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Best in Show Maple Ave Middle School’s Alexa Rahman is Conquering the Equestrian World

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

reached the absolute pinnacle of that calling.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Let’s begin with a little exercise: — Start by thinking of all the 13 year-olds that you know.

— Next, eliminate all but those who can look you in the eye with a quiet, yet determined, confidence and convince you that they have found their life’s profession.

Alexa Rahman aboard Zoey at the Morgan Grand Nationals and World Championship in Oklahoma City. Photo provided.

— Now, subtract all but those 13 year-olds who have already

Leading By Example

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY — Even the youngest of us can provide the greatest lessons in giving.

This holiday season, area schools reached out to Saratoga TODAY to share the stories of local teenagers who recognized a need in their communities and stepped up to do something about it.

From collecting shoes for the needy a half a world away to

What are you left with? Meet Alexa Rahman. Multiple World Champion Morgan (show) horse equestrian. Also, an eighth grader at Maple Avenue Middle School.

This season, Alexa has a championship for each year of her existence: A stunning 13 titles in various aspects of show horse riding (see side box), culminating in two world championships and one reserve (runner-up) championship at last month’s

Featured Story

See Best in Show pg. 8

Local Teens Making a Difference

training to fight fires, young people are setting aside the free time they could be spending on electronic devices to put the community around them first.

Elizabeth Ashworth, 17, is a senior at Ballston Spa High School. She hopes to attend the Culinary Institute of America with a focus on baking. But a couple years ago, when she was told she wasn’t old enough to help the Society for Prevention of Cruelty See Story pg. 18

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Champs!

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Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries 6 Business 14-15 Education 16-17 Pulse 34-38 Jacob Dooley, center in yellow uniform, has been a volunteer firefighter since he was 14 years old.

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Man on the Street “What’s the most unusual or unique dish you’ve ever had on Thanksgiving?”

Bart Stephens, from Ballston Spa “A meat pie with peas and carrots. I guess it’s odd for Thanksgiving, but it’s a traditional Hungarian dish.”

Afton King, from Saratoga Springs Liz Collins, from Chicago “Turducken.” (a chicken stuffed inside a duck, stuffed inside a turkey.)

Meg Bilgore, from Saratoga Springs “Roasted red pepper soup with lobster.”

“Stuffed Mushrooms.

They’re stuffed with turkey stuffing and Swiss cheese.

My mom makes them every Thanksgiving.”

Chad Spoor, from Saratoga Springs “Carrots with raisins.”

Sara Patnode, from Queensbury “Bacon wrapped asparagus”

James Porter, from Long Island “I was eating with a Jamaican family that served pig ears.”

Doug Carlson and Chrissy Fancy, from Massachusetts.

“At our friend’s house, his family always has salmon on Thanksgiving.”

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Toys For Toga Kicks Off Annual Toy Drive in Saratoga County Max Oswald, General Manager of Saratoga Brewing. “Every child deserves a present to open at Christmas time.”

“As the holidays arrive, we’re reminded how important it is to give back to our community,” said Mike O’Malley, VP of Sales and Marketing at DeCrescente Distributing. “We’re honored just to be a part of Toys For Toga, and we hope to see the local community participate in collecting toys for the children of Saratoga county.”

There was true community spirit at the tasting room of Olde Saratoga Brewing Company on Wednesday November 10. Representatives of Franklin Community Center, Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, DeCrescente Distributing, Saratoga Boatworks and area restaurants joined together to kick off the Toys for Toga program.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The third annual Toys For Toga campaign kick-off took place on Tuesday, November 10 at 5 p.m. at the Saratoga Brewing Tap Room located at 131 Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs. DeCrescente Distributing Company, Saratoga Brewery, Saratoga Boatworks, and Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau (SCTB) have partnered together on the campaign to help provide local children with toys for the holidays.

Now through Friday, December 11, members of the local community can spread holiday cheer by donating new, unwrapped toys at participating locations. Just look for a cardboard box with the Toys For Toga logo. New this year, toys can be brought to the “Stuff a Boat” drop-off at the Saratoga Boatworks location in Wilton Mall.

On December 14, all donated toys will be distributed equally among three local charities: Franklin Community Center, CAPTAIN Youth and Family

Services and Mechanicville Area Community Services Center.

Last year, Toys For Toga collected more than 700 toys and raised $5,400. This year, the goal is to collect 1,000 toys and raise $10,000. In lieu of toy donations, coasters and pinups will be available for purchase at local bars and restaurants.

Financial contributions can also be made at www.gofundme.com/toysfortoga. Any cash donation received will be spent on toys.

“It’s a privilege and responsibility to give to those in need,” said

Todd Garofano, President of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau added, “Since its inception as a part of Saratoga County Winter Restaurant Week three years ago, this program has grown tremendously thanks to the tireless efforts of Max Oswald at Saratoga Brewing, our partners with DeCrescente and all the local participating businesses.

We can’t thank the local community, as well as visitors to Saratoga, enough for contributing to this great local cause.”

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Investing in Growth Drunk Driver Accepts Plea SARATOGA COUNTY of land dedicated to nanotechnol- success of the region as well as of Deal: Faces Up To 25 Years — GLOBALFOUNDRIES ogy manufacturing in LFTC. In GLOBALFOUNDRIES. announced Wednesday, November 11, that it is investing in additional real estate at Luther Forest Technology Campus (LFTC). The transaction secures the option for GLOBALFOUNDRIES to expand on the site in the future to support the company’s business needs.

The land is adjacent to the present home of GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Fab 8 facility, which currently encompasses approximately 222 acres dedicated to advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Under the agreement, GLOBALFOUNDRIES has acquired the exclusive right to buy the remaining 135 additional acres

addition, GLOBALFOUNDRIES will purchase approximately 70 acres — including 11 acres along its main entrance — that will be used to better facilitate site access and traffic flow, easing some traffic concerns on surrounding public roadways.

In parallel, GLOBALFOUNDRIES has supported LFTC’s amendments to the original Planned Development District (PDD) land use restrictions on the campus to enable the original vision of broad-based development within LFTC. The continued, sustainable growth of the park is essential to the economic

Law Enforcement Uniforms Recognize Veterans BALLSTON SPA — Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo announced on Monday, November 9, a special addition to the agency uniform in recognition of members’ prior military service. Department members who have previously served in the United States Armed Forces will be authorized to wear a special recognition ribbon on their uniform identifying them as a Veteran.

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ALBANY — Kadeem Fowler, 22, of Troy pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in Albany County Court on Tuesday, November 10. The tragic drunk driving incident on July 29 took the life of Amy Stock, 48, founder of Sustainable Saratoga and an adjunct professor at SUNY Empire State College who had recently moved to Albany from Saratoga Springs.

Fowler, a specialist in the New York Army National Guard, had a blood alcohol content of .27 percent. As part of a plea agreement, Fowler faces a sentence of 8⅓ to 25 years in state prison. Fowler’s sentencing is scheduled for January 23. He had a previous Driving While Ability Impaired conviction in 2012.

Annese: Healthiest Employer CLIFTON PARK — Annese and Associates, Inc., an integrated communications systems provider, has been recognized as a winner of the 2015 Healthiest Employers, an awards program presented by Syracuse Media Group.

In an award ceremony and corporate wellness seminar that took place Wednesday, November 4 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Syracuse, Annese accepted the Award for #1 Healthiest Employer in Central New York in Andrea Annese Como, Wellness Advisor, and the Annese team, accepting the medium sized business category. the 2015 CNY Healthiest Employer Award. Photo provided.

Winning organizations were honored for their commitment to employee health, with our employees to be their own health advocates, exceptional corporate wellness programming. understanding that healthy employees are happier “We are so proud to have been honored and more productive. We strive to be an Employer as the number one healthiest employer in of Choice and go to great lengths to encourage Central New York,” said Andrea Annese Como, healthy practices and work/life balance through a Wellness Advisor. “Annese is committed to series of corporate wellness initiatives, education, creating a culture of wellness and empowering and incentives.”

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Courts: Andrea Marie Morales-DePalo, 34, of Ballston, pled to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree on October 23. Setencing is scheduled for January 8, 2016.

Meikka C. Norman, 40, of Rexford, was found guilty of felony offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, and attempted welfare fraud in the fifth degree on October 23. Sentencing is scheduled for December 18.

Tonya T. Perrington, 47, was sentenced on October 26 to 2 ½ years in prison and 1 ½ years of post-release supervision after pleading to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree.

Johnette E. Nelson, 50, of Albany, pled to the charges of felony attempted forgery in the second degree, and operating out of Interlock Ignition Restrictions on October 28.

Sentencing is scheduled for November 20.

Juan J. Munguia, 26, pled to the felony charge of grand larceny in the fourth degree on October 28. Sentencing is scheduled for January 13, 2016.

Kenneth R. Jacovetta, 54, of Chandler, AZ, pled to the felony charge of attempted burglary in the third degree as a sexually motivated felony on October 28. Sentencing is scheduled for December 14.

Pierre C. Blair, 30, of Queensbury, pled to the felony charge of possession of a sexual performance by a child on October 29. Sentencing is scheduled

for January 6, 2016.

Michael E. Cashman, 47, of East Greenbush, pled to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated on October 28.

Sentencing is scheduled for December 17.

Mitchell A. Carr, 30, of Schenectady, pled to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree on October 28. Sentencing is scheduled for December 16.

Anthony D. Faison, Jr., 20 of Clifton Park, pled to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree on October 28. Sentencing is scheduled for January 13, 2016.

Arrests: Kalia L. McDowell, 21, of Albany and Madesia D. McDowell, 41, also of Albany, were arrested on October 19 and each charged with one count of assault in the third degree (with intent to cause physical injury). Madesia McDowell faces an additional charge of felony robbery in the third degree.

Delania Lovell, 42, of Gansevoort, was arrested on October 19 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and an equipment violation.

Jared E. Hammer, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 19 and charged with driving while intoxicated, and improper lane usage.

Miriam R. Sanders, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was

BLOTTER 5 arrested on October 20 and charged with petit larceny.

Bruce D. Boswell, 59, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 22 and charged with felony driving while intoxicated (second offense), improper lane usage, and refusing a pre-screen test.

David L. Lyons, 23, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on October 22 and charged with two counts of petit larceny.

Kevin C. Leno, 30, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on October 22 and charged with assault in the third degree (with intent to cause physical injury).

Richard A. Wirsings, 54, of Salem, was arrested on October 23 and charged with failure to stop at a stop sign, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree.

Craig D. DuFore, 22, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on October 23 and charged with aggravated unlicensed

operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and an equipment violation.

pre-screen test, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, and an equipment violation.

Eva L. Mulcahy, 23, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on October 23 and charged with driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, driving while intoxicated, passing a red traffic signal light, and failure to keep right.

Robert L. Kruzinski, 21, of Greenfield Center, was arrested on October 24 and charged with driving while intoxicated, and driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%.

Chekier C. P. Lumpkin, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 24 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree (disobedience).

Ryan M. Law, 22, of Gansevoort, was arrested on October 24 and charged with driving while intoxicated, criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree, criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, and an equipment violation.

Ariful Karim, 20, of Hudson, was arrested on October 24 and charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding in a posted zone, refusing a

Luis A Estrada-Campos, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 25 and charged with felony criminal mischief in the third degree.

Christopher J. Sprague, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on October 25 and charged with felony burglary in the third degree, possession of an open container, petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree.

William J. McCarthy, 21, of Troy, was arrested on October 25 and charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and driving at an unreasonable speed.

6 Noel Smith SARATOGA SPRINGS — Noel James Smith, 79, of Saratoga Springs died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at his home, with his family by his side.

Born on July 29, 1936, in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Eric and Christine (Ruth) Smith, he was the fifth of eight Smith children. A graduate of the Allendale School, he went on to earn degrees in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Paul Smiths College and the University of Denver. A US Army veteran, he was honorably discharged in 1957.

He married his wife, Saratoga Springs native Kathleen Dowd in 1968. She lured him to her hometown where they built their life, family and businesses together.

Over the years, the Smiths became an active part of the Saratoga Springs business community. In the early years, Noel was proprietor of Noby’s Tavern, Yesterday’s and the Dining Car Restaurants. Together they opened Saratoga Bed and Breakfast, one of the first in the city, along with the adjacent Saratoga Motel. In 1997, he and Kathleen bought two dilapidated buildings on Broadway and enhanced the city with the restored, award winning, Saratoga Arms Hotel. He was the breakfast chef until his retirement in 2013.

Noel greatly enjoyed hosting friends and family breakfasts on Saturdays at the hotel, where much laughter and many stories were shared. He also looked forward to his Tuesday night card games and regular games of cribbage with a few close friends and family. Noel was a Third Degree member of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus and a member of Saratoga-Wilton B.P.O. Elks Lodge 161 for over 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Constance Elliott and two of his brothers, Evan and Dale Smith.

Survivors include his wife of nearly forty-seven years, Kathleen; three daughters, Amy (Caroline) Smith, Sheila (Matthew) Sperling and Ann (Justin) Hiller; seven grandchildren, Everett and Edward Smith, Ava, Grant and Sophia Sperling and Lillian and Elliott Hiller; four brothers, Mark (Colleen), Eric (Marion), Gary (Patricia) and Leal (Sharon) and several nieces, nephews and many good friends.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember Noel on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

Members of the K of C met prior to the gathering at the funeral home for their service.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 12 in the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial with military honors followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Deuel Road in Schuylerville.

OBITUARIES In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Mary Fitzpatrick Reed SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Fitzpatrick Reed, 81, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Born on Sept. 27, 1934 in Cohoes, NY, Mary was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Beatrice Fitzpatrick.

After graduating from Catholic Central High School in Troy, NY she attended Albany Teacher’s College and earned a B.A. in Education. Mary began teaching high school social studies at Heatly High School in Green Island, NY. Next she returned to her alma mater, Catholic Central High School, where she founded one of the first work study programs in the state. Mary’s expertise in vocational education brought her to WSWHE BOCES located on Henning Road in Saratoga Springs.

In 1979, Mary put her entrepreneurial spirit and love of history into action. She wrote a sightseeing tour for Saratoga Springs and started The Saratoga Circuit. This business venture gave tours and coordinated all the assets Saratoga Springs and New York had to offer which included hotels, restaurants and attractions. She was proud to be one of the founding developers of the current Saratoga Convention Bureau. Mary and her daughter Pamela ran The Circuit for over 25 years. They provided travel for local Saratogians and the agency became an avenue for her grandchildren’s cultural experiences.

In addition to her parents and husband William B. Reed, she was predeceased by her brothers Rev. Edward J. Fitzpatrick and Daniel L. Fitzpatrick (Elizabeth) and two sons, Michael S. Reed and Ralph N. Valenti.

Survivors include her children, Shawn S. Reed (Roberta) of Saratoga Springs, Pamela Waring (Michael) of Wilton and Mark Valenti (Nicole) of Las Vegas, NV; brothers John F. Fitzpatrick of Saratoga Springs and Thomas Fitzpatrick (Suzanne) of Rexford; grandchildren, Nicholas, Michael, Ryan, Meredith, Chelsea, Jordan, Joshua, Luke, Dane, Viviana and much loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 in the Community Room at the Village at Saratoga, Thoroughbred Drive, Saratoga Springs, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. A private family interment will follow at 1 p.m. at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Deuel Road in Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations in Mary’s name be made to a Hospice Center of one’s choice. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.

Marjorie Huff Grout SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marjorie Huff Grout passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015.

Born in Lunenburg, MA, April 18, 1923, she was the daughter and first child of the late Irvin H. and Edna Gertrude (Harris) Huff, Jr. As a young person, she enjoyed 4H, church youth group at North Leominster Congregational Church and piano lessons, which led to a life’s interest in music.

She graduated from Lunenburg, MA High School and Massachusetts State College in Amherst, MA in 1945 with a degree in Home Economics Education. In 1946 she married Howard E. Grout of Springfield MA whom

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015 she had met in 1943 while he trained at U Mass as an aviation cadet in the Air Corps. After Howard completed his BS in Biology at U Mass, he received a Master of Arts degree from Amherst College.

Marjorie and Howard moved to Glens Falls where Howard taught science in Glens Falls High School for 30 years. Marjorie received her Master’s degree in Home Economics and taught at Glens Falls High School for 15 years, teaching the first ever boys’ home economics class in the school. She excelled at cooking, especially desserts and rolls, and sewing which was a passion. She was a leader in the Sunday school of the First United Methodist Church in Glens Falls and an Adirondack Girl Scout Council troop leader.

Marjorie is survived by her children: Judith Grout (Scott Savary) of Shelton, CT, Nancy Grout (Ralph Deshon) of Indialantic, FL, and Roger Grout (Linda Herron) of Clifton Park; siblings Audrey Huff (William Carpenter) of Randolph, NJ, Rosamand Huff Smith of Palm Coast, FL, Rodney Huff (Judy Brooks) of Shirley, MA; six grandchildren, Eileen Savary (Edward) Faulkner IV of Somerville, MA, Kenneth Savary of Minneapolis, MN, Taylor Deshon of Indialantic, FL, R. Elliot Grout of Creedmoor, NC, Alexander Grout (Alexandra Lewandowski) of Mamaroneck, NY, Adrienne Grout (Todd Fraser) of Petersburg, NY and three great-grandchildren, Skyler Grout of Creedmoor, NC, Edward (Quint) Faulkner V of Somerville, MA, and Norah Grout of Mamaroneck, NY. In 2005, Marjorie relocated to Woodlawn Commons in Saratoga Springs and enjoyed many activities and friendships there. Thank you to the staff at Woodlawn for their extraordinary concern for her wellbeing. Thank you also to Roger, her son, for his many years of loving assistance to our mom.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember her on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

A graveside service was conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. A Celebration of Life ceremony was held in the Saratoga Room at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St. in Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, 107 Hammond Lane Suite 1, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 or the Ronald McDonald House, 139 South Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208

Edna DeCourcy SARATOGA SPRINGS — Edna DeCourcy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. She was 95 years old. Born on May 20, 1920, to the late Nathan and Hazel Carleton in Saratoga Springs, Edna was a life-long resident of Saratoga Springs.

She worked for many years as a nurse at the Benedict Memorial Hospital in Ballston Spa. Ms. DeCourcy was a

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015 parishioner at St. Joseph’s Church in Greenfield Center. Her greatest love and enjoyment came from spending time with her children and grandchildren as well as her great- grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her daughters, Beverly Gabnoue and Shirley Graham; grandsons, Timothy and William Burgess; siblings, Bernie, Burt, Myrtle, Vernon, Lloyd, Norma and Evelyn.

