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So Long, Regents Murphy’s Law La Salle Institute Does Away With State Tests
“I Owe It To the Community” by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
La Salle offers many JROTC activities and events.
by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY TROY – In the midst of heated debate regarding education curriculum between parents, school
districts and New York State, one area school has decided against participating in the Regents Examinations beginning this school year. See La Salle pg. 9
BALLSTON SPA – Stating that: “he couldn’t leave anything to chance” James A. Murphy, who will be unopposed in November’s election for Saratoga County Judge, announced that he was resigning his position early as Saratoga County District Attorney – a position he has held for over fourteen years. The resignation, by letter to Governor Cuomo, took effect on Thursday, September 18, at 5 p.m. Because he has resigned before September 20, by statute Murphy forfeits the remainder of his salary, benefits and health coverage immediately. But the nearly 30 “at will” employees of the DA’s Office would retain their positions and the cases would continue without
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James A. Murphy III turnover in prosecutors assigned. Murphy cited these as the two main factors in reaching his decision. “I have worked for 27 years with these people,” Murphy said. “They have built strong relationships with the people involved with their cases, See Murphy pg. 7
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Spend A Buck To See Some Cool Trucks! Information you need to know: • • • • • • •
Gates open each day at 8 a.m. Admission is just $1 per person and children under 12 are free. Spectator parking is free. There is no vehicle registration fee – registered vehicles will receive a free dash plaque. There is a large flea market and swap meet during the show, with vendor spaces still available for the weekend. Camping is permitted on the show grounds for a fee. There are ample sites with 50 amp electric hookups and water. Note that there is no dump station on site. No pets are permitted on the show grounds – Fairground rules prohibit this. The show will be held rain or shine.
BALLSTON SPA — The 25th Annual Hudson Mohawk Antique Truck Show will be held this weekend – Saturday, September 20 and 21st 2014 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Each year, nearly 300 antique trucks are registered at our antique truck show. These trucks are from across New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Canada. Trucks range from the 1910s to brand new! The address of the fairgrounds is 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. For more information, visit hudsonmohawk.aths.org/annual-show/
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Encampment Salutes 237th Anniversary Of Battles Of Saratoga STILLWATER — On Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, Saratoga National Historical Park, located on Routes 32 and 4 in Stillwater, will present an 18th century living history encampment marking the 237th anniversary of the world’s “most important battle of the last 1,000 years.” Camps will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This two-day encampment will surround visitors with the sights, smells, and sounds of military camp life from the American Revolution. Dozens of re-enactors portray American and British officers, soldiers, and camp followers from the Battles of Saratoga. Join in a courtmartial and decide the soldier’s fate, take part in a musket drill, follow along with a scouting party, or listen to stories of the revolutionary war experiences of soldiers, drummers, and women army followers. Feel the thunderous cannon roar, smell the acrid smoke of musket fire, and the welcoming wisps of cooking fires. You can truly immerse yourself in the wonder of camp life in early America.
On Sunday, there will be a wreath laying ceremony by Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution at Tour Road Stop 2, at 2 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this commemorative wreath laying.
Musket Drills And Firing Demonstrations As It Was Over Two Centuries Ago.
Be A Hero!
Costume Drive Takes Spook Out of Spending for Struggling Families This Halloween
SARATOGA SPRINGS Halloween just got a little less scary for struggling parents who feared the cost of buying a new costume for their little goblins and goblin-ettes. For the fourth year in a row, Comic Depot, at 514 Broadway, Saratoga Springs and Franklin Community Center are working together to help local families get the costumes they need, hoping to make it a win-win for people who have old costumes to donate, and distributing them to people who may be on a limited budget. The costume collaboration allows donors to drop off gently used costumes to pass on the Halloween spirit, or folks can even purchase new costumes to donate, allowing local kids to experience far more treats than tricks, this year. Donations of
wigs, make up and accessories are also greatly appreciated. Costumes can be donated during business hours at Comic Depot (Monday-Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p. m.) until Sunday October 10. Franklin Community Center will distribute vouchers to the families they serve, giving them an opportunity to peruse the costumes before Halloween to see if they can find the perfect fit. Franklin Community Center is a non-profit human service agency serving less fortunate children and families in Saratoga County for over 30 years. Comic Depot is a family run business that has been operating in our area for the past 10 years and is a one-stop shop for everything comic books, with a vested interest in the local community.
The two have been partnering for several years to make a difference. For more information, visit franklincommunitycenter.org and comicdepotllc.com
The event is free, but the normal entrance fee to the park of $5 per car and $3 per hiker or cyclist (good for one week’s entry) is charged. For more information, call the Park’s visitor center at (518) 6649821 ext.1777, or visit nps.gov/sara.
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week in Review Former SPAC Director Herb Chesbrough Dies at 67
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Herb Chesbrough, longtime director of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, died Wednesday after battling lymphoma. He was 67. Chesbrough is survived by his wife, Kathy; two daughters and four stepchildren; and 15 grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Chesbrough worked for SPAC for nearly three decades. Under his leadership, introduced its longrunning jazz festival, brought in the New York City Opera for 12 summers, started the chamber-music series, food and wine festival, free children’s admission to classical events and more.
Saratoga Man Arrested After Washington Street Stabbing SARATOGA SPRINGS — A 32-year-old man was stabbed twice
at a home on Washington Street on Wed, Sept. 17. 44-year-old Jay Waldron, of Saratoga Springs, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree after stabbing the victim once in the arm and once in the stomach. Both charges are Class D felonies. Officials say the victim was taken to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Waldrom was arraigned and committed to Saratoga County Jail on bail.
Weichert, Realtors Northeast Group Joins RealtyUSA
ALBANY — RealtyUSA recently announced that it entered into an agreement to merge the local real estate franchise Weichert, RealtorsNortheast, Capital Region offices with RealtyUSA – the largest, independent real estate company in New York State.
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014 This move comes after many successful years as an affiliate Weichert franchisee and the expiration of the franchise agreement. Weichert, Realtors-Northeast agents will continue to service their clients with the enhanced products and services of RealtyUSA and a broader Upstate New York market reach. The new RealtyUSA agents will continue to operate out of their former Weichert locations in Guilderland, Clifton Park and Saratoga, bringing the number of RealtyUSA offices serving the Capital District to twelve, and increasing their local market share to just over 23 percent.
Saratoga Reads Announces New Book of Choice SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Round House by Louise Erdrich has been selected by public vote as this year’s book of choice for Saratoga Reads, a community-wide reading program now marking its 11th year. Some 343 votes were cast by the public in selecting this year’s book from among five contenders. The other four books on the ballot were Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain, A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra, and People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
Mayor Announces Waterfront Groundbreaking; Appointments SARATOGA SPRINGS – At the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 16, Mayor Joanne Yepsen announced that the long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the Waterfront Park project, on the Northwest corner of Saratoga Lake, would occur on Monday, September 22 at 11 a.m. The public is invited. “We are looking forward to seeing this parcel developed into a major community asset.” She said. Also, the Mayor made several appointments, including the initial round of appointments to her Junior Committee, which is composed of students and young people who will be involved in community service projects. The initial appointees to this committee are: Katya Leidig, Alexander Shaw, Kaitlyn O’Donnell, Ethan North, Emily MacDougall, Sarah Marlin, Serena Egan, Michael Chille, Logan Briscoe and Lillian Doern. Also appointed were John Ellis to the city’s Ethics Committee and Cheryl Smith to Recreation Commission. Re-appointed to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Board were Rick Ferguson, Pam Polacsek and Elisabeth Garofalo; while Lu Lucas was a new appointment to that Board. Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan announced the first in a series of public hearings on the 2015 Comprehensive Budget. It will be on Tuesday, October 21 at 6:45 prior to the council meeting. Commissioner of Public Works Anthony Scirocco announced that a hazardous waste collection day would take place on Saturday, October 11 near the Weibel Avenue skating rink. Pre-registration is required. The details and form is available for download on the city website: saratoga-springs.org Commissioner of Public Safety Chris Mathiesen invited the public to attend the next public safety forum next Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. Topics that the commissioner indicated he was seeking feedback on were the impact of the noise ordinance, the revised traffic pattern near the Saratoga Racecourse and Siro’s Restaurant, and the recent land transaction involving the Collamer parking lot on Broadway and a parcel East of Northway Exit 14. Commissioner of Accounts John Franck had no agenda items, but got the biggest laugh of the night when he indicated that was because he had advance notice that there would be no TV cameras in attendance this evening. — Arthur Gonick
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014 Kevin C. Leno, 29, of Ballston Spa, was arrested September 10 and charged with criminal trespassing. Justin N. Thurber, 28, of Broadalbin, was arrested September 11 and charged with criminal tampering, disorderly conduct and possession of a controlled substance outside the original container. Shane T. Hawthorne, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 11 and charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Randolph K. Bowers, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 11 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
Devin A. Pratt, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 11 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Justin L. Allard, 26, of Gansevoort, was arrested September 11 and charged with burglary and grand larceny Jeffrey M. Rubertone, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 12 and charged with improper lane use, DWAI, unlawfully driving on the sidewalk, consumption of alcoholic beverages, reckless driving and DWI. Timothy P. Perales, 26, of Albany, was arrested September 12 and charged with improper rear light equipment, registration plate display violation, tinted windows and unlawful possession of marijuana.
BLOTTER Cameron Thomas Bouck, 21, of Gloversville, was arrested September 12 and charged with being ability impaired, unlawful possession of marijuana and control of steering mechanism. Kailynne E. Neverett, 38, of Gansevoort, was arrested September 12 and charged with attempted assault. Amanda Lee Clements, 31, of Round Lake, was arrested September 13 and charged with disorderly conduct. Cody James Mosteller, 23, of Amsterdam, was arrested September 13 and charged with criminal impersonation. Brett C. Ferrell, 29, of Corinth, was arrested September 13 and
Indictments... Esau D. Duggar, 30, of Washington Avenue in Saratoga Springs, pled to the charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance September 9. Sentencing will be November 5 at 9:15 a.m. Sequan A. Broadus, 25, of Prospect Place in Brooklyn, pled to two charged of criminal possession of a controlled substance September 11. Sentencing will be December 4 at 1:15 p.m. Nicole N. Macdermid, 39, of Sarah Jen Drive in Queensbury, was sentenced to five days in the Saratoga County Jail and 5 years probation September 11 for the charge of DWI. Donna R. Spoor, 64, of Robinson Street in Schenectady, was sentenced to one year in state prison and one year post-release supervision September 11 for the charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Ronice J. Sahadeo, 33, of Lafayette Avenue 11 E in Brooklyn, was sentenced to 2.5-5 years in state prison September 12 for criminal possession of stolen property. He was also sentenced to 1.5-3 years for criminal possession of a forged instrument William S. Cason, 30, of Cason Drive in Hadley, pled to the charge of criminal mischief September 15. He was sentenced to time served with restitution $770 plus surcharge. Michael J. Dillard, 28, of Meadowbrook Road in Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to four years in state prison and three years post release supervision September 15 for attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Geoffrey M. Pickering, 24, of Coleman Avenue, pled to the charge of grand larceny September 15. His sentencing will be September 23 at 9:15 a.m.
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Roger A. Hayden, 45, of Rock City Road in Ballston Spa, pled to the charges of DWI and circumvention of an interlock device September 15. His sentencing will be November 24 at 9:15 a.m.
charged with being ability impaired. Susan E. Hafner, 27, of Fort Ann, was arrested September 13 and charged with DWI, improper lane use and failure to keep right. Jason L. Pardi, 35, of Malta, was arrested September 14 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and expired insurance. Jake L. Robinson, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 14 and charged with assault. Regan M. Dalancey, 21, of Greenfield Center, was arrested September 14 and charged with assault.
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Katlin E. Vanvorst, 24, of Watervliet, was arrested September 14 and charged with failure to obey a traffic control device, failure to keep right, DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and aggravated DWI. Hannah G. Qua, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 14 and charged with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, following a motor vehicle too closely, speeding, operating a motor vehicle without a license, BAC more than .08 percent and aggravated DWI. Kevin F. Savard, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 14 and charged with disorderly conduct.
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obituaries
Elizabeth E. Lockwood
WILTON — Elizabeth E. Lockwood of Wilton Commons in Gansevoort, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on September 9. She was 88 years old. Born on March 23, 1926 in Watertown, she was the daughter of the late William Pfister and Leah Scholett Pfister. Mrs. Lockwood married her husband, Stanley, December 24, 1942. She and her husband raised their four children in the Watertown and Alexandria Bay area of New York. Upon his retirement they would winter in Florida and summer in Alexandria Bay. They later moved to the Saratoga Springs area 11 years ago. Elizabeth was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She and her husband would make and send care packages
to the soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. She would crotchet baby blankets and sweater sets for anyone she knew who was having a baby. Elizabeth was a member of the Chapel of St. Therese in Gansevoort. She was active within her church and was also involved in many activities at Wilton Commons. She is predeceased by her husband, Stanley K. Lockwood, who passed on December 15, 2008, as well as her sister Mary Rolland and her husband Ken, and sister in-law Edna Pfister. Survivors include two sons, Stanley R. Lockwood and his wife Janet of Hudson, Florida, and Gary W. Lockwood and his wife, Sara, of Cape Vincent; two daughters, Diana L. Calhoun and her husband Ronald of Saratoga Springs, and Nancy Lockwood of Quincy, Massachusetts, two brothers, Donald Pfister of Hudson, Florida, and Russell Pfister and his wife, Sue, of Alexandria Bay; three sisters, Caroline Kernehan and her husband, Robert, of Plessis, Sharon Senecal and her husband Bernie of Hudson, Florida, and Arlene Pfister of Alexandria Bay; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ann Louise Gillie
BALLSTON SPA — Ann Louise Gillie, 88, passed away September 11 at her Ballston Spa home with her loving Family at her side. She was born on April 19, 1926 in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of Austin Holden and Augusta(Freeman) Holden. Ann graduated from South Glens Falls High School, class of 1945. Upon graduating from high school, Ann continued her education attending Nyack Missionary College.
Ann worked at SS. Kresege Dept. Store, Wiggans Ice Cream Store and was assistant manager of Fanny Farmer Candy Store before becoming a school bus and staff car driver for Ballston Spa School District. Ann enjoyed doing ceramics, cake decorating, sports, and she served many years as a youth group leader at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Ballston Spa. Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Roy Gillie; son, Daniel Gillie; daughters, Heidi Hickok (John), Cindy Houdeshell (Tim); nine grandsons; five granddaughters; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Austin and Augusta Holden; half-sisters, Addy and Beatrice; sisters, Evelyn, Georgia, Florence; brother, Austin Holden; and grandson Michael Gillie.
