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by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a long process, all of the Saratoga Central Catholic athletic teams will be moving to the Wasaren (which stands for Washington/ Saratoga/Rensselaer) League from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). This move will take effect with the Fall 2016 sports season.

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Man on the Street “What cheers you up after a bad day?”

“Seeing him.” – Mary Anna O’Donnell, from Saratoga Springs Morgan Torre (right), from East Greenbush and Caitlin Schanz (left), from Clifton Park “Comfort food, like Oreos or ice cream.”

“Music.” – Margaret Stanley (left), from Saratoga Springs “I do sports every day, so that keeps me going.”– Katie Stanley (right), from Saratoga Springs

Stacey McDonald, from Niskayuna “Listening to the birds now that it’s spring.”

Nate Reynolds (left), Marcus Harnichar (middle), and Joel Jaffe (right), from Malta “Beer!”

“Seeing her.” – Scott Averill, from Saratoga Springs [Mary Anna and Scott have been married 35 years this year!]

Stacey McDonald, from Niskayuna “Going to Starbucks.”

Dennis Lamb, from Menands “Just to relax, maybe exercise.”

“My cat, Oliver, because he’s so cute and cuddly.” – Vaugn O’Connor (right), from Greenfield Center “A nice, hot bath.” – Merle O’Connor (left), from Greenfield Center

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SPAC Board Announces Six Star Dedications on Walk of Fame For 50th Anniversary SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) will be hosting six Walk of Fame Star dedication ceremonies in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Throughout the 2016 Season, SPAC will bestow six of its Walk of Fame stars, some posthumously, to artists and community leaders that have been pivotal components in the shaping of SPAC’s history. These will be open to the public with purchase of tickets to corresponding SPAC performances.

Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President and Executive Director stated: “SPAC’s 50th Anniversary Season is a celebration of the visionaries who brought SPAC to life and the community that has enhanced, enriched, and expanded SPAC for five decades. At SPAC we pride ourselves on creating an experience for our guests that goes far beyond the rise and fall of the stage curtain. We call it “the SPAC experience” because our venue comes to life with artistry that knows no limits inspiring audiences and building community through a shared experience. As we celebrate SPAC’s 50th anniversary, we also express our gratitude to this community and its continued commitment to enriching and expanding SPAC.” On Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m., SPAC will present a Walk of Fame Star to jazz prodigy Chick Corea in honor of the influential role he has played for jazz music at SPAC. Corea will be returning to SPAC this year for his ninth jazz festival performance. He has received 22 GRAMMY® Awards and 63 GRAMMY® Award nominations, making him the fourth most nominated artist in GRAMMY® history.

Corea is considered a legend in the jazz music world due to his incredible creativity and skill.

On Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. SPAC will honor two of the most renowned choreographers, George Balanchine and Lincoln

Kirstein, with Walk of Fame Stars.

The two co-founded the New York City Ballet in 1948, one of the most distinguished ballet companies in the world. Balanchine and Kirstein were fundamental in making SPAC a summer home for the company.

Kirstein has called SPAC “[…] the greatest theater in the world for the spectacle of dancing. And it is neither flattery nor chauvinism that makes me say so. I mean it.”

On Saturday, July 30 at 7 p.m., Governor Nelson Rockefeller will be awarded a Walk of Fame Star for playing a seminal part in the creation of SPAC. Governor Rockefeller was Governor of New York State from 1959-1973. He was an active contributor to the creation of SPAC, granting the project crucial funding from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

At SPAC’s 1964 Groundbreaking, Governor Rockefeller stated that, “I don’t think that I have been on a platform with as many men and women who have contributed so much to the cultural, recreational and dynamic growth of America as are gathered here today.”

Public relations executive Ed Lewi will be presented with his Walk of Fame Star on Wednesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. Lewi worked with SPAC for over 20 years, as Director of Publicity and Promotion, as a Promotion Consultant, and as a member and Secretary of the Board of Directors. Lewi helped influence the history of SPAC, shaping public perception in order to develop new audiences.

A former conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra will be honored with a Walk of Fame Star on Wednesday, August 17 at 7 p.m.

Maestro Eugene Ormandy was a conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1936-1980.