Survivors include her son, Charles Harrison; sisters, Eleanor Carleton, Charlotte Reome; granddaughters, Julie Harrison, Kim Carder, Chrissy (Austin) Rioux; grandson, Mark Harrison; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Maegen, Karen, Jonathan, Sarah, Kayla, Savanna, Dillon and numerous great-great-grandchildren.

Calling hours were held at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, November 7, 2015. A funeral service immediately followed. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at Tunisonfuneralhome.com.

Donald LaPlace SCHUYLERVILLE — F. Donald LaPlace, 85, a resident of Burgoyne Rd., passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home with his wife by his side.

Born January 20, 1930 in Brooklyn, he was raised by his late mother, Helen M. LaPlace and his aunt, Alice Kelly.

At the age of 16, Don went to work at the racetrack and worked with Hirsch Jacobs and became a contract rider in 1947. In 1948 he rode 40 races for Hirsch and exercised Stymie. He became a trainer in 1960 and saddled 3 horses and won 3 races. In 1965 he exercised for W.C. Freeman and worked the Mutuals for NYRA. He went on to be the Morning Line Oddsmaker for NYRA, retiring in 1995, but continued to work from home for the next 5 years. He was a member of the Jockeys Guild Inc., was a founding member of the Windy Hill Golf Club, and was a communicant of Notre Dame-Visitation Church in Schuylerville.

In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by several aunts, an uncle and several cousins.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Joan R. LaPlace of Schuylerville, his cousin, Rev. David Kelley of Waterford, step-daughters Kathleen Farragu of NYC, Deborah E. Scibelli, also of NYC, his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Edward Dempsey of Ballston Spa, brother-inlaw, Carmen Sanders and his daughter Theresa Elliot of Spring, TX; many several friends, including Steven and Julie Wallace of West Auckland, England, his dearest friend Francis Anglim of Unionville, PA, Lenny Hale, Lou Ferrari, Rob Levy and several others at NYRA. A funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Notre Dame-Visitation Church with Rev. David Kelley, officiating. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorials can be made in his memory to General Schuyler Emergency Squad, PO Box 111, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Gloria Matthews NAPLES, FL — Gloria Jeanne Matthews, 75, passed away peacefully at the NCH Hospital with her family at her side on Thursday, November 5, 2015.

Jeanne, as she preferred to be called, was born in Claremont, NH, on January 23, 1940, to the late Sidney E. and Elaine P. Young. Jeanne graduated from Springfield High School, Springfield, VT in 1958. On July 26, 1958, Jeanne married James Matthews Jr. at the Congregational Church in Springfield, VT.

OBITUARIES 7 Jim and Jeanne moved to Andover, MA, where Jim was employed at Raytheon, however soon moved back to Springfield to take over the operation of Matthews Superette in North Springfield. They continued to live in Springfield until 1967 when they moved to Morrisville, NY. In 1972 they moved to Minoa, NY and in 1978 moved to Saratoga Springs. In August they moved to Naples after wintering there for the past five years.

Jeanne also enjoyed working outdoors in her flower beds. She even engaged her next door neighbor to develop floral beds between the houses. Jeanne had a passion for cooking and spent a lifetime collecting recipes from relatives, friends and those which were published.

Jeanne worked in her family furniture business during the time when Jim was attending college. In Morrisville, Jeanne operated a private nursery school, licensed by the state for six years. She then was employed by Dunk n Bright Furniture Company, Syracuse, where she worked in sales and interior decorating.

In addition to her parents, Jeanne was preceded in death by her step-mother, Miriam Young, and her brother Sidney P. Young. Survivors include her loving extended family, husband Jim, son James Matthews III of Lee’s Summit, MO and his wife Denise, daughter Jamie L. Pietrosanto of Saratoga Springs and her husband Jeffrey, son Jay E. Matthews of Ballwin, MO. and his wife Jennifer, his brother Gary Young of Florence, VT and his wife Julie, grandchildren, Alyssa Pietrosanto, Bryan Pietrosanto and Kyle Matthews.

Calling hours were held at Burke and Bussing Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs on Thursday, November 12, 2015.

Funeral services will be held this morning, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will take place Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Oakland Cemetery, Springfield, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the International Rotary Foundation, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3698 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Mary Gorham S A R AT O G A SPRINGS – Four years ago, Mary Lane Gorham was stricken with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 it took her life.

Mary is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bill of Saratoga Springs; oldest son Jeb (Kristen) of N. Bennington, VT and second son Josh (Jen) of Mendon, MA; grandchildren Grey, Isla and Cash of N. Bennington, VT and Josiah and Scarlet of Mendon, MA; sister Carol (Kevin) McAvoy of Greenville, GA and her dogs, Jerry Springer and Bugs. Mary was affectionately known to her loving grandchildren as “Toot.”

Born in Saratoga Springs in 1947 to the late Bill and Lillian Lane, she is also predeceased by her son Frank B.; siblings David, Billy and Sandy; dogs Rufus, Smokey, Nellie, Dick, Genny, Wizard, Biff and Hattie.

Mary graduated from Saratoga High School in 1965 where she was a well-known cheerleader. She attended Castleton College then returned to her beloved Saratoga Springs where she met and married Bill. After purchasing property on South Greenfield Rd. in the Town of Greenfield, they built their own home. Mary held up the wall sections while Bill nailed them at the bottom. She handed the plywood up on the roof. They raised their family there for 28 years.

Mary was the President of the Greenfield Home School Association and was instrumental in raising money and building the Greenfield playground. She was in charge of the in-school detention room at Saratoga High School for 8 years. In 1998 she and her husband moved to Thoroughbred Drive where she lived at the time of her passing. Until the onset of her illness, Mary was often seen walking the dog in the dog park across the street from her home. Her greatest achievement was running a household and nurturing her two sons. She was the proudest of her boys finishing college and becoming loving fathers.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the wonderful people of Community Hospice of Saratoga, Dr. James Murray who was Mary’s doctor for over 40 years, Officer Lee Burns of security at Albany V.A., Bruce Cerone of Pennell’s Restaurant and many neighbors and friends. Also a special thanks goes out to Patsy Harris and Laurie Dutka who took loving care of both Mary and Bill in their time of need along with special friend JeanAnn Dennis for all her support. They will remain family friends forever.

Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Capital District Region, Pine West Plaza, Building 4 Suite 405, Washington Ave, Ext., Albany, NY 12205.

A memorial service will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 at 10 Thoroughbred Dr, Saratoga Springs in the clubhouse at the Village at Saratoga followed by a time of sharing remembrances of Mary. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. and a Celebration of Life will then conclude back at the clubhouse with a buffet until 6 p.m.

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Best In Show!

Maple Ave Middle School’s Alexa Rahman is Conquering the Equestrian World Continued from front page Morgan Grand Nationals in Oklahoma City.

When discussing her performances and techniques, Alexa has acquired so much knowledge, so fast, that you forget her young age. It’s only when she credits her “Nana and Papa,” as well as her parents, Marisa and Bernard, with instilling a love for riding in her at a young age, that are you jolted back to reality and realize that she’s just a nice young lady.

“I started riding at about age 3½,” Alexa noted. “I always had a love for animals, even having big stuffed horses all around my room.

My Nana gave me riding lessons for my fourth birthday.” Her first instructor was Barbara Diamond at Clover Ridge Farms on Middle

Grove Road. Alexa showed quite a bit of aptitude, competing in her first show at age seven, and garnering ribbons at local shows in Saratoga Springs, Fonda and Cobleskill.

Eventually, she was referred to Rolling Oaks Stable in Gansevoort.

Her first instructor was Sue Friday, the owner’s mother and she is now trained by Owner Keith Friday and Assistant Trainer Maggie Smith.

The team at Rolling Oaks further developed Alexa’s techniques and she made her first Grand National appearance in 2012.

As rare as Alexa’s accomplishments are, it is further unusual in the manner it gets done. Simply put, she competes primarily in two sub-categories: Equitation and Pleasure. Each involves a precise list of gaits and the rider controlling their positions atop the

horse as well as the horse’s posture while competing. “In terms of control, I would say Equitation involves 60 percent rider, 40 percent horse. Pleasure is more like 60 percent horse, 40 percent rider,” Alexa said.

Also rare is the fact that she uses two different horses to compete: Baxter (which the Rahmans own) and Zoey. The competitors are in the ring at the same time, working against an ideal performance for the judges, rather than each other. This fosters an atmosphere that is more collegial than competitive, and Alexa notes that she has made many friends on the Morgan show horse circuit.

“It’s fun, but I have to be focused,” Alexa said when asked how it feels to be competing in a disciplined routine. Indeed, when you see her perform (see link at end), she accomplishes the difficult feat of appearing effortless, but in fact she assures you that she is working hard at keeping control of her movements as well as the horse’s.

This is an area of equine competition that is primarily purely for the love of sport. Prize money, if any, is minimal. Marisa Rahman estimated that the cost

Alexa Rahman on Baxter.

of everything: stabling, transporting, lodging and competing both for horse and rider to be about $55,000 per year. So consider it an entire family commitment to allow a champion to excel.

As central as show horse competition is to Alexa’s life, she is a well-rounded individual who is an honor class student at Maple Avenue, a member of the Select Chorus, and plays First Violin in the Chamber Orchestra. She has ambitions to perhaps become a veterinarian, or perhaps a horse owner/trainer – but all with an eye to fund her first love.

This is a sport that has no Michael Jordan with a record for her to aim at, although Alexa Rahman

looks up to the accomplishments of her trainers Friday and Smith as inspirations. For her, like the competitions themselves, she is competing only against an ideal.

So what’s next when you’re a world champion at age 13?

“I’d like to have a year where I go undefeated,” Alexa says with a giggle. The nice young lady in her would half-like to take it back, but the competitor that wants a challenge wins out.

Here’s a tip: Don’t bet against her.

To view Alexa Rahman’s performance at the Oklahoma City Morgan Grand Nationals, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=qhJ0fvuASVg&sns=em

A CHAMPION’S RECORD This year, Alexa Rahman has captured 13 show horse championships, culminating with World Championships in Oklahoma City: Morgan Grand Nationals and World Championship ­October ­OKC Hunter Pleasure 13 and Under Championship ­World Champion Hunter Pleasure 12 and Under Qualifier ­Reserve Champion Huntseat on the Flat Championship ­World Champion New York Morgan Regional - September ­Syracuse Huntseat Equitation 13 and Under Qualifier ­Champion Huntseat Equitation 17 and Under Championship ­Champion Hunter Pleasure Youth (21 and Under) ­Champion Hunter Pleasure Junior Exhibitor 13 and Under Qualifier ­Champion Hunter Pleasure Jr. Ex 17 and Under Championship ­Champion Mass Morgan - August - Massachusetts Huntseat Equitation 13 and Under Qualifier ­Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 13 and Under Qualifier ­Champion Hunter Pleasure Jr. Ex 13 and Under Championship ­Champion N. England Morgan Horse Show – July UPHA Jr. Challenge Cup Saddleseat - Champion Syracuse International ­June ­Syracuse Huntseat Equitation 17 and Under Qualifier ­Champion Huntseat Equitation 17 and Under Championship ­Champion Hunter Pleasure Jr. Ex Championship ­Champion

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Saratoga Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War

by Jack Rosen for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, November 21, the Saratoga community will be commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. The event will take place at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 7 to 10 p.m. This free event is open to all veterans and their families as well as the general public.

Local well-known entertainer Gary Ferris will be providing a Good Morning Vietnam-inspired show, and the Saratoga Holiday Inn will cater appetizers. Additionally, the event will feature representatives from veterans’ support agencies.

The Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army, in conjunction with the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, and the local business community have collaborated with the Saratoga Springs Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemorative Committee to present the event, entitled “A Tribute to Vietnam War Era Veterans.”

In February 2014, the city was designated a Vietnam War Commemorative Partner by the Department of Defense, the only upstate community with this honor.

“Recognizing those who were forgotten for so many decades is a key goal of this event,” said Mayor Joanne Yepsen.

Many Vietnam veterans have spoken of the difficulty they faced when returning to civilian life after their service in the war.

As several noted, there was little chance to decompress after what they had experienced, and the growing anti-war protest movement compounded that problem.

“When most of us flew back home after our tour, when we got to the airports, we took off our uniforms and put on civilian clothes, leaving our uniforms, including boots, in the rest rooms. Now after 50 years, I would be proud to wear that uniform again,” said Jim Hartman, a Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force Security Service and member of the Commemorative Committee.

“Once in the USA the transition was surreal. People just went about their business and I just melted in,” said David Wallingford, a Captain in the Marine Corps and also a member of the Commemorative Committee.

However, many local veterans are also hopeful that the commemorative event will provide a chance to honor the heroes who, for too long, were not given the recognition they deserve.

They also hope it will give them a chance to reconnect and recall their shared experiences.

“What is most important is encouraging all Vietnam era veterans and their families and, indeed, all veterans to come and enjoy the evening,” said Lew Benton,

Sergeant, U.S. Army 27th Surgical Hospital and later the 67th Medical Group. Benton is chairman of the Commemorative Committee.

The commemorative program, which has taken place over the last nearly two years, highlights the importance of thanking and honoring our Vietnam veterans, as well as those on the home front who contributed. American combat units first entered the Vietnam War in 1965, under the direction of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

American soldiers would remain in the conflict until the war came to a close in 1973 when Johnson’s successor, President Richard M. Nixon, withdrew all remaining American units.

Dake Foundation Holds Adaptive Bike Race Benefitting Children with Disabilities SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, November 7, the Dake Foundation for Children held its Eighth Annual Stationary Bike Race at the Saratoga Regional YMCA to benefit local children.

The annual bike race is a fun and competitive event, where all funds raised go directly back into the community to purchase adaptive tricycles for children with disabilities.

One of the highlights of the event is that children with disabilities who have adaptive tricycles are able to participate in their own competitive race on the indoor track.

According to Dake Foundation Executive Director Susan Koppi, “We were thrilled with the turnout and always happy when the community has the opportunity to witness

Riggi’s Pedaling Princesses were the leading fundraising team

the importance of our mission first-hand. So far in 2015, we have donated over $10,000 in adaptive tricycles to local children with disabilities. This year our race featured 21 teams of four and two adaptive riders.

Together, they raised $12,700.”

The top fundraising team was ‘Riggi’s Pedaling Princesses’ – the team pedaled 37.9 miles and raised $1,720.

Eric Weiler, adaptive race participant

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Council, Public Hear RFP Responder’s Presentations

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — At a special Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 10, the only agenda item was presentations by the two groups seeking to develop the last large parcel in Downtown Saratoga Springs. The 2.6-acre site bordered by Lake, High Rock and Maple Avenues adjacent to High Rock Park has been the subject of intense interest, and the meeting was moved upstairs from the Council room to the larger Music Hall.

Community Builders/ Paramount Realty and a team led by Hyman Hemispheric, LLC delivered presentations. Both proposed development scenarios involved mixed use: Combining parking with residential and commercial applications and both noted that they were attempting to respond to the needs of the community which they indicated had desired more than just a parking garage in this location, while attempting to respond to the need for more parking for the Saratoga Springs City Center, as well as being sensitive to the impact on the adjacent Mouzon House Restaurant. They did differ on several key points as to how best to accomplish these varied goals.

Community / Paramount presented first and detailed a $77 million mixed-use plan called High Rock Village that had 607 parking places (259 earmarked for the City Center, 30 for City Hall use, 140 for the development’s residents and 178 for the public) and presented a financial scenario that assumed the first hour of parking would be free, $1.50/hr. thereafter;

and 166 mixed housing units: 64 senior, 42 “workforce housing” for young professionals and families, 36 condominiums and 24 market rate apartments. The plan anticipated about 50,000 square feet of retail space. The plan had several design features detailed including a pedestrian promenade running North/South and a possible water feature, perhaps including a ‘living wall’ fed by the water along the High Rock Park side of the development. Overall, their financial plan anticipated 50 percent of all revenue from the development going to the City, with about $2 million in annual tax revenue.

Hyman Hemispheric presented their team, which included Sequence Development, Phinney Design, Consigli Construction and JCJ Architecture. They noted that the team had worked together before and involved a local presence (e.g.: Phinney and Consigli).

Their plan involved an outright purchase of the land for $2.6 million and would have 656 parking spaces, of which 350 would be reserved for the needs of the new development; 106,000 square feet of housing – a mix of market and workforce; 65,000 sq. ft. of office space in a four-level structure and retail. Mike Phinney noted that much of the actual design of the development would best be reserved until a charette (a meeting in which all stakeholders in a project attempt to resolve conflicts and map solutions) was conducted among concerned interest groups (such as the Downtown Business Association) and the public. Phinney indicated that the best projects are those placed before the land use boards with the public already supportive of the design detail.

However, their presentation did have some important broad design elements, such as setting aside 35,400 sq. ft. for open space, ‘green notes’ such as pocket parks and other pedestrian-oriented features, including a park space facing the Mouzon House. The presenters stressed the primacy on an east-west flow of people, from the development to Downtown and the City Center, as well as retail across High Rock Avenue.

The philosophy of the development was to use retail and housing to minimize the “garage presence,” concealing the parking portion to the greatest extent possible.

While generally appreciative of the two presenting teams’

efforts, some of the Council’s comments following the two presentations indicated that they had concerns that the two proposals did not adequately address the amount of parking space needs for the City Center, and did not provide for direct connectivity to the City Center from the parking area. Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan expressed concern with the overall magnitude of the two projects for the area available, and called for a comprehensive traffic study involving traffic flow, congestion and parking requirements in the immediate and surrounding areas. Commissioner of Public

No Tax Increase for Wilton

by Eli King for Saratoga TODAY WILTON — Wilton residents will see another year of no property or highway tax increases under the town board’s 2016 budget, which passed last week for $7.78 million and puts a spotlight on roads and recreation.

“I think it shows how fiscally responsible [the town of Wilton and myself] are to the residents,” said Town Supervisor Art Johnson.

“This is the 34th year there is no property or highway tax.”

The plan includes a 15 percent increase in spending on culture and recreation from 2015, including $149,000 budgeted for tractors, lawnmowers, and other equipment to help maintain 53-acre Gavin Park.

Other investments include repairs to the pavilion, handicap accessibility improvements, added funding for their youth programs, and a new spray park. Nearly completed, the

fun water feature is located next to the gym and will be open next spring.

Funding for highway improvements will total $900,000, and the completion of the town’s 2015 Traffic Study (conducted as part of the Comprehensive Plan update) outlines suggested changes to areas like Jones Road, Carr Road, and Northern Pines Road to accommodate economic growth and safety needs. With winter weather approaching, Wilton also plans on spending roughly $50,000 more next year on salt contracts to help traffic navigate hazardous conditions as safely as possible.

