Saratoga Today Newspaper April 29th 2011

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Gavin Park’s big impact on region

Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Festival

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - For the fifth consecutive year, The Giving Circle, Inc. cordially invites everyone to “get their Cajun going” as Broadway and Beekman Street are transformed into a Northern version of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter as it presents the Saratoga Springs Mardi Gras Festival Saturday afternoon, April 30.

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WILTON – Gavin Park – it’s not just one of the Town of Wilton’s greatest assets, it’s actually an economic powerhouse with the capacity to bring in millions of dollars in business to the greater Saratoga region.

This according to a report released earlier this month by the Parks and Recreation Director Steve Porto, who highlighted the park’s many successes over the last year.

Those successes include various regional tournaments hosted by Gavin Park, where one tournament alone

brings in 500 teams to the area over a single weekend, generating anywhere from $2 to $4 million dollars in business across Saratoga County.

“These tournaments not only pay a premium to come to the park, but then if you figure there are 500 teams, how many kids per team, how many people that adds up to, you end up [booking approximately] 1,800 room/nights for a tournament, and those all are at local

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Lucky Locals

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From left to right: Daniele Rameaka, Michele Saulnier, host Steve Harvey, Greg Connelly, Nicole Connelly and Marc Saulnier

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Look out Universal Studios – the Saulnier family from Saratoga Springs is coming to town!

Actually, the Saulnier family has already went to Orlando’s starstudded studio last July, when they were invited to film an episode of the game show, Family Feud, hosted by Steve Harvey.

“It was really exciting,” said Daniele Rameaka, who competed for a chance to win up to $100,000 and a brand new car alongside family members Marc Saulnier, Michele Saulnier, Greg and Nicole Connelly.

“I thought Steve Harvey was very nice,” she added, “and very funny.”

To see how the Saulnier’s stacked up against the competition, tune in Thursday, May 5 to watch Family Feud. Check your local listings for further details.

Obituaries pg 5 Edison Pena at HUMOR Conference pg 7 Waldorf in China pg 13 Tunison 150th anniversary pg 17 Mother’s Day pgs 20-21 Insert: Schuylerville Insurance Agency

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Dogs & Divas

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS Primped and pampered pups with their Prima Donnas prancing down the runway to support the American Cancer Society - "I like to say that it's fashionable paws for a fabulous cause," said Kristina

Krawchuck, a member of the committee and public relations coordinator for Dogs & Divas, taking place June 16 at Saratoga National.

The event, with honorary chairwoman Michelle Riggi, will feature fashionable dogs and their divas strolling down the runway in getups from local shops such as Sloppy Kisses, Frivolous Gals,

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Saratoga Trunk and the Pink Paddock, to name a few.

"We have Michelle Riggi as our honorary chairwoman, and she's been doing an unbelievable job," said Krawchuck. "As you know, cancer is very dear to her heart, but also dogs. So this is all about a shopping, luncheon and canine fashion show."

Along with booths of vendors, fine cuisine and a doggy fashion show, "there are also going to be these amazing centerpieces that Michele Riggi has put together, a mixture of both diva and dogs," said Krawchuck. "[Riggi] has put her Monolo Blahniks in these [centerpieces] because she can no longer fit into them after she had foot surgery. Those are going to be auctioned off as well at the silent auction, so there's a potential to raise a lot of money for the American Cancer Society."

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Michele Riggi, honorary chair for Dogs & Divas, takes her pups on a walk through the park

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Friday, April 29, 2011

John Bopp, 54, of 13 Morrison Ave., Troy, was charged with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, class-D felonies, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a class-A misdemeanor. Bopp was arrested January 8 and February 18 of 2010 in the Town of Halfmoon.

Adam D. Sipe, 24, of Ballston Spa, was charged with driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Sipe was arrested April 22 in Saratoga Springs.

Robert J. Loya, Jr., 23, of 20 Granite St., Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted burglary, a class-E felony. Loya was arrested August 18 for an incident that occurred August 10 and has been sentenced to one and a half to three years in state prison, concurrent with a violation of parole.

Paul F. Haggerty, 28, of Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, was charged with petit larceny.

Haggerty was arrested April 24 in Saratoga Springs.

Tracilia M. Smith, 42, of 123 First Ave., Mechanicville, was resentenced April 19 by Judge

Jerry J. Scarano to continue on probation. Smith was originally convicted November 19 of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony, for which she was sentenced to five years of probation.

Karl E. Turner, II, 29, of 55 Hampton Circle, Mechanicville, was resentenced April 19 by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to one year in the Saratoga County Jail with credit for time served, probation terminated. Turner was originally convicted March 3 of seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-A misdemeanor, and driving while ability impaired, for which he was sentenced to time served and three years of probation to include drug treatment court.

Nicholas A. Schweitzer, 25, of Fifth Ave., Watervliet, was charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest, seconddegree harassment and criminal tampering, all of which are classA misdemeanors. Schweitzer was arrested in April 22 in Saratoga Springs following a complaint to police that he had been sold fake drugs in a bar on Caroline Street.

Ian K. Miller, 29, of 148

Arrow Wood Place, Malta, was resentenced March 15 by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to continued probation. Miller was originally convicted November 14, 2008 of driving while intoxicated, a classE felony, for which he was sentenced to five days in jail and five years of probation.

charged with disorderly conduct, a violation. Harris was arrested April 25 in Saratoga Springs.

Joseph Yourno, 46, of Clifton Park, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated for having a blood alcohol content of .18 percent or greater, a misdemeanor. Yourno was arrested April 16 in the Town of Stillwater and is scheduled to return to court at a later date.

George D. Coleman, 23, of Mechanic St., Ballston Spa, was charged with third-degree assault, a class-A misdemeanor. Coleman was arrested April 23 in Saratoga Springs.

Gregory Skaczkowski, 21, of Pleasantdale, was arrested on a bench warrant issued after he failed to comply with a court mandate following a prior conviction. He was arrested April 16 in Glens Falls and is expected to return to court at a later date.

Randall M. Harris, 58, of Wells St., Saratoga Springs, was

Pamela S. Satterfield, 58, of Aletta St., Saratoga Springs, was charged with disorderly conduct, a violation. Satterfield was arrested April 25 in Saratoga Springs.

Joseph D. Arquette, 31, of Seventh Ave., Whitehall, was charged with driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Arquette was arrested April 23 in Saratoga Springs.

Nathanial R. Barnes, 28, of Carpenter Lane, Saratoga Springs, was charged with disorderly conduct, unlawful possession of marijuana and resisting arrest, all misdemeanors. Barnes was arrested April 27 in Saratoga

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Anthony J. Osborne, 26, of 12 Birdie Lane, Queensbury, was resentenced April 27 by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to two years in New York State Prison and one year of post release supervision, concurrent with Warren County; probation terminated. Osborne was originally convicted September 15, 2009 of fifthdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-D felony, and had been sentenced to time served and five years of probation to include drug treatment court.

Jeannine Steckler, 53, of Stillwater, was charged with harassment, a violation. Steckler was arrested April 6 in the Town of Stillwater.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Downstreet Marketplace is now "Saratoga Marketplace" SARATOGA SPRINGS Downstreet Marketplace at 454 Broadway is getting a new name, a new sign and some new tenants.

The Broadway shopping mall is now called Saratoga Marketplace a name that reflects the community-friendly environment and local businesses found inside.

Latest additions to the marketplace are McGillycuddy's Naturals, The Body Lounge, and the recently re-opened AGGIE Mullaney boutique.

To help celebrate this new space, Saratoga Marketplace has started a Saturday Afternoon Music Series.

Saturday, April 30 will feature An Eclectic Afternoon of Strings Cello and Guitar Music from Baroque to Blues from 3 to 5 pm with Will Hayes and Roger Allen.

The Saturday serenades will continue throughout the spring and summer from 3 to 5 pm, featuring many different acoustic and music groups. The performances are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.saratogamarketplace.com.

Vandalism at Skidmore SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Springs Police and

Skidmore College security are investigating a recent vandalism outburst that left multiple vehicles damaged on the college’s campus.

On the night of April 8, seven cars outside the Northwoods Village Apartments student housing complex were vandalized.

Side-view mirrors were ripped off, windows were smashed and one vehicle had an anti-gay epithet spray-painted on its rear window, according to college officials.

Skidmore spokeswoman Andrea Wise said the investigation is ongoing. College officials don’t believe the vandals targeted specific students.

Anyone with information about the Skidmore vandalism are asked to call campus security at (518) 580-5566 or the Saratoga Springs Police Department at (518) 5841800.

Durkin to forego calling Triple Crown races on NBC Veteran track announcer Tom Durkin has decided not to return to NBC Sports this year to call the Triple Crown races. Durkin is the primary announcer for Saratoga ,Belmont Park and Aqueduct Racecourses.

"The experience I've had working with NBC Sports, over the last 27 years has been the most satisfying and rewarding of my profes-

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Congressman Chris Gibson holds town hall meeting in Malta

Photo Provided MALTA - Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-20) made a stop at Malta’s Town Hall Tuesday, April 26, where he hosted one in a series of public town hall meetings that he has been holding across the region. With a large focus on federal issues, including the Republican’s budget plan drafted by House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, Gibson fielded many questions on Medicare, Medicaid, the debt and the deficit. The Congressman also discussed his accomplishments during his first 100 days in office. sional life," Durkin said. "And so, it is with deep regret that I have made the decision not to renew my contract as NBC's Triple Crown announcer. It was an extremely difficult decision to make and one that came after almost a year of reflection. Because of the stress of the event I felt it was not in the interest of my best health. My biggest dis-

appointment though, is not being able to work with my NBC colleagues, many of whom have become some of my dearest friends."

NBC announced Wednesday that Larry Collmus, the longtime track announcer at Monmouth Park in New Jersey and race caller at Gulfstream Park in Florida since

2007, will be the new voice of the televised Triple Crown races for the network.

Dam breaks on Route 9 SARATOGA SPRINGS -A natural dam restricting Lewiston Pond on Route 9 in Wilton collapsed early Wednesday, April 27, spilling water into Loughberry Lake. The break is thought to have been caused by heavy rain. Saratoga Springs City officials are carefully monitoring the situation, as Loughberry Lake supplies the city’s water. Officials said the water was safe and did not report any concerns as of press time.

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To view the full-text version of the obituaries printed on this page, visit the archive section of www.SaratogaTodayNewspaper.com.

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.

Alice Jean Chinik McMahon Saratoga Springs – Alice Jean Chinik McMahon passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Wesley Health Care Center with family at her side. She was 75.

Born on Oct. 23, 1935 in Johnson City, she was the daughter of the late Frances and James Chinik.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember her Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

Funeral services will be conduct-

ed this morning, Friday, April 29, 2011 at 11 am at the funeral home with closing prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

Memorials may be made in Alice’s name to the Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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

Betty Prosser Kanar Porter Corners – Betty Prosser Kanar passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, April 23, 2011. She was 98.

Born in Schenectady on Dec. 19, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Noyes and Mildred Prosser.

Betty’s daughter Sue would like to express her sincere gratitude to Sandy Kanar, Rhoda Mayhay, Gabby Mayhay and Samantha Beaury for their committed friend-

ship and companionship.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1 Mustang Dr., Cohoes, NY 12047.

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

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

Laura Besson Puller Saratoga Springs – Laura Besson Puller passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, April 25, 2011. She was 87.

Born in Port au Prince, Haiti on April 26, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Puller and Fernande Besson.

Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 3:30 pm today, Friday, April 29, 2011 at the William J.

Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Funeral services will immediately follow at the funeral home. There will also be a memorial service in the New York City area at a later date to be announced.

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

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Stephen R. Streit Schuylerville – Stephen R. Streit of King Rd. passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital after a courageous fight with a long-term illness. He was 65.

Born on February 18, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Oscar and Margaret (Richter) Streit.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Family and friends gathered prior to the services.

Burial with military honors followed at the Gerald BH Solomon S a r a t o g a N a t i o n a l Cemetery, Duell Road in

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Schuylerville.

Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205.

Isabel Berrios Saratoga Springs – Isabel Berrios of South Federal Street died Friday April 22, 2011 at the age of 74, surrounded by her family, after 6 years of battling cancer.

Born on January 19, 1937 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Sara and Juan Cruz.

Relatives and friends gathered in her memory Wednesday April 27, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 28, 2011 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Adam C. Wiegand, pastor.

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Burial followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road in Schuylerville.

Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

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Saratoga County offering 2011 Summer Youth Employment Program

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY Saratoga County’s Department of Employment and Training is accepting applications for its Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), and will coordinate placement of eligible young people seeking work experience with up to eight weeks of part-time employment. The program is scheduled to run from July 5 to August 29 this year.

“The Saratoga County Employment and Training office is thrilled to receive funding to offer summer employment opportunities to youth throughout the County,” said Lisa M. Scaccia, director of the department. Eligible youth will receive a wage of $7.25 per hour for approximately 25 hours per week of work. The benefits of youth employment are more than monetary; the opportunity to develop good work habits and/or learn new and useful job skills is an important consideration.

Eligible applicants must be 14 to 21 years old, reside in Saratoga County and meet specific income guidelines. Special consideration is given to older youth who receive food stamps or public assistance or who have a documented disability.

The application priority deadline for interested young people to apply is Friday, May 6, although applications will be accepted afterwards depending on availability.

Ms. Scaccia also noted that work sites to place young employees are also actively being sought: “We are currently recruiting work sites for the program and getting the word out to youth, parents/guardians, service providers and Saratoga County School Districts.”

Interested work locations are requested to apply to the department by May 12 to allow time for screening and approval.

The exact number of jobs and work sites available will depend on the eventual funding that the County is due to receive from the State and Federal governments.

Katherine Raymond, a department

employment specialist, noted that in 2010 about 75 youth were placed in approximately 35 different work sites. The department is interested in broadening both the scope of the occupational offerings as well as the geographic availability of them.

