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Galway Teachers to Fly with NASA

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

Two Galway teachers will be flying SOFIA, NASA’s airborne observatory, later this year. Photo courtesy of NASA/Jim Ross.

New York’s Healthiest County!

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week, the 2016 County Health Rankings were released, and Saratoga County has been rated the number one healthiest county in all of New York State. This study is conducted each year by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute and funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The County Health Rankings use a multitude of comprehensive health statistics in order to rank counties in each state.

See Healthiest pg. 10

GALWAY — Two Galway educators were selected among a handful across the nation to fly on NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the world’s largest flying telescope in 2016. Exact flight dates have not been announced, but will occur sometime before the end of the year.

Galway High School Earth science teacher Paul Levin and first grade teacher Edie Frisbie will be flying with research scientists as a part of NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program, which is managed by the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute under contract with NASA. The SETI Institute is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research, education and public outreach.

See NASA pg. 8

Strong Lineup New SSHS Coach Gears Up For Season

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Coach Andy Cuthbertson.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Even with a mild winter, it’s always a pleasure to hear that sound: The sound of the horsehide sphere popping into leather. For many of us, it’s the surest sound of spring – a time of renewal and optimism.

That’s especially true for See Strong pg. 12

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Man on the Street “Do you believe extraterrestrial life exists in the universe?”

Kathy Scott, from Argyle “No, and I hate sci-fi. I think you either love it or you hate it. I just don’t believe in it. By now, we would’ve heard something.”

Zach Desmond, from Enfield, Connecticut, and Hayley Sweeney, from Maynard, Massachusetts “Maybe. I mean, it’s possible. I think it’s more than likely.”

“Yes! It seems ridiculous that we’re the only living things out there. Our technology is still so young, too. I don’t think they’re like little green guys, but there’s something out there.” – Nicole Rizzo (left), from Clifton Park “Yes, definitely. There are so many planets. It can’t just be us.” – Lauren Thurber (middle), from Burnt Hills “Yes, I think so. It’s too fascinating to just dismiss!” – Mallory Mrozinski (right), from Schenectady

“It’s hard for me to believe we’re the only ones. It’s egotistical. If God could create this here, why not somewhere else too?” – Adele Howard (left), from Gansevoort “There have been people that have seen things, so I don’t want to call them liars.” – Mary Howard (right), from Gansevoort

“I don’t disbelieve in it.

The question is: would we even be able to recognize extraterrestrial life if we saw it?” – Scott Fultz (left), from Saratoga Springs “It’s more probable than not.

There are so many worlds out there.” – James Curley (right), from Saratoga Springs

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Children Audition for New York City Ballet Performance SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York City Ballet (NYCB) held children’s auditions for its performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Saratoga Performing Arts Center this upcoming July. The auditions were held at The School of Arts at the National Museum of Dance on Sunday, March 13.

Over 70 children auditioned for 25 roles in the July show.

Dena Abergel, NYCB’s Children’s Ballet Master conducted the auditions with the first round of auditions held for a role that requires a child ages seven to nine and between 4 feet 2 inches and 4 feet 4 inches for a nondancing role. The second round of auditions were for roles for girls ages nine to 13 with at least two years of serious ballet training and measured 4 feet 10 inches and

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under. Children who are chosen for these roles will begin rehearsals starting July 5.

Performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be Wednesday, July 20 at 8 p.m., Friday, July 22 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m.

For more information or to buy tickets for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” visit spac.org/ events.

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Undersheriff Castle Sworn In

Moreau Man Arrested for Heroin Sales in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — A man was arrested on Thursday, March 10 for narcotic sales. An investigation by the Saratoga Springs Police Department found that James F. Hall, 22, of Moreau was arrested for

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allegedly selling heroin in Saratoga Springs in 2015. Hall was charged with Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree (class B felony), Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the

third degree (class B felony), Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, and two counts of manufacture/sell/possess imitation controlled substance.

Four Teenagers Damage Motel Room after Illegal Entry

Surrounded by friends, family and Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo, Undersheriff Richard L. Castle was sworn in by the Honorable James A. Murphy at the Board of Supervisors Room in Ballston Spa on Friday, March 11. Photo by MarkBolles.com

Missing Wilton Woman Located; Cause of Death Determined WILTON — Christine Lee, who was reported missing on Friday, March 4, was located and pronounced dead on Friday, March 11. After completing a thorough ground search, authorities found Lee deceased in a wooded

area near Route 9 in Wilton. An autopsy discovered that the cause of death was hypothermia as a result of exposure. The Sheriff ’s Office expresses their gratitude to those that played crucial roles in determining Lee’s location.

Corinth Man Charged with Having Underage Nude Photos on Cell Phone CORINTH – A Corinth man was caught with the possession of nude photos of underage children. Donald F. Sutherland, 25, of Corinth was arrested on Tuesday, February 23 after having nude pictures of children

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a room at the Grand Union Motel, 120 South Broadway, by police after illegally entering and partying overnight, damaging the room in the process.

The two 16-year-olds and the 18-year-old were charged with Burglary in the second degree (felony) and Endangering the

welfare of a child. The 18-yearold was also separately charged with Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree. The 15-year-old was released to a parent and will be referred to Saratoga County Family Court.

Schuylerville Man Arrested for Drug Sales in Saratoga County SCHUYLERVILLE — A Schuylerville resident was arrested for selling narcotics within Saratoga County.

Ryan D. Critcher, 25, of Schuylerville was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s

Office as of Sunday, March 6 after being caught selling Oxycodone and Suboxone.

Critcher was charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree (felony), criminal

possession of a controlled substance in the third degree (felony) and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

Department of Taxation and Finance Urges Taxpayers to use Free Tax Return Program ALBANY — The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced on Thursday, March 10 that they are urging taxpayers with income under $62,000 to file their tax returns, both federal

and state, for free at the Tax Department’s website. Nearly 255,000 taxpayers in the Capital Region are eligible for this program, yet many of them pay for tax software or tax preparers.

In Saratoga County alone, there

are 62,917 taxpayers eligible for this option. These taxpayers are also able to visit the 20 free tax assistance locations in the area.

Those eligible are encouraged to visit www.tax.ny.gov to file their tax returns at no cost.

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COURTS: Tracey L. Russom, 49, of Stillwater, was sentenced on February 26 to 1 year in jail, after pleading to the felony charge of attempted forgery in the second degree.

Aaron M. Resinger, 23, of Amsterdam, was sentenced on February 26 to 1-1/3-4 years in prison, after pleading to the felony charge of burglary in the third degree.

Damon Beckerman, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on February 26 to 2-6 years in prison, after pleading to the felony charge of burglary in the third degree.

Erin A. Hatter, 50, of Clifton Park, pled on February 26 to the felony charges of grand larceny in the second degree, and forgery in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for April 22.

charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.

John R. Flewelling, 22, of Fort Edward, pled on March 3 to the felony charge of criminal mischief in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for April 28.

Paul Peters, Jr., 29, of Wilton, pled on March 3 to the felony charge of committing a criminal sexual act in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for April 28.

Rafael Brito, 20, of Ballston Spa, pled on March 3 to the felony charge of rape in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for April 28.

Carl E. Allen, III, 26, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on March 3 to 1 year in jail and 3 years conditional discharge, after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

James K. Caron, 52, of Cambridge, pled on February 29 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

Sentencing is scheduled for April 22.

Thomas F. Penfold, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to time served and 5 years probation, after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

Dieasha Jones, 24, of Albany, was arraigned on February 29 and charged with felony grand larceny in the third degree, and two counts of felony forgery in the second degree.

Ryan A. Gritt, 26, of Saratoga Springs, pled on March 3 to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for April 21.

Jared M. Jeremias, 22, of Moreau, pled on March 1 to the felony charge of criminal mischief in the second degree.

Sentencing is scheduled for April 26.

Drew M. McCarthy, 32, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on March 3 to 2 years in prison and 2 years postrelease supervision, after pleading to the felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree.

Thomas W. Ernst, 58, of Corinth pled on March 2 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Sentencing is scheduled for April 27.

Arthur V. Sherwood, 30, of the Bronx, pled on March 2 to the charges of felony grand larceny in the third degree, and conspiracy in the fifth degree. Sentencing is scheduled for March 27.

Susan A. Sheppard, 53, of Fort Edward, was sentenced on March 3 to 5 years probation, after pleading to the felony

Jessica L. Sweet (a.k.a J.L. SweetForshey), 31, of Malta, was sentenced to 3 years in prison and 1 year post release supervision, to run concurrent with a sentenced of 1-3 years in prison, after pleading to the felony charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree, and attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, respectively.

BLOTTER 5 Ricky C. Guidry, 45, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on March 3 to 1 ½ – 3 years in prison, after pleading to the felony charge of aggravated family offense.

Paul J. Sims, 24, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 1 year in jail and 3 years conditional discharge, after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

Jennifer L. Diemer, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on March 3 to 5 years probation, after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

ARRESTS: Michael S. Travis, 25, of Largo, FL, was arrested on February 26 and charged with two felony counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor count of aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, two counts of endangering

the welfare of a child, failure to keep right, and making an unsafe lane change.

Mark W. Galietta, 34, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on February 26 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and an equipment violation.

Jennifer A. Usack, 46, of Gansevoort, was arrested on February 27 and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, failure to signal a turn, and failure to stop at a stop sign.

third degree, and speeding in a posted zone.

Lori C. Yowell, 25, of Louisville, KY, was arrested on February 27 and charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding in a posted zone, failure to signal, operating an unregistered motor vehicle on a highway, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%.

Angel M. DeAngelo, 25, of Amsterdam, was arrested on February 27 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Claudine Thorton, 40, of Latham, was arrested on February 27 and charged with driving while intoxicated, parking violations, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%.

Richard L. Bedell, 27, of Amsterdam, was arrested on February 27 and charged with disorderly conduct, unlawful possession of marihuana, resisting arrest, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

Nicholas M. Cook, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on February 27 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vhecile in the

Bryce J. Wells, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on February 27 and charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree.

6 Christine B. Lee SARATOGA SPRINGS — Christine B. Lee, 20, passed away on March 4, 2016.

Born October 21, 1995 in Fayetteville, NC, she resided in Saratoga Springs since 2001.

Christine was an intelligent, independent and charismatic person who is loving and kind to everyone.

She was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School in 2014 and excelled in basketball and dance. She also was an academic scholar. One of Christine’s favorite pastimes was playing ultimate Frisbee with her friends in Congress Park, and she enjoyed riding her motorcycle that she bought herself when she was sixteen. Recently Christine was employed by the Olde Bryan Inn and enjoyed her time working there.

Survivors include her mother, Jennifer Lee and father Peter Lee; brother Jacob Lee and sister “Little Jen Jen” Lee; maternal grandparents Barbara Weaver, Richard Knapik; paternal grandmother Barbara Lee and friends from NYC to California.

Relatives and friends gathered to pay their respects on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A service to celebrate Christine’s life followed for all to share remembrances.

Thank you to friends, family, coaches, teachers, co-workers and everyone who had an impact in Christine’s life. Also, thank you to friends, family and co-workers who have been supportive to our family during this difficult time, and a special thanks to Sully from the Olde Bryan Inn who was very supportive to Christine.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Yvonne Carol Drew SCHUYLERVILLE — Yvonne Carol Drew, 78, a resident of County Route 113 in Greenwich, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born June 30, 1937 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Louise Agnes Thompson.

Carol had a passion for art and owned Drew’s Craft Supplies in Schuylerville for several years. She also taught art lessons,

OBITUARIES baked wedding and birthday cakes. She had been employed at the Angel Soft Mill, waitressed at Marty’s Restaurant, and worked for 17 years at John Reardon’s Screen Printing.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Joseph Leo Drew of Greenwich; her children, Joseph (Darlene) Drew of Gansevoort, Nancy Gardner of Ballston Spa, Lionel Brown of Fort Edward, and Richard Kevin Brown of Greenwich; sister, Louise (Malcolm) Lindahl; grandchildren, Ashley, Nikki, Morgan, Ronnie, Stephen, Yvonne, Crystal, Michele, Jamie, Justin, Jessie; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother and sister-in-law, Yvonne L. Drew and Thomas R. Drew.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. A reception followed at the American Legion in Schuylerville.

Memorials can be made in her memory to the Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc. com

Donald Latham SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald Conway Latham, the retired Rector of Church of the Ascension, Rockville Centre, NY, died peacefully Saturday, March 12 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 82 years old and lived in Malta, NY. Father Latham, who grew up in Mineola, NY, was ordained into the priesthood in 1958 and became the Vicar of All Souls Church in Stony Brook, NY from 1958 to 1966. He then went on to become a military chaplain in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967. For the next 5 years he was the Assistant to the late Bishop Jonathan Sherman for the Diocese of Long Island. From 1972 to his retirement in 1994, Father Latham was the beloved Rector of Church of the Ascension in Rockville Centre, NY. Among his accomplishments, Father Latham was also the Archdeacon of Nassau County for the Diocese of Long Island from 1979 to 1984 and Chaplain of the Nassau County Police Department from 1991 to 1994. In his post retirement career, Father Latham was the Vicar of All Saints Church in Round Lake, NY. Father Latham was a graduate of Hobart and William Smith and received his MDiv at the Berkeley Divinity School at Yale in 1958. He also earned a MSS in Social Work from Adelphi in 1961.

In his personal life, Father Latham was a dog enthusiast. He

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016 was highly involved in the showing, handling, and judging of dogs in shows throughout the northeast and Canada. He and his wife Peggy owned Great Danes, Dobermans, and Dachshunds and he was the treasurer of the Glens Falls Kennel Club in Glens Falls. He was a patron of the arts and enjoyed going to the theater, ballet, and opera with his family.

Father Latham will best be remembered by his great leadership and administrative abilities, his demand for perfection, his booming singing voice and his sense of humor. He had a “larger than life” personality and was truly a “father” to many by the integral part he played in his parishioners’ lives.

Father Latham is survived by his loving wife Peggy of 56 years; his daughter Victoria Starr (James Shutts) and his three grandchildren, Joshua, Alexa and Jacqueline Starr of Malta.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA. 02241.

