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Fields In Transition Saratoga Offers East, West Side Rec Fields will be maintained by School District in 2011

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY Due to budgetary constraints, an annual agreement that has been in effect for 32 years will not be renewed at the end of 2010.

In a joint release on Tuesday, November 9, the City of Saratoga Springs and the Saratoga Springs City School District announced that effective January 1, 2011 the School District will be implementing its

own plan for the management and maintenance of the East Side and West Side recreation fields.

Since 1978, the City has received an annual fee for the fields’ maintenance from the School District, which owns the properties that are adjacent to Caroline and Division Street Schools. In 2010, the City received $50,000 for its services, an amount which had not been

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New Hope Program shapes next generation of El Salvadorian leaders

by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY The five young El Salvadorians enrolled in Heather Barton’s English class bring new meaning to the term honor student.

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Determined for change, an American education provides these students with the tools to help their home country.

Dear Santa (times 50,000) Local girl promotes campaign on CBS’s Early Show

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

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Justice White Sloan delivers letters to Santa in 2009

To Participate in Justice Sloan’s Campaign:

Justice White Sloan is an extraordinary 10-year-old from Greenwich.

She is coming off an exceptional year, and is setting her sights higher for this Holiday season. Last Holiday season she collected over 10,000 ‘letters to Santa’ that raised funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and its wishgranting program through Macy’s “Believe” campaign.

Justice herself also had the experience of having her wish to go to Walt Disney World Resort granted by Make-A-

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Place your stamped letter to Santa inside a separate envelope Mail to: “Letter to Santa” c/o Justice Sloan 143 Eddy Street Greenwich, NY 12834

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Tuesday night was Turkey night at Division Street

Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today Mateo Avila takes a shot as Dad (Matt Avila) looks on.

Elementary School, where children from the kindergarten through the fifth grade took their best shots at the free throw Turkey Shoot competition, each competing to win a free turkey for Thanksgiving. After stuffing as many shots through the net as they could, six winners cranburied their opponents and took

Morgan Siewert takes careful aim at the hoop. home the gravy - and the bird to go with it.

Coming in with a tie and both winning a turkey from the kindergarten class were Shane McGowan and Everett Smith.

Anthony Barile from the first grade class, Lars Ellwanger from the second grade, Mia Merton from third grade, Payton Baldwin from the fourth grade, and Brian Hart from the fifth grade class also performed the best for their grade levels, and were each awarded a turkey for their efforts.

Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Turkey Shoot!

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Jason E. Dunn, 35, of 410 West 44th St., New York City, pleaded guilty to a charge of first degree scheme to defraud, a class-E felony. Dunn was arrested in Wilton on May 24 for an incident which occurred on September 23, 2009. He has been sentenced to one to three years in State Prison, concurrent with Warren and New York Counties.

Joan T. Otero, 51, of 102 East Blvd., Gloversville, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Otero was arrested in Galway on July 16, and has been sentenced to five days at the Saratoga County Jail, five years of probation and ignition interlock.

Jeffrey E. Writer, 29, of 29 Winnie St., 2nd Floor Albany, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. He was arrested on April 25 in Halfmoon and has been sentenced to time served, five years of probation and ignition interlock.

Christopher J. McLaren, 25, of 19 Jaipur Lane, Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. McLaren was arrested in Saratoga Springs on October 11, 2009, and on November 4 was sentenced to five years of probation and ignition interlock.

Henry J. Ostrander, 42, of 135 Saratoga Ave., Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-D

felony. Ostrander was arrested on September 6 in Ballston Spa and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing on January 6.

Justin P. Mechanick, 29, of 2958 Route 29, Middle Grove, was originally convicted of firstdegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class-E felony; and driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor on July 19, 2009. Originally sentenced to five years of probation to include drug treatment court, Judge Jerry J. Scarano resentenced Mechanick to one to three years in State Prison with credit for time served, probation terminated.

Derik Overton, 42, of Stillwater was charged with three counts of third-degree assault, all classified as misdemeanors.

Overton was arrested in Stillwater on October 26, after which he was arraigned in the Stillwater Town Court and transported to Saratoga County Jail with a $4,000 bail bond.

William D. Pliscofsky, 41, of 206 White Birch Estates, Fort Edward, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-D felony. He was arrested on July 9 in Malta and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing on January 11.

Matthew R. August, 21, of 6 Woodland Court, Greenfield Center, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault, both class-B felonies. August was arrested in the Town of Greenfield on January 8 and is

scheduled to return to court for sentencing on January 7.

to court for January 10.

Daniel J. Champlin, 25, of 27 North Main St., Mechanicville, was resentenced by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to enlarged conditions of probation to include drug treatment court. Champlin was originally convicted of third-degree burglary, a class-D felony on January 11.

Rodney Burnette, 45, of 178 Milton Ave., Apt. 1, Malta, pleaded guilty to the charge of failure to report an address change within ten days, a class-E felony.

Burnette was arrested in Malta on April 17 for an incident that occurred on April 12, and has been sentenced to time served in the Saratoga County Jail.

Jeffrey R. Lawrence, 24, of 4 Ash St., Corinth, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle, a class-E felony.

Lawrence was arrested in Corinth on April 25 and has been sentenced to five years of probation to include ignition interlock.

Krista McCall, 27, of Stillwater, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. McCall was arrested in Stillwater on November 2 and is scheduled to return to the Stillwater Town Court at a later date.

Efram M. Gruen, 25, of 1722 East 29th St., Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to a charge of fourthdegree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-D felony. Gruen was arrested in Saratoga Springs on June 19 and is scheduled to return

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Seth Berger, 41, of Stillwater was charged with failing to appear in court for a criminal arrest. He was arrested at his home in Stillwater on October 27 and turned over to the Stillwater Town Court.

Mickey C. Lethbridge, 29, of 191 Van Buren Rd., Glenville, pleaded guilty to the charges of driving while intoxicated, a classE felony; and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-A misdemeanor. Lethbridge was arrested in Wilton on January 28 and has been sentenced to four months of weekends in Saratoga County Jail, five years probation

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Matthew G. Bull, 38, of 47 Jones Rd., Wilton, pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree attempted assault, a class-E felony. He was arrested in Wilton on February 16 and has been sentenced to eight months in the Saratoga County Jail.

Joseph Fitzgerald, 39, of Stillwater, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, a misdemeanor; aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor; and operating without insurance, a violation.

Fitzgerald was arrested on County Route 75 in Stillwater on October 27. He is scheduled to return to the Stillwater Town Court at a later date.

James A. Lorman, 23, of Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny, a class-A misdemeanor, and fifth-degree criminal solicitation, a violation. He was arrested on November 9 in Saratoga Springs, and is scheduled to return to court at a later date.

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OBITUARIES Keith S. Hendrickson

Gansevoort – Keith S. Hendrickson passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 at the Masonic Care Community in Utica. He was 86.

Born on Mar. 6, 1924 in Springfield Gardens, Long Island, he was a son of the late Earl S. and Grace O. (Weber) Hendrickson and was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in St. Albans, NY. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII and was the owner/operator of Hendrickson Fuel Oil Company in Oceanside, Long Island for many years. He was a volunteer fireman with the Baldwin (NY) Fire Department and moved to Saratoga Springs in 1987. A member of the Springfield Gardens Masonic Lodge and Franklin Masonic Lodge #90 for over 60 years, he was also a member of the Shriners. Instrumental in the planning and establishment of the Saratoga National Cemetery, he was a charter member of the Masonic War Veterans Turning Point Post 52. He was also a member of the Jonesville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Cecily (Weinberger) Hendrickson; three daughters, Cheryl Herb of Cohoes, Lynn (Ozzie) Cole of Schuylerville and Sandra Orzechowski of S a r a t o g a

Springs; five sons, Dean (Sandra) Hendrickson of Singer Island, FL, Dale (Theresa) Hendrickson of East Hanover, NJ, Keith S. Hendrickson, Jr., of New York, Dr. Paul (Maryellen) Hendrickson of Clifton Park and Barry (and his companion Tanya Frasier) Hendrickson, of Gansevoort; 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Warren Hendrickson.

Relatives and friends gathered in his memory on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Franklin Masonic Lodge #90 conducted their services during this time.

His funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 in the Jonesville United Methodist Church in Clifton Park by the Rev. David Lockwood, pastor. Burial with military honors was held following the service at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Masonic Care Community, Saranac Household, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501.

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

Nancy C. Smaldone Alpharetta, GA – Nancy C. Smaldone, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. She was 78.

Born in Brewster, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry James and Millicent (Horton) Hughes.

After growing up in Schuylerville, she had been a resident of Saratoga Springs for most of her life until relocating to Myrtle Beach, SC with her husband, in 2001. While raising her three sons, she was a member of St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs.

Mrs. Smaldone had been a travel agent for ten years with Heber Travel. One of her most cherished memories was that of a holiday cruise which she planned lovingly for her entire family. Prior to that, she had worked in the Insurance and Real Estate Industries. Nancy had a zest for life and was an avid reader and movie goer. Her hobbies included playing bridge, board games, needlepoint, following in her mother’s footsteps by knitting sweaters for everyone in the family, and most of all, shopping. Nancy always

enjoyed “home cooking” as long as she wasn’t doing the cooking.

Nancy was the widow of Robert “Bob” Smaldone, Sr., having been married to him for 52 years.

Survivors include three sons, Robert, Jr. (Patricia) of Roswell, GA; Philip (Judith) of Delmar, NY and Gary (Lisa) of Southlake, TX; her loving granddaughters, Alison Lemay and Christine Smaldone, Samantha Smaldone, Victoria and Erica Smaldone; her brother, H. James Hughes of Clifton Park and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember her on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. The Rite of Committal followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

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

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Sylvia Josephine (Gaus) Oleksak

Saratoga Springs – Sylvia Josephine (Gaus) Oleksak, formerly of Lake Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 at the Wesley Health Care Center, where she resided for the past two years on the Alzheimer’s floor.

Born on Sept. 9, 1920 in Brooklyn, as the only child of Sylvia Andreas and Walter Irving Gaus, she moved to Upper Montclair, NJ, as a young child.

Graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1942 from Barnard College of Columbia University, Sylvia worked in estate planning and trusts for several banks and financial institutions over many years. She also had her own Tax Consulting business, which she sold upon retirement. After retiring from Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP Law Firm on Wall Street in 1987, she moved to Saratoga Springs to be closer to her only child, Patricia (Oleksak) Izzo, and son-in-law, Dr. Brian Izzo, and their family. She enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, Sarah and Timothy.

In her quiet, unassuming manner, Sylvia reached out to involve herself in her new community. Her volunteerism was extensive. She first became secretary of the Saratoga Springs Historical Society; then copresident of the area chapter of the American Association of the University of Women. She helped on a regular basis at The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, the Saratoga County Arts Council, the Urban Cultural Heritage Area Headquarters, the Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa and

numerous other community not-forprofit organizations. She attended many retreats and also enjoyed working with the Retreat Program at St. Clement’s Church.

Keeping active, she regularly audited a wide variety of classes at Skidmore College, finding many new friends. She frequently traveled to Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, where she took courses in Native American studies. Sylvia loved the northwest, especially Santa Fe, New Mexico and Alaska, frequently vacationing there. Hiking the Grand Canyon, rafting the Colorado, Snake, and Green Rivers, and exploring the ghost towns of the west filled her life with adventure.

Sylvia also spent several weeks in China, as the Asian culture deeply interested her. Some of her fondest memories, though, came from spending time in Rockport, Massachusetts with her family, on their annual summer vacation.

She was a woman with diverse interests into which she delved with great passion. Her home was a library; walls lined with books, most of which she had read, frequently

accompanied by her cat. Her sunroom was filled with cacti, succulents, and other houseplants. She loved outdoor gardening, as well as hiking with the Saratoga Striders in the State Park.

Sylvia gave generously of herself, preferring to spend time with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, whom she deeply loved. She will be forever missed by her family, as well as her devoted friend and caretaker, Helene Mitchell.

Sincere thanks are extended to Trudy Cholewinski, Director of the Alzheimer’s floor at Wesley, as well as the wonderfully caring staff of Victoria 2, who enriched Sylvia’s life with music, games, activities and outings. The staff patiently attended to her on a daily basis during these last declining years. She greeted them with a smile and saw them as her friends.

Relatives and friends gathered on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Nov. 8 in St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

Memorials may be made in her name to St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206.

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

Floy G. Blair Ballston Spa – Floy G. Blair, 91, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Wesley Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cornwall, Vermont, January 15, 1919, she was the daughter of the late George and Eva May Slater. She was a graduate of Middlebury High School in Vermont. Floy worked for the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School System for many years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church and the Ballston Area Seniors. Floy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Francis E. Blair, Sr. who died on July 14, 1993. She was also predeceased by her brother, Vernon Slater and sister, Iolene Duffany.

Floy is survived by her children, Frank Blair (Mary Jane) of Ballston Spa and Nancy Meyer (Edwin) of Saratoga Springs, four grandchildren, Scott Blair, Susan Meyer (Jack), Ted Meyer, and Sandra Swayne (Andrew); six great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Blair, Zoe Blair, Jasmine Allen-Meyer, Cianan

Allen-Meyer, Madeline Swayne and Derek Swayne, niece, Gail Hoy, and nephew, Harry Duffany, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, November 14, at the Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. A calling hour will precede the service from 2 until 3 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Edward Liebers and the staff of 2 Springs at Wesley Health Care Center for their care and compassion.

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OBITUARIES Merio W. Silic

Memorial service for deceased Elks The Saratoga-Wilton BPO Elks Lodge 161 will host their Annual Memorial Service for deceased brother Elks on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, beginning promptly at 3 pm. This event, held annually nationwide at all Elk lodges on the first Sunday of December, honors the memory and community service of each departed Elk of the SaratogaWilton Lodge.

The event is open to all members, families and the general public is welcome. A light reception, hosted by the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, will follow at the lodge where services will be held.

For further information, contact Co-chairman Mark Phillips at (518) 584-7464.

Saratoga County Deceased Veteren of the Month

William A. Sherman, U.S. Navy Seabees William A. Sherman from the Town of Northumberland, served during World War Two from Nov. 3, 1942 and was honorably discharged on Nov. 3, 1943. He served as a U.S. Navy Seabee aboard the USS LST 333 which was sunk by a German U-boat of the coast of Sicily, Italy.

Mr. Sherman was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart.

Mr. Sherman served as the Town Supervisor of Northumberland from 1979 to 1981. He was a

charter member of the local fire department and also served as the town election inspector. He is survived by his wife Eileen, sons Merrill and Gary and a sister, Eleanor Thomas.

A memorial program will be held in Mr. Sherman’s memory on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 2:15 p.m. in the Supervisor’s Meeting Room of the County Building at 40 McMaster Street in Ballston Spa. The public is invited to attend this ceremony and the reception that will follow.

Tracy L. Drew Blanchard Victory Mills – Tracy L. Drew Blanchard, 45, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa. Born October 15, 1965 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of Thomas R. and Mary Haley Drew Sr. of Victory Mills.

Tracy was an avid NY Yankee fan and especially loved Derek Jeter.

She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by 2 sons, Timothy Blanchard of Victory Mills and Joshua Blanchard of Schuylerville; 1 daughter, Christina (Daniel) Taft of Victory Mills; 2 sisters, Cindy (Paul) Biggie of South Glens Falls and Mary Kay Drew (William Simmons II) of Greenwich; 2 broth-

ers, Thomas (Ashley) Drew Jr. of Schuylerville and John Drew of Victory Mills; her mother-in-law Muriel of Schuylerville; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A graveside service was held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Memorials can be made to the Maplewood Manor Patient Fund, 149 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com.

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Saratoga Springs – Merio W. Silic of Monroe Street passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 80.

Born on June 4, 1930 in Claridge, PA, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Frances (Santel) Silic and attended Claridge Elementary School and graduated from Penn Township High School in 1948. He resided in Saratoga Springs since 1964. For over twenty years, he served in the US Air Force and retired as a master sergeant in 1968, after being stationed at the Saratoga Air Base in Stillwater. Merio also was employed from 1965 to 1992 with Price Chopper. He was a third degree member of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus, having joined in 1960 and volunteered on the bingo committee for several years. His many interests included stamps, gardening and airplane, train and old car museums, dogs

and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He was predeceased by his mother, Frances Santel (Silic) Strelar, his father, Rudolph Silic, his step-father, Stephen Strelar; two brothers, William and Rudolph Silic; his sisters, Audrey and Betty; one son, Merio Wm. Silic, Jr., and two daughters, Lorraine Audrey and Louise Silic.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Agnes (Medved) Silic, whom he married on Feb. 18, 1950; nine children, Terry Silic of Voorheesville, Rose (Matthew) Brady of Middlebury, VT, Karin (Guy) Martin of Newington, CT, Rudy (Sheila) Silic of Stillwater, Steve Silic of Gansevoort, Mary (Michael) Bull of Poughkeepsie, Thomas (Sue Saxton) Silic of Gansevoort, Peter Silic of Saratoga Springs and Marcus Silic of Gansevoort; seven grandchildren, Lauren Aileen Brady, Zachary and Kyle Silic, Molly and Hannah Martin, Tess Silic and Nicole Bull.

Relatives and friends gathered

in his memory on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Members and officers of the Knights of Columbus met at the funeral home during the calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at 9:30 in St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Avenue, in Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Paul J. Borowski, C.Ss.R., pastor.

Pallbearers will be Rudy, Steve, Thomas and Marcus Silic, Matt Brady and Michael Bull.

Burial with military honors will follow at 11 am at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

Memorials may be made to Animalovers, P.O. Box 6426, Albany, NY 12206-0426 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.

Donna B. Dolan Lake George – Donna B. Dolan, 81, died Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at her home.

Born February 18, 1929 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late George and Mae Van Denburgh Dolan.

Donna worked at Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. for 19 years and was a supervisor at Continental Insurance Co., retiring after 22 years of service.