“We always need more places and experiences to broaden the scope of our clients’ background,” Ms. Raymond said.

Some summer jobs that have been available in the past have included cleaner, office work, laborer, library page/docent and animal care.

Applications for both summer youth employment and to be a work site are available at the Employment and Training Department office at 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa or may be downloaded from the county’s website at www.saratogacountyny.gov/subpage.asp?pageid=898.

For more information about the SYEP program, call the Department of Employment and Training at (518) 884-4170.

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WMHT’s “Our Town” to feature Saratoga Rescued Chilean miner Edison Pena to be honored at - Volunteers invited to shoot video footage

by Arthur Gonick WMHT, the producers hope that a will become the narration of the proHUMOR Project Conference Saratoga TODAY wide variety of people from the gram. All materials will be edited by - “Survive AND Thrive: The Positive Power of Humor and Creativity” June 10 to 12 in Lake George

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY The 54th annual HUMOR project at the Silver Bay Conference Center in Lake George will have a special presentation by rescued Chilean miner Edison Pena, who will also receive the conference’s first “Survive AND Thrive” award.

Dr. Joel Goodman, co-director of the HUMOR project and the Conference, has invited Saratoga TODAY readers to receive a special discount to attend sessions at the conference.Visit www.HumorProject.com/conference or call (518) 587-8770 by next Friday, May 6 and give the code “Saratoga TODAY” to register at a special discounted rate.

In addition to the presentations

by Mr. Pena and conference leaders Dr. Joel Goodman and Margie Ingram, will be one from Noel Paul Stookey, who is “Paul” of the legendary folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. There will be a full schedule of speakers and presenters and, if history is any indication, a bunch of surprises to keep things interesting and lively.

Dr. Goodman promised that attendees will “laugh while you learn powerful, positive, practical skills, tools, and attitudes to help you get more ‘smileage’ out of

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Edison Pena your life and work.” The annual conference has attracted over 22,000 people from six continents.

Dr. Goodman has also written an article on how the positive power of humor will help you “Survive AND Thrive,” which we are pleased to print exclusively in this week’s PULSE section.

Please see page 30 for this article.

“Welcome Home” Community Guide Book now available!

SARATOGA SPRINGS Welcome Home, Saratoga Publishing’s annual community guidebook, hits the streets this weekend.

It is color coded by section, which makes “Welcome Home” the most user-friendly guide for the entire Saratoga Region. The magazine is available in home delivered copies of Saratoga TODAY newspaper and in dozens of locations in Saratoga Springs including Price Chopper or Hannaford and throughout the surrounding regions of Wilton, Ballston Spa and Malta.

Included are town-by-town directories, information on local libraries, recreation activities, acitivities for kids, seniors and much more.

“Welcome Home is a dynamic, vibrant, and user-friendly product that appeals to all demographics and makes navigating life in our region simpler and more enjoyable,” said Chad Beatty, publisher of Saratoga TODAY Newspaper.

An online edition is also available now. You may view it at saratogatodaynewspaper.com.

-Madeleine Smith

“What is special about Saratoga?”

A series called ‘Our Town’ on WMHT will give residents a chance to participate and help answer this question.

The public is invited to an information meeting on Monday, May 2 at 7 pm at the Lake Avenue Elementary School cafeteria.

According to a release from

community attend and learn how they will be trained to contribute to a “video scrapbook of the people, places and happenings of the city as seen through the eyes and camera lenses of the people who live there.”

The footage that is collected by residents from May 3 to 22 will be combined with interviews of the participants on May 23 at a local location to be determined, which

WMHT during June and July.

The resulting episode of ‘Our Town” is currently planned to be screened locally during the week of August 15. The broadcast premiere of the 60 minute program is slated for Thursday, August 18 at 7:30 pm.

For more information, visit www.wmht.org/ourtown.

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Celebrating Five Years

by Chad Beatty Saratoga TODAY Five years, 255 editions, approximately 91,800,000 pages of newsprint and here we are today…our five year anniversary!

How did we get here, and who in their right mind would think of starting a newspaper in this economy?

That would be us, the crazy and passionate team at Saratoga Publishing.

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), 30 percent of small businesses fail in the first year and 50 percent close their doors in the first 5 years. These may be daunting statistics, but it didn’t deter us. Or perhaps I failed to share those statistics with the team? Oh well, sometimes less information is more.

During the Battle of Normandy in 1944 thousands of troops were involved in the planning and preparing for the invasion, and yet only a small number knew the entire scope of the operation. The rest of the troops were only informed of the data needed to complete their portion of the mission. As the results show, the invasion of Normandy was one of history’s most successful military operations. I am happy to say that history has once again repeated itself in Saratoga Springs (exaggerated for dramatic purposes).

Saratoga TODAY is the community’s top choice for local news and information and we deliver results to our advertisers. Based on customer testimonials, I would have to say that we are the best print buy in the area.

While I may have had the vision, it is my team that pulls it all together. At my right hand is my brigadier general: Robin Mitchell General Manager

editions of Saratoga TODAY. I consider her family and rely on her to keep me grounded and reel me back in when I am getting ‘overzealous.’

Under Robin’s leadership, in no particular order: Tiffany Garland Art Director

Robin and I arrive to a blinking light on our phones we know it is Chris leaving one of her classic voicemail explanations of why she will be late to work.

Cindy Durfey: Advertising Executive

Tiffany came to us from the local daily newspaper and has been with us since the beginning. Tiff’s likes include: horror movies, bulldogs and cheese…lots and lots of cheese.

A more dedicated member I could not ask for.

Cindy is the epitome of humbleness and gratitude. She came to us from the daily newspaper and is arguably the most honest person I have ever known in my life.

Actively involved in her local church, Cindy is our go-to girl for all moral or ethical dilemmas.

Anne Proulx Community Relations

Jim Daley: Advertising Executive

Anne is a virtual encyclopedia of everything you need to know about this region. She is the first smiling face you see when you walk into our building and she literally knows almost everyone. In her role as proofreader, Anne is the self proclaimed ‘grammarian your mother warned you about.’

Chris Bushee: Marketing and Special Projects

Yael Goldman: Newsroom Manager

Big Jim. Jimbo. Jimmie Bo Jangle. Jimmie D. These are all of the nicknames I have given him since he started with us on January 1 of this year. Jim is the consummate advertising professional whom I was lucky to hire from a regional newspaper chain. At any given moment Jim knows the EXACT amount of revenue he has in that week’s paper, the following week’s paper and the upcoming magazine.

And if you want to know anything about a gluten-free diet, talk to Jim.

(Pronounced Yah-ell) Yael came to us fresh out of college, where she graduated with honors. She is one bright cookie with a personality to match. Yael has more positive energy than a professional cheerleading squad and just as much enthusiasm.

As Yael happily put it 5 minutes ago when describing something, “I’m always excited about everything.”

Daniel Schechtman: Sports Editor

Daniel is on his second stint with us after leaving for a brief period to check out the Big Apple. I think everyone in the building was happy to welcome Daniel back to the team and enjoys his dedication and commitment to the company. Although he is not quite the headline writer of Arthur, Daniel can lay claim to the one of our all-time favorites. On August 14, 2009 he came up with the front page gem: Mounted Justice - Galloping Guardians protect our streets.

Katy Holland: Graphic Designer

Arthur Gonick: Entertainment Editor

Affectionately referred to as my ‘work wife,’ Robin sits ten feet from me and we have a love/hate relationship. Some days we literally drive each other crazy and others we spend celebrating the launch of a new publication or especially good

To sum up Chris in a few words…where do I begin? Chris has more great ideas than I can keep track of. Her keen eye for layout and design are one of the reasons our magazines look the way they do.

She almost always has a smile on her face and is truly a fun person to be around. Every morning when

Arthur is the patriarch of the newsroom. Well thought out, stoic and clever, Arthur is regarded as the best headline writer in our building (next to me of course).

Katy is our newest hire and has already made a positive impact. She is an avid fan of horses (she owns two) and she likes country music. If you are one of our advertisers, chances are she designed your ad.

Well, there you go: the team members that make this all possible.

I will end this with a few words from the team that they would like to say about me, but first I would like to end by saying: Thank you to our readers, thank you to our advertisers, thank you to our families for putting up with the crazy hours, and most importantly thank you to God, for making this possible and putting all of you in our lives.

A few words about Publisher Beatty from his loyal team

Chad is charming, confident, handsome, annoying, persuasive, fast-paced, persistent, enthusiastic, hyper, animated, bullish, ambitious, focused (but never on want you want him to be), and he will always remember your name (except for when he’s speaking directly to you).

Let's not forget, he's quite the multi-tasker: he can have three employees screaming at him at the same time!

But in all seriousness, if you have ever read anything Chad has written about us in the past, you already know we're like one big dysfunctional family, and there is not one of us that would rather work for anyone else. Chad is truly the leader of the pack around here, and we are his devoted followers... he's fair, challenging and tireless in his commitment to the company and the community we all work in. He's a loyal supporter of all of us and a major motivator for us to do our best everyday. Of course we'd rather tease him and tell him he's an annoying instigator, but we can't forget what a wonderful role model he is as a family man with his wife and child, his church and his company. To sum it all up: Chad is unique... a man who wrote his own rule book and lives by it faithfully, every day.Thank you Chad, for all you do for us, everyday - The Team.

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by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS Encounter Boutique is celebrating its grand opening this weekend with style and creativity.

Situated at 482 Broadway, Encounter is a high-fashion boutique with an atmosphere like no other.

After splitting from her partnership with AGGIE's last month, owner Beth Harr is reintroducing herself to the Broadway shopping scene with a hot selection of highend fashions and an inspiring space.

She reinvented the 482 storefront, which formerly housed Violet's, adding dramatic touches like a hand-painted blue runway stripe along the floor to accent extra high ceilings and bright lights.

The boutique is filled with trendy designer pieces by Diane von Furstenberg, Alice and Olivia, Vince, Citizens of Humanity, MIH, William Rast, Elizabeth and James, and Rachel Zoe (to be delivered June 1). Harr will also offer a selection of shoes by many of these

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designers.

An assortment of must-have accessories, specifically sunglasses and bold hats, will put Encounter on the map. Harr said she is "filling a gap" by stocking designer sunglasses brands, including Retrosun - a London-based company that sells never-worn-before vintage designer shades from top names like Missoni, Christian LaCroix and Dior. Belts, jewelry and t-shirts by Beryll are also included in this repertoire.

A variety of hand-made hats fit for any occasion (casual or fancy) and character (eclectic and classy) have arrived just in time for track season! Encounter boasts headpieces by local milliner, Nancy Matt, and designers Christin A. Moore and Susan Carrolan. Men's hats are also available Armed with a small, knowledgeable staff and ready to introduce the latest trends, Encounter Boutique is in business to offer Saratoga Springs shoppers an exceptional and personalized experience.

"We're so excited to be open."

Becca Bell, store manager said.

Beth and her team are hosting a

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Becca Bell, store manager, and owner Beth Harr show off the artfulness of Encounter Boutique. grand opening celebration on Friday, April 29 from 7 to 10 pm.

Sure to be a night of fun and fashion, the event will include cocktails, hors d'oeurves, and raffles with exceptional prizes, including gift

certificates for Encounter and Spa Cascada, a one-of-a-kind headpiece from milliner Nancy Matt, and jewelry from designer Shari Silverman Voce.

For more information, call (518) 450-1450 or e-mail encounterboutique@gmail.com.

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WSG relocates to Saratoga and Malta SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Capital Region's oldest information technology and web development firm has relocated its operations from Albany to Saratoga Springs.

WSG, one of New York’s longest-tenured web and IT firms, recently re-opened its offices at 21 Congress Street, Suite 203. The company's new data center was moved to TW Telecom's network operation center in Malta.

Founded in 1996, WSG combines IT consulting and network support with a robust web services offering, including web hosting, design, development and marketing.

WSG President Mike Gile said the move to Saratoga was strategic.

Relocating to the area also allowed WSG to stay at the forefront of Tech Valley's growth with all the benefits of joining a vibrant community like Saratoga Springs.

"Even in the short time since the move, the reception has been great," said WSG Director of Business Development Justin Cresswell. "If anyone wonders how nice it is to work in downtown Saratoga, all you need to do is walk down the street during mid-day."

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DeCresente goes green

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY MECHANICVILE - DeCresente Distributing Company is doing its part to conserve energy.

The family-run beverage distributor, located on North Main Street in Mechanicville, recently completed a comprehensive energy conservation project involving $500,000 in green improvements. Upgrades included new solar panels, energy-efficient lighting controls and an energy management system.

Russ Teplitzky, general manager, said the project took a year from start to finish, beginning with a complete assessment of the 170,000-squarefoot facility and ending with a number of adjustments that significantly reduce its environmental impact.

For starters, the company installed solar panels to create off-grid power, and took steps to improve lighting efficiency throughout its offices, hallways and warehouse.

"We changed every light bulb and installed energy-efficient lighting controls," Teplitzky said, explaining how the new automatic, motion sensor-controlled system is so efficient that even the lights in his office shut down if he sits still for too long.

In addition, 80 skylights were cut into the warehouse ceiling, allowing for maximized use of natural light and decreased dependency on artificial sources throughout the day.

An energy management system,

which was installed to ensure that no electricity goes to waste on heating and cooling, was also installed.

This new technology maintains an ambient temperature, eliminating waste and ensuring employees are comfortable in their work environment.

In total, DeCrescente cut its annual electricity usage by more than 284,000 kWh (equivalent to 705 barrels of oil, 790 tons of carbon dioxide, or 265 tons of coal), and reduced its emissions by an amount equal to taking 1,275 cars off the road.

DeCresente is continuing its energy-efficiency initiative in building its expansion project across the street. Construction will begin in June on a 28,000 square-foot building housing a conference center, wellness gym, sales office and entertainment area, and a second 16,000 square-foot structure, containing cooling vending, the company sign shop and point of sale.

