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by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – In the words of Sustainable Saratoga representative Larry Toole, the land where the capped Weibel Avenue landfill sits is currently photo provided

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“useless.” The nonprofit, grassroots organization hopes to change that and use the land as a location to harvest sunlight for solar energy, which if successful,

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UPH, Proctors Confirm Working Relationship by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY that will lead to both upgraded facilities and programming. Flanked by board members from both organizations as well as regional civic leaders, as well as Reverend Minnie L. Burns of the Universal Baptist Church, UPH board president Dorothy “Teddy” Foster and Proctors CEO Philip

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BALLSTON SPA - Dozens of supporters of Maplewood Manor milled about with colorful signs in front of the Saratoga County Office Complex on October 24 prior to the Public Health Committee’s special meeting regarding the possible privatiza-

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Maplewood Moves Forward Panel Votes 4-2 for LDC

SARATOGA SPRINGS – As exclusively reported by Saratoga TODAY in its June 8, 2012 issue, the heads of Saratoga Springs’ Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) and Schenectady’s Proctors Theater confirmed the beginning of what they both hope will be a permanent working relationship

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A Solar Solution at the Weibel Avenue Landfill

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Inside TODAY… Business pgs 8-9 Letters to the Editor pg 11

tion of the nursing home. The atmosphere was filled with tension and anxiety throughout the meeting as the restless crowd heckled and suggested solutions as the supervisors discussed the issue, which ultimately ended in the committee voting 4-2 in favor

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Saratoga Showcase of Homes Raises $66,000 for Local Causes SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Builders Association presented the donation checks totaling $66,000 raised during the 2012 Showcase of Homes to Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Over the past 17 years, the Saratoga Builders Association has contributed nearly $800,000 to local charities and toward college scholarships. The 2012 Saratoga Showcase of Homes “People’s Choice” award winners were also announced Congratulations to Belmonte Builders for the Classic Home category and Terrace Homebuilders for the Luxury Home category. The previously announced “Realtor Choice” award winners were Belmonte Builders for the Classic Home category, Witt Construction (Park Alley) for the Luxury Home category and Bonacio Construction (Market Center) for the Apartment Home category.

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From left to right; Barry Potoker, Executive Director of SBA; Tammy DiCara, Habitat for Humanity; Doug Ranaletto, Suburban Propane – Platinum Presenting Sponsor; Michelle Larkin, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County; Lisa Licata-Stoll, Showcase of Homes Co-Chair; Jesse Boucher, President of SBA.

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Darnell J. Marable, 35, of 3044 6th Avenue in Troy, N.Y., pleaded to charges of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, a Class C felony. He will be sentenced January 3, 2013. Thomas J. Sutliff II, 25, of 10 Millers Corners Road in Averill Park, N.Y., pleaded to charges of attempted attempted burglary in the second degree, a Class D violent felony. He will be sentenced December 18, 2012. Mark W. Galietta, 31, of Rock City Road in Ballston Spa was arrested October 19 on Avenue of the Pines and charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor. Jeremy T. Hickok, 24, of Saratoga Avenue in Burnt Hills was arrested October 19 on Ballston Avenue and charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol content greater than .08 percent, both misdemeanors. Brenda L. Atherton-Ely, 40, of Church Street in Saratoga Springs was arrested October 19 on Lake Avenue and charged with second-degree criminal contempt/disobedience, a misdemeanor.

Samantha R. Lyman, 20, of Lincoln Mountain Road in Corinth, was arrested on Weibel Avenue and charged with petit larceny, a Class C felony. Johntay L. Jones, 24, of Grand Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 24 and charged with second degree robbery with intent to cause physical injury, a Class C felony. Jezrell D. Reese, 19, of Tompion Lane in Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 23 Excelsior Avenue and charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor. Joshua P. Shelvin, 20, of Allen Drive in Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 23 and charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor. Jeremy L. Latshaw, 26 of Belmont Drive in Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 23 on Lake Avenue and charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor. Joseph Ruocco, 44, of Pyramid Pines Estates in Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 23 and charged with driving while intoxicated and driving with a bloodalcohol content greater than .08, both misdemeanors.

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Scott D. Aunchman, 34, of Rock City Road in Milton pleaded guilty October 19 to the charge of attempted third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, stemming from his arrest March 23. He is scheduled for sentencing January 4, 2013.

Stephen P. Cravens, 22, of Malta was arrested October 18 on Kendell Way in Malta and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic instrument, both misdemeanors.

John M. Scensny, 44, of Edmund Drive in Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty October 19 to violating his probation and was sentenced to stricter conditions of probation including Drug Treatment Court. He was found guilty of driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, September 30 and sentenced to five days in Saratoga County Jail and five years of probation.

Christopher J. Huntington, 20, of Fort Edward was arrested October 18 and charged with sexual abuse/contact with a minor under the age of 11, a felony.

Suman R. Rajupet, 26, of Clifton Park, was arrested October 18 along Interstate 87 in Saratoga Springs and charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated, both misdemeanors.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – The city’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) chapter is looking to the community to help create a “Gallery of Valor” to be displayed this coming Veterans Day. The VFW is hopeful to honor group of veterans they say have not been adequately recognized. They’re looking for veterans who were enlisted in the military at the time of a conflict who reside in central to northern Saratoga County. Should you meet those requirements,

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they’re asking for you to submit photos of the veterans in uniform or combat dress. The photos are to be used in “The Gallery of Valor,” which will be an illuminated display to be shown t the VFW Post November 11 at 2 p.m. To submit a photo, mail or deliver in person your photo to VFW post 420 located at 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The photos should include the veteran’s name, rank, branch and dates of service time. If you wish for your photos to be returned, include an address or

phone number where you can be reached. Submissions are due by November 1. Jeff Blatnick, Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies at 55 SCHENECTADY - Jeff Blatnick, a local wrestler who overcame cancer to win the Olympic Gold Medal at the 1984 Olympics, died October 24 of heart failure during surgery at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was 55 years old. Blatnick competed in the super heavyweight finals at the Olympics in Los Angeles, defeating Thomas Johansson of Sweden to take the gold medal. Blatnick was also one of the first Americans to win a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, which only allows holds above the waist. Blatnick was also famous for winning the event, even after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease just two years prior to the Olympics. After his retirement from wrestling, the Niskayuna native returned to upstate New York, where he was coaching wrestling at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School at the time of his death. Jeffrey Carl Blatnick was born on July 26, 1957, in Niskayuna, N.Y., near Schenectady. He began wrestling in high school and was named the state heavyweight champion in 1975. He earned his degree in physical education in 1979 at

Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he was a twotime N.C.A.A. Division II national champion and a three-time Division II All-American, according to The New York Times. Blatnick was inducted into the United States Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1999. He was also a longtime commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a mixed martial arts promotion company. Besides his wife, the former Lori Nowak, Blatnick is survived by his mother, Angela; a brother, Andrew; a son, Ian; and a daughter, Niki. Soroptimist Club Makes $7,000 Available in Awards to Local Women and Students SARATOGA SPRINGS Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) is seeking applicants for its Women’s Opportunity Award, Violet Richardson Award and Ruby Award. These awards, given by the club each year, celebrate the efforts of women in Saratoga County who are working to improve their lives or the lives of others. Applications are available at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org, or by contacting Joan Gerhardt at (518) 584-0106 or joan.gerhardt@behancom.com. Applications must be returned to Soroptimist International of Saratoga County by December 1.

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Envisioning “Spa Solar Park” continued from Page 1 could eventually allow residents who wouldn’t normally be able to utilize solar energy the chance to buy into production capacity and offset electric consumption in their own homes. “Solar power in landfills is a trend that really started to take off in the last five or six years, and we believe it will continue to be an option that cities explore all across the country,” said Toole. “There are obviously thousands and thousands of landfills in the country.” Toole made a presentation at the October 16 Saratoga Springs City Council meeting and unveiled the plans for the “Spa Solar Park.” The two-phase plan would first deal with ways to curb the city’s electricity consumption before looking into how city residents could take part. Phase one involves placing a one megawatt solar array at the Weibel Avenue Landfill. “The Solar Park is a concept to take a piece of land that really right now is a neutral piece of land that’s just sitting there,” said

Toole. “It’s unsuitable for just about anything else than to just be open space near the city. Here’s an opportunity to take land that can’t be used for any other purpose and turn it into something that could become an asset to city government and the community.” While a one megawatt solar array isn’t enough to power the entire city, Sustainable Saratoga estimates the array could maintain 110 standard homes in Saratoga Springs. In fact, if you take away the power used by one of the city’s highest consuming facilities - the water treatment plant - the single solar array could offset as much as 50 percent of the city’s electricity use. If the array ever began producing more electricity than required, it would simply return that power to the general electric grid. “The array would be what’s called ‘grid-connected,’ so if there were a situation where the array was generating more electricity than was being consumed by the city, it would be put out on the

grid. In effect, the amount being put out on the grid could be used to offset the city’s electric bill moving forward,” said Toole. You may have read about another capped landfill being used for solar energy in Clifton Park. Toole said that while the ideas are generally similar, the city’s involvement with the solar park is what sets it apart from the Clifton Park proposal. He added that the southern Saratoga County town’s plan is simply leasing the land to a solar developer, who then sells the electricity themselves. “As part of Sustainable Saratoga, we want to reduce our city’s carbon footprint,” said Toole. “We want to reduce the amount of carbon emissions that our city is adding to the atmosphere. The only way to do that is to have our electricity tied directly to the solar array. Just leasing the land and letting a developer come in and not have it tied to your own electric meters, you can’t claim that.” The unique aspect of the Spa

Solar Park proposal is Phase Two, which Toole calls “innovative.” The community solar aspect would involve placing a second megawatt solar array at the landfill, which would provide city residents who wouldn’t normally have an opportunity to use solar power a way to take advantage of the land. “We’d be looking for people in the community whose homes might not be ideal for solar panels,” said Toole. “Their rooftop might not be positioned relevant to the sun or their property has too much in the way of shade, which means it’s not economically feasible, unless you want to knock down your trees to do solar. Here, you could buy into production capacity in the solar array on Weibel Avenue.” The concept is called “virtual net metering,” which New York State took steps toward legislating this summer when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Assembly Bill 6270. The bill would allow electric customers to combine their electric meter on property they own or lease with the solar energy produced at the solar park. “It’s accomplishing the same thing as someone who has actual solar panels on their roof,” said Toole. During his presentation to Saratoga Springs City Council,

Toole stressed how little the city has to lose by considering this proposal. An analysis performed by the organization determined that if the project receives the proper grant funding from organizations like the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as well as federal tax credits, it could build the solar park without the city spending money to begin the process. “This is a no-risk approach,” added Toole. “We’re not asking the city to put any money up front. We’re simply asking the city to invest some time and resources through moving through these steps. If it’s a go, we move on to the next step. If we come across something that doesn’t work from the city’s perspective then the city can just opt out.” The solar park proposal would be up against other projects across the state for that NYSERDA funding, but Sustainable Saratoga believes their community aspect outlined in the proposal’s second phase is what could possibly put them over the top. In the meantime, Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan has indicated her department would be issuing a request for proposals (RFP) “very soon” to gauge interest from solar developers hoping to work with the city.

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Public Health Board Endorses LDC continued from Page 1 of endorsing the formation of a local development corporation (LDC). The issue will now move into the Law and Finance Committee. If that committee votes to move forward with an LDC, the issue will then be in the hands of the entire County Board of Supervisors to put to a vote. Kathy Garrison, Civil Service Employees Union (CSEA) Capital Region President, spoke to Maplewood supporters at a press conference before the start of the committee meeting, emphasizing that she thinks the supervisors are moving too fast with the issue. “We would like the board to slow down this process and to answer our questions,” Garrison said. “We hope this committee will step back for a moment and open up the process so there is more transparency.” Garrison also said that the local government is putting other services ahead of caring for the needy. “This comes at a time when we’re giving huge tax breaks to companies such as GlobalFoundries over in Malta,” she said. “And at the same time we’re putting in jeopardy the services for the most needy in our community, and we don’t think that’s fair.” The meeting itself included a presentation by consultants from

the Harris Beach firm, who provided the report and analysis of Maplewood Manor that the Public Health Committee based its votes on. The report favored the formation of an LDC, and consultant Justin Miller said an LDC could provide the county with flexibility for addressing budgetary constraints, a comment that several attendees booed. Miller said an LDC would require a board of directors, which could be made up of three to seven members with a blend of both public county supervisors and private sector representatives. Saratoga Springs County Supervisor Joanne Yepsen said she had concerns about the transparency of an LDC. “What it boils down to is that an LCD is less transparent than what we have now, and we don’t even have a transparent process now, in terms of answering the questions these people have,” Yepsen said. Edinburg Town Supervisor Jean Raymond asked Miller if an LDC board would be under the same constraints as the local government for open meetings. Miller did confirm that an LDC would be under the same open meeting laws as the county supervisors. Yepsen also added that she feels an LCD would just be “a couple of people trying to take

control of Maplewood Manor.” “That’s just how I feel about it,” she said. “I just don’t see the benefits of it. You have to show me the numbers.” Public Health Committee Chairman Arthur “Mo” Wright said the board is approaching this with a realistic attitude. “The reality is that we are going to lose $10 million,” Wright said. “In order to make that up, we would either have to lay off 110 Maplewood employees or raise taxes by 20 percent. Those options are not attainable.” Wright added that the county is “on a very slippery slope” and that it is “almost bankrupt,” to which the crowd booed loudly. The board members continued to individually contribute their input before the vote. “I just want you all to know that I don’t believe any of us have arrived at a decision without a great deal of thought, study, concern and wishing we didn’t have to make this decision at all,” Raymond said. The committee then proceeded to vote: Joanne Yepsen and Patti Southworth voted against an LDC and moving the issue into the

Law and Finance Committee, while Arthur Wright, Ed Kinowski, Alan Grattidge and Jean Raymond voted for the measure. Southworth said she was unhappy with the outcome of the meeting. “It’s not expected—obviously I’m not happy about it,” she said. “It’s not the direction I think we should take. We are just going to shift the burden to another place, in my eyes.” Southworth also added that she believed forcing the home into privatization shows the board’s lack of foresight. “I think the fact that we’re behind a private industry shows our lack of action and response,” she said. “We tend to be reactive instead of proactive.” A 26-year Maplewood Manor employee, Terry Tree, said that there should be a moral obligation to take care of the seniors. “Shame on the supervisors for allowing this to happen,” Tree said after the meeting. “Shame on them.” Dorothy Tyler, founder of the Maplewood Manor Family Council, said her group will have

another meeting to brainstorm “concrete ideas,” which the Public Health Committee said are welcomed. “I’m going to get as many ‘concrete ideas’ as I can and will hand deliver them to the board if necessary,” Tyler said. “There’s got to be ways to do this other than going through an LDC. There’s got to be.”

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Malta Location of Minogue’s Beverages to Host Grand Opening Weekend

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY

MALTA – After having a soft opening for its Malta location in early October, Minogue’s Beverages’ newest location on

Route 9 will have its grand opening weekend and celebrations from October 26-28. The Malta location is the

Minogue family’s fourth store in Saratoga County, featuring a 27door cooler, a growler with eight faucets, a “beer cave” which serves as a large extension of the cooler, and a redemption section where customers can redeem bottles for store credit. Michael Minogue, one of the store’s owners, said the cooler is great for customers who want their beer cold. “The cooler features an overwhelming majority of our products, with every import and nearly every micro,” Minogue said. “About 98 percent of what we have is cold.” Minogue also said the eightfaucet growler makes the store unique and will rotate different taps often. “Our growlers are always rotating,” he said. “We try to keep a few local beers and a couple seasonal beers and imports in there.” Minogue added that customers can bring their own growlers to the store to fill up, which is a convenience that most stores don’t usually offer. He also said that due to the growing popularity of craft beers, there are different beers available at each Minogue’s location. The different taps are listed on the company’s website for customers looking for a certain beer on tap. The Malta location also has 10,000 square feet available for lease, which the owners hope will be rented by tenants that will complement Minogue’s. The spaces available can be divided into two tenants on one side or three tenants on the other side of

the building. “At our other locations we have things like a liquor store or Subway, so we’re looking for any types of businesses like that which will complement us,” Minogue said. Minogue said that he thinks the space of the building is the best part of the new location. “The space gives us the opportunity to keep more of our product cold,” he said. “The retail space here is the same as our warehouse spaces at two other locations, so all our products go out onto the floor which I think gives it a pretty good presentation.” Beer-lovers and families interested in checking out the new location of Minogue’s and its opening weekend activities can visit the store all weekend: The store will be having sales all weekend, which will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony that will take place Friday, October 26 at 11 a.m. On Saturday, the YMCA will be in front of the store with a bouncy-house and a station to sign up for their programs. Sunday, October 28, the Red Cross will be on hand with a disaster relief truck to teach CPR and quick-CPR classes for anyone interested in learning. Several breweries will be at Minogue’s all weekend for tastings, and the store will also provide hot dogs, soda and chips. For more information on Minogue’s Beverage Center, visit their website at www.minoguesbeverage.com.