She was a very active volunteer for many organizations, including Hospice of Warren County, Warren County Tourism, Community Action Center, Habitat for Humanity, Wesley Health Care Center, Salvation Army, Big Brothers & Sisters, Voluntary Action Center, the Home of the Good Shephard and Wiakaka Holiday House. She, together with her twin sister Rose, was awarded the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Lifetime Service award in 2005.

She was an active communicant of the Episcopal Church, having served on the Altar Guild for 52 years, and as organist & choir director, licensed lay reader/chalice bearer, lector, a member of the Vestry, choir and a Sunday School teacher.

She was also a member of the Bethesda Shepherds and Bell Ringers Guild.

Survivors include her twin sister Rose Dolan of Lake George; two brothers, George Thomas Dolan and his wife Norma and Richard Stanley

Dolan, all of Florida; a sister-in-law, Natsue Dolan of Illinois, several nieces, great nieces and great nephews.

There were no calling hours.

A Requiem Eucharist was celebrated on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in Bethesda Episcopal Church, corner of Broadway at Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, officiated by The Rev’d Canon Thomas T. Parke, rector, Rev. Paul Evans and assisted by The Rev’d Canon Julie McPartlin and Canon Kay Hotaling.

Burial followed at Pine View Cemetery, Quaker Road in Queensbury.

Memorial donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care, 667 Bay Road, Suite 1, Queensbury, NY 12804 or Bethesda Episcopal Church, 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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

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Students plan brighter future for their homeland continued from Page 1 Representing the bravest and brightest of their country’s youth, Gabriela Hernandez, Jaime Palacios, Elisa Moralez, Ana Erika Cruz and Erika Mart were all hand-selected to revive their communities and resolve the El Salvadorian legacy of poverty and despair.

As participants in Nueva Esperanza del Norte, also known as New Hope from the North, the high school graduates are staying with local host families while studying English and the American humanitarian service system through the English Connection school in Saratoga Springs.

The students will go on to attend American colleges so they can return to El Salvador and bring new hope to their homeland. Eager to utilize their degrees and apply their knowledge of humanitarian services, these students will become teachers, public officials, engineers – agents of change.

“You’d think a lot of students would just want to get rich here and then go back to their country, but they want to be teachers or social workers; they truly want to change El Salvador for the better; they want to help their communities,” Barton said.

A major component of the pro-

gram is community service.

Barton brings her students to various shelter and food pantries to give them first-hand experience in the humanitarian sector.

“They spend time volunteering in the area so they learn the ways in which the U.S. helps it’s poor and needy,” Barton explained. “In El Salvador, such programs don’t exist; they want to bring the concept back to their country.”

Gabriela, who was the valedictorian of her high school class in El Salvador, is a 20-year-old student involved in the program. She wants to study international economics and multiple languages, and hopes to return to her country and become an English teacher.

“Coming to the U.S. is going to change my life. In El Salvador we don’t have opportunities for a college education or to get a job, but by coming here I am going to have a future. I want to learn so that I can help my family and my community,” Gabriela said.

Described by her host father, Paul Nicastro as “having a mind like a sponge,” Gabriela is absorbing as much information as she possibly can. Each lesson and experience is a valuable part of her plans to make a difference back home.

“I really like Saratoga. I love this place because it is very safe here; my country isn’t safe at all,”

“Coming to the U.S. is going to change my life. In El Salvador we don’t have opportunities for a college education or to get a job, but by coming here I am going to have a future. I want to learn so that I can help my family and my community.”

Gabriela student, Nueva Esperanza del Norte

she said. “And I love living with my host family; since my first day, they’ve made me a member of their family.

Living in Saratoga with host families has also proved to be a rewarding aspect of the program.

Transitioning from a crime ridden and impoverished society to picturesque Saratoga Springs meant becoming accustomed to the everyday aspects of an American lifestyle that we often abuse - amenities like running water, electricity and a fullystocked pantry.

For the families that welcome them in, Nueva Esperanza del Norte is also an eye-opening experience.

It was Mairead Corrigan’s idea to invite an El Salvadorian student into her family’s home. Mairead, who is a homeschooler, had the unique opportunity of meeting Gabriela, and immediately felt connected to her and the program; she felt it was something she needed to do.

“Our daughter approached us and was very interested in why we

didn’t have a host child in our home,” Victoria Corrigan said.

“There are many reasons to say no to something but sometimes you have to go outside yourself and your comfort zone. So, she introduced us to Gabriella and we decided, together, to do something bigger than our own family.”

So the Corrigans applied to become a host family.

When they found out a young student named Erika would be living with them they were thrilled.

And when she finally arrived, Erika immediately felt like a permanent member of the Corrigan family.

“We were all very nervous when she first arrived because there was huge language barrier. But its amazing how much Erika has learned, and how quickly she became a part of our family,” Victoria Corrigan said. “There isn’t a sense of ‘there’s a stranger’ in the house. She is part of our family.”

For the Nicastros, Gabriela has become more than an irreplaceable family member; she’s been an incredible teacher.

“The other night I got up and made a grilled cheese sandwich, and thought about what it meant for me to be able to do that,” Paul Nicastro said, reflecting on a specific experience he had with Gabriela. “One day we were sitting at the dinner table and she started crying. We asked her why she was upset and she said to us ‘I feel so awkward because I’m so lucky that I have this wonderful meal.’ Gabriela was upset because she had spoken with her younger brother and he said he hadn’t eaten in a day.’’

“We just can’t comprehend

something like that,” Nicastro said. “It makes you think twice about everything you take for granted – when you turn on the lights or take a nice, hot shower.”

The young scholar recently returned from her first college interview at St. Lawrence, but the Nicastros are crossing their fingers that she’ll choose to go to Skidmore.

“Our dream is that Gabriela will be with us for another four years while she attends college whether it is St. Lawrence or Skidmore.

Wherever she gets a scholarship, we’ll be thankful,” he said.

It’s clear that for everyone involved in the program, the process of exploring and experiencing all angles of American culture is two-fold.

“It’s truly been a learning experience on both ends. You start out thinking you are doing something wonderful for another human being, but it’s an exchange. We’ve been given a tremendous gift in having Erika in our home,” Corrigan said. “We are all learning together - learning about El Salvador and about ourselves.”

“I think that Gabriela will really take her skills and go back down there and make a difference,” Nicastro said. “I have all the faith in the world that she will.”

New Hope from the North is a non-profit organization that relies entirely on donations and volunteers. To find out how you can contribute, visit www.nuevaesperanzadelnorte.org.

See page 30 for details about an upcoming Saratoga Springs benefit event for the organization.

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Dear Santa (times 50,000) Healthcare concerns put Wilton budget on hold

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY

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Justice Sloan gathered 10,000 letters to Santa last year. Her goal for the 2010 Holiday season is 50,000 continued from Page 1 Wish’s Northeast New York chapter when she was 5. “I had a wish and they granted my wish,” said Justice.

These two occurrences have motivated Justice to an even more ambitious goal for 2010: to collect 50,000 letters to Santa this Holiday Season! To participate and help her reach that goal, readers are invited to enclose their stamped letter to Santa inside a separate envelope and mail to: “Letter to Santa” c/o Justice Sloan 143 Eddy Street Greenwich, NY 12834 To promote the “Believe” campaign and her goal, she appeared on CBS’s “Early Show” last Friday, November 5 to share her amazing story.

The Macy’s “Believe” Campaign began on November 7 and goes through December 24, and has garnered over 2.5 million letters to Santa in its first two years. “Believers” of all ages are invited to drop off letters – stamped and addressed to Santa at The North Pole – at any Macy’s store in the official Santa Mail letterbox. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million, to grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions.

Locally, Macy’s has stores with “Believe” campaign mailboxes to Santa in Colonie Center, Crossgates Mall and Rotterdam Square.

The “Believe” campaign is

rooted in a letter to the editor written by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon in 1897 asking if there is a Santa Claus. The New York Sun newsman Francis P. Church responded with a poignantly worded essay on the importance of believing, including the famous line “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist…”

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The MakeA-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York serves the 15 counties comprising the 518 area code. The chapter grants 90 to 100 wishes each year and has granted more than 1,125 since 1986. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit www.neny.wish.org.

With the Town of Wilton's preliminary budget for 2011 on the eve of its adoption, the Town Hall found itself filled to capacity as residents took the opportunity last Thursday, November 4 to voice their opinion on the $6,742,561 package.

After over an hour of public comment and discourse, one particular concern with the new budget seemed to take precedence above all others healthcare costs.

"This is not a good change for the employees," said Joan Stunzi, who spoke during the town hall meeting about the healthcare coverage changes for town employees. "Is it fair to hit retirees with these new costs?" she asked. "This is a longstanding policy that [town employees] worked all these years to receive in their retirement, and I hope you might consider that."

The new healthcare coverage under consideration by the board was the cause of much concern for many at the meeting.

Some worried that under the new plan, brand name formulated drugs would no longer be covered, while others pointed out that healthcare payments for retired workers would gradually increase, rising to the same level that current employees will be asked to pay.

The change in healthcare plans was proposed by the Town Board to save $140,000 on the overall total budget.

It would cost the town an additional $65,000 to keep the current medical plan.

There were several suggestions made during the public comments portion of the meeting that would allow town employees to keep their

existing health plan. Suggestions ranged from allowing retired workers to keep their current plan via a grandfather clause; cutting highway spending from $27,000 per mile to $20,000 per mile; letting go of a deputy on staff that costs the town $104,000 (a suggestion made by Judge John Wood, who pointed out that the deputy would be provided to the town by the sheriff or state police at no cost to the town); or by dipping into the town's projected $4.9 million surplus to cover the $65,000 increase to keep the current plan.

"Obviously there were many comments here, and very valid comments," said Supervisor Arthur Johnson. "And, one thing in particular, I think all of us appreciate - you

may not think so, but we do appreciate all the town employees and the work they do. It's a tough balancing act for us because we have a financial responsibility to our taxpayers, and we have concerns for our employees.

And trying to find that balance… it's just not an easy job. So we don't take it lightly, and I certainly appreciate the comments from the employees that have spoken."

After considering the comments made during the night, the town board moved to hold off on adopting the preliminary budget pending further review.

A budget workshop is currently scheduled for November 16. The town legally has until November 20 before the budget must be adopted.

Saratoga EOC Adopt-A-Family Project The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is seeking donations for its "Adopt-A-Family" Thanksgiving Basket project. A $25 donation will provide a full Holiday meal to a local family this Thanksgiving. Any donation amount is welcome.

Since 1973, the EOC has provided assistance to low-income individuals and families throughout Saratoga County.

To donate, visit www.saratogacountyeoc.org and click on donations.

Your contribution is fully tax deductable.

Hope Delivered in Baskets The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County's Women in Business Committee recently collected and assembled over 200 gift bags of toiletries to help victims of domestic violence. Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County (DVRC) distributes the baskets to women in its shelter and to families accessing counseling, legal advocacy and other support services from the agency.

DVRC provides services including: counseling, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, comprehensive case management, support groups and specialized youth services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Contact the 24 hour hotline at (518) 584-8188 for assistance.

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Ninety years of the Nineteenth League of Women Voters celebrates local ties to the suffrage movement

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY It’s something many take for granted; now 90 years after the passage of the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote.

“It seems like a no-brainer to us at this point,” said Patricia Nugent, chairwoman for the League of Women Voters’ 90th anniversary celebration for the passage of the 19th amendment.

“But there are stories of women being thrown in prison, being force-fed, and being very, very poorly treated because of their belief that they should be seen as equal in the eyes of the law. It’s a very understated part of our history.”

And it’s a part of our history that New York State, and especially Saratoga and the surrounding areas, witnessed first-hand.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, two women who together became the driving forces behind the movement to give women equal rights, both lived in upstate New York (Stanton went grew up and went to school in and around Troy and

S c h e n e c t a d y, while Anthony lived in Greenwich for many years).

Together they traveled across the country, tirelessly working towards legal and political equality.

“What’s so significant for us in this area is that the movement began in upstate New York,” Nugent said. “It was called the photo provided • Saratoga Today longest political From left to right: Patricia Nugent,Shirley Anthony battle in Carman and Coline Jenkins.

American history. It’s also been called a bloodless revolution, because it took the passage of the 19th amendso much effort for women to be ment, the League of Women recognized as having the same Voters is hosting a celebration of rights as men did in the political the 90th anniversary of the process.” amendment’s passage on Friday, In recognition of all those who November 12 from 7:30 until made it their life’s mission to see 9:30 pm at the Saratoga Music Hall on Broadway. The event will feature speaker Coline Jenkins, the great-great granddaughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, reading The Declaration of Sentiments, as written by Stanton herself.

Friday, November 12, 2010 “The Declaration of Sentiments was modeled after the Declaration of Independence, except it indicated that all men and women are created equal,” said Nugent. “[Jenkins] will be reading the document, as did Elizabeth Cady Stanton at the first suffrage convention in Seneca Falls. At the time it was considered a very radical charter, mostly because it demanded the right to vote.”

Also speaking at the event will

by Shirley Anthony Carman, the first cousin, four times removed of Susan B. Anthony (because Anthony never married or had children, there are no direct descendants), who will be reading the 19th amendment as written by her ancestor 42 years before it was adopted verbatim

by Congress.

Light food and beverages will be served at the event, with a cash wine bar. Bob Warren, a local singer-songwriter will also be providing musical entertainment, performing several songs from his CD, Only the Message Mattered.

“Bob became very enthralled with the whole Anthony family story and the fact that they very much advocated for equal rights for all people. So he wrote what he calls a ‘song cycle’ of five or six songs called Only the Message Mattered. They were primarily about Susan B. Anthony and how driven she was to make suffrage happen for women. So he will be performing

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a couple of his songs at the event,” Nugent said.

The celebration will culminate in a champagne toast at the end of the night, honoring “these incredible foremothers who we’re so indebted to for what they endured,” Nugent said.

The event is elegant casual, with admission being $20 for League members, and $25 for non-League members. In order to attend, interested parties are directed to first contact Diane Whitburn by phone at (518) 877-5310, or by email at dianew@nycap.rr.com.

For further information on the League of Women Voters in Saratoga Springs, please visit their website at www.lwvsaratoga.org.

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Business Briefs Lemery Greisler welcomes new employee Lemery Greisler, LLC, a Saratoga Springs business law firm, announced the addition of Mary C. Kenney to the practice. As an associate, she will focus on litigation, bankruptcy, commercial loan workouts and foreclosure.

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist to host book signing in Saratoga Springs C.J. Shivers, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for The New York Times, will read and sign his new book, The Gun, at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, November 13 at 2 pm.

A native of Binghamton, New York, and a former Marine Corps infantry officer who served in the first Gulf War, Chivers frequently reports from Afghanistan and other Middle East locales. He shared a Pulitzer Prize in 2009 for coverage of combat in Afghanistan that was printed in The Times.

His 496-page hardcover edition of

The Gun, which examines the history of automatic weapons, particularly AK-47 and the American M-16, and the consequences of their use around the world, was released by Simon and Schuster, Inc. on October 12.

The event is free and open to the public.

Innovative Marketing panel featured at Chamber breakfast The Saratoga County Chamber's Third Thursday Breakfast will be held on Thursday, November 18from 7:30 to 9 am at the Gideon Putnam Resort, 24 Gideon Putnam Road, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. The event is sponsored by NBT Bank.

This month's topic is Innovative Marketing for the New Year. An expert panel including; Mark Bardack, President of Ed Lewi Associations, Steve Sullivan, owner of the Olde Bryan Inn and Longfellow's Inn and Restaurant and Mark Pepin, Time Warner Cable Business Class, will discuss new

Friday, November 12, 2010 ways to think about retaining your clients and establishing new ones.

The cost is $15 with reservations and $20 after the reservation deadline. The deadline for reservations is 5 pm on Tuesday, November 16.

This event is open to all Chamber members. To make a reservation, call the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce at (518) 584-3255 or register online through the chamber's website. For more information about the breakfast and other Chamber events, visit the Chamber's website at www.saratoga.org.

Bruce Piasecki to hold book signing Local author, Bruce Piasecki will host a book signing for his new piece Idler in the City on Tuesday, December 2 from 6 to 10 pm at Borders located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Piasecki is the founder of the AHC Group, a Saratoga Springs consulting firm specializing in corporate finance and sustainability. He is the author of eight books, including The Surprising Solution which will also be for sale during the signing. Idler in the City is set to be released in the Carpe Articulum literary review in

December.

Hatties sets date for Wilton Grand Opening Hattie's Restaurant, originally located on 45 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs, is ready to open its Wilton eatery, Hattie's Chicken Shack with an open house and book signing to the public on Sunday, November 21.

Bonacio Construction has been working for the past five months on the build-out, which will include 6575 seats.

A "friends and family" ribboncutting will be held at 3 pm, followed by a public open house from 4 to 8 pm.

Hatties will be serving Shack samplings from the new ‘fast casual’ menu including the fried chicken sandwich, chicken wings, fresh cut fries and "shrimp po boys." Straight from New Orleans, Abita root beer will be served along with Sophia Champagne in a can and Louisiana beer.

The new 'fast-casual' concept is characterized as having a focused menu with food cooked-to-order and minimal table service. The official menu will feature the track favorite,

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The Fried Chicken Sandwich with Cajun coleslaw along with Hattie's famous fried chicken, Marinated grilled chicken sandwich, Rock shrimp Po-Boys, fresh-cut french fries, sweet potato fries and cranberry coleslaw and cucumber salad.

Chef Jasper Alexander will also be signing copies of "Bobby Flay's Throwdown" for those interested in purchasing the book. Last month, The Food Network launched the cookbook which features more than 100 recipes from the channel's popular show, Throwdown! This is the first time Hattie's secret fried chicken recipe has ever been published.

