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The Big Reveal

Featured Stories

Proposed City Center Parking Structure

See Preview pgs. 30-31

Families

TODAY See pgs. 13-23

Computer generated image of proposed garage’s southern facade looking north along High Rock Avenue. See Story pg. 4

Horse Power!

Red, White, Blue and You Join Thousands at

46th Annual Flag Day Parade

Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Business 6-7 Obits 8-9 Education 16-17 Pulse 30-34 Sports 36-40

Weekend Forecast

Saratoga Auto Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of The Ford Mustang

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum (SAM) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of

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the iconic Ford Mustang with a special exhibition and full schedule of related programs and events. “Mustang at 50: An American Icon” will open on Saturday, June 14 and continue See 50 Mustang pg. 22

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Ready, Set, Go Geyser!

Photos by MarkBolles.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Fourth grade students of Geyser Road Elementary had fun running, hopping, flinging, rolling, dousing, pulling and playing at their annual field day on Wednesday, June 11.

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

U.S. Grant, Father

WILTON — Not all good fathers become generals or presidents like the Civil War hero and 18th president Ulysses S. Grant; but in their family’s eyes they are the family’s protective compasses.

When Grant passed away on Mt. McGregor in Wilton in 1885, surrounded by his family, he had done all that was physically possible to provide for them.

Despite being destitute and dying of throat cancer he finished his memoirs in Saratoga County and left his wife and children the modern equivalent of $11 million in book royalties. A note found in his robe after his death, just days after completing his memoirs at Mt. McGregor Cottage expressed his point of view: “Look after our dear children and direct them into the paths of rectitude. It would distress me far more to think that one of them could depart from an honorable, upright and virtuous life, than it would to know that they were prostrated on a bed of sickness from which they were never to arise...”

Grant was an uncommonly devoted parent and expressed his affection for his children in his letters and in his actions. In an era when most fathers physically manhandled their children, he was lenient to a fault. He particularly spoiled his two youngest children, Nellie and Jesse, as they were his special favorites.

Horace Porter, one of Grant’s staff officers, recalled, “the children often romped with him and he joined in their frolics as if they were all playmates together.

The younger ones would hang around his neck while he was writing, make a terrible mess of the papers and turning everything in his tent into a toy.”

Together, Grant and Julia had four children. Grant was an indulgent and affectionate father.

In fact, his wife and youngest son Jesse stayed with him at his Civil War headquarters cabin at City Point, Virginia from December 1864 to March 1865. After the Union victory at Petersburg, he returned to City Point to retrieve his wife and son so they could return home together.

Everyone who knew Grant recognized that Nellie was his favorite child. His wife admitted it in her memoirs, as did his sons in interviews from later years. An example of Grant’s affection for Nellie appears in the August 17, 1873 issue of the Portsmouth Ledger, as the Grants passed through New Hampshire.

A reporter was onboard a train as the President traveled to Augusta.

He wrote, “President Grant arrived on the new Pullman car ‘Mystic’ with the usual dignitaries and his children. Miss Nellie Grant... who is 17 years old, held her father’s hand throughout the journey. When a baggage handler became too inquisitive towards the fair daughter, the General showed positive annoyance and held Miss Grant ever-closer to the Presidential bosom.”

Nellie married an Englishman named Algernon Sartoris in 1874 and moved to England. Grant did what he could to prevent the marriage, thinking Nellie was too young to wed. He wrote a remarkable letter in July 1873 to Nellie’s future father-in-law, Algernon Sartoris, Sr., in which he tries to ascertain whether Algie had a past with women and whether he was likely to remain in England.

The General’s wife, Julia, had no illusions about who was the

true disciplinarian in the family. She recalled, “The General had no idea of the government of the children. He would have allowed them to do pretty much as they pleased (hunt, fish, swim, etc.) provided it did not interfere with any duty, but his word was law always. Whenever they were inclined to disobey or question my authority, I would ask the General to speak to them. He would, smiling at me, and say to them, ‘Come, come Fred, or Nell, you must not quarrel with Mama.

She knows what is best for you and you must always obey her.’”

Like many fathers, Grant wept at his daughter’s wedding, wrestled with his boys and found separation from his wife and children too painful to bear. In short, Grant was a great father.

Grant Cottage invites you this Father’s Day to a musical performance of Civil War tunes by the 77th Balladeers in hopes that the family style entertainment and picnic setting helps your family salute the Fathers that care for your family. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch because if the weather is nice, there’s no better place to experience history, music and a magnificent view from Mt. McGregor on Father’s Day. - Submitted by Tim Welch, president of the Board of Trustees of Grant Cottage.

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week in Review

Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Proposed Paid Parking Plan Pitched

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – “It’s not a garage, it’s a parking structure.”

So said Mark Baker, president of the Saratoga Springs City Center on Wednesday, June 11, as he and other members of the City Center Authority, along with design and architectural experts, gave authority members and the public a first look at the actual proposed paid parking facility, adjacent to the City Center between Maple and High Rock Avenues.

This is a major step, yet only one in a process that will have several opportunities for public comment by both the public and members of the Saratoga Springs City Council (several of whom were in attendance Wednesday). The structure is on city-owned land and a lease arrangement would have to be executed for any facility to go forward.

The next phase in the process will be a presentation to the city council next Tuesday, June 17. The City Center Authority did unanimously pass a

resolution to seek lead agency status on this project.

Cost and Design Details - Mr. Baker estimated that this project would cost between $10.2 $10.6 million. He noted that the City Center Authority would bond the money, which means the city would not incur any additional debt, or any additional tax burden for residents.

- Revenue would come from paid parking, which would be open to everyone. Mr. Baker noted that the exact cost to park is still being worked on, but that it was likely that the first hour would be free—enabling residents to visit the neighboring farmers’ market, for instance.

- The plan as detailed calls for a five-level facility, with access from both High Rock and Maple Avenues. A total of 511 spaces could be accommodated under this plan. Bike racks and charging stations are built into the plan.

- A major design element has a covered portion over Maple Avenue, with direct access to the City Center at its southeast entrance. There will also

be a drop-off area here.

- Another design element at the High Rock Avenue side is an open public area that was called “agora” (see illustration) – porticos that are 20 by 45 feet and could be used for events. Mr. Baker noted it might replace the former City Center loggia area (which was removed in the 2011 expansion) for events such as Hats Off. The top deck of the garage

could also be adapted for similar public performances, he said.

The City Center’s ideal timetable is to break ground this fall, with completion in the summer of 2015. During the public approval process, including Design Review Commission and Planning Board hearings, changes to design and other elements could affect that schedule..

Artist’s rendering of “agora” porticos along High Rock Avenue

County Airport Expansion Plans Crash In Committee BALLSTON SPA—The proposed plans for the expansion of runways at the Saratoga County Airport, opposed by many area residents, was formally rejected on Monday, June 9.

The County’s Buildings and Grounds Committee voted

unanimously to rebuff the proposal and it also means that the airport may not propose another plan for expansion for at least the next decade.

The committee also decided that any work called for in the airport master plan should be

contained within the airport’s current fence line without any property acquisitions and land easements.

“The runway extension is dead in the water,” said Milton Supervisor Dan Lewza, who chairs the county committee. “No matter how large this county gets, we have

to act responsibly toward the residents who live here. People’s rights mean something in this county. I think we proved that today.”

Residents have spent the last few weeks mobilizing a very well-orchestrated effort in order to voice their opposition to the plans which concluded with the meeting of around 200 people in the Milton Community Center last Monday, June 9 to hear of the committee’s decision.

The Federal Aviation Administration requires master plan updates for all airports every 10 years. The Saratoga County Airport’s master plan contained three options for this year: no extension on runways or an extension of 300 feet or 800 feet.

Even the no extension option called for the county’s acquisition of two properties and easements for several others to clear trees and vegetation in the future as needed for safety reasons.

But according to Lewza, people’s property should not be infringed upon for any reason, and that any clearing should only be done on county-owned land within the airport’s Runway Protection Zone.

At least for the next 10 years, runway expansion will not become an option.

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014 Kathy L. Russell, 56, of Clifton Park, was arrested May 30 and charged with facilitating aggravating unlicensed operation of a vehicle, following a motor vehicle too closely and operating an unregistered motor vehicle on the highway. Russell was arrested following a property damage accident.

Ryan M. Danaher, 27, of Schuylerville, was arrested May 30 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and unsafe lane change. Danaher was arrested following a minor personal injury accident.

Corey D. Crawford, 21, of Amsterdam, was arrested May 30 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Hannah C. Frazer, 29, was arrested May 30 and charged with petit larceny and criminal trespassing.

Michael R. Curry, 23, of Schenectady, was arrested May 30 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Jodi L. Donnahie, 45, of Malta, was arrested May 30 and charged with failure to notify DMV change of address and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

James D. Scerra, 60, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 31 and charged with violating dog control policy in public.

Meghan L. Woodcock, 30, of Greenwich, was arrested May 31 and charged with improper lane use, DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, leaving the scene of an auto accident and unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Prior to the arrest, Woodcock had allegedly been observed by civilians operating a white Jeep Cherokee on High Rock Avenue and striking a couple of parked cars along the way.

Officers located the Jeep on High Rock with what looked to be fresh damage.

Katelyn M. Callahan, 19, of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, was arrested May 31 and charged with possession of alcohol under the age of 21.

Irene Manino, 20, of Frankfort, was

arrested May 31 and charged with possession of alcohol under the age of 21.

Christopher J. Bast, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 31 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, failure to stop at a stop sign and unlawfully dealing with fireworks.

Tammy D. Samuels, 52, of Schenectady, was arrested May 31 and charged with petit larceny.

Ashley M. Overstrom, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 31 and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Overstrom was arrested on a warrant on a charged from an alleged fall of 2013 incident.

William H. Parsons, 49, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was arrested May 31 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, failure to signal a turn and failure to keep right.

Shane R. Purvis, 37, of Amsterdam, was arrested May 31 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Christopher M. Spano, 27, of Pulaski, was arrested May 31

and charged with disorderly conduct.

Andrea C. Parker, 41, of Essex Junction, Vermont, was arrested May 31 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, failure to signal a turn and unsafe lane change.

Alexander M. Garfield, 23, of Pittsford, was arrested May 31 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Garret E. Steward, 25, of Baldwinsville, was arrested May 31 and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance Jordan B. Henderer, 41, of Guilderland, was arrested June 1 and charged with assault and DWI. Officers were called to investigate a domestic violence call at 534 Broadway. During the investigation, Henderer (who was a suspect in the original call) was located operating a motor vehicle.

Adam M. Hill, 29, of Ballston Spa, was arrested June 1 and charged with impaired ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Francis H. Jennings, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 1 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Kenneth D. Sephas, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 2 and charged with criminal using drug paraphernalia.

Sephas was arrested June 3 and charged with harassment.

Arben Rexha, 33, of Schenectady, was arrested June 3 and charged with stalking. Rexha was arrested on a warrant.

Frank J. Fierro, 22, of Corinth, was arrested June 3 and charged with harassment, unlawful imprisonment and criminal

mischief. Fierro was arrested on a warrant.

Lawrence C. Buckley, 18, of Ballston Spa, was arrested June 3 and charged with driving at an unreasonable speed and reckless driving. Buckley was arrested after allegedly being involved in a property damage accident.

Connor F. Demarco, 21, of Gansevoort, was arrested June 3 and charged disorderly conduct.

Christopher J. Hunter, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 4 and charged with speeding, failure to keep right, DWI and BAC more than .08 percent.

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BUSINESS

Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Ballston Spa Residents Ask: Why Walmart?

by Alexandria R. Parisi Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA – Currently Ballston Spa’s planning board is reviewing many items before deciding to bring in a Walmart. Ballston Spa has been in need of a grocery store, and in 2005 the town board had a comprehensive master plan, which included one. The property

owner sued when he was denied the ability to bring in Walmart.

Driving through Ballston Spa today, it is difficult to avoid a virtual sea of “No-Walmart” signs.

In 2011, development legislation, which took 18 months to finish, was approved by the town board on the site where Walmart would go if approved.

This plan allowed for 137,000 square foot retail and 132 square feet to use for select office space.

Anticipated placement for Walmart Supercenter.

Like most projects for Ballston Spa the biggest concern is the traffic. The current plan is waiting on a traffic consultant in NYC to cross the I’s and dot the t’s and let Walmart know exactly what is needed for this to be appropriate for Ballston Spa. Whether Walmart agrees to do this is another matter.

The location is to be the West side of Route 50 (see map) behind the McDonald’s, Agway and the new Ballston Spa National Bank. The legislation will allow for lawn and garden but not for automotive if the Walmart Supercenter is approved for this specific location.

There are controversial issues and small community concerns

about how Walmart will benefit the area in this case. For some resident’s point of view it really boils down to Walmart itself, rather than needing a grocery store. For them, Walmart is all about getting what you want when you want it. A consumer is able to buy everything in one place, in one trip, typically at the lowest price.

Of course, this runs counter to the idea of shopping for quality, which is how a large portion of Ballston Spa residents feel. One resident in particular stated “the new Walmart that is proposed will be a combined grocery store, pharmacy, goods center and more which will crush the small businesses that thrive in our small town, such as

O’Brien’s Pharmacy and every other small business here.”

Walmart is successful because it sells products that consumers want at low prices, which indeed satisfies their wants and needs, but critics say that such could potentially draw customers away from smaller Main Street businesses, hurting local small-town communities in the process. Walmart has also put a damper on the manufacturing economy in the United States due to an excessive reliance on Chinese products. Walmart is the largest importer in the U.S. in many categories such as electronics and fast-moving consumer goods for a reason and that reason is simply convenience.

Most agree that a grocery store of some sort is needed but Price Chopper has rejected the site because of infrastructure costs and Walmart seems to be the cheapest and most reliable prospect for this location. Up until this point Ballston Spa leaders have been unsuccessful in interesting anyone else besides Walmart in the properties and see the current plan as a compromise to provide services for the public.

But, twice within the current week someone has damaged a considerable amount of Walmart yes signs with razor blades. There has been physical vandalism on personal property and the residents of Ballston Spa are aware of this and hope that this act of vandalism comes to an end.

Master the Art of Marketing at Allegory Studios SARATOGA SPRINGS – Allegory Studios is a brand networking firm that is currently offering workshop series that are specially-designed for helping small businesses develop a framework that will provide them with tools to help their experience.

Small, local businesses similar to Allegory Studios themselves, are constantly wondering about how to answer questions in regards to marketing, advertising, and networking. The workshop series allow small businesses to gain a deeper understanding of brand, culture, and target audience.

Julia Ingersoll, communications specialist, states how Allegory studios is “focused on companies

of all sizes and projects because we know it is expensive to go through a branding and marketing strategy where really any small business owner can succeed.”

The first workshop’s presentation began with an allegory, which encompasses the studio’s reason for its name and the message behind the workshops themselves. An allegory is a hidden message, and the first example to hook small business leaders in was the Coca Cola example.

This example was a great way to help everyone understand the marketing strategy from services to emotions and how Allegory helps assist with getting to the story telling point.

Participants from credit unions and other small businesses gathered

together to work towards a common goal. Another Allegory specialist, Andrea Cotter, circulated the workshop by prompting the participants of local business’ such as Saratoga Impressions, to discover their own story. Local businesses such as Saratoga Impressions, who is anticipating a potential second location, Brookside Nursery which is a new business working towards expanding its landscaping services, and a few credit unions looking to also gain more public attention joined the workshops to determine how they want to tell their story.

The mastery of marketing in general in addition to specific strategy was discussed during See pg. 7

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Candy Store for Women – Lola’s Boutique SARATOGA SPRINGS – If you want the most chic fashion accessories then Lola’s Accessory Boutique is where your next destination should be. What deems to be delicate and secretive on the outside is exactly the opposite upon entry. Walking into Lola’s Boutique is similar to a princess walking into the most organized closet full of prized possessions and a welcoming atmosphere.

Your eyes begin scanning a beautiful portrayal of scarves on your left and move across the clean walls and fancy vanity styled shelving to the center. The mirrors are a reminder of another aspect of the boutique that is particularly reminiscent. At first glance the items seem to be very fashionable and unique, but when you decide to take a closer look you see intricate details and organic structures on all of the accessories that give you the desire to have it be your own.

