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LOCAL • INDEPENDENT • FREE Volume 10 • Issue 42 • October 23 – October 29, 2015

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Who Will Be Mayor?

Joanne D. Yepsen, Mayor.

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joanne D. Yepsen, 56, (DEM, WF) is seeking a second term as Mayor of Saratoga Springs.

We met for her interview in the Beekman Arts District, where it became clear that it was a favorite place because she had a history to tell of several of

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John F. Safford, 70, (REP, CON, IND, RFM) Professional Managing Agent, CMCA, is a newcomer to politics, and is seeking the office of Mayor of Saratoga Springs. For his interview, we met at the beautiful grounds of the Pine Grove Family Camp, one of his favorite

See Joanne D. Yepsen pg. 10

John F. Safford, Candidate for Mayor.

See John F. Safford pg. 10

Three Undefeated Number 1 Seeds

Are you ready for some Playoffs?

Featured Stories

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B-Spa Boys Soccer Undefeated See pg. 39

Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries 6 Business 18-19 Education 20-21 Pulse 28-31 Sports 36-39

Weekend Forecast FRIDAY

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53|43 SUNDAY Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake’s John Clayton.

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Saratoga Springs’ Brian Williams.

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Schuylerville’s Will Griffen.

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Halloween Calendar Annual Fall Festival The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, Special Assessment District, The Adirondack Trust Co., and Saratoga Strike Zone will present the 14th Annual Fall Festival in downtown Saratoga Springs on Saturday, October 31st, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Fall Festival provides free entertainment and activities, including magic shows, trick or treating, arts and crafts, games and prizes, pumpkin rolling races, characters in costume, a petting zoo with pony rides, rock climbing wall, face painting, live music, and much more. The day ends with a colorful “Kid’s Costume Parade” down Broadway, starting at the City Center and ending with a free ride on the carousel in Congress Park.

All entertainment is free and open to the public. Volunteers and sponsors are still needed to help promote and facilitate this event, as the festival brings upwards of 8,000 people into Saratoga Springs for the day. A schedule, including times and locations of the entertainment, is available in downtown stores, on the Downtown Business Association website at SaratogaDowntown.com, and in the October 30 edition of Saratoga TODAY.

Kids Halloween Party The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is sponsoring the party on Sunday, October 25, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Greenfield Firehouse on 13 S. Greenfield Rd., Greenfield Center.

Open to kids 12 and under with their

parents. Costume parade will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. with costume awards. Games, crafts, treats, door prizes, cookies and beverages. We will be collecting old eye glasses, cell phones, and hearing aids for recycling.

Saratoga Scavenger Run – Halloween Edition On Sunday, October 25, iRun LOCAL will be hosting their annual Scavenger Run – Halloween Edition. This event is completely free and open to anyone.

Participants will meet at iRun LOCAL, located at 18 Congress St., Saratoga Springs, at 3:45 p.m. From 4:15 – 5 p.m., participants will make their way around downtown on a unique and fun run/walk which concludes back at iRun LOCAL where prizes will be awarded.

Participants are encouraged to wear costumes for double tickets. Airstream Catering will be onsite with food for purchase. www.irunlocal.com.

Fall Halloween Festival Presented by Saratoga Springs High School Key Club on Friday, October 23, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs. This event is sponsored by Saratoga Community Federal Credit Union. Dare to dress up? There will be a costume contest for those that do. Join us for music, lite fare, games and raffles. $3 member and $8 nonmember. Please sign up at the Senior Center or call (518) 584-1621.

Haunted Hay Ride CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is excited to announce their annual Haunted Hayride sponsored by CAPTAIN’s youth driven CAPteens Program. The event will take place at Riverview Orchards in Rexford, on Friday, October 23 – 5 -7 p.m., Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25- 4:30-6 p.m. The cost is $12 per person ($6 for Kids 12 and under) and all proceeds benefit CAPTAIN. RSVP today at (518) 3711185 to reserve a spot for you or your group. Walk-ins are welcome. The CAPteens Program empowers dedicated youth volunteers to make a difference in both school and community through leadership development, personal and social growth opportunities, and service projects and events.

Special Olympics New York rUNDEAD 5K This 5K trail run in Saratoga Springs State Park on Sunday, October 25, supports Special Olympics New York. The obstacles on this run... zombies! The cost to participate as a zombie is $25 pre-registered or $30 day of. Zombies can sign up as individuals or teams. We’ll place zombie teams together along the course.

Each zombie receives their official transformation, a rUNDEAD race t-shirt, participation in race day festivities and the thrill of the chase.

All ages welcome! To register visit, http://2015rundead.kintera.org/faf/ home/default.asp?ievent=1143971.

Schuyler Farms Haunted Corn Maze Have you ever wondered what comes out at night in the corn maze? Stop by and enter our Field of Screams Friday and Saturday nights in October to find out. You will never experience anything quite like it. Every twist and turn in the maze will hold a new surprise for you.

As you navigate your way through the corn maze, with just a flashlight to light your way, anticipation and fear will build inside of you. There are demons and ghouls around every bend...masked men with chainsaws following behind you... haunted buildings within the maze to pass through and many more surprises that will make you laugh and cry. This is an outdoor event, weather permitting.

Cost is $14 per victim. For more information call (518) 695-5308.

Saratoga Scare Fair The Institute of Fear brings your fears and phobias to life in an 8,000 square foot, terror-inducing, indoor teen / adult haunted house located at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. This attraction is not for small children.

The Saratoga Scare Fair is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 to 10 p.m. until Halloween. Cost is $10 per person for a single walk through. For more information call (518) 796-5190.

Double M Haunted Hayrides The spirits are extra hungry this year, ready to terrify those who are brave enough to venture into the eerie woods at the Double M property located on Route 67 in Ballston Spa, every Thursday through Sunday until October 31. While you’re here, enter for a chance to spend a night in the hearse at Double M after hours. Reservations must be made by phone. Please call (518) 884-9122.

General admission, which includes all attractions, is $24. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adirondack Runners 21st Goblin Gallop The Adirondack Runners 21st Annual Goblin Gallop 5K and Halloween Hop Kids Run takes place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 31 at the Abe Wing School at 120 Lawrence St, Glens Falls. The Halloween Hop Kids Run immediately follows, at approximately 10 a.m. Check in and same day registration begins at 7:45 a.m.

Entry fees are $22 for preregistration, $18 for Adirondack Runners and $25 on race day. For more information go to www. adirondackrunners.org or contact race director at leepollock@roadrunner.com or (518) 798-4066.

Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours Experience the Spirit(s) of the Gardens.

Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the Earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allan Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors. The Tours will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through Friday, October 30.

Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last for approximately one hour. Cost is $10 per person. Private docent led ghost tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo at (518)584-0746 for more information.

8th Annual Masquerade Gala Angelo Mazzone invites you to save the date for the 8th Annual Masquerade Gala on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs. Music by The Audio Stars. The gala is benefiting the Capital Region Office of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, New York Branch. For more information call (518) 812-6833 or (518) 701-4886.

Halloween Skate Saratoga Springs Recreation Department hosts Halloween Skate at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink on Friday October 30. Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, (518) 583-3462 or visit www.

SaratogaRec.com for more information. You’re sure to have a ghoulishly good time!

Ballston Spa’s 10th Annual Witches Walk On October 30 the quaint village of Ballston Spa will be crawling with witches, hundreds of them to be exact.

This year’s money will go to help defray costs associated with helping homeless dogs and cats get spayed or neutered and find new homes and helping seniors with dogs that have health issues. The night begins when all of the witches meet up at the American Legion located at 20 Pleasant St. in Ballston Spa, to sign in, have food and drinks and do whatever witches do. About 7:30 p.m., the witches are sent off to explore the village, and make stops at all the participating establishments, for sampling of the various witches brews, dancing and socializing. We only ask that you have a witch’s hat. Cost is $25 per person.

For more information call Carol Lang at (518) 884-9352 or Nancy Monaco at (518) 885-6277.

Historic Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino and Bolster Sale on Halloween Are you looking for something to do before Trick or Treating?

Come to downtown Saratoga Springs for Fall Fest and to the History Museum for a Ghost Tour of the building investigated by Ghost Hunters! We will conduct tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The Museum is a Trick or Treat stop, so come in costume! Each tour size is limited and they run about every 20 minutes. Fees are $7 per adult, $4 for children. Kids in costume are admitted for free. You can also treat yourself to an image from the Bolster Collection as the Museum will have a sale going on in the gift shop of hundreds of images of old Saratoga Springs. The Bolster Collection has 325,000 historic images of the City of Saratoga Springs and is a treasure to enjoy.

The History Museum is located in the Canfield Casino and is open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. More information about programs and exhibits can be found at www. saratogahistory.org.

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Saratoga Springs HS Homecoming Game Friday, October 16 Saratoga Springs 47- Ballston Spa 13 Photos by MarkBolles.com

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Saratoga PAC Endorses Candidates Survey Says Residents’ Biggest Concern is Water

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The newly formed Saratoga PAC conducted a mailed “Quality of Life” survey to more than 14,000 residents of Saratoga Springs. The results of the 1,100 respondents indicated that the top issue is a need to “fund a review of our city’s water and sewer infrastructure.”

Other top issues included: the revitalization of South

Apartment Fire Takes a Life GREENFIELD — The New York State Police in Wilton are investigating a fatal fire that occurred in the evening hours of Thursday, October 15, on Marion Avenue in the Town of Greenfield.

The fire occurred in an apartment over Saratoga Bumper Repair, and appears to be accidental.

The resident of the apartment, David Greene, age 51, succumbed to smoke inhalation and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The continuing investigation is being conducted in conjunction with the Saratoga Springs Police Department and the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

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Broadway; upkeep of city streets and sidewalks; making city streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists; working to help the homeless and panhandlers downtown; and attracting young people by creating jobs and affordable cost of living.

One issue that was among the top five receiving “extremely” or “very” important

points was to “allow a world class destination resort to be established with preservation of green space at Saratoga National Golf Club.” It was not listed in the top five issues receiving overall points, however.

The PAC endorsed the following candidates as “leaders who can take on the challenges identified by survey responses.”

Tragic Accident Claims Child

EDINBURG — A five-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a falling tree the afternoon of Saturday, October 17. Members of the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the scene along with the Edinburg Ambulance and Fire Department. It was determined that the homeowner had been using a chainsaw to drop a tree on his property. The child was taken to the Sky Ranch Airport, transferred to a LifeNet helicopter, and flown to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon

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arrival. The incident is still under investigation by the Sheriff ’s Office Investigation Unit.

In an emailed statement, Chief Richard Castle said, “This is a tragic case and our thoughts and prayers are with the family of this child during this most difficult time. In furtherance of this, as there is no indication of wrongdoing at this time, we do not intend to release the name or address of the victim or his stepfather. We ask our friends in the media to please respect their privacy.”

John Safford Saratoga Springs Mayor Michele Madigan Commissioner of Finance William McTygue Commissioner of Public Works Richard Wirth Commissioner of Public Safety

According to its website, the Saratoga PAC was established in June as an independent, nonpartisan good-governance group, concerned with economic, quality of life and environmental stewardship issues.

For more information, visit SaratogaPAC.com.

John Franck Commissioner of Accounts

100th Gun Show Kicks Off with Ribbon Cutting

David Petronis cuts the ribbon to the 100th Gun Show at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Friday, October 16. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

CONVICTIONS Joseph M. Decheck, 32, of Chatham, pled to the felony charge of grand larceny in the fourth degree on October 6. Sentencing is scheduled for December 1.

Jeffrey D. Morrill, 45, of Schuylerville, pled to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated on October 6.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 12, 2016.

Richard W. Reagan, 54, of Clifton Park, pled to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated on October 6. Sentencing is scheduled for December 1.

Victor A. Guilianelle, 47, of Mechanicville, pled to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated on October 6. Sentencing is scheduled for December 1.

Michael J. Manney, Sr., 48, of Glens Falls, pled to the charge of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree on October 6. Sentencing is scheduled for December 1.

David D. Farr, 34, of Saratoga Springs, pled to the felony charge of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree on October 7 and was placed on interim probation (to include treatment court).

Elizabeth L. Beauchamp, 58, of Rexford, was arraigned on October 7, on the felony charges of driving while

intoxicated, and driving while ability impaired by the combined influence or of alcohol and any drug or drugs.

Anthony M. Wheeler, 37, of Malta, was arraigned on October 7 on the charge of failure to register as a sex offender.

Robert G. Hartwell, 46, of Greenwich, was arraigned on October 7 on the charges of felony strangulation in the second degree, felony criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree, felony criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree, three counts of felony burglary in the third degree, felony grand larceny in the third degree and criminal mischief in the fourth degree.

Jason R. Abraham, 32, of Greenfield Center, was arraigned on October 7 on the charges of felony aggravated vehicular assault, felony aggravated vehicular assault, two counts of felony vehicular assault in the first degree, two counts of felony vehicular assault in the second degree aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.

William H. Creech, 54, of Moreau, was arraigned on October 7 and on the charges of criminal contempt in the first degree (a felony), criminal contempt in the second degree, reckless endangerment in the second degree, three counts of

BLOTTER 5 endangering the welfare of a child, harassment in the first degree, and reckless driving.

Beth A. Carson, 32, of Broadalbin, pled to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated on October 7. Sentencing is scheduled for January 13, 2016.

Joshua E. Welden, 32, of Ballston Spa, pled to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated on October 9. Sentencing is scheduled for December 11.

Morgan T. Petralia, 25, of Mechanicville, pled to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated on October 9. Sentencing is scheduled for December 11.

Michael P. Mills, 29 of Cavendish, pled to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated on October 9. Sentencing is scheduled for December 13.

ARRESTS Charles Locke, 42, of Porters Corners, was arrested on September 21 and charged

with felony grand larceny in the third degree, and felony falsifying business records in the first degree (a felony).