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Mark William Barrick SARATO GA SPRINGS — Mark William Barrick, 54, passed away peacefully August 11. Mark was born on July 12, 1960 in El Dorado, Kansas, but grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After graduating from college, Mark moved to Texas to begin his career in engineering. Mark was blessed with his loving wife, Suzanne. Together they accomplished one of their greatest achievements—their daughter, Madison. He was devoted to his wife and daughter in a manner all of us should try to learn from and emulate. He was so proud of his relationships with his wife and daughter. Mark lived his life in a purposeful, disciplined manner. He was committed to being the very best father, husband, brother, son, friend and business competitor that he could possibly be. More than anything, Mark was a faithful Christian and grew his faith through his dedication to the Catholic Church. He was not a boastful or demonstrative man in this regard. He let the life that he lived speak for itself. He was, simply put, the type of man we all want to be. Mark was a longtime, successful executive in the semiconductor industry. He had a strong work ethic he inherited from his mom and dad. His career got a significant early launch as he joined the seminal consortium, Sematech; a national initiative birthed in Austin, Texas. Mark was a dedicated employee and boss who enjoyed an amazing career that included international assignments and general manager roles with highly respected semiconductor companies
including Texas Instruments, Motorola, Lam Research and most recently, ASML, an international firm headquartered out of the Netherlands. This gave him an opportunity to work with colleagues in Albany, New York as well as Europe and the Far East. Mark was respected at work for his analytical but thoughtful manner of supporting his team members, customers and suppliers. He took his job responsibilities very seriously, yet still found time to have fun and build strong friendships. Mark also had a passion and commitment to live an adventurous life. He loved skydiving, bull riding, scuba diving, long distance cycling, water and snow skiing and even tough mudder competitions. He was a great friend to so many and the way he shared his love of life with others was endearing— and inspiring. Mark had a quiet, confident manner about him that people liked and respected. One of Mark’s strongest values was education. In that regard, he pursued and received a Bachelors and Masters in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. To help him grow as an executive, he later earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Baylor University. Mark loved to learn! He was a voracious reader with a keen intellect and a curious mind. He wanted to always learn and grow. Mark is survived by his wife, Suzanne Barrick; daughter, Madison Barrick; his parents, W. Ray and Mary Barrick of Alvin, Texas; mother and father-inlaw, Mr. Kenneth and Irene Aldrich of Austin, Texas; sisters: Stacey Klassen and husband Bob of Seattle; Susan Brady and husband, Don, and their two daughters, Erin and Lainey, of Houston, and Cindy Dauber and her son, Tyler, of Nashville; brother, Walter Barrick and wife, Leigh of Sugar Land, Texas, and their children, Emily Laviolette and Paige Barrick of Houston; and son, Seth Barrick, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Thomas R. Bohler Sr. BALLSTON SPA — Thomas R. Bohler Sr., of Farone Drive in Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 83 years old. Born on December 23, 1930 in Bound Brook, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Raymond Bohler and Minnie Bolher. Mr. Bohler worked for many years as an independent truck driver, working for various companies. He later worked in maintenance for Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center until his retirement in 2002. Thomas proudly served in the U.S. Army and also the National Guard. He married his wife, Donna, in August of 1998.
Thomas was a member of the VFW in Clayton and also the American Legion. He loved to tinker with things and could fix anything that need to be fixed. Mr. Bohler is predeceased by his mother and father, step-father Steven Kosco and brother, Raymond Bohler. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of Ballston Spa; two sons, Thomas R. Bohler and his wife Karen of Bridgewater, New Jersey and Barry Bohler of New Jersey; a daughter, Christina Duclon of Ballston Spa; and grandchildren, Corey, Ryan, Courtney and Jason “TJ.”
Matt Lavin SARATOGA SPRINGS — Matt Lavin, beloved son and husband, passed away Wednesday, September 3. He was born in Chicago on June 19, 1970. Matt is survived by his deeply loved wife, Amy (Rayfiel), and his devoted parents, Paul and Marjorie (Woods). In addition to his wife and parents, Matt is also survived by his many loving aunts, uncles and cousins: Mary Beth (Woods) and Charles Stamm and their son, Carl; Valerie Woods; Mary Jane Welter; Robert and Pam Lavin and their children, Michele (Jake) Koering and Nicole (Dan) Gies; Mary (Lavin) and Roger Isenhart and their children, Kristen (J.D.) McFarland and Lauren (Brian) Schuster; Martin and Jennifer Lavin and their children Brian, Kevin and Eric. He was predeceased by his deeply cherished grandparents, William and Frances Lavin and John and Margaret Woods. Burial was private and a memorial service will be held at a future date.
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These Colors Don’t Run
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ometimes, in the course of human events, the world is confronted by an evil so great that it must be stopped at all costs. A few historical evils that come to mind are Nazi Germany,
Stalinist USSR, the Assyrian Empire, etc. During these times it is incumbent upon free men and free nations to stand up and put an end to these regimes. We are once again faced with such an evil, and this time the evil is in the form of radical Islam. Whether they go by the name of ISIS, ISIL or IS, they all share the same ideology and have the same endgame: Convert the world to their twisted brand of Islam at all costs. They are already successfully spreading fear and terror across Iraq and Syria, carrying out mass killings, beheadings, crucifixions and torture of innocent Muslims. I say to ISIS: Prepare for retribution, for your day is coming. America views you as cowards.
You hide behind your masks as you commit atrocities in the name of religion. If your goal is to intimidate or scare Americans, I have bad news for you. We are protected by God and guns. Aside from our standing military, which is a global super power, we have approximately 30 million armed hunters at any given time. And trust me; I know some of these good-old boys. They would be happy to give you a one-way ticket to Allah. If one of them falls in battle, 100 others will take their place. But now it is up our legislators to take definitive action. I urge them to be vigilant and prudent in their decisions. I hear them on the news saying they are doing everything they can to eliminate ISIS and
keep America safe. Well then, why are our borders still wide open? Why can Americans with known ties to terrorists groups still come and go as they please? This is unacceptable and ultimately treasonous I will end with a quote from Sir Winston Churchill from May 13, 1940. Churchill made one of the finest call-to-arms, uttered at the beginning of World War II when the armies of Adolf Hitler were roaring across Europe: “You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word: victory; victory
at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory, however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival...But I take up my task with buoyancy and hope. I feel sure that our cause will not be suffered to fail among men. At this time I feel entitled to claim the aid of all, and I say, “Come then, let us go forward together with our united strength.” Let me hear your thoughts. Email to: cbeatty@saratogapublishing.com
Upgrading The Force: Entry-Level Police Candidates Now Required To Have More College Credits by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Following a presentation and meeting with the Saratoga Springs Municipal Civil Service Commission, Chief of Police Greg Veitch requested and received clearance to upgrade the minimum education requirements for entrylevel police officers in the city. The next police entrance examination is on November 15. It will be the first in four years. New hires will now need to have 60 hours of college credits (up from 30 previously). Prospective
candidates may take the test without the 60 hours credit, but will have to have them before they can be hired. While the new requirements go into effect immediately, the impact will not be ‘officially’ felt until next February, when the results of the November exam will be released. Alternatives to the 60-hour requirement for new hires could be either three years of active military service, or three years service on another police force. Current police officers that do not have 60 hours of college credit will not be required to upgrade. The Chief noted that about 70 percent
Murphy’s Law continued from page 1 with the victims, the police, the community.” Murphy’s DA term runs through November of 2015. So, had he stayed on until the end of this year, it would fall to the Governor to appoint a DA after Murphy takes the bench (which is a certainty as Murphy is unopposed for the County Court seat being vacated
by Judge Jerry J. Scarano in this November’s election). In that scenario, Murphy stated that he felt the strong possibility existed that the appointed DA would then remove the 21 Assistant DAs, the 5 investigators and 2 secretaries, since they are all “at will” employees and serve “at the pleasure of the DA.” The more than 500 felony indictments pending would
of the current force has reached this level of education or higher. In his presentation to the commission, Chief Veitch cited several long-term nationwide academic studies that showed that upgrading these requirements had several benefits, including “…the overwhelming majority of those studies found a positive relationship between college educated officers and policing outcomes in important areas such as; the use of force, personnel complaints received, officer attitude (i.e. cynicism, openmindedness, higher value on ethical conduct), academy success, sick time use, as well as other operational then see a turnover in the prosecutor assigned to the case and victims would then be introduced to new prosecutors. Further, A second turnover could occur depending upon the results of the November 2015 election, which would result in more difficulty in the prosecution of cases going forward. With the resignation, First Assistant DA Karen Heggen would become Acting DA until the election this November, when there would be an election for DA for a full four-year term. Murphy has recommended
considerations.” He said. Chief Veitch specifically cited a wide–ranging 2002 study conducted by the International Association of Chief of Police (IACP) that was “a review of over 125,000 uses of force incidents throughout the country covering the time period of 19952000… (it) concluded that officers with a college education tend to use less force of all types than officers with only a high school education.” According to Chief Veitch, his own internal department statistics on use of force, personnel complaints and sick time use were consistent with the research. He
noted that the New York State and Schenectady Police Forces already had the same higher college credit standards he was seeking. At one point, it was suggested that education minimums, such as a college degree, be upgraded as a requirement for promotion in the department (e.g.: to police lieutenant), and that vocational training (such as mechanic or plumbing) as a substitute for college credit be explored. Also, that preference is to be given to bi-lingual new hire candidates. The Chief said he might consider these in the future, but they were not formally entertained at this time.
“I have worked for 27 years with these people. They have built strong relationships with the people involved with their cases.” Heggen to be endorsed by all political parties, praising her work ethic and acumen. Given the short time frame between now and election day, a strong possibility exists that Heggen
will be endorsed by all parties, or at the very least run unopposed, continuing a tradition of non-partisanship established by James A. Murphy III since taking the Saratoga County DA office reins.
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La Salle Institute Does Away With State Tests La Salle Institute, an independent, Catholic college preparatory school for young men in grades 6-12, recently announced the elimination of grade 9-12 Regent Exams. The move follows La Salle’s decision last year to eliminate the grade 3-8 exams. “It was discussed over a number of years here,” said Principal of La Salle Institute, Brother Carl Malacalza, FSC. “The thing that stalled it a bit in the end, in terms of the decision, was the fact that Common Core corrected some of the issues that myself and the teachers felt were present with the Regents program.” After analyzing parent focus groups, having numerous discussions with educators, and reviewing the options available with the Regents Exams and Common Core, Malacalza said school officials felt their students are receiving the Common Core education, but without the testing, which is the best option for the students.
“The Regents forced you into a curriculum that really touched on so many topics, that a teacher couldn’t really prepare students without a lot of drill and a lot of test preparation,” said Malacalza. “The kids weren’t really learning what they needed to learn.” Regents Exams for all subjects – English, foreign language, mathematics, social studies and science, have been eliminated at La Salle Institute. Malacalza said the decision was motivated by the school’s mission to best prepare students for higher education. Scores from Regents Exams have not been included on La Salle’s student transcripts for the last five years, and Malacalza said most colleges and universities haven’t asked to see them. La Salle’s Class of 2014, comprised of 90 graduates, was accepted into 176 different colleges. Doing away with the statewide standardized testing also allows for more instruction time, adding
La Salle Institute Class of 2014.
two additional weeks of instruction at the end of the year and during the course of year, when that time would otherwise be allocated for test preparation. Malacalza said more instruction time is the main advantage of this decision. “We’ve made a commitment to Common Core without the testing,”
said Malacalza. “We’re trying to get the students engaged in learning. We’re going to do it at a pace that we think is going to meet the needs of our kids. We’re going to grow, but we’re going to grow at a pace that creates excitement and learning for our kids.” Public school districts such as
Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville and Ballston Spa, don’t have the option to eliminate Regents Exams from their curriculums. La Salle Institute is currently planning an open house for those interested in learning more about the school on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
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Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
Saratoga Hospital Hosts Topping Off Ceremony
The final beam to Saratoga Hospital’s OR/ICU project is installed.
Photo by Francesco D’Amico SARATOGA SPRINGS — The final beam was put in place for Saratoga Hospital’s new operating room/ intensive care unit project Monday, Sept. 15 in a topping off ceremony. Dozens of community members attended the ceremony to watch crews hoist the final beam, which was signed by hospital staff, physicians, and volunteers. The $33 million expansion will create 10 world-class operating suits and a new, larger intensive care unit to meet the healthcare needs of the Saratoga region. The hospital hopes to have the building enclosed by the end of the year.
Lifestyles Recognizes 30th Anniversary of Eileen Fisher
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lifestyles of Saratoga, located at 436 Broadway, is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of designer Eileen Fisher. Lifestyles is one of more than 200 specialty stores nationwide hosting a celebration in honor of the brand’s 30th Anniversary from Thursday, Sept. 18 to Saturday, Sept. 20. All participating stores will be able to take part in GREEN EILEEN, a social enterprise that uses its profits to support programs that improve the lives of women and girls. Customers who donate gently worn EILEEN FISHER clothing will receive a Recycling Rewards gift certificate of $5 per donated item. Gift certificates can only be spent at the same participating store.
Jess Countermine signs the final beam.
One Roof Holistic Health Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
SARATOGA SPRINGS — One Roof Holistic Health Center in downtown Saratoga Springs is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. The store offers a range of holistic health services for the body and mind. The week-long celebration began with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and continues
Photo by Francesco D’Amico
with the Henry Street Harvest Festival on Sunday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. in memory of Mana Behan (1931-2014), One Roof practitioner, friend, yogi and healer. The festival benefits Gateway House of Peace, a charitable hospice of Saratoga County. The depth and breadth of the services found at One Roof are unmatched in the community. Specialists intuitively know and openly support clients working with other practitioners to discover new paths to wellness. Services include acupuncture & Chinese medicine, chiropractic care, life coaching, massage, nutrition, psychotherapy, Reiki, and therapeutic yoga.
Complexions Spa to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location at Park Place on Broadway next to Congress Park Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014 All guests can enter to win a plush spa robe, tour the new spa, enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres provided by Mazzone Hospitality, take part in a tea tasting hosted by a tea sommelier, and relax with minispa services. The mini-spa services will be provided for a small donation, with all proceeds benefiting Shelters of Saratoga, a non-profit organization that offers emergency shelter services to temporarily house homeless individuals.
Dunkin’ Donuts in Malta Reopens After Fire
MALTA — Nine months after a fire tore through Dunkin’ Donuts on Route 67 in Malta, the popular franchise store is back open. The shop, destroyed by a fire last December, also serves as a production facility.
GF Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
MALTA – The GlobalFoundries/ Malta Foundation is now accepting grant applications through Friday, Oct. 17. Interested community groups and organizations in need are encouraged to apply. The grant application is now online for download at www.malta-town.org.
Tesla Owners Get a Free Charge at Saratoga Automobile Museum
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The General Electric car charging station installed in the front parking lot of the Saratoga Automobile Museum in 2012, which recharges all brands of vehicles, has proven so popular that two more stations were recently installed for use by the general public. The installation was supported by Tesla Motors, manufacturer of the wildly popular electric vehicles that have changed the image of electric vehicle use in America. Located in the rear of the museum, which is housed in the former Saratoga Water Bottling Plant on the Avenue of the Pines in the Saratoga Spa State Park, the units are currently available 24/7 for rapid charging by Tesla owners residing in or visiting the Spa city. In the near future, adapters will be installed to allow charging of vehicles from other manufacturers as well. Recharging through the Tesla Motors installed units is free, with the auto museum covering the cost of the electricity.
Adirondack Trust Company Grant Application Deadline Nears
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund will be accepting grant applications from eligible nonprofit charities until the submission deadline of Tuesday, Sept. 30. In 2013, the Community Fund awarded $42,600 in “Lenda-Hand” grants to 17 local, nonprofit organizations, supporting programs in such diverse areas as veteran’s outreach, mental health services, wildlife education, homelessness prevention, youth services, and the arts. Grant recipients will be announced by the independent advisory committee in November. Grant information and application forms may be obtained from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund website at www. atccf.org/nonprofits.
Fundraising Event to Benefit Local Police Dogs
BALLSTON SPA — Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. recently announced the non-profit organization will host the 2nd Annual Protecting the Paws in Blue community event to benefit local police dogs. The event will be held Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BUSINESS at the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department, located at 6010 County Farm Road in Ballston Spa. The event will raise money for bullet and stab protective vests for the 10 dogs in the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department K9 Unit. Each vest costs $950 and has a fiveyear warranty. Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. has provided protective vests to more than 1,100 law enforcement dogs in 39 states since 2009 – at a total cost of $1,045,000. The event is free to the public and there will be free, on-site parking. Dogs are welcome to attend, but must be on a leash. Retractable leashes are not permitted.