Megan Druckman’s beautiful boutique targets the fashion savvy and price-conscious customer. The shop

carries Kate Spade accessories. Megan describes her boutique as the only full line accessary boutique in Saratoga Springs where “everyone who enters is excited for the extensive selection of flip flops, jewelry, handbags, scarfs, and hats at an average price of $40.”

In order to truly experience high quality fashion without a high price tag, feel free to join many other motivated

Megan Druckman, owner of Lola’s Boutique, names her boutique after her favorite pet name before she rescued her dog Charlie and decided to use the name Lola for her boutique instead. The shop is showing honor and appreciation for animal rights awareness week with a 20% of sales being donated to Saratoga’s Hope Rescue animal shelter. Photo by MarkBolles.com.

features jewelry, scarves, hats, handbags, hair accessories, sunglasses and leather goods. The variety of fashion accessories allows customers to have confidence to show off a unique head to toe arrangement that forces heads to turn.

Customers have referred to their experience as shopping in a “candy

store for women” in a relaxed and rewarding experience. The vibrant colors, expressive patterns and tremendous variety of eye opening jewelry gives each person a chance to stand out and be proud of such an superb sense of style.

The boutique is also the only retailer in the capital region that

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the company and all those who participate. With Allegory Studios you stop in with curiosity and walk out with confidence as you discover the hidden meaning behind the mastery of marketing.

For more information please contact Julia Ingersoll at (518) 580-1987 x102 or visit allergorystudios.com

Theresa Agresta, the owner of Allegory Studios, leads discussion about how her studio is confident that “giving tools for businesses tackling this concept on their own I feel is an effective approach for how the core of one’s business can be discovered”.

Photo by MarkBolles.com.

this workshop. It was suggested to metaphorically illustrate the art of climbing a mountain. Throughout this journey, how much differentiation can be made for each business? According to the specialists at Allegory studios, not all business reach the higher steps which asks what a business’ purpose and personality is. In order to reach the top of the mountain a business takes an interesting climb and this experience needs to ultimately emphasize the emotion behind a product.

During the seven sessions, members are also able to a build a marketing strategy to stand out in today’s competitive environment and ultimately walk away with the tips and tools needed to authentically promote one’s organization.

The morning sessions cover all of the hot topics for today’s business

owner or manager and the pricing of attending is geared towards small business in mind. Attendees experience what Allegory stands for, not just the symbolism with the name itself, but what an allegory means to

trendsetters at the shop’s one-year anniversary party Friday, June 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This exciting celebration for a year’s success will be featured by music DJ music, a pink carpet and photo booth, French macaroons, cupcakes, discount prizes and champagne.

For more information call (518) 306-5250, or visit lolatoga.com,and/or facebook.com/LolaAccessoryBoutique

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obituaries

Julianne Pappas SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julianne Pappas, 71, a resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away on Thursday morning, June 5, at her residence.

Julie was born in San Francisco, California on March 11, 1943, the daughter of Alex and Christine Jouthas. She was married to Ernest (Ernie) Pappas for 50 years, having met in the youth group of the Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland, California.

Both Ernie and Julie were longtime residents of the San Francisco, California Bay Area, having resided in Lafayette, Moraga, Los Altos and the Almaden area of San Jose and

finally in Gilroy, upon Ernie’s retirement in June 2000.

Julie and Ernie moved to Saratoga Springs in December of 2011 to be near their son, Chris, and his family.

In short, she was loved by whoever she met. Julie was an avid antique collector, gardener and a lover of the Old West history and culture.

Julie was predeceased by her mother and father, Alex and Christine Jouthas and her brother, Ronald Jouthas.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest; her son, Christopher; daughter in law, Alexis; grandson, Aris; and granddaughter, Leila.

James R. Nichols Sr.

MALTA — Judge James R. Nichols Sr., passed away Wednesday, June 4 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 68.

Born on March 29, 1946 in Saratoga Springs, he is a son of the late Walter “Buzz” and Jean Braim Nichols. Employed by the Saratoga Springs Police Department for several years, he also worked for the Saratoga

County Sheriff ’s Department and as a mechanic at the Saratoga Springs School Bus Garage.

He proudly sat on the bench as Malta Town Justice for 30 years and was very well respected by his peers, the community he served and his loving family.

James also loved his performance cars and trucks and cherished the time he spent at his camp at Stony Creek. He was a member of the NY State Magistrates Association and the NRA. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Carol L. (VanWagner) Nichols, who passed away in 2009.

Survivors include his son, James R. (Marla Jo) Nichols Jr. and a grandson, Justin James “JJ” Nichols, all of South Glens Falls; one brother, Daniel Nichols of Arizona; and a sister, Karen Micele of Michigan.

Marilyn ‘Sue’ Green SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marilyn “Sue” Green, 81, passed away peacefully on June 1.

A lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of Anthony “Babe” Corona and Gladys Parish Corona.

She is survived by her sons, Thomas (Andrea) Green of Saratoga Springs and Jeffrey (Monica) Green of Del Ran, New Jersey; her sister, Eleanor Larente of Langhorne, Pennsylvania;

three grandchildren, Katharine (Jamie) Fitzpatrick of Ballston Spa, Desiree Schwartz and Ryan Schwartz of Del Ran, New Jersey; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Wesley Health Care Center, Victoria and Hawthorne, and Saratoga Hospital for their kind and tender care.

Services will be held privately at a later date.

Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Gerald ‘Gerry’ Selig S A R AT O G A SPRINGS — Gerald “Gerry” Selig, 92, passed away at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Florida on June 7.

Born on May 27, 1922, he was the son of the late Freda and Charles Zelikofsky. He attended the University of Illinois and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942. During his service in the Air Force, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and flew missions over the European theatre as a Bombardier Navigator when he was shot down and taken prisoner in Germany for a period of three weeks. He received the Purple Heart for his service to his country.

When he returned home to Saratoga, after his

discharge, he met and married Evalyn Britt, who was the mother of his two children, Susan and Joanne, and they were married for 35 years.

Above all, his family was the center of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Selma Berkowitz.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 30 years, Christa; his daughters, Susan Edwards (Robert) and Joanne Dwornik (Jim); sister, Bobbie Rapp (Frank); stepsons, Keith Ackerman (Lisa) and Craig Ackerman (Ivy); seven grandchildren, David Edwards (Robin), Sara Hills (Adam), Jeffrey Dwornik, Carrie Ellis (Jason), Chad, Spencer and Jeremy Ackerman; and seven great grandchildren, Ellie, Carter, Tucker, Jake, Natalie, Judah and Benjamin.

John T. Rogers GREENFIELD CENTER — John T. Rogers, 71, passed away on May 30 at Albany Medical Center.

Born March 30, 1943 in Wilton, he was the son of the late Basil Rogers and Ardith Rourk. A 1964 graduate of Greenwich High School, John was a mason/bricklayer with local No. 2 Albany, retiring after almost 40 years.

John was an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending time with his close friends Dennis Place, Darin Parish and Steve Worth. He also looked forward to spending summers on Sacandaga Lake.

Survivors include his sister Lori Skaarup.

There will be no public calling hours and services will be at the convenience of the family.

Daniel ‘Dan’ Capone GLENS FALLS — Daniel Nicholas Capone passed away Friday, June 6 at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

Dan was born on July 21, 1939 in Saratoga Springs, the son of Pasquale Capone and Mary Casertino Capone.

Dan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, most especially with his twin brother Nicky. He treasured his and Shirley’s vacations in Florida with his sister-in-law Betty Wells. He enjoyed golfing, horse racing, shooting

pool and attending family gatherings.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Shirley (Maxam) Capone; his daughters, Laurie Lee (Kevin Lee), Dan D’Angelo, Michelle Smith (Dave Smith), Verna DeLisle (Tony DeLisle) and his son Paul Capone (Renee Rathbun), as well as his treasured eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Sean, Triscinny, Danielle (Jake), Kevin, Lindsey (Clayton), Mike (Katrina), Que’la; and three great-grandchildren, Harmony, Noelle and Taylor; his brothers: John, Nick, Anthony (Mary Ann), Louie (Kate) and Patrick; his sisters, Angeline, Rose Marie (Clayton), Geraldine and Patricia (Ron); and a great many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pasquale Capone and Mary Casertino Capone, and his son Daniel N. Capone Jr.

Jeanne Bennison SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jeanne Bennison, 84, passed away peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on Saturday, May 31.

Born December 5, 1929 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ophelia Fiset. Jeanne will be remembered for her positive outlook on life and her devotion and love for her husband and children.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Charles Bennison of Malta; her children, James (Celia) Bennison of White Oak, Georgia, Joseph

Bennison of Jamaica Vermont, Mary (Bob) Kaehler of Surfside Beach South Carolina, Patrick (Liz) Bennison of Guilderland and Peter (Jana) Bennison of Glenville. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jeanne’s brother, Richard Fiset, recently passed away, Sunday, June 1, one day after her.

Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Carol R. (Bryant) Lane BALLSTON SPA — Carol R. (Bryant) Lane, 69, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 18, 1944 in Saratoga Springs, she is a daughter of the late Walter C. and Ruth E. (Bush) Bryant and a 1962 graduate of the former St. Peter’s Academy.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by one sister, Patricia Bryant Villa, who died in 1978.

She is survived by her husband and best friend of 49 years, John T. “Jack” Lane, whom she married on May 1, 1965; two daughters, Anne Lane (Tom Smith) and Amy

(Kevin) Tichenor; one son, Joshua (Kelly) Lane; and her granddaughter, Samantha Lane.

Carol and Sam shared a unique bond and cherished every moment they spent together. Carol is also survived by her constant companion, Rosie, the family dog.

Other survivors include her brother, (Ret.) Lt. Colonel Michael (Charlene) Bryant of Oakton, Virginia; two sisters, Maureen (Kevin) McDonnell of Fort Mill, South Carolina and Ellen (Robert) Boyce of Saratoga Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

Carol’s extended family also includes the more than 25 children she cared for over the years.

Jean Helen Nichols GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jean Helen Nichols, a longtime Glendale, Arizona resident, living at the Glencroft Care Facility went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2013, following a battle with multiple myeloma. She was 89 years old at the time of her passing.

Born on October 19, 1925 in Greenfield Center, she is the daughter of the late Fred and Madeline (Ebert) Braim and is the second eldest of five siblings; Bob (deceased), Louis, Louise and Joe Braim.

An honors graduate from St. Peters Academy in Saratoga Springs, in 1944 she married the late Walter H. Nichols. Survivors include her siblings, Louis, Louise and Joe Braim; numerous nieces and nephews; grandson, James (wife, Marla Jo) Nichols Jr., and a great-grandson,

Justin; her granddaughter, Michelle Nichols-Smith (son Dan’s daughter), and great-grandchildren, Dylan, Steven and Johnathan, all of NY state; her daughter, Karen and her husband Mike Micele, granddaughter Danielle and her husband Richard Aniszko, grandson Erik and his wife Sara Jorgensen and great-grandchildren Aaron, Zachery, Houston Jorgensen, Alexandra, Braydon, Macy and Becker, all of Michigan; her son, Dan Nichols, grandson Damian Nichols, his wife Michelle and their children Jill, Danny and Taylor, all of Arizona.

Relatives and friends may attend a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at the Burke/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Jane E. Kreski GREENFIELD CENTER — Jane E. Kreski passed away Monday, June 9 at her residence, with family by her side.

Born on March 22, 1931 in Schuylerville, she is the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Winney) Izzo. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her siblings, Shirley Rudisaile and Carl (Donald) Izzo.

Married on August 11, 1950 to Melvin “John” Kreski, they shared 63 years of raising and mentoring their four boys. Following 20 years of Air Force life with her husband, she returned to the Saratoga area

and enjoyed a career of over 35 years with the great folks at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include her husband, her sons, Daniel, David, Dale and Darren and loved ones. She has seven grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren and will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, June 13 in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Burial will follow at noon at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

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Port of Call To Follow Parade

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Flags will be flying high as the red, white and blue will be proudly abound in downtown Saratoga Springs for the 46th annual Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 Flag Day parade Saturday, June 14.

Saturday’s parade is set to begin at North Broadway around noon before continuing down Broadway and heading into Congress Park, which will be the location of the first ever Port Call Saratoga Springs, celebrating the Navy sailors of Saratoga County.

Five divisions of approximately 90-100 groups will be marching this year.

One of the largest annual parades in Saratoga County, the streets are sure to be packed with American flags—2,000 of which will be provided by Roohan Realty—as marchers, drivers, fire

engines, veterans, kids, the Color Guard and more pass by.

After years of unofficially celebrating the holiday, it was made official by President Woodrow Wilson in a presidential proclamation in 1916. It was finally made “National Flag Day” through an act of Congress by President Harry Truman in 1949.

In conjunction with the Saratoga Navy Command, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has started the Port Call event, which will reflect traditions of old.

For anyone who doesn’t know, Ports of Call were when a Navy ship made a stop, whether it was during a sailing itinerary or coming home, allowing the sailors some R&R with residents at that particular port.

Saturday’s meet-and-greet is modeled the same.

Navy sailors in white will be marching in the parade followed by joining their families and loved ones in Congress Park, where there will be a host of activities.

With the parade beginning at noon, the post-parade ceremony and activities are expected to begin around 1:45 p.m., starting with the Saratoga Springs band playing military hymns. The Elks Club will also present a 30-40 minute flag ceremony around this time. There will also be activities for kids and free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s afterwards.

Earlier this year, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Member Services Denise Romeo was having a conversation with Commander Vince Garcia about the significance the Navy has in Saratoga County and the economic impact they provide.

“A lot of that goes unnoticed,” Romeo said. “It kind of has never been front and center. But it was [Garcia’s] feeling that it was important that we introduce the Navy and the role they play here to our community and to show the sailors that there is a community that supports them.”

U.S. Navy operations in

Photo by Deborah Neary

Saratoga County make up a $500 million annual economic impact.

That’s more than the Saratoga Race Course ($200 million) and more than Skidmore ($400 million).

“It’s one of our largest impacts, so for me it’s really important to recognize that impact,” Romeo said. “And it’s been here. The Navy has been here for many years. I think Commander Garcia played a huge role in bringing this to attention

in looking to the numbers that are staggering, and we have run with it because it’s important for the community as a whole to understand that economic impact and show or gratitude.”

Garcia has since been reassigned to San Diego. Current Commander Jim Edwards and Commander Elvis Mikel will be the Grand Marshalls of the parade on Saturday.

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Forget the Uniform – See the Man

A Father’s Day Story

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY Happy Father’s Day to those who are in a position to make lasting memories — here’s one of mine.

Look at that!’ That tends to hook a young boy for life, you know…

And so, no matter where I roam in life — I’m a member of that Evil Empire – the Yankee’s Universe.

A few years later, in 1964, I got an even more important lesson — about class and sportsmanship.

We went to the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals – games 3 and 4... yeah, just like that.

Me and Dad — the way things always are— a young boy thinks…

W h i c h is why you treasure today.

In game 3, my hero Mickey atoned for an early error with a 2-run gamewinning homer

Stan Gonick, Circa 1932

Dad took me to my first Yankee game, in 1962. Yeah, a long time ago… ouch! But I remember every detail…

I went out with the ‘grownups’... me, Dad, Poppy and Uncle Nathan... still in my mid-single digits, age wise.

I must have been a handful… but that view of when we turned the corner and I see THE Stadium will say with me forever…

Luckily, Dad and crew caught a break and after 4 1/2 innings, they called it on account of showers — but not before I got to eat something from every food vendor and see BACK-2BACK Maris and Mickey blasts into the seats! Each one punctuated with Dad shaking me and saying: ‘Wow!

Bob Gibson, 1964

off Barney Schultz. But it’s game 4 that we are talking about, friends.

On that day, Dad threw me a curveball. I had just swaggered into my seat— a vet of two Yankee games

by this point. We settled into the left field boxes: which were low down and pitcher high. No posts blocking our view.