Tommie Jo Bowen, 42 of Schenectady, and Mitchell C. Carr, 30, of Schenectady, were both arrested on September 22 and charged with the following: two counts of felony criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree.

Bryan M. Ash, Jr., 20, of Moreau, was arrested on September 24 and charged with felony assault in the second degree and endangering the welfare of a child.

Jesse W. White, 35, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on September 29 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and equipment (rear license plate light).

Katina M. Harrington, 56, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on September 29 and charged with obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and harassment in the second degree (physical contact).

Jacob D. Hopper, 40, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on September 29 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree.

Samuel J. Mallabar, 30, of Guilderland was arrested on September 29 and charged with driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree/under the influence, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, possession of a controlled substance outside its original container, and two counts of failure to signal a turn.

Kristin K. Kerns, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on September 28 and charged with assault in the third degree with intent to cause physical injury.

6 Antoinette Belanger BALLSTON SPA — Antoinette Marie Comfort Belanger, 96, passed away on Wed., October 14, 2015. She was a resident of Saratoga Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care, formally Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa. Born on Jan. 25, 1919 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Rituno) Comfort. One of twelve children and a lifelong Saratogian, she attended Saratoga Springs schools and had worked at the Van Raalte Company from the 1940’s until they closed in 1986. Her greatest joy was being with family and surprise visits from her great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 29 years, Ernie Belanger, who died on Dec. 28, 1972; four brothers, Roger, Anthony, Carl and Thomas Comfort and four sisters, Rose Keehan, Ceclia Ricciardone, Angiolina Smith and Theresa Woodcock.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember her on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Oct. 19 at the funeral home, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier and burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs.

The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to those who were involved with the excellent care Antoinette received at Saratoga Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care.

Antoinette Bootier GREENVILLE, OH — Antoinette Marie (Anne) Bootier, 97, originally of Saratoga Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2015. Anne was married for 54 years to Harold Lee Bootier, Sr. Harold and Anne retired to Florida in 1980 from upstate New York.

In addition to her husband Harold who passed away in 1993, she was predeceased by her sister Helen O’Connell and her brothers Richard and Louis Agosta.

Anne is survived by her sisters Jean Brooks and Sally Van Orden, brother Emmanuel “Gus” Agosta Jr. as well as her five children, Mary Lamb (Frances), Carol Leonard (James),

OBITUARIES Harold “Bud” Bootier Jr. (Karen), Karen Akers (Paul), and Peter Bootier. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-greatgrandchildren in addition to several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral services will be following at 11 a.m. at the funeral home and burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Senior Fit Center at the Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut Street, Greenville, OH 45331.

David Greene SARATOGA SPRINGS — David Greene, age 51, of Saratoga Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 unexpectedly at his home.

He was born on July 5, 1964 in Sewickley, PA to Harrison Greene and Barbara Kirkwood.

David graduated from Westborough High School, Westborough, MA, Class of 1982.

David was self-employed throughout his life in the automotive industry. Saratoga Body and Bumper was his passion and he expressed his joy in serving others. He was a loving, kind and caring person always putting others first. He also enjoyed hiking and camping, riding motorcycles and cycles. He loved electronics and watches and could fix anything. Dave was a very gregarious person who loved to laugh and make others laugh.

He is survived by his father, Harrison Greene and wife Claudia, mother, Barbara Kirkwood and her boyfriend Michael Wright, sister, Kristi Wilson and husband Robert, and two nephews, Jake and Cole, grandmother, June Kirkwood, uncle, Martin Kirkwood and his wife Elizabeth, and his girlfriend, Sarah Kane and son, Jack.

Calling hours were held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte. 9 and/or Marion Ave.), in Saratoga Springs.

A private funeral service was held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs.

Dolores McGee S A R A T O G A SPRINGS — Dolores Jean (Dzamko) McGee was born on Sunday, August 18, 1929 in Danbury, Connecticut.

She walked into the warm and loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Dolores was a twin and the second youngest of eight children. She married William McGee, the love of her life, on June 19, 1948.

They moved to Saratoga Springs in 1953 and raised two daughters, Patricia (Robert) Goodwin of Saratoga Springs and Pamela (Mark) Winters of Tulsa, OK. Dolores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Bill predeceased Dolores in 1978. In addition to her daughters, she is survived by one sister,

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015 Veronica. She was blessed with three grandchildren, William Goodwin of Saratoga, Zachary (Lane) Winters of Norman, OK, and Alex (Breezy) Winters of Ventura, CA, all of whom she adored, and three great-grandchildren, Leif, Ramona and Baby Boy Winters of OK. Relatives and friends gathered to remember her on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, in Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs, and burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to LUNGevity. org., where a tribute page will be set up in Dolores’ memory.

JoAnn “JoJo” Oeinck SARATOGA SPRINGS — JoAnn “JoJo” Oeinck, age 41, of Saratoga Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 12, 1974 in Glens Falls to Larry B. Oeinck and Gayle J. Summerville.

JoAnn graduated from South Glens Falls High School, class of 1992. Upon graduating from high school, JoAnn worked for the Saratoga City Center in Saratoga Springs for many years; she was also a substitute teacher, worked at the Parting Glass in Saratoga Springs, and at McDonalds in Saratoga Springs. She was a kind, loving and a warm person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

JoAnn is survived by her life partner Mike Adams and family; mother, Gayle Mattison, father, Larry Oeinck and Carmen Bordis; sister, Crystal McNaughton and her life partner Zack Anderson, brother, Joshua McNaughton and his wife Victoria, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Wilma and Harold Summerville, and paternal grandmother, Barbara Oeinck.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.) in Saratoga Springs. Friends and family gathered in her memory prior to the service at the funeral home.

Michael R. Dormin SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael R. Dormin, 21, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 after battling complications related to his recovery from leukemia.

Michael was born on September 28, 1994 and lived in Pearl River, NY before his family relocated to Saratoga Springs in 2004. Michael graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 2012 and went on to the University of Iowa, where he studied mechanical engineering for two years before his diagnosis on June 3, 2014

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015 Survivors include his parents John and Ann Sullivan Dormin; his loving sister Elizabeth; longtime girlfriend Kayla Miller; grandparents William and Patricia Dormin and grandfather Roland Sullivan along with many uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is predeceased by his grandmother Barbara Sullivan.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, in Saratoga Springs.

His wonderful spirit and joy will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs by Rev. Thomas H. Chevaliar, pastor. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

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

Susan Ingmire

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susan “Suzi” Ingmire, after an arduous year of waging a valiant fight against an aggressive, rare cancer, succumbed to this dreaded disease on October, 18, 2015. She had fought successfully two other primary cancers over the last 35 years with unbelievable stamina and grit. Sadly, this last battle proved to be too much.

Suzi, the only child of the late Edward and Lillian Rains Schlichting, was born November 14th, 1950 in Des Plains, Illinois.

Her family moved to Northern New Jersey where she attended all elementary grades and graduated with honors from Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in 1968. Developing a love for physical therapy during her high school years, she saw her dream come to fruition by graduating cum laude with a BS in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 1972 and with great pride began her specialized career in pediatric physical therapy. Ithaca also afforded a favorable encounter as she met her future husband Lance W. Ingmire there.

Happily, after successful careers,

Suzi and her husband retired at age 55 and moved to Lance’s hometown of Saratoga Springs.

While enjoying retirement and her volunteer work, Suzi welcomed four “grandbabies” into her life: Kayla McCormick, Spencer Ingmire, Lilly Ingmire and Logan McCormick. They provided the

pinnacle of her life in which she played her most cherished role as “Grams.” She was able to exude the true goodness she embodied, in nurturing her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon this Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, followed

7 by a service in church at 12 noon.

There will be an open gathering of family and friends at Longfellows immediately after interment. It is her wish that all whom were touched in some way by her life are welcomed to attend. In lieu of flowers, Suzi would be most honored if donations were made to

either the Saratoga Hospital Guild, the Saratoga Center for the Family or on behalf of the 2016 Saratoga Mom Prom; donations may be made to Floyd Warriors.

Arrangements are by the Burke/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes and online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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NEWS

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

County Funds More Trails

City Council Approves PBA Contract 8 Projects to receive total of $100,000 by Arthur Gonick In other Council News:

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — At the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, October 20, the board unanimously approved the funding of eight trail projects throughout the county, granting $12,500 to each, for a total of $100,000.

Included in this are funds for construction of the Crescent Avenue Connector - a 1-mile segment of the Greenbelt Trail in the City of Saratoga Springs; and funding for a feasibility study for the Bullard Lane Community Trail in the Town of Wilton to create a public trail on a 38-acre wooded townowned parcel that would connect public lands and Gavin Park.

The Supervisors passed a total of 19 resolutions unanimously, including: — Expressing support for state legislation to designate Route 9 in the county as “United States Submarine Veterans Memorial Highway” — Expressing support for the Capital Region’s 20.20 Revitalization Plan — Proclaiming October as ‘Manufacturing Month’ and ‘CyberSecurity Awareness Month’ in the county — Accepting ownership of four roads in the Town of Malta at the Luther Forest Technology Campus — Accepting a security grant of $72,500 from the New York State Division of Homeland Security — Appointing David Wallingford and Ralph Pascucci as Commissioners of the Saratoga Lake Improvement District.

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 20, the council unanimously approved a 5-year contract with the Police Benevolent Association (PBA). The contract is for 5 years, retroactive to 2013.

The PBA agreement calls for an 11.5 percent pay increase over the 5-year term: a 3 percent increase for 2013 (effective midyear); 2.5 percent for 2014; and 2 percent for each of the years 2015-17. The PBA contract will save about $92,000 by the elimination of one (the most expensive) health insurance option, and save about $25,000 by increasing the annual individual contribution level from $1,000 to $1,500.

Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan stated that she had prepared for a contract settlement by setting up reserve accounts that would cover the required retroactive pay, and that the necessary adjustments for the coming year’s budget (estimated at $490-580,000) would be able to be made without impacting the stable tax rate she had proposed in the 2016 Comprehensive Budget message on October 6. There might be some impact on some expense lines as a result, though Madigan regarded these as minimal.

Mayor Joanne Yepsen noted that this was the fifth of seven open contracts that had been settled since she took office. Currently, the fire chiefs’ and firefighters’ contracts remain to be settled.

— Mayor Yepsen appointed Tamara Tepper and re-appointed Andrew Jarosh to the Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee.

— A 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Event was approved. It will be at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday, November 21.

— Appointments by each Council member to a High Rock parking lot technical review committee were requested by Wednesday, October 21 - with a goal to have each respondent to the RFP appear before the Council on November 9-10.

— A second public hearing on the 2016 Budget was set for Monday, November 2 at 6:50 p.m. before the next City Council meeting. This public hearing will remain open until a budget is passed.

— Commissioner Madigan delivered a third-quarter financial report. Details are on the city’s website: saratoga-springs.org — Commissioner of Public Safety Chris Mathiesen reported that an RFP went out for firms to examine and make recommendations to improve pedestrian safety at city intersections. Responses are due by November 12.

LWV Mayoral/Finance Candidate Forum Tuesday, October 27, 7 p.m.

Saratoga Springs H.S. Teacher’s Auditorium www.LWVsaratoga.org

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

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Joanne D. Yepsen Continued from front page the buildings and businesses as we walked along the street.

“I love the arts and this mixed-use district,” she said.

“Everything about this section is a microcosm of our city history.” She recalled a cleanup party at 69 Beekman; noted Beekman Street Bistro as the city’s first farm-to-table restaurant; and spoke highly of the growth of the Textile Studio. She said she was proud of her contributions to the area and throughout the city during her time in public service.

Among her accomplishments as mayor, she listed the resolution of labor contracts; ending homelessness for veterans in the city; preservation of the Pitney Farm; the first updated comprehensive plan in 14 years; opening the waterfront park and more. “What an amazing year, Centennial Year 2015,” Yepsen said. “Moving forward, we need to be really

proactive regarding the economy. The Textile Studio is an example of the creative economy creating jobs, but we also have the performing arts, the high tech industry, hospitality and tourism, and encouraging the film industry here.”

If elected to another term, Yepsen also wants to – among other things – continue work on the greenbelt-downtown connector; increasing the city’s walkable and bikeable status; and start to Photo by Sharon Castro. do a full Complete Street plan. Yepsen prioritizes the greenbelt trail will be built on “city in the country” theme, the property, nothing short and is seeking to balance City of a 3,000 foot setback, and Center parking needs with minimum of 90 percent open potential mixed-use proposspace preserved.” als, such as workforce housing.

For Yepsen’s bioFor the golf resort prographical information and posal by Saratoga National, endorsements, please visit she said she is seeking a “full LWVSaratoga.org. conservation easement assurances, assurances that the

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

John F. Safford Continued from front page places in Saratoga, where he is a trustee and treasurer.

“I love this place,” he said.

“We fight to keep this camp viable, as pristine as possible.

I am a peaceful person, and although I work on real issues, I am still peaceful inside and this place reminds me of that.

I love that in Saratoga we have open space and beautiful trees like this, but we need a balance between our ecological goals and property rights. We need to continue our growth as a year-round destination Photo by Sharon Castro. and place to live.”

Safford’s military service a mayor. My work has involved included a stint in Japan in the finance and budgeting, public Army Security Agency, where he works, and public safety, and I worked on security and informa- can bring people together to get tion. “Yes, I was a spy,” he said. things done. I think the mayor’s After his honorable discharge in role is where I can do the most 1973, that experience informed good for Saratoga Springs.”

If elected, Safford intends to his business career, where he developed further expertise in plan for responsible growth, procomputers and information viding quicker turnaround for technology, applying it to emer- permitting and doing more for gency services for municipalities, entrepreneurs and business owners. His goals also include improvamong other things.