Image Salon Studio Offering Discount Services for Nurses
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Image Salon Studio in Saratoga, located at 422 Broadway, is now accepting appointments for Nurse Appreciation Month in October. To honor nurses, the salon is offering 20 percent off all services and 15 percent off all products for appointments booked from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. The offer cannot be combined with any other offer. To book an appointment, call the salon at 682-4410 and please request Lisa, Jen or Isabelle.
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Blue Streak Robotics Begins Building ‘Bots Saratoga’s Robotics Team Prepares for Competition Season
by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — For five hours straight every Tuesday night, the boys and girls of Saratoga High School’s Blue Streak Robotics Team are hard at work, designing and building robots for entry into multi-state competitions. From conceptualization and design, to prototyping, fullscale assembly and programming, these students do it all. “We want to expose these kids to robotics and careers in STEM,” said Preston Sweeney, club advisor and technology teacher at Maple Avenue Middle School. “It’s great exposure.” The team, currently in its second year, is comprised of three teams in itself – two teams of ninth graders and one team of sophomores and juniors. “I’ve always been interested in engineering, specifically robotics and aerospace,” said Paul Harrington, an 11th grader.
“This year, we’d like to get more than one robot built and participate in the competitions more fully and maybe get some more people on board. We’re kind of a small team right now.” During the competition season, Blue Streak Robotics will
play against other teams from around the region in game-based engineering challenges through
Top Center: Amanda Davis and her peers work on their robot. Photos by MarkBolles.com
VEX Robotics, the largest and fastest growing middle and high school robotics program globally. Roughly 4,800 teams from 20 countries comprise VEX and play in over 300 tournaments worldwide. Typically, the teams build robots to perform critical tasks in competitions – the more tasks the robot completes in the allotted time, the more points the team can earn, and the highest scoring team is the winner. “Almost every single part of our robot has been torn apart and re-built like five times so far,” said Amanda Davis, a ninth grader. “The robot has to be able to take cubes and stack them on poles in under two minutes, so
we have to make the robot fast and really tall.” However, conceptualizing and building a robot that performs specific tasks is easier said than done. “At first, it’s hard but once you think of the idea, it’s actually harder to implement it,” said Harrington. “You can come up with the idea for how you want the robot to move, but the much harder part – the part that takes days and hours of time – is figuring out how to make the robot and motors move to do up and down or side to side motions the way you want it to.” In just eight weeks, the robots Blue Streak builds will be put to the test at the first competition of the season – The Oswego
Nor’easter. The competition will be held at SUNY Oswego on Saturday, Nov. 22. Blue Streak Robotics will then host the Saratoga Skyrise Challenge, the first VEX competition in the Capital Region, at Maple Avenue Middle School on Saturday, Dec. 13. “We want to be successful and we want to have fun,” said Sweeney. “I want the kids to enjoy themselves. There is a little bit of pressure, but it’s all about having fun and learning.” Blue Streak Robotics is looking for corporate and individual sponsors to help the team throughout the year. To learn more or become a sponsor, email Preston Sweeney at p_sweeney@saratogaschools.org.
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
College Caravan Coming to Schuylerville High School SCHUYLERVILLE — A College Caravan is coming to Schuylerville High School on Friday, Sept. 19 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. for high school seniors. Admission representatives from more than 20 colleges will be on hand to talk with students, answer questions, and provide materials from their school. A listing of the attending colleges will be posted in Student Services.
Upcoming SSCSD Events SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District has three events planned for Friday, Sept. 19 at three local elementary schools. Dorothy Nolan Elementary School will host a family movie night at Gavin Park. The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m. and concessions will be available. All proceeds will support enrichment programs at Dorothy Nolan.
Greenfield Elementary School will host a Back-to-School Dance from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Geyser Road Elementary School will host Fun under the Stars, a reading and math summer program celebration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
New Notification System for BSCSD Parents BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District is enhancing school communication by switching to the national SchoolMessenger System, replacing the current SNN email program. A student’s primary contact phone number on record will now be used to share information with families about district events, emergencies or school closings. On Sept 12th, all parents/ guardians with a cell phone on record in the student’s contact information received a text message asking if they would like to receive SMS/text messages from the schools. Please respond with a “yes” if you agree. All parents and guardians also
Education received a welcome message via a phone call on Thursday afternoon as the notification system was launched. Be sure your contact numbers are up-to-date and correct with the school your student(s) attends.
Affordable College Essay Prep Offered to Students CLIFTON PARK — Capital District Consulting, in conjunction with CAPTAIN, is offering a College Essay Prep course for the first time. Taught by recently retired Shenendehowa English teacher, Deborah Bouchard, with decades of experience instructing the college essay format, College Essay Prep will address all phases of the process of crafting a dynamic essay: from topic selection to pre-writing , conferencing, editing and an engaging final draft. Many colleges place great emphasis on the essay as a vital factor in college application and acceptance, and often use it as criteria for scholarships. The course fee is $150 and classes will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, Thursday,
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Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 9. Classes will be held in the conference room of CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services in Clifton Park. For more information or to register, contact Larry Silverman at 469-0259.
community member who is interested in participating on a team this year should email Science Coordinator Diane Irwin at dirwin@bscsd.org. Please include the child’s name, school, grade and teacher.
Ballston Spa Robotics Teams Kick Off Season
Anti-Bullying Program Visits Schuylerville Elementary
BALLSTON SPA — Through the donations of corporate sponsors, the district will be fielding FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics teams for the 2014-2015 season at Gordon Creek, Wood Road and Ballston Spa Middle School. A FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team will be put together for 8th and 9th graders, and a FIRST Robotics Team (FRT) will be offered for students in grades 10-12. Ballston Spa students in grades 4-7 are eligible to participate on the FLL teams in their respective schools. Students in grades 8 and 9 are eligible to participate on the FTC team, and all other high school students can participate on the school’s FRC team. Any student, parent or
SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville students in grades 3-5 were treated Monday to a special presentation from “Box Out Bullying,” a national touring company that specializes in teaching bullying prevention through interactive theater. “Kids like to be entertained,” said Founder and Creative Director Jeremy Rubenstein. “It’s that power of live theater so that you’re learning through all modalities of education; whether it’s auditory, kinesthetic or visual.” While the students were entertained, they also learned how to identify bullying, how to prevent it and what to do if they see it happening.
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School Rules! Simple Techniques to Help Your Children Have a Successful New School Year healthy, confident, energetic student who succeeds in school!
Rise and Shine
by Meghan D. Lemery, LCSW-R
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very year at the end of September my voicemail is full of anxious parents calling to get their kids into counseling for anxiety, depression, low selfesteem and poor grades. Do not wait until a crisis occurs to help your child have a successful year. Implement simple and effective basic rules that will help develop a
What time do you expect your kids to get out of bed and get ready for school? Do you have to scream from the bottom of the stairs and run around like a crazy person to get them to school on time? Stop the insanity. Have a family pow-wow and be clear about what time they need to get up. Do not enable lazy behavior by being your child’s personal alarm clock. Provide them with their own alarm, help them set it and refuse to get pulled into the drama of a wake-up war every morning. Start as early as kindergarten teaching your child how to rise and shine. If you have kids in middle and high school, and you are still waking them up, you are setting them up for failure in college or at a job. Let them be late and suffer the consequences of detention. If you are always there to wake them up and race to school
to get them there on time, they will never learn to do it themselves. Teach your kids to rise and shine in a responsible, calm way that keeps the household free of chaos.
serious about stocking it with foods that will boost your child’s energy and give them the ability to stay alert throughout the day.
Check Yourself
I am alarmed when I work with teens whose parents let them come home from school and play video games or watch TV for hours. This is so bad for our students! Getting fresh air and exercising after each school day clears their minds from the busy day and
Are you the type of parent who is grumpy and snippy in the morning? Recognize that your mood in the morning will dictate how things go. Get organized and do what you need to do to stay away from creating a morning full of negativity and bad energy.
Get Moving
Do not wait until a crisis occurs to help your child have a successful year. Children who start their mornings with negative messages from their parents are more likely to suffer from a negative attitude and poor self-esteem. Take charge of your bad habits and make the changes you need to have a positive, peaceful morning with your family.
Clean the Pantry
One of the best indicators of how your child’s day will go can be found in your pantry. Check the labels. If you are serving your child a breakfast or lunch that contains high amounts of sugar, you are setting yourself up for a moody, miserable child who struggles to pay attention and has snug fitting clothes. They may feel a great surge of energy leaving the house, but in an hour they will be asleep on their desk and irritable. Sugar is a HUGE energy drainer, pound packer, attention stealer and mood buster. Throw away the crap in your pantry and get
helps them relieve anxiety and tension. Sign them up for sports, clubs or a gym membership. Teach your children that physically moving around releases endorphins that will calm them down and sharpen their study skills. Get off the couch and get moving!
Check Please
Make it a ritual to go over all homework assignments and upcoming tests. Schedule a regular time that homework needs to be completed by and make sure it’s at least an hour before bedtime. Designate an area that is quiet for them to work and make cell phones and other electronics unavailable during this time. Your child will work faster without distraction and know that the bar is set for homework to be completed. Giving them guidance and tools to complete homework sets them up for success in college and
teaches them how to have good study habits. Don’t be a passive parent and let your student fall behind and miss assignments. Be proactive to set up meetings with teachers as soon as you feel concerned that they may be falling behind. If you see academic success as a priority, your child is more likely to take pride in succeeding.
Lights Out
Make bedtime on school nights the same time every night. Turn off all phones, TVs and electronics before bed. Kids who are on electronics before bed have trouble falling asleep and an even harder time waking up. Try going back to the dark ages and giving them an actual book to read! I know it sounds crazy, but getting your child in the habit of reading before bed teaches them how to wind down the day and expands their knowledge and imagination. Spend time at the edge of your child’s bed every evening and give them a comfy cozy send-off to sweet dreams. This simple act of warmth and affection sets the stage for restful sleep and welcoming the new day with a sense of safety and security. Kids who grow up without security, structure, rules, attention and warmth are more likely to fall into the “wrong” crowd, use drugs or have sex at an early age. Make time to connect with your child at the end of each day. We are never too old to be tucked in! Proactive parenting throughout the school year is essential to your child’s success in every way. Get a strategy in place and do whatever it takes to help launch the next generation of leaders. They are depending on you! Wishing you all a fantastic New School Year!
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Wilton Family Medicine’s New Approach to Primary Care Same-Day Appointments and Longer Hours Make Care More Convenient by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY
WILTON — While the number of urgent care facilities continues to grow nationwide, Glens Falls Hospital believes that most people would prefer to be cared for — and will ultimately receive more comprehensive care — at their own primary care office. That’s the philosophy behind a new model of care being launched at the hospital’s primary care practice in Wilton. Wilton Family Medicine, located at 135 North Road, now offers same-day appointments and has expanded its office hours to provide more convenient access to care. The office now offers appointments weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Appointments can be made by calling 926-1935. “Our new approach provides two clear patient-centered advantages -- it allows people to get care when it’s most convenient for them, and to get that care from the medical professionals who know them best,” said Dr. Barney Rubenstein, who oversees Glens Falls Hospital’s network of family health centers and physician practices. Dr. Rubenstein said the availability of same-day appointments for their patients who are ill or have minor injuries means those people will be treated by medical professionals who have immediate access to their health records and who will be there to provide followup care as needed. By providing same-day care on an appointment basis, Wilton Family Medicine also eliminates the long wait times that are sometimes found in a walk-in urgent care setting. “The overall coordination
Wilton Family Medicine (from left): Physician Assistant Kathy Mazur-Heren, Dr. Chris Messitt, Dr. Mark Doyle, Physician Assistant Alan Gutman.
of your care is naturally better when you’re working with your own primary care office,” said Dr. Rubenstein. “Our goal is to create even more connectivity between our patients and our providers throughout the year for the
betterment of the patient’s health.” In addition to convenient appointments, patients of Wilton Family Medicine have access to GFH MyChart, an online portal that provides them with direct access to portions of their medical
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record, as well as a convenient way to communicate with the office. With GFH MyChart, patients can go online 24 hours a day to review test results and instructions from their provider; review their medical history, medications, immunizations and allergies; request prescription renewals; schedule and review appointments; and communicate with their provider. “Everything we do revolves around making it easier for people to get care, communicate with us between appointments, and manage their health in collaboration with our provider team,” said Dr. Rubenstein. Wilton Family Medicine opened in 2005. Its provider team includes: Dr. Chris Messitt, Dr. Mark Doyle, Physician Assistant Kathy Mazur-Herren and Physician Assistant Alan Gutman. For more information about its primary care services or to schedule an appointment, call 926-1935.
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Senior Calendar Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-7860 * www.sspl.org
Beginning/Intermediate Bridge Class with Hal Bigelow Tuesdays, September 16 – December 9; 2 – 4 p.m. Saratoga Springs Library will be offering a bridge class focusing on the basics of bridge. In addition, the class will offer intermediate players an opportunity to come and play and hone their skills. The class format will be instruction with illustrated bridge hands for about ½ hour and then playing hands in small groups with the instructor sitting in for the remaining 1 ½ hours. Intermediate players are welcome to come and may choose to play together with some participation by the instructor as time allows. Susman Room.
“Sin City”: Saratoga Springs in the Gilded Age Thursday, October 2; Noon – 1 p.m.
Historian and novelist, Charles O’Brien, will speak on the mayhem and murder he deals with in his recent historical novel, “Death in Saratoga Spring,” (Kensington 2014), the second book in his Gilded Age trilogy. It’s the 1894 season in Saratoga Springs. A Civil War hero with a dark past is found stabbed to death in the Grand Union Hotel. In search of the culprit, private investigator Pamela Thompson, takes us to iconic sites, such as the Grand Union Hotel, Canfield Casino, and Saratoga Race Course. Books will be available for sale after the presentation. No registration required. H. Dutcher Community Room.
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs Public Library. All programs will be held in the H. Dutcher Community Room and are free and open to the public.
Charles F. Dowd and Standard Time Thursday, November 13; Noon – 1 p.m.
In the late 1800s, almost every town had its own time zone based on sundials, and train schedules were chaotic. So how did standardization eventually come about? Learn about the timely intervention of Saratoga’s own Charles Ferdinand Dowd, principal of Temple Grove Seminary for Girls (now the Skidmore Apartments). Join Charlie Kuenzel and Dave Patterson as they talk about Dowd and the monument/sundial that honors him. H. Dutcher Community Room.
Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga
Art Classes
Classes are for members only, membership only $20 for the year! Call the Center at 584-1621 to sign up today! On Wednesday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, create “Sculpy Clay” designs!
Join Collette Travel for the 2015 Excursion Presentation Tuesday, September 23; 2 p.m. Information and pricing for excursions to The Netherlands, Paris and Belgium; New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville; National Parks; Spain.
5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-1621 www.saratogaseniorcenter.org
The Senior Center is sponsoring the upcoming one-day bus trips open to the public. Special pricing.
Long Term Care Insurance Q&A
• Burlington, Vermont - October 8 Fall foliage and fabulous shopping! ($22 member/$42 non-member.)
Tuesday, September 23, 1 p.m. Should you or your children be considering LTCI? Get all the information and have all your questions answered by WP Wealth Advisors. Great for all ages! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs
• New York, New York December 10 Kick off the Holidays with fun in NYC! ($28 member/$48 nonmember.) Call the center at 5841621 for more information or to sign up.
Book Club Meets Tuesday, September 30; 3 p.m. Meeting will discuss “Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition and Survival” by Peter Stark.
