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Why I Run A local’s Journey to the Boston Marathon by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY BOSTON — For one day, he was only a number. Norm Levy, a 48-year-old Saratoga Springs resident, has spent the last half-year running in blustery conditions, pushing his body further than it has gone before in an attempt to prepare to run in his first Boston Marathon. On April 20, all the preparations came to fruition, as Levy – bib No. 30483 – completed the 26.2mile trek in and around the city of Boston in what he describes as “brutal” running conditions. “I expected to finish about 32 minutes faster, but I was elbow-toelbow for about the first six miles,” he said. “Combine that with the weather
– driving, sideways rain, 35 mile-perhour winds – and that really cost just about every runner time.” His time of 4 hours, 27 minutes is impressive for your average runner, but Levy’s stands out not because of his time, but why he chose to run in the biggest footrace in the country. Levy, born in Hartford, Ct., had run in two marathons prior, simply to attempt something he hadn’t done before. For the Boston Marathon, Levy ran for charity, to date raising $20,120, which is the 20th-highest amount raised by anyone this year. He initially pledged to raise $10,000, making his current total 201 percent of his goal. His team, Team Eye and Ear from See Norman Levy pg. 8
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Opting Out by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY
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unthinkable for a student to refuse to take a school exam, but according to grassroots organization United to Counter the Core, about 2,654 Saratoga County students opted out – with full parental consent – from the NYS Standardized English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments last week and this week, respectively. In the Capital Region, two districts reported more than 40 percent opted out of the ELA, but that number has risen this week with more districts hitting that number and one reporting closer to 70 percent opting out. See Opting Out pg. 18
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Senior Center Applauds Intern’s Artistic Talent
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Monday, April 20, The Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs was the site of a very special reception. A full house welcomed the Center’s intern from Skidmore College, Randy Emmanuel Castillo, as he showcased his artistic painting and drawing abilities at an exhibition entitled “Being Human.” Randy volunteers as a senior advocate and general resource for the clients at the Center. At Skidmore, he has a major in social work and is an art studio minor. Nicely done, Randy! A full house at the Saratoga Senior Center applauds Randy.
Randy describes his method of paint application.
Randy Castillo, “Being Human”
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The Washington County Fiber Tour For 23 Years, The Showcase for Diversified Farms
WASHINGTON COUNTY — Journey over the Hudson River to the 23rd Annual Washington County Fiber Tour, with 16 participating locations spread throughout the most agricultural county in Eastern New York. The Fiber Tour (Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 pm.) is a strong example of both animal and product diversity. A recent study by Cornell University concluded that Washington County has the most fiberproducing farms in New York State. One of the longest running events of its type in the United States, the Fiber Tour this year showcases 15 farms and a large commercial yarn mill. “Visitors will meander through the most scenic parts of our County,” said Lubna Dabbagh of Blind Buck Farm. “Pick any farm as a starting point, and then travel along our winding roads and through our historic villages. Enjoy meeting the farmers and their animals.” The farms showcase both the animals and their products, and many exhibit their animals, shorn fiber, yarns and other products at fairs and festivals. They have frequently won major prizes at events like the Eastern States Exposition, the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival, New England Area Cashmere Goat Show and the Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival. Several of the farms raise sheep, a diverse species with many different types of wool for many uses from carpets to baby clothes. The most primitive sheep breed on the Fiber Tour is the double-coated Icelandic, with its long silky fibers that cover a soft undercoat. Another rare breed is the Leicester Longwool, which was imported by both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Merino and Cormo sheep have very fine wool for clothing with next-tothe-skin softness. The long-wooled Romney is the most popular on the tour, with six farms raising flocks of this breed. “They’re easy sheep to raise outdoors on pasture,” commented Mary Pratt
of Elihu Farm, who has been raising Romney sheep for nearly 30 years. “Their rugged constitution and heavy woolen coat helps them to thrive in rain or snow.” Other farms raise Blue-Faced Leicesters and the Freisian, which is a dairy breed. Five farms on the tour focus on alpacas. This elegant and attractive species, a delight for adults and children, produces a luxury fiber that lends itself to clothing as elegant as the animal. “Alpacas are earth-friendly animals,” explained Faith Perkins of Quarry Ridge Alpacas. “They¹re economical to feed and have one of the finest fibers in the world. Besides that, they are fascinating!” Alpaca farms on the tour produce yarns, felted products, and garments. Gentle angora rabbits are also a hit on the tour. Covered with soft fiber, they invite petting and cuddling. Cashmere goats and angora goats round out the animals to see on the tour. Fiber Tour members promote the textile arts with demonstrations and workshops each year, such as hand spinning, dyeing demonstrations, clipping fur from angora rabbits, felt making, and wool carding and blending fibers from different species. Hand spinners and farmers can also learn how to choose fleeces and live animals for their fiber quality. Fun family activities include tours of the fiber mill, goat cart driving, sheep shearing, sheepdog herding and finger puppets for children. Some individual farms also offer breeding stock for sale, as well as unprocessed and processed fiber products, and a wide variety of quality handcrafted items in their shops from yarn to garments designed by the members. Washington County has some historic and quaint country inns and bed and breakfasts if you wish to stay overnight. Visit washingtonnycounty. com for lodging and dining information. For more information and a map of locations, visit washingtoncountyfibertour.org
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City Awarded Federal Funds for Veterans The Capital Region was awarded $292,331 in funds to help homeless veterans from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is part of $3.9 million total handed out across the country. Schenectady, Troy, Albany and Amsterdam also all received
some of the aid. HUD’s goal is to end veteran homelessness by 2015. In Saratoga Springs, there are 21 known homeless veterans identified. There are 34 in Albany, 27 in Troy, 12 in Schenectady and one in Amsterdam.
Author to Deliver Book Presentation She Called Him Raymond - A True Story of Love, Loss, Faith and Healing, will debut during a twoday event at Norhshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York on Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9. Author Ray O’Conor will deliver a presentation at 7 p.m. each night, followed by book signing. Both events are free and open to the public.
This narrative non-fiction book is the poignant and inspiring story of Helen Gregg, one of eight children of Irish immigrant parents raised in the miseries of Hell’s Kitchen during the Great Depression, and Clarence R. Stephenson, a young aspiring B-17 pilot, brought up in the small, struggling city of Ironton, Ohio. For more information, call 518-435-5903.
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NYRA Ratifies New Chairman
NEW YORK — The New York Racing Association’s Reorganization Board of Directors unanimously ratified Governor Andrew Cuomo’s appointment of respected business leader and thoroughbred owner Anthony Bonomo on April 22 to serve as NYRA Board Chairman. Bonomo, 56, replaces Dr. David Skorton, who departed this past winter. He serves as President and CEO of Administrators for the Professions, Inc., the management company and attorney-in-fact
for Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers, one of the largest medical malpractice carriers in the United States. Bonomo also operates Brooklyn Boyz Stables. During the meeting, the New York Racing Association’s executive management team provided an update on the organization’s 2014 financial performance. Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course rose 2 percent to more than $374 million, the second-highest such total over the past six years
Cuomo Allocated Rehab Money to State Park In honor of Earth Week, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo Tuesday announced that 88 revitalization and rehabilitation projects, totaling $71.7 million, will be completed at 60 State parks and historic sites across New York this year. Locally, construction projects at the Saratoga Spa State Park include: the installation of a
‘Green’ Parking Lot At Roosevelt Baths ($55,000) and high efficiency heating boilers ($400,000), and the ongoing rehabilitation of the historic Spa campus buildings and grounds ($300,000). Moreau Lake State Park will see the construction of five new rental cabins in the campground area ($700,000).
Chef, Owner Arrested for Theft Chef John LaPosta and partner Tina Kruger were arrested last week and accused of stealing more than $50,000 from their restaurant, Maestro’s. LaPosta served as the chef from 2006 until last year. Police said they believe the pair actually took $200,000. Both deny any criminal involvement.
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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015 Danielle M. Mitchell, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 19 following a traffic stop and charged with DWI, refusal of a prescreen test, no certificate of registration and no/ expired inspection certificate. Jason A. Boldt, 33, of Gansevoort, was arrested April 19 and charged with DWI and ticketed for speeding. Tyler F. Trombley, 23, of Wynantskill, was arrested April 19 and charged with disorderly conduct. Brandon P. Sheridan, 23, of Schenectady, was arrested April 19 and charged with consumption of alcoholic beverages. Jeffrey D. Morrill, 44, of Schuylerville, was arrested April 18 and charged with felony DWI and felony driving with a BAC greater than .08. Alicia M. Rist, 23, of Hudson Falls, was arrested April 18 following a traffic stop and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08 and ticketed for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. John A. Galvan, 24, of Ballston Spa, was arrested April 18 and charged with DWI. William A. Ferren, 30, of Fort Edward, was arrested April 17 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for having too much tint on his side windows.
Eden Faith Reinemann, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 17 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally using drug paraphernalia, obstructing governmental administration and ticketed for unlawful possession of marijuana. Melinda A. Kelly, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 16 and charged with felony driving while ability impaired by drugs or alcohol, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and felony DWI (second offense). Anthony Delaurie, 38, of Gansevoort, was arrested April 16 after being involved in a property damage incident and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle with three or more suspensions and ticketed for improper lane use and unreasonable speed. Carrie Ann Nichols, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 16 following a traffic stop and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for an unsafe lane change. Michael J. Malone, 33, of Brooklyn, was arrested April 15 following a traffic stop and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for unlawful use of mobile phones while driving. Daniel J. Condon, 44, of Selkirk, was arrested April 14 and
charged with felony criminal mischief, attempted criminal trespass and resisting arrest. Brandon A. Nichols, 30, of Schuylerville, was arrested for DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for speeding, unlawful possession of marijuana and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Kathryn T. Anilowski, 51, of Wilton, was arrested April 14 following a traffic stop and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for speeding. Richard E. Hileman, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 13 and charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. Eric M. Cangey, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 13 following a traffic stop and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Kenneth J. Havens, 39, of Glens Falls, was arrested April 13 following a property damage accident and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for following a motor vehicle too closely. Louis S. Guerra, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 13 and charged with criminal contempt/disobedience.
Arrest Made in Ben and Jerry’s Burglary Harold J. Thomas, 23, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Thursday in connection with the theft at Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream on Phila Street on April 10. Thomas was charged with felony third degree burglary and misdemeanor petit larceny. The burglary took place April 10 and was heavily publicized via local news outlets and social media, and tips led authorities to Thomas. Thomas went through the employees’ door and entered an office area that was not public. It was inside there that the theft of
cash took place. The exact amount will not be released. Thomas was also charged with one count of petit larceny. It is alleged that around 4 p.m. on April 7, Thomas entered the I-Run store on Congress Street and stole $40 off of the counter. In both of these incidents the stores were open for business and it is believed that Thomas was working alone. Thomas was remanded to Saratoga County Jail on $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond. He will next appear in city court on Tuesday, April 21.
SENTENCING Tracy L. Wilcox, 35, of Saratoga Springs was sentenced to 3 years in state prison and 3 years’ postrelease supervision for felony assault in the second degree.
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Kodi L. Williams, 32, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 3 years in state prison and 2 years’ post-release supervision for the charge of felony attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance.
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obituaries Richard W. Allen
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard W. Allen passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his home. He was 88. Born on September 18, 1926 in Athol, MA, he was the son of the late Rutherford and Ellen (Emmett) Allen. He served in the US Army during WWII, receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. Richard worked for 35 years at Manle Auto Parts in Saratoga Springs and always took pride in everything he did. He liked to hunt, fish, snowmobile, camp and travel in his motorhome. He was the strength of his large family and everyone always looked up to him. Richard was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his brothers, Roland, Neil, Rutherford (Jr.), Leonard, Wayne, David and Glenn; his sisters, Beverly Ruzycky and Marjorie Dufore and brothers-in-law John and Charles Carpenter. Survivors include his loving wife Elizabeth (Betty) Carpenter Allen; sons Steven (Dawn) and Lawrence (Anne); grandchildren Heather (Brian) Parry and Megan (James) Rowland; great-grandchildren Andrew, Hannah, Katie,
Fionna, Ethan; brothers Arthur, James, and Walt (Joan); sisters Millie Mallory, Sandy Harrington and Donna (Roger) Mack; sister-in-laws Millie and Tiny Allen; brother-in-laws Frederick Carpenter and Oscar Dufore as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many close family friends. Richard is also survived by his “adopted” family Debbie (David), Sherrie, Sean, Erik, Kyle (Lauren), Jessica (Phil) and Braeden, Emmalee, Aven and Ayla. Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs with a funeral home service to follow at noon. Burial will be in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Wiebel Ave. Donations may be made in Richard’s memory to St. Jude-Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Shriners Children’s Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396 or a charity of one’s choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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Robert James Kindl SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert James Kindl passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at The Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington, VT from Parkinson’s Disease. He was 84. Born on July 14, 1930 in Amsterdam, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Emma Kindl. Bob graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1948 and began his military career in the U.S. Army serving from 1948 to 1952, including a tour in Korea. For the next five years he was employed at General Electric. On August 28, 1954, Bob married Joan (Sirovica) Kindl at St. Francis De Sales Church in Gloversville, NY. Bob continued his career in service to the United States, from 1957 to 1973, in the U.S. Air Force in encrypted communication maintenance. He received numerous awards and medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Bob traveled all over the world during the height of the Cold War, including a tour in Vietnam. Through his military career Bob and his family were stationed at the Saratoga Radar Station; Rome, NY; Dover, DE; Washington, DC; San Antonio, TX and overseas in Japan and Germany. Family gatherings to this day are not complete without someone sharing their fond memories of their travel and vacations throughout Europe. After Bob’s retirement from the Air Force, the family settled in Saratoga Springs, where Bob began his second career with the U.S. Postal Service, first as a mail carrier and retiring as Buildings Superintendent Northeast in Manchester, NH in 1987. Bob took flying lessons in his younger years, dreaming of getting his pilot’s license. He enjoyed
spending time at the Great Sacandaga Lake, early in life at the family camp and later buying a waterfront home upon his retirement. Bob and his wife returned to the Saratoga area in his later years. He loved spending time with his sons, whether it was working on a project he “needed help with” or playing a round of golf. Bob especially looked forward to family get-togethers to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His lifelong love for music brought him joy and comfort in his final days. His son Robert, his sister Jane Izzano, and his brother Richard Kindl predecease him. Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan, and his four sons: Alan (Terri) of Saratoga Springs, Kelly of Manchester, NH, James (Patricia) of Gansevoort, NY, and Paul of Gansevoort, NY. He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Alison Kindl Robbens and Scott Kindl (Kelley), Zachary and Kaitlyn Kindl, Meghan and Hannah Kindl, and four great-grandchildren: Antone and Ava Robbens, and Caden and Cole Kindl. His brother, William Kindl, and many nephews and nieces also survive him. At Bob’s request, his body will be donated to the Albany Medical College Anatomical Gift Program. There will be no calling hours and a private service will be held at the Saratoga National Cemetery at a later date. Charitable gifts may be made in his memory to The Vermont Veterans’ Home, 325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201. The family would like to thank the staff at The Vermont Veterans’ Home for the genuine and compassionate care and respect they gave to Bob and continue to give to our veterans.
