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Greenfield’s Big Gift Brookhaven Golf Club donated to Town

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY

Brookhaven Golf Club will be used for community recreation.

The Town of Greenfield’s recreational offerings recently grew by 380 acres and 18 holes.

On September 9, the Town Board voted to accept a generous donation and adopt the Brookhaven Golf Club as its own.

Brookhaven is changing hands from O.B. Beyer Recreation Park, Inc, a non-profit group made up of former IP Mill employees

that has privately owned and operated the course since 1960.

There is still a bit more paperwork involved, but Town Supervisor Dick Rowland is confident that Brookhaven Golf Club will officially become a community park by the beginning of 2011.

The Town caught word of O.B. Beyer’s decision to give up Brookhaven earlier this year and submitted a proposal asking the group to donate the club as municipal land.

See Town page 10

Medical Alliance in Malta Saratoga Hospital and Albany Med partner to provide outpatient care at lower cost

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY Saratoga County is bracing for big lifestyle changes in the next few years, and how it will affect the community’s healthcare needs.

With rapid growth in mind, Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center are partnering up to deliver outpatient and emergencycaliber care by 2012 at a new facil-

ity in Malta just off Northway exit 12.

Just off the Northway, the location is strategic to meeting the needs of residents in the central and southern portions of the county, specifically Malta.

GlobalFoundries will attract thousands of high-tech jobs to the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta

Begins Saturday 9-18 • Award Winners - See Page 9 • Tour Details - See Page 8

Inside TODAY...

Feast of the Fields pg 4 SPAC attendance pg 4 Obituaries pg 5

“The collaboration is a smart, costeffective response to the changing healthcare environment and the growing needs of our community.”

Angelo Calbone President, CEO, Saratoga Hospital

News: Wilton man becomes 46er pg 7 9/11 ceremony pg 18 Pulse pg 22-26

See Malta page 11

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Rescue/shelter dogs sought for 2011 calendar - Unique fundraiser brings together three concerned local businesses In order to raise money for local animal shelters and rescue organizations, local businesses Dawgdom, Heather Bohm Tallman Photography and Lis Design, all of Saratoga Springs, are combining forces to promote a model search with a twist.

They are developing a special product - a 12- month calendar to raise money for local animal shelters and rescue organizations. Each monthly featured photo is that of a shelter or rescue dog based locally.

The model search is on, and the public is encouraged to nominate mans (or woman’s!) best friend to be considered to be a star of the month.

“We are all dog lovers and choose to adopt our own dogs,” says event coordinator, Heather BohmTallman. “There are so many shelter dogs who need homes and so many groups that need help. We are always looking for new fun ways to fundraise. We have talked about a calendar for some time now and are proud it is coming to fruition. It is a great way to showcase these animals, while supporting the groups

who work to save them.”

The three local businesses are on the hunt for dogs who reside within Saratoga or the surrounding counties and who were adopted from a shelter or rescue organization located anywhere in the US. To be considered for the calendar, a photo session for your dog needs to be scheduled with Heather Bohm-Tallman

by October 6. While there will be a charge for the session, all shelter/rescue dog owners that nominate their dog to participate in the promotion to be considered will receive a 50 percent discount on the fees (which will range from $62 to $100 depending on length) and owners will receive an 8 x 10 inch photo print of their ‘pride and joy.’

Of course, given the expected

Photos by Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography

Calendar Contenders L to R: Sparkle and Zoe response, not all dogs will make the calendar. The plan is to post photos of all nominated animals online for

people to review in October and the public will vote on the 12 shelter dog images to be included in the calendar. The calendar will be prepared and ready in November for holiday gift-giving.

For more information or to schedule a photo session, contact Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography by email at hbt@hbtphoto.com. Write “dog model search” in the subject heading and include your dog’s shelter or rescue group.

- Arthur Gonick

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BLOTTER

Friday, September 17, 2010

Daniel P. Moore, 27, of 1562 Helderberg Avenue in Schenectady, was arrested on June 20 and charged with attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. He pled guilty to the charge on Sept. 14, was placed on interim probation and was ordered to participate in a court-ordered Drug Treatment Program. His sentencing was deferred.

Christopher J. McLaren, 25, of 19 Jaipur Lane in Saratoga Springs, was arrested in October of 2009 and charged with driving while intoxicated, a class E felony in Saratoga Springs. He pled guilty to the charge on Sept. 10, 2010; his sentencing will be on Nov. 4.

Eustace E. Edey, 22, of Bridgewater Apartments in Ballston Spa, was arrested in December of 2009 for three counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, two of which were felonies. He was arraigned on these charges on Sept.

10, 2010 in Saratoga County Court.

Marcus V. Salvador, 33, of Grooms Road in Clifton Park, was arrested in December of 2009 and charged with 3 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, two of which were felony charges. He was arraigned on those charges on Sept.

10, 2010 in Saratoga County Court.

Thomas R. McCall, 22, of 84 Catherine Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested on May 1 of this year

and charged with burglary in the third degree, a class D felony. He pled guilty to the charge in July 2010 and was sentenced on Sept. 10, 2010 to 2 to 4 years in state prison, to run concurrent with a sentence of one year in jail and one year of postrelease supervision on violation of probation.

Celso L. Castillo, 30, of McGregor Correctional Facility in Wilton, NY, was arrested on Sept.

14, 2009 and charged with a class E felony, attempted promotion of prison contraband. He pled guilty to the charge in July 2010 and was recently sentenced to 11â „2 to 3 years in state prison.

Mickey C. Lethbridge, 29, of 191 VanBuren Road in Glenville, NY, was arrested on January 28, 2010 in Wilton and charged with driving while intoxicated, a class E felony, and also with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. He pled guilty to the charge on Sept. 13, 2010; his sentencing will be on Nov. 8, 2010.

Matthew G. Bull, 38, of 47 Jones Road in Wilton, was arrested on February 16, 2010 and charged with attempted assault in the second degree, a class E felony He pled guilty to the charge on Sept. 13, 2010; his sentencing will take place on Nov. 8.

Jeffrey R. Lawrence, 24, of 4 Ash Street in Corinth, was arrested on April 25 of this year and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle, a class E felony. Lawrence pled guilty to the charge; his sentencing will take place on Nov. 8, 2010.

Dana N. Ignazio, 40, of 23 Wilson Avenue in So. Glens Falls, was arrested on May 15, 2010 and charged with driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. Ignazio pled guilty to the charge earlier this week and was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in state prison, to run concurrent with Washington County Ignition Interlock post State Prison.

John W. Poehlman, 50, of 900

Rock City Road in Ballston Spa, was arrested on three different occasions: 12/17/08, 12/30/08 and 1/12/09 – and charged with attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class C felony. On Sept. 13, 2010, he pled guilty to the charge and was sentenced to one year in state prison and post-release supervision.

Kevin R. Lawas, 34, of 149 Fourth Avenue in Albany, was arrested on March 23 of this year and charged with attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, a class E felony.

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He pled guilty to the charge in June 2010 and was recently sentenced to two years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision.

Guy J. Pucci, 36, of 34 Hudson Street in Waterford, NY, was arrested on March 8, 2010 and charged with criminal mischief in the third degree, a class E felony. He pled guilty to the charge in July and was placed on interim probation. He was sentenced earlier this week to time served and 5 years probation to include drug treatment court.

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Unique culinary event benefits Saratoga P.L.A.N. on September 23 Feast of the Fields takes place Thursday, September 23, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club to benefit Saratoga P.L.A.N. Attendees will enjoy the bounty of locally grown produce prepared by some of Saratoga County’s best chefs. The evening will also include musical entertainment, a silent auction and recognition of local conservation heroes.

Participating chefs include: - Host, Chef Angelo Mazzone, Mazzone Management LLC - Jasper Alexander, Hattie’s Restaurant - Vivian Brammer, Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club - Kim Klopstock, Fifty South & Lily and the Rose - Tim Meaney, Beekman Street Bistro - Jaime Ortiz, Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club - David Pedinotti, The Mouzon House and One Caroline Street Bistro - Augie Vitiello, Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant Continuing its five-year tradition, Feast of the Fields pairs area restaurants and farms in an effort to pro-

mote sustainable agriculture, support the regional economy, and provide greater awareness of conserving regional farms and the importance of buying and eating local.

Saratoga P.L.A.N.’s annual “Conservation Heroes” award will go to three landowners who conserved their properties in the past year – Robert Hennig, Penny Steffen and Barbara Hennig for The Hennig Preserve, Susan Miller for Creekside Farm, and Linell Lands, Inc. for Wing Road Farm – as well as volunteer Kelly Holzworth who created maps for properties that have been protected.

For the third straight year, Feast of the Fields will be set amid the beautiful grounds of Saratoga National Golf Club with spectacular views of 135 acres of forest and wetlands protected through a conservation easement held by Saratoga P.L.A.N. Tickets for Feast of the Fields are $50 per person. Proceeds from the event will help to conserve farmland, natural areas, trail corridors and historic places in Saratoga County.

Reservations are available online at

www.saratogaplan.org or by calling (518) 587-5554.

Saratoga P.L.A.N. is a not-forprofit land conservation organization offering comprehensive land conservation services to municipalities, developers, organizations and property owners while striving to achieve regional coordination and cooperation in land use, open space and recreational trail planning. It has protected over 3,247 acres of farmland, natural habitats, trails, and water resources in Saratoga County.

upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 9/23: Downtown Planning Committee, 6:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 9/22: Board of Trustees meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org

City of Saratoga Springs: Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com

474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 9/21: Design Review Commission workshop, 5 p.m.

9/21: City Council meeting, 7 p.m.

9/23: Ethics Board meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageof schuylerville.org 9/20: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 9/23: Zoning Board meeting, 7 p.m.

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SPAC 2010 Classical Season Posts Significant Attendance and Revenue Gains Attendance figures for the 2010 classical season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center include a 21 percent rise in attendance and a 15 percent increase in ticket income for the Philadelphia Orchestra, reported Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President & Executive Director.

“We are extremely grateful to our audiences who turned out in force for our orchestra season, despite the difficult economy,” said White.

“The wonderful weather was a great benefit; our lawn was festive with picnickers and families, night after night. It was the place everyone wanted to be.”

White also reported that the Saratoga Chamber Music Festival experienced an 11 percent increase in average per performance attendance.

Despite record heat in July, attendance for New York City Ballet remained at the high level it reached during SPAC’s 2009 season. Last year, the Ballet’s average per performance attendance increased 24 percent in conjunction with the move to a two-week program.

“Among the major achievements of the season are the innovations we introduced to our programming including the first-ever ‘Battle of the Bands’ and the newer artists of our Extended Season/Emerging Artists.

Diversifying our programming and our audiences is essential for SPAC to remain both viable and vibrant in today’s arts environment,” said White. “Also our ‘GE Kids in Free’ program experienced a remarkable 64 percent increase in attendance this year.”

“We are tremendously grateful to all those who helped us enjoy such a strong season. Our deepest thanks are extended to Title Sponsor HSBC Bank, our generous Legacy and Heritage Donors and our sponsors, members, audiences and artists whose contributions made possible the success of this summer’s spectacular classical season,” White concluded.

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OBITUARIES

TODAY Friday, September 17, 2010 Norman F. Strang Saratoga Springs – Norman F. Strang of Rock City Road passed away on September 6, 2010 at his residence. He was 66.

Graveside services were held on Monday, September 13, 2010 at Maplewood Cemetery, corner of Weibel Avenue and Louden Road in Saratoga Springs.

Michael Christopher Redgrave

Arrangements were under the direction of the William J. Burke &

Sons/Bussing

&

Cunniff

Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Online

remembrances

may

be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.

Jo Ann Baker Rock City Falls – Jo Ann Baker of Rock City Road passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Saratoga Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Rock City Falls on October 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Frances Emigh. Jo Ann worked as an apple picker and sorter at Merchant Orchards and Knight Orchards for many years. She was a former member of the Milton Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed going camping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her son, Timothy C. Baker. Jo Ann is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles; 2 daughters, Connie

Ostrander (Robert) of West Milton and Teresa D’Ambro (Robert) of Mechanicville; 4 sisters, Gertrude Bowen of Ballston Spa, Shirley Malik of Esperance, Sandy Wormuth of Colonie and Christine Paro of Rock City Falls; 2 brothers, Jarvis Emigh of Ballston Spa and Dale Emigh of Greenfield; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Armer Funeral Home in Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends gathered to remember Jo Ann prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

William J. Malik Gloversville – William J. Malik of Esperance and formerly of Rock City Falls, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Born in Schenectady, July 22, 1933, he was the son of the late William and Blanch LaFrenier Malik. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Bill worked for the New York Automatic Canteen Service for 20 years and for the Gloversville Housing Authority at Kingsboro Towers for 20 years, retiring in 1996. He was a past member of the Milton Eagles Fire Dept in Rock City Falls.

