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Volume 9 • Issue 45 • November 14 – November 20, 2014
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Streaks Seek First State Title Appearance Since ’04 by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY
by Megan Harrington for Saratoga TODAY On Monday Nov. 10, a Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Deputy abruptly resigned following charges of misconduct and harassment. Sgt. Shawn R. Glans, a 27-year veteran of the force, stepped down after a video showing Glans harassing a young man was posted online over the weekend. The incident began when Glans received a call reporting suspicious activity around 2:30 a.m. on Friday Nov. 7 near Route 236 in Halfmoon. By the time Glans and his fellow deputies arrived, the vehicle was gone, but a few minutes later they located another car matching the description in the Walmart parking lot. Upon approaching the vehicle, Sgt. Glans noticed a .22-caliber rifle in the back seat and told the car’s owner, Colin Fitch, and his friend, Adam Roberts, that he wanted to search the car. Fitch replied that he didn’t want Glans to perform the search without a warrant and the scene escalated from there. Glans, who was unaware that Roberts was videotaping the scene with his cell phone, grew more and more agitated during the confrontation. Glans’ speech was littered with curse words and in the video you can hear him allegedly
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The 2014 Saratoga Springs field hockey team is on their way to the Class A New York State semifinals. Photo Provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The march to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Final Four has not come easy for the Saratoga Springs field hockey team. The Section II Class A champions have battled from behind, overcoming one-goal deficits in back-to-back regional games. But the Blue Streaks (18-3) are one win away from returning to the state final for the first time since 2004 and they will have to get past the program that beat Saratoga Springs, 1-0, See Comeback Kids pg. 36
Luxury Living at 55+
Bonacio Construction Begins Transformation of the Historic Neumann Center
Holiday Edition Now Available! Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries
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Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
3rd Annual Worldwide Dance for Kindness Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — Life Vest Inside, a grass-roots nonprofit organization on a mission to empower and unite the world with kindness held its third annual worldwide Dance for Kindness event on Sunday, Nov. 9 as part of the global celebrations that take place during World Kindness Day (Nov. 13). The event marked the launch of World Kindness Week, promoting
kindness, compassion and empathy. On November 9, countries from around the globe united to dance under the banner of kindness. One day, one dance, one heart! “To some, the world is filled with war, hatred, violence and hopelessness, but we firmly believe that we have the power to fill this world with kindness, trust, hope and love,” -Orly Wahba, founder of LVI.
The purpose of World Kindness Day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion, and realize we are citizens of the world. “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead. Life Vest Inside has taken
Photos by Deborah Neary
the words of Margaret Mead to the next level reminding people that a small group of committed dancers can change the world as well! This year’s event will be held in over 30 countries and 80 cities worldwide. In Saratoga Springs, group leader Remy Arthur (SSHS class of 2015), has gathered members of her local thinkpeace workshop club and
the high school Key Club, in addition to friends and neighbors, all wanting to spread kindness throughout the Saratoga community. If you would like more information about Life Vest Inside or the WorldWide Dance for Kindness please visit www.lifevestinside.com. To contact Remy, do so at remy.arthur@aol.com or at thinkpeaceworkshop@gmail.com.
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
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New Home Announced for 2014-15 Code Blue Season
Salvation Army Captain Amber S. Boone, Bill Dake of Stewarts Shops, Mayor Joanne Yepsen. Photos by MarkBolles.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne D. Yepsen and The Salvation Army announced that Code Blue, a cooperative partnership between the mayor, non-profit organizations, and the community to aid homeless citizens during winter
months, will be housed at The Salvation Army on 27 Woodlawn Avenue in Saratoga Springs. “A little less than a year ago, many of us in this community came together to ensure that our homeless citizens could have a place to sleep during winter nights,
in the wake of a tragedy that saddened and shocked all of us,” said Yepsen. “From that collaborative effort came “Code Blue,” and I can honestly say that being a part of this effort from its inception is one the things I’m most proud of. Today, we are happy to announce that our second season will be right here at the Salvation Army and I am thrilled that they have come on board to be the latest member of our Code Blue family.” “Finding a new home for Code Blue was no easy task,” said Ron Deutsch, President of the Giving Circle and Chairman of the Site Selection Committee for Code Blue. “We were very fortunate to have the Salvation Army step up to the plate and offer their space for Code Blue. It is the perfect location for the emergency shelter, especially since they also have a breakfast program that serves the same population. The Salvation Army’s Board of Directors, Major Roger Duperree and Captains Amber and Aaron Boone were instrumental in making this work. They are continuing the Salvation Army’s long history of providing shelter for those in need across this country. We can’t thank them enough.” At the same news conference on Thursday, Nov. 6, a donation of $10,000 was delivered by Bill Dake of Stewarts Shops on behalf of The Saratoga Foundation.
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Saratoga Kicks Off Toys for Toga Campaign
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The community celebrated the launch of the second annual Toys for Toga campaign on Monday, Nov. 10. Interested participants can donate new and unwrapped toys in bins around Saratoga Springs that will be distributed to local children for the holidays. The toy drive will continue through Thursday, Dec. 11, the close of Saratoga County Winter Restaurant Week.
Last year, more than 400 toys were donated from more than 50 local restaurants. This year’s campaign was enhanced to include local retail locations, in addition to restaurants and bars, by offering customers the chance to make a monetary donation, allowing the program to purchase toys for older kids, which are less often brought to the bins.
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
New Name for Price Chopper
SCHENECTADY — Price Chopper will soon have a new name. The local grocery chain announced Tuesday it will be changing its name to Market 32. The new name reflects the origins of the store, which was founded by Ben and Bill Golub
in 1932, and will begin rolling out to all of the chain’s stores in spring 2015. The company promised the new brand would change food shopping for its customers by modernizing its stores and offering new services and products across the chain’s six-state footprint; a $300 million investment. “Market 32 represents the next leap forward for our company,” said Neil Golub, Price Chopper’s executive chairman
of the board. “We have evolved from the Public Service Market to Central Market to Price Chopper by responding to customers’ changing needs over time and Market 32 is the next natural progression for us. Early learnings gleaned from our Market Bistro concept store have put our next generation in an excellent position to make this move today.” Initially, three Price Chopper stores are being converted into Market 32 stores: Shopper’s World in Clifton Park, Wilton, and Pittsfield, Massachusetts. More than half of the 135-store chain will be converted into Market 32 stores within five years.
Judges, Coaches Announced for StartUp Weekend Saratoga 3
Representatives of Olde Saratoga Brewing, Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, Franklin Community Center, Captain and the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center. Photo by Mark Bolles
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In Focus Brands has released the roster of coaches for its upcoming 3rd StartUp Weekend-Saratoga, held Friday, Nov. 14 through Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Fragomeni Insurance Building located at 3257 Route 9 in Saratoga. The All-Star Coaching Team includes: Richard Sellers,
Marketing Executives Networking Group; Eric Luhrs, creator of The GURUS Selling System; Debra Pearlman, founder- DP Sales Pro; Rich Gerlach, owner of Computer Service Solutions; Schuyler Tilly, First Niagara Bank; Walt Pazderski, Forte Resource Partners and IFP Films; Jason Pajonk-Taylor, Taylor Made Products-Aqua Punching
Bags; Montine Blank, owner of Paint Your Guts Out; Tara Lin, Autonomy Distributors; and Peter Keigley of First Niagara Bank. The judging panel that will award the $75,000 in prizes will consist of: Pat Pipino, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in Saratoga; Cheryl Paulsen, In Focus Brands; and Tim Katusha of Autonomy Distributors.
Healthy Living Accepting Turkey Pre-Orders, Proceeds to Benefit Community
Meg Thompson serves “Moonpie in a Glass,” a specialty of Olde Saratoga Brewing Co. who hosted the kickoff for the Toys for Toga campaign. Photo by Mark Bolles
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Healthy Living Market and Café recently announced that it will be donating a portion of each preorder turkey sold this month to the Franklin Community Center in Saratoga Springs. Each donation will go towards stocking their shelves with non-perishable food items for families in need this holiday season. Healthy Living’s pre-order sale on local, freerange and antibiotic/hormone-free
turkeys will be running from now through Friday, Nov. 21 and customers can order over the phone, in-store or online. “Our community is such a vibrant, wonderful place,” said Katy Lesser, founder of Healthy Living Market and Café. “We want to give back and strengthen it whenever possible. We’re thankful to be able to partner with an organization like the Franklin Community Center to provide food and support to New Yorkers
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who need help this holiday season.” On Wednesday, Nov. 26, customers who are picking up their preordered Thanksgiving birds will be encouraged to donate food items as additional bins will be located along the entrance of the store. In addition, the store will debut the new “Franklin Community Center Wish List for Thanksgiving Joy” that will include recommended non-perishable items around the store that patrons can buy and donate.
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014 Nathan D. Kelman, 29, of Clifton Park, was arrested Nov. 3 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
Christine A. Stewart, 48, of Clifton
Philip A. Krawczyk, 29, of Cohoes, was arrested Nov. 3 and charged with burglary and criminal mischief.
Angela D. Osberg, 39, of Saratoga
Zachary M. Olmo, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 4 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
Ralph A. Bonilla, 26, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Nov. 6 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, speeding and operating a vehicle without a court-ordered interlock device.
Carmine C. Maggiore-Peek, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 4 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Anthony C. Maggiore-Peek, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 4 and charged with criminal possession of marijuana. Jamal J. Bridges, 17, of Clifton Park, was arrested Nov. 4 and charged with harassment. Anthony J. Maffetone, 57, of Mechanicville, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and improper lane use. Kiya L. McIntyre, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Gary A. Grinter, 59, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Christopher R. Allen, 46, of Corinth, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with petit larceny. Joseph D. Ives, 23, of Gansevoort, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with reckless endangerment. Johnathon M. Parker, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving and speeding. James D. Stephens, 25, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Nov. 6 and charged with criminal contempt and aggravated harassment. Joseph P. Peterson, 24, of Cohoes, was arrested Nov. 6 and charged with assault.
Park, was arrested Nov. 6 and charged with harassment.
Springs, was arrested Nov. 6 and charged with grand larceny.
Natasha Hance, 36, of Schenectady, was arrested Nov. 7 and charged with resisting arrest, criminal trespassing and harassment. Vincent J. Slizewski, 32, of Glenville, was arrested Nov. 7 and charged with assault, criminal contempt, criminal mischief and unlawful imprisonment. Jesse H. Ritner, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 7 and charged with failure to signal a turn and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Matthew D. Hickey, 42, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Nov. 7 and
BLOTTER 5 charged with issuing a false financial statement. James A. Miller, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 7 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and improper vehicle equipment. Mark P. Bacon, 27, of Gloversville, was arrested Nov. 7 and charged with BAC more than .08 percent, aggravated DWI, failure to signal a turn, failure to keep right, improper lane use and DWI. Michael J. Harmon, 63, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 8 and charged with trespassing. Raymond D. Boyce, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Nov. 8 and charged with BAC more than .08 percent, DWI, failure to keep right, speeding and aggravated DWI. Michael A. Castanon, 21, of Brooklyn, was arrested Nov. 8 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and speeding. Aaron M. Collado, 24, of Queensbury, was arrested Nov. 8 and charged with disorderly conduct.
Kelsi L. Litchfield, 23, of Galway, was arrested Nov. 9 and charged with disorderly conduct. Diane D. Risdell, 27, of Galway, was arrested Nov. 9 and charged with disorderly conduct. Russell M. Radigan, 23, of Queensbury, was arrested Nov. 9 and charged with
disorderly conduct. Evan W. Bombard, 22, of Gansevoort, was arrested Nov. 9 and charged with disorderly conduct. Douglas A. Salvi, 49, of Greenfield, was arrested Nov. 9 and charged with DWI, failure to keep right and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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Jordan L. Myer
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jordan L. Myer, passed from this life Nov. 6 at Saratoga Hospital, where he had been a patient for two days. Born June 22, 1958, in Hudson, Jordan was the son of Betty and Len Powell of Saratoga Springs, and Marvin L. Myer of LaValle, Maryland. He grew up on his maternal grandparent’s farm in Chatham and was surrounded by horses of various breeds and sizes his entire life. His grandfather raced standardbreds and the family was active in horse shows, gymkhanas, and parades as well as racing. When Jordan wasn’t at the track he was usually riding his quarter horse, Woboy Roper, who he showed successfully throughout New York and New England. His love of all things equine was nurtured by his grandfather, and his mom and he rode many miles in a jog cart with them at the Chatham Fairgrounds before he could walk. Jordan graduated from Chatham High School in 1976 where he was often on the Honor Roll. He played football until it got in the way of his horses. Following graduation, he focused on becoming a harness trainer/driver and used his college fund to purchase a couple of standardbreds to race. He displayed the patience, dedication and personality to follow his dream in becoming a successful horseman and raced throughout New York, New England,
Florida and the famous Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky. For several years, the home base was Saratoga Harness in the warm weather , and then he and his wife, Kim, followed the sun to Pompano Park in Pompano Beach, Florida, where they lived and raced their stable during the winter months. Upon returning to Saratoga full time in 2001, Jordan and Kim purchased property and built a farm where they enjoyed boarding and raising both thoroughbreds and standardbreds while continuing to maintain a racing stable at the harness track. Following Jordan’s first stroke in 2006, the farm was sold, but they continued to maintain a smaller stable at the track and reside in Saratoga Springs. Jordan was a long-standing member of the United States Trotting Association, the Harness Horse Breeders of New York State, the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association and various other Horsemen’s Associations over the years. Jordan is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Kim (and their English Setter dogs); his beloved son Jared L. Myer of Oneonta; stepbrothers, Lee (Jennifer) Powell of Nassau and Michael (Lisa) Powell of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; nieces and nephews, Emily, Andrew, Isabel and Hudson; and his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by a host of friends and all will miss his presence and the fun, the stories and the good times they enjoyed. For those who wish to honor Jordan’s memory please consider donating to the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, 353 Sweetman Lane, Suite 101, Millstone Township, NJ 08535. Online donations can be made to www.adoptahorse.org. At Jordan’s request, he was cremated and there will be no calling hours or funeral service.
Jacqueline M. Jung SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jacqueline M. Jung (Jacki) passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, at her home following a short illness. She was 75 years old. Born on Jan 1, 1939 in New Rochelle, she was the daughter of the late Edwin R. Jung and Margaret A. Jung of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Jacki graduated from Skidmore College in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She enjoyed a 29-year career in the Boston area with Verizon Communications Inc. In her last assignment as Public Relations Director in Massachusetts, Jacki was responsible for the concept, creation, implementation and overall management of the total public relations program designed to inform and educate Verizon’s customers, located in its five New England states, about the introduction of the new “508” Area Code in Massachusetts. The 3-year project, which was completed in 1989, involved hundreds of employees, and culminated in being the most successful area code implementation, to date, in the United States. As a result, Jacki was invited to become a consultant to New Jersey Bell and Illinois Bell as those companies began to identify their own unique challenges and plan their own public relations campaigns to introduce new area codes in those states. Following retirement in 1990, Jacki volunteered at a local nursing home assisting residents afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease with their meals and served as the “gardener” in the Community Room green house. She also drove local senior citizens to and from medical appointments. Additionally, she became a sales person in the gift shop housed
in a former Revolutionary War era tavern, and located across the street from the historic Lexington (Massachusetts) Green. In addition, she devoted more of her energies to Skidmore College and accepted numerous volunteer positions centered upon fundraising among classmates and related activities with volunteer leaders of classes preparing to celebrate their next reunions. Jacki also served in various positions on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1996, the College honored her with an Outstanding Service Award at her 35th reunion and again in 2011 when she received the 50th Golden Reunion Service Award. Jacki moved back to Saratoga Springs in 2000 and devoted her energies to serving on the Board of Directors of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and SaratogaReads! She also continued her volunteer work at Skidmore as a class fundraiser as well as serving on various committees to help advance the College’s goals. She loved spending time with her wonderful and caring family and friends, which included her cherished cats. She also enjoyed golf, traveling, gardening, and her home. Jacki is survived by her twin brother, James (Barbara) Jung of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; her nephew, Douglas (Marcela); her great-niece Ursula, of Tiburon, California; her great niece Magdelena Jung; and her mother and step-father Devon and Bryan Kittle, of Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her nephew, Michael J. Jung, formerly of Fort Collins, Colorado, and an aunt and uncle.