“I have been in every emer- ing parking and infrastructure, gency service bunker in the and enhancing downtown safety state,” Safford said. This peaceful and quality of life. He supports person has decades of experience parking over mixed-use for the in helping cities and towns of all High Rock lot because the demand sizes plan for the worst. Given for parking for existing businesses that, a logical question was why in the area in addition to the City run for mayor rather than public Center’s needs is higher than the need for mixed-use in that parsafety commissioner?

“My strongest gift is being ticular location. He also supports able to pull different departments a golf resort at Saratoga National.

For Safford’s biographical and agencies together,” he said, “which is vital to emergency plan- information and endorsements, ning, but especially needed as please visit LWVSaratoga.org.

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Q & A with Mayoral Candidates The following was provided courtesy of The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County.

The Mayor is the chief executive officer and official representative of the City. The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council and is responsible for preparing the final agenda for each City Council meeting by obtaining a list of agenda items from each City Council member and the city’s supervisors. The Mayor appoints the City Attorney and the members of the City Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Design Review Commission, Ethics Board, Urban Heritage Area Program Board, the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority Board of Directors, and the Recreation Commission pursuant to Civil Service Law and the Public Authorities Law.

2015 Candidates for Mayor of Saratoga Springs Incumbent: Joanne D. Yepsen (DEM, WF) Mayor Challenger: John F. Safford (REP, CON, IND, RFM) Professional Managing Agent - BS, CMCA

Describe your decision making process when faced with controversial issues.

Yepsen

Safford

When facing difficult decisions, I weigh the costs and benefits, working across the aisle to find compromises that work for all those involved. I understand that good ideas don’t come with party labels, will continue to work with members of all parties and no parties to find solutions to issues facing the city, and seek input from every member of our community and abundant resources with partnership and relationships I’ve established and continue to build.

I build coalitions to tackle problems, call meetings with diverse members of our community to work together, and seek more input when needed.

The council is the highest form of government in Saratoga Springs and has the responsibility to make decisions. With a constant and repeating echo of “what is best for the city”…“what is best for the city”, I will hear what is being said and get out front of issues by letting people know where I stand rather than using the current delaying tactic and allowing the loudest voices to make decisions for me. While I will have an open mind if there is something I did not know, I will not allow myself to be pressured by special interests.

I will not play politics. I will make decisions. I will not let issues fester and become increasingly divisive.

Saratoga Springs has a rich history of a diverse population. How can we ensure that working people can continue to live here?

Yepsen In order to ensure that working people can continue to work and live here, I have worked to create a plan for housing in the city more affordable. I created an 8-member Housing Task Force with the goal of not only finding homeless veterans permanent housing within the community, but re-evaluating the city’s affordable housing stock and bringing recommendations to help lower-income people find homes.

I am running my re-election campaign based upon the theme “one-city.” I will continue to show that we are one city and we are working for everybody.

Code Blue acts as a portal for those most in need. Also, I lend much support to our non-profits who are partnering with one another and my office to make lives better. We need to promote our cultural history so it stays alive now and forever more and most of all, be a welcoming community! I am the mayor for everyone. Equality and justice have been on the front burner the entire first term because I was raised to be there to help others.

Safford I know from many years of paying up to 23 employees that I would go to great lengths to insure the wellbeing of my employees. Some lived in homes, some in new apartment buildings and others in apartments in older homes in the inner city. The prices they paid varied significantly based on what they needed and could afford. If this question is to be effectively addressed, it needs to be done in a way that includes the entire community and makes economic sense for everyone. I am open to some increased density as long as it is within the zoning regulations and does not burden neighborhoods. We are lucky that we still have some in-fill areas available that have been identified for future housing. That being said, I am convinced that seniors, singles and young marrieds living in the city are vital to the dynamic nature and future of our unique 21st century city.

Tell us your thinking on the necessary balance between economic development and maintenance of environmentally sensitive surroundings. How would you achieve this balance?

Yepsen

Safford

Future development must be designed in ways that protect our City in the Country model and overall quality of life, as we continue to work hard to balance growth, open space and historic preservation. My administration believes that our package of assets – urban parks, recreation, waterways, the arts and creative economy, vibrant downtown, historic charm and a strong economic development plan that includes initiatives with more than just with bricks and mortar construction will continue to create the desirable quality of life and a strong local economy while avoiding overdevelopment. In our first term, we have taken many steps toward creating this balance.

First I want to acknowledge that this is a very deep and longstanding question not only in Saratoga Springs but also throughout New York State. This divide recently has been amplified by the mobilization of a number of passionate activist groups. While activist groups are important, in the interests of fairness, the thoughts and ideas of a larger cross-section of individual citizens - not aligned with these groups - must be heard and respected. It is important to me that decisions are based on fairness and in the best interests of the city instead of political bullying, regardless of the source.

When walking door-to-door and talking with residents throughout Saratoga Springs, most citizens are in the middle on this issue. They talk about how much they enjoy our open spaces but also recognize the need for continuing economic growth to keep taxes from increasing. They do not want to stop all growth, but to temper it appropriately in the best interest of the town.

What unique qualifications do you have that make you a good candidate to meet the current needs of the community?

Yepsen

Safford

I am small business owner, long-time resident, and I raised all three of my children here in Saratoga Springs. I worked in community relations and fundraising at Skidmore for 17 years and came up through community service serving on multiple boards in our community, chairing several.

A leader before I took office, I then served eight years in public office on the County Supervisors board, which prepared me well for being Mayor.

My legislative experience, knowledge of the issues, pulse on the community, and strong relations on federal and state and county level allow me to serve Saratoga Springs well. I believe my record as Mayor this term speaks to my skills and qualifications for the office. As mayor, I value the voice of every member of our city. I’ve always said, “I work for you, it’s that simple” and that’s exactly the approach I will continue to use as Mayor.

I have a degree in Business Management and for over 25 years my company specialized in municipal computerization throughout New York State with a specialty in law enforcement.

These duties included automation for building and planning departments as a requisite for the building inspection and code enforcement requirements of New York State law. I currently hold a CMCA designation, which is an internationally recognized certification for proficiency in all aspects of community governance and administration, which include budgeting, insurance, capital projects, infrastructure, property maintenance, legislative process, parliamentary procedure (Roberts Rules) and legal process (I am not an Attorney). I currently serve as Vice-chairman of the Community Associations Institute NY State Legislative Action Committee.

What do you want to achieve during your term?

Yepsen

Safford

If elected to a second term, I hope to continue to pursue projects and initiatives to make our city a more inclusive and sustainably developed. •The Greenbelt Multiuse Trail is in the forefront of our plans to establish an increase in recreation, tourism and economic development. The downtown connector from High Rock Park to Congress Park to Spa State Park has been established as our next priority. •The Geyser Road Trail is finally becoming a reality after my administration secured $1.6 million in a state grant and construction is due to start in the first half of 2016. •I want to take our efforts to the next level regarding the Health and Wellness, return of the mineral waters during our Centennial by opening a Health and Wellness center in our state park. My office has partnered with local non-profit in a major grant application to the State CFA. •We need to continue to get the helpless off the streets. I am working with the DBA, Chamber, and our police to towards this goal.

The simple answer is “fairness” that will make this city even better for its residents.

I learned what “a Republican” actually means when I joined the local Republican committee. When we would recite the pledge of allegiance and I actually listened to the words, I recalled my high school civics class and looked up what “and to the Republic for which it stands” actually means. What I realized is that in a Republic every individual is a minority who depends on the law to protect them from “the majority.” For too many years, city government has been overly influenced by political bulling and “who knows who” while the average citizen is often left out to dry. I am a student of the fair and friendly school of management, which advocates for a culture, training and procedures that cuts out favoritism by increased efficiencies that serve everyone.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Guns and Another “H” for Saratoga Vote These Three Elections Read full letters online at saratogatodaynewspaper.com

Please consider what is best for our City in the November 3 elections. Vote for the three Commissioners who reach across party lines, act responsively, and work in an unbiased manner to

see that our City will prosper and thrive. Please vote for Chris Mathiesen, Michele Madigan and Skip Scirocco.

Linda and Don Snyder Saratoga Springs

Support for Mary Farley Please join me and vote: Mary Farley for Supreme Court on November 3. She is intelligent, down-to-earth, and is a people person. If you haven’t met her in person, I urge you to watch her ‘Elect Mary Farley’ Facebook

page, and go to an event so that you can meet her. She received the highest rating a judicial candidate can receive, “Highly Qualified,” by the…

John Lant Wilton

Support for Safford Yepsen is a synonym for endless dialogue. She prefers to talk, talk, talk rather than making decisions or accomplishing what needs to be done. The debate on adding a hotel and spa (one of the things which made us famous) at the Saratoga National Golf Course has been going round like the Kaydeross carousel because the Mayor hasn’t provided leadership…Let’s vote

for John Safford for Mayor. He is the opposite of Mayor Yepsen. He is straightforward, has good judgment, makes decisions, and will take the lead to accomplish what needs to get done.

Captain Jack A. Dejnozka Retired Saratoga Springs Fire Department Saratoga Springs

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After 99 peaceful gun shows, our Saratoga Springs City Center suddenly is harassed by protestors.

Knowing that gun violence is most extreme in cities with the strictest gun laws, and they all have DEMOCRAT mayors, I realized that we must question who is behind the protestors in Saratoga Springs… please vote for John Safford for Saratoga Springs next Mayor...

Winnie Baden Saratoga Springs

Yepsen Best Choice As someone who worked with Joanne Yepsen for many years at Skidmore College … It is rewarding to see her continue to advocate for open government and transparency. It is inspiring to see her advocate for the homeless of Saratoga Springs and work to improve our environment and increase our open spaces.

Barbara M. Casey Alplaus

To assure balanced news coverage, it is the policy of this paper that no letters to the editor from candidates will be printed between Primary Day and Election Day.

Mayor Yepsen’s efforts to protect our Greenbelt and her opposing the imposition of live casino gambling in our town has made her a champion of quality of life... Joanne represents the best of human traits, a big heart and compassion for others. Because of her and many other devoted

volunteers in our community, I propose that we add to Saratoga’s Logo of “Health, History and Horses,” another “H” standing for Heart or Humanity…

Joe Kulin

Member, Saratoga Peace Alliance Saratoga Springs

Ivins: Bad for Finance As it’s another local election year, let’s see what Ken Ivins is running for this time around…He was so bad at putting together budgets, that he kept raising taxes, laid off 49 city employees, slashing expenses, and then finding out that he had more money than he

knew what to do with…Our current Commissioner of Finance has refused to raise taxes, has set aside funds to get through sudden financial stresses, and has shored up our finances…

Joanne Foresta

Saratoga Springs

Yepsen and the Homeless ...One person who I think deserves recognition is Mayor Joanne Yepsen. She created “Code Blue,” which houses homeless residents on dangerously cold nights.

Mayor Yepsen also identified

every homeless veteran in the city and she found them permanent housing. Mayor Yepsen also cofounded Guardian House…

Courtney DeLeonardis Saratoga Springs

Scirocco: Good on Water I’m voting on November 3 for Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco. The Public Works Department has planned and completed a new water main on Beekman Street and Woodlawn Avenue and now a new main is

being installed on Washington St. The water plant’s filtration system has been upgraded, four new wells have been drilled at Bog Meadow which…

Amy L. Cacozza Saratoga Springs

Safford Economic Plan Flawed As a senior citizen, I am concerned about the social values of John Safford. He announced in his October 23 statement “Economic Plan” for Saratoga Springs, “senior housing didn’t make sense in that location”-(downtown). I think his plan is flawed and insensitive to the needs of seniors. He has failed

to recognize many seniors do not have automobiles. Proximity to public transportation or walkability is essential. I wonder if his “Economic Plan” is supported by sound data?

John Nelson

Saratoga Springs

Yepsen Has Earned Our Votes Joanne Yepsen has done a fantastic job as mayor. Her dedication to the job is obvious. More importantly, she has been effective. One of her great initiatives is Code Blue, which provides emergency shelter for the homeless in the winter. She has been an advocate

for the homeless, finding housing for veterans... Another area where Yepsen has been effective has been in the preservation of green space... Yepsen has earned our votes.

Sarah Webster Goodwin Saratoga Springs

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

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Are You Ready for Some Playoffs?

Three area football powerhouses will host games Friday

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY — Three of the area’s High School Varsity football teams, by virtue of concluding their regular seasons undefeated, have garnered the Number 1 seed in their respective divisions and will host games as the playoffs begin this Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m.: — In Section II, Class AA Saratoga Springs (5-0 conference, 7-0 overall) sewed up the #1 seed in the Empire Division with a convincing 47-13 win over Ballston Spa last Friday, October 16.

They will host the Liberty Division’s #4 seed Bethlehem (3-2, 4-3) – a rematch of a game on September 4, won in convincing fashion by the

Blue Streaks, 42-0 to open their season.

The Blue Streaks have averaged 43.7 points per game, and the offense has featured a balanced rush and passing attack. They have surrendered only 13.4 ppg.

— In Class A, Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake (5-0, 7-0) has the #1 seed in the North West Division, and will host Gloversville (1-4, 3-4), seeded #5. This is a rematch of a game held two weeks ago on October 10, where the Spartans won easily by a 50-14 score.

BH-BL has averaged 39 points per game on offense, surrendering just 9.7 per contest.

— In Class B, Schuylerville (5-0, 7-0) is seeded #1 in

the West Division, and will host Hudson (3-3, 3-4), seeded #4 in the Reinfurt Division. This will be the first meeting this year between the two teams. The Black Horses have averaged 47.3 points per game, while surrendering just 8 ppg, with two shutouts and never more than 14 in any contest.

Also in Class AA, Ballston Spa (2-3, 3-4) is seeded #4 in the Empire Division. They face a strong test as they begin the playoffs at Shaker (5-0, 7-0), which is the #1 seed in the Liberty Division. The two teams have not met this season. The Scotties’ wins have come at home against Colonie and CBA, and on the road at Albany. None of these three teams are in the playoffs this year.