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Roohan Realty Welcomes Katie Christiansen

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SARATOGA SPRINGS Roohan Realty is pleased to announce that Katie Christiansen, newly licensed sales associate, has joined their company. Katie is a hardworking, honest, energetic and compassionate realtor who will provide personalized attention to each and every client. She grew up in upstate New York and has a special interest in Clifton Park, Saratoga and the surrounding areas. Katie has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from SUNY Plattsburgh and a Master’s degree from SUNY Albany. She has taught for eight years in two local school districts. Katie became interested in real estate while buying her own home and through her experiences assisting friends locate their dream homes. Her enjoyment of working with people complements her profession as a real estate sales associate. Katie can be reached at (518) 225-4109 or at kchristiansen@roohanrealty.com. Roohan Realty has been serving the community’s residential and commercial property needs since 1969 and is celebrating its 43rd anniversary. Conveniently located at 519 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Roohan Realty is the largest locally based and familyowned real estate company in the area with over 50 professionally licensed agents. For further information, please call (518) 5874500 or visit their website at www.roohanrealty.com.

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and peer reviews by practice area. About Carter Conboy: Founded in 1920, Carter Conboy, with offices located in Albany and Saratoga Springs, New York, serves clients in upstate New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey. For additional

information about the firm, visit www.carterconboy.com or contact the firm’s Director of Marketing, Stacy A. Smith, at 518-810-0516 or ssmith@carterconboy.com.

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UPH, Proctors to Marry? continued from Page 1 photo courtesy of markbolles.com

Left to right: UPH Board President Dorothy “Teddy” Foster, Proctors CEO Philip Morris

Morris both looked optimistic and elated to announce that the first step will be to begin a two-stage feasibility study next week that will lead to what Mr. Morris characterized as “a business plan that will give a realistic assessment as to what must be accomplished.” It is estimated that about $3 million must still be raised to complete UPH’s renovation work, which Ms. Foster said would include essential items like “HVAC, an elevator, fire escape and sprinklers” in addition to other items that will make the facility amenable to a greater range of

programming. The first phase is to begin next month by Webb Management Services of New York City. Topics that will be studied include an environmental scan and market review, budgeting and related items. Webb will also do an outreach survey to the public to determine what they would like to see programming-wise from a builtout UPH. A second study by the North Group, Inc. will assess the fundraising potential of a UPH/Proctors partnership in order to complete the needed renovations. The total cost of these stud-

ies was estimated by Mr. Morris at $32,000, of which both UPH and Proctors contributed a share – the balance being funded by a broad base of entities including Bonacio Construction, Adirondack Trust Company and The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. When asked as to a timetable for completion of these studies, Mr. Morris said he hoped to have them completed by January, 2013. In her remarks, Ms. Foster acknowledged that “rumors of Proctors’ interest in the future of UPH captured imaginations and attracted funding for the feasibility study from an array of area philanthropists and businesses.” Still up in the air is the outcome of this pending marriage, specifically, if all goes well, who exactly will own UPH? Mr. Morris said, in effect, that the answer is TBA and will emerge from the studies and other activities. But this was a day to be optimistic about the future expansion of the arts in Saratoga Springs. The day could have had many outcomes. As Charles Wait, President of The Adirondack Trust Company, remarked, “Those of you who are visiting for the first time have no idea how close this building was to collapsing.”

Public Safety Commissioner Holds Public Forum to Work Toward More Open Government by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Christian Mathiesen held a public forum October 23 in his efforts to make local government a more transparent and open process. The forum was held at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, and Mathiesen was joined by Saratoga Springs Police Chief Christopher Cole and Fire Chief Robert Williams, with other various city officials in attendance as well. Mathiesen began the evening by reviewing various accomplishments and policies his department has supported since his term began in January. He covered topics such as changes and improvements made to the police and fire departments, control of crime and noise in the downtown district, and other similar topics. The fire and EMS departments have had better response times and positive public reactions, Mathiesen said. The Lake Avenue Firehouse also received a new concrete floor and will continue to have ongoing improvements at the station. A hot topic of the evening was the police department’s overtime numbers, with some attendees asking how much police overtime costs the taxpayers. “Our biggest problem with overtime is that we are short seven police officers because of layoffs,” Mathiesen answered. “I believe that to eliminate this problem we need to bring that staff back.” Mathiesen and Chief Cole did add, however, that the police department asks not-for-profit groups and other organizations that hire police as security after-hours to reimburse them for the overtime costs. “We ask a lot of groups to pay for overtime when events occur that cause overtime, because citizens are paying for overtime on the weekends and we need to make sure our taxpayers aren’t responsible to that,” Mathiesen said. Another issue that was talked about in-depth at the forum was the police department’s building, which is currently under analysis by an architect who will determine whether or not it would be cheaper to repair the building’s damages or to find a new location for the department. The building, which has been used by the police department since the late 1800s, is not up to modern standards, according to Mathiesen. The commissioner used the jail cell toilets as an example of the expensive repairs the building needs. “Two weeks ago one of the jail cell toilets broke, and we had to pay $3,000 to fix it because the plumbers couldn’t fix it normally like they

would with a modern toilet,” Mathiesen said. “Sometimes it costs more money to repair a building than it would to just build a new one.” However, Mathiesen said that he is currently lacking both council and community support for a new police station. “If we do end up deciding it’s too expensive, maybe we’ll revisit it, but it’s awfully hard to do that at this point in time,” Mathiesen said. “Budgets are still tight—our city is doing well, but you have to be careful. I think we should set aside money [for the building] in anticipation of something happening down the road.” Mathiesen added that a new fire station for the east side of Saratoga Springs would take precedent over a new police building. An attendee at the meeting did ask about a new fire station for the area, exclaiming “Everyone else has a new fire station but us!” Mathiesen said that the department “is working on it.” “We set aside the money for this project last year,” he said. “We just need a place to put in [a new fire station].” Mathiesen also talked about his goals for the public safety department this year, which included improving the fire department and EMS’s coordination of services with fully-trained dispatchers, continue to repair and restore West Avenue and Lincoln Avenue fire stations, and continue to seek locations for a third fire station that will serve the east side and improve response times. For police, Mathiesen wants to look for ways to raise revenue to reimburse the city for overtime expenses spent on police working weekend nights in the downtown district. He also wants to continually petition license authorities to look carefully at renewals for liquor licenses for establishments on Caroline Street. Other miscellaneous goals mentioned were evaluating truck routes so there will be less traffic in downtown roads, having better negotiations and input for labor contracts, a new building for the police department, and possibly requiring owners of vacant homes to pay a fee that would increase each year that the home remains vacant. The public forum ended on a positive note, with attendees thanking Mathiesen for being accessible to the community by holding the public meeting. Mathiesen said another of his goals for this year is to work for a more open government. “Part of an [open government] is to have meetings like this,” Mathiesen said. “One thing this city is lacking is the opportunity for people to make their feelings known. I know there are more people out there who want their voices heard.”

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor

Dear Editor

I encourage you to research the facts about Charter Reform before Election Day! Saratoga Citizen is a group of non-partisan volunteers who have spent the last four years seeking public input, educating citizens, and creating a road map that makes good sense for Saratoga Springs in the years to come. Saratoga Springs is a vibrant and exciting community. A combination of organizations, institutions, non-profits, businesses, and the diverse talents of the citizens of this city have made it strong. Saratoga Springs is in a position of strength despite the inefficient commission form of government that has been in place since 1915. Imagine a Saratoga Springs that brings all its assets together combined with a more efficient form of government. Imagine a Saratoga Springs that embraces the changes in technology, and uses its vital and limited resources to its best advantage. Currently we have five commissioners who manage their areas as five separate silos and who compete for resources. Imagine a city council working together with a City Manager as a team for the betterment of the community, instead of having to represent their particular area and protect that areas interest. There are solid statistics and examples of cities that have done so and the results are a more efficient, more effective government that ultimately saves the taxpayer money. Check out the facts. For more information spend a few minutes on www.saratogacitizen.com. There are great examples of how this works in community after community across the United States. Remember to flip your ballot to the back side on Election Day to VOTE YES! Join me in VOTING YES on November 6, 2012! Beth Brucker-Kane Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs voters will soon choose whether to change the structure of city government from the Commission form to a City Manager/Council form. Under the revised charter, a city manager will be appointed by a city council of five elected representatives, and charged with administering city operations. Some people have concerns about placing operational control of the city in unelected hands. They feel that a manager, appointed by their elected councilors, will be less responsive to the residents of Saratoga Springs. But they fail to acknowledge that city managers are professionals who are prepared by education and experience for their chosen career: to serve the public. They have been trained in governmental management at the graduate level, as well as by continuing education, often 40 hours annually. Currently, over 1000 city managers are credentialed by the ICMA, a professional organization which holds them to high educational and ethical standards. Other people are troubled by the amount of responsibility placed upon the city manager. But it is fair to expect that the city council will act wisely by seeking out and appointing an individual who is highly trained and experienced in municipal operations. Then, unlike the elected part-time commissioners and their politically appointed deputies, they won’t have to learn “on the job”. For the long term benefit of Saratoga Springs, I urge you to vote YES on charter revision and bring professional management to this city. Thomas Montelone Saratoga Springs

Dear Editor From the Vice Chairman of SUCCESS, a coalition of Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Independence Party members and non-affiliated voters working to keep Saratoga Springs a great place to live. Kane’s 2012 Proposal Is as Bad as His Failed 2006 Effort:

In 2006 Pat Kane founded Move Saratoga Forward to support former Mayor Valerie Keehn’s effort to change Saratoga Springs government to a strong mayor/weak council form. During the campaign, Saratogians criticized the proposal as being poorly thought through and the mayor’s role too dominating. Taxpayers also felt that the accompanying financials were incomplete and didn’t tell the whole story. They concluded that the new government would be too costly and not offer any better services. Fortunately for our city, the 2006 proposal that Kane was pushing was overwhelmingly rejected in a landslide with 59% of voters voting to retain Saratoga’s successful Commission form of government. Why am I discussing the 2006 election? Kane was unwilling to accept the democratic principle that the majority decides. He simply changed the name of his effort to Saratoga Citizen and

moved from promoting the strong mayor/weak council to promote the strong city manager/weak council form of government with many of the same issues: *This 2012 charter proposal has an unelected dominant city chief executive and weak council. The city manager that you can’t vote for will control every aspect of city government. *The costs are unknown since a “transition team” still has to decide on City Hall staffing, duties and salaries. A qualified financial analyst determined that the proposal definitely would increase yearly bureaucratic administrative costs by more than $500,000. *They also are promising better government, but without offering specifics for what will be better for Saratogians. In fact, the strong city manager/weak council is significantly worse than the 2006 proposal that was defeated. The city manager form is less democratic, less transparent, and results in a less

informed council since they are prohibited from even discussing city services with any employee, including department heads. And while it’s obvious the costs will be higher, we really can’t determine how much our taxes will increase until after the transition team finishes writing the actual charter that will govern our city. We’re voting on an unfinished draft and being asked to “trust” an unknown group still to be appointed to complete the document which will determine how the city is run, how services are delivered, and how much it will really cost. We need to turn the ballot over and vote NO once again. Our current commission form of government works well for us while the strong city manager approach is as risky as the 2006 proposal that was voted down in every single one of our 25 voting districts. Bonnie Sellers, SUCCESS Vice Chair Saratoga Springs

EDUCATION

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Subway Spokesman Gets Things Jumping at Milton Terrace North Elementary School MILTON - Milton Terrace North Elementary School students had the opportunity to meet Jared Fogle, spokesperson for Subway during a special visit at the school October 19. He spoke to over 220 excited 3rd – 5th grade students about his dramatic weight loss and his current healthy lifestyle. Jared’s message of lifetime wellness is one the school was excited to share with students. The intermediate level students also had the opportunity

to participate in a fitness demo for Jared. “We’re delighted that Jared came to our school,” said Kathleen Chaucer, principal at Milton Terrace North Elementary School in Ballston Spa. “Our district has put a strong emphasis on health and wellness through the work of district and buildinglevel committees, and it’s great for our students to hear from someone who changed his habits to live a longer, healthier life.”

Physical Education Instructor Patrick Grevelding’s active involvement with the American Heart Association and fitness programs allowed the school to be selected for this exciting event. He has organized the schools efforts to support the American Heart Association’s “Hoops for Hearts” fundraiser during the past few years, raising over $15,000. Ballston Spa’s local Subway, owned by John Bard, donated 250

submarine sandwiches to the intermediate students in celebration of this event. The school sincerely appreciates the generosity and asks people to show their appreciation when they visit the Subway at 2031 Doubleday Ave in Ballston Spa. Fogle’s message is a simple one: take care of yourself. He was in the Capital Region to share that message and participate in the North Country Heart Walk held Saturday, October 20, at the

Saratoga Race Course. For more information, please visit the Ballston Spa Central School District website at www.bscsd.org or call the District Office at (518) 884-7195.

photo provided John Bard from Ballston Spa’s Subway, Principal Kathleen Chaucer, Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle and Physical Education Instructor Patrick Grevelding pose with Jared’s old pants.

AWRA Donates Tennis Equipment to Caroline Elementary School Act With Respect Always representatives Emily Shaver and Emily Chartrand (shown left to right), seniors at Saratoga Springs HS and Varsity Tennis players, are seen with tennis rackets and equipment that were donated to the Caroline Street Elementary School PE Department. Part of AWRA’s mission is to give back to local groups. Coach Rich Johns hopes that the children of Caroline Street Elementary School have fun learning to play the great game of tennis!

photo provided

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

EDUCATION

Saratoga Central Catholic Fine Arts Program Blossoming with Help of Teacher

Parker Johnson, Zach Grant, Matt Reichel, Ella Gurney, Eden McFarren, Kiera Taylor, Emily Francomano, Emilie Browell, Kerienne Fitzgerald, Morgan Ose and Principal L. Steven Lombard.

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - While most fine arts programs in schools throughout the country are being cut or reduced dramatically due to lack of funding, the program at Saratoga Central Catholic (SCC) High School is actually growing, even against all odds. Pat Douglass, who is only in her second school year as the music and drama educator at SCC (though she has been teaching for 34 years), is overseeing the budding fine arts program, which produced a few musicals and plays last year, including “Grease” for the high school students and “School House Rock Live” for the middle school students. “The kids went crazy over it,” Douglass said. “We had sell-out nights for ‘Grease,’ and they got so into it that by the time it was done, they were like ‘It’s over?’” Students were so thrilled about the musicals’ success that they approached Douglass asking to perform a production during the summer. “The kids wanted to continue to work together, so we started in August and rehearsed one day a week,” Douglass said. “So I put together some songs through the ages and a narrative, and that’s how we came up with our musical ‘100 Years of Broadway.’” The musical raised just over $1,000 for the SCC Players, the

booster club made up of parents and future parents of fine arts students who want to raise money for the performing arts program. Douglass said that before her arrival, SCC only put on one show a year and students from sixth to the twelfth grades were participants, a policy she has already changed. “I believe that the middle school and high school need their own programs so they all have the opportunity to shine,” Douglass said. She added that this year will be a huge year for the fine arts program, with several productions already in the works for the students. “We open next weekend with a mystery spoof called ‘The Butler Did It, Again!’, which is very, very funny,” Douglass said. Other projects in the works are a drama for the middle school stu-

dents to be put on in January, a play called “Anything Goes” for the high school students, to be put on in March, and the famous musical “Annie” will be put on by the middle school students in April. “They’re very excited,” Douglass said. “They’re already asking about auditions for everything.” The increasing numbers of productions aren’t the only big plans Douglass has for the fine arts program at SCC. After creating a Glee Club, she also began a music class for middle school students and plans to expand the music program into the high school next year. The fine arts program will also begin fundraising efforts next year for instruments and a band program, which the school doesn’t currently have. “[The students] are excited,” Douglass said. “We have wonderful drama classes for both middle

school and high school students, and hopefully we’ll have a fullfledged program within the next three years.” Douglass added that the kids are building their teamwork skills by working together on their fine arts productions. “It’s wonderful to see them work together and build such teamwork,” Douglass said. “They come together and take care of each other, and it’s cool to see that. These kids

have focus and determination, and it’s just a pleasure to work with them.” The school’s comedic production, “The Butler Did It, Again!” by Tim Kelly, will have showings November 2 and 3 at 7 p.m., with a matinee showing Sunday at 3 p.m. All shows will take place at the St. Peters Parish Center. For more information on the play or the fine arts program at SCC, visit www.saratogacentralcatholic.org.