Robert Bernard Sr. SCHUYLERVILLE — Robert A. Bernard Sr., 82, passed away on Nov. 8 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sept. 3, 1932 in Winchendon, Massachusetts to the late Arthur A. Bernard and Dora M. Launier. Robert served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-76, retiring after a long distinguished career. He was awarded the bronze star after serving in Vietnam. Robert worked for the New York State government in Albany as a computer systems designer for many years before retiring. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking and cooking. He loved spending time with his family on Plum Island, Massachusetts. He was also an avid Red Sox Fan. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert Bernard Jr. (Dolly), Malcolm Bernard, Steven Bernard, John
Bernard; daughters, Charmaine Razics (Edgar), Shannon Bebb (David); brothers, Paul Bernard (Diane) and Andre Bernard; grandchildren, Carrie, Nina, Levi, Maureen, Julie, Hannah, Michael, Jacqueline, Alex, Tarah, Emily and Andrew; and 13 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Higgins, as well as Albert Bernard, sister Marie and brothers, Roland Bernard and Jack Bernard. Graveside service with Military Honors for Robert will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.
Renee Sweet SARATOGA SPRINGS — Renee Sweet, 51, passed away on Nov. 5 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 28, 1963 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Camille Duquette and Constance (Dubois) Duquette. Renee Sweet graduated from Attleboro
High School and attended Regis College. If Renee was asked what she did for a living, she would say she lived for a living, although she also worked at Prudential Manor Homes Realtors as a broker/manager. Renee enjoyed family, outdoor activities and community service.
Renee is survived by her loving husband, John Sweet. They had a remarkable fun-filled life together. She is also survived by a son, Nathaniel Sweet; brothers, Richard Duquette, Robert Duquette and wife Barbara, Randall Duquette; and many nieces/nephews.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Constance (Dubois) Duquette, and brother Ronald Duquette. If you wish to express your online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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Saratoga Juice Bar Contest Semi-Finalists Announced SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Juice Bar has announced the first round winners of its inaugural “Create Your Own Juice” contest. First round winners include Adam Kissick, Scott Forrest, Charlene Baron and Sarah Kaplan. “We were so overwhelmed with responses and terrific juice recipe submissions that four juices were chosen for the juice special instead of the two originally planned,” said Andy Scullin, manager. Saratoga Juice Bar will tally sales for each juice and the winner will be the juice with the most sales during the one-week period for which it is sold. That juice will then be offered for sale during the entire month of December. The winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 24.
Symmetry Gallery Announces Closure SARATOGA SPRINGS —After almost 25 years of offering some of the country’s finest art glass, Symmetry Gallery will close its doors in December 2014. The gallery, located at 348 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, specializes in American handblown glass and selected fine crafts, including many works by local and regional artists. “Dianne and I are incredibly fortunate to have made a career pursuing our artistic dreams and sharing our enthusiasm for American art glass,” said Gary Zack, co-owner. “We are deeply grateful to have had the continued support from our local community and from clients across the United States.” The couple has been involved in glass art since 1979, beginning with commissioned stained glass in their Pane in the Glass Studio on Van Dam Street. They opened Symmetry Gallery on Broadway in 1990. Symmetry Gallery will continue to have an online presence at www.symmetrygallery.com, where both Zack and Dianne will offer their work for sale. A number of their gallery artists will continue to provide works through the website as well.
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From The Publisher’s Desk... Looking For a Nice Woman
No, I am not on the dating scene. I am searching for the fantastic female who called Saratoga TODAY the other day. Here is what happened...you
called to put your home delivery on hold because you will be going to Florida for the winter. Well…we got talking and laughing and when we hung up I
realized I never got your address. So if you are her…or you know her, please call me back and give me your address. Thanks…and enjoy Florida. - Chad
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Local Marine Driving Toward a Brighter Future
Marcus Jackson among Four Local Vets Who Received Refurbished Cars on Veterans Day by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY ALBANY — H&V Collision Center, one of the largest independently owned collision repair facilities in the Capital Region, hosted a Veterans Day luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to give four deserving veterans and their families cars as part of the 2014 Keys to Progress. The event, the seventh in a series hosted by H&V, comes after months of deliberation. The veterans and families were hand-selected based on their involvement with the military, their exemplary efforts to improve their families’ lives and their need for a reliable automobile. “In our industry, people get in accidents and sometimes they’re severe and what happens is these cars are totally lost, irreparable. You can’t fix them anymore,” said Rich Tanchyk, assistant vice president at H&V Collision. “So what we do is we take these cars that are dead, because that’s what they are – they go to the junkyard, they cut them up, they don’t live anymore; and we recycle them, we bring them back to life. The cars look like they’re smiling because they almost know what their job is now.” H&V Collision partnered with Goldstein Auto Group, Progressive Insurance, Enterprise, and other local partners to make these generous donations happen. Enterprise will be providing insurance coverage for all four vehicles. The cars also came equipped
with car seats. Title and registration costs, along with tags, were generously covered as well. Marine Corp veteran, Marcus Jackson of Ballston Spa, was among the four recipients who were awarded refurbished vehicles. Jackson was raised with 11 siblings by his grandmother and he joined the military in search of a better life. Now, Jackson cares for his 6-year-old daughter, Anessa, and 3-year-old son Ely while searching for a full-time position in which he is able to apply his experience from the Marines. There was no containing the excitement felt in the air as all four cars were unveiled. Jackson received a Ford sedan and his children were quick to hop in and check out their new ride. “We love it,” said Anessa. “It’s great!” Hearing that response and seeing his children’s reaction to the new family car was Marcus’ favorite part. “I love it,” said Marcus. “That’s what it’s all about for me.” Marcus says the car will help out his family tremendously, especially with day-to-day trips like school, doctor’s visits, and grocery store trips which add up. “She [Anessa] needs shots for school, so I have to take her to the pediatrician,” said Marcus. “Right now it’s a four-mile walk to the bus stop from where we live.” Fellow recipients include Dan Cooper from Cherry Valley, Tom Kudlack from Watervliet, and Patrick Boyle of Queensbury.
Jackson was one of four local veterans to receive cars from H&V Collision Center. Photo by Sharon Castro
Jackson’s newly refurbished car is unveiled Tuesday, Nov. 11. Photo by Sharon Castro
Marcus Jackson with his children, 6-year-old Anessa and 3-year-old Ely. Photo by Sharon Castro
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Luxury Living at The Grove at Neumann
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Renovations at the St. John Neumann Residence, nestled behind tall trees at 233 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs, are well underway; transforming what once was a retirement home for priests, into an independent senior living community. Sonny Bonacio, president of Bonacio Construction Inc., has been the force behind luxury condos, apartments, commercial offices and retail stores. Now, he’s bringing that same Bonacio touch to what he’s naming The Grove at Neumann – a 55+ active adult living community that’s set to open in late summer of 2015. “Right now, they’re clearing a lot of the property outside of the building where one of the parking areas will be,” said Leah Palmer, marketing representative for Bonacio Construction, Inc. “They were also cleaning up some demo work inside, but that’s pretty much done. It’s set to be open for occupancy and for people to move in probably in August or September of next year.” There will be 76 units available for rent at The Grove at Neumann; comprised of one bedroom, one bedroom with den, two bedrooms and two bedrooms with den. “We just finalized floor plans and pricing,” said Palmer. “So our plan is to reach out to those on our waiting list which, right now, we have over 80 people on our waiting list. We’re going to reach out to them and get them that information. We’re going to let the people who have reached out to us have first dibs, basically, at the different options.” The Grove at Neumann is within walking distance to downtown Saratoga Springs, shopping and dining; but with over a dozen amenities, residents may not even want to leave. Amenities include: swimming pool; gym; fitness classroom; movie theater; billiards and game room; spa; hair and nail salon; transportation services; concierge services; office with computers and printers; dining room with grab and go café; great room in the old chapel; library; outdoor barbecue space; community gardens; and covered garages. Palmer said Bonacio Construction, Inc. is working
hard to preserve the integrity and history of the former St. John Neumann Residence throughout the transformation. “There’s a lot of historical beauty that comes with it,” said Palmer. “For example the chapel
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inside, it won’t be used as a chapel by any means, is certainly still going to have that historical feel and we want to go off of the beauty that’s already there.” While there’s already close to 80 people on The Grove at
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by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY
There’s a lot of historical beauty that comes with it... we want to go off of the beauty that’s already there. – Leah Palmer
Neumann’s waitlist, Palmer says it’s not too late to sign up for those interested in securing a unit. “I would say I get between three to five people a day that reach out to me, whether it’s inquiring,
asking to get on the waitlist,” said Palmer. “We’ve had a really great response so far.” For more information or to get on the waitlist, contact Leah Palmer at (518) 584-9007 or leah@bonacio.com.
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Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities Continued from pg. 1
slapping Fitch. In a press release, Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo said, “The actions of Sergeant Glans both as a police officer and a supervisor were completely inappropriate and unwarranted and not condoned in any fashion by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office.” Zurlo also maintained that Glans’ actions are not a reflection of the Sheriff ’s Office as a whole. In light of this incident and the pending charges, we decided to dig a little deeper into the laws and rights surrounding car
searches. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects you from search or seizure without probable cause, but what exactly is probable cause? The most widely accepted definition is that the police must have reasonable suspicion that a suspect has committed a crime. Facts or evidence must be present. For example if an officer sees a bloody weapon in your car or smells marijuana, that’s considered probable cause. If you’re pulled over by the police, it’s important to remember that you are required to show your license and registration— you can be ticketed if you don’t comply. If an
officer asks to look inside your car, you do not have to give your consent. However, if an officer believes evidence of a crime is within your car, your permission won’t be needed. It is unclear what criminal evidence Sgt. Glans believed was present in Fitch’s vehicle. There are a number of situations when a police officer has the authority to search your car. The first, obviously, is if you give your consent. If an officer asks and you say it’s OK, he or she can proceed with the search. The second situation is when an illegal or suspicious item is in “plain view.” For example, if an officer pulls you over for speeding and notices a bag of drugs on the backseat, he or she has the authority to search the rest of your car for contraband. The third situation would be in connection to an arrest. If an officer has probable cause to arrest you, he or she can then proceed to search your car for further evidence. The police can also search your car if they have probable cause to believe a crime has taken place or if “exigent circumstances” exist. Exigent circumstances can be likened to an emergency situation. An example of this would be if a police officer suspects you may try to flee or destroy evidence in the wake of a crime. What if you really don’t want
Your RIGHTS: • • • •
The right to remain silent in order to avoid incriminating yourself The right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or your home The right to leave as long as you are not under arrest The right to a lawyer if you are arrested
Your RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • • •
Do stay calm and be polite Do not interfere with or obstruct the police Do not lie or give false documents Do prepare yourself and your family in case you are arrested Do remember the details of the encounter
(Source: The American Civil Liberties Union)
your car and personal property to be searched? If the officer has a warrant or can claim one of the above reasons, you must submit to the search. If none of the outlined situations apply and you refuse consent, the officer can hold you until a search warrant can be obtained. The guidelines for detaining a driver depend on the situation, but you can be held as long as it takes police to conduct the investigation, within reason. Remember that detentions are considered voluntary unless you ask (politely) to leave.
As far as the official protocol for the Sheriff ’s office, during Monday’s press conference, Sheriff Zurlo said that Glans should have received permission from the car’s owner. If the permission was withheld, Glans could have detained Fitch until a warrant was issued. Following Glans’ resignation, Justice Lester Wormuth arraigned him in the Town of Halfmoon Court. Glans was released and is scheduled to appear again at a later date.
ObITUARIES
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Ingeborg (Inge) V. Smith WILTON — Ingeborg (Inge) V. Smith passed into the arms of the Lord on Nov. 4 at Albany Medical Center. Born on Sept. 21, 1926 in Essen, Germany, she was the daughter of Louis and Erna Vignold. Trained as an engineering draftsperson in wartime Germany, she worked near the town of Essen until her factory and family home were destroyed in a bombing raid. Emigrating to the United States in 1948, Inge became a devoted wife and mother, while continuing her drafting work in a long career with several architects, design and manufacturing firms, as well as with the Federal government. Her caring, compassion and generosity were boundless and will long be remembered and treasured by her family and friends, whose correspondence and visits always brought her great joy. She enjoyed camping, gardening, crocheting and word puzzles; and her German cooking always brought delight (and a few pounds) to family and friends. Inge was predeceased by her husband, Harry G. Smith (major, U.S. Army, retired). She is survived by five children: Dennis (Jean) Taylor Sr. of Wilton; Donald (Darlene) Smith of Woodstock, Georgia; Deborah (Wayne) Haddad of Fayetteville, North Carolina; David (Tricia) Smith of Newington, Georgia; and stepson Douglas (Cathy) Smith of St. Petersburg, Florida; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and several cousins in Germany. At Inge’s request, she was cremated and there will be no calling hours or funeral service. At the convenience of the family a Memorial Service and celebration of her life will be held and all are welcome. A service for close family and friends will also be conducted at her internment at Hillcrest Abbey West cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. For those who wish to honor Inge’s memory, please consider donating to Paralyzed Veterans of America (www.pva.org), her favorite cause.
Gertrude Collins BALLSTON SPA — Gertrude Collins, formerly of White Oak Path in Ballston Spa, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Nov. 9 at Saratoga Hospital. She was 87. Born on March 6, 1927 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late William Parkhurst and Adaliae Bracken Parkhurst. Mrs. Collins worked for many years as a clerk at Jamesway in Saratoga Springs and later as a seamstress at the Van Raalte Company, also in Saratoga Springs. In her leisure, Gertrude loved to play bingo at the various bingo halls in Saratoga and watching NASCAR. She also enjoyed watching her grandsons race cars locally. Her greatest love and enjoyment came from spending time with her family
and her grandchildren. Gertrude is predeceased by her husband, Irvin Collins; a daughter, Sharon Smalley; and a brother, William Parkhurst. Survivors include her daughter Sandra Miller and her husband, Russell, of Ballston Spa; a brother, Robert Parkhurst, of Greenfield Center; grandchildren, Russell (Amy) Miller, Michael Miller, Jason (Kathleen) Miller, Jonathan (Sara) Miller and Melissa Miller, all of Ballston Spa, James (Carrie) Smalley and Stacie (Brian) Dayton of Virginia; 11 greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews and her cat Tom. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at the Tunison Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
Margaret West WILTON — Margaret West, formerly of West Lane in Wilton, and a current resident of Wesley Health Care Center, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday Nov. 12. She was 87 years old. Born on Nov. 19, 1926 in Fortsville, she was the daughter of the late Leon Bradley and Effie Howe Bradley. Margaret married her husband, John C. West Jr., on Aug. 17, 1957 and spent over 50 years of her life happily married to John. She was a dedicated and devoted mother to their children and loved being the caregiver for her family. Mr. West passed away in June of 2008. She loved to visit with her friends and family and was always there to talk to when you needed her. Her greatest joy came from her children and her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, John, she is predeceased by three brothers, Harold, Charles and Kenneth Bradley and a sister Mildred Bradley. Survivors include her son Kenneth West and his wife, Laurie, of Wilton; two daughters, Barbara McCane and her husband, Richard, of Wilton; and Martha Stewart and her husband, Stephen, of Greenwich; two grandchildren, Rachel West and Amanda McCane (Tyler Sarro); nieces, Gail Abare and her husband, Fred, and Linda Smith; and cousins, Anna Abare and Geraldine Stanton and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Tunison Funeral Home.