Calling hours were held at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs on Friday, March 11. A funeral service was held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 5 Simpson Ave. in Round Lake on Saturday, March 12. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Ascension in Rockville Centre, NY at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.

James Robert Spadafore SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Robert Spadafore, 66, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, March 12, 2016.

Born in Massena, NY on July 24, 1949, he is survived by his sister Sue, brother Jeff, sons Mike and Tim, and granddaughter Henley. Jim, an Eagle Scout, graduated from Massena high school in 1967, attended Clarkson on a 4 year ROTC scholarship where he graduated in 1971, and received his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from USC. He married the love of his life Debbie on May 29, 1971. Debbie and Jim would share 43 wonderful years together, and would be each other’s rock to lean on through a career that spanned multiple cities, states, and countries.

Jim was very active in local organizations and was a proud member of the Elks, American Legion, VFW, and Eagles. Jim spent 20 years working for Niagara Mohawk in Oswego, NY where he raised three boys, travelled the state to let them chase their hockey dreams, and made some of the closest friendships he could have hoped for.

In 1995, Jim and Debbie moved to Ballston Spa for a new job with National Grid, where they would see their youngest son graduate high school and find new friendships in the local community. After retiring from National Grid, Jim spent 10 years working for M+W Zander. Upon his retirement, Jim and Debbie spent their time socializing with friends and enjoying the Saratoga Lifestyle.

Jim will join wife Debbie and middle son Mark, who passed away in July 2012 and March 2011, respectfully. Jim and Debbie will rest comfortably overlooking the beautiful landscape of Saratoga National Cemetery. In Jim’s notes for this obituary, the most important thing he wanted everyone to know: HE LOVED HIS WIFE! Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Funeral services were held immediately after the remembrance at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Burial was held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016 National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. in Schuylerville.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com and at www.legacy.com.

Karen Kendall Sullivan SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karen Kendall Sullivan passed peacefully into eternal rest on March 8, 2016. She was born on her Mother’s birthday, March 3, 1943, which was very special to her.

Karen graduated from St. Mary’s Academy of Glens Falls. She attended Cosmetology School in Indiana and completed her courses at Austin’s Beauty School in Albany, NY. Karen was well known in Saratoga and Wilton, having lived and worked here for many years. She was a beautician who owned and operated her own beauty shop in her home on Route 9 in Wilton, which she shared with her then husband of 25 years, Jack Sullivan. She later moved to Ocala, FL, where she owned and operated a metaphysical book store, Crystal Beginnings.

She was predeceased by her parents; Charles W. Kendall and Genevieve E. Foster Kendall; her sister, Patricia J. Thurheimer of Adams Center, NY; nephews, Eric Thurheimer and John F. Farone of Indianapolis, IN. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Kimmer) Sullivan of Fort Edward; her son, John (Sully) Sullivan and the love of his life, Lisa, and her five children; two sisters, Jeanne M. LaFarr and Nancy A. Kendall, both of Saratoga Springs; a brother, Michael Kendall of Fort Edward; 14 nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her longtime friends, Marabeth Pennell, Rhonda Aurillio and Laurie Bishop.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Karen was held on Tuesday, March 15 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Soup Kitchen Saratoga County, 24 Circular Street in Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Lucas Mateo Gonzalez SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lucas Mateo Gonzalez, age 3 months, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 27, 2015 in Saratoga Springs, the son of Ismael Jonathan Gonzalez and Jean Marie Palmateer, and brother of Jonathan Jose Gonzalez.

Lucas is survived by his parents, grandparents; Ismael and Grimilda Gonzalez, Amy Powell and Dave Chotkowski, uncles; Christian Gonzalez, Joshua Gonzalez and Benjamin R. Palmateer Jr. (Mindy Palmateer), aunts; Alicia Palmateer (Matt Varner), Venisia Gonzalez (Shawn Malone), Venus Heflin (Paul Iachetta), and Brenda Gonzalez (Corey Hall) and many more family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his cousin; Isabel Simone Fiorino, aunt; Cathrine Gonzalez, grandfather; Benjamin R. Palmateer Sr., uncle; Junior Gonzalez, great-grandfathers; Edgar Palmateer, Ismael Gonzalez-Hernandez and Jose Antonio Gonzalez, great-grandmother; Ana Rios-Gonzalez.

Calling hours were held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

OBITUARIES 7 A Mass with Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Ave. in Ballston Spa with Father Thomas J. Kelly presiding.

Interment will be at Sweetman Cemetery, 621 Charlton Road in Ballston Spa. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of Lucas to the Ronald McDonald House, 139 So. Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208 If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Lionel A. “Butch” Vinas SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lionel A. “Butch” Vinas, of Saratoga Springs, passed peacefully at home with his loving wife, Sydney, at his bedside. Butch was born on January 7, 1943, in New Orleans, LA, the first son of Lionel A. Vinas, Sr. and Ruth Evelyn Paulson Vinas.

He graduated from Archbishop Curley High School in Miami, FL, in 1961. Butch married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Sydney Jane Smith, on March 17, 1962. He studied civil engineering at the University of Florida, Gainesville, before becoming a blacksmith in 1965. Butch and Sydney moved from Queens, NY, to Babylon, NY, where they lived for 37 years. Over the years, he practiced his trade at Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga Racetracks, as well as several others around the country. He developed a stellar reputation and earned the admiration and respect of his peers and many of the trainers in the horse racing industry for nearly 40 years.

Butch and Sydney eventually found their way to Saratoga in 1995 and consequently fell in love with the area and decided to retire in the Spa City. Butch’s retirement allowed them to realize their dream of traveling the country at a slow and leisurely pace. They routinely packed the car and traveled without a care as to their final destination whether Kentucky or Texas or Florida or to visit family and friends along the way. When not traveling, Butch enjoyed his crossword puzzles, developing a strategy (so he claimed) for his football pool and an occasional round of golf with his buddies. He was also an avid history buff, particularly interested in the Civil War. Butch is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Sydney Jane and his four sons, Christopher and wife, Heather; Richard and wife, Jennifer; Andrew and wife, Robin; Michael and wife, Catherine and ten grandchildren. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Patty Vinas; sister Ruth Ann Tapley; brother John and wife, Roseann; brother Tom and wife, Lori; sister Diane Dahmann and husband, Doug; brother Paul and wife, Elizabeth; sister Elethia Yetman and husband, Chris; dear cousin, Francine Fairchild; his sister-in-law, Kelly Roe and her husband Michael; brotherin-law, Francis Smith and wife Tomia; sisterin-law, Sandra Smith and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his three brothers, Gary, Jim, and Richard; his brother-in-law, Ed Tapley; his beloved niece, Jillian Vinas and his in-laws, Sidney J. and Audrey Smith.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Clement’s

Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs; burial will follow in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. also in Saratoga Springs If one would like to make a donation, the family would request it be made to a food pantry of your choice.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Patrick Macwhinnie SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patrick Macwhinnie, age 54, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 28, 1961 in Pittsfield, MA, the son of John Macwhinnie and Charlene Reese.

Patrick was a Ground Maintenance man for the Saratoga Polo and Golf Club in Saratoga Springs for 30 years. He enjoyed all the things he loved including hunting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors. He was a loving, kind and caring person, always putting others first. Patrick was a very outgoing person who loved to laugh and make others laugh. But it was more than that. Patrick had the simple, but nearly miraculous gift of being himself in any company.

Patrick is survived by his mother; Charlene Macwhinnie, brothers; Mark Macwhinnie (Tina), John Macwhinnie, Bruce Macwhinnie, Scott Macwhinnie (Cindy), sisters; Debbie Johnson (William), Kathleen Thompson (Steve), Cyndy Tifft (Keith), Sharon Macwhinnie, Billie Jo Macwhinnie, longtime companion Janet Chapman and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his father.

At the convenience of the family there will be no calling hours; a small family gathering will be at the family’s convenience.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

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Galway Teachers to Fly with NASA Continued from front page.

The two teachers are thrilled at the opportunity. Frisbie said, “I have twin five-year-olds who are just excited I’ll be on an airplane; they haven’t flown yet. And we take out our telescope across the street at home and look at all the phases of the moon, and Venus, and I think they’re into it probably because I’m into it.”

Levin has three children, 14, 10, and 8, and said they will peek their heads into the room when he is having a video conference call with the program.

“They think this is kinda cool,”

he laughed, “a bit of that ‘wow’ factor, like ‘Dad got a package from NASA!’” The observatory flies from its home base in Palmdale, Calif., and the Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors will work side-by-side with astronomer teams witnessing all stages of scientific research, from preparations to observations to data analysis and publication. They will likely fly aboard the observatory twice, and then implement classroom lessons and public outreach programs based on their experiences.

Pamela Harman, education and outreach manager at the SETI

Institute and co-manager of the Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program, said that public outreach is the main goal of the whole program.

“We work with teachers so they can further inspire their students to be interested in STEM disciplines and careers and understand physics and astronomy,” said Harman. She said the Ambassadors Program is very competitive; only the top 20 percent of applicants get selected.

“That is part of their (Levin’s and Frisbie’s) story,” she added, “that smaller schools, smaller towns, smaller districts like theirs are able to distinguish themselves enough from all the other applicants to participate in the program.”

Levin heard about the program through NASA’s regular educator outreach and spoke with Frisbie about applying. “We’ve had some of my honors students teaching in Edie’s classes already,” he said.

“Yes, so when they wanted to know how we were going to work as a team, we knew we had that covered because we’ve been doing it for four years, now,” said Frisbie.

“Not every elementary teacher is willing to take a graduate course in astronomy,” Harman added, “and act as lifelong learners and embrace new content. They both exemplify the best in education and offer the greatest leverage of experience for community benefit possible.”

Because SOFIA flies above the clouds at night, Levin and Frisbie – along with the other participants and researchers – will see the stars unlike anyone else on Earth. SOFIA is a Boeing 747SP installed with an infrared telescope that measures 17 tons and 2.5 meters. The aircraft reaches altitudes of 39,000 and 45,000 feet, which is around 7 to 9 laps around the Saratoga Race Course.

“We took a perfectly good plane and put a hole in it,” said Harman.

Galway High School science teacher Paul Levin and first grade teacher Edie Frisbie will be taking a once-in-a-lifetime flight with NASA. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

“They needed to construct a door to close off the telescope cavity for takeoff and landing. The engineering to make it as effective as it is is really cool.”

Levin and Frisbie will be there for about a week and only observe the research being performed on their flights, but SOFIA is capable of studying a multitude of scientific programs, including star and planet formation, organic compounds in space, and the black hole at the core of the Milky Way. The telescope can study infrared wavelengths at 30 to 240 microns. (A single human hair is about 100 microns thick.) This kind of data cannot be acquired through any other astronomical facility, and there is quite the waiting list of research astronomers to get on this flying observatory.

“We want to expose students to what’s out there in the real world,” said Levin, “and even though it’s a NASA mission, there are other careers involved, such as educators

working for NASA, scientists, pilots, and there are lots of ways to relate that back to the everyday world.”

For Frisbie, she is interested in the impact on her young students.

“If I’m excited about it, then my class loves it. It’s great to do the SOFIA program because I love this stuff anyway, but I think just having that influence in any kid’s life is amazing. Maybe remembering their first grade teacher went on a NASA mission is that one thing that will drive them to go into astronomy or go to college and have a career they love, too.”

“We’ve already started doing our community outreach,” said Levin.

“We did a presentation for the master teacher program recently. Seeing teachers of chemistry and physics being excited about this, and knowing we’ll be able to talk with people in the community like the Albany amateur astronomy program, just knowing the adults are excited, too, is great.

You can still be learning and excited about something at any age.”

The program is no cost to the teachers or the school district. In addition to the experience and everything they will learn, all ambassadors will receive a blue flight jacket with a NASA patch and a SOFIA patch. SOFIA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program began in 2010 and has flown 106 educators from 31 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, as well as eight from Germany on science flights in 20102015. For more information, visit www.sofia.usra.edu.

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Saratoga Springs Police Department Announces Officer of the Year

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday, March 15, The Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenant’s Police Benevolent Association (PBA) named Sergeant Tyler McIntosh as the 2015 Officer of the Year. This award is given each year by the Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenants to an officer that displays excellence in policing and dedication to duty throughout the year.

The award ceremony, which took place in City Hall late Tuesday afternoon, was attended by fellow officers, as well as Police Chief Greg Veitch and Commissioner of Public Safety Chris Mathieson.

Lt. Sean Briscoe presented Sgt. McIntosh with his award and praised him for his accomplishments in the Department over the years, calling him a “proactive officer” and complimenting

his “high standard of duty and professionalism.”

“It’s an honor to be selected, it means a lot to me,” said Sgt. McIntosh after the ceremony. “[This award] reinforces the hard work that I’ve done. It’s nice to be recognized for my positive influence and my role in the department.”

Sergeant McIntosh was hired as a patrol officer in July 2012, and graduated from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Academy on January 11, 2013. After graduating from Zone 5, Sgt. McIntosh attended the United States Army’s Officer Candidate School. Upon completion of his training there, he received his commission as a Second Lieutenant.

Before becoming a police officer, McIntosh joined the Army National Guard where he became First Lieutenant.

“Military and law enforcement have always intrigued me,”

said McIntosh, who knew back in high school what he wanted his career to be.

McIntosh’s favorite part of the job is being out on the road, and doing what he is known for: DWI enforcement. Knowing the amount of innocent people injured and killed by drunk drivers fuels McIntosh’s dedication for enforcing this problem. In 2015, while assigned as patrol officer on the midnight shift, McIntosh made 40 arrests for Driving While Intoxicated. On several occasions, he was given praise from prosecuting attorneys.

Lt. Briscoe called his DWI arrests an “exceptional feat” and that it “frames his work ethic quite well.”

In September 2015, McIntosh accepted a promotion to the rank of Sergeant, an exceptional accomplishment for an officer with such a short tenure in the department.

Currently, McIntosh is assigned as

Sgt. Tyler McIntosh (left) with Lt. Sean Briscoe (right) after receiving 2015 Officer of the Year award. Photo provided.

a first line patrol supervisor on the evening shift.