Hattie's Restaurant was featured on "Throwdown! with Bobby Flay" back in the summer of 2006. The Food Network filmed at the restaurant on Phila Street with Chef Jasper and his staff under the impression they were being featured on another Food Network show. The actual "Throwdown" took place inside the Saratoga Race Course. Three celebrity judges unanimously chose Hattie's Fried Chicken as the winner of the Throwdown.

For more information, visit www.hattiesrestaurant.com.

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Happy 55th wedding anniversary!

Sending out a very Happy 55th W e d d i n g Anniversary on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 to Marilyn and Bill Moseman of Saratoga Springs! They were married in the original St. Clement’s Church and their wedding reception was held at the Ash Grove Inn. Congratulations to both of you!

Foster an Animal!

H.O.P.E. (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) Animal Rescue is seeking individuals or families who would like to volunteer to foster animals in their homes. Please help an animal have a great new life.

Save a life – adopt or foster a pet and make your house a home.

For more information, call (518) 428-2994.

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Free senior pets to seniors!

Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist is seeking homes for our senior pets. We are looking for senior citizens who want to open their homes and adopt a senior pet for free (upon application approval). For more information, call (518) 428-2994.

St. Mary’s School collecting Coats for Kids St. Mary’s School preschool classes collected gently used children’s coats for the month of October to donate to this year’s Coats For Kids campaign. Over 125 coats were collected and brought to Spa Cleaners, where they will be cleaned and then distributed to local children and families in Saratoga County. This is St. Mary’s 5th year participating in Coats For Kids.

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Fields in transition continued from Page 1 increased in several years.

“It was something that I noticed right away when I took office (just over three years ago),” noted Mayor Scott Johnson when reached by phone. The City had been in negotiations to increase the amount paid to them annually. However, when these negotiations did not result satisfacto-

Lois R. Collins Anderson, SC - Lois R. Collins, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 4, 2010, at the home of her son, Douglas Collins. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She fought bladder cancer for the past 3 years courageously and with dignity. She was 74.

Born August 9, 1936, in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George L. Hannum and Ruth M. Hannum. Her younger brother George Hannum predeceased her 11 years ago.

Mrs. Collins was a graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania in 1958, majoring in Music and Teaching. She married

rily, the City, in an acknowledgement of the fiscal realities it is facing, concluded that it had no choice but to not renew the agreement.

Mayor Johnson noted that the labor costs, particularly when benefit costs were included, of having the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) personnel maintain the fields was growing even more prohibitive over time. He cited increased State

mandates for safety for some of the sections of the fields that the City was maintaining such as the skate park and future capital expenditures that will be needed as major contributing factors in the decision. “It’s certainly a lot more than mowing lawns,” he noted, and that while “the prior arrangement has worked in the past, fiscal realities and budgetary constraints dictate the city turning

Eugene P Collins on graduation day in the College Chapel.

In November 1979, Lois and Gene bought the Saratoga Downtowner Motel in Saratoga Springs. They and their son Doug operated the business successfully for the next 21 years while Lois participated in numerous organizations.

In April 2007 Lois and Gene moved to a home they built on their son’s land in Anderson, SC. This allowed the couple to spend more time with their grandchildren Jacob, Benjamin and Emily. Lois’s 54-year partner and husband passed in December 2007 from cancer.

Mrs. Collins is survived by her son Douglas A Collins, his wife Elizabeth, their three children, step-

grandchildren Stephanie and Michael, two nephews James and Mathew, niece Michele, two grandnephews and two grandnieces and many, many friends.

Her internment and memorial service will be held at the Gerald B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville on Sunday, November 15 at 3 pm.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

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

Janet Lyttle Tayler Saratoga Springs – Janet Lyttle Tayler died peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 76.

Born on July 2, 1934, in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Jane Mathers and Edward John Lyttle. Janet was married on August 28, 1954 to Bruce Tayler, also of Syracuse. Janet graduated from Binghamton University with a BA in Business Management, Summa Cum Laude. She worked for General Electric in Binghamton as an Aerospace Division Contracts Manager.

Survivors include her husband,

Bruce Tayler; daughters, Peggy Tayler-MacNeill and husband James of Saratoga Springs, the Reverend Nancy Hauser and husband Edwin of Exton, son David Tayler and wife Kellianne of Liverpool. David is currently serving in the Air National Guard in Afghanistan. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michael Hauser, Jeffrey Hauser and his wife Kirstyn, Megan MacNeill and fiancé Greg Badger, Caroline Hauser, Brandilyn Tayler, Briana Hauser, and Lauren MacNeill, great-grandson Cole Hauser and one sister, Shirley Lyttle.

In lieu of flowers, the family

requests donations be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Graveside services will be held today, Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville at 10:30 a.m. A memorial service will be celebrated at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Carol A. Callesano Wilton – Carol A. Callesano peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Saratoga Hospital with her family by her side.

She was 55.

Born on September 21, 1955 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Harold F. and Edna M. Hernandez Behlmer. Carol married Peter J. Callesano in 1977. She attended St. John’s University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics. Carol and her husband Peter opened their insur-

ance agency, Magcar Inc. in 1994.

Carol joins her parents and her sons, Michael and Peter in Heaven.

In addition to her husband Peter, Carol is survived by two daughters, Carol Anne Callesano of Hoboken, NJ and Maggie Callesano of Wilton; two brothers, Tom Behlmer and his wife Elaine of Queensbury, Frank Behlmer and his wife Patricia of New Hartford, NY and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30 am Saturday

November13, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon Saturday in St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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

future maintenance and management over to the district, as owner.”

The crew of five DPW personnel that have been working at the East and West Side fields will continue to be responsible for maintenance of the North and South side fields and soccer fields that are at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, in addition to other general maintenance projects such as snow removal.

Both parties acknowledged the importance of the two recreation fields as a major community asset, as well as their long-standing cooperation together and pledged to make the transition as smooth as possible.

In the joint statement, Saratoga Springs City School Superintendent Janice White stated, “The East Side and West Side Recreation Fields are a valuable resource to the community of Saratoga Springs. The collabo-

ration with the city over the past 32 years is appreciated.”

The changeover will begin with the City and School District communicating and sharing budget and staffing information. “Of course, we will fully assist in all measures to make this transition as seamless as possible,” stated Mayor Johnson.

Ultimately, it will now be up to the School District to develop a plan for the East and West Side Recreation Fields, which may involve hiring an outside maintenance firm and/or expenditures for capital equipment and storage and potentially hiring personnel.

These are topics which likely will be a major focus of the next School Board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 14 at 7:30 pm at the Meade Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School.

obituaries David C. Roberts Saratoga Springs – David C. Roberts died Monday, November 8, 2010 after a prolonged illness at the Wesley Health Care Nursing Home.

He was 87.

Born on May 7, 1923 in Ft. Kent, ME, David was the son of the late Earl H. Roberts and Augusta Ella Pinkham Roberts. He attended Ricker Junior College and Colby College after which he joined the service.

David served in the U.S.Air Force in WWII as a S-Sgt BombadierNavigator. He served in Central Europe, Southern France, Northern France and Rhineland Ardennes and completed 25 combat missions as a waist gunner on a B24 bomber on the Liberator “Captain Marvel” with the 8th Army Air Forces flying out of England.

He participated in the Army Aviation Cadet Program. He was wounded on February 14, 1945 in the EAME Theater and was honorably discharged that same year. He went to work at his mother’s theaters in Madawaska, Maine for a year before graduating from Colby College with a major in Economics.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Ruth Elizabeth Coldiron Roberts; two daughters, Lynn O’Leary and Diane Webster from Gorham, ME as well as four grandchildren, Michael Caruso, Shelley O’Leary, Timothy J. O’Leary, IV, and Jason Webster. David is also survived by five great-grandchildren and one sister, Ruth Roberts Clark. He was predeceased by his older brother, Kenneth Roberts and a baby brother, John who died in infancy.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 10 am in the Activity Room on the first floor of the Wesley Health Care Center Nursing Home.

Burial will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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August admits to stabbing Twenty-year-old Greenfield resident Matthew August is facing up to 25 years in prison for two counts of first-degree assault for stabbing his mother and 22-year-old brother in their home on January 8.

August, who pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court on Friday, November 5, brutally stabbed his mother Sue Chaplain and brother Brandon while they were sleeping, inflicting serious injuries to both victims. All of Brandon's major organs, with the exception of his heart, were punctured, placing him in life-threatening condition; Chaplain sustained a stab wound to her throat.

Both victims have since recovered, and August's family is supporting him through the trial. He awaits his official sentencing on January 7, 2011, and is likely to serve a seven year prison term, out of the 25-year maximum sentence, with two to two-and-a-half years of parole.

Fire at GlobalFoundries did not hinder construction A scissor lift caught fire inside the GlobalFoundries chip manufacturing plant in Malta on Friday morning, November 5. Reportedly, an electrical malfunction in the lift's battery ignition was the cause.

With the exception of slight smoke damage, the fire caused no immediate harm; no plant workers were injured and the scissor lift was the only piece of equipment that was damaged or destroyed.

The incident did not interfere with construction.

Young burglars arrested, potentially linked to 60 robberies County Police announced on Friday, November 5 the arrest of three young adults believed to be involved in the recent multi-county burglary spree that includes upwards of 60 incidents across Saratoga, Schenectady, Montgomery and Albany Counties.

Ballston Spa police responded to a burglary in progress last week and arrested and charged the following individuals: John F. Irvine, 21, of 46 Ballston Avenue in Ballston Spa, was charged in the Village of Ballston Spa with third degree criminal possession of stolen property; Andrew Baril, 21, of Atomic Project Road in Ballston Spa, was charged in Malta with second degree burglary and third degree assault; Elizabeth Thomas, 19, was charged in the Towns of Malta and Milton with second

degree burglary.

Irvine, Baril and Thomas are allegedly involved in burglaries in Ballston Spa, Milton, Malta, Charlton, Stillwater, Greenfield and Wilton.

The arrests were part of a collaborative effort between the Ballston Spa Police Department, Saratoga County Sherriff's Department and the New York State Police. The investigation is still in progress.

"Ultimately this investigation spiraled into ten then 20 then 30 burglaries and the number of burglaries being solved continues to increase. Details are still unfolding," Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy, III, said.

Abramson forbidden from judgeship New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct officially banned former Saratoga County Family Court Judge Gilbert L. Ambramson from future office based on findings of a two-year investigation.

Details of were released on Friday, November 5.

According to State officials, Abramson, who held office from 2000 until October 2010, denied his litigants fundamental rights and repeatedly jailed individuals without informing them of their right to a hearing and an attorney.

Drunk driver crashed into Spirit of Life Twenty-four-year old Andres Ortiz crashed his car into the Sprit of Life statue in Congress Park last weekend and fled from the scene.

On Sunday morning, November 7, Saratoga Springs City Police located Ortiz's red Ford Escape in the reflecting pool in front of the Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park. According to Police, Ortiz drove across several of the lawns in the park before crashing into the pool and abandoning his vehicle.

Following an investigation, police located Ortiz near Whitmore Court Apartments on Crescent Street and arrested him for driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

The value of the damage to the reflecting pool and lawns has not yet been determined.

"The Spirit of Life is a valued city treasure and I would like to thank the responding officers for their quick apprehension of the individual responsible for this act," Public Safety Commissioner Richard Wirth said.

Ortiz was arraigned on Sunday

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and appeared in City Court on Tuesday, November 9.

Program replenishes White Pines at State Park

County Attorney announces retirement

Saratoga Spa State Park recently received two dozen white pine trees through the Odwalla “Plant a Tree� program to be planted along the Avenue of the Pines. The sixfoot white pine trees will replenish bare spots along the Avenue where older trees died or were removed.

After 12 years serving as Saratoga County Attorney, Mark M. Rider announced this week that he is planning to retire on December 28. Rider, who has served the County for a total of 25 years, is taking advantage of the State's early retirement program.

Hit-and-run goes to mistrial Jeffery Hampshire, 29, an accomplice in the fatal St. Patrick's Day hit-and-run in downtown Saratoga Springs that killed Ryan Rossley, appeared in court on Tuesday, November 9. Judge Jerry Scarano declared the case a mistrial after a Saratoga Springs investigator made an "incorrect" statement to the jury. The investigator reportedly said that Hampshire was investigated for a date-rape incident, which his attorney, Cheryl Coleman said he was never charged for.

He faced felony charges for tampering with physical evidence.

Hampshire was in the car with hit-and-run driver Travis Carroll on March 18 when Rossley was killed, and allegedly took part in concealing evidence (the cracked windshield). Carroll pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter in April and was sentenced to five to 15 years in state prison.

The defendant, whose colorful criminal record brought attention to his case, violated his parole the night of Rossley's death. He was on parole for an attempted burglary at a Saratoga Springs restaurant in 2007. Hampshire was also acquitted of the murder of Ruth Witter in 2001. Hampshire will be incarcerated for violating his parole until the new trial begins.

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County Board of Supervisors adds funds for eight employees The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors added $255,596 to its proposed 2011 budget for four new full-time and four part-time employees without a tax increase.

-compiled by Yael Goldman

Rebuilding Together honors "Volunteers of the Year"

Rebuilding Together Saratoga County hosted its seventh annual fundraising event at Longfellows Restaurant on Thursday, November 4..

The event was graciously donated by Steve Sullivan. More than 185 community supporters attended the event and helped raise $19,000 for the organization. The money raised will be used to buy building materials for home repairs for Saratoga County homeowners who are elderly, disabled or a veteran.

Pictured above is the 2010 The Volunteer of the Year Crew. Ric Gaylord, David Travers, Peter Herman, Jim Cumming, Neil Hallet, David Wood and Gary Underwood.

Locals Win Best Dressed at Breeders Cup

Congressman Gibson appoints Saratoga native as Chief of Staff Chris Gibson, New York State Congressional District 20 representative, announced on Tuesday morning his appointment of Steve Stallmer as his Chief of Staff.

Stallmer is a Saratoga Springs native and a class of 1994 Blue Streak.

"I look forward to helping Congressman-elect Chris Gibson represent our friends and family and implement his vision to rebuild our economy so small and family businesses can once again prosper," Stallmer said in a news release.

During their recent trip to Kentucky, Ann-Marie and Frankie Flores won 'Best Dressed' couple by Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs and Voice-Tribune Media in Louisville, Kentucky. They received a $5,000 check, presented by Bo Derek.

Frankie sported a hand painted suit and Ann-Marie wore a hand painted dress created by Frankie Flores.

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I’M EVERY WOMAN Trading the Voice of Self-Doubt for Self-Confidence Meghan D. Lemery LCSW-R The summer after I graduated from graduate school I attended five weddings. Much to my surprise, I was asked to be a bridesmaid in each wedding. That summer I perfected the ultimate toast and put my brand new counseling skills to use to deal with the over- emotional bride and major family dysfunction that only seems to rear its head when a wedding is involved. At that time, it was a pleasure to watch my best gal pals fall in love and take the plunge.

Having been the baby of four and having two sisters that married early and started a family, I made the choice to plunge into building a career that I was passionate about...and then I turned thirty. As I stood at the altar for my one hundredth wedding (I felt certain Willard Scott would acknowledge this momentous event by putting my picture in the Smuckers Jar) I begin to cry. Let’s be clear here Ladies, these were NOT tears of joy. As I fidgeted in my uncomfortable heels and felt the bobby pins poke at my “up do” I begin to panic. I was certain I would hyperventilate during Ava Maria and ruin my friend’s shining moment. Here’s what happened. My mind begin racing with the nagging voice of self-doubt, “What’s wrong with you? Why aren’t you married? Maybe if you

were as committed to finding love as you were to your career you wouldn’t have to do the chicken dance alone….”

That night as the over-enthusiastic DJ announced it was time for all the single gals to line up and catch the bouquet, I bee-lined it for the bathroom. Let me assure you ladies, you have never seen a woman in spiked dyeables and peach chiffon sprint like this. Just as my cold clammy hand hit the door I heard the DJ call my name, “Where’s Meghan???

Meghan, WHERE ARE YOU GIRL??? THIS COULD BE YOUR LUCKY MOMENT….GET OUT HERE”. As I tried to dive under a stall, my friend who I no longer speak to because of this night, grabbed my hand and pulled me out onto the dance floor. The TWO girls and I stood together, a trio bonded together by circumstance, not choice. We stood like women in battle, scarred and bruised as we awaited our fate. My mouth went dry and I thought for sure I would hurl my scallops wrapped in bacon everywhere. THANKFULLY, another bridesmaid covered in lace and bows caught the bouquet and was inappropriately groped by a groomsmen.

That fateful night was the beginning of a year filled with self-doubt and anxiety. I felt certain I had a neon sign on my head that blinked these words, “ATTENTION WORLD: Meghan is 30, NOT married, NO babies and doesn’t even have a boyfriend! Let’s give it up for the LOSAHHHHH of the YEAR…..” Needless to say, 30 was a REALLY tough year. And then

“...I didn’t hear the voice of self-doubt rear its ugly head, rather, I heard the voice of self-confidence that whispered ’You are exactly where you need to be. ‘” over the course of the next few years, something began to change.

My friends who were now married for 5-10 years and raising our future leaders, begin to take a very keen interest in my life. Overnight it seemed that all of my married friends begin to live vicariously through me. I couldn’t go on a date without having to de-brief every detail of the evening. Many of my friends starting asking me about my career path and wishing they had taken the time to pursue their passion before committing to marriage.

I soon began to realize that no matter where we are on the path, married, child rearing, career building, (juggling all three), dating, single, separated, divorced, or widowed, we ALL hear the same voice of selfdoubt.