OBITUARIES J. Charles Van Rensselaer

Wilton, N.Y. - J. Charles Van Rensselaer passed away Monday evening, October 15. He was 95. Charlie was born on June 23,1917 to Leslie H. Van Rensselaer of Wilton and Maude E. Murphy of Northumberland. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the US Army in Europe. He worked in the NYS Legislature from 1954-1977, as Chief Journal Clerk of the Assembly. He was predeceased by

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Helen Mary Elizabeth Griffin Breen

his wife, Regina. Survivors include his daughter, Jan Van Rensselaer Soron and granddaughter, Emma Kate Soron. He also leaves behind his nieces, Anne Van Rensselaer Egan, Kristina Van Rensselaer Allen, Jane Van Rensselaer Hines and Wenda Whitford McLaughlin and nephews, Kim McAllister and Neil McAllister and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Services were held Saturday, October 20.

Malta, N.Y. - Helen Mary Elizabeth Griffin Breen passed away Monday, October 15. HM, as she was affectionately known, the daughter of the late Helen Mary Granger Griffin and George F. Griffin, was born on September 22, 1932 in Ballston Spa, NY. Survivors include her husband Leonard; her sons Patrick (JeanneMarie), Daniel (Kelly), Leonard (Kristin), and Andrew (Linda), and daughters Nancy Breen Lamb (Michael) and Susan Batchelder (Jonathan). She cherished and was adored by her fourteen grandchildren,

Margaret Mary Markes Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - Margaret Mary Markes (nee McMahon), 85, passed away October 18. She was born in Saratoga Springs to Carl and Mary McMahon on May 3, 1927. Margaret is predeceased by her parents, Carl and Mary McMahon, her sisters, Jeanne McMahon Coseo and Mary McMahon Reuss and her second born infant child, Robert Markes. Margaret is survived by her spouse, Robert J. Markes Sr., and her siblings: John McMahon, Edward McMahon, Elizabeth McCarthy and Katherine Coons. She was greatly loved by her five children and eighteen grandchildren: son Paul (wife Leslie) of Beauford, Georgia (grandchildren Robert (wife Joie),

Kevin, John and David), her son Robert Markes (wife Margaret) of Candor, NY (grandchildren Emily, Jennie (husband Andy), Selina (husband Michael), Miriam and Laura), daughter Mary Hunt (husband Gregory) of Cape Cod, Massachusetts (grandchildren Brian, Elizabeth, and Kyle), daughter Ann Markes of Northampton, Massachusetts (husband Matthew Kane) (grandchildren Amy, Timothy and Daniel) and son John Markes of Kingston, NY (wife Debra) (grandchildren Caitlin, Sean and Kiley); seven great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services were held October 22.

Edna Maxine Maahs Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - Edna Maxine Maahs, age 94, passed away Thursday, October 4. Maxine was born May 30, 1918, in Bradford, PA, the child of Harry Caldwell and Fannie Nobles Caldwell. Maxine was predeceased by her husband, Carl E. Maahs Sr. in 2000; her son, Carl Maahs Jr. in 1997; her brother, Harry Caldwell, Jr., in 2005; her parents, Harry Caldwell and Fannie Nobles Caldwell and her aunts Nellie Nobles Rice and Cora Nobles Henninger. Survivors include her son, Robert (Jayne) Maahs of

Saratoga Springs; her grandsons, Carl Maahs III (Melanie) of Fairfax, VA and Timothy (Elise) Maahs of Charleston SC ; granddaughters Tammy (Joseph) Pearl, of Suffolk VA; Michelle (William) Pastore of Byron NY, and Elizabeth (Sean) Iding of Independence KY; great-grandchildren, Tayler, Meghan and Lydia Pearl, Carl IV and Alexandra Maahs, Valerie Pastore and a cousin, David Rice of Orlando, FL. Services were held October 12.

John “Jack” W. Wheatley, Sr. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - John “Jack” W. Wheatley, Sr., 94, beloved husband of Joan B. Wheatley (Williams) died on October 18. Jack was also the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Wheatley (Ging) who predeceased him in June 1992 and the late Lillian E. Wheatley (Langton) who predeceased him in August 1980. Jack is survived by his two children, Claudia Hammar (Richard) of Ballston Spa and John W. Wheatley, Jr. (Brenda) of Saratoga Springs, NY and four grandchildren, Ryan W. English (Allison), Trevor W. English (Brittany), Laura Wheatley and John S. Wheatley. He is also sur-

vived by five stepchildren, Michael Williams (Susan), Robert Williams (Ia), Kevin Williams (Patty), Joan Reilly (Ed), Tracey Williams and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jack was born in 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest of six children, of the late John C. Wheatley and Harriet Ida Wheatley. He was also predeceased by his brothers, the Reverend Leonard Wheatley, Harold Wheatley (Florence), Herbert Wheatley (Elizabeth), James Wheatley (Aileen), and his sister, Grace Taylor (Robert). Jack served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII Services were held Thursday, October 25.

Brendan, Kelsey and Norah Breen, Rachael and Caitlin Lamb, Alex and Aidan Klein, Edwidge and Rowan Breen, Jenna and Molly Batchelder and Conor, Griffin, and Gavin Breen. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her brother, William Griffin. Services were held Friday, October 19.

Marilyn Giaquinto Marilyn Giaquinto, age 76, passed away on October 21. She was born on May 31, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Jerome and Clara Itzkowitz Silverman. Marilyn is survived by her son Michael Giaquinto (Mona) of Brooklyn, NY; daughters Christine Marie Giaquinto of Brooklyn, NY, Jean Marie Reed (Joseph) of

Brattleboro, VT, and Kathleen Marie Giaquinto of Provincetown, MA; brothers Julius and Donald Silverman (Marsha); sister Susan Silverman; grandchildren Michael, Jonathan, Henry, Michael, Carolina, Bill, Che, and Jama; and four greatgrandchildren. Services were held on Tuesday, October 23.

James H. Bozony Ballston Lake, N.Y. - James H. Bozony entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Wesley Health Care Center at the age of 83. Jim was one of eight children, born to the late Michael and Anna Jacko Bozony. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by one son, James Bozony; his five brothers, Michael,

John, Andrew, George and William Bozony and two sisters, Mary Gorham and Helen Carr. Jim is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Rita Kussius Bozony; one daughter, Kathleen Laird; two adapted grandsons, Michael and Thomas Laird and several nieces and nephews. Services were held October 22.

James Kenneth Lennon Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – James Kenneth Lennon passed away on Saturday, October 20. He was 70. Born in Saratoga Springs on November 23, 1941, he is the son of the late Kenneth and Gertrude (Evans) Lennon. Survivors include his sister, Janice (Mike) Canavan of Kattskill Bay, NY; one daughter, Sherri Jackson of Saratoga Springs; five grandchildren, Roxi Hahn of New Hampshire, Alexander Rychling of

Michigan, Randa Jackson, Breeze Jackson and Randy Jackson II all of Saratoga Springs; one great-granddaughter, Amia, also of Saratoga Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is also predeceased by his wife, the late Victoria Lennon. Services were held Tuesday, October 23.

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Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Community Corner

Sloppy Kisses 7th Annual Halloween Costume Contest Winners

Service Star Awarded at Saratoga Hospital Saratoga Hospital has named Christina Dickson, of Gansevoort, the August Service Star of the Month. Christina, a Patient Care Coordinator for Urgent Care at Wilton Medical Arts, has been a valued employee since January of 2012. She was recognized for her dedication to Saratoga Hospital’s LEAN initiatives—which recognize areas of potential improvement and creates systematic implementations for change—as well as for her enthusiastic work ethic.

From left to right): Best Human/Canine Duo – Superhero Family: Laylah, Lucy, Britta, Lil Mack (Chihuahuas); Cutest Costume – Wedding Party: Jillybean (Maltese); Most Original – Presidential Dog - Gramps (Bulldog). A total of 93 dogs participated in the Sloppy Kisses 7th Annual Halloween Costume Contest, held Sunday, October 21 in downtown Saratoga Springs at The Inn at Saratoga. Proceeds from the event which totaled $500 are being donated to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.

Scotia-Glenville woman wins $115,000 jackpot Kristin Snell of Scotia, NY won over $115,000 on Monday at Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Snell, 43, was playing at a Bally’s Quick Hit Platinum slot machine when she hit a jackpot of $115,222.14. She is a Gold member of the Player Extras Club and had just signed up in July. Snell was unusually calm after winning so big, and when asked what she intended to do with the money, replied, "I haven’t even thought about it yet."

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

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Welcome to our “Buy Local” special section. As a locally-owned and locally-operated business, Saratoga TODAY understands the importance of supporting local merchants and maintaining a vibrant local economy. Whether the business is a flashy storefront in downtown Saratoga Springs, or an eclectic shop off the beaten path, these entrepreneurs rely on you to keep the registers ringing. What you will usually find when frequenting these merchants is shop owners and employees who are extremely knowledgable about their product line and passionate about their store. They have a vested interest to keep you happy, and they will usually go above and beyond to meet your needs.

Why is buying local important to your community? • Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in our community’s future. • Local non-profits receive an average of 250 percent more from smaller businesses than they do from larger businesses. • Our one-of-a-kind businesses, and there are plenty of them, are an integral part of the distinctive character of our community. When people choose their vacation they generally seek out a destination that offers them the sense of being someplace – not just anyplace – so they are a big draw for tourism. • Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally and provide the most jobs to residents. • Locally owned businesses buy local products – large chains don’t. This means a smaller carbon footprint and more sustainable growth. • Locally owned businesses generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This means less urban sprawl, congestion and habitat loss.

So remember, when making ALL of your shopping choices, think local first!

BUY LOCAL

ALLERDICE PARTY RENT-ALL

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

ALLERDICE BUILDING SUPPLY

Owner: Wally and Sue Allerdice, Wally Owner: Wally Allerdice, T.R. Pennell & Keith Potter

Website: allerdicepartyrentall.com Contact #: 518-584-1412 Years in Business: 17 Allerdice Party Rent-All specializes in a wide variety of party rentals for every special occasion. Whether you're having a party, wedding, family reunion, convention or meeting, feel free to call us with your questions anytime! Our Party Consultant, Debbie Strom has the knowledge, experience, and vision to plan and coordinate any event; large or small. Contact us for your next special occasion and experience a quality of service that is second to none. In fact, it's why we're one of the fastest growing party rental suppliers in the northeast!

Allerdice III, and William Allerdice.

Website: Allerdice.com Contact #: 584-5533 Years in Business: 30 Allerdice Building Supply has been serving Saratoga County homeowners for more than 30 years. As a trusted name in home improvement, Allerdice offers the products and services you need for your project as well as a knowledgeable staff to answer any questions you may have. Our family of businesses has grown to include: Our flagship location, Allerdice Building Supply, an ACE retailer featuring a Lumber Yard, Wood Shop and Metal Shop at 41 Walworth Street, Saratoga Springs; Allerdice Glass & Mirror and Allerdice Commercial Door & Hardware, both located on Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs; Allerdice ACE Hardware locations in Milton next to Hannaford and 2570 Route 9, Malta just North of Exit 12; as well Rental, Party and Crane divisions.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

NEXT SUMMER

Owner: Kathryn and Matthew Slaughter Website: suppliesforagoodlife.com Contact #: 518-886-8212 Years in Business: 5 years in Bolton Landing, 1 year in Saratoga Springs We chose the name, “next summer” because it’s optimistic and forward looking. The same is often said of our merchandise. Not the everyday item, but unique housewares that always fulfill the promise of “supplies for a good life”. Bright colors, high quality, and ultimate function all lead to our rule of “good design at a good price” We take pride in filling our clients’ needs. We’ve enjoyed over five great years in Bolton, and we’re thrilled to have formed a strong relationship with Saratoga.

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HOME ESSENCE

Owner: Kristen Ringler Website: homessencestore.com Contact #: 306-6445 Years in Business: Less than 1 year Homessence offers unique home decor, furniture, gifts & more. We carry everything from decorative accessories, lighting, kitchenware and kids decor to sports memorabilia, custom personalized items, and one-of-a-kind pieces from national artisans. Stop in to Homessence and add some personality to your space.

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WILTON FLOOR COVERING

Owner: Richard Amo Contact #: 584-4146 Years in Business: 26 Wilton Floor Covering, Inc. has been a proud member of the community for over 25 years. We provide quality flooring products, combined with friendly, helpful assistance in choosing the right product for your home or business.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

THE LOCAL

PUB & TEAHOUSE

Owners: Michael Phinney and Jonathan Haynes Website: thelocalpubandteahouse.com Contact #: 587-7256 Years in Business: 5 With dart boards, a reclaimed-timber bar, a stone fireplace and a large outdoor Pub Garden to relax and enjoy your spirits in a “Local” Adirondack chair; the Local Pub and Teahouse is a truly unique neighborhood pub. Stop in and enjoy live music, weekend brunch, and the best fish n’ chips in town. Our chef takes great pride in exceptional preparation of classic pub style food, daily specials and a fresh made soup or chili every day. Whether you’re looking for a beer and a burger or some tea and a salad, you will be able to enjoy yourself without emptying your wallet, with meals ranging from $6 to $15. Come in and see why The Local has been bestowed with honors such as “Best Beer Selection, Best Fish and Chips, Best Burger” and “One of the best watering holes in the Northeast.”

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VAUGHN VISION Owner: Chad Vaughn O.D. Website: VaughnVision.com Contact #: 306-5290 Years in Business: 2

Let the team of professionals at Vaughn Vision handle all of your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye care needs. With the use of state of the art diagnostic equipment and technology, Dr. Vaughn sees patients of all ages for comprehensive eye exams, as well as contact lens fittings, dry eye treatment, diagnosis and management of eye diseases, and Lasik co-management. They offer a wide selection of unique, fashionable, and trendy frames and sunglasses to meet all of your vision needs, at prices to fit anyone's budget.

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FRANK ADAMS JEWELERS Owner: Kimberly Adams Russell Website: frankadams.com Contact #: 435-0075 Albany 583.4099 Saratoga Years In Business: 90 For ninety years Frank Adams Jewelers has guided the jewelry and giftware market in the Capital Region and has become your premier retailer of internationally recognized and award winning designer jewelry & timepiece brands. A third generation family-owned business established in 1922, Frank Adams Jewelers is proud to represent the enduring gifts of luxury that are passed from generation to generation.

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VERSATILE SHEDS

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

PETER J. GAILOR LANDSCAPING AND EXCAVATING, INC.

Owner: Rick & Denise Woodcock Website: Versatilesheds.com Contact #: 584-7924 Years in Business: 26 years in business Sheds of various styles, sizes, colors as well as custom sheds to match just about any home. Free delivery within 15 mile radius.

Owner: Peter J. Gailor Website: p-j-gailor.com Contact #: 518-584-4475 Years in Business: 30+ years Peter J. Gailor Landscaping and Excavating has been serving the Saratoga/Capital Region for more than 30 years. With the knowledge and experience to design and build some of the most fascinating to the most simplistic of landscapes. Whatever your needs are when it comes to the outside living of your home or business, allow the experts of Peter J. Gailor Landscaping & Excavating to bring your dreams and our designs to life.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

SARATOGA KYOKUSHIN KARATE

Owner / Instructor: James Bruchac Website: saratogaiku.com Years in Business: 2 years Located just 3 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs, we offer martial arts programs in Kyokushin Karate and Kickboxing. All classes are taught by certified instructors dedicated to giving you the best training experience possible. We are located at the Ndakinna Education Center surrounded by a pristine, 80 acre wilderness preserve which acts as the perfect backdrop for serious training with undisturbed focus. Our indoor facilities include two seperate, discipline specific, training areas, all new padded walls, grappling mats, striking gear, brand new showers and a pro-shop stocked with all your training needs. Not only does Saratoga Kyokushin offer the best in martial arts, we also have a special focus on practical self-defense for real-world-situations and overall health of the mind, body and spirit.

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VILLAGE SWEET SHOPPE

Owner: Joie Smith Website: villagesweetshoppe.com Contact: 885-4165 Years in Business: 1+ The door opens into a memory...enter into a place full of treats for all...including; Old Time Candy, Scoop Your Own mixables, chocolate covered EVERYTHING, handmade chocolates, fudge and old fashioned soda. The Village Sweet Shoppe is a family run business in the heart of Ballston Spa. Once you walk down the streets of this quaint little town you will understand why our family chose to open a "sweet" shop here. We enjoy chatting with our customers (or "sweeties" as we like to refer to them) from near and far. Our family takes pride in making everyone feel at home, while taking a trip down memory lane or drooling over the chocolate that are handmade right here in the shop. Stop in and see if you can resist saying "I'm like a kid in a candy shop!" More people say it than you think!