A part-time administrative position will be added next year to support the town clerk’s office during busy seasons. The job will be posted on the town’s website, and they’ll begin interviewing qualified candidates for the 17 hour-per-week position as soon as possible. Full time town employees will also receive a 2

Safety Chris Mathiesen raised the point that part of the parcel might best be reserved for a City Hall annex to alleviate overcrowding and satisfy the need for a mandated second courtroom in the city.

Video of the presentations, Council and public comments can be reviewed on the city website: www.saratoga-springs.org.

The next step in the process will have questions from the Council, High Rock Advisory Committee and the public standardized and forwarded to the two applicants for further response. Should you wish to submit a question, email it to Deputy Mayor Joseph Ogden at joseph .ogden@saratoga-springs.org. percent pay raise to accommodate increased costs of living.

“The budget is balanced,” said Johnson, “our reserves meet our expenses, so we continue to save the fund balance for future needs.”

Differences between the preliminary budget passed last week and the most recent adopted budget are the result of added safety training and resources for the food pantry.

Also of note from this month’s meeting is that on Saturday, November 21, there will be a free event at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 7-10 p.m., marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Veterans, their families, and the general public are encouraged to attend.

To view the 2016 adopted budget, visit www.townofwilton.com and click Comptroller’s Office under the Departments tab. The next town board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at 22 Traver Road in Wilton.

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Julie & Co. Launches

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie Bonacio, Vice President of Bonacio Construction, Inc., has launched her own real estate business, Julie and Company Realty, LLC, which opened this month at 18 Division Street, Suite 314. The new realty company will represent all new construction builds of Bonacio Construction.

“Now we make it [Bonacio Construction] even more full service,” said Bonacio. “We have a development arm, a management company, and now a real estate company.”

The small, intimate, boutiquestyle agency will have about a dozen agents, some of whom are already on board, handling both residential and commercial properties.

“It’s a beautiful work environment,” said Bonacio. “We have

five highly experienced, talented agents now, and we’re hiring more. Anyone interested should give Camille a call.”

Camille Horde has been selected as the manager for Julie and Company Realty. She recently retired from managing Realty USA for 25 years. “When I heard she was retiring, I reached out to her and feel so fortunate that she said yes,” said Bonacio. “She’s a wealth of knowledge and will handle the day-to-day ins and outs expertly.”

The new realty company will utilize Bonacio Construction’s inhouse counsel, development, bookkeeping, and reception staff. West Side Management will handle property maintenance and winterizing homes. Bonacio said they worked with Fingerpaint Marketing for naming and branding.

Bonacio brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She will retain her position as Vice

President of Bonacio Construction, and she worked as a realtor with Roohan Realty for 15 years.

“I have wonderful respect for Tom [Roohan] and his family,” said Bonacio. “We ended on a positive note.”

When asked about her thoughts on the current market given the volatility in the last decade, she said it was as if the whole world stopped spinning when the market was hit hard during that downturn.

“But you stay focused,” she said, “and the market has come back strong in the last few years.

The condo market really grew in the last two years. Condos are here to stay. It’s a lifestyle more and more people are choosing.

You want to downsize, simplify your life, travel and just shut the doors with no worries.”

She said between condos and mixed-use, she has been

Julie Bonacio, Vice President of Bonacio Construction, has launched her own real estate business, Julie and Company, LLC. Photo by MarkBolles.com.

very successful matching tenants and commercial occupants with new space.

“We are down to the last handful of condos at Park Place,” she said. “And we have the new development of townhomes soon at Meadowdale in Colonie. With Julie and Company, we’ll be able to provide help to our repeat

clients, and we’re already getting word of mouth referrals. It’s reputation and great service. I love helping people find the home of their dreams.”

For more information about Julie and Company, LLC, call 518-350-SOLD (7653). The new website will be launching soon at www.JulieCoRealty.com.

Holiday

Gift Guide

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BUSINESS

Nurture Green Salon and Spa Opens SARATOGA SPRINGS — After nearly a year of construction and renovation, Nurture Green Salon and Spa held a ribbon cutting with the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Friday, November 6 and hosted its grand opening in front of clients, friends and family the following day.

Located at 182 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Nurture provides eco-friendly hair and spa services. Owner, Lisa Liptak, and Manager, Serena Tromans have 27 years combined salon experience. They believe that authentic beauty is one that works in harmony with nature.

“I feel it’s important to live a green lifestyle,” said Lisa.

“However, one day I realized that my career was the complete opposite of that. So I decided to create something different and better. I created Nurture.

I am thrilled to be the first,

truly green salon and spa in downtown Saratoga!”

The 1,300 square foot salon and spa was designed with the environment in mind. The salon is equipped with an air filtration system and the floors are of bamboo and cork. The walls are finished with zero-VOC paint and have a clay wall feature that removes toxins from the air.

The eco-friendly hair dryers are made from hemp powder, a natural resource that uses far less plastic, ultimately reducing the amount of CO2 in the air. All products and services offered at Nurture contain organic, natural and non-toxic ingredients. Some services offered are hair coloring, hair cuts, formal styling, smoothing treatments, makeup, massage, facials and waxing.

For more information about Nurture Green Salon and Spa, call 518-587-0584 or visit www. nurturegreensalonandspa.com.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Adirondack Trust Has Record Year in SBA Loans SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company (ATC) announced Tuesday, November 10, that 2015 has been a record- breaking year for its lending through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

For the year ending Sept. 30, The Adirondack Trust Company approved 38 SBA 7(a) loans, amounting to more than $3.2 million. In 2014, the bank approved 29 SBA 7(a) loans, amounting to $1.8 million, making 2015’s yearover-year approvals a staggering increase of 31 percent in volume and 78 percent in dollars.

“With this company record, we are showing our community that we are committed to its growth and the small businesses that make this area strong,” ATC President Stephan von Schenk said. “Since our founding in 1901, this has been the center of our work: Every day, we work closely with locally owned and operated businesses, and we are proud to be able to help them grow by making SBA and other financing programs available. We are only as strong as our community, and the core of our mission is to continually serve that community.”

Tim and Colleen Holmes, co-owners of WOW Restaurants, Inc.

In another milestone year, 2014 saw The Adirondack Trust Company’s transition from an active SBA Small Community Bank Lender in the Capital Region, to a Large Community Bank Lender, which includes banks with $1-$10 billion in assets.

Colleen and Tim Holmes, co-owners of WOW Restaurants

Inc., received one of ATC’s 38 SBA loans to expand their business into a new neighborhood.

The couple founded Wheatfields and BWP Local Grille, with locations in Saratoga and Clifton Park, and now plans to open their new concept, 2 West Bar and Grille and 2 West Express, in Saratoga this winter.

“We saw an area that was underserved,” Colleen Holmes said of 2 West Bar and Grille and 2 West Express. “We want to provide healthful, nutritious options for the student, medical, business, and residential community.” While 2 West Bar and Grille will feature all-natural burgers, hand-tossed pizzas, salads, and local brews, 2 West Express includes quick made-toorder and grab-and-go options.

“If we didn’t get the funding, we wouldn’t be expanding,” Holmes added. “When we work with Adirondack Trust, we know we are supported— and not just on pen and paper.

ATC is a community bank, and it shows in its company culture, and it means a lot to us.”

The Adirondack Trust Company is an independent, locally owned and operated, community bank offering a wide variety of business and personal financial services. For more information about ATC, visit www. adirondacktrust.com.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Saratoga Casino and Raceway Names Director of Hotel Operations SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Casino and Raceway is pleased to announce that Corinna Milazzo has joined the team as Director of Hotel Operations. In her new role, Milazzo will oversee the sales, front desk, housekeeping, laundry and night audit for Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s new hotel.

Corinna brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from more than 15 years in the hospitality industry. She has held various executive level positions including CFO, COO and Corporate Controller at The Desmond Hotel in Albany. She was most recently Controller for The Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs.

The 117-room hotel at Saratoga Casino and Raceway is scheduled to open for June of 2016. Planned amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, lobby bar, meeting and banquet rooms, coffee shop, and a signature fine dining restaurant.

Design Studio Closes Storefront SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, November 7, Deborah DePasquale Designs, the event and wedding planning and styling company based in Saratoga Springs, closed the studio space it opened in the Arts District at 51 Ash Street four years ago as a response to the natural evolution the company has taken.

The design company was originally founded to serve the wedding and event industry, but found that clients were looking more for help with smaller-scale parties at home, interior design, personalized styling and gift giving advice, business solutions, and entertaining needs.

Meeting in their own home or business has become the standard for most of these clients, and so Deborah DePasquale Designs is opting to close the Beekman Street studio and is temporarily moving operations to a home-based studio.

DePasquale is certain this is the best move for her company, allowing it to continually grow and flourish.

This boutique event planning company offers services from full-scale wedding and event planning to advice on gifts, favors, business solutions or home decor, to help planning at-home, smaller, more intimate affairs.

For more information, visit www. deborahdespasqualedesigns.com.

Fingerpaint Expands in Arizona SCOTTSDALE, AZ. — Fingerpaint, a strategic marketing agency headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, announced plans to expand its Scottsdale, Arizona location to accommodate growth.

“The expansion of our current space comes at an exciting time because it allows us to service our growing client base while staying in our prime location,” said Michelle Olson, who heads up Fingerpaint’s Scottsdale location.

The additional space will accommodate the doubling of its staff, based on recent client wins.

Construction of the new space is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter.

BUSINESS BRIEFS 15 LWV Film Screening

A Call for Male Singers

Orientation and Mixer

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is hosting a special screening of the film, Suffragette, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan, Romola Garai and Ben Whishaw, at the Criterion Bow Tie Cinema, 19 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday November 17 at 5:45 pm.

Cost of the ticket is $6 per person.

Following the film, we will have a short discussion about the suffrage movement in America featuring Joanna Zangrando, retired professor of history from Skidmore College.

Please reserve your seat by calling 518-496-4973, email info@lwvsaratoga.org or RSVP on our Facebook Event Page http s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c om / events/192832271054053/. Tickets will be held at the theater.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Do you enjoy close harmony singing? Want to have FUN and share the gift of music this Holiday Season? Attend Tuesday night rehearsals with The Racing City Chorus from now through December 1 and learn traditional and modern holiday favorites in men’s 4-part, a cappella harmony. Then join us for our annual Holiday Carol SingOuts at area senior residences and community events this December! Rehearsals are held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., and Rt. 29W, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Call 518-504SING (7464) or visit www.racingcitychorus.org for directions and more information.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Chamber Mixer on Thursday, November 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Longfellows Hotel, Restaurant and Conference Center at 500 Union Avenue. Take the opportunity to network and exchange business with your fellow Chamber members ahead of plans being put in place for 2016.

Immediately before the mixer, from 4 to 5 p.m., Chamber President, Todd Shimkus, will hold a new member orientation for all new and existing members looking to maximize their membership. Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 17 by 4 p.m. $5 before registration deadline, $10 after. Visit www. saratoga.org to register.

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EDUCATION

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Beatlemore Skidmania: 15 years and still going strong SARATOGA SRINGS — Skidmore music lovers and musicians will gather for the much-anticipated 15th annual Beatlemore Skidmania concerts the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Joel Brown, distinguished artist-in-residence in the Music Department, and the Beatlemore Student Committee are gearing up for another year of spirited performances, scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday, November 20, and 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21. A Skidmore-only show is planned for 8 p.m. Saturday. All performances will be in the Arthur Zankel Music Center’s Ladd Concert Hall.

Featuring 13 acts from a range of different genres and styles including rock bands, acoustic acts, a cappella groups, and sitar players, students will perform reimagined arrangements of the Beatles music from 1965—a time of transition for the Beatles’ music and career.

Brown said, “By 1965 the Beatles had truly conquered the popular music world; they had recorded and released several number-one records, made two films, and toured the world. They were tired—tired of performing live music that no one could hear (including them) over the hysterical screaming fans, tired of touring and the often-rough handling they encountered, and tired of not having any privacy at any time.

Rubber Soul, released in 1965, was the first Beatles record that looked inward, a record in which they began to stretch recording technology until it became a collaborator. It was a recording that said to the world, ‘we may not be the mop-tops you think we are.’”

Student musicians will perform selections from the group’s 1965 albums, including Beatles for Sale, Help! Beatles VI, The Beatles’ Million Sellers, and Rubber Soul.

Students are at the heart of the production, overseeing all

details. Between stage crew, performers and emcees, approximately 70 talented students are involved. The 2015 Beatlemore Student Committee comprises seniors George Dilthey, Roslyn Wertheimer, and Jessica Saval.

Together with Brown, they produce the entire show.

“I was actually in the performance before,” said Dilthey. “I was in an all cello group and we did a Beatles rendition for the show. I’m usually on the performing side, and one of the coolest things about being on the producing side is getting behind the scenes and seeing everything that goes into producing a show of this size, that will be seen by about 2,000 people as well as all those live-streaming.”

Said Brown, “All three members of this year’s team have tons of energy and enthusiasm for the event and each has a real appreciation for the Beatles and their music.” They are enrolled in an independent study, earning academic credit for this hands-on learning experience in production, ticket sales, marketing, community outreach, fundraising, press, and more.

“Don’t expect a typical Beatles performance,” said Dilthey. “It’s all student creativity and diversity with a capella groups and an allcello group again, even sitars – it will be really cool.”

Wertheimer, who has helped produce for two years now, added, “There are three acts doing the song “Yesterday” this year. Usually we have just one group doing one song, but since it’s such a popular song and there are three very different ways it is being presented, we decided to let all three in.”

She said she went into Beatlemore blindly that first year and discovered she loved it, so came back for seconds.

Wertheimer is doing a little bit of everything, such as coordinating with the performing artists, managing the Facebook page and

selling t-shirts and posters the night of the event. T-shirts are $15 and posters, $5. They are available for purchase in the Zankel lobby before and after the shows, and during intermission.

As in past years, the production will serve as a fundraiser for Skidmore Cares, Skidmore’s community outreach program, and student financial aid. In 2015, approximately $12,000 was raised from show proceeds and contributed to both programs.

“It’s going to be a pretty special show,” said Dilthey. “We’re not only celebrating the 15th anniversary of Beatlemore, but also the 10th anniversary of Skidmore Cares and the 5th anniversary of Zankel.”

Another longstanding Beatlemore collaboration involves the poster and T-shirt design. Students in Professor Deb Hall’s Communication Design II class designed inventive posters that paid homage to the Beatles of 1965. A design by Sophia Baraschi-Ehrlich ’16 was selected out of 20 submissions.

Skidmore Accents, a female a cappella singing group, performing the Beatles’ tune “It Won’t Be Long” at the 2014 version of Beatlemore Skidmania.

Photo by Elizabeth Dean.

Music Department Professor Gordon Thompson (who is on sabbatical this year) proposed the idea for Beatlemore Skidmania in 2001, as a way to uplift spirits in the wake of 9/11. Fifteen years later, the production continues to appeal to the Skidmore and Saratoga Springs communities.

Brown said, “Beatlemore is a success each year because the Beatles’ music is so enduring.

Many decades after the group stopped making music, people who grew up with them continue

to love them while new generations discover them and fall in love too.”

Tickets for the shows are $10 general admission, $7 for senior, faculty, and staff, and $5 for students and children.

Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.skidmore.edu/ zankel/box_office.php or by calling the Zankel Box Office at 518-580-5321. The Beatlemore show will also be live streamed to here: https://livestream.com/ accounts/2689920.

Super Science Saturday in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — The BSCSD PTAs held its annual Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 7, in the Milton Terrace/Wood Road Cafeteria and Gym. Super Science Saturday provides district elementary school students with various stations of exciting, hands-on science experiments. Students toured the stations at their own pace, accompanied by an adult, to learn about a variety of science topic areas, including: biology, chemistry, physics, natural science, nanotechnology, forensic science, and more.

The Fall 2015 Super Science Saturday event also presented several programs for students and parents to enjoy, including: the Fizz, Boom, Magic Show by Magician Entertainment, where kids learned

how magicians use science in their magic acts; Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory experiments where kids learned about different kinds of power; the StarLab Learning Dome where kids took a planetarium adventure learning about stars and galaxies; the Pumpkin Launch where kids discovered the physics behind making pumpkins fly with pumpkin catapults; Edwards Vacuum where kids learned about vacuum technology; Computer Programming Activities where kids experienced computer science and computer programming, among other offerings.

Also, the district provided a sneak peek and details about the district-wide Science Fair, which is scheduled for Saturday, January 23.

The Science Fair is open to grades K-5 and teaches kids about the

Scientific Method by asking them to do a scientific investigation on a topic area of their choice and prepare a display board to present their findings.

Super Science Saturday was more than a day of science fun— it was also a “souper” day for local food pantries as families brought a non-perishable food item to donate in lieu of admission.

The Super Science Saturday PTA chair members would like to extend an enormous thank you to all the parent and student volunteers who make our experiments possible as well as all the local businesses who donated items to this event, including: Anna’s Flowers, Balet Florist, Ellms Family Farm, Pizza Etc., and Stewarts Shops.

View additional information and photos at http://www.bscsd.org/ news.cfm?story=2685&school=0

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Empire State College “Best for Vets” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Military Times magazine has again included SUNY Empire State College among its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2016.” The college has been recognized each year since the magazine first began publishing Best for Vets six years ago.

More than 600 public and private colleges and universities from across the country took part in this year’s survey. This group also included for-profit institutions.

Last year, the college’s MBA program also was again named to “Best for Vets: Business Schools 2015” by Military Times.

Military Times annually surveys colleges and universities in order to document the array of services, special rules, accommodations and financial incentives each institution offers students with military ties. The survey also requires campuses to describe their veteran and military culture.

Military Times also factors in data from the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, as well as three education department sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center, data from the federal College Scorecard and the Information for Financial Aid Professionals Website’s Cohort Default Rate Database.

More information about the college is available at www.esc.edu.

East of the Sun - West of the Moon BALLSTON SPA — Created by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Theatre students, Ballston Spa High School’s Troupe proudly presents “East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” an hourlong children’s play based on an Old Norwegian fairy tale of the same name. The show will run for one weekend only on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Ballston Spa High School Auditorium.

Jacqueline Frederick stars as the show’s lead, The Lass, a young but strong-willed girl who searches for identity and self redemption.

The play follows The Lass’s adventure as she travels to distant lands where she stands by her friends and encounters many strange and mysterious beings. Sam Hardeen

will be joining in as The Bear and Maeve Wroblewski as Dipper, The Lass’s faithful bird companion.

The show also features many more characters, with 17 total students having roles in the production. The play was written and conceived entirely by the students of theatre in the International Baccalaureate program at BSHS who had the opportunity to produce, write, direct, and design each and every aspect that comes along with creating a theatrical production.