This is the voice that whispers to you in your most vulnerable moment….”You screwed up, you’re late, you made a mistake, it’s never going to happen, there’s something wrong with you.” This voice accuses us day in day out that we have to

work harder emotionally, physically and spiritually to accomplish perfection. This voice is EXHAUSTING! What if we as a group of gal pals made a decision to HALT the voice of self-doubt? What if, instead of doubt, we executed faith and made the declaration: “Whatever path I chose, I chose it because I believed in it at the time.” The great thing about a path is that at any moment you can change it. You have the option to choose to continue to walk the path you are on, do a U-turn to the last place you felt confident on your path, take a different path altogether, or merge onto a wider path (probably with a H.O.V. lane {highoccupancy vehicle]).

Let’s quiet the voice of self-doubt with the voice of self-confidence that says, “YOU GO GIRL!” Let’s make a pact, that no matter where we are on the path, we won’t kick ourselves, or each other, in the shins for “bad” choices. If you are doubting where you are, or regretting the past, STOP! My dear girlies, you will only end up riddled with an anx-

ious heart, racing mind and exhausted body. Take a deep breath, give yourself a hug and decide what direction you need to take to achieve peace. Believe in this moment, you are EXACTLY where you should be; not late, not early, but right on time.

Last May my brother got married.

This would be, and I have counted, my one thousand and twenty fifth wedding. I can now sing Ava Maria by heart and quote 1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient, love is kind, yadda yadda yadda. In the past, I would have worked myself up into a panic thinking that yet again I would spend a weekend riddled with selfdoubt, anxiety and a big ticking clock. Guess what? As I sat in the warm sunshine and stared at the beautiful blue sky to witness my brother and his stunning bride exchange vows, I didn’t hear the voice of self-doubt rear its ugly head, rather, I heard the voice of self-confidence that whispered….”

You are exactly where you need to be.”

My dear ladies, chose today to stop the madness of self-doubt. Find yourself a mirror, look yourself in the eye and SHOUT with all the gusto you have (refer to the overenthusiastic DJ for the definition of gusto) I AM EXACTLY WHERE I NEED TO BE! Wishing you a path that sparkles and brings you joy!

Ms. Lemery is a psychotherapist practicing in Saratoga Springs and Queensbury. Please email topics of interest to: meghanlemery @yahoo.com

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Medicare open enrollment Medicare open enrollment is nearly upon us, which means now is the time to make changes to your Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare prescription drug coverage.

Plans undergo changes each year when it comes to cost and the types of coverage they allow, so check to make sure the plan you are enrolled in will still meet your needs at a price that is affordable. Be aware that certain Medicare Advantage plans may no longer exist, while new ones could be popping up offering better coverage at a lower deductible.

Open enrollment begins on November 15 and runs through December 31.

When considering your plan for 2011, make sure your medications are still covered, and check to see if there are any changes in premiums, deductibles or co-payments. Compare the plans being offered in your area against your current plan, and make sure it makes the most sense for your needs. You can compare plans online at www.Medicare.gov, or in the back section of 'Medicare and You 2011.'

Once you've compared plans and decided which one is best for you, you can sign up in a variety

of ways. If you choose to keep your current plan, no action is required on your part, as the plan will automatically rollover at the end of 2010 into 2011. If you sign up with a new plan, you can find an application through the health insurance company that manages said plan, which you can fill out and send back by mail, fax, or occasionally by email. You may also phone the health insurance company directly to request an application, with many plans allowing you to enroll by phone.

If you require assistance in deciding which plan is right for you or on how to enroll, their are several resources at your disposal. The Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs is offering several question and answer session with health insurance companies at its location on 5 Williams St. in Saratoga beginning on November 15 through November 30.

For one-on-one assistance, the SHIP network can also help answer your questions. Call their toll free number at (800) 7010501, or visit their website at www.aging.ny.gov/ to reach them.

You may also call Medicare at 1-800-Medicare (1-800-6334227) for any assistance

Upcoming events at the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs Friday, November 12: Paint Holiday Ceramics with Patrice from 10 am to noon. During this free ceramics program, Patrice Mastrianni will provide instruction and inspiration to those interested in painting their holidaythemed ceramic pieces.

Friday, November 12: Book Club meeting at 11 am. The Book Club is meeting to discuss its November selection - The Ten Year Nap by Meg Wolitzer. New members are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, November 17: Poker Night with Mike at 7 pm. Mike is kicking off the center's inaugural poker night event with high hopes of weekly games to follow. Try something new and stop in for a thrilling and social poker game - you're sure to have a good time!

Thursday, November 18: Medicare Open Enrollment (What do I do?) forum at 12:30 pm. Stop in and have all of your questions answered. Open enrollment for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans is from November 15 to December 31, so if you have questions about which coverage is right for you, be sure to stop in to the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs. A discussion and information sessions about which steps to take will be presented by the Office for the Aging.

Friday, November 19 and Friday, December 3: Create your own clay ornaments with Patrice from 10 am to noon! During the first day of this free two-part event with Patrice Mastrianni, participants will be able to create their own clay ornaments to be painted and decorated on December 3. Reservations are required for this exciting event and participants are required to attend both classes in order to complete their project.

For more information or to register for any of the activities listed above, call the Senior Center of Saratoga Springs at (518) 584-1621. The Center is located at 5 Williams Street.

Seniors briefs A.L.L. partners with Barnes & Noble to provide books for EOC The Academy for Lifelong Learning is supporting Barnes & Noble's annual book drive for children's charities. This year, the Economic Opportunity Council's Head Start Program will be the recipient of books purchased at the Wilton Barnes & Noble for this purpose.

To support their scholarship and other programs, Academy members will take over the Wilton Barnes & Noble on Friday, December 3, from 9 am to 10 pm with a book fair. During the fair, Academy members and other shoppers have the option of choosing

one of the pre-selected books to donate.

Story hour, storytellers, and Victorian carolers are just some of the programs the Academy has planned for the day. A children's librarian will be on hand to suggest books for children and grandchildren. A film expert will offer advice on DVDs. Shoppers can also have their purchases gift wrapped by A.L.L. members.

Barnes & Noble will contribute to A.L.L. a percentage of every sale (even in the cafĂŠ) made with a special Book fair voucher. Or, you may simply mention A.L.L. at point of purchase. Vouchers are available online at the Academy's web site: www.esc.edu/ALL or at the Academy office at 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. You may also shop in support of the Academy by shopping online at www.bn.com/bookfairs from December 3 - 8 and include the Academy's Book fair voucher ID #10248045 on the payment page during checkout.

A.L.L. is sponsored by SUNY Empire State College and affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network. It offers non-credit academic study groups for older learners each fall and spring as well as a social program. For further information, visit www.esc.edu/ALL or (518) 5872100, ext. 2415.

Emeritus launches Free Rent Sweepstakes Take a Tour of the Community for a Chance to Win Free Room and Board for One Year!

Emeritus at Landing of Queensbury, which provides assisted living and memory care services to local seniors, is participating in a company-wide sweepstakes that will award one lucky winner with free room and board at the community for

a loved one for one year.

The sweepstakes invites contestants to tour Emeritus at Landing of Queensbury, or any one of the 460 Emeritus Senior Living Communities nationwide, from now until December 31 for a chance to win.

Winners will be announced after January 1, 2011.

The purpose of the sweepstakes is to offer members of the local community an incentive to familiarize themselves with the services offered at Emeritus at Landing of Queensbury.

To arrange a tour and enter the sweepstakes, contact Polly Karling, Community Relations Director at (518) 793-5556 or via e-mail at LandingofQueensburyCRD@Emeritus.com.

Emeritus at Landing of Queensbury is located at 27 Woodvale Road.

How to Enter: Legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older may enter on behalf of a senior loved one. Seniors ages 65 year or older are eligible to receive the grand prize award. Entrants must tour an Emeritus Senior Living community to enter. After the tour, entrants will receive an entry card with a code on it, which they can enter online at the official sweepstakes website: www.EmeritusFreeRent.com.

One winner will be announced after January 1, 2011. The winner will receive one year rent free. Applies to room and board only and does not include care fees or skilled nursing services.

For the official contest rules, visit: http://www.Emeritus.com/Sweepstak es/.

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Eye Openers…Preventable Vision Loss Susan Halstead ABOC, FNAO Recently a close friend of mine, who is an MD, brought an issue to my attention that was literally eye opening! Everyone, physicians included, can benefit from a refresher course on contact lens care!

The matter came to my attention when I asked my friend how she liked her new daily disposable contact lenses. She had presented for her annual exam with complaints of frequent bouts of conjunctivitis and upon exam it was discovered that she had early stages of corneal neovascularization, a condition typically caused by contact lens overwear.

We re-fit her to daily wear contact lenses to stop the disease from progressing and hoped the blood supply would recede from the vessels in time.

My friend’s response to my question stopped me in my tracks!

“They are great – but let’s see how long they last!”

Our message did not get through to her and she was intending to continue overwear her new lenses. I suspect that this happens over and over again in our practice and in others. We assume the patient understands the severity of their diagnosis and expect they will become compliant.

Contact lens wearers, friends and family of contact lens wearers…please read this and share this critical information! A contact lens is a foreign body in your eye and should be treated with great care!

The cornea is avascular—without blood supply, it is supposed to get its oxygen from the air. In cases of corneal neovascularization, the eye is so deprived of oxygen that it actually begins to grow blood vessels to carry oxygenated blood to it!

The result is branch-like arteries starting from the outer edges (lim-

bus) of the eye and working their way over the center of the pupil and is extremely sight threatening in elevated stages. When the reason for oxygen deprivation is corrected, the blood flow eventually recedes but it leaves behind “ghost-vessels.” It is an extremely undesirable condition that in most cases is extremely preventable.

A patient will not know they have this disease until it is very advanced—there are no symptoms until the vessels cross into the patient’s field of vision. One of many reasons that an annual eye exam is mandatory for all contact lens wearers is to enable your doctor to treat this disease in the early stages prior to permanent vision loss.

This pathology is most common in contact lens wearers who…

1. Either wear their lenses longer than recommended (i.e. sleep in them) 2. Do not discard and replace their lenses according the regimen prescribed (i.e. wearing a two-week contact lens for 1-2 months or wearing a daily disposable—until “I can tell it’s not right.”)

3. Do not clean their storage case with contact lens solution and let it air dry daily—tap water is not effective at killing the bacteria in your case.

4. Replace their contact lens storage case minimally every three

months 5. Fail to rub the lenses with solution rather than simply store them in it. This is the equivalent of putting your dirty hands under water and not soaping them and rubbing them together.

Also at increased risk of developing corneal neovascularization are contact lens wearers with several underlying conditions including high myopia, chronically dry eyes and ocular surface disease. Other causes include eye trauma, toxic

chemical injuries, immunological diseases and infectious diseases such as keratitis.

Simply put, careful compliance with contact lens wear, care and replacement will go a long way in ensuring your continued good eye health!

Susan Halstead, ABOC, FNAO, is a NYS and Nationally Licensed Optician at Family Vision Care Center, 205 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY and can be reached for comments or questions at familyvisioncare@spa.net or by calling (518) 584-6111.

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Local Students Earn AP Scholar Distinctions The College Board recently commended a large group of local students from Ballston Spa, Saratoga Springs and Schuylerville High Schools for their successful completion of Advanced Placement courses and examinations during the last school year.

The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students the opportunity to take challenging college level courses while still in high school and to receive college credit for completing the exams.

Students earned the following awards: National AP Scholar, by earning a grade of four or higher on a five-point scale on all twelve AP exams taken; AP Scholar with Distinction Award, by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams; AP Scholar with Honor Award, by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams; AP Scholar Award, by completing three or more AP examinations with grades of 3 or higher.

Ballston Spa AP Scholars The College Board recently commended 69 students from Ballston Spa High School for their successful completion of Advanced Placement courses and examinations during the last school year.

Forty-five students designated as AP Scholars were graduates of the Class of 2010 and twenty-four are currently seniors in the Class of 2011. Class of 2010 Salutatorian Adam Custer also earned the distinction of National AP Scholar Nineteen students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award: Lauren Audi, Catherine Bonga, Kelly Burghart, Renae Cairns, Shane Constantine, Adam Custer, Anne Czelusniak, Lindsay Danielson, Shannon Donahue,

Jacob Flynt, Alexandra Gary, Maxwell Groves, Melissa Hosek, Kelcie LaRoche, Melinda Miller, Kirsti Rainville, Sheila Walsh, Danielle Ward and Dane Wilson.

Eighteen of the students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award: Ethan Beaudoin, Briana Borgolini, Lauren Brady-Haskell, Brenden Brogan, Ashley Busone, Lauren Farrell, Alexandra Finocchio, Claire Freehafer, Connor Grant-Knight, Nicole Griffin, Amy Havens, Samantha Helbling, Sydney Hogan, Amelia Kunz, Ashley Lefebvre, Bryan Leicht, Molly Myers and Alexandra VanDenheever.

Thirty-two students qualified for the AP Scholar Award: Ryan Allen, Race Archibold, Kelsey Broe, Matthew Brown, Alexis Bruno, Andrew Croft, Ryan Custer, Robert Davis, Ryan Dorey, Morgan Feder, Nicholas Gallo, April Gendron, Olivia Hall, Jordan Keefe, Karen Laiacona, Kimberly Ludwin, Britney MacKinnon, Jacob McAuliffe, Kevin McHale, James Michel, Rosaria Nowhitney, Philip Piombino, Taylor Reed, Anthony Russo, Kelsey Russo, Karalyn Slocum, Katrina Smith, Adam Soden, Corey Stewart, Meredith Venerus, Patricia Weaver and Cassie Yettru.

Saratoga Springs AP Scholars The College Board also recognized a group of Saratoga Springs students.

At Saratoga Springs High School, three students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award: David Burns, Ryan Jones and Matthew Moellman.

Twenty-five students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award: Katherine Alberti, James Alexander, Brendan Bell, Ryan Bobbitt, Warren Bucknam, David Burns, Ryan Carli, Amy Coon, Nicholas Florin, Jonathan Frahme,

Tristan Frey, Sarah Hammond, Nook Harquail, Katherine Horgan, Ryan Jones, James Millar, Matthew Moellman, Brian Morris, Thomas Rodems, William Silver, Aidan Stein, William Taylor, Garry Waters, William Wozniak and Hannah Zlotnick.

Sixteen students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award: Christopher Card, Christopher Davis, Tristan De Jesus, Benjamin Federlin, Isaac Handley-Miner, James Hoctor, Lily Holgate, Ian Ludd, Rebecca Mangona, Alie Mihuta, Colin Palumbo, Michael Ranellone, Paarth Taneja, Madison Townley, Stephen Vanyo and Evan Walsh.

Twenty-three students qualified for the AP Scholar Award: Connor Accettella, Edward Barringer, Erin Bruce, Noah Cadet, Jayne Costello, Michael Dufek, Meredith Farley, Nathaniel Foster, Jessica Goodway, Julia Ida, Tyler Kuznia, Kelli Lovdahl, Lauren MacNeill, Molly McGuiggan, Gwendolyn Pickard, Morgan Powell, Jasmin Raidoo, Matthew Rittenhouse, Matthew Rocco, Heather Todd, Alison Treichel, Michael Twomey and Sarah Weber.

Of this year's award recipients from Saratoga Springs High School, one student was a junior last year: Paarth Taneja. This student has his senior year in which to complete AP college-level course work and possibly earn another AP Scholar Award next year.

Schuylerville AP Scholars Three students from the Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School Class of 2010 also earned AP Scholar Awards: Faith Mannix qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award, and Sara Hanehan and Russell King qualified for the AP Scholar Award.

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EDUCATION Schuylerville sixth-grader starts "chain reaction of kindness" When sixth-grader Emily McBride participated in the Schuylerville Central School District's recent Rachel's Challenge programs, she decided it was time to start a "chain reaction of kindness" all her own.

Inspired by Rachel Scott, the first person to die at Columbine High School on August 20, 1999, Rachel's Challenge sends a message about acting with compassion and creating a culture of kindness in schools and beyond - a message that Emily now aims to pass along.

"The Rachel's Challenge programs touched my heart and made me want to do a little project of my own," she said. "I felt like I could make a difference."

She set to work collecting pulltabs from soda cans to donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children, an idea highlighted in one of the Rachel's Challenge training videos.

For every pound of pull-tabs collected, Shriner's Hospitals for Children receives 60 cents to go toward non-medical equipment needed in the hospitals such as computer software and playroom equipment.

Starting small, Emily collected pull-tabs from her family members.

As her project picked up speed, Emily reached out to her classmates so that everyone at school could contribute.

With the help of her family, friends and peers Emily's pull-tab collection reached 7,000 in just a few short weeks.

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Schuylerville sixth-grader Emily McBride scoops up some of the more than 7,000 pull-tabs she's collected for Shriners Hospitals for Children.

"Even my mom and dad's coworkers are donating," she said.

Her goal is to collect 10,000 tabs.

During Thanksgiving weekend, Emily and her family will travel to the Shriners Hospital in Boston to personally deliver the donation of pull-tabs and monetary donations.

She is excited to get a personal tour of the hospital and meet with staff.

Once Emily finishes with her pull-tab collection project, she plans to be actively involved in Schuylerville Elementary School's Kindness and Compassion (KC) Club.

"I chose to be part of the link group. I like the idea of coming together as a whole school to help others. Maybe if we all come together, we can have an even bigger impact than if we work alone," she said.

Education Briefs Saratoga Springs hosts Business and Career Expo

Financial Aid Awareness Evening in Ballston Spa

Saratoga Springs High School juniors and seniors can get a head start on planning their careers during the school's Business/Career Expo and Trade Show from 10 am to 1 pm on Friday, November 19.

The program will provide important contacts and information, both for college-bound students and those entering the work force after graduation. Representatives from local businesses, trade unions and the military will be onsite to answer questions and meet with students.

Students will be allowed to visit the expo during their lunch periods.

The Ballston Spa Guidance Department will host a Financial Aid Awareness evening at the Ballston Spa High School on Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. Students in 11th and 12th grade and their parents/guardians should plan to attend this informative evening for the latest information on the financial aid process. The evening will include a presentation from Kristina Delbridge, Director of Financial Aid at SUNY Empire State College. Additional information is available on the guidance section of the district website at www.bscsd.org or by calling (518) 884-7150, ext.