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PJ’S BAR-B-Q*S*A

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

ADIRONDACK APPLIANCE

Owner: PJ and Carolyn Davis Website: PJSBARBQSA.com Contact #: 583-7427 Years in Business: 29 years in business MISSION STATEMENT To serve, in the highest quality, America’s favorite regional barbeque in a courteous and friendly atmosphere provided by our well trained Bar-B-Crew, while maintaining and perpetuating our core values within our restaurant and in the community we serve. Positivity • Honesty • Improvement and Growth Sharing and Giving • Cooperation • Integrity OPEN YEAR ROUND

Owner: Thomas and Laura Thibeault, Deborah and Terry Thibeault Website: adkappliance.com Contact #: 587-6440 Years in Business: 83 years in business Adirondack Appliance is a family-owned quality appliance store based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Since 1929, Adirondack Appliance has served customers in Saratoga Springs, Ballston spa, Gansevoort, Lake George, Bolton Landing, Glens Falls, Latham, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Albany and Niskayuna with low prices on home appliances and top notch customer service. Our knowledge on the appliances and products we sell sets us high above the competition. Adirondack Appliance is an authorized dealer of such brands as Bluestar, American Range, Whirlpool, Subzero/ Wolf, Fhiaba, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Asko, Miele and more. We can help you select your new major kitchen appliances at any budget.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

CUDNEY'S LAUNDERERS & DRY CLEANERS

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SARATOGA TILE & SUPPLIES Owner: Craig Burrows Website: saratogatile.com Contact #: 584-6700 Years in Business: 15

Owner: Lyn & Dan Whaley Website: cudneys.com Contact #: 584-8460 Years in Business: 60 years in business Saratoga's Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner! We are proud to offer high quality, environmentally friendly dry cleaning services as well as laundry, alterations, leathers, suedes, household items and wedding gowns. Having served Saratoga for the past sixty years, we have built the business by giving back to the community that has supported us. We gladly support many local charities and non-profits because Cudney's Cares. We look forward to another 60 years in this great community.

Glens Falls Tile & Supplies has been in business since 1997. We opened our second location just 2 miles north of the Wilton Mall at 4249 Route 50. Our number one priority is CUSTOMER SERVICE! We take the time to get to know our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;needs, so we have a better understanding of the best products to promote to reach their desired result. Our Design Specialists have over 100 years of combined building trades experience; our showroom, over 10,000 different product samples. Our showroom is conveniently located and designed for your comfort. We encourage you to stop by, and look forward to serving you!

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GRANITE & MARBLE WORKS, INC. Owner: Mike and Margaret Roohan Website: graniteandmarble works.com Contact #: 584-2800 Years in Business: 9 Although our projects range from commercial to residential, Granite & Marble Works maintains a common goal for every installation: produce the finest product for our customer and make the process fun. With over 20 years in the construction business, Mike and Margaret Roohan developed a passion for using quality materials to create beautiful homes. Since establishing the company in 2003, Granite & Marble Works has quadrupled in size while maintaining its original friendly and personable customer service. As members of the Marble Institute of America, and a number of other professional building associations, we have the most up-to-date technology and

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

MR. COMFORT HEATING & COOLING Owner: Jeff French Website: mrcomforthc.com Contact #: 747-9525 Years in Business:17

At Mr. Comfort Heating and Cooling, Inc., our goal is to not only help you stay comfortable during the cold of Winter and the heat of Summer, but to make the process easy, enjoyable for you and advise you on the best ways to keep your equipment operating properly. While saving you money. We are a full-service HVAC/Plumbing company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing needs. Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Just ask for our client reference list.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

IMPRESSIONS

Owners: Mare, Dave & Maddy Website: ImpressionsSaratoga.com Contact #: 587-0666 Year in Business: 34

Established in 1978, Impressions of Saratoga strives to offer a unique collection of products at affordable prices. Impressions offers their customers an eclectic mix of the traditional blended with the unexpected! Souvenirs, collectibles, locally made gourmet food products, authors and artists, jewelry, cards, gifts ... are showcased in this historic location. Gift Baskets, free gift wrapping, shipping and many other services available. Old fashioned, friendly customer service offered year round.

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LEGENDS CAFÉ

Owner: Christine Lloyd Website: LegendsCafeSaratoga.com Years in Business: 9 WHERE LEGENDS ARE MADE. Legends offers over 50 hot & cold Sandwiches & Salads… PLUS Homemade Soups, Paninis & Burgers. Eat in, Carry out of Free Delivery! Catering Available. Off Street Parking, Plenty of Seating, Patio.

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THE ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

DREAMSLEEP MATTRESS OUTLET

Owner: privately held Website: adirondack trust.com Contact #: 584-5844 Years in Business: 110 As an employee owned and locally managed bank we offer a variety of banking services, including: • Personal and Business Banking • WebWise® Online & Mobile Banking • Investment Management and Retirement Planning • Insurance – Personal and Business We continue to receive a 5-star “Superior” rating from Bauer Financial for our financial strength and have branches throughout Saratoga County and in Glens Falls and Queensbury. Member FDIC

Owner: Stephen Smith/ Wayne Cherry Website: DreamsleepMattress.com Contact #: 587-5310 Years in Business: 10 Quality mattresses at outlet prices.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

NORTHEAST FIREPLACE AND STOVE

Owner: TJ & Lacey Edwards Contact #: 584-9070 Years in Business: 1 Northeast Fireplace and Stove specializes in full service and installation of gas, wood and pellet burning appliances. We offer indoor and outdoor custom made furniture and mantles. We offer a wide variety of outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor kitchen, custom patios and hardscapes.

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DEHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FLOWERS

Owners: Dude Dehn & John Mishoe Website: DehnsFlowersandGifts.com Also on Facebook & Wedding Wire Contact #: 584-1880 Years in Business: 120 We may be the oldest flower shop, but we have the newest ideas!

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CAPITAL DISTRICT CONTRACTORS & DECKS

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

SPOKEN BOUTIQUE Owner: Pam Worth Website: spokensaratoga.com

Owner: David Bernacki Contact #: 371-9950 Years in Business: 23+ Website: capitaldistrictcontractors.com Over time even the best planned and designed home may need a home improvement/home renovation project to keep up with a growing family or a changing lifestyle. Whether you need to spread out, spreadup or streamline your existing space to better suit your wishes and dreams into a reality! With over 23 years of experience in specialized services in the areas of Sunrooms, Screenrooms, Decks and Basement upgrades. We also offer 1st and 2nd Story Additions, Garages and Home Maintenance in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga counties in New York State. No job is too big or too small. We are the perfect choice for you.

Contact #: 587-2772 Years in Business: 2 1/2

Saratoga native Pam Worth uses her over 30 years of experience to create and deliver a one of a kind shopping experience. Located at 27 Church Street, Pam is proud to be a local businesswoman with roots to this amazing city. Just ask her what she loves about Saratoga and her list goes on and on. She is aware of the history and the locations of her favorite businesses, past and present. Spoken Boutique is just one example of a proud local business in Saratoga. Recognized for many accolades as a customer favorite and for visual merchanding, Spoken also has an amazing customer base that is never taken for granted. When you are in Spoken, you will see why people love it and continue to support the store. It is Pam; it’s her incredible retail background, and her love of this city, and the fact that she’s proud to be a part of a remarkable” Local Community” that supports each other.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

STOCKADE IMPORTS

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THE STRAND

Owner: Deborah Barthold Website: stockadeoriental rugs.com Contact #: 583-2044 Years in Business: 23

Stockade Oriental Rug Imports is a direct importer of Fine Hand Woven and Oriental Carpets & Rugs. Our showroom, located in the old firehouse building in Saratoga Springs has one of the largest inventories in the entire region. While we work with decorators and have customers from all over the world, the local region we serve includes Albany and the entire Capital District, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, the Adirondacks to Lake Placid, Plattsburgh and beyond. Fine hand-woven rugs and carpets are not mass produced, disposable items. Every carpet is a one-of-a-kind work of art, made as they have been for centuries. They are an investment that will appreciate in value and that can last for many, many generations.

Owner: Kevin Barrows and Kristen Mann Website: strandhairstudio.com Contact #: 581-1800 Years in Business: 3+ At The Strand our guarantee is to share our expertise to help people understand their hair type, and achieve sucessful styles, not just on the day of their appointment, but everyday. We strive for the highest level of technical skill, product knowledge, and passion for hairdressing, constantly staying creative and inspired through extensive training in NYC. We foster a relaxed, lively and fun environment. Embraced by full service client experience, where every visit is memorable.

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MANGINO BUICK, GMC

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

AMERICAN AUTO AND TRANSMISSION

Owners: Ralph Mangino Sr. & Family Website: mangino.com Contact #: 885-5301 (Ballston Spa) 843-5702 (Amsterdam) Years in Business: 34 With a long history of serving the community and providing local families with superior sales and service, the Mangino family is proud to announce many exciting additions and changes at their two locations. In 2011 Mangino Buick was chosen by GMC to be an authorized dealer, adding the full line of GMC trucks, SUVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and parts to their current line-up of premium Buick cars and crossover vehicles. Just last month Mangino Chevrolet completed their new expansion and is now serving customers in a beautifully redesigned building focused around the entire customer experience. Andâ&#x20AC;Śthis Spring Mangino Buick GMC will give their Rt. 50 location a completely new look with a state of the art makeover! (New rendering pictured above.) These are exciting times for the Mangino family of dealerships and will only add to their commitment to the local communities and the customers they serve.

Owner: Jim Paddock Contact #: 584-5656 Years in Business: 14

We are your complete One-Stop service center. We specialize in remanufacturing transmissions for all makes and models, foreign or domestic.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

THE MAGIQUE FLUTE

Owner: Margaret LaFrance Master’s Degree, Flute Performance B.A. with honors, Music Performance and Composition

Website: TheMagiqueFlute.com Contact #: 288-3096 The Magique Flute provides elegant solo and ensemble music for weddings and all kinds of special events in Saratoga Springs, the Capital District, and the Lower Adirondack Region. Margaret is a professional studio flutist, composer, and keyboardist. Also a published writer, she writes and performs musical children’s stories for parties and classrooms, and with poet Susan Jefts, performs unique “musical poetry” for special events. Margaret teaches flute (and more!) to children and adults of all levels in a relaxed, enjoyable learning environment. Visit www.TheMagiqueFlute.com for info on Margaret’s private studio, teaching philosophy, bio, musical samples, compositions, collaborations and testimonials.

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ROOHAN REALTY

Owner: J. Thomas Roohan Contact #: 587-4500

Website: roohanrealty.com Years in Business: 43

Roohan Realty has been serving the Saratoga region's real estate needs since 1969. The awardwinning team of 50 professionals specializes in residential, commercial, new construction and equine properties. Roohan Realty is committed to a hometown philosophy of community involvement. Visit the office conveniently located at 519 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs.

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SARATOGA SALSA & SPICE COMPANY

Owners: John & Sherry Knotek Website: saratogasalsaandspice.com Contact #: 221-7111 Years in Business: 8+ A specialty store with a “Little Bit of Attitude”! Offering the finest Salsas, Spices, Hot Sauces, BBQ’s & more. Check out our newly expanded dried spices, chilies, and sea salt selection. Be sure to come in and “Get Sauced” at our sample bar where you can try a variety of our own salsas along with other amazing Saratoga and New York State products.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

THREE OLIVES RESTAURANT

Owners: Nick and Rocco Renda Contact #: 490-2093

Website: threeolivesonline.com Years in Business: 2

Three Olives is a family orientated Italian Restaurant that cooks from our hearts to your plate. We offer a variety of traditional Italian dishes such as chicken parm, veal francese, eggplant rollentini, and lasagna. We also offer a wide selection of pasta dishes along with some fish and seafood. Whatever you choose, you are sure to leave with a smile on your face. Come on in and join us here at Three Olives, where our home is your home, and your satisfaction is our joy.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

ELEVATE CYCLES, INC.

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YOGA MANDALI

Owners: Karen Score Website: yogamandali.com Contact #: 584-0807 Years in Business: 9 Owner: Chris and Sue Pitts Website: elevatecycles.com Contact #: Saratoga 587-0455 Clifton Park 371-4641 Years in Business: 18 Elevate Cycles offers a wide variety of bicycles and accessories for all types of riders. We also offer full service bicycle repair in both our locations. With our state of the art Fit Studio, we are the most experienced and accredited fitting facility in the Capital District. We're a bike shop who supports our community's cyclist and fitness enthusiasts that work hard to make cycling fun for every rider that visits our shops.

Yoga for EVERY Body! We offer 30 yoga classes a week to meet the needs of all levels of practitioners in our spacious beautiful studio right on Broadway! We have 14 expertly trained instructors who will guide you through a safe practice in a nurturing and welcoming environment.

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THE VAULT Owner: Dennis Nye Website:

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

PURDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISCOUNT WINES AND LIQUORS

thevault saratogasprings.com

Contact #: 583-3479 Years in Business: 26

The Vault- A nationally competitive buyer and seller of coins, collections and gold and silver. Located just off Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY, we carry a huge selection of coins and collectible sports cards. More than just coin dealers, we are gold buyers too! We buy and sell estate jewelry and collectibles. We also buy and sell diamonds, watches, paper money & fine jewelry. Huge selection of estate jewelry, vintage jewelry, coins & collections, gold, silver, diamonds, antiques, and sports cards & memorabilia

Owner: Gail Purdy-Brophy Website: purdyswines.com Contact #: 518-584-5400 Years in Business: 52 Saratogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and best selection of fine wines & spirits since 1960. We carry over 7000 items at discount prices. Our extremely knowledgeable staff can help you find a nice selection.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF

Website: Owners: Saratogachef.com John and Paula Reardon Years in Business: 11 Contact #: 226-4477 Compliments to the Chef is a unique kitchen supply and cutlery store which carries leading brand names such as: All Clad, LeCreuset, Emile Henry, Jura Capresso, Wusthof, J. A. Henckels, Shun, Global and Kyocera and much more. It is different from the big box stores by offering a warm, inviting store filled with a knowledgeable, friendly staff and the best in kitchenware from around the world. Customers enjoy a relaxed shopping environment while the staff works diligently to satisfy each individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

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ADIRONDACK TREE SURGEONS

Owner: Phil Viger Website: AdirondackTree.com Contact #: 587-0333 or 792-2225 Years in Business: 30 Adirondack Tree Surgeons is locally owned and family operated and has been providing tree care service to the Adirondack Region of Upstate New York since 1982. We provide tree care services for Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Westchester counties and the surrounding areas. Owner Phil Viger, and their staff of skilled tree care specialists, guarantee your satisfaction with any of our tree removal, tree care, tree pruning or stump grinding services.

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IMPRESSIVE INTERIORS Owner: Richard & Lea Covell Website: covells.com Contact #: 518-583-4871 Years in Business: 38

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

SARATOGA RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT SALES

Owner: Dave and Debora Hummel Website: saratogasales.com Contact #: (518) 584-6293 or sales@saratogasales.com Years in Business: 15

The Covells carry on the 100 year old family tradition of quality craftsmanship and a level of Located just minutes from Saratoga Springs, with a showroom over 14,000sq.ft. We are the one customer service that can only be found in a small, locally owned business. Their casual, down to stop shop for restaurant equipment and supplies for your commercial kitchen or home. Our services earth way of doing business keeps customers returning to Impressive Interiors for all of their dec- include commercial kitchen consulting, design, sales, delivery, installation and service. We are open Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM and Saturday 9:00AM - 2:00PM. Our staff has over 20 years of orating needs." experience within the industry. Call or stop in and give us the opportunity to put that knowledge to work for you!

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

THE FURNITURE HOUSE

Owner: Mario DiSiena Website: TheFurnitureHouseNY.com Contact #: 587-9865 Years in Business: 32 The Furniture House is a specialty furniture store on Saratoga Lake. Take a drive around the lake and enjoy our spectacular view. Inside our unique store explore numerous rooms filled wih fine furniture and accessories. We offer merchandise from large manufacturers, like Henredon and Drexel Heritage, to small specialty companies, such as Charleston Forge and Ekornes, that offer custom pieces and finishes. Experience a unique shopping experience at The Furniture House “more than just a place to shop”

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MICHAEL’S GROUP

Owner: John and David Michaels Website: MichaelsGroup.com Contact #: 899-6311 Years in Business: 55 Locations may Change… but tradition never does for The Michaels Group For generations The Michaels Group has been recognized as a leader in new home construction. Starting out from humble beginnings as a landscape designer, Jim Michaels conceived a vision of building high quality homes that incorporated individual lifestyles so as to have lasting value. Today, that tradition continues as The Michaels Group continues to build their hallmark designs throughout the Capital Region. Known for quality construction and outstanding customer service, every member of the Michaels Group team understands that commitment to customer care. We know that the homes we are building represents a major investment to the homeowner and we are committed to making it a great experience from start to finish.