Although the $500,000 go-green investment has an estimated sevenyear pay back, Teplitzky said it was "well-worth it" and that DeCresente is already looking into other ways of increasing its environmental responsibility. Alternative fuel vehicles may be the next step for the company, which distributes across 11 counties in upstate New York.

"We've just scratched the surface," he said. "We're looking for other ways that we can be green and conserve more energy."

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Skidmore grads offer quality web design for small business owners SARATOGA SPRINGS - Young entrepreneurs Daniel Vidali and Arielle Landsberg recently launched Tone Creative, a new graphic and web design agency in Saratoga Springs.

The 2009 Skidmore College graduates are enhancing area small businesses' marketing and branding strategies using fresh approaches to graphic and web design.

Specializing in effective branding and design for music, food, ethical products, green businesses and health industries, Tone Creative is dedicated to making exceptional website services available for small business owners who typically cannot afford to work with big agencies.

"Small businesses deserve the same high-quality design and marketing solutions that large companies have," said Dan, creative director. "Our priority is to provide highquality creative solutions and results that work within their budget."

The two entrepreneurs, who are quickly outgrowing their home office, are passionate about using their creativity to connect businesses with their target audiences. Their newest clients include Capital Accent, Saratoga Health and Wellness, Slow Food Saratoga, and Black Dog Recording Studio.

"We stay ahead of trends and always keep the future in mind," said Arielle, design director. "We use the latest technology to create

the most effective solutions that will keep our clients’ brands fresh and ahead of the competition."

Arielle, who is originally from Long Island, has a background in communication design while Dan, a Syracuse native, is an experienced web designer and developer.

"It felt natural to combine our talents and serve the Saratoga community," Dan said.

With their business

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quickly growing, Tone Creative expects to open a downtown office within the next six months. They look forward to working with more local businesses and help them

improve their marketing efforts. For more information, visit www.ToneCreative.com or call (518)-633-4844.

- by Yael Goldman

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Locals bring Waldorf education to China

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - For the past six years, Kathleen and Tim Young, Saratoga Lake residents and pseudo-retired educators, have been actively involved in establishing Waldorf Schools in China, a country with a fledgling private school presence.

The Youngs are big supporters of Waldorf's unique educational approach - a system that trains students to become individual thinkers, and may seem an unlikely fit for Chinese culture.

Kathleen taught at Waldorf for more than 25 years, spending the latter portion of her career in Saratoga Springs where she helped found the high school, while Tim received his Waldorf certification, but pursued a career teaching college math and physics. All five of their children are Waldorf educated.

In her retirement, Kathleen provides training and support for teachers across the East Coast, and now China.

"The whole philosophy behind Waldorf is new to the Chinese education system, and it's just incredible how fast it has taken hold," she said.

The Youngs became involved in what they refer to as a "grassroots" effort in 2005 - one year after Harry and Li Wong established the first Chinese Waldorf program, a kindergarten in Chengdu with just a handful of students.

Harry, who spent time working at the Saratoga Springs school, approached Kathleen about mentor-

ing new teachers in China. Before they knew it, Kathleen and Tim, who share a talent for education and a sense of adventure, headed overseas.

They spent three months in Chengdu, and, according to Kathleen, were immediately able to help in a thousand ways. "It was exciting, pioneering and primitive," she described, and also a challenge.

Tim explained that the public education is very regimented, and focused on math and science; "it's dependent on root memory."

"There is a narrow focus on standards, which cuts out the arts and critical thinking development," Kathleen said.

Many Chinese parents who are choosing Waldorf over their public school want their children to be more innovative and creative; they want them to be critical thinkers.

Waldorf educates through movement and creative expression, and forgoes rigorous testing. "A good teacher knows what their students know," Kathleen said. The approach is a world apart from Chinese public education, and the America system too, which meant introducing teachers to an entirely different form of classroom management.

The process was a challenge for both educators and students.

While Kathleen was preparing teachers for the unique Waldorf curricula, Tim was providing muchneeded message therapy for children burdened by societal pressures, pollution-related illness and other hindrances common in China that affect young students' ability to learn.

"Tim was a parent to all of the children," Kathleen said.

The Waldorf kindergarten program is a pre-academic curriculum that gears learning toward socialization to fit the unique needs of the age-group, which can be challenging for students already under physical and emotion al stress.

Tim found that the kindergarten students, who endured long school days (from morning until supper time), were restless, hyperactive and unable to nap.

"I started giving gentle massage, and they slept for the first time because they were relaxed," he explained. "It was very valuable for the children." Eventually, he passed on this technique to Kathleen's teachers in training.

"The teachers say they are much more calm and relaxed and able to participate in their school life after undergoing massage treatment," Tim said.

Kathleen and Tim found they were both able to contribute and had, unexpectedly, provided substantial support for the school. As you can guess, their first visit was not their last.

Since the establishment of Chengdu's pre-academic program and teacher training center, Waldorf Kindergarten programs have popped up in nearly every major city and many rural communities, and the Youngs have made quite a few trips back and forth.

Some schools are offering mixed age classes and primary school cur-

Students at the Waldorf School in Chengdu. riculums as the grassroots effort picks up speed and student populations continue to grow, and there are now three major teacher training centers.

A high school program is on the horizon.

Tim just recently returned from a four-week trip to China. He worked at two different schools, providing treatments for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

And while Tim is practicing his

Chinese in preparation for his next visit, Kathleen is not so certain she'll be heading back. She is more of a pioneer; she feels the Chinese program has been established and wants to help introduce Waldorf in other countries.

"Natives must plant the first seed, but I want to be there to nurture the first sprout; to help and guide them," she said, suggesting that Columbia is where her compass will point to next.

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Briefs Saratoga Springs post prom party The Saratoga Springs High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTO) invites all juniors and seniors from the high school to attend the ninth annual post prom party, to be held at Saratoga Strike Zone, from 11:30 pm Saturday, May 14, until 3:30 am Sunday, May 15. Students may attend with or without a guest, and whether or not they attend the prom.

A $10 admission charge will cover unlimited bowling, shoe rental, galac-

tic bowling, eight arcade tokens, four snack bar tickets, two bumper car rides, music and fantastic raffles.

Early-bird tickets are on sale after school Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6. Students who purchase these tickets will qualify for special raffles, with winners to be announced the night of the party.

These raffle prizes include a $50 Best Buy gift certificate, two Great Escape tickets and two movie passes. The junior-senior prom will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday, May 14.

Driver's

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Signups for the driver education course to be offered this summer

(July 5 through August 17) at Saratoga Springs High School will be held Monday, May 16, through Friday, May 20, from 7:40 am to 3 pm in the tenth grade office.

Registration will also be held on Wednesday, June 29 in the high school's main lobby from 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 6 pm. Class and driving time will be scheduled during registration. Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, June 30 at 9 am in the Meade (teaching) Auditorium.

The fee is $365 per student; payment must be made by check or money order. To be eligible, students must be at least 16-years-old and have a valid New York State learner's permit or license by June 29, 2011.

For more information, call the tenthgrade office at (518) 587-6690, extension 3327.

Deadline for transportation change request forms June 1 is the deadline to submit a transportation change request form for Saratoga Springs City Schools students needing transportation to an alternate location for daycare or joint custody purposes during the 2011-12 school year. For more information, visit www.saratogaschools.org or call (518) 587-4545. Forms are also available at the child's school or at the transportation department office.

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Lake Ave students participate in regional Invention Convention

Invention Convention semifinalists pictured left to right: Kathryn Grabowski, Daniel Sleight, Noah Smith, Gianna Bonacio, Kayleigh Reome, Brynna Hill, Leora Cohen-Tigor, Sara Zlotnick and Tess Turner.

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Ten fifth-graders at Lake Avenue Elementary School were selected as semifinalists at the Capital District Invention Convention. Of the 1,336 Capital District entries in the 2011 competition, only 100 semifinalists were chosen. Students will compete for 25 finalist awards to be announced on May 26.

The Lake Avenue students and their inventions are as follows: Gianna Bonacio and Kayleigh Reome, "padded baseball bat"; Daniel Sleight, "glow-in-the-dark phone handle"; Sara Zlotnick, "bully buster bracelet"; Liam Morrison and Noah Smith, "the toothpaste brush all-in-one"; Brynna Hill and Leora Cohen-Tigor, "lightning power generator"; Kathryn Grabowski and Tess

Turner, "the aroma spraying alarm clock."

"Providing students with opportunities to make thoughtful, meaningful connections to real world problemsolving strategies is extremely important," said Kali Nagler, a library media specialist involved with the project-based learning program.

"Observing students demonstrate that 'ah-ha' moment when they realize they have solved a problem with their invention idea is the ultimate reward."

The Capital District Invention Convention is open to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, and is designed to stimulate the development of students' creativity and imagination. Semifinalists' inventions will be on display at the Schenectady Museum during May.

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continued from Page 1 All the elements for a fabulous time are once again in place: music, food and drink, festivities and fun!

The proceeds from this event are once again to benefit the Saratoga Springs Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) and Saratoga Springs’ domestic sister city Waveland, Mississippi and its ongoing effort to overcome the effects of Hurricane Katrina. The Giving Circle, Inc. is a Saratoga Springs-based nonprofit organization that addresses immediate and long-term needs of disadvantaged communities (locally, nationally and internationally) to help initiate positive change.

The activities begin at 11 am. On Beekman Street, a full day of activities is scheduled, the centerpiece being the “ARTI gras” parade at noon. Mask making will begin the day at 11 am at Mimosa Gallery (70c Beekman) and afterwards a children’s tent will have crafts and games at 30 Beekman, with music by

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Beekman Street festivities Sympathy for Achilles. The “Bands on Beekman” music lineup will run from 11 am to 2:30 pm and showcasing their talents will be Love My Goat, Rock Bottom and CTB. Of special note is the mask display in the Beekman Artists Studio at 79 Beekman.

Music, dancing and juggling will be the festive theme at the Big Tent in the Saratoga Downtowner parking lot on Broadway at Division Street. In addition to appearances by juggler Mike McCrae, an outstanding music lineup will keep everyone swaying and stomping from 1 to 4:30 pm. Rick Rourke and Lost Wages Band starts off the music at 1 pm, followed by the legendary Ernie Williams and his Band at 2:15 and Big Medicine to round out the music at 3:30.

Throughout Downtown and the Beekman Street areas, a total of 26 different establishments (see map) will be participating in the Cajun Cook-off, where they will be vying for culinary and/or cocktail recognition as they compete for your vote in one or more categories, including Cajun / Creole creation, dessert and/or Hurricane cocktail.

Samples are $1 each and you are naturally invited to vote for your favorites, after extensive “research,” of course.

If the goal is to have a good time while extending assistance to some great causes here and down south, The Giving Circle certainly has established something that people look forward to as the first big festival day in a robust calendar of outdoor events in Saratoga Springs. So let’s get this party started!

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Gavin Park fuels business continued from Page 1 hotels or local motels,” said Wilton Town Councilman Charles Gerber, who also acts as a liaison to the Parks and Recreation Department.

“They’re eating out at the restaurants, they’re shopping in the stores at Exit 15 and in Saratoga, so I’d say there’s a regional impact,” he said, adding, “I would say that [the $2 to $4 million] figure is a very conservative number.”

Not to mention, of course, that Gavin Park holds numerous tournaments like the above example

throughout the year, each of them drawing in hundreds of players and spectators.

The amount of money spent per family for lodging, for three meals a day at local restaurants and additional money spent at local businesses all translates into millions of dollars coming into the greater Saratoga region, feeding private businesses and local governments alike.

“A good portion of that money comes back to the town as part of the county’s sales tax revenue sharing program,” said Gerber. “So we

said let’s do this with some commons sense, run this as close to a business as we can, generate some revenue and get some more revenue back from the general tax sharing program for the county. It makes sense all the way around.”

Despite operating in a down economy over the last year, Gavin Park has actually flourished when it comes to generating revenue.

“Last year during this time period, [Gavin Park] collected $49,022.26 in revenue,” said Parks and Recreation Director Steve Porto.

“This year during the same time span, with only one additional business day, the department’s revenue is $62,205.34.”

Those figures translate into a 24 percent increase in revenue over the last year – a huge number for any organization, private or public, thanks in large part to an ever expanding list of programs and facilities for interested parties to take advantage of.

“Comparing 2004 to 2010, we more than tripled our events and

programs,” said Porto. Yet despite all of this growth, Wilton spends only $22 per capita for its recreation operations. The number stands in stark contrast to the national average of $66 per capita, but still allows Wilton to provide premiere services through its Parks and Recreation programs.

“When [Porto] took over [running] the park, there were a handful of activities offered by the town for its residents and the general public.

Now there’s dozens and dozens of different programs. So the more programs you have, the more opportunities for revenue, and you’re spreading the cost out over more people, more users. And it lessens the impact on the town’s general fund,” said Gerber.

Despite all of its success, or perhaps because of it, Gavin Park isn’t content to rest on its laurels.

Currently the department has begun the bidding process to host a national lacrosse tournament beginning in 2013, a huge financial win for the area if the bid is successful. Also, on May 26, Gavin Park is planning on holding its first ever Wilton Job Fair and Business Expo, taking place

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“We expect it to be a great success,” said Gerber, “but let’s temper our expectations and just say, you know what, this is the first year, and we intend to do this in the future as a really great community service.”

Gerber credits much of the department’s success to Porto and his small staff at Gavin Park, and together the two are in the process of finalizing an Alternative Fund Development Program for Gavin Park, a mechanism designed to further strengthen the park’s finances.

“What it will do is allow the private sector to donate money to this organization,” said Gerber, who indicated that names for the 501 c3 non-profit such as ‘Friends of Gavin Park’ or ‘Friends of Wilton Recreation’ are a few of the titles still being considered for the organization. “We’re really excited about that because we know we’ve had people ask, but we never had a venue or a vehicle to accept donations of that nature. There are a lot of people who want to invest in recreation, and I think it’s going to help us become more recession proof, if you will.”