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Education
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
Saratoga Students Honor 12 Local Veterans
Students Listen to Stories from Those Who Have Served, Present Awards by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Schools have the day off Veterans Day, but Division Street Elementary School students invited United States military veterans to their campus to honor them a few days early. Second grade students invited around a dozen local veterans to a ceremony at the school Friday, Nov. 7. The students listened curiously to the stories and experiences several veterans shared with them. “I am an Army medic. I work in a hospital, I help run the hospital and I can drive around in an ambulance,” explained Sgt. Esther Rodriguez. “I want to let everyone know that whether it be the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, there are a lot of different
jobs for soldiers and sailors that anyone can do.” From land to sea, Senior Chief Petty Officer Aaron Dunk shared stories from his 15-year career in the U.S. Navy and his work with aircraft carriers. “They’re giant ships, probably bigger than your school,” said Dunk to the group of students. “On that ship you have about 6,000 people; it’s like a small city that floats on the water. We have a Post Office, stores, everything we need so we can live out at sea for six months, eight months, or nine months at a time. We travel all over the world; I’ve been to Australia, Hawaii, China, Korea, Italy, Spain, [and] Portugal.” The students were taught the proper way to execute a hand salute, led by Vietnam veteran, Jim Hartman. The second graders practiced raising their right hand so the
Students invited local veterans to their school Friday, Nov. 7. Photos by Sharon Castro.
tip of their forefinger touched the outer edge of their right eyebrow, which is sometimes easier said than done for most 7 and 8-year-olds. Regardless, it’s the thought and effort that counts and Hartman said it was a fun activity. Hartman also explained the history and significance surrounding Veterans Day. “I find that a lot of these kids hear these stories and they’ll go home and ask their parents if any of
their relatives served in the military and the parents will say yes,” said Hartman. “I think it’s something like four out of every five have had a family member serve in war. It’s a step forward; I always enjoy spending time with the kids.” “We really wanted students to connect with local veterans, hear their stories and learn something new that they maybe don’t learn in their everyday curriculum,” said
A group of students learn the hand salute.
SCPO Aaron Dunk from U.S. Navy shares stories with students.
Students presented all veterans with a certificate of gratitude.
Christine Delaney, second grade teacher at Division Street. “We like to reach out to the community and get the kids involved. The students made these awards special for each of the veterans, so every [award] is different. They worked on them for weeks; it was really fun.”
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014 Dana Bush Appointed New Assistant Principal at Dorothy Nolan SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dana Bush, a teacher at Geyser Road Elementary School, has been recommended for appointment as the assistant principal at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School. The appointment is effective Friday, Nov. 17. “Dana Bush has distinguished herself as an educator and leader over the past eight years as a member of the Saratoga Springs City School District community. She is a strong advocate of Vision 2018 and is an advocate for all children,” said Michael Piccirillo, superintendent of schools. Ms. Bush began her professional career in 2000 as a special education teacher at Westbrook Public Schools in Westbrook, CT. Since 2007, she has served as a reading teacher at Geyser Road Elementary School. In addition, she has worked as an interim principal at Geyser Road Elementary School District. Ms. Bush earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary/special education from Providence College in 2000, a master’s degree in reading/ literacy education from University at Albany in 2002 and a certificate of advance study in educational administration from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2014. She holds an initial certificate from New York State as a school building leader and permanent certification as an elementary education and special education teacher.
HVCC Student Newspaper Earns National Award TROY — The Hudsonian, Hudson Valley Community College’s student newspaper, placed fourth in the Best of Show competition for two-year school tabloids at the fall College Media Association/Associated College Press National Conference. Colleges and universities from around the country attended the event last week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Awards were given to the top 10 entries. The national honor marks the
highest placement in the competition for The Hudsonian since a tenth place finish in 2011. The winning issue includes stories about START-UP NY tax-free zones, the first female hockey player at the college, a student from Guinea raising money for those affected by the Ebola virus, as well as several campus and athletic events. Patrick Gareau, an Individual Studies major, serves as editorin-chief. Rachel Bornn and Jaime Barrett, associate professor and assistant professor, respectively, in the Department of English, Foreign Languages and English as a Second Language, are advisors. “Unlike many other two-year colleges where the newspaper is organized through a Journalism class and supervised by a paid media adviser, The Hudsonian staff is strictly a club and participation is voluntary,” said Rachel Bornn, associate professor and advisor. “Most members are not even Journalism majors, just students looking for workplace experience and a supportive community on campus. For years, we have worked to make our newsroom an outstanding learning environment. At a two-year community college, that is challenging, but I think we have really accomplished that now.”
Skidmore Students Launch Social Justice Month to Raise Awareness SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the third year running students at Skidmore College have deemed November “Social Justice Month” and have organized a series of events to increase awareness among their peers and the public regarding challenges to fairness and justice worldwide. The planned activities will address such issues as environmental degradation, access to education, volunteerism, hunger, reproductive rights, and LGBT rights. The program is widely supported on the Skidmore campus, with more than 50 departments and student organizations signing on as sponsors. Local organizations
Education BRIEFS are also participating, including the Franklin Community Center, Giving Circle and Seeds for Peace. Events include: a film screening of A Place at the Table on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Scribner Library Viewing Room; a lecture by Sara Alcid entitled “The Politics of Sex and Reproductive Justice” on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Gannett Auditorium; a film screening of Bonsai People on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Emerson Auditorium; a film screening of The Island President on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall; and a film screening of Pier Kids: The Life on Friday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Intercultural Center.
SUNY Adirondack Veterans Resource Center Named Battle Buddy Center QUEENSBURY — New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID) recently dedicated the Veterans Resource Center at SUNY Adirondack as a NYSID Battle Buddy Center; it’s sixth such location across New York State. NYSID presented a $10,000 check and a Battle Buddy Center plaque to SUNY Adirondack on Veterans Day – Tuesday, Nov. 11. Battle Buddy Centers are safe havens for veterans to socialize with their fellow veterans and receive services they need. Based on the military concept of a “Battle Buddy,” which partners soldiers to assist each other both in and out of combat, Battle Buddy centers offer activities to encourage camaraderie and foster veterans to give and receive mutual support.
Authorities Complete Bomb Threat Investigation at Skidmore SARATOGA SPRINGS — Authorities have completed their investigation regarding a bomb threat at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. Campus security officers found no evidence of a bomb, according to the college. A Skidmore spokesperson said around 7:30 a.m. on Monday,
Nov. 10, a student found a note outside an academic building that said a bomb had been placed in an academic building. Campus Safety was immediately notified and the Emergency Response Team ordered the cancellation of classes and immediate closure of all academic buildings. Police swept the buildings with a canine unit. Authorities cleared the buildings and classes resumed about five hours later.
Proceeds from St. Clements Production to Benefit Local Students SARATOGA SPRINGS — St. Clements Elementary School will perform the musical JOB: The NOW Testament at St. Clement’s Church on November 20, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door. All proceeds from the show will benefit St. Clement’s Outreach in helping develop a new program called SNACPack (Saratoga Nutrition Assistance for Children). The goal of the program is to send students in need home from school with backpacks filled with food on Fridays. The program will be piloted in two elementary schools in January and rolled out to the entire Saratoga Springs school district by the spring of 2015. JOB is an original musical written by John Angotti and directed by Karey Hall-Trimming; musical director is Matt Duclos. The cast is comprised of parishioners from St. Clements and Corpus Christi in Round Lake. Previous productions
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Schuylerville Athletics Department Launches New Web Page SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Athletics Department has launched a new web page dedicated to its athletics program. The website, “8 to 18,” was adopted by the Foothills Council, with each participating school’s athletics department maintaining its own Web page. The goal of the website is to improve communication among all stakeholders of the Foothills Council. “We hope this web page will be convenient for parents,” Schuylerville Athletic Director Heath Morris said. “The new home page lists all of the upcoming sports events, so parents of multiple athletes can plan their schedules without having to click on two or three different team links.” Morris says Schuylerville’s current athletic pages will also remain in place, for now, as athletes, coaches and parents adjust to the new format.
14 Three Oral Surgeons Offer Advanced Look at Surgery Practices SARATOGA SPRINGS — The doctors of Northeast Surgical Specialists offered an advanced look at oral surgery practices by introducing their contemporary methodologies in a course entitled, “Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Update,” which was hosted at Longfellow’s Restaurant in Saratoga Springs in early October. James D Condry DDS, MD, Timothy S Kelling DDS, MD, and Bertrand Sorel DMD, MD, addressed local hygienists in a comprehensive lecture that examined innovative approaches to oral surgery procedures. Doctors Kelling and Sorel walked attendees through the extraordinary integration of Cone Beam CT 3-D imaging into an oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) practice, including its use for the treatment and diagnosis of wisdom teeth, oral pathology, and dental implant treatment planning. Dr. Kelling also provided attendees with an understanding of the significance of office accreditation and board certification to further enhance the quality of care for patients. “For us, accreditation is a critical aspect of what makes our practice unique in our market area,” said Dr. Kelling. “We are proud to maintain a surgical facility that is accredited by the American Association for
BUSINESS Briefs Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). In order to become an AAAASF-Accredited surgical facility, all of our surgeons are required to maintain hospital privileges for any procedure that is performed, and undergo rigorous peer review and data tracking covering more than two million procedures.”
Tenth Annual Saratoga Restaurant Week Announced SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Convention & Tourism recently announced the tenth annual Saratoga County Winter Restaurant Week will take place Friday, Dec. 5 through Thursday, Dec. 11. A seven-day celebration of culinary creativity and craft presented by the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, in conjunction with restaurant owners and operators in Saratoga County, Saratoga County Winter Restaurant Week allows dining patrons an opportunity to enjoy an appetizer or salad, a dinner entrée, and a dessert from a pre-set menu priced at $10, $20 and $30 (plus tax and tip.) There is also an opportunity to enjoy lunch specials for $5 or $10 (plus tax and tip.) The restaurants will be sure to impress you with the lunch specials they put together just for Restaurant Week! “The Saratoga County Winter Restaurant Week has grown tremendously in the last 5 years,” said Todd Garofano, bureau president. “In what used to be a local, downtown Saratoga Springs event now showcases restaurants throughout the entire county and draws overnight visitors from all over the Northeast. With such a
wide and diverse dining experience available, visitors and locals alike can choose from over 50 participating restaurants this year.” For details about Saratoga County Winter Restaurant Week, menus, and a list of all participating restaurants, please visit www.discoversaratoga.org/restaurantweek or call the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau at 518-584-1531.
Holiday Shopping Begins at Stroke of Midnight at The Outlets at Lake George LAKE GEORGE — The Outlets at Lake George and its designer and name brands including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, COACH Factory, Nautica, Levi’s, Adidas, Skechers and Izod, among many more, will welcome holiday shoppers for its annual Midnight Madness on Friday, Nov. 28, beginning at midnight right after Thanksgiving. On top of everyday savings of up to 65 percent off regular retail prices, the outlet center will celebrate the start to the holiday shopping season offering best-of-season sales along with limited-time-only discounts. Visit www.theoutletsatlakegeorge.com for store sale information, driving directions and holiday shopping hours.
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Receives Chamber of Valor Award WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently announced that the Saratoga County Chamber
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014 of Commerce has been honored by Hiring Our Heroes with the Chamber of Valor award. The Chamber of Valor acknowledges the contributions of local chambers, industry associations, and business development organizations that join the Hiring Our Heroes mission of finding meaningful employment for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. “We would never be able to do the work we do without the tremendous support of local chambers, and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is setting a standard for other chambers to follow,” said Eric Eversole, executive director of Hiring Our Heroes and vice president at the U.S. Chamber. “The Saratoga County Chamber has been instrumental in educating and influencing employers about the great value veterans and military spouses bring to the workforce.”
Two Fitness Centers Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries BALLSTON SPA — Two longtime fitness businesses at Carousel Village Plaza in Ballston Spa are celebrating milestone anniversaries this fall. My Gym Fitness Center is celebrating 25 years in business and Total Body Trifecta Fitness, located inside the gym, is celebrating its 17th anniversary. Although one might think these two should be rivals, the contrary is true. Two years ago, owners Mark Boudreau and Mary Anne Fantauzzi joined forces to create a destination for weight lifting and fitness class enthusiasts.
The celebration, which began last month, concludes on Sunday, Nov. 16 with a free TRIFECTA MIX class taught by Fantauzzi from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. A ONE DAY offer of $25 down and $25 a month for one year will be available at the gym from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. This anniversary special is good for either a gym only or group fitness unlimited membership. For more information call (518) 885-4222.
Mrs. London’s Bakery Introduces Catering to Area Businesses SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mrs. London’s Bakery now provides the ease of catered breakfast and lunch to Saratoga and surrounding community businesses and offices. Customers can now enjoy the popular bakery items without leaving the confines of their work environments. The executive catering menu includes an assortment of Mrs. London’s made from scratch, mouthwatering pastries including scones and Danishes, delectable croissant and French baguette sandwiches utilizing seasonal and local produce, savory homemade soups, coffee and more. “We’re very pleased to now offer executive catering to area businesses. This service is a convenient way to provide deliciously fresh baked breakfast items and gourmet lunches for meetings, training, seminars and more,” said Max London. Mrs. London’s executive catering requires a minimum 24 hour notice, along with a 10 person minimum order. All pricing includes delivery.
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New Business in Town Aims to Help School Sports Teams
School Sports Media Offers Solution for School Sports Programs, Local Businesses by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the last decade, perhaps even longer, school districts across the country have faced significant budget cuts that only escalate every year. As a result, programs and extracurricular activities lose much needed funding. However, a business new to Saratoga Springs, School Sports Media, has a business model that’s saving many school sports from the death penalty. How it works is SSM offers brand relationships with companies that are relevant and interested in sponsoring school sports programs; each sponsorship is tailored to that particular school and business. “We’re basically aligning local and regional sponsors who have marketing objectives in those local regions with school athletics that need to find new lines of revenue to keep those sports alive,” said Dave Shamberger, President of School Sports Media. “That’s essentially what we’re all about. Our business model is to drive revenue into school athletics through local sponsors.” School Sports Media was created in 2010 by advertising sales veterans, including Shamberger. Owners of a leading advertising representation firm, Winstar Interactive Media, the SSM team has spent the better part of the past 20 years working closely with top brands. SSM opened its Saratoga
Dave Shamberger, Meleah Sellingham and Victoria Russo of School Sports Media. Photo by Mark Bolles
Springs office five months ago. Since then, the company now exclusively represents Section II athletic championship games. “We were down at SUNY Albany for the Class AA Football Championships with Price Chopper last weekend,” said Shamberger. “We were also at Shenendehowa with Price Chopper again. We had a couple of other sponsors working with us in Spa Park for cross country like Wheatfields and Healthy Living Market and Café. It’s neat what we’re doing.” The SSM team is comprised of parents who have children in the public school system and have seen first-hand how
budget cuts have affected students and student-athletes. “I have three children and they’re in public schools and my business partners in Florida also have children that are in public school,” said Shamberger. “We started to see that budgets were impacting our children’s lives and schools were cutting programs, so we came up with the idea to bring sponsors in.” SSM is a sponsor-driven organization, which means the company will approach schools when they find a sponsor that’s interested in a
particular school. At the moment, SSM is working on sponsorships for the hockey team at Saratoga Springs High School. “We’re working closely with
the Saratoga Hockey program because we have a lot of local businesses that are interested in the hockey program because they happen to be a really good hockey team and they also get a lot of attendance at their games,” said Shamberger. “From a marketing perspective, it’s good to be there.” Businesses and organizations that sponsor teams and programs are able to put up signage and booths, among dozens of other marketing tools, at games and events. Shamberger says it’s a win-win for both sides – the businesses get exposure but most importantly, the team gets much needed revenue so the studentathletes have the opportunity to continue playing the game that they love. For more information on sponsorships, contact Dave Shamberger at 886-7422 or by email at Dave@ SchoolSportsMedia.com and be sure to follow SSM on Twitter @ SchoolSportsMed.
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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
Property Transactions BALLSTON SPA 11 Apple St., $192,000. Thomas and Francine Strano sold property to Matthew Brewster. 73 Saunders Lane, $267,000. Jon Cardi sold property to Micheline and David Ford. 26 Everson Way, $279,000. Henry and Heather Legendziewicz sold property to George and Jean Weed. 156 Kingsley Rd., $170,000. Kerri Miller sold property to Matthew and Alicia Yacowenia.
33 Forestbrook Dr., $350,954. Heritage Builders Group, LLC sold property to Donald and Barbara Boone.
GALWAY 3215 Birchton Rd., $239,000. Kyle Lawrence and Kimberly Morgenegg sold property to Dean Cyphers.
GREENFIELD 393 Wilton Rd., $135,000. Ashley Gardner sold property to Justin Sitler and Billie Taft-Sitler.
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14 Village View Bluff, $190,000. M and T Bank sold property to Alberto and Mildred Aviles. 5 Callaghan Blvd., $415,000. Blitman Rosen Development, LLC sold property to Jeffrey Ramirez. 36 Yachtmans Way, $446,057. Malta Land Company, LLC sold property to Gregory and Marilyn Connors. 81 Meadow Rue Place, $260,000. Henry and Barbara Bovee sold property to Brad and Katherine Bovee.