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MECHANICVILLE — Dolores D. Iacobelli passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at her home after a short illness. Born on February 4, 1938 in Mechanicville, she was a lifelong resident and daughter of the late Anthony and Marion Mastropietro Iacobelli. Dolores worked as an inventory control specialist for the State of New York and was a member of the Lazarus Society as well as a lifelong communicant of All Saints on the Hudson Church (Assumption/St. Paul). She was a very dedicated active member for CSEA, serving as the Election chairperson for twelve years. Survivors include her brother,
Anthony Iacobelli of Stillwater. She is also survived by her god daughter (and was guardian for) Lisa Blodgett of Schoharie, NY. Reception of the Body and Wake will be Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in All Saints on the Hudson Church South (St. Paul’s), 121 North Main St., Mechanicville. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in the Church by the Rev. David W. Mickiewicz. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Church Endowment Fund, All Saints on the Hudson, 52 William Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway 584-5373. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rose T. (Collins) Brimhall is now celebrating eternal life, in the presence of God, with her parents (Bernie and Rose Collins), and her brothers (Bernie Jr., Bob, and Joe Collins) after departing this world on April 15, 2015. Born September 22, 1944, in Saratoga Springs, she started off life as the youngest child in a storied and treasured Saratoga family, but she finished her earthly life as the respected voice of wisdom and experience in that same family. Rose will always be remembered for her loving kindness, her great sense of humor, her work ethic, and her dedication and personal sacrifice for her family. The biggest satisfaction she had in life came from seeing each of her
children, Frank, Mary, Joe, and Terry, raise children of their own. To Rose, that time spent enjoying her children and grandchildren was her life’s greatest reward. From her early years attending Saint Peter’s Central Catholic High School (class of 1962) through the final stages of her career with the Saratoga Hospital E.D. and Saratoga Emergency Room Physicians, Rose was Saratoga through-and-through. Her dedication and service to the community was recognized and lauded, and her tireless and selfless acts of kindness will be remembered by many. During her last few years, Rose lived in the Collins family home on Schuyler Drive, where she felt closest to the memories and traditions of her loved ones, and where she continued to celebrate that sense of family unity and belonging in a place that holds great significance to four generations of Collins family descendants. She was an avid reader, loved going to the ocean whenever possible, and was a big fan of NASCAR racing, especially Jeff Gordon’s
team. But what Rose prized most in life were her relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, especially Maryellen and Linda. Their companionship will be sorely missed by all of those people, but her memory will live on in the hearts of the countess people whose lives were impacted during Rose’s long and happy life. Rose is survived by her four loving children: Frank Brimhall Jr. of Greenfield Center, Mary and John Lyng of Corinth, Joseph and Jodi Brimhall of Saratoga Springs and Terry and Anthony Onofrio of Wilton. She is also survived by her six grandchildren Erica, Joshua, Nic, AJ, Emma, Sophia and great-grandchild, Ayden. Relatives and friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Funeral services will follow at 4pm at the funeral home and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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Michael L. Graska
GREENFIELD CENTER — Michael L. Graska, age 52, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 unexpectedly at his home. He was born on July 23, 1962 in Norwich, CT to Rudolph L. Graska and Yvonne Guillemette Graska. Michael graduated from Griswold High School in Jewett City Connecticut. After High School Michael attended Clarkson University graduating in 1984 with
his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. He then went on to the University of Illinois receiving a Master’s of Science in 1987. He was self-employed throughout his life. In 2001 he changed his career and worked for Gary Posner Inc. in charge of the IT Department. Michael’s greatest love was breeding and selling champion Bullmastiffs. He also enjoyed riding his Harley and working in his garden. Michael is survived by his mother Yvonne Graska, sister Donna Meers, brother Daniel, Daniel’s wife Colleen, niece; Shannon Meers, and nephews; Nicholas Meers, Cory Graska, and Joel Graska. He is preceded in
Ethan Kortz death by his loving wife Marie and very recently his father Lance Graska. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center, NY, with Deacon Gary Picher officiating. Friends and family may call from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Olga S. Welch
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Olga S. Welch died peacefully on Wednesday April 15, 2015 at her home. She was 94 years old. Born on March 23, 1921 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Telewic) Stanislowsky. As a young girl she moved with her family to Greenfield Center, where she made her home. Olga was an employee of the Saratoga City School District, and retired as Cook Manager of the Saratoga Junior-Senior High School. She was a communicant at
St. Joseph’s in Greenfield Center. Most of all she loved her children and grand-children; they were her world and her legacy. She is pre deceased by her husband Richard Welch who died in 2005. Additionally she is also predeceased by three brothers; Henry, George and John Stanislowsky, a sister Helen Smero and a granddaughter Holly. She is survived by her daughter Joyanne; her son Dick and his wife Diane; her son Bill and his wife Cynthia; her grandchildren Melissa, Molly, Jay and his wife Krysta, Michael, and Alan; her great grandchildren Kylee, Izabel, and Jace; as well as many nephews and nieces and their families. Memorial donations can be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Online remembrances can be posted at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ethan Kortz passed away peacefully on Thursday April 16, 2015 in his home, at the age of 90. Ethan was born in Watervliet, NY and was the son of the late Henry and Esther Kortz. Ethan had a smile that could melt anyone’s heart. He was a very independent man in his younger years, and worked as an usher at a movie theater, which is where he began his love for movies. He particularly loved western movies starring John Wayne. One of his favorite pastimes
was Jigsaw puzzles and he continued to do them throughout his lifetime. His longtime friend, Dawn has said that Ethan would do just about anything for a Snickers bar in his younger years as this was his favorite candy. Ethan enjoyed spending time with his AIM and Saratoga Bridges families throughout the last two decades of his life. To his friends and family, Ethan will always be remembered for his mischievous smile and quick wit. A small service will be held at his home on Wednesday April 22, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. and he will be laid to rest at a later date, alongside his parents. Arrangements are under the direction of Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunsionfuneralhome.com.
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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Why I Ran the Boston Marathon Continued from front page Massachusetts General Hospital, has raised more than $518,000, which is the most amount raised by any team in the last 10 years. The money is going toward funding research for macular degeneration, an eye disease that generally affects older people and results in the loss of vision in the center of the visual field. Levy declined to go into detail, but said the disease is “close” to him. It afflicts between 30 and 50 million people annually. “I ran to raise money,” he said. “Honestly, it’s the best reason I could think of to run, to help others.” Race organizers did not put out rewards for those who raise the most money. Levy said he got an email a few days before the race, informing him he and one other person were offered access to a suite at Fenway Park for the Red Sox game against the Baltimore Orioles. Upon completing the race, Levy said he felt exhilarated and fully supported by the entire city. He said there were more than a million people lining the streets throughout the race, and that the support they provided helped him continue on even when he was feeling his energy fade. “There were many points I was hitting a wall, but the clapping and cheers carried me through,” he said. “When I finished, I choked up a bit, got a little teary. I couldn’t believe I had just completed the Boston Marathon.” This year set a record with 33,000 participants in the marathon. Most of those people had to qualify with a certain time prior to the race and then be lucky enough to have their name selected from a lottery, but it works differently for those who get charity bibs. Race organizers hand out 3,000 charity bibs. Of that figure, 50 bibs were given to the Massachusetts General hospital, and Levy was chosen as one of the recipients after completing a personal interview and a series of essay questions answering why he should be chosen.
On April 15, 2013, Boston – and the whole nation, really – was rocked when a series of crudely made bombs were detonated by brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, starting a city-wide manhunt that ended with Tamerlan dead and Dzhokhar shot, bloodied and in custody. It instantly became a day that will forever be remembered for its tragic circumstances than for its celebratory nature. Soon after, the phrase Boston Strong caught on, and the Northeastern city was rallied around by the whole nation. Levy spent the entire weekend in Boston, staying in a hotel at the top of Boylston Street, right where the race culminates and where the bombing occurred.
“Security was definitely palpable,” he said. “I noticed cameras on the high posts, the barriers. On race day, you needed special passes to be anywhere near the finish line. Police and military personnel lined the racecourse. I don’t think I could’ve felt any more safe.” Levy said he is unsure if he will be able to run another Boston Marathon, but said if he does, it will be for the same reason he ran this year. “It has to be for a fundraiser,” he said. “It has to benefit others.” People and businesses can continue to donate to Levy’s goal through May 15. To keep up on the funds raised or to donate, please visit crowdrise.com/teameyeandear /fundraiser/normanlevy.
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
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City Center Reports Banner Year by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Springs City Center hosted a record 157 events, among several other highlights, in its 30th anniversary year. The City Center’s 2014 annual report, delivered to the Saratoga Springs City Council this past Tuesday, April 21 by City Center President Mark Baker, detailed
several other pieces of good news, including: — The 157 events represented a new record in building use days; the City Center was in use for 314.5 days in the last calendar year. This translates into overall occupancy of 86 percent. They hosted 68 conventions and conferences. “This is a testament to the investment the community made in our recent expansion,” Baker noted.
Street Performance Ordinance Modified
Cover photo from Saratoga Public Artist’s Facebook page. Photo by Lawrence White.
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Under the latest revisions to the proposed “busker,” or street performance ordinance, performers will no longer need to pay a fee, nor obtain a license to perform on downtown sidewalks. The revised ordinance was reviewed at a public hearing before the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 21. In introducing the latest version of the ordinance, Mayor Joanne Yepsen called it “…now much improved” and an outgrowth of meeting with downtown business owners, performers and residents to seek a balance of everyone’s interests. Assistant City Attorney Tony Izzo noted that this version has eliminated every reference to licensing or fees; the regulations that remain are primarily concerning decibel levels, distances between performers and permitted hours of performance, which were lengthened by two hours (from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. to midnight). In the central business district, performers would be required to locate no more than 10 feet from the curb. The intent behind this is to keep business storefront access open.
Many of the revisions came as an outgrowth of the substantial objections that were raised at an earlier public hearing by both street performers and citizens who had concerns regarding restricting artistic creativity and first amendment freedoms, as well as the hardships licensing and fees would place on street performers. Others advocated that the city was placing restrictions on what was actually an asset to the city – a component of its vitality and quality of life. In this connection, it was notable that a Facebook page (Saratoga Public Artists) was established, with a goal of “Representing performers and fine artists who work in the public spaces of Saratoga Springs, NY.” Susan Rivers, a member of the Mayor’s Arts Commission, commented that she felt that while the ordinance might have to be tweaked somewhat, “there has been substantial progress. I agree with the mayor that this was a great example of how the democracy should work. The key was bringing all concerned parties into the process.” She said. The public comment period was extended until the next council meeting on May 5. The view the complete ordinance on the city’s website, visit saratoga-springs.org.
The facility grew by over 12,000 square feet to a total of 32,000 feet of meeting and event space. “With our new facilities we are now able to host larger events, and two or three groups at a time; sometimes each with a different caterer.” He said. — They welcomed 150, 931 guests to its facility in 2014. Of these, 19,947 were convention guests that would stay over one or more nights at area hotels. Each of these guests (and their associations) would spend an average of $910.16 locally during their stay, according to estimates provided by The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau. This translated into a minimum of $18 million in sales. — Day guests, a total of 130,984, spent an average of $88.94 per person. These guests added over $11.6 million in sales. The total sales
impact of $29,804,678.48 does not include sales at non-City Center hosted businesses (such as motor coach tours and sporting events). — The City Center generated $576,000 in rental income, as well as $447,000 in sales tax revenue to both the City of Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County. — In 2014, the City Center and the Saratoga Springs area demonstrated its enduring appeal, as 76 percent of the events it hosted were returning for the second time or more. The annual report listed 19 groups that had the City Center host their event for 20 or more years. A key reason frequently cited for these groups’ ongoing loyalty has been the remarkable tenure of the City Center’s staff. Of their 13 fulltime employees, eight have been with the City Center for 10 or more years, four of those for over 25! This employee consistency allows the
staff to become and remain familiar with the unique nuances and needs of each event and group. — The City Center also hosted 37 events for the first time. Overall, 20 events were hosted as a public service to the community, including not-for-profit and civic organizations, as well as the City Center’s Family Day last September. Perhaps the best news that Mark Baker delivered to the city council is that the 2014 numbers were by no means a high-water mark for the Saratoga Springs City Center. He noted that for the first quarter of 2015, data for both events and guests were trending ahead of 2014’s record figures. “The days of a ‘slow’ or ‘shoulder’ season are a thing of the past in Saratoga Springs.” Baker said. The complete 2014 annual report can be read online. Visit SaratogaCityCenter.com. Click on ‘governance’, then 2014 annual report.
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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Saratoga Paddlefest
The capital region’s largest on-water canoe, kayak and standup-paddleboard sale will take place May 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place at 251 County Route 67, Fish Creek Marina in Saratoga Springs. More than 1,000 canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will be on sale for you to choose from, featuring models from the leading industry brands. Convenient to Albany and the surrounding capital region, Saratoga Paddlefest is like no other paddling sale, as the variety will keep you engaged for a long time. Admission to Saratoga Paddlefest is free. There is a small fee for to test paddle that is credited to you purchase of a boat.
Quick Facts — What: The Capital Region’s largest on-water Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard sale! — Where: At Mountainman’s newest paddle sports shop located at Fish Creek Marina in Saratoga Springs: 251 County Rt. 67. — Admission: Free — Test Paddling: There is a $20 test paddle fee that allows you to test paddle both days. The fee is credited to any boat purchase during Saratoga Paddlefest. — Sorry, no dogs are allowed at Paddlefest. When you come to Paddlefest in Saratoga Springs, May 2 and 3, or Old Forge, May 15 through 17, all you have to do is enter the show and you’re standing in it. While suppliers send their top representatives, designers, builders, instructors and even company presidents and owners, Paddlefest is all about the experience of shopping at Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company. Everything you see is from our inventory and all the people you see are there to help you select the best canoes, kayaks, SUPs, and accessories to fit your needs. For more information: www.saratogapaddlefest.com.
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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Saratoga Peak Performance Re-Launches with New Facility Area Sports Conditioning Expert Bryan Briddell Opens Multi-purpose Training Center for Ages 7 to 75
by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Bryan Briddell of Wilton, 62, has formally re-launched his athletic training and personal fitness business with a new facility at 30 Gick Road in Saratoga Springs. “I’m excited to be re-launching Saratoga Peak Performance: The Training Center of Excellence,” said Briddell. “We feature a variety of group classes integrating the best principles of functional strength, athletic movement and mobility with the sole purpose of helping people improve their ability to move better, become stronger, and achieve more flexibility while enjoying a physically-active lifestyle.” Originally, Saratoga Peak Performance operated out of a former urgent care facility in Malta, the Orthopedic Associates of Saratoga, but when they merged with Albany Medical Physicians Group, they became Ortho North and closed down the training facility. Briddell purchased the equipment from the practice and continued to train numerous clients in their homes or at the Saratoga YMCA. Briddell is widely regarded as one of the top sports conditioning experts and certified personal trainers in the Capital District. He has helped people ages 7 to 75, delivering sports-specific, athleticenhancement, and injury-reduction
programs for athletes of all skill levels, in addition to helping adult personal training clients reach their individual fitness goals. Cheryl Feder, 50, of Malta has been training at Saratoga Peak Performance for about ten years, specifically with Briddell for just under four years. She ran the Boston Marathon this week for the first time. “It was a tremendous experience. We had beautiful weather,” she said. “It was my first Boston, but my third marathon. I train with Bryan because he is so knowledgeable. While we work on strength and power, we stay very lean, so there’s no extra muscle weight that you’re carrying around. Bryan knows how to do that. I love his new facility, but truthfully, I’ll go wherever Bryan is.” Briddell, who holds a Ph.D. in the Department of Movement Science from Florida State University, has presented numerous athletic enhancement seminars and workshops around the region to youth, high school, college and adult sports groups. He is a certified SPARQ/Nike sports conditioning specialist in upstate New York and he also has earned certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) and USA Weightlifting (USAW/Olympic Lifting). “I was an aspiring triathlete at 50 and wanted to be stronger,” said Christine McKnight, 67, of Wilton.