SPAC 5K “Rock & Run” on Sunday, May 22 at Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS– On Sunday, May 22, SPAC’s Action Council will host a 5K “Rock & Run” through the Saratoga Spa State Park for families and runners of all ages and skill levels. WNYT Anchor Phil Bayly will emcee the event which will feature live music by local bands along the course, a post-race party with entertainment, refreshments and children’s activities, and SPAC ticket giveaways for top finishers. The event kicks off at 10 am at SPAC with the one-mile Kids’ Race; the 5K begins at 10:30 am. Proceeds benefit SPAC’s Vivienne Anderson Children’s Program. Information and online registration are available at www.spac.org.

Features of the Rock & Run include: • performance/moisture-wicking shirts for the first 750 pre-registered 5K runners; • tickets to SPAC’s Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival for the top male/female finishers; • tickets to “Glee Night” at the New York City Ballet for the top three male and female finishers in each age category; finisher awards for all children participating in the Kids’ Race; • post race party with live music, refreshments and children’s activities; Early registration cost for the 5K is $25 per person and $5 for the Kids’ Race. There is no cost for the general public to view the race or attend the post-race party.

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Tunison Funeral Home celebrates 150th anniversary

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS Tunison Funeral Home is celebrating an incredible 150 years in business.

Located at 105 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, Tunison Funeral Home has had a strong community presence since 1861, when Hiram H. Martin, Jr., a local wagon and carriage maker, left his family business to open a funeral parlor. Since its inception, the business has had many owners, names and locations, and has been a part of many people's lives.

Now, current owner Daniel Warren, who took over in 1994, is looking back on the past decade and a half by saying thanks to the community that has housed it for so many years. An open house celebration on Saturday, June 5 will commemorate Tunison Funeral Home's 150th year in business. All community members are invited to stop in and tour the historic Victorian structure.

It's fitting that a funeral home with the motto "every life has a history" is taking the time to celebrate it's own past.

Debbie Camarota, business manager, spent months tracing the parlor's history. With the help of the City Historian and the three women who run the Saratoga Room at the public library, Camarota was able to connect all of the dots between Hiram H. Martin, Jr. and Daniel Warren.

She then completed the puzzle by tracking down the last living descendent of the original owner, Hiram's great-granddaughter Andrea Lantz, who resides in Niskayuna. Debbie met with Lantz and learned that Hiram was very active in the community and local government, and found a copy of his portrait, which she could not locate anywhere else.

With framed photos of each owner and a handful of interesting artifacts discovered in the basement, Camarota has all she needs to illustrate Tunison's story and educate the community about it's incredible past.

"It's all so interesting," she said.

"We are not just a building; we are a family with a history in this community."

These unique artifacts will be available for the public to see during the open house. Items like Hiram's embalming tools and orig-

inal ledgers dating back to 1870, which Heritage Hunters is currently transcribing for public record, are being entombed in a glass display table to help community members connect with the written history Debbie prepared.

Daniel Warren, his wife Tanya and son Hayden, are excited to share Tunison Funeral Home's long history with the community during the open house event on June 5 from noon to 3 pm.

Refreshments will be served on

the porch and guests will take home special treats provided by Tunison's business partners. For more information about this event, visit tunisonfuneralhome.com or email Debbie Camarota at tunisonfuneralhome@yahoo.com.

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Traveling to New Hampshire with Moses

Jill Sweet Whiskers and Tales Some of you may remember how my Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) service dog Moses has to periodically be retested for his public access permit. Recently my husband and I took him for that recertification test. Thankfully we didn’t have to travel to the CCI training center on Long Island. I say thankfully because the traffic and driving on Long Island can be such a nightmare. No, this time we had the much more inviting option of going to a community center in Dover, New Hampshire.

For weeks I knew this test was coming up and I knew that Moses would be fine because we practice all his commands for 10-15 minutes almost everyday before we start our mile to two-mile runs where I turn up the speed on my motorized wheelchair and he trots alongside me.

Nevertheless, as the time got closer I worried about the test. Unfortunately,

I am a worrier by nature. I fret over too many things in life. It is to the point that I think if I don’t worry and fret before something like an exam, I will fail. I know worry is usually just a waste of energy, but old habits are hard to break. This time was going to be different, I told myself. This time I was going to be calm—calm like Moses. I was going to learn from him. Nothing was going to get me in a panic this time. Moses and I were going to sail through this hurdle.

As I was packing for the trip, I came across a 2009 notebook from my three weeks at CCI when I was learning how to work with Moses. I started looking over my notes and then I saw it. I had written it down in red ink and underlined it twice. As an adult dog Moses should weigh between 69 and 73 lbs. Then my notes were full of warnings about potential health problems if you let your dog become overweight. Gulp!

The vet just weighed him a week ago and he weighed 75 lbs. She said he looked good, but after seeing the ideal weight figures in my notebook, I began to worry. My mind started playing tricks on me. I looked at Moses and suddenly he looked fat!

I told my husband, Steve and he said, “get a grip.” He got me to think it through and I became calmer. What is the worst thing that could happen?

They could tell me to cut down on his

food. After an hour or so I “got a grip” and began to relax about his weight.

Our trip to New Hampshire began beautifully. The sun was shining, in the car we played favorite old tunes on the CD player, and we talked about all kinds of things. The drive across Vermont was beautiful. We stopped twice to let Moses stretch his legs and relieve himself. We carried plenty of fresh water for him, but when he is stuck in a car or an airplane, he won’t drink any water until he is sure he will get a chance to “water” a patch of grass. I learned this about him when we few out to California in 2010 and because we almost missed our connection, for ten straight hours there was no place for him to relieve himself. Throughout the time all he would take in terms of liquid were a few ice chips to wet his mouth. Even without losing the planned break between flights, finding a patch of grass in an airport can be quiet a challenge.

Since that California trip, I learned that in 2009 the Department of Transportation instructed all airlines and airports to collaborate on creating relief areas for pets and service dogs.

Some airports took the mandate more seriously than others. The Atlanta airport really went all out. On November 18, 2009, they opened an off-leash dog park. This fully fenced facility features flowers, grass, rocks,

benches and two original pieces of art for the dogs to enjoy (can you believe this?). Of course biodegradable bags to clean up waste are available. For more information on dog-friendly airports and relief areas, see www.petfriendlytravel.com/airports. But I have digressed. Back to our car trip to Dover.

After we found the Dover motel and checked in to our room, we fed Moses and then we went out to dinner. The waitress hadn’t seen Moses come in with us so when we were getting ready to leave after a lovely meal, I guided Moses out from under our table and she was startled. He had been so good throughout dinner; she didn’t even realize he was there. The CCI people would have been proud of him.

The next day was test day. We had to be at the community center by 5 pm. I was feeling relaxed and confident that Moses and I were ready to shine. Steve agreed to get us there by 4:30 just to be on the safe side. He even went over earlier to be sure he knew where to go. We were supposed to meet in the parking lot. We sat in our car looking for other people with CCI dogs, but there were none. We were early, but I thought there should be some others waiting. At 4:45, I began to worry that I got the time wrong. I called the cell phone of the woman who was to give the test, but there was no answer. Then I started to think the time was 5:30, but I told Steve 5 so we were sure to be early.

Suddenly a woman and a dog with a CCI vest came around the building from the other side. I asked her if she was there for the test and she said, yes

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they had just finished!

All my efforts to stay calm went out the window as I realized something was very wrong. The woman said we should hurry because they were just finishing up. Apparently they began the testing at 4:30! I went into a panic as Steve drove us around to the front of the building. I got out with Moses and tore into the place.

The examiner said hurry because they were about to close up the building. I don’t remember much after that.

As if in a dream-like state I put Moses through the tasks the examiner requested. “Have him pick up the pen and give it to you…Put him in a down stay and walk away around the corner…Have him stand so I can look at his teeth, nails, coat, and musculature…load him into the elevator safely…put him in a sit-stay while I toss kibble at his feet…

She smiled and said we passed and that a new three-year certificate would come in the mail. She did ask if he had put on a little winter weight, but she didn’t make a big deal about it. Later when I asked Steve, he said Moses did everything she asked of us.

He said Moses was calm even though I had just lost my cool when faced with the fact that I had the time wrong, and we might have missed the whole exam!

Will I ever learn not to fret? Will I ever learn to be calm like my Moses?

Will I ever trust that things will work out one way or another, with or without worry? Maybe if I can learn from Moses I will one day be free from years of worrying and become more like him and his calm demeanor.

North Country Wild Care celebrates 10-year anniversary North Country Wild Care, a not-for-profit organization which supports home-based wildlife rehabilitators, marks its 10-year anniversary this month. Members celebrated this milestone at the organization’s monthly member meeting.

NCWC will be holding their annual spring gala fundraiser at the Gideon Putnam on April 30th. To make reservations for the gala and to learn more about NCWC, please visit www.northcountrywildcare.org.

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Happy Mothers Day Sunday, May 8, 2011

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Take a look at this week’s new club members

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It’s a girl!

“Bill,” a Saratoga resident, is shown here encouraging Mother Nature!

Bobbi Fisher and John Pratt of Ballston Spa are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Kelley Jean on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Saratoga Hospital. Kelley Jean weighed 6 pounds, 3.6 ounces and was 201⁄2 inches long. She joins big brother Robert and 3 sisters, Catherine, Alexandria and Nichole

at home! Kelley Jean’s maternal grandparents are Robin and Bill Hesling of Greenfield Center and Carl and Sue Aldrich of Warrensburg. Her paternal grandparents are Dorothy and Edward Pratt of Ballston Spa. Our congratulations to all of you!

Welcome, baby boy!

Jody and Adam Prescott of Ballston Spa welcomed a baby boy, Isaac Olaf, on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Saratoga Hospital. Isaac Olaf weighed 6 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 19 inches long. He joins big sister Pearl Elizabeth at home. Isaac’s maternal grandparents are Janice and Todd Alvord

and Danny and Kim Wilson, all of Galway, NY. His paternal grandparents are Michele and Herman Prescott of Bartlett, Illinois. His proud great-grandparents are Joan Schwab and John Wilson of Ballston Spa, and Elly Wood of Ocala, Florida.

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local briefs Electronic recycling day On Saturday, April 30 at Caroline St. School in Saratoga Springs from 10 am to 2:30 pm, ERSI Recycling will take your electronics and safely recycle them for a donation of 35 cents per pound. Computers, monitors, TVs, printers, faxes, scanners and other similar items accepted.

See a full list of acceptable items at http://electronicrecyclingscrapinginc.com/n-y-s-manufacturers-takeback-program-compliant-and-noncompliant-list-of-items. Hard drive erasure and shredding is optional at $7 per hard drive. Noncovered/non-compliant electronic items like cell phones, telephone hardware, microwaves and much more accepted for a fee of 35 cents/lb. Please, no air conditioners or large appliances! For questions, please contact Kristen Corcoran at (518) 312-8962.

The Catholic Daughters meeting The May meeting will be on Tuesday, May 2, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs at 6:30 pm. At this meeting, the basket raffle will take place and the Court’s Education Awards will be held. The winners’ work will go on to the state level.

On Saturday, May 7, the court will hold their annual May Crowning at the Knights of Columbus Hall followed by a picnic for members and their families, which will include hamburgers, hotdogs, and each member bringing a dish to share.

New members are welcomed to the Court year round. For more information, contact Regent Eileen Tuohy at (518) 584-3472 or ViceRegent Shirley Tellstone at (518) 581-2942.

Pet Appreciation week Impressions of Saratoga and Dawgdom will be holding their Annual Pet Appreciation Week from April 30 through May 8. This year the event will benefit Domestic Violence and their Safe Pet Partnership, H.O.P.E., The Saratoga County Animal Shelter, Old Friends at Cabin Creek, Waggin’ Tails, North Country Wildcare and several other local charities with a focus on the needs of animals. For more information, visit www.impressionssaratoga.com.

Historic Preservation Nominations Each year Saratoga Springs

Preservation Foundation recognizes individuals and organizations that have completed preservation projects in the past year. The Foundation is requesting nominations of projects that reflect a commitment to preserving, promoting, and reusing historic buildings and landscapes. The project must be located in the City of Saratoga Springs, but does not have to be located in a historic district. The building or landscape must be 50 years old or older. To nominate a project, please contact Samantha Bosshart, executive director, at (518) 587-5030 or sbosshart@saratogapreservation.org with the address of the project, a description of the work completed, and, if possible, the name of the property owner and photographs.

Please submit nominations by Monday, May 9.

Volunteers needed The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center is seeking volunteers for the summer season that begins in mid-May. The Center needs individuals to serve as Desk Ambassadors and/or Tour Guides.

Weekend volunteers are especially needed. Please call (518) 587-3241 or come directly to the Center at 297 Broadway for further information.

Genealogy 101 Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa is offering “Genealogy 101,” a 3-part seminar that teaches the basics of researching your family history and will be held at the museum on May 2, 9 and 16. This three-session introduction to genealogy will teach you basic research skills and acquaint you with vital records, state and federal census records, deeds and wills, military records, cemetery and other databases, online websites and more. The cost of this 3-part seminar is $35 per person. Class dates and hours are May 2, 9 and 16 from 11 am until 1 pm. Please call (518) 885-4000 or email jhoule@brooksidemuseum.org to register.

Call for vendors The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is looking for flea market/craft fair vendors for an indoor market to be held once a month at the Lodge, 1 Elks Lane on Sundays from 11 am to 3:30 pm. The cost for an 8-foot table space will be $15 each paid in advance. Doors will open to set up at 10 am. The dates planned are May 22, (outdoor spaces only), June 26 and September 25. For an application or

23 to answer any questions, please call Linda at (518) 289-5470 or Debbie at (518) 885-6506.