(This was the Original Yankee Stadium folks, where actual posts were a consideration… the Stadium of numbers 3, 4 and 5…)

Anyway, the curveball.

Watch the pitcher — he told me.

Watch how he conducts himself and what happens when he gets up to bat.

Yes, in those days pitcher’s batted – no choice. Most, as expected, were pathetic.

Bob Gibson batted 4 times that day.

Each time; he did not reach within A STEP of the batter’s box without the entire mass of Yankee Stadium - attendance: a mere 65,633 standing - saluting - and politely clapping.

The opposing pitcher!

I was perplexed… so I asked my Dad why they were cheering a Cardinal.

My Dad said the words that meant everything that day – and to this day: “Forget the uniform – see the man.”

Bob Gibson – number 45, was always a superior batter and of course, a hall-of-fame pitcher… also, the poster for the word ‘proud’ – and any time he had a chance to scowl he relished it.

Perhaps the Yankee crowd thought if they could acknowledge him, they could somehow pacify him.

No chance.

He smashed a single in the 3rd to get the party started. Running the bases, he got batted home in front of Curt Flood via hits by Lou Brock and Bill White. 2-0 Cards.

Then he took the mound as few have taken the mound and mowed the Yanks down.

Repeatedly and emphatically. The box score tells it all.

Till the ninth. When young pheenom Tom Tresh, who had already

been intentionally walked twice by Gibson in this game – blasted a shot into the stands with Mickey aboard.

Tie ballgame, 2-2! All was right with the world again. For the moment.

But in the tenth, Tim McCarver blasted a 3-run job into the right field bleachers—legit and emphatic and with Gibson out to close in the tenth (in those days— you were your own closer) – done.

My first Yankee loss.

And a portent of things to come. It was not until 1977, with the Thurman/Reggie/Willie/Billy crew re-establishing excellence (and me now a college junior!) that all was made right again with the Yankee Universe.

But I became a true Yankee on that day in 1964; a Yankee of

numbers 3, 4, 5 and soon, 7 and later, others… Sportsmen — who applaud excellence, giving credit when due on those occasions when they best you.

When you’re a true Yankee, you don’t have to win every time... you just have to compete. And so, that’s what I do. I compete, to this very day.

Yankee fans are thought to be arrogant, but a true Yankee salutes his/her opponents for a job well done.

Thank you, Dad for that most important lesson. Thanks to you, I always see the man, not the uniform.

In fact, today I can say I see the person, not the uniform.

But let’s face it — we both agree that every person looks better in pinstripes.

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Investment vs. Speculation: A Current Depiction

by Marc D. Roberts, CFA for Saratoga TODAY The writer is an Investment Research Analyst at Fenimore Asset Management in Cobleskill.

“Investment is most intelligent when it is most businesslike.”

— Benjamin Graham: Security Analysis, 1934 Q: Are investing and speculating one in the same?

A: No, I believe there is a big difference and recent happenings in stock markets demonstrate the dichotomy.

Today, I believe that speculation has crept into certain corners of the market. There have been many consequences of the

fallout from the financial crisis and the resulting period of low interest rates. These low interest rates have driven investors to chase returns whether in highyield bonds, sub-prime auto loans, or in speculative stocks which have taken off in this “easy money” environment. Investors may be turning a blind eye to the increased risk that accompanies these returns. Areas fostering speculative activity may include biotech, small pharma, social media, cloud computing, and alternative energy.

Signs of Overheating?

Let’s take a look at returns for the Russell 2000 Pharma and Biotech indices versus the Russell 2000 Index as a whole for all of 2013 through May 31, 2014: As you can see, Pharma and Biotech returns greatly outpaced those of the broader index (Russell 2000 Index).

Also, following typical herd-like behavior, inflows dramatically increased into the top-three biotech ETFs. Furthermore, the 26 biotech IPOs in the first quarter of 2014 were a quarterly record – this matched the entire year of 2000 when speculation was rampant!

According to IPO investment firm Renaissance Capital, from

Total Return Russell 2000 Pharma Index Russell 2000 Biotech Index Russell 2000 Index the beginning of 2014 through March 31: “The first quarter’s IPOs were more speculative with 70 percent recording LTM (last 12 months) net losses, a function of the large mix of biotechs and money-losing SaaS (software as a service) IPOs. Last year’s runup could also have caused investors to assign overly optimistic valuation multiples to biotechs and tech companies that now seem unjustified.”

“Most of the Software IPOs were unprofitable and commanded high revenue multiples as investors continued to pay up for growth.”

Risky Business What effect have these speculative, money-losing stocks had on the broader market? As they have become a larger part of the index they have skewed valuations. The often quoted P/E (Price/Earnings) ratio of the Russell 2000 Index stood at

12/31/2012 – 5/31/2014 74.8% 51.4% 36.0%

20.6X as of May 31 of this year.

This measure of P/E excludes the results of companies that have negative earnings, which just so happen to be the most speculative securities. If we include these money-losing companies, the P/E skyrockets to 56.1X! Why does this matter? Well, to many passive investors it may matter more than they realize.

This inflated valuation is what a passive investor gets when they buy an ETF or index fund tied to the Russell 2000. It is imperative that people know their investments and yet many may not know of the risks that lurk in their portfolios.

While I acknowledge that some of these speculative securities will be the next great businesses, many more will not have the wherewithal to survive. I am not willing to take risky bets with investors’ hard-earned savings. I actively avoid areas that I think are overvalued and where

speculative activity is occurring.

In my opinion, true investing requires an independent “stand apart from the herd” mentality. I believe that investing in quality, financially durable, well-run businesses at the right price is the key to building real wealth over the long term.

I conduct in-depth, independent research and analyze the companies behind the stocks to gain unique insights. I use this firsthand knowledge and a time-tested process to help mitigate risk and achieve investors’ financial goals.

Fenimore Asset Management is an independent investment advisory firm located in Cobleskill, NY since 1974.

Fenimore’s affiliates are the Fenimore Private Client Group & FAM Funds – offering separately managed accounts and mutual funds. In-depth research.

Insightful investing.

Greenfield Farmers Market ‘With a Splash of History’ Starts This Friday GREENFIELD — After six successful seasons of growth, the Town of Greenfield Historical Society announces the season opening of

the Greenfield Farmers Market on Friday, June 13. The Farmers Market will run every Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. in Middle Grove Park on Middle

Grove Road, through the second week in September.

The market will feature a blend of products you would expect to find at a Farmers Market including many fresh organic vegetables and produce, honeys, maple syrups, fresh eggs, specialty olive oils and spices, fresh fruits, baked goods and home-made pickles.

On site will also be EuroDelicacies, which specializes in Greek and Turkish prepared meals, and Pa’s Pistols Hot Dogs. You can get your Friday dinner right at the Market and bring it home to the family.

“The Greenfield Farmers Market is more than just a place to shop, it’s a Friday night gathering place for the community,” said Louise Okoniewski, President of the Town of Greenfield Historical Society. “We will have something for everyone at this market and we urge families to come with their children since we are right next to a great playground area in Middle Grove Park.”

This year, the vendors will

operate the Farmers’ Market. The vendors got together with the Historical Society and created a new leadership structure that puts the vendors in charge of daily decisionmaking and market operations. “We felt like we needed a more democratic process for operating the market, said Ron Deutsch, Historical Society Trustee and Market Coordinator.

“The vendors have a wealth of experience and know best how to operate and manage the market effectively.”

Toward that end the organizers of the market are planning on featuring local musical talent and local artists and authors at the market this year. For opening day they will have a local singer, songwriter and guitarist.

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Embracing Our Stains: The Art of Imperfection

by Meghan D. Lemery, LCSW-R

for Saratoga TODAY I wouldn’t say I am a morning person, rather, it takes me a good hour to speak in complete sentences and be somewhat pleasant. It takes me another three solid hours and two ginormous cups of coffee before my stomach wakes up and is ready for some fuel. Every nutritional expert says breakfast is the most important meal of the day and in an effort to be healthier, I decided to try a protein shake concoction that my sister swore would make my skin sparkle and my mood bright. While I was somewhat skeptical I was ready to feel more energetic in the morning so I gave it a try.

The miracle concoction consists of two scoops of chocolate protein

powder, frozen spinach, 1/2 a banana, 1/2 an avocado, flax seeds and unsweetened coconut milk. (My apologies if you just gagged on your waffles).

Surprisingly the thick green slimy cocktail is pretty good. A week into my new routine and I noticed I had more energy and wasn’t so irritable first thing in the morning.

A few days ago I put my morning rocket fuel on the passenger seat next to me in a big to go travel mug. One sharp turn later and the entire shake spilled onto the floor and seeped into the passenger seat. It looked like my car had been “slimed” by the peeps from Nickelodeon. I couldn’t pull over so I had to watch in pain as the bright green liquid hit every surface and made its way into every nook and cranny of my vehicle.

I cursed my sister the entire way to my office as the car became engulfed in a banana avocado spinach stench that filled the air.

Once I got to my office I put on a haz mat suit and began the process of cleaning up the big mess. Five beach towels and a bottle of “The Best Stain Remover Ever,” and the bright green stain on the carpet was still visible. While I managed to get most of the mess cleaned up, there was a faint stain and some of the flax seeds had become engrained into the floor mat.

I finally surrendered to the slimy stain and realized I was just going to have to let this go.

This got me thinking, “How often do we focus on our stains and blemishes?”

We scrub our souls raw day after day making ourselves feel exhausted as we try to bleach out the stains in our lives. How many times have you scrubbed out a stain in your life only to find another one that needs a hazmat suit and power washer to remove?

Day after day in my practice I work with individuals who cannot let go of past hurts, mistakes, regrets and flaws.

They have allowed their imperfections to stain any feeling of joy and peace.

What if we could accept our stains and imperfections once and for all?

Have you ever been around someone who seems perfect? Perhaps it’s an in-law, colleague, neighbor or friend.

They always look fantastic, say the right thing and everything about them seems PERFECT. Have you ever noticed how most of the time that person annoys you? I was around such perfection in a study group I was in in graduate school.

Perfect Polly had the ability to make my mood go from rainbows and unicorns to doom and gloom in a nanosecond.

But secretly I wanted to be Perfect Polly.

I wondered how she did it day after day and the truth was she annoyed me because I was jealous.

Here’s the thing, perfection is boring. What’s more hysterical than a woman beautifully dressed without a hair out of place who steps out of the

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The Historical Society will also be offering tours of Historic Odd Fellows Hall — located just next to Middle Grove Park. The Historical Society is creating a Greenfield History Museum on the second floor of the building that will provide residents with a look back in time. The museum will feature exhibits on historic

activities in Greenfield including different industries that have developed over time and historic events that have occurred in the Town over the years. The historic Hall will be open during market hours.

For more information and weekly updates send a request to Ron Deutsch at mkd67@aol.com or visit greenfieldhistoricalsociety.com/farmers-market.html

bathroom with toilet paper stuck to her shoe? These imperfections and flaws remind us not too take ourselves too seriously, and more importantly, that we are human. Imperfections allow us to grow, appreciate and depend on others and learn the process of patience.

Striving for a stain-free life is exhausting and unrealistic. Don’t get so caught up in wiping out the stains that you forget to enjoy the little things.

Learn to appreciate, embrace and accept your flaws. This acceptance actually creates a shift in your spirit and enables you to make progress with whatever challenge you are facing.

Let’s give ourselves a break and learn to make peace with our imperfections.

The beauty of being human is that we are all on the path together, some further along than others, but it’s the same path. Let’s ease up and enjoy the journey instead of focusing on the blemishes and stains.

Now when I get into my car and smell the banana avocado spinach stench and my eye hits the tiny stain on the carpet I chuckle to myself. At the end of that day that stain and stench remind me that although I am not perfect, I am perfectly human!

May you rest in the imperfect today and always!

Visit meghanlemery.com or email meghanlemery@yahoo.com for more information.

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Congrats to the Saints Class of 2014 SARATOGA SPRINGS — 36 caps were thrown in the air after seniors at Saratoga Central Catholic celebrated their commencement ceremony at St. Clements Church. The faculty, staff, and friends and families for the class of 2014 experienced a beloved ceremony that will always be remembered.

Saratoga Central Catholic School celebrates an unforgettable commencement for class of 2014

Bishop Howard Hubbard

Spa Catholic Choir wholeheartedly sings to celebrate the class of 2014. Photos Provided.

Saratoga Central Catholic School celebrates an unforgettable commencement for class of 2014.

Stop Students from Starving in School SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caroline Street Elementary School and soon other schools are

implementing PAMS, the Parent Account Management System.

This company is designed to provide parents with a safe and convenient way to prepare for student’s meals online.

PAMS is a great way to alleviate stress from scrounging for change at the crack of dawn or coming home from from a strenuous day at work and preparing lunches for one or more children that is never tasty enough and often forgotten and left in the fridge.

PAMS helps solve all of these

issues by allowing parents to set up automatic payment plans, view balances and account history, and receive automated notification on balance status. This type of budgeting is not only beneficial financially for parents, but it also teaches a lesson to children about how much to spend on certain days.

Students need food for fuel.

Starting at 7 a.m. or earlier and lasting until 3 p.m. during such a pivotal time in each child’s developmental stages in life is tough

enough and going without food is even tougher. If every student were interviewed it is likely that many are not eating when they are hungry or eating the wrong foods due to lack of preparedness financially.

It is common for a typical student to not have enough time for breakfast, go to school, sit in class with a growling stomach and a headache due to malnourishment, not remain focused until lunch time arrives, search for bills and change, get in line as fast as possible and pay for a meal, shovel food of any kind down his or her throat after having to wait in line forever, go back to class now tired and still dissatisfied, and then wait to go home to hopefully get a snack before dinner and do it all over again the next day.

Many students find lunch to be a social time because it is a rushed and dissatisfying experience otherwise. More often

than not students would sit and eat lunch without the worry of expenses and time. This system is a way for students to remain happy, healthy, and focused while in school and keep parents stress free about their children’s health and nutrition.

PAMS has been helping thousands of schools “do lunch” since 1986, when invited by the Federal Government to offer a solution to the accountability issue of the National School Lunch and Nutrition Act. PAMS revolutionized school meal programs across the nation – making life easier for thousands of Business Managers, Food Service Directors, Cashiers and Cafeteria Staff, Principals, Students and even Parents - with faster moving lines, increased revenues, improved accountability and comprehensive reporting.

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Is College a Choice or a Must?

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Many future, current and recent graduates consider themselves to be broke, but broke with an opportunity.

The choice of going to college is similar to the choice in the game of Life. The board game symbolically proves how the college route allows for better careers and higher pay, but is a much longer, bumpier path. Then you have the career path for those who may or may not graduate High School and begin their careers at an earlier age with no definite degree, which ultimately results in lower pay, less opportunity for growth, but a much simpler route.

What is your route? The question now is whether college is still a choice or more of a necessity.

There are many efforts to explain why a “liberal arts” education is even relevant.

Ironically, a liberal arts major is a great way to fulfil general education courses. Courses that are general are designed for every career choice, which is a way to help students discover what skills they have to bring to the table.

Unfortunately, the public expects students to give a title to a career. Is the choice to really have a meaningful experience or that perfect opening position upon completion?

Here we have the liberal education route. Many are attracted to the idea of a higher education as a means of developing into the

person who they want to become versus being handed an empty book walking across a too-short stage.

What matters most are the critical thinking skills, problem solving capacity and ability to survive in this world. From here where is the definition of happiness?

At Southern Vermont College, where many students are the first in their families to attend college, there has been a recent entrance into a partnership with Shires Press that is run by Northshire Bookstore, a remarkable independent bookstore in our region with its own press label and publishing services. Under the terms of the partnership, our students across disciplines enroll in four courses that will lead at the end to a published book.

Through the Hunter Division of Humanities’ newest program, the Shires Press Series, fulltime students at SVC can write and publish their own book.

Northshire owner Chris Morrow and Southern Vermont College President Karen Gross will briefly speak at the event. Light refreshments will be served.

The Series requires four classes which offer students the opportunity to study the foundations of book publishing, while working on their own manuscript from conception to completion.