MILTON 26 Milton Heights Blvd., $255,000. Samuel and Alisca Phillipson sold property to Aaron Delezenski. 20 Whippletree Rd., $134,925. JP Morgan Chase Bank sold property to 112 Broad Street, LLC. 69 John St., $140,000. Verna Heritage sold property to Jamie Stall. 343 Stone Church Rd., $148,000. Mildred Edmonson (by Admin) sold property to McPadden Builders, LLC. 36 Dubin Dr., $239,000. John Paolucci sold property to Kathleen Curtin. 501 Elk Circle, $140,900. John and Sandra Crooks sold property to James Letts.
MOREAU 8 Prince William Court, $150,000. Richard and Barbara McKee sold property to Betty Rooke. 526 Gansevoort Rd., $148,860. Rodney Renz sold property to Jennifer Cook. 21 Fernwood Rd., $171,000. Michael and Tara Rowland sold property to Rebecca Sharrow. 32 Oak View Dr., $265,000. Robert and Lea Manning sold property to Michael and Lynn Lemery. 18 Prince William Court, $5,750. Higgs and Crayford sold property to Cerrone Construction, LLC.
NORTHUMBERLAND 4 Schuyler Way, $241,000. Frederick and Laura Ference sold property to National Transfer Services, LLC. 4 Schuyler Way, $241,000. National Transfer Services, LLC sold property to Jenna Carson and Alan Hiltz. 15 Dickenson Lane, $300,000. Laurence Dickenson (as Trustee) sold property to Eric Rogers.
SARATOGA 385 NYS Route 32, $183,000. Craig and Darlene Lebrecht sold property to Melanie Groff. 111 Beaver St., $225,000. Glenn
Wolin, Todd Wolin, and Randy Fox sold property to Amie Thomas. 96 Pearl St., $80,000. Hope Casto sold property to Matthew Trombley. 161 Haas Rd., $465,000. Carol Kaplan (as Trustee) sold property to Jean Perretta.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 88 Wagon Wheel Trail, $225,000. Kelli Caruso sold property to Matthew and Rebekah Beer. 62 Van Dam St., $56,000. Mary O’Donnell sold property to Simple Matters, LLC.
STILLWATER 38 Native Dancer Lane, $318,667. Saratoga Glen Builders, LLC sold property to Gregg and Debra Darby. 131 Round Lake Ave., $550,000. DiSiena Associates sold property to Koehler Industrial Design, LLC. 67 Route 67, $145,000. Christian Garrow sold property to Frank Garrow. 3 Secretariat Lane, $315,000. Peter and Colleen Dorsman sold property to Richard and Dale Kline (as Trustees).
WILTON 36 Meditation Way, $172,000. Isaac Hartsell sold property to Kevin Kolysko. 2 Dakota Dr., $207,000. HSBC Bank Nevada sold property to Sean and Heather Kennedy. 72 Cobble Hill Dr., $270,000. Christopher and Bonnie Caraisco sold property to National Transfer Service, LLC. 72 Cobble Hill Dr., $375,000. National Transfer Services, LLC sold property to Ryan and Christine Windelspecht. 3 Sarazen Way, $410,000. Christopher and Amy O’Connor sold property to Stephen and Mary Pelchar. 1 Santee Dr., $287,500. Robert and Laraine Searles sold property to Adam and Riley Torrey. 10 Wellinton Ct., $440,001. Garrett Larson, Neethy Korathu-Larson (by Ref ) sold property to David and Susanne Cummning.
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Haven Tee Room Preparing for Snow Season
Snowshoeing, Skiing Among Activities Allowed on 380-Acre Brookhaven Site this Winter by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY PORTER CORNERS — It’s that time of year again! While preparations are being made for the holidays, the newly remodeled Haven Tee Room at Brookhaven Golf Course in Porter Corners is already gearing up for snow. The Haven Tee Room, open to both golfers and the general public, has made a name for itself with its lunch and dinner menu, banquets, weddings, full-service bar and comfortable atmosphere. Offering delicious homemade recipes using the freshest and finest ingredients available, many have made The Haven Tee Room their go-to spot. Now, owner and comanager Kevin Canale and manager Van Johnson are preparing to extend those services through the winter months. This snow season, a variety of winter activities like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and sledding will be allowed on Brookhaven’s 380-acre site at no cost. With around 20 miles of trails that have been groomed for the last six years, the public park will be a great option for those looking to have some winter fun at snowfall. “Brookhaven has made it a park, so it will forever be a town park,” said Canale. “We’ve got the opportunity to have groomed trails so we’re trying to build on that and offer indoor shelter, plumbing, warmth, and a bar and a restaurant which is uncommon at most cross-country places.” Canale and Johnson say Brookhaven will be the only place in Saratoga County where people can do free winter activities and have an indoor facility with restrooms on site where they can warm up, get a bite to eat, have a drink and relax in a comfortable setting thanks to The
“I think this thing is going to take off,” said Johnson. “We’re hoping for snow, obviously. If we get an average snowfall, which we normally get, then we’re set. We’re just trying to give Saratoga, Wilton, the neighboring towns, a place to go that is very affordable. There’s nothing like this.” The Haven Tee Room is now booking holiday parties and company events for the holiday season. Contact them at 222-9000 or 810-4152 for more information. Also, be sure to check www.thehaventeeroom. com for hours, as they are subject to change. Van Johnson and Kevin Canale in The Haven Tee Room.
Brookhaven will offer close to 20 miles of trails this winter. Photos by MarkBolles.com
Haven Tee Room and Brookhaven Golf Course. “Say if you have a family of four and the father wants to watch football but the other three want to go skiing, we can do it,” said Johnson. “He can come in here, watch football, grab a drink, and the others go skiing and when they’re done, they can all sit down and have dinner.” While using the trails is free of cost, those looking to take advantage will have to bring their own equipment. Johnson and Canale are hoping equipment rentals will eventually be offered. There are also dog-friendly trails for Fido. “We can have 140 people in here, 40 or so in the snack bar, we can offer them chili and soup and anything on the menu,” said Johnson. “We’ll have the fireplace going inside and we’re going to try to have a fire pit on the patio. We’re basically going to take a little bit of
the lodge that you have at a ski center and apply it to ski trips here.” After a successful summer and fall full of golf competitions, weddings, banquets, parties and other events with customarranged menus for parties of every size, Johnson and Canale are ready to welcome even more people to The Haven Tee Room this winter.
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Senior Calendar Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga
5 Williams St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-1621 www.saratogaseniorcenter.org The Saratoga Senior Center is hosting the following events in November. All events take place at The Adult and Senior Center unless otherwise noted.
Computer Assistance
Nov. 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. Skidmore Students will be at the Center to help you with your computer questions, phone help, or to play Wii, pool and socialize. Come on by and say hi.
Beading with Sue
Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-noon Create unique beaded designs bring your own beads if you like. $10 at sign up.
Book Group
Nov. 25, 1 p.m. We will be discussing “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese.
Free Cooking Class
Nov. 26, 1 p.m. As part of the Healthy Nutrition Series sponsored by The Golub Foundation, join Siobhan O’Hearn as she prepares delicious Thanksgiving Treats for you to sample. Members Free. Non-members $5.
Medicare Open Enrollment Join insurance providers for information regarding Medicare Advantage Plans during Open Enrollment: CDPHP Nov. 14 from 1-4 p.m. United Healthcare Nov. 19 from noon-2 p.m.
Sculpture
Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m. Share Blakemore Kingsbury helps you create sculpture that interests you. $20/month. Call (518) 584-1621 to sign up.
Music with Jenny White
Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Music is back with Skidmore’s Jenny White. Come listen, play or sing. All welcome.
Meditation and Mindfulness Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Come explore the calming effects of Meditation and Mindfulness to help lower stress and blood pressure, decrease anxiety and bring balance to your life. Cost is $2. Call (518) 584-1621 to sign up.
Friday Movies
$2 members/$4 non-members. Call (518) 584-1621 to sign up
Senior Resource Headquarters:
(The following programs are free and open to the public)
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Nov. 19, 1-3 p.m. from Saratoga County Public Health
Bus Trip to NYC
Dec. 10 Join us for a day in NYC— see a show, shop, do a tour or visit the sites - your choice. Leave at 7 a.m. and return at 10:30 p.m. $28 member/$48 non-member. Call (518) 584-1621 to sign up.
Excursions:
Join us for the following 2015 Excursions and travel without the hassle. Call the Senior Center (518)
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014 584-1621 for more information. April 13-23, 2015: Netherlands, Belgium, Paris: Visit Amsterdam, Brussels, Historic Bruges, Paris, Giverny and the beautiful Seine. May 10-17, 2015: New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville: See America’s greatest “Music Cities” and historic sites including The French Quarter of New Orleans, Graceland and the Grand Ol’ Opry. Sept. 6-17, 2015: National Parks of America: The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Bryce Canyon and Crazy Horse are just a few of the breathtaking sites on this adventure. Trip Slide Show Thursday, November 13th at 3:00. Please call (518) 584-1621 to sign up. Oct. 10-20, 2015: Spain’s Classics: Visit Madrid, Toledo, Seville, The Alhambra, Barcelona and more. Trip Slide Show Monday, December 13th at 2:00. Please call (518) 584-1621 to sign up. $50 off your trip if you attend the slide show and book your trip.
Day Tripper
New York, NY Bus Trip: Dec. 10 (Wed.): A Day in NYC: see a show, shop or do a tour, your choice. $28 (member) $48 (non- member) at sign up. Leave at 7 a.m. and return 10:30 p.m. Sponsored by Adirondack
Trust Community Foundation.
Volunteers Needed
In 2015, the Saratoga Senior Center will be starting a Volunteer Match program to meet the needs of seniors in our community, including respite checks, transportation, pet walking, grocery shopping and more. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chris at (518) 584-1621.
About The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga is a non-profit, nonresidential 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. Membership runs from January to December and benefits include affordable programs such as monthly dinners, classes, presentations and games as well as use of the Center’s computers, pool table and advocacy programs. For more information on how to join or volunteer call (518) 584-1621 or visit us at www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
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Our Elders, Our Actions
Eldercare Transitions: Starting the Conversation
by Clare Colamaria for Saratoga TODAY When I meet with families, it is typically the children of the senior loved ones who are requesting to consult with me. Why? There are several reasons the children contact me and not the seniors themselves. One reason may be that their parent or parents are unaware that their lifestyle and state of mind and/or body are declining; two, they are aware of their declines but do not want to burden their children with worry or more work; three ,they do not want change regardless of their situation or circumstances or it could be something altogether not touched upon. In any case, I can empathize with all of the above; however, decline is inevitable. So, unless we have planned and prepared for changes in long term care, we will get caught in a crisis and thrown off guard, which too is inevitable. Many times my clients are in the position of witnessing the decline of their parent who truly could use assistance, guidance or a safer environment from the lifestyle they are accustomed to. But for one reason or another they just aren’t sure how to start the conversation without making their loved ones feel defensive about losing their independence or threatened that their children are taking over control of their life. I would say nine out of 10 times the children ask me how they should start this touchy conversation. Now I want to remind you that I am not a psychologist; however, I see this every day as a consultant and advisor. I also have a real soft spot for seniors. If I were in their position, I would wish to be treated with honesty, compassion and respect. The sooner you involve your parents in the process the better. Let’s face it, how many of us enjoy talking about old age, declines of physical and mental capacities, long
term care and end of life planning? Like most important decisions in life, it is a process which takes time and careful planning. It is always best to be well-informed and have facts to support your concerns and opinions before engaging your parents in the conversation. In order to do this, it is best to consult with an expert on proper resources and guidance. It is also wise to include your immediate family members from the start. This may be challenging for many and may take a few attempts, but it helps everyone understand one another’s concerns and you will be better able to map out a plan that everyone is involved in and on board with. It is also very important to involve your parents in these conversations as long as their mental capacity is able to reason and make important decisions. If they are not, these conversations will most likely cause added anxiety and resistance. Here are key considerations to help you frame your approach to this challenging subject as found on havingtheconversation.com APPROACH Consider your Personal Point of View • Begin with yourself, the adult child, and be honest. Why do you want to have these conversations? What do you want for yourself and for your parents? What are your fears or concerns? What would be your best-case scenario? What do you want to happen? • Be empathetic. Put yourself in
your parents’ shoes. Ask them how they are doing. Ask them if they’re still able to do the things they want. Let them know you care about how they are and what they want. • Be a good listener. Sometimes you are afraid to hear what parents are feeling because it also makes you face getting older. Let them talk and let them know you hear them. • The idea that a role reversal takes place in the relationship between you and your parents is neither true nor helpful. That should never happen. A shift in your relationship may occur as you guide these conversations, but you should not consider yourself the disciplinarian or that you “know what is best.” Before you Start Talking • Involve everyone in the family who should be part of the conversation and include your parents at every step. • Resist any temptation to jump ahead and put a plan together yourself. • Remember when you think about HOW to have your conversation to frame it around the five most important considerations for aging seniors: security, freedom, peace of mind, friends and choices. How can your parents best achieve these things? • Think about asking questions to find out whether or not your concerns are the same as your parents. Let them know what you have identified and ask if they ever think of those same concerns or if they have identified others. • Ask yourself if your desired outcomes are the same as theirs.
Have they considered the same things you have, or are they thinking in a different direction? • Consider putting together a script or an outline so you have something to follow and don’t forget important points. You don’t need to have it in front of you, but it will help you organize your thoughts. • If you still feel nervous or afraid of getting started, run your ideas past a professional. This can be a social worker at a local agency or senior center. It might be a therapist or someone at your church or local hospital. Identify who your parents trust and respect. These can also be excellent individuals with whom to consult. • It helps to have conversations when you are not rushed; when there is time for small talk. Plan to talk in a quiet place where your parents won’t have trouble hearing you; where they can feel calm and focus on the conversation. • Always show respect and support for the fact that these are THEIR DECISIONS and THEIR LIVES. Getting the Conversation Started • Ask your parents how you can work together. • Stress that there are not necessarily “right” or “wrong” options or ideas. It’s most helpful to consider a number of things as good options when starting to have these conversations. • It helps to start with small, casual conversations to plant seeds. Use phrases like, “Let’s just talk about you,” or “I’ve noticed some things
take a lot more energy these days. What are the important things you really want to do? What are your priorities? Is there a way we can make it easier for you to do those things?” • It has also worked for some adult children to open the conversation by saying how much you admire the way your parents have handled retirement and ask their advice on what has worked well for them so that you can emulate it. This can naturally lead into a discussion about “What kind of planning comes next?” • Others have started conversations by talking about yourself and your kids and how you communicate with one another. Adult children may already be communicating with their kids on their next steps and their wishes surrounding those circumstances. • Use something neutral such as a relevant event in the news or a recent incident or anecdote about an aging family member or friend to get the conversation going. This can be an opening to mention, “We’ve never talked about these kinds of things. I don’t want to pry, but it would bring me a lot of peace of mind to know there is a plan if we need one.” • Build upon these more casual conversations to lead into larger decision-making conversations later. Clare Colamaria is an Eldercare Consultant and Founder of A Senior Choice, LLC. Please call her directly at (518) 424-2527 or visit her website at www.aseniorschoiceonline.com.