Pleasant St, Ballston Spa. For more information, call Catherine at (518) 885-3369.

Garage sale benefiting the American Cancer Society

Women’s luncheon

On April 30 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Farmers’ Market Pavilion on High Rock Avenue in Saratoga.

Twenty plus teams will have sale tables set up and items may be purchased for a money donation. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society as part of the Relay for Life scheduled June 10-11 at the East Side Recreation Field in Saratoga. For more information, call Marcy at (518) 893-0671.

Volunteer Meeting at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park On Wednesday, May 4 at 7 pm there will be a volunteer meeting at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at the Park Office, 80 Scout Road in Gansevoort. Opportunities are many and varied. You may choose to work in school classrooms or lead lessons and nature walks at the Park. Some volunteers help with trail building and maintenance or help with science research involving the ecological resources of the Preserve & Park. New volunteers are always welcome. For more information about volunteering, please contact the Park Office at (518) 450-0321 or email mbolson@ wiltonpreserve.org.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 will have their election meeting on May 2, at 7 pm at 23

All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday, May 10 from 12:00-1:30 pm at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P, Saratoga. Cost is $13.00 inclusive. For reservations, please call Ellie at (518) 584-3779 or Anita at (518) 583-4043 by May 6. No membership or dues required.

Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.

Call for vendors The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation and Human Services has announced the date for the Malta Community Center Crafty Shopper’s Marketplace which will be on Saturday, August 6 from 10 am to 3 pm. Vendors of manufactured and handcrafted merchandise are invited to apply for a space at this indoor/outdoor market at the Malta Community Center on 1 Bayberry Dr. in Malta. Booth fees are $50 for an inside space or $40 for an outside space. Call the Malta Community Center at (518) 8994411 for an application or more information.

Recreation Programs Malta Recreation Center 1 Bayberry Dr. Malta For information on all programs, please call the Community Center at (518) 899-4411 or visit www.maltatown.org

HELPING HANDS Organization

Gilda’s Club Capital Region New York

Mission The mission of Gilda’s Club Capital Region New York is to create a welcoming community of free support for everyone living with cancer - men, women, teens and children - along with their families and friends. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities.

How to Help Whatever your skill, we can use you! Volunteer tasks available are office work, volunteering on a committee, helping with member workshops and outside clean-up and maintenance, among other things. If you aren’t able to volunteer your time, we are always in need of monetary donations, and we keep a wish list for items needed at our clubhouse. We genuinely appreciate every donation made.

Contact We are located at One Penny Lane, Latham. We can be reached by phone at (518) 782-9833, email: info@gccrny.org and our website is gccrny.org.

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upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 5/5: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 pm Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 5/3: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7:30 pm 5/5: Town Board agenda meeting, 7:30 pm Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 5/2: Town Board meeting, 7 pm Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 5/4: Town Board meeting, 7 pm City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 5/2: City Council meeting, 7 pm 5/4: Design Review Commission meeting, 7 pm Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 5/2: Board of Trustees workshop, 7 pm Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 5/2: Planning Board meeting, 7 pm 5/5: Town Board agenda meeting, 7 pm Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 5/2: Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, 7 pm 5/5: Town Board meeting, 7 pm Saratoga County Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster St., # 1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 5/2: Veterans Committee meeting, 2:30 pm 5/2: Legislative and Research Committee meeting, 3:30 pm 5/4: Personnel and Insurance Committee meeting, 3 pm 5/4: Economic Development Committee meeting, 4 pm

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local briefs continued Snow White Tea Kids ages 2 1/2 to 8 are invited to dress in your best fairy tale costumes and come to the Malta Community Center on Sunday, May 15 from 2 to 3:30 pm. Meet some of the characters from the upcoming Spotlighter’s musical production, “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White,” play some party games, model your costumes on our runway (if you dare), make a craft, have a snack and be entertained! Malta residents are $12 per child; non-residents are $13.50 per child. Pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (518) 8994411 for further information.

Ballston Spa Summer Enrichment available for Ballston Spa students The Ballston Spa Central School District is offering a variety of summer camp enrichment experiences.

Enrichment classes will be held during July and August, are open to Ballston Spa students and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Further information and an online application are available on the district website at www.bscsd.org.

Gateway Academy for middle school students is a one-week, fullday camp focusing on early engineering skills. Held July 18 to 22, this camp is supported by a Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation grant. This camp is available for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and there is a $10 fee.

Video Game Design for middle and high school students will be offered for two week-long sessions, one in video character design (July 11-15) and one in video world design (July 18-22). These pro-

grams are available to all incoming 6th to 12th grade students.

Scholarship funding from Mildred Elley allows us to offer the program to only BSCSD students for an $85 fee per session.

StarTalk Summer Language Immersion and Culture Program teaching students Chinese, is for students entering grades 1 to 12.

Offered by WSWHE BOCES, the program is scheduled for July 2 to 29, from 9 am to 2 pm and is hosted at Lake Avenue Elementary School in Saratoga Springs. This grant-supported program costs $100 and registration ends May 13.

A LEGO Robotics Academy program, in conjunction with RPI, will be held August 8 to 19. The first program is a half-day Junior LEGO Robotics morning program for incoming grade 3 to 5 students who did not participate in last summer’s elementary LEGO Robotics program. The LEGO Robotics program will be held in the afternoon for incoming grade 6 to 8 students or incoming grade 5 students who participated in the elementary program last summer. There is a $350 fee for each of these program offerings.

Claymation Creations class for students entering grades 3 to 5 that will be held July 11 through 15.

Mosaic Tile Mirror program will be held July 18 through 22 for students entering grades 6 to 8.

Graphic Design/Animation for high school students will be offered July 18 through 22.

All Fine Arts programs cost $75 and will be led by BOCES instructors in district schools from 9 to 11:30 am.

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Re-dedication ceremony

French/American concert

Greenridge Cemetery, Greenridge Place, Saratoga Springs This ceremony, beginning at 10 am, honors Ellen Hardin Walworth, a founder of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Flutist Margaret LaFrance, M.M., and pianist/composer Michael Harrison, assisted by Mary Cobb, flutist and Francelise Dawkins, narrator, will present a concert of French and American music at 7:30 pm. Tickets, available at the door only, are $10 for the general public and $5 for students. For more information, email marglafrance@gmail.com or call (518) 288-3096.

Prescription drug take-back day At the Police Benevolent Association on Weibel Avenue on Saturday, April 30 from 10 am to 2 pm. Local residents are encouraged to get rid of old, expired and unused Rx and over-the-counter capsules/tablets without harming the environment or contributing to the growing Rx drug abuse problem among young people.

Indoor rummage and bake sale

Geocache Easter Egg Hunt

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave. at Henning Rd. From 9 am to 4 pm on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 from 9 to 11 am. Pay what you want! All proceeds go to benefit mission programs sponsored by United Methodist Women & Church & Society.

Galway Preserve, 2519 Crane Rd. From 9 am to 2 pm, find some eggs, find some caches, and find some friends (or make new ones) as you and your children search throughout the preserve. Prizes for found eggs will include candy, toys, geoitems and more. Drinks and snacks will be available. This event will be led by Chris Parker, Preserve steward and geocacher extraordinaire.

For more information, call Saratoga PLAN at (518) 587-4555.

Saturday April 30 Gansevoort farmers’ market Every other Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm at the Northumberland Town Hall on Catherine St.

Saratoga farmers’ market Division St. School Saratoga’s premier market, featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more.

From 9 am to 1 pm. For more information, call (518) 638-8530. (Next Wed., 5/4/11 begins summer Farmers’ Mkt. at High Rock Pavilion.)

Relay for life garage sale The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be the beneficiary of a garage sale being held today from 9 am to 3 pm at the Farmers’ Market Pavilion on High Rock Avenue. Items may be purchased for a money donation. The Relay for Life will take place June 10 and 11 of this year at the East Side Rec Field in Saratogas Springs. For more information please call Marcy at (518) 893-0671.

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4-H Walkathon The walk will begin and end at the Warming Hut on the Avenue of the Pines in Saratoga State Park. Registration will be from 9:30 to 10:00 am and the 5K walk will start at 10:15 am. The Walkathon is open to everyone. For more information, contact the 4-H Office at (518) 885-8995.

Saratoga Springs Mardi Gras Festival Held at various locations downtown Saratoga, this event benefits Saratoga EOC and the Giving Circle.

For more information, visit saratogamardigras.org.

Hadley maple festival A variety of events take place all day, including music from various artists beginning at 10:30 am at the Rockwell Street Train Pavilion, 4113 Rockwell Street and a model train exhibit by the Upstate Model Railroaders Club from 9 am to 4 pm at the Hadley Town Hall, 4 Stony Creek Rd.

Sunday May 1 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 (ages 5 to 12) $5, under 5 free, takeout $8.

Sheep to Shawl program Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa Join our May Day celebration with the Sheep to Shawl Program for families from noon to 3 pm. Dance around a “May Pole,” then take part in Sheep to Shawl, which includes sheep shearing, spinning of fibers into yarn, and weaving the yarn into cloth. Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family.

Cinco De Mayo for kids Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Join us from 2 to 3 pm for songs and games.

Holocaust remembrance day Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs Commemorate Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day at 3 pm. Candle lighting will honor the memory of the 6 million Jews who were killed and Rabbi Ken Blatt will present a liturgical piece entitled, “Megillat Hashoah” or “The Scroll of the Holocaust.” For more information, please call (518) 584-2370 or email at saratogajcc@verizon.net.

Benefit concert Hudson River Music Hall, 122 Main St. Hudson Falls A benefit for first grade teacher Shannon Werne Fureno from 1 to 6 pm. Shannon was diagnosed with a stage 4, brain tumor and is a single

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mother with 2 young children. Five local cover bands; Dirt Cheap, Even The Odd, The Jonathan Newell Band, The Brat Pack and Kings English will perform. Adirondack Guitar will auction off 2 guitars. Proceeds will help cover Shannon’s medical costs. Tickets are $10. For pre-sales and info contact 747-0778.

Monday May 2 Community bingo Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga.

An evening of fun for old and young, every Monday evening at 7 pm. Doors open at 4 pm. Refreshments will be available.

(518) 584-2585.

Tuesday May 3 Saratoga Turf Talkers Toastmasters Longfellows Inn, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Join us from 12:30 to 1:30 pm to practice communication and leadership skills, offer feedback and support, and have fun together.

Our meetings are free and guests are welcome. For more information, please call Mary Alice at (518) 884-2806 or visit our website: http://saratogaturftalkers.freetoasthost.biz

Preparing for Success in the Equine Industry Seven Horse Pub, 43 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs This event is open to the public at 6 pm. For more information, visit www.embracetherace.com or www.eponaracingstable.com

Concert: Ying Quartet Skidmore College, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs The dynamic Ying Quartet returns to perform with Skidmore students and faculty in an exhilarating season finale at 8:30 pm in the Arthur Zankel Music Center. For ticket information, call (518) 580-5321or go to skidmore.edu/Zankel.

Wednesday May 4 Saratoga Farmers’ Market High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga’s premier market, featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more.

Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm and Satur-

days, 9 am to 1 pm. For more information, call (518) 638-8530

K of C bingo The Knights of Columbus, Pine Road, Saratoga Community bingo each Wednesday at 7 pm. Doors open at 5 pm.

Refreshments will be available. Call (518) 584-8547 for more information.

Thursday May 5 Seniors: making a change in living arrangements?

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Join the Saratoga County Vital Aging Network (SVAN) from 7 to 8:30 pm as Holly Panek, owner of ReDesign In Mind talks to seniors about simplifying the life-changing process of leaving their present lifestyle and downsizing - either moving in with family or moving to a retirement center or other living arrangements that mean major changes. Call Dee Sarno at (518) 339-0636 for additional information.

Saratoga. Please bring binoculars.

This program is offered through the Adirondack Mountain Club. Group size is limited to 15. Pre-registration is required. Call Rich Speidel at 518623-2587 to register. Meet at the Camp Saratoga parking lot #1 off Scout Road.

Donny Elvis

The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, 84 Weibel Avenue Doors open at 6 pm with the first game beginning at 7:15. The building is wheelchair accessible and has smoking and non-smoking sections. Refreshments for sale. For more information, call (518) 584-2370.

Friday May 6 End-of-Life healthcare decisions Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. At 1 pm, in the Dutcher Community Room. “Tough Talk about Hard Decisions: Exploring Legal and Ethical End-of-Life Issues” offers an opportunity to listen to and talk with experts about healthcare proxies, living wills, ethical dilemmas, and the New York Palliative Care Act. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Helen Crawshaw at bkinhand@aol.com or (518) 584-2636.

Upcoming Bird Walk Wilton Wildlife Preserve On Saturday, May 7, join us for this leisurely morning walk along the trails and varied habitats of Camp

Saratoga Springs Music Hall, 464 Broadway On May 8 from 2 to 4 pm, to benefit Focus on Humanity. Tickets are $25. Call (518) 391-8686 or email focusonhumanity@gmail.com

Firehouse tour

American Legion, Clancy St., Schuylerville Friday, May 6, at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 per person, available at the door. However, reservations are appreciated. Pre-paid reservations will be taken for tables of 8. Beverages and snacks will be for sale. For information, please call Marie Foster, (518) 695-5609.

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. will host a special trip to the Lake Avenue firehouse for a tour on Wed., May 11 at 10:30 am. We’ll meet at the museum to put on our helmets before we walk together to the station next door.

This event is free with Museum admission. Please pre-register. For more information, please call the museum at (518) 584-5540.

Plant sale

Fashion show

On Saturday, May 7 from 8 am to 1 pm, the Friends’ of the Stillwater Free Library will be holding their 2nd annual plant sale fundraiser.

Assorted bulbs and ground cover will be for sale in the library parking lot at very reasonable prices. Rain or shine.