Upon successful completion of the Series, students will have five printed copies of their published work from the Northshire Bookstore’s Shires Press, with

opportunities to promote it in the retail bookstore locations, one of which is here in Saratoga and the other in Machester, VT. The Northshire Bookstore will also provide assignment of the ISBN and barcode of the book and royalty fees paid for any sales of the book.

Every person has a story to tell and something to write about.

Everyone’s story is different and the path taken to create that story is even more unique.

The cost of education is large and the enormity of student debt is a reality. If students can earn royalties while they are in school and post-graduation, that will facilitate less borrowing and a possible pay-down of some student indebtedness. During this time students will also have a chance to alleviate stress and voice their opinions that they may feel are silenced at this point in their lives.

This attempt for publication at an early age during the most crucial parts of one’s life really needs to be put into consideration. The more colleges that adopt similar programs will allow for students to reconsider what they value out of college and discover what they have to offer to the world when they get out and walk with their debt downtown to “where the jobs are”.

For more information about the Shires Press Series, please contact: Jennifer Burg, Ph.D., Chair, Hunter Division of Humanities at 802) 447-4007 or jburg@svc.edu. or visit northshire.com

Star Students for Saratoga Springs High School Top Ten for 2014 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High school applauds the top ten students for the class of 2014. Mr. Brett M. Miller, Principal of Saratoga Springs High School, announces that the current Valedictorian is Leah Hite, and Kassandra Madulka, has been named the Salutatorian at Saratoga Springs High School.

Leah’s plans for Dartmouth College are sure to be rewarding when she walks out with a doctorate after pursuing her passion and

working hard towards becoming a doctor. Kassandra also wants to contribute to this world in a beautiful way by attending Cornell to pursue her career as an engineer.

The remainder of the top ten students and his or her future planning are as follows: Kayleah Griffen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Scott Krulcik, Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science.

Nicholas Stiansen, University of

Pennsylvania.

Avram Durling, Yale University.

Vaasu Taneja, Middlebury College.

Andrew Scammell, Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Julianna Luciano, The College of St. Rose.

Colette Piasecki, Ithaca College.

All top ten students will serve greatly to the public and family, friends, and residents of Saratoga wish them both the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Crafty Children and Camp Beagle SARATOGA SPRINGS – Every parent wants their child to enjoy the summer just as much as they do. Without some sense of schedule or anticipation of fun activities, children are left to hangout indoors next to the air conditioner or bored playing outside.

Summertime is a time that should be fun and memorable. Camp Beagle is offering a summer camps where for 10 weeks children for ages 2 in a half to four years old are able to experience a theme-based program. Ms. Mary Stengel, the current three-day PM lead teacher and three-day AM assistant, will be our lead teacher and camp manager for the upcoming summer.

The two day program will meet Tuesday/Thursday and the three day program will meet Monday/ Wednesday/Friday. Both run 9 a.m.-noon and will run 10 weeks beginning June 16. Registration forms can be found online as well as the complete 2014 Schedule.

June 16 - 20 Indoor/Outdoor Art: Indoor craft items such as crayons, chalk, etc. will be used to create art projects outdoors, while items found outdoors (pine cones, leaves, mud etc.) will be used to make art projects inside the classroom.

June 23 - 27 Go Kids: Go Kids will take over Camp Beagle for a fun week of physical activities and moving our bodies!

June 30 - July 3 (no class on July 4th- M/W or T/Th programs available) Magical Music: Children will listen to and move to many different types of music as well as learn about instruments. Musical crafts and

literature will be highlighted as well.

July 7 - 11 Summer Science: Calling future scientists! Come be fascinated this week at Camp Beagle.

Our projects will include making “outdoor volcanoes,” sun prints, and experimenting with bubbles.

July 14 - 18 Backyard Bugs: Projects and literature will revolve around bugs found in our own backyards (ants, ladybugs, butterflies, etc.).

July 21 - 25 Creative Movement with Lili Loveday: Join Ms. Lili for creative music and movement followed by a related hands-on activity. Always one of our most popular weeks, Ms. Lili always gets the children moving and having fun.

July 28 - August 1 Water Fun: Let’s cool off and have some fun! This week will include water table activities, playing with ice, “painting” with water, and running through the sprinkler.

August 4-8 Community Helpers: Children will explore the community around them and different types of jobs. Children will have fun pretending and imagining all the different things they can do when they grow up.

August 11-15 Beagle Diner: Come to the Beagle Diner to enjoy hands on cooking activities and learning about different types of food.

This is sure to be a yummy week!

August 18-22 Welcome to the Jungle: We close out our camp season with a trip to the jungle. Wild animals and fun await us!

For more information and program confirmation please call (518) 587-7507 and visit beagleschool.com

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Tennis Elbow…But I Don’t Play Tennis

by James Markwica, MS PT for Saratoga TODAY Have you ever experienced sharp or dull achiness in your elbow that just won’t go away? You could experience this awful discomfort on either side of your elbow which limits your ability to use your arm or to even rest comfortably at night.

More than likely, if the pain has lasted more than a couple weeks, you have experienced tendonitis or bursitis. “tennis elbow” and “golfer’s elbow,” or lateral epicondylitis

and medial epicondylitis, are two extremely common overuse injuries of the elbow involving inflammation of the tendons that attach your forearm muscles to bone.

As you may imagine, playing tennis and golf are common causes of these injuries, but more often then not it is other activities that create inflammation of the tendons in the elbow. These may include using a screw driver, grasping, hammering, throwing, turning a door knob, raking and painting among others.

Each of these tasks performed

on a repeated basis creates stress to the flexor and extensor musculature of the wrist and elbow, thus irritating the tendonous attachments of the muscles. The muscles required to perform these movements run the length of the forearm, attaching to the elbow either laterally, on the outside, or medially, on the inside.

The anchor point of the muscles and their tendons being a boney prominence named either the lateral epicondyle or the medial epicondyle.

While tendonitis of this nature can impact anyone at any age, it typically occurs between the ages of 30-60 and up. Initial irritation will often worsen over several weeks or months.

Symptoms of lateral epicondylitis may include pain on the outer part of the elbow, which may radiate into your forearm or wrist, point tenderness over the lateral aspect of the elbow, pain when extending your wrist or fingers, morning elbow stiffness and a weak and painful grip such as when shaking hands.

Conversely, symptoms of medial epicondylitis, or golfer’s elbow, include pain on the inner portion of the elbow, possibly radiating into the forearm,

tenderness to the touch, pain when flexing your wrist, morning stiffness and weakness.

Self-management of both conditions can effectively treat and altogether abolish one’s symptoms if performed promptly. P.R.I.C.E. — Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.

Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication may also assist in doing the trick. Further relief may be gained via gentle massage applied to the tendon area and musculature just beyond the elbow. Use of a “golf elbow” or “tennis elbow” strap may help by redistributing the forces generated by the muscle through their tendons, allowing the inflamed area some relief.

However, if these steps don’t help and you still suffer from loss of mobility, swelling, warmth to the touch in the area and pain, your physician may suggest other steps.

These may include a corticosteroid injection, X-ray or rarely an MRI. Often a short regimen of physical or occupational therapy is recommended. This will include analysis of your entire arm’s functional movement to identify any abnormal patterns that may

actually be causing your pain.

Techniques such as ultrasound, laser therapy, stretching and gradual strengthening of the arm are typical protocol for treatment along with instruction of exercises to be performed at home.

Typically, it is only in rare cases that someone will worsen to the point that surgical intervention is necessary.

Although it may be impossible to avoid taking the occasional heavy divot on the golf course, be forced into making repeated backhand returns on the tennis court, or swinging that hammer while working on the job, it is quite possible that you may avoid ever experiencing this sidelining pain through preventative measures.

Follow these simple steps and you just may reduce your risk: 1) Strengthen your forearm muscles by using light weights moving against gravity both with the palm up and palm down.

Additionally, strengthen the shoulder as weakness there may impose increased strain to the elbow and wrist.

2) Stretch the involved muscles by fully extending your elbow and arm in front of you while using your other hand to gently pulling on your hand both palm facing away and palm facing towards you.

3) Fix your Form by consulting with an physician, therapist or instructor.

4) Take Breaks when your forearm is fatigued from whatever the project or sport you are participating in. That short rest may truly make the difference.

5) Listen To Your Body as taking a little time off is sometimes all you need to heal.

If you or someone you know suffers from elbow pain, it is illadvised to begin a new exercise program, or play golf or tennis without consulting with your physician, physical therapist, physiatrist or other medical specialist who regularly treats elbow pain. It is important to first get an accurate diagnosis for the cause of pain, as the specific exercises recommended will depend on the cause.

James Markwica, MS PT is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and 30 Gick Road in Saratoga Springs. For questions of follow-up, contact James at (518) 587-3256 or online at www.lamarcopt.com

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Good Husband, Good Dad

by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY It thrills me beyond measure when someone lets me know that a column of mine really spoke to them: that they knew exactly what I meant when I wrote that the kids’ constant tattling drives me insane, because their kids do it too, or that they too are pulling their hair out trying to potty train their very resistant 3-year-old.

It’s such a gift to me to have these conversations because no matter how hard I try to convince myself that I’m just like other moms—no weirder or more horrible—it’s still somewhat terrifying to reveal in a public way the inner workings of my mind, my family, my home and my motherhood.

But after we’re done laughing together about how we’re all dealing with so many of the same kinds of things, often the statement that next follows is, “I don’t know how you find the time to write,” Which embarrasses me a little because it makes it sound like I have scads of time or energy that other moms can’t imagine having.

Every mom has a thing or two she does when she has a minute here or there, something she loves, maybe something that relaxes her or excites her or recharges her. Scrapbooking, maybe, or couponing. Some love reading blogs or books; some actually love cleaning; some play the piano or go running or bake a batch of brownies. Some head right for the couch for a nap, or schedule a manicure or a night out with the girls; some get caught up on the laundry because letting it pile up another minute might just make them scream.

We all have things we love

to do, or at the very least things we’re happy to spend our nonmommy time doing. Because we all do have non-mommy time, even if it’s hard to think of it that way. It’s likely not a lot of time— a few minutes here, a half hour there, maybe even a solid hour or two after the kids are in bed at night or while they’re napping during the day. Whatever you do during those times is a choice you make, something you value doing above other things.

For me, it’s often writing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been changing a diaper or washing dishes or nursing the baby and I’ll have an idea about motherhood that seems particularly interesting or frustrating, or I’ll remember something my mom has said that seems really wise or something I read about parenting that I completely disagree with, and my brain is just wired to start mentally stringing together sentences about it.

The next opportunity I get I scribble a key word or two on a scrap of something—my go-to is often a napkin—and hope to be able to both find it when it comes time to write my next column and remember what the words or phrase referred to. Sometimes I just keep a Word document open on my computer and as I go about my day I type my ideas there.

When I choose to spend time writing, guess what’s not getting done? Laundry, dishes and cleaning the house. I’m committed to not compromising time with the kids or putting off tending to them to write, but I’m

really more than happy to neglect housekeeping.

Like right now. It’s 10 p.m., the boys are all in bed, and I’m sitting on the couch in the playroom writing this with a glass of wine. The floor is littered with shoes and dirty clothes and toys.

There’s a load of laundry in the dryer that needs folding. The kitchen table is covered with the papers and crayons the boys were using after dinner; some of the dinner dishes are still there as well. I know that if I’m not going to spend this time picking up, it might be wise to go to bed and catch up on sleep as much as I can. And yet here I sit, happily typing away, ignoring it all. Writing when I’m inspired refreshes me and rejuvenates me.

For real.

However, trying to write when I’m not inspired and I have a looming deadline is terrifying and draining, and though I try hard not to put myself in that position, by starting far enough in advance or having an extra column or two tucked away just in case, there have been those times when I’m caught the night before my piece is due with a topic that I just haven’t been able to bring as far along as I thought I’d be able to, or having had sick kids to tend to in the days leading up to my deadline, or I’d forgotten that the column would appear in the Mother’s Day weekend issue and I’d written about dads.

In those instances I depend on my husband to help even more than he already does. He never complains when I ask for an hour

or two to write, even if it means handling mealtime or bedtime on his own. He doesn’t seem to mind too much that I often choose to write rather than clean the house.

He seems genuinely delighted for me that I have a hobby I enjoy so much. He’s always willing to have me bounce ideas off him. I really couldn’t be depended on to meet any deadlines if I didn’t know I have him in my corner, as moral support and actual support.

And I love the example it sets for my boys. There are a million reasons I’m grateful my boys have a dad like theirs, and the way he supports and encourages

their mother is just one of them.

(Future daughters-in-law: You’re welcome.) Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads, especially my husband, my own dad, and my brothers, all of whom are good to their children’s mamas, which is one of the best gifts a dad can give his kids.

Kate Towne Sherwin is a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons Thomas (9), Gabriel (7), John Dominic (5), Xavier (4), Thaddeus (2), and Charles “Gus” (2 months).

She can be reached at sksherwin@ hotmail.com.

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“Work Hard, Grow Beautifully”

Written by Margot Reisner, a summer intern for Saratoga Farmers’ Market and a 2014 graduate of Skidmore College.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Fresh herbs and flowers are filling the Saratoga Farmers’ Market these days, proving that the growing season is in full swing.

Balet Flowers & Design is one of the vendors offering beautiful cut flowers and plants for your home and garden.

Run by Suzanne BaletHaight, with help from her family and staff, the farm and greenhouses in Malta provide flowers, herbs and vegetable plants to the Saratoga community. The family’s farm has been in operation since 1978 and they have been vendors at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market since it’s beginning.

Suzanne Balet-Haight has been exposed to farming for her whole life and was very involved in the 4-H program when she was young. She even competed

in horticulture contests on a state and national level.

In 1993, she received a BS degree in horticulture from SUNY Cobleskill/Cornell and subsequently took over management of her family’s farm. She transitioned the farm to bedding plants, vegetable and herb plants, and cut flowers.

With a five-acre flower farm and three greenhouses, the farm grows more than 150 annual flower varieties, 200 types of perennials and more than 80 varieties of vegetable and herb plants. The products are mostly sold at the greenhouse in Malta and at the Malta and Saratoga Farmers’ Markets, but some cut flowers are sold to florists in New York State.

In Balet-Haight’s eyes, flowers are more artistic than vegetables. She has always enjoyed designing flower arrangements and is inspired by the combination of agriculture and art.

Her grandfather was an artist and she has always been interested in crafts. In 2000, she took a ceramics class at Skidmore and has been making pottery ever since.

She believes that eating off of a great plate or drinking out of a beautiful and functional mug can make a meal much better. So, she creates fine ceramic pieces for eating, drinking and growing.

Penne Pasta with Fresh Herbs and Garlic (*Ingredients can be purchased at farmers’ market)

Her signature item is upside down pots for hanging flowers.

In addition to her business selling ceramics, flowers and plants, Suzanne Balet-Haight has a flower service for weddings and special events, a landscape design business, and offers workshops for community members.

With all of these endeavors, it is clear that Balet Flowers & Design embodies its motto, “Work hard, Grow beautifully.”

To add a little more color to your life, stop by the Balet Flowers & Design stand at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market (at the north end of the High Rock Park pavilions on Wednesdays 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1p.m.), or at the Malta Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Allerdice ACE Hardware parking lot, 2570 Route 9.

Ingredients

3-4 Tbsp. olive oil, or more to taste 1 teaspoon minced garlic* 1 cup mixed, chopped herbs*, like parsley, dill, chervil, basil, chives, marjoram, mint, tarragon, thyme, oregano (the last three used sparingly, as they are strong) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12-16 oz. penne pasta Optional garnishes: crumbled or grated farmers’ market cheese* or chive blossoms*

Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Combine olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan, and cook gently until garlic begins to change color.

Wash and chop the herbs. Place them in a bowl large enough to hold the pasta.

Salt water when boiling, and cook pasta until tender. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.

Drain pasta and toss with herbs and olive oil-garlic mixture. Add a little more olive oil or some of the pasta water if the mixture seems dry.

