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Saratoga Baseball Heads Into State Semifinals

by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs High School baseball squad will look you right in the eyes and tell you that there’s no pressure heading into the Blue Streak’s state semifinal game against Orchard Park on Saturday.

That’s because they’re playing with house money right now.

After running through the Section

Photo by Francesco D’Amico

II tournament to become champions, Saratoga, a team that was eliminated in the second round of the section tournament in 2014, didn’t expect to be here.

“The pressure is on them, because no one thought we’d get this far,” Blue Streaks coach Rich Lofink said on Wednesday, just prior to Saratoga’s scrimmage with Queensbury at East Side Recreational Park. “We get to See Streaks pg. 10

Saratoga PAC Behind the Lens Local Citizens Prioritize Smart Growth

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga campaign season has a new player that hopes to wield money and volunteerism in support of candidates whose past reflects a proven commitment to balance between economic vitality and quality of life.

The Together and Forward Saratoga Political Action Committee (PAC), chaired by Robert Manz, a 45-year Saratoga Springs resident and chief operating officer of D.A. Collins Companies,

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Inside TODAY Blotter 5

Film Academy Caters to Local Youth

Obituaries 6-7

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY

Business 14-15

recently filed paperwork with the New York State Board of Elections and has now been authorized to raise and expend funds.

“Our goal is to encourage and support a balance between expanding economic opportunity and protecting our environment while enhancing the economic well-being and quality of life in Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County,” said Manz. “Economic vitality and quality of life are tied together, and to balance them both is a very difficult task. But at the end of the day, you can’t have one

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jon Dorflinger wants to bring “Hollywood to Saratoga.”

Since there is no film academy within 150 miles of Saratoga, Dorflinger decided in March to start one of his own, using his background as an English teacher, writer, and his work in production for several high-profile films to found the Saratoga Film Academy.

The Saratoga Film Academy

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See Dorflinger pg. 9

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Elks Flag Day Parade

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015 Photos by SaratogaPhotographer.com

Honoring our Vietnam Era Veterans SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 47th Annual Flag Day Parade, sponsored by the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, is scheduled for noon on Saturday, June 13, 2015.

This popular parade will be honoring Viet Nam Era Veterans, and remembering the 50th

Anniversary of that conflict. Viet Nam Era Veterans are encouraged to gather on North Broadway – near the East Avenue intersection – to march in the parade with the Elks. The parade steps off from North Broadway and continues to Congress Park.

David Wallingford has been named the Honorary Grand Marshal of this years’ parade. A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, he has earned numerous medals including the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” and the Purple Heart Medal. In 2014, he was entered into the NY State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.

A graduate of the College of Holy Cross, a father and grandfather, he has been active in Veterans Organizations throughout his career.

The Grand Marshal for the Parade this year is “Old Timer of the Year,” Tom Curley.

Tom is a Past Exalted Ruler (1995) of the Saratoga Elks Lodge, Past District Deputy of the Northeast District, and Past President of the Past Exalted Rulers Association at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge.

Parade Chairperson, Susan Waghorn, is happy to report that Six School Marching Bands from Amsterdam, Corinth, Galway, Mayfield, Mohonasen, and South

Glens Falls will join the Avant Garde Alumni Drum Line, the Fyfes and Drumms from Olde Saratoga, the Galloway Gaelic Pipes and Drums, the Racing City Chorus, The Uncle Sam Chorus, and the Union Fire Company Marching Band.

Additionally the Oriental Shriners Rocking Chair Patrol and Keystone Kops will be entertaining parade watchers. Local youth, City, Town, and County Organizations will be marching in this event to honor our Flag and our Veterans.

In addition to these plans, the City of Saratoga Springs will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of Saratoga Springs as a city, and the US Navy is celebrating “Port Call Saratoga.”

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Volunteers gathered at Franklin Community Center Friday, June 5th to plant their first ever community garden which will be partly maintained by the center’s clients and provide for them as well.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

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WEEK IN REVIEW

School Bus Accident During Storms Cause Minor Injuries WILTON — On Tuesday, June 9, a South Glens Falls Central School District bus went off the road during the stormy weather that day on Gurn Springs Road in Wilton. There were nine students on the bus, three of whom were deemed in need of medical attention and taken to Glens Falls Hospital with minor injuries.

They were discharged later that same day.

Emergency responders, the school district nurse and Superintendent Michael Patton all responded to the scene. The district notified all parents of the students involved and arranged for pick up at a nearby elementary school. All post-accident protocols were followed and the driver has been placed on temporary leave while the accident is being investigated.

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Counterfeit Bill Discovered SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company has informed the Downtown Business Association that a counterfeit $50 bill has been detected at a downtown business. The bill did not contain the security strip or watermark. Businesses and the public are strongly encouraged to check all bills and utilize the information at www.newmoney.gov, which is frequently updated with new currency features and security tips.

Escapees Lock Down North Country

Richard Matt, convicted of murder and kidnapping.

David Sweat, 34, convicted of first degree murder.

DANNEMORA — As of noon Thursday, New York State Police continue to search for the two prisoners who escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York Saturday June 6.

Richard Matt, 48 years old, is a white male, 6’ tall, 210 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. He

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has tattoos on his back that read “Mexico Forever,” a heart on his chest and left shoulder, and a Marine Corps insignia on his right shoulder.

David Sweat, 34 years old, is a white male, 5’11” tall, 165 pounds, brown hair and green eyes. He has tattoos on his left bicep and his right fingers.

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of a Broome County Sheriff ’s Deputy on July 4, 2002.

Sweat was transferred to Clinton Correctional on October 30, 2003.

Matt is serving a sentence of 25 years to life following his conviction in Niagara County for three counts of murder, three counts of kidnapping, and two counts of robbery after he kidnapped a male victim and caused his death by beating him on December 3, 1997. Matt was transferred to Clinton Correctional on July 10, 2008.

The State Police, in conjunction with Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Forest Rangers, U.S. Marshals, and the FBI continue to conduct grid searches of the region around the facility to ensure a thorough search of the ground is completed.

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015 Jonathan S. Hendrix, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 7 and charged with false impersonation.

Ronald T. Paige, 39, of Mechanicville, was arrested June 7 and charged with felony criminal contempt.

Zachary C. Maudlin, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 7 and charged with aggravated DWI, DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08, leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage and following a vehicle too closely.

Maudlin was involved in an accident at Geyser Road and Route 50 prior to his arrest.

Michael J. Drobney, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 7 and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08, improper right turn and failure to signal a turn in the 100 feet before.

Anthony M. Giannone, 23, of Malta, was arrested June 7 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, operating a motor

vehicle by an unlicensed driver and ticketed for two counts of equipment failure.

Wayne B. Vendlands, 34, of Malta, was arrested June 6 and charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance and felony criminal sale of a controlled substance.

John F. Russo, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 5 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Henry L. Smith, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 4 and charged with felony criminal contempt and aggravated harassment. Smith was picked up on a warrant.

Laura J. Bengis, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 4 following a traffic stop and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for equipment failure.

James R. Evans, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 4 and charged with operating a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, using a leased or rented

vehicle not equipped for the road and ticketed for speeding.

felony attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance.

Shahdad Bhatti, 24, of Gansevoort, was arrested June 3 and charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, felony criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and criminally using drug paraphernalia.

Duane D. Carpenter, 56, of Albany, was sentenced to six months worth of weekends in county jail for failure to provide proper sustenance

April D. Morgan, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 3 and charged with two counts of felony criminal sale of a controlled substance, two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance and two counts of misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance.

SENTENCING Aaron J. Suits, 43, of Charlton, pled to two counts of felony burglary in the third degree.

He will be sentenced on August 11.

Rachel I. Sumner-Chesney, 26, of Glens Falls, was sentenced to 2 years in state prison and 1 year of post-release supervision for

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash traffic. Witness accounts say that FilkinsSanders appeared to be looking to go right on red, but then her motorcycle sped directly westbound across West Avenue and collided with a utility pole on the west side of West Avenue. FilkinsSanders was ejected off the motorcycle at that point. The Saratoga Springs Fire Department responded and transported FilkinsSanders to Saratoga Hospital, but she did not survive the trauma she sustained in the collision. Witnesses also describe the motorcycle stalling as Filkins-Sanders, who was not an experienced motorcycle operator, started from the stopped position.

On Saturday, June 6, at about 2:21 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of West Avenue and Congress Avenue for a motorcycle accident. The accident resulted in the death of the motorcyclist identified as Karen Filkins-Sanders, 50, of Lake George. Investigation shows that Filkins-Sanders was operating a 2000 Harley Davidson westbound on Congress Avenue.

She stopped at the steady red light at the intersection with West Avenue and appeared to be monitoring

to two horses on his farm in Greenfield. He was also ordered to pay a restitution totaling $2,523.15 to cover expenses incurred by the SPCA for the work it did while the case was pending.

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OBITUARIES

William Barber

SARATOGA SPRINGS — William L. Barber “Bill” passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2015, with his family by his side.

Born May 7, 1938, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Meredith and Hazel Barber.

In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his grandson, Jordon Tradd Barber.

Survivors include his wife, Frances E. Barber of Saratoga Springs; his brother, Thomas Barber and his wife, Sharon, of Saratoga Springs. He also leaves behind his children, Sharon Hutchins and her husband,

Larry, of Westminster, MD, Bill Barber and his wife, Susan, of Hingham, MA, Timothy Barber and his wife, Cathryn, of Moncks Corner, SC, Brian Barber and his wife, Robin, of East Lebanon, ME and Jamie Miller of Saratoga Springs; his grandchildren, Jeff Hutchins, Stephanie Wye, Andrew and Paul Barber, Matt and Krystal Barber, Tabbitha Orlando and Mike Barber, Zachary, Benjamin and Breanna Miller; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, June 10, at Flynn Bros., Inc. Funeral Home, in Schuylerville. Burial was at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Saratoga.

Friends gathered Wednesday, June 10, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Virginia Limbacher

COLCHESTER,CT — Virginia Dare “Ginny” Limbacher, of Hebron, CT (formerly of Plant Road in Clifton Park and Hyde Street in Saratoga Springs) died June 7, 2015, at the Apple Rehab., Colchester, CT. She was 91.

Ginny was born in Oakfield, ME to Geneva Shorey Crandall. Her father Abel Crandall died 24 days before she was born. She wed Howard Limbacher in 1950 and enjoyed sixty-two years of marriage before his death in 2012.

Ginny was predeceased by her husband Howard, her parents, her beloved step-father Paul F. Sherman, sisters Goldie Parker and Jean Dorris, brothers William Crandall and Darrell Crandall, granddaughters Nicole and Leslie Cootware, and greatgrandson Quinn Cootware.

Survivors include daughters Cheryl Colby of Danby, VT, Rhonda Shore of Minneapolis, MN, and Melissa Crandall-Everett (Ed) of Hebron, CT; grandchildren Michelle Perkins, Joshua Cootware (Nichole), Zachary Kretchmer, Eliza Conrad (Kevin), Alex Kretchmer (Kelly), Sharona Watson (Jason), Theresa Dupont, and Anthony Everett; great-grandchildren Tony Perkins, Lucas Perkins, Ellery Cootware, Michael, Zoe, and Sam Kretchmer, Madeleine and Daphne

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Kay Coffey

Michael Macica

Saratoga Springs — Michael (Mike) M. Macica, 92, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 in his lifelong home, surrounded by his entire family.

Born on August 21, 1922 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Stephen and Teresa Santner Macica.

Married to the former Kitty Jones of County Cork, Ireland, they recently celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 2.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sisters Josephine and Frances, and his four brothers, Louis, Joseph, Sylvester and his beloved identical twin, Andy.

He will be dearly missed by his family, including his wife Kitty; children, Terry (David) Swick of Saratoga Springs, Patty (Bobby) Smaldone of Hingham, MA, Michael (Mary Anne) Macica of Saratoga Springs, Francie Mnue in Saratoga Springs.acica of Waltham, MA and Eileen Macica of Malta, NY; grandchildren, Allison LeMay, David Swick, Christine DiTullio, Michelle Pisciotta, Aaron Swick, Bryan Macica and Eric Walsh; great-grandchildren,

Bryan, Matthew, Ryan, Hunter, Nina and Harper, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Blessed with so many friends who shared his passions, all loved Mike’s witty sense of humor and eloquent story telling.

Relatives and friends celebrated his life on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, in Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, June 11 in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue and burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Conrad, Maddox Kretchmer, and Ana Watson; younger brother Paul Sherman (Doris); numerous nieces and nephews (in particular Ellen Martin, Patric Sherman, Rebecca Graham, Claire Crandall, and Cindy Brawn); and special friends Rosemary Hopps, Charles LaGue, Jo Valente, Monique Allaire, Ryan Twomey, and Gene Hersey.

A closed casket funeral service was held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs during which family and friends shared their memories of Ginny.

Burial was held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY following the service.

Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

CORDOVA, TN — Kay Young Coffey, age 74, passed away on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN, after a short illness.

Kay was born October 4, 1940 in Polk, NC; he was the son of the late Roscoe and Marjorie Young Coffey.

In addition to his parents, Kay is predeceased by his sister Pat Bunnell and son David Coffey.

Kay is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mary “Betsy” DeCerbo Coffey; mother-in-law

Gertrude DeCerbo; brothersin-law, David DeCerbo (Linda) and Michael DeCerbo; niece Kimberly (Robbie) Keefer; cousins David Funderburk (Betty Jo), Judy Fountain, Gail Beasley and Betty Dare (Bob) Stefanich and other family and friends.

Relatives and friends came together to celebrate his life on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. A funeral service was celebrated Monday June 8, 2015 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave. at Henning Road, Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Heather Williams, pastor. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue.

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

Timothy King CORINTH — Timothy J. King, 61, of Corinth died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, after being stricken at work. He was born on October 14, 1953, the son of the late Edward “Sonny” and Shirley Stewart King. Mr. King was a 1971 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School.

Survivors include his sister, Joanne E. KingKnickerbocker and her husband Craig of Middle Grove and his brother Mark S. King and his wife Peggy of North Carolina. He is also survived by

a nephew, Zachary King and his wife Noelle of Mechanicville; a niece Kassandra King; and a grand-niece Ciara King, both of Saratoga Springs.

Relatives and friends remembered him on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

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

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Mary Theresa Luca Mastropietro

MECHANICVILLE — Mary Theresa Luca Mastropietro, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Agostine Luca, entered into Heaven on June 5, 2015 peacefully with her family by her side, and her beloved husband waiting at the doors of Heaven to greet her. She greatly missed her loving husband of 64 years, who entered into Heaven on May 9, 2014 as she longed to be with him since his passing.

She was adored by her beloved late husband Carmine Sr., and is survived by her son Carmine Jr. (Paula) Mastropietro and daughter Annmarie (Christopher) Lescarbeau. She loved her grandchildren Shawn (Cindy) Mastropietro, Jason (Tracy Lasher) Mastropietro, Heath (Joy) Mastropietro, Michael John II (Stephanie) Moll, and Stephanie (Jay) Haney; and she was blessed to have known her great-grandchildren Nathan, Cole, Kaiden, Jack, Sophie and Breanne. She also left behind her brother Joseph (Carole) Luca.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was predeceased by her sister Marion

Simiele and great-grandson Aaron Michael Mastropietro.

Relatives and friends gathered on Monday, June 8, 2015 at The Chase – Smith Family Funeral Homes in Mechanicville.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at All Saints-on-the-Hudson Church in Mechanicville.

Burial followed in the family plot at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.

Arrangements were under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Lawrence Kiszka SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lawrence F. Kiszka, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 1, 2015 in Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by family. The Saratoga Springs resident was 77 years old.

Larry was born on December 17, 1937 in Albany, New York to Frank P. and Bertha (Fahd) Kiszka. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jo-Ann (Mackey) Kiszka, and is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sonia (Schumann) Kiszka. Born and

raised in Albany, Larry lived in Saratoga Springs while raising a family. Sonia and Larry lived in Colchester, VT for a time, ultimately returning to Saratoga.

In addition to Sonia Kiszka, Larry is survived by his sister Marilyn Clark (George), his children, Valerie R. Dibley (Michael), Patricia A. (Kiszka) Metsch, and Lawrence V. Kiszka (Patricia), and step-children, Lisa M. Tuttle (Glen), Daniel J. Madden (Kim), Michael P. Madden (Kelly), and David F.