Ormandy has contributed to SPAC through serving as a consultant to the design of the amphitheater, resulting in its remarkable acoustics.

At Opening Night of the Orchestra’s

inaugural residency in 1966, Ormandy stated, “I believe that history was made, and I would be surprised if arts centers all over the country indeed, all over the world did not want to copy this incomparable amphitheater.”

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State Assembly passes bill that lifts ban on MMA

ALBANY — Professional mixed martial arts (MMA) is set to become a legal activity in the state of New York State – the last state in the nation to approve the sport.

The New York State Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday, March 22, that lifts a ban on professional MMA. The ban had been in place

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Department of Labor Releases Local Area Unemployment Rates ALBANY — The New York State Department of Labor has released local area unemployment rates for January 2016. The private sector job count in the state increased by 114,000 from January 2015 to January 2016, making the number of private

sector jobs in the state 7,868,100.

From December 2015 to January 2016, the state’s overall unemployment rate has reached pre-recession levels, decreasing from 5.0 to 4.9 percent. In the Albany-SchenectadyTroy area, the unemployment rate has

decreased from 6.3 percent in January 2015 to 5.4 percent in January 2016.

On a county level, Saratoga County has an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent, making it one of the counties with the lowest unemployment rates in the state.

since 1997. The bill passed by a vote of 113-25. The passage ends a long battle by the sport's leading promoter, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), to legalize MMA in New York. The state Senate had passed a similar bill in each of the past seven years, but this was the first time it made it to the Assembly floor.

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PORTER CORNERS — A man is in critical condition after an ATV accident occurred on Sunday, March 20. The Sheriff ’s Office responded to a report of the accident when a man was found lying unconscious in the road. The investigation has concluded that Steven VanAvery, 37, of Porter

Corners was riding his vehicle on the shoulder of the road when the vehicle was overturned, ejecting him from it. Alcoholic intake, and many other traffic violations, were contributing factors to the accident. VanAvery is currently in critical condition at Albany Medical Center.

Two Capital Region Men Facing DrugRelated Charges After Arrest Downstate WOODBURY — Two men from the capital region have been arrested for several drug related offenses.

Alexander P. Gayheart, 26, of Ballston Spa and Lazaro S. Salgado, 59, of Troy were arrested after police found more than five ounces of heroin on them during a downstate traffic stop on I-87 as of Tuesday, March 15. It was discovered that Gayheart had 12 suspensions on his license after he attempted to lie about his identity during the traffic stop.

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Restaurant Server Arrested for Fraudulent Credit Card Activity SARATOGA SPRINGS — A woman was arrested for fraud after fraudulent credit card activity at the restaurant Beer, Wine, and Pizza in Saratoga Springs. Kadi L. Nadeau, 27, of Saratoga Springs was a server at the restaurant when suspicious activity was reported by a credit card company after

a card holder complained that the amount they were charged at the restaurant was too high. It was discovered that Nadeau was adjusting credit card receipts to inflate her tips. There were around 188 altered transactions that occurred from February 2015 to September 2015,

and the total dollar amount involved exceeds $1800.00.

Nadeau arrested on Thursday, March 17 and was subsequently charged with Scheme to defraud in the first degree (class E felony), two counts of Forgery in the second degree (class D felony) and two counts of Petit Larceny.

Man Charged with DWI after Failing Alcohol Screening at DWI Victim Impact Panel BALLSTON SPA — A man was charged with a DWI after failing an alcohol screening test.

A security checkpoint was being conducted at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building for the DWI Victim Impact Panel on Tuesday,

March 8 where all who hoped to enter were subject to an alcohol pre-screen device and would not be allowed entrance if they were identified as intoxicated. Albert W. Mills, 55, of Clifton Park was found to be under the influence of

alcohol and had driven himself to the event. Mills was given subsequent sobriety tests and failed them. He was then charged with Driving While Intoxicated, DWI with .08% BAC or more, and Violation of License Restrictions.

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COURTS: Kimberly A. Allen, 47, of Albany, was sentenced on March 4 to 2-4 years in prison, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree.

Cheryl M. Trant, 46, of Mechanicville, pled on March 3 to the felony charges of burglary in the third degree, grand larceny in the fourth degree and identity theft in the second degree.