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Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
Choosing the Path of Peace
by Meghan Lemery Fritz LCSW-R for Saratoga TODAY
Almost a month ago in front of our families and closest childhood friends, on a beautiful sunny cloudless day I married the guy for me. I met Bill in August of 2013 during a beach vacation with my girlfriends. He was vacationing at the same place and we hit it off and began a long distance relationship with 5.5 hours between us. Three months into our relationship we knew we wanted to build a life together and we started making plans to merge our lives. We got engaged in
February on the 50th anniversary of my parent’s engagement and I moved to State College, PA at the end of May and joined a practice here. It was an adjustment to leave my practice, community, family and close friends, but it was something I knew was the right choice for me. What I learned during that time is that we all have our own path—we don’t owe anyone else an explanation of why the path we choose works for us. Perhaps the best thing we can do is to honor what we want, what we need and equally important, what we don’t need. In March of 2013 a very controversial article by Susan Patton, also known as “The Princeton Mom,” urged female Princeton students to focus their time at college finding a good husband rather than dating without intention and focusing on building their careers. The article immediately became a social media sensation causing outrage, anxiety and panic amongst single women who had devoted their 20s and 30s to building their careers and not spending nearly enough time focused on finding a husband. During that time I received many referrals from 30 and 40-something-year-old women who felt defeated and panicked about being single and childless. In each of these cases what became clear in talking to these women is that they didn’t abandon their dreams of wanting a partner, they just wanted to pursue their own goals and dreams first. How you choose to live your life and the path you take is your choice. We need to stop judging each other and putting women into the cookie cutter category of finding “the one” and starting a family. Within five years of graduating from college I attended over a dozen weddings. These were my friends who knew that they had found the right partner and they had the desire
to build homes and start families early in life. They were inspired to make that choice because it was the right choice for them at the time. After I attended graduate school my goal and desire was to start a private practice by the time I was 30. I had had significant relationships with solid boyfriends but I had no desire to commit my life to another person. I can remember being told throughout the years, “You are too intimidating, too focused on your career, too spiritual, too outgoing” in other words, too me. Perhaps if I had abandoned myself and my goals I would have found a partner earlier in life? The truth is I would have been a self-centered, emotionally immature partner in my 20s and early 30s. There were goals and dreams I knew I had to pursue before I could commit to being a good partner to someone else. Every woman’s path is different and that is the beauty of life! Whatever choice we make we need to stop judging ourselves and each other and insisting there is something wrong with us because we didn’t take the path that most people take, or, we took the path we thought was right and it ended up in a break up or divorce. The best gift we can give ourselves is to LISTEN deeply to our wants and desires, and then to honor and pursue them. When we take the time to really think about what is right for us and what inspires us we
find purpose and peace in our dayto-day lives. It is nearly impossible to choose the wrong path when you take the time to listen to your instincts and choose the path of peace. When I got engaged many people asked me how I knew Bill was the one for me. The answer I always gave was simple: I had a deep sense of peace. There was no fear, angst, anxiety or drama, just a calm feeling deep within that this was the next step in my journey. Any decision we make out of fear is always a bad one. Don’t settle for less because you are scared or think you are too late to get what you want. It is never too late to honor what you want and what you need. Let’s stop telling everyone around us what they need to do to be happy and give each other the freedom and space to do what is right for us. Don’t spend another minute judging and doubting yourself for past choices. Stay in the present, focus on what you want and what inspires you to grow. Hang out with the people, places and things that give you energy, support, love and peace. Walk away from the things that bring anxiety, guilt, shame or judgment. When I look back at my path I realize Bill wasn’t too early or too late, he was right on time. Take a deep breath, embrace your path and accept that no one knows what’s right for you better than you! Wishing you PEACE on your path today and always! Meghan Lemery Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing at Sunpointe Health in State College, PA. For more information email:meghanlemery@yahoo.com
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
One-on-One
by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY Every once in a while the elements of our day align in such a way that my second son and I are the only two around. Maybe Dad has the other boys with him on errands, maybe the little ones are napping; whatever it is, it’s usually a time when I think, “Hooray! I can lie down, or read this magazine, or surf the web, or do some writing, or clean this room, or fold this laundry”—you get the idea. Inevitably, though, where I see a big flashing “Me Time!” sign, my second boy sees the perfect opportunity for one-on-one mom-and-son time. It’s not that I don’t want to spend time with him—in theory, I’d love to. But when it comes down to it, in the moment when no one else needs me, when it would be the perfect time to spend with my boy, I admit that it takes all my patience to not yell, “Not now! Can’t you see I’m busy with me?” It also doesn’t help his cause that what he always wants to do is play a game. Connect Four, Junior Scrabble, and Go Fish or War are his go-to favorites. I start to feel itchy and tired when I think of having to play a game, it’s really not my favorite thing to do. But how can I, in good conscience, say no to a request like that, in order to focus on myself? I mean, it’s not like I’m withering on the vine, about to blow away in a puff of smoke because I need a nap or anything like that. If I really needed to say no, I just would. But most of the time, when he asks to play a game, all that’s standing in the way of some good bonding is my own selfishness. So we do usually play a game or two, and he loves it, and I’m always glad (in hindsight) that we did. When he had his birthday this past summer, I knew just what I wanted to do with him. I always try to think of some small thing just the birthday boy and I can do together, and for Gabe I thought of this: going
to Panera for a cookie and lemonade (and strong coffee for me!), which I know he loves, and bringing the Connect Four. I imagined us like old friends playing chess in the park, except it would be a mom and her son playing Connect Four in Panera. I didn’t tell him what we were doing until we were in the van on the way there—it’s a common tactic I employ with the boys, because if I tell them too soon, I risk the other boys finding out and freaking out that they’re not included; or devastating disappointment if something comes up at the last minute that forces us to cancel; or too much talking about it which makes me want to plug my ears and say, “La la la” and forbid them from saying another word about it. When I did tell him, he was mostly excited, but a little apprehensive—I could tell he was a little weirded out by this idea, a little embarrassed, a little like, “I hope no one sees me playing Connect Four at Panera with my mom.” I told him we didn’t have to play if he didn’t want to—we could just eat cookies and then go home—but as soon as we were seated he thought, maybe we could try playing for a couple minutes. And then he was hooked—I think we played six or eight games of Connect Four before he decided he wanted to play checkers instead. Since we didn’t have a checkerboard, we imagined one on the table. You can imagine how strange that got, not knowing where the squares should be and, in Gabe’s case, not caring. He jumped my checkers left and right all over the table with glee. I would have called foul except he was having such a blast. It was a good birthday.
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Like Gabe and his games, I’ve been really trying recently to figure out what particular things or activities are loved by each of my boys. The youngest three are still pretty easy—hugging, reading, singing, chatting are pretty much all they ever want me to do with them. But I’m very aware of the older boys getting older, and how it’s not so easy for me to figure out how to reach them. I assume it will only get worse, and I worry that they’ll float away like balloons if I don’t figure out ways of connecting with them. In that vein, I’ve been really pleased to discover that my oldest loves me to read to him. As reading out loud is one of the things I’ve always loved to with my boys, and I like to keep tabs on what they’re reading as they get older so I can address any questions or issues as they arise (even middle school fiction can be heavy stuff), this has been perfect. He’s a night owl, so we read after the other boys are in bed. The most recent one we’ve read is “Wonder,” by RJ Palacio, and it sparked a lot of great conversation between us about some really important things. My third, who’s only in first grade and still seems to waver back and forth between little boy and big boy, has always been kind of tough for me. He’s very sensitive to pain— emotional or physical—and so he spends a lot of time upset about this or that perceived slight, or about injuries sustained when roughhousing with his brothers (which is funny because he’s very strong, and loves to roughhouse…until he gets one too many injuries, and then he spends the rest of the day in a funk). He’s always been this way (it seems to me he spent the first years of his life crying nonstop), but I’ve recently discovered that, in his sensitive way, if I put the baby in his lap when he’s in
a bad mood, he’s absolutely unable to stay mad. He just loves babies, especially his baby brother, and when the baby starts grabbing at his face he just melts into a tender smile, and he hugs the baby and kisses him, and then he’s good for the rest of the day (or until the next incident). I love figuring things like this out about my boys, and it makes me hopeful. I don’t know what lies ahead, when they’re teenagers and beyond, but I worry about it, and I wonder—will spending regular individualized oneon-one time with them now and going
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forward be enough to reduce the parent-child stress that seems inevitable later? I’m sure every parent has tried all sorts of tricks to ease the growing pains, and I’m sure it’s somewhat hitor-miss. But I do know for sure that it can’t hurt, and besides all that—it’s just really nice learning even better the ins and outs of these amazing, quirky, funny, smart little boys I’ve been given. Kate Towne Sherwin lives Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons ages 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 7 months. She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.
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Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
Planning for the Day Your Health Changes
by Stephen Kyne, Sterling Manor Financial for Saratoga TODAY November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and a great time to review some long-term care stats and how you can work to protect yourself from the devastating effects of long-term care expenses. Seven out of 10 retirees will need some form of long-term care, which means that, for couples, there is a 91 percent chance of one spouse needing care. People generally plan for long-term care for two reasons. First, they want to make sure that
they receive the best care available, by qualified caregivers. Second, they want to make sure that their assets are protected so that their spouse will be able to continue his/her standard of living. The average widow outlives her husband by twelve years – what will those years look like if the couple’s nest egg was spent on her husband’s long-term care? In this part of New York, longterm care can cost upwards of $10,000 a month. With an average nursing home stay of more than 2.5 years, you can see how quickly assets can be depleted. So, what is a person to do? Some people are adamant that they will take care of their spouse in the event they need care. This strategy is well-intentioned, but generally not the best. Often care begins with one spouse providing it, but the needs can quickly outpace the spouse’s ability or skill level. Could your spouse pull you out of a bathtub today? Could they do it twenty years from now? Is he or she the most qualified person to provide care? Are there aspects of care, including personal hygiene, which you would wouldn’t want them to have to perform?
Gifting and trusts used to be a popular way to protect assets; however, uncertainty in the legal landscape makes this a somewhat risky strategy. There is currently a five-year look back period for gifts, and it’s very possible that period could be extended. Will you know when you’re five years from needing care? What if the look back goes to ten years? Today, we see this type of planning used when a more effective strategy isn’t available. Bar-none, the most effective strategy for planning for the day your health changes is private long-term care insurance. Insurance can provide the flexibility of receiving care, from a qualified professional caregiver, in your home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home, as your needs dictate. This means that you can still be surrounded by your
loved-ones, without burdening them with your care. We feel the prime age range for securing coverage is in your early to mid-50s, while you’re still healthy enough to qualify, although your needs may differ. A good insurance policy should include an inflation protection component, so that the policy’s benefit will increase as the cost of care increases. These inflation protection benefits are generally available at 3.5% and 5% annual increases. Premiums, like other forms of health insurance, are generally not guaranteed to remain level, which makes sense when you consider that your available benefit is not usually remaining level either. When pricing a policy, you should consider whether you could continue payments in the event of a premium increase. New York has recognized the
crippling fiscal effects of Medicaid, and has taken steps to incentivize people to purchase long-term care insurance by implementing the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care. The Partnership provides asset protection from Medicaid spenddown for people who purchase a qualifying long-term care policy, and who outlive their policy’s benefits. This can be important if you’re concerned that expenses related to your spouse’s care may leave you destitute after their passing. New York even has reciprocal arrangements with many other states, so even if you retire to a different state, you can still receive some degree of asset protection through the Partnership. These agreements vary by state, so be sure to do your research. When you’re young and providing for a family, the risk to your family is that you’ll die prematurely. Once you’re retired, the risk is often no longer death, but failing health. Do you have a plan to provide for your care? Longterm care insurance is not the only way to plan for your care and associated expenses, but it is the most foolproof. If you don’t qualify for insurance, then trust work or gifting may be necessary. At the very least, you should be discussing your needs with your family and your financial advisor to ensure that you know your options, and are able to make an informed decision on a strategy. Your advisor is the best person to educate you about the options, based on their understanding of your unique circumstances. Stephen Kyne is a partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs, and Rhinebeck.
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To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
by Matthew Goodemote, MPT for Saratoga TODAY Today I would like to offer everyone reading this an opportunity to take a step back and examine your way of thinking. This is what I did a few weeks ago and it has helped me grow as a physical therapist. Hopefully it will open up some new possibilities for you too. For me, resistance to change has been an obstacle I have had to deal with throughout my life. I am specifically talking about how a habit has become so ingrained because you have done something a certain way for a long time or have believed something is absolutely true for so long that the thought of changing it or doing something different brings anxiety and tension you can feel throughout your body. My example today seems like a small thing, and in and of itself it really is relatively insignificant, but the effects of the experience reverberated throughout my entire life and lead to me questioning other firmly held beliefs. Funny how something so small can have such big effects. Recently I wrote an article about the difference between mobility and flexibility. I wrote this article because I believe most people who think they are “stretching” are really just moving the tissue, which I define as “mobility” not “flexibility.” I wrote this article with the intent of offering a different view on a common belief and hoping people would begin to ask themselves if they are really doing what we thought they were when exercising. Well, a few weeks ago a headline caught my attention. The headline said something about how stretching wasn’t actually beneficial. Intrigued, I decided to investigate further. As I did I
learned that several studies published have contradicted the belief that “stretching” was as beneficial as we have thought. I remember reading something 10-15 years ago about how stretching “before” activity is not beneficial and this has only just recently become part of the mainstream, and yet there are still a lot of people being taught to “stretch” before working out or practicing a sport. So after a few days of digesting what I was reading I began to ask myself what exactly does stretching do...and why do we think it is helpful? This is what we seem to currently know about stretching: Stretching, regardless of form, does not reduce muscle soreness. Static stretching, whether before or after exercise, does not prevent and, in excess, may even cause performance injuries. Static stretching of a muscle before exercise decreases its subsequent performance. Static stretching does not increase strength or muscle gains from resistance training. What matters most to me is doing what helps my patients. So if that means I have to rethink what I am doing and really pause to consider why I would do something in particular, then I am going to do it. Or, it is going to happen because I honestly don’t feel like I am “trying” to do it. It is more like it is being done whether or not I want to do it because that’s just how my brain works. I like to offer my patients how I see things and to help educate them about what I have learned so they too can learn about themselves. In the end, I am merely a guide and my job is to help people find their way back to themselves so they can figure out what to do, why to do it and when to do it. For this article I will resist offering my opinion about when “stretching” should be done and instead leave the question hanging for you to ask yourself. Are you sure that stretching is what you think it is? Do you really understand “why” you are doing it? Have you been taught it is good for you without being told why? If you have been told why does it really make sense? Because in truth there are things that we thought were brilliant 10 years ago that we now realize were backwards and in some cases detrimental.
When I did my McKenzie training I learned to question everything...including the McKenzie Method. Early in my career I did things that I learned because that is what I learned. But as Confucius said: “Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll understand.” I involved myself so I would not just “know it” but I would really understand it. There is a difference in knowing when and why to do something and just doing it because you were taught to do it or you read about it. It requires consideration and contemplation. I often say to my patients, “Ask me anything you want and challenge what I say because if I can’t explain why I am doing something, you shouldn’t have to do it.” One day, a long time ago, I realized that my job wasn’t to be right all the time. My job was to help my patients. So I routinely ask myself “Why am I doing what I am doing?” If my answer is “just because” then shame on me. If my reason is because “that’s what I learned,” then shame on me. Early in my career I stopped “stretching” people because I noticed how holding a painful stretch was no more effective than simply moving someone. I first noticed this with my patients that had knee replacements, so I stopped “stretching” my knee replacements. I never understood why holding a painful stretch was helpful... still don’t...and there is no physiological reason why either (at least none that I know about). So now—some 17 years later— I am wondering if stretching is as important in other areas too! Take a look for a minute at how you react to the possibility that stretching is not helpful. See if you have been so convinced that you need to stretch that you are unwilling to consider that it is not what is actually helping you. Let me just share one example that may help convey the process more clearly. I have had countless patients tell me they have tight hamstrings and have been told to stretch them. Unfortunately, most people have learned to stretch by bending forward when standing or with their leg straightened and in some cases on their back. In most cases the person was taught to stretch the muscle with a movement that is in a straight direction...meaning the knee and
toe are lined up directly in line with one another and often with the hip. Some are even told it is not safe to do it otherwise. Unfortunately this would be an ineffective way to stretch the hamstring. The hamstring does not attach down the middle by the knee. The hamstring attaches on the inside and outside of the knee and in order to stretch the muscles properly the muscle should be stretched the traditional way and by turning the toe in and turning the toe out. In addition, the hamstring inserts into the buttock region and to get a thorough stretch the hamstring should be stretched at both ends, not just behind the knee region. And to do this the hip should be flexed...and to maximize the effectiveness the muscles should be rotated and stretched laterally, thereby hitting different angles and directions while the hip is flexed. Also, to truly effect “flexibility,” the muscles need to be taken to their end range. Most people stop at a gentle pull feeling and hold it there, despite the fact that going deeper into the motion is
how to get an effective stretch. Most people do not hold long enough nor stretch deep enough, so are you really “stretching” the muscle or are you simply mobilizing it? It may not sound all that important until you are like my patient that injured his hamstring in high school. Now he is in his 50s and still dealing with a hamstring issue that he has been “stretching” for decades. He has gone to multiple therapists and specialists and all have told him to stretch and he has...faithfully. But no one told him how to stretch at multiple angles and no one told him that the muscle should be stretched on both ends simultaneously. So for him it clearly is important. Now he understands, and now (just today) he told me he can already tell a difference in just a few weeks of taking a different approach. My patient was willing to “understand” the process by questioning his beliefs. Hopefully this article will help others to consider a different view may be the very thing that helps you feel good again!