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Fall Flavors…

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY I can’t believe as we turn the pages of the calendar that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And although the time is flying by, it’s such a great time to grab the kids and whip up a little fun in the kitchen. This time of year is perfect for experimenting and finding new and different ways to try fall flavors, like pumpkin. My kids are still not big pumpkin pie eaters, but they do like Pumpkin Eggnog Bread. In fact, baking breads together can provide just the right mix to spend some time before the real Thanksgiving hustle and bustle hits the kitchen counters. And, there are so many steps that kids of all ages can contribute to the process. It can be done a day or two ahead of time when things aren’t so time sensitive avoiding the ‘day of’ chaos.

Pumpkin Eggnog Bread is a great recipe to make and bake and share with friends or to bring to the Thanksgiving table. Stealing some time together in the kitchen is not just about making a recipe; it’s more about finding a memory.

Pumpkin Eggnog Bread by Jodie Fitz 15 oz. pumpkin 4 eggs 1 cup low fat eggnog 2 ⁄3 cup butter, softened 1 ⁄2 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cinnamon

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⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 4 cups flour Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Mix the pumpkin, eggs, eggnog, butter, sugars and extract together. Add in the cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda and flour. Mix the batter thoroughly with an electric mixer.

This recipe makes approximately 36 muffins. And if you are using lined muffin tins, simply fill each one half full with batter and bake for approximately 25 minutes. This recipe makes 2 – 3 loaves of bread.

If you are planning to use a bread pan, be sure to grease and flour it before filling. Fill the pan half way and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Always test the center with a cake tester or sharp knife to make certain the center is fully cooked.

Eggnog Glaze (optional) 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 ⁄4 cup low fat eggnog Mix the sugar and eggnog together until smooth with either a fork or hand whisk. Drizzle only 1/2 teaspoon on muffins and 1 tablespoon per loaf of bread.

Jodie Fitz is the creator and personality of the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club, author of Thumbs Up to Kids Cooking and several monthly columns, a wife and mother of three.

You can find more recipes by visiting www2.pricechopper.com/kids/ or www.jodiefitz.com.

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What’s mine is yours Kate Towne Sherwin Saratoga SAHM As I write this, Johnny and Gabe are two feet away tussling over a small Jeep. “Mine!” John screeches, pulling hard. “But I got it for Christmas!” Gabe yells, also pulling hard (despite the fact that he’s got a different toy in his other hand that he’d been quite content with until he saw that John had his Jeep).

The boys are constantly squabbling over something or other, and I often find it really hard to figure out what’s fair — who had it first? Who

does it belong to? Does ownership take precedence over who had it first, especially if the toy’s owner hasn’t played with it in goodnessknows-how-long? And how am I supposed to fairly and logically figure this out, taking everyone’s perspective into account as well as all the teachable moments this situation is surely rife with, when the situation is one of screaming and hitting and needs an immediate answer?

My solution has generally been to switch immediately into share mode — if an item is coveted so much by so many different people, then regardless of why they want it (I suspect it’s often just to annoy one’s brothers), each person will be allowed a turn with it. “Gabe, Johnny’s having a turn with it,” I intervene, when Gabe insists he needs the Jeep John’s playing with.

“Johnny, I want you to let Gabe have a turn with it in a few minutes.

Yes Mom?” “Yes Mom,” they both dutifully reply, and harmony reigns again (for half a second anyway).

Johnny’s really picked up on the sharing thing. “Need share!” he insists, when he sees anyone else eating something he likes. “Need turn!” he hollers, when he spots someone playing with something he hadn’t noticed before. And he’s not only good at understanding that others need to share with him, he’s actually pretty decent at sharing with his brothers: Often, when I tell him it’s time to let his brother have a turn with what he’s playing with, he’ll say, “Okay!” and rush over to the brother with it. “Here Tommy!” he’ll say cheerfully.

But none of them have ever quite gotten the hang of sharing me and Steve — not with each other, they’re actually all surprisingly good about understanding that each of them are equally entitled to talk to Mom and Dad, play with us, sit on our laps, etc. It’s not uncommon for me to have John wedged against my legs while I’m nursing Xave, for example, or for Steve to be laying on the couch with one boy in his arm, one sitting on his shoulder, and one sitting next to his legs.

What I mean is, they’ve never been good at sharing me and Steve with anyone or anything else besides them.

Heaven forbid I should try to sneak off in a quiet moment, when

the boys are happily occupied to quickly check my email in the next room. “Need Mommy!” John shrieks, running to slump himself over the baby gate suspended in the doorway and wail as soon as he notices I’m not in the same room.

“No!” Thomas yells, as soon as he sees that Steve and I are hugging in the kitchen, and barrels his way between us, pushing us apart.

“Daaa-DY!” Gabe demands, at the top of his voice, if Steve or I try to have a conversation with each other.

And never mind even trying to talk on the phone — I do everything I can to avoid it during the day, if I can help it (thank goodness for email!). The phone calls that are necessary are inevitably sprinkled with, “Shh — I’m on the phone!” and I usually end up going into a room with a closed door while the kids cry on the other side.

Of course there are going to be times when I just can’t be with them, and of course there’s nothing wrong with Mom and Dad hugging or talking to each other or on the phone. And I certainly don’t want to give in to demands that will encourage the boys to be spoiled and needy. But I do think there’s a difference between letting them think the world revolves around them,

and assuring them that they are indeed my world — the latter of which, in my opinion, encourages independence and selflessness by providing a secure, constant, and unconditional foundation and model of love and acceptance.

Well. That certainly sounds eloquent and wise, no? Don’t be fooled! I feel like I get it wrong most of the time, handling each situation too sternly and not loving enough far, far more often than I handle it the way I’d like to, if I had my wits and sanity and patience about me. “Need stop yelling!” I snapped at John’s “Need Mommy!” the last time I thought I’d found a minute to myself at the computer.

And there it is — the root of the problem: “a minute to myself.”

Years ago, when Thomas and Gabe were babies, a friend shared with me that she’d noticed her kids behaved better when she was focused on them. Once she stopped trying to do her own things — talk on the phone or use the computer, for example, or even things that just need to be done, like housework — the screaming and fighting and whining stopped. At the time, I thought, “Well, that’s nice. But she’s got older kids who help out, and besides, I don’t want my kids growing up thinking I’m at their beck and call.” Fast forward to the present, where I myself have come to see that the more I give of myself to the kids, the more peaceful and gentle and joyful everyone in the house is.

I hope to one day be successful at it.

Thomas, on the other hand, apparently would be happier to not have to work on any kind of selfgiving. A grown-up friend recently asked Thomas for help in thinking of what to get her similarly aged nephews for Christmas. After offering some options, Thomas advised that, whatever our friend ended up getting for her nephews, she should get the same thing for each of them, so they didn’t have to share.

Kate Towne Sherwin is a stay-athome mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband, Steve, and their sons Thomas (6), Gabriel (4), John Dominic (2), and Xavier (8 months).

She can be reached at sksherwin@ hotmail.com.

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“WHAT DOES VETERANS DAY MEAN TO YOU?” American Legion Post 490 recently honored three fifthgrade students from Stillwater Elementary School for their award-winning essays, answering the question "what does Veteran's Day mean to you?"

During a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 8 at the school, veterans and post members presented the top essayists with a medal and a certificate.

Phillip Colarusso, American Legion Post 490 Historian, was very impressed with the student's work.

"They really had an idea of what Veterans Day is," he said.

Printed below are the first and second place essays.

First Place: Kaelin Murray

Veterans Day is a very special holiday.

Veterans Day is a day when we honor our Veterans for the sacrifices they have made for us. Veterans Day means a lot to me. I am proud to honor my grandfather (Howard Stegggs) and all other Veterans on this holiday. My grandfather always says "Freedom is not free" so when you honor a veteran you are really saying "Thank you for the freedoms we have in this country." My grandfather has taught me a lot about protecting this country. I think that if more people understood what veterans have been through and what they have done for our country they would honor them not only on Veterans Day but every day. What's why Veterans Day means a lot to me.

The importance of Veterans Day is that it reminds us of men and women who have fought and are not fighting to protect our lives and liberty's. The sacrifices of families left behind while their loved ones go out to fight for our country must also be remembered on Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a very important holiday because it reminds all of us that we have a great amount of freedom in our country, and many sacrifices from our Veterans helped us keep our freedom.

I give a big thank you to all veterans; you have all brought freedom and happiness into our country.

Mark Bolles • Saratoga Today

Fifth-graders Kaelin Murray, Aimee Flint and Emma Bisaillon received American Legion Post 490 awards for first, second and third place essays.

Second Place: Aimee Flint

Hello, my name is Aimee Flint.

I would like to ask you all a question. What is most important to you? Of course our country, family and pets, but what about our armed forces? If we didn't have our armed forces during the Revolutionary War and other important wars, our lives would be different than they are today. Our armed forces have been around even before the Revolutionary War. They go to battle every day, whether it's on land, in the ocean, or in the air, they fight for our country day and night. Our armed forces have to sometimes move from their homes to different states across the United States. They also have to leave their families behind for long periods of time to fight for our country.

Even today, we are in combat with other countries including Afghanistan and Iraq. We need to honor the men and women who had and have the courage, strength, and might to have served in our armed forces today. The people who are in and were in the armed forces have the right to be honored and respected. Veterans Day is a day to honor our soldiers and armed forces. It is also a day to honor the brave soldiers who are currently fighting for our country by land, sea, and air. We have one of the best armies in the world.

You have to think about what our armed forces have done to protect us and what you can do to honor them on Veterans Day or any other day. You can honor them by visiting a cemetery and paying your respects or by putting a flower on graves of fallen soldiers. You could say thank you whenever you see a soldier around. So, think about it now. What is really important to you?

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ft (Double) visions of sugarplums SPAC adds second “Nutcracker Tea” on Sunday, November 21 to accommodate increased demand

Photo Provided For the first time, Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Action Council has added a second popular “Nutcracker Tea” fundraiser in order to accommodate more guests.

The events will both be held on Sunday, November 21 at the Hall of Springs in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Guests may purchase tickets for either of these two available times: 11 am or 3 pm.

The event, sponsored by Emma

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Photo Provided Willard School, features an English Tea, excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by Northeast Ballet Company, a holiday raffle and a free gift for each child. Tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for children.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer more children and families the opportunity to kick off the holiday season by enjoying the wonderful “Nutcracker Tea” fundraiser presented by SPAC’s Action Council.

After three consecutive years of selling out the event well in advance and disappointing many families who wanted to attend, our Action Council members met and decided that the event needed to grow this year,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President and Executive Director.

Features of the event include: • Ballet excerpts from The Nutcracker performed

by Northeast Ballet Company;

• A raffle for prizes that include Nutcracker dolls, ornaments and more; • Tea, mini sandwiches, cookies and light edibles; • Photos with costumed dancers from The Nutcracker; • A gift for each child The Nutcracker, composed in 1891 by Tchaikovsky, is a fairy tale ballet that tells the story of a little girl’s journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers and an army of mice. First performed in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia, it has become an American classic since choreographer George Balanchine introduced his production in 1954 in New York City.

Tickets for the Nutcracker Tea are available at www.spac.org or by contacting Alyssa McClenning at (518) 584-9330 ext. 121, or amcclenning@spac.org.

- Arthur Gonick

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HEALTH

The Fall Clean-up Workout

by James Markwica, MS PT Saratoga TODAY With so many enjoyable aspects of the change in the season, raking leaves and picking up the yard has never seemed to be acceptable and enjoyable fall tasks. However, there is more to autumn than apple cider, football games and clean fresh air.

Fall clean-up is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the crisp weather while getting in a great workout at the same time.

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

Fall clean-up doesn’t escape the obvious risks of injury because of the repetitive nature in twisting, bending, reaching and lifting. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that over 12,000 Americans were treated for injuries directly related to leaf raking in 2004.

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

• Warm-up. Raking and picking up leaves forces you to use virtually every muscle in the human body.

Always begin with some trunk forward and backward bending, arm circles and gentle leg stretching. Walk for a few minutes to promote circulation. Ten minutes of total warm-up should be sufficient.

• Maintain ‘good posture.’ Try to keep a wide BoS (Base of Support) while you stand still and move around during raking. Hold the rake near the end with one hand, and about two-thirds down with the other hand. By standing up straight and moving your arms together with proper spacing your body will be placed in a mechanically advanta-

geous position while pushing and pulling leaves, thus making it easier for you to move the pile.

• Avoid twisting. Use your legs to shift your weight side-to-side instead, both while raking and lifting leaves into bags if needed.

• Switch sides. To avoid the risks of creating an overuse injury, try switching sides every 5 to 10 minutes. This will equalize the stress and strain to all extremities and the spine as you push, pull and rotate your body.

• Bend at the knees. Use large muscle groups to lower your body towards the ground as you reach to pick up the leaves and/or leaf bags.

Don’t lift with your back.

• Be Smart. Rake when the leaves are dry. Don’t overfill bags or tarps and use a wheelbarrow to move heavy bags to other areas of the yard if you cannot easily drag them.

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

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

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

Finally, listen to your body.

Soreness is common following typical yard work. But the soreness you feel should go away about 24 to 48 hours after your workout. If you notice any of the following symptoms and they don’t go away, see your doctor: • lightheadedness • shortness of breath • sudden, severe headache • excessive sweating that’s out of proportion to your level of exertion • chest, stomach or any other pain Remember, the physical demand from moderate physical activity increases for anyone with a history of heart attacks, heart disease, smokers and individuals who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Consult your family physician prior to engaging in such activity.

If you or someone you know has pain, consult your physician, physi-

cal therapist, chiropractor or other healthcare provider. Physical therapists, or PTs, have a unique body of knowledge that promotes optimal health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, and alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.

James Markwica, MS PT is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and within Saratoga Health and Wellness on 30 Gick Road in Saratoga Springs. For questions or follow-up, contact James at (518) 587-3256 or online at www.lamarcopt.com.

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FINANCIAL

Ask the Financial Advisor

by George B. Chelius, III Saratoga TODAY

Q: A:

What’s a good way to save for my child’s college education?

Dollar-cost averaging

Saving for your child’s college education can be a daunting task if you only focus on the overall costs for either a public or private school. While most par-

ents think their children will attend college, research shows that only one-third expect to be prepared to pay for their education. Perhaps it’s because most people are overwhelmed with the price tag and think they don’t even have a chance to save enough so why bother.

However, if you start early enough and are disciplined in your investment approach, you may reach your goal by saving even small amounts regularly over the long term.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people with a bachelor’s degree earn, on average, over eighty percent more than those with just a

high school diploma. This can mean a difference of $1,000,000 in potential earning power over the course of a career. So when you start saving for your child’s college education, remember that it’s actually an investment in their future.

Account Types There are specific Qualified Tuition Programs (529s), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) Accounts, and Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) Accounts, that offer some tax advantages. Many investors also use IRAs and regular savings accounts to save for education.

There are several considerations when deciding what type of account is best for you. There are many good websites that explain account types in detail and I also recommend speaking with an investment or financial professional to review your options.

The Key to Saving for College Regardless of the account type that best suits you, the main point is to start as early as possible and invest regularly, ideally at least monthly, with fixed amounts so that your child’s college fund can continue to grow and compound over time. This is called dollar-cost averaging (DCA). DCA is a long-term investment strategy that involves investing a fixed dollar amount into a particular investment or portfolio at regular intervals. Since you always invest the same amount, you will purchase more shares when the price is low and fewer shares when the price is high.

Instead of investing lump sums, the idea is to average out the highs and lows to help you avoid market timing (trying to determine when is a good time to invest). It takes advantage of the cyclical nature of the market and allows you to focus on long-term growth and ignore short-term market conditions. While this technique does not eliminate the possibility of losing money on an investment, losses can be lessened during periods of declining stock prices and profits may be enhanced when share prices rise over the long term.

DCA is a plan of continuous investment in stocks regardless of

their inconsistent prices. Of course, you must consider your financial ability to continually purchase shares. Additionally, I only recommend DCA when you are not charged a transaction fee. As with all investment methods there is no performance guarantee, but DCA is a hassle-free approach.

Saving for College – A Real Life Success Story Before education savings accounts were introduced to the investment world, I had the idea to show our shareholders how DCA could work for them — and me.

Seven days after my daughter Anna was born on May 23, 1989, I opened a FAM Value Fund account for her with $2,000.

Subsequently, I collected loose change and dollar bills that were in my pocket each day and placed them in the cigar box that was originally filled with cigars to celebrate Anna’s birth. I was amazed that each month the amount I saved was

about $100; so I added $100 to her account monthly and I did so for 18 years. Upon high school graduation in April 2007, Anna’s account value had grown to $89,348.42 on the investment amount of $23,600!

Anna’s account was then used to help pay for college.

When speaking with others, I underscore that regardless of whether it’s a Bull or Bear Market, the best time to invest in your child’s future is today. Remember, if you invest even small amounts methodically over the long term, you may save enough so that your most important asset, your child, is a step ahead.

Fenimore Asset Management, Inc. (Fenimore) is the investment advisor to FAM Funds - the FAM Value Fund and the FAM EquityIncome Fund. Fenimore is an independent investment advisory firm located in Cobleskill, NY and has been hand-selecting investments for almost four decades.

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Friday, November 12, 2010

The all new

Animals Available

Saratoga County Animal Shelter

Jill Sweet WHISKERS AND TALES

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aturday, Oct. 30 was the grand opening of the new Saratoga County Animal Shelter. It marks the culmination of years of careful planning and vision. It symbolizes a new day for the homeless, neglected, abused, and lost animals in our county. The grand opening also reflects well on a county that cares about its domesticated animals and recognizes that these animals depend

H.O.P.E Fundraiser on Nov. 20 Please join H.O.P.E. (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) at The Ripe Tomato, 2721 Route 9, Ballston Spa on November 20 at 12:30 pm for our Spay-ghetti Luncheon Fundraiser!