Season with salt and pepper, and serve. Garnish with a bit of your favorite farmers’ market cheese, or some chive blossoms.

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A Healthy Father’s Day Feast on the Grill!

Green Garlic & Herb Marinated Skirt Steak

Crazy Good Grilled Asparagus

Prep time: 15 minutes, Marinate time: 2-3 hours, Serves 4-6 (Use 2 lbs. skirt steak)

Ingredients 1 bunch of thick asparagus Extra virgin olive oil Juice from one-half lemon Salt Fresh ground pepper

Marinade Ingredients: 7 bulbs finely chopped green garlic (White bulb & about 2-3” of the green stem. if you can’t find green garlic, use 5 cloves of regular garlic).

1 Tablespoon finely chopped rosemary 1 Tablespoon finely chopped oregano 1 Tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley 1 Tablespoon fresh ground pepper 1-teaspoon sea salt Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions Grill the asparagus for 10-15 minutes, checking and moving often, until slightly charred and tender.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Directions Combine all ingredients in a 1-gallon zip lock bag, or a glass bowl. Make sure skirt steak is covered with marinade and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Set your grill temperature up to high.

Remove the skirt steak from the marinade and pat off any extra marinade with a paper towel.

When the grill is nice and hot, use a wadded piece of paper towel and a pair of tongs to oil the grill liberally.

Sear the steak over the hottest part of the grill for 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare.

Let rest for about 5 minutes, and then slice thinly across the grain.

Recipes and Photos by Chef Francesco D’Amico

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Mustang: 50 Years Of Vrrrrroom! ..continued from page 1

through November 2.

The Ford Mustang is an enduring symbol of Americana, with one of the most widely recognized profiles in automotive history. Also, it’s just become the newest member of a very exclusive club: A group or vehicles that are in continuous production for 50 years.

“We are extremely excited to be part of the nationwide commemoration of the Mustang’s 50th anniversary,” said Marcia Moss, the Museum’s executive director. “Working on this project has given the Saratoga Automobile Museum the opportunity to work with many individuals who

were involved with the early design and launch of the Mustang, connect with Mustang collectors and enthusiasts across the country, and tap into the rich resources of the Ford Motor Company archives and The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan.”

The exhibit details the marketing plans that culminated in the textbookperfect launch of the Mustang in 1964.

It is explored through photos of its introduction at the New York World’s Fair, various PR events and creative period advertising.

Opening Festivities On Friday, June 13 from 6:308:30 p.m., a special opening reception will be held before opening the exhibit to the general public. Special guests at

this reception are Edsel Ford II, Lee Holman, and exhibition co-curators Mary Seelhorst and Tony Swan.

- Edsel Ford II, a great-grandson of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford, is a member of the board of directors of Ford Motor Company.

As a consultant to the company, Ford is active in company affairs and corporate dealer relations.

- Lee Holman is president of Holman Automotive, Inc. and Holman Moody Inc. The team Holman Moody team built virtually all of the factory Ford racecars of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

- Mary Seelhorst is an awardwinning exhibit developer who has worked on automotive projects with organizations including The Henry Ford and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

-Tony Swan is Editor at Large for Car and Driver and veteran sports car racer.

The public can attend this event, but a reservation is required and the admission to this event is $10 for SAM members, $20 for non-members.

Phone (518) 587-1935.

For the exhibit itself beginning June 14, members are admitted free, as are children ages six and younger.

Regular adult admission is $8.50; students (17+), active military personnel and seniors (65+) is $6; and ages 6-16 are $4.

Featured Cars And Themes “Mustang at 50” will illustrate the evolution of the Mustang and its impact on automotive history, its role in auto racing and its place in pop culture. The exhibition will feature cars

“Eleanor” from each generation of the Mustang starting with early production cars, including examples of the storied muscle cars created by Carroll Shelby’s collaboration with Ford, and ending with a 2014 TdF Mustang built by Holman Moody. Several short videos will highlight various aspects of Mustang history.

Two racing Mustangs will be on display: The 1968 Shelby Mustang Team car that won the 1968 Riverside Trans-Am race; and the 1965 Shelby GT350 R-type Mustang that won the SCCA National B-Production Championship in 1966. This car won more races in its career than any of the 36 R-type models ever built and is still campaigned at vintage races today.

Special edition Mustangs in the exhibition include a 1992 Mustang 5.0 New York State Trooper’s car outfitted with the Ford police service package; a 1966 Mustang Shelby GT350H in black and gold Hertz Rental Car motif (one of those Mustangs Hertz rented

out to many customers who sometimes took them racing before returning them).

The design and engineering of the 1965 Mustang will be explored through a comparison of the Mustang and the Ford Falcon (the platform on which the 1965 Mustang was based,) as well as photos and sketches of the two Mustang concept cars and design studies for the production car.

The exhibit includes an original scale model of the Mustang I concept car on loan from The Henry Ford Museum.

“Mustang at 50” also includes a rare and interesting automotive experiment: one of three 1965 Mustangs that were converted into all-wheel-drive vehicles by Harry Ferguson Research.

Eleanor Steals The Show Mustangs have earned more than 3200 movie and TV credits. But “Eleanor,” the customized Mustang in the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds has inspired more replicas than even Steve McQueen’s famous Bullitt Mustang. Eleven 1967 Shelby GT500s were “Eleanorized” for filming; seven survive. One sold for $1.07 million at a 2013 auction – the second priciest Mustang ever.

The show will feature a replica that was built by owner Dave Singleton of Latham, New York.

Hooked after seeing the movie, he researched the movie cars for ten years before buying a fastback, then worked on it for four more.

He secured spare body parts made for the movie cars, and spent thousands of hours working out minute details. Dave got what he wanted: his own 100 percent movie-correct “Eleanor.”

Partial support for “Mustang at 50: An American Icon” is being provided by the Upstate Ford Dealers Association.

The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located on the grounds of the Spa State Park at 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit saratogaautomuseum.org or phone (518) 587-1935.

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Senior Calendar Saratoga Springs Public Library

49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-7860 * www.sspl.org

ADULT PROGRAMS Acoustic Music Song Swap with Jeff Walton Monday, June 16, 7–8:30 p.m.

Local favorite, singer songwriter and performer extraordinaire, Jeff Walton will lead an all-acoustic song swap.

Bring your guitar, bring your ukulele, bring your harmonica. Get off your couch and come down and share your music! All abilities and ages are welcome. No registration required.

(H. Dutcher Community Room)

Active Aging Series: Planning for the Future-Advance Directives Tuesday, June 17, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Attendees will learn about the different types of legal documents and advanced directives needed to make decisions about loved ones’ healthcare, as well as their own.

Included will be Health Care Proxy, Living Wills, MOLST, Power of Attorney, Third Party and Estate Trusts. The content and use of each will be addressed. Q & A will be available. Speakers: Ellen EggerAimone, Geriatric Care Manager and Ed Martin, Attorney at Law, Lavel and Finn, LLP. No registration required.

(Susman Room)

Hudson Valley Bald Eagles Our Greatest Ecological Recovery Thursday, June 19, Noon–1 p.m.

Join Tom Lake, the New York State DEC Hudson River Estuary Program Naturalist, for a talk on Bald Eagles in the Hudson Valley.

Since 1782, the Bald Eagle has been our national bird, but the last 230 years have been difficult for them.

We will travel across those centuries and see how the Bald Eagle went from an honored symbol to a target for human ignorance and neglect.

The final chapter in this story finds the Bald Eagle rising from near ruin to their present day abundance. No registration required. (H. Dutcher Community Room)

The Lives and Legends of Hudson River Fishes Thursday, June 19, 7–8 p.m.

The Hudson River watershed extends from the far reaches of the Mohawk River, well into the Battenkill of

Vermont, south to the sea, touching five states. Over time, 219 species of fish have been documented. Each has a story to tell, from the mundane to the fantastical. We will explore many of their life histories and our relationship with them. Tom Lake is the Estuary Naturalist for the New York State DEC Hudson River Estuary Program. He has edited the Hudson River Almanac, a free weekly online natural history journal with a reader distribution of more than 6,300 for 20 years. As an archaeologist, he also teaches anthropology at SUNY Dutchess Community College. Cosponsored by Trout Unlimited. (H. Dutcher Community Room)

Created Equal: Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region Wednesday, June 25, 7–8:30 p.m.

For the closing event of our Created Equal series, Paul and Mary Liz Stewart will be speaking about the organization they co-founded, The Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region (URHPCR). The Capital Region was visited by thousands of African American fugitives looking for freedom in the years prior to the Civil War. URHPCR seeks to acknowledge the active Underground Railroad movement in our region to preserve that history, and the understand it in its historic context as the first civil rights movement in an ongoing struggle for equality, freedom, and justice. Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle is a project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required. (H. Dutcher Community Room)

Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-1621 * www. saratogaseniorcenter.org

Friday Movies Cost is only $2 for members and $4 for non-members including snacks!

Please call 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up. Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m. is showing“Monument Men.” Friday, June 27 at 1 p.m. is showing “Philomena.”

Conversations about Dementia Tuesday, June 17, 1-3 p.m.

Information and guidance on medical, legal and financial plans when loved ones show signs of cognitive impairment. Presented by Home Helpers and the Alzheimer’s Association. Free and open to the public.

Book Club Meets Tuesday, June 24, 3 p.m.

Discussing “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin.

Sign up today for fun, friendship and exploration!

The Senior Center is sponsoring the following...

• Wednesday, June 18: Roosevelt Baths Relax in a private mineral water bath.

Leave the center at 9:15 and return at noon. Pay $1 at sign up & bring $20plus tip. Must be able to enter and exit tub independently.

• Friday, June 20 & Tuesday, June 24: Tour Historic Yaddo & Lunch at Catherine’s in the Park Tour this historic artist retreat and former home of Spencer and Katrina Trask. Enjoy the famous Rose Gardens. Lunch will follow at Catherine’s in the Park. $11 due at sign up, and bring ($10-20) lunch money. Leave Center at 9:30 a.m. and return at 2 p.m.

• Friday, June 27: Lunch Bunch at The Algonquin Restaurant, Lake George Lakeside lunch overlooking beautiful Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains. Enjoy shopping in the quaint town of Bolton Landing. $10

at sign up and bring lunch money ($15-25) and spending money with you. Leave Center at 10:15 and return at 4:00.

Multiple Day Bus Trips Open to members and nonmembers. Must be able to travel independently. Full itineraries available at the Center or online at www.SaratogaSeniorCenter.org under “Trips. ” • Cape Cod, Massachusetts— September 15-19 (Monday-Friday) Explore the seaside towns of Hyannis, Sandwich, Chatham and Provincetown. $499 (double occupancy), $75 due at sign up.

• Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountain Show Trip—November 9-15 (SundaySaturday) Fantastic shows and historic sites in the heart of the Smoky Mountains! $640 (double occupancy), $75 due at sign up.

One Day Bus Trips Open to members and non-members.

Must be able to travel independently.

• New York, New York—June 5 (Thursday) Visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty with free time after the tour.

Lowe’s exit 15 at 7 a.m. and return at 10:30 p.m. Stop for lunch just before New York City. $35 (member) $55 (non- member) at sign up. Trip is full.

Sign up for wait list.

• Newport, Rhode Island—July 15 (Tuesday) Spend the day on your own touring this beautiful seaside port. $35 (member) $55 (non- member) at sign up. Leave the center at 7 a.m. and return at 10:30 p.m.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania— September 22 (Monday) Visit the historic city where it all began. $32 (member) $52 (non-

member) at sign up. Optional $18 for all-day, double-decker bus tour where you can hop on and hop off at 27 stops! Leave from Lowe’s exit 15 at 7 a.m. and return 10:30 p.m.

• Burlington, Vermont—October 8 (Wedesday) Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage in Burlington, Vermont and shop at the award-winning marketplace. $22 (member) $42 (non- member) at sign up. Optional $17 for Ethan Allen boat cruise of Lake Champlain. Leave the Center at 7:30 a.m. and return at 10:30 p.m.

• New York, New York—December 10 (Wednesday) A Day in New York City. See a show, shop or do a tour, your choice! $28 (member) $48 (non- member) at sign up. Leave from Lowe’s exit 15 at 7 a.m. and return 10:30 p.m.

Visit the Center for full itineraries or go to www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.

Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Empire State College 111 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415 * www.esc.edu/all/

The Academy’s spring 2014 brochure and registration form are available at area libraries, though the A.L.L. office, and on the A.L.L. web site: www. esc.edu/ALL. Contact the office at (518) 587-2100, ext.

2415 to request a copy.

24 Saratoga Balloon & Craft Festival The Saratoga Balloon & Craft Festival will take place at the Saratoga Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa June 20-22. Cost for adults is $10. Children 17 and under are free. The first of-its-kind festival in Saratoga County will include local artisans with the magic of hot air balloons.

Saratoga PLAN to Host Nature Photography Workshop Saratoga PLAN will host a photography seminar with photographer Linda Eastman at the Orra Phelps Preserve in Wilton on Saturday, June 21 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. For more information visit www.saratogaplan.org or call (518) 587-5554.

One Big Roof Class and Workshop Located at 433 Broadway, Suite 302 (3rd floor, above Putnam Market), One Big Roof is a sanctuary for contemplative and restorative care through workshops and meditation.

Highlights of the upcoming schedule include a “Grief Workshop” (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) on June 28 and a “Yoga & Meditation Workshop for Teens” (7-8:30 p.m.) on July 11 and July 25. For a complete calendar of classes and workshops visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com/ home/workshops.

Franklin Community Center Fundraiser Local runner and Spa City resident Larry Pohl has decided to celebrate a major athletic accomplishment in his life by hosting a party to raise funds and awareness for Franklin Community Center. Larry has checked off another item on his bucket list—to run 55,000 miles and he would like to honor this by raising $5,500 to support the Franklin Community Center.

Larry’s Strive for 55K (miles, that is) is a great reason to enjoy happy hour at The Paddock Bar and Lounge. The event will take place on June 21 from 5-10 p.m. at The Paddock Bar and Lounge on Caroline Street. The Paddock will donate 40 percent of all bar sales to Franklin.

BRIEFS The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Bass Fishing Tournament will be Saturday June 21 from the 9P bridge to the last barrier before the Hudson River. $15 entry fee per person. 100 percent payback.

First place: 40 percent. Second place: 20 percent. Third place: 10 percent. Lunker: 30 percent.

Prizes will be determined based on number of entries Fish must be weighed in at the Gun Club no later than 2 p.m. Drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and French fries may be purchased from the club. A fish fry will be held at the club after the weigh-in. For registration and information call Art Thivierge at (518) 695-9407 or Mike Jennings (518) 695-3747.

Saratoga Springs Pop Warner The Saratoga Springs Pop Warner Summer Skills Clinic will be June 22 and July 13 from 5-7 p.m. at East Side Recreation.

Hands-on training, basic skills and fundamentals will be covered and available to boys and girls from ages 5-14. There is no fee or pre-registration.

Register For Entrepreneurship Seminars The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) opened registration for a free entrepreneurship seminar in Saratoga County on June 30 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m..

Registration will take place at Saratoga Springs Public Library–Susman Room.

This seminar is being held at the ONA Opportunity Center at 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information visit the ONA website at www.newamericans. ny.gov and follow on Twitter at @NYSNewAmericans; Hashtag: #NYSNewAmericans.

Information and referrals are also available through the tollfree, multi-lingual New York State New Americans Hotline at 1-800-566-7636.

Ballston Spa Community Band The Ballston Spa Community Band will perform for free at Wiswall Park in Ballston Spa on July 3

from 6-8 p.m. This is part of a free series that includes concerts that are held amid Wiswall Park gardens on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. directly following the Thursday afternoon Farmers’ Market. This year’s concert season runs from June 26 to August 28.

The Ballston Spa Community Band was created for the continuing music education of its members and audiences. Through practicing and performing, they show that music is a lifelong activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Tang Museum Exhibition From July 5 to October 26, the Tang Museum Exhibition, “Elevator Music 27-Kamau Patton: Torus-Variation 1,” will take place every Tuesday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. (Friday, 7 p.m.) For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Call for Artisans and Crafters!