24 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623 acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.
Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls 793-3755 AdirondackFM@nycap.rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
All Saints Episcopal Church 3 Simpson Ave, Round Lake 518-899-5510 www.allsaintsroundlake.com Rev. Dr. Scott Evans, Priest in Charge Service: Holy Eucharist Sunday at 9:30am followed by coffee hour.
The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m.
Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.
Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 usbnc.org
Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.
Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.
RELIGION Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146,Clifton Park 371-6611 cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.
Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.
Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370, saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., (1st & 3rd Sat. also 10:30) Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible
Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave., Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses: MondayFriday 9 a.m.
Eastern Orthodox— Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 xcsavior@yahoo.com. Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church of
Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-8361 bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages)
First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St., Ballston Spa 885-5583 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-unitedmethodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Service Times: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.
Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.
Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m. Church Service - 11 a.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014 877-7332 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484 livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.
Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave., Ext., Malta 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Middle Grove United Methodist Church 581-2973 Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible
New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs 580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Childcare is available at all services.
NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: Noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible Study Group
Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.
Handicapped accessible.
Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 584-6091 pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Quaker Springs United Methodist Church 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. Malta Cmns., Ste. 3 881-1505 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.
St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service
St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351 stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m. & Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon. Handicapped accessible
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am. Handicapped accessible.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904 Services: Saturday
RELIGION
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.
St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.
St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456; SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com
Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720, saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Handicapped accessible.
Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.
Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.
Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730, www.saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg. Handicapped Accessible.
Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504, terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@ terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.
Childcare: 6 months–4 years and expanding Handicapped accessible.
The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107, tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555, uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
RELIGION BRIEFS Havurah Vatik November Event Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs, invites all Saratoga area Jewish seniors 55 plus to this event on November 18 at 11 a.m.. to 1 p.m. Local novelist and playwright David Kalish, was inspired by a brush with cancer and divorce to create comedy from his painful past. David will read from his recently published first novel, The Opposite of Everything, and discuss the process of turning life experiences into fiction. Audience questions and comments will be welcomed. The novel will be available for sale and autograph. A catered lunch will be served. If you are planning on attending, please contact Temple Sinai at (518) 584-8730.
JŌB: The Now Testament St. Clements Church, located at 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a production on November 20 through November 22 at 7 p.m. It is a provocative original
musical by John Angotti, directed by Karey Hall-Trimmings, with musical director Matt Duclos. Everybody asks the question why, and most people have an opinion. When there is no answer we simply say: “It’s part of God’s plan.” But is it? How could a just God have a plan that requires death and destruction? It is here inside this question where JŌB: The Now Testament’s story begins. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information call (518) 584-6122. All proceeds go to benefit St. Clements’ outreach in helping to develop new local programs that will be sending students in need home on Fridays with backpacks filled with food. The program will be piloted in two elementary schools in January.
Free Home Bible Study Great way to study through the Bible at your convenience. Exciting and informative study that could change your life. Compliments of Free Spirit Fellowship. For more information call (518) 885-3149.
Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton
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882-9874; westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
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LOCAL BRIEFS participate on any given night. Any questions, please contact the park office at (518) 584-9455.
First Night Saratoga 5K Run Pasta and Meatball Fundraiser Dinner Principessa Elena Society (1113 Oak St., Saratoga Springs) is hosting a pasta and meatball fundraiser dinner from 5-7 p.m on November 21. Menu: Italian wedding soup, ziti with sauce, meatballs with sauce, sausage, peppers, onions, salad, bread, butter, dessert, coffee, tea. Seniors $8, regular $9, Children 5-12 $5, All take-out dinners $10. All are welcome. All proceeds donated to the Saratoga Children’s Museum.
Equitas Agents to Gather Food and Supplies As temperatures drop, Equitas Realty agents will be fanning out through their communities to collect much-needed donations to Shelters of Saratoga (S.O.S.), the area’s only men’s and women’s homeless shelter. Starting Nov. 14, families have been finding a door hanger with a collection bag and a list of the dozen items most in demand, including canned goods, powdered coffee creamer, sugar and Stewart’s milk cards as well as socks, underwear, bedding and personal care items such as soap and toothpaste. Monetary donations are also welcome. The door hanger includes a raffle ticket to win a free turkey in time for Thanksgiving. On Friday, Nov. 21, Equitas agents will collect bags from doorsteps throughout Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Wilton and Greenfield. For more information, contact either Justin or Cindy at (518) 584-9990 or (518) 581-1097.
Over-30 Basketball at Gavin Grab your sneakers and get ready for Over-30 Basketball! Designed with the mature, basketballplaying crowd in mind, the Over-30 Basketball Program is for adults, ages 30 and over. This is a drop-in activity which runs Mondays, 8-10 p.m. now through May 19. The weekly fee is $5 per person (cash only), and a maximum of 20 players can
The 17th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by the Saratoga Arts, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 p.m. The run is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. There is no day of race registration. The race has sold out for the past 13 years. A ChronoTrack B-Tag computerized scoring system will be used. The USA Track and Field certified course starts and finishes on the Skidmore College Campus. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in five-year age categories. All finishers will receive a First Night commemorative medal. Register by Nov.28 for the early registration fee of $25 and a guaranteed moisture-wicking long-sleeved shirt. After Nov. 28, registration is $30. Refreshments following the race. Showers and restrooms available in the athletic complex. Save time by registering online or download an application and map at www.saratoga-arts. org. There is no additional fee for registering online. For further information contact First Night Saratoga at (518) 584-4132.
3rd Annual Evening of HOPE Gala Join other animal lovers at this premier event in support of HOPE (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) at the Saratoga National Golf Club (458 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs). On Nov. 21, from 6:30-10 p.m., the event includes a gourmet dinner, beer and wine, auction, wine pull, musical entertainment and special guest Steve Caporizzo from WTEN. Proceeds go to HOPE who provides foster care for homeless cats and dogs and a low-cost spay/ neuter clinic that benefits over 4,000 local animals annually. To purchase tickets online, visit HOPE’s website. Don’t’ delay. This event sold out last year. For more information call (518) 428-2994. Cost is $125.
12th Annual Potato Turkey Festival The Tang Museum at Skidmore College is hosting the 12th annual Make-a-Turkey-Out-of-a-Potato
Festival on Nov. 22. Make holiday centerpieces out of potatoes, pipe-cleaners, feathers, and beads. Create a fantastic bird sculpture to decorate your table!
The Now Testament at St. Clements St. Clements Church (231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs) will be producing and hosting a production of JŌB: The Now Testament on Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 20-22 at 7 p.m. It is a provocative original musical by John Angotti, directed by Karey Hall-Trimmings, with musical director Matt Duclos. Tickets are $10 at the door before each performance. For more info call (518) 584-6122. All proceeds go to benefit St. Clements’ outreach program in helping to develop new local programs that will be sending students in need home on Fridays with backpacks filled with food. The program will be piloted in two elementary schools in January.
Christmas Shopping Crafts, Garage Sale, Lunch Come check out Christmas shopping at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. With the Christmas season in force, there are extra vendors for shopping. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, bakery goods, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, handwork, party vendors, hand-painted bird feeders and ornaments, all natural soaps, jewelry, ladies handmade accessories, knitted baby items, Christmas decorations and antiques. Fun for the entire family. There will be pizza and other lunch choices available. All proceeds go to local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month, excluding December. The next date is November 23. Tables are available for $15. Call Linda at (518) 2895470 for more information.
Annual Coat Drive Donations for the eighth annual coat drive are being accepted now through Jan. 7, the Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company (4208 Route 50 and 227 Ballard Road, Wilton) is hosting their annual Coat Drive. The Jones Road and Ballard Road offices of Saratoga National Bank and
Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
Trust Company are collecting winter coats and other coldweather clothing items to benefit the Adirondack Vets House. Items can be dropped off during regular business hours. For more information about the coat drive, call the Jones Road branch at (518) 587-8484.
Annual Members’ Art Show The ever-popular, year-end show is a great opportunity for established and emerging member artists to display their best works in a professional exhibition at The Arts Center Gallery and celebrate their many talents with fellow artists and the community. The show goes from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. Annually, with over 150 artists exhibiting artworks ranging from painting, drawing and printmaking to sculpture, functional fine art and photography, the annual Members’ Show promises to be a real treat. For more information call (518) 584-4132.
After The Fire Monthly Meeting After The Fire will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at Eagle Matt Lee Fire House on Washington Street in Ballston Spa. Anyone interested in learning how you can help your neighbors in need may attend. After The Fire is a non-profit organization comprised entirely of much-needed volunteers that help Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided gift cards, personal care items, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, informational material, Red Cross referral, emotional support, etc. For more information on After The Fire, leave a message at (518) 4354571 or visit www.afterthefire.org.
Polar Express Comes to Saratoga The Polar Express comes to the Saratoga North Creek Railway (26 Station Lane Saratoga Springs). Take your child to experience the magic of the season on a mystical round-trip journey to an extravagantly built North Pole. Read along with the story as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, a treat, and a special
gift for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas, just like in the story. Trips are in November (18-23, 25-26, 28-30) and December (2-7, 9-14, 16-23, 26-28). Ticket prices vary by class and availability.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser For Saratoga Relay For Life Saratoga Relay for Life is teaming up with the Saratoga Winery to help fight Cancer. Join on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 3-6 p.m. at Saratoga Winery at 462 State Rt. 29 (Washington Street). Tickets are only $25 and includes a T-shirt (if ticket bought by Nov. 20), a wine tasting glass, a glass of wine, or beer, of your choice, live music, and plenty of cheese and other finger foods. There will also be raffles and door prizes. For tickets, contact Korina Jones at korinajones77@gmail.com or Cindy Jones at Sparklesrelay@ gmail.com.
Surrender=Freedom Class Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is offering a fourweek class, “Surrender=Freedom.” Answer questions like “What is true freedom?” and “What is surrender?” Explore freedom as the Law of Attraction, relationships, finances and uncontrollable circumstances. Four Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning November 25 at 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton. $80 for the four-week series. For registration and/or more info, call (518) 423-3569 or visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org.
Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair Fundraiser Just in time for Christmas shopping, a large craft and vendor fair will take place on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ballston Spa Elks Club, located at the corner of Route 50 and Hamilton Street in the village of Ballston Spa. There will be free admission and over 35 vendor and craft booths with food and raffles available. There is also a fully decorated Christmas Tree, silent auctions and pictures with Santa. All the money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
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Week of November 14 – November 20, 2014
Saturday, November 15 Lake George Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
Family Friendly Event Friday, November 14 Shelters of Saratoga Open House and Donation Drive Shelters of Saratoga, 4 Walworth St., Saratoga Springs, 4 – 7 p.m. Help Shelters of Saratoga kick off Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at the 4th Annual Open House and Donation. Tour the shelter, learn how we are working to end homelessness in the Greater Saratoga region and enjoy complimentary refreshments graciously donated by local establishments. Bring a food or in-kind donation or sign up to volunteer and be entered to win a $50 gift card from Henry Street Taproom.
Spa Catholic Drama Production St. Peter’s Parish Center, 64 Hamilton St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Join Hercules Porridge, the famous Hoboken detective, as he solves “Murder at Crooked House,” presented by the Saratoga Central Catholic High School Drama Troupe. Hercules and all his friends, including Anguish Crispie, the famous mystery writer, will be awaiting your company on Nov. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and November 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. All proceeds benefit the SCC Music and Theatre program. For more information, call (518) 587-7070 or visit www.saratogacatholic.org.
Shepard Park, Lake George. Registration 9 a.m. Take a dip or slow crawl into chilly Lake George for a great cause ~ support the athletes of Special Olympics New York. Plunge is at 12 p.m., free/donation. For more information call (518) 388-0790 x109; or visit www.polarplungeny.org.
Greenwich Elks Auxiliary Craft Fair Greenwich Elks Club, Rte 40 & Bulson Road, Greenwich, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Over 40 vendors on display – crafters from Queensbury, Hartford, Ballston Spa and more. Products that are “Made in the USA” stained glass, jelly & jams, jewelry, goat milk products, glassware, candles, fleece wear, Christmas items, wood products, pottery, doll clothes, painted slates, aprons, cards, etc. Raffles, snack bar all day – coffee, cupcakes, brownies, chili dogs, mac-n-cheese and more. Something for everyone.
Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Saratoga Downtowner Motel, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. Register 30 minutes before start. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked trail. For more information visit www.ava.org ESCV www.walkescv.org.
Holiday Craft Show American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A huge selection of booths with tempting treats, unique handcrafted treasures and holiday gifts. Free admission. For more information call (518) 744-9310.
Skidmore College Theater: ‘American Medea’
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County
Bernhard Theater, Main Stage, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m. The fall production of “American Medea” is written and directed by Holly Derr. Friday and Saturday performance is at 8 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. $12 general admission, $8 students and senior citizens. For more information call (518) 580-5439.
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m. Anne Clothier, Director of Education at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, will discuss “Maladies, Medicine & Mortality: Disease in America 1780-1920.” Learn how disease influenced American family histories. Public is welcome. For more information call (518) 587-2978.
calendar Tang Museum Family Saturdays Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information call (518) 580-8080.
Sunday, November 16 17th Anniversary Open House Total Body Trifecta /My Gym, 2100 Doubleday Ave., Ballston Spa, 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. The celebration which began last month concludes on Sunday, November 16th with a free TRIFECTA MIX class taught by Fantauzzi from 9:15-10:30am. A ONE DAY offer of $25 down and $25 a month for one year will be available at the gym. This anniversary special is good for either a gym only or group fitness unlimited membership - the choice is yours. My Gym + Total Body Trifecta = OUR Gym. For more information, visit totalbodytrifecta. com or mygymfitness.com or call (518) 885-4222.
Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 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 (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
Monday, November 17 The Best Fly Fishing Movie Ever Saratoga Springs Public Library, 7 p.m. The Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited presents “The Best Fly Fishing Movie Ever” with the showing of the award winning documentary “Low and Clear.” This is a free event. Chapter elections will also take place. Everyone welcome. For more information call Mark at (518) 893-2228.
Tuesday, November 18 BSBPA Networking Breakfast Brookside Nursery, 824 Route 67, Ballston Spa, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation or $10 that morning, both payable at the door. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts every month throughout the year at different locations in Ballston Spa. For more information or to RSVP, contact Ellen at 885-2772 or email info@ballston.org
Wednesday, November 19 Adirondack Timeless Treasures Crandall Library Community Room, Downtown Glens Falls, 7 p.m. Wildlife photographer Gerry Lemmo will present “Adirondack Timeless Treasures” as part of the monthly program series of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. This is a free public program. The slide show features unspoiled wilderness scenes of the Adirondack Park, including Lake George, Great Camp Sagamore, and remote Copperas Pond. Lemmo’s photography includes rugged mountains, inviting lakes and plentiful birds and animals. For more information visit, http://www. southernadirondackaudubon.org.
Thursday, November 20 Benefit Dinner Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 8 p.m. The menu will be Harvest Butternut Bisque, Chicken Pot Pie in a Bread Bowl, and Pumpkin Cheese Cake. Proceeds will benefit the Saratoga Area Children’s Christmas Giving Store. $10 Adults, Seniors $9, Children (6-12) $7. For more information call (518) 584-8547.
Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade Downtown Greenwich, Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. (arrive by 6 p.m. for parking) These tractors are sure to catch your eye as each one must have a minimum of 1,000 lights! And each tractor with a float/trailer must have a minimum of 2,000 lights. They will truly be a sight to see. For more information call (518) 692-7979.
Local Town Websites Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov
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Hey CTTC, What’s New?