“He took me seriously, even though I was an older athlete and a woman. He has a vast array of knowledge and experience, and he is an important part of the reason for whatever success I’ve had.” McKnight has been training with Briddell for 17 years and completed over 100 triathlons dur- Bryan Briddell, Ph.D., Owner/Director at Saratoga Peak Performance showcases his client “Wall of Fame”. ing that time. She is a two- Photo by MarkBolles.com time Ironman finisher (Lake Placid 2012 at almost 65 years old months they can’t be here? Besides, and Hawaii 2013 at 66); a top 10 Age those slots get filled by athletes whose Group finisher, USAT National Age seasons are now over or who have Group Championships in 2012, 2011, time to fit in some strength training.” and 2010; and a qualifier for the 2013 Briddell’s typical day runs from 6 Ironman 70.3 World Championships a.m. to 9 p.m., but he foresees a future in Mont Tremblant, Quebec. when his hours will become more In addition to his training exper- dedicated to directing than traintise, Briddell has served as an assis- ing. “I’ve been identifying young, taltant professor and men’s tennis coach ented trainers and have brought four at Skidmore College from 1986- on board with me,” he said. “You get 1994. His Skidmore program quali- to a point where you are working for fied individuals for five consecutive the business instead of on the business, NCAA Division III Championships and with the right trainers to carry on and produced three All-Americans. the work skillfully; I can devote some While at Skidmore, Briddell also time to something like reaching out to taught the New York State High the State Education Department with School Coaches Certification Course a few ideas I have to reduce student and developed the Skidmore College athlete injury, for example. I don’t have “Sports Performance Strength and time for anything like that just yet.” Conditioning Training Program.” Briddell noted that middle and Briddell left academics in order high school athletes are becoming to pursue a passion for helping peo- more prone to injuries, such as knee or ple that he developed as a coach, and scapula, because they are starting highin order to stay in Saratoga Springs level competitive sports at a younger and begin a family. “Saratoga is one age and with much more travel, often of the most unique small cities in participating in more than one sport. America,” he said, “and has a vibrant, “At that age, their strength level health-conscience community.” often doesn’t match their skill level,” “The new facility is amazing, said Briddell. “They are focusing much bigger and spacious,” said Pam on increasing their skill as a means Worth, owner of Spoken Boutique of increasing competitive edge, so and longtime Briddell client. “Bryan I work with the kids to help build is dynamic and knowledgeable. The muscle, which will not only increase group I train with are women in their performance, but also help reduce 40’s to 60’s with a variety of issues with risk of injury.” ankles, backs, menopause and the like. Briddell said he was careful We’re all committed to being healthy, to choose a quality turf and equipand he modifies workouts for each per- ment to help meet his goal of providson so we can reach our goals safely.” ing a safe, effective training ground Nearly 70 percent of Briddell’s for athletes of all ages. “I maintain a work is adult group fitness, focusing close relationship with physical theron losing weight, addressing a pre- apists and sports injury medical proexisting injury, or working toward a fessionals, as well,” said Briddell. goal such as running a 5k. The rest He also noted that children is athletic training for students with from three to 11 are a formative age individualized instruction in small group, and his work with them is group settings. His business model is more about coordination, balance, a training studio rather than a health and movement-based exercise. “We club, with month-to-month clients don’t play outside like we used to,” and membership contracts. said Briddell. “Informal physical “It just makes more sense,” said play is a thing of the past. I like to Briddell. “Some go to Florida for the recommend gymnastics, dance, and winter, and just this week I lost sev- martial arts to this age group as a eral student athletes to baseball sea- way of building body awareness and son. Why make them pay for the agility.” Briddell said that the earlier
Christine McKnight approaches the finish line of the 2013 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. McKnight has been training with Bryan Briddell for 17 years. Photo provided by McKnight.
children improve agility, the better their peripheral vision as the age, which can be the difference between kicking a soccer ball precisely to a teammate or not. Briddell holds a minor in sports psychology, and is not interested in focusing solely on star athletes. His training program builds confidence and self-esteem. He maintains a Wall of Fame in his facility, filled with images of current and former clients. “I have a pro hockey player up here right next to kids who just want to make the team. I tell my clients that all they need is a good action picture, and I’ll put them on the wall.” Briddell also works with students who have learning disabilities. Briddell’s new facility features: • 2,100 square-feet, including 18-feet ceilings • Wide variety of Group Classes including, Functional Strength Training, Interval Training and Basic Conditioning • Sport-specific and Athletic Enhancement classes for elementary, middle, high school and college athletes • Runningspecific and Triathlon-specific training groups • Post Physical Therapy programs • Rogue Fitness Infinity Rig suitable for Group Training • Two VertiMax Jump Trainers – considered to be the top devices for developing better vertical jump and first-step explosiveness • Cormax Ballistic Equipment – One of the best tools for safely teaching Olympic lifts; excellent for developing explosive athletic power • High-quality Arena Turf – Only upstate training center featuring this special turf allowing teaching/training of multi-directional movements
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
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Renowned Speaker Dan Pallotta Challenged Region to Rethink Charitable Giving Community Leader Discussion Panel Highlighted New Directions on Marketing and Overhead
Dan Pallotta, TED Talks presenter and President of the Charity Defense Council, speaks before a crowd of 400 people at Saratoga Springs City Center Tuesday.
by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Representatives of nonprofits, businesses, and people interested in philanthropy traveled from as far as Hudson, N.Y. to hear nationally renowned TED Talk speaker Dan Pallotta challenge their thinking about charitable giving on Tuesday, April 21, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. His talk before a crowd of nearly 400 people – representing a broad spectrum of nonprofits, businesses, board members, staff, clients and donors – was titled “If We Changed the Way We Think About Charity, Charity Could Change the World.” Pallotta is the founder and President of the Charity Defense Council and founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Advertising for Humanity. “I really appreciated Dan’s emphasis on the importance of investing in the capacity of an organization to meet its mission,” said President and CEO Karen Bilowith of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. “In our work, matching donors and nonprofits, we understand the need for overhead, for tools and staff to accomplish their mission. On all sides there are misperceptions about the cost of delivery of services, and we need to provide funding to nonprofits often for capacity.” The event was presented by the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region; Captivate, the Regional Alliance for a Creative Economy (RACE); the Center for Economic Growth, and the Saratoga County Chamber. It was sponsored by KeyBank and Steadfast Risk Advisors, LLC, with support from Leadership Saratoga, The Saratogian and Saratoga TODAY. “It’s been a dream of mine to bring Dan here to talk about
transforming the way the donating public thinks about charity and change,” said Kathleen Fyfe, Vice President of Community Development and Program Director of Leadership Saratoga at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “We wanted people to have an opportunity to hear his message, which is pretty cutting edge, and we couldn’t have done it without all the great support we received from our program partners and sponsors.” Pallotta spoke about the tremendous competition for donor dollars nationally, which is also apparent in the Capital Region. According to the Charitable Barometer Report of New York’s Greater Capital Region by the Community Foundation in 2011, “Charitable organizations are substantially more optimistic than donors about future giving levels in the region. Almost three-quarters of organizations expect giving to remain the same. Half of donors expect future giving to decrease.” The report discusses increased selectivity and higher scrutiny of organizations by local donors in future. Robert Scrivens, AIF, CFP, Managing Partner of Steadfast Risk Advisors, LLC, said he thought the program was an overwhelming success, and he appreciated the
irony of Pallotta’s juxtaposition of for-profit administrative expectations with the high scrutiny of nonprofit overhead costs. “I highly doubt that Apple is kicking themselves over how much they paid Steve Jobs as CEO,” said Scrivens, “but for a nonprofit to pay a CEO his or her worth, it’s seen as obscene waste. The attraction, retention, and recruitment of good people is a talent war, but as Dan said, nonprofits have been pushed into a low self-esteem environment when it comes to spending money on their own people. They’re only cutting their own legs off.” “I hope businesses and donors took away the idea that they should ask questions about a nonprofit’s effectiveness rather than just administrative overhead and general metrics,” added Bilowith. Following the keynote was a panel discussion moderated by Linda Toohey, Chair, Skidmore College Board of Trustees. Program panelists included Laura Schweitzer, PhD., President, Union Graduate College; Bo Goliber, Community Relations, Fingerpaint Marketing; Doug Sauer, CEO, New York Council on Nonprofits; and Theresa Agresta, Partner, Allegory Studios. The audience asked several questions, including about marketing. “There’s a bias against marketing in the nonprofit community,” said Agresta. “Some see it as a manipulation, but it’s made a huge shift toward transparency. It has to be a part of a nonprofit’s toolkit to develop a strong message and share it. The same tactics used to motivate in the for-profit sector can be used to move the needle in the nonprofit sector as well.
Motivation and manipulation are not the same thing.” Rodney Brewer, II, Managing Partner at Steadfast Risk Advisors, LLC, agreed. “What people need to take home from Dan’s words today,” he said, “is the importance of taking their dollars and maximizing the opportunity through marketing and increased exposure to their mission. Don’t fear getting a bigger donation.” The keynote and panel discussed storytelling and emotive appeal as an important and natural part of sharing a nonprofit’s mission with the larger community, and challenging how the donating public think about administrative costs. “I am delighted the event was so successful,” said Fyfe. “I know some people went in thinking ‘there’s no way this program will change my mind about overhead’, but they were surprised and afterward commented that they not only ‘got it’, but were committed to telling other people. These one-on-one conversations will change the story, and that’s how we can change the culture and how we perceive nonprofits and administrative costs.” “Dan’s talk was a validation. We are on the same page,” said attendee Kathy Lanni, Chief Community
Officer of SEFCU. “The system has to change in the charitable community. I agree that the lowest overhead for the highest impact may not be fair. I also think there could be more collaboration within the community for shared services and spaces, too. Those realized savings could enhance programs and train more staff. If nonprofits with missions relevant to each other would collaborate, we’d have the brightest minds and the most resources together to have the highest impact. It just makes sense.” Pallotta is a William J. Clinton Distinguished Lecturer, and has spoken at TED Talks, Stanford, Wharton, Harvard Business School, Harvard’s Hauser Center for Nonprofits, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, Tufts University, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, The Gates Foundation and now New York’s Capital Region at Saratoga Springs City Center. He is known as the inventor of the multi-day charitable event industry with the AIDS Rides and Breast Cancer 3-Days, which altered the landscape of options for ordinary individuals seeking to make a difference. He is an author and featured weekly contributor to the Harvard Business Review online.
14 Bergman Joins Equitas Realty
BUSINESS BRIEFS Backstretch Employee Service Team at the Saratoga Race Track.
Charles Wait Resigns from NYRA Board
with distinction, and his leadership was integral to the continued, sustained success of our internationally-renowned Saratoga race meet. We are deeply grateful for Mr. Wait’s service to our organization - and his commitment to our great sport.”
Vanags Named First President of Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership
Mark Bergman, Associate Broker, Equitas Realty. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mark Bergman has joined Equitas Realty as Associate Broker. Mark has 13 years of experience in real estate with a focus on vacation and investment properties in the Capital District and Southern Adirondacks. He was recognized by his peers as Realtor of the Year in 2013 and is Past-President of the Warren County Association of Realtors, Past-President of the Warren County MLS and a threeterm Region VP of the New York State Association of Realtors where he continues to be an active leader. An avid skier, Mark lives in Saratoga Springs and volunteers with the
Charles Wait, President, Adirondack Bank and Trust. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles Wait, president of Adirondack Bank and Trust, resigned April 18 from the New York Racing Association’s Board of Directors. Wait served on the board from 1985-2008 and returned to the board in 2010, where he served until Saturday. “Charles Wait served as a member of the New York Racing Association’s Board of Directors for more than 30 years,” said John Durso, Jr., Director of Communications and Public Affairs of NYRA. “He did so
BALLSTON SPA — The Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, Inc. (SCPP), a local development corporation created by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors to spearhead the County’s future economic development efforts, announced today their selection of Martin K. Vanags of Indianapolis, IN as the SCPP’s first president. Mr. Vanags is currently the Vice President of Regional Economic Development and Executive Director of the Indy Chamber and Indy Partnership. His many years of experience leading economic development organizations include nearly a decade of service as CEO of the BloomingtonNormal Economic Development Council in Bloomington, IL. Mr. Vanags, who will begin his new role on May 6, was selected following a six-month national search conducted by the SCPP Board with the assistance of Jorgenson Consulting, a leading national executive search agency specializing in economic development recruitment.
Blue Friday Event Scheduled at Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub in Wilton Mall WILTON — On Blue Friday, April 24, Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepson, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, and local police departments are coming together to mark this year’s Blue Friday at the Saratoga Springs Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub at 3073 Route 50, Wilton Mall. At 5:45 a.m., there will be police cars onsite for an Emergency Light Display and throughout the morning there will be additional police presence, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more for sale as well as the signature blue carnations, all helping to raise funds for the Blue Friday of New York organization. Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub has been named an official sponsor of Blue Friday of New York and will launch a First Responder Discount valid for all New York Police, Firefighters and EMT’s
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015 available at all New York Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub locations beginning on Blue Friday, April 24. Blue Friday is a day set aside by the New York legislature each year to honor all law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty and for those who are still protecting and serving the New York communities.
HUD Announces Over $292k to Help End Veteran Homelessness in Capital Region SARATOGA SPRINGS — The movement to end homelessness among veterans received a boost from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday, April 20. HUD announced the federal government will provide $292,331 in federal funds to the Capital Region to help homeless veterans. Representatives of HUD were joined by Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen and the Mayors of Albany, Troy, Schenectady, and Amsterdam, as well as a representative from the Veterans Administration. “Saratoga Springs and I are proud to be participating in the national Mayoral pledge to end veterans’ homelessness by the end of 2015,” said Yepsen. “Although aggressive, we fully expect to complete our mission this year. The pledge is working. Not only are we successfully finding permanent housing for our 21 homeless veterans in Saratoga, but we are building strong working relationships with the regional Mayors and their communities. In addition, the Housing Task Force I set up to assist in this effort has brought leaders of agencies together to work more collaboratively and effectively to serve the homeless population.”
Rebuilding Together Kicks Off 3-Week Spring Repair Blitz on National Rebuilding Day WILTON — More than 48,000 volunteers are in service on over 1,900 affiliate-lead rebuild projects on National Rebuilding Day, held annually the last Saturday of April. Rebuilding Together Saratoga County believes that everybody deserves to live in a safe and healthy home and is part of a national network of local affiliates providing critical renovations and modifications to the homes of low-income homeowners at no cost to the homeowners. National
Rebuilding Month, its signature annual event, is a month-long call to service during the entire month of April, culminating with National Rebuilding Day. Rebuilding Together Saratoga County begins a three-week spring blitz this weekend, when the organization will repair nine homes on April 25 with the support of sponsors and the hard work of volunteers. The organization will continue to provide critical repairs for homeowners in need throughout the spring and summer. For more information about how to get involved, please email Michelle Larkin at Michelle@RTSaratoga. org or call 518-587-3315 or visit the website at www.rtsaratoga.org
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Ranking in Semiconductor Market Moves to Third MALTA — GLOBALFOUNDRIES, computer chip manufacturer in Malta and semiconductor foundry based in Silicon Valley, has dropped from second to third place ranking in the world semiconductor market, according to Gartner, Inc., a leading information technology research and advisory company. The market grew 16.1 percent last year for the third year in a row.
Arrow Reports FirstQuarter Net Income Increase of 10.1 percent GLENS FALLS — Arrow Financial Corporation announced operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015. “The first quarter of 2015 continued to build upon our strong performance in 2014,” said Arrow President and CEO Thomas J. Murphy. “Net income rose just over 10 percent and diluted EPS increased 9.5 percent as compared to last year. In addition, we posted record highs for several key balance sheet categories, including total assets, total loans, total deposits and total equity, as well as assets under trust administration and investment management at quarter-end. I am proud of our team for achieving these great results.” Also in the first quarter, the company received the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup for its “superior financial performance,” and subsidiary Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company announced plans for an office in Troy, New York, later this year, pending receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
CLIFTON PARK 3 Madison Way, $331,500. Deborah Scheiba sold property to Amy Johnson and Patrick Ristau. 6 Bridal Path, $360,000. Donna and Henry Neilley sold property to Matthew and Lisa Carpenter. 20 Crown Point, $316,000. Paul Fink, Jr. sold property to Janusz Jucha and Joanne Colosi-Jucha.