Insurance Expo Friday, October 3; 1-4 p.m. The Statewide Senior Action Network presents an objective and informational update on changes to Medicare for 2015. Afterwards, meet with insurance reps before Open Enrollment and have all of your questions answered. Talk to reps from CDPHP, MVP, UHC, Blue Shield, Empire, Wellcare, NYS-EPIC and more.
Savvy Caregiver Series Tuesdays October 21-November 18; 9-11 a.m. The Alzheimer’s Assn. and Home Helpers present this free, 5-week course to help families learn strategies for caring with loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Participants will receive a DVD and manual to use at home. Please call 584-1621 to sign up.
About The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga
The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga is a non-profit, non-residential community center located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. Adults age 50 and over can join for only $20 a year and participate in programs, trips& social activities tailored to adults and seniors. For more information on how to join or volunteer call (518) 584-1621 or visit us at www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.
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Our Elders — Our Actions Exploring New Beginnings And Believing You Can Get There
by Clare Colamaria for Saratoga TODAY
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o often when we daydream of a happy time, all the daily clutter and distractions are taken out of the equation and in your mind you have this vision of “a moment.” We tend to not think about what it takes to get us to that moment of peace and pleasure. We just want to capture it and explore that feeling, even for a little while. It’s a snapshot of what we envision
for ourselves and our loved ones. What is it going to take to make that daydream become a reality? Who is in the snapshot you envision? Now that summer has faded, the air is cooler and the sun is setting earlier every day, and we tend to go into lockdown mode instead of making plans. There really is no reason to do this since the Northeast is where we chose to live. We must become aware and emphasize staying proactive with our hopes and dreams for our family and loved ones regardless of the time of year. Hibernation is very typical this time of year, but once again, it is procrastinating new beginnings and new chapters. Change can and will bring you peace of mind and pleasure at heart. If you see that without changing things, life will become more and more challenging and distract you from your dream. As the weather becomes colder and more unpredictable, our elders tend to become more
dormant and have less interest in going out and socializing. We need to encourage them to stay active in their local senior centers, churches, YMCAs or whatever brings them joy and keeps their minds and bodies stimulated. If you require assistance in getting your elders to and from functions and activities, you can always reach out to a local companion agency for assistance. I am more than happy to help you in obtaining these types of services and give you other helpful hints for keeping them involved in life’s daily activities. Another thing to keep in mind as winter slowly creeps in, if your elders live alone and require assistance and you know in your heart that keeping them in their home this winter will be a challenge, not only for them but for you as their main caregiver, you may want to start the process of looking at different style senior living accommodations. Many times, transitioning
Senior Cloggers
WILTON — On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 16 the Wilton Senior Center received a visit from the Hill Country Cloggers. They entertained and delighted the attendees who couldn’t resist ‘bustin’ a few moves’ themselves! Thanks to Phyllis at the Center for the invite. A great time was had by all.
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them into a safer and new environment where all their care needs can be met will make all the difference in the world for their cognitive functions and spirits. It’s a new beginning, a new chapter in their lives, new friendships. This transition will also remove much of the worry off your plate by making their care needs easier to manage. So, look at the snapshot again. How can you get there? What steps need to be taken to get
you closer to making your daydream vision a reality? Clare Colamaria is an Eldercare Consultant, Founder of A Senior Choice, LLC. She helps families decipher all the many different options involved in care transitions. Clare is a Placement Specialist and a library of In Home Care resources. Please call her directly at (518) 424-2527 or visit her website at www.aseniorschoiceonline.com. Allow Clare to help you make the right choices!
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A Late Summer Great Escape
by Carrie Rowlands Johnson for Saratoga TODAY LAKE GEORGE — “Come on, mom, let’s go on the Steamin’ Demon!” Cameron, one of my twin boys, is pulling me in the direction of one of the things my nightmares are made of. The “Steamin’ Demon” is more than 15-hundred feet of winding heavy steel track. The car it facilitates carries its passengers up, up, up toward the sky before
dropping them down, down, downover and over again. As if that isn’t scary enough, it also features a single loop and a double corkscrew. That’s where I draw the line. I refuse to fly upside down, even for a matter of seconds, even for the most important people in my life. Now, there was a point in time when I, too, could be labeled an adrenalin junkie. Those were the days of FOX-TV News live shots, skydiving and other risk-taking behaviors. Those days, however, ended when my twins’ lives began. I
started thinking more about consequences than thrills when I became a mother. Realizing I am going to need an alternative in order to prevent a meltdown, I divert Cameron’s attention toward the Alpine Bobsled. I don’t feel too badly about it, noticing his brother Jordan doesn’t appear at all anxious to attempt the monstrosity that is the Steamin’ Demon, either. He’s cut out of a much more subdued cloth than his fraternal twin. For this, I give thanks nearly every day.
We wait in line in the hot late summer sun for at least a half an hour. I am wiping the perspiration from my face as we finally load into our bobsled. This is a completely original roller coaster ride here at The Great Escape. According to the park’s website, “there is no track at all – you simply speedglide like a bullet down the mountain, on a smooth highwalled course that is identical to what the Olympians ride.” I scream the entire time, as forcing the loud sound out of my body seems to force out the butterflies, too. This is highly entertaining for my children and clearly adds to their satisfaction. The boys and I have season passes to this popular Lake George amusement park, which come in handy on those days when I don’t want to blow the entire price of admission on just the few hours we have to spare. Today is a “Get a friend in free” day. Though I contemplated bringing along one or two of the boys’ friends, I ultimately decided just to keep it to the three of us. I’m not unhappy with my decision. It turns out to be a great opportunity for me to spend quality time with my little men before they
“It’s nice because mom can get a salad, dad can grab a beer, and the kids can have fun.” — John Carr, ADK Pub and Brewery
head back to school. Other than the half-hour wait time for the Bobsled, we are able to navigate the rides pretty quickly. Marshal’s Stampede indoor bumper cars, The Blizzard (scrambler), and Screamin’ Eagles are all big hits. The Raging River offers a refreshing cool down, and it is just my speed, carrying us relatively smoothly through the rapids. Just before the boys hit the wave pool in the water park, I give them their “last ride” warning. This always seems to ease the shock of an ending. It certainly does today. Our bathing suits dry on the walk back to the car, and we are still wearing them as we take the short car ride just a few miles North to the Adirondack Pub and Brewery. Located right on Canada Street, just across from Fort William Henry, it is easy to find. It’s easy on the eyes too, tastefully decorated in the traditional, rustic Adirondack style. John Carr opened the popular restaurant fifteen years ago, and is proud of the some fifteen different beers they brew right on site. I’m here with 8-year olds, so we sample the root beer offered on tap. Carr explains that they add “extra winter green oil and less vanilla than typical root beer, giving it a lighter flavor, and making it more popular with kids.” Pure cane sugar and honey are added instead of high fructose corn syrup, making it a relatively healthy choice, too. In spite of the fact that it’s a brewpub, I find it to be a familyfriendly place, something else Carr is proud of. “It’s nice because mom can get a salad, dad can grab a beer, and the kids can have fun,” says Carr. My two sure do, wolfing down their pasta and chicken nuggets in record time, agreeing they’ll fondly remember our late summer Great Escape long after they’re back in the classroom. The Great Escape is open weekends through November 2. The Adirondack Pub and Brewery is open weekends all year long and seven days a week during the summer. Visit sixflags.com/greatescape and adkpub.com for more information. Carrie Rowlands Johnson is a writer/blogger. She previously reported for Fox 23 News. You can read more at: http://carowlands.wix. com/carrie-rowlands.
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
Families
Catching My Breath
by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY
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ecently, my husband and the four older boys spent the night at my mother-inlaw’s for a much-looked-forwardto grandma-spoiling sleepover. Taddy and Gus and I stayed home, because even though Gus sleeps through the night most nights, some nights he doesn’t, and I wasn’t yet feeling up to dealing with that away from home. I thought it would be kind of nice for the big boys to be able to go and do and have fun without being held back by the little ones, and I had all sorts of big plans for the twenty-seven hours they’d be gone—cleaning, writing, resting, out to dinner with my sisters, a movie and ice cream after the boys were in bed. It started out well enough— Dad and the big boys left here just before lunch, so I had about an hour and a half before naptime. Taddy and I ate lunch together and had a great little conversation while Gus kicked happily in his little seat. After lunch, I was able to clean off the table and pick up a little bit, and then there was time for stories before naptime. “What a leisurely afternoon!” I thought to myself, even as I caught myself checking the clock every five minutes, counting down until they’d both be asleep and I’d have honest-to-goodness alone time to do whatever I wanted to do. I couldn’t remember the last time that had happened—maybe when Thomas was Taddy’s age and Gabe was Gus’? Like, eight years ago? Finally it was time. I put Taddy down for his nap, with his two special blankies and his best friend lambie (whom he has always called, mysteriously, “D2”).
“Put a blankie on my leggies!” he said in his sweet voice, the first step of our nap routine. “And one for my hair!” he said, meaning he wanted me to place blanket No. 2 under his head. “And turn on the fan!” he said, and I turned on the ceiling fan. “Wait a minute! Wait a minute!” he said. “Where is my Lego guy?” At which point I said, because it had already been too many minutes and I could hear Gus starting to fuss, “We’ll get the Lego guy when you get up,” which I knew I could say because Taddy has always been my easygoing laidback guy. “Okay!” he said, and I shut his door. Then I nursed the baby, the two of us rocking quietly in the chair I often sit in to nurse him, the chair that one or more of the other boys are usually crawling on while I’m trying to nurse the baby, and I have to say every single time, “You’re banging the baby’s head with your knee! Back up! I need some space!” As it was, Gus nursed really well, undistracted, and fell right asleep, and I put him down in his cradle and snuck out of the room and when I got back downstairs I just stood in the middle of the playroom because I had no idea what to do. In front of me there were piles of clean laundry needing to be folded and sorted. A playroom that could use a good organizing. A kitchen that
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could use a good cleaning. A good few bins that need to be moved to the basement. An entryway that had long since become unwelcoming. And that was just downstairs. All these things I had planned to tackle during naptime. But … There was still coffee in the pot. My mind was prickling with writing ideas. I had from 2:30-5 p.m. Did I want to spend that time cleaning? I did not. So I poured a cup of coffee and sat down at the computer— by this time it was 3 p.m., as I’d spent a half hour wondering and worrying about what I should do—and spent the next two hours noodling around on the internet while trying to pin down one of those ideas pinging around in my head into a sentence that I could type into the Word document I’d optimistically opened. Then naptime was over, and it was time to get the boys up. We went out to dinner with my sisters. They came over while I put the boys to bed, and then we watched a movie and ate our ice cream. It was fun, our girls’ night, but after they left, I wasn’t tired. It was too late to clean or fold laundry (because after the boys are in bed = no chores for me, as much as possible), so I fired up the computer again and tried to be productive for a while. I failed. I fell asleep with the TV on, because
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“I felt a shift in myself from being an adult looking at a bunch of little ones that need to be cared for to being a member of a group where we all depend on each other.” the quiet of the house was freaking me out. The next day was more of the same—trying to enjoy my little break from the mayhem but really counting the minutes until they came home. I learned I was not more productive when I have more time to myself (I might even be less so). I learned that, though I’d thought all the noise in the house bothered me (I’m forever shushing the boys), it turns out I miss it when it’s gone. Less of a revelation—because I already knew it— but a good reminder was how much I enjoy and look forward to spending time with my husband each day, especially after the boys are in bed, and how much I missed that with him not there. It was like, what I thought would be a chance to catch my breath left me gasping for air. I know this sounds weird, but it was kind of the first time I felt a shift in myself from being an adult looking at a bunch of little ones
that need to be cared for to being a member of a group where we all depend on each other, laugh with each other, understand each other’s quirks, try to patiently deal with each other’s issues. It’s just being a family, I know, but it just hit me in a new way that weekend, when Taddy was extra clingy with the strangeness of missing the rest of “us,” and I didn’t have the camaraderie I always have with my husband and have really started to have with the older boys lately. I still don’t like the idea of being up in the night with a baby away from home, but if faced with this situation again I might just deal with the possibility and go with them. Kate Towne Sherwin is a stayat-home mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons Thomas (9), Gabriel (8), John Dominic (6), Xavier (4), Thaddeus (2), and Charles “Gus” (5 months). She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.
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Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
Properly Putting One Foot in Front of the Other
by Matthew Goodemote for Saratoga TODAY This week I would like to share a “discovery” I made about six months ago. But before I tell you what happened I would like to provide a little background for why it was important for me...and hopefully for those reading this article. Over the years I have seen a multitude of foot disorders. The range of problems include pain, weakness, loss of motion, balance loss and gait disorders. My entire career has been in orthopedics, and in my early years I tried to emulate those I admired. In fact, I used to practice what I would say and how I would say it. But I have grown as a therapist, and in the recent years I started to push myself to really understand something so well that I no longer have to do what someone else taught me. That’s what this “discovery” was about for me personally. In order to make this shift from someone who uses someone else’ s ideas to a deeper level of understanding where I really “get” what is going on, I had to learn to really
listen to what my patients say and what their movements show me. There are times when I know I am seeing something important but can’t put my finger on exactly what I am seeing. And when something goes in a direction I didn’t expect, I try to really notice it and examine it more closely than just writing it off as “ineffective” or “ill timed.” This is what happened a few months ago and specifically has to do with foot/ ankle and gait-related disorders. The foot plays a major role in our daily lives, from standing and walking, to getting up and out of chairs or climbing up ladders. If you have any doubts about how important the foot is, ask someone with a painful foot. What some may not know is that what happens in the foot ultimately effects what is happening at the knee, hip and spine. There are several joints and muscles that must coordinate in a precise way to give us the gift of walking. They help us maintain our balance so we don’t fall, and they contribute to a host of other activities we don’t know until we are injured and can’ t use our foot properly. In addition to the activities at the foot, when these joints and muscles of the foot do what they are meant to do, the knee can do what it is supposed to do. In turn, the hip can do what it is supposed to do. So the chain of events in our body depends on what happens when and how the foot strikes the ground. As I was focusing on the foot and its role with walking, balance and how it influences the knee, hip and spine, I got a firsthand example of how important proper mechanics really are with a patient who had
come mainly for work on his knee. The patient came to see me for an injured knee and a broken fibula (the bone on the outside of the lower leg). This is important because the location of the fracture turns out to be where he had pain when moving his foot during walking and balance activities. It was also affecting how he walked and ultimately how his back and hip felt. There are a group of muscles that attach on the outer part of our lower leg that assist the foot’s movement, stability and ultimately how we walk. The patient’s fracture was right where the peroneal longus attaches. The peroneal longus is one of the muscles in the outer aspect of our lower leg. For my patient, it meant that when the muscle contracted it would pull on his bone and he would experience pain. The peroneal longus muscle plays a major role in the stability of the foot and the movement of the foot as we walk. I learned in my classes that this muscle is responsible for controlling the motion of the foot as we step forward by helping to lower the foot as it transitions from the outer part of the foot to the inner part of the foot. Then the muscle stabilizes the big toe, which in turn allows us to push off at the end of the gait cycle. This muscle also helps to facilitate movement at the knee, which allows the hip to do what it needs to so we can walk. Initially, when this patient came into the clinic, I missed his potential significance. Until one day I finally realized that some of the pain he experienced was due to the muscle (peroneal longus) pulling on the bone, which meant I had a way of finding what
movements and positions would cause this muscle to contract. All of a sudden a light bulb went off and I realized I had my own test subject to experiment with. I could see if exercises I used to facilitate this muscle were really as effective as I thought they were. I wrote down a series of movements and exercises that we learn in physical therapy to improve patient’s gait and balance and some that I was using with my patients that I had read about or seen others use. Then I had the patient go through them one by one (after telling him my intentions he was a willing volunteer). It was through this experiment that I learned the most effective ways to elicit a response I was trying to facilitate. I “discovered” a more clear understanding that was no longer what my mentors or the experts already knew, but I could finally “get” what was really happening when we walked. It was through this discovery that I learned the best way to train the muscles involved with gait was with gait activities. This may not sound all that brilliant and some may wonder what took me so long. I knew for years that, with my athletes, the best way to effectively train them is with the rule of specificity, meaning the more closely we simulate the actual activity they do in sports the better. Runners get better running. Runners do not get better sitting doing exercises. I also knew that, with back patients, the thing that most often causes a problem is not the actual problem. It is the avoidance of the activity that makes the person more vulnerable to injury
and/or the change in how they do it that exposes new problems. So, for me, realizing that the best way to affect gait was with gait simulation led me to develop a series of exercises. I have come to affectionately call these my “weird walking” techniques. The typical exercises I had used for years and that are being used in most PT clinics in America, although capable of making the muscle contract, were not as effective as the series of gait activities I now have most of my patient’ s doing. Some studies say we take between 3,000-5,000 steps per day, which means when I teach a new way of walking, a patient can perform the “exercises” thousands of times in a day. The easiest thing I can mention is how I now teach patients to use a more “narrow” gait pattern. So I teach my patients a series of unusual gait exercises with the goal being to facilitate a more narrow step. This, at first, feels awkward but it also enhances the response of the foot all the way to the hip and spine. By walking in a more narrow way, the foot automatically goes through a particular movement pattern that allows the knee and hip to follow the leader. Often a simple change like this can have a dramatic effect on how someone feels. It is difficult to know what the foot does when you are wearing shoes or if you are on a treatment table, so make sure the person assessing you is looking at your actual foot while you are standing and while you are walking! On your own, you can experiment by watching yourself walk and notice if the right and left sides look the same. Try changing how you walk to see what effect it has on the foot. Turn your toes in or out, walk one foot directly in front of the other, try walking sideways. Then notice what your foot does or doesn’t like doing. I am posting a video of me doing my “weird walking” on YouTube and my Facebook page if you are interested in seeing what I’m talking about. The videos are educational and it is important that you are assessed before trying the techniques. Call my office for more information at (518) 306-6894. Also coming in October, I will be speaking about gait assessment and actually assessing people’s gait at iRunLocal in downtown Saratoga. If you are interested in more information, contact my office or stop by and volunteer or listen in.