Tickets are available at the door; $10 for Adults and $5 for students and seniors. Children are highly encouraged to attend, as it is a very fun, family-friendly show. Please contact the High School for more information at 518-884-7150.

The Petite Retreat for New Parents SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, November 15, at Longfellows Restaurant, The Petite Retreat opens its doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to pregnant moms, new parents and parents of up to toddler age children who are ready for an adventure.

The Petite Retreat is a luxury baby experience creatively set to a camp-like theme. Over thirty vendors will provide the Petite Retreat Experience. Baby experts will educate parents about many areas of interest including health, safety, products, services and more in regard to their young families. Special features of the event include product swag, a cravings bar, birth experts, health tips, workshops, raffles, modern baby products and demo classes.

Parents can sit down and enjoy intriguing snacks in the campfire lounge and can drop off their children for a half-hour in the Cub Den so they can explore the event freely. There are also a number of convenient changing areas throughout the venue.

The Petite Retreat is sponsored by Saratoga Midwifery and Women’s Primary Care as well as Healthy Living Market. For updated ticket information, visit http://thepetiteretreatexperience. com/.

Celebrate Our Boys Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 3rd Annual Celebrate Our Boys

EDUCATION BRIEFS event will be held at the Dorothy Nolan Elementary School on Friday, November 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We hope you will join us as we let our Dorothy Nolan boys know just how special they are. All DN boys and an adult who is proud of them are welcome! The cost is $15 per “couple”, $5 each additional boy. This includes dance, cake, punch, and a 4x6 professional photo. Dinner packages can be pre-ordered.

Additional pizza and drinks available for purchase while supplies last. For more information, visit www.saratogaschools.org.

HMT Field Trip SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater (HMT) has a field trip opportunity for students in grades 10-12 this February. This season, their winter production is the classic drama “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ” by Tennessee Williams.

Seating is available for HMT’s school performance on Thursday, February 25 at 10 a.m. at The Spa Little Theater, in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Ticket requests are filled on a first come, first served basis.

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and chaperones receiving a complimentary ticket, one for every 10 students. Groups may qualify for funding through BOCES Arts and Enrichment.

Those interested in bringing students to the production should call the theater at 518-587-4427 with an estimated group size.

Skidmore Hosts Socially Conscious Musicians SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bernice Johnson Reagon and Toshi Reagon, two musicians known for their socially conscious compositions and their distinctive performing styles, will be at Skidmore College next week as its McCormack Visiting Artist-Scholars. Their residency will end with a public concert at 8 p.m. Friday, November 13, in the Arthur Zankel Music Center.

Admission is $8 for the general public, $5 for seniors and for Skidmore faculty and staff, and free for students. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Zankel Box Office at 580-5321 or online at http://www.skidmore.edu/zankel/ticketsevents.php.

Leadership Council Forms at Saratoga High SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Leadership Council, a committee of student leaders, started this year at Saratoga Springs High School.

The Council will be the main gateway for students to communicate concerns and viewpoints with the Board of Education.

The Council will meet twice per month as a club where student representatives can share their specific perspectives. The meetings will end with a group brainstorming session, where all those present will voice their school-wide concerns. One student representative will then share those viewpoints with the Board of Education. Matt Seehusen, a senior at Saratoga Springs High school, was selected as the student representative.

The Leadership Council is also comprised of Student Council members, class officers and representatives from various high school clubs.

The Leadership Council also has plans to meet with the middle school and district elementary schools throughout the year to get feedback from students at all grade levels.

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Leading By Example Local Teens Making a Difference

Mari Robinson, a senior at Ballston Spa High School, displays some of the shoes she’s received for Soles4Souls.

Clair Prunier (in purple on right), is a senior at Schuylerville High school, and is pictured here working with Schuylerville students as a student director.

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get them,” she said. “I am glad we can help people that can’t afford simple things like Christmas presents. Sometimes they put toothbrushes and toothpaste on the lists, and it’s sad for me to see that they actually need these things, like clothes and shampoo, but it makes me happy that we can get it for them.”

Watson hopes to continue volunteering through college and long after. “There’s Engineering Without Borders, that help developing countries get clean water for themselves or their plants,” she said. “I think it’s [volunteering] just something that everyone needs to do – if they have the ability to help someone, it’s a necessity that they do.”

Schuylerville senior Anna Moreau, 17, said she loves to read and volunteering at the public library regularly over the years has been a “no-brainer” for her.

“I love community service,” she said. “Whatever they needed me to do, I do it. We make capes

to Animals (SPCA), she didn’t let that stop her from finding a way to do her part.

“I organized a collection [of item donations] for the SPCA throughout our neighborhood,” Ashworth said, “and put flyers and posters up, and collected and delivered the donations to the one in Queensbury.”

Now in its third year, Ashworth’s “Trick or Treating” for SPCA takes place each Halloween.

She consults the SPCA website to see what items are needed, generates a flyer, and distributes it throughout her entire community. Then on the pre-determined date she collects all donated items, which are left at each person’s mailbox. Behind, she leaves a special thank you note. From there she sorts and delivers all the items. In 2013 she donated two carloads worth of items. In 2014 she donated 3 carloads and monetary donations.

“We collect food, cat toys, stuffed animals for dogs, chew toys, sheets and towels, litter and food treats, among other things,” said Ashworth. “That first year, the lady was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to put everything. They rely on donations, and are so happy to get them. I love that fuzzy feeling I get knowing that even though I can’t adopt all the animals, I make their lives a little better while they wait for a family.”

Elizabeth Watson, 17, is a senior at Schuylerville High School. She hopes to go into biomedical or chemical engineering. She has been participating in her youth church group for quite some time, such as the church garage sale this weekend, Friday November 13 and Saturday November 14 at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church in Saratoga Springs.

“With the funds we raise, we will get Christmas lists from families in need and go to Target and

for a bunch of the kids for a parade, have tea parties, read to them, and just have a really great time over there.”

She also volunteers at St. Clement’s Church with four to seven year olds. She said she started volunteering as a service requirement for the National Junior Honor Society, and discovered she loved it.

“I think it’s important to volunteer and give back,” she said.

“I’m capable of doing it, and it’s great to inspire people younger than me to do the same.”

Jacob Dooley, 17, also a Schulyerville senior, hopes to study fire science and technologies as well as paramedicine in college. He currently volunteers at the Quaker Springs Fire Department.

“When I grew up, my father was a fireman there,” said Dooley, “and I really liked it, so when I was old enough I joined.

I started there in the junior program at 14. There’s a lot of training to get started off, two to

three-week course of introduction to firefighting.”

He said he has received training to go into a burning building – but can’t do it until he’s 18.

“Everyone gets nervous and stuff like that and you just overcome it and keep working,” he said about the dangerous aspects of the job.

He said for those who would like to volunteer without that aspect, there’s plenty to do.

“There are so many things you can do on a fire call,” he said.

“It’s not all burning buildings.

There’s car accidents and stuff.

There’s traffic control, truck drivers, ladders and hose, lots more to do than that. I love it because, although it can be a little nerve wracking at first, we build great bonds and it teaches you how to be a good person in the community. It’s a great opportunity.”

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This Is Three

by Katherine Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY Three is incredible. There’s something to love about each age, for sure, but I love that three-yearolds can, for the most part and for the first time, really talk and tell you what’s going on in their funny little heads. They’re not babies, but they’re not real big kids yet either, and seeing the world through their curious and probing eyes is such a gift.

I loved when my three-yearold was watching the dust float in the sunshine recently and asked me, “Mama? What are those little sprinks?” (Sprinks!) And when I told him that Nutella was yummy but not healthy, he honestly wanted to know, “Why did God make something that was not healthy?”

There are always a million questions, but Three often seems to have a disconnect between what’s going on inside his head and outside his head. Like when he asked me recently, “Mommy? How long until my eyes change color?” “Oh,” I said, “they’re not going to change color.” “But how long?” he pressed, and I assured him, “Your eyes will always be blue!” “But how long?” he asked again, and I said, “Never!

Not ever! Your eyes will never ever change color. They will always be blue.” To which he replied, “So … how long?”

Or when my husband was getting ready to go on some Saturday errands and I overheard our three-year-old ask, “Can I go with you?” I didn’t hear my husband’s response, but two minutes later I heard again, “Can I go with you?”

Two minutes later, “I want to go with you!” Two minutes later he said to me, “I want to go with Daddy!” My husband said it was

fine so I said to my boy, “Let’s get your socks on.” To which he replied, “Where are we going?”

Three is really confident, too. My little guy has no hesitation at all thinking he’s just great. I said to him recently, “Are you being sweet?” because he was eating his string cheese like the cutest little boy ever and I wanted to kiss him all over his face—and he said, “No.” “You’re not?” I said. “Just kidding, I am,” he replied, and continued munching happily on his cheese.

He’s also started saying, “Course” in answer to everything, like “Of course” shortened to one word, like he’s so cool and casual.

I asked him recently, “Do you learn Spanish in school?” because I couldn’t remember if the threeyear-olds have Spanish yet or not.

“Course,” he said. “Do you know what ‘hola’ means?” I asked, not entirely convinced. “Course,” he said again, then with full confidence and careful enunciation said, “’Hola’ is a Spanish word for po-tay-to.” I’m still laughing!

He often does this running commentary thing, where he just talks (and talks and talks) and the ideas and thoughts and questions he has are amazing and interesting and so random. My mom was walking with him recently and

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reported that he told her his lovey lambie “is nocturnal,” that he loves bacon, and that his big brother disstroy-ed the Legos by karate chopping them. In similar moments he’s told me that, “Honey is made out of bees!” and that, “Apple and mango are the same, and they rhyme with pepper and tapper.”

He kept calling his skeleton Halloween costume his “bone suit”; told my husband after eating some candy, “Daddy! I didn’t eat the wrapper this time!”; and no matter how many times I remind him that I used to be a little girl, he always starts his questions about my childhood with, “Mommy?

When you were a little boy...”

And sensitive! My threeyear-old’s always getting offended, and it cracks me up every time.

He was balancing precariously on top of the pack n play recently and when I told him to “Get outta there!” he said, so offended, “I’m not IN it, I’m ON it.”

Another time he came into the TV room and asked for a pillow. “What do you need a pillow for?” I asked.

“Because we’re making a tent!” he said.

“No,” I told him. “I don’t want you making a tent right now—we just got that room cleaned up.”

He frowned and left the room, and came back a minute later, obviously looking for something.

“What are you looking for?”

I asked him.

“A pillow,” he said.

“I told you I don’t want you making a tent,” I said.

“We’re not making a tent!” he said, in his offended voice. “We’re making a beaver lodge!”

And once, after the opposite of this happened during bedtime, he told me, “Mom? I made you feel bad when I said shhhh to you when I was singing when you were a little boy and I was 46!”

Ha! (For the record, I was 36!)

He’s a character, a comedian, a know-it-all, and when it’s not driving me crazy in the moment, Three is one of the very best ages.

If you ever have a chance to chat with a three-year-old, take it— you’ll end up with plenty of your own funny stories!

Kate and her husband have six sons ages 11, 9, 7, 5, 3, and 1. She can be reached at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

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Fall Cleanup Injury Prevention

by James Markwica, MS PT

for Saratoga TODAY Here we go again! The temperatures are dropping, the days are getting shorter and the leaf colors are just popping.

However, there is more to autumn than apple cider, football games and clean fresh air.

Fall cleanup is a necessity in the yard and a great opportunity to

get outside and enjoy the crisp weather while getting in a great workout at the same time.

Raking leaves for at least 30 minutes is considered moderate physical activity, similar to a brisk walk, according to the NHLABI (National Heart Lung And Blood Institute). It helps build upper and lower-body strength along with core stability throughout your trunk. The typical adult will burn calories at a rate of 100-300 per 30–45 minutes of activity. Regular moderate physical activity assists in building stronger bones and muscles while assisting in controling your weight.

Fall cleanup doesn’t escape the obvious risks of injury because of the repetitive nature in twisting, bending, reaching and lifting. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports that over 38,000

Americans were injured while raking leaves in 2012.

Here are some useful tips that may allow you to complete your chore of fall cleanup in conjunction with good aerobic and safe activity. If you are packing up and preparing to move south for the winter then you can use these tips for raking the sand.

Warm Up

Raking and picking-up leaves forces you to use virtually every muscle in the human body. Always begin with some trunk forward and backward bending, arm circles and gentle leg stretching. Walk for a few minutes to promote circulation. Ten minutes of total warmup should be sufficient.

Maintain ‘Good Posture’

Try to keep a wide BoS (Base of Support) while you stand still and move around during raking.

Hold the rake near the end with one hand, and about two-thirds down with the other hand. By standing up straight and moving your arms together with proper spacing will place your body in a mechanical adventitious position while pushing and pulling leaves, thus making it easier for you to move the pile.

Avoid Twisting

Use your legs to shift your weight side-to-side instead both while raking and lifting leaves into bags if needed. Using short strokes is a good idea as well.

Switch Sides

• Lightheadedness

To avoid the risks of creating an overuse injury, try switching sides every five to 10 minutes. This will equalize the stress and strain to all extremities and the spine as you push, pull and rotate your body.

• Shortness of breath

• Sudden, severe headache

• Excess sweating that’s out of proportion to your level of exertion

Bend at the Knees

• Chest, stomach or any other pain

Use large muscle groups to lower your body towards the ground as you reach to pick up the leaves and or leaf bags. Don’t lift with your back. Keep your back straight and bend with your knees.

Be Smart

Rake when the leaves are dry.

Don’t overfill bags or tarps and use a wheelbarrow to move heavy bags to other areas of the yard if you cannot easily drag them.

Proper Footwear

Wear shoes with skid resistant soles if possible to ensure good footing on uneven ground.

Hydrate as Needed

Take rest breaks every half-hour or so, and stretch any muscles that seem to be tightening up as you rake. Pace yourself and do what you can without overdoing it.

Cool Down

When you’re done raking, do some more stretching to help relax tense muscles. You can even take a hot bath.

Finally, Listen to Your Body

Soreness is common following typical yard work. But the soreness you feel should go away about 24-48 hours after your workout. If you notice any of the following symptoms, and they don’t go away, see your doctor:

Remember, the physical demand from moderate physical activity increases for anyone with a history of heart attacks, heart disease, smokers and individuals who lead a sedentary lifestyle.

Consult your family physician prior to engaging in such activity. Finally, enjoy your time outside this fall. Get those leaves all taken care of so you can get to the game, or out for a hike or a jog.

Just think, about four hours after you are all done with your lawn duties you will more than likely to be able to all start over.

If you or someone you know has pain, consult your physician, physical therapist, chiropractor or other healthcare provider. Physical therapists, or PTs, have a unique body of knowledge that promotes optimal health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, and alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.

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

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Staying in the Light all Season Long!

by Meghan Lemery Fritz LCSW for Saratoga TODAY The smell of leaves burning, the crisp chill of the morning air, hot apple cider, pumpkins and candy corn all announce the beginning of a new season. For some a new season brings hope, renewed energy and new activities.

For others however, the change in daylight hours can bring despair, anxiety, fatigue and sadness. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that can be triggered by daylight savings time.

Research shows that this depression is related to the changing levels of hormones we experience at the change of a season. Experts also believe that the reduced sunlight can cause a dip in our serotonin levels. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that is responsible for making us feel calm and relaxed.

The dip in serotonin can cause

you to feel irritable, anxious, fatigued, tearful, low energy and a craving for carbohydrates and sugar which can lead to weight gain and lethargy.

SAD usually coincides with daylight savings time and can become increasingly worse as the daylight hours get shorter. No need to be too sad though; the good news is that Seasonal Affective Disorder is very treatable!

once during the darker months.

If you can’t get away light therapy has been found to be a helpful form of treatment. On sunny days take some time to get outside and put your face in the sunshine.

You can also feel better by visiting a green house on a sunny cold day. The smell of the plants and the warmth of the sunshine can calm your spirit and increase your energy level.

BE AWARE:

GET MOVING:

If you feel your sparkle dimming and your energy low over an extended period of time, immediately recognize you could have depression related to the change of seasons and less daylight.

Don’t wait until you can’t get out of bed, get the help you need to keep yourself feeling balanced and healthy.

We hear it all the time but it’s true!

Exercise is a natural antidepressant and a great stress reliever.

Take a dance class, go for a walk, do yoga, or swim, just make sure you MOVE! Don’t overwhelm yourself by joining a gym or doing an exercise you hate, rather, start slowly and do what you enjoy. Ten minutes of walking a day is better than nothing!

The best way to move through a difficult emotional time is to begin to move physically. Exercise clears our minds and helps us shed the toxic feelings and thoughts we carry around in our spirits.

BE PROACTIVE: See your doctor, seek counseling, exercise, cut the carb loading and treat yourself with kindness, compassion and patience. Have a selfcare plan in place and make sure your loved ones are aware of what you are going through.

LIGHTEN UP: If you know you are prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder plan to get away to the sunshine at least

CONNECT: If you are SAD, make sure you take time to connect to the people, places and things you love.

Surround yourself with people that make you laugh and leave you

feeling lighter. Stay away from people who drain your energy and leave you feeling exhausted.

Seasonal Affective Disorder can be overwhelming and leave you feeling exhausted. Check in with yourself to make sure

you start this new season feeling healthy and strong.

Wishing you LIGHT in every area of your life!

Meghan Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing in State College, PA.

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Making Gifts to Your Family Members

Will it Affect Your Medicaid Eligibility?

by Matt Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY In the normal course of their lives, older people often make monetary gifts to their family and friends. It may be as simple as a $50.00 check to each of the grandchildren during the holidays or it might be a more significant gift of $10,000.00 to a child who lost their job and needs money to pay their mortgage and provide for their family.

Most gifts, be they large or small, generally have very little to do with Medicaid Planning by the elderly person. They are made out of love, gratitude, or a desire to help someone during a difficult time. Regardless of the motivation, however, if the gift is made within five years of a Medicaid application by the elderly person seeking to pay for their nursing home care, the gift may result in a “penalty period.”

The five year period before the

Medicaid application is known as the “look back period.”

During a penalty period, Medicaid is not available to pay for nursing home costs. If Medicaid is not available and the elderly person no longer has funds of their own, then no money is potentially available to pay the nursing home bill.

If you apply for Medicaid and receive a Notice of Decision from the Department of Social Services (DSS) that gifting during the look back period will result in a penalty period, then you have sixty days to appeal the Decision and request a Medicaid Fair Hearing.

Under New York State Social Services Law, if you made the gifts for reasons that have nothing to do with qualifying for Medicaid, then DSS cannot impose a penalty period against you. In that case, you should appeal the Decision and request a Hearing.