Highway Tabernacle Church, 235 Hudson Ave, Mechanicville Bella Rosa Boutique will present a Spring Fashion Show on May 12 at 6:30 pm to benefit Alight Care Center. Alight is a pro-life, pro-family service offering education and support for individuals and families in need. The evening will include live music, a boutique sale, hors d’ oeuvres, dessert and more. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

For more information, call (518) 664-5555.

Book signing Bingo

Mother’s Day tea

Local author Lulu Maynard invites you to a book signing at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 185 Ballston Avenue (Price Chopper Plaza on Route 50,) Saratoga Springs from noon to 3 pm Saturday, May 7. Purchase a copy of her new book, “Two Hearts Collide”(cash or checks only) and receive a free bookmark with every copy, in addition to homemade Italian pastries, coffee and tea.

Learn To Fish For Trout Kaydeross Preserve, West Milton On Saturday, May 7, Saratoga PLAN hosts Bob Thomas and Paul Sinicki, will educate us about trout fishing and fly fishing techniques. After a short hike in to the Creek together, we’ll spead out along the 2500 foot shoreline to try it out. Attendees must have a fishing license. To register, please call (518) 518-5875554.

‘A Sisterhood Shabbat’ Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs The women of their Sisterhood will be leading and conducting a special Shabbat Service on Saturday, May 7 at 9 am. Following the service a luncheon will be held. For more information or to RSVP, please call (518) 584-2370 or email at saratogajcc@verizon.net by May 3.

Bowling for Scholars Saratoga Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs This event on Saturday, May 21, begins at 11 am with half-price bowling all day and The Gutterball Bash cocktail party beginning at 7 pm. The cocktail party admission is $75 and includes food from Hattie’s, a cash bar and silent auction. All proceeds benefit Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar. For more information, visit saratogasponsorascholar.org or call Jim LaVigne at (518) 587-2472.

Charity Runs 4th Annual kLaVoy 5k Held on Saturday, May 7 at Saratoga Springs State Park, to benefit the Center for Donation and Transplant, this 5K begins at 8 am. To register go to www. active.com, keyword kLaVoy5k, or email kLaVoy5k@hotmail.com.

Busy Bones 500 Walk Join us on Saturday, May 7 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, for the 5th Annual Busy Bone 500. The festivities are

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from 11 am to 2 pm, rain or shine.

Throughout the day there will be a silent auction, raffles, refreshments, vendors and contests for you and your pet! For everyone’s safety, please be sure that your dog is friendly with other dogs and people, on a leash and healthy. You will need to bring proof of current rabies vaccinations. For more information, visit www.saratogacountyny.gov/upload/2011041213.pdf

Team Billy Ride and Walk for Research This event honors the memory of Billy Grey, who lost his battle with a brain tumor just two weeks shy of his 13th birthday. It will take place on Sunday, May 15 at the Farmers’ Market at High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs. Three rides of 50, 25 and 10 miles will begin at 8:30 am, with a three-mile walk through the historic district starting at 9 am. This local event and ongoing donations have made possible over $1 million in research grants for brain tumor research. All donations are tax deductible and benefit the National Brain Tumor Society. Visit www.teambilly.org, for more information.

Dragon’s Pride Run The Dragon’s Pride Run 5K on Sunday, May 15 at Saratoga State Park Warming Hut will kick off at 9 am.

This event benefits the Division Street School PTA, to help us enhance our children’s physical fitness through extra programs and equipment. Thanks to our many sponsors and participants, last year we were able to raise enough money to purchase and install a rock climbing wall in the gymnasium. For more information, visit www.dragonspriderun.com.

SPAC Rock & Run The SPAC Action Council will host this event on Sunday, May 22, in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The 5K race is open to walkers/runners of all ages and abilities, and will feature live music along the course. A kids’ fun run is also scheduled. Preregistration by May 14 is encouraged. Race application and on-line registration available at www.areep.com. For more information, please call Evie Chabot at (518) 584-9330, ext. 122 or visit www.spac.org.

Firecracker 4 This annual race takes place on July 4. To register visit Firecracker4.com.

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briefs 2011 Spirit of Preservation Recognition Awards nominations sought SARATOGA SPRINGS - Each year, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation recognizes individuals and organizations that have completed preservation projects in the past year.

The Foundation is requesting nominations of projects that reflect a commitment to preserving, promoting, and reusing historic buildings and landscapes. Projects must be located in the City of Saratoga Springs to be eligible, but do not have to be located in a historic district. Projects must include exteriors of private property and interiors or exteriors of public spaces involving a building or landscape that is at least 50 years old.

Individuals, organizations, businesses and municipal representatives can be nominated.

Projects of all sizes will be consid-

ered - anything from removal of vinyl siding or restoring original wood windows, to an entire building rehabilitation or adaptive-reuse. New construction projects can also be nominated, such as compatible new additions and in-fill construction. Projects must have been completed within the 2010 calendar year.

Nominations will be evaluated by an awards committee based on the following criteria: project design sensitivity to the historic character and environment of the property; project execution represents appropriate techniques and preservation practice; degree of difficulty faced and appropriateness of solutions applied.

To submit a nomination, contact Samantha Bosshart, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation executive director, at (518) 587-5030 or at sbosshart@saratogapreservation.org with the address of the project; a description of the work completed; and, if possible, name of the property owner and photographs. Please submit nominations by Monday, May 9.

The Preservation Recognition Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 26 at City Hall. The event is open to the public.

For more information, visit www.saratogapreservation.org.

Welcome a Fresh Air child into your home this summer You can enjoy a picture-perfect summer by inviting a Fresh Air child into your home! Hosting a child does not take much, just a little room in your heart and your home. The experience creates friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Residents in and around the Saratoga area have been welcoming Fresh Air children into their homes.

Since 1877, New York City children growing up in low-income neighborhoods have been able to experience simple summer pleasures in rural and suburban communities. By welcoming visitors into their homes during the summer, host families give Fresh Air children an opportunity to escape the sometimes dangerous, hot and crowded city streets. First-time Fresh Air children are between the ages of six and 12. Many families find their hosting experiences so rewarding that more than 65 percent of all children are re-invited to stay with the same host families, year after year.

For more information on hosting a Fresh Air child, please contact Patty LeRoy at (518) 885-9505, or visit www.freshair.org.

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Legendary World War II Pilot Honored for Military Service

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Local hero and Tuskegee Airman, Clarence Dart was honored for his exceptional military service last week.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Clarence Dart, a 90-year-old Wesley Community resident, was recently honored alongside his family for his military service as one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen.

As a Tuskegee Airman, the first

African American aviators, Dart had a unique role in serving his country throughout Europe during the Second World War. He completed numerous successful missions and conquered racial divides.

Saratoga County and Saratoga Springs City officials honored Dart during a special ceremony Wednesday, April 20 at Wesley Community Health Care Center.

However, it wasn't the first time he received recognition for his service.

President George W. Bush presented Dart and his fellow Tuskegee Airmen with the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation's highest honors. Individually, Dart received the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross with four oak leaf clusters, which is among the highest military accolades. In addition, the local hero was an invited guest at President Obama's inauguration.

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Places of Worship Please contact Robin Mitchell for any copy changes: (518) 581-2480x 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.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N Bacon Hill, NY Office phone: 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Worship service 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

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.

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.

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

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

Services: Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

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

Services: Sunday 9:30 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.

New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Contact: 518-580-1810; http://www.newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30am - 12:00pm Childcare is available at all services.

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

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

Services: Sunday: 10 a.m.

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

Handicapped accessible.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 43 Round Lake Rd. Ballston Lake (Malta Mall) Contact: 899-7777; www.ggcc-malta.org Services: Sunday 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.

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Services: Sunday 8, 10 a.m.

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

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

Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

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

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

Contact: 584- 9112.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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.

Old Stone Church 159 Stone Church Road Ballston Spa, NY Contact: 518-583-1002 Adult Sunday School 9:00 am Service at 10:30 am Good Friday April 22, 2011 the church is opened from noon – 3:00 pm for quiet reflection and prayer.

Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 Sunrise Service will be at 7:30 am with breakfast to follow the service.

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

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.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd.

Malta Commons, Suite 3

RELIGION Malta, NY 12020 Contact: 881-1505; www.riverofhope fellowship.com Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Corner of Routes 32 and 71, Quaker Springs Contact: 587-7477; 399-5013.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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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.

Saratoga Independent Church New Location: Knights of Colombus Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs Contact: 306-4652; Edgeministry1@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Food Pantry Tuesday 9-11 @ KoC

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

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)

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 Religious education and nursery care at the 10 am service each Sunday 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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Music to the Max!

- Max London’s adds live music with different and tasty ingredients.

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

Beginning this weekend, Max London’s Restaurant and Bar at 466 Broadway, Saratoga Springs will become another exciting new venue that will significantly add to the live music scene in Downtown Saratoga Springs.

The music schedule will begin on Friday and Saturday evenings at 10 pm. The schedule will have programming elements that feature a rotation of popular, primarily acoustic-based local favorite songwriters on Friday evenings. On Saturday nights, the venue shifts its focus to that of a jazz venue, where featured artists front a consistent house band, which is called the Max London Trio.

The first weekend’s programming will have Wardsteiner, a popular duo composed of Seth Warden and Michael Steiner on Friday. On Saturday, the Max London Trio will feature leading jazz artists Lee Russo on saxophone and Michael Louis Smith on guitar.

According to Dillon Moran, who has coordinated the schedule for the venue, the goal of forming the Trio was to provide “a solid base arrangement” that would provide a signature sound each Saturday that the featured artists would be able to build upon. The Trio might expand to a quartet some weeks as well. All of the musicians have substantial credentials and ability to interface with the featured artists. The Max London Trio’s drummer and bandleader is Dave Berger. The bassist each week will be drawn from the ranks of Lou Smaldone, Mike Lawrence and Michael Craner and the frequent presence on keyboards will be the well-regarded Rob Lindquist.

Mr. Moran has developed a nice rotation of popular performers on Fridays, balancing variety with consistent quality. In addition to Wardsteiner, the Friday schedule will rotate between area favorites Rich Ortiz, Brian Gibney, Erin Harkes, the Tequila Mockingbirds and the Rodeo Barons.

The featured jazz artists for Saturdays also have the same attention to quality. In addition to Russo and Smith, jazz fans can look forward to appearances by accomplished performers such as George Muscatello, Chuck D'Aloia, Brian Patneaude, Keith Pray, Eric Walentowicz and Dave Payette. Having a consistent sound from a house backing band should afford each of these talents the ability to maximize their performances.

Moran stated that he also plans to bring in music talent from New York City and beyond for some special fixed-seating shows once the venue has been established.

In keeping with the later hours of music, Max London’s will be keeping the kitchen open later on weekends until midnight and will be offering an expanded bar menu.

This is the schedule of music through Memorial Day weekend. All shows begin at 10 pm: Friday, April 29 - Wardsteiner Saturday, April 30 - The Max London Trio featuring Lee Russo and Michael Louis Smith Friday, May 6 - Erin Harkes and Blaze Saturday, May 7 - The Max London Trio featuring Travis Sullivan and Michael Louis Smith Friday, May 13 - The Rodeo Barons Saturday May 14 - The Max London Trio featuring Lee Russo and Yuko Kishimoto Friday, May 20 - Brian Gibney Saturday, May 21 - The Max London Trio featuring Chuck D'Aloia and Rob Lindquist Friday, May 27 - Tequila Mockingbirds Saturday, May 28 - The Max London Trio featuring Keith Pray and Dave Payette For more information, call Max London’s Restaurant and Bar at (518) 587-3535 or visit www.maxlondons.com.

Kings of Leon return to SPAC this summer!

LiveNation has announced that popular Southern/alt rock band Kings of Leon and special guest Band of Horses will return to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, August 20.

Tickets for the show will go on sale at 10 am this Saturday, April 30. Tickets are priced at $60.50 and $40.50 in the pavilion; lawn seats are $27.50, with special lawn 4-packs available at $92 (in advance only).

There will be a limited number of $20 lawn seats on Saturday’s first day of sale only, while supplies last.

Tickets will be available at www.LiveNation.com or by phone: (800) 745-3000.

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Frank Wakefield brings his “joie de mandolin” back to the Parting Glass Whenever mandolin and bluegrass great Frank Wakefield plays at The Parting Glass in his adopted hometown of Saratoga Springs, you can expect an unbeatable evening combining fun with virtuoso performance.

Saturday’s show promises to be another exciting rendition of what has become Frank’s annual show at “the Glass.”

The show will feature lots of fine bluegrass harmonies and traditional playing as well as lots of sizzling innovative picking.

The band will be performing both bluegrass favorites and many of Frank’s original vocals and instrumentals.

As always, Frank has assembled a stellar band for the show. In addition to Frank on mandolin and vocals, Jeff Wisor will be also featured on fiddle and Saturday, April 30, 8 pm vocals. Jeff has toured as the fiddler with David Bromberg for over 29 years.

The Parting Glass Three outstanding musicians from The Hickory Project have also been assembled: Anthony Hannigan on guitar and vocals, Dave Cavage on banjo and 40 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs vocals and Steve Belcher on acoustic bass.

Admission: $15 This is a one-of-a-kind performer; always providing a unique show that is Reservations: (518) 583-1916 or both rousing and enjoyable. One guarantee if you attend – you will not be www.partingglasspub.com able to sit still.

- Arthur Gonick

Frank Wakefield Band

Set your GPS for GPGDS Rochester-based Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) has a relentless reggae sound - combining roots reggae with experimental dub into a genre they call North American International Body Music. GPGDS has played 500 shows in the past three years, touring relentlessly and developing a widespread grassroots following. The group has performed at premier venues and festivals across the U.S. including Red Rocks and Rothbury.

The band has shared the stage with such reggae greats as Toots and the Maytals, The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Israel Vibration, Yellowman, Culture, The Meditations, Don Carlos, Morgan Heritage, Midnite and Mad Professor.