When asked what makes him proud in his line of work, Sgt. McIntosh replied, “Knowing that I give 100 percent effort in

everything I do and seeing that impact through training and developing relationships with other officers. Putting in the time and effort to make the department the best it can be gives me pride.”

Healthiest

Continued from front page.

By examining statistics such as the length and quality of life, health behaviors such as smoking, obesity and excessive drinking, access to medical care, socioeconomic factors, education, crime rates, and environmental factors, the study determines how each county fares overall and ranks them accordingly.

Saratoga County just keeps getting healthier over the years. Out of the 62 counties in New York, Saratoga was rated fifth healthiest county in 2013 and 2014, and ranked third in 2015. Now at the number one spot, Saratoga County has proven itself to be dedicated to improving the health and wellness of its residents.

As part of its “#HealthySaratoga” movement, The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce initiated its Health and Wellness Committee in 2014, and in that short time, it has grown to over 200 members.

“It’s a very like-minded group of people interested in helping Saratoga County be recognized as the healthiest place to live, work, and play,” said Susan Halstead, Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee.

The Health and Wellness

Committee hosts year-round events to keep residents active and healthy in all areas of life.

In the fall, the Committee hosted a silent disco, and recently held a basketball challenge to promote health in the workplace. They have also initiated Health and Wellness Week each January, which features free events across the county that promote a healthy lifestyle.

Membership to the Committee is open to anyone who wants to participate.

Currently, the Committee includes everyone from chiropractors to spin class instructors to people that are simply interested in health and wellness on many different levels.

“It is just growing and growing,” said Halstead, who is also an optician and owns Family Vision Care Center in Saratoga Springs. “I’d like to think our council made an impact on our status in the county rankings. Now, it’ll be a county-wide team effort to keep us in first place.”

While the Health and Wellness Committee is a sign of Saratoga County’s overall commitment to health, Halstead noted that there are Continued on page 13.

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Innovative Parking Designs Space is, ultimately, our final frontier ... And we are now living and working with limited resources. I am writing to urge you and the City Council to move proactively in a way that makes the most of what we have, as a city ... creating the most progressive, beneficial and sustainable future possible for each of our city’s remaining parcels - and especially for this very visible, accessible lot - and benefiting all of the people, not just those who are driving.

There are many innovative examples of mixed use parking garages from around the world. One

multi-storied garage in Miami uses its rooftop for special events rentals, becoming a possible major income stream for the City! Such a venue would be beautifully situated at the edge of our sweet High Rock Park!

(And there are possible “green roof” grant monies available to municipalities through the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation.)

More versatile yet, you could add a covered pedestrian bridge connecting the new mixed-use building to our historic Town Hall (much like the early cross-over bridge on Phila Street), which would create the

possible expansion of much needed, and still accessible, City office and meeting spaces!

I applaud you all for your efforts and for considering the 2 creative mixed-used designs on the table! Very exciting and a very intelligent use of our tax dollars.

Thanking you, in advance, for your thoughtful re-planning and redesigning of a sustainable Saratoga Springs that will lead by example into a vibrantly productive, greener and more inclusive future!

Lezlie Dana Saratoga Springs

Ignoring the Obvious In the months since a drunk driver took the life of one Skidmore student and seriously injured two others, the driver, Thomas Gorman (a former Skidmore employee), pled guilty and accepted responsibility.

Unfortunately, another culprit that contributed to that tragic crash has gotten off scot-free.

Clinton Street remains unlit.

Despite a near consensus among the community that the darkness

of the road contributed to the crash, nothing has been done to actually light the road.

Some argue that this is the responsibility of Skidmore College, since the students there are “rich.”

Others argue it is the responsibility of the town or county that has jurisdiction over that road. But only one of those positions is reasonable.

But either way, we can all agree that surely something

must be done. The road is as dark at night as it was on that terrible evening on October 31 last year, and if left unaddressed, it is only a matter of time before tragedy strikes again. Simply put, someone must light Clinton Street, and the time to do so is now.

Jack Rosen Student of Government Skidmore College (’16)

Mixed-Use Best for High Rock

The High Rock parcel is the most valuable and important piece of undeveloped land in Saratoga Springs. I support a well-planned mixed use development project for the entire parcel. I oppose the construction of the City Center’s proposed stand-alone parking garage.

Parking for the City Center is important, but the City Center Authority’s proposed parking garage is an isolated project that does not realize the potential of this valuable land or fulfill our city’s vision for the future. According to the Authority’s own parking study, paid parking revenue would not come close to paying the costs of financing, operating and maintaining the structure. The Authority would lose $300,000 to $400,000 per year. The garage would place a 5-story wall of parking right

next to High Rock Park. It would contain no commercial or residential space, create no jobs, pay no property taxes, and cost the City millions to maintain after the City assumes ownership when the lease is up. Its presence would greatly reduce the quality of future development on the rest of the parcel.

Parking must be incorporated in a well-planned mixed-use project for the entire parcel. Such a project would include a much better transition to High Rock Park, enhance and complement our downtown business district, and make our City Center an even more attractive destination for conventions and events. It would include more shops and restaurants, more places to live and work, and attractive outdoor spaces to enhance our reputation

as a walkable city. The tax revenue and jobs generated would exceed the proposed payments for the City Center garage many times over. And all parking would be built, managed, and maintained by the developer.

Smart and successful cities design their downtowns for people, not parking. The High Rock parcel is far too valuable to be dominated by parking structures holding over 1,000 cars, as some people are promoting. The city should pursue better alternatives to address parking issues.

Please act quickly to select a preferred developer and move forward with a comprehensive mixeduse development project on the High Rock Parcel.

Rick Thompson Saratoga Springs

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Strong Lineup!

Continued from front page.

Saratoga Springs High School Varsity Baseball Coach Andy Cuthbertson.

He’s taking the reins of a seasoned squad – one that finished 20 – 6, captured the Section 2 championship in dramatic fashion against Shenendehowa, and was a New York State Class AA finalist.

“To begin with, we’ve got half the team (10 players) returning,” Coach Cuthbertson said. “We’re battle-tested.” Some of the notable returning players he named are duel-threat senior Danny Coleman at 3B/P. Coleman had strong numbers at bat (.387 avg. /.507 slugging pct.), while winning 4 games on the mound. Junior Jake Fauler will utilize his speed, anchoring the outfield in center, and on the base paths, where he led the team in several key categories: 27 steals, 36 hits, .462 avg., and a .588 on-base percentage.

“I’m especially proud that many of our seniors have committed to college baseball programs,” Coach Cuthbertson said, sending out several names in succession. “Nick Kondo (2B -.359/.402) is committed to SUNY Albany; Pitchers Danny Hobbs (who led the team going 7-0 in

New SSHS Baseball Coach Optimistic About 2016 Season

8 starts with an 0.88 ERA) and Shane Barringer (1.75 ERA) are headed to Siena; our anchor behind the plate, Catcher Brendan Coffey (.295/.321 while catching 168.1 of the team’s 180 innings) will be going to Sacred Heart; while Closer Cory McArthur (4 for 4 in save opportunities, 4-0 with 36 strikeouts and a 1.06 ERA) will be going to Division III Champ Cortland State,” he said.

The team won the Section 2, class AA crown in dramatic fashion last May 29, scoring a lone run in the first inning on Brendon Frank’s RBI single against Shen’s star pitcher Ian Anderson, with Hobbs and McArthur making it stand up, despite Hobbs suffering a line drive to the face in the fourth inning and McArthur pitching the final two innings for the save.

Coach Cuthbertson expects Anderson, now a senior, to be Saratoga’s biggest rival again. “It’s hard to look past him, with a mid90s fastball,” he said. “He’s projected to be a number seven pick in the major league draft. This is great for our league.”

Last year, Cuthbertson coached SSHS’s Modified team, and threequarters of the way through the

season was named an Assistant Varsity Coach. Before that, he was the Head Coach at Mohonasen High School from 2010-14, and an Assistant Coach at Springfield College for two seasons.

He also logged a stint as Pitching Coach (2005-9) for the Saratoga Phillies when it was part of the New York Collegiate Baseball League.

“Those were good days. Many people don’t realize how rich the talent level was on those teams. We had three players from that team that made the Major Leagues - JD Martinez made the Detroit Tigers; Mike Fiers, a pitcher for the Houston Astros; and Darin Mastroianni on the Minnesota Twins,” he said.

Looking towards 2016 for Blue Streaks baseball: “Of course, we take things one game at a time, but I recognize and welcome the high expectations,” Coach Cuthbertson said.

“Last year, our goal was to get to the Section Finals and see what happens.

The next rounds (a state quarterfinal win against Cicero-North Syracuse and a semifinal over Orchard Park, before falling to Mamaroneck in the Class AA Final) were really a bonus.

“But we were right there in the

Closer Cory McArthur works out in preparation for his senior season.

Photo by MarkBolles.com

State Final. With the seasoning and experience we gained, if we play our best game, there’s every reason to expect that our best will take us far.”

The team will be traveling to Florida for an invitational

tournament next week.

Saratoga Baseball opens league play on Wednesday, April 6, at 4:15 p.m. at East Side Rec. The team’s website is saratogabaseball.weebly.com

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New York’s Healthiest County Continued from page 10.

myriad reasons why Saratoga County ranked number one.

“We have a great hospital, and hundreds of businesses that focus on health and wellness. We have phenomenal access to exercise with our parks, lakes, and hiking trails, as well as a strong YMCA and many privately owned studios, from yoga to Pilates. We’re known for our springs and our healthy water. We have high graduation rates, our air pollution level is very low, and our housing problems are way below the state average.”

Halstead added, “We know we live and work in a great county and now other people will know it too. [The County Health Rankings] are important because people want to live in a place that offers these opportunities. They want to live in a place like this.”

Todd Shimkus, President of Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, feels that Saratoga County’s top ranking will be a big draw for young professionals and millennials to come to the area, as that demographic is known for being greatly involved with health and

wellness, particularly through diet, exercise, and abstaining from harmful behaviors such as smoking. Moreover, Shimkus is thrilled about Saratoga County’s ranking, but stated that the county must remain dedicated to maintaining its number one status.

“What it means for us is even though we’ve got to this great point, we have to work harder and not fall back, which means getting more and more people engaged in the Healthy Saratoga movement. We have to make sure we’re vigilant going forward with our commitment

to health,” Shimkus said.

While Saratoga County is certainly on the right track toward optimum health for its residents, counties that ranked poorly can use the County Health Rankings to make positive changes.

“Communities can use the Rankings information to build on successful initiatives and mobilize partners to take action on programs and policy changes in areas that need improvement,” said Mary Bennett, associate researcher at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. “It

can help communities to begin or renew a conversation about health and can shape communities where everyone can realize their health potential.”

For more information about Saratoga County’s health and wellness initiatives, visit saratoga.org/pages/ healthy-saratoga. For more information about the County Health Rankings from the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute, as well as detailed statistics about Saratoga County’s number one rank, visit countyhealthrankings.org

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

City Council

Complete Streets Coming To Geyser Crest

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — It will remain until the next Saratoga Springs City Council meeting (on April 5) for a scheduled vote (after a second public hearing) on the Saratoga City Center’s proposed lease of the High Rock parcel. The Council at its Tuesday, March 15 meeting did take action on a matter that recognized, regardless of what gets developed at High Rock

- inevitably an invitation will be extended to have more cars on the city’s streets. Therefore, any action that the Council takes to preserve and increase Saratoga Springs’ standing as a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly town is worthy of note.

Through a series of motions and capital budget amendments, the Council funded a project that, when built out, will provide a pedestrian/bicycle trail for about five miles along the northern side of Geyser Road.

The trail is forecast to be about eight feet wide from Spa State Park west to Cady Hill Road, and then widening to 10 feet to the Town of Milton. A total of $96,790 was dedicated to the project. It will entail new engineering and will impact 12 property owners, with about $50,000 of these funds pledged for right-of-way acquisition for the trail and buffer along Geyser Road.

While the primary beneficiary of this is the Geyser Road neighborhood, where access has been historically limited to motor vehicles and some bus service, this is a significant event for all city residents. When completed, this will provide another key link in the overall plan to have the city completely connected via a series of pedestrian and bicycle accessible trails, along the greenbelt and through the downtown core.

Attorney Matt Jones offered up an interesting gambit, speaking on behalf of Saratoga Hospital, during a public hearing about amending the new comprehensive plan’s designation of a parcel, upon which the Hospital wished to expand, back to the 2001 zoning as residential. Mayor Joanne Yepsen and Commissioner of Accounts John Franck have recused themselves from all discussions and votes on this matter. With Commissioner of Public Safety Chris Mathieson’s stated opposition, it had appeared to make any plan approval impossible (three votes are required to pass any Council measure according to the City’s charter).

Jones stated that the Hospital’s application will be kept open, and advocated that a mechanism be developed, similar to Courts of Appeals, in which replacements are appointed for those who recuse themselves due to conflicts – in

effect, giving all applicants an opportunity to obtain a three-vote majority from a full five-person “council.”

It remains to be seen if this idea develops any traction, as it would involve at least some City Charter amendments. Yet, what appeared to be dead issue is anything but that, at least for now.

Finally, a shout-out to city resident Bonnie Sellers, who always provides some pithy perspectives during public comment time.

Bonnie contributed the idea of the day when she suggested the City look into developing a night court as an alternative to building an annex, potentially on the valuable High Rock parcel. Commissioner Mathiesen said it was an excellent idea and the City was already looking into it, and though there may be some (unidentified) logistics difficulties, it was certainly worth pursuing.

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

BALLSTON SPA 5 Independence Trail, $419,275. Briarwood Brooks Development LLC sold property to Jing Wang.

CLIFTON PARK 9 Pine Grove Lane, $326,510.

Rosanne Sgueglia sold property to Jeffrey and Silvana Hebert.

28 Brittany Oaks, $467,000.

James and Nicole Bryson sold property to Kevin and Katherine Curran.