During the Hearing, you can be represented by an attorney and offer witnesses and documentary evidence to prove your case.

DSS will also be present and will submit its case in support of the imposition of the penalty period.

If you are no longer mentally competent, your presence at the Hearing can be excused. Your lawyer would then attempt to prove your motivations through the testimony of friends, family, and other witnesses – such as your medical providers.

While every case is different, if you can prove the following facts at your Hearing, you will have a good chance of winning your case: — When you made the gifts, you were healthy and independent and not considering a potential nursing home admission.

— Your gifts were part of a pattern of gifting over the course of your life, not just something you did before you needed a nursing home.

— After the gifting, you continued to be financially solvent and able to pay your regular bills with no difficulty.

Having an experienced attorney present your case will undoubtedly increase your chances of success at a Medicaid Fair Hearing. If you or a loved one have made prior gifts and now face a Medicaid penalty period, you should contact a qualified elder law attorney to discuss your case. Skilled representation can help you access the benefits you need and deserve.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is of Counsel to O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Over his eighteen years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at (518)584-5205 and mdorsey@oalaw.com.

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

AT THE CENTER! Open Mic - Open mic once a month starting Fri., Nov, 20, 12:30-2:00. Poetry, storytelling, singing, music- anything goes.

Strut your stuff!

Vintage Clothing Project Fri., Nov. 6th, 1-3: Alessandra, Skidmore student, is a collector of women’s vintage clothing 35 years or older.

She also explores the history of the garment. If you have a garment to donate or sell please stop in.

Book Club Tue., Nov. 24th at 3pm – Discussing “The Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert. A glorious, sweeping novel of desire, ambition, and the thirst for knowledge.

Banking at the Center Thurs., Nov. 5th, 11-12. Make your daily banking with SCFCU. Computer Help - Students are in the house! Mon. 8-11, 12-4, Tues., 10-1, 3-4, Wed., 3-4, Thurs., 12:304, Fri., 8-12. Please sign up!

Legal Services Thurs., Nov. 5th at 1:30. Call Office for the Aging at 884-4100 for an appt.

Movie Fri., Nov. 13, 1:00pm. $2 members / $4 non-member, includes snacks. Please sign up!

“I’ll See You in My Dreams”.

Blood Pressure Clinic Wed., Nov. 18, 11-12. Medicare Information Meetings – CDPHPWed., Nov.18. 2-4

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Reminiscing Group Thurs. mornings at 8:30am, join friends & fellow members to reminisce about the good old days! Have a cup of joe and hang out!

Support Groups & Services

• Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group • Alzheimer’s Activity Group for your loved ones • Grief & Loss Support Group Support groups are held on the 3rd Thurs. of each month from 10:30-12:00. Caregivers can share with others while their loved ones attend the activity group.

Free and open to the public. Sign up required for activity group.

SENIORS ON THE GO! Wed., Nov. 18: Roosevelt Baths: Relax in a private mineral water bath. Leave the center at 9:15 & return at 12:00. Pay $1 at sign up & bring $20+ tip with you. Must be able to enter and exit tub independently.

Tues., Nov., 24: Lunch Bunch -”The Log Jam” - A pot-belly stove warmly greets you at the front door, wood plank floors, and three stone fireplaces provide the perfect Adirondack setting.

Shop at the outlets after lunch.

Pay $10 at sign up & bring lunch money. Leave the center at 11:00.

Fri., Nov. 27: Holiday Open House at the “Shirt Factory” in Glens Falls: Shop for one of a kind items from local artisans.

Watch the artisans at work and enjoy a dessert reception at Greentree Fiber Arts Studio.

Lunch before at Davidson Brothers. Leave the center at 11am & return at 4pm. Pay $10 at sign up & bring shopping and lunch money.

Fri. December 4: Festival of Trees Preview & Luncheon, Queensbury: Get in the holiday spirit with decorated trees, stockings, gingerbread houses and more. This special “senior

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015 preview” includes lunch. Leave the Center at 10:45 am and return at 2:00 pm. Pay $28 at sign up.

Includes ticket & lunch. Sign up

by Nov. 19.

Sat. December 12: HMT presents:”Miracle on 34th Street” Classic story that reminds us the holidays are still a magical time of humor, generosity, and faith in the goodness of others. Leave the Center at 12:15. Show at 1pm. Pay $19 at sign up. Sign up by Nov. 19.

Sun. December 20: HMT presents:”A Saratoga Christmas with the McKrells” Join us for an evening of Christmas favorites, Kevin’s trademark sound, and their popular rendition of A Visit from St. Nick. Leave the Center at 6:15. Show at 7pm. Pay $16 at sign up. Sign up by Nov. 27.

April 14, 2016: Dates coming:”The Lion King” Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap.

The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. Pay $75 at sign up. Sign up by Mar. 11.

The Wilton Senior Center

18 Traver Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831 518-587-6363 • Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am. – 3:00pm.

Lillian Worth Senior Center is located in the Town Hall Complex. 18 Traver Road. It is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am. to 3:00pm. The Center will be closed Christmas Day and when Saratoga Springs Schools are closed for inclement weather.

Members must be 55 years of age.

However, spouses younger than 55 may join and participate in all activities, but cannot vote until they reach age 55. Dues are $4 per year.

Bus transportation to and from the Senior Center, the Mall, grocery stores and appointments is available by calling the Saratoga County Office of the Aging at 884-4100 before noon on the day before the transportation is needed.

Activities include: • Ceramics and Crafts Tuesday morning (except July and August) • Free Blood Pressure Clinics Third Tuesday of Month at 1:00 p.m.

• Business Meetings First Tuesday of the Month at 1:00 p.m.

• Day Trips (dinner + attraction) Monthly April through November (minimal fee) • AARP “55 Alive” March and September • Drivers Course Held twice a year ($10 fee) • Exercise Groups, Cards and other Games Tuesdays and Thursdays • Speakers Scheduled throughout the year • Live entertainment scheduled throughout the year

• Videos scheduled throughout the year Meals and Parties: • Pizza 2nd Tuesday of the Month • Covered Dish Last Tuesday of Month • Coffee, Tea & Cake every Tuesday and Thursday • Annual Picnic • Anniversary Party in September • Public Card Party in October • Christmas Dinner in December (at a local restaurant) • Bingo – Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

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TODAY The Academy for Lifelong Learning 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-587-2100, ext. 2390, 2415

Dr. Roger Landry Lunch and Learn on Aging Successfully, November 17 The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs is hosting “Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging” Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, November 17, 11am2pm, at the Holiday Inn – Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway.

Admission is $35 ($30 for Academy members) and includes lunch. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, the event will feature two, 45 minute presentations: “Never Act Your Age” and “Change: What’s the Big Deal?” with a served lunch in between and a book signing at the conclusion. For registration information and form, go to www.esc. edu/media/esc-foundation/all/ Dr-Landry-11-17-15-Flyer.pdf or call the Academy office at 5872100 x2145.

Dr. Roger Landry is a preventive medicine physician who specializes in empowering older adults to take control of their own aging. He is the author of Live Long, Die Short: A Guide for Aging Successfully published

in 2012. As a lecturer, researcher, and consultant, he has written extensively and is frequently called upon as a media consultant on the topic of successful aging.

Dr. Landry is a powerful voice for what is possible as we age.

Founded in 1992, the Academy for Lifelong Learning is

a nonprofit, membership organization providing academic classes and social activities for seniors.

It is an independent entity sponsored by SUNY Empire State College with offices at 111 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. For more information, go to www.esc. edu/all.

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Even More Bad News for Social Security To refresh your memory:

by Stephen Kyne for Saratoga TODAY You probably have heard that those receiving Social Security retirement benefits won’t be receiving a cost of living increase this year, and if you’re not currently receiving Social Security benefits, it may not have been big news for you, but did you hear about the other major changes to Social Security that could have a big impact your future benefit?

During the night of October 29, with virtually no debate on the matter, and no public comment, Congress passed a budget bill which stripped away some of the ways you could choose to receive your retirement benefits.

The bill was signed into law on November 2.

The bill affected the options for most married couples, and many divorcees, to utilize the “restricted benefit” election, and the option to “file and suspend.”

The “restricted benefit” election allows Spouse-one to collect only the benefit they’re entitled to based on Spouse-two’s earnings, upon reaching full retirement age, while deferring their own earned benefit, which would increase until age 70. Spouse-two must also be at or beyond full retirement age, and have elected benefits.

The “file and suspend” option allows Spouse-two to suspend collecting their benefits, after Spouseone has filed a “restricted benefit,” which Spouse-two could also defer, and which would also increase up to age 70. Spouse-one would continue receiving a “restricted benefit.”

These options were perceived as “loopholes for the rich” when, in fact, they were not just for the rich at all. These provisions often could be the most impactful for those of lesser means, for whom Social Security would comprise a larger proportion of retirement income. Of course, that fact doesn’t sell as well as “eliminating loopholes for the rich.”

How does this affect you? It all depends on your birthdate.

Generally, you will fall into one of the following four groups.

1. Those who are already full retirement age, and who have already elected one of these election strategies should see no changes. Revisions prior to the law’s final passing have essentially “grandfathered” those claimants.

2. Those who will have reached full retirement age within 180 days of the law’s signing should have the opportunity to “file and suspend” in order to preserve their spouse’s ability to file a “restricted benefit” (assuming their spouse is in group 3, below). Any suspension taking place after the 180day mark will also suspend any benefits linked to that election.

In other words, if your spouse is collecting a spousal benefit based on you electing to “file and suspend,” and your election to suspend was after the 180-day mark, that spousal benefit will also be suspended.

3. Those born on or before Jan 1, 1954 will still have the option to file a “restricted benefit,” meaning they will still be able to collect just a spousal benefit upon reaching their full retirement age, while delaying the collection of their earned benefit.

4. Finally, those born after Jan 1, 1954 will no longer have the option to file for a “restricted benefit”, and when applying for benefits will be “deemed” to be filing for all benefits to which they are entitled.

Some couples may find that each spouse is in a different group. If one spouse is in the second group, and another in the third, it may be important to “file and suspend” in the first 180 days otherwise, even though the second spouse would be entitled to a “restricted benefit”, if their spouse had suspended outside the 180-day window, their “restricted benefit” would also be suspended.

Filing within the 180-day window can preserve the option.

Everyone knows that some changes have to be made in order to keep Social Security solvent for the future, but we believe there is a right way, and a wrong way to go about it. Passing the most comprehensive change to Social

Security in 15 years, in the middle of the night, and then naming it the “Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015”, so that nobody has to take the blame for it, is not, we feel, the right way.

Even though this law is now in its “final form,” it’s entirely possible a revision could be made.

Again, this is why we consider financial planning to be a process requiring ongoing advice. The best-laid plan can be impacted by outside forces, and your advisor should be there to help you avoid the obstacles and pitfalls that may lie just over the horizon.

Stephen Kyne is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck.

Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.

Learning By Example Continued from pg. 18 are quietly making an impact on their whole communities.

“These students are outstanding young leaders and invaluable contributors to our school and community at large, each in their own unique way,” said Schuylerville High School Principal Matthew Sickles.

“Whether it’s initiating and implementing new opportunities for their classmates here at school, volunteering their time to keep our outside community members safe, or serving those in need, these students truly reflect the spirit of the Schuylerville school community by putting others first. As principal, I couldn’t be more proud of the amazing work they do without being asked and the positive example they set for their peers.”

Brit Douglas, JV lacrosse player and 10th grade student at Ballston Spa High School and Josh Porcell, owner and CEO of Rogue Lacrosse have teamed up with Warrior Lacrosse, King Dyes, Grunt Lacrosse, Darkstar Lacrosse Dyes, East Coast Dyes,

Elizabeth Ashworth of Ballston Spa High School spends Halloween trick-or-treating for SPCA donations.

The Siena Men’s Lacrosse Team and Swift Stix Lacrosse to support the troops.

The combined project has produced 100 Warrior Burn Lacrosse heads that have been dyed with patriotic and military themes. The heads will be available for purchase online through the RogueLacrosse.com website.

Funds raised from this team venture will be donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation, Team Red, White and Blue and The Wounded Warrior Project.

Douglas raises funds and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project and two related Continued on next page

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS BALLSTON SPA 8 Charles St., $184,000. Leonard and Sue Porter sold property to Travis Hadcock.

127 South St., $170,000. Daniel Fleming sold property to Ryan Reed and Keily Moyer.

144 Lake Hill Rd., $70,000.

Rick and Maureen Sciocchetti sold property to Matthew O’Connor.

3 Deer Run, $175,000.

Edward Rizzo sold property to Timothy Laux.

12 Kain Terrace, $397,000.

Kain Development LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. 12 Kain Terrace $397,000.

DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to James Miakisz Jr. and Elizabeth Vitaliano.

4 Firestone Lane, $274,900.

Yinzhe Ma and Jingxia Yuan sold property to Matthew and Theresa Eckler.

groups. He did it mainly through his involvement with Lacrosse.

He worked on a second campaign in April-May 2015. Warrior Lacrosse donated the heads, 3 different companies dyed the heads, East Coast Mesh donated the mesh and the men’s Siena Lacrosse Team did the stringing of the heads.

Together they raised $12,000. $5,000 was presented to WWP at their gala event at the Waldorf Astoria in NYC in May and $3,500 was sent to Team Red, White and Blue and $3,500 was sent to the Navy Seal Foundation.

It was a huge success.

“My father is a Marine Colonel,” said Douglas, “and when he was a Company Commander he led three different companies of Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. When they got back, he worked closely with the Wounded Warrior Project [WWP] to make sure that the Marines that were wounded and disabled during the deployments got the continued help that they needed after they were discharged from the Marine Corps. I met the WWP directors at some WWP events and I have seen first hand the work that WWP has done to improve the lives of some of my father’s Marines.”

Even though Douglas had volunteered at WWP events, he wanted to do something on his own that made a difference.

“When I was playing modified lacrosse,” he said, “I had a Warrior lacrosse head and I thought it was neat that they both used Warrior in their names (I was 12). I started brainstorming ways to combine the two. I figured if the guys at Warrior lacrosse had a way to help our service members that they would, and they did. My coach, Josh Porcell knew some of the Warrior reps and they loved the idea. They sold us 75 heads at cost and donated the other 25 and then King Dyes volunteered to dye all the heads.”

Douglas feels that everyone has a role to play in giving back as a way of showing thanks for what we have, and not just during the holidays. “I have learned that anyone can find themselves needing help, you never know what your future will bring and that if everyone does a little bit, we can make a big difference,” he said.

“I am most thankful for the love and support of my family and the freedom we have in our great country. But I am also thankful for all of my teachers, coaches, and leaders that share their knowledge and provide me with motivation and encouragement.”

MILTON

3 Rosland Blvd., $231,000.

Richard and Tracy Kirker sold property to Brett McQuown.

CLIFTON PARK

Schuylerville senior Anna Moreau volunteers at the library.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Scott Shaw and Mary Jane Kotsi.

CORINTH 32 Wiley Way, $7,500. Terre Majestic Holdings Inc. sold property to Country Villa Estates, Inc. 32 Wiley Way, $185,000. Country Villa Estates Inc. sold property to Lillian Kirkpatrick.

GALWAY 1361 West Galway Rd., $245,000. Daniel and Dana Taylor sold property to Gene and Melissa Conte.

5247 Hudson Rd., $194,000.

Sara Lukasiewicz (by Exec) sold property to Joel and Fawn Schaperjahn.

GREENFIELD 463 Allen Rd., $243,750.

Jennifer Jason sold property to Jacqueline Berman (as Trustee).

25 Humes Rd., $30,000.

Casey Cornell sold property to Peter Nicholas and Maryann Moseman.

HALFMOON 52 Mann Blvd., $425,000.

Janine Pickett sold property to Robert McCarthy.

MALTA 32 Admirals Way, $393,540.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 11 Joshua Rd., $168,000. Polito Homes at Park Grove LLC sold property to Lino Del Zotto and Son Builders Inc. 233 Maple Ave., $490,000.

Denise Donlon sold property to Bradley Fischer.

25 15 Joshua Rd., $207,000. Polito Homes at Park Grove LLC sold property to Lino Del Zotto and Son Builders LLC. 20 Joshua Rd., $122,000. Polito Homes at Park Grove LLC sold property to Cullen Zdunek.

17 Murphy Lane, $312,550.

Lionel Rossignol sold property to Robert Daley.

STILLWATER 24 Castle Court, $174,000.

Michael and Barbara Chaszczewski sold property to Lisa Bruno.

WILTON 12 Primrose Circle, $625,858.

Floral Estates LLC sold property to Dominic Andreoli and April Arnold.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington 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.

RELIGION 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.

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.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

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

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

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

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St, Clifton Park 877-7332 | Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The 2nd Annual Featured Author event presenting Steve Sheinkin Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, located at 84 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs, invite the community to join them on Sunday, November 15 at 12p.m. for their 2nd Annual Featured Author program with Newberry Medal Winner and National Book Award Nominee Steve Sheinkin. Author of The Port Chicago 50 and The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey and many other young adult books will speak at 1p.m. followed by a Questions and Answers period and Book Signing. Sponsored by a generous grant from Jewish Federation of Northeast NY, a $10 fee includes Lunch. Please RSVP at (518)584-2370 or saratogajcc@verizon.net.

Steve Sheinkin was born in Brooklyn, NY, and his family lived in Mississippi and Colorado

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

before moving back to New York and settling in the suburbs north of New York City. He went to Syracuse University and studied communications and international relations. The highlight for him during those years was a summer he spent in Central America, where he worked on a documentary on the streets of Nicaragua. After college he moved to Washington, D.C., and worked for the environmental group called the National Audubon Society. Then, he and his brother Ari moved to Austin, Texas to make movies together.

Mr. Sheinkin is the awardwinning author of fast-paced, cinematic histories for young readers.

His work is widely acclaimed. The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights received the 2014 Boston GlobeHorn Book Award for Nonfiction and was a National Book Award

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.

finalist. The Notorious Benedict Arnold won the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults and the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for nonfiction. His exploration of the atomic bomb, Bomb: The Race to Build-and Steal-The World’s Most Dangerous Weapon was a Newbery Honor Book, National Book Award finalist, and winner of the Sibert Award as well as the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults.

Mr. Sheinkin’s most recent work, Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War, delves into the political intrigue of the Pentagon Papers. Other recent titles are LINCOLN’S GRAVE ROBBERS, a true-crime thriller, and the RABBI HARVEY series of graphic novels. Steve lives with his family in Saratoga Springs.

Family Life Service Community Alliance Church in Ballston Spa will hold a Family Life Service on Sunday, November 15 at 10:30 a.m. including a skit and testimonial by a couple on how God works through their marriage. Also a video on parenting / praying for your adult children; special music; and a Buddy Bear story for the young children.