19 Milltowne Dr., $326,101. Marini Home LLC sold property to Christine Pettograsso. 14 Dover Place, $215,203. Raymond Zullin (by Ref ) sold property to Wells Fargo Bank. 2 Oakleaf Dr., $242,000. Jerrett Bordwell and Elizabeth Lancellotti sold property to Kimberly Medici.
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19 Firestone Lane, $280,000. Cheryl Hoffman sold property to John and Amy Wallace.
103 4th St., $172,000. Michael Lienhard sold property to Robert Ranalletta.
5 Dhara Ct., $140,000. Kain Development LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders.
242 Thimbleberry Rd., $160,341. Mary Beth Hynes (by Ref ) sold property to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
1564 Crescent Rd., $360,250. Abele Limited Partnership sold property to Richard and Denise Romer. 147 Vischer Ferry Rd., $857,000. Kathy and Robert VanPatten, Jr. sold property to Justin and Erin Juliano. 22 Pepper Hollow Dr., $262,000. Christopher Lacosse and Michele Sovie sold property to Thomas Meehan and Kerry Monticup. 24 Twilight Dr., $270,000. Scott and Kelly Cogan sold property to Jaclyn and Joseph Grimaldi, III.
GALWAY 7404 Maple Way AKA Lake Rd., $63,500. Richard Tyler sold property to John and Diane Deciero. 6243 Fish House Rd., $70,000. DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc (by Atty) sold property to Scott Drinkwater and Shaun Brennan.
GREENFIELD 329 Daniels Rd., $249,000. Michael Smatko and Kristen Paterek sold property to Luke Debrita. 439 NYS Route 9, $300,000. Amethyst Corporation sold property to Paul Nicastro.
HALFMOON 4A Fairway Dr., $242,000. Dorine LeBlanc sold property to Michael and Jessica Zupan.
55 Glade Mallow Rd., $245,000. Amy Johnson sold property to Kyle Adserias. 40 Fenlon Lane, $435,724. John Luke Development Co. LLC sold property to Samuel and Angelisa Box.
MECHANICVILLE 27-29 Leonard St., $230,000. Robert and Lisa Petta sold property to Brian Green.
MILTON 162 West Milton Rd., $250,000. Bott Inc. sold
property to Sea Mountain Ventures LLC. 8 East North St., $103,000. David White (as Exec.) sold property to Kurt Higgins. 3642 Galway Rd., $325,000. LPC Properties LLC sold property to Elton Lee.
MOREAU 3-5 Lydia, $51,000. Susan and Michael Smith sold property to Brian Mathis. 178 Main St., $62,254. Richard and Kim Smith (by Ref ) sold property to State of New York Mortgage Agency.
SARATOGA 135 Duell Rd., $191,750. Deborah Stickle sold property to Dana and Edward Drozynski, Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 261 West Circular St., $365,500. Stephen Carleton sold property to John Mendehall. 268 Broadway, $1,540,000. 262 Broadway LLC sold property to John and Claudia Haller. 29 Pamela Lane, $427,534. Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property to Thomas and Debra Riell.
42 Fifth Ave., $840,000. Patrick and Eva (by Atty) Anderson sold property to Carolyn Karlson. 37 Clark St., Unit 2, $325,000. Matthew and Kelly Vaupel sold property to Melanie Herter. 30 Lafayette St., $225,000. Rejuvenation Homes Inc. sold property to Darren and Colleen Grassi. 188 Washington St., $560,000. Lucette Levinsky sold property to Michelle Merola and Shawn Sinel. 8 Longwood Dr., $320,000. Diane McDonnell (by Ref ) sold property to James Doyle. 213 Maple Ave., $112,500. Jason Petrailia sold property to Denise Donlon.
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119 Nelson Ave., $485,000. Sarah Webster-Goodwin (as Trustee) sold property to Crystal Byrnes and Gerard Nolan.
STILLWATER 19 Cambridge Ct., $299,500. Sarah and Leo White, III sold property to Ryan Hall and Stephanie Scott. 724 NYS Route 9P, $160,000. Michelle Valenti sold property to Daniel and Patricia Parsons.
WILTON 77 Claire Pass, $337,500. Jean Caprow (as Trustee) sold property to Stephen and Penny Monnat. 16 Lena Ct., $395,000. Michael Hudson sold property to Charles and Lindsay Freeland.
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HISTORY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Saratoga Springs A Century of Progress On April 7, 1915, a charter was signed into law and a little town nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks became the city of Saratoga Springs. To celebrate this centennial milestone, Saratoga TODAY is running a 13-week series looking at the significant events that led to the community we now call home. Thank you to the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for their collaboration with this material. This is part eight of our series‌We hope you enjoy.
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
HISTORY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
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Part 8:
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
Photo provided by SUNY Empire State College
The late 1960s were a time of unprecedented turmoil in American higher education – and of great creativity. In 1970, SUNY Chancellor Ernest L. Boyer envisioned a new kind of college based on student initiative in learning. He considered it “precisely the time to start such a new college – a non-campus institution – that would not depend on the rigidity of the calendar or class schedule, but on the creativity of the students, and faculty serving not as academic managers, but as mentors.” Rather than try to reform an entrenched system, he sought to build a new institution within it. Through Joseph Palamountain, then president of Skidmore College, Boyer learned that there were suitable buildings ready for use in Saratoga Springs, made available as Skidmore moved to its new campus off North Broadway, mothballing the buildings for future sale. At Boyer’s urging and thanks to his leadership, The State University of New York Empire State College was established by the board of trustees in January 1971 and, by July of that year, Saratoga Springs became the home of a second institution of higher learning. Headquartered in four handsome buildings at the corner of Union Avenue and Congress Park, the college has no campus, dormitories or resident students. Nevertheless, in its first year, the college received 7,000 inquiries. Soon, hundreds of students, primarily adults seeking to earn or complete a degree, were enrolled. James W. “Jim” Hall was only 33 years old when he became SUNY Empire’s first president. He had limited traditional administrative experience, but he was creative, well organized and visionary. As SUNY’s assistant vice president for policy
and planning, he also was involved with the initial planning for SUNY Empire. Hall moved quickly to make the college a statewide institution by establishing regional learning centers throughout New York, each of which served several smaller locations. The combination of a statewide footprint and the ability for students to learn where and when it suited their needs provided educational opportunities access for state residents, who previously had limited access to public higher education. This bold experiment would stand higher education on its head. It was nothing less than the re-imagining of how learning took place, respecting process over structure, enabling students to learn at their own pace; and offered individualized programs of study designed for each learner. Since it first opened its doors, SUNY Empire also has pioneered the process of evaluating students’ knowledge acquired outside a traditional academic setting and awarding college credit for college-level learning, enabling students to finish college more quickly and cost-effectively. Today, SUNY Empire serves 20,000 students across New York and around the globe, online and in person, and has 73,000 alumni, in all walks of life, living in the United States and abroad. Hall retired in 1997 after serving the college for 26 years. At that time SUNY Empire’s faculty and staff had been engaging with students in learning via the Internet and personal computers for several years with notable success. Joseph B. Moore, Halls successor, oversaw the explosion in online learning that propelled SUNY Empire to state-wide, national and international prominence. The college was among the first institutions of higher education in the nation to offer complete degree programs online.
Moore also led the physical transformation of the college’s facilities in Saratoga Springs, beginning with the rehabilitation, construction and restoration of 1, 2, 3 and 28 Union Ave., and the expansion to the city’s west side with the renovation of 111 West Ave. and ground breaking for 113 West Ave. Expansion was necessary to accommodate enrollment growth in online learning and graduate programs. In 2007 Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., recruited Moore to be its president. So it was Englishman Alan R. Davis who arrived from Vancouver Community College in Canada in 2008, oversaw the finishing touches put on 2 Union Ave., and cut the ribbon for the new building. Davis led the college for more than five years and was on hand to lead the college’s 40th anniversary in 2011. Together with the college’s faculty and staff, he also helped the college meet the changing needs of students by providing them with additional flexibility in the form of a blend of face-to-face and online learning. Like Moore, he too was recruited away and now leads Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Vancouver as its president. Today the college has come nearly full circle as the higher education landscape is experiencing a level of change not seen since the 1960s. Now as then, SUNY Empire has dynamic new leadership in the person of Merodie A. Hancock, the college’s fourth president. Appointed in May 2013, Hancock is leading a college-wide effort to re-imagine all the college does in educating students in order to better meet their changing needs and demands. The aging population and the demands of the global market place are forcing public and private nonprofit colleges and universities to re-think what they teach, when and how, in order to better compete with the forprofit institutions and among themselves. Every day more competitors enter the online learning marketplace and many are offering evaluation of work and life experience for credit. SUNY Empire also is working to bring to a statewide scale its experience and expertise in online and the blend of online and face-to-face teaching and learning and the process of evaluating and awarding college credit for college-level learning through Open SUNY, SUNY’s systemwide effort to expand access, increase degree completion, which will lead to even greater success. There is good reason to believe the college and SUNY will be successful. Throughout the state, the nation, and the world, there are more than 73,000 alumni who have achieved their academic goals through Saratoga Springs’ innovative, pioneering Empire State College.
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Education
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
County-Wide, about 2,600 Students Opt-Out of Common Core Tests Parents Take a Stand Looking for Results, Not Scores
Continued from front page According to Michael Piccirillo, Superintendent of the Saratoga Springs City School District, 467 students opted-out of the ELA tests, but so far that number has grown to 647 for the math tests, which is about 22 percent of students not taking the tests this week. “The number of students who have refused to take the exams has created some significant stress regarding a safe place for students to be during the test and ensuring an appropriate testing environment for the rest,” he said. “Plus, there’s confusion about whether there will be any impact from the Feds [U.S. Department
of Education] for these refusals. On the one hand, some are saying we could lose Title I, but States are saying otherwise.” Ballston Spa Central School District spokesman Stuart Williams stated that about 380 students opted out of the ELA, and the numbers are about the same for math. “We’re looking at about 20 percent of students opting out.” The Schuylerville Central School district reported about 20 percent of students opted out of the ELA assessments, but this week the number rose to almost 29 percent opting out of the math assessments. “As a school board member and a parent, I see both sides of the issue,” said Nancy Fodera,
President of the PTA Council at Ballston Spa Central School District. “I give parents a lot of credit for trying to fight back and speak up for their children, but I’m not sure opting-out of the tests will give them the answer they are looking for. It may result in a kneejerk reaction from the State. If my kids were still in school, I wouldn’t have them opt-out, even though I agree with parents that tests are not the answer. Instead, I’d be in there talking with the school board, the principals, and the superintendent and try to come together towards a solution. I am sure we’ll be doing that moving forward.” Jane E. Kromm, Principal at St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School, said about 12 percent of her students opted out. “We don’t use the assessments for teacher evaluations as the public schools do, but our students have been learning the Common Core curriculum for three years now, and it’s a good way to measure their academic growth. Plus, we make it as comfortable an experience as possible for the students, so they can strengthen testtaking skills.” Janey Klotz, a parent of a 5th grade boy at St. Clement’s, said parents have been having conversations around these new Common Core tests for over a year, now. “I love our school and we have fabulous teachers who have a passion about teaching, but I think there’s a lot of confusion out there among parents – not just at our school but in our
community. Some think the tests don’t count, and some think they do. Some worry it is more stress than necessary on students and teachers, others that learning time is being spent on teaching to the test. There’s a lot of misinformation out there.” “I think parents are trying to make a thoughtful decision on behalf of their children, and I respect that,” said Piccirillo. “This year we went to every parent group represented at each building, plus Parent University workshops, educating the community about the Common Core. I think these tests are important for gauging the progress of students in meeting the new standards, but they are just one of a number of data points. My own daughter is taking the tests and I’m looking forward to seeing what the data says about her progress.” He went on to emphasize that the districtwide goal for 2014-15 is 65 percent at least at proficiency level and 20 percent at mastery, but that it will be difficult to know if the number of students opting out of the assessments will skew the results, which may in turn make the numbers of students at those two levels an invalid measure of progress. The districts reported seeing an increase in the numbers of students opting out of the math test over the ELA test. Klotz was among several parents who received “robo calls” from NYS Allies for Public Education, encouraging parents to choose to have their students refuse
to take the ELA and math assessments. The calls provided a web address with formal forms for parents to sign and present to their schools. “I was surprised that the call came the day before the first test last week. That’s too late for a parent to do anything about it.” Some parents did do something about it, though. “I received some forms,” said Kromm, “but I also received some that were personal notes from parents who chose to opt-out.” Klotz mentioned that she and other parents are weighing options for middle school. Although she’s fairly confident she’ll keep her son in the Catholic schools, she and her peers are paying attention to what is going on in the public schools, which she says is a part of the decision-making process. The public outcry around the tests is an influence. “I can’t help but wonder, should a school’s education program be based upon helping children explore their interests and helping them grow to become a good, caring citizen that helps society? Or should we have a system that is based around a test so the state can decide how much money each school should receive and whether a teacher should keep their job based on the outcomes?” A spokesperson at the New York State Education Department said they would not have numbers of students who opted-out available until summer to allow time for the testing data to be gathered and analyzed.
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Classic Cars Line Up to Support Saratoga Springs High School Scholarship SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Classic Car Show will be held at Saratoga High School on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Car registration is $10 per car. Proceeds will benefit the Saratoga Springs High School Scholarship Fund. For more information on attending or registering a car to show, please contact John Grady at 583-8914.
Saratoga Springs High School’s Parent University Program Highlights Heroin Impact SARATOGA SPRINGS — Parent University is hosting “The Heroin Epidemic - What is the Impact on Saratoga Springs?” on Tuesday, April 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Saratoga Springs High School Library. Parents, staff, students and community members are invited to attend this free program. The Prevention Council, joined by young adults in recovery from heroin addiction, will explore how and why heroin is on the rise and how addiction begins. The event will discuss why heroin use is increasing throughout the Northeast, especially in New York State; why our teens are at risk; and how we can protect them from prescription drug and heroin abuse.
Olympics of the Visual Arts Scheduled for April 30 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 33rd annual Olympics of the Visual Arts, sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association, will take place Thursday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Students from over 40 school districts around the state will display their visual art and portfolios addressing historical and creative research in long-term artistic problem-solving. The event is free and open to the public who may view over 200 student entries covering eight different problem categories: Fashion Design, Drawing, Painting, Architecture, Illustration, Graphic Design, Sculpture, and Photography. There will be an awards ceremony at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Roger Hyndman at 885-8138 or visit www.NYSATA.ORG.
Exploring the Hidden Treasurers of Korean Art & Modern Korea SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join the Academy for Lifelong Learning to celebrate and share the wonders, art, and industrial achievements of Korea on Saturday, May 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Empire State College, 113 West Avenue, Room 143, Saratoga Springs. The not-for-profit Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will present a documentary film screening, re-enact a traditional Korean wedding, and serve a complimentary Korean meal. This
EDUCATION BRIEFS community event is free and sponsored by the Academy for Lifelong Learning, Empire State College and the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. RSVP required as seating is limited. Call Judy at 587-5568 by Friday April 24.
American Heritage Girls Training to Teach Peers Heimlich Maneuver SARATOGA SPRINGS — The American Heritage Girls Troop NY1819, based out of Saratoga Springs, were trained in the Heimlich maneuver on Tuesday April 21. Through the Heimlich Heroes program, they were additionally trained to help teach their elementary and secondary school peers how to use the
maneuver. Both organizations aim to bring attention to the fact that thousands of people die every year from choking, a preventable tragedy by a method easy for children to learn and teach. For more information, please contact Laura Vitkavage, Troop Coordinator, AHG Troop NY1819 at 545-6343.