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Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

THE SARATOGA WINERY SIGNATURE HOMES REALTY

Owner: Rich & Tara Nimmo Website: TheSaratogaWinery.com Contact #: 584-WINE (9463) Years in Business: 3 Established with a vision and grown with passion, The Saratoga Winery is truly a labor of love. Owners Rich & Tara Nimmo, with their two sons, Tyler & Sam, invite you to come relax & enjoy your experience in the elegant rustic atmosphere. The knowledgeable staff will guide you to discover your new favorite wine, and with every sip you can taste the handcrafted quality. Come join us for a Friday night, and you'll already be planning to come back for the next one. "Saratoga Winery is a very unique place! Good times enjoyed in great company! I loved the Rustic Red and Pinot Noir. The decorating is awesome. Glad to have found them and can't wait to go back." -Satisfied Customer Upcoming Events: Anniversary Vendor Fair Open House 11/26, Winery Christmas Party with Santa 12/15

Owner: Cynthia Quade Website: signaturehomesrealty.com Contact #: 376-2965 Years in Business: 28 Having a passion for homes and working with people from very early on I strived to achieve a company that would provide home buyers and sellers with a positive experience. At Signature Homes Realty, we recognize the difficulties of selling or buying home. There is more involved than just finding the right buyer or the right home for your family. It is about working with a trusted partner that understands your needs and can help you navigate the market. Markets change, but the one thing that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change is the level of service that only a boutique style brokerage like Signature Homes Realty can offer. That is why I continue to be proud of my small company. It allows me to be confident that when someone chooses to work with us they are getting YEARS of experience from a collaboration of professionals that have been responsible for nearly half a billion of sold real estate in the Capital Region and over 28 years of superior customer service.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

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NEW COUNTRY TOYOTA OF SARATOGA

NEW COUNTRY FORD MAZDA SUBARU

Owner: Bob McKenna, Co-owner & General Manager Website: toyotaofsaratogasprings.com Contact #: 584-7272 Years in Business: 23

Managing Partner: Peter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley Website: newcountry.com Contact #: 584-7275 Years in Business: 30+

New Country Toyota & Scion of Saratoga recently donated a second Toyota van to the Saratoga veterans. Bob McKenna and his staff at New Country Toyota & Scion are great supporters of our LOCAL community.

New Country Ford Mazda Subarus has been a leader in customer satisfaction at the same location for 30 years. Off exit 15 in Saratoga Springs you can expect a certified product consultant and or manager to assist you as needed for product information, a test drive or simple pricing information on our award winning new and preowned inventory. The sales department is open 9am - 9pm Monday through Thursday, 9am - 6pm Friday and 9am - 5pm on Saturday for your shopping convenience.

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LAZY DOG COOKIE CO. & SPAW CITY SOCIAL CLUB

Owners: Keith & Amy Augustine Website: www.spawcity.com Contact #: 518-309-3732 Year in Business: Spaw City Social Club (1 year) Lazy Dog Cookie Co. (11 years) You’ve known us for years as the local manufacturers of your favorite dog treats….the Lazy Dog Cookie Co. That’s right, we’ve been producing your pup’s favorite treats, right here in Ballston Spa, for over 11 years! Well… now we’re giving you one more thing to love about us…. The sPAW City Social Club is the Capital District's only indoor dog park, offering 2,750 sq. ft. of safe open play space with an abundance of toys and play equipment! It was our goal to provide a safe & secure indoor facility that responsible pet lovers could enjoy with their dogs… and from what we hear… the dogs and their owners love it!

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

CELTIC TREASURES

Owner: Paul & Antoinette O’Donnell Website: Celtictreasures.com Contact #: 583-9452 Years in Business: 20 We proudly feature the finest gift items from Ireland: gold & silver jewelry, Balleek china, Galway & Waterford crystal, food, teas, fragrances, wool clothing, music & more!

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

WILLIAM J. BURKE & SONS BUSSING & CUNNIFF FUNERAL HOMES

Owner: Mark Phillips and R. Thomas Armer Website: burkefuneralhome.com Contact #: 584-5373 Years in Business: 134 The Burke name has long been regarded as a symbol of trust and confidence. We promise that arrangements will be carried out in the most exact and respectful manner, in accordance with the wishes of the deceased and the survivors, regardless of nationality, creed, or financial circumstances. It is our privilege to serve the families of this area with the utmost of care and respect. The funeral home is owned and operated by long time funeral directors Mark Phillips and Thomas Armer. In September of 2001, the firm acquired the local 60-year-old firm of Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home and merged the two funeral homes into operation at 628 North Broadway.

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SARATOGA GLUTEN FREE GOODS

Owner: MaryAnna Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Robert Averill and Jeanne Daley Email: saratogaglutenfree@mindspring.com Contact #: 681-1707 Years in Business: 4 Saratoga Gluten Free Goods is a local, small-batch, dedicated gluten free bakery, specializing in FRESH gluten free breads and rolls. We deliver FRESH products, never frozen, twice every week. We use organic, GMO free and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. We use no preservatives. Customers can find our products in many retail establishments and restaurants around the region.

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Owner: Melissa Brumley Website: www.saratogawineandspirits.net Contact #: 518-871-1302 Year in Business: Opened May 2012 Wilton’s boutique wine and liquor store presents an ease-of –shopping experience and competitive prices. Our selections are handpicked with a focus on quality and value. For your convenience, we also have a fully stocked spirit section. Melissa has a passion for wine and will help you navigate our wine selection. We’re happy to build a case or pair wine for your holiday party. Stop in or call ahead! Melissa (Ethier) is a Saratoga native. She and husband Brian (Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria) live in Saratoga with their 2 young children Nicholas and Sarah.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

EMBROIDME

Owner: Dan Satre and Kevin McCashion Website: embroidme-albany.com Contact #: 518-584-8700 Years in Business: 10 Embroidery has been around for hundreds of years. But until EmbroidMe, it was difficult to find a store that could handle all of your custom embroidery, screen printing and promotional needs – much less, one that could do so personally, professionally and punctually. With locations in Saratoga Springs and Albany, let the professionals at EmbroidMe, handle all of your printing and promotional needs.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

VIOLET’S & STELLA’S OF SARATOGA

Owner: Laura Farrar Website: violetsofsaratoga.com Contact #: 584-4838 Years in Business: 6 Voted a local favorite in 2009, 2010 and 2011, Violet’s & Stella’s of Saratoga is a women’s clothing and shoe boutique located in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY. Violet’s opened in 2007 and Stella’s joined in 2010. Since then owner Laura Farrar has been dedicated to offering women stylish dresses, designer denim, handbags, leather boots and evening shoes at attractive prices. The boutique houses looks for every occasion, from weekend casual to special events. Owned and operated by women, we are dedicated to helping women feel confident and beautiful.

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SARATOGA ZYMURGIST

Owners: Reed and Mary Artis Website: saratogaz.com Contact #: 580-9785 Years in Business: 2 Now with over three times their old retail space, customers will find shopping much more comfortable, plus more items will be available for sale. The store has a new entrance along the left side EBI Beverage building which gives their patrons more designated parking spaces for their shopping pleasure. Reed and Mary want to welcome their loyal customers who happily dealt with all the upheaval during the expansion and look forward to meeting new customers in the new retail store.

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WSG

Owners: Jim and Mike Gile Website: wsg.net Contact #: 584-1742 Years in Business: 16 WSG was founded in 1996 by brothers Jim and Mike Gile. The company provides full technology services under one roof: web design/development, internet marketing, IT consulting, network support and local web hosting. WSG is committed to providing reliable and cost-effective solutions with a commitment to understanding the customer, their technology needs and budget.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

RUBY & QUIRI

Owner: Rick Ruby Website: RandQ.com Contact #: 762-ruby (7829) Years in Business: 63 Our goals are the same today as they were in 1949, when my mom and dad started our company â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to save you money while giving you the most personal service possible. Experience the difference today at Ruby & Quiri â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the largest complete home furnishings center in Upstate NY.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

OVERHEAD DOOR

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Spa City Jiu Jitsu

COMPANY OF GLENS FALLS

Chad Beatty

Bob Dashnow

Eddie Fyvie

Owner: Greg Hydock Website: GarageDoors-GlensFalls.com Contact #: 518 798-4228

Instructors: Chad Beatty, Bob Dashnow and Eddie Fyvie Website: spacitybjj.com Contact #: 248-2080 Years in Business: 7

Dependability, Quality of Service, Product Excellence. Those are the three ways you assess a garage door specialist. And in all three areas, you'll find Overhead Door Company of Glens Falls, Inc. at the top of the list. For over 30 years we've specialized in the sales, installation, service and repair of residential and commercial garage doors and access systems in Upstate New York. We are the area's exclusive representative for the durable, beautiful and topâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;quality line of Overhead Door Corporation products.

At SPA CITY Jiu-Jitsu we teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, the most in demand styles in the United States. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Japanese for "Art of Gentleness") is a cutting edge Martial Art style, perfected by the legendary Gracie Family in Brazil. The essence of Jiu-Jitsu is the ability to flow quickly from one technique to another to control an attacker. This style allows for a smaller person to defeat a much larger attacker. Learn the same techniques the Gracie Family and their students have used to dominate Mixed Martial Arts Competitions for the past 80 years.

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Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

A Full Schedule for the Downtown Business Association’s Fall Festival, Coming Saturday, October 27 OPENING CEREMONY o 10 a.m. at Saratoga Farmers’ Market pavilion o Come meet Winnie the Pooh and Friends o CBS 6’s Liz Bishop will be emcee for the event

COLLAMER PARKING LOT o Dream Ponies will have pony rides and a petting zoo o Radio Disney will be broadcasting LIVE o Jump around on the Bouncy Bounce

DIVISION ST (Street will be closed between Downtowner and Broadway)

o Star 101.3 broadcasting LIVE o Cudney Cleaners Coat Drive o PJ Dual the face painter

CHILDREN’S COSTUME PARADE @ 4 p.m. o Down Broadway to Congress Park o Free carousel rides from 4:30-5 p.m. for all children who participated in the parade

The Clothes Line- Coloring Contest G. Wilikers - Mr. and Mrs. Bill the Clowns, pumpkin painting (while supplies last!) Dawgom - Heather Bohm-Tallman’s Doggie Photo Booth Putnam Market - Face Painters

Crafter’s Gallery - Rubber band shooting gallery Plum Dandy - Alan Edstrum the Magician National Museum of Dance - Free admission to all children 18 and under Impressions of Saratoga - Bean bag toss

The Arcade Building - Little Elvis The Mine - Haunted House Gaffney’s- Pumpkin painting The Racing City Chorus at the Downstreet Market Betsey and the ByeGons at Adirondack Trust

SARATOGA SPRINGS The annual Fall Festival in Downtown Saratoga Springs is back for 2012, and is presented by the Downtown Business Association, the Saratoga Special Assessments District and Star 103.1. The festivities get underway bright and early at 10 a.m. October 27 at the Saratoga Farmers Market where CBS 6 anchorwoman Liz Bishop will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Bring the kids to meet Winne the Pooh and friends. One of the first events of the day will be a pumpkin roll, where you can roll a pumpkin down Caroline Street and win prizes. Healthy Living Market and Cafe will have a booth on hand detailing their plans to open in the Wilton Mall. The Collamer parking lot will be a kid-friendly hangout, with Radio Disney pro-

viding the music while they stomp around on a bouncy bounce. There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo provided by Dream Ponies. Division Street will be closed between the Downtowner Hotel and Broadway to make room for the Star 103.1 remote broadcast booth, a face painting station with PJ Dual and the Cudney’s Cleaners coat drive. This all leads up to a fantastic Halloween costume parade beginning at 4 p.m. Kids can wear their costumes a few days ahead of Halloween and march along Broadway to Congress Park. There will be free carousel rides from 4:30 5 p.m. for all parade participants. The Clothes Line will sponsor a coloring contest, while over at G. Wilikers, Mr. and Mrs. Bill the Clown will be making balloon animals and painting pumpkins, while supplies last.

Dawgdom will be sponsoring Tallman’s Doggie Photo Booth while the Putnam Market will welcome some face painters at their store. The Crafter’s Gallery will be setting up a rubber band shooting gallery. Plum Dandy will be hosting magician Alan Edstrum that afternoon, while “Little Elvis” rocks the Arcade Building across the way. Impressions of Saratoga will have a bean bag toss, and the National Museum of Dance will waive admission for anyone under the age of 18 all day long. Be on the lookout for a wandering stilt walker making his way up and down Broadway. Enter the Haunted House that took over The Mine...if you dare. The DBA Fall Festival is sure to be a great time with something for the whole family to enjoy.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Sudoku Level: 1

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk

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Movie Review Here Comes the Boom

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ACROSS 1 Emulate a sous chef 5 Alcohol awareness-raising org. 9 Lands by the sea 14 Facetious "I see" 15 Farm fraction 16 Troop formation 17 Buccaneer? 20 IRS info 21 Jackie's designer 22 Wikipedia policy 23 Part of a flight 24 Vendetta 25 Pasteurize? 32 SASE inserts, sometimes 33 "Sweet!" 34 Feel poorly 35 Like many college texts 36 MapQuest owner 37 "So Big" author Ferber 38 A, in Austria 39 Fishing hook 41 Hilarious 42 Propaganda? 46 Donald, to Dewey 47 Masters statistics 48 Coffee go-with 50 Right on el mapa 51 IV-covered areas 54 Melancholy? 57 Consumed 58 Wall St. debuts 59 Reject, in a way 60 It's "when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie" 61 Suffragist Lucretia 62 Catches on DOWN 1 Tom Brady's team, to fans 2 Frat letters 3 Place to watch the 1-Down 4 Break noisily 5 "Marilyn: A Biography" author 6 Say yes 7 Barrel-bottom bit 8 Hi-__ 9 Party hearty 10 Skee-Ball spot

You’ve been doing the same job for most of your adult life and stopped making an effort a decade ago. Then you hear the news that someone who’s been doing the job even longer and still makes an effort is about to be fired. Do you let it happen? Scott Voss (played by Kevin James) is a 42 year-old biology teacher. Ten years ago, he was given a Teacher of the Year award but when we join the story, he’s sleeping late, making little or no effort in the classroom and seen as an embarrassment by the principal, Mr. Betcher (played by Greg Germann). When Betcher (Germann) catches him sneaking into class late via the classroom window, he gives Voss parking lot duty and strips him of a vacation day. Rather than accept more work that he’s in no way interested in doing, he tries to find someone to fill in for him. His colleague, Marty, the music teacher (played by Henry Winkler) is more than willing to assume the responsibility but also a little shaken by the news that his wife is pregnant. Later, at a school board budget meeting, he’s given the even more troubling news that thanks to budget problems, the music program is in jeopardy. Voss, despite his long-standing apathy, offers to raise money to save the music program and his colleague’s job. He resumes the job of teaching citizenship classes in night school but sees that the wages would make it near-impossible to earn the money in time. One of his students, Niko (played by Bas Rutten) asks for additional tutoring and Voss agrees, reluctantly. It is during a tutoring session at Niko’s apartment that Voss, who wrestled in college, sees a mixed martial arts match, learns that the loser was paid $10,000, and decides he can raise the money by joining this very punishing sport.

At The Movies With Trey Roohan

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“A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.” William Arthur Ward

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11 Cow poke 12 Big-grin borders 13 Thesaurus entry: Abbr. 18 Rosters 19 Year in Augustus' reign 23 "Monk" org. 24 Frustrate 25 More faithful 26 "Do the Right Thing" actor Davis 27 Hot spots 28 Switch type 29 A ham might be on one 30 Chiantis, e.g. 31 Cheer 36 Colgate-Palmolive shaving lotion

37 Cupid's counterpart 39 Suitable for a serious collector 40 S&L units 41 Bury the hatchet 43 Sex Pistols fan, e.g. 44 Outcome 45 Up-to-date 48 Geom. figure 49 Aware of 50 Beantown hockey nickname 51 Actress Falco 52 It's assumed 53 Pvt. instructors 54 Space cadet's brain size? 55 Pronoun that's a homonym of a song 56 Under-cover duds?

Now, the last Kevin James movie that I saw in theaters was Zookeeper. I wasn’t impressed. I won’t say that Here Comes the Boom was impressive, but it was easily a step up from Zookeeper. Also, naming the movie after what would eventually become the main character’s theme song isn’t particularly creative. Still, I was entertained. Watching an overweight 42 yearold enter the ring and take serious punishment over and over … and over was hilarious and watching the effect his decision to make an effort had, not just on him but on the entire cast of characters, was bizarrely uplifting. I don’t imagine James or any of his co-stars will receive awards for their work in this film, but I liked it and you might too. (6.8/10) For comments and questions, contact me at movies@roohanrealty.com.

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Animal Crackers

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 10/30: Public Hearing concerning budget, 7:15 p.m. 10/30: Town Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 10/29: Village Board, 7:30 p.m. Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 10/30: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 10/29: Town Board Agenda Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 10/30: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m. City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 10/29: City Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 11/1: Budget Workshop, 6:30 p.m. 11/6: City Council Meeting, 7 p.m. Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 11/1: Town Board Agenda Meeting, 7 p.m. 11/8: Town Board Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 11/5: Board of Trustees Monthly Workshop, 6:30 p.m Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 11/1: Town Board, 7 p.m Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 11/1: Town Board, 7 p.m. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster St., # 1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

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Zumba at Gavin Park

Wednesday night Zumba class start date has changed to October 31 and will end on December 12. All sessions are still accepting registrations--register for one or register for both! Session A - Mondays (only) on Oct. 29 – Dec. 3 from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Session B - Wednesdays (only) Oct. 31 – Dec. 12 from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

Registration Ends one business day prior to each session start date. Register online at www.activenet18.active.com/w iltonrecreation/ or stop by our office, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Chamber Angels Seeks Donations of Holiday Gifts For Children in Southern Saratoga County Chamber Angels will hold a fundraising cocktail reception, “An Evening with Angels” on November 15 at the Mohawk Country Club and Chateau. Individuals can register to attend the reception or receive more information about sponsoring a child by calling The Chamber at 371-7748 or by visiting www.southernsaratoga.org. Businesses or individuals who may be interested in sponsoring this event or being an angel to a child a need this season can learn more by calling the number above. Christmas tree ornaments containing a single wish list item can be obtained at the following locations starting the first week in November: Times Square (Clifton Park Center Mall), NBT Bank (225 Guideboard Rd, Halfmoon), TD Bank (Shopper’s World Plaza), Mechanicville District Public Library, and Tiny Tots Tea Room or Artique (both in Plaza 8, Crescent Road). Visit www.southernsaratoga.org for more information.