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ing and hunting. He was a talented carpenter and could fix anything. He was very artistic and enjoyed drawing Disney characters.

Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Shirley Emigh Malik; his loving sisters, Shirley Melander (Bob) of Ballston Spa and Sally Seagrove (Tom) of Clearwater, FL, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 17 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc, 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Calling hours will precede the service from 1 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

It is the policy of Saratoga TODAY to publish obituaries as a service to our readers. Please send your obituaries to Anne Proulx at aproulx@saratogapublishing.com.

Malta – Michael Christopher Redgrave, age 30, died suddenly on September 10, 2010 as a result of a fall while working. He was the son of Donna Schaftlein Redgrave and Harry Redgrave III, both of Malta.

Mike graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1998, Bridgton Academy in 1999, attended Champlain Community College and the University of Vermont. He planned on returning to SUNY Albany this fall to become a veterinarian. Mike was an outstanding lacrosse player at Saratoga High, the Empire State Games, Bridgton Academy and played at the University of Vermont. He lived in Boulder, Colorado for many years. He was an extreme skier who enjoyed the

outdoors, mountain biking and nature.

Mike is survived by his mother Donna, dad Harry and step-mom Connie; brother David Redgrave and his wife Daniella and his nephew David Jr., all of Ballston Lake; sister Sarah Akins and her husband Andrew of Saratoga Springs; step-sisters Amanda Meyer of Florida and Jennifer Meyer of San Diego, CA; maternal grandparents, David and Frances Schaftlein of Louisville, KY, many aunts, uncles, cousins and his special friend Sage.

Mike is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Lillian Redgrave and his aunt Harlene Redgrave Varley.

Relatives and friends gathered in his memory on Monday,

September 13, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the funeral home with the Reverend Doctor Brolin Parker officiating.

Mike was buried in the family plot next to his grandparents and his aunt at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

Memorials may be made in his name to The YMCA of Saratoga, PO Box 4610, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.

George L. Woodcock Ballston Spa – George L. Woodcock of Geyser Road passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at Maplewood Manor. He was 83.

Born on Aug. 21, 1927 in Corinth, he was the son of the late Lester and Irene Rice Woodcock. A US Army veteran of WWII, he worked for International Paper Company in Corinth for 43 years prior to his retirement as a crane operator and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his

sister, Florence Bramer.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Theresa Comfort Woodcock, whom he married in 1946; one sister, Carrie Mosher of Corinth and

many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was conducted on Thursday, Sept. 16 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

Burial with military honors followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road in Schuylerville. Taps was played by his nephew, Ernie Belanger.

Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of one’s choice.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.

Donald A. Caron Saratoga Springs – Donald A. Caron, 71, died Saturday, Sept.

11, 2010 at Saratoga Hospital, after a brief illness and long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on May 1, 1939 in Redford, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Bell) Caron. Don worked in sales for most of his career and was a prodigious entrepreneur who founded Adirondack Associates and worked hard to support his family. He raised his family in Clifton Park, and enjoyed spending time with them, traveling, playing golf and basketball, and following horse racing.

Don is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan (Waters) Caron of Saratoga Springs; his sons and daughters-in-law, Darryl and Mona of Clifton Park, Jeffrey and

Media of Saratoga Springs, and Donald Jr. and Christina of Reston, VA; his grandchildren, Justin and Meghana of Clifton Park, Abigail and Samuel of Saratoga Springs, Emily, Kristen and Grace of Reston, VA; two sisters, Theresa Boldman of Mannsville, NY and Linda (Don)

Belofski of Concord, NC and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased his brother, Harold.

Relatives and friends may call at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made his name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY online at www.alz.org/northeasternny.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.

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How Saratoga County Voted: Primary Results – Tuesday, September 14 (Source: Saratoga County Board of Elections Unofficial results)

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DEMOCRATIC PARTY ATTORNEY GENERAL Vote for 1 Kathleen M Rice 1,594 Eric T Schneiderman 990 Sean Coffey 981 Richard L Brodsky 505 Eric R Dinallo 205 UNITED STATES SENATOR (2 YR UNEXPIRED TERM) Vote for 1 Kirsten E Gillibrand 3,650 Gail Goode 495 BALLSTON DISTRICT 2 COUNTY COMMITTEE Vote for 2 Matthew R Sousa 7 Mary N Windels 7 Mareline M Camp 6

REPUBLICAN PARTY GOVERNOR Vote for 1 Carl P Paladino 9,209 Rick A Lazio 3,896

Andrew Cuomo LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Vote for 1 Thomas V Ognibene 5,618 Gregory J Edwards 5,211 UNITED STATES SENATOR (6 YR TERM) Vote for 1 Jay Townsend 6,566 Gary Berntsen 4,049 UNITED STATES SENATOR (2 YR UNEXPIRED TERM) Vote for 1 Joseph J DioGuardi 5,345 David Malpass 3,966 Bruce Blakeman 2,159 MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY 109th DISTRICT Vote for 1

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Carl Paladino Craig A Hayner 1,710 James M Whalen 858 Jennifer A Whalen 747 COUNTY FAMILY COURT JUDGE Vote for 1 Jennifer Jensen Bergan 7,710 Gilbert L Abramson 4,032 BALLSTON TOWN JUSTICE Vote for 1 John A Fantauzzi 556 James Breen 247 MILTON DISTRICT 12 COUNTY COMMITTEE Vote for 2 Brigid M Bennett 39 John H Gardiner 8 Georgianna A Odell 30 WILTON DISTRICT 3 COUNTY COMMITTEE Vote for 2 Michael P Naughton 60 Peter J Gailor 52

Kirsten Gillibrand Eugene J Cole 39 Rocco Angerami 16 WILTON DISTRICT 11 COUNTY COMMITTEE Vote for 2 Susan Peterson 40 Christopher B Ramsdill 37 Harold J Vanearden 25 Kara L Mackey Dopman 25 WILTON DISTRICT 12 COUNTY COMMITTEE Vote for 2 Kenneth F Weliczka 37 Richard C Woodcock Jr. 35 Deborah A Long 27

INDEPENDENCE PARTY BALLSTON TOWN JUSTICE Vote for 1 James Breen 14 John A Fantauzzi 5

Joseph DioGuardi CONSERVATIVE PARTY GOVERNOR Vote for 1 Rick A Lazio 141 Ralph C Lorigo 116 STATE SENATOR 44th DISTRICT Vote for 1 Hugh T Farley 81 MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY 109th DISTRICT Vote for 1 Jennifer A Whalen 55 Craig A Hayner 49 COUNTY FAMILY COURT JUDGE Vote for 1 Robert A Rybak 161 Jennifer Jensen Bergan 147 BALLSTON TOWN JUSTICE Vote for 1 John A Fantauzzi 19 James Breen 13

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Patriotic climb complete Wilton man tributes 9/11, reflects on pain and sacrifice in final stretch of 46 High Peaks climb

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY Looking out on a beautiful High Peaks backdrop, the American flag decorating his view, Raymond F. O'Conor considered the sacrifices made and the pain still felt by families across the U.S., as he completed his 46 High Peaks pursuit on Saturday, September 11.

He began the initial journey 17 years ago, climbing Mount Marcy with then Town Supervisor Roy J. McDonald. It was his first time visiting the Adirondacks.

Although it wasn't until 15 years after his first hike that O'Conor headed back to conquer his second, the Wilton deputy Town Supervisor became obsessed with the thought of becoming a 46er.

So, over the next two years, he took on the other 45 peaks; 13 with his son Brian, and many with new friends like Alison Darby, Patrick Dunn and Joe Murphy, whom he'd met on the trail and through the Adirondack Mountain Club.

Nearing the end of his High Peaks checklist, O'Conor began

thinking about his journey's end.

"As we were approaching 9/11 and I was getting closer to that last mountain, I realized it would be a fitting gesture," he said.

O'Conor considered his late cousin Patrick Dunn, who was killed in the attack on the Pentagon, former Wilton resident Donald Kauth, who died at the World Trade Center, and the other 3, 000 people who sacrificed their lives.

"I decided to dedicate not just that last mountain, but the accomplishment of being a 46er in their memory," O'Conor said.

And that's exactly what he did.

With friend Joe Murphy, a veteran 46er, on board, O'Conor set out last weekend to tackle the final incline and commemorate 9/11 at an elevation of 4,827 feet.

"It was about noon when Joe and I summitted. It was a good day; the weather was beautiful," he said. "We took out a large American flag and two beers that I'd put in my backpack; we unfurled the flag and toasted to the memory of family, friends and others, and had just a terrific afternoon in the mountains."

But for O'Conor, the trek to the

top of Basin was only a tribute; a suitable way to honor the insurmountable hardship and sacrifice of those Americans who lost their lives on that fateful day.

"The effort and sacrifice you make to climb 46 mountains is very modest compared with the sacrifice that others have made, or did make on 9/11 nine years ago, or the families who have had to live with the consequences of those attacks," he said. "For me, it helped put what I had done in an appropriate context."

Reflecting atop one summit out of 46 reached, O'Conor considered how, in the grand scheme of things, one man's journey is small, insignificant even. All you can do is keep going.

O'Conor's next goal is to become a winter 46er, and then hopefully an 111der, which means climbing every mountain over 4,000 square feet in New York State and New England.

"Well, I've got 46 of them out of the way, so I might as well keep going," he said.

It's a much longer term goal than knocking out 45 of the 46 in just two years, but O'Conor seems like a man of his word.

Photo provided

Ray O’Conor and fellow 46er Joe Murphy honor friends and family lost in the terrorist attacks atop Mount Basin on Saturday, September 11, 2010.

BUSINESS VLT Deal Crosses Finish Line!

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by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY After nearly a decade of false starts, twists, turns and uncertainty that shook the foundations of New York's racing industry, an announcement from Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Monday could be summarized in four words that brought a sigh of relief to thousands of people who directly or indirectly depend on racing for their livelihood: It's a done deal.

As a result, the approval of Genting New York, LLC to assume a 30-year contract to build and run the Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) facility at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens will have both immediate and long-term impacts on the health of the industry.

Within 10 days of Monday's approval, Genting is to deliver a $380 million upfront licensing fee. The state Lottery division will then license Genting to operate 4,525 VLT's at Aqueduct. The construction is expected to begin rapidly, with

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Genting estimating that 1,600 VLT's will be online within six months.

It has been estimated that building the VLT facility will generate 1,500 construction and 800 permanent jobs, but the impact locally will be just as strong as many see this as a key element in beginning to put together a new business model for the state's racing and breeding industry, which has an estimated 35,000 jobs depending on the industry's stabilization. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) will receive 7 percent of the Aqueduct VLT revenue for operating, and an additional 6.5 percent to boost purses at Saratoga Racecourse and other NYRA tracks. Additionally, as VLT's come on there is expected to be a new major revenue stream to benefit public education throughout the state which is projected to surpass the amount generated by the state's eight other VLT facilities combined.

As expected, local leaders who had been expending major efforts to stabilize the industry were generally thrilled to note that the process had

concluded successfully, and they could now look forward with optimism: "This is a huge win for our local and state economy" said Saratoga County Supervisor Joanne Yepsen.

"After nine long, stressful years, a deal has at last been finalized for the operation of VLT's at Aqueduct that will provide stability to the racing industry and the local families and businesses who depend on it for their livelihood. I extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who has worked so diligently to provide critical economic stability to our region and the state as a whole."

County Supervisor Matthew Veitch said: "I certainly commend the three State Leaders, Attorney General and Comptroller for finally coming together and approving Genting to build and run the Aqueduct VLT operation. Saratoga Springs has been waiting a long time for this news. I look forward to the day when the first quarter is put into the first machine, and then we can finally put this issue

to rest, for Saratoga Springs, and for NY Racing."

Congressman Scott Murphy issued the following statement: "Racing is absolutely critical to the economic success of the local Saratoga community and economy. While long overdue, today's announcement that the state government in Albany has finally ok'd the new VLT operator is good news. Saratoga just would not be the same without the racing season, and that's why I am proud to have fought to ensure racing's future here."

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco noted: "The final clearance for VLTs is welcome news for taxpayers, the historic Saratoga Race Course, and the entire thoroughbred industry. We now need to make sure that the money promised for Saratoga goes to keep horse racing alive and well in the Spa City and in New York State. The Saratoga Race Course is iconic and a true jewel in the world of professional sports and this deal will help ensure future generations will be able to continue to visit the track and enjoy many days at

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“The final clearance for VLTs is welcome news for taxpayers, the historic Saratoga Race Course, and the entire thoroughbred industry.�

Jim Tedisco Assemblyman

the races."