Afterwards, all are invited to stay for a luncheon of delicious food and warm fellowship. The church is handicap accessible with an elevator. Located at 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Pastor Gary Newton - (518)884-2514.

All are welcome!

Annual Church Garage & Bake Sale Saturday, Nov. 14, 9a.m.-3p.m. No early birds admitted. Indoor, rain or shine.

All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: Antique, vintage, gently used, new.

Furniture, linens, housewares, books, CDs, toys, much more. No clothing.

Plus homemade cakes, pies and cookies. Bring a box to fill! Everything half price 2-3p.m.

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Perfect Pork for Perfect Days Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park Such beautiful weather this fall, which looks to continue. Now’s the time for a hearty autumn stew and what better than pork sold at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. The Market’s pork is definitely not ‘the other white meat.’ The pigs from the five farmers at the Winter Market have plenty of space to live a normal life, and many go out on pasture until winter.

Nancy Brown of Lewis Waite Farm said “We raise our pigs from May to around January.” Other farms do the same, preserving the meat in their freezers until the cycle begins again. Pastured pork has higher amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids and, according to a study from Ohio State University, The pigs’ meat is enriched with vitamins as well.

Liza Porter from Homestead Artisans said, “About 15 years ago, we bought some pork chops from the store. When pan fried, they had no aroma and no flavor. They were cardboard.” The next week they bought half a pig from M & A Farm, then and now a vendor at the Market.

Raising pigs is an excellent complement to their cheese making, “which leaves behind a nutritious liquid called whey.” Liza explained, “Whey contains protein, calcium, and lots of healthy microorganisms left from the cheese cultures.”

Although M & A Farm began as a beef vendor, Arnold Grant commented, “The family always had a few pigs for our own use. Then people at the Market wanted pork.” Today they can’t keep bacon in stock. They love the Duroc breed of pigs, because the long body makes more bacon.

In addition to popular cuts like pork chops and ham, the Grants also offer several varieties of sausage. Now they sell egg breakfast sandwiches, with the option of adding a patty of their own sausage.

When Alan Brown bought Lewis Waite farm in 1967, Nancy Brown related, “He always had a few cows and pigs.” When they expanded, they increased the numbers of both beef and pigs and both access to pasture.

Like the other farms, the Browns buy locally mixed feed and supplement their pigs with a variety of other foods, even weeds from their gardens.

Christophe Robert, a partner in Longlessons Farm said pigs add diversity to the farm, noting, “The flavor of the pork comes from what they eat.”

In addition to the locally made pig feed, Longlessons’ pigs “love leaves from the trees and the grasses.”

They collect vegetables and fruit that grocery stores can’t sell. Their pigs benefit, the flavor improves, and less waste goes into landfills.

Malta Ridge Orchard and Gardens, a vegetable vendor at the Winter Market, also sells pork. Dave Bowman started his farming career as a small child.

In addition to flavorful pork, the farm still raises a variety of apples, other meats, poultry and eggs.

Dave inherited the 130-acre farm from his father about a year ago, and hopes it will be farmland forever. According to a September article in the Ballston Journal, the Ballston Town Board is applying to New York State for funds to buy the development rights to Dave’s farm.

Stewed Pork with Tomatillos, Chipotle Peppers, White Onions and Winter Squash Based on a recipe from Rick Bayless’s Mexican Kitchen Ingredients

Directions

3 dried chipotle peppers

On a cast iron griddle or small frying pan, toast the chipotle pepper over medium heat until softened. Put into a cup of hot water to soak for 30 minutes.

3 large garlic cloves, whole and not peeled 8 oz (or more) husked tomatillos

On the same skillet (or while the chiles are toasting) toast 3 unpeeled garlic cloves, turning frequently, until softened. Peel and chop

16 oz fresh whole tomatoes

Place the whole chipotle peppers and whole tomatillos on a rimmed cookie sheet. Place 4 inches under a hot broiler, turning as the skins blacken. Take out of the oven, remove and discard the peels, and coarsely chop. Save juices that have not charred.

Olive oil 1 large white onion chopped into 1 inch pieces 1 to 1 ½ lbs pork shoulder, or other stewing cut, ½ inch cubes (If the pork contains bones, save these to add flavor to the dish) 3-4 cups peeled and seeded butternut squash, cut into 1 inch cubes.

Remove the chiles from the soaking liquid. Discard the liquid. Coarsely chop the chiles.

Add chiles, garlic, tomatoes, tomatillos to a blender or food processor, blend to make a smooth sauce.

Heat lard or olive oil in a frying pan. Sauté the white onion in a frying pan until browned Sauté in cubed pork and pork bones if any in the same pan until browned on all sides. Add ½ cup water or chicken stock. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Turn on oven to 350˚.

Mix all the other ingredients together, add the pork and liquid. If the mixture is too dry add a small amount of liquid.

Place the mixture in an 11 x 13 inch Pyrex, stainless steel or enamel baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake, 30-45 minutes until the squash pieces are tender.

Serve with steamed corn tortillas, rustic bread, or rustic corn bread.

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

What’s your favorite Food? oven temperatures. The glaze is micro-crazed contributing to crispy well-baked crusts, just like a pizza oven. The Pizza Stone is not recommended for use on the stovetop. You can cut directly on the glazed pizza stone without

damaging or scratching the surface. The Pizza Stone is easy to clean with soap and water and is dishwasher safe.

Designed for use: In ovens conventional and convection; and can also be used under the broiler.

Roasted Tomato Pizza Margherita

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! The Emile Henry Pizza Stones are in and they are beautiful!

If you have ever made your own pizza at home then you’ll know where the best pizza in town is! We all have our own version of what the best pizza is and the best person to make it is you!

To begin making your great pizza you should pick out a great stone!

The Emile Henry Pizza Stone makes brick-oven style pizzas in ovens and on grills. It heats up in just 15 minutes, Cleans easily, it’s light weight and of course it’s made in France!

The Pizza Stone is made of all natural materials and is manufactured using Emile Henry’s proprietary Flame® technology. The Pizza Stone can withstand high

Ingredients 4 Roma tomatoes, wedged 3/4 cup California Ripe Olives, halved 1/3 cup basil leaves, torn 2 tsp olive oil 1 lb. prepared pizza dough 1-2 Tbsp cornmeal 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions Preheat Emile Henry pizza stone in a 550 degrees F oven or covered grill.

Toss together tomatoes, ripe olives, basil and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Sprinkle pizza peel generously with cornmeal. Roll and stretch pizza dough on a well-floured surface into a 14-inch circle and place onto pizza peel. Pour tomato olive mixture evenly onto crust and top with mozzarella. Slide onto Emile Henry Pizza Stone and bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp and bubbly.

Carefully remove from oven or grill and place on cutting board or trivet. Cut and serve hot. Makes 1 (14-inch) pizza!

It can be used on grills - gas, charcoal and natural wood. The Pizza Stone turns a grill into an outdoor pizza oven. For non-glazed pizza stones, it is recommended for deep cleaning to use the selfcleaning cycle on your oven.

Since Emile Henry pizza stones are glazed and can be cleaned regularly in the dishwasher and by hand washing, we do not recommend this type of cleaning.

I gave you the Margherita recipe because this is a good place

to start making a great pizza and you can easily add or subtract your ingredients! I also like the name! Stop in to Compliments to the Chef in the Hamlet plaza on the corner of Marion and Excelsior and pick one up before they are all gone!

Remember my Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula

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Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus to Perform Holiday Melodies

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

Flashmob for Kindness

Front row: Owen DeTeso, Grant Travis, Matthew Dahlen, Remy Arthur, Pari Kim, Evan Hallett, Marit Dahlen, Vivien DeTeso, and Caroline Travis. Back row: Nicholas Dahlen, Dan Spillane, Arlo Zwicker, Braeden Arthur, Jenna Stiansen, Katrina Davis, Laura Wheatley, Saumya Pandey, Sarah Kisiel, Hannah Merrill, Reese Arthur, Ali Genevich, Maya ClarkeBrunetto, and Brooke Travis. Photo by Remy Arthur.

Tis the season of giving back to our community! Come join us in a CELEBRATION on December 7 at 7:30 p.m. with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus. Hear traditional and modern holiday classics in women’s 4-part a cappella harmony with all proceeds to benefit Code Blue. This event will take

place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road in Saratoga Springs.

Admission payable at the door. Suggested donation: Cash or Canned Goods and/or Warm Outerwear such as Hats, Scarves, Gloves or Mittens. In the event of cancellation due to weather, the snow date will be December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Please check our website for updates at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call 518-747-3823.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Friday, November 13 is World Kindness Day, and local students gathered to kick off World Kindness Week with the 4th annual freezemob/flashmob Dance for Kindness on Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. on the corner outside of Fingerpaint Marketing.

The participants posed in “acts of kindness positions” while music played, with the intention of increasing people’s awareness of what kindness looks like, and the kindness opportunities that surround them. Then the flashmob song began, and participants unfroze and broke out into dance.

Local youth take part in a worldwide flashmob Dance for Kindness. Photo by Remy Arthur.

About 25 students participated from Caroline Street Elementary, St. Clements Regional Catholic School, Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs High School and Sarah Lawrence College. They were joined by young people in over 100 cities around the world on the same day, all flashmob dancing.

The event was sponsored by Life Vest Inside, which initiated Dance For Kindness in 2012, a worldwide event in celebration of World Kindness Day. Groups from across the globe join together to perform a “Kindness Freezmob/Flashmob” to the same song, same dance, all happening on the same day.

Locally, it was organized by the non-profit organization for teens, thinkpeace (sic) workshop, which holds local workshops and community service events for teenagers, as well as a summer camp in New York City for girls from around the world.

Reese Arthur, 16, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, was one of the leaders of the flashmob.

“Last year my sister, Remy Arthur, was the group leader for Saratoga,” said Arthur. “She went off to college this year, so I decided to take on the task. Brooke Travis (17, senior) also attended the thinkpeace workshop like I did, and we decided to be co-group leaders. It was so great to see the community come together to spread kindness.

I think it’s amazing that this freezemob/flashmob takes place in over 100 cities worldwide all on the same day. Dance is a universal language that can bring the world together, and I’m so glad that I could be a part of that.”

To learn more about the Dance for Kindness, visit http:// www.lifevestinside.com/dfk/. For more information about thinkpeace workshop, visit www.thinkpeaceworkshop.org.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

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LOCAL BRIEFS Puppet People Performance: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Skidmore Theater Presents Macbeth The Skidmore College Department of Theater is pleased to announce its Fall 2015 Mainstage production, Macbeth

by William Shakespeare on Friday, November 20 at Janet Kinghorn Bernard Theater, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. This production is directed by published writer, feminist media critic, and Skidmore Theater artist-inresidence/director Holly L. Derr.

Tickets: $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. To reserve seats, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439, email boxoffice@ skidmore.edu or find us online on Facebook or at skidmore.edu/ academics/theater/.

Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, November 21, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Field Horne, author and local historian, will be the speaker. He was editor of the recent publication, Saratoga Springs: a Centennial History.

The book, a comprehensive look at the city of Saratoga Springs from its beginning in the 1700’s to its most recent hundred years, was a collaborative effort with the Saratoga Springs Centennial Committee. Field will explain how the book was created and discuss the sources that were used. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978.

Book Fair The Library is going on a field trip!

Join Schuylerville Public Library on Saturday, November 21 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. at the Barnes and Noble in Wilton, located at 3029 Route 50, Saratoga Springs. Join us for crafts, music, story time, games, and more!

A percentage of purchases made will benefit the library.

Follow the Headless Horseman to the National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts (SOA) Studios on Sunday, November 22 at 11 a.m. to see The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Join husband and wife puppeteer team, known as The Puppet People, as they return to the SOA to perform this seasonal favorite. It will be a wonderful event that will entertain your whole family. Tickets are $10 per person.

After the performance, learn to make your own puppet. A puppet making workshop will take place at 12:30 pm. Cost: $15 per person.

Star Wars Party Join our booksellers for an afternoon of Star Wars fun on November 22 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Let the Force guide you on our scavenger hunt, complete our Jedi training course, compete in a costume contest (no light sabers allowed), and more. All ages. This event will take place at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, and is free and open to the public. For more information call (518) 682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www. northshire.com.

Public Policy Forum The League of Woman Voters of Saratoga County will hold a Public Policy Forum on the topic of whether 16 and 17 year olds should be treated as adults in the NYS Court System.

“Typically the criminal law treats children differently than it treats adults. New York is the only state other than North Carolina where all youth 16 years of age and older face the possibility of prosecution as adults in the criminal courts” according to Barbara Thomas, meeting chair.

Leagues in New York State will be examining this issue this fall with a goal of adopting a juvenile justice position statewide. The Forum will be held on Monday, November 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Soup and other light refreshments will be available

that evening. Speakers include Paige Pierce and Karin Carreau, from Families Together, and Malta Town Court Justice, James Fauci.

Following the presentation, league members will remain to decide if they concur with the main principles of a position adopted by the League of Women Voters of Ohio. For more information, visit www.lwvsaratoga.org.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting The annual holiday parade and tree lighting will take place on December 4. The step off time is 6:30 p.m. proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The parade has become a hometownstyle holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. In lieu of a grand marshal this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting.

The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome.

Stillwater’s 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair The craft fair will be held on December 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stillwater Area Community Center, located at 19 Palmer St., Stillwater. Vendors welcome. For more information email: elessonqueen@yahoo.com.

Fabulous Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale On Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church is having a Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale. Let us do the baking!

The church is located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

New York City Trip

Volunteers Needed

Town of Greenfield Recreation Department is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City on Sunday, Dec. 6. We provide the transportation, you make your own plans. Bus will leave Town Hall at 7 a.m. Drop off is at Bryant Park. We leave NYC at 6 p.m. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis. Registration is at Town Hall, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost of the trip is $40.00. Any questions please call Karyn Zanetti at (518) 893-7432, ext. 307 for more information.

The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in immediate need of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Saratoga Springs area. This program helps many seniors remain independent in their own homes. Nutritious meals are prepared, packed and ready for transport. Delivery takes about an hour. A training/orientation is provided. Being a volunteer for this program is a gratifying experience. Seniors look forward to seeing a friendly face. Please call Billie Jo or Carmella at The Office for the Aging, (518) 3634020 or (518) 884-4100 for details.

Gifting the Adirondacks Holiday Fair On December 5, Adirondack Folk School instructors will showcase and demonstrate their handcrafted items, works of art and crafts. The Adirondack Folk School is dedicated to teaching the arts, crafts, and culture of this unique Adirondack region.

It will be held at the Adirondack Folk School located at 51 Main St. in Lake Luzerne from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call (518) 696-2400 or visit www. adirondackfolkschool.org.

Brown Bag Lunch Series On December 10 the next Brown Bag Lunch Series will be held at the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library from noon to 1 p.m. The subject will be History of the Saratoga Drum and Bugle Corps, presented by Jeff Perkins, of the Avant Guard Drum and Bugle Corps, Saratoga Springs. Open and free to the public

Breakfast with Santa The Annual Breakfast with Santa event is on Saturday, December 12, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234 on 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa. Kids 12 and under can enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa Claus. There will be a holiday raffle for parents. The event is open to the community.

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 located at 116 Broad St. in 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 from 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 November 13 – November 19, 2015

Family Friendly Event

Friday, November 13 Open House Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 2 – 6 p.m.

Come to the open house, independent and enriched senior living apartments. For more information or directions please call (518) 691-1560.

Comedic Fundraiser for After the Fire Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.

“The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour.” 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) 5811823, or tickets will be available at the door for $20.

Saturday, November 14 Picture Book Day Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

November is National Picture Book Month. Miss Brittany will have three separate story times featuring some of her favorite books and some new additions to the Library, each story time will be followed by a craft. Going all day will be a self-guided Story Walk with Splat the Cat. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call (518) 695-6641.

Annual Church Garage and Bake Sale Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24

Circular St., Saratoga Springs.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. No early birds admitted. Indoor, rain or shine.

All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Something for everyone: Antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, CDs, toys, much more. No clothing.

Plus, home-made cakes, pies and cookies. Bring a box to fill!

Everything half price 2-3 p.m.

1st Annual Holiday Art Fair National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

More than 40 artisans showing one-of-a-kind works in fine arts and fine crafts will be featured.

Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the spirit of giving, we will be collecting donations and food items for the local food pantry at the door. For information, visit Gordonfinearts.org or call (518) 852-6478.

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

The menu includes: Cream of Broccoli soup or Borscht, Coke beef roast, chicken mole’, kielbasa and sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, green beans almandine, salad, dessert and beverage.

Donation: Adults $10, Children ages 5 – 12, $6. Under 5 is free.

Take-out available.

Big Bake Sale to Help Children in Haiti St. Mary’s School, 40 Thompson St, Ballston Spa, 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday after the masses at St. Mary’s Church.

Saturday’s mass is at 4 p.m. and Sunday masses are 8:30 a.m.,10:30 a.m. and noon. Raffle tables will be available. For more information call Doris Smith (518) 882-9226.

Tabletop Game Night Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m.

Meet game designer Hassan Lopez, designer of Clockwork Wars and learn about his new game, and play the game with fellow attendees. For more information on this and other events, visit www.northshire.com.

CALENDAR 33 Love146 Benefit Concert Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Love146 is an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation through survivor care and prevention. A group of local women have joined together to share their talents in celebration of love and support for children locally and globally through Love146. Kathleen Bowman will be performing classical cello pieces, accompanied by dancer, Christin Williams.

They will be joined by poet, Barbara Ungar and Love 146’s creative director, Merilyn Murray.

All proceeds go directly to benefit Love146, a registered 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

Entertainment and refreshments have all been donated by the artists and supporters. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information about the event, please email love146benefitsaratoga@gmail. com. For ticket information, visit https://donate.love146.org/ saratoga-springs/events/saratogasprings-event/e60489.

Sunday, November 15 Breakfast Buffet in Honor of Our Veterans Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors, $7. Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) Free, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

Dharma Meditation 538 Maple Ave. (Saratoga Health and Wellness Bldg.), Saratoga Springs, 9 – 10:15 a.m.

This is a group meeting for meditation followed up by a short discussion. Cost by donation. For more information, visit www. oneroofsaratoga.com.

The Petite Retreat – Venture into Modern Parenting Longfellows, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This is really unique in that moms

and dads can venture into modern parenting through this intimate opportunity to interact with national and local baby experts.

Parents can brush up on health tips, attend workshops, speak with birth experts, participate in demo classes, enjoy a cravings bar, learn about modern baby products and go home with some valuable swag. Trail passes: www.