1 Partridge Glen, $281,000.

N.P. Dodge, Jr. (as Trustee) sold property to Leigh Anne Keller.

16 Kimberly Court, $168,000.

Robert and Cynthia Louis sold property to Kristin Vrbanac.

6 Chapman Circle, $486,000.

Kurt Kimmel and Kimberly Danforth sold property to Michael Harrison.

14 Redfield Park, $324,500. Si Li and Ruojun Zhang sold property to Xinggong Wan and Jianxia Shi. 45 Westbury Ct., $182,000.

Ellen Bacon (by Exec) sold property to Katherine Travis.

55 Spruce St., $362,000. Yang Dong sold property to Satish Kumar Singh and Sangita Kumari.

11 Weston Dr., $244,000. Jason Pitts sold property to Cartus Financial Corporation.

11 Weston Dr., $244,000.

Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Jennifer Bruce.

55 Stoney Creek Dr., $179,000.

Jeffrey Aussicker sold property to James Kaffka.

GALWAY 5269 Sacandaga Rd., $247,000.

Richard and Priscilla Kenyon sold property to Ryan and Elizabeth Delos.

3103 Galway Rd., $305,000.

Robert McKay (as CoTrustee) and Catherine McKay Family Trust sold property to Todd and Katherine Monte.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

GREENFIELD 2 Hoffman Rd., $55,000. Paul Jasyn (by Exec) sold property to TPDM Properties LLC. 560C North Creek Rd., $45,000.

Thomas Merrills, Jr. sold property to Ryan Seymour and Kaylee Luppino.

MALTA 43 Burlington Ave., $200,000.

Michael Allen sold property to Adam and Myunghee Sweet.

132 Thimbleberry Rd., $114,900. Fannie Mae (by Atty) sold property to Glenn Hitchcock.

68 Thimbleberry Rd., $181,000.

John Hildreth, III sold property to Tara Gallagher.

32 Pepperbush Place, $133,000.

Lisa Dujuneas sold property to Brett Devine.

Lot #2, Yachtmans Way, $75,000. Fred and Carol Margulies sold property to DGD Holdings LLC. 41 Snowberry Rd., $181,000.

Mindy Decker sold property to Thenappan Chidambaram.

MILTON 1276 Armer Rd., $235,000.

Richard Milanese, III sold property to Frederick Warfield.

MOREAU 20 Snowberry Lane, $405,000.

James and Donna Ciccone sold property to Jeffrey and Nicole Willis.

12 Wynnefield Dr., $84,000.

Arthur Smith and Lourie Pohl sold property to Arthur and Kelly Smith.

46 Hachery Rd., $179,900.

Kenneth Beecher sold property to Jason and Jaclyn Johnson.

8 Michael Rd., $175,000. Lisa and John Liberty, Jr. sold property to Joseph Egerton.

NORTHUMBERLAND 9 Cook Circle, $190,000.

Donald and Cynthia Lehan sold property to Daryl Keller and Joseph Wilson.

112 Virginia Place, $350,000.

Conan and Kristine O’Rourke sold property to Wanda Rubin.

46 San Luis Rd., $193,618.

Deborah Wienbrock sold property to Jonathon and Kimberley Procter.

SARATOGA 126 Trask Lane, $85,000. Point Four Associates sold property to Peggy Leisen, Dave Farnsworth, Rodney Shrome and Diana Shrome.

69 Gates Ave., $79,999. Virginia Reed (by Exec) sold property to James Mulvihill.

220 County Rd. 67, $175,000.

Michael and Francis Hanehan sold property to Patrick and Martin Hanehan.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 11 Springwood Dr., $432,000.

John and Anne Bishop sold property to Robert Little and Hilary Claggett.

119 Geyser Rd., $450,000.

Ioana Amzallag sold property to Tessa Boyea and Alyssa Slampa.

190 West Circular St., $112,500.

Kimberly Saville and Candace Petralia sold property to Kimberly Saville.

33 Joseph St., $225,000. John, Joseph, and Jill Graziano sold property to Bonacio Construction Inc. 19 Bog Meadow Run, $406,875.

Linda Huck sold property to Toby and Melissa Tobrocke.

18 Division St., Unit 206, $431,500. Cosmopolitan Ventures LLC sold property to Seventy Five Elmview Associates LLC. 7 Ashley Place, $650,000.

Vincent and Louise Verdile sold property to Dennis and Mary Murphy.

120 East Ave., $437,500. Dennis and Mary Murphy sold property to Vincent and Donna Perone.

34 Benedict St., $318,000. Susan Burnes sold property to Feura Bush Development LLC. 23 Saratoga Circle, $335,000.

Mark and Susan Marcus sold property to Rocco Verrigni and Karen Vaccaro.

STILLWATER 15 Waldon Circle, $484,783.

Amedore Homes Inc. sold property to Richard and Alyssa Levo.

42 Stratton Lane, $360,000.

Anthony and Barbara Luca sold property to Mark and Diane Zazzaro.

35 Blizzard Rd., $250,000.

Jonathan Kerley sold property to Phil Heitmann.

349 NYS Route 423, $77,000.

George Brown and Shari Godgart sold property to Brandon Stanley.

WILTON 62 Castleberry Dr., $163,000.

Benjamin Casebolt sold property to Robin Crisataldi.

15 5 Apple Tree Lane, $303,000.

Kevin and Erin Dundon sold property to National Transfer Services LLC. 22 Foxhound Run, $200,000.

RJ Taylor Builders Inc. sold property to Paul and Annette Carman Family Trust.

5 Apple Tree Lane, $280,000.

National Transfer Service sold property to Stephen and Kristin Newton.

33 Stone Ridge Rd., $415,000.

Michael Barron sold property to Amanda and Tyler Sample.

917 US Route 9, $95,000. Janet McAvoy (by Agent) William Davis.

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BUSINESS

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

NYRA Announces Season Pass Plans for 2016 New Benefits Available Long After Racing Ends

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced recently that the 2016 season ticket, season pass, dining reservation and group sales plans for the Saratoga Race Course are set to go on sale within the coming weeks. Full-season reserved seating will be available this year, and will be available to purchase starting Monday, March 28. Holders of fullseason reserved seating from 2015 have been given the opportunity to

purchase tickets in advance beginning Monday, March 14 up until Friday, March 25.

New this year, both season pass and full-season plan holders will be given a 10 percent discount on events and places in Saratoga, such as participating retail and restaurant members of the Saratoga Downtown Business Association, classical performances at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (celebrating its 50th anniversary this year),

Tri-City ValleyCats home baseball games, certain New York mountain and ski resorts, and Siena College home basketball games. These benefits will be available from June 1, 2016 to March 1, 2017.

These pass holders will also be assured a Saratoga premium giveaway as long as they are present on the day of the giveaway and redeem the item by 3 p.m. Discounts for Saratoga Race Course food, beverage and merchandise vendors will

also be available throughout the season. For more information on benefits and discounts, visit www. saratogaseasonperks.com.

Also available for purchase on Monday, March 28, will be dining reservations at one of the Saratoga Race Course’s restaurants, such as Turf Terrace, Club Terrace, and the Porch. Hospitality reservations can also be made for Luxury Suites, Paddock Tent, Festival Tent, Big Red Spring Tent, and Top of the Stretch.

Those interested in season passes for Grandstand and Clubhouse admission can purchase these tickets starting Monday, March 28, through their NYRA accounts. The prices will be the same as 2015: $35 for Grandstand and $55 for Clubhouse.

For more information, contact the NYRA box office at (844) NYRA-TIX, via email at boxoffice@ nyrainc.com, or online at NYRA. com/saratoga.

Stadium Café Now Saratoga Stadium SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospitality, LLC, the owner of Max London’s Restaurant and Mrs. London’s Bakery and Café, has purchased The Stadium Café, now called Saratoga Stadium, for an undisclosed amount from Dave Harmon. The deal closed on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The

new owners will revamp the menu and have already started to make significant renovations to the Pub’s kitchen, interior and exterior. Saratoga Stadium, located at 389 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, will remain a pub and sports bar serving lunch and dinner and will host sporting events with athletes.

This is the third downtown Saratoga Springs restaurant to be operated by Saratoga Hospitality, LLC who took over Max London’s and Mrs. London’s in September of 2014. Saratoga Stadium has been a part of the Broadway landscape since 2002. Saratoga Hospitality closed Saratoga

Stadium for a week so that immediate repairs could be made to the facade, kitchen and the replacement of televisions throughout the bar and dining area. Additional updates and upgrades will be done to the interior throughout the course of the year including the dining room and restrooms.

“Our plan is to continue with the concept, but revamp the menu to reflect highest quality products for our

customers,” said Zach Cutler, corporate executive chef. The kitchen will be run by Kyle Lewis under the guidance of Chef Cutler. Kyle Lewis was previously a sous chef at Max London’s and worked at the Brook Tavern also in Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Stadium, will reopen for outside dining soon, as renovations continue. The sports bar employs about thirty people total.

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Leap of Kindness Day Promotes Giving Back

On February 29, Donnellan and Knussman, PLLC participated in the Saratoga County Chamber’s Leap of Kindness Day. As 2016 is a leap year, the “extra day” in February was devoted to giving back to the community in some way. Donnellan and Knussman, PLLC collected nonperishable food for the Emergency Food Pantry for the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Counsel, Inc. On February 5, the firm participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women day to raise awareness of women’s heart disease. Pictured above, attorneys and staff members of the family law practice dressed in red to promote the American Heart Association’s quest to educate the public about women’s risks associated with heart disease.

Taft-Sitler Promoted at SNB SARATOGA SPRINGS — Billie Marie Taft-Sitler, who joined Saratoga National Bank and

Trust company in July 2010 as a Commercial Credit Analyst before being promoted to Assistant Vice President of Corporate Banking, has been promoted again to Corporate Banking Officer.

Taft-Sitler graduated Summa Cum Laude from Skidmore College in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics and is a 2010 graduate of Leadership Saratoga. She has received the Bank’s Shining Star Award and is a member of the Bank’s High Performance Club. She is also the Vice President of the Transitional Service Association Board, member of the SPAC Junior Committee and shows Morgan horses locally and regionally.

PEP Welcomes Ashline

BUSINESS BRIEFS 17 translating the information in a way that patients and their families can easily understand.

Ashline has joined the PEP as a clinical content specialist. In addition to her medical writing responsibilities, she provides valuable insight into various medical aspects of the PEP’s work with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients. Ashline earned her Ph.D. in chemistry from Clarkson University, Potsdam, and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, with honors, from Elmira College, Elmira.

Ashline has conducted in-depth research on sense and treat systems focused on biomarker detection within the body and corresponding responsive drug release. Her work has been published in numerous scientific journals and the National Science Foundation awarded her a grant to study biosensors and biointerfaces at the University of New South Wales, Australia in 2012.

Learn more about PEP at www.thepep.com.

Treasure or Trash? Spring Antique Appraisal Show SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Patient Experience Project (PEP), a full-service, patient-centric communications agency based in Saratoga Springs, has announced the addition of Shay Ashline, Ph.D. to its content team. She will apply her expertise to PEP’s communications work, using her talent for breaking down complex concepts and medical data and

MALTA – The Malta Community Center will host Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, as he educates his audience on antiques and their appraisals.

Admission for Malta residents with one appraisal item is $15 and $17 for non-residents. General admission for Malta residents is $2 and $3

for non-residents. Pre-registration is due April 18. Limited space. For more information, contact Holly Kane at 518 899-4411.

Roohan Realty Welcomes Wilson

Achievement Medal upon leaving the Marine Corps.

Wilson is also a licensed private investigator, a certified dog trainer, and a graduate from Floral Design and Culinary (Boot Camp) Schools. She is an avid knitter and world traveler. Wilson can be reached at Hwilson@ RoohanRealty.com and 518-3797035 (cell) or 518-587-4500 x 144 (office).

BSNB Gives More Than $20k

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roohan Realty recently announced that Helen P. Wilson of Ballston Lake has joined the company as a Real Estate Sales Professional.

Wilson graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. She attended Pace University Law School, in the top 5 percent of her class, obtained a Juris Doctor degree and a position on the Law Review.

She served in the United States Marine Corps in various capacities, most notably as the enlisted Marine Corps’ Liaison to the U.S. House of Representatives.

She achieved meritorious promotions to Sergeant, receiving an Honorable Discharge with a Navy

BALLSTON SPA — To cap off a year in which its employees volunteered more than 9,000 hours, Ballston Spa National Bank recently distributed more than $20,000 to various organizations across the region based on nominations from BSNB staff members.

“At BSNB, we believe that actions and not just words define who we are as a company,” said President and CEO Chris Dowd. “Along with the tremendous number of hours our employees have volunteered, BSNB has provided additional funding throughout 2015 to more than 130 organizations. I would like to thank these valuable organizations and our amazing staff for helping to support and strengthen the communities where we live and work.”

The groups chosen to receive the employee-nominated donations are listed in the news section of the About BSNB button at www.bsnb.com.

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EDUCATION

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Schuylerville Sophomore Shares Military Collection

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE — When Schuylerville High School sophomore Walter Taras, 17, was young and first met his uncle’s grandfather, Arthur William, and learned all about his service at WWII’s Omaha Beach Normandy landing, that was it. Taras was hooked on military history, and has been collecting information and memorabilia ever since.

History teacher John Reilly typically brings in someone from the NYS Military Museum to present to his class, but on Friday, March 11, he invited Taras to share his passion for military history. Taras brought in dozens of items, from field gear and equipment to cookware and communications, which he and his family have been collecting for decades.

“I go to auctions and shows to collect them,” said Taras. “I work a job for an excavating company (Saratoga Excavating and Taras Excavating) and my parents help me out. I enjoy it so much that I want other people my age to enjoy it, too. I’d like to be a history teacher.”

This was his first time presenting his collection to others, and he made a point of making it interactive, letting the students touch the items and try them on. “If someone can hold it, I believe they are more likely to get into it,” said Taras.

Taras and his father are currently restoring, from the frame up, two Korean War-era jeeps, a 1952 M38 Willy’s and a 1955 M38 A1, the model after the M38.