Senator Roy McDonald said: "This should have been completed a long time ago, but this is progress in the right direction. We need to stay focused to make certain that this facility opens and is successful. Most importantly, once the Aqueduct Racino is up and running we need to go back and review the statewide VLT formula and return the removed funding to Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County."

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2010 Showcase of Homes Award Winners Classic Homes Category Homes at $549,000 or under

• Winner - Interior Floor Plan Amedore Homes

Executive Homes Category Homes at $550,000 $999,000

• Winner - Exterior Design Bonacio Construction • Runner Up Interior Decorating Bonacio Construction Robin Fusco • Winner - Interior Decorating Bette & Cring Construction Saratoga Signature Interiors

Signature Cabinet Group • Winner - Kitchen Terrace Homebuilders Zarrillo's Custom Kitchen Designs • Runner Up Interior Floor Plan Bonacio Construction • Winner - Interior Floor Plan Bette & Cring Construction

Luxury Homes Category • Runner Up - Landscaping Waldron Builders LP Enterprises • Winner - Landscaping Camelot Associates Evergreen Landscaping

• Runner Up - Workmanship Saratoga Builders • Winner - Workmanship Waldron Builders • Winner - Master Bath TIE: Amedore Homes and Camelot Associates

• Runner Up - Exterior Design Waldron Builders • Winner - Exterior Design Saratoga Builders • Runner Up Interior Decorating Saratoga Builders Dreamhouse Furniture and Window Wear Etc.

Homes at $1,000,000 plus

• Runner Up - Landscaping Belmonte Builders Blue Spruce Landscaping • Winner - Landscaping Waldron Builders LP Enterprises • Runner Up - Workmanship Belmonte Builders • Winner - Workmanship Waldron Builders • Runner Up - Master Bath Toll Brothers • Winner - Master Bath Waldron Builders • Runner Up - Exterior Design SAS Builders • Winner - Exterior Design BCI Construction • Runner Up Interior Decorating BCI Construction Natalie Amsler • Winner - Interior Decorating Belmonte Builders Plum & Crimson Fine Interiors • Runner Up - Kitchen Belmonte Builders Paul Perry Kitchens • Winner - Kitchen BCI Construction Builder's Kitchens • Runner Up Interior Floor Plan Waldron Builders • Winner - Interior Floor Plan BCI Construction

Condominium Category

• Winner - Interior Decorating Amedore Homes Peter Amedore • Runner Up - Kitchen Camelot Associates Paul Perry Kitchens • Winner - Kitchen Amedore Homes Builder's Kitchens • Runner Up Interior Floor Plan Waldron Builders

• Runner Up - Workmanship Terrace Homebuilders • Winner - Workmanship Bonacio Construction • Runner Up - Master Bath Bonacio Construction • Winner - Master Bath Terrace Homebuilders • Runner Up - Exterior Design Terrace Homebuilders

• Runner Up - Kitchen Bonacio Construction -

• Winner - Landscaping Bella Home Builders • Winner - Workmanship Bella Home Builders • Winner - Master Bath Bella Home Builders

• Winner - Exterior Design Bella Home Builders • Winner - Interior Decorating Bella Home Builders Karan Hankinson Interiors and Saratoga Signature Interiors • Winner - Kitchen Bella Home Builders • Winner - Interior Floor Plan Bella Home Builders

Realtor's Choice Award goes to: Bella Home Builders The People's Choice Award will be voted on by the public who supports this event by purchasing tickets and taking the tour over the next three weekends. The winner will be announced in late October.

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“We’re excited; this will add a level of recreation that is very well suited to the people of Greenfield.”

Richard Rowland Town Supervisor

The goal was to expand Greenfield’s recreational offerings without placing burden on the taxpayer. After holding two public information meetings, the Board earned the approval and excitement of the residents: the golf course gift was a ‘dream come true.’

According to Rowland, the group’s greatest concern was that Brookhaven should remain a golf course and that its 18 holes would remain an integral aspect of the property.

“They have a passion for the park and we have a similar vision for

Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today

Young golfers enjoy beginner camps at Brookhaven expanding the use of the land in other ways that would not negatively impact the golf course, but could provide other recreation opportunities,” he said.

Brookhaven is aptly described as “not your ordinary walk in the woods,” and the Town’s vision is centered on preserving that natural integrity while making it more available to the community. The new park will offer golf along with a variety of trails for cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking and walking.

The course currently employs a small workforce, including a few Greenfield residents and a handful of local volunteers.

“It was owned by a good bunch of people. They are very selfless for taking care of [Brookhaven] for all these years, and doing so without being paid; it was completely on a volunteer basis,” Chris Baker, 18year Brookhaven employee said.

Baker has been managing the facility for the past 10 years and will

continue to do so despite the change of ownership. The Park will also retain the rest of its small, dedicated staff and will continue providing clinics and youth programs for novice golfers. The Pro shop will also remain open.

As a “blue collar” course, the goal is to try to keep prices as low as possible so that everyone can enjoy a round of golf, Baker said.

“It will surely be an asset to the Town. It’s never been about banging a golf ball out in the meadows, here at Brookhaven. It’s always been more of a community golf course.

So it’s apropos for the town to take over,” Baker said.

“We’re excited; this will add a level of recreation that is very well suited to the people of Greenfield,” Rowland said.

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Malta center meets county’s changing medical needs continued from Page 1 as well as the surrounding areas, and the unique specialties of both organizations will converge right at the center of it all.

The venture will provide residents with the “highly specialized expertise of Albany Med and the individualized, community-based approach of Saratoga Hospital,” Angelo Calbone, President and CEO of Saratoga Hospital, said: “The collaboration is a smart, cost-effective response to the changing healthcare environment and the growing needs of our community.”

The 30,000 square-foot, two-story outpatient center is the first phase of the Saratoga Medical Park at Malta – a 140-acre site owned by Saratoga Hospital – and it will offer patients a 24-hour, more cost-effective option than hospital emergency departments.

The goal is to cut down on the number of emergency room visits by providing a legitimate and appealing alternative. Between 20 and 40 percent of ER visits in Saratoga County are unnecessary, up to 80 percent of patients could be treated elsewhere, and the Malta facility is a novel way to provide access to services.

With an emergency-trained staff, the “fifty-fifty” center, which is not a “bed facility,” can offer a broader scope of services and a higher level of care than a traditional urgent care center while also providing access to state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment. “[The center] will provide area residents with walk-in access to emergency medicine-trained physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions,” Steven Frisch, M.D., Executive Vice President of Albany Medical Center said. “It will give peace of mind to those individuals who may not need a visit to the emergency department but still need care quickly. It will also alleviate some of the crowding in our existing emergency departments.”

Essentially, this new approach provides a place where patients can receive care for an unexpected, but non-life threatening malady, and also maintain their overall health.

Primary care is truly preventative medicine, which is why the center will eventually house a full staff of family practitioners, specialists and other primary care physicians in offices on the second floor.

“I applaud Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center for their foresight.”

Dennis Brobston President, Saratoga EDC

Patients will also benefit from after hours services, electronic, realtime specialty consultations with specialists from both hospitals, and continuity of care resources that will compliment physician resources and provide better programs for chronic treatment to prevent initial and repeat admissions.

Other services offered include lab services and diagnostic imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), X-ray and ultrasound.

With such a wide range of medical care services, both urgent and preventative, offered at Saratoga Medical Park at Malta, Saratoga County will be well-equipped to

meet the needs of its changing environment, and the anticipated growth associated with GlobalFoundries.

Dennis Brobston, President of the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, said the new center and partnership are essential to the continued development at the nearby Luther Forest Technology Campus.

“I applaud Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center for their foresight to forge this partnership and invest at Exit 12, Saratoga County,” Brobston said.

“GlobalFoundries’ investment at the Luther Forest Technology Campus will attract thousands of high-tech jobs within Fab 8 and throughout the surrounding area. This workforce

will expect a world-class quality of life, which includes quality healthcare.”

Historically, the foresight and passionate thinking behind this hybrid center is not a first.

Saratoga Hospital and Albany Med have a history of successful teamwork; this is just their latest innovative cooperation.

Last year, the two entities became electronically linked in a collaborative and ingenious effort to enhance stroke care. The program allows emergency physicians at Saratoga Hospital and stroke specialists at Albany Medical Center to view patient scans simultaneously and in real time, to consult on the best course of treatment.

Saratoga Hospital has owned the property since 2006, and has since

been evaluating how to best use the area to the county’s advantage.

Working with Albany Med was the way to go: “Collaboration is the best way to solve problems and fill needs in challenging times,” Calbone said.

“And, we like them.”

The hospitals have agreed to split the construction costs evenly and begin with a 75-person staff; however, they are still working out the fine details, and are awaiting approval from the Department of Health.

They expect to file a certificate of need application with the DOH this year.

For more information on Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center’s joint venture, visit www.saratogahospital.org and www.amc.edu.

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23 events Friday, September 17 Saratoga Springs Public Library will be closed today due to Staff Development American Movie Club Clark House, Round Lake Library Please join us at 5:30 pm for a pot luck supper and a viewing and discussion of the classic film ‘Inherit the Wind,’ starring Spencer Tracy.

This film centers around the banning of Charles Darwin’s ‘On The Origin of the Species’—a perfect kickoff to our celebration of Banned Book Week. Bring a dish to share—we’ll supply the drinks, plates and utensils.

Saratoga Film Forum Arts Center, 320 Broadway ‘The Girl Who Played With Fire’ will be showing at 7:30 pm General admission $7, members $5, and students with ID $5.

Saturday, September 18 Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market Saratoga’s premier market, featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more.

Wednesdays from 3 to 6 pm, Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm at High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market The Ballston Spa Farmer’s Market will now be open from 9 am until 1 pm on Saturday mornings. The market is also open every Thursday from 3 to 6 pm. The outdoor market is located in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street and runs until September 30. For more information on the Farmers’ Market, please call

(518) 885-2772 or visit www.ballston.org.

Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet at 1pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Routes 4 and 29 in Schuylervillle. Charlie King, a Heritage Hunters member, will explain the process he used to write a family history The King/LeRoy Family of Quebec and New England, selfpublished in 2010. Meeting is free and open to the public. For information call 587-2978.

Open House and yard sale 51 Church St., Schuylerville Hosted by the United Methodist Church from 11 am to 4 pm. The day’s events are free and include food, bounce house, games and crafts. Second Chance will perform from 1 to 2 pm. For more info call 695-4202.

Benefit Battle of the Bands and pig roast Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road, Fort Edward From noon to 8 pm for Katie Folz Taylor who is battling Leukemia.

Numerous musical groups have volunteered their time and the list of items for the auction and raffles is huge. Please visit www.littletheater27.com for a list of items and more details. Admission is $15.00.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept.

18 & 19 Encampment Salutes 233rd Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga Saratoga National Historical Park, Routes 32 and 4, Stillwater From 10am to 4 pm, an 18th century living history encampment marking the 233rd anniversary of the “most important battle of the last 1000 years.” The event is free, but the normal entrance fee to the park of $5 per car (good for one week entry) is charged. For more information please call the Visitor Center at (518) 664-9821 or check the park website at www.nps.gov/sara.

Sunday, September 19 All-You-Can-Eat Rotary Breakfast Saratoga’s own Racing City Rotary presents their monthly all-you-caneat breakfast this morning from

8:30 to 11 am at the Senior Citizen’s Center at 5 Williams Street.

Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 5 to 12 years of age. Complete menu!

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at the Elks Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161,1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Let us do the cooking this morning with a delicious breakfast even offering Eggs Benedict! From 8:30 to 11 am Adults-$7, Seniors and Military with ID- $6, Children 5-12- $5, under 5 –free. Takeouts$8.

Greenfield Grange Breakfast Grange Hall, Grange Rd, off 9N From 8 am to noon, the members of the Grange will be serving breakfast for $6/adults and $5/seniors. A complete menu will be offered with special featured items.

Open to the public. For more info call 584-9078

Summer Sunday Strolls “Wealth and Wellness: Franklin Square;” meet at the NW Corner of Division Street & Broadway at the Franklin Square sign with docent Carrie Woerner at 10:30 am Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information or to make reservations, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at (518) 587-5030.

Cost: $5.00 per person, or buy 4 tickets and get one free.

Meet the Grants Grant Cottage, Wilton, New York From 1 to 3 pm, come join the Grants on the veranda of the Cottage and chat the day away with this couple right off the pages of the history books. The cost includes a tour of the Cottage & the Overlook. $5 Adults, $4 Seniors/Students, under 6 free

Monday, September 20 Community Bingo at Elks An evening of fun for old and young, every Monday evening at 7:00 pm Doors open at 4 pm Refreshments available. SaratogaWilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga. (518) 584-2585.

English Spoken Here beginner class Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry St. A class for adults from other countries to improve their spoken English. Held from 9:30-11:30 am Free and open to the public. Register with Literacy NENY 583-1232.