Saratoga Springs’ Dakota Harvey rumbled for 227 yards and three touchdowns on only 10 carries in a 47-13 Blue Streaks victory over Ballston Spa to finish the regular season undefeated. Photo by MarkBolles.com

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

NEWS 15

Arrow Reports Net Income of $5.9M, Strong Loan Growth GLENS FALLS — Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® – AROW) announced operating results for the three- and ninemonth periods ended September 30. Net income for the third quarter of 2015 was $5.93 million, down $214 thousand, or 3.5 percent, from net income of $6.15 million for the third quarter of 2014. The slight decline is attributable in part to the sale of investment securities during last year’s third quarter, which generated $82 thousand, net of tax.

Net income for the first nine months of 2015 was up $1.1 million, or 6.5 percent, from the prior-year period to $18.1 million. Arrow’s key profitability ratios continue to remain strong: return on average equity (ROE) was 11.24 percent and return on average assets (ROA) was 1 percent for the third quarter. For the ninemonth period, ROE was 11.73 percent, up from 11.55 percent from the prior year and ROA was unchanged at 1.05 percent. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter was $0.46, a 4.2 percent decrease from the 2014 comparable quarter when EPS was $.48.

Diluted EPS for the nine-month period increased $.08, or 6.1 percent, to $1.40 from $1.32 for the 2014 comparable period.

Historical share and per share amounts have been restated to reflect the company’s 2 percent stock dividend distributed in September 2015.

Arrow President and CEO Thomas J. Murphy stated, “Our overall performance remains strong with $5.9 million in profit for the third quarter and a 6.5 percent increase in net income for the nine-month period as compared to last year. We continue to grow, as measured by record highs for period-end loans, assets, deposits and equity. This is driven in part by expansion in our southern market, including a new Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company office in Troy, which opened in mid-September.”

Period-end loan portfolio balances hit a record high, up $155.5 million or 11.3 percent year over year. The company also reached record highs for period-end total assets, total deposits and total equity, as well as continued strong ratios for asset quality, profitability and capital. A 2 percent stock dividend was distributed in the third quarter of 2015.

Arrow Financial Corporation was recently recognized in Bank Director Magazine’s annual “Bank Performance Scorecard” as one of the top-performing banks in the country. Specifically, it ranked 38th out of the top 130 U.S. banks with $1 billion to $5 billion in assets, based on profitability, capitalization and asset quality. It earned the highest ranking among its peers in New York State.

The company’s two banking subsidiaries were each recognized as a 5-Star Superior Bank by BauerFinancial,

Inc., a national bank rating and research firm, based on June 30 financial data.

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company have each earned this designation for the past 34 and 26 quarters, respectively.

Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, serving the financial needs of northeastern New York. The Company is the parent of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company.

Other subsidiaries include North Country Investment Advisers, Inc.; three property and casualty insurance agencies: Loomis and LaPann, Inc., Upstate Agency, LLC, and McPhillips Insurance Agency, a division of Glens Falls National Insurance Agencies, LLC; and Capital Financial Group, Inc., an insurance agency specializing in the sale and servicing of group health plans.

Saratoga Regional YMCA Names Sean Andrews CEO SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA (SRYMCA) Board of Directors announced Tuesday, October 20, it has successfully concluded its nationwide search and has named Sean Andrews, formerly of the YMCA of Greater New York, the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. The unanimous decision was reached after a comprehensive, volunteer-led national search by the SRYMCA CEO Search Committee composed of Board of Directors and Board of Trustees. He will begin his tenure at SRYMCA on December 15.

“We are thrilled and excited that Sean will be at the helm of the Saratoga Regional YMCA as we enter our 150th year of service to the broader Saratoga community,” said Jason MacGregor, president of the SRYMCA Board of Directors.

“While dozens of talented individuals were interested in joining our team, Sean’s unique capabilities and 15-year experience within the Y organization made him stand out. His demonstrated commitment to community, the Y’s missions and development of creative,

quality programming made Sean the ideal choice.”

For the past 15 years, Andrews has risen through the ranks of the YMCA of Greater New York, a $160 million association.

Andrews completed a Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine and a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University in New York City. Andrews will be relocating to the area along with his wife Rena and two children, Peter and Teddy.

The Saratoga Regional YMCA has branches in Saratoga Springs, Wilton, Corinth, Battenkill and Malta. For more information, visit SRYMCA.org.

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Fall Fashion Trends in Eyewear

by Susan E. Halstead for Saratoga TODAY Time for sweaters and boots and a look at this fall’s trends in eyewear!

Dramatic

Classic

Sport

This season, frames with thick angular lines, heavy brow lines and modern bridges are very popular. Heavy black frames, creamy white hues and patterns, stripes and lace add an extreme edge to any cold weather ensemble.

Large, take-over-your-face frames like Ray Ban Wayfarer and Geek Eyewear are especially flattering.

Classic, quintessential shapes with soft detailing, and frames with lace and glitter are incorporated into several designer lines. The basic shapes are available in neutral tones, pastels and muted earthy colors. Delicate and feminine frames by La Font and Dolce & Gabana, and strong clean lines like Gucci for men are very fashionable.

Sporty sunglasses are all about the flash! Mirrored lenses broaden their spectrum in hues like lime green, bright blue and bold orange. Men’s suns tend to be more color blocking while women’s are extremely bold. Ray Ban Aviators with flash colored lenses, and sophisticated men’s LaFonts and Hugo Boss are becoming very popular. Polarized lenses are now available in gradient tints (think “ombre” suns).

Modern Retro Chic 60’s and 70’s retro frames are always in season! Modern cat eyes with thick colorful temples, fall-friendly tones like leather brown, cranberry red and outdoor-inspired neutrals are all the rage! Look for high shine, metallic features and defined brows, additions that add romance and intrigue. Etnia Barcelona’s fun

plastics and Ovvo’s retro-round surgical steel and titanium metals are on trend.

Futuristic Square, holographic and oversized, these thick colorful frames in plastics are often embellished with metal and stones, and the sunglass lenses are extremely dark with colorful flash mirror coatings.

This category is best represented

by LA Eyeworks who supplies many famous celebrities with their eyewear (Elton John, for example).

This season’s eyewear trends are diverse enough to cater to many different interests, styles and face shapes. Find your perfect glasses to add glamour and elegance to your fall outfits!

Susan is a Nationally Certified and NYS Licensed Optician and is the owner of Family Vision Care Center at 205 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

BALLSTON 1213 Route 50, $230,000.

Kenneth Beecher sold property to Eduardo and Myla Gonzalez.

8 Skaarland Dr., $270,000. Sandra Martinez (by Exec) sold property to Sondra Smith.

Route 50, $447,000. Thomas and Nancy Kramlick sold property to WM H Buckley Farm LLC. 814 Route 50, $145,000. Donald Patneaude (by Admin) sold property to Nuri Ozbay.

72 Lake Rd., $375,000. Erna Bosley (as Trustee) sold property to David and Rebecca McDonald.

MILTON 520 Leahy Lane, $154,000.

James Connors (Ind. and as Atty) and Joan Connors (by Atty) sold property to Tessa Marino.

325 Saratoga Ave., $264,024.

William and Nancy DeSadora (by Ref) sold property to James and Rowena Lang (as Trustees).

34 Division St., $177,500.

Amanda Lang-Denaker sold property to Travis Longenbach.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

558 Victory Circle, $245,000.

Richard Murry sold property to Brookfield Relocation Inc. 747 Route 29, $60,000. Jeffry Townsend sold property to Eric and Christine Thompson.

558 Victory Circle, $245,000.

Brookfield Relocation Inc. sold property to Christopher and Gina McBride.

SARATOGA 79 Rodgers Lane, $118,000.

George and Kathy Jeanson sold property to Jocelyn Tameta.

US Route 4, $63,000. Beth Weatherby sold property to Jane Schwerd and Ethel LaForge.

37 Myers Lane, $158,000.

Gerald and Deborah Thomsen sold property to Leah Siska.

1060 NYS Route 29, $101,177.

Amanda Thomas sold property to Latoya Crossman.

1344 Route 9P, $465,500.

Cheryl and Robert Paskiewicz sold property to Jon and Sara Spisak.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 106 Spring St., Rear, $465,000.

Daniel and Lynn O’Rourke sold property to Michael and Janet Bradley.

22 – 24 Park St., $150,000.

Gibson Partners sold property to Jennifer Hernandez and Anthony Armstrong.

12 Spa Dr., $189,900. Charles Horton, III, Michael Horton, Peter Horton and Joanna Hutton sold property to Charles Largo and Mia Possemato.

74 Kaydeross Park Rd., $306,900. Shawn McCormick sold property to Erin Hayner.

48 Union Ave., $308,655.

John Gill sold property to Richard March.

98 York Ave., $175,000. Debra Woodworth sold property to William Woodworth.

1 Woodbridge Ct., $455,244. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Shesh Pandey.

WILTON Vac. Land Route 50, $70,000.

Jessica Ferrizzi sold property to Rochelle Keller.

17 10 Thunder Run, $233,000.

Cody and Carissa Conley sold property to Kevin and Suzanne Greenwood.

80 Parkhurst Rd., $249,000. David and Dolores Blodgett sold property to Dennis Wadsworth.

4 Lenca Ct., $360,000.

Jacqueline and John Gallagher, Jr. sold property to Melissa and Tory Swanson.

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BUSINESS

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Custom Fitness, a New Fitness Boutique

Co-owners Jeanie Barbera and Sarah Currier. Photo by Mark Bolles.

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY GANSEVOORT — This summer, Jeanie Barbera and Sarah Currier opened Custom Fitness, a unique 24/7 gym that provides its clients with everything they need for optimum health and wellness. The first thing you notice when walking in the door is how bright, clean and inviting it is, complete with new fitness machines and spacious exercise rooms.

“It’s the only fitness boutique in the area,” said Barbera, who began her fitness business in her garage 7 years ago. Many of Barbera’s clients have been with her since the beginning. “We just love the setup, we love what we do, and we love our clients. It wasn’t just our dream to expand, but our clients’ too.”

The name Custom Fitness is appropriate, since workout routines, classes and personal training are all designed for each individual member.

“We give our clients workouts and guidance, which a lot of gyms do not offer,” Barbera said. “Then they can refer to those workouts on their own, and even ask for more.”

Custom Fitness is perfect for those who are new to exercise or just want the tools to get in better shape the right way. Trainers will show members how to use the variety of machines and free weights, as well as give tips on better eating habits.

“We don’t sell supplements,” said Barbera. “We believe in teaching people how to eat and doing it the natural way. You’ll feel a lot better just eating the right way.”

Custom Fitness has workshops that teach clients things like how to read labels, when to eat carbs or protein and how to avoid the pitfall of unhealthy restaurant foods.

Besides the wide range of free weights, cardio and strength machines, Custom Fitness offers classes such as spinning, cardio kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, Zumba and workout “boot camps.” One-on-one personal training is also available.

“You’re going to find an instructor that best fits you and your level of fitness,” said co-owner Sarah Currier. “It’s about finding what your lifestyle is and what you need to do to improve it.”

Custom fitness holds weight loss challenges, similar to “The Biggest Loser” competition.

Over eight to twelve weeks, members compete to see who

can lose the most weight. At the end of the competitions, the winners get prizes, such as gift baskets or gift cards. According to Barbera, the competition makes it fun and keeps the group on track for their goals.

Custom Fitness is not just for a certain type of person, either.

Their motto is “all ages, all shapes, all sizes, and all abilities.” Barbera

and Currier’s goal is lifelong fitness for everyone. There are even classes for kids that can help improve coordination, speed, agility and overall health, which is great for advancing sports performance.

For more information about Custom Fitness, including class schedules, membership fees and all member services, visit customfitnessgym.com.

Alpine Sport Shop Celebrates 75 Years

Owners Jack and Cathy Hay share their passion for winter sports with the community. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This ski season marks the 75th year that the Alpine Sport Shop has been outfitting skiers and winter enthusiasts in Saratoga Springs and beyond. The family business owned by Jack and Cathy (Woodcock) Hay located at 399 Clinton Street in Saratoga Springs has become a gathering spot for winter sports enthusiasts and their families, and the start of many skiers’ adventures for generations.

Alpine Sport Shop first opened its doors in 1941 on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by Ski pioneer Ed Taylor, a Tenth Mountain Division

Veteran, and his wife Jo. In 1966, Thurlow and Dorothy Woodcock bought the business, and by 1969 designed and constructed the building as it exists today. The classic ski chalet style building has a massive stone fireplace, a collection of vintage skis that honor its heritage, and is filled with the most current technology in winter wear and ski gear. The shop will host special events and promotions throughout the season to celebrate 75 winters.

For more information on the history, activities and events of the Alpine Sport Shop visit alpinesportshop. com or call 518-584-6290.

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Fenimore Promotes Fox to CIO

COBLESKILL — John Fox has been appointed Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Fenimore Asset Management, the investment advisor to FAM Funds. As CIO, Fox is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of Fenimore’s investment strategies and portfolios by coordinating the Investment Research Team’s efforts. He also serves as the primary communicator and educator of the firm’s long-term investment philosophy and process. Additionally, Fox is Co-Manager of the FAM Value Fund and a Fenimore Principal.

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He was previously Fenimore’s Director of Research.

The Gideon Putnam Wins Best of the East

Alpine Sport Shop Hosts “Chasing Shadows”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Delaware North parks and resorts owned and operated property, The Gideon Putnam, has been honored by Meetings Focus for the second time, winning the outlet’s Best of the East Award.

Each year, Meetings Focus recognizes the best of the best in hospitality letting the users, made up of planners who hold events globally, review the best hotels and resorts for meetings and events in North America. The Gideon Putnam’s facilities were evaluated and named as one of the elite 47 properties who won the award this year as Best of the East. For more information about The Gideon Putnam, visit GideonPutnam.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alpine Sport Shop is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a series of events and specials. On Saturday, November, 7, the shop will host the Saratoga Springs showing of the newest Warren Miller ski movie, “Chasing Shadows”, one of the first showings in Upstate New York.