6th Annual Dodgeball Fundraiser Set for Friday April 24 BALLSTON LAKE — On Friday, April 24 from 4 to 8:30 p.m., more than 140 students and 40 BH-BL staff members will participate in the 6th Annual Chuck and Duck Dodgeball Fundraiser at Charlton Heights Elementary School, 170
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Stage Road, Ballston Lake, NY in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. All proceeds will be donated to the Friedreichs’s Ataxia Foundation. In 2014, the event raised more than $5,000 and, to date, has raised more than $22,000. “This Foundation is dear to us,” said Brian Bold, teacher and fundraiser chair. “We host the dodgeball event for one of our former students who is battling this debilitating disease.” To learn more, please visit http:// www.bhbl.org/gallery/2013-14/ Dodgeball_2014/index.cfm Friedreich’s Ataxia is an inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system resulting in symptoms ranging from gait disturbance and speech problems to heart disease.
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
This Week’s SPOTLIGHT
Skidmore SUMMER CAMP
Skidmore College offers a variety of programs for children of all ages during the summer months. Camp Northwoods, Skidmore’s day camp for children entering grades 1-6, offers an exciting program of sports, cultural arts, nature study and relaxed play. Our goal is to provide a variety of fun activities that happily challenge the imagination, intellect, and body. The camp’s home base is Falstaff ’s Pavilion on the Skidmore College campus, but campers frequent the Williamson Sports Center, Schick Art Gallery, Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, and Zankel Music Center. The daily enrichment activities led by the qualified staff are supplemented by weekly field trips to recreational and historical sites, and visits by special guests. Children will also enjoy arts and crafts, ceramics, games, hiking, and daily swim time. One and two-week sessions are available from June 29-August 14. Skidmore College also offers a wide array of Sports Camps from June through August for children of all ages. Choose from baseball, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball and field hockey. Children learn the concept of teamwork while acquiring the necessary skills for his or her
To Advertise in the Summer Camp Guide
Call (518) 581-2480
sport of choice. Adults, novice or experienced, can participate in a rowing program offered throughout the spring, summer and fall at the Boat House located on beautiful Fish Creek. All other programs are held on the Skidmore Campus at
the Sports and Recreation Center and/or the adjacent fields. For more information, or to register: http://www.skidmore.edu/summer /camps-and-sports or call the Office of the Dean of Special Programs at (518) 580-5596.
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food
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Sweet Spring Parsnips Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park NOTE: This Saturday is the final indoor Saratoga Farmers’ Market at Lincoln Baths in Saratoga Spa State Park. The market will move outside to the pavilions at High Rock Park beginning Saturday, May 2. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Farmers’ Market has lots of traditional vegetables: familiar crowdpleasers like lettuce and potatoes, cucumbers and tomatoes. Look closely, however, and you’ll find the market is also an excellent resource for delicious varieties of less wellknown produce, including rutabaga, many varieties of turnips, kohlrabi, and the subject of this week’s article: parsnips. Do you cook with parsnips? Perhaps you’ve seen them in the store, usually in bags near the carrots, and passed them over while reaching for their more vividly colored cousin. Parsnips are related to carrots, celery, chervil, fennel and parsley. We eat the
parsnip’s cream-colored root that grows in the ground. Parsnips have a sweet taste, and actually grow sweeter when the fall crop is left to winter over in the ground. Pleasant Valley Farm, a large produce vendor at the market, just dug its crop of parsnips in the past few weeks. “This time of the year is a transitional season, as we continue to enjoy the winter crops, dig some crops that benefit from being wintered over in the ground like parsnips and leeks, and also welcome the rapid growth of new greens for spring,” comments Paul Arnold, of Pleasant Valley Farm, which he farms in Argyle with his wife, Sandy and their grown children, Kim and Robert. Pleasant Valley Farm dug over 600 pounds of parsnips in early April and the parsnips will be sold during the spring farmers’ markets. “They are stored in our root cellar and usually last us until about the end of May.” “Parsnips are unbelievably sweet at this time of year, and are a favorite in our family,” notes Sandy Arnold. “We like to serve them baked or roasted with butter, but they are very flexible and can be added to many roasts, soups, and stews. To use them in a recipe, we just scrub them with a vegetable brush and cut into pieces. No need to peel!”
Parsnips are also delicious when pureed and served underneath a main entrée, or when cubed and combined with carrots and turnips, tossed in olive oil and roasted on a baking sheet. Unlike carrots, which many people enjoy crunching on when they are raw, parsnips have a more fibrous texture, so most chefs prefer to cook them before serving. With their sweet flavor and soft texture when cooked, parsnips are a pleasing vegetable to add to soups, such as split pea soup and curry dishes. This week at the market, pick up some parsnips and experiment a little in your kitchen.
Spring Split Pea Soup with Parsnips Ingredients
Directions
* Ingredients can be found at the market
Place all ingredients in large soup pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for one hour or until all vegetables and split peas are tender. Remove bay leaf.
2 large parsnips*, diced to 1/2 inch cubes 1 large carrot*, diced to 1/2 inch cubes 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large onion*, chopped 1 lb. dried green split peas 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 bay leaf 6 cups vegetable stock or water Salt and pepper to taste Optional: ham bone* or 1 tsp. liquid smoke (only if vegetable stock or water used)
To give your soup a smooth foundation, either use an immersion blender to puree a small portion of the soup, or transfer a few cups into a blender or food processor and then return smooth puree to soup pot. Be sure to taste your soup before adding salt. You may not need any if you have used a ham bone or if your stock has salt already added to it. NOTE: Liquid smoke will give a vegetarian version of this soup a hearty flavor, or you can inquire of the market’s pork vendors what they may have available for ham bones.
food
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Let’s go on a Picnic! Key features: — Lightweight and fully-collapsible — Durable 600D polyester canvas on a sturdy aluminum frame — Water-resistant interior liner — Expandable drawstring top
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie friends! Well, we just received a new batch of picnic baskets so it seems like the right time to talk about going on picnics! Picnic baskets are still in big demand and inside they have everything you’ll need for a party on a beautiful sunny day. They come with everything from blankets to wine pouches and have every utensil you’ll need. They have a size, style and color to fit your needs. One of our favorite baskets is called the Metro basket and it is lightweight, fully collapsible and insulated. It can be used for many occasions. It’s made of durable 600D polyester canvas in dark brown and features a water-resistant interior, an expandable drawstring top and sturdy aluminum frame from which the canvas detaches. Easy to clean and versatile, the Metro basket is a thoughtful gift for those always on the go. Another basket that we are proud of is called the Gondola. This is a deluxe picnic basket with
Key features: — Hand-woven, dark-stained willow — Two exterior chambers to hold wine or other beverages — One large exterior compartment to hold a blanket, food items or other amenities
4 Porcelain plates, 8” diameter 4 6oz. Wine glasses 4 Full-tang, stainless steel teaspoons with ABS handles 4 Full-tang, stainless steel knives with ABS handles service for four. It is made of darkstained willow with a woven handle and three outer chambers: Two to hold wine or other beverages and one larger area that can accommodate a blanket or food items. If you have ever looked up at sky and said: “Wow! What a beautiful day” then you should have followed it up with: “Come on, let’s go on a picnic!” It may be corny but nobody enjoys great weather more than American picnickers and we deserve some good weather! Hold
4 Full-tang, stainless steel forks with ABS handles 1 Stainless steel waiter-style corkscrew 4 Napkin (100 percent cotton, 14” x 14”, solid gray w/black trim)
on to our family traditions and remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen” or on a blanket in the park.
Take care, John and Paula Compliments to the Chef, 46 Marion Avenue, Saratoga Springs
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LOCAL BRIEFS
Clean Up Day Seeks Volunteers The Ballston Lake Improvement Association (BLIA) is seeking volunteers for their annual roadside “Clean Up Day” on Saturday, May 2 from 8-11 a.m. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to gather at the Ballston Lake Fire House on Route 146 A to enjoy coffee, juice and donuts, receive their project assignments and pick up free tee shirts and trash bags. The event is great for families and individuals and also serves as an important public service for youth groups like scouts and confirmation classes. Roadways including Lake Road, Schauber Road, Route 146A, Main Street, Eastside Drive, Westside Drive, various lanes leading off Route 50, Lake Road and Outlet Road are primary targets to be cleared of winter debris. Residents are encouraged to sign up for their own neighborhoods to ensure they’re adequately taken care of. It is suggested that volunteers wear closed toed shoes or boots and bring gloves. For more information, contact Peter Herman (518) 399-5803.
Defensive Driving Class On Saturday, May 2, 2015 there will be a New York State approved Devensive Driving Class at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Class size is limited. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.
Saratoga Reads Capstone Event Looking ahead to May, it’s time to mark your calendar for the Saratoga Reads capstone event
of the year on Saturday, May 2, at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The daylong program for young readers, beginning at 11 a.m., will offer handson art activities, educational programs, and a visit by noted writer Cynthia Leitich Smith, author of three of this year’s Saratoga Reads junior books. Smith will share highlights of her life as a writer and describe “the stories behind the stories.” For more information visit SaratogaReads.org.
5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Join us at The Barrel House located at 68 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, NY on Saturday, May 2 starting at 3pm until closing for the 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party to benefit the retired thoroughbred racehorses of Old Friends at Cabin Creek. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is a non-profit 501©3 farm located in Greenfield Center, NY and is currently home to 13 retired thoroughbred racehorses. The mission of Old Friends at Cabin Creek is to provide a dignified retirement for racehorses, known and unknown alike, and to raise awareness of the plight of these magnificent athletes once their racing careers have ended. For more information please visit Old Friends at Cabin Creek on Facebook or www. oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.
1st Annual Kids Expo The expo will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church at 73 Midline Rd., Ballston Lake, on Sunday, May 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free, open to the public, all are welcome! A bike safety class is offered by Jeff Pease from Freeman Bridge Sports. Bring your bikes and helmets! (Toddler area maze for little kids with trikes), kid’s cooking by Jodie Fitz of Price Chopper, car seat safety demo by State Farm, child ID by the Saratoga County Sheriff department, fun activities sponsored by the Glenville YMCA, Bounce House from Jumping Bean Rentals, Food for sale by the scouts, car washes for sale by the teens, activities for kids of all ages! Rain Date is May 10.
Opioid Crisis Training Sponsored by The Prevention Council, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perfect for teachers, counselors, human service providers, community workers, child care providers, and others. CASAC/CPP/CPS credits available, 6 hours ($50). Lunch included. The Capital Region is facing an opioid crisis. This full-day training on opioid addiction will help attendees understand this epidemic and delve further into the issues of prescription pain killers and heroin. The facilitator is a professional trainer and counselor with over twenty years of experience in the addiction field. He will discuss the opioid epidemic, the transition into heroin addiction, as well as other prescription drugs. Deadline to register is May 1st call (518) 581-1230 x 3623.
Friends of the Stillwater Free Library Annual Plant Sale The Friends are currently preparing for their annual plant sale on May 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your garden off to a strong start with a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets and gardening advice for novices and experts alike. The Friends are accepting donations of labeled potted and un-potted plants as well as plant pots. Funds go to support the Stillwater Free Library. For more information or to make a contribution, call the library at (518) 664-6255.
Induction Ceremony The Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame Committee will hold its 2015 induction ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 3-5 p.m. in the Ballston Spa High School auditorium, 220 Ballston Avenue. A reception will follow at the school. The BSAHF recognizes Ballston Spa alumni who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in the field of athletics. For more information please visit our website at ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com.
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Getting Your Affairs in Order: Estate Planning Basics Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Activities Room, Woodlawn Commons – The Wesley Community, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Join Attorney Tara Anne Pleat, of the law firm Wilcenski & Pleat PLLC, for a program that will focus on the various issues that arise and documents that individuals and families should consider when taking steps to get their affairs in order. Specifically, the discussion will include Advance Directives, Durable Powers of Attorney, Wills/ Revocable Living Trusts, the probate process, long term care planning and Irrevocable Trusts, as well as planning for a beneficiary that has a disability. The goal is to provide attendees with an education about common issues in estate and long term care planning by focusing on the decisions and documents that are often encountered. This informational seminar is free and hosted by The Wesley Foundation. Refreshments will be provided. To register, please call (518) 691-1420 or email foundation@thewesleycommunity. org by May 11, 2015.
Friends Advantage Sale
Annual TRASK Art Show & Sale, an evening that brings local artists and art lovers together to celebrate the spirit of Saratoga Springs. The one-night-only juried art show and sale will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6:30PM—9:30PM at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Tickets are $55 SSPF Members, $65 SSPF Non-Members and available online and at the door. Website: www. spiritofliferestoration.org/TRASK.
Call for Artists Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation invites artists 18 years of age and older to submit original artwork to the TRASK 2015 Art Show & Sale: Preserving Saratoga Springs Through Art, an innovative juried art show and fundraiser on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Proceeds from art sales and ticket sales will benefit restoration projects, such as the Spirit of Life and the Spencer Trask Memorial, and ongoing efforts to preserve Saratoga Springs. For more information or to enter your artwork: http://www. spiritofliferestoration.org/trask
Saratoga Springs High School Class of 1975 Announces 40th Reunion
The Friends Book Shop at the Saratoga Springs Public Library will hold a 50% off Friends Advantage Sale from Saturday, May 16 thru Sunday, May 24 for current members of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library. The library is located at 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. For Book Shop hours and more information, please call 518.584.7860, x333.
“Hawaiian Disco” Bash being held at the Wilton Elks Club 161 in Wilton, NY on Sat., June 27, 2015 at 4pm. For further info on tickets, contact Robin Carnevale Schwedt at 518-584-0165, or Sandy Daigler or Peggy Ponton via the class email of sshs_1975@yahoo.com, website of saratogahigh75.com and class Facebook page.
History Faire
SCCHS Class of 1980 reunion
Many historical societies, museums and groups will be at the 4th annual History Faire, Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park, NY The Faire is hosted by Heritage Hunters, a genealogy and local history organization. Free admission. For more information call (518) 587-2978. This is a family event with activities for children.
2015 TRASK Art Show & Sale Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents the 4th
The Saratoga Central Catholic High School class of 1980 will celebrate its 35th reunion on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The reunion committee is planning a gathering at the home of a classmate. They are looking to connect with as many classmates as possible. If you were a member of the class, or know someone who was, please get in touch via email: spacatholic1980@gmail. com. The class also has a facebook group: Saratoga Central Catholic Class of 1980 Reunion. For more information on the reunion email: spacatholic1980@gmail.com.
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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015 event is free and open to the public. For more information about exhibitions and upcoming events at the Museum, visit our website at www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225, extension 3001.
Family Friendly Event
Friday, April 24 Puppet Show: The Three Little Pigs The Arts Building, Lower Level, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. Presented by Wild Apple Puppetry. Admission is $3 (cash only). Follow the signs that say “Puppet Show”. For more information visit www. wildapplepuppetry.com.
Katrina Trask Annual Spring and Summer Consignment Sale American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, Pre-sale, Noon – 3 p.m, Public Sale, 3 – 8 p.m. Items include Children’s Spring/Summer clothing (sizes infant to size 10), 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. Pre-Sale Passes are available at the door for $10 each. The Public Sale is Friday from 3-8 p.m. Saturday’s Halfprice Sale is from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Katrina Trask Cooperative Nursery School, a non- profit organization.
Opening Reception for Art in the Foyer Exhibition National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. This season, Art in the Foyer presents photographs from the renowned private collection of two longtime, beloved Saratoga Springs residents -- the celebrated photographer Cris Alexander and the legendary New York City Ballet character dancer Shaun O’Brien. Cris Alexander (1920-2012) was among the most sought-after portrait photographers of his generation and Shaun O’Brien (1925-2012) enjoyed an unparalleled 42 year career with NYCB. Their life together, as a couple, spanned a remarkable 62 years. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. This
Opera Saratoga Book Discussion of “The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Life that Follows” by Brian Castner Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. This summer Opera Saratoga plans the world premiere of an opera based on Brian Castner’s gripping memoir “The Long Walk.” Join Northshire Bookseller Maeve and the opera’s librettist Stephanie Fleischmann for a conversation about the book, Castner’s experiences, and the process of translating memoir to the stage. For more information, visit www.northshire.com.