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! It’s getting closer to the day that we will see each other again. Maybe one week and we are back! All my friends are asking if we have a new gadget at the store, and one we are excited about is the AllClad Electric Griddle. We have been a proud partner of All-Clads for 12 years now and their products are of the highest
quality. If you are looking to do some indoor grilling, please give this item a try. The All-Clad Removable Plate Grill/Griddle features a removable die-cast aluminum grill and griddle plates, so it can be used as a full grill or half grill/half griddle to prepare a wide range of meals. The 1700-watt grill/griddle and embedded heating elements provide efficient and even heating, while the wide temperature range and two independent thermostats allow you to control the heat for both sides of the cooking surface. Removable, dishwasher-safe parts cut down your cleanup time in the kitchen, and the stainless steel finish makes this grill/griddle an attractive addition to your countertop. Removable Plates for Versatile Cooking Whether you’re grilling vegetables for dinner or
making pancakes for breakfast, the removable grill and griddle plates make this an essential kitchen appliance. With one griddle and two grill plates, each made of die-cast aluminum, you can pick the combination that suits your needs. Use as a full grill or a half grill/half griddle to prepare a wide range of meals. Temperature Control for Customized Cooking The wide temperature range offers options such as Keep Warm (180 degrees Fahrenheit) and Sear (450 F). The 1700-watt power and embedded heating elements provide efficient and even cooking. And each plate features an independent thermostat, so you can set each side to a different temperature. Dishwasher Safe Parts for Easy Care The cooking plates, splash
guard, drip tray, and cleaning tools are all removable and dishwasher safe, which means you can use your griddle and enjoy easy cleanup afterward. Convenient LED Indicator Lights and Nonskid Feet LED indicator lights let you know when the power is on, when the cooking surfaces are heating up, and when the grill/griddle is ready for cooking. Nonskid feet keep this grill/griddle in place
while you’re cooking, and the sleek, polished stainless steel finish makes it an elegant addition to your countertop. Well, Paula is calling me right now to help with more orders for our new location! Please stop by and see us and remember “Life Happens in the Kitchen!” Take Care, John and Paula
Blind Buck Farm Brings Yarn to the Market
Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ask farmer Lubna Dabbagh about the brightly colored skeins of yarn on display at her table at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market (now at Lincoln Baths in the Saratoga Spa State Park, Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1p.m.) and you’ll begin a wonderful conversation about the animals on her Salem farm, and the influence of her grandfather’s farm in Egypt on her decision to pursue an agrarian lifestyle in upstate New York. “As a child, I visited my grandfather’s farm in Egypt many times, while growing up in New York City. My father was a diplomat, so we traveled a lot overseas,” explains Dabbagh. “My grandfather’s farm raised a full line of produce, sheep for meat, poultry and eggs, dairy products, honey and cotton. These visits influenced my thinking about farming, because nothing ever
Joining Blind Buck Farm owner Lubna Dabbagh (center) are Shenette McCray (left), farm manager, and her daughter, Gabby. Photos by Eric Jenks.
tasted the same, or as well, as it did there. I was struck by the freshness and unique flavor of produce, the fresh butter and cheese and eggs. Meat was especially flavorful and tender.” Dabbagh said. “To this day I have not been able to find a comparable mango or peach as those grown on my grandfather’s farm. I also appreciated the simple lives of the farmers, their strong sense of community and cooperation, and their large families,” Dabbagh concluded. It was a visit to Greenwich
that inspired Dabbagh to take up farming. “In 2010, while living in Virginia, I visited the Battenkill Fiber Mill in Greenwich and discovered the beauty of Washington County. I am an avid knitter and went to the mill to learn first-hand the process of how an animal’s fleece came to my knitting needles. Shortly after this visit, I bought the farm in Salem.” On her 13.5-acre Blind Buck Farm, Dabbagh and her team raise purebred Angora goats, Merino and Ile de France/Dorset cross sheep and
Leicester Longwool sheep - an endangered species. The farm is home to approximately 40 animals in all. “By keeping our own flocks, we can guarantee the quality of the raw fiber without being subject to inferior products sometimes found when one outsources,” comments Dabbagh. Diet and selective breeding affect the fiber quality. Blind Buck Farm’s animals graze on pasture, enriched with organic grass, clover and alfalfa. Dabbagh tackles the work of the farm with a dedicated staff, including a full-time manager and full-time, live-in farm worker. A specialty of the farm is creating unique combinations of fibers. At the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, Dabbagh displays mohair and merino blends; Leicester Longwool and mohair blends; and alpaca and merino blends and a new blend of camel/wool. Local
mills spin the yarns. “We dye our own yarn on the farm, using metal-free, non-toxic dyes. This is important to many of the people who seek a natural yarn for their projects.” The fiber industry is large and thriving. Dabbagh just came back from the Vogue Knitting Live Chicago show in October, and next week will attend the Green Mountain Fiber Festival in Wilder, Vermont. Three more shows during the winter will take her to New York City, Pittsburgh, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Despite all this travel and managing her business, Dabbagh claims her objective is fairly straightforward. “My goal is to bring traditional knowledge about farming and fibers full circle, connecting people with fiber, plants, and animals. If I can do that, then I consider myself blessed.”
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by Dr. Joel Goodman for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jay Leno was recently honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. It was 25 years ago that we brought Jay to the Saratoga Springs City Center to perform at The HUMOR Project’s international conference on “The Positive Power of Humor and Creativity.” It was great to have Jay visit our city, renowned for Heath-HistoryHorses-Humor. Before the conference, I had the good fortune to interview Jay in the unlikeliest of places— the women’s locker room at American University in Washington, D.C. (his makeshift “dressing room”).
Jay follows in the funny footsteps of laughter luminaries like Bill Cosby, Jonathan Winters, Lily Tomlin, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Billy Crystal, Carl Reiner, Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg and Bob Newhart as a recipient of this award. This year’s show will air nationally on PBS on Sunday, Nov. 23. In the meantime, here are some excerpts from the interview I did with Jay that appeared in our Laughing Matters print magazine. Jay shared some wit and wisdom as he walked down Mirthful Memory Lane: “The comedy I do is primarily observational. Television, radio, print ads, things people are familiar with generally makes for the best comedy. Or growing up, that type of thing. The thing that annoys me most is cruel humor. When you go out with a joke where the whole laugh is dependent on putting someone down, you’re cheating. I deal with truisms. If it’s funny, people laugh. It has to have enough truth in it to be real. I just travel the country and identify the absurd. “My mother worries because of the business I’m in... So I told her, “Look, Sylvester Stallone got $12 million for working only ten weeks.” She
says, “Sure, but what’s he gonna do the rest of the year?” “You draw so much from your childhood. So much of comedy is finding things people thought they forgot about that you remind them of. My Dad always fills out the warranty card. He buys a pen, fills out the little card and mails it in. My Dad saves every receipt. This is a true story: 1968, I’m in high school. My Dad buys a brand new toilet seat with a 20-year guarantee. I went home last July. I go into the bathroom and sit on the john. “Crack!” The seat cracks. When I lifted it up, it’s a rotted-out toilet seat. I said, “Dad, the toilet seat’s busted. Come on, I’ll buy you a new one.” “The seat’s all right,” he proclaims. “We got a 20-year guarantee on that thing.” He comes out with this receipt; it looks like the Magna Carta. This thing is so old. It’s written in longhand, “In the year of our Lord, Nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and the Lord doth proclaim….” He goes, “You get the toilet seat. We’ll take it uptown.” I protested, “Dad, I‘m not taking this smelly toilet seat uptown.” “We ended up going to the store; the guy he bought it from is dead. He’s been dead for about 15
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years. His son is 57 years old. My Dad shows him, “I got this guarantee.” My Dad was right. The guy gave him another toilet seat. This one is now good for another 20 years. This is my inheritance. When I was a teenager, I saved enough money for a car, but I had to borrow $600 from my Dad for insurance. When he asked how I was going to pay him back, I said, “Well, Dad, when I smash up the car, I’ll pay you out of the insurance money.” “This is absolutely true. I was doing a bunch of dates and I was in Ohio (before becoming the permanent host of The Tonight Show following Johnny Carson). I’m on the 5:30 newscast with this anchor and she says, “Mr. Leno, I’m very sorry. I’m just not familiar with your work. Tell me about yourself.” I said, “Well, I’m on The Tonight Show a lot.” The news comes on, and I’m sitting right next to her. This is exactly what she says: “We’re talking with Jay Leno. Jay, who claims to have appeared on The Tonight Show...” Like I made it up…
In third grade, my teacher said that in Robin Hood’s time, people were killed by being boiled in oil. I raised my hand and said, “But they couldn’t boil Tuck-- he was a friar!” In fifth grade, my report card said, “If Jay spent as much time studying as he does trying to be a comedian, he’d be a big star.” You’ll see on PBS on Nov. 23 that Jay has had many claims to funny fame... and that he is a big star. Dr. Joel Goodman is the Founder and Director of The HUMOR Project, Inc. Visit their Web site at www.HumorProject.com.
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Santa’s Playland Open House
a light snowfall to highlight the displays. Heated tents and fire pits will be set up to warm cold fingers and toes. The event is free and open to the entire community. Carrie Rowlands Johnson is a freelance writer/blogger. She was previously a reporter for FOX 23 News in Albany. You can read more of her work at http:// carowlands.wix.com/carrie-rowlands-j Photos Provided
by Carrie A Johnson for Saratoga TODAY Santa sits on his sleigh, holding the reins of his flying reindeer as they soar through the night sky—its darkness split by thousands of twinkling colorful lights. The bearded man is hauling a bagful of toys and delivering the message, “Merry Christmas,” spelled out in lights. I shift my eyes to the side and they wander over a massive American Flag. It is lit in red, white and blue and partnered with the twinkling message, “God Bless the USA.” I am standing on the ground while a mechanical crane holds a man close to an evergreen tree. I gaze up and watch as his hands wind a string of colorful lights, adorning the branches. To his left, dozens more of the tiny orbs gather together to create letters that form the words, “Quick Response.” He and twenty Quick Response employees spend about a month during the fall making sure every light bulb on every display is working. Tonight, he is fine tuning the light show. On Thanksgiving night, at 5 p.m., nearly 70 festive displays will light the sky above Quick Response
in Clifton Park. They’ll stay lit through the holidays, decorating the grounds for weekends of free holiday activities that will culminate in a huge open house called “Santa’s Playland Open House,” the second weekend in December. During the Open House weekend, visitors will be bussed from one of two parking lots into a holiday wonderland. They will board one of three wagons, pulled by majestic Clydesdales, through the magnificent displays of lights: a
stocking of toys, elves with wrapped gifts, candy canes, and the largest, a 150-foot long candy factory. Passengers truly will be transported through Santa’s Playland as they hop on board “The Quick Express” for a ride through lit scenery and tunnels. Visitors are welcome to have their photos taken with Santa, enjoy carnival rides, snack on hot chocolate, cookies, and popcorn, and visit with cartoon characters like Scooby Doo, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, The Cat in the Hat, Tigger and Winnie the Pooh. Quick Response is a company that specializes in emergency fire and water clean ups and restoration with a promised one-hour response time. They don’t charge a dime for any part of the Holiday Open House, taking care of every last detail without the help of donations. “It’s a good way to give back to the community for all the business we get from them,” says General Manager Bob Serafini. He won’t disclose the amount of money he generously spends on the festivities. The event started 14years ago and has grown bigger with each passing year, now a staple on the calendar for thousands of families during the holiday season. Owner Vince Laurenzo loves watching the faces of the kids when they walk in. “The kids just go. They love it. When you see a kid stand in line for a half hour to forty five minutes and not complain, it’s a good night.” You can stop by and walk through the displays starting Thanksgiving night. That weekend and the following, the rides and trains will be running and offering free rides to everyone who stops. December 6 is “Hometown Hero” night, when local firefighters and police officers are invited to bring their families for a special evening. The Open House is December 12 and 13 from 5:30-9 p.m. The lights will be on through New Year’s Day. Serafini is hoping Mother Nature will add her own touch, with
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S P OT L I G H T Jay Yager With The Audiostars at Vapor on Friday; solo at Nanola on Wednesday
week of 11/14-11/20 friday, 11/14: Tim Ortiz, 8 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060 Good Sir, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Maria Zemantauski Quartet, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Will Foley, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern - 952-7177 Jukebox Night, 10 pm @ Caroline Street Pub - 583.9400 Bo Goliber + Fresh, 7 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105 Jess Marcotte Duo, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Rich Ortiz, 6 p.m./ Memphis Moon, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Probing Digit, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Hot Club of Saratoga, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Larry Hooker, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Mallett Brothers Band/The Hallows, 9 pm @ Putnams Den - 584.8066
Betsy + The Byegons, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 Hair of the Dog, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 DJ Turbulence, 9 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584.7640
sunday, 11/16: Deb Cavanugh, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Tim Ortiz, Noon @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Jazz Brunch, 11 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563
monday, 11/17: Chris Carey/Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026
tuesday, 11/18: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline Street Pub - 583.9400
Get Up Jack, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916
Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105
Potbelly, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463
Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359
Audiostars, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 Larry Finke, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584.7640
saturday, 11/15: Austin Barosi, 8 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060
wednesday, 11/19: Stray Birds, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ Parting Glass - 583.1916
Matt Evans, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300
thursday, 11/20:
R-P-R of Tanglefoot, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022
Open Mic, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022
Franklin Micare Duo, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577
DJ Drogonette, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577
Steve Candlen, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern - 952.7177
Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern - 952-7177
Bad Chaperones, 10 pm @ Caoline Street Pub - 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106
Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106
Cole Broderick, 6:30 pm @ Fifty South - 884.2926
Rockpile, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003
Bolton, Nolan + Greene, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359
Jay Yager, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300
Radio Junkies, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Moonshine Junkies, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300
Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563
George Muscatello Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582
Platinum Voice, 7 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282
Andy Iorio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563
Celtic Session, 7 pm @ Parting Glass - 583.1916
Sirsy, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587-7359
Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Inn at Saratoga - 583.1890
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Thousands Raised for SAFER in October SCHUYLERVILLE— The Schuylerville Office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company raised over $3,000 for the Schuylerville Area Food and Emergency Relief Group (SAFER) as part of its Community Appreciation activities last month. A raffle throughout October generated $3,225 for SAFER. In addition, the branch hosted a balloonrelease ceremony with Schuylerville Central School students to acknowledge SAFER’s commitment to ending hunger. This is the fourth year the branch has held fundraising activities to support SAFER, raising a total of over $10,000 to date. SAFER uses the donations to purchase food at a deep discount from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. For example, $10,000 in cash equates to about $100,000 worth of food for the community. This was part of a total community effort throughout the month. On October 24 the Meehan Road Band held a fundraiser for SAFER at the Schuylerville American Legion. The local band is comprised of 6 Schuylerville Central School teachers who provided an evening of music to the over 200 School and community members. The event raised over $400 and received cartons of food to supply the food pantry. Dave Mehan, Jason Mehan, Brian Alvarez, Chris Tucker, Chad Jorgensen and Pat Whalen donated their talents to better the lives of those families in need in the school district..
Schuylerville Central School students release balloons and collect food donations to acknowledge the Schuylerville Area Food and Emergency Relief Group¹s (SAFER) commitment to ending hunger during a Community Appreciation Day celebration at Glens Falls National Bank’s Schuylerville Office on October 3. Fundraising activities at the branch throughout the month raised $3,225 for SAFER. Photos by Lawrence White.
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Tooth Fairy Saratoga Restaurant Equipment Sales Thanks Long-Term Employees GANSEVOORT — On Wednesday, Nov. 5th, Saratoga Restaurant Equipment Sales President Dave Hummel brought together his staff to celebrate and thank several employees who have shown dedication by consistently exceeding his expectations. Hummel presented plaques and certificates of appreciation to five long-term employees. “I felt
it was important to recognize the people that make it all work and acknowledge my personal gratitude for their contribution to the company’s growth.” Hummel said. Saratoga Restaurant Equipment Sales employs a staff of thirteen full-time employees, all of whom were present for the presentation, which was followed by a bountiful breakfast buffet.