The movie will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

All proceeds will benefit Saratoga Springs High School Nordic Ski Team, Saratoga Rowing Association, and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Program. Those attending will have a chance to win prizes.

Tickets are $12 prior to the event, $15 at the door, and are available at Alpine Sport Shop, 399 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs.

For more information call 518-5846290 or visit alpinesportshop.com

DZ Restaurants Sells Pasta Pane SARATOGA SPRINGS — DZ Restaurants, owner and operator of Chianti Il Ristorante, Forno Bistro, Boca Bistro and Pasta Pane Rustic

Italian Bistro, have announced the sale of Pasta Pane Rustic Italian Bistro. All gift cards and Preferred Guest points earned at Pasta Pane will remain valid at DZ Restaurants’ Saratoga Springs locations.

Vice President Nancy Bambara said, “There were a number of factors we weighed prior to making our decision; some being the forthcoming changes to minimum wage, overtime, and healthcare. In the end we felt shifting Pasta Pane into an independent, smaller company was the solution for DZ Restaurants.

The philosophy at DZ Restaurants has always been Guest First. We feel that this move will allow us to continue to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience at a reasonable cost.”

DZ Restaurants announced the successor and new owner of Pasta Pane. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Nicholas Porreca was part of the Pasta Pane family as the original Executive Chef when we opened in 2010. Nicholas, wife Nicole and their twins Sonny and Lila will continue Pasta Pane’s warmth

and neighborhood feel. “I feel extremely excited for this opportunity,” said Porreca.“I plan to continue the restaurant’s commitment to its guests, its passion for cuisine, and the commitment to its staff.”

Wit’s End Marks 40th Anniversary CLIFTON PARK — Wit’s End is celebrating the store’s 40th anniversary by inviting its customers to share #WitsEndMemories via Facebook, Instagram, email, or postal mail.

Wits End began its unique gift shop in 1975 with just 5,400 square feet of space. The store has expanded four times over the years to its present size of 25,000 square feet with spring 2016 plans for even greater growth.

Wit’s End, located at 1762 Route 9 in Clifton Park between Exits 9 and 10 of Interstate 87, is one of the top destination gift, jewelry and fashion stores in the Northeast. For more information, visit WitsEndGiftique.com.

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EDUCATION

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

SIS Breaks Ground for New Wing SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, October 15, Saratoga Independent School hosted a groundbreaking celebration to officially launch construction of the school’s new academic wing at the school located at 459 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

“This groundbreaking event recognizes the growth and expansion of Saratoga Independent School and honors the community that continues to help it grow,” said Felice Karlitz, Director of School. “Our new academic wing will help create new classroom space to accommodate even more students who will flourish as a result of their experience at Saratoga Independent School.”

The festivities began with a procession of students wearing

hard hats and holding signs displaying words they chose to represent some of the unique aspects of the school. The children walked out to the construction site on a path lined with gold commemorative bricks. Senior students were out in the parking lot, welcoming guests and directing them to the celebration area.

Honored guests included Mayor Joanne Yepsen; Dick Oliver, President, AOW Associates; Al Burgazoli, Senior Project Manager, AOW Associates; Ken Syvertsen, Principal, Syvertsen Rigosu Architects; Libby Coreno, legal counsel; Kim Phalen, Vice President, M and T Bank; and Todd Shimkus, President, Saratoga Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Photo provided

Following remarks commemorating the event by Felice Karlitz, Director of School, Eileen Stone, President of the Board of Trustees, and Mayor Joanne Yepsen, the “shovelers” took their places. A student representing each grade joined guests in the symbolic groundbreaking.

Guests were invited to celebrate with cider and donuts as students proceeded back to school.

Everyone received a commemorative brick and pencil as a memento of this day. For more information about Saratoga Independent School, visit www.siskids.org or call (518) 583-0841.

Community Band Halloween Concert

BALLSTON SPA — The annual Ballston Spa Community Band Halloween Concert will be held on Oct 28, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Wood Road Elementary School Cafetorium. The community is invited to celebrate Halloween at the concert and also have a chance to see the newly renovated elementary school facilities.

The Ballston Spa Community Band provides a fun opportunity for adults to play their instrument with others who also love to play! Students are also invited to play along with the adult band members during special events such as this. Over 40 costumed band members, including alumni and current students, will play annual Halloween favorites at this holiday concert. There will be trick-or-treating after the concert, costumes are welcome. For details, visit BSCSD.org.

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Drama Club Presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Senior High Drama Club will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” on November 6 and 7. The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Schuylerville Senior High auditorium and tickets will be

sold at the door. Ticket prices are $5 for senior citizens and students and $8 for adults.

The production tells the story of Belle, a young woman yearning for more in life, and a Prince who has been cursed to live his

life as a beast until he finds love.

The cast and crew include: Claire Prunier, Belle; Ben Caro, Gaston; Julia Freemire, Lumiere; Jessie DeGarmo, Madame DeLaGrande Bouce; Bella Taylor, Babette; and Kari Costopoulos, Cogsworth.

Also, seniors Genevieve Thomas and Gabby Wood have supporting roles and to Sarah Murray, Ashley Suriano and Taylor Wood our essential crew.

Jodi Leight is director/producer; Avi Stark, assistant director; Gretchen Roesch, musical assistant; Kathy Hanehan and Kim Tabor are on costumes; Helene Paterson, stage assistant; Doug Madigan, sound director; Christopher Tucker, technical assistant; Betty Gifford, director assistant; and Claire Prunier, student director. For more information, call Schuylerville Central School Communications Office at 518-695-3255 x 1245.

St. Clement’s Unveils STEM Lab

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School’s innovative new STEM lab and classroom received a blessing from The Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D. Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, during its grand opening celebration.

The ribbon cutting event took place on Friday, October

16 at the school at 231 Lake Avenue, when dedicated STEM educator, Dr. Susanne Erb. Ph.D., was introduced.

The new lab is a part of a St. Clement’s curriculum that ultimately blends STEM education with a strong foundation in liberal arts to fully prepare students for success in today’s rapidly

changing world. Studies show that by second grade, children have already begun to form their confidence and ability in math.

The sooner programs are introduced that encourage a love of science, technology, engineering and math, the more likely it is a child will embrace these concepts and apply them.

Also present at the event were Giovanni Virgiglio, Jr., Associate Superintendent, Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Albany; Reverend George Blasick, C.Ss.R. Pastor, St. Clement’s Church; Jane E. Kromm, Principal, St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School; Susanne Erb, Ph.D., St. Clement’s STEM Educator; and representatives of the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, parents, students and faculty of St. Clement’s School.

Ballston Spa Middle School Hosts Annual Scottie’s Closet BALLSTON SPA — The annual Scottie’s Closet will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ballston Spa Middle School cafeteria. This annual event provides free gently used clothing, books, coats, and shoes to about 300 students, families and community members. It is organized by Middle School social workers Gaylen Wichrowski and Christine Jones,

along with numerous parent representatives, school and community volunteers. All of the items donated by the school community to Scottie’s Closet are provided free to students, families and members of the community who benefit from those items being “recycled.”

All families in the school district are invited to come and shop for gently used clothing and

books. Everyone who attends will also have the opportunity to be awarded a gift basket or gift cards.

This annual community event would not be possible without the tireless efforts of school and community volunteers who donate, sort and merchandise all of the items in the cafeteria. Please contact the Ballston Spa Middle School for additional information at 518-884-7200.

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Local Author to Visit ELA Classrooms SARATOGA SPRINGS — Johanna Davies “JD” Spero, a local author who has written two books, will talk about writing to students in Jolie O’Brien and Georgianna Bull’s English Language Arts classes on Friday October 23.

The students are part of the Therapeutic Support Program at the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs.

They will also ask Mrs. Spero to autograph a copy of her books “Forte” and “Catcher’s Keeper” that they’ll purchase to add to the library at the Myers Center.

For more information about the author, visit JDSpero.com.

Sponsored by the Washington, Saratoga, Warren, Hamilton, Essex BOCES.

Youth Gambling Prevention SARATOGA COUNTY — The Prevention Council of Saratoga County has created a brief video for parents on the prevalence and risks of youth gambling. Access to and availability of gambling is on the increase and so is teen problem gambling.

As an incentive for watching

the video and completing a short survey, viewers will be sent a $10 Price Chopper gift card (while supplies last and before October 31). The video is for those who interact with youth ages 12 to 18 and can be found at: http://preventioncouncil.org/ game-changer-presentation/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-5980 | Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saratoga Chabad

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

* — Handicap Accessible

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

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Saratoga Jewish Community Arts Presents ‘The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler’ “Whoever destroys a soul, it is considered as if he destroyed an entire world. And whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world.” (Talmud)

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts brings its second program of the season November 1 with “The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler,” a Hallmark Hall of Fame Production of the uplifting story of Sendler’s extraordinary life. The program film begins at 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai with a dessert reception and panel discussion that will include Skidmore students to follow.

Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic social worker, with grave

risk to her own life, secreted out over 2,500 Jewish children who had been living in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Using the likes of suitcases, coffins and dirty laundry bundles she delivered them from certain death into hiding with other daring souls who provided safe haven.

Although Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial museum in Israel, recognized Irena Sendler for her efforts in 1965, few people had heard of her.

Much of the information about Irena Sendler and the others who helped to bring these children to safety was hidden from the public record during Communist rule following WWII. Sendler grew up in a home sympathetic to the Jews. Her father, a physician, took care of Jews until he contracted typhus and died shortly thereafter. The young Sendler subsequently connected with Zegota, the Council to Aid Jews, a Polish underground organization that is said

to have saved over 4,000 Jews from the Warsaw ghetto. Irena worked in the children’s section of Zegota and with her companions smuggled out the children.

Impersonating a nurse, Sendler was eventually caught and tortured by the Nazis. On the day she was to go before a firing squad Zegota bribed a guard and Sendler was able to escape, although hobbled by her broken body.

“What is it in a human nature,” asks Phyllis Wang, coordinator of the Saratoga Jewish Cultural Arts Series “that compels one to put self, family, friends at such risk to save another? Who among us would be so ready to protect their neighbor? Irena was not alone in these acts; however for every Irena there were hundreds if not thousands who closed their eyes. From whence does such selflessness come?”

The worldwide recognition of Sendler and her courageous actions came about through the efforts of three High School students in rural Kansas who took on the task of researching the life of Irena Sendler as a National History Day Project in 1999. Motivated by their teacher and their classroom motto “he who changes one

person, changes the world entire,” the students went on to write a performance portraying the life of Irena Sendler which they titled “Life in a Jar” (a reference to the jars which were buried, and contained the true identities of the Jewish children, in hopes that they could be reunited with family after the war).

The global attention received by this story revealed through the efforts of these young students from an isolated community of no diversity in the heartland of the United States was the motivation for Hallmark to send an international film crew along with respected actors such as Anna Paquin to Wintery Riga, Latvia to document the life, work and times of Sendler.

Out of this came the Hallmark Hall of Fame 2009 television film The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts will show this film on Sunday, NOVEMBER 1 at 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai. A panel discussion that will include Skidmore students, and dessert reception will follow. $5 donation requested. For reservations or additional information please call 518 584 8730.

Eleventh Annual Harvest Buffet Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, November 14, 4 – 6 p.m.

Menu: Cream of Broccoli soup or Borscht, Coke beef roast, chicken mole’, kielbasa and sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, green beans almondine, salad, dessert and beverage. Donation: Adults $10, Children ages 5 – 12, $6. Under 5 free. Take-out available.

Service Honoring Veterans Free Spirit Fellowship, 1425 West High St., Ballston Spa, November 8, 10:30 a.m.

Free Spirit Fellowship will be giving honor to all Veterans at the Sunday morning service. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 885-3149.

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Eggs – Tiny gems for breakfast, lunch and dinner Almost Healthy Hollandaise Sauce Saturdays, 9 to 1 & Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park Eggs are a popular product offered by several vendors at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market; they’re popular for good reasons.

Eggs are nutritious, contain low cost protein, and are a versatile ingredient in all cuisines.

At the Summer Market, these vendors have eggs on hand; vendors, who will also be at the Winter Market, are marked with *. Elihu Farm* (Wednesdays and Saturdays), Gifford Farm (Wednesdays), Homestead Farm* (Saturdays), Kokinda Farm* (Saturdays), Longlessons Farm* (Saturdays), M & A Farm* (Saturdays, and hot egg breakfast sandwiches), Malta Ridge Orchard and Gardens* (Saturdays), Otrembiak Farm (Wednesdays and Saturdays).

Adding eggs to the diet add a number of valuable nutrients. Two large eggs weigh around 100 grams (approximately 3.5 ounces) and

contain only 115 calories. If a person eats 2000 calories per day, they contain nearly a quarter of the individual’s needed protein. Two eggs in a 1200 calorie a day diet would result in an even higher proportion of that person’s protein needs.

One past worry about eggs was their cholesterol content. However, recent studies, such as at Harvard University, have shown that eating eggs is not likely to lead to elevated blood cholesterol or to heart attacks.

In December, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommended that dietary cholesterol should no longer be of concern.

Many salads today contain colorful vegetables like carrots, beets, red peppers and dark leafy greens, but are often made with low- or nofat salad dressings. Researchers at Purdue University found that topping these salads with eggs enhances the absorption of important carotenoid nutrients (beta-carotene,

Ingredients

Directions

* Ingredients can be found at the market

Whisk a whole egg in a bowl which will fit over a 1 to 1½ quart sauce pan. Whisk in juice of half a lemon, optional lemon zest, and a pat of butter. Using a whole egg instead of egg yolks makes for more forgiving sauce that’s less likely to curdle but still tastes lucious. (Use 2 egg yolks and only butter if you prefer a richer sauce.)