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Tuesday, September 21 Tuesday For Tots Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. From 10 am to noon, Tuesdays For Tots is a special time for our littlest visitors. Drop in for play dough, crafts, games, and friends! Free with paid admission.

Wednesday, September 22 Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market Saratoga’s premier market, featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more.

Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm, Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga.

Southern Adirondack Audubon Society Crandall Public Library, Community Room , Glens Falls “SHORELINES “ with Denise and Scott Stoner at 7 pm. This Program explores the bird life and scenery of America’s seashores. From the sandy beaches of the Atlantic, and the subtle splendor of the Great Lakes to the dramatic cliffs and sea stacks of the Pacific. For further info, visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org

Taste of Italy Dinner Saratoga- Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. 4:30-7:00. Complete dinner with soup, salad, entrée, dessert and coffee/tea. Cash bar available. Adults - $9, children 5-12 are $5, under 5 free. Seniors and Military are $8. Takeout available for $10.

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solved internal conflicts leads to behavior that continually unseats politicians, destroys celebrity careers, destabilizes the economy and affects the lives of millions each year. $6 admission. Call (518) 465-5233 ext. 145 for tickets.

Chamber of Commerce Orientation and Mixer Park Place next to Congress Park Orientation at 4 pm and mixer from 5 to 6:30 pm. You receive free admission, beverage and network with other members at the mixer. $2 beverages and free hors d’oeuvres. Please reserve by September 21 by calling 518-584-3255.

Upcoming Spring Street Gallery features Jill FishonKovachick and Sandra Miller On Friday, September 24 from 68pm, Spring Street Gallery will host an artist wine and cheese opening reception with work by Jill Fishon-Kovachick (ceramics) and Sandra Miller (paintings). The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition is entitled “Looking Back: A Retrospective” and runs from September 24 to November 19. For more information, please contact Ardie Pierce at 495-9698.

United States Air Force Band of Liberty Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). On Saturday, September 25, 2010. The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors is proud to sponsor a free performance of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty beginning at 3 pm.

Positive Solutions Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room, 49 Henry St. From 4 to 5 pm. Positive Solutions is a six week support group designed for teens ages 13-18 seeking to learn how to handle their emotions safely and constructively. Presented by The Saratoga Center for the Family.

Please call 584-7860 ext 210 to register. Program is free of charge.

Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo Sunday, September 26 Saratoga Springs Public Library in the Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., from 2 to 3 pm Incorporating rhythms from Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe, Oran Etkin brings world music to his audience to enjoy. For ages 3 & older. http://www.oranetkin.com

Thursday, September 23 Film/Discussion: The Shadow Effect The Linda, Wamc’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave, Albany At 7 pm, join guest speaker Cate LaBarre in discussing The Shadow Effect, a gripping, compelling docudrama that reveals why unre-

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local briefs Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs announces new Executive Director Roger Calkins, President of the Board for the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs announces the appointment of Lois Celeste as the Center’s new Executive Director.

The Center serves adults ages 50 years or older in Saratoga County and is located at 5 Williams St. in Saratoga Springs.

Celeste came on board as an interim director in July and was appointed the permanent position in September. A long-time Saratoga Springs resident, she has been working in the human services and notfor-profit fields for over 25 years.

Previously she developed and directed the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program in Mechanicville; served as the Interim Executive Director of the Mechanicville Community Center, developed Court Monitoring and Offender Accountability Programs for Unity House in Troy, and developed local projects for the Fund for Modern Court based out of New York City. She now brings her energy, enthusiasm, and experience to the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs. For more information about the Center or to reach Lois, call 584-1621.

Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair: Call for Vendors The Malta Department of Parks is still accepting craft vendor applications for the Malta Community Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair scheduled for Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters and Artisans of handmade items will be accepted for this juried show held at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive. The booth fee is $60. Call (518) 899-4411 for an application or for more information.

Celiac Disease Network Announcing a special event at the Saratoga Springs Public Library: a talk with our guest speaker, Doctor Anita Burock on Sunday, September 19, 1 p.m. in the Community Room.

Her topic will be “Ten Top Secret Facts about Celiac Disease (and why they should not be a top secret)”.

Doctor Burock will briefly talk about Celiac Disease, and then take questions from the audience .

Doctor Burock, who also has Celiac Disease, will soon open a local office. She suffered with the disease and was near death before her diagnosis.

If you have any questions, please call Sandy Moody, (518) 587-2794.

Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest The next meeting of the Saratoga Turftalkers Toastmasters club will be Sept. 21 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Longfellows Inn, 500 Union Ave. in Saratoga. The club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month.

The Turf Talkers Toastmasters club will hold a Humorous Speech Contest. Contestants will give a humorous speech and judges will choose the first and second place speeches. Those who win in this club competition will go on to compete with winners from the three other clubs in our Area.

The Area-level contest will be held at Longfellows on Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dinner (optional) will be available at about 5 p.m. next door at Longfellows Restaurant for a reduced price.

Humorous speeches often come with extravagant gestures and sometimes with props and sound effects.

They are “guaranteed” to be great fun. Come see what Toastmasters is all about. We are a very friendly and supportive group ready to help you become a better speaker and leader.

The meetings are free and guests are welcome.

For further information, please call Jack at (518) 584-1680 or visit our website: http://saratogaturftalkers.freetoasthost.biz.

Oktoberfest Fundraiser at Brookside Museum Brookside, home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, located at 6 Charlton Street in the historic Village of Ballston Spa, is pleased to announce the third annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 25 at 6 p.m.

Oktoberfest annually raises over $14,000 for Brookside’s educational programs. The event will feature German brews and food as well as a silent auction. Food will be catered

by Rolf’s Pork Store of Albany.

Cost is $40 per person, $75 for two, or $350 for a table of ten. Details are

13 available at the museum’s website: www.brooksidemuseum.org. or call 885-4000.

Saratoga Battlefield announces Autumn Hours for Scenic Tour Road Saratoga National Historical Park’s visitor center, located on Route 32 and 4 in Stillwater, remains open year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but as daylight gets shorter, the park’s scenic 10-mile tour road will close earlier as follows: Through Sunday, September 19, the road is open from 9 a.m. to 7pm. Monday September 20, the road will be open from 9 a.m. to 6p.m. Beginning Monday, October 4, the road will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The road remains open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. thru mid-to late November, depending on the weather. With over 25 miles of tranquil roads, paths and trails, Saratoga Battlefield provides a great many opportunities to enjoy history, nature, recreation and special programs. Upcoming autumn events include: • 233rd Anniversary Encampment on September 18 and 19 • 24th Regiment Encampment on October 9 and 10 • Plein-Air Painting on October 9 (rain date October 10) • Candlelight Tour of Schuyler House on October 16 From May 1 to October 31, a seven-day entrance pass for the Battlefield is $5 for a vehicle, $3 for hiking or bicycling. An annual pass, good for the whole family, is only $10. Senior and access passes, plus passes to any of the nation’s 390 national parks, are also available.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation launches new website The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation announces that its new website, www.saratogapreservation.org, has been launched. The site, created by Shannon-Rose Design, a local design and marketing firm, contains information on the Foundation and its historic preservation efforts in Saratoga Springs.

In addition to news on local preservation efforts, the site has information on historic preservation, links to local and national resources, information on Foundation events and a news blog.

Visitors will be able to join or donate to the Foundation directly from the site, as well as purchase merchandise through the online gift shop, including the Foundation’s books Hoofing It: 8 Walking Tours of Historic Saratoga Springs, and Race Course Reflections: Ashley Halsey’s Historic Saratoga Race Course. The photographs on the site are by Mark W. Beckerman and are from the Beckerman Archive.

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a private, not-forprofit membership organization that has been the leading advocate of preserving and protecting the architectural, cultural and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs since 1977.

Book Bag Shop Sale The Book Bag Shop, located in the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 49 Henry St, will hold a 50 percent off sale on all items in the shop from Sunday, September 12 through

Sunday, September 19 during regular shop hours.

A special Advantage Day for Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library members will be held Saturday, September 11, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.

Grants to You offers Grant Proposal Writing Class Grants to You, a local non-profit organization, teaches community volunteers how to write grant proposals for local non-profits at no charge. Volunteers affiliated with a Saratoga County non-profit take a 10-hour class taught by a qualified instructor to learn how to research, budget and write grant proposals.

The class is Friday, October 1, from noon until 4 p.m., and Saturday, October 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held in Saratoga Springs. The fee is $30, and space is limited. Register at www.grantstoyou.org or call (518) 522-4048 for details.

Helping Hands Organization: Saratoga County Animal Shelter Mission: To protect and promote public safety and animal care through sheltering, pet adoption, education, and supporting law enforcement creating a more desirable community for the citizens and animals of Saratoga County.

Location: We are in need of dog food, cat food, and Kitten food, Kong chew toys for dogs, and plastic washable toys for cats. After taking a training course, people can sign up for dog walking times. Volunteers are also needed for helping with the pet adoption clinics.

How to Help: (518)885-4113 6010 County Farm Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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14 Words to know: claptrap: n, pretentious nonsense

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PUZZLES PUZZLES PUZZLES

No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it.

Crossword

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Scrabblegram

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ACROSS 1 Bulldogs’ home 5 Controversial 2009 Nobelist 10 Tevye’s toast subject 14 Airline with a King David Lounge 15 Drink disparaged by W.C. Fields 16 Bridal gown shade 17 Ballet?

19 Iberian Peninsula invader 20 Cartographic detail 21 Au pair in a ring?

22 Salsa instrument 23 Can’t commit 25 “Don’t gimme that!”

27 Photo session with a klutz?

32 Realtors’ database: Abbr.

35 Abbr. part, often 36 “The nerve!”

37 Court cry 39 Airborne annoyances 41 Dynamic opening?

42 Gibbon, e.g.

44 Naldi of silents 46 Use a seed drill 47 Part of a barbershop review?

50 She played Elizabeth I in “Elizabeth” 51 Wrote a Dear John 55 Shot to the face?

58 ESP, e.g.

60 Predawn 61 Pundit’s piece 62 Christmas morning ritual?

64 Area between gutters 65 Come about 66 Further 67 Line discontinued in 2004 68 Military camp 69 Blonde, at times DOWN 1 Elusive Himalayans 2 “Drop me __” 3 Dropping the ball, so to speak 4 First arrival 5 MYOB part

Top Video Rentals 1. Date Night 2. Killers 3. The Back-Up Plan 4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5. Solitary Man

Raising Hector

6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 7. Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too? 8. The Joneses 9. Repo Men 10. Clash of the Titans

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6 English, maybe 7 Arguing 8 Good guy 9 Its mon. unit is the peso 10 Throat-soothing brew 11 Macintosh’s apple, e.g.

12 __ legs 13 Prefix with bond or dollar 18 Game company first called Syzygy 22 Godsend 24 Hand-tightened fastener 26 What misters do 28 Ford muscle car, to devotees 29 Lithographer James 30 Fabled fiddler 31 Generate interest 32 Damp area growth 33 The Eagles’ “__’ Eyes” 34 Big Mack

Broom Hilda

Animal Crackers

38 60606 and 70707, e.g.

40 Proctor’s announcement 43 “Iliad” hero 45 Much of Chile 48 Portray 49 Ribbed 52 How deadpan humor is delivered 53 Terse concession 54 Jazz pianist McCoy __ 55 New Mexico’s official neckwear 56 Fire __ 57 Be inclined (to) 59 Shelter org.

62 Some eggs 63 Long lead-in

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education briefs Saratoga Springs High School to host College Night on September 20 The Saratoga Springs High School Guidance Department will present the annual College Night Program at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 20, in the teaching auditorium. The presentation is designed to help current seniors and their parents continue or begin the college search process. A representative from the Skidmore College admissions staff will offer suggestions and walk parents and students through the admissions process.

A panel of parents representing 2010 Saratoga graduates will share college search experiences.

Saratoga Springs Schools promote safety during Bicycle Rodeo The school district is hosting a free educational event on Saturday September 25, from noon until 2 p.m. to teach students about safely riding their bikes to school. The rodeo will include a helmet fit and bicycle safety check for all riders who attend, bike handling skill rides, and certificates and prizes for participants. The event is recommended for children pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.

Registration begins at 11:45, and the rodeo will begin promptly at noon.

Students should bring their own bicycle and helmet. A rain date is set for Sunday, September 26 from noon to 2 p.m.

CBA names top freshman in Drill Evalutions Christian Brothers Academy named the top four performers in their annual Freshmen Drill Evaluations, held on Thursday, September 9.

The freshmen were challenged against one another by seeing who can strive to the top when it comes to drilling movements. New cadets were gathered into the gym to carry out a large-scale game of "knock out.” Out of the more than 64 freshman tensions rose and drilling became more rapid and rigorous.