Robert M. Buckley, 28, of Schenectady, and Delbert Parker, Jr., 40, of Schenectady, both pled guilty on March 4 to the felony charge of burglary in the second degree.

Corey R. Coulter, 47, of Clifton Park, pled on March 3 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

Steven Balgobin, 25, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on March 7 to 3 years conditional discharge, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of criminal sale of marihuana in the third degree.

Kwahpreme Mitchell, 25, of Troy, was sentenced on March 7 to 3 ½ years in prison and 1 ½ years post-release supervision, after pleading to the felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree.

John R. Walts, 67, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on March 7 to concurrent sentences of 1-3 years in prison and 1 year in jail, after pleading guilty to the two felony charges of driving while ability impaired by drugs.

John Ploof, 64, of Fort Edward, pled on March 7 to the felony charge of criminal sexual act in the third degree.

Sentencing is scheduled for April 29.

Michelle A. Moyer, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on March 7 to 2 1/3 – 7 years in prison, after being convicted at trial on the charges of felony driving while intoxicated, obstructing governmental administration in the

second degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree and three counts of harassment in the second degree.

Nicholas Beer, 40, of Rock City Falls, pled on March 8 to the felony charge of attempted sexual abuse in the first degree. Sentencing is scheduled for June 1.

Andrew C. Darrah, 35, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced on March 8 to 6 months in jail and 10 years probation, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of sexual abuse in the first degree.

Sarah L. Galusha, 32, of Saratoga Springs, pled on March 8 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Sentencing is scheduled for May 3.

Shadad Bhatti, 25 of Gansevoort, was sentenced on March 9 to 5 years probation, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree.

Joseph A. Miazga Jr., 46, of Greenfield, was sentenced on March 9 to 6 months in jail and 5 years probation, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

Joseph C. Neaton, 53, of Fort Edward, pled on March 9 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

Josue L. Diaz, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on March 9 to 2-6 years in prison, after pleading guilty to the felony charge of promoting a sexual performance by a child.

Gary L. Piskothy, 45, of Hudson Falls, was arraigned on March 9 and charged with two felony counts of driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, circumvention of interlock device.

Kenneth A. Ford, Jr., 26, of Troy, was arraigned on March 9 and charged with felony assault in

BLOTTER 5 the first degree, felony assault in the second degree, felony criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and reckless endangerment in the second degree.

Zachary R. Fairbanks, 27, of Albany, pled on March 9 to the felony charge of robbery in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for May 5.

James Hall, Jr., 21 of Ballston Spa, was arraigned on March 10 and charged with felony criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and two counts sale of imitation controlled substance.

ARRESTS: David S. Healy, 28, of Clifton Park, was arrested on March 4 and charged with speeding in a posted zone and driving while intoxicated.

Patrick R. Vezeau, 50, of Schenectady, was arrested on March 4 and charged with theft of services.

Johnathan L. Brown, 18, of Schenectady, was arrested on March 5 and charged with assault in the third degree.

Jeffrey W. Vargas, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on March 4 and charged with trespassing.

Rekim A. White, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on February 5 and charged with assault in the third degree and obstructing governmental administration in the second degree.

Floyd M. Knowlton, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on March 4 and charged with petit larceny, possession of an open container, and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree.

Michael J. Carpino, 48, of Portland, CT, was arrested on March 5 and charged with felony driving while intoxicated (2nd offense), use of portable electronic devices, driving at an unreasonable speed, refusal of a pre-screen test, improper lane use and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Nyasia P. Haylette, 24, of Schenectady, was arrested on March 5 and charged with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree and resisting arrest.

Chad M. Posey, 33, of Troy, was arrested on March 5 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree and an equipment violation.

Lizette M. Colon, 28, Gilberto Valentin, 26, and Emmanuel Rivera, 27, all of Troy, were arrested on March 6. Gilberto was charged with felony assault in the second degree (with a deadly weapon), and felony criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. Rivera and Colon were both charged with assault in the third degree.

6 William Alwell SARATOGA SPRINGS — William Wilson Alwell, 79, died Sunday, March 13, 2016. Bill was born in Oceanside, NY to the late William E. Alwell of Albany and Elizabeth W. Kelley of Deland, FL, on July 22, 1936.