Enjoy your choice of delicious Eggplant Parmesan, Lasagna or Pasta Primavera, including salad, bread, dessert and beverage for just $25.00 per person! All proceeds to benefit the opening of our low-cost spay/neuter clinic for dogs & cats! There will be many wonderful prizes for raffles from area businesses! Dine in or take out! Reservations are strongly recommended.

Visit www.hopeanima lrescue.org and R.S.V.P. online or call Barbara at (518) 882-5562.

on humans for protection and shelter and in return they give companionship and unconditional love.

So many people came to the grand opening, at one point Moses and I had to escape out the front door. There just was not enough room for my wheelchair and Moses’long body and wagging tail. By gently nosing the backs of people’s legs, Moses moved people aside (parting the sea?) so we could pass. Actually our timing was perfect because just as we reached the door, it was announced that everyone should go outside for the ribbon cutting. The group, including cameramen for local news stations, photographers snapping stills, county and state dignitaries, and many citizens that care about animals, poured out of the building that looks like a new red barn.

Dan Butler, the animal shelter supervisor, spoke outside about all the challenges, victories, difficulties and rewards that made up the process of getting the new shelter built. He thanked the many individuals and organizations that helped make the new shelter a reality. He was particularly grateful for the support of the county supervisors who believed in the project. Amazingly, once ground was broken, this project took only one year to complete, and it came in under budget. How many other large public projects can say this?

After Dan introduced several other speakers, it was time for the ribbon cutting. When the deed was done, the crowd cheered and clapped. But it was pretty cold outside so most did not waste too much time returning to the warmth of the building. Back inside there were balloons, hot dogs, pies and coffee.

I stayed out front to show my husband Steve all the memorial bricks leading up to the entrance. I wanted to

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surprise him because I purchased one in honor of his beloved German Shepherd that passed away several years ago. I also purchased a brick with the names of our current pets; Vida, Moses, and our cats, Sully and Magic. Apparently, the shelter will be putting in more memorial bricks in the near future. If you have had a pet you would like named on a memorial brick, it requires a $50 donation and you can have several names and a short sentiment inscribed. For more information on the bricks call the shelter during business hours at (518) 885-4113.

At the Grand Opening, Moses and I ran into several regular readers of Whiskers and Tales. It is always fun to chat with these folks. I love to hear about their pets. At the event, one regular reader told me a great story about a cat she adopted. The cat had issues, kept her distance and acted almost like a feral cat. One day the woman was sick. She lay on the couch feeling miserable. Then she said to the cat, “I wish you were a lap cat.” The cat approached the woman for the first time, curled up on her lap, and stayed there. Ever since this incident the cat has become less timid, and regularly finds a lap to warm.

With Moses at my side, talking to people is easy. At one point I struck up a conversation with state Senator Roy MacDonald. He talked about his family and the pets he had as a kid.

During our conversation lots of people came up to him to say a few words. He was a master at turning to them for an exchange and then turning back to me, picking up our conversation exactly where we left off.

He never skipped a beat. This must be one of those skills he learned after years in public office. I kept thinking how he seems to be a genuinely nice man. At the end of our conversation,

at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter for adoption.

For More Information Call (518) 885-4113.

Reeses is an adult female Labrador mix who was found in Clifton Park near exits 7/8 of the Northway.

Humphrey is an older adult male Boston Terrier. He was found in Greenfield near the Hyspot Trailer Park.

Bastian is a 4-year-old housebroken male husky. He’s good with kids and other dogs but not so good with kitty-kats! He is a large handsome boy that needs some training for his anxiety issues. His owner couldn’t afford to keep him anymore.

He needs a forever home! we agreed that the new Saratoga County Animal Shelter is surely the finest shelter in the East, and it will be the model shelter for many years to come.

If you missed the Grand Opening of the new county animal shelter, but you would like to see the facilities, the public is welcomed between 10

Shilo is an adult male Yorkie who was found on Middleline Road in the Town of Milton.

Corona is an 8-year-old spayed female beagle mix and is housebroken. She’s good with dogs, cats and children. Her owners were moving and couldn’t take her with them.

Squeeks is a 1-year-old housebroken male Shepherd/Pit mix.

He’s good with children and dogs; it’s not known how he does with cats. He was brought in because his owner couldn’t afford to care for him. He is very scared right now. am and 4 pm, Monday through Saturday.

Directions to the new county shelter: Take Rt. 50 into the village of Ballston Spa. At the Getty gas station, turn onto Prospect St. Continue for a mile and a half. The red barn-like structure in front of you is the new shelter.

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upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 11/17: Planning Board agenda meeting, 7 pm 11/17: Planning Board regular meeting, 7:30 pm Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 11/16: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 pm Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 11/18: Zoning Board, 6 pm

local briefs 50/50 Harvest Raffle Only 500 tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket. If all 500 tickets are sold, the 1st place prize is $15,000, 2nd place is $5,000, 3rd place is $2,500 and 4th – 8th place are $500 each. The drawing is on Friday, November 19. Benefitting St. Clements School Capital Improvements, this raffle has raised $30,000 in the past 2 years. Tickets are available at the school office. For more information or to buy tickets, please call (518) 584-7350.

Teens Collecting Items for Soldiers The teens from BACC will be working with Operation Students for Soldiers to collect supplies for the soldiers in Afghanistan. Items to be donated may be dropped off at the Ballston Community Center, 20 Malta Ave, Ballston Spa throughout November. For more information, call (518) 885-3261.

St Clements Early Childhood Registration Registration for our Early Childhood, Pre-K and Jr.-K Programs will begin Tuesday, November 16.

For more information, please call our school office at (518) 584-7350.

Great Fall Giveaway Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 11/15: Budget workshop, 12:30 pm 11/16: City Council meeting, 7 pm 11/17: Design Review Commission meeting, 7 pm Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 11/15: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 pm Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 11/15: Planning Board meeting, 7 pm 11/18: Town Board meeting, 7 pm Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 11/17: Planning Board meting, 6:30 pm

Come to the Great Fall Giveaway at New Life Fellowship, 51 Old Gick Road, (1/2 mile past Wal-Mart on the left) Saratoga Springs. Saturday, November 13 from 9 am to 3 pm.

There will be clothing of all kinds, household items and food. This is a free giveaway for all in need. If you have things that you would like to donate please bring them to New Life Fellowship between Nov. 8 and 12 from 9:30 am to 7 pm. We will be accepting gently used clothing and would love any winter coats and boots that you no longer need. We are also collecting small household items that are in good working order. No large furniture or appliances please.

Any questions on donations or needs, please call the New Life Fellowship office at (518) 580-1810.

Violet Richardson Award and Women’s Opportunity Award Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is a volunteer organization that works to improve the lives of woman and girls in local communities and throughout the world.

For more information, visit

www.soroptimistsaratoga.org or call Dora Lee Stanley at (518) 587-3226.

The Violet Richardson Award honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 for volunteer action such as fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the environment and working to end discrimination and poverty. The Violet Richardson Award program begins at the local Soroptimist club level, who then. become eligible for one of 29 $1,000 awards.

The Women’s Opportunity Award provides women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense. Club-level recipients then become eligible for region-level awards granted in each of Soroptimist’s 28 regions. The first place recipients then become candidates for one of three $10,000 finalist awards. Deadline is Dec. 15, 2010.

Snow Ball at the Hall Snow Ball at the Hall is scheduled for Saturday, December 4 from 6:30 to 11 pm at The Hall of Springs in Saratoga State Park. Funds raised are used for the William J. Hickey Women’s Health Services of Saratoga Hospital. Most recently $80,000 was contributed by the Mission to assist with a major renovation of the rooms on the maternity unit. Tickets are $100 per person for 36 and over and $75 for 35 and younger. They are available in advance by contacting Amy Sutton at (518) 584-8965 or email alsuttonone@aol.com.

Hoopla Saratoga Central Catholic is hosting its Annual HOOPLA at Longfellows Inn & Restaurant on Sunday, November 21 at 4:30 pm.

The cost for the evening is $60.per person. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit all programs at the school.

Please make checks payable to SCC and send to Jean M. Taylor, Director of Development, 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Golf vendors needed Golf vendors are needed for the Malta Spring Golf Show being held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you are an interested golf vendor you should take advantage of this unique marketing and promotional opportunity. Public and private courses, apparel vendors, swing analysis and demonstration professionals are welcome to apply.

Please contact the Malta Community Center at (518) 899-4411, ext. 301 for more information.

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The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association is sponsoring its monthly Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 7:30 to 8:30 am at Coffee Planet, 100 Milton Avenue, hosted by Mangino Buick.

Along with the usual breakfast fare, there will be new cars from the dealership on hand to test drive. Cost is $5 with advance reservation or $10 that morning. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend. Please note: there is no midweek mixer scheduled for November.

For more information, contact Ellen at (518) 885-2772 or info@ballston.org.

area surrounding Saratoga Springs.

Now they just need the right car.

If you have a car that you would like to donate for the cause, contact Alan Edstrom at the Saratoga Auto Museum at (518) 587-1935 ext. 22.

The finished product will make its debut at the museum’s annual Auto Show and Invitational May 14 and 15, 2011.

Participation by students of all skill levels is encouraged. Each student must submit an entry form with a drawing of their favorite car from the 1930s and 40s, and a brief essay of up to 100 words explaining why they want to take part in the project, and what they hope to learn from the experience. Beginning Nov. 15, interested teens can download entry forms at www.saratogaautomuseum.org.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 20, 2010.

Bowling For Our Soldiers on November 20

Turf Talkers Toastmasters meeting

Spare Time, 166 Saratoga RoadRoute 9, South Glens Falls, $15 per person includes 3 games of bowling and shoes.

Fun for the whole family and support Operation Adopt a Soldier.

Register by calling (518) 587-8010, 232-4526 or 792-2462.

The next meeting of the Saratoga Turf Talkers Toastmasters club will be November 16, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, at Longfellow’s Hotel and Conference Center, 500 Union Ave. The club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Saratoga Turf Talkers practice communication and leadership skills, offer each other feedback and support and have fun together.

Our meetings are free and guests are welcome.

Networking Breakfast

Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive Galway Wine and Spirits is collecting donations of new clothing and toys for children ages newborn to 18.

The gifts will be distributed to children in the Galway school district that are in need. We ask that the gift NOT be wrapped. Wrapping paper, tape and boxes also needed. For every item donated, the donor’s name will be entered in a drawing for a basket of cheer. Donations appreciated by December 6. For more information, please call Marybeth Lucia (518) 882-1358.

Heritage Hunters Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, November 20 at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rts. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Joseph Ferrannini, a cemetery restoration specialist, will talk about the care and preservation of grave stones and cemeteries. This meeting is free and open to the public. For information, call (518) 587-2978.

Parkinson’s support group The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga will meet at Woodlawn Commons in Saratoga Springs on Monday, Nov. 15 at 2 pm. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s disease, family members and friends. For more information, call (518) 885-6427 or 584-3894.

Car for “Sam’s Garage Hot Rod Restoration” project needed The Saratoga Automobile Museum’s SAM’s Garage youth educational program announced plans to build a 1930s Hot Rod involving students aged 12-17 from a 13 county

Chamber of Commerce Mixer Join us at Longfellows on Union Ave. on Thursday November 18 at 4 pm for a new member orientation and member mixer. At Orientation, you will receive preferred parking, no admission fee, and a complimentary beverage. At the mixer beginning at 5 pm, make new contacts for your business. $2 beverages and free hors d’oeuvres. Cost is $5 with reservations, $10 after reservation deadline.

Reservation deadline is 5 pm, Tuesday, November 16. Call (518) 584-3255.

Send your local briefs to Kim Beatty at kbeatty@saratogapublishing.com before 5 pm on Monday for Friday publication.

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Elks of Greenwich Henderson Pizza Night “Henderson Pizza” every Friday night from 5 to 8 pm. Call (518) 692-2061 to place your order. Pick up or eat in. Public is invited.

Saturday, November 13 Saratoga Farmers’ Market Division St. School, 220 Division St., Saratoga Springs From 9 am to 1 pm. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.

Library Babies and Family Story Hour Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. From 10 to 11 am, Library Babies is an informal playgroup for babies under 24 months with a parent or caregiver.

From 11:30 am to Noon, Story Hour is for children ages 2 to 5 years, with a parent or caregiver.

Siblings welcome, too!

No registration necessary for either program.

Craft Fair Ballard Rd Elementary School, Wilton From 9 am to 3:30 pm. A day of shopping with over 80 crafters located indoors at the school and 20 additional crafters located next door at the Wilton Fire Department. All proceeds directly benefit Ballard Elementary students.

Environmental Workshop for Kids The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St.

From 11 am to noon. Join us for a silly story, fun activities, and a plant pot painting project made from recycled containers.

Church-wide Rummage Sale The Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, will host a rummage and bake sale from 9 am to 3 pm. All proceeds will benefit the church youth groups. No early birds please.

Tang Museum Family Saturdays From 2 to 2:30 pm. A brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Ages 5 and up with adult. For reservations and information, call (518) 580-8080

Roast Pork Dinner Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, Henning Rd and Fifth Ave. From 4 to 6:30 pm. Benefiting various Saratoga food pantries. Adults $4, children free. Seconds are free.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling (518) 584-3720.

Please bring a can of food to donate.

Roast Pork Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church, Exit 16, Ballard Rd., Wilton Serving from 3 to 6 pm. Donations will be accepted. Takeouts will be available. The church is handicapped accessible. For information, call (518) 584-9107.

Sunday, November 14 Breakfast Buffet at the VFW Gurtler Bros. VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs Join us in this delicious breakfast buffet from 8 to 11 a.m. Adults $6, seniors & military $5, children (ages 5 to 12) $5. Takeout available.

Greenfield Grange Breakfast Grange Hall, Grange Rd, off 9N From 8 to 11:30 am, the members of the Grange will be serving breakfast for adults $6, seniors $5.

A complete menu will be offered with special featured items. Open to the public. For more information, call (518) 584-9078.

Holiday Reindeer Open House

or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call (518) 5842000, ext. 116 to register.

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. From 2 to 4 pm, see Bob Smith’s live reindeer, talk about reindeer and caribou with author Bruce Hiscock and draw a reindeer with Bruce’s help. For ages 4 and older.

Wednesday, November 17

Greek Dance Workshop

Teen Art Show

110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs The workshop will be held from 2 to 4 pm and will provide a foundation for beginners and for experienced students of folk dancing. All ages are welcome. $10 per person.

For more information, contact Paul Zachos at (518) 587-5570 or pananthanas@gmail.com

Monday, November 15 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

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

Register with Literacy NENY at (518) 583-1232.

Malta Branch Library, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta At 6:30 pm join us for the opening of our teen art show, A More Perfect Union. The exhibit will be open through December 12.

K of C Bingo The Knights of Columbus, corner Pine Road and Rt. 29 west, Saratoga Community bingo each Wednesday at 7 pm. Doors open at 5 pm, with refreshments available. Call (518) 584-8547 for more information.

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. At 7 pm. “Tough Talk about Hard Decisions: Exploring Legal and Ethical End-of-Life Issues.” Co-sponsored by Single Payer New York, and Saratoga Vital Aging Network.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Pat Reed at preed9@nycap.rr.com or (518) 5831376.

Preschool Naturalists Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs From 2 to 3 pm. Preschool Naturalists is a nature class designed for children ages 3 to 5.

This program costs $3 per person

Naturalists is a nature class designed for children ages 3 to 5.

This program costs $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call (518) 5842000, ext. 116 to register.

Friday, November 19 Organ Concert Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave. At 7:30 pm Christopher Houlihan will play the works of J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn, and Mozart, as well as Sweelinck and Vierne. While there is no admission charge for the event, a free-will donation is encouraged. For more information, call (518) 584-3720.

Upcoming Fall Landscape Art Show

Thursday, November 18 Book Club Malta Branch Library, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta At 11 am we’ll begin discussing The Crazyladies of Pearl St. by Trevanian, which is set on North Pearl St. in Albany in 1936. All are welcome.

Preschool Naturalists Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs From 11 am to noon. Preschool

Flores Fine Art Gallery, Broadway On November 20, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, join us for viewing of these spectacular pieces of art.

Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service The service will be held on Sunday, November 21 at 3 pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Schuylerville. Rev. John Kettlewell and other local pastors will officiate. The offering will go to Schuylerville Area Food and Emergency Relief. Food items for the pantry will also be accepted.

All are welcome!

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Shelters of Saratoga Mission Shelters of Saratoga strives to ensure that every member of our community has safe and affordable housing. We provide shelter, advocacy and referral services for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.

We develop and maintain a range of affordable housing opportunities and resources for low to moderate income families and individuals.

How to Help There are many ways in which you can help. Volunteers help keep the shelter running smoothly by assisting with paperwork, food pick-up and organization, driving clients to appointments, maintenance projects, writing grants, being an advocate for clients… If you are short on time, but want to help, we need donations of towels, washcloths, cleaning supplies, personal care items, slippers, tools, folding chairs and bicycles, among other things. Of course, monetary donations are always needed to keep the shelter running.

Contact We can be reached by phone at (518) 581-1097 or visit our website at sheltersofsaratoga.com

To have your event listed, contact Kim Beatty at kbeatty@saratogapublishing.com Send your calendar items to Kim Beatty at kbeatty@saratogapublishing.com before 5 pm on Monday for Friday publication.

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Acclaimed jazz artist Vince DiMartino to be guest soloist at Saratoga Springs High School’s “All Jazz Night” November 18

Vince DiMartino Vince DiMartino, one of the country’s most sought after trumpet performers and educators, will be the guest soloist on Thursday, November 18, during “All Jazz Night” at Saratoga Springs High School.