ThePetiteRetreatExperience.com.

Monday, November 16 Parkinson’s Support Group Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.

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

Tuesday, November 17 Dr. Roger Landry Lunch and Learn on Aging Successfully Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs is hosting “Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging” Lunch and Learn.

Admission is $35 ($30 for Academy members) and includes lunch. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, the event will feature two, 45 minute presentations: “Never Act Your Age” and “Change: What’s the Big Deal?” with a served lunch in between and a book signing at the conclusion. For registration information and form, go to www.esc.edu/media/escfoundation/all/Dr-Landry-11-1715-Flyer.pdf or call the Academy office at (518) 587-2100 x2145.

Wednesday, November 18 Turkey Dinner Saratoga – Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m. $10 Adults, $9 Seniors and Military Active or Retired (ID required), $6 Children 5-12,

Children under 5 are free. $10 all take-outs. Cash bar available.

For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Raising Dough to benefit The Wesley Foundation The West Side Sports Bar and Grill, 112 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, 5 – 8 p.m.

The West Side Sports Bar and Grill will donate 20 percent of food, beverage and takeout sales to The Wesley Foundation to support the renovations of The Springs Building on The Wesley Community Campus in Saratoga Springs. The Wesley Community serves more than 700 seniors and those with long-term care needs.

A raffle for a $50 West Side Gift Certificate and a Silent Auction also will be part of the fun.

Wild Birds through the Seasons Christine L. McDonald Community Room, Crandall Library, Glens Falls, 7 p.m.

Dr. Gordon Ellmers will present “Wild Birds through the Seasons” as part of the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. Free to the public. The program is organized by season and shows a variety of bird species that breed in upstate New York as well as those that migrate through. Gordon Ellmers, a resident of Fort Edward, is a practicing veterinarian. He is an amateur wildlife photographer specializing in wild birds in their natural habitat. For more information, visit www. southernadirondackaudubon.org.

Thursday, November 19 Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade Historic Downtown Greenwich, 6:30 p.m.

Join in the fun at the 3rd Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade.

These tractors are sure to catch your eye as each one must have a minimum of 1,000 lights! And each tractor with a float/trailer must have a minimum of 2,000 lights. They will truly be a sight to see.

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

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Corks, Forks and Brews to Benefit Local Families SARATOGA SPRINGS — November 5 was a night of delicious wine, beer and food at the annual Corks, Forks and Brews gala. Guests sipped and sampled a large variety of culinary delights at Saratoga National, while enjoying entertainment from Renehan and Mastrianni.

All proceeds from Corks, Forks and Brews go toward Saratoga Center for the Family, which works to strengthen children, families, and our community by reducing the effects of abuse, trauma, and family dysfunction through advocacy, education and mental health therapy.

For more information about Saratoga Center for the Family, or to donate, visit saratogacff.org.

Photos by Deborah Neary

Paula Zimmerman, John Brooks, Molly Dwyer.

Jessica Townsend, Stacey Myron, Dave True.

Dan Gale, Theresa Skaine, Tara Pleat, Ray O’Connor.

Holiday Gift Fair Premieres at NMOD Patti Pehl and Denise Desmond.

Executive Director Deb Tomaso, with event chairs Dave Brodie and Ellen Shacket.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than 40 artisans showing one-ofa-kind works in fine arts and crafts will be featured at the first annual Holiday Art Fair at the National Museum of Dance on November 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. This event is free and open to the public.

Juried exhibitors specializing in painting, sculpture, wood, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, ceramics, and art jewelry will share their unique talents at this premier event at the NMOD. In addition to showing their work, the exhibiting artists will be available on site to share their artistic process with patrons. There will be demonstrations, hands-on art projects and plenty of complimentary art supplies available for inspired children and adults to enjoy throughout the weekend event.

“The Holiday Art Fair is special because it showcases such a wide variety of work from so many highly-skilled artisans, but also because visitors have an opportunity to learn from the artists directly about their creative process,” says Sue Brown Gordon, the Museum Art Fair Director.

“Here you can become inspired as

well as find a special gift or something unique for your home. The Art Fair is a great opportunity for visitors to enjoy a beautiful art event all in the splendor of the museum’s ambiance.”

Visitors will have fun visiting all the Dance Museum exhibits and the new Riggi black box theater. National Museum of Dance Membership holders are offered special discounts at participating artists’ booths. Joining the Museum as a member is possible during the fair.

The first annual Holiday Art Fair is based on the success of the summer Saratoga Art Celebration, also hosted at the Dance Museum.

Visitors will find free parking nearby, and the Holiday Art Fair is just a few blocks from the Downtown Saratoga area. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway off exit 13 from I-87, turning east on South Broadway.

In the spirit of giving, the NMOD will be collecting donations and food items for the local food pantry at the door.

For information, visit Gordonfinearts.org or call 518-852-6478.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

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Saratoga Lions Celebrate 90 Years SARATOGA SPRINGS — In 1925, The Saratoga Springs Lions Club, along with the Albany and Troy Lions Club, were chartered. To celebrate the ninetieth anniversary, Lions and community members gathered Saturday, November 7 for a dinner at Gideon Putnam.

Past International President, Al Brandel, was the guest of honor for the evening. Brandel was the fourth Lion from New York to serve as International President of Lions International.

Lions Club is the largest service organization in the world, with over 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members. The Saratoga Springs Lions Club is a fellowship of men and women from all age groups, all career fields, all ethnic and religious backgrounds, and from various income levels, who share a commitment to serve the community through participation in Lions projects and fundraising events.

Membership now stands at over 100, making the Saratoga Springs chapter one of the largest and most productive clubs within New York State.

For more information about Saratoga Springs Lions Club, visit saratogaspringslions.com.

Photos by Mark Bolles

Heather Zayac, Albany/Troy Club President Chris Horan, Chris’s helper, Darien, and Jerry and Maryanne Gordon.

Anniversary chairman John McDonald, guest of honor Dr. Maureen Murphy, Past International President and guest of honor Al Brandel, Saratoga Springs Lions President Karen Foster and International Director Jerome Thompson.

District Governor Paula Flisnik and International Director Jerome Thompson.

Rich and Judy Martin of Northern Dean Construction.

Unique Exhibit to Open at Auto Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum presents their latest exhibit “The Kevin Biebel Collection – Real Steel: Stories of Automotive Technology” on Friday, November 13.

Biebel, a Connecticut businessman who has displayed a lifelong fascination with all things mechanical, is a collector of memorabilia, as well as unusual automobiles. Biebel has accumulated untold interesting items that chronicle the development of the automobile, including a 1907 Success, 1908 Sears, 1960’s Kent Fuller dragster and a 1932 Plymouth roadster that came from the factory with a special Princeton University paint job.

Exhibit curator Ron Hedger said, “A visit to the Biebel’s home, garages or manufacturing facility is like walking through the Smithsonian. Original artwork

here, vintage advertisements there, dozens of vehicles on racks awaiting restoration. Neither Kevin nor visitors can proceed from one point to another without stopping repeatedly to investigate unusual items.”

Kevin and Yvonne Biebel have graciously agreed to share many of these unseen items with the public in their new exhibit which will open with a formal ceremony at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 13 and to the general public on Saturday, November 14.

Tickets to the opening are available online or at the museum admissions desk; tickets are $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

Biebel will share stories of his collection during the event, including how the Sears, originally purchased from the Sears Catalogue, made its way to

The second oldest car in Biebel’s exhibit, a 1908 Sears. Photo provided.

the longstanding Bridgewater Automobile Museum and then on to his collection.

A number of the vehicles are national award winners and have been displayed individually at the Antique Automobile Club of America in Hershey, PA. They range from barn finds to restored beauties, and include a

motorcycle that spent decades inside the wall of a house before being discovered. Enthusiasts can expect to hear this story and more at the opening event.

The Biebel’s have also provided a number of go-karts for a mini-exhibit on the history of the toys turned racing machines.

They have also contributed to the

museum’s educational program by donating a vintage TQ-midget race car for an upcoming student restoration project.

For more information about the exhibit, the auto museum or to buy tickets, visit saratogaautomuseum.org.

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Ask the Artist:

Student Displays Sketches at Gallery

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jamie Weiner, a senior at Skidmore College, will be presenting her diverse and inventive artwork at Skidmore’s Case Gallery from Thursday, November 19 until Tuesday, November 24.

Below, she shares her creative process, her passions and her plans for after graduation.

Admission to the gallery is free of charge and is open to the public between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. each day. For more information, contact Skidmore College at 518-580-5000, Julia Slaff (Jslaff@ skidmore.edu), or go online at skidmore.edu/art/galleries.php.

Where do you find inspiration for your work?

We are each unique, but we are also highly connected to our

history, each other, our environment, and the tools we use and make, sometimes in ways we are not conscious of. In order to communicate through my art I am constantly searching for entities beyond my perception to make new and all-encompassing connections, creating an endless challenge not meant to be mastered. This inspires me without a limit, and allows me to be real and be myself, with no hesitation, with no apology. I am driven to make those connections to include every person, but fully understand there will always be exclusions. This understanding drives me further, to keep reaching, which is all part of my creative process.

Which artists do you admire?

Salvator Dali and M.C. Escher.

What about art brings you joy?

Art is limitless in possibilities, so it frees me in a way that no other activity can. It is my special way of reaching out to others who are all connected to me in some form, and if successful, touching others’ lives by communicating the way I think and how I perceive my experiences.

How did you become an artist?

I am an artist just by my existence. I don’t ever remember not being one, so I don’t know. I did improve and develop my art as a solitary habit, as I was quiet, and as an only child, I was able to communicate even while alone.

What do you enjoy drawing the most?

Organic forms.

Future plans?

I’d love to continue making many forms of art and ultimately find a way to make a living using my creativity and my full potential. Currently I’m a senior majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Japanese, Jamie’s piece, “Namaste.” Photo provided.

English Literature and Asian Studies. I hope to find more mean- college approaches in seven short ingful connections to help others, months, I’m leaving my options and by helping others, succeed in open and flexible, but I know that a higher understanding of what I desire my ending role to focus my role and place in the world on the interconnectedness we should be. As my graduation from have to all other beings.

Skidmore Theater Presents Macbeth SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore College Department of Theater will be performing “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare for its 2015 Mainstage show. This production is directed by published writer, feminist media critic and Skidmore Theater artist-in-residence Holly L. Derr.

The immoral classic is given new life in this bold, gender-bending production of “Macbeth.” In a world of witches, war and madness, Macbeth and his cunning wife will stop at nothing to hold the throne of Scotland. The price of power, however, is greater than they predicted- an army led by the strongest warrior in the land is determined to restore the King’s daughter to her throne.

“Macbeth is generally thought of as being about ambition, but it’s really about so much more than that,” said Derr. “In our production, we complicate questions about the nature of gender, pointing out Shakespeare’s underlying theme and reflecting the way

From left to right: Bianca Thompson ’19, Ziggy Schulting ’18, and Katie Jacobsen ’18.

Photo by Sue Kessler.

gender functions in our world.

We’re also using some pretty cool SFX to highlight Shakespeare’s use of the supernatural as a storytelling device and as a way of exploring questions about mortality, nature and time.”

The production will run November 20, 21 and 22 and December 3, 4, 5 and 6. All shows are at 8 p.m., except Sundays

(November 22 and December 6), when the show begins at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $12 general admission and $8 for students and seniors. To reserve seats, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at 518-580-5439, email the boxoffice@skidmore.edu, or go online on Facebook or at skidmore.edu/ academics/theater.

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Who’s the Funniest Willie Nelson’s Son to Perform of Them All? at Putnam Den Make Me Laugh Finals Will Crown Winner

GLENS FALLS — Make Me Laugh is looking for the funniest amateur comedian in the Capital District, and with the final round approaching, the search is almost over. The finals for Make Me Laugh: Albany will take place Saturday, November 14 at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

This month, the competition received countless online submissions, held auditions at local colleges and hosted a preliminary round at Parting Glass Pub in Saratoga Springs. The best of the best were given stage time at Albany Comedy Works on November 5, which included special guest Jaye McBride, who appeared on America’s Got Talent and at the Boston Comedy Festival.

“We are endlessly impressed with the talent we have found so far,” said event producer and comedian Dan Frigolette. “I cannot wait to see what these contestants bring to the final round.”

The performers who have been selected for the finals are: Tania Lewis, Nicholas Yost, Jenny Young, David Shine, Darren Discenzo,

Usama Saddique, Jennie Sutton, Chris Barnes, Josh Wright, James King, Iris Brody, Johan Hernandez, Nick Leydorf and Katie Kimacek.

For the finals, contestants will be given a three minute opening round to perform, and then the best four will be asked to come back up and perform a six minute round. The one overall winner of the contest will be given paid performances all throughout the northeast, free head shots, free business cards, a free website, their picture in multiple newspapers and appearances in two upcoming comedy festivals. The winner will also be performing in Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour on November 20 and December 11 at The Parting Glass Pub, as well as at The Haunt in Ithaca on November 21.

Judges for the finals include: 2014 Make Me Laugh Albany winner Erik Anker, Glens Falls Civic Center producer Alyssa Aufiero, entertainment editor for Saratoga TODAY Newspaper Rebecca Davis, publisher of The Saratogian Robert O’Leary, performer

from Mop and Bucket Theater Company Amy Nolte, and comedian featured on The Artie Lange Show, Wendy Williams Show, and Boardwalk Empire and producer of Make Me Laugh across the country, Dan Frigolette.

“Make Me Laugh prides itself on finding some of the most important industry decision makers in each city to judge the comedic talent. Providing local celebrities and future comedy bookers, we hope this further sweetens the pot for prospective comedians to submit.” said Frigolette.

Last year’s winner Erik Anker performed in 65 shows in 2015, which included a 42 day road trip from New York City to Anchorage, Alaska that encompassed 19 cities and over 40 shows. Anker will also be closing out the show with a performance after the finals.

Tickets to the finals at Glens Falls Civic Center are $12, which can be purchased at the door or online. For more information or to buy tickets, visit laughUSA.org.

Celebrate 10 years with The Giving Circle SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week is the last chance to reserve tickets for The Giving Circle’s 10-Year Anniversary Gala at Longfellows Restaurant on Wednesday, November 18. The Giving Circle is a local non-profit organization comprised of caring and dedicated volunteers that have touched countless lives both locally and globally with their charitable work.

Co-founders Mark and Kelly Bertrand and jockey Aaron Gryder garnered the attention of the community when they began The Giving Circle in 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The first

project was called “Operation Cajun Christmas,” and brought tractor trailers full of Christmas gifts to those in the south that lost everything in the storm.

Since then, The Giving Circle has served families and communities affected by natural disasters in Staten Island, Schoharie and Waveland, Mississippi, as well as in some of the poorest communities in Africa. The non-profit has built homes, orphanages, a maternal health clinic and schools, provided tools and clothing to help people re-enter the workforce, and has sponsored education and healthcare for AIDS

orphans, which are just a few of their many accomplishments.

The 10-Year Anniversary Gala will feature regional cuisine, a silent and live auction, music, a cash bar, and of course, good company. Award recipients include Fingerpaint Marketing, Soroptimist International of Saratoga, and Sister Charla Cummins of Catholic Charities.

The gala will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at Longfellows Restaurant, located at 500 Union Street in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information or to register for the gala, visit thegivingcircle.org

Lukas Nelson and his band will be at Putnam Den on Saturday, November 14.

Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After supporting Neil Young as his backing band on his recent album, “The Montsanto Years” and on his national tour, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real are making a special stop at Putnam Den on Saturday, November 14.

Lukas Nelson and his band, Promise of the Real, are an American rock n’ roll group based out of California, Lukas first picked up the guitar at age 11 to honor a promise he made to his father, Willie Nelson. Nelson was able to teach himself the craft by playing along to classic Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix songs.

Now 24, Nelson is building his following the old fashioned way by touring year round and delivering high energy

performances to fans across the country. Nelson and his band have performed over 400 shows in the past three years, playing with the likes of Neil Young, John Fogerty, Bob Weir, B.B. King and Bob Dylan. The band also has self-released four records, and declares their genre as “cowboy hippie surf rock.”

On Saturday, November 14, doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 the day of the show. Only those 18 and older will be admitted, with a $5 surcharge for those under 21.

Putnam Den is located at 63 Putnam St. in Saratoga Springs. For more information or to buy tickets in advance, visit putnamden.com.

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week of 11/13-11/19 friday, 11/13:

Joe Nacco, 8 pm

Vivid, 9 pm

Rattlesnake, 9 pm

The Suitcase Junket, 8 pm

Get Up Jack, 8 pm

Steve Candlen, 7 pm

Karaoke, 9:30 pm

Jeff Walton, 7 pm

Steve Candlen, 3 pm

Jukebox Night, 10 pm

B95 presents The Tenors, 2 pm

Jeanine Marie Trio, 7 pm

Big Sky Country, 8 pm

@ Bentley’s — 899.4300 @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

@ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 @ Crown Grill — 583.1105

Erin Harkes Duo, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

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

@ Ravenswood — 371.8771 @ The Mill — 899.5253

@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 @ Vapor — 581.5775 @ Vapor — 581.5775

sunday, 11/15: Cassie + Maggie MacDonald, 7 pm

Sidetracked, 5:30 pm

@ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

DJ Stantastic, 10:30 pm

@ One Caroline — 587.2026

Mark Kleinhaut Quartet, 9 pm

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

The Resonators, 9 pm

@ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

Any Iorio, 6:30 pm

monday, 11/16:

Peter Prince + Moon Boot Lover w/ Patchen + Roberts, 9:30 pm

Megan Houde, 6:30 pm

Manic City Radio, 8 pm

@ One Caroline — 587.2026

@ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180

@ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 @ One Caroline — 587.2026

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

@ Putnam Den — 584.8066

@ Ravenswood — 371.8771

Eric Margan, 6 pm

Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am Rick Nelson, 3 pm

@ Brook Tavern — 871.1473

Tim Wechgelaer, 7:30 pm

Nate, 9 pm

tuesday, 11/17:

Stony Creek Band, 9 pm

Rich Ortiz, 10 pm

Mike DeAngelis, 8:30 pm

Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm

Pat Decker, 6 pm

Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm

@ The Mill — 899.5253 @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

@ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

The Audiostars, 8 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

@ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

@ Vapor — 581.5775

wednesday, 11/18:

saturday, 11/14:

Songwriter’s Workshop, 7 pm

Sugar Pill, 9 pm

New Artist Showcase, 8 pm

Bluegrass Jam, 9:30 am

Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm

A Great Notion: The Alan Lomax Century, 8 pm

Celtic Session, 7 pm

Craig Todd, 8 pm

Karaoke, 9 pm

@ Bentley’s — 899.4300 @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

@ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177

Gary Brooks, 7 pm

@ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791

Dirt Cheap, 10 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Karaoke, 10 pm

@ Circus Café — 583.1106

Folding Money, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

ill Funk Band, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003

High Gear, 9 pm

@ Jay’s Bar & Grill — 309.3313

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

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

Funk Evolution, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300

Steve Lambert Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582

@ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

@ One Caroline — 587.2026

@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

thursday, 11/19: Marcus Ruggiero, 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

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

Raisinhead w/Special Guests, 8:30 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300

Chris Carey + Mike O’Donnell, 8 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

George Muscatello w/ Shiri Zorn, 6 pm

Woolly Mammals w/ Salmon of Knowledge, 10 pm

William Hale Duo + Asa Morris, 10 pm

Celtic Session, 7 pm

George Giroux, 6:30 pm

Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm

@ One Caroline — 587.2026 @ One Caroline — 587.2026

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Lukas Nelson Promise of the Real w/Midnight Revival, Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

@ Putnam Den — 584.8066

@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

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YOU

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Annual Church Garage & Bake Sale. Saturday, Nov. 14, 9am-3pm. No early birds admitted. Indoor, rain or shine.