Bill was in the US Air Force and served in Korea. He was an active member of the Korean War Veterans and American Legion Post 490 in Stillwater where he served as Post Commander in the past. He graduated from Union College in Schenectady and later earned a Master’s Degree in education from SUNY Oneonta. Bill taught school and then worked for years with the NYS Dept. of Education. He also published several articles on Occupational Education programs which were his specialty.

Bill leaves a circle of friends from many walks of life who shared his interests.

A graveside service with military honors was held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd. in Schuylerville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Youth Group at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St. in Saratoga Springs.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

William Thurlow Wardell GREENFIELD CENTER AND SARATOGA SPRINGS — William Thurlow Wardell passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was a 6th grade student at Maple Ave. Middle School.

“Billy,” “Bubba,” “Bill Bill,” “Little Man” and “Billbo,” as he was affectionately known by his many loving family members, was born on Jan. 28, 2004 in Saratoga Hospital to parents David M. Wardell and Carol L. Pollett. In addition to his father and mother, he is survived by sisters Erica M. and Kelly L. Wardell; step-mother Kathleen Wardell; grandparents Sharon and William Wardell, Melanie Murphy, Roger and Kathy Pollett; great-grandmother Dorothy Woodcock; nephew and niece Brayden and Ava Baumgardner; brothers-in-law Jordan Simpson and Johnny Baumgardner along with many other family members and friends.

Friends and relatives gathered in his honor on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing &

OBITUARIES Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A graveside service was held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Crystal L. Yarter GREENWICH — Crystal L. Yarter, 34, a life-long resident of Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 3, 1981 in Troy, she was the daughter of Bruce and Tina Sorel.

She enjoyed going to rock concerts and spending time with her dog Nakia and cat Kevin. Crystal loved her phone and always kept it close at hand. Hiking with her companion Scott was one of her favorite things to do, as well as spending time with his two boys whom she loved.

Survivors include her loving parents Bruce and Tina Sorel of Greenwich; sister Kimberly (Matthew) Bachich of Greenwich; nephews Karson, Kamden and Kyler Bachich of Greenwich, Joey Yarter, and Robby Miller of Salem; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and companion Scott Mould of Mechanicville.

A celebration of Crystal’s life will be held at 6 p.m.

Friday, March 25, 2016 at Flynn Bros. Inc., Funeral Home, 80 Main St. in Greenwich with minister Jason Sheldrick officiating. Family and friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. prior to the service.

Donations may be made to a benefit in Crystal’s name set up at any TrustCo Bank location, c/o Tina Sorel.

Online condolences and messages to the family may be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros.

Inc., Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich, NY, 12834.

Diane Nichols SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane Nichols, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 22, 1942 in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of the late George Butler and Hattie Aldrich.

She married Raymond Nichols Jr. and celebrated 43 years together on February 24, 2016.

Diane is survived by her husband Raymond and they had a fun-filled life together, sons; Jefferey Brings, Raymond Nichols III, brother-in-law; William Nichols (Lisa), 3 grandchildren, brother; George Butler (Janice), sister; Sue Robinson (Ted), several nieces, nephews, step-brothers, and step-sisters.

A funeral service was held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were held at the funeral home prior to the service.

Interment will be private at the family’s request at North Milton Cemetery, Route 29 in Saratoga Springs.

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Janice Marie Lynch Hannon TUCSON, AZ — Janice Marie Lynch Hannon passed on peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. Jan was born in Saratoga Springs on April 24, 1940, the daughter of the late Eugene P. Lynch and Inez Betts Lynch. She graduated from St. Peter’s Academy (now Saratoga Central Catholic School) in 1958 and was awarded her degree as a Registered Nurse from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing (now St. Joseph’s College of Nursing) in Syracuse in 1961.

She began her nursing career in Miami, Florida, and upon returning to Saratoga Springs, met and married Thomas Hannon. They moved with their son Thomas Patrick to St. Thomas, VI. Jan subsequently moved to Denmark and ultimately Tucson, AZ where she happily resided for the last 43 years.