1 lemon 1 whole egg * 4 tbsp unsalted butter Or 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp butter

Optional additions Lemon zest Whipped Battenkill Valley Creamery heavy cream* Parsley * Capers

Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of butter (with optional lemon zest) in another pan, until the butter foams but doesn’t burn, (If you like a more lemony sauce, mince some lemon zest finely and add to the pan). Keep warm. Use only butter if you like a richer sauce.

In a 1-1/2 or 2 quart pan bring about half an inch of water to a simmer. Put the bowl of egg mixture over gently simmering water (no need for an official double boiler). The bowl cannot touch the water.

Whisk constantly as the egg heats up and the butter begins to melt. Don’t heat too fast, or the sauce will be granular or the egg will scramble. Then add the hot butter to the egg, in a stream while whisking briskly. Allow the sauce to heat, while whisking, until it changes texture and appears a bit custardy.

If the sauce begins to curdle or scramble, add more lemon.

Remove from the heat. Check seasonings and add more lemon juice or salt to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve on asparagus, broccoli, fish, or atop eggs Benedict. Other additions can include, whipped cream * (Sauce Mousse line), capers (don’t overdo), finely minced parsley, or some paprika.

lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene) found in those colorful vegetables.

Most eggs at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market sell for between $4.00 and $5.00 per dozen. The cost of the 10 grams of protein from two large eggs ranges from about $.66 to $.84. The cost for the same amount of protein in many cuts of meat and poultry at the Market is significantly greater.

From poached to fried to hard boiled to scrambled to omelets or French toast, eggs are a steadfast feature at breakfast.

Then there’s the easy-to-make egg salad sandwich for lunch. For dinner a nutritious frittata with potatoes and vegetables is simple to prepare. They’re an essential ingredient in many desserts. And eggs enrich soups and sauces.

Some cooks may find making Hollandaise sauce intimidating.

Here’s a simple recipe, which substitutes olive oil for some of the butter and uses whole eggs rather than egg yolks.

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

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The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends!

Wooden spoons are always a fun topic around Compliments to the Chef! When a customer grabs one of the larger spoons they smile and announce to their friends that Mom had one just like this and it had two uses. One was for stirring and the other was for, well, not stirring! Wooden spoons are and always have been an important kitchen tool especially if you have non-stick pans.

Stop in to 46 Marion Ave. and shop our new line of Beechwood and Olivewood wooden spoons and instantly take your culinary, dining, and entertaining experience to the next level. Our partner Pacific Merchants is now offering the same wooden kitchen tools and cooking utensils used

by Julia Child and other great chefs around the world. Each of their Beechwood and Olivewood spoons are made in France where they are lovingly handcrafted to standards of unsurpassed quality.

For centuries wooden spoons and wooden cooking utensils have been preferred by chefs for their numerous advantages. Unlike metal or plastic, a wooden spoon can be left in the pot without the risk

of melting, burning your hand, or ruining a temperature-sensitive dish. A wooden kitchen utensil will not change the taste of acidic foods the way metal will. Wooden spoons, such as our 18” heavy spoon are incredibly durable and can be used to stir thick batters for easy cake baking and other recipes, while at the same time gentle enough to scrape out every last morsel of food without scratching the bottom of a pan (wood utensils are non-stick safe).

Wooden spoons are versatile! Treat yourself to a utensil set of their top quality corner spoons, slotted spoons, regular wooden spoons, and wooden spatulas in sizes ranging from 8” to 22” for almost every dish imaginable.

Pacific Merchants’ assortment of

French kitchen cooking utensils includes small wooden spoons, large wooden spoons, and everything in between.

Beechwood and Olivewood cooking spoons are easy care!

Simply wash your kitchen utensil with warm soapy water and allow to air dry. Restore your wood utensils to their satiny finish by treating them with a little mineral oil or beeswax compound.

A customer came in recently and needed to replace two of her wooden spoons because her son said they were the perfect size to be drum sticks and broke them both! So Rock on my Foodie Friends and remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, John and Paula

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LOCAL BRIEFS adaptation and dormancy. For more information visit www. southernadirondackaudubon.org.

2015 Saratoga DBA Fall Festival Saratoga County EOC Thanksgiving Baskets The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is helping families celebrate the upcoming holiday through Adopt-a-Family. The EOC will begin taking applications for Thanksgiving Baskets until Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

Applications can be filled out at our main office at 39 Bath St., Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday, at your local WIC clinic or call your Head Start/Early Head Start Family Advocate. Criteria: Applications are for Families of 2 or more only (permanent household members), you must be a Saratoga County resident. Thanksgiving basket distribution will be the week of Thanksgiving at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, Saratoga Springs: last names beginning A – L: Monday, November 23 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and last names beginning M – Z: Tuesday, November 24 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You must have a receipt to pick up your Thanksgiving basket.

There will be a last chance pick up on Wednesday, November 25, with a receipt – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and without a receipt – 10:30 a.m. until gone. For more information, please contact the Saratoga EOC at (518) 288-3206 in reference to Thanksgiving Baskets.

Wildlife Winter Survival Program Naturalist Peter Olesheski will present “Ready or Not: How Animals Prepare for Winter” on Wednesday, October 28, for the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. The program will be held in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room on the lower level of Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls. The program starts at 7 p.m. It is free to the public.

This presentation will explore animal survival methods including migration, hibernation,

Bring the whole family to celebrate the fall season in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs with fun and games at the 14th Annual Saratoga Downtown Business Association Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Young and old alike will find themselves rediscovering all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled free event. Plus, with all of the fun activities planned, this is one event you and your family will not want to miss. For further information, contact the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association at (518) 587-8635.

LARAC Fall Arts Festival A juried show featuring over 75 artisians making handmade unique products such as pottery, fiber, jewelry, culinary items, wood, photography, plus much more.

We’ll also have live music, food concessions, and not-for-profit information tables. In the spirit of Halloween there will be activities for the kids including a costume contest and some trick-or-treating.

The festival is at a new location this year at Heritage Hall, Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls on October 31 and November 1. There will also be children’s activities. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission is $5, children under 12 free, (518) 798-1144 Ext 5; larac.org

Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Meeting The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association will meet on Monday, November 2, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Route 9P), Saratoga Springs. Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County.

For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.

Chefs en Pointe Chefs en Pointe is a benefit for the National Museum’s School of

the Arts. It will be held on Friday evening, November 6. Its partners in the event are New York States of Mind LLC and The Chef ’s Consortium. This promises to be a convivial evening with local chefs and bartenders showing off and discussing their creations at tasting stations. Both the food and cocktail pairings will be inspired by New York State purveyed products including, Fall wildflower honey, maple syrup and Honey Whiskey from Catskill Provisions and spirits from Finger Lakes Distilling.

Be sure to save the date for this fantastic event. The cost is $100/ person and tickets are available until October 26th. To purchase tickets call the Dance Museum or purchase tickets online at dancemuseum.org.

Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting their annual Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair on Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center located at 1 Bayberry Dr., just off Route 9, ½ mile north of Routes 9 and 67.

Over 50 vendors will be on hand for your holiday shopping pleasure.

This highly attended show has free admission and free parking. Call the center at (518) 899-4411 for additional information.

Vendor/Craft Show The General Schuyler Rescue Squad is hosting a Vendor/Craft Show on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their building on Rt. 29, Schuylerville, NY. If you are interested in reserving a table, please contact Pat Temple, (518) 331-2978 or Patty61349@yahoo. com. Please come out and support your local community and rescue squad. Refreshments will be sold.

Annual Harvest Supper The Annual Harvest Supper will take place on November 7, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Corner of Pearl and Burgoyne Streets, Schuylerville.

The menu is: baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans, Dutch kraut, rolls and butter, homemade apple and pumpkin

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015 pies, beverages. Price for adults is $10, children 5 – 12 is $5. Takeout available. Reservations are recommended by calling (518) 6956638, or you may call the church at (518) 695-3479, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – noon. Walk-ins are welcome.

Admissions Open House at Saratoga Independent School Parents of elementary and preschool-aged children who believe in lifelong learning and independent thinking are invited to an Admissions Open House on Tuesday, November 10 at 9 a.m.

This year, Saratoga Independent School’s tuition assistance program was enhanced by an anonymous gift of $24,000 to create “The Founder’s Scholarship.” The intent of the Founder’s Scholarship is to provide a full-tuition scholarship for one primary aged student for four years of their education at Saratoga Independent School.

The Saratoga Independent School is located at 459 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Register online at www.siskids.org or call (518) 583-0841 for more information.

Brown Bag Lunch Series The Brown Bag Lunch Series will be held on November 12 in the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library from noon – 1 p.m. The subject will be, The Railroads of Saratoga Springs, presented

by Gino DiCarlo, author of “Trolleys of the Capital District”.

Open and free to the public.

Comedic Fundraiser for After the Fire “The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour” will perform at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs on Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. Aaron David Ward, Frank Gentile and Steve VanZandt will provide the laughs at this fundraiser for After the Fire. For advance tickets at $15, contact After the Fire member Maureen Smith at (518) 581-1823, or tickets will be available at the door for $20.

Come join us for an evening of fun, and help to support After the Fire.

Simpson UMC Annual Brown Bread Sale Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rt. 29), is offering their legendary Steamed Brown Bread for sale just in time for the holidays. Excellent by itself or toasted with cream cheese or butter, this hearty and delicious molasses, flour, bran, raisin, and buttermilkbased bread is steamed in cans over the stove; refrigerates and freezes well; and makes great gifts, too!

Cost is only $5 a loaf. Orders will be taken until Friday, November 6, with pick up in the church fellowship hall Friday, November 13, from 1-5 p.m. Please call Dorothy at (518) 584-9078 or Cindi at (518) 885-9791 to place your order.

Looking for Volunteers CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is accepting new adult volunteer applications for its Homework Help and Family Assistance. We are in need of van drivers at this time. Please visit www. captaincares.org for the application, or call Mary at (518) 371-1185.

CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a social service agency located in Clifton Park. CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach services, Teen Talk Helpline, emergency food pantry, family assistance program, and various youth leadership programs. For those with questions about CAPTAIN, please visit our website at www.captaincares. org. Those wishing to speak to a CAPTAIN Representative may also call (518) 371-1185.

Special Sale Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville announces a special in-shop sale, with some exceptions. All clothing is on sale for $1 and $2. Special Children’s books are selling for 10 cents to 50 cents.

Second Hand Rose is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 needed and appreciated. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.

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

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015 The Empty Pot

Family Friendly Event

Friday, October 23 Rummage/Garage Sale United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 24, hours are 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Everything is purchased with a free will donation. Proceeds benefit SSUMC and affiliated mission work.

Annual A Cappella Festival South Glens Falls High School Auditorium, 42 Merritt Road in South Glens Falls, 7 p.m.

Vocal Point, South Glens Falls High School’s select a cappella group, is hosting their second annual a cappella festival, TuneUp. Seven a cappella groups will be performing. General Admission is $5.Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at http://vocalpoint.ticketleap.com/tuneup/.

Dinner, concessions, and a cappella merchandise will be available for purchase. Doors open 6 p.m.

Country Dance Night to Benefit the Veteran’s Homes Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 10 p.m.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks will present a Country Dance Night hosted

by DJ Kevin Richards. Tickets are $15 at the door. All proceeds will benefit The Guardian House and The Saratoga County Rural Preservation Co. (Men’s Vet House). Dance lessons followed by an “Open Country Dance Party.” There will be food available for purchase and a cash bar. Several raffle baskets available for added fun. For more information or to reserve a table for eight or more, please call Arlyne Henley at (518) 879-9262.

Maple Avenue Middle School Auditorium, Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Twenty three, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students will take the stage to bring Demi’s children’s book, “The Empty Pot” to life.

Will integrity prevail? Or is the desire for the most powerful seat in the kingdom too great a reward to stay true to oneself? A year’s time will tell. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the door. Please contact k_munski@ saratogaschools.org with questions.

Concert by The Bad Plus Joshua Redman Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m. $35 general admission. For ticket information call (518) 580-5321 or go to www.skidmore.edu/zankel.

Saturday, October 24 Annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale 275 Gooms Rd., Halfmoon, 9a.m.-3p.m.

Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. For more information call Jamie (518) 683-4409, or email alcraftshow@aol.com.

Scottie’s Closet Ballston Spa Middle School Cafeteria, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This annual event provides free gently used clothing, books, coats, and shoes to about 300 students, families and community members. All of the items donated by the school community to Scottie’s Closet are provided free to students, families and members of the community who benefit from those items being recycled.

Please contact the Ballston Spa Middle School for additional information (518) 884-7200.

Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, 10 a.m.

Register 30 minutes before start. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is

CALENDAR 27 also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Information is available at www.ava.org.

ESCV www.walkescv.org.

Sunday, October 25 Breakfast Buffet Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11 a.m.

We have added omelets, made to order. $8 for adults, $7 for Senior Citizens, Children under 5 are free.

“Saratoga Chic” Embassy Suites Bridal Show by Hilton 86 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Enjoy food tastings, door prizes and more. Engaged attendees can register for the grand prize. Call (518) 350-9505 register or go to EmbassySuitesBridalShow.com.

Monthly Indoor Craft & Garage Sale Saratoga Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.

– 3 p.m.

Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, handmade items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and more. New vendors are signing up every month. Rain or shine. All proceeds go to local charities. Call (518) 289-5470 for information.

Monday, October 26 Residential Design Trends Saratoga Springs Library, Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 8 p.m.

A free presentation by local professionals designed to share their insight and experiences in a way that is informative and inspirational. They will be sharing their perspectives on home design, building and remodeling trends, budgets, value, resources and inspiring ideas. The fastpaced presentation will provide an opportunity to learn, gain insight into the process, and see the latest trends and technologies in residential construction. RSVP by calling CRBRA (518) 690-0766.