Madden, Jr. (Deb). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The family will be celebrating Larry’s life at a later time.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

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

Letter to the Editor

My Beautiful City In 2001, I moved to Saratoga Springs. I wanted to live in a city where I could walk, bike, enjoy the Farmers Market, green parks and feel like “Main Street” actually exists and can be maintained regardless of time and inevitable forward progress.

Now, 14 years later, the city has seen its share of growth and change. Broadway is our calling card with the inclusion of a new book store, juice bar, tea cafe, yoga studios, dress boutiques, numerous restaurants and galleries. There is much to explore and offer our visitors.

As one walks down the side streets--Caroline and Phila-and continues West on Putnam or Henry - and Congress Park is right there across the street.

The gardens, ponds, merrygo -round, historic Canfield Casino, and meandering paths create a beautiful bookend in the city.

I would like this concept to be carried out on the other side of Lake Ave, where a new vision is being explored

by Citizens for High Rock.

With the state-of-the-art City

Center serving as a beacon on the hill for conventions and conferences, we have a unique opportunity to expand the land below Excelsior Avenue to High Rock Ave (currently used for multi-level public parking ) into an Urban inner courtyard on multiple levels of more stores, street cafes, gardens, fountains, housing and designated parking for the City Center with covered bridge ways that connect Broadway to this charming part of our town. With the completion of the Greenbelt trails network connecting one side of town with the other, building a 5-story free-standing garage currently proposed should not be hastily pushed through.

Let’s take a collective breath, listen to the many voices coming forward with ideas and enthusiasm and then commit to doing something better, more forward thinking. This is an important moment in the history of this jewel of a city.

Amy DeLuca Saratoga Springs

Josephine Whitford

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jo Whitford died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Wesley Health Care Center. She was born October 17, 1921, in Greenfield to the late Thomas and Agnes (Kovarik) Michalek.

After

her father’s death, the family moved to Middle Grove, then to Corinth where she graduated from Corinth High School.

In addition to her parents, Jo is predeceased by her husband, Ray C. Whitford and siblings; Thomas Michalek, Louise Lienau, Steven Michalek, Ann Varney, Mrs. Emily Wojtowecz, and Agnes Green.

She is survived by her son, Ray E. Whitford (Maria) of Navarre, FL; daughter, Lee Cromie of Ballston Spa, NY; five grandchildren, Sandra Burch (Wes) of

Milwaukie, OR and Forest Grove, MT, Dr. Bonny Henderson (Don) of Avon, NY, Christian “Kit” Cromie (Kathy) of Mayfield, NY, and twins Stephen and Mathew Whitford of Navarre, FL; four great-grandchildren, Hanna, Emily, Eli, and Sheena.

A Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Monday, June 8, 2015. A committal service followed at Greenridge Cemetery.

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

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Mary Frances Smaldone SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Frances Smaldone entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2015. She was 65.

Mary Fran was born April 14, 1950 in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of the late Daniel Smaldone and Maria (Lambert) Smaldone.

Survivors include her sister Elizabeth (Edward) Wardell and niece Kerri Wardell of Saratoga Springs; niece Kristin (David) Needham of Clifton Park; brother Daniel (Cindy) Smaldone, nephew Daniel (Shilo) Smaldone, niece Jessica Smaldone all of Louisville, KY;

Aunt Angie Labelle of Saratoga Springs, 6 great-nieces and nephews and many cousins.

A remembrance and reception will be held at the Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs on Friday June 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

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

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NEWS

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Homeless Veterans Face Unique Challenges

by Cheryl Hage-Perez for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Being homeless or at risk for homelessness is one of the most difficult things a person can face, and is one of the last experiences anyone would expect a Veteran to ever suffer. Lacking the security of knowing where he will sleep at night, having no place to keep her belongings, and not having the ability to care for his or her family can lead to stress, anger, a sense of shame, depression, and physical discomfort.

Over 180 Veterans in Saratoga in the last year have faced homelessness and all that experience entails. Nearly 600 Veterans in the Capital District experience homelessness on any given night.

Too often, after serving this nation and protecting the homes and liberty of Americans, some Veterans return to civilian life with no job, limited job skills, loss of family, and find themselves spiraling into loss of identity and eventually homelessness.

There are unique challenges for Veterans separating from military service and returning to civilian life.

As many as one in three returning Veterans experience a serious psychological problem related to their military experience. Additionally, one of the greatest challenges involves renegotiating family roles as the service member encounters the often-unexpected difficulty of fitting into a home routine that has likely changed a great deal since his or her departure.

Typically, the at-home parent and children assume new routines and added responsibilities to compensate for the absence of the military member. Veterans return home expecting a joyful family reunion, only to discover after several months that it is not the same family they had left behind, nor are they the same person who left.

While in the service, the military provides structure and has a clear chain of command. From basic necessities of food, clothing

and shelter to what you wear, what your job is, how you do that job, when you get up, what and when you eat, and where you live, each service member’s life is well-structured with few choices given to the service member.

Upon discharge, the task of creating their own structure and providing their own basic necessities is often overwhelming for veterans. Additionally, it is daunting – if not impossible – to translate the Veteran’s military skills and duties into a civilian resume. Too often, their jobs do not exist in civilian life.

The Saratoga County Rural Preservation Company has been helping veterans overcome these challenges since 1983, serving Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie and Schenectady counties.

The organization has three programs to help Veterans: The Vet Help Program for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) to help keep veterans and their families at risk of homelessness in their homes; and the Transitional Housing Programs, Vet House for men and Guardian House for women (one of only two housing programs for female veterans in New York State), which provide a

safe place to address the issues that led to their homelessness and provide them with the resources for a successful recovery and the skills to overcome poverty and despair.

Cheryl Hage-Perez is the executive director of the Saratoga County Rural Preservation Company. The

organization regularly seeks furniture, dishes, pots and pans and other household goods to help Veterans furnish their homes once they are ready to live independently. For more information or to donate goods or cash, please visit www.saratogarpc.com or call 518-885-0091.

New PAC Will Boost Smart Growth-Minded Candidates Continued from front page without the other. We’re going to support candidates who have shown they understand that.”

According to Manz, the PAC’s board of directors is still in the process of being formed, but one of the members is Stewart’s Shops President Gary Dake, and the treasurer is Cindy Hollowood, general manager of the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs.

The PAC intends to set up a committee of the board to interview candidates in contested and uncontested races starting this year with the Mayor and City Council races in Saratoga Springs. The group will also review the voting record and actions taken by the incumbent Mayor and Commissioners and

the public statements of the challengers for those seats as part of the processes of determining who to support.

The new PAC is seeking to build a politically, demographically, and income-diverse group of members who share a singular goal of building a balanced Saratoga Springs with economic vitality and quality of life now and into the future. Member activity will primarily be focused on supporting candidates through funds and volunteer work.

The Saratoga PAC will hold a burger and beer kick-off event at the Stadium Café on Broadway Wednesday, June 24 from 5:00 until 6:15 p.m. $10 admission, light fare provided, cash bar. To register for this event or for more information, please visit www.saratogapac.com.

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Saratoga Film Academy Brings New Opportunities for Students and Community Continued from front page caters to students between the ages of 8 and 18 and there are currently summer classes open for enrollment, but they are filling up. While there are two free classes for middle and high school students starting June 29, there are also classes like StopMotion Animation Workshop and Producing a Superbowl Commercial, which begin later this summer.

Dorflinger is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience in filmmaking, having worked on films such as Seabiscuit, Team America: World Police, Memoirs of a Geisha and The Terminal with Tom Hanks.

“I wanted to give the students a hands-on experience and focus on them developing their ideas into

stories. By using just basic equipment, they can create something people will react to,” Dorflinger says.

At the Academy, students learn about cinematography, screenwriting, producing and directing to tell a narrative, which Dorflinger emphasizes is the “key to any great movie.”

“From day one, Elijah totally fell in love with the filmmaking process,” said Virginie Poritzky, whose son took a film class with Dorflinger. “He has learned the different techniques of modern digital filmmaking, from acting and shooting to editing. In a relatively short period of time, Elijah has acquired specific skills that have allowed him to express a variety of emotions through some short films he produced. Jon has been not only a great teacher but a true mentor for Elijah.”

Dorflinger grew up in Saratoga before leaving to study journalism at St. Michael’s College and then going to the University of Southern California and finishing the screenwriting program at UCLA. After 10 years of working in film and teaching in Los Angeles, where he was named Teacher of the Year at the Los Angeles Unified School District, he came back to Saratoga to share his experiences and knowledge with the whole community. Starting with an afterschool program teaching film at The Saratoga Independent School, Dorflinger realized he had enough interest to create a school of his own after parents and students began asking about future classes.

“I thought, ‘I’ve really got something here.’ And the kids go crazy for it,” he says. “It really starts with

educating kids, getting them interested. Growing interest can only bring in more and better resources.

I see it as more than just a school.

It’s an opportunity to do something great for the community.”

Dorflinger’s other main goal is to help expand the independent film industry in Saratoga and create a film market in the area for local artists to potentially sell their work to studios.

“If studios see resources here, that it’s easy, it’s affordable, we’re going to see more productions here as well,” he said.

When Seabiscuit was filmed locally, it generated $2 million in revenue for Saratoga. The Horse Whisperer with Robert Redford provided 300 jobs to local residents during its filming here.

Through the Saratoga Film Academy and his connections to the film industry, Dorflinger wants to build upon Saratoga’s growing support of the arts and create an environment locally where artists, like musicians, filmmakers and writers can thrive and make a living. He is starting by teaching his students to “think of themselves as entrepreneurs as well as artists,” so they can market their talents using today’s technology. He has further plans to create opportunities for students outside of the classroom, such as auditions and internships for those interested.

Dorflinger’s current project is trying to establish a kid’s film festival, which would showcase his students’ work as well as local kids who have a passion for film.

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Winning Streaks Continued from front page go in there and just play our game.

They’re the 22-1 team.”

The game will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Union-Endicott.

The winner of the game will take on the winner of Connetquot against Mamaroneck game for the New York State Championship.

It will be a great win on many levels if the Streaks can pull it out on Saturday, especially considering the coaching change they went through in mid-May, when Dean Bailey was relieved of his coaching duties for violating the Saratoga coaching handbook. Lofink, an assistant at the time, was put in the role of head coach.

“It was a personnel decision,” Lofink said.

You also need to consider the injury suffered by starting pitcher Danny Hobbs in Saratoga’s 1-0 victory over Shenendehowa on June 3 in the Section II Class AA championship game. Hobbs took a line drive to his right eye in the fourth inning, but he still stayed in the

game and pitched another inning.

Lofink said myriad doctors cleared Hobbs to play. Hobbs, however, has to wear protective eye gear until doctors clear him fully.

“After the game, I wondered to myself if I’d be the same pitcher after getting hit,” Hobbs said. “But then it went away, stopped crossing my mind.

I moved on from it, I don’t think it will be an issue at all. I have had a week to practice with it and get used to it.”

Orchard Park, out of the Buffalo area, won the Section VI championship, and has lost just once on the year. Lofink said he’s heard they have one righty and one lefty pitcher who are both very good, but beyond that, he doesn’t have a dense scouting report.

“It’s a clean slate when you’re playing a team you’ve never faced,” he said. “You don’t know how they play, but they also don’t know you at all, so it’s a toss up.”

During the season, Saratoga went on an eight-game winning streak, scoring at least 10 runs in each game. They finished the season losing three of

their last four, before upending heavy favorite Shen in the sectional final.

Cory McArthur, the burly righthander, is the team’s closer, and Lofink said the combination of Hobbs and McArthur make Saratoga a really dangerous team. Hobbs throws in the mid-80s, while McArthur has three pitches he can throw for strikes.

Offensively, the Blue Streaks like to play small ball.

“If we get someone on second, we are tough,” he said. “Our guys are great at moving runners over, and we steal a ton of bases. We make it difficult for other teams by playing this way.”

When asked how many runs he thinks it will take to win on Saturday, Lofink said that five is the magic number.

“We are playing teams with really good pitching, and we have solid pitching. You’re not going to see an offensive explosion,” he said. “No one thought after we scored in the first against Shen that it would hold up, but it did.”

The last time the Streaks won the sectional crown was in 1995.

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015 Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Saturday’s Starter Danny Hobbs, Closer Cory McArthur, & Shane Barringer get psyched for the game.

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Sustainable Infill Development and Solar Energy Can Both Thrive The proposed revision to the City’s solar ordinance and the City Center parking structure are related but distinct issues. The Zoning Board decision to deny the City Center’s requested variance due to a partial shadow their parking structure would cast on neighboring solar panels highlighted a serious conflict created by our solar ordinance and sets a precedent that is at odds with our Comprehensive Plan.

A poorly written 25-year-old solar ordinance, motivated by the City’s appropriate desire to promote solar energy, prohibits a building, or even a tree, from casting a shadow on an existing solar collector. At the same time, our Comprehensive Plan for the City’s future emphasizes high-density development in our downtown, rather than the surrounding countryside, which inevitably involves intense infill and

buildings of varying heights. Both of these objectives aim towards sustainable, environmentally sensitive, smart development.

However, under current law, dense downtown building can be thwarted by solar panels. For example, if the Cantina Restaurant had installed solar panels then the Northshire Bookstore could not have been built. How do we balance strengthening our downtown while encouraging solar energy?

Saratoga Springs cherishes its “City in the Country” ideal, which includes our “greenbelt” and an intensely developed downtown (T6). The two are complementary, encouraging the aforementioned development of a high-density downtown in a sustainable city that is commercially and residentially prosperous. I am committed to these outcomes. I have spearheaded our community’s vision of

a Spa Solar Park on Weibel Avenue.

The 2MW solar array will help stabilize and reduce the City’s energy costs. A second phase of this project includes community solar. I am also investigating hydroelectric power. My accomplishments and commitment to sustainable energy in the City are well-documented.

If we are serious about developing a vibrant urban core, then solar panel placement cannot block otherwise desirable downtown development. The Councilendorsed proposed changes would remove this unintended consequence of our outdated solar ordinance. A revised ordinance does not prevent properties in T6 from using solar power. Rather, it would encourage the use of modern and more effective means of green energy. The Spa Solar Park and the eventuality of NYS “community solar,” and “Solarize Saratoga,”

can provide more efficient alternatives to solar panel ownership, and allow the use of solar energy regardless of access to sunlight.

Sustainable infill development and solar energy can both thrive.

Parking has been part of the City Center plan since it was built 31 years ago and given its current rate of success, this need is now critical. The parking structure, which would occupy less than 1/3 of the City-owned lot between Lake Ave. and York Street, will be paid for by the City Center and provide taxpayers with annual rents, generated sales tax from parking fees, increased occupancy tax, and share in profits from parking fees – all of which contribute to stable property tax rates. The remainder of the Cityowned lot would be available for mixed-use development, provided that the solar access ordinance is

revised. Our approach to solar must be reasonable, balanced, and sufficiently flexible to allow for sustainable development policy.

Thank you.

Michele Madigan Commissioner of Finance Saratoga Springs

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EDUCATION

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Saratoga Sponsor a Scholar Celebrates 5th Class Graduating From High School

David and Kathy Perry with the first-ever Perry Scholar students they are sponsoring, Dimitri Swann and Isabella Valdimarsson, as part of the Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar program. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS) inducted twelve sophomores to its program and celebrated its graduating high school seniors with

approximately 160 people at its annual picnic on Sunday June 7.

“This is our fifth class to graduate from the three-year high school portion of the program and all

45 of our graduating seniors have been accepted into colleges,” said Jim LaVigne, volunteer Executive Director of SSAS. “These are great young adults who are academically successful, participate in extracurricular school activities and volunteer for community service. They have all the skills required to succeed but not the same opportunities as other students from more affluent families. We could not be prouder of them.”

New this year is the addition of a Perry Scholars program.

Saratoga residents David and Kathy Perry generously offered to sponsor two additional students through a $20,000 pledge over five years. These two students have been designated the “Perry Scholars” within the program.

“Over the next few years, they will follow the progress of these bright young students,” said LaVigne. “Congratulations to our

Perry Scholars and a great big thank-you to the Perrys for making their participation in the program possible.”

SSAS is a nonprofit formed by local residents, the Saratoga Springs City School District, Skidmore College and the Saratoga Mentoring Program. Its purpose is to assist financially disadvantaged students

with academic promise to attend college. SSAS selects ten students at the end of each freshman year and pledges up to $10,000 to each for college preparation and a cash stipend of $1,500 per year during college as long as academic requirements are met. For more information about Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar, contact Jim LaVigne at jclavigne@aol.com.