For more information about the Schuylerville Central School District, visit www.schuylervilleschools.org.

Schuylerville High School sophomore Walter Taras poses with a portion of his extensive military collection. Photo by Stacey Rice.

Walter Taras in one of the Korean War-era jeeps he and his father are restoring.

Photo by Lisa Taras.

ADK Video 2x1 Taras helps a classmate into one of the items from his collection. Photo by Stacey Rice.

Creative Minds to Compete GLENS FALLS — The WashingtonSaratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES Enrichment Resource Center will hold its annual Odyssey of the Mind Regional competition on Saturday, March 19 at the Glens Falls City High School. The event starts at 8 a.m. and culminates with an Awards Ceremony at 4 p.m. Spectators are welcome to attend.

A total of 352 elementary to high school students will showcase their creativity and smarts as they solve one of five long-term problems. Winners from this regional competition move on to the state competition held on April 2 at SUNY Binghamton.

The following school districts along with five private schools are sending teams to the competition: Argyle; Ballston Spa; Bolton; Glens Falls; Galway; Lake George; Malta Montessori; Minerva; Queensbury; Salem; Saratoga; Saratoga Catholic; Saratoga Independent; South Glens Falls; St. Clements; St. Mary’s School, Ballston Spa; and Stillwater.

Students have worked diligently to arrive at solutions to one of these five problems, which have an 8-minute time limit.

Problem 1 – No-Cycle Recycle: Teams will build, ride on, and drive a no-cycle, recycling vehicle. The vehicle must travel without pedaling for propulsion.

Problem 2 – Something Fishy: Teams will design and operate a technical solution that simulates multiple styles of fishing.

Problem 3 – Aesop Gone Viral: Teams will create and present an original performance about a fable gone “viral.”

Problem 4 – Stack Attack: This problem requires teams to design, build, and test a structure, made only of balsa wood and glue that will balance and support as much weight as possible – twice.

Problem 5 – Furs, Fins, Feathers and Friends: The team’s problem is to create and present a humorous performance depicting problem solving from the perspective of three different animals.

For more information visit www.odysseyofthemind.com or www.wswheboces.org/GT.cfm

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Maestro Peltz Coaches Regional Music Students

Free Health and Wellness Expo Saturday BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s Health and Wellness committee is hosting the 4th Annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wood Road/Milton Terrace North Elementary Schools at 220 Wood Road. The Expo is free and open to all children, families and individuals residing in the Ballston Spa Central School District.

There will be raffles throughout the day, including bicycles for current students, and many giveaways from the exhibitors. For more information, please contact

Amber Mooney in the district’s Office of District Advancement,

at amooney@bscsd.org 518-884-7195 x1369.

or

Apply for Universal Pre-K, Today!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District is now accepting the names of children to attend its Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2016-2017 school year. The district is able

to fund this program through money provided New York State, and the program is administered through the district.

To apply, children must reside in the school district, and must turn four on or before

December 1, 2016. For more information, visit the program’s webpage at www.saratogaschools.org/upk. [**Please note: this is the correct web address. It was listed incorrectly in our paper last week.]

Saratoga Springs Student Wins C-SPAN Prize SARATOGA SPRINGS —C-SPAN announced that Amalia CulpepperWehr, an eighth grader at Maple Avenue Middle School in Saratoga Springs, is an Honorable Mention winner in C-SPAN’s national 2016 StudentCam competition.

Culpepper-Wehr will receive $250 for her documentary, “To Fund or Not to Fund: The Future of Planned Parenthood."

C-SPAN’s 12-year-old competition invites middle and high

school students to produce a fiveto-seven minute documentary on a national policy issue. This year’s theme was, “Road to the White House: what’s the issue YOU most want candidates to discuss during the 2016 presidential campaign?”

Culpepper-Wehr is among 332 students from across the country winning a total of $100,000. The 150 winning videos may be viewed at http://www.studentcam.org/winners16.htm and

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may be used in a broadcast with attribution to C-SPAN. For more information on C-SPAN, visit www.c-span.org for coverage and schedules. For further information on C-SPAN Classroom, visit www.c-spanclassroom.org.

GLENS FALLS—The Glens Falls Symphony will be hosting honor music students from the high schools of Queensbury, Saratoga Springs, Guilderland, and others for an intensive weekend of training with Maestro Charles Peltz and musicians of the Glens Falls Symphony. The 28 students will be studying intensively with Maestro Peltz in special coaching sessions, working in small groups, and then joining the full orchestra to perform works of Felix Mendelssohn, Gustav Holst, and Arnold Schoenberg on March 20 at 4 p.m.

This project is the deepest educational endeavor of the Glens Falls Symphony.

Placing the students requires

many hours of evaluation by Maestro Peltz and the principal chair players of the symphony. Teachers from all area high schools were contacted, and then students were first chosen by recommendation from their orchestra teachers and private instrument teachers. Then they were placed into the orchestra seating by blind audition, just like professional orchestra auditions. The students submitted an anonymous YouTube recording with no visual, and were then placed into the orchestra to sit side by side a professional player.

Tickets are available by calling 518-793-1348 or at www. theglensfallssymphony.org.

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SKIDMORE SUMMER CAMPS THIS WEEK’S

SPOTLIGHT

Skidmore College offers a variety of programs for children of all ages during the summer months www.skidmore.edu/summer (518) 580-5596 CAMP NORTHWOODS

Skidmore’s day camp for children entering grades 1-6, offers an exciting program of sports, cultural arts, nature study and relaxed play. Our goal is to provide a variety of fun activities that happily challenge the imagination, intellect, and body. The camp's home base is Falstaff's Pavilion on the Skidmore College campus, but campers frequent the Williamson Sports Center, Schick Art Gallery, Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, and Zankel Music Center. The daily enrichment activities led by the experienced staff are supplemented by weekly field trips to recreational and historical sites, and visits by special guests.

Children will also enjoy arts and crafts, ceramics, games, hiking, and daily swim time. One and two-week sessions are available from June 27-August 12.

SPORTS CAMPS

Skidmore College also offers a wide array of Sports Camps from June through August for children of all ages. Choose from baseball, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball and field hockey. Children learn the concept of teamwork while acquiring the necessary skills for his or her sport of choice. Adults, novice or experienced, can participate in a rowing program offered throughout the spring, summer and fall at the Boat House located on beautiful Fish Creek. All other programs are held on the Skidmore Campus at the Sports and Recreation Center and/or the adjacent fields.

For more information, or to register: www.skidmore.edu/summer/camps-and-sports or call Camp Northwoods at 518-580-5596 or Skidmore Summer Sports Camps 518-580-8061.

To Advertise in the Summer Camp Guide

Call (518) 581-2480

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26 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls 793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St, Schuylerville 695-6069 | Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6081 | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 | usbnc.org Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Bethesdachurch.org | 584-5980 The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8:00AM & 10:00AM Calvary Capital District 17 Low Street, Ballston Spa | Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 am | calvarycd.com Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa | 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

Christian Science Church 107 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland St, Ballston Spa 885-6524 | Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m.

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave, Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville | 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org | Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.;

RELIGION Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-6301 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St, Ballston Spa 885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East St, Galway | 882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga | 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church* 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 | Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.; Church Service - 11 a.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville | 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7442 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St, Clifton Park 877-7332 | Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta 581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Corner of Jefferson St. & Crescent St. Saratoga Springs | 584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier, Pastor New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs 580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Cmns, Ste. 3 | 881-1505 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6122 | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-0904 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta | 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville 695-3918 | Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 & 9 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016 Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs 882-9384 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Schuylerville United Methodist Church* 51 Church St, Schuylerville 695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Worship at 11am Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St, Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. or 8p.m. (rotating schedule) Saturdays: 10:30a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-1640 Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev Keith Mann Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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FOOD

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

The Benefits of Buying Local Products Locally

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a social venue.

Regular shoppers to the market know and love its festive atmosphere. They run into friends and exchange thoughts and ideas with local farmers and other food producers. What they might not know is the economic impact of such actions.

“In Saratoga, we have so many unique locally owned businesses that you’d be hard pressed to find an item that you can’t buy locally,” said Todd Shimkus, president of the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce. In other words, money spent locally means that more money circulates in the local economy.

“Our local family owned businesses really are the lifeblood of our communities,” Shimkus said. “If we want them

to be able to contribute to the many great causes we all support them we should think of them and buy from them first.”

“In buying locally, we should be purchasing locally made products,” added Alan Brown, owner of Lewis-Waite Farm in Greenwich, which sells its farmraised meats year-round at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

Many Saratoga residents might think of farming as a seasonal activity. Farmers in the Capital region and throughout Upstate New York, however, are turning their farms into year-round ventures. They use high tunnels, greenhouses, and hydroponic methods to produce fresh vegetables through the winter. Farms that raise beef cattle, sheep, chickens, and other livestock care for their animals year-round.

By visiting the farmers’ market throughout the year, local residents are giving local farmers the financial support to operate all year.

Shopping locally is also better for the environment because it shortens the distance that food travels from its origin to your dinner table. Transport costs, fuel use, preservations, and packaging also are reduced significantly when more food is produced, sold, and bought

locally. In addition, buying from a local producer eliminates costs of intermediary purchases and shipping, giving consumers more value for the dollar.

Plus, the quality of locally made and produced foods is undeniable. Produce is fresher and lasts longer, meat is more flavorful, and food becomes not only something to savor for its taste but also an experience that connects you to the land. Local, handmade goods are inspired by their environment and crafted carefully with a mindfulness to who will purchase them.

The unique nature of Saratoga Springs is due in part to local businesses and locally produced items. As Maddy Zanetti of Impressions of Saratoga put it, “The store you shop from pays taxes, donates to the community, helps with events, is involved in the city’s politics, who knows the many ways they affect the area. Without all of the small local people and products, our downtown would not be what it is. And without our downtown, Saratoga Springs would not be what it is.” People are drawn to Saratoga for these reasons and come to experience the diversity and the difference that Saratoga is known for.

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Cutting Edge

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello Foodie Friends! I hope everyone had a fun St. Patrick’s Day. As I helped cook up our Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner, one tool stood out to me as an excellent go to especially as we cut up our cabbage. A sharp knife is a cook’s best friend. This was evident with the use of a ceramic knife that offered tremendous ease and saved time as we cut up the vegetables. Ceramics are a very fun and interesting breed of knife that are deceivingly sharp.

Professionals and home cooks use ceramic knives due to their sharpness, strength, density, and precision making it a great tool to

add to your culinary collection.

Kyocera ceramic knives are the perfect compliment to your cutlery at home. As soon as you pick up a Kyocera ceramic knife, you will be intrigued with the benefits of using ceramics. The knife is light in weight yet balances perfectly in your palm. It is excellent for slicing fruits, vegetables, and boneless meats. The blade is ground to razor sharp perfection and holds their edge 10 times longer than other professional cutlery. Ceramic knives will not brown foods or transfer a metallic taste or smell. Ceramic is impervious to acids, oils, and salts. The blades will never rust.

Ceramic knives are intended to complement, not replace your cutlery. Use steel for carving, and boning food items. Ceramic knives come in a variety of sizes making them perfect for all types of culinary tasks. Because of the manufacturing process, the blades of a ceramic knife are flat and free from waves. As a result of this technological advantage, the edges need to be ground with a diamond wheel or diamond sharpener.

Traditional

knife sharpeners cannot sharpen a ceramic knife. Kyocera has a lifetime program for sharpening their ceramic knives. You can also purchase one of their sharpeners made specifically for their ceramic knives.

Caring for your ceramic knife is important to ensure proper care and the prolonged life of the knife: • Please exercise the necessary caution when working, as the blades are very sharp.

• Ceramic knives are intended for the cutting of food.

They are unsuitable for hitting and levering.

• Ceramic blades are not shock resistant! Do not allow the knife to fall onto a hard floor or similar surfaces!

• To ensure that the blade remains sharp over a long period, we recommend the use of a cutting surface made from wood or plastic.

• Never try to cut hard objects such as frozen food, bones, metal, etc!

• Never hold the knife in an open fire (high conductance of heat)!

• Never clean with a wire

brush!

• Clean with a mild detergent after use.

• Store the ceramic knife in the supplied protective cover.

• Cleaning in a dishwasher is not recommended, unless it can be ensured that the knife cannot come into contact with other objects.

• Store out of the reach of

Fish Fridays

children!

Ceramics are a cutting edge technology that can help make your culinary prep easier and fun.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Avenue in Saratoga Springs for an assortment of Kyocera Ceramic knives.

Remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Take Care, John and Paula

Lenten Specials through March 25th

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Brian Cecala Graduates Basic Training FT. BENNING, GA — 2015 Ballston Spa High School graduate Brian Cecala graduated from Basic Training on March 10 as part of the Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, part of the 198th Infantry Training Brigade.

He graduated with the exclusive Blue Cord, which is only awarded to Army Infantrymen.

Air National Guard Reservist Kenneth Coulter, Brian’s grandfather, placed the Blue Cord on Brian’s right shoulder himself at base on March 10, 2016. Brian will continue his career with the Army at Ft. Stewart 3rd Infantry Division in Savannah, GA as a Mortarman.

Tree Planting Again in 2016

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project’s 3rd annual TREE YOGA planting effort will occur on Saturday, April 30. Tree planters are needed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and tree hosts will be needed to nurture a free tree in front of a house for two years. This year’s TREE YOGA will be planting twice the number of trees as last year, 25 of which are funded from the City’s DPW tree budget, and 25 funded by donors of the

Photos by Dwight Pierre.

tree fund of Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project. For more information or to volunteer, email trees@sustainablesaratoga.org.

Embury Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday

Saratoga Sod Celebrates 30 Years on National Agriculture Day Take a look at this week’s newest club members!

Abby

Callie

Kenna

Natalie

Cooper

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

STILLWATER — On National Agriculture Day, Saratoga Sod celebrated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at 1670 Route 4, two miles north of Stillwater High School. The Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to mark the occasion, and local officials and the public attended.

The Griffen family has farmed in Saratoga County since 1786, but it was not until 1986 that Phil and Steve Griffen planted their first 50 acres of Kentucky Bluegrass.