The concert, featuring the High

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School’s Concert Jazz Band and the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade jazz ensembles from Maple Avenue Middle School, begins at 7:30 pm in the Loewenberg Auditorium. The program is open to the public at no charge.

DiMartino, a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, is music chair and professor at Centre College in Danville, Photo Provided Kentucky, where he teaches trumpet, brass, jazz ensembles and jazz history. He is also an acclaimed jazz artist who has been the lead and solo trumpeter for the Lionel Hampton Band, the Chuck Mangione Band, the Clark Terry Band and has been a soloist with many symphony orchestras.

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Tang Museum offers abstract art discussions and performance.

Photos by Grace Troxell ‘13 From ‘Beckettshorts’. L : Sophia Lewis '14, Dara Silverman '13, Alexia Zarra '14. R: Alex Greaves ‘12 Artists, art critics, and curators will gather at the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College on Friday, November 12, for a series of public discussions titled “Jewel Thieves: Abstract Art and Forms of Display.”

The “Solomon Symposium,” which began on Thursday, November 11 and continues with a full day of activities on Friday, will explore the nature of abstract art, how various audiences perceive and experience it and how it is presented to the public.

All of the discussions are open to the public free of charge.

According to John Weber, Dayton Director of the Tang Museum, the timing for such an event is right. “Abstract art has been around as a cultural phenomenon for 100 years now. On one hand, people are used to it, and on the other, it is at times confounding and controversial,” said Weber.

“It’s not that people don’t accept Photos Provided

Scenes From ‘The Jewel Thief’ . At the Tang Museum

abstract art; it’s that they often just don’t know what to do with it.”

The event will take place in conjunction with “The Jewel Thief,” a current Tang show that brings together abstract works by over 60 artists. The works include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, wallpaper, furniture and chandeliers.

On Friday, discussions are scheduled from 9:30 am to 4 pm, with a special theater performance in the evening.

In conjunction with the discussions, the Tang will present “Beckettshorts,” a series of short plays by absurdist Samuel Beckett, on Friday beginning at 8:30 pm.

The plays are performed by Skidmore students and directed by Professor of Theater Carolyn Anderson. There is no cost for this performance, but seating is limited.

Phone the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439 or email boxoffice@skidmore.edu to make reservations.

For a full schedule, visit www.skidmore.edu/tang.

This symposium is part of a yearlong 10th anniversary celebration at the Tang Museum, which opened its doors in September 2000. The museum draws some 40,000 visitors annually, ranging from local students who visit through programs with area schools to museum-goers from around the globe.

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FIRST NIGHT 2011: VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED

Empire State Youth Orchestra Concert - Afternoon will also include a presentation of art by artists from “Black Dimensions in Art” 300 talented children from the Capital Region of New York and western New England are selected by audition each year for positions in the Empire State Youth Orchestra’s (ESYO) 9 performing ensembles. On Saturday, November 13 at 3 pm, ESYO will present its first full concert of the 2010-11 season at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 2nd Street, Troy.

Maestro Helen Cha-Pyo has chosen a program that includes the orchestra performing Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.”

Inspired by Ms. Cha-Pyo’s programming of “Pictures,” ESYO decided to link visual and musical arts and invited Black Dimensions in Art, Inc. (BDA) to mount a small show of paintings by some of their artists. The paintings will be on display for the concert audience at the Music Hall before and right after the concert, and during intermission. BDA is dedicated to showcasing the artwork of emerging and renowned African American artists in the Capital Region.

Tickets are available either through Empire State Youth Orchestra, (518) 382-7581 where holders of a SaratogaArtsFest ARTSPASS will receive a 50 percent discount off the ticket price for tickets purchased through ESYO, or at the Troy Savings Bank Box Office, (518) 273-0038. Regular ticket prices are adults $20, seniors and students $10.

For more information and a complete schedule of the 2010-11 ESYO season, visit www.esyo.org.

This year, First Night Saratoga 2011’s administration will transition from the YMCA to Saratoga Arts. However, the great annual art poster that you have come to know and love is still being provided by the folks at Ambrosino Design. Kudos to them and Ms. Sharon Bolton for once again

Skidmore music faculty to perform world premiere

Composition by Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning composer on Saturday, November 13 Flutist Jan Vinci and pianist Pola Baytelman, senior artists-in-residence at Skidmore College, will present the world premiere of acclaimed composer Jennifer Higdon’s composition Flute Poetic on Saturday, November 13 at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. They and their department colleagues will perform in the “Skidmore Music Faculty Celebration Concert,” which begins at 8 pm in the Zankel Center’s Ladd Concert Hall.

Admission is free but tickets are required. To reserve tickets, visit www.skidmore.showclix.com/or call (888)-71-TICKETS. In addition to the premier of Flute Poetic, the concert program also features other classical and contemporary music by faculty members and a pre-performance question and answer session by Higdon, which will begin at 7 pm Last spring Ms. Higdon composer received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her Violin Concerto. The Pulitzer committee called the work a “deeply engaging piece that combines flowing lyricism with dazzling virtuosity.”

Ms.Higdon is a prolific contemporary composer who writes five to 10 major pieces each year. Recent commissions have included the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as the Tokyo String Quartet and the President’s Own Marine Band. She currently holds the Milton L. Rock Chair in Composition Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.

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beautifully capturing the spirit of this year’s theme: “ L i v i n g Creatively.”

Which gives us an opportunity to send out this reminder: First Night would not be possible without the help of all the wonderful and dedicated volunteers that make it happen. Last year approximately 260 men and women assisted in overseeing the many performance venues, answering questions and ensuring that over 10,000 revelers rang in the New Year in a fun and safe manner.

- Volunteers are needed for the annual First Night Saratoga “button stuffing” event on Monday,

November 22 from 5:30 to 8 pm to assist with attaching over 10,000 First Night buttons to button cards, box and ready them for distribution to Capital District sales points.

- Saratoga Arts is again seeking volunteers for First Night Saratoga 2011 on December 31.

Volunteers serve as hosts and hostesses in one of over 30 venues for a chosen 3-hour shift between the hours of 6 pm and 11:40 pm. New volunteers are required to attend a one hour training session on one evening in December.

All volunteers will receive a free First Night Saratoga admission button, a First Night poster and a gourmet snack provided by a local caterer. If you would like to volunteer, please call Volunteer Coordinator Maria Panayotou at (518) 496-1327, or email her at mpanayotou @saratoga-arts.org .

- Arthur Gonick

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American Patrol:

“Solo Sherlock:”

Joey Thomas Big Band to Play Veteran’s Tribute Dance

Clues revealed at Home Made Theater This weekend, Home Made Theater will present “Sherlock Solo,” which is written and performed by the accomplished stage artist Victor L. Cahn.

In this one-man show, the great detective Sherlock Holmes emerges from retirement to relate a previously undisclosed case that unfolded during an absence of his customary narrator, Dr. Watson.

The New Theatre Corps has described the production as “…brilliantly acted, exceptionally written and engages the intellect from start to finish.”

Victor L. Cahn has written numerous plays, including several which were produced OffBroadway. Included in these are “Roses in December,” “Embraceable Me,” “Fit to Kill,” “Sheepskin/Bottom of the Ninth” in addition to “Sherlock Solo.”

In addition to appearing with Home Made Theater, Mr. Cahn

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Victor L. Cahn has accumulated stage credits regionally with Curtain Call Theatre, Schenectady Civic Players, Albany Civic Theater, Hubbard Hall, Cohoes Music Hall and Theater Voices of Albany, where he has also directed.

He is Professor of English at Skidmore College, and author of three books.

Performances are on Friday,

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November 12 and Saturday, November 13 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, November 14 at 2 pm.

General admission tickets are $20, $15 for students. To purchase tickets and for more information, please call the Home Made Theater box office at (518) 5874427 or visit homemadetheater.org for more info.

The Saratoga Music Hall will feature a big band performance on Saturday, November 20, from 7:30 -11:30 pm to honor veterans.

The event is part of the Diamond Dance series and will feature the awardwinning Joey Thomas Big Band.

“Often people take for granted the service so many have offered our country. We thought it only fitting to offer a Veteran’s Tribute dance close to Veteran’s Day to bring attention and show appreciation for their sacrifice.

The Joey Thomas Big Band is spectacular at recreating the WWII feel - I could not think of a better band for this event,” says Dave Wolf, event coordinator and owner of the Saratoga SAVOY. “We love to play at the Music Hall for the Diamond Dance,” said band leader Joey Thomas. “You won’t find another place today where you’ll see people of all ages dancing to a big band.” Mr. Thomas is also a veteran whose service includes performing before President Kennedy.

The event opens its doors at 7:30 pm with a dance lesson and The Joey Thomas Big Band will take the stage at 8 pm. Admission is $15. To honor veterans, anyone coming in uniform or with military ID will be admitted for $13.

For more information, visit www.saratogasavoy.com or phone (518) 587-5132.

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Ben’s Fall Burritos Featuring Butternut Squash & Black Beans Suzanne Voigt Farmers’Market Our family has always loved burritos. They are tasty, easy to make, can be made ahead or reheated, usually have pretty good nutritional value and they are definitely easy on the pocketbook. My 22-year-old son, Ben, a poet, called today to tell me of his recent culinary discovery

– a burrito that celebrates fall! Ben is a believer in local, healthy eating and has let his creative imagination work wonders in the kitchen. He was quite proud of his burrito for its taste and its price (about $2. pp). It is always good to know your child is not starving, but this sounded so good, I thought I would try it. I did make a few tweaks in the spices, but otherwise this is Ben’s masterpiece.

The recipe simply shouts fall. The touch of sweetness from the butternut squash mixes well with the strength of the cumin, chili powder and cayenne. The whole mixture gives a full body of flavor and warmth, just perfect for a fall afternoon or evening. A mug of Corona with lime might be the finishing touch. Enjoy.

Ingredients 3-4 whole wheat flour tortillas 1 fresh butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and diced into 1” cubes 1 can black beans, rinsed & drained 1 C fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 1/2 diced yellow onion 2 T olive oil, divided salt and ground pepper to taste 1/4 tsp. sugar (I used brown sugar and loved it) 1 large clove of garlic, minced 1 tsp. ground cumin small amount of cayenne pepper

or fresh poblano pepper, diced small to taste (optional) 1/4 tsp. chili powder Optional: sour cream, cheese or salsa (or all)

Directions Preheat the oven to 400°.

In a bowl, toss together the squash, 1/2 the olive oil, pinch each of salt, pepper and sugar, making sure the squash is evenly coated. Put seasoned squash onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven until the squash is tender (not mushy!).

Slightly browned is good. Set aside.

Over medium heat, sauté garlic lightly in the remaining olive oil.

Add the onions and continue sautéing for a couple more minutes.

Then add the black beans and stir until heated through. Finally, add the roasted spiced squash and cook for another few minutes until everything is hot.

Make the burritos using warmed tortillas and generous amounts of the squash-black bean filling. Top filling with diced fresh spinach and optional cheese. Roll the burrito up and serve with salsa or other topping of choice. I would think saffron rice would make a nice addition to the burrito too. Sit back and enjoy the tasty warm goodness!

Note: almost all of the ingredients for this meal can be found at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm at the Division Street Elementary School.

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Words to know: heuristic: adj. Designating the educational method in which the student is encouraged to learn independently through his own investigation.

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Totally refurbished home in Village. A short walk to shops in Village as well as only 5 minutes walkl to bus line . 3BR, 2 BA home. Large living room, dining room and a full kitchen with eat in area. New roof,boiler,hot water heater, siding, appliances, new lighting fixtures, all new carpeting throughout, new kitchen with washer/dryer hookup. dry basement & new 200 amp service Lots of closets First floor bedroom can be used as a family room or play area Joyce D Garlock (518) 640-4272

$259,900

GREENFIELD 99 & 97 GRANGE RD

This home is looking for a buyer to give it a little tlc.

Please note that this purchase includes 97 & 99 Grange Rd. 97 Grange is 4.35 acres of property adjoining the home and 1.96 acres of property of 99 Grange Rd. You will enjoy the beautiful land. They are both deeded separately. Fenced backyd with separate fenced in-ground pool. Spac. Rooms. 1st floor laundry off kitchen area.

Oversized Fam. Rm. Newer Lg. decking off back of home, great for entertaining. NO SHOWINGS UNTIL 11/15.

Irene Gifford (518) 339-6059

Come see this renovated and freshly staged 2 Story Charmer, just moments from downtown Saratoga.

Situated on just under an acre. This 3 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007. Bright and cheery kitchen, Spalike full bath, new deck and patio, in fact, no part of this home was left untouched. Pre Inspected, ready to go!

Megan M Perez (518) 852-0688

JOHNSONVILLE 409 HERRINGTON RD Country Ranch home with vaulted ceilings and skylights.

One floor living with views of Willard Mountain. Located on a quiet country road just 25 minutes to shopping in Troy, Brunswick and Bennington Vt. 3 BR, 2 bath home with walkout basement and rec room. 1+ acre for gardens/play areas. Plumbing setup in basement set for another bathroom and possible bedroom and family room.

Joyce D Garlock (518) 640-4272

$275,000

$329,999

MILTON 24 PAISLEY RD

WATERFORD 36 STAGE RUN

Beautiful Energy Star 5 year young home in country setting with many modern amenities. HUGE custom shed, custom landscaping and spacious yard, perfect for entertaining. Large fenced in area is great for child's play area or your family pet. Enjoy the privacy of country living with the convenience of being just minutes from town!

This is a must see! (see 2-10 Warranty) Seller is son of listing real estate broker.

Connie Natale (518) 339-2600

Welcome to a beautiful neighborhood! This 4 bedroom home is on a private wooded lot that borders town property. There are no homes behind this one!! Eat in kitchen, formal dining room, finished basement w/ built in bar, 2 fireplaces, flat screen tv ready with built in surround sound speakers inside and out! upgrades everywhere!

Huge 600 sq ft deck and patio wired for hot tub and ideal for entertaining. Master has 2 walk in closets! Agent is Owner.

Bridget Malagisi (518) 728-0081

BALLSTON SPA 313 LEXINGTON ST Colonial Hills 3 BR, 2 bath home. 2 Car garage, full basement. Family room on first floor access the large back yard and deck. Newer carpeting, wood floor in dining area, skylight for lots of light. Walk in closet, crown mouldings. Close to shopping, parks and schools.

Joyce D Garlock (518) 640-4272

$829,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS 10 OAK BROOK BLVD

Custom young ranch on completely private 4+ acre treed & landscaped lot in Meadow Brook Estates. This +/3643 SF home abounds w/many features & amenities including Gas FP in GR, formal DR with tray ceiling, crown molding & chairrail, H/W floors, gourmet fully applianced E-I kitchen, CT baths, 3 spacious bdrms including master suite w/cathedral ceiling and whirlpool, a special +/- 800 SQ media room plus sound system inside and out plus MORE! Howard Rubinger (518) 373-2122

PORTER CORNERS 45 HOLMES RD

Within 1/2 hour from Saratoga, Ballston Spa, Malta or Glens Falls area. Beautiful country home with hardwood floors throughout and beautiful woodworking. 1.54 acres of land with two outbuildings with a tack room and 4 stalls and 2 car garage. Wrap around driveway. Large front porch for enjoying those quiet evenings. Deck in back for grilling or lounging. 3 large bedrooms with hardwood flooring. Master bedroom has a sitting area as well as a walk in closet. Full basement with walkout.

Joyce D Garlock (518) 640-4272

$1,799,999

CLIFTON PARK 557 ENGLEMORE RD

Custom built 3 year old with amenities galore including 1st floor master BR suite, H/W floors, fantastic gourmet kitchen with commercial range & convention oven, refrigerator, freezer, two dishwashers, wine cooler, tray ceilings, granite countertops, double-sided FP LR/Office, French doors, 7 paddle fans, full fin. bsmt with steam shower & more! Nothing missing in this fantastic home.

Distinguished buyers will appreciate it ALL! Howard Rubinger (518) 373-2122

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Community Sports Bulletin Samantha Shapiro named champion of National Elks Soccer Shoot-out competition

Fourth annual Lake George Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics community-service scholarship to

Bill Toscano • Saratoga TODAY

A brave few jump into Lake George during the Polar Plunge in 2008 Nearly 40 teams and more than 200 people from Albany to Glens Falls are already signed up for the fourth annual Lake George Polar Plunge for Special Olympics New York, and have raised more than $20,000 with nearly two weeks to go.

Plunge organizers are looking for more teams and individuals, especially from high schools and colleges.

Toward that end, Kaila Horton, Associate Director of Development for Special Olympics New York said that the Warren and Washington Victim Impact Panel will give a $250

the top high school and top college student among the fund-raisers. In addition, the top-ranked high school and college team will each receive a plaque and a special prize. One of the student plungers will also have their name drawn at random for a $250 airline voucher.

The plunge, one of a dozen happening around the state, will take place at noon, Saturday, November 20, at Shepard's Cove, no matter how cold the temperature is.

Registration start at 9 am, and there will be several events during the morning, including a Zumba warmup. There will also be a pre-Plunge Warm-up Party Friday, November 19 at Shepard's Cove Restaurant that will include a wide variety of raffles.

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Samantha Shapiro holds her first place trophy from the Elks Area 1 Eastern National Soccer Shoot Championship

Free throw competition on Nov. 20

Burnt Hills Spartans win Class-A Championship again!

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot basketball free throw shooting competition on Saturday, November 20, 2010, from 9am to noon at the new Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 813. Boys and girls will be divided into separate divisions and by age groups of 8-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds, and 12-13 year olds. Participants' ages will be determined as of their age on April 1, 2011.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all age groups in both divisions. Local winners will advance to the District Championship, and have the opportunity to advance to Regional, State, and National Championships. The National Championship will be held at the National Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, where all national champions will be enshrined.

For more information, contact Elks Hoop Shoot Director Steve Dorsey at 587-7471.