Jan is survived by her son, Thomas Patrick Hannon (Teresa) of Staunton, VA, and siblings Colleen Lynch of Dundas, Ontario, Canada; Eugene P. Lynch (Karen) of West Hartford, CT and Margaret (Peg) Lynch of Saratoga Springs. She is also survived by her two grandchildren Thomas and Levi Hannon, and her nephews and niece Ralph Pastore, John Pastore, Kevin Lynch and Tracy Lynch, as well as several cousins.

Graveside funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Saratoga Springs.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

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

Jean Faust Gaylord SCHUYLERVILLE — Jean Faust Gaylord, recently of Schuylerville, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 four days before her 96th birthday at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs.

Born March 16, 1920, in Syracuse, she was the daughter of Reverend John Wesley Faust

and Ruth Case Faust.

Mrs. Gaylord was a devoted, loving mother. She served as a volunteer at Saratoga Hospital and was active in the Fort Miller Reformed Church. She loved literature, playing her piano, a good game of Bridge, making fudge, and swimming at her summer cottage on Lake Ontario in Sodus, NY. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. E. Curtiss Gaylord who died December 13, 1967, and her sister Elizabeth Faust Hardy.

A memorial service followed by a luncheon was held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Fort Miller Reformed Church, 1239 Fort Miller Road in Fort Edward.

Jean’s ashes will be buried this summer in Sodus, NY after a memorial service at the Sodus Presbyterian Church.

Remembrances in Mrs. Gaylord’s honor will be gratefully accepted by the Fort Miller Reformed Church, PO Box # 324, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

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

Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

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Joan Spearman

Maureen Trolenberg

SARATOGA SPRINGS – On the morning of March 16, 2016, Joan Spearman passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Joan was being visited and comforted by family members in Scotia, NY. Prior to her time in Scotia, she was a tenant of Embury Apartments and had been a longtime resident (45+ years) of Saratoga Springs. She was the second child and only daughter of the late Frank and Anna Burns.

Joan married Russell E. Spearman on September 19, 1953 in Pennsylvania and together they raised seven children. She was a proud homemaker. Before starting a family, Joan worked at the Bell telephone company in New Jersey. While raising the family, she worked for Saratoga Hospital and for the Sheraton Hotel in Saratoga Springs.

In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her husband, Russell E. Spearman; a grandson, Nolan Spearman and her brother, Charles Burns.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember her on Tuesday, March 22, 2016; a memorial service followed at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

A graveside service was held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

HUDSON FALLS — Maureen Josephine Woodward Trolenberg, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.

Born on July 19, 1933 in London, England, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. Woodward and MaryAnn Caroline (Carrie) Woodward. Maureen married John William Trolenberg on March 12, 1955 in London. She was President of the Mississippi Tea Sippers while John was stationed at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MI from 1963 to 1967. She then became an American Citizen while he was stationed in Saigon. Together they travelled throughout John’s career finally settling in Saratoga Springs.

Survivors include two daughters, Susan Stevens Grigor and Leslie Lyford (Scott Allen) and a son Kenneth Trolenberg (Theresa) of Port St Lucie, FL; five grandchildren, Robert Stevens and Cynthia Stevens Thenhaus of Seattle, WA, Kirk Lyford and Rachelle Lyford of Saratoga Springs and Taylor Trolenberg of Miami, FL; three great-grandchildren, Leilah and Jaidyn Marie Thenhaus and Rhiannon Stevens of Seattle, WA as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family asks that any donations be made in Maureen’s memory to St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Altar Guild.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Lea Seymour SCHUYLERVILLE — Lea Seymour, 75, a resident of County Rd. 68, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Born May 13, 1940 in Cambridge, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Muriel Cromie Turcotte.

Lea was a graduate of Schuylerville High School and attended Albany Business School. She worked for several years with Dr. Boright and then Frank Muzikar’s Service Station.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Donald E. Seymour of Schuylerville; 3 sons, Donald J. (Loi) Seymour of Schuylerville, David (Pamela) Seymour of Middle Grove, and Scott (Robyn) Seymour of Concord, NC; grandchildren, Cory (Mike) Seymour-Smith and Matthew Seymour of Schuylerville, Amanda (Alex) Iannicello and Ryan (Kaylee) Seymour, Zachary and Jarrod Conine; one great-grandson, Schuyler Henry; one brother, Joseph (Kathleen) Turcotte of Gansevoort; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, March 21, 2015 at Notre Dame-Visitation Church with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating. Burial was held in Notre Dame Cemetery.