Although it was too early to see sod being harvested, there was equipment on hand, a farm history photo display, and some local refreshments from the Saratoga County farming community to commemorate Agriculture Day. To celebrate its 30th year in business, Saratoga Sod is giving back by donating a Big Yellow Bag of Black Garden Soil to eligible School Gardens within a 30-mile radius of the farm. For more information about the event and Saratoga Sod Farm, visit www.saratogasod.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Louise Hunter, a resident of Embury Apartments in the The Wesley Community, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a party in the Embury Café with friends & family. Congratulations, Louise!

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Easter Bunny Visits Saratoga Farmers’ Market The Easter Bunny knows where to find the freshest carrots in town...at the farmers’ market. He will pay a special visit to the farmers’ market, located at Saratoga Spa State Park, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 26.

The market will offer free professional portrait photos to be taken with our fluffy friend. The Saratoga Springs Public Library will also join us to offer a free, fun activity for children of all ages.

Vendors will offer a variety of delicious, local goods.

Admission is free.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza Come to Congress Park on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a fun day of hunting for eggs, playing carnival games, eating ice cream, hearing an Easter story, getting your face painted and nails done and a picture with the Easter Bunny. Silent Auction Easter baskets will be available to win. Rain date is Easter Sunday, 3/27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26, Faith Chapel will once again host the 8th Annual Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt at Schuylerville High School Turf Field, 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville. There will be 3 egg hunts for 3 age categories: birth to 3 year olds at 11:00 a.m., ages 4-7 will be at 11:20 a.m. and ages 8-12 will be at 11:40 a.m. We will have over 10,000 eggs, face painting, a bounce house, and a visit from Puddles the Clown and the Easter Bunny. Free admission, come share in the fun. In case of rain, the hunt will be held in the High School Gym.

Join us for Fishmas Eve ‘Tis the night before trout season…

We invite you to a fun-filled evening as we welcome the opening of area streams.

There will be appetizers, prizes, demos, raffles and of course fishing stories galore.

The event is hosted by the Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited and will be held on March 31, from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Parting Glass located at 40 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs.

The suggested donation is $10 or $5 plus 3 of your flies or 1 killer spinning lure. Flies and lures will be raffled as door prizes. Proceeds will go towards stream conservation and habitat restoration.

Everyone is welcome. Contact Mark at (518) 893-2228.

Babysitting Course at Gavin Park Adirondack Health & Safety will once again be presenting a child and babysitting course at Gavin Park. This course is open to girls and boys ages 10 and up. Participants will learn the basics of CABS (Child and Babysitting Safety), along with CPR and first aid. The course runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday April 2.

Pre-registration and bag lunch is required. Cost for Wilton Residents is $60, Saratoga Springs School District Residents is $65 and all others $70. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at (518) 584-9455.

Dance +26 The Dance Alliance of the Capital Region is proud to co-sponsor Dance +26 with The National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 11 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. The theme will be “Dancing through Time” and all classes will be inspired by a member of the National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame. Three levels of classes: children 8-11, open ages 12 - adult, and intermediate/advanced 12 adult. Registration and more information will be available soon at www.dancealliance.org.

Brighter Days, Shelters of Saratoga 2016 Gala Please join Shelters of Saratoga and Honorary Co-Chairs, Richard Higgins and Jane Sanzen as they commemorate 25 years of providing homeless services in the Greater Saratoga region.

The Brighter Days Gala, held at Longfellows Restaurant on April 7 from 6 – 9 p.m., will feature a cocktail party, hors d’oeuvres and music as we highlight the core reason for SOS’s existence: help, hope and humanity for those who are striving for meaningful change in their lives. To commemorate SOS’s 25th anniversary, we ask members of the community to nominate an individual, organization or business who has made a significant positive impact in the lives of those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Individuals will be awarded at the gala. For more information, call (518) 581-1097.

Spring Cleaning?

Donations Needed Donations of used household items (excluding clothing and electronics) are needed for the Milton Grange’s annual garage sale on April 9.

Proceeds from the garage sale are used to support programs in the community including the ECHO Food Pantry and vegetable plants for Head Start students. Please call Tony at (518) 584-8550 to make donation arrangements.

Thrift Shop Easter Merchandise Sale Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville is having a 10 percent off Easter Merchandise Sale. St Patrick’s Day merchandise is also available. The Shop also offers household goods, books, children’s toys, clothes and shoes for men, women and children. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. The Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our proceeds after expenses are given back to community service organizations. For more information, please call

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016 Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.

Unique Approach to Healthcare Sarah LoBisco, ND, naturopathic doctor and functional medicine practitioner to present a new book highlighting a unique approach to healthcare. In celebration of the recent release of her new book, BreakFree Medicine: A Systematic and Integrated Guide to Balancing Your Body, she will be presenting at One Big Roof, A Center for Mindful Practices, on April 23. One Big Roof is located at 538 Maple Ave. (Route 9) in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (Across from Maple Ave. Middle School, just off Route 50, Saratoga Springs). The event will take place from 4 - 5 p.m. Admission: $5 donation requested to cover expenses.

Spring Activities Brochure Available The Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Spring Activities Brochure is now available online at www.maltaparksrec. com. It is available at the Malta Community Center and registration has begun for spring classes and programs. New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in March. Please call the Malta Community Center at (518) 899-4411 for more information.

Burnt Hills Oratorio Society - Call for Singers If you love to sing, come join The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, which rehearses Tuesday nights, 7 p.m. at the Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake High School choral room.

BHOS is a friendly group that welcomes all singers without audition. The choir will perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and highlights of Handel’s “Messiah” at the time of year originally intended by its composer. The upcoming concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. at

the Zankel Music Center at Skidmore. Founded in 1970, BHOS proudly present two major concerts annually that feature local soloists and orchestral players. The members represent all age groups and vocations. Here is your opportunity to sing with an orchestra, blend voices, and enjoy community in a way that is often lacking in today’s culture. New singers accepted through the end of February. Membership is $55 plus the cost of music. For more information, go to www. bhos.us, find us on Facebook or just show up at a rehearsal.

1st Annual Golf Tournament The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company is proudly celebrating 200 years in providing protection to our residents who reside in our Fire District. The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company #1 will be hosting their 1st Annual Golf Tournament at the Ballston Spa Country Club, located at 1366 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY. Price of $85 per person includes golf, cart, prizes and a BBQ dinner by Henry’s Grill. The event will be held on May 16, 2016 with a noon shotgun. The proceeds from this tournament will be used to support our celebration on June 25th.

Registration deadline is May 1, 2016. Please visit our Facebook page for more information or call Pat Morrissey at (518) 885-5272.

Olde Saratoga Seniors Bus Trip The Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to Westin Country Store & Bryant House in Westin, VT on Monday, May 16, 2016.

The cost is $23 per person, includes lunch and visit to the Vermont Country Store. The bus leaves from Saratoga Train Station or America Legion in Schuylerville. Money is due by April 26. Mail checks to Old Saratoga Seniors; c/o Mary LaMora, 19 Seward St D16, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Call (518) 584-7986 for more info. Sign up early.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016 Saratoga Hospital’s Free Running Screening

Family Friendly Event

Friday, March 18 Fish Fry Fridays

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Menu: fried fish, fried clams, fried chicken tenders, popcorn shrimp or buffalo shrimp. Also clam chowder by the bowl or by the quart.

Beverages: soda, water, coffee or beer. Eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out (518) 695-3917.

Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, March 19 Maple Weekend Begins

Every spring, the members of the New York State Maple Producers Association and the Upper Hudson Maple Producers invite the community into their sugar houses to experience the world of pure NY maple syrup. Maple Weekend offers a delicious, fun-filled outing that has a little something for all maple-lovers to taste and experience. For more information and participating farms visit www.mapleweekend.com or www.upperhudsonmaple.com.

Family Yoga at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Saratoga Spa State Park, Lincoln Baths Building, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Certified yoga instructor Patty Rodecker will hold a free Family Yoga class. The 30-minute classes will be family-friendly and designed for yogis of all ages and abilities. Bring your mat or just wear your sneakers and enjoy a gentle, fun program designed to put a smile on your face and peace in your heart. Please register ahead by emailing Julia at: Julia@ saratogafarmersmarket.org.

Saratoga Regional YMCA, West Avenue Branch, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – Noon A free stride assessment clinic for runners of all skill levels. We will assess strength, flexibility and stride of runners, as well as provide information on which running shoes are right for you. To register, please call (518)580-2450.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs The upcoming Friends Advantage 50%-off sale only for current members of The Friends. It runs from March 19 through March 27.

For the book shop hours or more information, visit www.friends.sspl. org.

Genealogy and Local History

Town of Saratoga, Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m.

“Ancestry DNA” will be the program topic presented by Kim McCartney, Town of Milton historian and member of Heritage Hunters. She will discuss her testing experience with Ancestry’s genetic matching program and how it helped her narrow down the identity of her grandfather. Public is welcome. For information, call (518) 587-2978.

Women’s History Month Presentation

Saratoga National Historical Park, Visitor Center, Rt. 4 and Rt. 32, Stillwater, 2 – 3 p.m.

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Saratoga National Historical Park will offer a free program, “In Their Own Words: Women in the Revolution.” Snow date will be Sunday, March 26. For more information, call (518) 670-2985.

Check our website at www.nps.gov/ sara or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP.

Corned Beef Dinner

The Saratoga Springs United Methodist, Church, 125 5th Ave., 4:30 – 6 p.m A corned beef dinner complete with homemade pies. Cost: Free will donation. Come join us.

Lenten Sung Prayer

St. Clements Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

An evening of Lenten Sung Prayer

in Thanksgiving for and Celebrating the Life of Sister Carolyn Krebs, OP. There will be a “Free Will” offering collected. All proceeds will be donated to “Sister Carolyn Krebs, OP Memorial Scholarship Fund.” The Sister Carolyn Krebs, OP Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from the greater Saratoga area who has been accepted into a College or University with a chosen major in Music, Voice or Instrument, Music Education or Music Therapy.

Valley Bog Players

Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 6 p.m.

The Valley Bog Players are a bit unusual among Irish bands as they play nearly equal numbers of both instrumental and vocal music: jigs, love songs, drinking songs, reels, songs of rebellion, and hornpipes.

You may hear accordion, 6 and 12 string guitars, bodhran, whistling, Jew’s harp, Celtic and 5 string banjo, and even certain sound effects upon occasion. This is a free event and open to all ages. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Please be prompt as space is limited. For more information, call (518) 695-6641.

Sunday, March 20 Pancake Breakfast

Eagle-Matt Lee Fire Company No. 1, 35 Washington St., Ballston Spa, 8 a.m. – Noon The menu will feature pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, home fries, toast, coffee and juice. Adults $8, seniors $6, children ages 5 – 12, $5, children under 5 are free.

Spy Party

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2 - 3 p.m.

Join our booksellers for a fun afternoon of spy-craft and games.

Costumes are encouraged, and stealth is required. Free and open to the public. For more information on these or other events, call (518) 682-4200 or (855) 339-5990, or visit www.northshire.com.

Breakfast Buffet

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea.

Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/

Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

Dharma Meditation

One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, located in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Bldg. (across from Maple Ave. Middle School) 9 - 10:15 a.m.

This is a group meeting for meditation followed up by a short discussion. All contemplative traditions are honored. Visit www. oneroofsaratoga.com or call Pierre at (413) 992-7012.

The 27th Annual Palm Sunday Polka Benefit

Saratoga Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd & Rt. 29 West, Saratoga Springs, 1-5 p.m.

Music for your dancing and listening pleasure by Polka Country Musicians of Jewett City, CT. There will be a cash kitchen and bar, raffles and prizes. To benefit Saratoga Bridges.

For reservations, contact Steve or Cathy Coblish by calling (518) 8993061.

Concert: Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra

Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College Campus, 4 p.m.

For ticket information call (518) 793-1348 or go to www. theglensfallssymphony.org.

Monday, March 21 Parkinson’s Support Group

Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.

This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.

Tuesday, March 22 Piroghi Sale

Christ the Savior Parish, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, Pick up11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, Farmer’s cheese may be ordered. Call (518) 363-0001. With holy days coming soon, please get you orders in as soon as possible.

Social Group for Baby Boomers

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other

gold” goes the old campfire song.

Saratoga Friends is a social group for baby boomers who are new to the Saratoga area and are interested in making new friends to socialize with.

This is not a dating or singles group.

Couples and singles are welcome, and there is no membership fee.

Group members plan social activities based on their interests. For more information or questions, contact newsaratogafriends@gmail.com. “

After The Fire’s Monthly Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Fire House, Washington St., Ballston Spa, 7 p.m.

After The Fire is a non-profit, volunteer organization that helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Anyone interested in becoming a muchneeded member or learning more about After The Fire is welcome to attend a meeting, or you may leave a message on voicemail at (518) 435-4571.

Wednesday, March 23 Beginning Ornithology: An Introduction to the Science of Birds

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Retired wildlife ecologist and artist Steven Jay Sanford will present a slide show presentation. Sanford prepared his bird biology program for both novice and experienced birders of all ages. The program is part of the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and is free to the public. For more information, visit http://www. southernadirondackaudubon.org.

Thursday, March 24 Gorgeous Gardens for 2016 with Suzanne Balet-Haight

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m.

Suzanne Balet Haight of Balet Flowers and Design will talk about new and interesting plants and easy-to-grow selections that will add beauty and interest to your gardens. No registration required. For other events at the library, visit www.sspl.org.

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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36 Saratoga Uncorked: New Five-Day Summer Festival Just Announced SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new summer event has been announced for this summer: Saratoga Uncorked.

This five day festival, which will take place from July 20 to 24, is a celebration of fine wine, gourmet cuisine, wellness and entertainment that will kick off the racing season, allowing travelers and locals alike to experience the best the Spa City has to offer.

Townsquare Lifestyle Events, a media and digital marketing company based out of Saratoga Springs, has partnered up with the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau (SCTB) to introduce Saratoga Uncorked, which will feature hundreds of artisans, such as renowned chefs, sommeliers, vintners, brewers, distillers and local producers.