Attention: 1963 graduates of St. Peter's Academy A 50th reunion is planned for September 28, 2013, so be sure to save the date. More information will follow as the event is firmed up. Please send your contact information to one of the following: annob113@aol.com pamlollias@yahoo.com jert5491@hotmail.com

Victory Monthly Breakfast The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 south of the Village of Victory ( look for our sign ) Will be cooking breakfast on November 11, from 8 -11 a.m. and will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $6.00, Child $3.00. Everyone is welcome.

Alpine Sport Shop Ski Movie Benefit The Alpine Sport Shop will host Warren Miller's newest movie, "Flow State" for the benefit of the Saratoga Springs High School Ski Team and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program. Showtime is 7 p.m. Saturday November 3 at the Middle School at 515 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. It will be one of the first showings in the Northeast. Tickets are $12 each, and all of the proceeds will be donated. For more information and to purchase tickets contact the Alpine Sport Shop located at 399 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs or by phone at (518) 584 6290 or online by visiting www.alpinesportshop.com.

Community Hospice of Saratoga To Hold A Holiday Grief Recovery Program The Community Hospice of Saratoga offers a special evening to help you prepare and cope with the holidays after a loss. Easing Grief During the Holidays will be held on Tuesday, November 13 from 6:30 8:30 PM at the Community Hospice Office, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. The presentation will be given by Hospice staff and a panel of volunteers who will share their experiences. Pre-registration is not required and community members are welcome. For further information or directions, please call (518) 581-0800.

Circle Of Love-A Group for Birth Parents Circle of Love is open to all birthmothers, birthfathers and/or pregnant women considering an adoption plan. You will have a safe and comfortable place to openly share your feelings, ask questions and connect with birthparents of all ages, and with many different life

experiences. Meetings are free, and confidential. Meeting is Thursday November 8, 2012 from 6 - 7:15 p.m. To RSVP or make a referral contact Liza at 1-800-982-3678, or by email at Liza@friendsinadoption.org.

First Night Saratoga 5K Run The 15th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by Saratoga Arts, will be held Monday, December 31, at 5:30 p.m. The race is limited to 1,500 registrants. Awards are given to the top three male and female, plus age category awards. All finishers will receive a First Night commemorative medal. Registration fee is $22 by November 23, and $30 after November 23. Register online at www.saratoga-arts.org for further information, call (518) 584-4132.

First Annual Pink Diamonds and Champagne Brunch Brunch will be served buffet style Sunday, Oct 28 from 11 a.m. - noon. A toast with a glass of pink champagne, compliments of CL Events, will be at noon to honor all breast cancer survivors and victims. Connie Slingerland will be speaking at 12:15 p.m. about her book, "How Connie Got Her Rack Back" and her journey with her breast cancer battle. Cash bar after noon, and a silent auction that will run until 1 p.m. There will be a fashion show by Miss Scarletts Boutique and SHUSH Shoes at this event for entertainment. Come check out the new trends for the Winter of 2012. 70 percent of all proceeds with be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For more information, call (518) 514-8490.

Simplicity Parenting with Kim John Payne Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Skidmore College. Simplicity Parenting offers a clear and effective pathway to simplify four realms at home, which reduces stress on children and their parents, and allows room for connection, creativity and relaxation. Parents find that children: are calmer and happier, do better socially and emotionally, are more focused at school, find it easier to comply with family rules. Parents also find that they have more time and energy for connection, relaxation and fun. For more information, visit www.simplicityparenting.com.

Grandparents and Relatives Raising Kin Support Groups The National Committee of Grandparents for Children’s Rights announced the reinstatement of monthly support groups for grandparents and relatives raising kin in Saratoga Springs, New York. The support groups will be held the first Wednesday of every month, starting November 7, at Lake Avenue Elementary School, 126 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs from 6 - 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. For more information on the support groups, grandparents or community members can contact Amy Zawistowski for more information at (518) 833-0215 or 1-888-6593745, or by email at azawistowski@grandparentsforchildren.org.

Scottie’s Closet The Ballston Spa Middle School PTA is hosting a “Scottie’s Closet” on Saturday, November 3, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria. All families in the BSCSD are invited to “shop” for free gently used clothing and books, including winter clothing. For more information, call (518) 884-7200, ext. 4339.

Crafters Wanted The Schuylerville United Methodist Church is hosting its 13th Annual Craft Fair on Sunday, November 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the American Legion Post 278 located on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Any crafters who wish to participate, contact Nellie Dumas via email at ndumas1@nycap.rr.com or call (518) 695-9668 and leave a message.

Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous (FA) Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a program based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. FA is a fellowship of men and women who are recovering from the disease of food addiction. Some of us have been obese or under-eaters, bulimic or so obsessed with food or weight that we could not freely live our lives. FA members have tried any number of solutions to their problems with food, including years of diets or exercise. Looking for a solution? We invite anyone to visit us at our weekly meeting on Mondays at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. Local contacts: John: (518) 605-3090, Helena (518) 584-8190.

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events Friday, October 26 Stillwater Free Library Ladies Night All Saints on the Hudson North Parish, Stillwater A simple basket raffle party— every year it gets bigger and better. There is no cost to enter, raffle tickets are available: 50 for $25, 15 for $10, $1 each. There will also be a cash bar provided by Panza’s Restaurant and plenty of appetizers. For more information call (518) 664-6255.

The Fourth Annual Children's Guide Halloween Bash The Ciccotti Center, Colonie Bring your kids out in costume for some Halloween Fun. Trick or treat with over 25 vendors. There will be candy, games, bounce zone, scavenger hunt and more! Terrific and safe halloween fun for kids from infants to 8. Only $4 per child. Your kids will love the chance to get in their costumes early. This year make Halloween an all day event. For more information, call (518) 281-4722.

Saturday, October 27 6th Annual Saratoga Springs Lions Health Fair Saratoga Springs High School The Saratoga Springs Lions Club will be sponsoring their 6th

Annual Alfred Z. Solomon Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free entry for all. For more information on the event, contact Rick Reeves at (518) 584-8085, Joanne Sole at (518) 209-9891, or visit www.saratogalions.com.

First-ever Stillwater Fall Festival A block-party style event, the Stillwater Fall Fest will have many Stillwater non-profit organizations set up in a walk-able distance for you to have fun, visit and celebrate everything autumn. For more information, call (518) 664-6255.

Rolis Spook Fest Rolis Muscle Cars, 70 Kardas Road, Valley Falls From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., join in the fun at the Halloween Car Show. Crazy Herb’s Texas BBQ will be on hand for your appetites. Free cider and donuts plus hot coffee for all that attend. Minimum $10 donation to Ronald McDonald House of Albany to enter. For more information, email tracy@rolisauto.com or call (518) 753-7446.

5th Adirondack Sports & Fitness Winter Expo Saratoga Springs City Center From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., a huge variety of exhibitors will be featured, plus exciting demos, seminars, sales and family activities. The event will also be held October 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event is free. For more information, call (518) 877-8788.

Ballston Spa Zombie Bar Crawl Ballston Spa Throw on your best wig, neck bolts or scissor-hands and joing the Zombie Bar Crawl in Ballston Spa on the 27th Of October. Starting at Sunset you get to bar hop around the bars of Ballston Spa. Visit all participating bars and get your card stamped finishing at 51 Front Wine Bar Bistro to enter your card into a raffle. Beware, there are zombies lurking around to spook you. If you are caught without a costume you will be tricked! For more information, call (518) 727-2089.

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Sunday, October 28 rUNDEAD 5K Race Saratoga Springs State Park A 5K trail run to support Special Olympics New York, the event will begin at 9:30 a.m. Each runner will start off with a flag belt and three flags. These flags represent your lifelines. Zombies throughout the course will be attempting to take these one at a time. The run costs $30 if you pre-register and $35 if you register the day of. For more information on the event or how to register, visit www.saratogaracetrack.com.

Monday, October 29 Historic Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino Saratoga Springs History Museum Admission that night will be $7 for adults, $3 for children 9-17, children under 8 free, with a maximum cost of $20 per family. Time slots begin at 6:20 p.m. and tours run every 20 minutes. Verbally confirmed reservations and prepayment are required. To make a reservation, call the office (518) 584-6920.

Tuesday, October 30 DVRC's 30th Anniversary Celebration Saratoga Springs City Center You are invited to join in the celebration of the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County's 30th anniversary. There will be auctions to bid on and delicious food to enjoy, so bookmark the date. For more information on the event, email dvrcdrd@yahoo.com or call (518) 583-0280.

Anger Management for Teens Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street For teens in grades 9 through 12 with parents joining in for the final session. Facilitated by the Saratoga Center for the Family staff. Participants will learn how to identify triggers as well as develop coping skills, healthy expressions of anger and de-escalation techniques. Please plan on attending all four sessions. For more information call (518) 584-7860, opt 3.

Power Up the Positive, Take Procrastination to Progress

Friday, November 2

Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Avenue Join Life's 2 Short as we banish the word procrastination from your vocabulary and help you set goals to move forward! Check out full details of this event including our special promotion to bring an Action Buddy for free on our website or Facebook Fan page. For more information call (518) 951-5613.

Yana Yoga of Malta From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., this special yoga workshop will begin with a nice cup of relaxing tea or glass of wine. We will then move through some gentle stretching and several supported poses. You will leave with a sense of calm & renewal. The cost is $15. Sign up required, please visit www.yanayoga.net or call (518) 522-5472.

Content is Still King Simpson Square Media Group Office Simpson Square’s SEO training seminar will teach you the power of page rank—how to build it and how to leverage it to drive greater traffic to your website and improve conversion rates. Additional topics to be covered include: identifying and selecting powerful keywords; developing engaging, SEO-friendly web content; understanding Google AdWords; and building an optimized website. For more information or to register, call (518) 480-2153, ext. 4.

Wednesday, October 31

Friday Night Renewal

Upcoming Events Saturday, November 3 Ride to Recovery Saratoga Cycling Studio Riders can register online to ride at any participating Spinning Nation facility. There is a $25 initial registration fee per rider that will go toward the rider’s Spinning Nation donation total. For more information, call (518) 812-1616. Saratoga Winter Market Division Street Elementary School Farmer’s Market from Saturday, November 3 to Saturday, April 27, 2013.

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Thursday, November 1 Rebuilding Saratoga County Together’s 9th Annual Dinner Longfellows Inn & Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue The fundraising event starts at 6 p.m., featuring dinner, a cash bar, silent auction and live auction. Music provided by Peter Nelson of Saratoga Jazz. Cocktail attire, tie optional. For more information, email michelle@rtsaratoga.org or call (518) 587-3315.

Go Green for PLAN The Irish Times Pub & Restaurant, 14 Phila Street Come enjoy cocktails with friends and support Saratoga P.L.A.N. (20 percent of all proceeds to benefit Saratoga PLAN.) For more information call (518) 587-5554.

Farmers’ Markets Saratoga Springs High Rock Park Wednesdays 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.saratogafarmersmarket.org

Burnt Hills / Ballston Lake Corner of Lake Hill Rd. and Route 50 Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Live at the Parting Glass Pub this coming Saturday, October 27 are Celtic folk/ Rock pioneers, HAIR OF THE DOG! Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 583-1916.

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Friday, 10/26:

•Acoustic Circus, 9 pm New Regime, 9 pm @ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

•Cabin 3, 9 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Headroom, 9 pm @ bayou cafe - 384.7226

Vivid, 9 pm @ bentley’s - 899.4300

•The WIYOS, 8 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

•The Nellies, 7 pm @ druther’s - 306.5275

Erin Harkes & Blaze, 9 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Rob Pulsifer, 9:30 pm @ irish times - 583.0003

•Crispy Critters, 5:30 pm @ jp bruno’s - 745.1180• Dan Sherwin, 9 pm @ the mill - 899.5253

•Forthlin Road, 9 pm @ the parting glass - 583.1916

•Just Nate, 6 pm @ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•Atlas, 8 pm @ vapor - 581.5772

Tony Jenkins Jazz Trip, 8:30 pm @ wallabee’s - 792.8282

Saturday, 10/27: •Jon

LeRoy Trio, 9 pm

@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

HALLOWEEN PARTY, 9 pm @ irish times - 583.0003

Street Talk, 11 pm @ jp bruno’s - 745.1180• Hair of the Dog, 8 pm @ the parting glass - 583.1916

Skeletons in the Piano Halloween Party, 9 pm @ putnam den - 584.8066

Out of the Box, 7 pm

@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

Side Tracked, 9 pm @ the mill - 899.5253

4th Annual Monster Ball, 9 pm @ vapor - 581.5772

Sunday, 10/28: •Julian Lage Group, 8 pm @ arthur zankel music center 580.5000

Sons of the Never Wrong, 8 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

Thursday, 11/2: •Larry Hooker, 9 pm @ primelive ultra lounge - 792.8282

Open Mic Nights:

@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

High Peaks Band, 9 pm

Sun. Open Mic, 7 pm

@ bailey’s - 583.6060

Rock, Inc., 9 pm @ bayou cafe - 384.7226

Lady Strange, 9 pm @ bentley’s - 899.4300

A Night of Murder Ballads, 7 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

•The Remainders, 7 pm @ druther’s - 306.5275

•Tue. w/Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Wed. Open Mic, 8 pm @ putnam den - 584.8066

•Thur. Open Mic, 7 pm @ caffè lena - 583.0022

Thur. Open Mic, 10 pm @ circus café - 583.1106

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Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Ballston Spa Witch Walk 2012 Friday, October 26 Downtown Ballston Spa beginning at D-Line Pub 6:30 p.m. Hundreds of witches will be roaming the streets of Ballston Spa to raise money for homeless and sick pets in the Ballston Spa area. The cost to join the pub crawl is a $20 donation which includes appetizers and live music at the end of the walk. For more information call (518) 884-9352.

19th Annual Goblin Gallop 5K Abraham Wing School, 120 Lawrence St, Glens Falls Saturday, October 27 at 9 a.m. Early registration is encouraged, as the first 250 entrants will receive a custom, high-quality shirt. All participants are encouraged to wear costumes, so get out your Halloween costume a few days early, and join in the fun. To register or for more information, visit www.adirondackrunners.org.

Haunted Hayride Gavin Park, Wilton October 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 5 - 7 p.m. Hayride is $8, the cost for children under 10 is $5. There will be costume judging, a bounce house, refreshments and games. Games are only on the 19th and 20th. Event is sponsored by Vincek and Ariel Farms and the town of Wilton. All proceeds will benefit Operation Adopt A Soldier. For more information, call (518) 587-8010 or (518) 232-4526. This is a rain or shine event.

Scaring Away Cancer 2012 Witch Walk Saturday, October 27 from 6 - 11 p.m. Dust off your brooms, gather your besties and join a pub crawl through Saratoga to benefit The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society. For more information, call (518) 312-7838. Corn Maze, Hayrides and Pumpkins Schuyler Farms, Schuylerville From now until Sunday, October 28, the family farm features a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, petting zoo, apples, cider donuts, gemstone & fossil mining and much more. For more information, call (518) 695-5308. or visit www.schuylerfarms.com.

The Riggi Palazzo 639 North Broadway Wednesday, Oct. 31, 4-9 p.m. Saratoga Springs Members of the community are invited to stop by the Riggi Palazzo through October 31 to partake in a Saratoga Halloween tradition. Costumed guests will meet Cinderella, who will be handing out chocolate bars designed by Michele Riggi herself. Hidden among 200 chocolate bars are four golden tickets. Those who stop by between now and Halloween will be encouraged to guess the weight of a giant pumpkin, and winners will receive a free one-year family membership to the local YMCA. Dogs are also welcome and will receive a special doggie treat of their very own. Annual Community Halloween Party Saturday, October 27, 1-4 pm So. Greenfield Rd. Greenfield Center Sponsored by the Greenfield Lions Club & Greenfield Fire House #1

Festivities include Magic Patti, balloon animals, refreshments, costume parade, contest, games, prizes, crafts & lots more. Kids 12 & under accompanied by an adult from Greenfield & Corinth area. Donation for Greenfield Food Pantry would be appreciated. For more information call (518) 258-0481. Falling Leaves Festival Saturday, October 27, 3:30 p.m. Parade starts at Wiswall Park Activities at Kelley Park The Annual Falling Leaves Festival will take place on Saturday, October 27. Festivities start with a costume parade that will step off at 3:30 p.m. (line up at 3:15) from Wiswall Park and make its way through the village to Kelley Park. At the park, there will be costume contest for prizes, food, lots of family activities and karaoke. For more information about the Festival contact the Village office (518) 885-5711.