Tuesday, October 27 What You Need to Know if You Suspect Your Child has a Disability Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – Noon Parents of children from birth through school age will learn what to do if they suspect their child has a disability. A representative from Parent Network of the Capital Region will discuss the various supports that are available. Register in the Children’s Room or by calling (518) 584-7860, Ext 305.

Wednesday, October 28 Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30.

Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Gina Michelin (518) 584-7860 ext. 250.

Thursday, October 29 General Grant Remembers President Lincoln Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m.

It’s October of 1865, and the Civil War has been over for roughly four months — a little longer than the time since President Lincoln was felled by an assassin’s bullet. General Grant, who saw the president just hours before his death, now has a deeper perspective on Lincoln’s compassionate character and his place in American history. Hear Steve Trimm,Grant Cottage tour guide, discuss these and other observations as “General Grant.”

No registration required. For more information visit www.sspl.org.

Local Town Websites Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Rebuilding Together Raises $80K Photos by Francesco D’Amico

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The annual fundraising dinner for Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, the “All Hands In” gala, took place in the beautiful Hall of Springs on Thursday evening, October 15.

Rebuilding Together Saratoga County partners with volunteers year-round to ensure that homeowners in need can live independently and safely in their homes.

RTSC’s programs provide crucial home repairs for low-income home owners, as well as safety and accessibility modifications for older adults and homeowners with disabilities. Since its founding in 2003 by Michelle and Dan Larkin, RTSC has renovated and revitalized 559 homes and 57 non-profit centers, with more than 5,000 dedicated volunteers.

This year’s fundraising dinner for RTSC raised $80,000. The evening featured a cash bar, silent auction, a mystery box raffle and live music. After dinner, founder Michelle Larkin gave a sincere welcome and began the evening’s award ceremony.

“Our job is to help our neighbors in need,” Larkin said. “What we do is powerful and lasting.”

The “Volunteer of the Year Award” went to Tina Senecle, a

Tom and Kristie Roohan.

longtime volunteer for RTSC. Senecle, a single mom, has not only volunteered her time and effort to RTSC, but has also been helped by the organization as well, which she gave thanks for during her speech.

Tom Roohan was taken aback by receiving the “Gotta Hand It to You Award,” which was given to him as a surprise. Roohan, the broker-owner of Roohan Reality, has played a major role in RTSC and has directly facilitated and assisted with many projects over the years.

Mike Shpur was also honored at the event, despite not being able to attend. Shpur, a local

Michelle Larkin and Lisa Mitzen.

golf legend, was paralyzed in a fall last year, but was able to come home for Christmas after RTSC completely modified his home for wheelchair accessibility.

The evening concluded with a live auction conducted by Jim Carter. Some of the items up for bid included a Baltimore Orioles VIP experience, box seats at the Saratoga Race Course for next season and lift tickets to Gore Mountain. Guests also had the opportunity to bid on sponsoring projects for RTSC. For more information about Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, or to donate, visit RTsaratoga.org.

Cindy and Barry Potoker.

Mark Hogan, Patty Riggi and Sonny Bonacio.

Jane and Neil Golub.

Peter Herman, Neil Hallett and Steve Bederian.

Amy Tuck and Lois Hurt.

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

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How Do You Spell H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S?

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Children’s Theatre will be performing the Tony Award winning play “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from October 23 to 25 at Saratoga Music Hall.

Directed by Bob Berenis, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a sidesplitting musical comedy that follows a cast of quirky and eclectic characters as they navigate their way towards winning a spelling bee.

However, each of the spellers has their own heartbreaking backstory that is told through flashbacks and dynamic songs. Audiences will enjoy the witty humor, clever musical numbers and the wideranging performance skills of these young actors.

The cast, made up of 17 high school students, has been

rehearsing for several months and the actors are more than ready to show off their hard work.

“I’ve had a lot of fun with this show and I’ve learned a lot,” said Matthew Boyce, who plays Mitch Mahoney, the rough-around-theedges “comfort counsellor” who is only at the bee as part of his community service. “Audiences will have a great time; everyone will think this show is hilarious.

There are some jokes only adults will get. It’s been hard to keep a straight face a lot of the time during rehearsal.”

“I’m looking forward the most to the audience’s reaction of the different characters on stage. Everyone can relate to certain aspects of all the characters,” said Leigh Berenis, the Associate Executive Director of Saratoga Children’s Theater and choreographer of the play. She also notes that while there is a lot of goofy humor, many of the jokes are

more for older audiences, so the show is rated PG-13.

Audience members will actually get the chance to directly participate in the play as well. Before the show, adult audience members have the opportunity to sign up if they are interested. Three random names are then chosen during the play and selected audience members get up on stage and join the cast of spellers. They act along with the cast, prompted throughout by the actors.

“The audience volunteers make each show different. It really adds to the humor of the play,” said actor Sam Miller.

While the show is very funny, it does have a darker aspect when it comes to the lives of the spellers. They tell the story of their family lives throughout, which often allude to neglect, abuse and feelings of inadequacy.

“The play shows so much of how life is,” said sophomore

Photo by MarkBolles.com

Jackson Cassidy. “It may not be what we always want, but it shows we can still always make it work.”

Performances are Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for

adults and $10 for guests 18 and under. All tickets will be sold at the door. Saratoga Music Hall is located at 474 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

For more information about the play or Saratoga Children’s Theatre, visit saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Culture, Comics and Cosplay: Chase Con Expo Returns!

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — After its premiere success in April, Chase Con Expo is back, and this time for an entire weekend. The Saratoga Springs City Center will be hosting this unique pop culture convention on October 24 and 25. Without a doubt, there will be comics (and some of the best comic artists) at the expo, but there is so much to do and see that the description of “comic convention” just doesn’t seem to cover everything Chase Con has to offer.

“This is my universe,” said Chase Con Expo founder and organizer, Samuel Chase. “It has everything I love in a convention: movies, TV, comics and more. It’s everything pop culture.”

For those who love entertainment in all its forms, there is something at the expo for every interest. Here are just some of the weekend’s highlights to look forward to:

Guest Stars — Bonnie Piesse – An Australian actress and singer/ songwriter, Piesse is most known for her role as Beru Lars in Star Wars Epsisode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

— Steve Lavigne – a comic book illustrator best known for his work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His artwork is seen on the majority of TMNT licensed merchandise. He is the inspiration for the character Michelangelo, according to TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. Other notable comic artists include Michael Oppenheimer, Kevin Conrad, Bill Anderson, Dan Nakrosis and more.

— Brian Myers, former WWE superstar known as Curt Hawkins – Myers, who now fights for TNA Impact Wrestling, will be making a special one-day only appearance on Sunday, October 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Jim Martin – a puppet performer, producer and director for over 35 years, Martin has performed on children’s television shows such as Captain Kangaroo, Eureka’s Castle, The Puzzle Place and Sesame Street.

He went on to direct Between the Lions on PBS, Bear in the Big Blue House on Disney and has won 5 Emmys for his directing work on Sesame Street.

— Rika Muranaka – theme composer and producer of some of Konami’s most successful and award-winning game titles, including Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid and its sequels.

— Damien “E/Love” Matthias – multiplatinum awardwinning writer, producer and director who has sold over 35 million records. He has co-produced and performed with LL Cool J, and has helped launch the careers of Tupac Shakur and John Forte.

— The 1967 Chevy Impala from the show “Supernatural” will be on display.

Cosplay — 5 famous cosplayers will be in attendance at Chase Con including Saraphina Cosplay, L’Homme Du Soleil, UndiesOfWondy, Kathrine Zan and Chelsea Von Chastity. The latter three will be judging this year’s cosplay contests.

— The adult cosplay contest will take place on Saturday, with the youth contest on Sunday.

Guests are invited to dress in their favorite cosplay costumes to try to place in categories such as adult beginner, adult advanced, best overall group cosplay, best in show, best in performance and best craftsmanship.

— Cosfights, which will demonstrate an introduction to stage combat, basic techniques and fight choreography, will be performed by Coach Moses and Tico Flores Kyle.

The 1967 Chevy Impala from the TV Show “Supernatural.” Photo provided.

Gaming — Gaming tournaments hosted by Dirty Goblin Games will take place throughout the weekend. Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40K and Yu-Gi-Oh are just some of the table game tournaments offered.

— Super Smash Bros. tournaments will be hosted by Nicholas Warchocki of Arc Way Gaming and give gamers the chance to take home trophies by playing either Melee or Wii-U versions of the game.

“We try to do the best show we possibly can,” said Chase. “It’s a medium sized convention so we can give more to our fans. It’s not as crowded and congested, so you can see more. And the City Center is really nice and laid out well.”

Merchandise and art vendors are a big part of Chase Con Expo. Tables will be set up throughout the City Center selling books, comics, artwork, toys and games and much more.

Franklin Community Center will have a table where guests can bring in food and goods for donation, as well as a raffle; all proceeds go toward the community center.

For those who are used to the pricey tickets of most conventions, the admission to Chase Con Expo will come as a nice surprise. Oneday passes are $15 and two-day passes are $25. Group admission packs are also available. VIP passes range from $50 to $100 and include early admission to the expo to get an advantageous sneak peek, as well as a gift bag of merchandise.

“I want to see it succeed. I like seeing people happy, that’s something I really enjoyed about the first [convention]. I got great positive feedback,” Chase continued.

With over 2,500 guests attending the one-day expo in April, Chase

is estimating that this weekend’s Chase Con will bring in over 3,000.

A pre-party and a post-party at Bailey’s Cafe will bookend Chase Con weekend on Friday and Sunday night. Both parties begin at 5 p.m. and go until 9 p.m.

Over a dozen guest stars appearing at Chase Con will be at the parties, which will also include prizes and giveaways. VIP ticket holders get into the parties for free.

Chase Con Expo begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and ends at 7 p.m.

On Sunday, doors open at 9:30, with activities going until 5 p.m.

For tickets and more information, visit ChaseCon.org.

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Winners of Canine Costume Contest!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Downtown Saratoga Springs was filled with adorable costumed canines on Sunday, October 18 for the tenth annual Howl-O-Ween parade. Each year, Sloppy Kisses of Saratoga hosts the parade, as well as a costume contest for pups and their people. Over 100 people and 50 dogs came out this year to participate in the event, which started at Putnam Den and paraded along downtown.

The winner of the best human/dog duo costume was Ty, a lab mix, who was dressed as a piñata; his owners went as a Mexican fiesta.

Most original doggy costume went to Jack, an Old English sheepdog, who was dressed as a “poop factory.” Tucker, a Tibetan terrier dressed as a sailor, won cutest costume.

Sloppy Kisses of Saratoga is a mom and pop owned and operated dog boutique located at 425 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit sloppykissesofsaratoga.com.

Winners of this year’s Sloppy Kisses canine costume contest. Photo provided.

Benefit Screening of “The First Line” Saratoga Native Stars in Feature Film

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A unique homecoming has been planned for Saratoga Springs native and actor, Pantelis Kodogiannis. Kodogiannis is the star of the new feature film “The First Line,” which will be screened on October 29 at 7 p.m., at Bow Tie Cinemas in Saratoga Springs.

The screening is a fundraiser for two local Saratoga charities: Coesa Inc. and Shelters of Saratoga.

The theme of “home” deeply resonates throughout “The First Line,” in which Kodogiannis plays a Greek-American attorney who is hired by the Greek government to bring a case for the return of the Parthenon Marbles (Elgin Marbles) from England. The film is visually stunning with footage shot in Greece, London and New York City.

In 2008, Kodogiannis, a 1995 graduate of Saratoga Central Catholic School, was working as an attorney in a New York City law firm when he was bitten by the acting bug.

“Being a lawyer was extremely rewarding, but I reached a point in my life when I asked, ‘Is this it? Is this what I’m going to do for the rest of my life?’” Kodogiannis said. Six years later, the nowtrained actor is practicing law again—this time acting the part of an attorney for the big screen.

The film was released in Greece in November 2014, and special screenings are planned in the United States before its official release sometime later this year.

Tickets for the event include a cocktail reception (cash bar) with donated foods from area restaurants beginning at 6 p.m. and the film screening starting at 7 p.m. A VIP ticket may be purchased which also includes a Q&A and champagne toast with Kodogiannis and Honorary Chair, Joanne Yepsen, at 5:30 p.m. Regular tickets are $50 and VIP tickets at $75. Ticket may be purchased at thefirstline. brownpapertickets.com.