Saratoga Independent School Spring Gala 2015 Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 10 p.m. This is an evening to benefit the expansion of academic programs, teaching resources, and the development of every child at Saratoga Independent School (www.siskids.org). The event highlights include music by Garland Nelson, silent auction, live auction and wine pull. Open to the public; tickets required in advance (not available at the door). Tickets available for purchase online at www.sisspringgala. splashthat.com or call Anne-Marie Campbell (518) 583-0841.
Saturday, April 25 Classic Car Show Saratoga Springs High School, 1 Blue Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. To benefit the Saratoga Springs High School Scholarship Fund. 30 trophies will be awarded for 30 favorites. Free admission. Car registration from 8 – 10 a.m., $10 per car. Paved parking lot, easy access. Rain Date Sunday, April 26. For more information, contact John Grady (518) 583-8914.
Good Form Running Clinic Fleet Feet Sports Adirondack, Shops of Malta, Rte. 9, Malta, 11 a.m. Join Charlie Woodruff for Good Form Running clinics at Fleet Feet Adirondack this spring. Learn and practice simple techniques to help make your running more efficient and more enjoyable. Clinics are free and open to all ages, all ability levels. For more information call (518) 400-1213.
calendar Stuart Bartow - “Teaching Trout to Talk: The Zen of Small Stream Trout Fishing” The small stream fly angler is the fool who is ever in search of the perfect pool that no one knows about, hidden away in a brook everyone else ignores. Still, sometimes, the angler is lucky and stumbles upon that place that is ever-changing, elusive. Are these places real or mere dream? Are they illusions, tricks of the mind, fata morgana, that the angler imagines might exist? These green pools, where the brook trout are even greener, that can be glimpsed just around the bend? For more information, visit www.northshire.com.
Sunday, April 26 Volkswalk: Saratoga Spa Park Start point: Hilton Garden Inn, 125 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start time. For more information visit www.ava. org. ESCV www.walkescv.org.
Charmed by Charity Alex and Ani, 327 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 4 – 7 p.m. You’re invited to a Charmed by Charity® Event to benefit The Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Vicariate. 15% of all sales will go directly to The Ladies of Charity. Enjoy lite bites and energy punch hosted by the Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Vicariate. RSVP cfarchione1@nycap.rr.com.
Breakfast Buffet and Bake Sale Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11 a.m. We have added omelets, made to order. $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, children under 5 are free. The Ladies Auxiliary will also be having a bake sale. Donations can be dropped off at the post on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning. For more information call (518) 306-6106.
Monday, April 27 Annual kLaVoy 5k Saratoga Springs State Park, Warming Hit, 9 a.m. A run / walk that helps raise awareness about organ & tissue donation. All proceeds go directly to The Center for Donation & Transplant - Donate Life. The run is in memory of Kristen LaVoy who battled an auto immune kidney disease for 15 years. Kristen was fortunate enough to have had
a kidney transplant, which gave her additional years with those she loved and those who loved her. There are more than 100,000 people awaiting the life-saving gift of an organ transplant. Please help raise awareness and sponsor, run, walk or volunteer at the kLaVoy5k. Early registration fee is $25. Packet pickup and onsite registration starts at 7:30 a.m. For more information call (518) 928-5808.
Tuesday, April 28 After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon, 7 p.m. Learn more about After The Fire or about how you can help your neighbors in need. After The Fire is a non-profit organization comprised entirely of volunteers and existing totally on donations. The organization helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. The family members are provided with gift cards, personal care items, Red Cross referral, and informational material, emotional support. For additional informational, you may leave a message on voice mail (518) 435-4571 or visit www.afterthefire.org.
Local Town Websites Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton:
Wednesday, April 29
503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org
Volkswalk: Ballston Lake
City of Saratoga Springs:
Start point: Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 73 Midline Rd, Ballston Lake, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start time. For more information, visit www.ava.org. ESCV www.walkescv.org.
Thursday, April 30 FSI: Fraud Scene Investigation Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 8:30 p.m. An online interactive investor education program that teaches and empowers students how to detect and stop a million-dollar investment fraud and put the mysterious con man, “Mr. X,” behind bars. Presented as an interactive graphic novel, we’ll “read” and play out the simulation over three sessions. Before we head to the computer lab, we’ll meet in the Board Room upstairs, have a bite to eat, and get briefed on the investigation at hand. Open to students in grades 6-12. Advance sign up is required. This event is made possible by a generous grant from the FINRA Foundation. For more information call (518) 584-7860.
474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov
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AJ Damiano Received Hair Creations Salon Owner Eagle Scout Award Receives International Award
L to R: AJ Damiano of Troop 1 in Ballston Spa, mother Emily, father Dominick
BALLSTON SPA — AJ Damiano received his Eagle Scout Award at a recent Court of Honor, held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church. Damiano is the son of Dominick and Emily Damiano of Ballston Spa. AJ is a member of Troop 1, which has continually been sponsored by Ballston Spa United Methodist Church since 1913. To earn the Eagle Scout rank a scout has to master numerous skills, demonstrate leadership and citizenship. A scout has to earn 21 merit badges, of which 12 are required. A scout has to perform many hours of community service and have held leadership positions in the troop. Finally, a scout has to plan, organize and supervise a
major service project that will benefit a chosen organization. AJ’s Eagle Scout project was a Memory Garden created for the Gateway House of Peace Hospice in Milton. The Garden was constructed over a period of three days, and will serve as a place of solace for families with loved ones living there. AJ also volunteered his time at the Ballston Area Community Center. AJ attended Ballston Spa High School, started the BSHS Debate Club and served as its president for two years. He was a member of the National Honor Society and served as the Videographer for the First Robotics Team 3044. He is attending Syracuse University with a major in Business and a focus on Entrepreneurship and Finance.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hair Creations Salon owner Jaysie Walts, has earned a prestigious award from Bumble and bumble (Bb.) Products LLC, one of 27 brands owned by Estée Lauder Companies. Walts received the award for her “Prayer Circle” submission in the Braid category. Out of more than 700 entries, Walts was one of five grand prizewinners recognized in North America. To bring her vision to life, Walts recruited six models to volunteer their time and hair. Her inspiration? “When I initially heard about the contest, I recalled a story I read a few years ago about an anthropologist who had learned about UBUNTU from a group of children in an African tribe while he was teaching them about a game. UBUNTU is an African philosophy that roughly translates to human kindness.” Walts stated. “The game was a race to win a basket of fruit. Contrary to the rules of the game, the children ran together instead of racing; they shared instead of winning or losing. Alongside this story was a breathtaking photo of several African children sitting in a prayer circle with their legs straight out, feet pressed tightly together side by
Blue Friday Blood Drive at Saratoga Regional YMCA-Wilton SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday afternoon, April 24, from 1 to 6 p.m. the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive sponsored by Blue Friday of New York, Inc. at the Saratoga Regional YMCA-Wilton, at 20 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs. To donate blood in honor of all fallen officers, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS and schedule an appointment or arrange it online at redcrossblood.org.
side. Once I had this recollection, I knew I wanted to make a prayer circle out of hair.” As one of the five winners, Walts will receive a trip to New York City and the House of Bumble
to attend multiple exclusive workshops and classes. Hair Creations is located at 12 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit haircreationssalon.com
Take a look at this week’s newest club members!
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Yaddo Receives State Funding for Mansion Restoration Photos by MarkBolles.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Yaddo Mansion, at the heart of Spencer and Katrina Trask’s estate in Saratoga Springs, is about to get much-needed repair and attention. Yaddo was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2013. State Senator Kathleen Marchione, Chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee and her colleagues arranged for the
recharge, think, explore, challenge conceptions and create the next great masterpiece. Yaddo is an institution that deserves our community-wide support.” Since it opened its doors as an artists’ retreat in 1926, the 45,000 square-foot mansion, built in 1893, has hosted 6,500 artists, including such figures as James Baldwin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Sylvia Plath and William Carlos Williams. Collectively, their work has touched millions of lives. 2015-16 State Budget to include $250,000 for the ongoing renovation of the mansion, as part of the State Aid to Localities budget items. Senator Marchione stated, “Yaddo is much more than a National Historic Landmark. It is an integral, vital and celebrated part of our Saratoga Springs community. Yaddo is a special place where artists, authors and musicians can
The residency program continues to flourish, as every year, Yaddo hosts up to 220 artists working in a variety of disciplines, including a growing contingent of international artists. The mansion and its exterior are also integral to experiencing the Yaddo Gardens, open to the public and visited by almost 60,000 people annually. However, harsh New York winters and the passage of time have left the 122 year-old structure in disrepair. The potential
consequences affect not only Yaddo, but have an impact throughout the Greater Capital and Upstate regions. Government and civic leaders increasingly recognize that vibrant cultural and historical sites are key to economic growth, as Yaddo President Elaina Richardson said at a meeting of Capital Region Creative Economy Project in February. Yaddo purchases most of the goods and services necessary to operations, from food to fuel to building supplies, through local vendors.
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Gala of Hope Raises $200k for American Cancer Society
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A blacktie and formally dressed gathering occurred last Saturday at the Hall of Springs for a major fundraiser – the Eleventh Annual Gala of Hope. Funds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society’s regional programs such as the HopeClub, a support community for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. HopeClub is the hub of all the American Cancer Society’s patient and family service programs in the Capital Region.
Photos by Francesco D’Amico
This year’s theme – “Road To The Emerald City” drew a parallel between the journey Dorothy, Toto and her friends experienced, with the road to a cure and the treacherous journey that anyone affected by cancer must take. “It was a great night in the Emerald City as we were joined by many community leaders in the fight against cancer,” said Michele Mack, Senior Manager, Distinguished Events for the American Cancer Society. Ms. Mack gave a preliminary estimate that this year’s Gala of Hope raised approximately $200,000.
Anthony Di Giovanni and Catalina Ciobanu
Michele and Ron Riggi
Karen Finnerty and Pam Opperman
The event’s honorees: The MILOT FAMILY. Eric Ren, Bridget Milot Ren, Joe Milot III, Colleen Milot, Joe Milot
Dawn MacKillop-Soller and Christian Soller
Emmet and Karen Finnerty
Brian Evans, Event Chairs Danielle Evans and Christianne Smith, William Potts
Betsy and Mark Fuchs, Jessica and Joe Nicolla
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Consider the Source of this Music Recommendation
SARATOGA SPRINGS — NYC-based trio Consider the Source (CTS) defy easy
description. This is because they draw from progressive rock, fusion and jazz, with unconventional sounds that recall Indian and Middle Eastern styles. CTS ultimately blend disparate parts into a striking, utterly original whole. Do we call it “Sci-Fi Middle Eastern Fusion?” Perhaps. But there is little doubt the band’s music strikes a rare balance between cerebral and emotional, intellectual and primal. A relentless touring schedule has won the band a fervent following from California to Israel, with fans ranging from jam-band hippies and jazz lovers to head bangers and progressive geeks. Consider the Source will be playing at Putnam Den (63A Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs) on Saturday, April 25. Primate Fiasco, a band with a similar eclectic audience appeal opens this age 18 and up show at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance, $12 day of show with a $5 surcharge for attendees under 21. For more information, visit putnamden.com
Call For TRASK Show Artists SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) is seeking artists inspired by the spirit of Saratoga Springs to present and sell their work as part of 2015 TRASK Art Show & Sale. This juried art sale and fundraiser is now in its fourth year. The proceeds benefit restoration projects, such as the Spirit of Life and the Spencer Trask Memorial and ongoing efforts to preserve Saratoga Springs. Prizes and recognition include a $500 “Best in Show” cash prize. The one-night-only silent auction and reception will be held on Thursday, June 11, from 6:309:30 p.m. at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Tickets are $55 for SSPF members and $65 for SSPF non-members. All submitted artworks must be available to be sold as part of the fundraiser. Artists receive one ticket to the event and 50 percent of the sale of their artwork(s), with the remaining going directly to benefit restoration projects and ongoing efforts to preserve Saratoga Springs. Works submitted to the exhibition should interpret the spirit of life in Saratoga Springs by addressing local history, architecture, landscapes, culture, preservation, concepts of philanthropy and generally the spirit of Saratoga Springs. Entries are selected based on technical merit, aesthetic quality, creativity and how well the artist interprets the theme. Interpretation can be broad or literal. Judging will take place prior to the event reception. Kristen Holler, executive director of Albany Barn, and Tom Myott, painter, gallery
owner and art teacher, will serve as this year’s judges. The deadline for artist submissions is Tuesday, May 26, and up to three works in any medium may be submitted. Visit spiritofliferestoration.org/trask/artist-entry-information to submit artwork and view the artist prospectus. Judging will
take place at the event and will be based on actual artwork, not digital images or slides. There is a $25 artist submission entry fee, and selected works must be brought to the Canfield Casino on Wednesday, June 10 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information about SSPF, visit saratogapreservation.org.
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Here’s Your Chance to be One Singular Sensation!
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater (HMT) announces open auditions for their October production of A Chorus Line, book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, directed by Dianne O’Neill Filer, musical direction by Richard Cherry, and choreographed by Leigh Berenis. Auditions will be held on Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5 with sign-ins beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by dance auditions at 7 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. Attendance is only required at one audition. The cast consists of men and women to play late teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, and all roles combine dancing, singing and acting. The story of A Chorus Line involves the stories of 24 theatrical hopefuls who turn up to audition for a Broadway musical, but they learn very soon that only eight will be chosen. They bring their fears, talents, dreams, as well as personal experiences of prejudice, intolerance and courage, and their exuberant love of theater to this exhilarating, exhausting, and ultimately uplifting show.
This is a show for all who love the tears and thrills of theater. It’s heartwarming, funny and sad with great music, wonderful dances and fascinating people and their stories. Those auditioning should prepare a 16-bar excerpt from a song of their choice and bring their own sheet music. A pianist will be provided. Selections from the show are allowed, but there is no a cappella singing. Actors should wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes and bring a current photo and resume. Photos cannot be returned. Dance auditions will be at the beginning of auditions. All levels of dancers are welcome and encouraged to audition. Specific needs include dancers with ballet, jazz or tap experience. Production dates are weekends, October 9 through 25. Rehearsals begin in late August with a full schedule beginning in early September. Some July or August rehearsal dates may be added according to availability. No appointments are necessary for the audition. For a detailed flyer with character descriptions or questions about the audition, contact HMT at (518) 5874427, or visit homemadetheater.org.