The 2015 SSAS inductees: back row left to right - Ryan DiGuiseppe, Isabella Valdimarsson, Shiloh Wilson, William Brooking, Dimitri Swann, Alexa Senn; front row left to right - Adriana Murphy, Michelle Zheng, Cami Denning, Lena Ruggles, Anastasia Ivanova. Not pictured: Samantha Jobmann. Photo provided.

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

EDUCATION BRIEFS Skidmore’s Kimmerle Retiring

On Thursday, June 4, Dr. Greer Miller presented a quilt that represents the German/American partnership Saratoga Springs Division Street Elementary School has with a school in Germany. The quilt will then be proudly displayed in the Main Lobby of the school, illustrating the trans-Atlantic partnership with their German Partner School. Photo provided.

Galway’s Top Ten Graduating Seniors

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After 29 years as a member of Skidmore College’s Communications office, including the past 10 years as director of Community Relations, Bob Kimmerle will retire this summer. Kimmerle has been the voice of Skidmore, a top editor and writer, and a contributor to many Skidmore-Saratoga initiatives, including SaratogaArtsFest and Saratoga Reads. Campus and community colleagues are invited to the Intercultural Center on June 18 to join Kimmerle in celebrating his years at Skidmore and the next chapter.

C-SPAN Recognizing Maple Avenue Students June 15 SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Monday, June 15, three Maple Avenue Middle School students will be recognized for their work in the C-SPAN Student Cam competition. C-SPAN will present the Top row (l.-r.): Lindsey Carlsen, Morgan Ritter, Katelyn Keller, Jeff Kline, Ché White, Gabrielle Urban. Bottom row: Amalia Mancini, Shelby Cull, Jennifer Metzger, Katee Horstmann. Photo provided.

GALWAY — Galway Junior/Senior High School is proud to present the top 10 graduates in the Class of 2015. Amalia (Molly) Mancini is the Class of 2015 Valedictorian.

She plans to attend a six-year pharmacy-specific school for a doctor of pharmacy degree. The Class of 2015 Salutatorian Lindsey Carlsen plans to study biotechnology.

Ché White, treasurer of Student Senate, is going to major in biology. Morgan Ritter plans to major in Bio-Medical Engineering. Gabrielle Urban plans to study nursing. Shelby Cull will attend the Sage College of Albany. Jeff Kline is planning to study aerospace engineering with a minor in physics. Jennifer Metzger plans to major in speech and language disabilities. Kaitee Horstmann will begin at Fulton Montgomery Community College for a year, then transfer to Indian River State College in Florida. Katelyn Keller plans to double major in animal science and biology, then continue on to veterinary school.

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award during an assembly in the auditorium at 12:30 p.m. Students will also be able to tour the C-SPAN bus which includes an interactive, multi-media learning center inside.

The videos were submitted as part of a project for Mr. Fleming’s eighth grade honors social studies class. The students created a video related to how a policy, law, or action affected their community.

Students were responsible for their own research, interviews and editing the video for this project. The group of Alexa Hulse, Grace Sablich and Brooke Baumeister won honorable mention in the competition and will receive a $250 cash prize.

Hartwick College Honors Local Students BALLSTON — Hartwick College senior William Fisher, of Ballston Lake, son of Marilyn and William Fisher, is the recipient of The American Institute of Chemists Student Award and is a member of the Hartwick College Honor Society.

Fisher is majoring in chemistry.

Junior Erinn Lyons, of Ballston Spa, daughter of James and Arlene Lyons, is the recipient of an Andrew B. Saxton Fellowship in Nursing, and The Edith M. Lacey Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Lyons is majoring in nursing.

Senior Kelsey McGinley, of Gansevoort, daughter of James and Michele McGinley, is a member of the Hartwick College Honor Society.

McGinley is majoring in biology.

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BUSINESS

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

LASNNY Expands Free Services in Saratoga County

James T. Towne, Jr. cuts the ribbon at the new location of the Legal Aid Society at 40 New Street. From left to right: Libby Coreno, Harry Snyder, Ron Kim, Lillian Moy, Deputy Mayor Joe Ogden, Denis Romero, Peter Gemellaro, E. Stewart Jones, Sue Towne and James Towne. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

SARTOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday June 4, the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its brand new location at 40 New Street, Saratoga Springs.

LASNNY provides free civil legal services and education to low-income upstate New Yorkers.

Operating under the belief that everyone has the right to equal justice regardless of the ability to pay, the new location will allow the staff to provide the residents of Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties easier access to these services.

“The Legal Aid Society provides an invaluable service to the many low income members of our community who are in need of civil legal advice and counsel. I am very pleased that they will continue to be a presence in our city and I applaud the work they are doing, day in and day out,” said Mayor Joanne Yepsen.

The acquisition and rehabilitation of the new property required significant fundraising, and LASNNY is seeking to raise an additional $121,000.

The overall campaign is succeeding in driving down the 15-year mortgage on the property, which will lend not only to a considerable savings over the life of the loan and necessary renovations, but also allow for a greater focus on providing quality legal services.

To date, the campaign has reached a total of $145,000 in donations, much thanks to a challenge grant and match campaign initiated by the Warren County Bar Foundation to the Warren County Bar Association. The Foundation, originally planning to match funds up to $15,000, increased their pledge by $5,000 when it saw the remarkable response from its members. The challenger, the Warren County Bar Association, met its $20,000 match for a total gift of $43,000 to the campaign.

To keep the momentum going, an additional one-to-one match for up to $20,000 was created by James T. Towne, Jr., Principal at Towne, Ryan & Partners, P.C., and E. Stewart Jones, Partner at E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy, for the Saratoga County Bar Association.

Construction Busts Spring Revenues for Local Businesses SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York State Department of Transportation began road work in March on a project that would address, among other things, an accident-prone area on Ballston Avenue at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and South Street as part of a locally-administered federal aid project. Accidents were averaging once a month for nearly four years, according to one study, and there was one fatality.

Even necessary construction has its consequences, and some local businesses who initially welcomed the increased safety for their potential customers are wondering if notification and other processes could have better prepared them for the unexpected loss in business.

“One thing that would have helped us enormously,” said Giancarlo Balestra, owner of Limoncello Ristorante, “is if we would have been notified in advance of the magnitude of the project and how significant it was going to affect us for three long months. Instead we were told, after the road work had already started, quite coldly that no one involved in the project felt we should have been notified because they all agreed we

Construction is deterring customers, according to Limoncello owners. Photo provided.

would not be affected at all. Our business is down over 35 percent.”

Joe Wood, owner of Woody’s Barber Shop at 219 Broadway, said his business is down 70 percent.

“My business is all walk-ins, not appointments,” Wood said. “The traffic is so bad that people don’t bother to stop. This is supposed to be my busy season. Been in business for four years, and have never had a spring this bad.”

Nancy Balestra said she wished someone had just given them a call or sent a short note warning that businesses could be affected more than what was discussed in all the news reports and public hearings.

The restaurant had made a new hire and other expenditures that they would not have made if they had known how much business would be down. The Balestras said businesses with proper notice could

prepare by seeking out temporary financing options, downsizing, holding off on new hires, minimizing expenditures, and altering marketing plans.

The responsibility for the notification process was primarily with the state, but the City of Saratoga Springs held public hearings on the matter and some businesses did receive a notice, but not all.

“We don’t say don’t do the project,” said Giancarlo Balestra. “We just say help us. Someone really needs to do something to change the process of notification of road closures during these types of longterm road projects so that businesses don’t get damaged so severely.

The construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of the month.

A call to Commissioner of Public Works Anthony “Skip” Scirocco for a comment was not returned.

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Finishing Touches Home Décor’s Grand Opening WILTON — Finishing Touches Home Décor’s Grand Opening is planned for Saturday June 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with special drawings every hour, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Located off Exit 16 of I-87 in the former church next to Scottie’s Restaurant at 217 Ballard Rd Wilton, the building has been remodeled inside while still maintaining its character with the wide plank floors and original stained glass chandeliers and windows outside.

For more information, please visit www.finishingtoucheshd.com or call (518)584-1490.

June DBA General Meeting SARATOGA SPRINGS — The June Downtown Business Association meeting will be held June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the new Embassy Suites in Congress Plaza in the Skidmore Room. Department of Public Works Commissioner Skip Scirocco is the special guest. DBA members submitted five questions to present to the Commissioner.

This is your chance to hear information first hand that effects downtown businesses. Special thanks to the Embassy Suites for hosting the meeting and for the complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; and to Pam Worth from Spoken Boutique for coordinating this meeting.

Alcohol Training Awareness Program in June SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association (ESTRA) is teaming up with Tech Valley Security, the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs and the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau to offer two sessions of the Alcohol Training Awareness Program (ATAP) on Tuesday, June 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. and again on Tuesday, June 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs at 232 Broadway.

The training, developed by the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) is designed to help alcohol licensees, sellers and servers of alcohol comply with Alcohol Beverage Control Laws. This training focuses on prevention of alcohol sales to minors and intoxicated parties. The cost is $35.00 per attendee. Class size is limited to 35 students per session. Reservations are required.

Contact Tech Valley Security at 518-720-3709 or at info@techvalleysecurity.com.

Libby Coreno Named President of Leadership Saratoga Alumni SARATOGA SPRINGS — Libby Coreno, attorney and director at Carter Conboy in Saratoga Springs, has been named President of the Saratoga Leadership Alumni Association. Coreno is a 2009 graduate of Leadership Saratoga and has served on the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors since that time and was the 2014 Chair of the Governance Committee. She will be serving a two-year term as President.

Leadership Saratoga, sponsored by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, is an award-winning program dedicated to the development of community leaders of today and tomorrow. Over the program’s 30-year history, it has produced over 600 graduates who currently volunteer for 135 local non-profit organizations.

Coreno is the President of the Saratoga County Bar Association; a member of the NYSBA Lawyers Assistance Committee; the Secretary of the Board of Directors for Coesa, Inc., a Saratoga Springs health and wellness center; and a committee member for the Capital Region Recovery Center, Inc. Additionally, she has volunteered in various positions with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR); the Stillwater Mock Trial Team; Saratoga READS!, Saratoga PLAN; the Literacy Council of Northeastern New York; and Wellspring, Inc. (formerly Domestic Violence Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga).

Collaborative Mixer Scheduled June 10 BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, in partnership with the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, will be holding a Networking Mixer on Wednesday, June 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Local 388 Burger Bar, 388 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Members of all neighboring business associations in Malta, Burnt HillsBallston Lake and Greenfield are also invited to enjoy a summer evening networking with business and community members. $10 per person.

Local 388 Burger Bar, one of Ballston Spa’s newest eating establishments, is already making a name for itself as a farm-totable restaurant featuring grass fed USDA Prime Angus beef burgers, locally sourced produce, cheeses and bakeries, meaning the “Local” in its name is well earned.

Owner Paul Pruitt and staff pride themselves on their individually hand-formed specialty burgers, served with fresh cut fries.

They also offer chicken and vegetarian options and salads, housemade sodas and shakes, along with beer and wine highlighted by New York’s finest craft beers and micro-brews. A cash bar will be available that evening. Walk-ins are welcome.

Saratoga County Announces Business Expo SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host their 2015 Saratoga County Business-toBusiness Expo on Thursday, October 1, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Businesses are invited to exhibit with nearly 150 other Chamber members and 2000 Chamber members in attendance. In addition to networking, there will be door prizes available at participating vendors, free food samples and multiple cash bars available throughout the expo.

This expo ALWAYS sells out, so please be sure to make your registration now to reserve your spot. For paid registrations between June 1 and June 24, there will be included additional free exposure opportunities. Contact Keith VanVeghten, kvanveghten@saratoga.org for more information, including for sponsorship opportunities.

Breweries Collaborate to Brew Statewide Pale Ale

Paul Leone. Photo by Francesco D’Amico

STATEWIDE — For the first time in the state’s history, New York now has an official state beer handcrafted by the brewmasters of 10 NYS breweries, including Shmaltz, Community Beer Works, Empire Brewing, Lake Placid Brewing, Crossroads, CH Evans, Mad Jack Brewing, Browns, Rare Form Brewing and others.

Statewide Pale Ale, available beginning June 11, is a bright and crisp pale ale brewed with all NYS 2-row malt sponsored by Pioneer Malting, Inc., as well as other American malt favorites, hopped with a burst of warrior, simcoe and mosaic and dry hopped with NYS cascade donated by Country Malt Group.

Paul Leone, Executive Director of the New York State Brewers Guild, said, “Statewide Pale Ale is the first fundraising beer ever made for the NYSBA and we are so happy that Shmaltz Brewing Company took the lead on starting this program. This amazing Pale Ale showcases a unique flavor profile brought together by the collaborative effort of a very talented group of brewers from all over the state. I hope everyone gets a chance to buy a pint of this exceptional beer.”

A projected $20,000 will be donated from state draught sales from local brewpubs, the breweries’ tasting rooms, and select bars.

16 BALLSTON 8 North St., $169,900. Paul Supley sold property to Robert and Andrea Guthorn.

1 Stewart Ct., $330,000. Clinton Ballinger sold property to Christopher and Jennifer Snyder.

29 Garrett Lane, $335,000. Merrilee and Robert Ewell, Jr. sold property to Richard McCarthy.

633 Goode St., $256,500. Joseph Thomas and Angel Maenhardt sold property to Brendan Killian.

0 Round Lake Rd., $97,500.

Elnora Manor Construction Corporation sold property to KT Development of Saratoga LLC. 0 Benedict Rd., $42,500. Trans American Management Corporation sold property to KT Development of Saratoga LLC.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS 20 Stonebridge Dr., $306,788.

Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Jason and Regan Morency.

8 Sycamore St., $304,120.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Louis and Julie Amarosa.

CLIFTON PARK

6 Robin Wood Dr., $330,000.

Richard Healey sold property to Joseph and Erin Hughes.

17 Sandalwood Dr., $370,000.

Robert Nelson (as Ind. and as Successor), Alison Peters (CoTrustee), Steven Nelson (CoTrustee) sold property to Robert Morgan and Laura Bryson.

14 Brighton Dr., $380,600. Wayne and Hana Mondelblatt sold property to Jian Shi.

7 Willow Spring Dr., $477,200.

Patrick and Irene Grace sold property to Nathan and Susan Sukols.

1245 Route 146, $685,000.

Mark and Nancy Johnston sold property to Grace David Properties LLC.

27 Blue Jay Way, $331,500.

Michael and Gail Martin sold property to Jonathan and Deborah Ouckama.

12 Tintagel Way, $377,500. Ning Zhu sold property to Tina and Fuad Al Amoody.

19 Stoney Hgts. Court, $634,000.

Jack and Yonsook Enloe sold property to Michael and Deborah Mitchell.

Emmons Dr., $405,000.

Domenic and Rita Campanella sold property to Kadan and Martin Sample.

36 Kara Lane, $321,360. Keith Horrigan sold property to Michele McTighe.

MALTA 1037 Raymond Rd., $500,000.

Diana and John Wernig, III sold property to Brian and Mekea Radicchi.

110 11th St., $40,000. Mymar Inc. sold property to Kevin and Nancy Finn.

MILTON 1 Chantal Court, $264,500.

Michael Murphy sold property to William Lund.

50 Knollwood Hollow Terrace, $201,000. William and Patricia Saskowicz sold property to Geraldine Guido.

48 Division St., $265,479. Karen Woodstock (by Ref) sold property to SRMOF II 2012 1 Trust and Us Bank National Association (as Trustee).

4 Coachman Dr., $195,000. Rex and Angela Gunderson sold property to Jill Andress.

sold property to Timothy and Carol Alden.

9 Ryder Ave., $168,000. Shane and Stacy Walsh sold property to Robert and Jody Wilson.

20 Greenway Rd., $170,000.

Jason and Kimberly Weber sold property to Jarod and Angeline Varney.

129 Saratoga Ave., $2,095,000.

Simon and Mary Yeh sold property to One Hundred Twenty Nine Saratoga LLC.

NORTHUMBERLAND 5 Dickinson Lane, $207,000.

Dennis and Dawn Lajeunesse sold property to Megan Jackson and Daniel Roll.

5 Kingsley Ave., $224,000. Wilmer and Carol Ouellette sold property to Stuart Aldridge.

2 Caitlin Court, $379,000.

Carolyn and Kelly Schwarz sold property to Corrine and Malcolm Wallace.