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
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Opportunity Cost: Decisions in the Third Dimension
by Stephen Kyne, Partner, Sterling Manor Financial
for Saratoga TODAY
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s a financial advisor I, too often, see people making choices only in terms of nominal cost, without much regard for the opportunity costs incurred as a result of their decisions. One of my roles is to work to help my clients to think about their choices differently, and in a more comprehensive way. Think of nominal cost as the actual explicit cost of something;
“this car costs $30,000.” If it seems like the car is worth the price, then maybe you choose to buy it. The purchase decision is two-dimensional, and is being made solely based on the explicit cost and perceived value of the good. Opportunity cost is the, often, implied cost in every decision you make. It is the cost you incur when you forego the benefit you would have received by doing something different. Thinking in terms of opportunity cost will add depth—the third dimension—to your decisions. Consider the car example. Rather than thinking two-dimensionally, only in terms of whether the vehicle is worth the price, you should be considering whether the vehicle will also provide you with more benefit (economic, emotional, etc.) than some other alternative. Maybe the better choice is to purchase a different vehicle for $25,000, and spend the additional $5,000 on a vacation! From time to time, we hear a client tell us that they’d like to pay off their mortgage by the time they
Two-dimensional thinking says, “I have the money, why not get rid of my mortgage?” But what about three-dimensional thinking? retire. It’s not that they necessarily anticipate a cash flow issue in retirement which would make the payments an undue burden; it’s more often some bit of “conventional wisdom” that says paying off their mortgage is a good thing, and they may even want to withdraw from their retirement accounts to do it. Two-dimensional thinking says, “I have the money, why not get rid of my mortgage?” But what about three-dimensional thinking? Let’s assume that this client’s mortgage rate is 3.5 percent, their balance is $100,000, their tax rate is 20 percent, and their retirement account earns an average of 8.5 percent. If they paid off their mortgage,
they would save themselves about $3,500 in interest payments this year, the savings from next year would be less, because the 3.5 percent would have been assessed on a smaller balance. But what’s the cost of this decision? First, consider the taxes paid. In order to net the $100,000 required to pay off the mortgage, these clients would need to withdraw $125,000, and pay $25,000 in taxes ($125,000 – 20 percent = $100,000). Then there’s the $10,625 in growth that the $125,000 would have earned at 8.5 percent. Don’t forget the mortgage interest deduction, and tax savings of $700 (20 percent of $3,500). So, the first-year cost of the decision
would be $36,325, or more than 10 times the $3,500 benefit! Consider, also, that while future savings from interest payments would be decreasing each year, the future costs will be increasing since the retirement account growth would otherwise be compounding each year at 8.5 percent. As you can see, thinking twodimensionally, only in terms of nominal cost, can prove to be a very expensive mistake. There is an opportunity cost incurred in every decision you make. Taking time to train yourself to think three-dimensionally about your choices will help you to make decisions that provide you with the most overall value in every aspect of your life. Stephen Kyne is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.
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Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
Rebuilding Mind, Body and Soul
Rockin’ the Guac – For FOOTBALL SEASON! for a lifetime… AND THEN there is the Other 90 percent of the world that simply fall in love with an avocado every time it’s introduced to them in anyway imaginable, including the favorite, Avoca-do-re-mi Falafel!!! Yes I may be exaggerating a bit on that last comment, as it’s my own family tradition that the few I’ve shared the recipe with know not to divulge, but the avocado has and will always hold a special place in my heart. Let me share with you why I feel so strongly about my goose bumped fruity friend.
by Monique Boulet
for Saratoga TODAY
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’ve never met a real avocado hater – true story! I’ve met people who swear they hate it but have never tried it, or have tried it once and never again, or even state the appearance itself is enough to steer them away
Avocado Facts 1) They have only 50 calo-
ries per one ounce serving. This is about 1/5 of a medium avocado.
2) They are very satisfying;
most people think that because they are high in fat they will make you fat, but studies show that they fill you up sooner, therefore
reducing the caloric intake you would normally consume, which can lower your belly fat and weight.
3) Avocados are high in mono-saturated fat... I know mono is normally a bad thing to get but in this case, I give it a 10!
Monique’s SMOKIN’HOT Guacamole Recipe: • 4 Ripe Avocados • A handful of chopped cilantro • Juice of 1 lime • 1/4 tsp. cumin • 1/4 cup canned chipotle finely chopped • 1/4 tsp. cayenne powder • 1/4 cup scallions or red onion • Himalayan sea salt & cracked black pepper
Serve with fresh homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with smoked paprika
4) It creates a great moisture and binder in baking, in place of regular high saturated fats. 5) It’s a great intro food for babies who want to aspire to becoming brainiacs! 6) The carotenoids, including lutein and zeanthin, are eye health boosters! 7) It’s a great spread in place of higher fat mayos and dressings. 8) It is high in 20 vitamins and minerals including folate, potassium, fiber, betacarotene, and contains no cholesterol or sodium. 9) A sprinkle a day (with lime) keeps the dark spots away. 10) And now, a drum roll please......... IT”S A SELFCONTAINING BOWL THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE A FOOTBALL... PERFECT FOR THE SEASON! If you are a business, corporation, food establishment or nonprofit organization and have some news you would like to share on your healthy initiatives, I welcome the information. We are, after all, working together to create one of the healthiest areas in the world! Monique Boulet RD, CDN, CPT organiquebymonique.com (518) 312-6309 moniqueboulet@hotmail.com
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
Families
Stadium vs. Stadium
Owner Christine Harmon Takes One For The Team!
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The battle for sports bar supremacy between the two titan Stadium Cafés (112 Congress Street on the West Side and 389 Broadway) took a unique and strange turn on Wednesday, September 10, as West Side was an given ice bath from their Broadway brothers and sisters to benefit ALS. Correspondent / proprietress / drenchee Christine Harmon reported: “The West Side Stadium accepted the ALS Challenge from the Broadway Stadium Cafe! Afterwards, each employee drafted his or her favorite customers, who took the same Challenge on Monday, September 15. The customers then nominated other Stadium team members for the next round.” So clearly, this is a challenge that will continue. “We certainly hope for some warm weather so
Drenched For A Good Cause!
West Side Survives Broadway’s Invasion!
our nominees won’t turn into popsicles!” Harmon said as beach towels were being handed out to the soaked Stadium-ites. To date this effort has raised over $300, with more to come. — Arthur Gonick
Baby You’re The Greatest! push, pinch or shove. If our Dad was tired, which he was most nights, he looked for a reason to have peace and quiet. So the kids went into stealth mode to have our TV time. Jackie Gleason was one the funniest entertainers ever to our family and we never missed a chance to watch him. We
by John Reardon
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ello my Foodie Friends! We are still waiting for our new site to be built so I went on a little vacation staying with each of my siblings for two days each. My brother Bill gave me a black and white sketch drawing of “The Honeymooners” Ralph and Alice Kramden and Ed Norton. I grew up watching that show. Bill remembered sitting with me, brother Dan and sisters Patty and Carol Ann while laughing at that show. When there was a show we really wanted to watch we would get through dinner being very quiet and not give our parents a reason to cancel TV for the night. We knew that the dishes had to be done quickly and without one
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had to kind of muffle our laughs because Dad needed some quiet. We laughed at all his characters. Jackie also had a big appetite and would routinely eat 5 whole lobsters in one sitting. As a young boy I got a lot of attention from Mom and Dad by
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The West Side Stadium Crew Prepares For Battle
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Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
BOCES Students To Cook With Market Ingredients SARATOGA SPRINGS — Watching chefs prepare elaborate meals, either in fancy restaurants or on actionpacked TV cooking showdowns has become a popular pastime. Plenty of culinary talent will be on display on Saturday, September 20, as local students showcase the skills they are learning in the Culinary Arts Program at the F.D. Myers Education Center of the regional WSWHE BOCES in Saratoga Springs.
Market Recipe: Fresh Tomato Soup *Ingredients can be purchased at the market Many tomato soup recipes call for using canned tomatoes. If you have a food mill, try this recipe using fresh tomatoes from the market instead! • 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes* • 1 chopped onion* • 4 whole cloves (or pinch of ground cloves) • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth • 2 Tbsp. butter • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. salt • 2 tsp. sugar, or adjust to taste In a large pot, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, cloves and broth. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 20 minutes. A variety of colorful eggplants and peppers from Stannard Farm.
September and cooler temperatures yield the first of the winter squash from Kilpatrick Family Farm.
In conjunction with the Saratoga Springs City Center’s 30th anniversary celebration, the market and BOCES are teaming up to host a cooking demonstration from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the south lawn of the market in High Rock Park, near the municipal parking lot and Mouzon House restaurant. The students will be under the direction of Chef Instructor Maureen Clancy, who is also the president of the Saratoga & Glens Falls Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. “Our event this weekend at the market will place pairs of students at five separate cooking stations, and they’ll be overseen by a local professional chef,” explained Clancy. “The chef will help guide the students at each station as they work to prepare a
different menu item, using fresh market ingredients. Particularly at this time of year, with the summer crops merging with the fall harvests, the market is brimming with possibilities.” “This year our focus has been on sustainability and supporting local farmers. I hear the term ‘Farm to Table’ quite often and am glad to help support and educate this concept. The Farmers’ Market supplies a great variety of new and exciting hybrid vegetables in all sizes and colors,” Clancy continued. “As I walk around at the market, I hear people saying ‘What is that? That’s bizarre looking! How would you cook it?’ and ‘I wonder what it tastes like?’ Well, on Saturday we will showcase some of these items and give people a chance to explore and educate their palates a bit,” Chef
New Food And Entertainment Promotions At Crown Grill Ginger Beer, Lime Juice from Saratoga Juice Bar); $1 off other 6 Mules; plus free bar snacks SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Crown Grill, 390 Broadway, has announced a new schedule of food and entertainment promotions for the fall:
Monday’s are now “Mule Mondays”
Friday’s feature “Friday Night Jazz”
Live Music every Friday at 7p.m.
Sunday’s will feature “Chef ’s Sunday Suppers”
Starting at 4:30 p.m. - $25 Prix Fixe, with additional a la carte’ $5 Saratoga Mules (which menu items available. $20 bottled include Tito’s Vodka, Bermuda wine features and happy hour all
day and night!
Starting Tuesday, September 23
“Two Step Tuesdays” – Regular menu plus special music, Food and Drink accents direct from Texas
Starting Saturday and Sunday October 4 and 5
“Brunch on Broadway” – Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 2:30 p.m. Drink specials all day. For more information, visit crowngrillsaratoga.com or phone (518) 583-1105.
Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard tomato seeds, skins, and cloves remaining in the mill. In the empty pot, melt the butter and then stir in flour to make a “roux” (a thick combination), cooking over low heat until the roux is a medium brown. Slowly whisk in the tomato mixture, eliminating lumps, then stir in the rest. Season with sugar and salt to suit your taste. Clancy commented. The Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program at BOCES implements an industry-based program that includes kitchen basics, safety and sanitation, purchasing and inventory control, customer service, food and control cost. Students complete two years of instruction and pass national assessments during each year. Upon completion, the
students are ready for careers in the hospitality industry and postsecondary opportunities. Unlike some of the popular TV cooking competitions, the market’s demonstrations won’t be judged on Saturday. Spectators will have the chance to ask questions, and find out where the different ingredients come from in the market, in case they want to try duplicating the dish at home.
