives that resulted in a rushing touchdown from power running back Dakota Harvey, and a touchdown pass from Williams to senior Nick Kondo, to carry Saratoga to a comfortable 27-0 lead.
QB Brian Williams was superior in managing the offense. Williams finished 10 of 13 passing - throwing for two TD’s and rushing for two more.
The Plainsmen got on the board late in the first half, on a 33-yard touchdown pass from Eric Morris to Dakota Rainville, but Saratoga still went into the locker room with a 27-7 lead. The Plainsmen showed a little life at the start of the third quarter, as Carl Fiore ran into the end zone for a five-yard touchdown, but Saratoga responded quickly, as Kondo picked up his second touchdown reception of the game on an impressive catch off a deflection near the sideline. The Blue Streaks then put the game away for good when Williams hustled into the end zone for his second rushing touchdown of the game, to push Saratoga’s lead to 40-14 and ended the scoring with a flourish. Brian Williams ended up completing ten of thirteen passes on the day, picking up 176 all purpose yards, and four touchdowns (two in the air, two on the ground), as he led the Blue Streaks to victory. Dakota Harvey finished the game with 113 rushing yards on only seven carries. Harvey also had 45 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown, as he played a large role in the Streaks’
effort. Nick Kondo also added 63 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Ryan Manlapaz wound up with 40 rushing yards to go with his punt return for a touchdown. Despite the losing effort, Shen’s Griffin Wallner led a powerful rushing attack with 133 yards on thirteen attempts. The lone rushing touchdown went to Fiore, and the other Plainsmen touchdown came from Eric Morris finding Dakota Rainville in the end zone. The Blue Streaks’ pursuit of an undefeated season lives on for another week, and the resounding victory over their archrival should lead to a huge spike in team morale and confidence. It also gives Saratoga their fourth win in as many games, and keeps them in sole possession of first place in the Section II standings. For the Plainsmen, their disappointing season continues. The loss to Saratoga is their third on the season, with only one win. Nolan Rabine is a Saratoga Springs High School Senior who is interning at Saratoga TODAY this semester.
Ryan Manlapaz (3) ran back a punt for a 75-yard TD to put SSHS up 14-0.
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See Tail of the Fish pg. 44
See Community Sports Bulletin pg. 46
Saratoga Bombs Shen
See pg. 47.
WR Nick Kondo (18) about to reel in a bomb from Brian Williams to set up Saratoga Springs’ third score. Kondo later caught 2 other TD passes from Williams as the Blue Streaks rolled past Shenendehowa 40-14. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.
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