The Whipple City Festival committee invites local artisans— potters, jewelers, quilters, leather workers, paper makers, cheese makers, stone carvers, basket makers, silversmiths, jewelers, painters, photographers and the like to join Greenwich’s vibrant summer street festival in selling their handmade art and wares in a traditional style Artisans Market.

The family friendly Whipple City Festival will take place June 13 and 14. The Artisans Market will be held Saturday June 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Mowry Park, in the village of Greenwich. If you would like to be a part of the festival contact the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at (518) 692-7979 or info@ greenwichchamber.org.

Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall (corner of Route 4 and Route 29 in Schuylerville). “Preserving Photographs and Documents” will be the program topic. Melissa Tacke, Schenectady County Historical Society’s librarian and archivist will be the speaker. She will explain factors that cause deterioration of personal papers, pictures, and other memorabilia in a typical home, and talk about how

Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014 to best store, label and handle them in order to ensure longevity. For information call (518) 587-2978 Farmers’ Market Accepting Vendor Applications The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is currently accepting applications for vendors for the 2014 season.

This year’s market will take place in Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa from June 12 to October 18. The market will once again take place twice a week, Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–noon. All products sold must be grown, raised or created by the vendor. No resale items or fundraisers. For an application email farmersmarket@ ballston.org or call (518) 885-2559.

Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18, 2014.

Registration is $5 day-of. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, the Jake Fund (a local preschooler who is facing multiple leg operations) and a local nonprofit.

For more information call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@ saratogastryders.org or visit www. saratogastryders.org.

Leadership Saratoga Accepting Project Proposals Leadership Saratoga, a program of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, is currently accepting project proposals from area nonprofit organizations.

Each year, the 24 members of the class are asked to work on a project that will make a lasting difference in the community.

All Saratoga County-based, Chamber member, 501c3 organizations that have a selfcontained project encompassing approximately 150 hours of volunteer time and expertise (to be done between late-October and May) should submit a one-page description of their proposed project. Interested organizations should submit their one page proposal to Program Director Kathleen Fyfe at kfyfe@saratoga.org.

Substance Abuse Prevention Council Seeks Volunteer Speakers The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council is looking for volunteer speakers for its monthly Victim Impact Panel. The purpose of the panel is to put those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs face to face with those who have experienced this tragedy first hand. Speakers include: crash victims or their family members, first responders and others. If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity please contact Robin Lyle at (518) 5811230, ext. 3610 or robinlyle@ preventioncouncil.org.

Kindersculls Summer Camp The registration for Kindersculls Summer Camp 2014 is now open. This camp is for boys and girls, ages 4-8 years old. This is a wonderful way to introduce the youngest of rowers to the sport.

The cost is $500 for the week (July 7-11). There are two sessions: one morning from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and one afternoon from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Register at saratogarowing. sportssignup.com.

Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs Mass Schedule Masses for Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs are Sundays (9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m.), Saturdays (11 a.m., 4 p.m. Vigil Mass) and weekdays (11 a.m., 4 p.m.). Masses are held at the Coliseum. For more information call (518) 853-3033.

Saratoga’s All-American Celebration 2014 Enjoy spectacular fireworks in the Spa City. This 4th of July, celebrate America’s Independence Day with Saratoga’s All-American Celebration in Congress Park!

This special free event features a parade, an All-American BBQ, live music, a car show and more.

Phish at SPAC Phish will be playing their jams at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center July 3-5. Cost for lawn tickets is $45.

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014 will present Port Call Saratoga Springs immediately following the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 Flag Day Parade. There will also be discounts available at participating local downtown retail and restaurants to military personnel, active or veteran, with military identification.

Family Friendly Event

Friday, June 13 Spa Catholic Drama Troupe Presents ‘Hercules’ The Saratoga Central Catholic Summer Drama Troupe presents ‘Hercules’ June 13-14 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Parish Center (64 Hamilton St, Saratoga Springs).

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center.

Saratoga Race Course Job Fair The Saratoga Race Course Job Fair will continue through Saturday, June 14 at the Saratoga Race Course. You must be at least 16 years old to apply, with working papers and photo ID.

Relay For Life of Southern Saratoga County The Southern Saratoga County Relay For Life at Shenendehowa High School will start tonight at 6 p.m. and continue through 7 a.m. Saturday. American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is an overnight celebration of life and cancer survivorship and a unique team event designed to raise awareness about cancer and raise funds in the fight against cancer. For more information call (518) 376-8680.

Saturday, June 14 Journey and Steve Miller Band Journey and the Steve Miller Band will be rocking at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, starting at 6:45 p.m.

Flag Day Parade, Port Call Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Saratoga Navy Command

Roast Turkey Dinner A Roast Turkey Dinner at the Trinity United Methodist Church (155 Ballard Road, Wilton) will go from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, assorted desserts and beverages will be available. Cost by donation. Take-out available.

Handicapped accessible.

FDR ‘Fireside Chat’ at Campfire Program Saratoga National Historical Park hosts actor Gary Stamm as he portrays President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a real “fireside chat” at 7 p.m., describing a 1939 royal visit from the King and Queen of Britain and the fascinating implications it had for our country and the entire world. For more information about this or other events call the Visitor Center at (518) 6702985.

Team CJ Dance Party Against Cystic Fibrosis Join Team CJ and Paula Harrington for a dance party for a cause from 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Crest Fit in the Crestwood Plaza in Albany (415 Whitehall Road). Suggested donation is $15. Christopher David Motta, Jr was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was just two weeks old. All proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Team CJ. For more information contact Tracy Van Hattum at (518) 330-0119.

Sunday, June 15 Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra Presents a Neapolitan Renaissance Journey back to the 18th century with the musicians of the Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra, as they present a Neapolitan Renaissance Experience. The production is

developed from an extraordinary collaboration with the internationally recognized Neapolitan Music Society (NMS). Cost is $20.

Goo Goo Dolls at SPAC The Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry and special guest Plain White T’s will be at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Father’s Day. The show starts at 6:45 p.m.

Three Quarter North: Father’s Day Concert Caffe Lena (47 Phila St.) hosts the band Three Quarter North.

The bluegrass and folk group exemplifies American roots music for $15 in advance and $17 the day of the show, which goes from 7-9 p.m.

Monday, June 16 USA World Cup Soccer Watch Party Harvey’s Irish Restaurant & Bar is hosting a USA World Cup Soccer Watch Party from 6-8 p.m. The United States will play its first of three matches against the other members of Group G, facing Ghana in Natal, Brazil.

Join us. Wear your red, white and blue! There will be prizes, drink specials and surprises.

For more information call (518) 491-8503.

Tuesday, June 17 Networking Breakfast in Ballston Spa The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring its monthly Networking Breakfast from 7:308:30 a.m. at T-Shirt Graphics (12 Grove Street, Ballston Spa).

Also at the breakfast, the BSBPA is excited to be rolling out their newest merchandise item: a “Ballston Spa” baseball cap.

Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation or $10 that morning, both payable at the door. For more information or to RSVP, contact Ellen at (518) 885-2772.

The Magic Flute Opera Saratoga’s 53rd Annual Opera Festival will include “The

Magic Flute” by W.A. Mozart at the Spa Little Theater, starting at 2 p.m. Adult and senior tickets range from $45-$85, student tickets (with valid student ID) from $25-42.50, and children under 12 are free. For more Information call (518) 584-6018.

Planning for the Future: Advance Directives Attendees will learn about the different types of legal documents and advanced directives needed to make decisions about loved ones’ healthcare, as well as their own at the Saratoga Springs Public Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The free event will include Health Care Proxy, Living Wills, MOLST, Power of Attorney, Third Party and Estate Trusts.

For more information call (518) 584-7860.

Wednesday, June 18 24th Annual We Build People Golf Classic Running from 7-9 p.m., the Golf Classic will be held at Saratoga National Golf Club and features both a morning and afternoon flight of 18 holes with a shotgun start, a BBQ lunch, an evening awards banquet and a silent auction. All proceeds from this event and raffle will go toward the scholarship fund, “We Build People.” Cost is $275. For more information contact Susan Rhoades at (518) 583-9622, ext. 104.

Thursday, June 19 The Lives and Legends of Hudson River Fishes The Hudson River watershed extends from the far reaches of the Mohawk River, well into the Battenkill of Vermont, south to the sea, touching five states.

Over time, 219 species of fish have been documented. We will explore many of their life histories and our relationship with them from 7-8 p.m. in the Dutcher Community Room at the Saratoga Springs Library.

For more information contact Mark at (518) 893-2228.

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 6/25: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 6/24: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 6/17: Town Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 6/18: Town Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 6/17: City Council Agenda, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 6/25: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 6/16: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 6:16: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

6/17: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 6/18: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 6/17: Board of Supervisors, 4 p.m.

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Ad Copy Due: Wednesday, noon

Space Reservation Due: Monday, 5 p.m.

Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Classified marketplace classified@saratogapublishing.com

Call (518) 581-2480 x204

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

LAND FOR SALE

Travers Manor neighborhood annual garage sale. Saturday, June 14, 9-3, rain or shine. Off Route 9N (Church St.) near Kirby Road, Saratoga Springs.

Follow signs to 3 blocks of sales.

Something for everyone!

Multi-Family Garage Sale – Fri. & Sat. June 13 & 14. Friar Tuck Way, Saratoga Springs. Clothes & accessories, housewares, linens, jewelry, and sporting & camping equipment. Something for everyone.

On Going Moving Sale – Antique vanity w/gold leaf trim, cobbler’s bench & 2 stools, hope chest, red hooked rug & dining room set & much more. Best offers. Call 8936494. 1107 Northcreek Rd. #33.

TROUT STREAM BARGAIN. 5.4 acres, $49,900. Was $199,900. Bank ordered sale. Beautiful Bethel NY. Near Woodstock site. 85 miles from Manhattan. Assorted hardwoods, approved building site, underground utilities, across from lake, walk to Performing Arts Center, financing. Call (877) 836‐1820.

AUCTIONS Hyde Park, VT -4BR, Stunning Views Foreclosure Auction: Tues, 6/24, 11am THCAuction.com (800) 634-7653 Buy or sell at AARauctions.com.

Contents of homes, businesses, vehicles and real estate.

Bid NOW! AARauctions.com Lights, Camera, Auction. No longer the best kept secret.

ADOPTION Adopting a Baby is my dream.

1st time Mom promises a loving, secure home. Private adoption, call Jodi, (888) 772-0068

OUT OF STATE REAL ESTATE Sebastian, Florida Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community.

4.4 miles to the beach, 2 miles to the riverfront district. Homes starting at $39,000. (772) 581-0080, www.beach-cove.com.

Delaware’s Resort Living Without Resort Pricing! Low Taxes! Gated Community, Close to Beaches, Amazing Amenities, Olympic Pool.

New Homes from $80’s! Brochures available 1‐866‐629‐0770 or www.coolbranch.com.

ADOPT: Looking for a loving, secure home for your infant or toddler? Robin and Neil are seeking to complete their family. (866) 303‐0668, www.rnladopt.info

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HELP WANTED

FOR RENT

Seasonal P/T Opportunities Housekeeping & Front Desk Weekends a must. Carriage House Inn, (518) 584-4220.

Drivers: $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Home Nightly! Albany, NY Flatbed! CDL-A, 1yr. Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com (866) 336-9642 DRIVERS: DEDICATED POSITION - $180.00/Day with Benefits, Home Daily/Weekends 75% No Touch/50% Drop & Hook Excellent Equipment. Call Today!

(855) 842-8389

MISCELLANEOUS

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training.

Financial aid for qualified students – Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866) 296-7093

DIVORCE $349 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Includes poor person application/waives government fees, if approved. One signature required. Separation agreements available. Make Divorce Easy- (518) 274-0380

FULLER BRUSH COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED. Earn up to 46% profit servicing people in your area. No Investment. Call (800) 683‐2002

HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at (800) OLD-BARN. www. woodfordbros.com. “Not applicable in Queens county”

Peru CSD anticipates hiring Teachers, Nurses, Counselors, Program Coordinator, Speech Language, Support Specialist, and Interventionist. See http://www. perucsd.org/Page/1822 for more infrmation. EOE.

SITUATIONS WANTED Youthful Grandma Avail. as Granny Nanny or Mommy’s Helper. Experienced with toddlers and eldercare. Fantastic cook, up-beat personality. Occasional or weekly routine, I’m flexible. Please call (518) 796-4239.

VACATION RENTALS NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ‐ FLORENTINE FAMILY MOTEL. Beach/Boardwalk Block, Heated Pools, Efficiency/Motel units refrigerator, elevator. Color Brochure/Specials 609‐522‐4075 Department 104 www.florentinemotel.com OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals.

Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com CASH for Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates.

Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY (800) 959‐3419.

WILTON, 3 bdrm, 2 bath Heated 2 car garage.

(518) 584-7924.

LOTS FOR RENT Wilton Senior Park Lots Available, (518) 584-7924

WERE YOU IMPLANTED WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD WIRE between June 2001 and December 2010? Have you had this lead replaced, capped or did you receive shocks from the lead? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson (800) 535‐5727.

Outer Banks, NC Vacation Homes!

Over 500 Vacation Homes, from Duck to Corolla, rindley Oceanfront to Soundfront, each Private Pools, Hot Tubs, VACATIONS & SALES

June 27, 28 & 29 at the Altamont Fairgrounds

A family festival with the best in Folk, Celtic & World Music

34 th Annual

Altamont, NY

festival.oldsongs.org featuring: De Temps Antan, Matuto Annie & the Hedonists, Brooks Williams, Laura Sheehan, The Stray Birds, Vishten, Sheesham & Lotus & Son and many more!

Washington County Tax Foreclosed Real Estate Auction JUNE 14, 2014

Registration: 8:00 AM • Auction Starts: 10:00 AM

S A L E L O C AT I O N :

Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Co. #1 3715 Burgoyne Ave., Hudson Falls, NY 12839

1-800-536-1401

PS Selling for 700+ Government Consignors, auctions closing nightly!

Property Catalogues available at County Offices, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or Online at www.AuctionsInternational.com

Pets and More…

Book Online at www.brindleybeach.com

1-877-642-3224

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Wheels For Wishes benefiting

The State of New York Mortgage Agency offers: Up to $15,000 of Down Payment Assistance

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fun and games Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

Puzzles

See puzzle solutions on page 36

Crossword Clues Across 1 Home to Iran’s Iron Age Museum 7 Like some closet findings?

15 Time’s 1986 Woman of the Year 16 Float, in a way 17 Mix up 18 The Joker or The Penguin 19 Steep-angle shot 20 Kuala Lumpur native 21 Sailor’s direction 22 Hero who first appeared in 1912 24 Needle point?

25 Hustles 27 Card, e.g.

28 Shorten, maybe 30 Jellyfish relatives 32 Year in Nero’s reign 33 University of Wyoming city 34 Guatemalan currency, or the colorful bird it’s named for 38 Capital of 35-Down 39 Ratatouille ingredient 40 Quaker in the woods 43 Next in line 44 Revival figs.

45 STARZ competitor 46 Tapped trees 48 Risk 49 Waits 52 Bit of wisdom 54 How World Series winners celebrate 55 Jazz pianist Hancock 56 Not anymore 57 Like some biblical boarders 58 Play areas 59 Directs Down 1 Monument on the Yamuna River 2 Maker of FlavorSplash beverages 3 Piece of crummy advice 4 Kids

See puzzle solution on page 36

5 Sound, maybe 6 Ballet-dancing Muppet 7 Lowlifes 8 Defensive fiber 9 2-Down alternative 10 Water __ 11 LAX listings 12 One seeking the way?

13 Not tense 14 “Camelot” lyricist 20 1957 R&B chart-topper inspired by a schoolteacher 23 Hall of fame 26 Urban air problem 28 Paris preposition 29 Graceful 31 It might be a warning

32 Money 34 Bee output 35 Hwange National Park setting 36 Preceding 37 Dragging 39 Gentle breezes 40 Agreement 41 1862 battle site 42 Distillery waste 43 1980s middleweight champ 46 One in a humming swarm 47 Beat 50 Column-lined walkway 51 Fair sight 53 Deco pseudonym 55 Presley’s “__ Latest Flame”

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: Dearth, Plethora Dearth refers to a great shortage or scarcity of something.