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Saturday, April 30 @ 8 pm Admission: $10 (21+) / $15 (ages 18-20) Putnam Den, 63A Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-8066 • www.putnamden.com

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Survive AND Thrive with the Positive Power of Humor and Creativity

by Dr. Joel Goodman for Saratoga TODAY

In the past two years, the global economy has not been a laughing matter. But it could have been worse— you could have been trapped in a mine 2000 feet below the surface for 69 days! Actually, on August 5, the attention of the world was focused on 33 miners in Chile who found themselves exactly in that situation.

Thankfully, we know there was a happy ending - on October 13, more than one billion people world-wide were transfixed watching the miraculous rescue of these brave miners.

How did they do it? What can we learn from their trials and tribulations? I thought about these questions a lot as I was in the midst of planning for The HUMOR Project’s 54th international conference on “The Positive Power of Humor and Creativity.”

Inspired by their heroism in the face of (very) tough times, I decided to make the theme of this year’s international event “Survive AND Thrive,” with the emphasis on the “AND.” I realized that the tests the miners faced could provide teachable moments for the rest of us on the planet that face challenges. One miner in particular stood out to me as the personification of “Survive AND

Rescued Chilean miner Edison Pena to be honored at HUMOR Conference See Page 7 Thrive”— Edison Pena, the 12th miner out of the mine. With a name like Edison, he certainly also fits in with a conference on humor and creativity. Edison was ingenious in figuring out how to creatively reframe the stressful situation.

Edison and his wife Angelica will be joining us on June 10-12 at our 2011 conference. This year’s program will highlight Edison’s humor and creativity as universal when I present him with the first International Survive AND Thrive Award. During the conference, our attendees will have a fun-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their photo taken with Edison. I will also interview him to “mine” his Survive AND Thrive insights and inspiration.

So you don’t have to defer gratification, here are a handful of ingredients drawn from Edison’s recipe for adding years to your life and life to your years. I encourage you to apply these powerful principles so that you can survive AND thrive: 1- When the going gets rough, run for your life: Research tells us that exercise is a key component to help us deal with stress. During the 69 days in the mine, Edison lifted his spirits by running (releasing endorphins in the process). He harnessed himself to a pallet and gave himself a great workout running up to 6 miles a day through the underground tunnels.

Edison said that he ran “to show that I wasn’t just waiting around… I was running to be an active participant in

(our attitudes and perceptions).” Edison affirmed this when he said, “You can’t live life stressing or being upset by what happened. I want to look forward.”

4 - Pursue your passion… especially when times are tough: News flash— Elvis is alive!

Actually, Edison brought him back to life by listening to and singing Elvis’ songs as a way of mobilizing Edison’s will to live. Edison has always had a passion for Elvis’ music…this passion became the soundtrack that Edison could play to keep him sound and on track to take on the challenges in the mine.

5- There is no “I” in “team”: Edison and his fellow miners “got by with a little help from their friends.”

With great leadership from foreman Luis Urzua, the miners had terrific teamwork as they played a variety of complementary roles - e.g., Mario Sepulveda brought comic relief, Mario Gomez served as the spiritual advisor, and Edison boosted morale by leading miners in Elvis sing-alongs. Edison observed, “All 33 of us depended on each other. That was all we had.”

Edison Pena is the personification of “joie de vivre” and the epitome of someone who celebrates life. Let’s

my own salvation.”

Pena continued to put this philosophy into practice after the rescue: he was invited by the New York City Marathon to come and observe the November 2010 event. Pena replied that rather than being an observer, he wanted to actively participate (and finish) the Marathon. With ice packs adorning his sore knees, Pena finished and achieved his goal!

2 - When the going gets rough, fun for your life: Edison’s warm smile reflects his playful sense of humor (which you’ll also see at www.YouTube.com/watch?v=7SvCi DLTyJY). Edison had his own HUMORx in which he actualized Norman Cousins’ notion that laughter is like “internal jogging.” So, not only did he exercise by jogging in the mine, Edison also exercised his funny bone as a way of exorcizing the demons in the depths of the mine.

Edison reflected that he wanted “to tell the mine that I was better than the mine. I was challenging the mine. I was determined to outwit and win over the mine so the mine would be forced to birth me out to the earth again.” Edison outwitted the mine by keeping his wit and wits about him.

He tickled stress before it could tackle him.

3 - Your attitude affects your altitude: Edison was more than “six feet under”… and yet his attitude kept him alive!

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The HUMOR Project Conference soars over Lake George June 10-12 learn from Edison’s actions that speak louder than words: When you are in a stressful crunch and the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off, you can intentionally turn it back on by using the above five ingredients in Edison’s recipe to survive AND thrive. Here’s to you… and to life!

Dr. Joel Goodman is founder of The HUMOR Project, Inc. in Saratoga Springs. Recipient of the International Lifetime of Laughter Award and author of Laffirmations: 1,001 Ways to Add Humor to Your Life and Work, Joel is a popular speaker throughout the U.S. and all 7 continents.

Comic/musician Stephen Lynch breaks a few eggs at The Egg

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Stephen Lynch is a self-proclaimed "musician trapped in the body of a comedian," who writes and sings smart, off-color lyrics, that, although racy, are so well-written they quickly become favorites.

Stephen released his fourth, highly anticipated CD, entitled “3 Balloons” in the winter of 2009 and then went on a non-stop tour of the US and Europe to both launch the album as well as a new division of Comedy Central - Comedy Central Live Entertainment - which was developed to oversee the network’s expansion into live stand-up tours, comedy festivals and performance DVDs. In addition, Stephen is producing a live 1-hour special directed by Gregory Dark followed by a DVD. The DVD will be submitted to film festivals before it hits stores.

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Music by French composers to be celebrated in Skidmore concert

“Unstable Ground” exhibit compares Saratoga vistas “then and now”

Photo by John Oakley

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Music by French composers will be celebrated in the spring concert by the Skidmore College Community Chorus and Vocal Chamber Ensemble, to be presented at 3 pm Sunday, May 1, in the Arthur Zankel Music Center.

General admission for the concert is $7, $5 for students and free with a Skidmore student ID. Tickets are available at Showclix.com. Tickets for the event also will be available at the Zankel box office from noon to 3 pm Friday, April 29.

Directed by Janet McGhee, the 170-voice chorus will fill the stage of the Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall to sing one of the bestloved of major choral works: the Fauré Requiem. Soloists for the Requiem will be soprano Nicole Newell and baritone Bryce Klatsky.

“I chose the Fauré for the spring concert to a large extent because I knew we had strong student singers who could truly do justice to the demanding solos,” McGhee said.

The singers will be accompanied by a professional orchestra including 16 players.

Among them are Skidmore Music Department faculty members Michael Emery playing solo violin, Patrice Malatestinic on French horn and Elizabeth Huntley on harp. Playing timpani in the orchestra is Adam Epstein, a recent Skidmore graduate.

Also on the program will be Renaissance madrigals, including Jannequin’s “Chant des Oiseaux” (“Song of the Birds”), in which choristers imitate birdcalls, and Maurice Ravel’s Trois Chansons (Three Songs).

Soloists in the Ravel work are Mary Horn, soprano; Lauren Gradowski, alto; Adam M. Steinberger, tenor; and Maxwell Stevens, baritone.

McGhee said the Skidmore College Community Chorus is at an all-time peak enrollment with 170 singers. A decade ago, when she assumed the role of chorus director, the ensemble had dwindled to about 45 singers.

“We’re very fortunate to have a good balance among the four sections,” she said.

The chorus rehearses each Wednesday evening, and is open to community singers as well as to Skidmore faculty, staff, and students. No audition is necessary.

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Broadway “then and now”

BALLSTON SPA - Brookside Museum will host a photography exhibition called “Unstable Ground.” This art exhibition is on loan from the Frances Young Tang Museum at Skidmore and will open on Friday, May 6 at 5 pm and is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on display through June 25.

“Unstable Ground” is a project completed by Skidmore’s Nicholas Liu-Sontag and Karen Kellogg, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies. Both worked together during the summer of 2010 to compare early 20th century photographs of areas around Saratoga Springs with contemporary photographs taken from the identical point of view. The

vivid “then-and-now” contrasts capture dramatic changes over time.

“We worked closely with Nicholas Liu-Sontag on this project to provide historic images for this project,” said Kathleen Coleman, curator at Brookside Museum. “We are very excited about this exhibition because it really shows how things have changed in our community.”

Brookside Museum, a non-profit organization located at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa, inspires community memory by telling the story of Saratoga County through engaging exhibits and interactive programs. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org or call (518) 885-4000.

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Auditions for Guys and Dolls Jr. Saratoga Children’s Theater (SCT) announces that auditions for its spring production of Guys and Dolls Jr. will take place on Saturday, April 30 beginning at 12:30 pm.

Auditions are open to children ages 10 to 18.

The auditions will take place at SCT’s theater at 64 Hamilton Street, Saratoga Springs.

Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls Junior introduces colorful characters who have become legends in the musical theatre canon. They include Sarah Brown, an upright but uptight "mission doll," Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love, Adelaide, a nightclub performer whose chronic flu is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating dice game.

Applicants should bring a resume, headshot or school photo, sheet music for 16 bars of a Broadway show tune and dance shoes or sneakers.

If cast, a tuition of $195 will be due at the first rehearsal. Performances will be on June 9 through 11. An application form is available to download at www.saratogachildrenstheater.org.

For more information, phone Meg Kelly at (518) 580-1782.

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Suzanne Voigt Farmers’Market This past March, while attending a market managers’ conference, I had the pleasure of dining at Elephant in Kingston, NY – a local eatery where ingredients rule, and community and fun prevail.

Elephant is famous for supporting local sustainable farms and serving exquisite Tapas. Oh, what memories the evening had for me. I lived in Spain years ago and every night was Tapas night – an appetizer served with wine at all the local bars of Spain. There, Tapas represented the best local ingredient of the area –

each town having their own signature Tapas. This got me thinking: Saratoga should have its own Tapas!

So off to the farmers’ market I went in search for THE Saratoga Tapas…..

Below is my idea. But I challenge everyone to submit, on our Facebook page (Saratoga Farmers’ Market), his/her idea for THE Saratoga Tapas! Let the submissions begin! (We will also take them at the market table or by email, at marketcoordinator@saratogafarmersmarket.org). The possibilities are endless.

Spicy Elihu Farm Lamb Sausage and Argyle Cheese Tapas This is a good early spring Tapas in a tortilla style. All the ingredients are fresh from the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. It has depth and is delicious hot or cold. I suggest serving a slice with a fresh tomato and basil salad and a glass of wine.

(Recipe should serve 6)

Ingredients 1 – 8 or 9 inch frying pan with oven-proof handle 3 tbsp olive oil 6 oz Elihu Farm Chorizo, thinly sliced 1 1/2 lb fingerling potatoes, thinly sliced 2 red onions, halved and thinly sliced 4 large market eggs 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra to garnish 4 oz./1 cup grated Argyle (or other local) hard cheese Salt and ground black pepper

Preparation 1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a nonstick frying pan (that has a fitted lid) and fry the sausage until golden brown and cooked through. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

2. Add 2 tbsp oil to the pan and fry the potatoes and onions for 2-3 minutes, turning often. Cover tightly and cook over a gentle heat for

about 30 minutes turning occasionally, until potatoes are soft and slightly golden.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, parsley, cheese, sausage.

4. Gently stir in the potatoes and onions until coated.

5 Wipe out the pan with paper towel and heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil. Add the potato mixture and cook, over a very low heat, until the egg begins to set. Use a metal spatula to prevent the tortilla from sticking and allow the uncooked egg to run underneath.

6. Preheat the broiler to high.

When the base of the tortilla has set in pan (about 5 minutes), put pan/tortilla under the broiler and cook until it is set and golden (only will take a couple

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of minutes).

Serve warm or let it cool off and serve later cold (or warmed). It keeps well in your refrigerator for up to a few days.

This is a reminder that tomorrow is the last indoor winter market for the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

The Market’s Outdoor Season begins this coming Wednesday, May 4, 3-6 pm at the High Rock Park Pavilions and will continue through October including Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm.

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Movie Review “The Lincoln Lawyer”

ACROSS 1 Put one’s hands at ten and two 6 Aptly named lotion 10 1970 NBA expansion team 14 Poet Neruda 15 Affect, in slang 16 Reed in a pit 17 Entrance exam study guide?

19 Jim Davis pooch 20 Parlor treat 21 “Break a leg” 23 Mediterranean high spot 25 Dazes 26 They go nowhere 30 Lead singer Michaels of Poison 31 Sphere 32 American patriot Deane 34 Legally prevent 37 Game with a Ural territory 39 Only part of Egypt in Asia 41 “Ditto” 42 They’re tucked in a cannonball 44 Suisse capital 46 Selfish sort 47 Russian refusal 49 Squash relative 51 Flanders city 54 Sink or swim, perhaps 55 Cross, often 57 Title for Bovary 61 Man __ 62 Behar’s home?

64 John __, the Lone Ranger 65 Atty.-to-be’s exam 66 Maternally related 67 Six-sided rooms 68 Guidelines: Abbr.

69 Battle of the __

(Directed by Brad Furman, Starring Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe - 2011) Mickey Haller is an L.A. criminal defense attorney, with a former client working off his debt by acting as his driver, Haller, portrayed by Matthew DOWN McConaughey, utilizes a classic Lincoln 1 Mudbath offerers Continental as his primary office. Hence the title.

2 House of Dana perfume It is not long before Haller demonstrates he is not above the hustle. While representing a career criminal in league with a biker gang, he shows no compunction when squeezing said bikers for a gratuitous service charge.

Broom Hilda Likewise, he is accustomed to working connections he has among the police and court officers. It’s one of those “connections” that lands him the role of lead counsel for Louis Roulet, played by Ryan Phillipe, the son of a wealthy real estate developer charged with assault. It is the case and its surrounding events that provide the central story of the film.