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called to dinner, being very quiet, we found a suitcase and I said to my little brothers: let me see if I can fit in it! When I asked them to let me out there was silence. They were gone because Mom called us to dinner. I can still remember the wait until Mom came and let me out. Not right away, since they didn’t tell mom for fear that they would be in trouble. Mom counted heads and asked: “where’s your brother?” She was not happy — another night of dinner in my room. Remember my Foodie Friends that “Life Happens in the Kitchen!” The Foodie audience is the greatest audience in the world!
imitating people like Jackie or Ed Sullivan. It was fun and got us more TV time. Now don’t get me wrong, all these plans did not always work! We lost a lot of TV time because Irish triplets as my brothers and I were called could not be permanently tamed. Things happened at dinner like a pea would be thrown or someone would make the youngest Patty upset! Before she could talk she could scream and one time I went to kick Danny under the table but got Patty instead. Have you heard the term quiet before the storm? She inhaled, held it for about 5 seconds and then let out a wail that sounded like an air raid warning. No Jackie that night! I was usually the instigator of any mischief, though I tried not to be! One of our most memorable times was when we were waiting to be
Take Care, John and Paula John and Paula Reardon are the owners of Compliments to the Chef. As of October 1, their new address will be 46 Marion Avenue. For more information visit saratogachef.com
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Puppet Shows in Saratoga Wild Apple Puppetry is presenting puppet shows monthly in Saratoga Springs at 320 Broadway on the bottom level of the Arts Building. All shows begin at 10 a.m. (Friday, September 26: The Three Billy Goats Gruff; October 31: Mrs. McMurphy’s Pumpkin; November 21: The Three Bears; December 19: The Gingerbread Boy; January 23: The Elves and the Shoemaker; February 27: The Little Engine That Could; March 27: The Tortoise and the Hare; April 24: The Three Little Pigs; May 29: The Ugly Duckling; June 12: The Frog Prince; July 24: Jack and the Beanstalk. Laughter: The Best Medicine Comedy Get your monthly dose of laughter at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant in Malta September 26 from 8-10 p.m. If you bring four people and yourself, you get yourself in for free. Co-pay is $15 per person. Food and drinks will be served before and during the show to help the medicine go down. If you would like to reserve your selected table, call (518) 584-0227. Field Day at the Field House Join the Saratoga Regional YMCA as it celebrates the Grand Opening of the Field House & Athletic Training Center at the Wilton Branch (20 Old Gick Road) September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will include dodgeball, tennis and soccer clinics, face painting, a photobooth, bounce houses, sumo suit wrestling, sports challenges and demos, a velcro wall and bungee run, as well as various other activities for families and children of all ages. During this time, the Strength & Conditioning Director, TJ Docherty, along with his team of personal trainers, will be available in the Athletic Training Center to give exercise demos and answer health and wellness questions. For more information call (518) 587-3000. Oktobeerfest The fifth annual Oktobeerfest will take place on September 27 at the
LOCAL BRIEFS Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. From 1-7:30 p.m., authentic German bier and food, craft beers, German entertainment, games and contests, and more will be provided. Oktobeerfest will celebrate German culture with an afternoon featuring authentic German bier and cuisine, as well as over 20 seasonal craft beers from many regional breweries. German and American food will be provided, as well as wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Pizza and Wing Night Pizza and Wing Night at the Victory Mills Fire Department will be September 27 from 4-8 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Place your order at (518) 695-6623 after 2 p.m. Last call is 7 p.m. Cheese pizza 12 cut is $11. Pizza with the works 12 cut is $18. Toppings are $2 each. One dozen wings (plain, mild, hot, extra hot, sweet baby BBQ, garlic parm) with celery, carrots and blue cheese are $9. Book Sale The Ballston Spa Public Library (21 Milton Avenue) will hold a used fall book sale, Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss out on an assortment of books, movies, music and the “buck-a-bag” sale, which is held from 3-4 p.m. For more information call (518) 885-5022 or visit ballston.sals.edu. Monthly Indoor Craft & Garage Sale The Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be Sunday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, camping equipment, summer items, clothing jewelry, party vendors, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. All proceeds go to local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: next sale October 26, November 9 and November 23. Tables are $15 for an 8-foot table; call (518) 289-5470 for more information. Sands Casino Bus Trip A Sands Casino Bus Trip will be leaving the Wilton Mall near Dick’s Sports Goods Light Pole (C-2) at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 28. The bus will also be stopping at Exit 8 off the Northway—park
and ride at 7 a.m. sharp. A $35 per person fee includes a ride to and from and must be paid by September 1. For questions call Cliff at (518) 260-9922 or Red at (518) 729-9417. Saratoga Business-toBusiness Expo The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host their 2014 Saratoga County Businessto-Business Expo on Thursday, October 2 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Each attendee will have the opportunity to meet with locally owned businesses throughout Saratoga County and beyond. In addition, there will be food samples given away by Chamber restaurant and catering members, various giveaways, two cash bars and a live broadcast from 101.3 The Jockey. If you would like more information on becoming a member, please contact John Marcantonio at jmarcantonio@ saratoga.org or call (518) 5843255. For questions regarding the Business Expo contact Keith VanVeghten, kvanveghten@ saratoga.org. Facelift Fundraiser for Ballston Spa Public Library The Facelift Fundraiser for the Ballston Spa Public Library will be held at the American Legion Post 234 (23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa) will be October 3 from 6 -9 p.m. Support the library’s efforts to improve the physical appearance of the library and enjoy a funfilled evening. This First Friday event will offer live music from Dan Berggren, the Ballston Area Senior Chorus, and Mark Hersh. There will also be baked goods and children’s activities including face painting, gift basket raffles, ice cream social, silent auctions including signed books, and more. All proceeds will be used to update the appearance of the library. All ages welcome. No door charge. Fall Festival The October 4 Fall Festival at St. Peter Lutheran Church (2776 Route 9, Malta) will include antiques, comic books, books, handmade crafts, MaryKay, ThirtyOne, Origami Owl and many more. For more information call (518)583-4153 or email festival@stpetermalta.org. Ballston Area Senior Citizens Bazaar The Ballston Area Senior Citizens annual Bazaar will be
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014 held October 4 at the Milton Community Center (310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa) to benefit Ballston area senior citizens. Indoor and outdoor space available on first come/first serve basis. Email ballstonseniors@aol. com or call (518) 885-4229 for more information. Haunted Hayride and Haunted House A haunted hayride and house setup will take place October 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 5-10 p.m. at Gavin Park (10 Lewis Drive) in Wilton. Cost is $10 for both the hayride and haunted house. Family rates are available. The time slot for “Little Screamers” is 4-6 p.m. For more information call (518) 2609922 or (518) 729-9417. Honoring our Vets Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. presents the “Honoring our Veterans” buffet and brunch on Sunday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fortunes Restaurant on the grounds of the Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children 3-10 years old and free for those under 3. Reservations must be made by November 1 with a check payable to Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. 4281 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information call (518) 260-9922 or (518) 729-9417. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Everyone is welcome to the free Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may. FA meets at 7 p.m. in Saratoga Springs every Monday at the United Methodist Church on Fifth and Henning. For more information, including a list of all regular, weekly meetings in the Capital District, visit www. foodaddicts.org or call Laurie (518) 879-7323. Thrift Shop Open House Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St. in Schuylerville, will have a Summer Clothing Sale at 50 cents each, while supplies last. The Shop will have an open house on Saturday, October 4, during regular business hours. The Thrift Shop’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Veteran’s discounts apply. They
are accepting donations during Shop hours only. For further information, call the Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640. Zumba Classes at Gavin Park Zumba, the Latin-inspired, dance-fitness craze, continues to be a popular recreational offering at Gavin Park, in the Town of Wilton. Signup has now begun for the latest round of Zumba classes. Three sessions are currently being offered, all to run on Mondays, 5:45–6:45 p.m. Session 1 will run now through October 20. Session 2 will run from October 27–December 1. Session 3 will run from December 8– January 13. (Please note that there will be no classes on October 13th). Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins will be allowed. A minimum of 10 people must register for a session to run, and you must be at least 15 years of age. No more than 75 persons will be accepted per session. Registration ends one business day prior to the start date for each session. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at (518) 584-9455. Saratoga’s Job Fair The Career Building Expo will be on Wednesday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saratoga City Center. Positions will be available in insurance, National Guard, media, hospital services and health and beauty, among many others. Create your own SPOOKY Candles The Candle Collective is hosting a night of SPOOKY candle making at 20 Prospect St. in Ballston Spa on October 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $19.99. Classes will teach you how to turn very simple mason jars into fun and crazy zombie candles. Then fill them with wax and watch them glow. Double M’s Haunted Hayride The Double M in Ballston Spa is the place to go for a haunted hayride in October. Starting October 3, the Haunted Hayrides run by reservation ThursdaySunday evenings. Go to www. mmhauntedhayrides.com for the exact schedule. The Hayrides have grown to include a total of six attractions for one price of $24. Reservations required.
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Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
This Week’s Events
Sept 19 Sept 25 Family Friendly Event
Friday, September 19 All You Can Eat Dinner Principessa Elena Society, 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Menu: Pasta Fagioli, sausage & peppers, onions, ziti with sauce, meatballs with sauce, salad, bread, butter, dessert, coffee, tea. Seniors $8, Regular $9, Children 5-12 $5, under 5 free, take-out dinners $10. For more information call (518) 584-4163.
Saturday, September 20 Huge Yard Sale Old Saratoga Reformed Church, pearl & Burgoyne Streets, Schuylerville, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bargain priced items, food sale, hot dogs and hamburgers, baked goods, and more. For more information call (518) 695-3479.
Antique Clock and Watch Show Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, Henning Rd. and Fifth Ave., 9 a.m. to Noon Antique clock and watch Show with free appraisals and repair estimates. This event is sponsored by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Rip Van Winkle Chapter 40. A large exhibit of antique clocks, free keys, pendulum bobs, taper pins and hand washers for clocks needing them. For information call Peter Elmendorf, Secretary, at (518) 5874435 or (518) 438-7158.
Annual Garage Sale Villages of Schuylerville, Victory and Town of Saratoga, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lots of great stuff for everyone. Saturday and Sunday. Locations of some of the sales: Schuylerville – 104 Green St., 15 Mennen Rd., 74
Church St., Rt 4 South Box 1017, 44 Burgoyne St., 144 Broad St. (Adirondack School), 4 & 10 Ranger Dr., 3, 5, 7 & 8 Hessian Dr., Nortre Dame Visitation Church - 18 Pearl St. (Bake Sale), Dutch Reformed Church - 48 Pearl St. (Food and Bake Sale), Victory Mills: 41 Gates Ave.
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Annual Garage Sale Rt. 32 S. of the Village, Victory Mills, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Same weekend as the Town wide Garage Sale. Open to the Public. All Vendors welcome Tables or just a spot to sell your items. Tables or grounds location to setup $20.00 for the Day. Food & drink will be available. Please contact John (518) 222-0316 to reserve your spot.
Grange Market 531 Main Street, Corinth, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With 16 vendors, the Grange Market is sure to have something you need. Avon, 31, SwissJust, Tastefully Simple, Michi, Mary Kay, Stampin’ Up, ItWorks!, Livilu & Temesa’s Boutiques, Patricia’s Closet, jewelry, Disney collectibles, Homemade gifts, even chair messages, some fresh produce, and snacks, burgers, and hot dogs.
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m. “Underground Railroad Quilts” will be the topic presented by Stan Malecki, an educator representing the Historical Society of Moreau and Parks-Bentley Place of South Glens Falls. Before the culmination of the Civil War, slaves used quilt patterns to pass the word about upcoming plans of escape. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978.
Roast Pork Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton. Exit 16. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce, vegetables, rolls, assorted desserts and beverages. Cost by donation. Take-outs available. Handicap Accessible. For more information call (518) 584-9107.
Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine St., Saratoga Springs, 6 pm
calendar Thousands of dollars of donated auction items offered during dinner. All proceeds are donated directly to the Albany Veterans Hospital and Homeless Shelters for Vets in Ballston Spa. Tickets are $20, two for $35, or table for 10 $135. For more information call Tom (518) 944-0465 or K of C at (518) 584-8547.
Sunday, September 21
Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 to11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation requested: adults $8, Seniors and military (ID required) $7, Children 5-12 $6, under 5 free. Take-out $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Boston Terrier Parade Spa City Farmers, Lincoln Bath, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. We will parade the length of Broadway, ending at the Ice House. Donations will go to Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue.
Fifth Annual Henry St. Harvest Festival Henry St., Downtown Saratoga Springs, 12 to 4 p.m. Celebrate autumn with local businesses, vendors, festive food, live entertainment, and activities for kids. Live music, a dance performance, seasonal snacks, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a dunking booth, and a live broadcast from 101.3 The Jockey. A special memorial tribute for Mana Behan, a beloved community member, yogi, and healer, organized by One Roof Holistic Health Center. For more information call (518) 450-1273.
Gorilla Basketball or Gorilla Soccer Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Saratoga Springs. These programs are for children ages 4 through 6 who have little or no playing experience. Children learn the fundamentals, including dribbling, passing, and shooting, in a fun and relaxed environment. Programs run Sundays, September 21 – October 26, and are limited to 15 participants each. Preregistration is required at www.
townofwilton.com or by stopping by the park office during regular business hours. Any questions, please call (518) 584-9455.
Monday, September 22 Song Swap with Jeff Walton Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Local favorite, singer songwriter and performer extraordinaire, Jeff Walton will lead an all- acoustic song swap. Bring your guitar, bring your ukulele, bring your harmonica. Get off your couch and come down and share your music. All abilities and ages are welcome. No registration required.
Tuesday, September 23 How to Pay for College without Going Broke Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pierce Mahar of Educational Funding Specialists explains how to make college affordable by developing a financial plan, increasing tax deductions, maximizing financial aid and negotiating awards. For parents of younger, as well as older, children. Please register.(518) 584-7860 ext 305.
Wednesday, September 24 Life of a Family of Adirondack Beavers Crandall Library Community Room, Glens Falls, 7 p.m. Naturalist and educator Tom Kalinowski will present “Life of a Family of Adirondack Beavers” as part of the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. The program is free and open to the public.
Thursday, September 25 Silly Science The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 am to Noon Free with Museum admission. Recommended for children 3+. Join us for our newest program. We will explore the different ways science is all around us.
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Congregation Shaara Tfille High Holiday Schedule 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY www.saratogasynagogue.org https://www.facebook.com/
For more info or to inquire about tickets saratogajcc@verizon.net
584-2370 Services conducted by
Rabbi/Cantor Kenneth Blatt SELICHOT
Saturday, September 20th at 7:30pm • followed by dessert
EREV ROSH HASHANAH Wednesday, September 24th • 7:30pm
ROSH HASHANAH — Day 1
Thursday, September 25th • 9:30am Services for all children • 10:00am Childcare available from 10:00am – 12:00pm Sermon • 11:00am (approximate time) Shofar Blowing • 11:30am (approximate time) Tashlich Service at Saratoga Boat Launch on Saratoga Lake • 5:00pm (rain date 9/26)
ROSH HASHANAH — Day 2
Friday, September 26th • 9:30am Sermon • 11:00am (approximate time) Shofar Blowing • 11:30am (approximate time)
KOL NIDRE
Friday, October 3rd • 7:00pm
YOM KIPPUR
Saturday, October 4th • 9:30am Yizkor • 11:30am (approximate time) Mincha • 4:30pm Yom Kippur Ends • 7:14pm
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Nice Going, Lucas!
It’s Baby Time Again! Well, now! Welcome to the Neighborhood to young Mr. Aiden James Capone! Aiden was born on August 16 to proud parents Amanda and Keith of Middle Grove. Aiden checked into the world at 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Congratulations all!
Take a look at this week’s newest club members!
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
BALLSTON SPA — Congratulations to Crystal June Kane and Darren Michael Cram, who recently announced their engagement. A June 13, 2015 wedding is planned. Crystal is a Registered Nurse at Sunnyview Hospital. She graduated in 2007 from Ballston Spa High School, in 2011 from Maria College with an Associates Degree in Nursing and in 2014 from Utica College with a Bachelors in Nursing. Her parents are Christopher and Holly Kane of Ballston Spa. Darren is a lawn care provider for Apex Turf and graduated from Ballston Spa H.S. in 2007. His parents are Michael Cram (Father) and Kristine Cram (Stepmother), Sherri Davenport (Mother) and Mark Davenport (Stepfather) Clifton Park, and Mechanicville.
BALLSTON SPA — Troop 2’s Lucas Aviles was awarded his Eagle Scout Award at a recent Court of Honor at the Ballston Spa Episcopal Church, the sponsoring organization of Troop 2. Lucas is the son of Brian and Michele Aviles of Ballston Spa. To earn the Eagle Scout rank a scout has to master numerous scout skills and earn a prescribed number of required and optional merit badges. In addition, they must perform many hours of community service and hold leadership positions in the troop. To ultimately earn the rank of Eagle, the scout must plan, organize, supervise and complete a major service project. Lucas began in scouts in second grade in 2002 when he joined Pack 2, led by Buddha Hurtt, as a Tiger Cub. He earned the Arrow of Light and crossed
over to Boy Scout Troop 2, led by Mr. Tom Vandish, in 2006. Lucas is now a sophomore at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia majoring in aeronautical engineering where he is on the aero body team for GT Solar Racing and a member of the flying club. He plans on continuing in Scouts as an adult, sharing his experience, skills and knowledge with younger Scouts.