Read this and other stories at www.saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

week of 10/23-10/29 friday, 10/23:

Broccoli Samurai w/ Strange Machines, 9:30 pm

Rich Ortiz, 9 pm

George Krakat, 9 pm

Just Nate, 9 pm

Master Cylinders, 9 pm

Aztec Two Step / Monty Delaney, 8 pm

Karaoke, 9:30 pm

EJ Hopeck, 8 pm

Jeff Walton, 3 pm

Franklin Micare, 7 pm

Comedy Show, 9 pm

Jukebox Night, 10 pm

EQX presents Locksley, 8 pm

@ Bailey’s — 583.6060

@ Bentley’s — 899.4300 @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

@ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Fresh, 7 pm

@ Crown Grill — 583.1105

Slow Burn, 8 pm @ Dozer’s — 587.9478

Erin Harkes Duo, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

The Wallies, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003

3 to Get Ready, 5:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180

Pop City, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180

@ Putnam Den — 584.8066

@ Ravenswood — 371.8771 @ The Mill — 899.5253

@ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 @ Vapor — 581.5775

sunday, 10/25: Dan Berggren, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

Olivia Quillio, 6 pm

@ One Caroline — 587.2026

Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Marcus Ruggiero, 3 pm

@ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

Body + Soul, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300

monday, 10/26:

Rob Lindquist Group, 9 pm

Frankie Lessard, 6:30 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582

Street Corner Holler, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

Dan Sherwin, 6:30 pm

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

The Black Ships/ Oz Alone/ Paradox Saints/ Devin 8, 8 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

Joe Nacco, 8 pm

@ Ravenswood — 371.8771

Grand Central Station, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

Comedy’s Best Kep Secret Tour, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Jeff Strange, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

The Refrigerators, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

saturday, 10/24: ComicCon Post Party, 6 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060

Sugar Pill, 9 pm

@ Bentley’s — 899.4300

CREEP SHOW!, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

Brad Westcott, 8 pm

@ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm

@ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791

Rattlesnake, 10 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Karaoke, 10 pm

@ Circus Café — 583.1106

Toga Boys, 9 pm

@ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Bolton, Nolan + Greene, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003

Phillip Meatbox, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180

Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk Jazz Duo, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014

The Getdown, 7 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300

Terry Gordon Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582

Dustin DeLuke, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

Matt Mirabile feat. Jill Hughes, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

Er Go Blu, 6:30 pm

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

@ Brook Tavern — 871.1473

Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

tuesday, 10/27: Skidmore Small Jazz Ensembles, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

Rich Ortiz, 10 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm

@ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

wednesday, 10/28: Acoustic Blues Open Mic + Jam, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

David John, 6:30 pm

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Open Mic, 8 pm

@ Putnam Den — 584.8066

Celtic Session, 7 pm

@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Karaoke, 9 pm

@ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

thursday, 10/29: Pat Decker, 7 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060

Open Mic, 7 pm

@ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

Matty Finn, 6 pm

@ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177

Open Mic, 10 pm

@ Circus Café — 583.1106

Becky Walton + Mike Steiner, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014

Chris Carey + Mike O’Donnell, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

Garland and Chris Dollard Duo, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Kevin McKrell Band, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm

@ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

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Puzzles Across 1 Many an Amman man 5 Grab, as ice cubes 9 Seuss character who “speaks for the trees” 14 Ship bottom 15 Auth. unknown 16 Fit to be tied 17 Opposed to 18 Flat-topped elevation 19 Consumerist Ralph 20 Rock used for hammering, e.g.

23 Mousse kin 24 NBC skit show 25 Neighbor of Can. 28 Seasoned veteran 31 Sneaker brand 34 Sharper, as vision 36 One that falls in the fall 38 Shari Lewis’ Lamb Chop, memorably 40 Media workers’ org.

42 Mentalist Geller 43 Home of baseball’s Marlins 44 First piece moved in chess, often 47 Takes a load off 48 “Incredible!”

49 __ Piper 51 Half a colon 52 Blog VIPs 53 Bubble bath spot 55 Arctic sea bird 57 Classic comedy team, with “The” ... and what the last words of 20-, 38and 44-Across comprise 63 Mexican mom 66 Wrap for a sprain 67 Agatha Christie’s title 68 Universal principle 69 Letter-named thoroughfares in Bklyn.

70 Soprano Gluck 71 Gossipmonger 72 Religious offshoot 73 Ringful on a belt Down 1 Triumphant cries 2 Littlest of a litter 3 Voice below soprano 4 Showy jewelry 5 Fare steamed in corn husks 6 Ten C-notes

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38 7 Wine quality 8 Annoying swarm 9 Kitchen flooring 10 Like much early history 11 “Cool!”

12 Had a bite 13 Gen-__: boomer’s kid, usually 21 Surprised scream 22 Cleaning up after the mess?

25 Still owed 26 Appear that way 27 Palette user 28 Inscribed award 29 Check from the IRS 30 Films featuring chaps in chaps 32 Fasten, as buttons 33 Junkyard metal 35 Protestant denom.

37 Let loose 39 Fuzzy fruit 41 Detested thing 45 Insult 46 Most shipshape 50 Lovebirds, e.g.

54 Software test versions 56 George Eastman’s camera 57 Easy race pace 58 Whence icicles hang 59 Building detail, briefly 60 Big windstorm 61 Award for a sitcom 62 Red and Coral 63 Mother’s Day month 64 Bough breaker 65 Racket

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: Hark, Hawk, Hock Hark means to pay close attention.

Hark, the store will open for Christmas shopping at 5 a.m.

Hawk means to sell something.

We saw street vendors hawking luggage to many people.

Hock means to pawn or trade something.

She had to hock her diamond to pay her medical bills.

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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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

Great Pumpkin Challenge to Benefit Saratoga Bridges Photos by Francesco D’Amico

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, October 16, thousands of runners of all ages and their well-wishers turned out to benefit a great cause – Saratoga Bridges’ programs and services – by participating in the Great Pumpkin Challenge.

Congratulations to the race winners and everyone who was involved: 5k male division winner

Derrick Staley

5k female division winner

Mesha Brewer

5k kids fun run winner

Ryan Abatto 10k winner

Sully Sullivan

5K Kids run winner Ryan Abatto

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

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Bob Murphy, A Rare Breed!

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY This past week, retired Administrator Robert Murphy of Saratoga Springs High School passed away Monday, October 12 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, surrounded by his family. His history at Saratoga High goes from being the boy’s varsity basketball coach in the late sixties and early seventies, before becoming an assistant principal in the early seventies, until retirement.

Fondly called Coach, or ‘Murph’ by those who were closely associated with him, he was 80

years old. Bob was an exceptional athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball for CBA High School in Albany. From there, he received a full scholarship to Manhattan College where he excelled in both sports. His college basketball home court was Madison Square Garden, where he and his teammates faced several future NBA players and, in 1957, he played in the NIT, at a time when the NIT was more prestigious than the NCAA post season tournament.

After graduation from Manhattan, Coach Murphy received an offer to play for the Boston Red Sox and was a territorial draft pick for the New York Knicks. He decided to start his career as an educator and coach, in the Albany area. He coached for various local varsity high school teams including CBA, Cohoes, Albany and finally Saratoga Springs. Bob worked for the Saratoga Springs School District for over 27 years as an assistant principal and coach.

After his retirement from Saratoga, in 1992, Mr. Murphy took employment with Saratoga County as the DWI Coordinator

and Director and was still active with that position.

Coach Murphy was a longtime member of the McGregor Links Country Club and was Club Champion in 1986 and Senior Club Champion in 2009. Golf was one of his passions. He was one of the top players at the McGregor Country Club. I always said that ‘Murph’ had a silky swing - he made golf look easy because his play was effortless.

I had nothing but high regard and respect for Coach Murphy. He was always supportive of me when I was coaching basketball and as a teacher. His knowledge of the game of basketball was second to none. Not once did he offer advice without it being sought after, but when it was time to get his insight he seemed to be always on target.

I have met many knowledgeable people through basketball, and I can place Bob Murphy on that list. What amazed me was he never talked about himself. It really was never about him, it was always about what you were doing as a coach, and teacher. He always gave you a sincere feeling of support. His advice, when asked for, always seemed to have a suggestive

air, and never did he direct his perspective as an ultimatum.

Another admirable characteristic about Coach Murphy is that he never pointed to, or talked about the success of his career as an athlete and coach. I think of all the former athletes I know who live off of their stories of boast that related to their past days of stardom, I never heard Coach Murphy talk about, or brag of his successful athletic career. A good example is that I did not know he had a chance to play with the Knicks, or in fact received an offer from Red Sox. That’s just the way he was, it really wasn’t ever about what he did. I feel it’s one of the most admirable characteristics of his greatness. I’ve always said, that when a good athlete is a humble person, their game will speak for itself. This is a rare attribute of the human character and one that was part of Coach Murphy’s persona.

Robert Murphy has touched and guided a lot of people in some way or another. To me he was the epitome of an atypical athlete and high school administrator, because he never wore it on his sleeve. He always gave me a good feeling that

he supported the teachers and coaches, and instead of coming down on you with an iron fist, he reached out with a lending hand of confidence. His guidance of others was subliminal, and it headlined his natural demeanor as calm and understanding.

The finishing touch on the portrait of Bob Murphy was his signature smile, it was contagious and made one feel that there was a validation of acceptance. He managed to sublimely reinforce a feeling that you were doing the right thing. As ‘Murph’ used to say, “Do what you got to do!” He will be missed and not forgotten.

Rest in peace my friend!

Saratoga XC Classic Here Comes #26!

Top: Runners at the start the 5K course; bottom: youth runners near the finish line of the 3K race at the Saratoga XC Classic held Sunday, October 18, in Saratoga Spa State Park. Photos Provided.

If you are watching NASCAR this Sunday, October 25 you now have a local rooting interest. At the Sprint Cup Camping World 500 at Talladega SuperSpeedway, car number 26 will be sponsored by none other than Wilton’s own Adirondack Tree Surgeons!

This photo, provided by Judy Viger, whose parents own Adirondack Tree Surgeons shows #26, decked out in the company’s corporate green and yellow colors, getting tuned up and ready for the big stage. The race will be broadcast on NBC at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Best of luck to driver, crew and sponsor!

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Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Action at Morris Cup

JMJC’s Tony Leggiero scores on his way to winning a silver medal.

Photos by Lou DiGesare (realjudo.net)

JMJC’s Chad Dukes (blue) has one of the biggest throws of the event.

GLENVILLE — based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) won 36 total medals, including 12 Gold, at the 14th annual Morris Cup Judo Championships

on Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12, to win the overall team title for the seventh consecutive time.

First Night Saratoga 5k Run The 18th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by Saratoga Arts, will be held on Thursday, December 31 at 5:30 PM. The run is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. There is no day of race registration. The race has sold out for the past fourteen years. A ChronoTrack B-Tag computerized scoring system will be used. The USA Track and Field certified course starts and finishes on the Skidmore College Campus.

New this year: the course has been modified with the elimination of the four 90 degree turns at the beginning of the race. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in five-year age categories. All finishers will receive a First Night Commemorative Medal. Register by November 27 for the early registration fee of $25 and a guaranteed long-sleeved shirt. After November 27 registration is $30. Refreshments following the race. Showers and restrooms are available in the athletic complex. Register online, or download an application and map at www.saratoga-arts.org. There is no additional fee for registering on-line. For further information contact First Night Saratoga at 518-584-4132.

Saratoga Scavenger Run Halloween Edition On Sunday October 25, iRun LOCAL (18 Congress Street) will

Puzzle solutions from pg. 35 Send your sports stories or briefs to Arthur Gonick, Sports Editor at arthur@saratoga publishing.com

be hosting their annual Scavenger Run Halloween Edition. This event is free and open to anyone.

Participants will meet at iRun LOCAL (18 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs) at 3:45 p.m. and the details of the scavenger run will be explained. From 4:15-5 p.m., participants will make their way around downtown on a unique and fun run/ walk which concludes back at iRun LOCAL where prizes will be awarded. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes for DOUBLE TICKETS. Airstream Catering will be onsite with food for purchase. For more information visit www.irunlocal.com or contact Jamie Mastroianni at 518-886-8537

Countdown to the Breeders’ Cup SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host its annual Countdown to the Breeders’ Cup preview program Saturday, October 24 at 1 p.m. in the Museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery. Racing experts Michael Veitch and Brian Nadeau will provide analysis and predictions for each Breeders’ Cup race. The program is free and open to the public.

The Museum will provide complimentary copies of The Blood-Horse’s Breeders’ Cup preview edition, featuring past performances of all the pre-entries.

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will take place October 30 and 31 at Keeneland race Course in Lexington, KY.

The program will feature a trivia contest for prizes from the Museum’s gift shop. Brien Bouyea, the Museum’s communications officer, will serve as the program’s moderator.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department hosts Halloween Skate.

Join us at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink for a Halloween Skate on Friday Oct. 30 from 5 – 8 p.m. Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, (518) 5833462 or visit www.SaratogaRec. com for more information.

You’re sure to have a ghoulishly good time!

Saratoga Stryders’ Fall Back 5 After Halloween, are you tired from a night of ‘Trick or Treating’? Want to burn off some of those sweets but still get a chance to sleep in? Then the Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race on Sunday, November 1 is the perfect event for you! Set your clocks back, fall back in bed for that extra hour and emerge bright-eyed and bushy tailed and ready to tackle some serious trails in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Online registration is available at www.greenleafracing. com for $25. Go to www.saratogastryders for info and for a registration link. For more information, call 518-290-0493 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Week of October 23 – October 29, 2015

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BSpa Boys Soccer #1 Playoff Seed Scotties: 16-0 in Regular Season

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — With a 2-0 victory at home against Schenectady on Monday, October 19, Ballston Spa’s Varsity Boys Soccer has finished their regular season at 16-0, and has earned the #1 seed in the Suburban Council’s Section II Class AA Boys’ Soccer Tournament.

That #1 ranking assures Ballston Spa a bye in the first round, and a home game in the quarterfinals. That quarterfinal contest will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 26 at 3 p.m. against the winner of a first-round match between eighth-ranked CBA and ninthranked Niskayuna.

Should Ballston Spa advance, they would play a semi-final match on Thursday, October 29. The finals are on Monday, November 2. This year, Colonie will be the site of the semi-final and final rounds.

In the win against Schenectady on Monday, Griffen

One of Ballston Spa’s Nine Shutouts (4-0) against Troy on September 10.

Photo by MarkBolles.com

MacWatters scored Ballston Spa’s first goal with 4:30 left in the first half. Connor DeFilippis scored the second goal with 27:30 remaining in the second half.

For the regular season, the Scotties have notched 48 goals

while surrendering just 5, recording 9 shutouts in the process.

Saratoga Fall Mixed Sale Monday

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fasig-Tipton’s Fall Mixed Sale in Saratoga Springs has attracted a “full house” of 366 Thoroughbreds, which will be offered at the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 26.

The continuous session will begin with approximately 100 infoal mares and racing/broodmare

prospects, followed by 60 yearlings and 206 weanlings. Broodmares will be stabled at NYRA’s Oklahoma Training Center, adjacent to the sales grounds.

Catalogues for this sale may now be accessed online (visit fasigtipton.com/ci/catalogues/ view/2015/The-Saratoga-FallSale) and it is available in print form at all Fasig-Tipton offices.