The top four winners of the competition were Brenden Ward (East Durham), David Zaccaria (Rexford), Elliot Croskey (Schenectady), and Brendan Kelly (Niskayuna), with Brenden Ward named the overall winner.

JROTC Program Commander, Major David Erickson, had the commanding senior class officers in charge prepare, oversee, and award the winners of the event.

Christian Brothers Academy is a college preparatory junior and senior

high school, and is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the high school JROTC program. The school is also noted as an "Honor Unit with Distinction" by the United States Department of the Army.

‘Learner and Tutor’ Celebration will honor Literacy Awareness Month September 2010 is Literacy Awareness month, and the Saratoga Springs community is encouraged to take part!Literacy New York is hosting a compelling and inspiring celebration of learners and tutors on Wednesday, September 22 from 6 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library located at 49 Henry Street in Saratoga. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the event or Literacy New York, contact Nancy Holzman at (518) 226-0040.

Ballston Spa Central School District partners with Ohio STEM school A team of 15 teachers and administrators from the Ballston Spa Central School District will tour the METRO School in Columbus, Ohio on September 20 and 21 to learn in detail about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) teaching and learning.

Saratoga Springs Superintendent Janice White and Assistant Superintendent Michael Piccirillo, and Jeffrey Lawrence, Executive Vice President of the Center for Economic Growth will also take part.

The overall goal is to further build capacity for this critical education platform in Southern Saratoga County and throughout Tech Valley.

"Growth in Tech Valley demands innovative solutions to career and college ready education exemplified

by Ballston Spa's approach to STEM learning," Margaret Ashida, Director of the Empire State STEM Learning Network, said.

Ballston Spa has become a leader in STEM learning in K-12 education, especially through "Partnership for Innovation in Education" program, a collaboration with business and higher education to offer a variety of new courses, curricula and enrichment opportunities for students. This visit to nationally recognized schools in STEM education is the next step in advancing this platform and creating a STEM school and Hub in our region.

"As we expand our education partnerships and are now joined by our colleagues from Saratoga Springs, we have set the stage for a new inter-district collaborative model to advance STEM education and 21st century teaching and learning in Saratoga County and throughout our region, " Ballston Spa Superintendent Dr.

Joseph Dragone said.

"This is the work that will continue to advance Tech Valley as the epicenter of economic development.

This experience exemplifies the critical nature of STEM education as the backbone of college and career readiness, and how education plays a significant role in economic growth," F.

Michael Tucker, President and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth said.

The trip is made possible through the support of the Empire State STEM Learning and Network, the Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES) and Cisco.

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Anne’s corner

FREE This page is dedicated to you, the families who live, work and play in our great region. It is your opportunity to boast about your kids, announce your engagement or tell people about your accomplishments.

35th SSHS Class Reunion Saratoga Springs High School, class of 75 is holding their 35th reunion on Oct. 8/9.

For further info contact Robin Carnevale Schwedt at (518) 584-0165 or email sshs_1975@yahoo.com

Bounce Back to Church Day The historic First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa, located at 22 West High Street in the Village, held a Bounce Back to Church Day this past Sunday. The program included a 10 a.m. worship service; children’s program and nursery care; cookout and children’s games. A mission and ministry fair to learn about groups and projects in the community and abroad were also held.

Pictured is Megan Weeks enjoying some time in the bounce house on Sunday.

The First Presbyterian Church welcomes all area residents and visitors, including people who are curious about the Christian faith, searching for meaning and purpose in their lives or seeking a church home.

For more information, call 885-5583. The web site is www.ballstonpresby.org.

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the

Tooth fairy club Take a look at this week’s new club members

Abigail, age 8

Brooke, age 6

Jocelyn, age 5

Zander, age 6

HRCCU Golf Classic raises over $22K Hudson River Community Credit Union’s (HRCCU) Fourth Annual Golf Classic was held on Friday, August 13 at Airway Meadows Golf Club in Gansevoort. The event raised $22,836 to benefit youth programs at the Glens Falls Area Youth Center, the Cohoes Community Center and the YMCA of Saratoga - Corinth Branch.

Also, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation presented two $1,000 checks at the event to the Glens Falls

Area Youth Center and the Cohoes Community Center. In addition, HRCCU announced they will be donating a new computer room to the YMCA of Saratoga – Corinth Branch.

The funds from this year’s event will be used as follows: To provide meals for the teens who visit the Glens Falls Area Youth Center; for the Cohoes Community Center’s free After School and Weekend Programs for youth ages 7 to 18, and for the YMCA of Saratoga – Corinth Branch’s free summer youth Swimming Program and After School Enrichment Program for grades K-5.

The tooth fairy club is sponsored by:

659 Saratoga Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831 (518) 226-6010

Once a Marine… …always a Marine. The Spa detachment Marine Corps league all former and active duty Marines. We are a band of brother and sister Marines who have created a bond of comradeship between us.

We have carried our colors to

many area communities for parades and other patriotic activities. We meet every fourth Saturday of the month at 0930 hours at the VFW in Ballston Spa on East North Street. Please drop by or call (518) 222-8649

Send all of your LOCAL hometown people news to: SARATOGA TODAY 5 Case Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 *Att. Anne or call: 581-2480 • Or email to: aproulx@saratoga publishing.com.

Don’t be left out… contact Anne today

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Raspberry-Apple Salad Suzanne Voigt Farmer’s Market

I love this time of year, not only for the crisp clean air, but for the overlapping of fresh summer produce with early fall produce. We have the cool lettuces and greens coming back into season, the last of the late summer raspberries and strawberries blending with the early apple crop. The salads that one creates with these confluences of growing seasons are tantalizing and are limited only by your imagination.

Here is one of my favorites.

Raspberry-Apple Salad Note: The amounts of arugula and butter lettuce one uses in this recipe should amount to a total of around 8 cups—portions of each are personal preference.

Ingredients Dressing 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 tablespoon local honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad 3 cups arugula 5 cups butter lettuce 1 sweet-tart red apple (such as Gala or Braeburn), cored and sliced 3/4 cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese 2-3 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans.

Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. In a large salad bowl, combine arugula and lettuce, apple, raspberries, goat cheese, and pecans. Drizzle with about three-fourths of the dressing and toss gently. Serves 6.

Fresh, local arugula, lettuces, raspberries, apples, honey and goat cheese are all found at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 9-1 and Wednesdays 3-6p at the High Rock Pavilions on High Rock Ave. This Saturday from 10-12 you can watch 2 local chefs in a cook off (2010 Iron Chef Competition) using all market product!

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9-11 Remembrance Day The second annual Saratoga Springs Remembrance Day ceremony was held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 before a gathering of over 110 spectators. Many thanks to those who assisted in making the event possible – to those who participated in the event, and to those who attended.

Pictured, left to right, are Assistant Saratoga Springs Police Chief and keynote speaker Michael Biss, 1st Sergeant Paul Drew, Albany Recruiting Station wreath escort, Leslie Miller, mother of PFC Taylor Miller to whom the program was dedicated, Jim Smith, U.S. Marine Corp. WWII Wreath Escort and Chris Sgambati, Commander, Italian-American Veterans and vocalist.

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Friday, September 17, 2010

Is the Saratoga County Animal Shelter a “no-kill” Shelter?

Jill Sweet WHISKERS AND TALES According to Dan Butler, our country shelter supervisor, this is one of the most frequently asked questions at the shelter. It is also one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged questions. Euthanasia is a topic that can challenge our core values and our religious beliefs. No one wants to hear that an animal was “put down” and yet there are situations, as a full service county shelter, where it is a legal obligation to euthanize an animal. On the other hand, according to our county shelter staff and volunteers, the Saratoga County Animal Shelter is a shelter that does everything in its power to avoid euthanasia.

Difficult situations that require our county shelter to humanely perform euthanasia: • When an animal has been determined to be a danger to our citizens or has been ordered by a judge to be humanely euthanized • When an animal has suffered irreparable physical and/or emotional damage due to animal hoarding, neglect or abuse • When an animal has contracted rabies or another highly contagious disease that threatens the health of other shelter animals and our staff • When the population of homeless animals exceeds the shelter staff’s ability to properly care for them and all other avenues have been exhausted In response to the first three reasons listed above, the shelter tries to educate people so their animals do not become a danger, do not suffer from mistreatment and are kept healthy. These efforts include informational pamphlets, advice posted on the county shelter website and articles in my Whiskers and Tales column. The county shelter’s actions regarding the final point list-

ed above are to encourage all pet owners to spay and neuter their pets and to make the animals in the shelter as adoptable as possible. Here are some of the ways they accomplish this: • The shelter accepts help from Friends of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, H.O.P.E. (Homes for Orphaned Pets Animals Exist), and Mohawk Honda of Schenectady, along with veterinarians who cut their regular fees so shelter animals can receive surgical and other kinds of costly medical care that ultimately makes them more adoptable.

• The shelter has helped a group of energetic volunteers establish the cat annex at Clifton Park Center Mall. Since the annex opened last year, over 600 cats and kittens have been adopted from there.

• The shelter encourages other volunteers to groom, play with or walk shelter animals as a way of socializing them to human attention.

• The shelter asks me as a volun-

teer to write a pet column for Saratoga Today and to regularly feature six shelter animals available for adoption.

• The shelter cooperates with television station WTEN on the fourth Monday of every month when they feature one of our animals available for adoption.

• The shelter contacts rescue organizations, such as the Capital District Humane Association, Peppertree, Estherville Animal Shelter and H.O.P.E. We also contact organizations that take specific breeds of cats or dogs.

• The shelter has recently opened the new shelter facility that has more space to house homeless animals, sterile medical facilities, more opportunities for volunteers, and areas for prospective adopters to interact with an animal they are considering for adoption.

REMEMBER THAT NO BIRTH IS THE FIRST STEP TO NO-KILL Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets

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at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter for adoption.

For More Information Call (518) 885-4113.

Courtney is an adult female declawed domestic shorthaired (DSH) kitty who was found as a stray in Saratoga Springs.

Violet is a DLH spayed female kitty that came in as a stray from Milton.

Mickey is a 7-year-old spayed female litter-trained kitty and was brought in with her sister Minnie. Their owner was moving and couldn’t keep them.

Minnie is a 4-year-old DLH litter-trained spayed female kitty that is good with other cats and children – it is unknown if she likes doggies.

Hastings is a one-year-old litter-trained DSH female kitty.

She is good with children, dogs and other kitties. She was brought to the shelter because her owners were moving.

Smitty is a five-year-old spayed declawed litter-trained DSH kitty. The shelter workers say she is a beautiful cat.

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week in review Saratoga Springs files legal challenge against Civil Service Commission In a continuing battle over the Saratoga Springs Building Department’s ability for its Assistant Building Inspectors to issue permits, the City of Saratoga Springs filed a Petition and Complaint in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 15 challenging recent actions by the Saratoga Springs Civil Service Commission.

The complaint challenges the actions taken by the Civil Service Commission on July 19 which restricted the Assistant Building Inspector’s ability to issue permits and seeks to have them declared null and void. The suit also seeks an injunction against the Commission in any attempt to enforce such restrictions by refusing to certify payroll of the affected employees.

Mayor Scott Johnson is the appointing authority responsible for the City’s Building Department.

In June of 2008, the position of City Building Inspector became vacant when the Building Inspector retired after 33 years of continuous service. A probationary Building Inspector was appointed, but terminated in April of 2009. It has remained vacant since that time.

Previously, the Mayor’s Department had been working with the Civil Service Commission to reclassify the Inspector and Assistant Inspector positions. In that connection, Assistant Inspectors were authorized to grant permits. However, the Civil Service Commission acted to remove that authority on July 19 by changing the job descriptions for the Assistant Building Inspectors.

The complaint alleges that the actions taken by the Commission were without legal authority based upon the Mayor not requesting such changes to the job duties and responsibilities of the inspectors.

Mayor Johnson stated, “Since the vacancy occurred, my focus has simply been that of modernizing the department to promote more productivity and efficiency, to better serve the public in a more cost effective manner. For many months, we were working well with the Commission toward that mutual goal. However, when the Commission unilaterally took action on July 19 to remove previously granted authority to the Assistant Building Inspectors to issue building permits, and abolish the new classification they just earlier approved for the Building Inspector, the Commission stepped over the line and engaged in unlaw-

ful activity. I simply could not stand back and let the Commission essentially bring our Building Department to a complete standstill.”

It’s never too early: a call for First Night Saratoga Volunteers As Saratoga Springs catches it’s breath after completing a busy summer of activities and the annual influx of visitors, the folks at Saratoga Arts’ heads are filled with visions of snow and winter events as First Night Saratoga plans get into full swing!

For the first time, First Night Saratoga will be presented by Saratoga Arts on Broadway, and the theme this year will be “Live Creatively.”