“We are thrilled to partner with the SCTB to launch Saratoga Uncorked,” said AJ Bodden, Vice President of Townsquare Lifestyle Events, in a press release. “There is no place better than Saratoga in the summer to host this worldclass, epicurean-focused event showcasing the city’s most appealing and unique assets.”

Over the course of five days, attendees will have the opportunity

to curate their own experience across venues that are synonymous with Saratoga Springs’ rich history, including the NYC Ballet at SPAC, Saratoga Polo, Saratoga National Gold Course, Historic Downtown, Congress Park, and of course, Saratoga Race Course.

“The stars have aligned in Saratoga Springs for the 2016 summer season. To think a visitor to Saratoga can enjoy a polo match, see the world’s best thoroughbred horses, jockeys and trainers compete at the oldest sporting event venue in the country, and experience the NYC Ballet Gala at SPAC all in one weekend is amazing,” said Todd Garofano, President of SCTB. “Working again with AJ Bodden and the team at Townsquare, we are able to package what makes Saratoga a national treasure and reach new audiences to elevate opening weekend of the track to a whole new level.”

Tickets for Saratoga Uncorked go on sale April 1. For the most up-to-date information about Saratoga Uncorked, join the email list at SaratogaUncorked. com or follow Saratoga Uncorked on Facebook and Twitter.

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

First Annual Paint It Forward Scavenger Hunt

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The HUNT is on! Join us for the Inaugural Paint It Forward Scavenger Hunt in downtown Saratoga Springs! This event will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio, 80

Henry Street. A series of riddles will lead you to the secret finish line location and AFTER PARTY including food, drinks, music and more! All ticket sales will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Upstate NY/ Vermont Chapter) Man and Woman

of the Year Campaign, honoring 2016 Boy of the Year, Lucas, and Girl of the Year, Kendra! Both are local blood cancer patient SURVIVORS who serve as a reminder that cancer does not discriminate.

Four Seasons Hosts Cooking Class SARATOGA SPRINGS — Four Seasons Natural Foods Store, located at 120 Henry St., is hosting a cooking class on Sunday, March 20 from 4 to 6 p.m.

The cooking class will explore

the exotic, delicious cuisine of Ethiopia. Class includes cooking demos, cultural discussion, introduction to ingredients, shopping information and generous tastes of everything prepared. Tickets to the class are $35. To register, call 518584-4670 ext. 2.

Four Seasons Natural Foods Store offers a full array of natural foods, organic produce, teas, coffees, supplements, personal care and aromatherapy.

For more information about Four Seasons Natural Foods Store, visit fourseasonsnaturalfoods.com.

2016 Glens Falls Brewfest GLENS FALLS — The 2016 Glens Falls Brewfest will take place on Saturday, March 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Queensbury Hotel, located at 88 Ridge St. in downtown Glens Falls. The latest selections from over 60 breweries will be available, including many local favorites. Proceeds from Brewfest benefit two non-profits: the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Feeder Canal Alliance.

Tickets are $40 in advance ($50 at the door) and include

beer, wine, and cider tastings, as well as food samples and a souvenir tasting glass. Tickets and information are available at glensfallsbrewfest.org and by contacting glensfallsbrewfest@gmail.com Tickets are also available in Glens Falls at the following locations: Common Roots Brewing Co. at 58 Saratoga Ave., Cooper’s Cave Ale Co. at 2 Sagamore St., and at Davidson Brothers Brewery at 184 Glens St.

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

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YMCA Campaign Party Raises over $60K for Scholarships

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA (SRYMCA) held their 8th Annual Campaign Party on Friday, March 11 at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. This gala benefited SRYMCA’s 2016 Scholarship Campaign, Mission 443.

Over 200 people attended the party on Friday, which raised over $60,000 for Mission 443, even more than last year’s party. Mission

443 provides YMCA memberships for individuals, children and families that otherwise may not be able to afford it. SRYMCA wants to ensure that no one is denied access to the great benefits and services the YMCA provides because of cost.

This year, the goal is to raise $250,000 before the end of 2016 to provide scholarships to 443 people. So far, Mission 443 has raised $110,000 for their Scholarship Campaign.

The wine pull at the party alone raised $1,800 for the Scholarship Campaign. Guests paid $20 to pick

one of 92 bottles of wine, which could have a value of up to $80.

“It was a tremendous event,” said Susan Rhoades, SRYMCA Development Director. “It was well attended and everybody had a great time. The food and venue were wonderful. Nobody wanted to leave!

Overall, it was a flawless event.”

For more information about the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s Scholarship Campaign, Mission 443, visit srymca.org/ways-to-help/ annual-scholarship-campaign.

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Bill and Susan Dake.

Co-chairs Jen Perry and Alyssa Arnold.

Christine Marchesiello, Dominick Marchesiello, and Neil Edmonds.

Chris Cook, Jeff Vukelic, Sue Rogan, Elaine Vukelic.

Saratoga Regional YMCA CEO Sean Andrews with Brian Straughter.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Legendary stage and screen actor Tony Lo Bianco, from the Oscar-winning film “The French Connection” and Broadway’s “A View from the Bridge,” is coming to Saratoga Springs for an inspiring evening where he looks back on his life and career.

On Thursday, May 12 at The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Bianco will share with audiences the immense

challenges of his youth and candid behind-the-scenes stories from his film and stage performances.

“From Brooklyn to Broadway and Beyond” is a celebration of the human spirit and a personal account of the pursuit of dreams.

The performance will include highlights from Tony’s films and an excerpt from his award winning Broadway play, “The Little Flower: the Life and Times of New York City Mayor Fiorello La

Guardia.” Audiences will be able to meet and talk with Tony after the presentation at the reception.

Tony Lo Bianco’s appearance is a generous contribution in keeping with his determination to inspire young people to pursue their dreams against all odds. Proceeds from the evening will go toward The Kigali Medical University Foundation which seeks to continue construction of a much-needed medical university in Rwanda.

According to the Kigali Medical University Foundation’s website, as a result of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, there is a critical shortage of doctors. Estimates vary, but indicate there is 1 doctor for every 20,000 to 36,000 people.

Young men and women can seize the opportunity presented by this newest private medical college to become doctors and help address the critical shortage.

Construction is nearing completion on the first of three five-story academic buildings that will form the core of the Kigali medical campus. There are also plans in development to build an addition to the existing Gitwe Hospital to enable it to continue providing medical care for 285,000 Rwandans, as well as serve as a facility for the clinical experience for the upperclassmen of KMU.

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Tony Lo Bianco will be visiting Saratoga Springs on May 12 to support construction of the much-needed Kigali Medical University in Rwanda. Photo provided.

As audiences are inspired by Bianco’s story, they will also be helping to provide support to bright students who would otherwise lack the resources to serve one of their country’s greatest needs.

The event on May 12 will take place at 7:30 p.m. The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is located at 191 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Tickets to this event

are $100 per person; contributions can be sent to The Kigali Medical University Foundation at 901 Locust Grove Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

Include e-mail and residence with the donations, which are 100 percent tax deductible.

For more information about The Kigali Medical University Foundation, visit kmuf.org.

Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

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week of 3/18-3/24 friday, 3/18: Antje Duvekot, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583-0022 Mikki Bakken, 7:30 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952-7177 Padraig Timoney, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584-9791 Dirt Cheap, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583-9400 Miles Uptown, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583-1105 Vinyl Evolution, 4 pm @ End Zone Sports Pub — 584-6460 Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587-7359 Toga Boys, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587-7359 The Lucky Valentines, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583-0003 Double Down + Hardways, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587-1300 Mark Kleinhaut Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583-2582 George Muscatello, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587-2026 The Grady Girls, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587-2026 George Giroux, 5:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583-4563 Galaxy Overdrive + Paradox Saints, 8:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584-8066 Crossfire, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899-5253 Forthlin Road, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583-1916 Rusty Old Guys, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371-9875 Hair of the Dog, 7 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584-9463 Rick Russo, 6:30 pm @ Thirsty Owl — 587-9694 The Audiostars, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581-5775

saturday, 3/19: Frankie Lessard, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899-4300 Bluegrass Jam w/ Alan Epstein, 9:30 am @ Caffè Lena — 583-0022 Huxtable, Christensen + Hood, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583-0022 Craig Todd, 7:30 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952-7177 Chris Carey, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584-9791 Retrospect, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583-9400 Acoustic Circus, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587-7359 The Dude Abides, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583-0003 Motion Blur, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587-1300 Brian Patneaude Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583-2582 Scott Bassinson, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587-2026 The North + South Dakotas, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587-2026 Dan Sherwin, 5:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583-4563 Grand Wizard Rasheen w/ DJ Mercury, 9 pm

@ Putnam Den — 584-8066 The Electric City Hustlers, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899-5253 Black Abbey Duo, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583-1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371-9875 Pat Decker, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584-9463 Tim Wechgelaer, 6:30 pm @ Thirsty Owl — 587-9694 Dread, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581-5775 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584-7640

sunday, 3/20: Vance Gilbert, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583-0022 Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583-4563 Quittin’ Time, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584-9463

monday, 3/21: Steve Candlen, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871-1473 Stephen Tyson Jr., 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583-0022

tuesday, 3/22: Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583-9400 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587-7359

wednesday, 3/23: Acoustic Blues Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583-0022 The Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587-2026 Open Mic, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584-8066 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583-1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371-9875

thursday, 3/24: Pat Decker, 7 pm @ Bailey’s — 583-6060 Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583-0022 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583-1106 New Artist Showcase, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587-7359 School Bus Yellow, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587-1300 Chris Carey & Mike O’Donnell, 8 pm @ One Caroline — 587-2026 Rich Ortiz, 5:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583-4563 Turkuaz, 8 pm @ Putnam Den — 584-8066 Beating the Odds, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899-5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583-1916

The Saratoga Film Forum is hosting “Short Winter,” a film festival showcasing short films by young local filmmakers. The film festival will take place at Universal Preservation Hall on Sunday, March 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. Judges will choose their favorite film from seven young filmmakers. Tickets to the event are $8, $4 for children under 18.

Refreshments will be provided. Universal Preservation Hall is located at 25 Washington St. in Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit saratogafilmforum.org

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Puzzles Across 1 Rosie of “The Jetsons,” for one 6 Recede 9 Downloadable programs 13 Golden Gloves venue 14 Chimney substance 16 Toondom’s __ E. Coyote 17 Camp shelters 18 Single proprietor 20 The Old Spaghetti Factory alternative 22 Big D hoopster 23 West Coast sch. with more than 100 NCAA championships 24 Martini order 25 Gloomy 27 Golf hole starting points 29 On the topic of 32 Fed. power dept.

33 “__ Legend”: Will Smith movie 35 Nook and Kindle 38 Self-defense option 40 Emphatic military reply 42 Actor McKellen 43 Japanese soup noodle 44 Formula for salt 46 Brewpub lineup 50 Mr. Fixit’s forte 53 Singer Orbison 55 Aflame 56 Chinese chairman 57 Fragrant bloomer with typically pink flowers 61 Comment after a feast ... or what the first word of 18-, 20-, 38- and 57-Across would sometimes say—if it could talk 63 Christmas celebrity 64 Future plant 65 Nonstick cookware brand 66 __ salts 67 Grinds to a halt 68 Seek damages from 69 Poker-faced Down 1 Squeal on 2 Parental warning words 3 “No fighting, kids!”

4 “As seen __”: ad phrase 5 Used a stun gun on

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See puzzle solution on page 46 6 College application pieces 7 Mannerless fellow 8 Like headline typefaces 9 “So-o adorable!”

10 Cash for fun 11 Crowd __: popular performer 12 Order takers 15 Overflow (with) 19 Artist with the website imaginepeace.com 21 Pa’s pa 26 Hill-building biter 28 “Burnt” crayon color 30 __ firma 31 Surg. sites 34 Mil. mail address 36 Literary wrap-up 37 Football’s Parseghian 38 Popped the question

39 Bavarian article 40 Conjecture 41 Think tank guys 45 Baby rocker 47 King in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” 48 Moving engine part 49 Hot and humid 51 Post-surg. area 52 Rapids transport 54 Go-aheads 58 Inseparable pals, to texters 59 Brummell or Bridges 60 Captivated 62 NFL scores

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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This Week: Parameter, Perimeter Parameter is a quantity or mathematical variable that stays constant. The applet is modified by using the parameters in the file.

Perimeter is the outer boundary of an area. The dog never leaves the perimeter of the yard.

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

Saratoga Springs Figure Skaters Enjoy Banner Season SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club’s (SSFSC) member skaters spent the 2015-16-competition season having fun, showcasing skills and winning medals.

In January, SSFSC’s synchronized skating team, the Saratoga Springs Shining Stars, competed in the 32nd Annual Colonial Classic, placing fifth overall. Later in the month, the team traveled to Richmond, VA, and qualified for the championship round to finish 11th overall. The Shining Stars and The Rising Stars, SSFSC’s exhibition team, will skate at the club’s year-end showcase exhibition this Sunday evening, March 20, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs’ Weibel Rink.

Figure skaters Meghan Bailey, Kjersti Conway, Chelsea Wertans and Riley Vogel brought home medals from Ice Skating Institute’s annual championship competition held in Lake Placid.

Riley went on to compete at the

Bay State Games in Massachusetts earning gold in juvenile freestyle program and qualifying for the 2017 State Games of America, a national competition held every two years.

In February, SSFSC member skaters joined hundreds of figure skaters from all over New York State to compete in the 36th Empire State Winter Games at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid. Our local area’s skaters were exceptionally represented by strong participation, excellent standings and remarkable sportsmanship.

As the competitive season winds down, skaters will be celebrating the season and working to refine their skills. This Sunday, SSFSC will host its yearend exhibition at the Saratoga Weibel Rink. Skaters of all skill levels and multiple disciplines, including figure and synchronized skating as well as Learn2Sk8 participants, will showcase their

skills and celebrate another great season. Additionally, Saratoga Springs Synchronized Skating will be hosting a Synchro Clinic on May 14 at the Clifton Park Ice Arena. World-champion Hayden Synchronized Skating Teams director and head coach, Saga Krantz, will join Saratoga Springs Synchronized Skating Teams director and head coach, Missy Williams, and others for a day filled with learning and fun.