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Pamela Kline GREENFIELD — Pamela Kline, age 32, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 31,1983 in Glendale, CA, the daughter of Richard Kline and Bonnie Smiley Hoffman.

She is survived by her father, Richard Kline, mother, Bonnie Hoffman and step-father Jeffery Hoffman, son Patrick Kline, daughters, Christine Kline, Trinity Lyons, sisters, Angela Thompson, Amanda Hoffman, brother, Brandon Kline and many aunts, uncles and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Terry Lyons.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Calling hours were held at the funeral home prior to the service.

Peter K. Mooney SARATOGA SPRINGS — Peter K. Mooney, 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was born on July 1, 1946 to Peter J. Mooney and Florence Stanton Mooney. Born in New York City, he lived in Hunter, NY before settling in Saratoga Springs in the late 1990’s. He was employed in the construction business and last worked for Park Pools in Clifton Park.

Peter was predeceased by his father, Peter J. Mooney, mother Florence Stanton Mooney, and his brother Thomas Mooney. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Stover of Ohio and numerous friends, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Friends may make a

donation in Peter’s memory to a charity of their choice.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Richard (Dick) E. Paine GREENFIELD CENTER – Richard (Dick) E. Paine, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016 after a long illness. He was looking forward to being reunited with his loving wife Doris.

Born in Saratoga Springs on May 12, 1922 to parents, the late Edwin and Ethel (Davis) Paine, Richard spent most of his life in the Saratoga area. He was most at home near the woods, mountains, lakes and streams that he loved.

Richard joined the US Navy the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served our country honorably during WWII on three different ships in all theaters of the war.

In addition to his parents and his wife Doris, Richard was predeceased by his brother Webster.

There were no calling hours and funeral services were conducted on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Jean E. Stam Jean E. Stam, beloved wife of Jay Portnoy, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday March 22, 2016.

Born in New York City on February 5, 1942, Jean grew up in Queens, NY. Always interested in learning, she took pride in her graduation from The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates as well as her graduation from Queens College and the Library School at SUNY Albany.

Jean moved to Greenfield Center in 1970 and a few years later married Jay Portnoy. For over 30 years she worked at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, rising to the position of Assistant Director of the library and also supervising the Saratoga History Room. Her passion for the library was evident in her work on the passing of the library bond issue and serving as the library liaison to the construction of the current library building.

Jean loved researching Saratoga Springs history, attending the Saratoga Racetrack and traveling. Her favorite destination was Hot Springs, AK. She once wrote an article comparing Saratoga Springs to Hot Springs, for which she received a letter of gratitude from then governor Bill Clinton.

Besides her husband of 43 years, Jean is survived by son Gregory (Heidi) Limongi of Orlando, Fla.; 2 brothers, William Stam and his wife Emily; Peter Stam and his wife Maureen and 2 grandchildren Megan and Nicholas Limongi.

Services will be held Friday, March 25 at 10 a.m. at the William J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, in Saratoga Springs.

Contributions can be made to the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

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Skidmore Grieves A Second Time in Same Year

by Jack Rosen for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore community is grieving once again, as their spring break concluded with the news of the passing of freshman hockey player and business major Willem “Will” Golden of Cohasset, Massachusetts.

Golden, 20, died over the weekend following a fatal fall in Newark, Delaware that occurred while he was visiting friends. Police have ruled out foul play.

Golden's death comes at an especially challenging time for Skidmore. Just five months ago, 19-year-old Skidmore freshman Michael Hedges was killed by a drunk driver on Saturday night, October 31, 2015 on Clinton Street in Saratoga Springs. Two other students were injured in the accident. Thomas M. Gorman, 64, of Saratoga Springs was convicted of Vehicular

Manslaughter in the First Degree and Vehicular Assault in the First Degree, (Class “C” and “D” felonies respectively) in February and sentenced this week on Monday, March 21, to two concurrent terms of 5 to 15 and 2 to 6 years in prison for his actions.