In the past First Night would not have been possible without the help

of many wonderful and dedicated volunteers. Last year approximately 260 men and women assisted in overseeing diverse performance venues, answering questions, and ensuring that over 10,000 revelers rang in the New Year in a fun and safe manner.

This year the goal is exactly the same, and it’s never too early to start thinking about this fun-filled evening!

Many volunteers come back year after year because they have such a great time and love meeting so many new and interesting people!

First Night Saratoga is again seeking volunteers to serve as hosts and hostesses in one of over 30 venues, for a chosen three-hour shift between the hours of 6 and 11:40 p.m. New volunteers will be required to attend a one-hour training session on one evening in December.

All volunteers will receive a free First Night Saratoga admission button, a First Night poster and a gourmet snack provided by a local catering company.

Get the jump early this year, especially if you have a favorite venue in which you would like to be considered for placement. To volunteer or for any further information, please call Volunteer Coordinator Maria Panayotou at (518) 496-1327, or email her at mpanayotou@saratogaarts.org .

Solo Motorcycle Crash Kills Hadley Man Eric

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Adirondack Road, Hadley was killed on Tuesday, September 14 after losing control of his motorcycle while traveling on Old Corinth Road.

Saratoga County Sheriffs reported that while traveling southeast, Olsen attempted to re-enter his lane after passing a vehicle in front of him and lost control of the motorcycle, striking a telephone pole. No other people were injured. Olsen was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mother Charged with DWI while Picking up Child at School On Wednesday September 8, according to State Police, Karrie L. Steves, 42, of Fort Edward arrived at the Moreau Elementary School on Ballard Road at 2:15 p.m. to pick up her child after the first day of school.

She appeared to be intoxicated, according to an officer who was at the school responding to an unrelated matter. Steves was arrested and a breathalyzer test allegedly showed her blood alcohol content to 0.23 percent, which would be nearly three times the legal limit. She was allegedly found to have been driving with a suspended license and had received a prior DWI conviction, which resulted in her being charged with a felony.

Steves is scheduled to appear in Moreau Town Court to answer charges on October 7.

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RELIGION

Friday, September 17, 2010

Places of Worship Please contact Robin Mitchell for any copy changes: 581-2480 x 208 rmitchell@saratogapublishing.com

Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: (518) 587-0623; www.acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8AM & 10 AM

The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa Contact: 885-6524.

Services: Morning worship 10:30

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

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-9679; 692-7694; www.usbnc.org.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 885-7312; www.ballstoncenter arpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship service, 10:30am.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave. Contact: 885-6886.

Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-5980.

Services: Sunday, 6:30, 8, 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-6611, www.cliftonparkchurch ofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-7654; www.ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sundays 9:15 & 11 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Corner of Routes 50 and 67, Ballston Spa Contact: 885-1031.

Services: Sunday 8, 10 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-2370.

Services: Saturday 9:00 a.m.; 3rd Friday 7:30 pm.

Handicapped Accessible

Corinth Free Methodist Church 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: (518) 587-0623; www.acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8AM & 10 AM

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

Eastern Orthodox Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 786-3100; xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6301.

Services: Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50), Ballston Spa Contact: 885-8361; www.fbcballstonspa.org Services: 10:15 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY Contact: 885-5583 Services: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 899-5992.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta Contact: 581-0210.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church Pastor Bonnie Bates 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Handicapped accessible

New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 587-0711.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

NorthStar Church Shenendehowa High School, West Auditorium, Clifton Park Contact: 371-2811; www.northstarchurch.com.

Services: Sunday: 10 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville Contact: www.oldsaratoga-reformedchurch.org Services: Sunday at 10:30am.

Handicapped accessable.

Greater Grace Community Church

PresbyterianNE Congregational Church

Pastor David Moore 43 Round Lake Rd. Ballston Lake (Malta Mall) Contact: 899-7777; www.ggcc-malta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6091; www.pnecc.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville Contact: 664- 4442.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 885-7442.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park Contact: 877-7332.

Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a..m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584- 9112.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church Pastor Jim Knapp 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs Contact: 695-3101; www.qsumc.com Services: Sundays 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd.

Malta Commons, Suite 3 Malta, NY 12020 Contact: 881-1505; www.riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-2375.

Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Avenue,

Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-6122.

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m.

St. George's Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday at 4:30pm, Sunday at 8 & 9:30am

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: (518) 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.rcda.org/churches/ St.JosephsChurch Services: Saturday 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: (518) 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.rcda.org/churches/ St.JosephsChurch Services: Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-0904.

Services: Saturday evening at 5 p.m. with Holy Communion.

Sundays at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 583-4153 Services: Sunday mornings 8:30 and 10:30.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: st-thomas-ofcanterbury.org Service: Sunday at 10am

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs Contact: 885-5456; www.saratogaabundantlife.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs Contact: 526-0773; saratora@aol.com www.saratogachabad.com

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Corner of Routes 32 and 71, Quaker Springs Contact: 587-7477; 399-5013.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Independent Church New Location: Knights of Colombus Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

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Contact: 306-4652; Edgeministry1@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Food Pantry Tuesday 9-11 @ KoC

Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road at Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-3720; www.saratogaumc.com.

Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 371-7964.

Services: Sunday 7:45, 9 and 10:45 a.m.; Acts II Contempory 10:45 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 885-4794.

Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10am & 6:30 pm

Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-8730.

Services: Friday 8 p.m.

Handicapped accessible

Trinity United Methodist Church Rev. Gail Falsetti-Pastor 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort Contact: 584-9107; www.tumcwilton.com Service: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 584-1555; www.saratoga-uu.org Services: 10 am No religious education for the summer

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: (518) 453-3603: Services: Sunday, 9 am and 11 am

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor 1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton Contact: 882-9874; www.westcharltonupc.org Services: Sunday 10:30

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736; wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; www.wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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Friday, September 17, 2010

Event at Scallions Monday to Benefit Universal Preservation Hall

On Monday, September 20 from 5 to 9 p.m., Scallions Restaurant will be the host of a fundraising benefit to continue the revival of Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) into a unique community treasure and event venue.

At the event, 20 percent of all checks, including bar tabs will be donated to UPH.

Scallions Restaurant is located at 44 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. For reservations or more information, phone (518) 584-0192 or visit www.scallions restaurant.com Universal Preservation Hall is located at 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs. The Hall is being used for a variety of activities at present including dance, music, meetings and weddings. For more information about upcoming activities, visit www.universalpreservationhall.org

Photo by Shelly Anderson

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Midway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival

brings over 20 great performers to Ballston Spa! The 14th Annual Irish 2000 Festival on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds will bring together some of the world’s greatest Celtic performers in the world to an estimated 20,000 Celtic music and performance fans. Among the more than 20 acts scheduled are Great Big Sea, John McDermott, Enter the Haggis, Gaelic Storm and Seven Nations.

“This year’s lineup is truly extraordinary,” said Matt Nelligan, the festival’s director of marketing and entertainment.

“We’re delighted to be able to present such exceptional performers,” he said, noting that Irish 2000 is rated among the top 5 Irish festivals in the United States.

On Friday, Sept. 17, the entertainment is from 5 to 11 p.m. and features the Mighty Ploughboys, The Screaming Orphans, Gaelic Storm, Enter the Haggis and Flatfoot 56.

On Saturday, Sept. 18, the festival has three stages and non-stop music from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

In addition, the festival features a Dance Stage with lessons and performances by schools of Irish dance, a Celtic Kids Area with rides and games, as well as more than 100 food and craft vendors.

(See schedule for complete lineup and order of performances.)

The not-for-profit Irish Music and Arts Festival, Inc., with headquarters at the Albany Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Irish Cultural Center in Albany, organizes the annual festival. The goal of the organization is “to preserve, protect and promote Irish history and culture in the 21st century.”

Since its inception, the festival has donated more than $350,000 to a variety of charities.

This year’s beneficiaries are Community Hospice of the Capital Region and the Father Henry Tansey Scholarship Fund at Siena College.

Tickets for each day are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.

Children under the age of 10 are admitted free. Advance-sale tickets are available online at www.irish2000fest.com and at all

Entertainment Schedule Friday, Sept. 17 Mighty Ploughboys 5-5:45 p.m.

Screaming Orphans 6-7 p.m.

Gaelic Storm 7:15-8:30 p.m.

Enter the Haggis 8:45-10 p.m.

Flatfoot 56 10:15-11:15 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18

Price Chopper Supermarkets.

Additional information about the 14th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival is available by

calling (888) 414-3378 or visiting the Web site at www.irish2000fest.com.

- Arthur Gonick

FLYNN 529

Flynn 529 will perform at both the Irish 2000 festival and a special “after party” at Irish Times (14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs) on Saturday night, September 18

Coors Light Stage Mighty Ploughboys 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Scythian 1:10-2:10 p.m.

Flatfoot 56 2:50-3:50 p.m.

Screaming Orphans 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Young Dubs 6:10-7:10 p.m.

Seven Nations 7:50-9 p.m.

Great Big Sea 9:30-11 p.m.

Guinness Stage The McKrells 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hair of the Dog 1-2 p.m.

Lunasa 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Barra MacNeils 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Hair of the Dog 6-7 p.m.

John McDermott 7:30-9 p.m.

Pub Stage Road to Galway 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Frank Jaklitsch & Friends 12:45-1:45 p.m.

Kevin McKrell 2:15-3 p.m.

Causeway Giants 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Fighting 86’s 5-6 p.m.

Flynn 529 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ruffians 8-9 p.m.

Dance Stage (starting times) Domino the Great 12 noon Set Dance Demonstration 12:50 p.m.

Campbell School of Irish Dance with Scythian 1:15 p.m.

Bairbre McCarthy & LAWSON (Eric Everson and Hilary Schrauf) 1:45 p.m.

Farrell School of Irish Dance 2:15 p.m.

Damhsa Beatha 2:45 p.m.

Boland School of Irish Dance with Young Dubliners 3 p.m.

Ioana Dance Troupe 3:45 p.m.

Campbell School of Irish Dance 4:25 p.m.

Farrell School of Irish Dance with Barra McNeils 4:30 p.m.

Boland School of Irish Dance 4:45 p.m.

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Jazz + BBQ Highlight Fundraiser Historic Frederick Allen Lodge Benefit on Saturday, 9/18

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY On Saturday, September 18, the 5th Annual Barbeque Jazz Fest, benefitting the building fund for the historic Frederick Allen Lodge at 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. at their neighbors, The Principessa Elena Society at 13 Oak Street.

One of the highlights is a performance by the Gary Brooks/Milayne Jackson Trio, a standout group known for their entrancing jazz vocals and charismatic stage presence. Milayne is one of the leading female singers

performing today. She started in the early seventies with popular local bands “Blue Train,” “Spice” and Al Poole’s “In Action.” She has performed throughout the USA. During the nineties she started her collaboration with Gary Brooks in his nightclub acts and recording projects. Her first C.D., “Milayne Jackson and Gary Brooks…Goin’ With The Flow” was released in October 2006.

The other highlight is clearly the food, which the chefs boast to be the best anywhere, period. The menu includes all the traditional favorites: Fried Chicken, Barbequed Ribs, Collard Greens, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad,

Corn Bread and homemade cakes.

The Frederick Allen Lodge #609 is a member of I.B.P.O.E.of W. (the International Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World) and was established in 1925 to serve African-Americans on the city’s west side. It is housed in a building which dates back to the 1840’s.

Known as the “Black Elks Lodge,” the I.B.P.O.E.of W. was formed when African-Americans were excluded from the Elks community at large.

Donations for the fundraiser are $25. Reservations are not necessary, but can be made by calling (518) 587-1534.

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Gary Brooks/Milayne Jackson Trio

Cruising into 80: Birthday celebration for David Amram Highlights 27th Lake George Jazz Weekend.

Christian Scott

Samuel Torres

Sharel Cassity

David Amram

Buster Williams

Cindy Blackman

Lake George Jazz Weekend will celebrate its 27th year on September 17, 18, and 19. The festival is held at Shepard Park, along the shores of the lake in the heart of Lake George Village. Admission is free. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Several food vendors will be present in the park throughout the weekend.

A special kick-off event will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 17th at the Shoreline Restaurant. The evening will honor the 80th birthday celebration for noted composer, musician and conductor David Amram. The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m. with testimonials from Tom and David Lloyd of The Lake George Opera, Charles Peltz of the Glens Falls Symphony and a short film by documentarian Larry Kramen.

The Celebration will continue with a cruise aboard the Adirondac. The cruise features music by the David Amram Quartet and light fare. The 3hour cruise departs at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling (518) 899-3000.

Stefon Harris

Saturday’s music opens with award-winning composer and pianist Daniel Kelly. Kelly has toured throughout the U.S., Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and Central America. His work ranges from the masterworks of early jazz to the extemporary epics of Keith Jarrett.