SSFSC is dually affiliated with United States Figure Skating Association (USFS) and Ice Skating Institute (ISI), and has been promoting the sport of figure skating for almost 50 years.

The club offers an array of programs for children and adults including Learn2Sk8, freestyle, dance and synchronized skating.

To learn more about both events, and more information about SSFSC programs, visit ssfsc. wordpress.com.

SSFSC Club Members at Empire State Games 2016

Learn2Sk8 participants prepare for exhibition. Photo by Candice Murray

Meghan Bailey

Ballston Spa Central School District Offers Health and Wellness Expo

Saratoga Shining Stars qualify for championship round at Eastern Sectionals 2016

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s Health and Wellness committee is hosting the 4th Annual Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wood Road/Milton Terrace North Elementary Schools at 220 Wood Road. The Expo is free and open to all children, families and individuals residing in the Ballston Spa Central School

District.

Over 40 health and wellness professionals from throughout the region will be exhibiting and providing educational information on fitness, healthy eating, and related health and wellness topics.

There will be fitness and exercise demonstrations, and each of the district’s six schools will be showcasing service learning projects and educational activities that

have taken place throughout the school year.

There will be raffles throughout the day, including bicycles for current students, and many giveaways from the exhibitors.

For more information, contact Amber Mooney in the district’s Office of District Advancement, at amooney@bscsd.org or 518884-7195 x1369.

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What Are Your Athletes Eating?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY The gateway to becoming a successful athlete lies on your plate!

Many mature athletes see their meals, or food, as an opportunity to prepare and refuel for the next game, or race. Foods lacking good nutrition have no place in an athlete’s diet. The important thing here is to know what type of nutrients you are putting into your body. Let me see if I can get this message out, without preaching what to do, just informing through suggestion on what it means to eat the right stuff.

First of all, my hand of guilt is high in the air - I have not always used, or been aware of good nutritional habits for athletics. My only escape from this guilt has been that I’ve been a habitual user of supplements, or vitamins, for most of my life. I’m a big believer in the use of water-soluble supplements, especially “B” complex and vitamin C. The B vitamins work together in the process for the reproduction of healthy cells, getting oxygen to process the way it should, into the cells and protecting the cell wall.

Vitamin C is a fighter of disease and helps in our ability to fight off “free radicals,” both vitamin groups

help us counter fatigue. Now that I’m older, I also take the fat-soluble vitamins, such as “D”, “E”, CoQ10 and a group of supplements that are dedicated for our eyes. If you become a vitamin user, it is recommended to always take them with food (preferably breakfast), and not on an empty stomach.

As a collegiate basketball player, I was always looking for something that would give me more energy.

In my time as a player there were opportunities thought to give an athlete more energy. Sugar was always the sacred cow - it was supposed to feed your body the energy it needed to perform. Mind you, this was in the late 60s, a far cry from the knowledge that’s out there now relating to what athletes need to eat. In college we had dextrose tablets that we could take freely, if we wanted.

There was also the misconception that a steak dinner was perfect for a pregame meal.

Okay, sugar (processed sugars found in candy, sodas and some of our foods) is far from what the body needs for energy and is nationally over consumed by many of us - athlete, or non-athlete. As a matter of fact, it turns out that processed sugar is one of the worst pregame preps you could possibly ingest, including corn syrup. Sugar has an instant rush, and it ends up working in an opposite manner - it burns you out in a short period of time followed by a crash of early fatigue.

How about that juicy steak?

If you want to feel slothful, tired, and energy deficient, eat red meat before competition. It’s the slow digesting process of animal fat that will work against an athlete who is preparing to perform. Of course, it was also recommended to use extra salt on your food before a game,

also not a really good idea. When I played basketball in college there were salt tablets available for consumption, the only good thing was we were told to use plenty of water when taking the salt. Personally, I hardly ever used salt tabs - they’re awful, and later they were found to be dangerous.

What’s out there now? Some things have changed, and some things haven’t. Sugar and salt are now part of these sports drinks, but in a lesser amount. The claim is that they replace those needed electrolytes your body uses when competing. What are electrolytes?

Electrolytes are molecules of certain minerals that have an electrical charge. Our nervous system runs on the electricity generated by the manipulation of these molecules, called ions. This means that every function in the body that is dependent upon our nervous system (muscle movement, breathing, digestion, thinking, etc.) requires electrolytes, and the body places a priority on managing them.

Electrolytes also are used to regulate the fluid balances in the body.

Electrolytes include ions of calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride. How do our bodies get electrolytes? We get these minerals through the food we eat, and lose them through excretion in various ways. These minerals are common in foods that help maintain the fluid balance in your body. You lose electrolytes when you sweat, which can throw things out of balance, leading to dehydration.

Water is the biggest ingredient in the sports drinks that are now being used, but the main part of these drinks is to help replenish the electrolytes. Which means, there is the aforementioned minerals and

some sugars, but many of these sugars are slower to digest and have lasting energy that prevents the crash. Years ago, I had a parent whose child played basketball for me who would pick up a children’s electrolyte drink, a brand of pedialyte (containing the electrolytes in a drink for children, with no artificial coloring), which helps with hydration and have the needed electrolytes, as opposed to some of the well known sports drinks with crazy colors. I can say that many of the sports drinks have a salty taste, but not so much with pedialyte. I feel it’s the better choice.

There are carbohydrates, important, but be selective. All carbohydrates, except for fiber, break down by your body into monosaccharides (the simplest group of carbohydrates) as your body digests them. Your body breaks them down into simple sugars so they can be absorbed in your bloodstream and then transported to your cells and converted to energy. It’s a slower process that is long lasting, compared to the processed sugared drinks. The best form of carbs are the complex carbohydrates, especially regarding your health, the real difference is where the sugar comes from. While your body can’t distinguish the difference between the source of sugar once it’s broken down and absorbed, the food from

which the sugar originated has a huge impact on your overall health, athlete or not. This is due to the nature of the other nutrients that may be in the food you consumed.

Since complex carbohydrates come from plant-based foods, we know that those foods also contain an excess of beneficial nutrients in addition to their carbs, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. For example, fructose can be found in candy, soda, and other sweets lacking in health-promoting nutrients, but fructose is also present in fruit that is unprocessed and metabolizes at a natural pace, which makes it more beneficial.

Simply put, stay away from processed starches and foods, like foods made with white flour. For example, if you eat pasta, try to eat the whole-wheat type. Want some energy before a workout, or game? Eat a banana, or a good granola bar (nature valley, for example), or - believe it or not - a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, on whole wheat bread. If you have a peanut allergy, there are substitutes for peanut butter. All in all, it’s important to eat right and drink enough water before athletic activity, and stay away from the processed sugars, diet foods and drinks. And don’t forget the biggest ingredient: Conditioning!

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Week of March 18 – March 24, 2016

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Coaches Workshop for Capital Region Soccer To prepare for the spring season, the 6th Annual Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) Coaches Workshop will take place on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sand Creek Middle School, 329 Sand Creek Road in Albany. Coaching clinics and meetings plus referee clinics are highlights. It’s open to all coaches, referees plus administrators and it is mandatory that a coach or representative from each CDYSL team attend. The CDYSL Coaches Workshop provides a one-day venue for coaches and club administrators to combine attendance at the mandatory coaches meetings with clinics and workshops that enhance player, team and club development.

For more info, phone the CDYSL office at 518-435-2325.

Camp Malta Registration Now Open Registration for Camp Malta, full day camp, has begun and will run until June 8th. Space is limited!

This program is for children entering grades K-5 in the fall, and is held at the Malta Community Center. It is a NYS Health Department licensed program that provides children with a fun,

well-supervised summer experience. Participants enjoy summer days packed with fun activities such as sports, crafts, games, movies, library time, special guest programs and field trips.

For more information and registration forms, visit the Camp Malta page at www. maltaparksrec.com or call 518-899-4411.

Bus Trip to New York Auto Show on March 30 Join the Saratoga Automobile on Wednesday March 30, for a bus trip to NYC for the NY International Auto Show, held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

Transportation provided by Upstate Transportation of Saratoga. Museum members $75.00 Non-members -$85.00 Price includes transportation and admission to the NY International Auto Show. Bus departs Saratoga Automobile Museum promptly at 7a.m., arrives at the Jacob Javits Center around 10 a.m., and will depart Jacob Javits Center at 4 p.m., and arrive back at the Saratoga Automobile Museum at 8:30 p.m. Please arrive to the Saratoga Automobile Museum by 6:45 a.m. on March 30 to sign in and receive your tickets to the show. Driver gratuity included in ticket price. For more information, contact seth.warden@

saratogaautomuseum.org

Pickleball at Gavin Park Pickleball is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special paddles, made of wood or high-tech aerospace materials. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The lower net and wiffle ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through April, 9:15-11:15 a.m. Fee: $3 per day (exact cash please).

Hoops Fest for Girls Coming to Skidmore Open to girls in grades 5-12, a basketball Hoops Fest will be coming to Skidmore College on Saturday, March 26.

Girls will have the opportunity to play in a tournament where they play three games in one day, and learn from members of the Skidmore College team that were 2015 Liberty League Champions.

For further information or to register: Email Coach Darren Bennett at dbennett@skidmore.edu or call 518-580-5363.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 40 Send your sports stories or briefs to Arthur Gonick, Sports Editor at arthur@saratoga publishing.com

Sign up for City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Zumba Fitness Classes.

Teens/adults 16+ are welcome to join. Session and drop in options available. Sign up at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue or visit www.SaratogaRec.com.

Questions? Call 518-587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Sign Up For Round Lake Baseball The Round Lake/Malta Youth Baseball League is now accepting registrations for Recreational Spring Baseball.

The league is dedicated to providing recreational co-ed baseball to all youth in our community at the same low fees as last year regardless of experience, residency, or school district. Divisions start at T-Ball (ages 4-5), and go up to Division 10U. Please visit our NEW website at Leagues. bluesombrero.com/roundlakebaseball for online registration and you can email questions to roundlakebaseball@gmail. com. Applications can also be found at the Malta Community Center. There are a limited number of spots per division so sign up early. And don’t forget to register for our league-subsidized player clinics!

Babysitting and Safety Course at Gavin Park Adirondack Health & Safety will once again be presenting a child and babysitting course at Gavin Park. This course is open to girls and boys, ages 10 and up. Participants will learn the basics of CABS (Child and Babysitting Safety), along with CPR and first aid. The course runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. Pre-registration and bag lunch is required. Cost for Wilton Residents is $60, Saratoga Springs School District Residents is $65, and all others are $70. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at 518-584-9455.

Malta Spring Activities Brochure Available The Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Spring Activities Brochure is now available online at www.maltaparksrec.com. It is available at the Malta Community Center, and registration has begun for spring classes and programs. New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in March. Please call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 for more information.

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Second Annual “Blue Needs You 8K” – Still Needs You! Registration Also Open for Fun Run, Cheer Squad

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Building upon its success from its inaugural event last April, the second annual ‘Blue Needs You’ 8K will take place on Saturday, March 26, starting at High Rock Park in Downtown Saratoga Springs. Last year’s event was a big success by any measure, with a remarkable 432 runners registered and over $30,000 raised in to support the winter emergency shelter at The Salvation Army on Woodlawn Avenue.

Code Blue Saratoga offers emergency shelter and hot meals to individuals who are homeless or might

Burnt Hills Grad Qualifies for Jr. Pan Am’s

IRVING, TX — Burnt Hills High School graduate, Eric Skylar, 19, from the Glenville based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) captured a Gold medal at the Scholastic National Judo Championships at the Irving Convention Center on March 5 and 6, posting a 4-0 record in the 90kg under 21 category. This event also served as the trials for the Jr. Pan Am Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina on July 1-4, for the gold medalists in each weight class.

This was Skylar’s first trip to the podium and he qualified for the Jr. Pan Am’s for the first time as well. Skylar’s gold gives the JMJC its 30th Scholastic Nationals medalist and it’s 11th Jr. Pan Am team member in their 15-year history.

“Eric has come a very long way in the three years he has been with us” commented his coach and four-time Olympian, Jason Morris. “He has improved consistently over that period of time and can go much further if he stays the course,” Morris added.

otherwise remain unsheltered during nights of extreme cold and heavy snow. An average of 36 individuals have received a temporary respite from hazardous winter weather from November until April.

Runners of all ages are encouraged to register for the 8K Run and 400-meter Kids Fun Run by visiting codeblueneedsyou.org.

The 400-meter Kids Fun Run, beginning at 7:55 a.m., is recommended for children up to 10 years old. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. All participants will receive a wristband.

The 8K run will start at 8:30 a.m. on High Rock Avenue. This challenging course is front and back loaded with rolling hills as it winds its way through Saratoga’s historic East Side.

The course makes its way onto the City’s beautiful Spring Run Trail and finishes back at High Rock Pavilion.

The cost to register is $35 until race day, but please note that online registration closes on March 23, and the race is limited to 500 runners. The entry fee includes a backpack, long sleeved racing shirt, food and drinks.

This year’s event has been

enhanced and will be presented

by Fingerpaint and Vincent, Patty, Ronald and Michele Riggi. Race Co-Directors Dennis Fillmore and Gary Guilfoyle are especially pleased that this year’s event will include a Cheer Squad, providing non-running supporters the opportunity to participate as well. For a $10 donation, Cheer Squad registrants will receive a long sleeved tee shirt and are encouraged to set up a fundraising page to help maximize funds raised for this critically needed program.

Awards for the adult portion of the event will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, and the top three finishers in 10-year age brackets for both male and female ranks. Post-race photos will be provided from Best Buy. Businesses and individuals interested in supporting this event can find a variety of partnership opportunities at codeblueneedsyou.org.

Volunteers are still needed to help the day of the event. For more information, call Rosemary Riedhammer at 518-581-1097 or rriedhammer@sheltersofsaratoga. org

Scenes from the first Code Blue 8K last April 4. File photos by Francesco D’Amico