Senator Kathy Marchione hosts 43rd Senate District Veterans’ Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony at the New York State Military Museum Photo by Bruce McDonough.
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Bailey Senator Kathy Marchione is pictured with seven honorees to the Veterans’ Hall of Fame for the 43rd Senate District.
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Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:
Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, September 12, Senator Kathy Marchione (R, C, I – Halfmoon) hosted the 43rd Senate District Veterans’ Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony at the New York State Military Museum. The ceremony honored seven highly distinguished and decorated capital region veterans and also offered a special moment of reflection and remembrance in honor of the victims of the September 11,
2001 terrorist attacks. The seven highly distinguished and decorated veterans honored were: Gary Flaherty, U.S. Army, Columbia County; Charles Hoffman, U.S. Army, Rensselaer County; Paul O’Keefe, U.S. Army, Rensselaer County; Eugene Ratigliano, U.S. Navy, Saratoga County; Christopher Sgambati, U.S. Navy, Saratoga County; Al Soria, U.S. Army, Rensselaer County; Brian Wilsey, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S.
Army, Saratoga County. Nearly 200 people attended the ceremony. “Today, it was my privilege to recognize, honor and celebrate the service of several highly decorated and distinguished veterans Each of these heroes distinguished themselves through their faithful and courageous service in our military, service to their community and service to helping advance the cause of America¹s veterans,” Senator Marchione said.
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42nd Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival Takes Flight
Elephant, Panda and Pirate Boy to join Darth Vader in skies over Glens Falls by the Bovee brothers of the band “TAILSPIN” 5 p.m.: Flight of up to 100 Balloons, featuring Darth Vader, PANDY, and PEA-NUT 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.: Music Performance by the Jonathan Newell Band
GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Balloon Festival officials have announced the special shapes that will join Darth Vader in the Adirondack skies this Weekend: • “PEA-NUT” –the elephant, flown by Scott Saxton of Doylsetown, PA making its second visit to the event • PANDY – the panda bear is joining the festival –flown by its new owner Keith Sproul of North Brunswick, NJ. • Little Pirate returns flown by Richard Hughes of Harrisburg, PA • Other returning favorites include the “Purple People Eater” flown by John Cavin of Indiatlantic, FL; “STINKY” the skunk flown by Lee Teitsworth, of Geneseo; and “POKEY” the turtle, flown by Kris Goodrich of Bath. Special VIP parking spots are available. This is special designated parking at the airport’s main entrance, available for $15 for the weekend. Parking passes can be purchased online at adirondackballoonfest.org and also at the Glens Falls City Hall Clerk’s office, Queensbury Town Office, Warren County Municipal Center (Treasurer’s Office) and Warren County DPW Offices (Warrensburg). Events occur through the weekend at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (Warren County Airport). A full schedule of events appears below.
The Adirondack Balloon Festival is a not-for-profit organization. The event is operated by volunteers and relies on community support for its funding. For 40 years, the balloon festival has been free of charge to the public to attend and attracts between 125,000 to150,000 people to the region, with a substantial impact to the region’s economy. 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All Events At Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport – 443 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury unless noted. Friday, September 19 3 p.m.: Gates Open, Craft Fair hosted by ZONTA, kids’ activities and Food Vendors open for business 5 p.m.: Flight of up to 80 balloons including DARTH VADER and special shapes Saturday, September 20 5 – 11 a.m.: “Big Balloon Breakfast” – Airport Hangar $8 adults / $6 seniors 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Food vendors open for business; Craft Fair hosted by ZONTA with 30+ vendors; Kids’ activities including bounce houses, rock climbing wall, aircraft static display 6:30 a.m.: Flight of up to 100 Balloons, featuring Darth Vader, PANDY, and PEA-NUT 10 a.m.: Bicycle Tour of airport sponsored by Warren County Safe and Quality Bicycling Organization 3 – 4:45 p.m.: Music Performance
8 p.m.: “LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT” - AIRPORT MOONGLOW FEATURING 30+ BALLOONS BRING YOUR FLASHLIGHTS! Sunday, September 21 5 – 11 a.m.: “Big Balloon Breakfast” – Airport Hangar $8 adults/$6 seniors 6 a.m. – noon: Food vendors open for business. Craft fair hosted by ZONTA with 30+ vendors, Kids’ activities including bounce houses, rock climbing wall, aircraft display 6:30 a.m.: “Walter’s Mass Ascension” simultaneous Flight of up to 100 Balloons + shapes 8 a.m.: Catholic Mass in the Entertainment tent 9 a.m.: Protestant Service in the Entertainment tent Activities at Crandall Park, 600 Glen Street, Glens Falls 2 – 5 p.m.: Beatles tribute band “Across the Pond” performs 5 p.m. Launch of 20+ Balloons All activities are Weather Permitting Please - No Dogs Allowed For more information, visit adirondackballoonfest.org or call (518) 222-4593.
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Head On Down To Henry Street SARATOGA SPRINGS — I’ll tell you how lucky you are to live here. Most upstate towns would love to have our Henry Street as their MAIN street. A great vibe; a mix of unique and historic, cherished retailers. A destination in every sense of the word. Blending monks with funk. A mélange of salons and slices; places
to paint and sip, or play darts and sip or – just sip. But this Sunday, they take it up a notch. From noon – 4 p.m., the Fifth Annual Harvest Festival will turn Henry Street into a good oldfashioned block party. During that time Henry Street will be closed to vehicular things from Lake Avenue to Caroline Street. Within these boundaries you may expect and enjoy: local performers, vendors and activities for kids. Henry Street businesses are ready to celebrate everything autumn with fall treats and family fun. Activities include live music,
a dance performance, entertainment, festive food, seasonal snacks, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a dunking booth and a live broadcast from 101.3 The Jockey. This 2014 edition is extra special as it pays a special memorial tribute to Mana Behan, a beloved community member, yogi, and healer, organized by One Roof Holistic Health Center. As from the beginning, proceeds from the Henry Street Harvest Festival benefit Gateway House of Peace, a local non-profit volunteer organization with a vision to serve the terminally ill of the northern Saratoga County community.
George “clean waters” nonprofit and celebrating the opening of the new Charles R Wood eco-park in the village of Lake George. Rock and roll is the central focus on Saturday’s performers, while Country rules the day on Sunday. And yet, within each of
these broad crowd-pleasing categories, there is so much more. Music highlights include performances by the international blues-funk superstar Robert Randolph & The Family Band and classic rockers NRBQ on Saturday (Rock Day) as well as cosmic cowboys New Riders of the Purple Sage and the female voice of bluegrass, Claire Lynch, on Sunday (Country Day). A total of eleven acts will perform, including Paranoid Social Club (pop-punk), Wild Adriatic (neo-soul rock), North and South Dakotas (alt-twang), Rosco Bandana (southern Americana), Stony Creek Band (country-rock), Girls Guns & Glory (alt-country) and Rich Ortiz (singer-songwriter) round out the
lineups over the two days. In addition to the music, a full array of family fun is also on tap, including: a Kids Zone, a Saturday night balloon “moonglow” and fireworks, the Flashlight 5K for road runners, arts and crafts vendors and an array of food and drink. Admission is $15 Saturday, $10 on Sunday, with kids under 14 admitted at no charge. Reserved seating is available on either day for an additional $10. A portion of each admission supports the clean water efforts of the Save Lake George Partnership in its efforts to control the invasive species threat. For additional information, to buy tickets and updated schedules, visit FestivalForTheLake.com
Fifth Annual Harvest Festival Sunday by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
Festival For The Lake: So Timely And Right – On So Many Levels by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY LAKE GEORGE — I’ve been waiting for this one all summer. Yes, it’s still summer, folks – though the autumnal chill has descended and the foliage transformation has begun. It’s easy to tout you to a bunch of established entities, festivals and events. But we do our job best here at PULSE Central
when we tell you about something that could be the next big thing. And this is the contender for that title. On a weekend chock-full of great choices, what you have before you is the “Reese’s Pieces” of music festivals: To paraphrase: two great genres that sound better together. The American Music Festival for the Lake is a two-day music festival and community block party, with a heart – benefitting a Lake
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
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Is That All? Not Quite…
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On a weekend like this, cloning might be your only option. If the family entertainment choices we featured for you on pages 2, 3, 29 and 30 – and pancake breakfasts and the like spread throughout this paper – are insufficient, consider these “fab four” if you will; and do not dare think we slight them by grouping them together — these events got some love from us in previous issues (with one exception, as you will see) and all are worthy of considering putting on your weekend dance card. So, in no particular order, we spotlight:
1) City Center 30th Anniversary Family Day
Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Twelve hours may not be enough to hold all the stuff they have planned. Beginning with a kids cook off and other fun at the Farmers’ Market, cascading through dunk tanks and displays, pony rides and passport games (“Hide and Seek with Mr. B”) and an outdoor showing of “Despicable Me 2,” 30 cent Stewart’s cones and rock climbing walls – and more – this one’s for the community, by the community. As it should be – after all, you don’t turn 30 every day. I want to be just like them when I grow up!
Many More Entertainment Options Abound This Weekend
Visit SaratogaCityCenter.org for all the details.
2) Saratoga Native American Festival
Spa State Park Saturday/Sunday, September 20-21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For the authentic in all of us. The Native American Festival roars back strong and takes over a bigger location at Spa State Park – the Victoria Mall area. The cultural, educational, and just plain interesting exhibits, crafts, demonstrations and food have been enhanced and there’s no admission fee! Visit SaratogaNativeFestival.com for the weekend’s lineup.
3) Peace Fair
Presbyterian-NewEngland Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street Sunday, September 21, noon – 4 p.m. Coinciding with the UN International Day of Peace and the kick-off event to a week of activities, Sunday’s event is a stand out – and unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, we need this kind of thing now more than ever! Over 50 exhibitors and the chance to be part of a video taping “Saratoga Sings for Peace” with folk legend Tom Chapin makes this a standout. I may not have been the first to say this – but I reiterate with gusto: Give Peace a chance! See Peace-Ing.org for the full activity schedule.
4) Jazz BBQ To Benefit The Frederick Allen Lodge
At Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak Street Saturday, September 21, 2 -7 p.m. Speaking of peace, here’s an example of a good-neighbor policy long-standing on Saratoga’s West Side as the Principessa’s open their doors and kitchen to their friends up the block on Beekman and Oak – The Frederick Allen Lodge #609 & the Mary A. Carter Temple #362. Funds from the afternoon’s fun will go to the ongoing restoration of the Lodge – a mid 1800s building which, since the 1960s has housed the local branch of the Black Elks. It also produces some of the best BBQ chicken and ribs this side of Memphis, brother. And this comes from someone who spent some serious time in the South. It’s one of my favorite events of the fall, but one thing: I have to thank Mayor Yepsen for mentioning this event at Tuesday’s City Council Meeting, or it would have been off my radar. Which is a shame. They never seem to get it together to get a notice out to the press, and therefore – to you. And I’ve got to wonder why. Unless the Lodge wants their ongoing restoration to be perpetually ongoing, someone in the organizing group needs to get it together re: public outreach. I’m going and urge you to also. I know the band is always good, but I have no idea who they are! On a weekend like this, I don’t want this event to get lost in the BBQ sauce. Just sayin’.
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Christine Spero, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584.7640
Good Sir, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Trout Fishing in America, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 JukeBox Night, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Live Jazz, 7 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105 Megan + the Brats, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359 Sirsy, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Don Hoffman / Dueling Pianos, 7 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Cryin Out Loud, 8 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253
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Knights Revival, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875 Skyler’s Dream Team, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584.7640 The Refrigerators, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282
saturday, 09/20: John Savage Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Austin Barosi, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060 Jezzie Tree Duo, 8 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Larry Hanks + Deborah Robins, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Vivid Trio, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Watchdog, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106 Acoustic Circus, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359 The Remainders, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Count Blastula, 9 pm @ Peabody’s - 866.8673 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Dan Sherwin, 6:30 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 Master Cylinders, 6:30 pm
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wednesday, 09/24: Acoustic Blues Jam, 7 pm @ Cafe Lena - 583-0022 Jay Yager, 7 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ Tha Parting Glass - 587.1916
thursday, 09/25: DJ Dragonette, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Open Mic with Nate, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106 Marcus Ruggiero, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359 Erin Harkes, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 N + S Dakotas, 7 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Scott Garling, 7 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Platinum Voice Auditions, 7 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282
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Across 1 Tom, Ma or Pa, in “The Grapes of Wrath” 5 Ballpark judges 9 Greek i’s 14 Doing nothing 15 Put a stop to 16 Russian currency 17 Food Network’s “Throwdown!” host 19 Actor’s platform 20 Remove pencil marks 21 Vinyl flooring piece 23 Skin care brand 24 ‘60s song about an insect who “hid / Inside a doggie from Madrid” 27 Palsy-walsy 31 Mongrel 32 Villainous Norse god in the 2012 film “The Avengers” 33 Musical pause 37 Guffaw 41 1996 R. Kelly hit 44 Baffling question 45 Sesame Street giggler 46 Increase, as prices 47 Singer Sumac 49 Deceives 51 Difference between money coming in and money being spent 57 Grand Ole __ 58 Beverage nut 59 Newton with laws 8 Touchscreen-touching tools 64 Squirrel away 9 Org. that’s the target of April glowers 66 Contagious dog malady 10 Not close enough 68 Take place 11 Game for young batters 69 SOS responder 12 Aquarium buildup 70 Fast horse 13 “I’m outta here!” 71 Bridge predecessor 18 Polite rural assent 72 Stadium that hosted a 1965 Beatles 22 PC bailout key concert 25 Pile that aptly rhymes with fire 73 Muscle firmness 26 Hawaiian dance Down 27 Film excerpt 1 Be in sync (with) 28 Vagabond 2 Febreze target 29 26-Down instruments 3 “Fantastic Four” actress Jessica 30 Hannah Montana portrayer 4 Society newbies 34 Eden outcast 5 Frequency between 300 and 3,000 35 Poivre companion MHz 36 Duncan of the NBA’s Spurs 6 Island nation near Sicily 38 Usually fuzzy tabloid pics 7 __ Jane 39 Market surfeit
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See puzzle solution on page 38 40 Doc’s shot provider 42 Culinary maven Rombauer 43 Denver’s st. 48 Inquire of 50 Victor’s cry 51 “Never in a million years!” 52 Pleistocene, e.g. 53 “Baywatch” actress Bingham 54 Magician’s opening 55 Word with drive or memory 56 Cavalry weapon 60 “Save me a __!” 61 Bushy do 62 Arkin of “Argo” 63 Sugar bowl unit 65 2000 Richard Gere role 67 Red-and-white supermarket logo
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Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
Terry Jones’ Goal: ‘Spread the Ball Around’ by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY
far as competing for a Section II championship (last one was 2009). You guys did that, starting with hosting your first playoff game in three years. Building off last year, despite losing a lot of guys, what are you saying this year?
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Blue Streaks head into their Week 3 matchup against Guilderland with a 1-1 record in the Empire Division. During this week’s Q&A, we sit down with Saratoga Springs head football coach Terry Jones, as he talks about building off of last year’s statement season and the season at hand.
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We, as coaches, and the kids want to build off that. The kids want to go further than we did last year (Section II semifinal), but like we tell them, ‘It doesn’t just happen.’ You have to work at it. One thing about putting the team back on the map is also putting teams back on other teams’ radar. Teams are aware of you and you become the stepping stone for other teams. If they can knock you off, it’s a step up for them. We’re aware of that and we know no one is going to roll over for us because we went 7-2 last year.
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You guys had that 49-point outburst Week 1. Do you think you surprised people, after losing your offensive firepower from last year?