The day’s program continues with the David Amram Quartet. Amram began his career as a protégé of Leonard Bernstein and soon spread his wings to become a jazz innovator, playing with Dizzy Gillespie’s Big Band as well as his own ensembles.

He returns to Lake George after having performed here just after 9/11, where he conducted T.E. Monk’s quartet with the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra. The afternoon schedule concludes with the Randy Newman Project featuring vocalist Roseanna Vitro. The Randy Newman Project features the brilliant compositions of Randy Newman, re-imagined through the musical arrangements of pianist Mark Soskin.

A special evening concert with Christian Scott begins at 7:30 p.m.

Scott is a New Orleans born trumpet

Lake George Jazz Weekend Schedule: Friday, September 17 Celebrating David Amram’s 80th Birthday: 6 p.m. - Reception at Shoreline Restaurant - Free 7:30 p.m. - Cruise aboard the Adirondac with music by the David Amram Quartet.

Cruise tickets - $25 Reservations: (518) 899-3000 Shepard Park Concerts – Free Admission Saturday, September 18, 1 to 6 p.m.: - Daniel Kelly Trio - David Amram Quartet - the first 80 years - The Randy Newman Project Special Saturday evening performance 7:30 p.m: - Christian Scott Quintet Sunday, Sept. 19, 1 to 6 p.m.: - Sharel Cassity Sextet - Buster Williams Quartet with Stefon Harris a nd Cindy Blackman - Samuel Torres Group (“Yaoundé”) player and composer who is acknowledged as one of the great innovators of the current generation of jazz players. In 2002, his album “Rewind That” won him a Grammy nomination at the age of 22.

Sunday’s program opens with the Sharel Cassity Sextet. Cassity has raised excitement in her listeners since this Oklahoma saxophone artist and multi-instrumentalist graduated Julliard and two years later came out with her first Jazz Legacy album, “Relentless” in 2009. She will be followed by the legendary bassist, Buster Williams and his quartet, which

features vibraphonist Stefon Harris and drummer Cindy Blackman.

The weekend will conclude with some Latin jazz from Samuel Torres and his group, “Yaoundé.” The Columbianborn percussionist, composer and arranger came to New York in 1998 to play with Grammyaward winner Arturo Sandoval, with whom he toured for four years. Torres went on to play with jazz artists such as the late Tito Puente, Chick Corea, Poncho Sanchez, Dave Valentin, Michael Brecker, Don Byron and Claudio Roditi.

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History Comes Alive!

- Authentic Civil War Encampment returns to Congress Park The 4th Annual Civil War Encampment allows visitors to experience live what once had been relegated to the pages of history books. Through its exhibits and demonstrations, the encampment provides an authentic feel to what life was like during the Civil War period over 150 years ago. It returns to Congress Park on Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This hands-on experience is free

to the public, with costs underwritten by the Adirondack Trust Company.

Some of the many highlights include: • Authentic uniforms, camps and drills • Cannon fire and artillery demonstrations • Cavalry exercises with horses • Displays of field hospital and medical techniques from the period • Exhibitions from Grants Cottage and the NY State military

museum as well as private collections of books, period artwork and memorabilia.

• Appearances by General and Mrs. Grant as well as President Lincoln throughout the encampment For more information about the two-day event, please visit www.saratogacivilwarencampment.org or phone event organizer Lance Ingmire at (518) 584-2244.

- Arthur Gonick

Tang Museum show offers a new take on abstract art The Jewel Thief, a new exhibition opening Saturday, September 18 at the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, brings together abstract works by over 60 artists, with the intention of provoking new ways to experience and think about abstract art.

Roughly half the works in the exhibition are from the Tang Museum’s permanent collection.

The works include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, wallpaper, furniture and chandeliers.

The exhibition’s unique layout aims to present artwork in unorthodox ways to jostle audiences into thinking anew about abstract art. A key organizing element is the use of “zones”—distinct areas of display that evoke different moods and reactions. Some of the zones are based on contrasts, such as hot and cold, with “hot” relating to feelings of passion, authenticity, and expression, and “cold” signifying restraint, intellectual distance and control.

Through divergent display methods and a focus on art’s intersection with the decorative and functional elements of architecture, The Jewel Thief explores how artworks negotiate the distance between these two poles and how the space around it affects this process.

Photograph by Arthur Evans The Jewel Thief is curated by Ian Berry, the Susan Rabinowitz Jim Hodges, ‘Oh Great Terrain’, Malloy Curator at the Tang, and In-progress installation view with artist Jessica Stockholder, direc- Skidmore student Jordan Klein (left) tor of graduate studies in sculp- and Luke Anderson (right) ture at Yale University.

Visitors to the museum are met with a huge 13-foot camouflage- brightly colored artist wallpapers.

The Jewel Thief is part of a yearcovered cube that fills the Tang’s atrium. The wall painting, “Oh long 10th anniversary celebration at Great Terrain” by artist Jim Hodges, the Tang Museum, which opened its involved several students who doors in September, 2000. The helped make the work this past museum draws some 40,000 visitors August. From there, the artworks annually, ranging from local stuexplode in all directions. They range dents who visit through programs from a hanging chandelier that with area schools to museum-goers appears to be spitting flames, to a from across the globe.

For more information visit couch covered in a blown-up detail of a painting by Stuart Davis, to www.skidmore.edu/tang.

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Malta Community Day Scarecrow Decorating Contest 2010 “Lights, Camera, Action Scarecrow”

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Child Category Winners 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Alexandra & Katelyn Wheeler Entry: Malta Ga Ga Lucas Rivera Entry: Scary Potter The Clubhouse at Maple Leaf Entry: The Wizard of Oz Adult Category Winners

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Malta Cert ( Kathy Kimball) Entry: King Kong Malta Medical Arts Entry: Mash Round Lake Library Entry: Taking Time to Read

The Crow Award: (Best reflection of this year’s theme) The Clubhouse at Maple Leaf Honorable Mention: CA North Realty, Inc Entry: Get Smart

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GARAGE SALES The Schuylerville United Methodist Church will be hosting its 8th annual Open House, Saturday, September 18th from 11 am to 4 pm at its location 51 Church Street in Schuylerville. The day's events are all free and include free food, bounce house, games, crafts and Second Chance will be performing live from 1-2 pm. Also a yard sale will be taking place in the parking lot.

For more information contact Tena Flanders at 695-4202.

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Community Sports Bulletin Four lady Thoroughbreds earn Liberty League honors this week

Christine Kemp

Christine Bellotti

Keirsten Sires

Four Skidmore College student-athletes were recognized by the Liberty League on Monday, September 13 for their performances during this past week.

Field hockey senior Christine Kemp (Putnam Valley, NY) was named CoOffensive Performer of the Week after tallying three goals and an assist in Skidmore's 5-1 win over New Paltz. Kemp assisted on the opening score of the game and went on to score three consecutive goals in a 10 minute span. The Thoroughbreds are 2-1 on the year and host Union on Saturday at 2 p.m. in their Liberty League opener.

Women's soccer freshman Christine Bellotti (Medfield, MA) earned Co-Rookie of the Week honors after Skidmore went 1-0-1 at the Red Dragon Classic.

Bellotti scored her first two collegiate goals in a 3-1 victory over Kenyon. On the season, the Thoroughbreds are 2-1-1 and host Manhattanville on Saturday,

Wilton resident named to National Association The USA Pickleball Association named William L. Johnson (Bill) of Wilton as Ambassador-at-Large.

In his position, Bill will assist in the growth and development of this fast-growing sport nationwide. He is available to any individuals, groups, organizations or schools seeking information on the sport. He will also provide free lessons and instructions for starting up a team.

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton, and is played with a hard paddle and a wiffle ball. The sport has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years because it is a great social sport for players of all ages, especially seniors.

For additional information, contact Bill at (518) 587-1584.

Send your sports stories and briefs to Yael Goldman, Sports Editor at news@saratoga publishing.com

September 18 at 1 p.m.

Women's tennis freshman Keirsten Sires (Easton, CT) picked up Co-Rookie of the week honors after going 3-0 in singles and 1-1 in doubles at the Williams Invitational. She beat Lauren Kelly of Middlebury 6-3, 6-2; Blake Harris of Middlebury 6-3, 6-1; and Whitney Hanson of Middlebury 6-0, 6-3 in singles play.

Skidmore hosts Connecticut College this Sunday, September 19 at 3 p.m.

Volleyball freshman Corrine Palmer (Montvale, NJ) was named Co-Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week after helping the Thoroughbreds to a 3-1 record at the Ithaca College Invitational. Palmer tallied 26 kills for Skidmore over the weekend with her best performance coming in a 3-1 win over Geneseo - 8 kills at a 0.353 hitting percentage and 4 blocks. The Thoroughbreds return to action on Friday, September 17 at the Union College Invitational.

Elks Soccer Shoot set for September 25 at Gavin Park The Saratoga-Wilton Elks are holding a soccer shoot on Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gavin Park, rain or shine. The boys' and girls' age brackets are 9 and under, 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13.

Prizes will be awarded to first and second place finishers in each age bracket.

Winners will advance to the District, State and National Finals. There is no charge to participate. For more information, contact Bob Lindhal at (518) 587-4953.

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Corinne Palmer

Women's Rugby team seeks players The Saratoga Brumbies Women's Rugby Team is accepting new players to join their team. No Rugby experience is necessary: they are a "teaching team." Age and fitness level do not matter. The Brumbies are willing to get any woman into shape and educate her about the game. For more information, visit www.saratogawomensrugby.com, or stop by during a team practice at Shenentaha Creek Park, East Line Road, Ballston Spa on Monday and Thursday starting at 6 pm. For more information, contact Mary Beth Bolduc at (518) 810-2994.

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upcoming fundraisers Connor LaFrance Memorial 5K Walk/Run The 3rd Annual Connor LaFrance memorial 5K Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, September 18th at Saratoga Spa State Park by the Orenda Pavilion at 11a.m. Pre-race registration is from 8 to 10:30a.m.

Post-race, the "Stray Dogs" will be playing as runners, family and friends enjoy Giffy's BBQ meals that can be purchased after the race.

Connor was a talented athlete who loved to compete. He played hockey with the Saratoga Blue knights from age five to 13, among several other sports. At 12 he discovered his passion for motorcycle racing, which unfortunately led to his untimely death; he was killed in a crash while practicing for a Red Bull Rookies Cup tryout on September 21, 2007.

Connor was daring, brave and kind, and that is how he will be remembered. In honor of his extreme spirit and passion for life, Connor's family and friends hold the annual 5K to raise money for local athletes in need, and help them achieve their goals of competing nationally or internationally in their sports.

The 5K also supports seniors who best exemplify Connor's passion to compete and are dedicated to competing after graduation. In June 2010 the foundation gave away ten scholarships at Saratoga Springs High School, totaling $10,000 that went to deserving seniors who competed in sports such as tennis, rowing, football, ski racing and lacrosse.

In the past two years, the foundation has awarded over $26,000 to local student athletes.

To print out a registration form, or to read more about Connor's story and the foundation, visit www.connorlafrance.org. There will also be a fundraiser on Friday, September17 from 8 to 11 p.m. at The Local, located at142 Grand Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

Melanie Merola O'Donnell Memorial Race half-marathon and 5K run/walk Get your sneakers on, grab a bottle of water, and start stretching for The Saratoga Palio: Melanie Merola O'Donnell Memorial Race. Sunday, September 19 marks the fifth annual running of the region's premier running event. The half marathon and 5K run/walk are dedicated to raising money for a scholarship fund in honor of O'Donnell.

O'Donnell died January 5, 2006,

in Saratoga Springs. She was 33 years old. Her friends and family created the scholarship fund to extend her legacy. At the time of her death, Melanie was in the midst of a doctoral program in clinical psychology at Antioch University New England, in Keene, NH. The Melanie Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing an annual scholarship awarded to a candidate pursuing a doctoral or master's degree in the mental health field.

The half-marathon (certified by USA Track & Field) and 5K run/walk courses will take runners through the historic and picturesque city of Saratoga Springs. Starting in downtown Saratoga Springs at City Hall, the run will include flats and rolling hills designed to inspire. For more information or to register, visit www.thesaratogapalio.com.

Saratoga National Bank Cross Country Classic The tenth annual 5K cross country race/walk will be held in Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, on Sunday, October 17 beginning at 10 a.m. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in five year age divisions. The Cross Country Classic is proud to host the USATF Adirondack Association 5K Cross Country Championships. Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 8 a.m. in the administration building, adjacent to the Spa Little Theater. Day of race registration is $25. There will also be a Kids Classic 1K Run at 11 a.m. for $5 with finishing medals to all runners under 11years of age. . Proceeds to benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family. For further information, call (518) 583-3114 or email jallen3@nycap.rr.com To pre-register on-line ($20) or to download an application, visit www.saratoganational.com. Those who register before October 4 will receive a moisture-wicking tee-shirt.