All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. PresbyterianNew England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: Antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, CDs, toys, much more. No clothing.

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Puzzles Across 1 Ones calling the shots?

5 Rock blasters 9 Californie, for one 13 Apple variety 14 Goal for a runner 15 Renaissance painter Veronese 16 Deep-sea creature, literally 18 Mozart’s “King of Instruments” 19 Seat of Dallas County, Alabama 20 Alternative strategies, literally 22 Churchill, for one 24 “Who, me?”

25 1,000 G’s 27 Goes out for a bit?

30 Fusion, for one 35 Receptionist on “The Office” 37 It’s frowned upon 39 Yellowish tone 40 Infomercial offers, literally 43 Time to say “¡Feliz a-o nuevo!”

44 Pioneers’ journey, say 45 Unpopular spots 46 Buck 48 1980s surgeon general 50 Dennings of “Thor” 51 __ lane 53 “Who, me?”

55 Toddler’s transport, literally 61 Alley wanderers 64 Certain Middle Easterner 65 Preflight purchase, literally 67 Pirouette, essentially 68 Settled down 69 “Truth in Engineering” automaker 70 First place?

71 Bothersome parasites 72 Block (up) Down 1 Steals, with “off” 2 Former “Fashion Emergency” host 3 Surface fractures 4 Blockhead 5 Fire proof 6 Courses taken consecutively?

7 Depressing atmosphere 8 Energy

See puzzle solutions on page 46

See puzzle solution on page 46 9 “Downton Abbey” title 10 Draped garment 11 The first “A” in A.A. Milne 12 Piles 15 Michael Jackson, e.g.

17 Tip off 21 One on the other side 23 Half a philosophical duality 25 “The Seven-Per-Cent Solution” author Nicholas 26 Adler of Sherlock Holmes lore 28 Look down 29 Snideness 31 Numerical prefix 32 “Look at this!”

33 Battleground 34 Start over, in a way

36 Sushi seaweed 38 Layered snack 41 Venue involving a lot of body contact 42 “Right Now (Na Na Na)” artist 47 Rogers Centre team, on scoreboards 49 Majestic display 52 Like some popular videos 54 Big brass 55 “Heavens to Betsy!”

56 Crossword component 57 Collapsed 58 Aware of 59 Where many subs are assembled 60 Really, really cool 62 Stir 63 Pass over 66 Downed

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: Hereafter, Hereinafter Hereafter means life after death or in the future.

Belief in the hereafter is a fundamental part of their faith.

The group must comply with all present and hereafter regulations.

Hereinafter means in the following part of a document.

The Value-Added Tax (hereinafter referred to as VAT) will increase next year.

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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Black Horses Class B Champs!

Schuylerville’s Defense Comes Up Strong in 14-7 Win Vs. Glens Falls Photos By Francesco D’Amico

Glens Falls’ QB Josh Griffen is sacked.

Will Griffen (2) rushed for a game-high 127 yards and Schuylerville’s First TD.

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY BURNT HILLS — If ever you needed evidence that the playoffs are a ‘whole different ballgame,’ this contest will serve as proof.

Two high-powered offenses undefeated Schuylerville and oncebeaten (by Schuylerville) Glens Falls - met in a rematch to decide the Class B title. This time, defenses were prominent as the Schuylerville Black Horses captured their first Section II title since 2005 by a 14-7 score. Schuylerville (10-0) will advance to the State Class B quarterfinals in Ogdensburg on

Zach Pierce (5) scores Schuylerville’s second and decisive TD.

Saturday, November 14 against Malone’s Franklin Academy.

Unlike their first meeting, where Schuylerville put the game away early and rolled to a 33-0 victory on October 9, this match tested both offenses. Glens Falls had several good scoring opportunities down by the goal line in the second quarter, but the Black Horses’ defense consistently came up big. Two end-zone interceptions by Tanner Dunkel kept the Indians off the board, and the game scoreless at halftime.

Schuylerville finally broke through 7-0, on a 7-yard keeper

by QB Will Griffen, who finished

Spa Catholic Golf All-Stars!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Six members of the 59-0, three-time Section II, class C/D Champion Saratoga Central Catholic Golf squad have been named to the Western Athletic Conference All-league team.

Pictured left to right after their

third championship at Eagle Crest CC are Peter Francomano, Emma VanDeCar, Chloe Ethier, Drew Welcome, Colin Bradley and Terel Tillman. Welcome was named the League’s MVP as well.

with a game-high 127 yards, with 11:14 to go in the third quarter.

A key play to set up that score to begin the second half was a long runback by Zach Pierce.

Pierce later provided what proved to be the winning margin when he scooped up Griffen’s fumble and ran it in from 5 yards out, with 3 minutes left in the third, to give the Black Horses a 14-0 lead. A key on that drive was a fake punt by Griffen that went for a first down and eventually set up Schuylerville’s second score.

Glens Falls lone score came with just 2:16 to go in the game.

The Black Horses’ Anthony Carpenter recovered their subsequent onside kick attempt, and Schuylerville was able to run out the clock and seal the victory.

Two end zone interceptions by Tanner Dunkel (18) ended Glens Falls drives.

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Saratoga (Blue) Streaks To Class AA Title!

Victorious 19-14 Over Shaker With Key Defensive Stops

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY CLIFTON PARK — In every game, there are those key moments that provide the margin of victory for the teams who can capitalize on their opportunities.

Nowhere was this clearer than in the Class AA title game last Friday, November 6, in which two unbeaten, 9-0 squads – Saratoga Springs’ Blue Streaks and

Shaker’s Blue Bison, faced each other for the first time this season in a showdown at Shenendehowa High School. Saratoga emerged with the win, 19-14, in large part because they both created chances and exploited those openings that were presented to them.

The first opportunity came after the initial score by Shaker, a 26 yard run by RB Ronel Forde, more than midway in the first quarter.

Saratoga immediately countered

with a vengeance - with the ‘answer’ they had all season – Dakota Harvey. On the first play from scrimmage following Shaker’s TD, RB Harvey rumbled for a 75-yard TD that included more than a few changes of direction to elude every member of Shaker’s defense.

Toward the end of the first quarter, QB Brian Williams made Shaker squander an opportunity to stop Saratoga as he scrambled for a first down on a third-and-19.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

A Key Game-Saving Moment: Saratoga’s Brian Williams Strips the Ball; Zach Frank Recovers to Stop Shaker in the Third Quarter to Preserve the Blue Streaks’ Lead.

Harvey followed that with a 15yard run to give Saratoga it’s first lead, 13-7. After Shaker answered to retake the lead, 14-13, on a oneyard run from their QB Wahid Nabi, and looked to be driving for more, Saratoga created the first of several defensive opportunities – when Zack Regels recovered a fumble with 4:40 left in the first half, and this keyed a 10-yard run by Williams to give Saratoga back the lead before halftime, 19-14.

This was to be the final score of the game, but it was by no means certain throughout the second half, as the Blue Streaks’ defense needed to rise up to frustrate Shaker on several occasions.

A key moment in the contest came on Shaker’s first drive of the third quarter, when Brian Williams (now on defense) stripped the ball from Forde, who appeared to be heading for the end zone.

Saratoga’s DB Zach Frank pounced Continued on next page

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From the Student Section

by Nolan Rabine for Saratoga TODAY

on the fumble, and Shaker lost its best chance to regain the lead. LB Eric Stone snuffed out another Shaker drive in the fourth quarter with a timely interception.

By making the most of the opportunities it created and were presented, Saratoga Springs (100) captured its first Section II

Class AA title since 2009, and now has the biggest opportunity of all – to advance. They will receive a bye in the first round of the State semi-finals, and will meet the winner of the game between the winners of Sections I and IX, on Saturday, November 21, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston.

Dakota Harvey Outruns the Entire Shaker Defense to Give Saratoga its First TD.

CLIFTON PARK — Behind every great high school football team is a prominent student section in the bleachers, supporting their team and cheering them on with rowdy chants and deafening applause.

Last Friday night, Saratoga Blue Streaks’ fans showed that they were no exception.

When the team capped off an undefeated season with a 19-14 victory over previously undefeated Shaker, the players’ friends and classmates were right there - cheering the boys on before, during, and after the game, as they have all season. When Shaker’s Ronel Forde opened the game with a 26-yard touchdown, the fans didn’t get down. Instead, the students instead started a roaring “T-O-G-A” chant that could be heard around the entire Shenendehowa campus.

That chant turned into an energetic moment of deafening applause when senior running back Dakota Harvey rushed for 75 of his 228 total yards during

a magical touchdown run on the very next play from scrimmage to tie the game. “We’re just here to support the team,” said senior Kendrick Chiu, who has been in the student section for all of Saratoga’s home games this year. Chiu says of the team’s success, “Getting Luke Thompson back has been great for the team, and Brian Williams and Dakota Harvey have been great.”

“It’s nice to see the team have such great success in my senior year.” Billy Hinckley says, “The pure energy and cheering makes you proud to be a Blue Streak.”

The effect on the team has been apparent. You can see a great surge of energy on the field whenever the student

section starts their chants, or just comes out with a burst of overwhelming noise to let the team know that hey have their backs. “It’s unbelievable,” said Saratoga senior wide receiver Billy Barber. “They’re so energetic throughout the game and we feed off of that.”

The final cascade of “I believe that we just won” chant when the clock hit zero was huge, it was what they’ve cheered all year for. Now it’s onto Kingston – look for a lot of noise from Saratoga’s students when the team plays their next game there.

Nolan Rabine is a senior at Saratoga Springs High School and an intern at Saratoga TODAY.

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Adirondack Hawks Baseball Youth Tryout The Adirondack Hawks Baseball will be holding a 14U (ages 14 and under tryout for the 2016 season on Saturday, November 14, at Gavin Park at 2 p.m.

Any questions, contact Coach Payant at 518-3212531 or email at jasenpayant@ yahoo.com.

Register for Saratoga Springs Recreation Department SkateFit SkateFit is an on-ice conditioning class for ice skaters.

Build strength, balance, and stamina while having fun on the ice. Must be able to skate forward, backwards and confidently stop.

Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org or visit www.SaratogaRec.com for more information.

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 p.m. 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.

Town of Malta Fall Activities Brochure Now Available The Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Fall Activities Brochure is now available on their online registration site: www.maltaparksrec.com.

Registration for your favorite activities has started! New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in September. Call the Malta

Community Center at 518-8994411 for more information.

Register now for Intro to Ice Skating This program is designed to introduce adults and children as young as 3 to the exciting world of ice-skating and to build upon skills already learned. All ages and abilities welcome. Classes will be grouped by age and ability.

Registration fee is $75 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $95 for non-Saratoga Springs City residents. Sign up at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue.

Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org or visit www.SaratogaRec.com for more information.

Local Judo Competitors Judy and George Claim Gold MASPETH — Zach Judy and Chris George from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Burnt Hills captured Gold medals at the first Big Apple Judo Classic in New York City on the weekend of October 24-25. Judy won the 60kg title while George claimed the +100kg crown.

George also took a Silver medal in the grand championship, losing in the final to Andrew Jacobs and just missing out on a $1000 prize.

Burnt Hills High School sophomore, Mitch Paltiel also picked up two silver medals on the day to close out the JMJC medal count.

Ballston Spa School District Offers Community Swim Opportunities The Ballston Spa Aquatics Program is currently offering opportunities for public use of the pool during adult lap swimming sessions, from 6 -7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

A family/open swim is also offered on Saturday afternoons from noon – 2 p.m. Additional opportunities are offered throughout the year, including

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adult Aqua Cardio classes and a Learn-To-Swim program in the spring.

The Community Swim Program is open to district students, families and community members. District residents need to show identification and pay a $1 entrance fee to utilize the pool. Non-residents are admitted, as space allows, for a $2 fee. The pool is closed during swim meets, school vacations, emergency cancellations (i.e. snow days or early dismissals) and when school activities necessitate closure.

Information is available online at www.bscsd.org, by clicking on the aquatics/pool button on the left side of the homepage. For more information, please contact the pool office directly at 518-884-7150 ext. 2324.

Chris George Applying the “Bolen Arrow” Choke.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2015

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Part 2: There’s Still A Light Lit For Jimmer

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Last week I wrote about Jimmer Fredette, and his transition to the Westchester Knicks of the NBA’s Developmental League. Also, that there was some criticism of Jimmer in an article from Yahoo Sports, written by Michael Lee. Lee made the statement that there was an assistant coach with San Antonio Spurs, who was suspiciously nameless and very critical of Jimmer. The claim, by the “coach,” was Fredette is struggling with the idea that offenses should be focused around him, like it was at Brigham Young University.

Further, that he lacks NBA awareness, he was slow and played mediocre defense. My opinion is that the statement was Lee’s own thinking – being critical of Jimmer’s game. He didn’t seem to have the journalistic chutzpah to admit that the critique of Fredette was his own personal feeling.

Lee also thought that maybe Jimmer’s career might have come to an end. I was not only in disbelief with disagreement of Lee’s assessment; I also felt that Jimmer would never say that the offensive focus should be around his game. My sources reinforced my beliefs and supportive feelings about Jimmer. He would never say anything of the sort because he remains a humble man.

Now the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans were given clearance to extend their roster to 16 players. As reported by Alvin Gentry, the head coach of the Pelicans, their hardship exception was approved and they added Fredette to their roster.

Teams are eligible to apply for the exception after four injured players on a roster miss at least three consecutive games and be sidelined for a minimum of an additional two weeks. Also, a league physician has to grant the waiver

based on the estimated timetable of all the injured players.

Here is what has happened to the Pelicans. Center Kendrick Perkins confirmed that he would miss two to three months of the season because of a pectoral injury. There is no set timetable on guard Tyreke Evans’s return after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips from his right knee on October 20, but he was projected to miss six to eight weeks. Backup point guard Norris Cole has been out since last month with a high left ankle sprain, with no timetable for his return. Small forward Quincy Pondexter continues to go through rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on his left knee in May. He could return later this month, but that is uncertain.

Also, starting center Omer Asik continues to have a slow recovery from a strained right calf. He has missed the past three games, aggravating the injury after playing 10 minutes against the Golden State Warriors on October 31.

Gentry said their timeline is about 10 days before anyone of their injured players is expected to return, thus making it vital for the Pelicans to request an additional roster spot.

“Ten days at least,” Gentry said. “That’s what the exception is.

Then after 10 days, you have the ability to have guys play again.”

Fredette would be extended a non-guaranteed contract by the Pelicans. However, Fredette would be eligible to remain with the team only until one of their

injured players return based on the hardship exception rules.

This summer, Fredette signed a partially guaranteed contract with the San Antonio Spurs, but was waived a week before the regular season began last month.

Then the Westchester Knicks in the NBA D-League Draft selected Fredette as the second overall pick.

This is the crazy world of the NBA, where someone like Jimmer Fredette can be voted college basketball’s Associated Press Player of the Year in 2011, and selected tenth in the draft, and yet have difficulty transitioning to the pros. He played his first two seasons with the Sacramento Kings, before being traded midseason to the Chicago Bulls in 2013-14 and ended up in New Orleans last summer.

“Sometimes it’s about finding the right situation at the right time in this league,” said Fredette, in an interview with Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, a well-known daily paper in the ‘Big Easy’. “I haven’t been able to find a spot where I’ve had a longterm contract. That happens to lots of guys.”

I have faith in Jimmer Fredette.

With the Kings he struggled to be recognized that he could contribute by his coach. He wasn’t given the chance, and with the Bulls he never really got an opportunity either. The Pelicans might be the right spot for Jimmer – he needs a couple of big games that will prove his worth. Good luck Jimmer, you have many from your home area rooting for your success!

Town of Wilton Recreation Jr. NBA Scores Saturday, November 7

Division 1 Rockets-14: Peter Krackeler-10, Josh Simon-4 Wolves-8: Gianni Delgado-6, Zach Streicher-2 Lakers-27: Calvin Curtis-10, Carter Sica-9 Celtics-6: Rowan Armstrong-6 Warriors- 25: Kellen Driscoll-18, Liam Oliver-Goodwin-9 Spurs-15: Luke Griffen-4, Tyler Weygand-3 Division 2 Nets-20: Peyton Viger-7, Tobey Diulio-4 Cavs-18: Arieon Rose-4, Owen Deteso - 4 Knicks-34: Hayden Casavant-10, Flagg Taylor-10 Celtics-12: Zachary Fuchs-5, Hunter Ingram-5 Warriors-23: Andrew Masten-8, Justin Duscher-4 Mavs-17: Jaxon Young-10, Emily Dingmon-3 Division 3 Knicks- 24: Chase Corbett-10, Brian McCarthy-5 Nets- 22: Joseph Larose-12, Carl O’Callaghan-6 Blazers-30: Cullen Vanwagenen-10, Chris Yasko-8 Spurs-18: Jackson Reynolds-6, Josh Lawton-4 Sixers-38: Jared Irwin-9, Frankie Laniewski-7 Celtics-21: Andrew Blaha-11, Kaan Lus-6 Warriors-33: Thomas Prevost-15, Jesse Booth-6 Heat-9: Garret Hedge-5, Anthony Goodspeed-2 Division 4 Pacers- 41: Max Jackson-13, Rece McClements-9 Blazers- 27: Kevin Amberger-11, Hunter Regels-6 Bulls-33: Andrew Phillips-23, Luke Ostrander-11 Celtics-27: Bryce Emery-12, Ethan Mania-11 Warriors- 32: Jake Hart-15, Shamir Shaffe-5 Spurs-18: Payton Baldwin-7, Timothy Barrett-7