Plethora refers to an abundance or excess of something.

We have a dearth of competent workers to handle the project.

The holiday season brings a plethora of “Greatest Hits” CDs.

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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Brag on Yourself, Your Friends & Your Family. e-mail your pix and info to: Melissa@ SaratogaPublishing.com

by Reporter Saratoga TODAY

Emmett Mehan, a Saratoga Springs native, recently graduated from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Administration.

He achieved a Masters Degree in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy and was the recipient of the Howard Newman Award.

Emmett is a 2005 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and a graduate of Cornell University. He currently lives in Brooklyn and is a Strategic Partnership Manager for Taproot Foundation in Manhattan.

LOL! WILTON – If you are on your way to Gavin Park this summer, stop by and see Sarah and Colin, who have come up with a special citrus-ade blend they call “LOL” – a combination of Lemon, Orange and Lime juices.

All proceeds that they make all summer are going to be donated to the Saratoga Center for the Family! How refreshing!

A Salute To Ensign LaRoche!

Kelcie LaRoche, 22, of Ballston Spa recently graduated with High Honors from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London CT, with a Bachelors degree in Marine and Environmental Sciences.

She was commissioned as an Ensign and will serve the next two years on the Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE out of Port Angeles, Washington as a Deck Watch Officer.

Her proud parents are Marianne and Bill LaRoche of Ballston Spa. Ensign LaRoche was a 3-year member of the Track and Field team, a member of the Triathlon team and Scuba club. She also spent an exchange semester at West Point.

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

It’s ArtsFest Time!

A Full Weekend Of… Everything Awaits

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

is upon us and there is still plenty of time to get in on the action. Last night’s opening featured the acclaimed Martha Graham Dance Company at SARATOGA SPRINGS – We the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. are blessed with a vibrant arts scene Sponsored by SPAC, the performance year-round in this region. But, to included pieces from such classics as paraphrase Emeril, it’s time to kick it Appalachian Spring and The Rite of up a notch…

Spring, as well as other compositions.

BAM! And here we are – the On Friday, June 13 ArtsFest Eighth Annual Saratoga ArtsFest will present its signature event, “An Evening with Duncan Sheik,” at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College. Sheik, a Grammy and Tony award winner, launched his musical career in 1996 with the Grammynominated hit “Barely Breathing.”

Sheik is more recently known for his Duncan Sheik will be Friday’s Featured Artist

role in composing the musical Spring Awakening, which earned two Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Sheik’s December, 2013 debut of the stage production of American Psycho

in London opened to rave reviews.

Tickets for the Sheik performance at Skidmore are priced at $50, or $25 with an ARTSPASS. Speaking of the ARTSPASS, it’s not to late to pick one up and it remains an outstanding value.

The price for the SaratogaArtsFest admission package is $40 for adults and seniors, and $35 for military

members and their dependents.

Children under 12 are admitted free.

Admission packages may be purchased online at SaratogaArtsFest.org or at the ArtsFest Center and Gallery at 385 Broadway. Admission materials must be picked up at the Center.

The Center’s hours of operation during June 9-15 are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The Center phone number is (518) 871-1379.

If, however, you prefer to sample ArtsFest a la carte, there are many free events such as the “en plein air Paint Out,” along Broadway on Saturday, June 14, family events such as “Kids do Art” at UPH and the Beekman Street Arts Fair, both on Sunday, June 15.

Also, here is a listing of premium events that you can purchase admission singly without an ARTSPASS: June 14 Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents “Shakespeare: The Remix” The Remix, performed by two actors, introduces Shakespeare to young audiences. When a hiphop-loving high school girl on the verge of dropping out meets

Shakespeare, a 400-year-old ghost having a mid-death crisis, a pitched battle of wits erupts.

3–3:45 p.m.

Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street Home Made Theater presents “Theatrical Therapy – A Cabaret Performance” Find out what happened to your favorite musical theater characters after the final curtain.

This original piece is filled with laughter and song. Supported by a SaratogaArtsFest program enhancement grant.

5–6 p.m.

Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street No. 11 Productions presents “Coosje” In this whimsical love story two sculptors learn to collaborate in life and art. Meanwhile, a pear falls out of a fruit bowl, gains consciousness, and travels the world.

8–9 p.m.

Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014 and composer Elizabeth Wo o d b u r y Kasius join forces to present original choreography and music, performed live by

“Kids Do Art”

June 15 Panel Discussion: “Sport as Art” Former professional athletes and professionals in the field of collegiate sports will discuss the concept of sport as an art form.

Skidmore professor Jeffrey Segrave, a noted expert on the Olympic games and the role of sport in society, will lead the session.

Sponsored by the Saratoga National Golf Club.

11 a.m.–noon Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, ELM Room 117 Heard and Skidmore College present “Spirit of Life: 150(1) Years of Words, Music and Dance” Choreographer Mary Harney

Beekman Street Art Fair on Sunday

the jazz group Heard and Skidmore dance and theater students.

1:15–2:15 p.m.

Skidmore College, Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO) presents “Neapolitan Renaissance” SSYO is fresh off a May 30 performance at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Center in New York City, under the direction

of Maestro Gioacchino Longobardi.

They represented the Saratoga Region in one of a thousand concerts that took place around the world as part of the Thousand Tones Project in tribute to Japanese Tsunami victims.

Today, journey back to the 18th century with the musicians of SSYO as they explore and present for your listening enjoyment a Neapolitan Renaissance experience.

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall “ F a m e High” F r o m Academy Award nominee Scott Hamilton Kennedy comes a documentary exploring the trials and tribulations of talented teens as they reach for their dreams of becoming actors, singers, dancers, and musicians. Kennedy will be on hand to discuss the film.

2–4 p.m.

Dee Sarno Theater at the Arts Center, 320 Broadway

Hubbard Hall Projects presents “Serenata Italiana: Exploring the Music of Italy” Hubbard Hall Opera Theater presents a concert featuring music ranging from powerful and familiar arias by Verdi and Leoncavallo, to popular songs by Tosti, Donaudy, and others. This concert explores the music of Italy in the 18th and 19th centuries and features the talents of four outstanding opera performers.

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Instead of hunting for scarce parking spots for ArtsFest and Flag Day festivities, arts and parade lovers can support free professional theater by parking downtown with Saratoga Shakespeare Company.

The Company will open The Saratogian’s private lot for public parking during ArtsFest on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to midnight.

The lot, located at Maple Avenue and Caroline Street, has its entrance on Pavilion Row. A $10 donation can be made to Saratoga Shakespeare Company by cash, check or credit card.

For single event admission pricing and more programming information visit the ArtsFest Center and Gallery, 385 Broadway or SaratogaArtsFest.org

“En plein air” Paint Out

Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall PARKING

Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

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The ‘Big Boy’ Turns 32!

Gaffney’s Garden Party Is Still The One

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — This one sells itself – year after

year. A signpost Sunday – every year on Father’s Day- that says emphatically: Summer is not a dream; it’s here!

The first garden party took

place in 1983, and the attraction was an outdoor raw seafood bar, which owner John Baker noted was particularly popular at the time.

People had to bring their drinks outside from the main bar that first year. It wasn’t until the second garden party that an outdoor bar came to be. In the 80s, Gaffney’s was a fraction of the facility you see today.

The Starting Gate area was a completely other business, for instance.

The idea was truly to promote

the garden itself; the original trees were planted in the spring of 1983 and the tending of the horticulture was lovingly handled by John’s father, Jack, for seven years after his retirement – the products of which you still enjoy today. The garden was dedicated to Jack after his passing on Father’s Day in 2003.

To regulars, lifers or longtimers, this garden area will always be the centerpiece. It’s the “Ace Place for Showing Face,” and never more so than on Garden Party Sunday.

Photo by MarkBolles.com

This year’s rendition features a one-two musical punch of Rich Ortiz at 1 p.m., followed

by Sirsy at 4 p.m.

There will be a special Garden Menu for the occasion and of course drink specials.

But best of all, the admission cost, like all garden parties is non-existent! Some traditions should never change.

For more information, phone (518) 587-7359 or visit gaffneysrestaurant.com

Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

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In Saratoga The Smart Bet Is Always “The Dark Horse”

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Impressions of Saratoga has created a new collection of merchandise celebrating Saratoga racecourse’s reputation as “The Graveyard of Champions.”

The Saratoga race course earned the nickname “after horses like Man O’War, Gallant Fox and Secretariat were beaten by “The Dark Horse”; some no name underdog and unlikely champion.

Gallant Fox lost to Jim Dandy, who had 100-1 odds, Secretariat lost to a horse named Onion in the Whitney Stakes after winning the Triple Crown.

The most well known Dark Horse was Upset, the only horse to beat the famous Man O’War. Winning 21 of his 22 races, Man O’War’s only loss was at Saratoga in the 1919 Sanford Stakes. In that spirit, Impressions of Saratoga’s new mascot is also named Upset, this a 5-year-old miniature horse who stands a mere 33 inches tall.

Upset will be introduced to Saratoga in the Elks Flag Day parade with his buddy Longshot, star of the children’s book “A Moose in my Stable” written by local author Vicki Addesio Dodd. The parade is scheduled to proceed down Broadway at noon.

“We are really excited!”

Maddy Zanetti at Impressions noted. “I am a very proud mini horse owner/handler.”

Upset and his posse will then proceed to the garden patio at Gaffney’s Restaurant, from 2 to 5pm. Upset will be available to meet new friends and the new collection of Dark Horse products will be introduced. There will be raffles for free Dark Horse merchandise, a craft table for kids to create their own Dark Horse and light hors d’ourves. Ms. Dodd will be on hand to autograph and personalize her books.

Chef Kevin Meyers of Gaffney’s reviews plans for Saturday’s party with Upset.

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week of 6/13 - 6/19 friday, 6/13: New Regime, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Toga Boys, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Grainbelt, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Dirt Cheap, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Erin Harkes Band, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 ILL Funk Ensemble , 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 James Gascoyne, 6 pm/Radio Junkies, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 3 to Get Ready, 6 pm/ Phillip the Meatbox, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 Rob Aronstein, 7/The Schmooze, 10:30 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Chuck Kelsey, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Ubuntu, 9 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Deadhorse Beat / Gusto, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Good Stir, 6 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 Grand Central Station, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Jim Marsicano, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875 Seven Minutes Left, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 The Refrigerators, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282 Brian D., 7 pm @ Village Pizzeria - 583.2480

saturday, 6/14:x, x pm Terry Gordon Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Dan Sherwin, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Eric Andersen, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Austin Barosi, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Master Cylinders, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Nouveau Jazz Beat, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106 Megan + the Brats, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Master Cylinders, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Headroom, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Street Talk , 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Vontus, 9 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 “80s Prom Night”, 8 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 On Your Mark, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Forthlin Road, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

sunday, 6/15:x, x pm Three Quarter North, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Garden Party: Rich Ortiz, 1 pm/Sirsy, 4 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Rob Aronstein, noon @ Nanola -587.1300 Jake’s 21st Birthday Bash, 7 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

monday, 6/16:x, x pm Parade of Lights (Free EQX show), 7 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026

tuesday, 6/17:x, x pm Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

wednesday, 6/18:x, x pm Jeff Walton, 7 pm

S P O T L I G H T It’s time to schmooze with The Schmooze! Playing Nanola Friday, The IceHouse Thursday @ Maestros - 580.0312 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Bobby Dick + Susie, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Scott Garling, 6 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Karaoke, 8 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

thursday, 6/19:x, x pm Al Bruno, 8 pm @ Seven Horse Pub - 581.0777 Open Mic, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 DJ Dragonette, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Crown Grill -583.1105 Beach Party Express, 4 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Pat Decker, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 The Schmooze, 8 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Steve Candlen, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 N + S Dakotas, 9 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Rich Ortiz, 7:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Jet Crash Billy, 7 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

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Rebuilding Mind, Body and Soul

WHAT DO YA THINK, I’M MADE OF MONEY?!?

by Monique Boulet for Saratoga TODAY ..continued from pg. 10

While Port Call Saratoga Springs is specifically in reference to the U.S. Navy, Romeo added that all military branches will be remembered at this time.

“It’s a way to celebrate the Navy and sailors here, but it’s a full blown military event and appreciation event,” Romeo said.

“Whatever we can do to help make them know they are supported in a community that cares and respects what they do every day, this is just a small thing. It’s truly, truly important.”

Participating local businesses will be providing “sliders” throughout Saturday in support of the Navy presence in Saratoga County. Sliders were developed as a Navy term for burgers that were provided weekly. The burgers served on ships were typically very greasy and known for “sliding” off trays as the boat swayed and rolled in high seas.

The tradition of serving sliders on a weekly basis continues to this day. It is often the lunch that sailors look forward to most each week.

On Saturday, there will also be discounts available at participating local downtown restaurants and retail stores to military personnel, active or veteran, with military identification.

“I’m the daughter of a veteran and a mother of a veteran, so for me this day is something we should do almost every day,” Romeo said. “We are who we are as a nation because of the brave men and women who step up in the role. We are very fortunate in

How about, “When I was your age, I had to walk to school in 10 feet of snow up hill both ways!”

I love ‘Dadisms’! I’ve heard PLENTY of them and I’m sure most of you out there have as well. Fathers are considered the strength, support and guidance of the family. We celebrate their being in our life on Father’s Day, but hopefully extend our appreciation all days of the year. Let’s face it, without them, there wouldn’t be us!

Showing appreciation takes time and consideration. Yes, a tie and a box of golf balls are great gifts, but they are predictable, and lack the WOW factor.

So, this year, take some time to consider what kind of a Dad you have, and provide him with an opportunity

to shine in a surrounding he would thrive in.

If your Dad is a great storyteller, take a camping trip, or create a mini experience in the backyard with a tent and a fire pit. Make some favorite snacks and allow him to share some stories of when he was a kid. That time together will create a bond and happy love that can’t be found in a wrapped box.

If your Dad is on his feet all day, or does manual work, give him a special “mani/pedi” spa experience.

Many guys won’t admit it, especially if they have never had one before, but unless you are lacking sensation in your extremities, who wouldn’t want that? Another option is to take

advantage of the amazingly unique area we live in, and make a trip to the Roosevelt Bath and Spa for a mineral-rich Saratoga Springs bath, massage and other bodywork. If you live here and have never experienced this, NOW IS THE TIME! And let’s face it ladies, any gift that grooms your man to looking and smelling amazing, feeling nice and relaxed, and ready to go, is truly the gift that keeps on giving!

The best gift of all that a child or adult can give is the gift of creating new loving memories... whether your father is physically with you or not. This is a gift that can and should be done by anyone, to anyone they cherish and appreciate in their lives... young or old, rich or rich in spirit, we

have the ability to do this at any place, and at any time. So take the time, daily, to seize every opportunity to seek out the good, give your time and compassion, and know that every experience is a really a gift to you!

If you are a business, corporation, food establishment or non-profit organization and have some news you would like to share on your healthy initiatives, I welcome the information. We are, after all, working together to create one of the healthiest areas in the world!

Monique Boulet RD, CDN, CPT organiquebymonique.com (518) 312-6309 moniqueboulet@hotmail.com

Saratoga County to have a significant military facility that not only brings a huge economic impact to our community, but to also have them here and trained for one of the most important jobs that the military has, which is obviously to keep the rest of us safe so we are able to sleep at night. They are due our upmost respect.”

(Right) Commander Garcia addresses the Chamber’s Veterans Business Council on the economic impact the Navy provides.

Photo provided.

Saratoga County's 19th Annual

"Sundae on the Farm"

Sun. June 15, 2014 (Father’s Day)

12 Noon - 4:00 PM Welcome Stock Farm

285 West River Rd., Schuylerville

Town of Northumberland

Bring the whole family for: Ice Cream Sundaes, Flavored Milks & Pie a la mode Also available: hotdogs & hamburgers

Visit us on the web: www.saratogafarms.com

FREE TOURS

· Learn about AGRICULTURE · Tour the Dairy Facilities · Farmer's Market · Food Demos by Local Chefs · Horse Drawn Wagon Rides · Live Music · Kids Activities & Spelling Bee · Ice Cream Eating Contest ...much more to see & do!