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I have no idea if we surprised people. I know we weren’t surprised. We feel we have the weapons offensively to put points on the board on a regular basis. We were more surprised by how many points we gave up (28).
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Last year, offensively, you had three main weapons (Jake Eglintine, Dakota Harvey, Jordan Wilcox) and the game-plan was to run right at people. This year, as you spread things out, how do you feel about utilizing more guys?
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One of those weapons is junior quarterback Brian Williams. The first game we saw his legs (12 carries, 2 rushing TDs). The second game we saw his arm (23 passing attempts, 2 TDs). Do you see him as a consistent dual threat?
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We certainly do. Brian may not have the overall quickness that Jake [Eglintine] had last year, but Brian runs the ball very well and he’s got very good speed and vision, and he has a very good arm. We anticipated, coming into this year, throwing the ball more. Part of that is to spread the ball around and get it to our threats on the outside—Nick Anderson, Luke Thompson. Throwing the ball isn’t necessarily out of necessity. It’s out of want to spread it around.
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After giving up 28 points in the Week 1 win over La Salle and allowing 391 rushing yards to
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Terry Jones.
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It certainly does. I think we’re playing better offensively on the line and I think we’re more aggressive offensively. A lot of it comes down to confidence. When you look at our returning starters on defense, two of them are in the secondary and one of them is at linebacker. Every one of our starting defensive lineman were not starters last year. Now they’re being asked to do that and it’s a comfort level.
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physical, are you implying that it starts with the lines on both sides of the ball?
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We talk about being more physical up front. The bottom line is we have to play better, and we’ve gone over their technique on film. This is a physical game and in AA there are a lot of physical schools. Right now, we’re not playing the way I think we can defensively, and it’s hurting us primarily in the run game.
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Last year, an integral part of the team was the big offensive line and an aggressive defensive line. We know you’ve lost a lot of guys from last year. When you talk about the team being more
At the beginning of last season, you said your goal was to get Saratoga back on the map as
[Andrew Sentz] is a mobile quarterback. He likes the ball in his hands and he likes to make things happen. He’s certainly a kid who we’re going to have to contain. Watching him on film, he’s made a lot of things happen with his legs. It’s funny, when you watch the two teams, there’s a lot of similarities between the two. We both run a spread offense and we both rely on the quarterback. We’ll both throw the ball and we both run a 4-3 defensively, so there are a lot of similarities between the two programs. Jones added that he’s pleased to be able to be playing at home tonight, after a grub problem on the Blue Streaks’ field caused talks of having the game at a neutral site. As of Thursday, the Empire Division matchup was still scheduled to be played at the Saratoga Springs High School at 7 p.m. Both JV and freshman football have not been able to play on the field because of the grub situation’s damage to certain sections of the gridiron.
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Last year was an entirely new offense. We hadn’t run the spread and we had some experienced kids back who were going to get the majority of the carries. We didn’t throw the ball a lot because we didn’t have to. Our goal this year was to spread the ball around and not just rely on three kids. Already we’ve had a number of kids carry or catch the ball. From our quarterback to Ryan Manlapaz (RB), Robert Haughton (RB), Jordan Buchas (RB), Luke Thompson (WR) and Nick Anderson (WR) leading the team in receptions, the idea is to make it more difficult for teams to prepare for us on any given week.
Shaker in the Week 2 loss, is there anything that you’ve really been stressing with the defense?
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You host Guilderland (0-2) this Friday. What is your main priority?
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Note: In Week 1, at home, Ryan Manlapaz rushed for 129 yards on seven carries. The junior also added three touchdowns for the Blue Streaks. Look for him to be a presence again tonight after a 63-yard, zero-touchdown performance at Shaker last Friday.
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Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
SPORTS
Dealing With Violence off the Field
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY We all saw the Ray Rice surveillance video of when he punched his then fiancé, who now is his wife Janay. Rice isn’t the first male celebrity/professional athlete to abuse his spouse. There are more stories out there like this, and what happened to Janay has reopened some closed doors of past incidents of domestic violence in the world of entertainment. Another example is former prizefighter “Iron” Mike Tyson, known for his uncontrollable temper, who was publicly accused of domestic violence by his former wife, actress and model Robin Givens. Not just known athletes are guilty. In the entertainment world of Hollywood, there is some history of discontent between partners. Charlie Sheen, one of the most famous entertainers, who starred in the popular TV show “Two and Half Men,” tried to choke his wife Brooke Mueller in 2009. He has a lengthy history of violence against women. Some other famous actors/entertainers who have been charged with domestic abuse include Mel Gibson, Josh Brolin, Sean Penn, and there are more! Remember the Chris Brown story? He was arrested for beating up his girlfriend Rihanna before the Grammy Awards. Brown has a past history of violence. Professional athletes, for the most part, are revered as demigod-like personalities for what they do and are supposedly looked up to as role models, especially by children. Are they exempt from punishment because of who they are? Are they bigger than life itself? Rice isn’t the only one, but his story is recorded and there is no way to hide the physical pain he inflicted on his wife.
That brings to the forefront the question of whether or not these professional leagues should take more responsibility in governing domestic violence within their organization? No longer can they keep turning their backs on these incidents and claiming that it’s none of the league’s business what the players do in their private and domestic lives. It has already gone too far! The September 12 issue of the New York Times had an article relating to some pro sports celebrities who have been involved in domestic violence. All of the professional sports leagues have skeletons in their closets when it comes to this unforgivable use of physical power. The NHL, MLB, NBA and of course the NFL, have had recent events of domestic abuse, but it seems like they’ve turned their backs on these problematic cases by allowing these “bad guys” back on the playing field. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been accused of possibly lying about when he saw the Rice video footage. He has moved into a role of denial in his knowledge of when he became aware of the tape. Trying to save face, Goodell and the NFL turned a two-game suspension into an indefinite term, for Rice. There are some organizations that are asking Goodell to resign as NFL commissioner, especially women’s groups like N.O.W. The NY Times title is: “Ray Rice Is an Outlier: Most Suspects Play on,” bringing those who went unpunished for their acts of violence against women and children to the forefront. Many excellent points are made concerning the league and how they have ignored these occurrences. On the Rice marquis, we all got to see, in action, what the true definition of domestic violence can be like, and it’s giving a new meaning of awareness to the problem. Thanks to hotel surveillance cameras, one in the elevator and the other in the hallway, the visual of Rice punching his girl has become the judge and jury. Part of the problem with these stories of violence is administrational negligence because it has become an issue in today’s corporate world. Who can forget the Jerry Sandusky story of Penn State University? All the administrators
who were supposed to lead and police their territory had to resign from their positions for their neglect. Even the legendary and beloved football coach Joe Paterno resigned from his post under duress because of what his friend did to many young male victims. Unfortunately, I think the incident had an indirect cause in Coach Paterno’s death. We have an epidemic in our society. These stories of domestic abuse and violence are just not about professional athletes. It’s a daily occurrence. Most of these incidents can be prevented, but it seems that many of these crimes have a common thread that resulted from “the blind eye.” The blind are people like us, the police, administrators, a passerby, relatives and so on. It’s an American curse and it has to stop. We all need to police these crimes with intolerance! It seems that the world has become insensitive to the feelings of others. Look what’s happening overseas, in places like the Middle East, Africa, Asia. We, the citizens of the world, need take action where people are being abused, raped, beaten, maimed and killed— especially children. Just recently, Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson was indicted for child abuse because he whipped his 4-year-old son on his legs, with a “switch” from a tree branch. He claims he did it to discipline his little boy. If it doesn’t affect us and we become disconnected to the situation, it will continue to go unmonitored, but this affects us all. Look how these crimes are snowballing throughout our nation, not to mention the world. Hopefully, awareness has blossomed in America. The Ray Rice story has become a wakeup call! The time has come. We as human beings must put on the brakes to put an end to these crimes of misused physical force on the innocent. It does become our fault, in the humane community of justice for all, for not taking action. There are those who do what they can for prevention. The time is here for all to get on board, The answer isn’t complicated, even though sometimes difficult, but more people need to be aware, take notice and react to prevent these crimes against humanity, and it’s a global concern.
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Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
Community Sports Bulletin Hawks 16/17U Tryouts for Summer 2015 Team Gridiron Gala with Super Bowl Giants WILTON — The 16/17U Adirondack Hawks will be holding a tryout for their summer 2015 team on Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Gavin Park. Anyone who is interested may attend
this tryout. This is a split 16U and 17U team and will play tournaments at the 17U level. If you need additional information, email Coach Andy O’Reilly at boreilly@nycap.rr.com.
Join the Joe Farrell Memorial Golf Tourney PORTER CORNERS — The fifth annual Joe Farrell Memorial Golf Tournament will be October 4 to benefit the Gateway House of Peace, Estherville Animal Shelter and H.O.P.E. The four-player scramble tournament will take place at the Brookhaven Golf Course with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start time. The $80 per person includes greens fees, cart, snack at the turn and buffet lunch after
play. Lunch only is $30. There will be prizes for first, second and third place finishes as well as longest drives and closest to the pin and even $5,000 for a hole-in-one. Send foursome information with payment to Julie Farrell at 63 Van Buren St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Make checks payable to the “Farrell Foundation.” For more information, call (518) 885-8624.
International Leadership Seminar Coming to Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — World-renowned leadership expert, Dr. John C. Maxwell will be featured during a simulcast event being broadcasted on Friday, October 10 in the Gannett Auditorium at Skidmore College from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Founder of McFadden Leadership and assistant varsity basketball coach at Saratoga Central Catholic, Dennis McFadden is hosting the seminar. Whether you are a coach or a leader off the playing field, the seminar promises to bring a day of leadership training with top international speakers that will inspire, motivate and educate while also providing an opportunity for participants to network with other leaders within the community. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com. Cost is $99 with the first 40 “Early Bird” tickets reduced to $75. Corporate sponsorships are also still available. For more information contact Dennis McFadden at (518) 569-9730 or dennis@mcfaddenleadership.com Meet The Presenters... Dr. John C. Maxwell is internationally
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recognized as one of the world’s top leaders on the topic of leadership. John will be teaching a brand new lesson from a book he has been working on titled “Good Leaders Ask Great Questions.” Linda Kaplan Thaler is an expert in the field of marketing. If you have ever seen the duck in the commercials for AFLAC, Linda is responsible. She is also the author of the national bestseller “The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness.” Linda will share inspiring stories and offer practical tips to harness and put your own GRIT—Guts, Resilience, Industriousness and Tenacity—to work for you. Tim Sanders is an expert in creativity. He’s the author of four books, including the global best seller “Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business & Influence Friends.” His second book, “The Likeability Factor,” was featured in major media from “USA Today” to the “New York Times.” His latest book, “Today We Are Rich: Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence” is an “Inc. Magazine” business bestseller. From Tim you will learn three key areas for becoming a people-centric leader.
Puzzle solutions from pg. 33
LATHAM — A benefit meet and greet with Super Bowl Champion New York Giants OJ Anderson (MVP of Super Bowl XXV), Stephen Baker “The Touchdown Maker” (SB XXV) and Byron Hunt (Super Bowl XXI) will be at the Atrium Room in the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Latham on Saturday, September 27 from 7-10 p.m. Hosted by Brian Cody of Fly 92.3 the event includes live
music from the Jeanine Ouderkirk Trio, Hors d’oeuvres, a Mr. D Photography photo booth with the players, and a great silent auction including: concert tickets, signed memorabilia, V.I.P. stadium access, and a live auction for tickets to the Super Bowl in Arizona 2015. Baker and Hunt will also be at the Patio of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Latham the following Sunday for a tailgate party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Out of the Darkness Community Walks SARATOGA SPRINGS — Every fall, family members, friends and colleagues walk 3-5 miles together in hundreds of communities across the nation to prevent suicide, raise awareness, and end the stigma that surrounds depression and other mental disorders. Congressman Paul Tonko will join more than 2,000 people from the Greater Capital Region for the 10th annual Out of the Darkness Walk for R.I.T.A. on September 21. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) by helping to support local and national suicide
prevention and awareness programs, fund scientific research, and provide support to those impacted by suicide. The Capital Region Out of the Darkness Walk for R.I.T.A. is one of more than 360 Out of the Darkness Community Walks (www.outofthedarkness. org) being held nationwide this fall. The walks are expected to bring more than 100,000 walkers together nationally and raise more than $9.5 million for suicide prevention efforts. Register online or donate at www.afsp.donordrive.com/ event/rita.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, September 21| Saratoga Flat Track – Union Ave. Entrance (Media parking available at Union Ave. entrance) 9 a.m. — Walker registration 10:30 a.m. — Opening Remarks, Congressman Paul Tonko, Remembrance Ceremony 11 a.m. — Walk begins on the historic Saratoga Race Course 11:45 a.m. (approx.) — Walk ends, Check Presentation, Top Fundraiser Recognition
Week of September 19 – September 25, 2014
Saratoga Rugby’s ‘Run 4 A Reason’ 5k Registration is Open
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Rugby Inc. (SRI) announced the second annual “Run 4 a Reason” 5k. The run/walk starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 12 and goes through shaded areas on mostly paved roads in the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park and, if you register before October 8, the cost is only $25. There will be raffles for all, T-shirts for the first 300 preregistered runners, and awards and prizes for the race winners. New this year is a ¼-mile and 1-mile fun run course for kids. In conjunction with October being breast cancer awareness month, SRI has partnered with “To Life!.” Founded in 1998, To Life! is a non-profit organization providing free-of-charge breast cancer education and support services in a 10-county region, with offices in Saratoga Springs and Delmar. To Life!’s outreach extends to women and families facing breast cancer, and to any person who is concerned about this disease. See more at www.tolife.org.
SRI Run 4 a Reason 5k will donate a portion of the race revenue to To Life! “To Life! is delighted and humbled to have the support of Saratoga Rugby Inc.,” said To Life!’s Executive Director, Eileen Howe Bird. “Since our beginnings in 1998, it has been our mission to support families dealing with breast cancer. As a community-based organization, we treasure each and every partnership, as we strive to expand our reach and help where needed. We value the enthusiasm and commitment of SRI, and look forward to a great event.” Runners can register online by finding the race at www.finishright. com, or print an application from www.SRIRun4aReason.com for mail-in registration. The race can also be found on Active.com. Not a runner? You can walk this race or volunteer to help out. If you’re interested in volunteering or sponsoring our race, email info@ run4areason.com, or go to Facebook and search “SRI Run 4 a Reason.” Saratoga Rugby Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of several rugby teams including the Saratoga Mustangs Colts Rookie Rugby Team for 7-13 year olds, The Saratoga Mustangs High School Girls and Boys teams, the Saratoga Brumbies and Unicorns Women’s teams, and the Saratoga Studs Old Boys “Classics” team.
Register for Annual Falling Leaves 5k Run BALLSTON SPA — The eighth annual Falling Leaves 5k and Kids’ Fun Run will be held on October 11, starting at 10 a.m. The race will start and end at Kelly Park on Ralph Street in Ballston Spa with plenty of parking available at the village pool. The Kids’ fun Run will begin approximately at 10:45 a.m.
This year, the proceeds from the race will benefit BACA (financial assistance to BSCSD residents), Shelters of Saratoga and CAPTAIN. After the Kids’ Fun Run for the awards ceremony, there will be baked goods and the opportunity to win one of many gift certificates to local businesses. Register online at www.active.com.
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Back In Action
Blue Streaks Look To Bounce Back From Loss
Photo by Gregory Fisher/SportsThroughTheLens.com
Saratoga Springs’ Luke Thompson hauls in a sideline catch, during last week’s loss to Shaker. The Blue Streaks host Guilderland tonight at 7 p.m. with hopes of being 2-1 by the end of the night. See Football pg. 36.