9 Third St., $75,026. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development sold property to Michelle Frenette.

SARATOGA 7 Myers Lane, $161,000.

James Brown and Amanda DeCrescenzo sold property to Benjamin and Rene Pniewski.

8 Ferry St., $127,900. Patricia Forward sold property to Jesse Murray and Holland Hale.

1058 NYS Route 29. $34,794.

Richard Gardiner (by Exec) sold property to Riversource Life Insurance Company.

256 Route 32, $147,900. Nicole and Jeremiah St. Louis sold property to Susan and Michael Palma.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

287 Meadowlark Dr., $203,000.

Patricia Fisher sold property to Michael and Christina Carlson.

136 Lincoln Ave., $370,000.

Maud O’Connell (by Exec) sold property to Trifecta Development LLC.

16 Crestline Dr., $160,000. Raymond and Star Gandara sold property to Sean and Alisha Sprague.

52 Michael Dr., $243,000. Blair and Heidi Dominick sold property to Brenda Lodico.

MOREAU 7 Grants Way, $350,000. Ralph Rimualdo sold property to Michael Lesser and Mabeth Lesser-Perkins.

1677 State Route 9, $135,000.

Crest Realty Holdings LLC

39 Wagon Wheel Trail, $182,000.

Errane Pearce and Laurin Rochelle-Kelly sold property to Kyle Marsicano.

70 Railroad Place, $384,500.

David Rothstein sold property to Robert J. Camoin, II, Robert J. Camoin, and Grace Camoin.

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015 12 Tamarack Trail, $269,000.

Halen LLC sold property to Kathleen Riedhammer.

18 Division St., Unit 102, $789,900.

JSJR Realty LLC sold property to Carson Lee Land Holdings.

25 Avery St., $348,000. Donald and Jamie Shea sold property to Beatrice Kendall.

37-39 Ash St., $417,000.

Christopher and Herman Breuer sold property to TR Culp Associates, Inc. 2 Ruggles Rd., $750,000. Dennis Walpole sold property to Ryan Wolpert and Tamara Baroody.

91 George St., $355,000.

Zemanek Apartments LLC sold property to Mark Dallas.

STILLWATER 40 Gurba Dr., $299,900.

Camelot Associates Corporation sold property to Joshua and Noel Gibeault.

6 Calvin Court, $150,000. Grace Moore LLC sold property to James and Michelle Brown.

WILTON 46 Whispering Pines Rd., $124,900. Stephen Miller sold property to Philip Hudson and Nevenka Rezic.

35 Stone Ridge Rd., $440,000.

Lawrence and Joan Wichelns sold property to Katrina and William Railton.

182 Ruggles Rd., $388,500.

Brian Barton sold property to Jonathan Jones and Melissa Mangona-Jones.

150 Ballard Rd., $85,000.

Janet Shaw sold property to Richard Bell.

43 Timbira Dr., $290,000. Pamela Foley (by Agent) sold property to Ann Olsen.

7 Seymour Dr., $390,000. James and Patricia Frazier sold property to Dennis and Joann Walpole.

254 Gurn Springs Rd., $85,000.

Colonial Heritage Mobile Home Park LLC sold property to Vincent and Dianne Santilli.

11 Hillcrest Lane, $447,500.

Chris Maslak (by Agent) and Lisa Maslak (Ind. and as Agent) sold property to Mark and Erin Nadolny.

4245 Route 50, $270,000. Kathleen and Jason Biss sold property to James and Maria Tuller.

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To the End of the Earth for His Son

Simon is standing, age 7, Shamus, age 9, is seated and Shaun is next to him. Photo provided.

by Jennifer Farnsworth for Saratoga TODAY Parents, by nature, love their children unconditionally, and are willing to do anything to better their life. That love is what is bringing a Galway Dad across the country and back, by foot no less. Shaun Evans will set across the country on July 4th, while pushing his nine-year old son, Shamus, along for the adventure. The coast-tocoast trip all began from the love that fuels this dad.

Shamus, Evans’ son who was born with cerebral palsy which limits the use of his legs, asked his dad two years ago after they ran an ultramarathon together, if it was possible to run across the country, to which Evans answered: “Anything is possible.”

Evans said initially when Shamus asked he and his wife that question, after a six-hour

ultra-marathon run in Pittsfield, Mass., they kind of shrugged it off.

“I thought he might ask again and then sort of forget about it. Shamus did not. One night before bed he said “Dad I want to do it.

I want to go from one side of the country to another and help kids like me,” said Evans.

Shamus’ goal was to be able to provide other children with the specialized chair his father uses to run with him. As a toddler, Evans would run and push his son along, where they would have talks about everything from preschool to the weather. Once Shamus outgrew that stroller, Evans looked into a specialized chair with and learned the cost was $6,000.

Through an organization called Ainsley’s Angels, Evans was able to fundraise and purchase a chair for $800. Evans said it is important to Shamus to give others the same opportunity he has to move.

“Shamus is fearless and feels he can do anything; he wants others to feel that,” said Evans.

Through Ainsley’s Angels Evans developed a connection with the former marine who started the organization, Kim ‘Rooster’ Rossiter, who is a Major in the United States Marine Corps, currently stationed in Norfolk, Va., who helps families obtain these chairs. Evans said Rooster named the organization after his daughter Ainsley, who also needed a way to be mobile.

When Evans told Rooster about Shamus’ dream to run from coast to coast, he immediately asked what he could do to help.

“I called him and the first thing he said was he was in, and how could he help make it happen,” said Evans.

Evans said this mission would not be happening without the support of his wife Nicole and Shamus’ younger brother Simon, age 7.

Evans said Nicole will be driving an RV alongside the trip, with Simon as her co-pilot. Evans described Simon and Shamus as best friends.

“The boys are inseparable, they couldn’t be closer; we are so fortunate. And my wife, she is the one that holds everything together,” said Evans.

The 3,186-mile trip across the country trip took close to two years to plan. The run will help Ainsley’s Angels to provide more children with a gift of mobility and the ability to compete. Evans said he needs to run 60 miles a day in order to make it by Labor Day weekend. Evans said the shortest possible way to make the trip is from Seattle to the Bronx.

To mark the beginning of the voyage, Shamus will take a few steps out into the ocean and begin to work his way East with his dad.

As a physical therapist, Evans noticed signs of Shamus having mobility issues at a very early age. After he was diagnosed at 11 months, Evans said he and his wife quickly made the decision to give him every opportunity they could. Evans said a lot of times in situations like these, the moms feel much of the burden. He said he wanted to include his sons in on his passion, running.

“You always think of dads sharing what they love with their sons, baseball, football, what they love to do. For me, it was running and I knew I had to find a way to share that,” said Evans.

Rooster not only helped Evans to obtain a chair but has also been a mentor. Evans said Rooster showed him how to be strong and to stay focused on the goal of being the best father possible, no matter what is thrown at you.

“Shaun embodies the qualities we wish to see in every Dad, dedicated to his children’s success and driven to ensure only the best for them. He sets a positive example for his sons to strive to emulate, both as a father and as a husband to their mother,” said Rooster.

To find out more about the Evans family’s journey go to facebook/power2push or Ainsleysangels.org.

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

That Was Then, This is Now

by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY When my older boys were very small and home with me all day, I looked forward to our grocery store outings as if they were puffs of pure, clean air, and indeed they were —getting out of the house, going to a place where other adults were, being able to buy a cup of coffee to sip while choosing tasty things to put in our cart, all while my little boys happily steered the steering wheel in the truck part of the shopping cart and ate their free-for-kids cookies, it was all such a lovely hour (most of the time), and I looked forward to each and every grocery store run.

One of the other things I loved was going to the store early on a Friday morning so I could get the new People magazine. No matter what else was going on that week or how many other times I went to the grocery store, I made sure to go on Friday mornings for my magazine. I might also plan to swing by Dunkin Donuts on the way home for a big “fancy” coffee, and maybe also a small something delicious just for me, but it was all centered on the magazine and my plan to settle on the couch with it, my coffee, and my treat after the little ones went down for their naps.

But one Friday, the magazines hadn’t been put out on the racks yet. I pushed my cart up and down the row of checkout lanes hoping to find that they’d started stocking them on the other end and hadn’t gotten to the open registers yet, but all I found was the previous week’s issue still in its spot.

I know it’s silly, but I felt a little bit of a mounting panic, because I knew how very disappointed I would be if I left the store without my magazine, and disappointment is just the worst, isn’t it?

I finally saw all the new issues with the other publications that had just arrived, bundled in big stacks in carts and on the register belt of the

last register near the service desk.

It wasn’t possible for me to just slip one out, so seeing them there was like a tease—“Here I am! But you can’t have me!”

I am not a confrontational person. I hate feeling like a burden. I have no wish to make a nuisance of myself or otherwise disrupt someone else’s day. But that morning, I felt like I had to prevail upon any help I could get from anyone who could give it to me. I explained the situation to my cashier, feeling like I was blubbering a little too much about how much I look forward to my weekly read, hoping she could just discreetly ask one of the baggers to cut open a bundle and retrieve one copy for me. Instead, the lovely, accommodating cashier threw discretion to the wind and took up my cause as her own.

“Oh don’t you worry,” she soothed. “Someone can definitely do that for you.” Then, “Can someone help this young lady?!” she started shouting to the shift leaders. “She comes here every Friday morning to get her magazine and it’s not out yet this morning!” I was mortified at being the center of attention for such a silly thing, but so so grateful. Not two minutes later I had my magazine, and my day was salvaged.

Such was the day-to-day of a mom with only very small children.

I was at the grocery store after dropping the older boys off at school on a recent Friday morning when I had this flash of memory, which I haven’t thought of in years.

Even typing “in years” emphasized for me as much as the memory did that life has moved on. Nowadays, my Friday morning grocery runs still involve two very small boys, but instead of shoring up my sanity with a magazine and a fancy coffee, I’m buying dinner and picking up a Redbox video for our Friday Family Movie Night. I’m still delighted to see friends at the store to chat with, but it’s not such a life

raft, since I’m surrounded by other adults at school pickup and meetings and sporting events, and my older boys are turning into really great conversationalists.

Our Movie Night is as much evidence of life moving on as anything. Until very recently, my husband and I didn’t feel like we had anything left to put into a family event like game night or movie night, despite our agreement that such a thing would be a great idea.

Every evening we counted the minutes until it was time to put the kids to bed, and adding anything more into the routine would have just broken us.

But a couple months ago we became aware that things had changed. Bedtime isn’t such a set thing anymore—the little ones still go up at the same time every night, but the older ones hang out a bit more. We’re able to do some of the things while they’re up that we used to have to wait for them to go to bed for, whether working on the computer or doing exercises or folding laundry. So we don’t feel as much need to focus exclusively on the process of dinner and bedtime during the 6 to 8 p.m. time period. Does that make any sense? All I can say is, we’re a different family and we’re different parents, now that we have older boys, even while still having little ones.

It’s always so bittersweet to me, the passage of time, as I know it is to all of you, and I’ll likely be writing a lot more about it in the next few months, because my oldest is graduating from elementary school next week and I have no idea what happened to his little boyhood. I hope you all bound as happily into summer as we will, and happy Father’s Day to all the papas!

Kate Towne Sherwin lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons ages 10, 8, 6, 5, 3, and 1. She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.

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SaratogaArtsFest to Celebrate the City’s Centennial Photos provided

Fermata Nowhere a cappella singers

SARATOGA SPRINGS — SaratogaArtsFest will offer an artsfilled lineup of events June 12–14 and on June 17 to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Saratoga Springs city charter in 1915. The celebration brings together an eclectic mix of music, visual art, film, and dance at venues across the city’s downtown.

“The arts have always played an important role in Saratoga Springs,” says Dee Sarno, chair of the SaratogaArtsFest board. “To celebrate the town’s centennial, we want to shine a spotlight on the organizations, artists, galleries, and museums that continue to enrich Saratoga Springs. The goal is to give residents and visitors alike a taste of the diversity and creativity of the arts in our community.”

The events kick off on Friday, June 12, with a meet-andgreet cocktail party at Universal Preservation Hall on Washington St. The gathering will serve as a welcome to members of the renowned Orchard Project, a theater “laboratory” that will be taking

up residence this June at Universal Preservation Hall. Guests will enjoy a “Taste of Saratoga,” with dishes from some of the Spa City’s well-known restaurants, such as the Olde Bryan Inn, Longfellows, Gaffney’s, and more. Music will be provided by Garland Nelson’s Jazz Ensemble. Reservations are required and can be made at www.

SaratogaArtsFest.org.

The ArtsFest activities continue indoors and out throughout the weekend, including an en plein air Paint Out on Broadway, in which artists will demonstrate their craft as they paint downtown cityscapes. On Saturday, after the Flag Day Parade, which runs noon–2 p.m., families will want to check out a “Happy Birthday Saratoga Springs” party in Congress Park, which will offer birthday cupcakes from SaratogaArtsFest and children’s games organized by the Children’s Museum of Saratoga.

Congress Park will also be the scene of a concert by the Ballston Spa Community Band. Other Saturday events include a “Saratoga Sings

the Centennial” performance by Opera Saratoga, in which members of the opera’s Young Artist Program will perform music by Scott Joplin, Enrique Granados, Claude Debussy, Irving Berlin, and other composers.

On Saturday evening, ArtsFest partner Skidmore College will present renowned guitarist John Pizzarelli and his jazz quartet at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at 8 p.m. Pizzarelli has established himself as one of the prime interpreters of the Great American Songbook and beyond, infusing his work with the cool jazz flavor of his guitar technique and vocals.

For tickets go to www.skidmore .edu/zankel/ticketsevents.php.

Highlights for Sunday, June 14, include a performance by LeMoyne College’s Fermata Nowhere a cappella singers and the Saratoga Springs High School Jazz Band, as well as a reception for winners of the SaratogaArtsFest short story contest, an annual competition for area high school students. The day will also feature a performance by the Saratoga Chamber Players at the Methodist Church on Fifth Ave. (to purchase tickets call 518-584-1417).

Other Sunday activities include a program at the National Museum of Dance on South Broadway. The program will feature “Dancing Through Time,” with choreography by Skidmore professors Mary DiSanto-Rose, Denise Warner Limoli, and Debra Fernandez, and a diverse selection of dance genres performed by students from the Dance Museum’s School of the Arts, under the artistic directorship of Raul Martinez.

The Saratoga Film Forum will present “Saratoga 20X20X100,”

a PechaKucha-inspired event in which each presenter shows 20 images for 20 seconds each, with commentary. An ArtsFest reception will follow the PechaKucha event.

Finally, on Wednesday, June 17, the Saratoga Performing Arts

John Pizzarelli

Lar Lubovitch Dance Company

Center, an ArtsFest partner, will present the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company as a kickoff for SPAC’s 2015 classical season. Lubovitch has been hailed by the New York Times as “one of the ten best choreographers in the world,” and the company has be called a “national treasure” by Variety. Tickets can be purchased online at www.spac.org or by phone at 518-584-9330.

“SaratogaArtsFest has always been about making the arts accessible for all, supporting our artists and arts organizations in the region, and encouraging artists and art lovers of all ages and interests to sample all the talent we have right here in our community,” says Sarno. “We’re proud to showcase this year’s events as part of the Saratoga Springs centennial celebration.”

For a full listing of events, venues and times, visit www.

SaratogaArtsFest.org.

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Senior Calendar Dinner at Limoncello Monday, June 15

The Senior Center is the Recipient of the Wilton Caesar Salad, Penne all Vodka, Rotary “Golf Ball Drop” Torte di Limoncello. Ticket June 20 purchase limit 4. $10 per person. Dinner served at 5:30 Limoncello is offering our members a “Senior Discount Card” 20 percent off until 6 p.m. & free coffee - some restrictions apply

“Across the Table, Across the Land” a Skidmore Ceramic Project – Wednesday, June 17 The project is designed to reveal the breadth and depth of connections between ceramics and the community. Make homemade pots/cups with the Students. Fri., 6/26, go to Skidmore and celebrate with tea and conversation with the pots you created. Beginners to experienced are encouraged to sign up. 10-12, $5.00

Purchase a $5 “golf ball” for a chance to win up to $500! Buy your chance at the Front Desk or go to www.saratogaseniorcenter.org and purchase your chance on PayPal. All proceeds to benefit the Saratoga Senior Center!

A Summer Fling Luau Style -

Monday, June 22 5:00pm - 6:30 p.m.