(Left to Right) Long-term Employees Mike Beaudette -10 years, Annlyn Ouzts - 10 years, Sherie Fox -5 years, Dylan Bowden -5 years Sharon Komsa - 10 years with Saratoga Restaurant Equipment Sales’ Dave (President) and Debbie Hummel (Vice President)
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Across 1 Hollywood special effects, briefly 4 Did, but doesn’t now 10 1970s-’80s sketch comedy show 14 “Prince Valiant” prince 15 Brian McKnight/ Vanessa Williams duet with the line “It conquers all” 16 Chain with stacks 17 Wine enthusiast’s list of killer reds? 20 “I __ Symphony”: Supremes hit 21 Hoover underlings 22 Stands the test of time 25 Out to lunch, so to speak 28 Shed tears 29 Kaput 31 Mineo of film 32 Barcelona bar bites 34 Dust particle 36 Wine enthusiast’s “That’s how it goes”? 40 Bankrolls 41 Man-to-boy address 42 Feel ill 43 It’s saved in bits 44 Stinging insect 48 Effervesce, as some wine 52 Helter-__ 54 “Uh-oh” 56 Sierra __: Freetown’s country 57 Wine enthusiast’s philosophy? 61 Champagne choice 62 First novel in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle 63 Take steps 64 Eggs sprinkling 65 Levels of society 66 __ down the law Down 1 Nut used in Asian cooking 2 Novelist Graham 3 Overrun 4 Arm bone-related 5 Lawn maker 6 Celebration time 7 Fall on __ ears 8 Choice piece 9 Singer K.T. 10 Judged, with “up” 11 Waters off Taiwan
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See puzzle solution on page 38 12 Cargo unit 13 Cheney and Biden: Abbr. 18 Lost one’s temper 19 Sumac of Peru 23 Glimpse 24 __-Pei 26 Golfer Johnson 27 Antlered animal 30 Neighbor of Kobe and Kyoto 33 Mule parent 34 “Sammy the Seal” author Hoff 35 Cat burglar 36 Bon mot 37 Illicit 38 Google goals 39 Minn. neighbor 40 Scale notes
43 Hit the road 45 Like many a John Cage composition 46 Largest of New York’s Finger Lakes 47 Comely 49 Butler of fiction 50 Ornamental pond fish 51 Draws the short straw, say 53 Justice Kagan 55 Lasting mark 57 Lots of ozs. 58 Keogh plan kin 59 Ottoman dignitary 60 Sci-fi sidekick, often
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Hilarious, Hysterical Hilarious refers to something (not a person) being very funny. The film was simply hilarious. Hysterical refers to people when they lose control of their emotions. We laughed hysterically at the film. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com
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11 years ago—Section I representative Mamaroneck (19-1). Blue Streaks head coach Jo-Anne Hostig has been at the helm of the varsity field hockey team for 17 years, with this being her third state Final Four appearance (2007). “They definitely have been working hard,” said Hostig of her team. “I think they realized that the goals we set out—if we have something we want to strive for and do, we can do it. We’ve been pushing ourselves even more in the second half if we’re behind or even if we are ahead. As a collective whole, they decided what they wanted from the beginning. When one is down, another will pick up for them. I’ve got depth in my bench and that certainly helps. It’s a collectiveness of a lot of things of us just being able to play so well together. It’s been their flexibility and their willingness to want to do well that is moving us forward.” Last Saturday, Nov. 8, Saratoga found themselves down 1-0 at halftime to Maine-Endwell (Section IV)…at Maine-Endwell. “That was the hard part, but I kind of related it to going into Shen and playing on their home turf,” Hostig said. Just like when the Blue Streaks surpassed Shenendehowa and won the section for the first time in seven years with a 1-0 win, Saratoga Springs stepped up to the challenge in the regional final.
Saratoga head coach Jo-Anne Hostig is all smiles at practice Wednesday. Photo by MarkBolles.com
The Streaks scored three unanswered goals for the win, and they didn’t wait long to get the ball rolling. Junior forward Marissa Larkin scored less than two minutes into the half off a corner opportunity to tie the game before senior forward Carley Barnes knocked home the goahead goal, and the eventual gamewinner, with 14:24 on the clock. With under a minute left in the game, sophomore forward Maggie Conway put the nail in the coffin with a score to secure the Final Four berth. “When we get scored upon it seems to fuel us to do even better and work harder,” said Hostig, who added there was a conscious effort to earn more opportunities from the corner and within the offensive-25. “It’s happened in the last two games. We had a talk at halftime as
far as what we needed to change. We wanted to get on the board quick, and within two minutes of the second half we actually did that.” Having three different players find the back of the goal doesn’t come as much as a surprise for this year’s Streaks, as 10 different players have scored for the senior-laden and balanced team throughout the season. “It’s a good thing, later in the season, to see that it doesn’t matter who scores as long as someone puts it in,” Hostig said. “We’re all looking for the open player.” In the sub-regional matchup against Cicero-North Syracuse (Section III), the Blue Streaks were also down 1-0 early before coming out on top 2-1. Barnes had the late go-ahead goal in that game as well. “She’s matured a lot along the way,” Hostig said about Barnes, who moved from playing defense last year to a forward this year. “She’s been learning the new role and she’s probably scored in the last five games that we’ve had. She’s willing to look for the open player, just like all our forwards are, which is one of our assets. If they don’t have a look, they’re willing to give it up. If they have a look, they’re willing to take the shot while the others scramble for the rebound. The last few games, Carley’s been in the right place at the right time.” One blessing in disguise this season was when the Blue Streaks
home field was deemed unplayable in the preseason and the decision was made to transition to the Adirondack Sports Dome in Queensbury—a move that helped to further showcase the amount of skill on this year’s team, said Hostig. “We have the opportunity to play on turf in almost all of our games, and I think that’s a big advantage for us in the postseason,” Hostig said. “What started out as something bad for us when we couldn’t be on our homefield has turned into something really good for us. I think we’re more of an equal with other teams now because we’ve played so many games on the turf surface. It’s helping us offensively, defensively, and it’s truly making a difference in our play. Our confidence level is higher when the ball is more predictable and you can really showcase your skill. Having that luxury this year is really helping us.” Since beating Columbia, 2-1, in the sectional semifinal at the Adirondack Sports Dome, the Streaks have gone on the road for three straight games while not allowing more than one goal in any of them. Senior goalie Sam Geils has been at the back of it all. “Our defense has really matured a long way, and we’ve been tested,” Hostig said. “It’s not like we’re just playing on the offensive end. Coming into sectionals and going through sectionals, it has been my defense that has really pushed to make sure we keep the ball out or up
to our offense. It’s our team defense with our forwards helping. It’s been one of our strongest parts.” All cylinders will have to be clicking against Mamaroneck Saturday morning, as the Streaks return to Maine-Endwell High School for the seminal game set to start at 9:30 a.m. Mamaroneck defeated Kingston, 4-0, last week. “All the teams that made it to the semifinals, there’s a reason why they’re in the Final Four,” Hostig said. “I know we will represent our section well. I think we just have to play our game. I know it’s going to be a good game because they are a very skilled team. The teams in this area—like Shen, Columbia and Burnt Hills— they have helped us along the way and I think that’s what helps any of the teams from Section II when we do advance to states. We’ve pushed each other hard enough.” The winner of Saturday’s matchup will play the winner of Webster Thomas (V) and Sachem East (XI) the following Sunday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. That game will also be at Maine-Endwell. Hostig added that the cold could become a factor this weekend, as neither team has had to endure too much frigid weather this season. Saturday’s low in Endwell is forecasted to be 27 degrees Fahrenheit, while there is a chance of snow Sunday.
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The Million Dollar Arm
by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY I had the pleasure of watching the movie, “The Million Dollar Arm,” and to me it is one of the most inspirational sports movies I have seen. If you haven’t seen it, it’s worth your time. It’s about an agent/promoter for professional athletes who was down on his gaming and in near desperation of becoming a has-been in his profession. Baseball seems to be the
most effective topic with movies about sports. John Hamm, of one of the most popular TV series, “Mad Men,” plays the part of J.B. Bernstein, the agent whom this true story is based on, and of course has a bit of Hollywood in it. Hamm is basically the lead character, but the story is about a gamble he and his associates take to get their business up and back to a running success. In the short of it all, he ventures to India in search of cricket pitchers, who are called bowlers, with the thought that they could learn to pitch in Major League Baseball. His partner, Ash Vasudevan, played by the actor Aasif Mandvi, an American Indian with his heritage from India, is an avid cricket fan, India’s No. 1 sport. He suggested to J.B. the idea to look at bowlers as possible MLB prospects. I will mention a little more about what develops, but I don’t want to spoil the story if you haven’t seen the movie. My focus is about how people, through sports, develop confidence and a trust in those who believe in them. This
movie is all inspiring of how determination wins over lost hope. There is so much that we can do for each other no matter what our race, national heritage, lineage, gender, or whatever else can be injected into this statement. This is about what it means to be human without the selfish goal of personal achievement. In other words, without the ego. I’m not saying we shouldn’t try to be the best we can be, for ourselves. What I’m saying is that there is more to it. The saying “pay-it-forward” is what the movie “Million Dollar Arm” encompasses as a message when connecting with others. The story’s message is on target on what can happen through the personal connection of people who are involved in sports. In my early years as a basketball coach, I was a young cocky coach who thought I could do anything with a team by having them fall in line like soldiers and do what I was teaching to perfection. I never considered where these kids were coming from and what they had to deal with in their daily lives. Basketball wasn’t the end-all.
I will admit that after my first 3-4 years, as a maturing coach, I had a few players who taught me a different philosophy, which I truly believe in and live by to this day. I have learned never to yell at my players for making mistakes, and I don’t believe in punishing them for their lack of performance in practice or a game. I don’t think kids make mistakes on purpose, so why use any punitive measures like running in order to get them to respond? Don’t get me wrong, running is necessary, but it works much better when it’s incorporated in drills. It doesn’t work in a negative way, nor does any other form of punishment. It becomes a philosophy that is a no-win situation for those involved, and the results can be that the players will dread coming to practice. The disaster of discrediting a player in front of others just doesn’t work. It’s harmful! Encouragement is the best methodology, and using praise pays in dividends. What’s wrong with making
someone feel good about themselves? Xs and Os are secondary because a coach must first be a mentor, a leader, and more than what a coach might realize, they are generally viewed iconically by the players. This is real and this is what inspiration sums up to be when someone believes in his, or her, athletes. It’s a philosophy that inspires the players to want to do their best. Patience is the key because there is no time limit on how long it might take! The obvious formula is simple. Teaching and coaching are synonymous because there is no substitute for how the student-athlete is portrayed as an individual and for their needs. It all sums up for the good of the team. A coach should “never” give up on her, or his, players and team! This is what “The Million Dollar Arm” did for me. It brought out the true meaning of the human spirit and the importance of what defines a mentor. Believing in people can do nothing but good things through trust and encouragement. See the movie. It’s a true story of the human spirit.
Vets Combatting PTSD Through Sports SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the last 30 years, Second Chance Sports and the Learning League have helped former military personnel find a release through sports, including the “Thank You Golf Challenge” that took place this past Veteran’s Day at the Weibel Ave. Driving Range. To qualify for the finale on Veteran’s Day, participants needed to get one ball within 10 yards of the pin out of a bucket of 15 balls over the course of the previous three weekends. Over the three-week period of competition and over 100 participants, the final came down to
12 guys who qualified to see what it’s like to hit golf balls from one of Second Chance Sports’ specially made golf carts—the ones that allow disabled veterans with spinal cord injuries the possibility to continue their golf careers. The final was won by Jeff Roberts, who finished with a drive 3 feet from the hole, while Dave Guarino finished in second place. “The Learning League has been helping returning veterans since the Vietnam War by helping them with the wounds not seen, through sports therapy,” said Bill Yaiser, head of Second Chance Sports. “Every day is Veteran’s
Day at the Learning League. We just try to match up the sport with the person. Whether it’s golf, tennis or racquetball, they can learn a sport to play their whole lives.” On the same day of the competition, there was also a scholarship set up in the name of Harry Gridley. Gridley was a prominent banking executive, local arts patron and raconteur with a largerthan-life Saratoga personality who Dave Guarino tries his hand at golfing from a Second Chance Sports golf cart at died in 2011. the Weibel Ave. Driving Range on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Guarino placed Gridley carried a busi- second. Photo provided. ness card that read, “In Charge of porch of the Reading Room during rummy game with buddies at Prime the Unexpected.” He could usually be seen on the the track season, or at a weekly gin at Saratoga National Golf Club.
Josh Thomas • Schuylerville • SEnior • Running Back The Black Horses fell to Shalmont in the Section II Class B Superbowl on Nov. 8, but Josh Thomas had another solid performance to close out the season and his high school football career. The senior finished with 140 yards rushing and a touchdown to bring his season totals to 15 rushing touchdowns and 1,172 yards on the ground for 2014.
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Community Sports Bulletin Jennie Rees, Jim Murray named to National Museum of Racing’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor SARATOGA SPRINGS — Esteemed turf writers Jennie Rees and the late Jim Murray have been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor. Rees has covered horse racing for the “Louisville Courier-Journal” since 1983 and has won Eclipse Awards in four different decades, three as an individual for writing and a fourth as the lead journalist in the “Courier-Journal’s” 2008 multimedia Eclipse-winning package on horse safety. Rees is also a five-time winner of the Red Smith Award for Kentucky Derby coverage. A past president of
the National Turf Writers Association (now the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association), Rees has been recognized for career achievement by the NTWA, the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders and Maryland Jockey Club. She has twice been voted Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year. Rees grew up in Lexington, Ky., and is a graduate of Indiana University. Murray (1919-1998) wrote about thoroughbred racing and numerous other sports for the “Los Angeles Times” from 1961 to 1998. He won a Pulitzer
Prize in 1990 and was named Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association 14 times. Murray was presented the J. G. Taylor Spink Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987. Prior to his tenure with the “Los Angeles Times,” Murray wrote for “Time” magazine (1948 through 1955) and “Sports Illustrated” (1953 through 1961). He also was a reporter for the “Los Angeles Examiner,” as well as Connecticut’s “New Haven Register and Hartford Times.” A native of Hartford, Conn., Murray graduated from Trinity College in Hartford.
Stay Active This Winter With Second Chance Sports SARATOGA SPRINGS — Don’t waste Nov. 15 through April 15 staying inside because of the dark and cold weather. Learn racquetball with friends this winter and get ready for spring with free tennis lessons from Second Chance Sports and The Learning League. Paying for these lessons will help Second Chance Sports and The Learning League buy equipment and run programs
Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com
for Wounded Warrior Vets and the disabled adults and children of the Saratoga County communities. Second Chance Sports has a 30-year track record of running tennis, golf and racquetball lessons that give people the opportunity to get better and play against other competitors. Signing up will also get you a free gift certificate toward golf clinics. There are four week days
(5-9 p.m.) to choose from and afternoon hours on weekends. Because of the large response to the program in the past, lessons are on a firstcome-first-serve basis, so call to book your classes as soon as possible, even if it’s months away. For more information, dates and times, contact Bill Yaiser at billyaiser@gmail.com or call (518) 491-0556.
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Murray’s legacy is honored today by the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. The organization provides annual scholarships to undergraduate journalism students. There are currently 28 college journalism programs that participate in the student essay competition for the scholarships. “I think Joe Hirsch would be pleased to have Jennie Rees and Jim Murray on his honor roll,” said Edward L. Bowen, chairman of the Hirsch Selection Committee. “They both typify the work ethic, writing skills, and journalistic integrity that we all respect.” Previous selections to
the Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor include Steven Crist (2010), Bill Nack (2010), Red Smith (2010), Charles Hatton (2010), Dr. Russ Harris (2011), Joe Palmer (2011), Jay Hovdey (2012), Whitney Tower (2012), Andrew Beyer (2013), Kent Hollingsworth (2013) and George F. T. Ryall (2013). The Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor Committee is comprised of Bowen, National Museum of Racing trustees Leverett Miller and Ken Grayson, Cot Campbell of Dogwood Stable, retired turf publicist Jane Goldstein and Dan Smith of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
Saratoga Relay for Life 2015 Planning Meeting SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, November 20th, from 6 to 7 p.m. we will meet at Saratoga Hospital (enter through Same Day Surgery), in Saratoga Springs. All persons interested in learning about Saratoga’s Relay for Life, please join us at this planning meeting for the June 2015 Relay for Life. The relay is held June 2015 at the Saratoga East Side Recreation Field. Take a little time to find out how you can
help support or honor your loved one(s) who have dealt with Cancer. We look forward to some new ideas and help from interested volunteers. We need new volunteers for new ideas; please join us. For more information about the Relay please check out the website, www.relayforlife.org/s aratogaspr ingsny. Further information and RSVP is available from Sheila at (518) 365-2164.
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