DBA Fall Festival in Saratoga Springs Downtown Saratoga Springs Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Fall Festival provides free entertainment and activities including Radio Disney, magic shows, trick or treating, arts & crafts, games and prizes, pumpkin rolling races, characters in costume, a petting zoo & pony rides, bounce house, balloons, face painting, live music, and more! The day ends with a colorful Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Costume Parade down Broadway starting at the parking lot next to Stockade Imports and ending with a free ride on the Carousel in Congress Park. All entertainment is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association at (518) 587-8635.

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Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Performance by Terry Adkins to Complement Tang Exhibition Terry Adkins, an artist known for works that combine sculpture and live performance, will bring his Lone Wolf Recital Corps to Skidmore College for a performance entitled Facet on Thursday, November 8, at 7 p.m. in the Arthur Zankel Music Center. The event is free and open to the public; tickets may be reserved at www.skidmore.edu/zankel. Combining sound, video, light, costume, and spoken word, Facet will expand on Adkins’ current exhibition at Skidmore’s Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, as a part of his ongoing quest to bring attention to historically transformative figures who have not received their rightful place in regional and world history. The show will be a collaboration with Skidmore student musicians, including four horn players who will “activate” Adkins’ 18-footlong horn sculptures currently on view at the Tang. Facet will be followed by student performances at the Tang inspired by Adkins’ work, 9-11 p.m. Titled Recital, Adkins’ Tang show brings together a selection of the artist-musician’s work from the past 30 years. His sculptures re-purpose and combine a range of materials, in

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The Tang? The Way to Wanakena (through Oct. 28, 2012) This photo documentary is a thesis project on the concept of community in the Adirondack hamlet of Wanakena, N.Y., by Kristin V. Rehder, a graduate student in Skidmore College’s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program. Through photographic portraits and interviews, the artist investigates how community is lived, sustained, and contested in this small, yet diverse village.

We the People (through April 7, 2013) We the People is a dynamic laboratory for exploring constitutions—the U.S. Constitution in particular—as lived processes, examining the way these documents create order, configure communities, and form collective identities. The show offers a series of events to help the public explore these themes, as well as a gallery for quiet reflection. For a full list of events related to the show, go to www.skidmore.edu/tang.

Dance/Draw (through Dec. 30, 2012) a process the artist calls “potential disclosure,” which aims to reveal the dormant life in inanimate objects. Adkins also sheds light on neglected or ignored aspects in the lives of well-known figures, such as Jimi Hendrix’s military service as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne or Ludwig van Beethoven’s possible Moorish ancestry. Adkins complements his artwork with performances of his Lone Wolf Recital Corps, a group with a revolving membership of multi-disciplinary

artists and musicians that he founded in Zurich in 1986. The Lone Wolf Recital Corps has performed widely, including the Institute of Contemporary Art, London; American Academy in Rome; New World Symphony in Miami; MoMA PS1, New York; and Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia. Recital, on view at the Tang through December 20, is curated by Ian Berry, the museum’s associate director and Susan Rabinowitz Malloy ’45 Curator.

Dance/Draw assembles work by nearly 40 artists to explore the multilayered relationship between contemporary dance and drawing through the past 50 years. The show looks at the ways in which dancing and drawing—two eloquent forms of expression, communication, and creativity—are profoundly linked to the body.

Hearing Pictures (through Dec. 30, 2012) This exhibition explores the relationship between hearing and seeing through a selection of drawings, paintings, photographs, and prints from the Tang collection displayed to evoke a musical score. Visitors are invited to create and record sounds they imagine in a selected work of art that rotates monthly.

Elevator Music 22: Seeing Sound (through Dec. 30, 2012) Seeing Sound features a new composition created by Skidmore seniors Gregory Carter, a self-determined major in music and technology, and Adrienne Fuller, a self-determined major in sound and acoustics. Together, Carter and Fuller sifted through over 400 sounds created and recorded by Tang visitors in the exhibition Hearing Pictures, weaving together these individual interpretations into a single, collective composition.

The Tang Museum The Tang Museum is open noon–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday, closed on Mondays and major holidays, and open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Now in its 12th year, the Tang hosts some 40,000 visitors annually, ranging from local students who visit through programs with area schools to museum-goers from around the globe. For more information visit www.skidmore.edu/tang.

PULSE

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Schuylerville Community Theater presents:

The War of the Worlds A Staged Reading of Darren Johnson’s Adaptation of the Book by HG Wells

SCHUYLERVILLE - Just in time for Halloween, the Schuylerville Community Theater will present a staged reading of a new adaptation of The War of the Worlds. The play was written by award-winning writer Darren Johnson and is set in the village of Schuylerville. It is based on the 1898 HG Wells novel about an invasion from Mars. The War of the Worlds will be staged at 2 PM and 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 27th and again at 2 PM on Sunday, October 28th, by the new radio station WSCT located in the Schuyler Room at the Town of Saratoga Building on the corner of Routes 4 and 29 in Schuylerville. Tickets are $7 each or $5 for students and seniors. Tickets may be reserved by calling (518) 695-5480.Proceeds benefit the SCT Production Fund. Johnson’s version of “The War of the Worlds” is, like the famed 1938 Orson Wells adaptation, timed to coincide with Halloween. Johnson wrote it as a radio play and it premiered in his hometown of Riverhead on Long Island in 2002 where it was very well received. “My play is very different,” Johnson said. “No one today would believe in a hoax Martian invasion, so I went back to the 1898 HG Wells book and tried to

capture that more campy, innocent tone.” This updated version of The War of the Worlds takes place in the Schuylerville and Saratoga areas after a strange meteorite crashes near the Home Depot mall. Adjunct community college professor and astronomy buff Doug Oglivy is dispatched to the scene on cell-phone remote as on-air personality Psychic Simone tries to manage harried and off-point calls at a small-town radio station. Tension – and humor – increases as the characters realize that what crashed wasn’t a meteorite but a spaceship. Mayhem follows at the mall as a Martian emerges. Soon, the US Army is called, but it takes something even mightier to stop the Martians. “This play is more about the state of 21st-century radio than anything else,” Johnson said, “but my ultimate goal is to entertain.” The radio play will feature local talent providing the voices of the radio personnel, on-site reporters, and callers into the station. Wellknown local, Joe Peck will capture the audience’s attention with his News Blasts and back to you Cindy (played by the village librarian Julie Martin). Ralph Dimeglio as himself is the announcer who morphs into multiple vocal sounds

as the crowd outside the WSCT studio became more vocal. Kim Dauphinais, the Upstate Medium Simone, communicates with those gone by. Other male and female voices are portrayed by Kathy Smith, Angela Dauphinais, and Anthony Ceceri. WSCT Station Manager, Lorraine Thompson will warm up the radio station audience to ready them for the broadcast. Come sit in the audience, be a part of the show and watch as the radio station WSCT responds to the devastating “invasion!” Johnson lives with his wife, Eileen, and daughter, Kaylee, in Greenwich. He moved to the local area from Riverhead. He was named the New York Press Association’s Writer of the Year award in 1996 when he worked for The Sag Harbor Express. Johnson is a full-time administrator and part-time English instructor at Schenectady Community College. He has received both a BA and Master’s degree in Fine Arts in Writing and Literature from Southampton College’s esteemed writing program and his writing has appeared in scores of places including The Sag Harbor Reader, Hampton Shorts, Long Island Quarterly, Community College Campus News, and the New York Times.

SPAC’s Nutcracker Tea Performances Already Sold Out SARATOGA SPRINGS – We had hoped to run a preview piece this week announcing the sale of tickets for this season’s performance of the Nutcracker Tea at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. However, we’re pleased to report that both shows for 2012 are already sold out! The Nutcracker Tea will be showing at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. November 18. Hosted by SPAC's Action Council and sponsored by the Emma Willard School, the Nutcracker Tea is one of the most anticipated events of the holiday season. Ballet excerpts performed by Northeast Ballet Company; other activities include a raffle for nutcracker dolls, ornaments and more; costumed dancers mingling with the children; holiday ornaments for sale; and a gift for each child. For now, the only way into the event is to know someone who purchased tickets in time. In the meantime, if you’re hoping to support the ballet this winter,

the beneficiaries of the annual Hattie’s Mardi Gras fundraiser at the Canfield Casino have been announced as Saratoga Performing Arts Center,and more specifically, the money is to be used to help restore the New York City Ballet’s full two-week residency, which has shrunk to just one week this coming season. “My warmest thanks go out to Jasper and Beth Alexander for choosing SPAC as the beneficiary of this year’s Mardi Gras fundraiser. Hattie’s is not only a culinary landmark, but, under the leadership of Jasper and Beth Alexander, a champion for the quality of life in Saratoga,” said Marcia White, SPAC President and Executive Director. SPAC’s residency of the New York City Ballet dates back to SPAC’s 1966 inaugural season. In recent years, the rapidly escalating costs of the residency have become difficult for both NYCB and SPAC to absorb, creating a greater need for fundraising specifically dedicated to supporting the ballet season.

Saratoga Chamber Players Ensemble Begin 26th Season The Saratoga Chamber Players opens its 26th season on Sunday afternoon November 18 at 3PM with a fall celebration of flute, strings and piano. Jill Levy, Artistic Director and violinist, brings to this concert acclaimed pianist Benjamin Hochman, described by the New York Times as a “gifted, fast-rising artist” and winner of the 2011 Avery Fischer Career Grant. Performing with Levy and Hochman are Eliot Bailen, cello and flutist Susan Rotholz, winner of the Concert Arts Guild Award. This stunning array of musicians will perform at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 5th Avenue and Henning Road. In addition to the Haydn Trio in E major, Hob.XV:28, the program includes Franck’s Sonata in A major for flute and piano, and Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2

in E minor, Op. 67. Musicians Bailen and Rotholz are frequent participants in Saratoga Chamber Players concerts but this is the first SCP appearance of Mr. Hochman. He has soloed with such orchestras as the New York and the Israel Philharmonic and the symphonies of Chicago, Pittsburgh, Houston, Cincinnati, San Francisco and Vancouver. As a chamber musician he has collaborated with the Tokyo, Mendelssohn, Casals and Daedalus quartets. Tickets are $18 for adults; $15 for seniors; $12 for students; and free to children accompanied by an adult. There will be a Meetthe-Musician reception following the concert. For more information and complete information on these outstanding musicians, visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org

FOOD

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Pumpkin Ravioli An incredibly easy twist on a classic dish

Toss aside the idea that pumpkin is only used in sweet rolls or pies. Go to restaurants in the Big Apple or search the Internet, and discover that this

old favorite, pumpkin ravioli, has a new twist with sage and brown butter sauce and is all the rage. Today, this updated variation

appears on bistro and haute cuisine restaurant menus alike. Everyone has a slight variation, but the bottom line is pumpkin ravioli is a hit. The following recipe is straight from a staff member of a New York City restaurant, who says it is a simple version that busy working folks can make and enjoy. Using pre-made wonton wraps helps to ease and speed the preparation. (Wonton wraps work well, but feel free to have the fun of making ravioli from scratch. It’s really not that difficult.) Just spoon a dollop of cheesy pumpkin filling into the center of a wrap,

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four!

John Reardon Compliments to the Chef

Hello, my Foodie Friends! A mom and her children stopped in to our shop recently, and as she was paying one of her children grabbed an item and said, “Look Mom, a potato scrubber!” Mom took a long look at that scrubber and told her kids, “You know when I was your age my mom finally let me help with the cooking and she told me to wash the potatoes. I went to the sink and filled it with the hottest water I could stand and a lot of

dishwashing liquid. I let them soak and then went to town cleaning my potatoes! We didn’t have potatoes that night and your aunts and uncles have never let me forget it!” Cleaning your vegetables is very important these days and a little nylon scrubber can be a big help. Of course, you can leave out the dish washing liquid and the hot water. Remember, potatoes are grown in dirt, so scrubbing them with a brush under running cold water will remove the hard to get dirt, because at the grocery store they are just rinsed. Also, use your peeler to remove the eyes from the potato and try not to scrub so hard that you remove all the skin. (I used to love hooking the eyes!) This is a fun task to start getting your children involved in helping out in the kitchen because it has two elements

that kids love: water and dirt! With close supervision from Mom or Dad, you can make some lasting impressions! My mom had to be very watchful of the three Reardon boys because the youngest one (Billy) liked to go bobbing for potatoes, and into the sink he would go. My kids tried to get away with letting the dog help out. Aubrey would say, “Look how clean she gets it, Dad!” We did not have potatoes that night either. I would also like to say a big thank you to the Russrev family, especially Ian, for helping me out while I have been down for a while with knee problems. Remember my friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Take care, John and Paula

brush the edges with egg wash, fold into a triangle, seal the edges with your fingers, and repeat. Voila! Using the freshest cheeses, pumpkin and spices you can find is the key to success. Your first stop, of course, is the Saratoga Farmers’ Market where the ingredients marked * are available now.

Ingredients (Makes four servings) 1 cup cooked fresh pumpkin purée * 1/4 cup fresh chèvre goat cheese * 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese * 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg Pinches of salt and black pepper 30-32 wonton wraps\ Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) * 1½ tbs. butter 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth Crushed fresh sage *

Directions 1. Preparing the pumpkin purée: Bake seeded pie pumpkin halves in pans with two inches of hot water for 75 min-

utes at 375 degrees. Scoop out the softened innards and purée with a food processor. Freeze extra for later use. (If you can’t find pie pumpkins at the Market, buttercup squash makes a terrific alternative.) 2. For the filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked pumpkin with the Parmesan and chèvre cheeses, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and blend into a smooth mixture. 3. Place a wonton wrap on a clean surface and brush its edges lightly with egg wash. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrap. Fold over the wrap into a triangle and pinch edges tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wonton wraps and filling. 4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the ravioli until soft and cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Drain. 5. For the sauce: While the ravioli is boiling, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring until it begins to turn a deep golden brown. Add the broth and bring to a boil and toss the cooked ravioli into the sauce. Serve immediately, sprinkling each serving with a small amount of crushed sage.

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SPORTS

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Adirondack Sports & Fitness Winter Expo Enjoy the Winter Season and Be Fit for Life!

Schuylerville Varsity Football Pulls Off Huge Upset of Undefeated Lansingburgh in Sectional Quarterfinals by Andrew Marshall

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Capital Region residents are invited the fifth annual Adirondack Sports & Fitness Winter Expo on October 27-28 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, where they will find everything needed for winter sports, to get into shape and to save money on clothing and gear. The Winter Expo takes place Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Admission is free of charge. Set for Saturday and Sunday, the free-to-attend Winter Expo features all winter sports including alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, crosstraining, healthy living, travel and much more. With 100 exhibitors, there will be great sales on skis, gear, clothing and footwear, plus demos, clinics, Rock Solid Fun’s 25-foot rock climbing wall and fun family activities. New to this year’s show are $4,000 in prizes and giveaways for attendees – from ski centers, events, products and services. Prizes include ski passes, gift cer-

tificates, race entries, gift baskets, lodging packages and much more. The fall timing of the Winter Expo is perfect for outdoor lovers, competitive athletes, weekend warriors, and newcomers to pick-up gear, information and motivation to plan winter adventures and fitness opportunities. Reps will be on hand from Gore, Whiteface, Willard, Hickory, Oak, Stowe, Bromley, Lapland Lake, Garnet Hill Lodge, Cascade, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and more. Family-friendly activities include laser rifle biathlon target shooting in the N.Y. Ski Racing Association Nordic booth (they’ll also have ski waxing clinics); an indoor snowshoe running and walking demo area on the “magic” snow near the Dion Snowshoes booth; and a 25-foot rock climbing wall at the Rock Solid Fun area. All are exciting, safe experiences for both kids and adults! The show includes great sales, with a nice mix of retailers selling and marketing their products and services. These exhibitors include Mountainman Outdoors, Plaine and Son Ski & Bike, Broadway Bicycle, Alpine Sport Shop, Fountain Square Outfitters, organ-

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LANSINGBURGH – The Schuylerville Black Horses went into their Class B Sectional quarterfinal game against the Lansingburgh Knights with just a 3-4 overall record to show for their 2012 season. Lansingburgh had not lost coming into the matchup with Schuylerville and had just put up 53 points to defeat Albany Academy on their way to a 7-0 record. On paper, this wasn’t much of a matchup, but as we all know, “That’s why they play the games.” Schuylerville wasted no time getting on the board, as Shane Lyon would break a 48-yard run to put the Black Horses on top, 70. Schuylerville would strike again in the second quarter with a Danny Waldron 4-yard touchdown and take a 14-0 lead into halftime. Placekicker Larry Messer would convert the extra point on both rushing touchdowns. Lansingburgh stormed back in the third quarter, with an Anthony Walker 4-yard touchdown run. Walker would score again in the quarter on a 55-yard run for a score to cut the Schuylerville lead to only one point, 14-13. Lansingburgh placekicker Noah Cipperly missed the extra point attempt, which proved to be the difference down the stretch. With just eight minutes left to go in the fourth quarter, Anthony Walker looked to put the finishing touches on Lansingburgh’s comefrom-behind victory by rattling off an impressive 90-yard touchdown run to give his team the lead, 19-14.