Summer Snacks, Music, Dancing, Raffles, $3.00 members, $5.00 nonmembers. Please sign up!

Skaneateles - July 15 Enjoy the day in a quaint community with unique shops and restaurants, set on a jewel clear lake. Cruise on beautiful Skaneateles Lake on an optional 50 minute boat tour. On the way home stop at a Fingerlakes vineyard for wine tasting. Member $38/ non-member $58. Add $16 for boat cruise (inc. tip).

VAN TRIPS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED Fri., June 12: Moreau Lake

State Park: Enjoy the park and lake at beautiful Moreau State Park.

You can swim, hike, or bring a beach chair, blanket and a good book! Bring a picnic lunch or order from the snack bar. Dress appropriately. Leave at 10:00, return at 2:30. Pay $5 at sign up.

Tues., June 16: The Mount Edith Wharton’s Home: “Only five percent of National Historic Landmarks are dedicated to women, and The Mount, Edith Wharton’s home, is one of them.

Like Jefferson’s Monticello, it is an autobiographical house, one that definitely embodies its creator’s spirit.” Leave Center at 9 a.m. & return at 5:30. Pay $32 at sign up.

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Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-1621 • www.saratogaseniorcenter.org

Fri., June 19: Saratoga History

Museum: “Mapping a City” Saratoga seen through 250 years of maps. Pay $5 at sign up, includes van & admission. Leave the Center at 1:30 and return at 3:30.

Sat., June 20: SSHS Drama Club: “Cabaret Night”. Dancing, singing, desserts & silent auction. Pay $6 at

sign up. Leave the Center at 6:30 and return at 9pm. Bring money for raffles.

Tues., June 23: Lunch Bunch

-Racino & Raceway: “Spin, Win & Dine at the Casino”. Pay $1 at sign up. Bring $5.95 for lunch & additional money for the games.

Must bring ID to sign up for Gold Card & reduced lunch price. Leave the Center at 10 am.

Stone Phillips to Serve as Honorary Chair for The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga’s Diamond Anniversary Gala, November 12, 2015

Wed., June 17: Roosevelt Baths: Relax in a private mineral water bath. Leave at 9:15. Pay $1 at sign up & bring $20+ tip with you.

Must be able to enter and exit tub independently.

Stone Phillips

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga announced that Stone Phillips, television journalist and former network news correspondent for 20/20, Good Morning America and Dateline NBC will serve as Honorary Chair for the Center’s 60th Diamond Anniversary Gala on November 12, 2015 at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs,

NY. The announcement was made at the Center’s annual fundraiser Music & Mingling at the Saratoga Polo Field on May 28th.

The year-long celebration of history, education and community events will culminate in the 60thDiamond Anniversary Gala in November of 2015. The event will feature a VIP “meet and greet” reception with Phillips with an open bar, live music by the Accents, food by Old Daley Inn Catering and a special presentation to honor “Sensational Seniors” selected for their contributions to the community. Connelly’s Diamond Gallery will be donating a spectacular 18kt white gold diamond pave circle pendant to auction at the event with 1.27 carats of brilliant fine white diamonds.

Proceeds from the event will support the programs and services provided by the Center including The Community Connections Program.

For more information about the 60th Diamond Anniversary and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lois Celeste at (518) 584-1621.

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CARE Act Passes Both Houses, Bringing Welcome Relief to Caregivers

by Jennifer Farnsworth for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Muriel True had a hard time making the decision to care for her aging mother at home. She felt so unprepared for the responsibility, and had so many unanswered questions.

New York state lawmakers recognized the plight of True and many others like her, and in response to the need for support and resources for these caregivers, both houses recently passed legislation that will help millions of family caregivers.

The Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable Act (CARE Act) ensures hospital patients can designate a family caregiver and requires hospitals to offer the caregiver instruction and demonstrations of medical

tasks they will be expected to provide for their loved ones at home, such as administering multiple medications, dressing wounds and operating medical equipment.

“People don’t realize until they get their loved ones home that simple things like bathing and toileting can be a daunting task,” said True, “especially when not done properly, with dignity.”

True added that she was not prepared for providing proper medication dosages, special diet needs, and did not realize there would be mental health needs, as well. True had to consider home renovation aspects, too, as many caregivers do, given how many homes are built without wheelchairs in mind. These were all issues she had to tackle with little professional guidance.

“I felt thrown in,” said True. “I needed guidance and it was difficult to find answers. I spent a lot of time making phone calls all over and getting no answers. I didn’t even know where to go for support.”

Sharing the responsibility with her sister and having the support of her husband made it feasible for True, but she said many people do not have that kind of support. She knows caregivers need someone to relieve them just for a few hours so they can run errands and tend to their own needs.

“There are so many caregivers who don’t have someone who can give them a break,” said True.

“There are more and more elderly people who want to receive home care. This bill is so important for so many people and so, so overdue.”

Dancing with the Stars to Visit the National Museum of Dance SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance is excited to welcome Dancing with the Stars on Sunday, June 14th!

In conjunction with their performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Dancing with

the Stars dancers will be visiting the museum for a Question and Answer session. Come and see your favorite dancers and hear about their careers and experiences on the show! Be sure to bring your questions for them!

The event will start at 11 a.m. in the National Museum of Dance Foyer, 99 South Broadway. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225.

The bill won unanimous approval in the Assembly earlier this week, and unanimous approval in the Senate on May 27. Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign it sometime this summer, making New York the 12th state to have legislation of this kind.

New York State AARP Director Beth Finkel said the bill will help as many as 2.8 million New Yorkers who provide unpaid care to family and loved ones, plus as many as 1.6 million adult New Yorkers who

are discharged home from hospitals every year. The value of this unpaid care is estimated at $32 billion a year.

“Our lawmakers should be proud of voting to make a real and positive difference in the lives of millions, whether they be those providing care to family members and loved ones at home or those receiving the care. Information is power, and the Legislature is empowering millions of family caregivers,” said Finkel.

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Finding Peace in The Present

by Meghan Lemery Fritz, LCSW

for Saratoga TODAY

Fill in the blank. “I’ll be happy when _____.”

The list usually looks something like this: Lose weight, make more money, own a home, find “the one,” pay off debt or retire.

Once you accomplished your goal did you give yourself a chance to breathe and appreciate your success? Did you look back at your journey and allow yourself to see the progress you made and how hard you worked to get what you wanted? Did you stop to reflect on how all of the resources you needed came together to get you where you wanted to be at the right time?

I would like to think we all stop to enjoy the victory in meeting our goals; however, I think most of us immediately move on to the next goal without giving ourselves permission to stop and enjoy the present moment.

The very thing we identify as the happiness cure becomes forgotten and we raise the bar of contentment a little higher. We convince ourselves that this blank will be the thing we need to quiet our souls and calm our spirits.

This constant DIS-EASE is exhausting and leads to a neverending search for fulfillment. The truth is inner peace and contentment in the now— a spiritual practice that calls us to pause and simply BE. This practice is one that takes time and tremendous patience as we learn to stop the madness of seeking outside things for inner fulfillment.

When we can learn to be in the present moment, regardless of our circumstances, we can learn to rest and experience a quiet peace in everyday life, versus the undercurrent of anxiety that we experience by being consumed with meeting the next goal in the future.

Any spiritual book that you pick up speaks to the power and importance of taking time to give thanks and live in the present moment. When we allow gratitude to infuse our hearts we feel calmer, more connected to spirit and less neurotic in general.

Take a moment to look back at your path. Allow yourself to reflect on all of the wonderful things you have accomplished and

the ways in which you’ve grown emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally.

Take a minute to think of the influential people that have showed up to push you along the way and give you the resources you needed be it in the form of encouragement, wisdom, opportunity or support of any kind.

Giving thanks from the simplest of gestures to accomplishing the big blanks helps keep us grounded and gives us perspective.

How will you ever enjoy what you have if you never stop to give yourself the time and space to enjoy it?

Setting goals is a healthy and necessary part of life; however, don’t get so consumed with being better that you forget what it is like to be.

I have talked to many clients throughout the years who have held on to waiting for circumstances to change in their life before they will be happy.

There is an anxiety that is ever present and they are never at peace with themselves. The key to inner peace is being

able to be content in your inner life no matter what the outer circumstances of your life look like.

When you feel the constant pressure and anxiety of trying to meet your next goal, stop and tune into the moment. Be aware of what you see, hear, feel and smell. Simply tuning into your senses will help keep you grounded and safeguard you from anxiety.

If your goal is to lose weight and you have a specific size or weight you would like to be, the worst thing you can do is obsess daily about how to get to that goal. A more effective way to reach your goal is to focus on being present with your body daily. Trust yourself to make healthy choices and move your body in a way that leaves you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed, not exhausted and grumpy. Staying true to the present moment helps you reach your goals in a healthy way that will teach you the skills you need for long-term success.

When you make time to tune in and give gratitude for the present moment you will feel your spirit lift and experience a general calm in everyday life.

Don’t fall into the trap of being consumed by whatever goal you have ahead of you. Recognize each and every victory and take a moment to give gratitude for where you are. Recognize that guilt is rooted in the past, anxiety is rooted in the future and peace is rooted in the present moment.

Pay attention to your thoughts and shift gears back to the present moment when your feelings are rooted in negativity.

Wishing you peace in the present today and always!

Meghan Lemery Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing in State College, PA. For more information email meghanlemery@yahoo.com.

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Summertime Shoulder Pain

by James Markwica for Saratoga TODAY Perhaps you have completed your spring clean up, started the weekly mowing, and if you are lucky you may have even returned to the bowling lanes, the tennis courts, the golf course or even the gym.

You just now realize that the small tenderness, the miniscule but sharp pinch or even the slight weakness you felt while lifting the leaf bags just hasn’t gone away.

In fact, it’s worse … much worse, and ibuprofen isn’t touching it.

There are many reasons for this, but unfortunately you may have injured your rotator cuff.

The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles and their tendons within the shoulder. These muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor) function with the common goal of holding your upper arm bone,

the humerus, firmly to the scapula or shoulder blade as if holding a golf ball to tee while being held sideways. The muscles of the cuff counteract the motion provided by the larger muscles of the shoulder allowing us to raise the hand overhead. With any compromise of these muscles you would find great difficulty in moving your arm higher than chest height depending on the severity.

While reaching for the leaves stuck in the bushes or lifting your leaf bags seems to be the cause of your pain, this relatively common injury is often caused from a fall onto an outstretched arm or directly onto the shoulder, lifting, throwing, pulling or repeatedly moving the arm back and forth, especially overhead.

Predisposing factors may expose you to a greater potential of injury of the rotator cuff. Poor postures such as forward or protracted shoulders in combination with any of the listed motions will likely increase the amount of wear and tear creating strain on the muscles of the cuff. Variations in the shoulder structure causing narrowing under the outer edge of the collarbone may also create an impingement. Additionally, repeated trauma, degeneration and some medications may further weaken your tendons and impact your shoulder’s performance.

Once the pain begins it may be difficult to identify the culprit.

Potentially injuries may include

tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons), bursitis (inflammation of the fluid-filled sacks deep within the shoulder), strain or overloading of the muscles and tearing.

Accompanying your pain you may commonly experience point tenderness to the touch on the outer or upper aspect of the shoulder, weakness, range of motion loss and an inability or unwillingness to move. These symptoms my be most prevalent when washing your hair, reaching for the gallon of milk, putting on a jacket or even sleeping on the affected shoulder. The degree of your injury may be indicated in your pain or functional loss with these types of activities.

If this sounds like you, and you are unable to use your arm for work or play, it may be time to seek help from your healthcare professional. Depending on your complaint of pain, strength and outcome of specialized testing, one may require further testing to determine whether or not the patient is a surgical or non-surgical candidate. It is most common that you will not require surgical intervention. Properly treating your pain and eliminating your condition can take a few weeks to several months Treatments may include anything from rest, ice/heat, steroid injections, pain relievers or surgery.

Commonly NSAIDS and physical therapy can assist you in relieving your pain, restore your range of motion and strengthen areas of deficiency. Determination of the

Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will be open from June 11 through September 26, and held twice a week — Thursdays 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The market is once again conveniently located in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa.

In addition to bringing local produce into the Village, the market has locally made beer and wine, a great selection of hanging baskets, perennials, and indoor plants, pastured chicken and eggs, all natural angus beef, gourmet spice mixes, salad dressings, mushroom kits, baked goods, handmade skin care products and artisan products.

From June 25 through August 27, the Thursday markets are followed by the popular Concerts in the Park series from 6 to 8 p.m. The Saturday markets feature live music in the gazebo by local musicians. The farmers’ market has also partnered with several organizations to provide children’s activities on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.

Starting in mid-July, the market will again be a drop off location for excess garden produce which the Ballston Spa Rotary Club and Lions Club will distribute to local food pantries.

Admission to the market, music, and activities are all offered to the community at no cost.

For more information, please contact the market sponsor, The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, at 885-2772 or visit their website www.ballston.org.

cause and possible risk factors in suffering a rotator cuff injury will guide your treatment with the goal of preventing future injuries.

Effectively preventing rotator cuff injuries begins with proper flexibility and balanced strength.

Scapular strengthening of the mid and upper back muscles can ensure proper posture and subsequently optimal mechanical setup of the shoulder prior to any movement at all. Such simple exercises may be done with the resistance of therapeutic rubber bands in standing or light weights while on your stomach. Internal and external rotation strengthening with the elbow tight to your side will effectively strengthen not only the muscles of the rotator cuff, but also the front of the shoulder and your scapular stabilizers. Additionally, stretching and resistance training overhead are vital to balanced flexibility

and strength. Be sure to seek the advice of a professional to assure proper mechanics as poor mechanics may actually create a rotator cuff injury, not prevent it.

If you or someone you know suffers from acute or chronic shoulder pain, it is ill-advised to begin a new exercise program, or return to sports without consulting with your physician, physical therapist, physiatrist or other specialist who regularly treats shoulder pain. It is important to first get an accurate diagnosis for the cause of pain, as the specific exercises recommended will depend on the cause and degree of the injury.

James Markwica, MS PT is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and 538 Maple Ave in Saratoga Springs. For questions or follow-up, contact James at 587-3256 or online at www.lamarcopt.com.

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

What to do when Your Spouse Applies for Medicaid Preserving Assets and Income for the Spouse Living at Home Spouse. The spouse residing in the nursing home is referred to as the Institutionalized Spouse.

Exempt Assets for the Community Spouse Medicaid rules allow the Community Spouse to retain the following assets as exempt resources: — $74,820 to $119,220 in monetary assets — the family home

by Matthew J Dorsey, Esq for Saratoga TODAY People often think that when their spouse is admitted to a nursing home that it will necessarily lead to financial ruin for the family.

This is not true, because the law provides that the spouse living at home can retain significant family assets and income. The Medicaid authorities refer to the spouse living at home as the Community

— all the tangible personal property within the family home — irrevocable pre-paid funeral arrangements — one car The $74,820 to $119,220 in monetary assets is referred to as the Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA). The $74,820 figure is a “floor” and the $119,220 figure is a “ceiling.” The actual CSRA amount for the Community

Spouse will be within that range and determined by the overall nonexempt assets of the family.

If a couple has monetary assets in excess of the CSRA, Medicaid will require those funds to be spent on nursing home costs in order to reduce their assets to the CSRA – this process is referred to as a spend down. If that couple owns a home, however, an acceptable alternative is to spend the money on necessary home repairs because the home is an exempt asset. For example, $5,000 in funds in excess of the CSRA can be used to pay for a needed furnace replacement, instead of being spent down on nursing home costs.

Exempt tangible personal property includes all the furniture and furnishings in your home, i.e. tables, chairs, beds, jewelry, books, electronics, etc. The only exception to the exemption would be items of special intrinsic value, like a collectible coin collection or valuable pieces of art.

Irrevocable funeral arrangements are also exempt, as is one car for the Community Spouse to use in the course of usual household activities.

Exempt Income for the Community Spouse The Community Spouse is also entitled to $2,980.50 per month in income, which is known as the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA). If the Community Spouse does not have that amount in their own name, they are entitled to income from the Institutionalized Spouse to reach the $2,980.50 level.

For example, if the Community Spouse receives $1,500 in Social Security and the Institutionalized Spouse receives $2,000 in Social Security, the Community Spouse is entitled to $1,480.50 of the Institutionalized Spouse’s $2,000 in Social Security in order to reach the $2,980.50 MMMNA level.