I’ve come to see Matthew McConaughey as a mixed bag over the years. His is a career with bright spots like “A Time to Kill” and “Amistad” and outright atrocities like “How to Lose a Guy in 10 days” and “Failure to Launch”. Still, those latter missteps are proven irrelevant in “The Lincoln Lawyer” as he brings the character to life and the story offers suspense, drama and a viscerally satisfying conclusion. (8 out of 10)

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Raising Hector

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3 “By a swan’s __ bill”: Keats 4 Gave the runaround 5 Spins 6 Back 7 Throat trouble 8 Card worth a fortune?

9 Engross 10 Snoopy-wearing-shades trait 11 Steal office supplies?

12 Declare 13 Looks for 18 Menace with a blond cowlick 22 Schoolyard pressure 24 Stage surprise 26 Doofus 27 “__ Brockovich” 28 Missing letters?

29 Less fruity?

33 Wrap around a wrap, maybe

Animal Crackers

35 Drop 36 Identifies 38 Googling elements 40 Net __ 43 8-Down user 45 Puts on a par (with) 48 Olympic qualifying events 50 Incomplete 51 Martin’s “That’s __” 52 Staircase support 53 Its maker claims it won a blue ribbon in 1893 56 Pack 58 Trojan War hero 59 Floating speck, perhaps 60 Looks closely at 63 Some NFL linemen

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Liberty League announced on Monday that Skidmore College baseball senior Trevor Brucato, golf senior Joe Flowers and men's lacrosse sophomore Mike Holden received weekly awards for their performances this past week.

Brucato was named Pitcher of the Week for the second straight week after tossing his second consecutive complete game shutout. He struck out six and walked none in a 3-0 league victory over Clarkson. The Thoroughbreds are 8-6 in the league and 21-7 overall; they host St. Lawrence Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 for a pair of doubleheaders.

Flowers received Performer of the Week for finishing first in the 25th annual Palamountain Invitational.

He shot an even par to top a field of 37 players, helping Skidmore beat New York University by seven strokes in the rain-shortened event.

Holden earned Co-Offensive Performer of the Week honors for the second straight week and fifth time this season during a 1-1 week for #14 Skidmore. Holden totaled 10 goals on the week, including five in the first half in a 20-10 win at Vassar. The Thoroughbreds are now 10-3 overall and 4-1 in the league. They wrap up the regular season this Saturday, April 30 when they host Clarkson.

Trevor Brucato

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Racing Museum offers tours at Saratoga’s Oklahoma training track The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be offering a special Kentucky Derby day tour of the Oklahoma training track on Saturday, May 7. In a 90-minute walking tour, find out why this beautiful and historic site, located across the street from Saratoga Race Course, is a favorite base for leading trainers such as Todd Pletcher and Nick Zito.

When: 4 pm Saturday, May 7 Where: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (meet us in the Museum parking lot off our Ludlow St. entrance) Cost: $10 per person (includes $5 Museum admissions fee) RSVP: please call (518) 584-0400, ext. 120 (between hours of 10 am and 4 pm) by Wednesday, May 4 at 4 pm You may bring a camera, but no flash or video cameras. No children under 10 years of age are permitted on this tour.

Send your sports stories and briefs to Daniel Schechtman, Sports Editor at sports@saratoga publishing.com

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Saratoga Pop Warner 2nd Annual Spring Golf Outing SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Pop Warner Football organization is pleased to announce its second annual spring golf outing, featuring a two person scramble.

The event takes place Friday, May 13 with a noon tee-off at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club.

Proceeds from the day's fundraiser are used to support the organization's operational expenses.

For more information or to be a sponsor, please contact Committee Members Matt Riker (matthew.riker@gmail.com), Esther Rodriguez (rodriesther@gmail.com) or Dave Karcher (davekdesign@aol.com).

In Your Face Wrestling is “BACC!” BALLSTON SPA Wrestling fans rejoice! In Your Face Wrestling is back at the Ballston Area Community Center (BACC), hitting the mats April 30 at 7 pm.

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Saratoga Rowing Association Invitational coming this weekend

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - The 14th annual Saratoga Rowing Association Invitational will be held this Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 at Fish Creek. Races begin at 7 am with several local high schools, as well as those as far away as Niagara Falls and Connecticut, to name a few. Onsite parking is $10.

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Lighting the Fire Damian Fantauzzi I started teaching and coaching in 1968 at Schuylerville Central School District and finished in 2006 after 38 years in the Saratoga Springs City School District. Now that I'm retired, I

can look back at the many fond memories and experiences of my career. I feel that 'John Q. Public' has no idea of the challenges that face a single person who tries to motivate many other different individuals. It's huge - and it's not easy.

Teaching and coaching are similar in many aspects, not only because of the preparation, but because there are individual needs for the different learning levels. Generally speaking, every day I was immersed in what I was doing for my students and players. They were very important people to me, and having the chance to give them something that they could carry with them throughout their lives was a very

special opportunity.

At home I would plan for classes and practice. For basketball I would write up and create drills, such as shooting drills that would form a part of the offense. My art classes had their drills too. Here we would focus on executing smaller parts of the whole technique that would eventually became a larger assignment. For my art classes I would use the same approach of "part vs. whole" that I used on the basketball court. Whether art or sport, it was effective to plan a segment of the final assignment to reinforce a skill that was needed as part preparation for the bigger picture. Practice occurred in the classroom and on the courts,

Saratoga athletes compete at Ski Nationals Peter Palumbo earns silver medal in Skiercross event Two Saratoga Springs High School students competed at the USASA Ski Nationals at Cooper Mountain, Colorado. Sophomore Peter Palumbo and junior Joshua Nixon, both members of the high school’s Alpine Ski Team, qualified to represent the Adirondack Region team at the Nationals competition held mid-April.

Palumbo took home the silver medal in the Skiercross event for the 13-15 age group. Skiercross is an Olympic event in which skiers race against other competitors four to six ata time across a varied course that includes gates, high banked curves and periodic jumps.

Palumbo registered the second best time out of the 46 competitors in the qualifying trials during the morning session with a time of 56.82 seconds. The time trials are used to determine lane assignments in the afternoon heats and finals. The number of competitors dicated that heats ran with six racers at a time, greatly increasing the traffic on the course and minimizing space for passing. Palumbo advanced to the finals by finishing each heat in the top three.

In the finals race, a difficult start left Palumbo in fifth going into the inital turn section. He

where the learning and reinforcement of drills were used to prepare players for the larger assignment - the game.

Each individual, whether in the classroom or the gym, had different needs that related to their rate of learning. For example, not everyone can do math, but over a certain time frame some part of that theorem will click. Getting each student or player to feel excited about wanting to perform to the best of their ability was the real challenge for me as their teacher. For some, it was like tying their shoes for them until they were able to take over themselves. For others, well - "these are the shoelaces and here is what you need to do with them," was

was able to find three passing alleys to ultimately finish second in the nation.

Palumbo also competed in the slopestyle competition during the previous day.

“I had hoped to do better in the slopestyle event, but placing second in Skiercross and standing on the podium was a great feeling,” said Palumbo.

Joshua Nixon took to the slopes under the 16-18 age group bracket. Nixon recorded the fastest time of the day with a 54.74 second run and qualified first. His time was nearly a sec-

ond faster than the next closest racer.

Racing during his first heat, another competitor attempting a pass clipped the rear of Nixon’s skis, causing him to miss a gate before he was able to regain control.

“It’s just the nature of the sport. Anything can happen at anytime,” said Nixon of his experience.

Both Palumbo and Nixon credited Adirondack Region coaches Kevin and Cory Brousseau with helping them to prepare for the event.

all they needed to know to perform.

My message here is simple: if you want to teach, coach or both, it will be one of the greatest challenges of your life. You will not always be revered for what you do, but the recipients will treasure the passion that you have for the profession. I always felt I could motivate young people to excel beyond the label that had been placed on them. But the identification and judgment of one's capabilities to perform and learn can be a double edged sword. It's like this - "Give a man a fish, he eats for a day but, if you teach a man to fish...." you know the rest! One more for the road: without fire, there is no smoke. A teacher and coach must light that fire, and with any luck, that flicker will turn into a roar but not without the fuel of passion!

Jason Morris Judo Center warms up for 10th annual Morris Cup BURNT HILLS - The Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) is set to host the 10th annual Morris Cup Saturday, May 14 at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, as part of the 2011 Zebra Tour event.

Open to current USJI, USJF or USJA members, the competition will feature athletes five years of age and older with juniors beginning at 9:30 am and seniors and masters beginning at approximately 2 pm.

A total of $4,000 in prize money

photo provided by VAST Productions Peter Palumbo, right, prepares to pass another competitor during a second-round heat in Skiercross nationals at Copper Mt. Colorado.

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will be up for grabs during the competition, including a $1,000 Grand Slam prize for anyone who places 1st in all 4 Zebra Tour events in their division.

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Olivia Marie Saylor Memorial Fund established to support Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) today announced that Thoroughbred owner Paul Saylor has chosen to designate the funds donated to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in memory of his daughter, Olivia, to the care and maintenance of the TRF's retired horses with special needs.

The Olivia Marie Saylor Memorial Fund was established in memory of Paul’s daughter who died January 1, 2011 in Charleston, SC. Olivia was very involved with her father and siblings in the Thoroughbred racing business. She is credited with naming Ashado, two time champion filly raced by the Saylor family in partnership with Starlight Stables. This partnership also campaigned Grade I winners Purge and Monba. Olivia with her siblings and father also owned and raced champion Fleet Indian.

“Olivia would have wanted to care for the horses most in need,” said Saylor. “Protecting racehorses and protecting the TRF as an on-going entity to help racehorses should be a priority for everyone interested in thoroughbred racing.”

The donations will fund expenses for specific horses requiring

special or geriatric care. Among the first "Olivia’s Herd" will be horses that TRF moved from two satellite farms in Oklahoma this winter.

TRF's board of directors Herd Intake and Management Committee, which was recently reconstituted and includes board members John Moore and Dr. Patty Hogan, VMD, is in the process of conducting an exhaustive and comprehensive evaluation of its entire herd of 1,100 retired Thoroughbred racehorses.

This evaluation is being performed by multiple teams of veterinarians visiting the 29 TRF farms spread throughout the United States, critically evaluating the horses and the facilities, with an emphasis on targeting the increasing special needs required of an aging equine population.

This ambitious endeavor was initiated in early 2010 by the TRF, with pro-bono assistance by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and later accelerated with financial assistance by the estate of Paul Mellon. The Committee has also conducted a comprehensive review of all of intake, adoption, euthanasia, and care policies particularly with respect to our satellite farm system.

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FIGHT KNIGHT Title fights in grappling, kickboxing and boxing rock Saratoga’s Knights of Columbus

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - "I can still feel the adrenaline rush," said Zach Bapp after removing his gloves and standing outside of the ring. And why not? Bapp had just scored a unanimous decision win against the previously undefeated Joe Howard for the North East American Kickboxing Federation (NEAKBF) title, a thriller of a match capping off a night of 18 bouts mixed between kickboxing, grappling and boxing.

Howard, who has garnered a reputation for being somewhat of a braggart and a loudmouth during his last seven victories, fought against Bapp in the 185 lb title fight, coming out wild with huge sweeping left and right hooks.

"I knew he was going to throw wild and I just had to come in under them," said Bapp.

Bapp did just that, picking off and occasionally absorbing multiple shots to the head that seemed to have little effect on him, countering Howard with a series of straight punches up the middle that staggered Howard several times during the second round. By the time Howard learned to add caution and defense to his repertoire in the third round, it was already too little, too late.

Cody Mabb, another title winner from the night's events, started off in the first bout of the evening grappling against Chris Lewis. Mabb, a wrestler from Schuylerville, proved to be the aggressor throughout the match, earning the 6-4 decision win.

Later Mabb stepped back into the ring for his title fight, facing off against Josh Peabody, who grappled against Kyle Fendrick for a 4-2 win during the fourth

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Zach Bapp celebrates after defeating Joe Howard in the North East American Kickboxing Federation’s title fight

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Airj Ahambzai lands a killer kick to the head that floored his opponent in spectacular fashion bout of the night.

Early into the Mabb vs.

Peabody match, Mabb caught an accidental elbow to the face, leading to a pause in the action.

After the fight was resumed, it was Peabody who found himself hurt, clutching his ribs and wincing in pain. For a moment it looked like Peabody had had enough, but the fighter continued on to finish out the round. Mabb was given the 8-0 decision win

and the title for his efforts.

In what was one of the greatest slugfests of the night, "Sugar" Ray Santiago boxed against Zabeah Ahmadzai in an absolute brawl - both boxers showing little in the way of defense.

Santiago landed bombs, hitting Ahmadzai often and with great force, but it was Santiago who was backed into the ropes and nearly put to the canvas in the first.

The second and the third were more of the same - both boxers leaving themselves wide open as each man pounded the other's head. While Ahmadzai certainly had the advantage in ring generalship, it was Santiago who landed the harder punches. In the end Santiago was given the decision in a fight that could have easily gone the other way.

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Saratoga girls track and field dominate in tri-meet

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Monday, April 25, the Saratoga Springs girls track and field team hosted Burnt Hills and Guilderland during their tri-meet competition.

The Saratoga Streaks far outpaced the competition during the meet, racking up 131 points against Burnt Hills' 41, as well as 109 points against Guilderland's 72.

Guilderland prevailed over Burnt Hills, 128-46.

Saratoga's Amanda Borroughs, who has signed on with Villanova University to become a division I athlete next year, put on another stellar performance for the day.

Borroughs helped rocket her relay teams to a win, placing first in the 1,600-meter and 3,200 meter relays. Borroughs also placed first as an individual during the 400-meter hurdle.

Photos by WhiteHotPhotography.com - Saratoga TODAY Saratoga outpaces the competition during Monday’s meet.

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