Celebrate Saratoga County Agriculture

For more information contact: Cornell Cooperative Extension at 885-8995

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Community Sports Bulletin Bolen, Martin take 7th in Cuba HAVANA, Cuba — Brad Bolen, 25, and Hannah Martin, 25, from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville both placed seventh in their respective divisions at the International Judo Federation’s (IJF) Grand Prix event in Havana, Cuba, June 7.

They both earned 48 points

for their effort on the IJF’s world ranking list, 24 of which will directly count toward the Olympic qualification for Rio, Bolen in 66kg and Martin in 63kg.

The JMJC Open will be Saturday, June 14 at 584 Saratoga Road, Glenville. For more information call (518) 399-3936.

AWRA Extends to Thousand Islands CLAYTON — Coach Rich Johns recently brought his Act With Respect Always to Thousand Island Middle School in Clayton.

In the audience was former Saratoga Springs teacher and coach Sue Hoffman. Sue, who initiated the Saratoga Springs girls lacrosse program, is at it again. Volunteering her time and expertise at Thousand

Island Middle School, Sue is truly “paying it forward” to so many new learners of the game.

Johns and former Saratoga Springs head basketball coach Damian Fantauzzi will be coaching the 1980 and 1979 basketball teams in an alumni game at the Saratoga Springs high school, starting today at 4:30 p.m.

SRA wins 24 medals

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Rowing Association won 24 medals at the first National Schools Championship Regatta at Fish Creek last weekend.

Hosting the inaugural event

Burnt Hills graduate Hannah Martin (white) throws an opponent to the mat in Cuba. Photo by Jack Willingham

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

Photo by Deborah Neary

Hannaford, SLL Team Up

Saratoga Scavenger Run at iRun LOCAL SARATOGA SPRINGS — iRun LOCAL will host their first ever Scavenger Fun Run next Thursday, June 19.

This event is completely free and open to anyone.

Participants will meet at iRun LOCAL at 6:30 p.m. and the details of the scavenger run will be explained.

From 6:45-7:45 p.m.,

on June 8, the SRA split the medal count—12 for the boys side and 12 for the girls side.

In all, there were more than 165 entries from more than 13 states, including Illinois, Tennessee and Virginia.

participants will make their way around downtown on a unique and fun run/walk, which concludes back at iRun LOCAL, where prizes will be awarded.

Following the event participants are invited to a local restaurant for the after party.

For more information call Jamie Mastroianni at (518) 8668537 or visit www.irunlocal.com.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 28

Hannaford donated $500 in Gift cards to Saratoga Little League on May 3. Members of the Saratoga American Little League went to the the Grand Opening of Hannaford on Weibel Avenue. Pictured above from left to right is Noah Joly from Team Leon’s Mexican Restaurant, Michael Leonard from Team Merrill Lynch, Gregory Beaulieu from Team Hampton Inn and Matthew Leonard from Team Travers O’Keefe.

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Where Did The Crowd Go?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY It doesn’t seem that long ago when I coached boys’ high school basketball at Saratoga Springs High School. It was during the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, so I guess it was some time ago!

Here’s what I’ve noticed in comparison to those past three decades. The crowds are not even close in attendance and the school spirit is foggy from existence.

The Saratoga High class

reunions of 1979 and 1980 are combining their 35-year celebrations, and with that it promises to bring a resurgence of school spirit.

An alumni basketball game has evolved, as part of the planning of this weekend.

The class of 1979 against the class of 1980, and the mothballs are rolling, as Rich Johns and I have been recruited to be opposing coaches.

It’s happening on June 13. That’s tonight at the high school gym. The ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. with the game to follow. These “kids” still have a spirit that flows like a “Blue Streak” through their veins.

I was the varsity basketball coach for both of these classes, and over that two-year period the two teams only lost seven or eight games. There was a Foothills Championship, with the advancement into the final four of the Section II AA playoffs.

But, this story isn’t about winning games. It’s about school spirit and the pride that comes with it.

The home basketball games were

played in the current old gym of the renovated high school complex and the home football games were at the Eastside Recreation Field, with the same venue for baseball. Wrestling was set up in the high school gym the day of a match, eventually moving into the former junior high gym (now the cafeteria).

Attendance, for all of the events, was amazing and very spirited. During basketball games, the SSHS pep-band warmed up the crowd, and in the old gym the band would squeeze up onto a narrow loft behind the north side basket, which was across and parallel to a larger loft behind the south side goal, and that loft had roll-in bleachers where many of the students sat.

The pep-band was fantastic, as it fired up the crowd from across the way, but if you weren’t at the gym by halftime of the JV game, you would not be allowed into the game— state safety regulations.

That was the scenario for every home game.

When scheduling non-league games, Mr. Waldron and I would

make sure we were competitive, outside of our league, the Foothills, by scheduling non-leaguers with the now defunct Class A League and Diocesan League.

Eventually, around the end of the 1970s, the two leagues merged and a birth evolved that was called the Big Ten. There were games that are still in the memories of some of those great Saratoga fans! Back then, when we traveled, we usually had one or two spectator buses follow the players’ bus, which was not only filled with the players, but it also transported the cheerleaders who went to every game.

Will those days ever return?

Saratoga Springs City School District has a beautiful new gymnasium, one that holds just over 2,000 spectators, and the old gym had a capacity of just over a 1,000.

The crowds in the old gym were usually between 1,300-1,500 fans, to give you an idea of an overflow crowd. All four doorways that led into the gym were literally bulging with spectators.

There were times when we

didn’t have enough room for the players on the bench. The noise was deafening, the temperature inside was usually in the lower to mid-80s and the student support was overwhelming.

They loved their Blue Streaks. I can vouch for that because I was carried off the floor numerous times by the students. It was an unbelievable experience. There were moments and games that I will never forget, and frankly, I don’t want to.

This alumni game and reunion will rekindle some of that school spirit of old. These two classes were always supportive of their teams. I will bet, if these people had a blood test, the color of red hemoglobin will be as blue as the Blue Streaks of yesterday.

This stuff comes from storybooks about sports that movies are made from, like the movie “Hoosiers.”

Welcome back, to the members of the classes of 1979 and 1980. They are part of an archive that defines the true meaning of school spirit, as a Blue Streak legacy is reborn!

Cappello Jr., Prime Interest Inducted Into HOF SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Harness Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Ceremony was Tuesday, June 10, honoring horseman Dan Cappello Jr. and horse Prime Interest.

Cappello Jr., a long time driver, has had a stellar career spanning over three decades at Saratoga.

His aggressive driving style made him a favorite among racing fans, owners and trainers. He would spend many nights driving almost every race on a card, having to turn away drives as his demand grew.

He notched his 1,000th career win in 1993 at Saratoga behind BJ’s Power. He hit win No. 5,000 piloting Cheyenne Cam to the wire in August, 2012, a feat not achieved by any regular driver at the Spa in 70 years of racing history.

Cappelo Jr. has also had his share of championship drives, including guiding This Is Wyatt to the winner’s circle in the Gerrity Pace Final, Scorpion Moon to a track and world record trot in 1:54 in 2010 and countless NYSS wins over the years.

Over the course of a career

Dan Cappello Jr. driving This Is Wyatt. Photo provided

that spans nearly 40 years, his consistent driving skills have earned him four Horseman of the Year titles along with nine driving championships, and 25 years of seasons with over 100 wins—13 of those with over 200 wins.

His most prolific season was 2006. He piloted 304 winners earning $1.9 million in purses.

Cappello Jr’s stats through 2013 stand at over 5,250 career driving wins, over 270 training wins, and purse earnings of over $23 million.

Prime Interest, was a hard racing Trotter who dominated the open Trot classes at Saratoga, earning the 2008 Horse of the Year Title.

2008 marked the start of a stellar career for Prime Interest.

A trainer change to Jackie Rousse, Saratoga’s 2007 trainer of the year, seemed a good fit for the high strung gelding, as he flourished under her care. Starting his campaign in February, the snappy 6-year-old registered 14 wins, 12 of them in the Open Trot; seven seconds

and seven thirds in 35 starts, earning just over $139,000.

The crowning achievement of 2008 for Prime Interest though was a track record and lifetime mark of 1:55.1 on August 15. At years end, his blockbuster season earned him the Trotter of the Year title and also the coveted Horse of the Year honor.

Prime Interest’s record performance still stands at seventh in the all-time trotting standings at Saratoga Harness.

In 2009, the 7-year-old wheeled off a 14-5-2 record in 31

starts with earnings of $146,480 and a mark of 155.2 In 2010, Prime had 10 Open Trot wins in 27 starts and a mark of 156.1 with earnings over $120,000, his efforts again earning him Trotter of the Year Honors.

During the following three years, Prime Interest continued to be productive, although slowing down a bit, with a combined 55 starts for a 15-14-5 record with total earnings topping $170,000. He continued to turn in winning times of about 1:56 around the Spa half mile oval. He now resides on the farm in semiretirement, with a lifetime record of 195 starts, 65-42-19 and earnings of $659,141.

In addition to the 2014 inductees, Steve Greenfield was honored with the fourth annual Virginia O’Brien Memorial 110 Percent Award, honoring individuals who devote their life to the pursuit of the sport of harness racing, such as a groom or backstretch worker, who might not otherwise be in the limelight.

The nominees are chosen by their peers from the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association.

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Navin Finishes Career With State Meet Win

by Brian Cremo for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — After being sidelined with a knee injury earlier in the season, Saratoga Springs senior Jay Navin made no doubt about where he would finish his high school career—on top.

Navin clinched first place in the individual 800-meter final at the New York State Track and Field Championships in Syracuse on June 6 with a time of 1:54.24.

Navin adds his first individual state title to his trophy case of nine individual Section II track wins and two Section II championships in both cross country and track. He was also part of the 2012 cross country team that won a state and federation title.

The two-time All-American is committed to run at Northeastern University in the fall of 2014 and will start training for college cross country after a week off, hoping to build off of his career at Saratoga Springs.

In this week’s Q&A, Navin looks back on his time as a Blue Streak.

As far as the 800-meter, what does it mean to finish your high school career on top?

It’s awesome. That’s been my goal for a while. I think midway through my junior year, winning states became more of a reality and I thought it could happen. I kept coming up short, but I was lucky enough to do it in my last year.

You help set the school record in the 4x800, coming in third place at states. Can you describe what that says about you guys (Joe Verro, Aidan Tooker, Rob Young)?

Going into the year we didn’t think we had as good of a 4x800 as last year when we set the previous school record, but as the year developed we started to run well and had a lot of good team chemistry when it came to the relays. Our original goal when we got to the state meet was to make podium and we ended

up getting third, so it was huge and we came out of the slow heat to do it.

You’ve been through a lot with Joe Verro, both coming up to varsity in 10th grade. What comes to mind when you think of Joe? He’s a really tough runner. He’s always gutsy and loves to win. He’s really level headed and doesn’t get too upset about anything, so that’s always good to have him around with me because I tend to get a little more emotional about stuff, so he kind of keeps me in check.

In both cross country and track, Saratoga Springs has a winning tradition. After holding up your end of that tradition, how do you feel about the future of the program being in the hands of some of the younger guys like Aidan Tooker (sophomore)?

Aidan is probably the most talented runner that I know personally. He’s just phenomenal when it comes to distance events. I’m older than him, but I really look up to the way he races. He’s really gutsy all the time and any day of the week he can just go out, love to race people and give it everything he has.

Any favorite memories?

We had a couple good indoor relays last year at nationals and then our DMR this year we got fourth and fifth in nationals, so making All-American both times. Winning the state meet in cross country my junior year by one point was probably one of the top moments in addition to winning states this year.

What have you learned from coaches Art and Linda Kranick?

To be great you really have to put the time in and you have to be very dedicated to the sport. That’s what I’ve learned from them for the most part. I’ve learned a lot of good things about training and nutrition and what it takes to be a great athlete from them too. They’ve coached a lot of fast people.

How about coach Tom Reilly

(distance coach for outdoor track)?

I really like running for Coach Reilly and Shane Zanetti. They taught me a lot. Coach Zanetti has helped me a lot, not that I have any issues, but just socially giving me advice and stuff. He’s kind of been like an older brother and mentor figure to me. And then Coach Reilly is great. Out of anyone, he’s great to talk track with and he’s probably pushed me the hardest out of anyone. He’s always given me really hard workouts to see what I can do and make me dig deep to try and be good, so I appreciate that.

Do you have any major influences?

When I was younger Sam Place was on the team and he was like the best runner. He was someone I really looked up to. As far as professional athletes, I like Mo Farah. He’s one of the best distance runners in the world. I just love the way he races. He always finishes really hard and tends to win a lot. Nick Symmonds, too, who’s an 800 runner for the United States.

When people look at your career as a Blue Streak, what

would you like them to say about Jay Navin?

I’d like people to remember that times are important and winning is important, but the most important part is creating a culture where everyone supports each other and it’s team first. Also, loving to win and doing whatever you can to win.

Do you have a favorite prerun song?

“Sail” by Awolnation gets me fired up.

Three dinner guests?

Coach Reilly, Jack Johnson (musician) and Nick Symmonds.

Register For Blue Streak Boys Basketball Camp SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2014 Blue Streak Boys Basketball Camp will be held July 21-25 at the Saratoga Springs High School gymnasium.

Session One will go 8-11 a.m. for boys entering Grades 3-6. Session Two will be noon-3

p.m. for boys entering Grades 7-10.

The camp will focus on fundamentals and work to develop the skills of shooting form, ball handling, defense, triple threat position, screening/using screens and rebounding.

Registration forms need to be filled out and handed in by July 15. Cost is $125 per player.

Checks can be made payable to “Saratoga Boys Basketball Booster Club” and mailed to coach Matt Usher at 41-F Horicon Ave., Glens Falls NY

12801.

Each player will receive a camp T-shirt and a concession stand will be open for food and drinks.

For more information email Usher at m_usher@saratogaschools.org.

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Free Training Series For Firecracker 4

June 18th Run to Include Deena Kastor, Olympic Medalist and American Record-Holder SARATOGA SPRINGS — Runners preparing for the 4-mile “Firecracker 4” road race in Saratoga Springs on July 4 can attend training runs and receive some friendly pointers from Fleet Feet Sports.

The training sessions are free of charge to race participants as well as those interested in learning more about the race, and will include American marathon and half-marathon record-holder Deena Kastor at the June 18 session.

The training sessions during June consist of both speed workouts and course runs, and will include special opportunity tickets at each event.

Speed workouts at the Skidmore College track will be offered at 6 p.m. on June 12, 18 and 26. The June 18 session will include Deena Kastor, the American record holder in the

marathon (2:19.36) and half marathon (1:07.34). In 2006, Kastor was ranked No. 1 in the world in the marathon.

She was the 2006 London Marathon winner, a 2004 Olympic Bronze medalist, and she won the 2005 marathon in Chicago.

Course rehearsals will start at the Saratoga Springs City Center on June 23 at 6 p.m. There will be a second session June 30.

The Firecracker 4 provides an impressive start to the All-American Celebration in Saratoga Springs July 4th weekend, which includes a grand parade directly after the race, a barbeque and dessert festival, a classic car show, live music, city tours, face painting and fireworks at dusk.

Race registration costs $25 through July 2 and is open at www. firecracker4.com.

A view from above at the start of the 2013 Firecracker. Photo by Dave Harmon.

Participants in the June 5 “speed workout,” the first of four speed training sessions leading up to the Firecracker 4 July 4 road race, gathered at the Skidmore track. Speed workout participants were divided into “goal pace” groups, allowing them to train with runners of similar ability.

Runners were coached on pace management and elements of good form running. Photo by Cassandra Goutos.

Volume 9 • Issue 23

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Week of June 13 – June 19, 2014

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It’s Saratoga ArtsFest Time!

The Beekman Street Art Fair on Sunday, June 15 is a major event at this weekend’s Saratoga ArtsFest

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