Planning Opportunities If your spouse is entering a nursing home and applying for Medicaid, you do not need to be impoverished as a result. The rules regarding income and asset exemptions are complex, but they yield many planning opportunities to maximize the preservation of assets and income for the Community Spouse.

To learn more, you should contact an experienced elder law attorney in your area and discover what planning opportunities are available for your family.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is of Counsel to O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Over his eighteen years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 584-5205 and mdorsey@oalaw.com.

Q: Can equity investments outpace inflation?

A: Yes, especially when purchased at bargain prices.

by Kevin D. Gioia, CFA for Saratoga TODAY Sir John Templeton’s first rule in his 16 Rules for Investment Success is to “Invest for maximum total real return.” In other words, an investor’s goal should be to maximize their invested dollars after taxes and inflation. We frequently encounter taxes of all kinds, but inflation tends to be ignored. To build real wealth, an

investor must earn returns that outpace inflation and I believe that investing in quality businesses at a discount to their intrinsic value is vital to accomplishing this objective.

Inflation is simply the increase in prices one pays for goods and services over time. It is best understood in the context of products or services that have endured and maintained their primary use. For example, in 1986 a Big Mac from a U.S.-based McDonalds was, on average, $1.60 and at the start of 2015 it was $4.79. This is an average annual increase of 3.99 percent.

Inflation has serious implications for investment returns and it is imperative to understand the difference between nominal and real returns. Nominal returns are investment performance without considering inflation.

Comparatively, real returns factor inflation into the equation and indicate how much your purchasing power has actually increased.

Since one day you hope to spend

what you have invested, real returns should be your focus.

This can be illustrated with a hypothetical example. If an investor buys a stock at $100 and at the end of the year it rises to $110 and inflation is 2 percent, the investor’s nominal return is 10 percent and real return equals 8percent (10 percent minus 2 percent). In terms of purchasing power if at the start of the same year a soda costs $1.00, at year-end it will increase to $1.02 with inflation. As a result, although our hypothetical investor has 10 more dollars he/she cannot buy 10 more sodas.

Consequently, our investor’s purchasing power grew slower than their investment account. This is why inflation matters.

Inflation in the U.S. was a major drag in the 1970s. Although investors in long-term corporate bonds averaged nominal returns of 6.2 percent, inflation was at very high levels averaging 7.4 percent. At first glance 6.2 percent per year seems like a satisfactory return on bonds; however,

when inflation is factored into the equation an investor’s purchasing power was actually weaker at the end of the decade compared to the beginning.

I believe that investing in companies that can grow faster than inflation is the best way to preserve purchasing power and grow wealth over the long term. To support this theory, I analyzed five-year rolling returns of selected equities since 1900. The research supported my thesis that equities have definitely been useful in building real wealth. In fact, the five-year compound returns exceeded inflation and provided positive real returns 74 percent of the time.

Furthermore, it is my conviction that investing in businesses at the right price yields even better real returns. Over this same time period, I analyzed the impact of purchasing stocks when they were cheapest as judged by the price-to-earnings ratio. I found that the time periods when stocks were selling for a bargain yielded an average annual real return 6.87

percent greater than times when stocks were expensive. In the context of total returns, this means that patient investors who waited for discounts would have had about 40 percent more real wealth than investors who purchased equities when they were most expensive at the end of five years.

There is no doubt that inflation can erode the purchasing power of accumulated wealth. My research has shown that purchasing equities at bargain prices has proven to be an effective strategy for outpacing inflation. I seek to invest in small- to mid-sized companies at a discount to my estimate of their intrinsic value in order to protect and increase real wealth.

Fenimore Asset Management is an independent investment advisory firm located in Cobleskill, NY since 1974. Fenimore’s affiliates are the Fenimore Private Client Group & FAM Funds – offering separately managed accounts and mutual funds. In-depth research.

Insightful investing.

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FOOD

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Don’t Get Burned This Summer Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park I don’t know about you, but by the time summer rolls around, I seem to run out of healthy snack ideas for my kids. Every June, as the end of school draws near, I find myself repeatedly serving my trusty standby of carrot sticks and string cheese. Needless to say, after three weeks straight, my kids are burnedout when it comes to snack time, and are ready for some new options.

Snacks play an important role in boosting nutrition and managing kids’ hunger. A welltimed, healthy snack can provide a much-needed energy boost between meals and even out hunger spikes, especially during the summer when days are often spent on the move. When it comes to kids and healthy eating, my first rule of thumb is: Be creative. We all naturally “eat with our eyes” first and if the food looks appealing there’s a greater chance it will make it into little mouths — even vegetables.

With a little bit of planning and a trip to the Farmers’ Market to stock up on ingredients, here are some of my family’s easy and appealing summer snack ideas that are healthy, too!

Yogurt Covered Raspberries – or blueberries or strawberries…you get the idea. All you need are fresh berries and vanilla flavored Greek yogurt. (Bonus: Greek yogurt adds protein!) Wash berries and let them dry completely. Place a sheet of wax paper on a cutting board or sheet pan that will fit in your freezer.

Take a toothpick, dip raspberries in yogurt. Place on wax paper, and transport to freezer. Freeze completely. Enjoy!

Fruit kabobs – the fun is in the making of these treats. Simply chop up a bunch of fresh fruit and let the kids build them using bamboo skewers. They’ll love customizing their own kabobs!

Watermelon Pops – everything is more fun when it’s cut into shapes!

Simply slice a watermelon and cut out fun shapes with assorted cookie cutters. The kids will love choosing their shapes. If you’re really feeling adventurous, insert a lollipop stick and call them Watermelon Pops.

Honey Sweetened Yogurt Popsicles – These are a huge hit in my house! Simply toss 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup raw honey, 1 pound of fresh fruit (peaches, berries, etc.), and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional) into a food processor or

Homemade “No-Bake” Protein Bars Ingredients

Directions

* Ingredients can be found at the market

Mix all ingredients together. (You might need to do the final mixing with your hands.)

2 1/2 cups peanut butter* 3 cups oatmeal 2 cups honey* 2 1/4 cups chocolate whey protein powder 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup almonds or pistachios; chopped Optional Add-Ins: raisins or other dried fruit, mini-chocolate chips, or coconut flakes

blender. Puree it until it’s nice and smooth. Then, pour the mixture into some popsicle molds and freeze for 2-4 hours, or until completely solid. (I love that every single ingredient for these can be found locally at the Farmers’ Market!)

Press into cookie sheet with a 1-inch lip.

Consistency will be similar to no-bake cookies.

Chill in refrigerator for about 15 mins.

Slice to serve. Enjoy!

NOTE: These can also be formed into individual balls instead.

Snack Sticks – Think long and skinny, and you’ve got the right idea for this snack. Start with healthy ingredients like carrots, celery, cheese, apples, pretzel sticks, etc. Cut them up in sticks, and let the fun begin! Add a side of

peanut butter or ranch dressing for dipping and voila’!

Frozen Bananas (or ice cream?!) – These are a hot item at my house. When they are too ripe to eat, I slice them up and freeze them for smoothies. I soon noticed eager little hands were digging into the bag, and the perfect treat was born. If you are feeling extra ambitious, try pureeing them in your food processor to make banana “ice cream!”

Cracker Sandwiches – It might take a while for the kids to catch on that these are nothing more than regular sandwiches. The crackers, however, give them some fun crunch!

Three ingredients are all you need: cheese, turkey (ham, roast beef, etc.) and whole wheat crackers Homemade Protein Bars – but don’t call them that. Shhh! These bars taste like “no-bake” cookies and your kids will never know the difference. These are a great source of protein without any added sugar.

SEE RECIPE ABOVE.

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

It’s nice to spice up your life!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! Using spices in preparing foods has not only been for nutritional value but for flavor enhancing. A chemistry teacher asks his students “Does anyone happen to know any good jokes about sodium?” After the class thought long and hard about a good joke for sodium they finally answered by saying, “Na”. Now of course that joke is only slightly funny if you know anything about the periodic table of elements but

the point of it was to introduce one of the key elements that make up the very widely used spice salt.

Two of the most used spices in the world are Salt and Pepper. Salt is considered the “King of Spices.” It is a natural mineral (sodium chloride) as it is mined from underground. Pepper is the second most used spice. Black pepper is the fruit of the pepper plant harvested unripe but not far from ripening--called the peppercorn. The fruit around the seed shrinks and darkens as it’s dried, forming black pepper. A form of black pepper is produced in all countries that grow it. Fully ripened pepper fruits are used to make white pepper (it is the seed with the fruit removed). White pepper is more expensive than black due to the cost of processing. Green pepper is harvested pepper that is not ripened yet.

It is processed to avoid fermentation of any kind. It has a fresh herbal flavor. Green pepper is used in Western cooking. It is mixed in mustard, pepper steak and sauces. White pepper is often used in cream-based sauces.

Many customers have asked “Why grind salt and pepper”? There are many reasons to grind pepper or salt rather than grabbing for the pre-ground containers on your shelf.

When you grind pepper, the fresh peppercorn releases volatile oils that flavor your food. These oils become dull and stale in pre-ground pepper, providing much less flavor. While salt does not go stale, there are other reasons to use a mill to grind salt.

Cracked salt can add different texture to dishes. Additionally, gourmet or specialty salts typically come in very large crystals. If you wish to use these delicious and elegant salts in your food, you will need to purchase a salt mill.

Salt and pepper mills come in many different styles. There are three main types of salt and pepper mills that consist of the standard twist-top mills, lever operated mills, and electric salt and pepper mills. If you are going for a traditional style, the twist top mills are the way to go. This is the most common pepper or salt mill. Lever operated

mills consist of two levers that you squeeze together, much like a pair of scissors. These mills are generally more modern looking. Finally, electric mills may be used if you wish to have a quick grind!

I am asked every day if you can put pepper in a salt grinder and salt in a pepper grinder. One of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a salt or pepper mill is the composition mechanism of the blade. While many cheaper mills come with plastic blades or gears, the grinding action will eventually wear away at this plastic. In addition to depositing plastic bits in your food, these mills will cease to function.

A mill with metal blades is a good choice for grinding pepper “You lika the pepper don’t you?!” However, salt will eventually corrode metal.

As such, it is important to purchase a salt mill with a ceramic blade.

Ceramic will stay sharper much longer than metal, as well. So, although a pepper mill with metal blades will be effective, ceramic blades may be an even better choice.

When using a pepper mill it is recommended to use peppercorns with a diameter of 5 mm (0.2”) or less. Most peppermills are suitable for grinding black, white, dry green peppercorns and pink berries as well as dried coriander.

For grinding salt, we recommend using salt with a diameter of 4 mm (0.16”) or less. Use dry course salt, dry sea salt, or rock salt.

When grinding wet sea salt, the natural consistency and moisture content prevent using an ordinary salt mill. Salt mechanisms with spiral guides move the salt ensuring it does not stick together. Tip: Salt that is very wet will not grind properly. It is recommended to leave it out in the air to dry for 24-48 hours before filling the grinder.

We carry a host of spices here at Compliments to the Chef, located in the Fresh Market Plaza, to help “spice up” your life. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take care, John and Paula

Greenfield Farmers’ Market Blends History and Star Power and Starts This Friday! Fresh Produce, Yummy Baked Goods, Live Music and Great Food!

Greenfield — What do NBC’s The Voice and the Greenfield Farmers’ Market have in common?

Sawyer Fredericks, of course.

Sawyer Fredericks, winner of The Voice, has been a mainstay at the Greenfield Farmers Market for the past three seasons.

Sawyer started playing at the market when he was twelve and was usually paid in veggies and baked goods for years.

“Sawyer probably played more at our market than any other musician we’ve had to date,” said Ron Deutsch, trustee of the Greenfield Historical Society that hosts the market. “I think we all knew that Sawyer was a special talent, just listening to him week after week you could not help but notice that this twelve year old sang with the heart and soul of someone four times his age. He will be missed and never forgotten, but I assume he won’t be playing for veggies anymore.”

Organizers are hoping Fredericks will return to the market at some point but are very grateful they got to host his incredible talent before he became a national star.

After seven successful seasons, the Town of Greenfield

Historical Society is proud to announce the season opening of the Greenfield Farmers’ Market on June 12, 2015. The Farmers’ Market will run every Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. in Middle Grove Park on Middle Grove Road through the second week in September.

The market will feature a blend of products you would expect to find at a Farmers’ Market including fresh organic vegetables and produce, honey, maple syrup, fresh eggs, specialty olive oils and spices, fresh fruits, baked goods and homemade pickles and much more. They will also have numerous food vendors that will provide Friday dinners to eat right at the Market or to bring home to the family.

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

This year, the Farmers’ Market is being operated by the vendors.

The vendors got together with the Historical Society and created a new leadership structure that puts the vendors in charge of daily decision-making and market operations. “We felt like we needed a more democratic process for operating the market,” said J’mae Shamroske, the recently elected Market Manager. “The vendors have a wealth of experience and know best how to operate and manage the market effectively.”

Toward that end the organizers of the market are planning on featuring local musical talent and local artists and authors at the market this year. Opening day will feature local musician, Bob Marcotte. They will even have a hot dog vendor that is an Elvis Tribute Artist. You can almost hear him singing, “You ain’t nothing but a hot dog.”

The Historical Society will also be offering tours of Historic Odd Fellows Hall – located just next to Middle Grove Park. The Historical Society has just completed work on the Chatfield Museum of Greenfield History on

the second floor of the building that will provide residents with a look back in time. The museum will feature exhibits on historic activities in Greenfield including different industries that have developed over time and historic events that have occurred in the Town over the years. The historic Hall will be open during market hours and we encourage residents to come on in and check it out.

The official museum opening will be on June 20 from 1 - 3 p.m.

All area residents are urged to come out and support all of the local vendors in the Greenfield community.

For more information and weekly updates, please contact Ron Deutsch at mkd67@aol.com or go to: http://www.greenfieldhistoricalsociety.com/farmers-market.html or Like them at Greenfield Farmers’ Market on facebook.

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LOCAL BRIEFS 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille for seniors 55 plus.

For more information or to make a reservation call (518) 584-8730 or email havurahvatik@hotmail.com.

Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will be open from June 11 through September 26 and held twice a week--Thursdays 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon. The market is once again conveniently located in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa. In addition to bringing local produce into the Village, the market has locally made beer and wine, a great selection of hanging baskets, perennials, and indoor plants, pastured chicken and eggs, all natural angus beef, gourmet spice mixes, salad dressings, mushroom kits, baked goods, handmade skin care products and artisan products.

$3.00 Bag Sale Come see us now in our newly renovated shop. Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville will have a special on all Dolls, picture frames and a $3.00 Bag Sale during the month of June, while supplies last. The Shop has continuous indoor sales of First Class bargains with new items arriving daily. Our proceeds, after expenses, are given back to Community Service Organizations.

Volunteers are always appreciated and very welcomed. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at 695-4640.

Havurah Vatik June Event Covenant and Comics: Will Eisner’s “Contract with God.” One of the most important cartoonists of the twentieth century, Will Eisner grew up in the Bronx, son of poor Jewish immigrants.

Writer and artist, he combined his passions to create “sequential art” now referred to as “graphic novel” and recognized as a legitimate art form. His work was instrumental in establishing the comic’s medium in America. Dr. Gregory Spinner, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion at Skidmore, is our guide through Eisner’s signature story. A catered lunch follows the program on June 16,

Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival On the weekend of June 1921, Father’s Day Weekend, The Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, will kick off the summer festival season in the Capital Region. Together with the launching of balloons in the early morning and at 6 p.m. in the evenings, there will be a balloon Glow on Friday and Saturday evenings at dusk. At the Glow, as the balloons inflate, the propane burners ignite and create an amazingly colorful, intensely magical illumination. Admission: $10 Adult, $5 Children 5-17.

Curtis Lumber’s PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day Curtis Lumber will host their 6th annual PetAPalooza pet adoption day Saturday, June 20 across select retail stores located throughout New York State and Vermont. Each store will host multiple animal shelters/rescue groups with many adoption rates lowered for the day! Hundreds of animals from over 80 (to date) shelters and rescue groups will be available for adoption including cats, dogs, rabbits and birds.

There will also be pet service providers in attendance such as local veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters and trainers offering valuable discounts off their services. Other events include dog house and 50/50 raffles, low-cost microchipping clinic, WTEN’s Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection, live radio broadcasts and more.