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week of 4/24-4/30 friday, 4/24: Austin Barosi, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 The Schmooze, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Steve Katz, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577 Mike Jessup, 8 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Jukebox Night, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Jeanne O’Connor Jazz Trio, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Ubuntu, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 The Ideal Situation, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Crispy Critters, 5:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 DJ Tommy D, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Funk Evolution, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Dave Fisk Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Chris Dollard, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Spiritual Rez w/ Danny Pease + The Regulators, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Mike DeAngelis, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Master Cylinders, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Comedy’s Best Kept Secret, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Sean Lyons, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Cabin Fever Party w/ Potbelly, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Audiostars, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775
saturday, 4/25: Cryin’ Out Loud, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Peter Mulvey, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Austin Barosi, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577 In Spite Of Ourselves, 8 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Toga Boys, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 The Blackouts, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Legendary Losers, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Pop City, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Let’s Be Leonard, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Keith Pray Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Andy Iorio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Consider the Source w/ Primate Fiasco, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Velmas Unplugged, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 On Your Mark, 9 pm
@ The Mill — 899.5253 Hey Jude, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Erin Harkes, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 DVDJ Dread, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640
sunday, 4/26: Eliza Gilkyson, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Live Jazz Brunch, 11 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563
monday, 4/27: Bobby Dick, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026
tuesday, 4/28: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881
wednesday, 4/29: Carol Carol’s Piano All.stars, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Michael Panza, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875
thursday, 4/30: Frankie Lessard, 7 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 DJ Dragonette, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Megan Houde, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Gang of Thieves, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Dan Sherwin, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881 Al Bruno, 8 pm @ Seven Horse Pub — 581.0777
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fun and games
Puzzles
Across 1 Caesar’s love 5 Signal to an on-call doctor 9 Omits 14 Chowhound’s request 15 Sharif who played Zhivago 16 World Court site, with “The” 17 Shepard in space 18 Plate ump’s purview 20 Brand for heartburn 22 Providence-to-Boston dir. 23 Scraps for Rover 24 Unit of work 25 Soda for dieters 28 French season 30 Thin pancake 31 Violinist’s gift 34 Move very slowly 36 Suffers from 37 In recent times 39 Mechanic, at times 41 “That works!” 42 4-Down collector 43 Boy king 44 Made a hue turn? 45 Suffix for records 46 Oater group bent on justice 48 Nile biter 49 Blush wine, for short 51 Short market lines? 54 Piedmont wine region 57 Erie Canal mule 58 __ Pipeline, Oahu surfing attraction 60 “She’s Not There” rock group 63 “Ripostes” poet Pound 64 Overnight refuge 65 Theater part 66 Choir part 67 Blow some dough 68 __ collar 69 Stonewall’s soldiers Down 1 Shock 2 Large grinder 3 Citrus shavings 4 Payment to 42-Across 5 “Thick and Rich” chocolate syrup 6 Rescue pro
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See puzzle solution on page 36 7 Ones on the payroll 8 Freddie __ Jr. of “Scooby-Doo” films 9 Ship reference 10 Musical buzzer 11 Composer Stravinsky 12 Fourth-down play 13 Dates 19 Property border warning 21 The Red Sox’ Jon Lester, e.g. 26 1980s Chrysler product 27 Altered mtge. 29 Social cupfuls 31 This crossword, literally for some, phonetically for all 32 “Please don’t yell __” 33 Oboe, e.g. 34 Eye rudely 35 They’re found in lodes
36 Reason for a medal 38 Classic Fords 40 Last year’s frosh 41 1956 Mideast dispute area 43 J. Alfred Prufrock creator 47 Straw-strewn shelter 48 Santa __ winds 49 Shrivel 50 “A Doll’s House” playwright 52 Medicare section 53 Informal byes 54 Dollar dispensers, for short 55 Hit a Target? 56 Head of Paris? 59 Close by 61 Getting on in years 62 Big one on the set, perhaps
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: Abbreviation, Acronym, Initialism An abbreviation is a shortened word form of a word or phrase that cannot be pronounced as another word (Dept., Prof. Mgr., etc.). An acronym is a group of initials that can be pronounced as a word (radar, scuba, sonar, etc). An initialism is a group of initials that cannot be pronounced as a word (FBI, HTML, IRA, etc.). 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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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Spring has Finally Sprung All Outdoors
by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY I heard peepers singing “SPRING IS HERE!” on April 13, so I think it’s safe to assume, that is, if assumptions are safe to make, that we have finally turned the corner and left winter behind us. Thanks to the recent stretch of warm weather, the lakes are now ice-free and trout streams are beckoning. Ice out on Saratoga Lake was April 14 and the fishing is already ramping up. Schools of fish are moving into the shallows to bask in warmer water and to make schools of baby fish. Crappie are feeding aggressively as they prepare to spawn and
are a favorite target for early spring anglers. These fish are known by many aliases: Strawberry Bass, Calico Bass, Paper mouths, Slabs, Specks, Spots and Sac-a-lait, just to name a few. Pick your favorite name or make one up, but I like Fish Fry myself. Saratoga Lake is loaded with these tasty fish and is a popular destination. Crappie can be found almost anywhere in the lake and the hot spots will change as time goes on, but it’s a sure bet that you’ll find them in abundance at the north end in an area called Franklin Beach. Just hang a fathead minnow or small jig a couple feet below a bobber in five-to-eight feet of water and wait for it to submerge. If you don’t get a bite within a few minutes, move. Waiting for the fish to come to you can make for a boring day no matter how well they were biting in that spot yesterday. If you don’t have a boat, you can catch them from shore at the State boat launch on the north end of Saratoga Lake. Big Bluegill will also take your baits and are just as good in batter, according to my wife. May 2 marks the opening day of Walleye, Northern Pike and Pickerel season. These popular game fish will be on the prowl for
an easy meal and spending a lot of time in weedy shallows where schools of baitfish will be taking their turn procreating. Large shiners are always a good bait choice when fishing for hungry Pike and Pickerel. The key to fishing live bait is to keep it out of the weeds where it wants to hide and in the open where it’s an easy target. When the bobber goes down, give the fish time to get the bait turned and headed toward the gullet before setting the hook. Trial and error will teach you how patient you need to be, the bigger the bait, the longer the wait. Consider using circle hooks if you practice catch and release. Circle hooks will reduce fish mortality by decreasing the chance of hooking the fish deep in the throat. Most of the time, the hook will lodge in the corner of the mouth easing hook removal. If you prefer a more active experience, break out the tackle box and leave the bait bucket home. For rod-bending action, try casting spinnerbaits, large minnow imitating crankbaits and the tried-andtrue spoon along weed edges where the big ones hunt. Walleye will take lures trolled along weed edges near deeper water at dusk and dawn as they move to and from shallow feeding areas. During the day, they tend to spend their time in deep water. Drift or slow troll a bottom bouncer rig trailing a worm harness and fat nightcrawler in 15-to-25 feet of water when the sun is up. The mouths of Pike, Pickerel and Walleye are full of sharp teeth so remember to bring needle nose pliers to remove hooks. Trout anglers are finding streams more productive now that the levels have dropped and the water has cleared. Stocking on most of the streams has increased the chances of success for casual and avid fishermen alike. I’m not much of a fly fisherman so I’ll leave you to seek better advice than I can give from more knowledgeable sources but I do know that trout are being caught on worms, salted minnows and small spinners and spoons. Trout will hold in areas where they don’t have to fight the current so cast your offering so that it will drift close to or into calm water behind rocks and trees lying in the water. Don’t give up if you don’t get a strike on the first or even the fifth try. If your bait doesn’t pass through just the right spot, the trout lurking in its sanctuary won’t
even try for it. Persistence is the key, as is knowing when to give up! The Kaydeross Creek and Geyser Brook in the Spa State Park are popular local destinations. When fishing the Kaydeross, pay attention to DEC signs posted along the section of the creek between Ballston Spa and Saratoga Lake because it’s closed to all fishing until May 2. There are new regulations for Striped bass in the Hudson River this year. In order to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fishery Commission’s (ASMFC) mandated 25-percent harvest reduction, New York adopted the following: Anglers may keep one fish, 18-to-28 inches in length or one fish greater than 40 inches in length from April 1 to November 30. Stripers should be arriving in Troy soon. Keep in mind that Turkey hunting season opens statewide on May 1 so if you venture into the woods while fishing, hiking, walking your dog, picking fiddleheads, etc. it’s a good idea to wear some
hunter orange. Avoid wearing red, white or blue because tom turkeys display these colors while courting hens and you don’t want to be mistaken for a turkey. Speaking of fiddleheads, you can find these tasty treats along the banks of your favorite trout stream or in most damp shady areas. Fiddleheads are emerging, furled fern fronds (say that ten times fast). Recipes abound on the internet and most involve butter and garlic, two of my favorite things to cook with. Find one you like and learn about the other wild edibles you can find in your back yard or back forty. Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Now get outdoors and enjoy! Tim Blodgett, owner of Saratoga Tackle & Archery, can be reached at (518) 584-3952. His store is located on Route 9P, Saratoga Lake next to the state boat launch. For further information, visit Saratogatackle.com or find Saratoga Tackle on Facebook.
Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
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Break Out the Mitts and Sticks
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY I am in my second year as the Saratoga Catholic’s track and field coach. Our first meet was April 16 with Fort Plain and Middleburg as part of the Western Athletic Conference. This past weekend my wife and I did quite a bit of our spring-cleaning, inside and out. The weather was outstanding, after one of the worst winters that I can remember. But that’s now behind us and the weather is going to get warmer and winter will become almost a forgotten memory. Coaching track is like welcoming in spring as a rebirth of life and those student-athletes are feeling the same as I do, thank goodness. I drove by the Eastside Recreation Field last weekend, and it was opening day for Saratoga’s American Little League. I could feel the excitement of those budding young baseball players, something that rekindled a feeling from my youth. Baseball is the game of summer and it used to be said that it’s the game for the boys of summer. Now Little League and Babe Ruth baseball have a sister, Miss Softball, and the girls are now sharing the feeling of the joy of spring and the excitement to play. A couple Mondays ago, I went to watch Saratoga Catholic’s baseball team, there are some baseball players for the Saints who also run for Spa Catholic’s track team. A big part of my support to SCC’s baseball team is an appreciation of these baseball players for running track for the team and me. My biggest support goes to Coach Phonse’s Lambert, because he encouraged his players to also participate in track. He knows it’s about the experience for the student-athletes to be involved; my hat goes off to him. Lambert has jogged my memory many times, as he has such a grasp on much of Saratoga’s history and athletic trivia. He amazes me
with his recall. He pointed out to me that I was the first coach to establish the first summer sports camps in Saratoga, and it was basketball of course. He mentioned to me something that I said at one of my camps, when he was there as a fifth grader. I told the kids that basketball was a sport that when the season ends you can’t put your sneakers and ball in the closet. It’s a game that demands a never-ending process of working on fundamentals. I was 28 or 29 during my early years as a teacher and coach at Saratoga High, and I believed that getting kids excited about a sport was a goal of my persona. Another notable sign of spring is seeing all of the girls and boys from Saratoga High School’s track team running the streets. Even though this isn’t only a sign of spring, the Kranicks who are the coaches, Linda and Art, predominately are the leaders of the Lady Streaks’ dynasty in track and cross country. With them it’s a 24/7 characterization of running. It certainly has worked for their program -hats off to Linda and Art. But spring is always a different feeling and outdoor sports are part of the rebirth of the time with improving weather. I just love it, and to see these kids, no matter the sport, or age group, out in the fresh air preparing, gives me the feeling of a new beginning. There are many options for the youth of our community, besides baseball, softball, track and field. There are other opportunities like lacrosse, tennis, and AAU basketball. Not to mention soccer travel teams, and of course, golf. As I prepared my barbecue grill for the coming weekends, I recalled my own children as they were growing up and some of the experiences they had in sports. I believe that my son was a darn good soccer player, through the evolution of Little League Baseball to travel soccer, all became part of his desire to participate in sports. A side note about kids experiencing different sports: A coach my son had in baseball told my 11-yearold that he had to make a choice between soccer and baseball. At times he missed some baseball practices because by soccer games. I’m a firm believer that an kid doesn’t need this kind of decision making, and I think kids need the taste of other sports when they’re that young. He did make a choice, on his own, and it was soccer. But his dad, me of course, was not happy with what was presented to him, sort
of as an ultimatum to make a choice between the two sports. He could have played both. He was 11! My daughter was involved with figure skating, which helped her develop some self-confidence. As she grew older her interest faded in skating while moving into her high school years, where she wanted to try and experience playing tennis. Her dad was the girls’ junior varsity tennis coach, and I never suggested that she try tennis, it was all her. She matured into her senior year as a tennis player and earned the honor of MVP for varsity. In her evolvement as an athlete, during her freshman and sophomore years, she ran track and with much success in the running of the hurdles. She was a very good hurdler, but as she moved into her junior year of high school she decided not to run track any longer and her focus was
on tennis, mostly she enjoyed her high school experience. These are some memories that come to the recall of what the beginning of spring does for me. Obviously seasonal sports being part of springtime, as I try to put winter away for another year. Spring is baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, golf, lacrosse, soccer, AAU basketball and
to top it off, the weather of spring is as sweet as chocolate ice cream -- it’s second to none. I love what it does to my state of mind, spring that is, funny how we all have the things that we can relate to, that jog my memory, at least for me, at this moment. Hope everyone has a happy spring. It’s only going to get better
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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Community Sports Bulletin
Sandlot Baseball The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department has announced a Sandlot Baseball program for Summer 2015. This program is being co-sponsored with Saratoga Babe Ruth. It is open to children ages 14 through 16. This program will run July 13 to Aug 7. It will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the East and West Side Recreation Fields. This program is for those looking to play baseball after their spring season. Water, cleats and baseball glove are required. Registration fee is $50 for Saratoga Springs city residents, $50 for Saratoga Springs school district residents and $70 for nonSaratoga Springs city residents. Sign up at the Saratoga Sprin gs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. or visit us at SaratogaRec.com. Contact us at 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.
Flag Football Program announced The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department has onsored a flag football program. This program is being co-sp ages 5 to with Saratoga Pop Warner. It is open to children nesdays 10. This program will run July 8 to Aug 2, on Wed eation and Sundays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the East Side Recr stration Field. Water and sneakers/cleats are required. Regi for fee is $50 for Saratoga Springs city residents, $50 for non$70 and ents Saratoga Springs school district resid eation city residents. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recr Saturday Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday through p.m. or from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday from noon to 5 ext. 2300 visit us at SaratogaRec.com. Questions, 587-3550 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org
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Three Locals Recognized at St. Michael’s
Saratoga Springs graduate Chloe grad e-point average were honored Boutelle and Burnt Hills grads Nicole duri ng a ceremony in Alliot Student Kellogg and Natalie Moore were Cent er’s Green Mountain Dining recognized by the St. Michael’s College Hall . In all, 53 student-athletes Department of Athletics, as all three were lauded for their academic were inductees of Chi Alpha Sigma. achievements, with 12 earning entry It was in the midst of celebrating into Chi Alpha Sigma. the 28th-annual National StudentPurple Knights carrying a Athlete Day, as Purple Knights mini mum 3.7 cumulative GPA in their carrying a minimum cumulative 3.7 junio r or senior years are eligible.
Clinic Cantina Kids Fun RuRunnners will also have the
Fleet Feet Sports Adirondack in Malta will offer a free running clinic for children up to age 12 on Saturday, May 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the East Side Recreation track on Lake Avenue to help kids prepare for the upcoming Cantina Kids Fun Run.
No advance registration is needed. Parents or guardians
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must sign a waiver for the children to participate.
The training will break children into two groups, depending on their target race distance of one-quarter mile or one mile. The training will include warm-up exercises, drills, games, a water break, and some discussion of healthy eating to support physical activity.
opportunity for a time trial as they run their target distance on the East Side Rec track. More information on training programs for all ages is available by calling Fleet Feet Sports Adirondack in Malta at 518-400-1213, Fleet Feet Sports Albany at 518-459-338, or visiting the website at fleetfeetalbany.com.