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by Al Mottau Saratoga TODAY Airway Meadows Weekly Friday Night Scramble, 9/3: 1st Place: -7 Matt Baker, Jim Dertinger, James Heber, Don Seymour; 2nd: -6 Joe Hammer, John Ross, Marc Beaulieu, Dave Stewart; 3rd: -5 Darin Baumunk, Mike Winters, Sandy Hurlbury, Bob Pruzak; Closest to the Pin Hole # 3: Ryan Durnberg 29'; Closest to the Pin Hole # 9: Colin Rosslee 36"

Ballston Spa Senior League 9/9 Scramble 1st Place: + 35 John Caputo, Paul Miles, Roy Knutson, Gary Brenensthul; 2nd: + 34 Roy Williams, Joe Kerbelis, Ken Koran, Al Squire; 3rd: + 33 Jim Orkins, Mike Radzevich, Don Welton, Mike Lavigna; 4th: + 32 Bob Albrecht, Pat Hefferon, Carl Jahn, Paul Alexanian

Mechanicville Three Holes-in-One in just one week! All were achieved at Hole # 2 (par 3, 130 yards): Jason Kneeland used a 9 iron to earn his first Hole-inOne; it was also a first for Don Conners, who used an 8 iron, while the accomplishment was a second for Michael Serbalik, who used a wedge.

Eagle: Bob Paul at Hole # 12, par 4, driver, 9 iron.

McGregor Links Wednesday Scratch League, September 8 results: 1st Place: 35 (E) Dave Huestis; 2nd: 38 (+3) Dave Rutz by match of cards; Blind Draw Teams: 1st Place: 34 (-1) Mike Mooney/Scott Duffy; 2nd: 35 (E) Dave Huestis/Dan Frazier Thursday Night League, September 8 results: 1st Place (T): 33 John Roberge, Bergan Brown, Dan Munn; 4th: 34 Terry Loftus; 5th: 35 Tom Dillon. Skins Gross: # 5 (2) Bergan Brown, # 6 (4) John Arpey, # 9 (3) Russ Terpening; Net: # 4 (2) John Roberge, # 6 (3) John Arpey Rally for a Cure, September 11 results: Red Tee Flight: 1st Place: 74

Chris DeNew/Ann Twyman; 1st Net: 68.75 Oli Williams/Kathy Nygard; 2nd: 70 Barbara Terpening/Pam O'Brien Green Tee Flight: 1st Place Gross: 81 Sharon Wright/Jennifer Stroebel; 1st Net: 69.5 Irene Crowley/Mary Esposito; 2nd: 73.5 Dottie Chapman/Lynn Grace; Closest to the Pin # 13: Nancy Platt 8'7" Two big developments have taken place at McGregor Links. Jim Carroll won the overall title for Senior Champion. The title is awarded to the lowest gross score for the day regardless of the age group participated in.

Usually the title would go to someone in the 50-59 age bracket, but the 63year-old defied those odds with a 4over-par 76. And he has done it for three years in a row. This is also his fourth overall title and the most wins ever by a senior golfer.

The other story involved 16-yearold Calvin Beckwith. The number one player on the Saratoga golf team, he is presently competing in the McGregor Links Match-Play Championship and has already reached the semi-finals. His sweet, smooth swing will be tested by tourney veteran Scott Duffy this coming weekend.

Congratulations to Teresa Daigle for her first ever Hole-in-One. She aced the tricky, 90-yard, par 3 hole, using her pitching wedge while playing last Sunday. She almost did it again, missing the cup by inches.

Match-Play results first 2 rounds played September 11 and 12 (to continue on September 18 and19) Championship Flight: R1 Dave Huestis def. Pat Oles, R2 def. Jeff Dwornik; R1 Dave Nawrot def. Rich Roberts, R2 def. Chris Farrell; R1 Calvin Beckwith def. Mike Mooney, R2 def. Rich Sheridan; R1 Scott Duffy def. Russ Terpening, R2 def.

Dave Rutz.

Next up, the following golfers will

go head-to-head in semifinals on Saturday, September 18: Dave Huestis vs. Dave Nawrot, Calvin Beckwith vs. Scott Duffy.

First Flight: R1 Bill Kufs def.

Terry O'Brien, R2 lost to Terry Loftus; R1 Terry Loftus def. Nick Alex, R2 def. Kufs; R1 Ed Esposito def. Chris Ireland, R2 lost to Rick Kirkpatrick; R1 Kirkpatrick def. Joe Albany, R2 def. Ed Esposito. Next up, Terry Loftus and Rick Kirkpatrick will tee off in the final round.

Second Flight: R1 Mike Meehan def. Lou Yellen, R2 lost to John Danison; R1 Danison def. Dave Magnano, R2 def. Meehan; R1 Blake Crocitto def. Bill Walbridge, R2 lost to John Roberge; R1 John Roberge def. John Arpey, R2 def. Crocitto.

Next up, John Danison and John Roberge will compete for the championship title.

Third Flight: R1 Les Stuzin def.

Ken May, R2 lost to Bill Speed; R1 Speed def. Peter Rogers, R2 def.

Stuzin; R1 Dolph Valente def. Mike Wright, R2 lost to Dick Polak; R1 Polak def. Tom Crowley, R2 def.

Dolph Valente.

Next up, Bill Speed and Dick Polak compete in the final round.

Fourth Flight: R1 Frank Crowley def. Tom Dillion, R2 lost to Peter Vail; R1 Vail def. George Demetras, R2 def. Crowley; R1 Peter Farley def.

Dave Clark, R2 lost to Rick Burt; R1 Burt def. Al Mottau, R2 def. Farley.

Next up, Peter Vail and Peter Farley compete in the finals for the championship title.

Saratoga Lake Golf Club Saratoga Lake Golf Club is happy to announce an eagle for the 2010 season! On Monday, September 13, Timothy R. McAuley of Queensbury shot an eagle on Hole # 13, 407 yard, par 5, driver, 8 iron. His feat was witnessed by Allison Newell.

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Play DEFENSE against football-related injuries According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the 2009 football season brought over 1.2 million football-related injuries nationwide.

Looking toward a healthier season in 2010, national athletic associations formed the STOP Sports Injuries Campaign, an educational approach to lessen the number of injuries by increasing awareness about the dangers of overuse and trauma.

Many football injuries can be prevented; the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons encourage the following easy strategies for parents, coaches and athletes: -Have a pre-season health and wellness evaluation to determine ability to participate.

-Warm-up properly with lowimpact exercises like jogging that gradually increase heart rate.

-Consistently incorporate strength training and stretching. A good stretch involves not going beyond the point of resistance and should be held for 10-12 seconds.

-Hydrate adequately to maintain health and minimize cramps.

-Play multiple positions and/or sports during the off-season to minimize overuse injuries.

-Wear properly fitted protective equipment, such as a helmet, pads,

shoes and mouth guard. Do not modify equipment.

-Tackle with the head up and do not lead with the helmet.

-Cool-down properly to gradually lower heart rate with exercises like light jogging.

-Don't play through the pain.

Speak with an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine or athletic trainer if you have any concerns about injuries or tips on injury prevention.

-Concussions in football are another serious concern and could have long-term health and mental ramifications. Concussion symptoms include: • Balance problems • Difficulty communicating, concentrating • Dizziness • Drowsiness • Fatigue • Feeling mentally foggy • Headache • Irritability • Sleeping more than usual or not as much as usual • Visual problems If you recognize these symptoms in an athlete, seek treatment from a certified athletic trainer or physician immediately.

For more information on football injury treatment and prevention, visit www.STOPSportsInjuries.org or http://www.orthoinfo.org.

recent results: Saratoga Stampede 14s open fall baseball with wins The Saratoga 14U fall baseball team opened with a 13-2 win over Burnt Hills played Saturday at Indian Meadows. Saratoga struck early leading 8-1 after 2 innings, then added five more runs in the fifth. Saratoga pitcher Matt Wells gave up two hits over four innings in the win. Saratoga's Brady Fallon, Matt Wells and Jimmy Bennett recorded two hits each. Chipper

Coltre added 3 RBI on the day.

Justin Decker made several defensive gems at shortstop.

On Sunday, Saratoga beat the Capital District Braves 10-6 at Gavin Park. Chipper Coltre pitched three innings, giving up one earned run for the victory. Matt Burgess pitched a scoreless fourth inning.

Justin Decker led the Saratoga batters with two doubles and a single.

Eric Diemer added a double and single, Brady Fallon and Jimmy Bennett had two singles apiece.

Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today

Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa varsity football teams met for the first time this season on Friday, September 9 on the Scotties' home turf. It was a close game, opening with a neck-andneck first and second quarter, and ending with an explosive fourth quarter for Ballston Spa adding another 14 points toward their 21-10 victory.

1st Blue Streaks 7 Scotties 7

2nd 0 0

3rd 7 0

4th 6 14

Final 20 21

Varsity Football Game Schedule Ballston Spa Scotties 9/17: at Shen, 7 p.m.

Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks 9/17: at Albany, 7 p.m.

South Glens Falls Bulldogs 9/10: def. ScotiaGlenville, 27-0 9/17: at Amsterdam, 7 p.m.

Schuylerville Black Horses 9/10: def. Cohoes, 41-7 9/17: vs. Cobleskill, 7 p.m.

"It is always nice to start any league with two wins in your pocket," Coach Bennett said. These players were challenged with a few tough practices, and the hard work paid off for us this weekend."

2010 Hats Off Volleyball Tournament Saturday, September 11: Saratoga Springs High School and Saratoga Central Catholic High School Volleyball program cohosted a 10 team volleyball tournament.

The winner of the Rachel

Alexandra pool, Troy High School, played the 2nd place team of the Funny Cide pool, Saratoga Springs High School The winner of the Funny Cide pool, Beekmantown, played the 2nd place team of the Rachel Alexandra pool, Hartford Central School.

Troy High defeated Saratoga 25-19, 25-14 Beekmantown defeated Hartford 25-16, 25-13 Saratoga and Hartford played for the Show trophy. Saratoga defeated Hartford 25-23, 17-25, 25-15

The Win Trophy was awarded to Troy High School and the Place Trophy was awarded to Beekmantown after they battled it out in three sets. Scores 19-25,2514, 35-20 The following player were named to the “All Tourney” team”: Sylvia Sorriento (senior, Troy High School); Emily Wyand (junior Beekmantown, High School); Camila Machado (junior, Saratoga Springs High School); Christina Petteys (senior, Hartford High School); Meghan Mc Donough (sophomore, Saratoga Central Catholic High School); Nicole DeMarco (junior, Schuylerville High School); Kacee Womack (senior, Greenville High School); Arianna Burton (sophomore, Stillwater High School); Danielle Milanese (senior, Granville High School); Denia Gaillard (junior, Schenectady High School)

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Blue Streaks Swim for a cause Saratoga Springs varsity girls' swimming and diving team held their annual lap-a-thon, jointeffort fundraiser on Saturday morning, September 11 at Skidmore pool.

Each year, the girls come together and swim to support local and national charities of their choice. This year, the teams swam four miles for the Alexander Carsky-Bush Memorial Scholarship, designed to assist a Saratoga Springs student who consistently displays leadership qualities and has demonstrated financial need, and the EOC Food Pantry, which helps families receive a three-day supply of food with the help of local volunteers.

"We had a very, very good turnout and the girls did really well. There was a lot of energy on the pool deck," Saratoga Springs varsity swimming coach, Josh Muldner said. "It was excit-

ing and we had a lot of fun."

Both the swimmers and divers hit the lap lanes for the charitable event, making the experience all the more valuable.

"It was a great bonding experience because we're always on our separate ends of the pool doing our own thing, so it was great seeing things on the other end," senior diver Sarah Lopez said. "It feels good to be able to come together and that we have found a way to give back to our community."

Saturday's events also included a water polo match and a celebratory pancake breakfast, which allowed for time to socialize and reflect on what it means to provide community service.

For the seniors, taking part in their final lap-a-thon meant assuming the greatest leadership challenge yet: "Our coaches think it's really important for us [seniors] to be

“I am so proud of my team; we all came together, and worked hard to benefit the community. ” Marycate Rice Saratoga Springs swimmer

good leaders, and we're trying hard to be. The swimming was really difficult, and we tried our best to encourage the freshmen; encourage them to raise money and help out the community," Nicole Beer, Saratoga Springs diver, said.

Although the cardio aspect of their fundraiser has past, the team is still tallying their earnings and will accept donations through the upcoming week. Those interested in supporting the Blue Streaks'

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effort to better their community should send a check (payable to the Booster Club) to Coach Josh Muldner: 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

"I'm just really excited for the

team to keep doing the lap-a-thon because it's really great for the community," Cathryn Carswell, senior swimmer, said.

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