Schuylerville would have a little over half of the final quarter to work with facing a fivepoint deficit. The Black Horses grinded out an 80-yard drive, culminating on a Danny Waldron 1-yard score on fourthand-inches that would have won or lost the game. The subsequent two-point conversion attempt was no good, and Schuylerville clung to a 20-19 lead with just over three minutes to go in the game. On the ensuing Lansingburgh possession, Shane Lyon would seal the upset victory following an interception, stunning the Knights home crowd and sending Schuylerville home with the 20-19 win. Lansingburgh’s Anthony Walker had a game-high 220 yards rushing in the game but it wouldn’t be enough. Schuylerville’s Shane Lyon, whose interception sealed the win, had a great offensive game as well as finishing with 160 yards.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

SPORTS

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Saratoga Central Catholic Golfer Kayla Szekely by Andrew Marshall

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Kayla Szekely is not your average teenage girl. At only 15 years old, the Saratoga Central Catholic freshman is already a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. After only four years, Kayla is a 10-time winner on the Junior PGA tour and has claimed victory in 22 of the 37 tournaments she’s entered. She was named the 2011 NENY Junior PGA Player of the Year. She’s already qualified for next season’s Junior PGA Tour Championship at Leatherstocking Golf Club in Cooperstown, New York. Competing for Saratoga Catholic, she won 12 times on her way to playing against the boys in the 2012 Sectional tournament. She was named an All-WAC Second Team All-Star following the conclusion of her freshman season. Saratoga TODAY: What got you started in golf? Kayla Szekely: My dad got me started. He’s been playing for a real long time and he brought me on the course for fun and saw that I had a pretty natural swing. He thought I should work on it and practice. Now I play on a co-ed team at Saratoga Catholic. ST: I see that you’ve won 10 times on the Junior PGA Tour. What was your experience like playing on that tour? KS: It is a good experience. Playing on the JPGA really improved my game. I didn’t really know much about golf etiquette until I was on the tour. I learned a lot playing with some of the people who’d been on the tour much

longer. They showed me how good of a golfer I could be and that’s motivated me to do better. ST: Who are some of your favorite professional golfers? KS: I like Bubba Watson a lot. Phil Mickelson is pretty good, too. ST: How often are you out on the course playing? KS: Every day. ST: What is your normal practice routine; do you prefer the range or playing the game? KS: I’m out there every day. I’ll mix up every once in a while. If I have something wrong with my drivers, irons or woods, I’ll go to the driving range and work on that. If my putting or chipping was off in a tournament, I’ll work on those for the day. If I want to go and have some fun, I’ll play 18 holes. I practice every day, and if I stop I could mess up my swing so I never really want to stop. ST: Where do you like to play locally? KS: I like Saratoga National a lot. The Saratoga Golf and Polo club is a lot of fun too. It’s a member’s only course but I take lessons with their pro, Kevin Hughes. ST: You won 2011 Northeastern New York Junior Player of the Year. How did that feel? KS: That was a really big day for me. I played against girls who were older than me and it was a really tough season. They presented me with a glass trophy we keep in the living room. I look at it every day. ST: How is that determined? Is it a single tournament or is it the cumulative result from throughout the year? KS: It’s cumulative. You’re awarded points for every tournament you win. You get points based on where you finish, and whoever

has the most at the end wins. ST: How do the boys on your golf team handle knowing there is a girl on the team that’s likely better than them? KS: We always joke around about it. We’re like a family. Our whole team there at Saratoga Catholic is like one big family. It has been really nice. I was nervous my first time being on the golf team but it’s been amazing playing with them. We always try to help each other. When we made it to Sectionals, even though we were technically playing against each other, we didn’t treat it that way. We did everything we could to help each other prepare before we teed off. ST: Have you heard from any colleges yet? KS: I haven’t been contacted by any yet but I personally have an interest in The Ohio State University. ST: Where would you like to play that you haven’t yet? What’s your dream course? KS: Pebble Beach. That looks like a lot of fun and really tricky. I’d love to see how I could do if I ever get the chance. ST: What are your goals for the game of golf? What do you hope to accomplish? KS: I want to finish playing really well for my high school team. I’d like to play for a college golf team and it’s always been a dream of mine to qualify for the LPGA. ST: What’s your normal routine for preparing? KS: I have to prepare myself mentally as well as physically. If I’m not in the right state of mind, I don’t perform well. There have been a few tournaments I’ve lost because I felt I didn’t prepare

GOIN’ LONG - Kayla Szekely shows off the natural swing that’s taken her to the very top of the Junior PGA Tour. myself. I always pray before a tournament. Anything to get myself focused. I have to make sure I’m calm. If I’m too excited about it, I can’t play well. ST: What kind of equipment are you using? What’s in your golf bag? KS: Ping G-20s. I use a Ping putter as well. I went to be fit for the G-20s but I fit the standard ones they had in stock there. ST: What’s left to accomplish at this level? KS: I’d like to make it further than the Sectional tournament. I made it to the tournament, but I’d like to go further with the season. ST: Winter can be a challenge for golfers. What do you do during the colder months to keep your

game sharp? KS: I practice at Tark’s Indoor Golf Club sometimes. I also have an impact bag, which is a bag that you fill with towels and it helps with your impact and ball striking. ST: How do you balance your school with your athletics? KS: It was hard, but I managed. It’s hard to put one in front of the other but I was really focused on my schoolwork. Golf is important too, but I’m able to handle both. ST: Anything else you’d like to say? KS: I want to thank Coach Lambert and Principal Lombard at Saratoga Catholic. They’ve really helped me through my golf season and I really appreciate it.

SPORTS

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

Is A-Rod a Yankee Liability?

Damian Fantauzzi What was the reason for the Yankees' lackluster postseason and disastrous ending? Losing to the Detroit Tigers wasn’t the embarrassing part; it was the way they lost that was disheartening. It seemed that Alex Rodriguez became part of the team's failure to produce runs. Really? What actually happened is what happened to the Red Sox two seasons ago, the bottom fell out, (but at least they won ALDS against Baltimore.) There were many factors that sum up the lack of hitting in the ALCS series such as the top of the order's failure to hit, especially with runners on base. It didn't help that Derek Jeter broke his ankle but the slump was already in progress. I'm not a critic of the players, just maybe of their exorbitant salaries. A-Rod's slump is something that for him became a mind-over-matter situation. Alex Rodriguez has a lot to live up to, especially when you consider his history of underwhelming performances during the playoffs and how it all relates to the big bucks that he makes. I don't see the Yankees trading him, because it will come at a major expense, since they still owe him the $114 million dollars remaining on his contract. The media and even Joe Girardi seem to be heaving the blame on A-Rod's shoulders but I feel that there is more blame to be shared in the free-fall of the 2012 Bronx Bombers. During the ALCS, with the exception of the bat of 40-yearold Raul Ibanez, many Yankee bats fell silent. Granderson, Swisher, Teixeira and Cano all struggled at the plate; A-Rod wasn't the only one with a ter-

rible performance. It almost seemed to me that Girardi was using A-Rod as a scapegoat for the team's problems at the plate. I feel that there is a rift between the Yankee manager and their infamous third baseman, even though Girardi denies it. The embarrassment to Rodriguez for being benched and the seemingly sensitive issue between the two large personalities has been an obvious situation for some time. It's bad enough to deal with not producing hits, home runs and RBIs. A-Rod has the added pressure of having his manager looking down his nose at him. That surely doesn't make it any easier! Many reporters and critics say that now that Alex is no longer using syringes, he can't live up to his salary. It’s something to think about, but before Rodriguez was a user, he was everything his billing said he was - a superstar. I read an article where he was labeled as the incredible shrinking slugger, to the point where he might disappear from New York, which is against all economic odds. To his credit, Rodriguez did show dignity by not demonstrating his frustration in or out of the dugout. One has to remember that no matter his performance, he was still getting his $30 million. He did express his disappointment and unhappiness of not playing, but with a bit of class and he was heard saying, "You've got to just sit to be a cheerleader." He also insisted that he still had rah-rah feeling for the Yankees, saying, "I love this organization." Question is, does he mean it and do the Yanks have mutual feelings? Rodriguez was 3-for-25 during the postseason and he still has five years and $114 million left on his contract. General Manager Brian Cashman admitted that the decision to bench A-Rod was discussed organizationally, though he said Girardi had the final call. The root of all of this is that the New York Yankees might feel they have an expensive player whose handicap is the bizarre condition of being unable to perform. There has been little sympathy expressed by the Yankee organization for their afflicted third baseman.

Cashman said he would listen to offers, but he feels that third base will be played by ARod in 2013. Cashman also said that in the future the franchise will have to be careful about handing out long-term contracts. He mentioned Robinson Cano and other players looking to cash in. Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner has said he wants to cut payroll to $189 million by 2014. Cashman still feels that Rodriguez is an above average third baseman, it would be a waste of energy to focus on moving him out, but his age might be a part of his decline. The General Manager was asked by reporters if he thought Andy Pettitte would come back for another season? His response was vague and he didn't say if the Yankees even wanted him back. My feeling about where the Yankees are, for the future, is that they are stuck with A-Rod and the exorbitant salary they have to pay him, but that's not Alex Rodriguez's problem this scenario is a situation created by management. When are the Bombers going to get a stronger pitching staff? You look at the success that some of these teams have in MLB who have a good pitching staff – New York is not one of those teams! The Yanks have an aging problem. Besides A-Rod (37), there is Jeter (38), Ichiro (39), Ibanez (40), Pettitte (40), Lowe (39), and Mariano Rivera (42). In athletics, those guys are considered senior citizens. If A-Rod comes back next season with a robust performance, will all be forgotten? Truthfully, in 2013, I don't think the fans will fall back in love with A-Rod (if they ever were to begin with) unless he has a great postseason which hopefully, they’ll qualify for. As for management: buy us some good pitching - stop passing up good opportunities to purchase outstanding pitchers who have become free agents, make them offers they can't refuse - it's time!

NYRA Now Officially a State-Run Agency by Marilyn Lane

for Saratoga TODAY Governor Andrew Cuomo has named his eight board picks and legislative leaders added their four names to the New York Racing Association board, making NYRA the nation’s largest state-controlled racing entity. The racing business and state oversight has not proven to be a successful marriage in other states and Cuomo stresses that this move is not intended to be long-term in New York. The present “reorganization” is set to last three years. The concern is that period can be extended, and could leave NYRA’s long-term franchise and perhaps the entire racing industry in this state in a vulnerable position. Cuomo named David Skorton, president of Cornell University and a cardiologist, to chair the new board. Skorton has served on an economic advisory panel appointed by the Cuomo administration and has agribusiness experience through Cornell. Other new members named by Cuomo include celebrity chef and Thoroughbred owner Bobby Flay; film producer Jane Rosenthal, chief executive of Tribeca Enterprises; Barnes & Noble chairman and Thoroughbred owner Leonard Riggio; Anthony Bonomo of the Administrations for the Professions and former medical malpractice lawyer; Investment advisor and lawyer Vincent Tese, a former economic development chief in the administration of former Gov. Mario Cuomo, the current governor’s father; Joseph Spinello, managing director of Navigant who was also the state Inspector General during Mario Cuomo's administration, and Robert Megna, the governor's budget director who, until this appointment, was chairman of the state's NYRA franchise fiscal oversight board. John Hendrickson, breeding and racing manager of the stables owned by his wife, Marylou Whitney, was named by Cuomo as Special Advisor to the NYRA board for Saratoga. In an interesting twist, Hendrickson will not be empowered to vote. Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos two picks were Michael Dubb and Earle Mack. Dubb is the founder of Beechwood Organization and a Thoroughbred owner that has served on the NYRA board since 2008. Earle Mack is a real estate developer in Manhattan, Thoroughbred owner and former NYRA board member who was also chairman of the New York State Racing Commission during the 1980’s.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver selected Michael Del Giudice, a longtime Cuomo family advisor and friend who has served on the NYRA board since 2003, including most recently as vice chairman; and Rick Cotton, executive vice president at NBC Universal. NYRA appointed five people including Steve Duncker, Stuart Janney lll, Stuart Subotnick, Barry Osrager and Charles Wait, President and CEO of Saratoga-based Adirondack Trust Company. Cuomo has made no secret that he wants changes. He dealt harsh criticism to NYRA for an unusual number of breakdowns at Aqueduct Racetrack and for the not-for-profit organization’s failure to correct the takeout on certain exotic wagering for an unexplainable period of 15 months after learning of the overcharges. That error cost bettors more than $8.5 million on wagers and led to the dismissal of NYRA President and CEO Charles Hayward and Senior Vice President and General Council Patrick Kehoe last May. Everyone interested in or affiliated to the racing industry in New York had long become accustomed to NYRA’s often questioned ethics. First on the agenda for the new NYRA board is a national search for a new president to replace Ellen McClain, who took over on an interim basis when Hayward was fired earlier this year. The concern for us locally is Cuomo’s strong interest in the expansion of Las Vegas-style resort casinos around the state, including Aqueduct. The administration is also looking to sell or lease land at Belmont, and at the same time has expressed interest in lowering revenue-sharing deals to purse and breeding funds from the VLT’s (Video Lottery Terminals). VLT’s were first approved in 2001 and finally installed and began operating at Aqueduct on October 28, 2011. It’s been a long and rocky road for the past decade and it’s going to take some doing to bring trust and credibility back to NYRA. We desperately need strong and enlightened leadership to preserve the Saratoga racing scene. We cannot be reminded enough that racing and related businesses create thousands of jobs, generates lucrative tax dollars, saves thousands of acres of green space and boosts tourism to incalculable degrees. No matter how tempting it is to sit back and watch things unfold; we should each look for ways to protect this great sport and its vital place in our state and our community.

Week of October 26 - November 1, 2012

SPORTS

Great Pumpkin Challenge Raises $26,000 5K, 10K and children’s fun run races raise record amount of money for Saratoga Bridges Foundation Men’s 5K Results 1. Michael Roda (Albany, NY) – 16:03 2. Shaun Donegan (Saratoga Springs, NY) – 16:36 3. John Cunningham (Bedford, NY) – 17:00 4. Brandon Holcomb (Guilderland, NY) - 17:22 5. Dennis Pollicino (Glenville, NY) – 17:40 Women’s 5K Results 1. Mesha Brewer (Saratoga Springs, NY) – 17:35 2. Kristina Gracey (Albany, NY) – 17:44 3. Meghan Mortensen (Rotterdam, NY) 19:04 4. Shelly Binsfield (Clifton Park, NY) 19:20 5. Nancy Briskie (Schenectady, NY) 19:50 Men’s 10K Results 1. Chris Repka (Porter Corners, NY) – 36:00 2. Erik Carman (Albany, NY) – 37:35 3. Daniel Predmore (Ballston Lake, NY) – 37:43 4. Rik Jordan (Glens Falls, NY) – 38:02 5. Brian Debraccio (Scotia, NY) – 38:50 Women’s 10K Results 1. Dana Bush (Saratoga Springs, NY) - 37:20 2. Terri Artese (Scotia, NY) - 41:42 3. Eileen Love (Ballston Spa, NY) – 43:54 4. Mary Fenton (Ballston Spa, NY) – 45:50 5. Ashley Tate (Troy, NY) – 46:27

Photo by MarkBolles.com

WINNER, WINNER - Michael Roda of Albany was the first runner to complete the 5K course with a time of 16:03, a full 33 seconds ahead of the second place finisher, Shaun Donegan.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The 12th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge at Saratoga Spa State Park was deemed a success by event organizers, after a record amount of money was raised by over 2,000 of the area’s best runners. The net total of money raised for the Saratoga Bridges Foundations was $26,000. The

event also included the very popular children’s fun run. Michele Wyse raised $415 for the cause, which was the most of any of the runners, and won an Apple iPod Touch. Michael Roda of Albany was the first overall finisher, with a time of 16 minutes, three seconds. Mesha Brewer, representing Saratoga

Springs, was the first female competitor to finish the course, with a time of 17 minutes, 35 seconds. Chris Repka of Porter Corners was the first to complete the 10K course with a time of 36 minutes, flat. He was joined by Saratoga Springs runner Dana Bush as the first female through the 10K course with a time of 37 minutes, 20 seconds.

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SPORTS

NYRA State-Run Agency - pg. 62

Vol. 7 • Issue 43 • FREE • Saratoga TODAY

12th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge

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