Last year’s event resulted in over 400 animals finding new forever homes! For more information visit www.clpetapalooza.com or find us on Facebook.

10th Annual Wilton Rotary Golf Classic The Rotary Club of Wilton, NY, presents its 10th annual golf tournament sponsored by Turbine Services LTD at Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Rd. Gansevoort, on Saturday, June 20,

2015. New this year - Registration begins at 11 a.m. - Shotgun Start at 12 noon. It will be a 4-person scramble followed by a delicious steak dinner under the clubhouse tent. Our Hole-In-One prize is courtesy of our friends at New Country Ford in Wilton - you just might win a 2015 Ford Fusion!

And don’t forget about the Golf Ball Drop sponsored by Saratoga Veterinary Hospital, PC – you could win $500 cash. 100 percent of raffle proceeds support the Community Connections program at the Saratoga Senior Center. Cost is $95 per golfer. Please call Don Wildermuth at (518) 681-2557 with any questions. Must receive completed registration form by June 12, 2015. Golfer forms available at: www.wiltonrotary.com.

Plant and Garden Décor Sale Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the corner Bryan St. and East Ave., Saratoga Springs Rain date is June 21. Sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club.

Cabaret Night Fundraiser Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will present a Cabaret Night on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. as a fundraiser to support the club’s theatrical productions.

Current members and alumni will be performing songs from a variety of Broadway shows. The evening will include dancing, singing, desserts and a silent auction.

The Cabaret will be held in the high school’s Meade Teaching Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Visit www. sshsdramaclub.com for directions.

Bass Fishing Tournament The tournament will be held on Sunday, June 21 at Fish Creek from 9P bridge to last barrier before the Hudson River. There is a $15 entry fee per person with 100 percent payback*: 1st – 40 percent, 2nd – 20 percent, & 3rd – 10 percent, & Lunker – 30 percent *Prizes will be determined based on the number of entries. Fish must be weighed in at the Gun Club no later than 2:00 p.m.

Drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and fries will be available for purchase from the club. A fish fry will be held at the club after the weigh-

Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015 in. For more information call Art Thivierge at (518) 695-9407 or Mike Jennings (518) 695-3747

Saratoga Springs High School Class of 1975 Announces 40th Reunion “Hawaiian Disco” Bash being held at the Wilton Elks Club 161 in Wilton, NY on Sat., June 27, 2015 at 4 p.m. For further info on tickets, contact Robin Carnevale Schwedt at 518-584-0165, or Sandy Daigler or Peggy Ponton via the class email of sshs_1975@yahoo. com, website of saratogahigh75. com and class Facebook page.

Firecracker 4 2015 Registration is now open.

This annual race, held on July 4, begins at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The course takes runners south on Broadway to Circular St., east through the historic residential district and finishes behind the City Center. The race will be Bib-tag timed. Awards in 5 – year increments.

Special award category or Military and Public Safety participants.

Enjoy the day with an expected 4000 runners , bands and musicians all along the route. The Firecracker4 supports the Saratoga Regional YMCA, Greenbelt Trail Initiative, Lions Camp Abilities at Skidmore College, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Business Council and the running programs at the Saratoga Springs High School.

For more information or to register visit www.Firecracker4.com.

Calling All Crafters Gavin Park in Wilton is hosting its 9th annual ParkFest on Saturday, July 11. This fantastic family event will have rides, games, shows, live music, a car show and a vendor/ crafter area. We still have space for crafters and would love to get some new folks in! Vendor spaces are 10x10 for $65, and the event runs all day. For more information and registration forms, visit www. wiltonparkfest.com or email mducrot@townofwilton.com.

SCCHS Class of 1980 reunion The Saratoga Central Catholic High School class of 1980 will celebrate its 35th reunion on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The reunion committee

is planning a gathering at the home of a classmate. They are looking to connect with as many classmates as possible. If you were a member of the class, or know someone who was, please get in touch via email: spacatholic1980@gmail. com. The class also has a facebook group: Saratoga Central Catholic Class of 1980 Reunion. For more information on the reunion email: spacatholic1980@gmail.com.

Malta Drama Camps Announced Have fun while exploring your creative side this summer at the Malta Community Center! Elyse Young, Malta’s Artistic Director will guide the campers through acting exercises, theater games, rehearsals and performance. Mini drama camps will run Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. -3 p.m.

“Fairytales and Fantasies” runs July 13-July 17 for 4-6 year olds.

“Broadway Stars” will run August 24-August 28 for ages 6 and up.

Acting Academy Drama Camps will run 1:30-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 27 through July 31 for ages 7-10 and August 3 through August 7 for ages 11 through 16. Please contact the Malta Community Center for additional details at (518) 899-4411 or email Elyse Young at theater@malta-town. org. You can also register online at www.maltaparksrec.com.

Yaddo Composer’s Music Celebrates Saratoga’s Centennial The Saratoga Choral Festival seeks experienced singers with good sight-reading and vocal abilities for its fifteenth season. Singers will meet for rehearsals over a three-week period in Saratoga Springs beginning Tuesday, July 14 and will perform in a concert at the Spa Little Theater on Sunday, August 2, at 3:00 p.m.

This is part of the city’s centennial celebration. Participation in the Choir will be considered on the basis of a submitted resume or letter detailing choral experience and an in-person audition for new members in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, June 16. Applicants must possess a good voice and have had some recent experience in singing choral music.

For further information or to register visit, www.saratogachoralfest.org or email satbchoir@yahoo.com. Our phone number is (518)-791-0185.

Registration deadline is June 1, 2015.

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

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Family Friendly Event

Friday, June 12 SaratogaArtsFest Centennial Celebration Various Locations in Downtown Saratoga Springs SaratogaArtsFest will offer an artsfilled lineup of events June 12–14 and on June 17 to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Saratoga Springs city charter in 1915.

The celebration brings together an eclectic mix of music, visual art, film, and dance at venues across the city’s downtown. For more information visit, www.SaratogaArtsFest.org.

Frog Watch at Wilton Wildlife Preserve Wilton Wildlife Refuge, 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Participants will assemble at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for a presentation on frogs followed by a “frog walk” to listen for the various types of amphibians. For ages 5 & up.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Facilitated by Kyle Pilkington, an Environmental and Conservation Intern at Wilton Wildlife and Laura Clark, Librarian.

Register in the Children’s Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, or by calling (518) 584-7860, ext. 305.

Saturday, June 13 Ballston Spa’s Village-Wide Garage Sale Weekend Downtown Ballston Spa The annual Ballston Spa Village-Wide Garage Sale Weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, 2015. In a tradition that goes back over 25 years, residents and community groups hold sales throughout the village and the surrounding area.

Hours vary by location.

A Puppet Show with Ms. Heather The Children’s Museum, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m.

In honor of Saratoga’s Centennial,

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga will be hosting children’s programs each month to celebrate the city’s 100th Birthday. Come to the Museum to enjoy a fun and imaginative puppet play about the magic waters and springs of Saratoga Springs, NY by Ms. Heather. Heather Stewart is the owner and director of Apple Blossom Bunch’s Pre-K in the Park Program. The puppet show entitled, “The Magic of Saratoga Springs!” For more information visit, www.cmssny.org.

Garden Goddess Workshops Dehn’s Flowers, 180 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.

Stop down to Dehn’s Flowers and Greenhouse on Beekman St. for Garden Goddess Workshops every Saturday at 11 a.m.! Get tips on creating your own garden spaces, planting, kid-friendly veggies and more. Free admission. For more information call (518) 390-9138.

Pilates for a Purpose 18 Division St., Suite 203, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.

Pilates for a Purpose will hold a fundraiser for After the Fire. There is no charge for this session, but any & all donations that the attendees wish to make will go directly to After The Fire, and will be greatly appreciated. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat if you have one, and arrive 15 minutes early.

47TH Annual Flag Day Parade North Broadway to Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents their 47th Annual Flag Day Parade. The parade will honor all Vietnam Era Veterans.

Vietnam Era Veterans wishing to march in the parade should arrive at North Broadway/East Ave between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on 6/13/15.

The parade begins at noon and extends from North Broadway to Congress Park. For more information call Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 at (518) 584-2585.

Open House and Fundraiser Milton Manor Pet Spa & Resort, 612 Route 29, Middle Grove, noon – 3 p.m.

This fundraiser will benefit the Pumpkin Fund. Come by and see the Dog Agility Demos, tour the resort, Spa and Doggie Daycare. There will be a silent auction, raffles, face painting, balloon twisting, bounce house and giveaways. The Saratoga County Animal Shelter will be present

with pets for adoption. Donations accepted. Also, visit the Milton Veterinary Hospital, right down the road at 622 Route 29, for a cookout, samples, tours, bounce slide and more! The first 50 guests will receive a free dose of Frontline Plus (limit one per family). There will be a bake sale to support The Pumpkin Fund. For more information call Milton Manor at 518-587-6673 or Milton Veterinary Hospital at (518) 587-4676.

Saratoga Children’s Theater Book Fair Barnes & Noble, 3029 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m.

Join our friends from Saratoga Children’s Theater for a fun-filled afternoon. Dr. Seuss Storytime and all things Seussical. A percentage of your sale can help support them. For more information call (518) 583-7761.

“A Taste of Upstate New York” – Book Signing and Tasting Event The Savory Pantry, 486 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 1 – 4 p.m.

Author Chuck D’Imperio’s book invites readers to take an adventure of regional foods as they travel across upstate New York, discovering the stories and people behind the iconic foods the area is known for, such as chicken wings and potato chips. The Savory Pantry is bringing together a variety of local food producers who will showcase their upstate foods during the book signing. For more information about the event, contact Keeley DeSalvo or visit www. savorypantry.com.

Farm Festival 84 Dr. Brown Lane, Cambridge, 4 – 8 p.m.

Local vendors will be donating a portion of their day’s sales to support our non-profit organization, ACTTNaturally . We will be proudly demonstrating the work we are doing as we transition off -the-track thoroughbred horses for new careers.

Our horses participate in workshops with women enabling spiritual growth and healing from traumatic life experiences through equine assisted coaching. Admission is free with a suggested donation. Proceeds from the festival will benefit ACTT Naturally. Meet the former race horses up close and personally.

The afternoon’s events will also include pony rides, fly fishing demonstration, local music, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and door prizes.

For more information visit, www. acttnaturally.org (570) 578-6377.

Rain or shine event.

Julian Fleisher and Friends with Special Guest Mo Rocca Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.

Singer-Composer-Actor incredible multi-hyphenate, Julian Fleisher (Coraline, February House, Almost, Maine) leaves behind his Rather Big Band to provide an evening of songs and comedy to benefit the Orchard Project. Table seats are $35 per person, VIP Table seats are $45. More information about the Orchard Project is available at www. orchardproject.com.

Sunday, June 14 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman, One Big Roof, 433 Broadway, Suite 302, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m.

Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call ( 413) 992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

Flag Day Celebration Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, Noon Join us for a ceremony at the flag pole at noon, followed by a Veteran’s picnic at 1 p.m. to honor all of our local veterans and present grants to the men’s home and the Guardian House.

All local Veterans are invited, and we will be having a luncheon following the ceremony. Please contact the Lodge with how many in your group will be attending. 518-584-2585.

Opera Saratoga Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Hall, Skidmore Campus, 2 p.m.

A master class with Joan Dornemann, Metropolitan Opera assistant conductor, one of the most highly respected opera coaches in the world today. She will lead a special master class on the art of singing Rossini, featuring members of Opera Saratoga’s Young Artist Program.

For ticket information go to www. operasaratoga.org. For more information call (518) 580-5321.

Artsfest Performance National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.

Excerpts from the School of the Arts annual Showcase, including classical ballet and contemporary jazz pieces, will be performed in conjunction with a performance from the Skidmore College Dance

Department. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at intermission. For more information, visit www. http:// saratogaartsfest.org.

Monday, June 15 Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., 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, June 16 Let’s Raise the Volume on Ovarian Cancer Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, 1 – 2 p.m.

A presentation which aims to raise awareness of the things everyone should know about ovarian cancer.

The presenter is accompanied by a survivor who will share their unique insights into the issues presented.

For more information call (518) 5847860. Visit, www.sspl.org for more events at the library.

Wednesday, June 17 Readings from “The Apple Tree” Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

Readings from The Apple Tree featuring local poets and writers from The Academy of Lifelong Learning, sponsored by Empire State College in Saratoga Springs. The Apple Tree is a journal of selected prose, poetry, art and photography submitted by members of The Academy. For more information visit, www.northshire.com.

Thursday, June 18 Life Visioning Workshop 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 6:30 p.m.

Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a Life Visioning Workshop. Learn the technique for accessing divine guidance developed by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith.

Suggested donation: $20. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.

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

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Fort Salem Theater Welcomes The Saratoga Film Forum to Rose Center Theater Production Of ‘The Secret Garden’ present ‘The Salt of the Earth’

Sebastião Salgado. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — “The Salt of the Earth,” a documentary following the 40-year career of Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado as he travels across continents in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity, will be presented by the Saratoga Film Forum at 7:30 p.m., in the Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on June 11, 12 and 14. “The Salt of the Earth” was

celebrated by Newsday critics for “stunning imagery and stirring story.”

Salgado has been roaming the earth, witnessing major events of recent human history. This new project, chronicled in a breathtaking documentary by Wim Wenders and Salgado’s son, Juliano, is the discovery of pristine territories, wild fauna and flora and grandiose landscapes, all parts of a huge, photographic tribute to the planet’s beauty. Given the current state of the planet, there is much anguish in Salgado’s work, but in the end, it finds cause for hope. “’The Salt of the Earth’ has the power to draw you into its world, transfix, and perhaps eventually transform you,” said the Philadelphia Inquirer. Indeed, suffused with both angst and optimism, the film won the Special Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary at the 87th Academy Awards. It also won the 2014 Audience Award at the

San Sebastián International Film Festival and the 2015 Audience Award at the Tromsø International Film Festival, as well as the César Award for Best Documentary Film at the 40th César Awards.

“The Salt of the Earth” is in French, Portuguese and English, with subtitles.

The Saratoga Film Forum is a nonprofit, member-supported organization founded more than 21 years ago to bring innovative, independent, foreign language and documentary film to downtown Saratoga Springs. Many screenings are enhanced by visiting experts, who discuss the film with the audience.

Film Forum members at various levels, volunteers, event supporters, collaborators and suggestions are always welcome.

For more information, a membership application, a full schedule of upcoming movies and events and directions to the theater, visit www. saratogafilmforum.org.

General questions and comments or inquiries about volunteering can be directed to films@saratogafilmforum.org. More information is posted at www.facebook.com /saratogafilmforum.

SALEM — Fort Salem Theater begins its Summer Season on June 19 with the sixth annual visit from a touring troupe from The Rose Center Theater in Westminster, California. This year, The Rose offers The Secret Garden, the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of the 1911 novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The musical’s book and lyrics are by Marsha Norman, with music by Lucy Simon. It premiered on Broadway in 1991 and ran for 709 performances.

Set at the turn of the twentieth century, The Secret Garden follows Mary Lennox, a spoiled elevenyear-old British girl orphaned in India by a cholera outbreak, as she is sent to Yorkshire, England, to live with relatives whom she has never met. Her own personality blossoms as she and a young gardener bring new life to a neglected garden, as well as to her sickly cousin and uncle.

The popular story was most recently adapted for television in 1987, and made into a film, starring Maggie Smith, in 1993.

Soaring music in Fort Salem’s version, shared by Rose Center’s accomplished youthful cast, punctuates the up-lifting classic and provides an affordable excursion into live theater that an entire family can enjoy.

Every year, Rose’s artistic director, Tim Nelson, brings a cast of actors east for a whirlwind eight

days. They start out by rehearsing in Salem. Then they travel south to take in some Broadway shows in Manhattan. At week’s end they return from their excursion to remount at Fort Salem one of their successful classic musicals from the previous season at their Orange County theater home.

Director Nelson, who owns a summer cabin in Salem, teaches voice and theater at the Huntington Beach School of Performing Arts and has been named Teacher of the Year by the National Arts School Network. His students likewise consistently win and place in national award competitions. This year the cast of The Secret Garden features twenty-five of his students, currently in high school and college, including vocal award finalist Lillian Buonocore in the role of Lily.

It was twelve years ago, while working at Albany’s Park Playhouse, that Nelson took a job at Fort Salem and fell in love with the area. He continues to commute to Salem from California and Albany from Salem as he shares his considerable musical and directorial skills from coast to coast.