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Horse Show Prepped for 56th Year by Neil Benjamin Jr. for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — One of the longest running horse-related events in the area is preparing for its 56th year, and organizers are hoping for nice weather. The Saratoga Springs Horse Show is rolling into town from April 29 through May 17. Competitions will run from Wednesday to Sunday each week, with warm-ups beginning each day at 7:30 a.m. The show is run by volunteers – with help from some professionals – and is put on by St. Clement’s Church and School, which took over the event four years ago, according to Tom Fueston, president of the Capital Fund of Saratoga County. All of the proceeds go directly to charities of the volunteers’ choice. Fueston said the volunteers essentially vote on what local charities will receive the money. The entry fee is $4. While he added they have about 50 volunteers each year, they can always use more, especially with the extra week being added to this year’s schedule. “We couldn’t do this without the volunteers,” he said. “They do not get paid for this, but they’re donating their time to make it so local people in need can get some assistance.” The Capital Fund was formed at the end of 2011 and a
non-profit to operate the horse show, and also the Saratoga Horse Expo. Since then, Fueston said, the non-profit has raised more than $160,000 to go to local charities. In 2014, $66,000, a record for them, was doled out to charities such as the local food banks, Saratoga Center for Family, Shelters of Saratoga, EOC Soup Kitchen, Rebuilding Together Saratoga, Saratoga County Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, Franklin Community Center, B.E.S.T., various community outreach programs and veterans support programs. “Our motto is ‘helping others help others’,” Fueston said. “We hope that more individuals, businesses and organizations realize what we are doing for our community, they will step up and support the Capital Fund and through our combined efforts, we can expand these contributions.” Peggy Lynch, sponsorship coordinator, said there are a few new highlights on this year’s docket. On May 2, the Mohawk Humane Society is hosting a workshop to help people adopt animals. She said that you won’t be able to actually adopt at the show, but you will get all the information necessary to do so. That will run from noon to 4 p.m. May 7 will be a day for breast cancer awareness. She stressed a
few important points for this. “This is not a fundraising effort,” Lynch said. “It’s an informational day; people do not have to think they’re coming to donate money. This is to offer all the information about local services, to know they exist.” That sums up the mission of all of this. Fueston, who attend his first horse show back in the 1970s with his wife, said that all of the money is staying local. He initially thought of the Wounded Warrior program as a place to donate some of the proceeds, but since it doesn’t have a local chapter, it cannot benefit. “It has made some people frustrated, but we want all the money to stay here, to help local people,” he said. Lynch added that organizers were trying to get together an informational day on veterans, and also an event for young, disabled athletes. She said they ran out of time, but that they’re working on adding these things for next year. On May 2, a large television will show the Kentucky Derby live. As for the show itself, Lynch said she expects up to about 600 horses to take part, with between 2,000 and 3,000 people attending. Lynch said the influx of out-oftowners is sure to have a positive impact on the local economy. There are three main
Saratoga Horse Show April 29 through May 17 Wednesday through Sunday, beginning around 7:30 a.m. Admission is $4 To volunteer, visit saratogaspringshorseshow.com and click the ‘volunteer’ tab competition courses. The Jumper Ring is for the more seasoned and experienced horses and riders – “speedsters” as Fueston calls them – to be judged on a range of activities. Hunter 1 is for the younger, but still experienced horses to be judged on how they are trained and how well they respond to commands. Hunter 2 is essentially for the babies. The featured events this year are the $30,000 Saratoga Cup Grand Prix, the David B. Wood Cup Grand Prix and the $15,000 Steve and Yvonne Sullivan Cup. “Entries are coming in and it looks like it will be another good year for the show,” Fueston said. “With the addition of a third week of competition this year, the
exhibitors are sharing their joy at being able to spend more time in Saratoga, one of their favorite stops on the equestrian circuit.” Fueston said there would be vendors lining the grounds, serving everything from “fancy coffee to kettle corn.” Organizers will have their own food station as well, serving up mac and cheese, chili and clam chowder, among other staples. They will have their own kitchen and grill on site. Asked to recommend something for those who are attending for the first time, Fueston was blunt. “I’d say go for the clam chowder,” he said. “It’s good, really good. The recipe has been handed down for many years.”
Saratoga Track Teams Plow Ahead by Michael Gyarmathy for Saratoga TODAY The Saratoga girls’ track and field team found success at the New York Relays this past weekend, where the team set a record in the 4x1600 meter relay. Hoping to make similar accomplishments this week, the Blue Streaks boys and girls are off to the University of Pennsylvania for the Penn Relays this weekend. “Members new and old are doing a great job (for the teams),” girls’ head coach Linda Kranick said. Excited about some new prospects, Kranick also mentioned some girls who have recently joined and come from a gymnastics background are performing well for the squad. At the Penn Relays, the girls’ team will be competing in four events: The 4x1,4x4, shot-put,
which Grayce French individually qualified for and 400m hurdles, which senior Ellery Bianco individually qualified for. It’s no secret that Saratoga’s track team is a powerhouse, as evidenced by its mountain of accomplishments, including state and sectional championships. “Ours is a program with a legacy. One must wonder what effect that legacy has on the team,” Kranick said. “Most of the kids wouldn’t know the record or know what we’ve done over the past 30 years.” She followed up by saying: “Thirty years ago Mr. Kranick came and we started coaching the girls’ track team together. So yes, we do have a history of excellent performances and a history of winning, but that’s not something we stop to think about. We just look at it season by season and do the
best we can and whatever happens is great. So far, what has been happening is success. We aim to do the best we can at every meet we go to. We have good prospects.” On the wall in their office is a big map of the United States. Kranick points out all the tacks that mark the map, each of which marks a location where the pair has taken their extended track family. Although they travel in order to attend events, they also go out of their way to visit alumni at events and for special occasions. Family is a core value of this squad. As an added note, the program is extremely proud to be sending all of its seniors off to college to run. “All of our seniors in this program have gone on to run in college, 100 percent. We are so proud of that,” Kranick said.
Spencer Hayes will be attending the University of Connecticut, Olivia Ventra will be attending University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Ellery Bianco will be attending Cornell University and Eliza Jelnik will be attending SUNY Oneonta.
BOYS FARING WELL
Key athletes on the boys’ side are junior Tom Conboy, who is currently the number one pole-vaulter in Section II with a personal record of 14 feet, 3 inches. “Last year’s sectional win has carried a lot of momentum into this season,” Conboy said. Robert Haughton, Nick Anderson, Corey Briggs and Aiden Doti will compete in the 4x4 at Penn, whereas Riley Rossi, Tom Conboy and Izasias Smith will be competing in the 4x1.
Conboy will be taking it one step at a time however. In advance of the April 21 meet against Shenendehowa, Conboy said he had simple expectations. “I expect to vault really well and run really fast,” he commented. Senior Nick Anderson will be competing in the long jump, which is his best event, as well as the 4x100 meter, where he will join Conboy. Anderson will run track and play football at SUNY Cortland next year, but freshmen are limited to one sport during their first year, so he will delay football until the following year. Robert Haughton, a junior, and 2014 All-American will be competing in the 110m hurdles, the 200m dash and the 4x4. “Next weekend at Penn, we aim to break a record in the 4x4,” Haughton said.
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YMCA Gymnasts Thrive
WATERTOWN — A total of 47 athletes from the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Springettes Gymnastics Team attended the New York State YMCA Gymnastics Championships on April 18 and 19 at Jefferson Community College in Watertown. More than 220 gymnasts from eight different YMCAs in the state attended the competition. Saratoga placed first in the team competition at levels 3, 4, 7, and 8, and second in 5 and 6. There were 15 athletes from Saratoga who came home allaround state champions in their levels and age group groups including Meghan Wishart, Emma Momrow, Brooke Giacchetta, Mackenzie Hart, Olivia Allen and Alessandra Layer in level 3; Abbigail Derlinga, Ava Dallas, and Katy Hawthorne at level 4; Brynne Wright at level 5; Jordan Toma at level 6; Kate DellaRatta at level 7; Abby Moller and Marissa Verro at level 8; and Julia VanHorne at level 9. The Springettes also came home with 51 winners on individual events. The Springettes are coached by Kim Hewitt, Vicky Plitt,
Breanne Clark, Kym Rozek and Sarah Logsdon. The next competition for the Springettes is the YMCA Regional Gymnastics Championship where approximately 40 teams will attend from the Northeast.
Individual Results: Level 3, Age 7: Leah Torres placed 1st on vault, 3rd on bars, 4th on beam, 1st on floor and 2nd in the all-around. Hadley Snyder placed 4th on vault, 1st on bars, 5th on beam, 4th on floor and 3rd in the all-around. Level 3, Age 8: Alessandra Layer placed 2d on the vault, 1st on the bars, 2nd on the beam, 1st on the floor and 1st all-around. Level 3, Age 9: Olivia Allen placed 3rd on the vault, 3rd on the bars, 2nd on the beam 1st on the floor and 1st in the all-around. Katrina Momrow placed 1st on the vault, 6th on the bars, 1st on the beam, 4th on the floor and 3rd all-around. Alexis Hewitt placed 5th on the vault, 4th on the bars, 5th on the beam, 10th on the floor and 4th all-around. Level 3, Age 10a: Mackenzie Hart placed 6th on the vault, 1st on the bars, 3rd on the beam, 1st on the floor and 1st all-around.
Level 3, Age 10b: Brooke Giacchetta placed 1st on the vault, 1st on the bars, 1st on the bema, 1st on the floor and 1st all-around. Marianna Nasta placed 2nd on the vault, 2nd on the bars, 3rd on the beam, 2nd on the floor and 2nd all-around. Carly Fay placed 6th on the vault, 6th on the bars, and 2nd on the beam, 5th on the floor and 3rd all-around. Level 3, Age 11a: Emma Momrow placed 3rd on the vault, 3rd on the bars, 1st on the beam, 1st on the floor and 1st all-around.
Level 3, Age 11b: Megan Wishart placed 2nd on the vault, 1st on the bars, 3rd on the beam, 1st on the floor and 1st all-around. Isabelle Layer placed 1st on the vault, 3rd on the bars, 1st on the beam, 3rd on the floor and 2nd all-around. Jamie Eisenberg placed 4th on the vault, 4th on the bars, 2nd on the beam, 2nd on the floor and 3rd all-around. Level 3, Age 12 and up: Sarah Pritchard placed 5th on the vault, 7th on the bars, 5th on the beam, 7th on the floor and 7th all-around. Level 4, Age 11: Katy Hawthorne placed 1st on the vault, 2nd on the bars, 1st on the beam, 1st on the floor and 1st all-around. Sophia Sperling placed 2nd on the vault, 1st on the bars, 2nd on the beam, 5th on the floor and 2nd all-around. Alyssa Bonser paced 10th on the vault, 3rd on the bars, 4th on the beam, 9th on the floor and 4th all-around. Morgan Thompson placed 8th on the vault, 5th on the bars, 6th on the beam, 7th on the floor and 7th all-around. Level 4, Age 12: Ava Dallas placed 1s ton the vault, 3rd on the bars, 1st on the beam, 1st on the floor and 1st all-around. Cassidy Levy placed 3rd on the vault, 2nd on the bars, 2nd on the bema, 5th on the floor and 2nd allaround. Kalli Hewitt placed 5th on the vault, 1st on the bars, 5th on the beam, 3rd on the floor and 4th all-around. Anna Gaume placed 2nd on the vault, 7th on the bars, 8th on the beam, 6th on the floor and 6th all-around. Level 4, Age 13 & up: Abbigail Derlinga placed 9th on the vault, 2nd on the bars, 3rd on the beam, 1st on the floor and 1st all-around. Alyssa Greene placed 4th on the vault, 1st on the bars, 4th on the beam, 4th on the floor and 3rd all-around. Level 5 ages 9 to 12: Kaylee Ferro placed 4th on the vault, 3rd on the bars, 3rd on the beam, 3rd on the floor and 4th all-around. Level 5 ages 13 and up: Brynne Wright placed 1st on ault, 2nd on bars, 2nd on beam, 2nd on floor and 1st in the all-around. Erika Bonser placed 2nd on vault, 1st on bars, 1st on beam, 1st on floor and 2nd in the all-around. Level 6 age 12: Adelle Feeley placed 5 in the vault, 3rd on the bars, 2nd on the beam, 4th on the floor and 2nd all-around.
Level 6 age 13: Jennifer VanHorne placed 4th on the vault, 3rd on the bars, 1st on the beam, 3rd on the floor and 2nd all-around. Kaitlyn Kidder placed 1s ton the vault, 5th on the bars, 5th on the beam, 5th on the floor and 4th allaround. Megan Shawver placed 6th on vault, 6th on bars, 3rd on beam, 6th on floor and 6th all-around. Level 6 age 14 and up: Jordan Toma placed 2nd on the vault, 3rd on the bars, 1st on the beam, 3rd on the floor and 1st all-around. Carmen Cusick placed 3rd on the vault, 5th on the bars, 4th on the beam, 4th on the floor and 3rd all-around. Kerri Jackowitz placed 5th on the vault, 2nd on the bars, 6th on the beam, 7th on the floor and 4th allaround. Samantha Brantigan placed 10th on the vault, 9th on the bars, 7th on the beam, 2nd on the floor and 7th all-around. Addison Bonacio placed 9th on the vault, 4th on the bars, 10th on the beam, 9th on the floor and 8th all-around. Sydney Hedge placed 8th on the vault, 7th on the bars, and 8th on the beam.
Level 7 age 14 & up: Kate DellaRatta placed 1st on the vault, bars and beam, 2nd on the floor and 1st all-around. Emily Ward placed 3rd on the vault, 2nd on the bars, 2nd on the beam, 1st on the floor and 2nd all-around. Emily Fischer placed 2nd on vault, 3rd on bars, 3rd on beam, 3rd on floor and 3rd all-around. Level 8 age 14 & under: Abby Moller placed 1st on vault, 1st on bars, 5th on beam, 1st on floor and 1st allaround. Molly Russell placed 5th on vault, 2nd on bars, 3rd on beam, 3rd on floor and 3rd all-around. Level 8 age 15 & up: Marissa Verro placed 1st on the vault, bars, beam and floor and first all-around. Courtney Kirshe placed 3rd on vault, 2nd on bars, 2nd on beam, 2nd on floor and 2nd all-around. Level 9 age 14 & up: Julia VanHorne placed 1st on vault, 1st on bars, 3rd on beam, 1st on floor and 1st all-around. Sophie Hrebenach placed 2nd on vault, 2nd on bars, 2nd on beam, 2nd on floor and 2nd all-around.
Antley Elected to Hall of Fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jockey Chris Antley, trainer King Leatherbury and racehorses Lava Man and Xtra Heat have been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame in the contemporary category. The elected will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion. Antley, who was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and grew up in Elloree, S.C., won 3,480 races and had purse earnings of $92,261,894 in a career that spanned from 1983 until his death in 2000 at the age of 34. Antley rode his first winner, Vaya Con Dinero, at Pimlico in November 1983. He won 127 graded stakes races and 293 overall stakes. The leading North American rider by wins in 1985 with 469, Antley was a two-time Kentucky Derby winner, taking the Run for the Roses with Strike the Gold in 1991 and Charismatic in 1999. He also won the Preakness Stakes with Charismatic. Antley ranked in the top 10 nationally in wins each year from 1984 through 1987 and was the leading rider at Monmouth Park in 1984, 1985 and 1986. He was the leading rider at Saratoga in 1990. Leatherbury, 82, who was born in Baltimore, won his first
race at Florida’s Sunshine Park in 1959 and currently ranks fourth all time with 6,454 wins. He has won 52 training titles in Maryland (26 each at Pimlico and Laurel) and four at Delaware Park with career purse earnings of $62,910,371. Leatherbury has won 23 graded stakes races and 153 overall stakes. Lava Man was bred in California by Lonnie Arterburn, Eve Kuhlmann and Kim Kuhlmann. Arterburn trained Lava Man until he was claimed during his 3-yearold season for $50,000 by trainer Doug O’Neill for STD Racing Stable and partner Jason Wood. A winner of seven Grade 1 races — more than any other Californiabred in history — Lava Man posted a career record of 17-8-5 from 47 starts with earnings of $5,268,706. Among California-bred horses, only Hall of Famers Tiznow and Best Pal and 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome have higher career earnings. Xtra Heat (Dixieland Heat— Begin, by Hatchet Man) was bred in Kentucky by Pope McLean’s Crestwood Farm and sold as a 2-year-old for $5,000 at Maryland’s Timonium sale to trainer John Salzman, Sr. and partners Ken Taylor and Harry Deitchman.
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The 141st Kentucky Derby will be run on May 2 at Churchill Downs in Kentucky, and while the full field and subsequent post positions and morning line odds won’t be finalized until Wednesday, we have an idea as to who the contenders may be.
On KentuckyDerby. com, the site tracks and ranks all the horses that are on track to Run for the Roses. International Star leads with 171 total points on the season, followed by Dortmund, Carpe Diem, American Pharoah, Frosted, Mubtaahij, Materiality, El Kabeir, Upstart, Far Right, Itsaknockout, Firing Line, Danzig Moon, War Story, Tencendur, Stanford, Mr. Z, Ocho Ocho Ocho, Bolo and Madefromlucky. California Chrome took the 2014 Derby before winning the Preakness. The horse did not win the Belmont Stakes, leaving the Sport of Kings without a Triple Crown winner since Affirmed blew away his competition in 1978.
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