On Saturday, November 6, the Burnt Hills Class A Section II Spartans accomplished something incredible. They didn’t

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just win a decisive Super Bowl championship against Lansingburgh 4221at Shenendahowa - they won the championship for

the third consecutive year in a row, joining an elite list of five other teams to pull off the three-peat feat in Section II history.

Extending their Section II win streak to 30 games, the team will travel to the state quarterfinals this Friday, where they take on Potsdam at M a s s e n a High.

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Spartans run downfield during their Super Bowl victory last Saturday

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Samantha Shapiro, representing the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 and New York State, was awarded the first place trophy in the ten and under division for her performance in the Elks Club Area 1 Eastern National Soccer Shoot-out Championship, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Shapiro’s journey to the top began nearly six weeks ago on September 25, where time after time she proved herself to be the best of the best, advancing through all stages of the competition through the final national competition last weekend.

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge is proud to call her one of their own, and congratulates her on an outstanding performance!

BACC to host radio controlled car racing The Ballston Area Community Center (BACC) is excited to announce its newest program, ‘Racing at the BACC.’ Beginning on November 19 at 7pm, the BACC will be hosting a night of radio controlled electric vehicle racing every Friday throughout the winter months. The night will feature two or three courses set up along the tile floor, with five cars racing at once. Those who already own radio controlled cars are encouraged to bring them, but the BACC will have a few extra cars availble for those who are interested. For more information, contact Mike at (518) 885-3261 ext.17 or baccteens@nycap.rr.com.

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Unpretentiousness in Athletics Damian Fantauzzi I would like to make a point about what I think is a very important trait for a good athlete or coach to possess. Simply put, it

comes down to modesty - the importance of being humble about exceptional athletic attributes, having merit or not.

What do I mean? An athlete or coach, in most cases, is usually in the limelight and under the microscope. Every little thing that the athlete or coach does is noticed and scrutinized in minute detail by fans and critics. The fame that comes from being a well-known sports personality is often tempered with a fair amount of close examination and commentary.

The notoriety and attention can

work in many ways - it can be positive because of a starring performance, or the attention can be negative due to a poor performance, or because of a bad choice made on or off the field.

The fans, and in many cases, the press, have given the sportsman the attention received because of their athletic accomplishment.

These fans look up to the athletic personality, and place their star on a pedestal of admiration and awe.

Despite the gift of athleticism, it is the admirers and journalists who have honored the skilled per-

former with a favorable public reputation.

My point is to suggest that a sports personality is someone who needs to understand that with their stardom, granted to them by their fans and the press, come certain parameters. The "Superstar" now has to understand the importance of being one who is humble and demonstrates gratitude to the fans and admirers. "Thank you for recognizing that I have a gift, and for your favorable judgment of me and what I am able do." A slogan to live by for any sports

personality.

As a basketball player and coach, I have always carried a thought with me that I feel gives something of value back to my athletes, and pragmatically, it has become a principle I feel that governs my behavior in life. "Let your game do the talking!" There is no room in the world of sports for exhibiting self-importance and bragging. Actions speak louder than words on and off the field. I learned this as a player, as a coach, as a teacher and as a parent.

Saratoga Springs Pop Warner Junior Midget Flyers relieve Phantoms head coach Cheerleaders to host bake sale this weekend

by Daniel Schechtman Greg Gilbert of duties Saratoga TODAY Assistant GM John Paddock named interim head coach The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that the Adirondack Phantoms head coach Greg Gilbert has been relieved of his duties, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Flyers assistant general manager John Paddock has been named interim head coach of the team, and will also retain his assistant GM title and duties.

"I met with Greg Gilbert earlier this evening and relieved him of his duties as head coach of the Adirondack Phantoms," Holmgren said. "The lack of success for the team of late is not acceptable and I believe this move became necessary under the circumstances. I think Greg is a good coach, but something needed to be done. We want to thank Greg for his service to our organization and we wish him well. John Paddock will take over as head coach immediately."

"This is not an easy day with having to replace someone that I got to know very well over the last year and a half, but with Paul believing we need to move forward like this, I look forward to the challenge," Paddock said. "We need to do all we can to get the team playing at a higher level."

Gilbert, 48, was named the head coach of the Phantoms on July 28, 2009. He led the team to a 32-41-3-4 record during the 2009-10 season, and a 2-10-1-0 record through the first 13 games of the 2010-11 season.

Prior to coaching the Phantoms, Gilbert spent three seasons as the

head coach of the AHL's Toronto Marlies, compiling a 123-89-10-18 record.

Paddock, 56, returns to the Phantoms bench after leading the team to a 43-30-2-5 record and a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs during the 2008-09 campaign, the team's last in Philadelphia. He was promoted to his current position as assistant GM of the Flyers following that season.

Paddock has won five Calder Cups - two as a player (Maine, 1978 and 1979) and three as a coach (Maine, 1984; Hershey, 1988; Hartford, 2000). Three of those championships - the two as a player in Maine and the one in Hershey - came when his team was the primary affiliate of the Flyers.

Paddock is the only coach in American Hockey League history to coach three different franchises to a Calder Cup. He has a career record of 585-424-98 over 15 seasons as a head coach in the AHL, with the 585 wins and 1,107 total games coached both ranking third in AHL history.

Paddock was inducted into the American Hockey League Hall of Fame on January 19, 2010.

Paddock has also coached 346 NHL games for the Winnipeg Jets (1991-92 to 1994-95) and the Ottawa Senators (2007-08), compiling a total record of 142-161-43.

Adirondack's next home games are Friday, November 12 against Norfolk, and Saturday, November 13 against Abbotsford.

This Saturday, November 13 from 9:30am until 2pm, the Saratoga Springs Pop Warner Junior Midget Cheerleaders will be holding a bake sale at the Concession Stand at the East Side Recreation field during equipment turn-in. The bake sale is designed to help raise money to send the team to the National Pop Warner Cheer Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

The Junior Midget squad is coming off of an impressive performance during the Eastern Regional Qualifier, held on October 17 at the Times Union

Center in Albany. The squad, made up from children ages 11 through 15, impressed officials and spectators alike, coming in with a second place finish for their divison.

The team will be heading to the Eastern Regional Finals in Trenton, New Jersey on November 30, where they hope once again to claim one of the top spots and move on to the competition held at Walt Disney World.

This would be a wonderful accomplishment for the girls, who in anticipation of another

strong performance at the Regional Finals Championship, are trying to raise enough money during the bake sale to send the team down south to the national competiton.

For more information, please contact Stephanie DiGiuseppe by sending all inquries to her email address at luvmyboyz18@aol.com.

Blue Streaks advance to state quarterfinals Varsity boys soccer share championship, but beat Ballston Spa on penalty kicks

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY Watching the Saratoga Springs Boys' Varsity soccer team battle it out against Ballston Spa during the section II Class-AA championship Wednesday night, one was reminded of the age old paradox: what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?

For 90 minutes of regular play and two overtimes, Ballston Spa and Saratoga tested the theory for themselves, and at the end the tied 1-1 game came down to suddendeath penalty kicks.

For the first seven kicks, each team was able to score, keeping the match at an even deadlock. It

wasn't until the eighth kick, after senior Will Johns scored for Saratoga and sophomore Andrew Gondek missed for Ballston Spa, that the Blue Streaks were declared victorious, the final score 8-7. While both Saratoga and Ballston Spa will share the Section

II Championship trophy, only Saratoga will move on to the state quarterfinals against Section III Baldwinsville in Liverpool, New York. The match will be held this Saturday, November 13 at 2:30 pm.

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End of season awards for women’s soccer & field hockey

Donation to support breakfast program for backstretch workers A total of 220 athletes and 200 spectators attended the second-annual Saratoga Spa Cyclocross late last month at the NYRA Lowlands, on the grounds of the Saratoga Race Course. In thanks for the ability to use the venue for this unusual event, promoters presented a check to the Back Stretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.) Friday at the Saratoga Race Course to support the breakfast program.

The breakfast program was opened in 2008, in response to the need to feed backstretch workers before the NYRA kitchen opens in the spring and after it closes in the fall. The program served 5,700 free meals to backstretch workers in 2009, and is set to exceed that number this year.

"With the financial support of NYTHA (New York Thoroughbred Horseman's Association) and generous donations such as this one, we are able to give meals for free," said B.E.S.T. Saratoga coordinator, Julie Cobello.

Meals are served six days a week from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at a cost of less than $1 per meal. In addition, the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council provides an evening meal to backstretch workers.

"We are grateful to have received permission to hold our event on the grounds of the race course this year, and we hope to return for years to come," said Saratoga Spa Cyclocross co-promoter Andrew Bernstein.

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Brad Young, enroute to win number one of two. He didn't "blow it."

"This donation is in recognition of the important role NYRA plays in the Saratoga Springs community throughout the year, and the even more important role that B.E.S.T. plays in supporting workers here."

Cyclocross is a style of bicycle racing that evolved in northern Europe as a way to keep bicycle racers competing through the fall and into winter by moving them off of roads and onto muddy paths and open fields. The hilly, sandy terrain of the lowlands provided an ideal venue for the event, and the new course received universal praise from participants and spectators alike.

The venue's topography allowed spectators to see a great deal of the racing action from one spot, while containing enough space for the race

course, a vendor expo and parking all in one self-contained area.

"NYRA was receptive to our race right from the initial conversation," said Saratoga Spa Cyclocross co-promoter John Onderdonk. "They provided us with a spectacular venue and allowed us advanced preparation, which made the race run smoothly. I look forward to working with NYRA again in the future."

"We were pleased to have the opportunity to host this year's cyclocross competition. The event appeared to be well-organized and has great potential to grow at this site," said Charlie Wheeler, NYRA's manager of planning and community relations. "NYRA has been increasingly interested in supporting community-based events during the offseason.

Working with the Convention and Tourism Bureau, we are hopeful of attracting a regional competition in the coming years."

Saratoga Spa Cyclocross sponsors included Blue Sky Bicycles, Bonacio Construction, Sigma Sports, Mavic, Anthem Cycles, Serotta Competition Cycles, Chomper Body, Swix, Gore Bike Wear, Champion System, Cycles Gladiator Wine, Hot Yoga Saratoga and Stone Industries.

For more information on Saratoga Spa Cyclocross, please visit www.spacx.blogspot.com.

-by Andrew Bernstein

On Thursday, the Liberty League honored five Skidmore College women's soccer players with end of the year honors, highlighted by Lindsay Schmitt being named Defensive Player of the Year.

Schmitt, along with sophomore Kelsey Yam, earned First Team honors, while Catherine Kapustynski was named to the second team and Dana Brill and Alyssa Miller received honorable mention.

Schmitt started all 18 games, recording three goals (two gamewinners) and one assist. She led a Thoroughbred defense that allowed the fewest shots on goal per game (3.94) in the Liberty League during the regular season, and recorded eight shutouts.

Yam ranked second on Skidmore with four goals and three assists for 11 points. She played in all 18 games, making 17 starts.

The Thoroughbreds finished the regular season with a 10-4-3 overall record before losing to #10 William Smith, 2-1 in the Liberty League Semifinal.

In field hockey, the Liberty League also announced that the 7th-ranked Skidmore College field hockey team took home all four major awards and eight players received end-of-year recognition.

Senior Christine Kemp was named Offensive Player of the Year for the third straight year, senior goalie Liz Catinella earned Defensive Player of the Year honors, freshman Kelly Blackhurst received Rookie of the Year and head coach Beth Hallenbeck, along with assistant coaches Nicole Savage and Darryl Michael, earned Coaching Staff of the Year for a second consecutive season.

Kemp, Catinella and Blackhurst were joined on the Liberty League First Team by Claire Superak, Lauren McCarthy and Annie Rosencrans.

Senior Katie Potter was named to the Second Team and Julia Sarni received Honorable Mention.

Hallenbeck, along with Savage

and Michael, have led the Thoroughbreds to a 17-1 record, including a program record 16game winning streak and a perfect 7-0 mark in the Liberty League. Skidmore is ranked first in the NCAA Division III North Atlantic Region; they have won 16 games by three goals or more and posted nine shutouts.

Kemp earned Offensive Player of the Year for the third straight season, leading the Liberty League with 23 goals, 19 assists, 65 points and six game-winning goals. She was a unanimous First Team selection and is Skidmore's all-time leading scorer with 65 goals and 59 assists for 189 points. She has been a five-time Offensive Performer of the Week selection in 2010.

Catinella is the Thoroughbreds' all-time leader in shutouts (20 solo, 32 shared) and wins (63).

She leads the Liberty League and ranks ninth nationally with a 0.75 goals against average. In 2010, she was named Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week four times.

Blackhurst set Skidmore firstyear scoring records with 19 goals and 5 assists for 43 points.

She ranks third in the Liberty League in scoring and 22nd nationally in goals per game. She has had five multiple goal games this season and was a five-time Liberty League Rookie of the Week.

Rosencrans ranks fourth in the league in scoring with 16 goals and eight assists for 40 points, while starting all 18 games.

McCarthy has tallied four goals and seven assists for 15 points in 18 starts and Superak has a goal and an assist for three points while starting all 18 games for the league top-ranked defense.

The Thoroughbreds advanced to their fourth consecutive Liberty League Championship with Wednesday's 3-0 win over Union. They host Hamilton on Saturday, November 6 at 1 p.m., as they look to win their third consecutive Liberty League Championship.

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by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY Former Saratoga Springs teacher and coach Rich Johns may be retired, but he’s still hard at work encouraging students to put their best foot forward.

“Act with Respect Always” is Johns’ campaign for character development. He’s spreading the word about instilling eight simple morals and core values that frequently get pushed aside in moments of intensity on the sports field and in every day situations.

“It’s time in our society to do the right thing,” he said. “It seems like every time I pick up the paper there’s something about bullying or a coach going ballistic, when we should be acting respectfully and with civility in public places and at athletic events.”

In his 35 years as a coach and an educator, Johns encountered countless situations, both positive and negative, that inspired him to spread this simple message about acting

with respect.

The initiative started in Johns’ classroom and with his tennis and basketball teams.

He witnessed first-hand the important of showing respect and responsibility, acting with honesty and fairness, civility, self-discipline, persistence, respect and courage, and noticed that one or more of these eight simple traits is often the missing ingredient when problems arise.

“In a nut shell it is about the importance of character education,” he said. “We have the option to decide if we’re going to be nice, and if we’re going to show self-discipline.”

Realizing that issues such as bullying and poor sportsmanship can be remedied with positive character development, Johns began viewing classrooms and gymnasiums as an ideal place for instilling core values.

Educators and coaches play an important role in the character development of their students, and they have a responsibility to lead by a positive example.

Turning the eight positive traits into the tenements of his campaign, Johns now spreads his message to students and reaching out to teachers and coaches in school districts across the region.

His goal is to create a strong network of “ambassadors,” and so far 20 school districts are on board.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, South Glens Falls, Niskayuna and Lake Placid are just a few of the districts already showing their spirit for the campaign.

Through their participation, these local coaches and athletes are pushing Johns’ message forward every day – whether they are hanging “Act with Respect Always” banners in their gymnasium, where it’s visible from the court and the stands, or wearing the message on their teeshirts at an away game.

“I love when someone decides to embrace it and become an ambassador, because then that person has a responsibility to develop and pass this idea forward to the kids they’re working with,” he said.

Johns finds that even he is still

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South Glens Falls volleyball team learning about respect. As he connects with more and more people, his campaign continues to evolve.

Character development is a lifelong process; young people and adults are always finding themselves reacting in new situations, he said.

But when it comes down to it, people faced with a challenge have one choice: to act appropriately and handle the situation with thought and respect, or to focus on the nega-

tive and react without taking the time to step back and consider the outcomes.

The goal is to lead by example, point out the positive character traits that make good decision makers and leaders, and to teach students and athletes how to utilize them for the better.

For more information about Johns’ campaign, visit www.actwithrespectalways.com.

Spa City boxing delivers knock-out punch

by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY Twenty-four fighters, twelve bouts, and fifteen-hundred dollars later, the New York State Amateur Boxing Championship fundraiser was nothing short of a stellar success last Saturday at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The night, organized by Bob Miller, pitted fighters from Team Canada (mostly from Montreal) against Team Capital District, including fighters from Albany, Troy, Newburgh and South Glens Falls.

The money raised during the fundraiser will be used to help send local boxers to competitions all across the country.

One of the more notable performances of the night for Team Capital District came from Amir Iman, an Albany native who celebrated his twentieth birthday the night before the fight. Iman, who weighed in at 140 lbs, came out strong in the first round, sending his opponent, Yves Ulysse (155 lbs), stumbling to the canvas with a powerful right hand. Ulysse rose from the canvas and fought bravely

for the next two rounds, but there was little the Canadian could to do to stop Iman's constant attacks.

"I kept pressuring him, making him back up because I knew he was wild," Iman said after he was awarded the decision win at the end of the fight. The fight was awarded with "Fight of the Night" honors for the event.

Between bouts, Gene and Carol Blair, along with Jack Nichols, were honored in the ring for decades of dedication to upstate New York’s boxing establishment.

Combined, the three honorees have more than 100 years of active

involvment with the amateur boxing circuit, and together were recognized as the backbone of the sport here in upstate New York.

Jason Trombley from South Glens Falls took to the ring for the eleventh bout of the night against T. Pompey from Troy. Trombley stayed with Pompey for all three rounds, including a concentrated surge at the start of the third, but in the end was outworked by Pompey, who took the decision.

"He fought a good fight," Trombley said. "I've seen him fight before, and we made a game plan from the last time we watched him.

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Gene and Carol Blair are honored in the ring with family for their tireless contributions to amateur boxing. From left to right: Tracie Ianuzzi, Melissa Brown, Carol Blair, Lori Crisafulli, Gene Blair and Laura Crisafulli.

But this time he didn't fight like he did before, so we kind of had to toss our whole game plan right out the window."

Trombley looks to rebound on November 20, when he heads down to Kingston, NY, for his next fight.

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