Fort Salem presents The Rose Center Theater’s production of The Secret Garden June 19-21, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m., and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. To order tickets or get more information, visit the theater online (fortsalemtheater.com) or call the box office, (518) 854-9200.

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

The British are Coming: cars and motorcycles from across the pond

In the years immediately after World War II, and well before the Volkswagen Beetle, the British auto industry really invented exporting

to the U.S. This exhibit looks at cars both high and low, from the historic Bentleys of 1930s Le Mans fame to the cheap, cheerful MGB that was

Annual Summer Gala Casino Royale, Saturday, June 20th 6:30 – 10:30 PM NIGHT OF CASINO GAMES, FINE FOOD AND OUR NEW EXHIBIT, THE BRITISH ARE COMING! Help support the Saratoga Automobile Museum and its mission to preserve the past, present and future of the automobile and the safety of its drivers.

For more information contact: Heidi Shull - 518.587.1935 x 16

1966 427 Cobra Roadster. Photo provided.

the world’s most successful sports car. It will cover not only Englnd’s enduring legacy on wheels— sports cars from MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Sunbeam, and others—but also a few of the small, simple sedans that sold in volume during the Fifties and Sixties. And it will discuss how and why the British auto industry imploded in the decades from 1968 to 1998, when exports to the U.S. fell to a

handful of luxury models: most notably Jaguar and Range Rover.

Cars from the new century play a role too: With BMW’s revival of the Mini Cooper in 2002, a British icon returned to the States. Now, with a new Jaguar XE sedan on the way, we may again see a British car resurgence. A notable part of the show will be the sports cars that defined British motoring to generations of Americans, from the first

MG TC through the last Triumph TR8. We’ll include a few now-forgotten Austins and Morrises to show the other side of the industry, and we’ll look at some of the failures, too. The show will appeal both to those who appreciate the finest and most classic automobiles and the millions of Americans who once owned, drove, or remembers the great British sports cars of the last century.

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Celebrating 65 Years When you break down the 65 years together they have had. Charles says, “It is all about Family.”

Charles was the Youngest of 9 children and Leola the youngest of 3 when they were introduced by lifelong friends, Dick and Verla, on a Blind Date. Leola was an Alfred University

Graduate for Secretarial Science.

Charles had completed his service in the Marines in WWII. He was home after serving in the Honor guard at President Truman Inauguration. The year was 1949. Dick and Charles were from Batavia 14 miles from Attica, NY. The 14 mile walk to meet up with

the girls to take them bowling was the first of many dates. No Car. It became obvious to Charles to get his first car as he courted Leola.

Charles asked the question on Valentine’s Day 1950 for Leola’s hand in marriage. They married in the Attica Methodist Church on June 17th, 1950. Their Honeymoon trip was a circle through Canada and New York State. Charles was up most of the night before the wedding with his brother Fred making sure the car would work well. Leola laughs at that, “Sometimes we couldn’t turn it off as we were afraid it wouldn’t start afterwards.” Their trip started and ended with family. From Attica, across through Canada via Niagara Falls then coming back via the Thousand Islands back to Attica. Charles started working at Westinghouse, Attica division. Charles was registered for Brockport State Teachers college to start in the fall, but that was not to be as the Korean Conflict called Charles back into active duty in September 1950. At that time Leola was expecting their first child.

Again family helped out.

When Leola’s labor pains started her father, Leigh was ready. He had kept the car tuned, checked for gas, and air in the tires daily. He knew what to do. He had already had to step in and help out with his other two daughters the same way as their husbands also had been away in the service when their time came.

Charles was notified by the Red Cross of his son’s birth and was given a few days to come home.

Soon the family had their own place, in Attica, as Charles returned home and worked at Westinghouse

and then the Batavia Times. More children came along, eventually totaling 4, two boys, two girls.

In 1957 Charles started working with the Boy Scouts. This was an apt fit for him, after all his training in the Military and the fact he had been an Eagle Scout. Starting out in a district, they were moved around most of New York and New Jersey. Charles and Leola retired after 37 years being promoted through the years to Assistant Director of the Northeast Region. Each time, Leola took care of the home and they took vacations, camping trips, family reunions, and many family get togethers whenever they could. Eventually, Leola started working as a secretary. If you ask any of their children, camping is what most of them remember.

They still get together in camping, usually at Moreau State Park yearly in the summer with their 4 children, 11 Grandchildren, and 13 Great Grandchildren. They have traveled to at least 16 foreign countries, most all 50 of the U. S. States, 9 Caribbean Islands, and taken 4 cruises. They have over 80 organized and labeled photo albums for you to look through.

In 1994 they resettled after their retirement in the Sandy Hook, NJ area to Saratoga Springs, NY. It was centrally located to their 4 children and their extended family. They

then, continued their hobbies of Stained Glass making, Gardening, Travel, and Photography. All around the house and even in the basement are evidence of their interests. They don’t boast about their award winning orchids or photography. They talk about their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

They work on their gardens, host family, and make stained glass gifts or ornaments for their family. They keep up on technology so they can Skype and FaceTime the family as it has spread from NY to around the world. Family…travel by plane 12 hours to attend a wedding in Japan, see a grandson in Special Olympics, or be there for the birth of a grandchild or great grandchild. Family… drive 5-10 hours to attend graduation, plays, parties, watch a child or grandchild get Eagle Scout or Gold Star from the Girl Scouts, attend family reunions for 75 years or anything special a family member does. Family..Celebrating 65 years together with as many that can make it on a Caribbean cruise this year. Yes, from a Blind date to family togetherness.

They’re Engaged!!

Miss Amanda Santy and Mr. Nicholas Barnes are announcing their engagement today.

Miss Santy is the daughter of Mr. Richard Potiker of Morrisonville, NY and Jeannette Potiker of Queensbury, NY. They are divorced. Mr. Barnes is the son of Jacky and Chester Barnes of Ballston Spa. Miss Santy is a project coordinator at Bonacio Construction. She graduated from Peru High School in 2004; she is a graduate of Clinton Community College in 2010 with an AS in Business. Her fiancé works at Global Foundries for Yarsboro Solutions. He graduated from Ballston Spa High School.

An August 20, 2016 wedding is planned. Congratulations to you both!

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Puzzles

Across 1 Keyless 7 Top 13 Crude dudes 15 Some woodwind players 16 How to start working on a 35-Across 18 Missile spot 19 Socially awkward type 20 Fish-eating eagle 21 Talking Trans Am of classic TV 22 Speak incessantly about 24 Spenser’s “The __ Queene” 28 Some elimination rounds 30 Quite a lot 31 Kirsten of “Melancholia” 32 Otologist’s concern 35 Pastime that will celebrate its 100th anniversary on 12/21/2013 38 Saturn model until 2007 39 Pet sounds 40 Nostrils 41 Name of eight English kings 42 Lunch, say 43 It may be used after a break 46 Requisite 48 Quite a while 49 Not even semi-pro?

50 Vocalist James 54 How to finish working on a 35-Across 58 Corrida figures 59 Gets in order 60 Tense 61 Satisfies the munchies Down 1 Nails, as a test 2 Doorman’s cry 3 Roundish 4 Literary sea captain 5 Porthos, to Aramis 6 Gentle giant in “Of Mice and Men” 7 Crude meas.

8 __ cit.

9 Crude fleet 10 Seize 11 Pool worker 12 Chief Ruhr River valley city

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38 14 Discontinued depilatory 15 Long-established 17 Inventor of the 35-Across 21 Branches on some trees 22 Metal fastener 23 Adjusted (to) 24 Central points 25 High style 26 Avenger John Steed’s alma mater 27 Thing in court?

29 Limits 31 __ prize 32 Biblical reformer 33 Brown or golden drinks 34 Take ten 36 Made an exit

37 Microwave 41 Was indirect 42 Keep from getting out of control 43 Took care of 44 Former Argentine ruler 45 Longest river in France 47 Catchall abbr.

49 Sounds of contentment 50 Woolly females 51 Composer who was a CBS reporter 52 Veracious 53 Threatening slitherers 55 Centimeter-gram-second unit 56 Shoe part 57 __ Balls: Hostess snack food Crossword Clues

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Calamity, Calumny Calamity is a great misfortune or disaster.

A hurricane would be a calamity for this low coastal region.

Calumny is a falsehood maliciously made to hurt one’s reputation.

The charges were pure calumny in an effort to embarrass them.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com

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We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible.

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Passion for Racing Propels O’Neil Family

by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Most people who grew up in the region are at least familiar with horse racing, as the Saratoga Race Course is a local institution.

Some people go from casual fan to astute observer, while others, like Paul O’Neil, fall in love and get involved in the game. O’Neil, along with his wife of 32 years, Patricia, went on their first date together to the harness track in 1983, fell in love, got married and became standardbred owners in 1992. Since then, O’Neil estimates, the couple have owned more than 100 horses and have won somewhere around 500 races.

“My wife married into it,” he said. “We met, and I asked her out on a date to the harness track the next night and she said yes. That night, she told me she really liked it, and that’s when I knew she was a keeper.”

O’Neil is the general manager for four Agway stores, while

his wife is retired. The pair spends much of their free time watching any of their 10 current horses race at Saratoga, and also preparing and gathering information about horses they might purchase at auctions.

O’Neil has become a fan of all horse racing in general.

“I am a fan of both (standardbred and thoroughbred) breeds,” he said. “We love going to both races together and my father, he was a fan, too. I grew up in Valatie, where a lot of people own horses, and my dad used to take us to the races occasionally. I even met one of my best friends through being an owner.”

Currently, O’Neil uses Dan Hennessey and Gary Levine as trainers for his horses. While some owners take a hands-on approach, O’Neil said he tries to stay out of day-to-day operations.

“Our trainers, they’re the pros,” he said. “We want them to conduct it how they see fit, that’s the deal. If something happens and we have to call a plumber, I don’t watch over his shoulder and suggest things he should do.”

On Friday evening at Saratoga Casino and Raceway, O’Neil and his wife have a horse named Godiva Feelster entered into an $18,000 purse open race, which he described as a “big deal.”

If his horse should win, he and his wife will earn half of the money, meaning they’d take home $9,000.

O’Neil said the camaraderie he feels when hanging with his group of owner friends at the track is a big part of why he loves the whole aspect of being an owner. He also added that his sense is that the local community knows just how much of an asset horse racing of all kinds is here.

“We all have a friendly rivalry,” he said. “Obviously we all want to win, but we get together and support each other. It’s a real good time.”

O’Neil said that if he had to give advice to anyone considering getting into standardbred ownership, it’s that they should speak to and get to know someone in the business.

But that’s not the only advice.

“You cannot have a fear of

disaster,” he said. “You can’t be afraid to lose money, because that can happen. But really, you need to get a pro involved, because someone who knows the business is going to be the best help to you. I was once told by someone in the know that you have to stick with it.

It’s a sport that is all peaks and valleys, peaks and valleys.”

Hall of Fame Inductions Kelly’s Noah, a bay colt by Dream Away out of Canaco Kelly, was has been inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame, along with Dr. Richard Frank.

Kelly’s Noah was foaled in 2006 at the Harvey family farm in Duxbury, Vt. Owner/Trainer Jim Harvey works the talented gelding on his farm track, starting each year in March or April, as weather permits, patiently training him down for the his first Saratoga start in mid-June.

Dr. Frank was raised in Goshen. He attributes growing up near the Goshen Historic Track and what is now the National Harness

Patricia, left, and Paul O’Neil have owned more than 100 horses in the last 23 years.

Hall of Fame, helping to develop his interest in horses at a young age.

He graduated from Cornell University in 1963 and started practicing as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1964. Early in his career a good deal of his work was at nearby Monticello Raceway. He was introduced to Saratoga as his clients would race here while Monticello was on break, and in the off season.

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They’re TUFF eNUFF for this Obstacle Course Throngs of people gathered at the BOCES Campus on Henning Road last Saturday to take on the wild obstacle course. All money raised stayed local and benefits the Prevention Council.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

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The Saratoga Springs Recreation Departm ent is offering an extensive and varied list of programs and clinics for this summer. Choose from boys and girls basketball, volleyball, baseball, field hockey, tennis, boys and girls lacrosse, soccer, cheerleading, skate park , softball, track, running, sandlot baseball, flag football and ice skating lessons. For detailed information and to download forms visit us at saratogarec.com. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Questions, 587-3550 ext.

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e join Friend from the om Glenville-based Jason JMJC medal count. The JMJC ended of Wilton’s ParkFest 2015 at the unthe walk/r Morris Judo 5k Center, led way Tow upntaking second in the overall senior 5 a.m. begins at 9:1 y 11. The winning double goldurd atay, theJul 43rd team 1k championship losing by only on Sat ts.ofThe pan tici par allthe British Forces for to Annual Am Can International two points the zes for kids 10 and under, with pri irts t-sh Judo Challenge held at the Niagara United Kingdom Judo team.for While h wit up, and 11 s age . for ins at 8 a.m 5k begGallagher University Center. Bolen her JMJC teammates were h inage Niagara prizes for top finishers in eac and ts pan tici wentall 9-0par in the 73kg and 81kg elite Falls, eventual 63kg $20 champion, Miku for the is $5 for the 1k or ticipat to partitle. divisions to Co winst each Paule Tashiro, in Rabat, Morocco, ousted group. ister, visit to reg ormatio Martin beltsn and Hannah Martin in the first round of infbrown moinrethe Forgold 5k.won 66kg weight class and also picked her second Word Judo Masters. up a silver in the 66kg elite category.

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Week of June 12 – June 18, 2015

Saratoga National Little League Scores MAJORS I Love NY Pizza Gateway Dermatology

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Bryan Camaj completed a no-hitter for I Love NY Pizza with 17 strikeouts and one walk. Bryan hit for two singles, along with one from Michael Karpinski.

Crest Care 8 Lions 1 Stephen Beebe pitched 5 1/3 innings allowing just two hits for Crest Care. Shaun Taber was 2 for 2, driving in 3 runs. Jack Krotow and Jack Marquette both made great plays in the field. Stephen Beebe, Joe Gold and Jack Staszak turned an exciting double play. Joseph Mabus was closing pitcher.

PBA 3 Gateway Dermatology 9 For PBA, Evan Toman was 2 for 3 with a run scored, and struck out the side in his only inning pitched. Tobias Selkis, Thomas Przedwiecki and Cooper Harris also pitched for PBA.

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Hunter Chandler hadw two doubles for I Love NY Pizza.

Bryan Camaj had one RBI. Hunter Chandler, Michael Karpinski, James Capone and Chase Corbett pitched.

MINORS Elks 7 Saratoga Strategic Partners 8 Hutton Snyder, Louis Betit and Orion Lansing pitched for the Elks.

Chris Youngs hit a walk off two-run homerun for Saratoga Strategic Partners.

Saratoga Firefighters 10 Elks 7 For Saratoga Firefighters, Luke Brhynezko

went 2 for 2 with a homerun.

Owen Redick went 3 for 3 with a grand slam for the Elks.

Orion Lansing and Thomas McNamara pitched.

Carr Hughes Saratoga Strategic Partners

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Mateo Avila pitched four innings with no hits for Saratoga Strategic Partners.

Leydon Hemsworth had two hits.

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Luke Rupp hit an inside-thepark homerun for Saratoga Strategic Partners.

DJ Stallmer, Mateo Avila and Chris Youngs pitched.

For the Elks, Noah Robinson went 2 for 3 with a double and two RBI. Louis Betit went 4 for 4 with an RBI. Trevor Duthaler, Orion Lansing and Louis Betit pitched.

Kelevra Krav Maga #1 7 Elks 11 Kelevra Krav Maga #1 Jack Ragle, Braden Crowley, Carr Hughes

Carter Vaughn and Michael Mack pitched for KKM. For the Elks, Louis Betit went 3 for 3 with 2 doubles.

Gavin Verral went 2 for 3 with 4 RBIs. Hutton Snyder gave up just 1 earned run in 3 solid innings.

Hutton Snyder, Owen Redick and Thomas McNamara pitched.

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Louis Longobardo went 2 for 2 with a single and a double for Carr-Hughes. Joey Barreto also went 2 for 2 with two RBI and a walk. Holden Johnson and Matthew Salway pitched.

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Tour de Cure

The 2015 Tour de Cure, a bike ride benefitting the American Diabetes Association, was held on June 7 at Saratoga Springs High School. There were five different route options: 10m, 28m, 50m, 62.5m and 100m. Organizers said nearly 2,500 riders showed up to participate.