Skidmore's President Philip A. Glotzbach summed up how the community was feeling in a message to students, writing, “To lose two students in one year is unthinkable, and I know that this most recent death will affect every one of us in our close community. Will had been a member of the Skidmore community for less than a year, but had already made many connections with students, faculty, staff, and teammates who will grieve his loss very deeply.”

A spokesperson for Skidmore remarked anecdotally that it is rare that a student will die during the school year, and not in recent memory has the campus lost two

so close together. The school has opened up the counseling center all week for walkin sessions for those affected by the tragedy. Additionally, a vigil was held Tuesday, March 22, to mourn Golden, and was attended by numerous students. At the vigil, students and staff came together to remember this lost member of the Skidmore community and express their grief.

Dr. Andrew C. Demaree, clinical psychologist and director of the Skidmore College Counseling Center, said, “[Students] understand the news on an intellectual level, but it’s hard to really process it emotionally yet. I imagine that will start to shift as they spend more time talking with their friends, and especially following the community gathering Tuesday night. This is a very caring campus, so I also know that students, faculty, and staff are thinking about those who knew him best.”

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Viewpoint The Right Project, in the Right Location, at the Right Time

by Mark Baker for Saratoga TODAY Looking back over the last three decades, it becomes clear that the success and prosperity of the “City Center experiment” is no accident. It is due to the visionaries and risk takers of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s – those native sons and daughters, elected and civic leaders who put forward a selfless plan to better the community and allow Saratoga to steadily proceed to the success we enjoy today.

The Saratoga Springs City Center was the result of a courageous and “gutsy” “Community Plan of Action.”

A volunteer-led plan for Saratoga to be the author of its own economic development.

From benches and trash receptacles on Broadway, flower and tree planting programs, development of the Saratoga Special Assessment District to the emergence of the Downtown Business Assoc., the people of Saratoga rallied to make Saratoga Springs a year-round destination and vibrant hometown community in which to live and work. The City Center was a major part of the resulting success.

The City Center stands once again as a lead element to the future prosperity and vitality of downtown. Never have the challenges been more demanding, the stakes higher and the rewards more clearly visible with the need for our community to stay active, competitive and financially viable by adding additional downtown parking. The City

Center’s Parking Structure solution is the best answer to the need. This is the right project, in the right location, at the right time, to answer an identified need not only for the City Center but the downtown business community. It also places no financial burden on the taxpayer!

The City Center has taken full advantage of its past success and recognized statewide reputation as a quality, first-class facility with superb personal service in a worldrenowned hospitality community. The City Center with its recent expansion has only grown in its ability to bring more people to visit our community and also service the growing civic role of the facility. In 2015, the City Center was occupied more than 85 percent of the time - 310 days.

Most of that business creation is during non-summer months of July and August. We now need the tools and infrastructure to continue to meet the desired demand—available parking. There is an identified need for additional parking in the north end of the Broadway business district to serve our community needs and convention guests.

It is obvious that no plan (parking) or means for continued success is possible without the involvement and engagement of selfless volunteers who help drive a concept into reality. The people of Saratoga Springs have always taken great ownership and pride in the agencies and institutions that have helped this community to grow and prosper—the City Center is proud to be part of that inventory. It is due to the leadership, guidance and dedication of the City Center Authority and the City Council that we are strong and viable.

With the continued support of the business community great things are going to happen in 2016 and the parking facility will become a reality.

Mark Baker is President of the Saratoga Springs City Center

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THE PAUSE BUTTON Clarity in a World of Information Overload and Extremes

A Recipe for Economic Growth

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY There is no one, magic ingredient that Saratoga County can use to spur economic development. Creating long-term, sustainable growth that maintains community values is a balancing act as delicate as producing a distinctive, perfectly seasoned, balanced dish for various and sundry guests.

There are an often-confusing multitude of ingredients, each with its unique appeal that must be experienced tastefully, without overshadowing its complements.

There’s the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency (IDA); the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau (SCTB); the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC); the Saratoga Count Prosperity Partnership (the Partnership); and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber). Together, they can make a delicious, sustainable economic dish that is not as complicated as one might think.

The recipe begins with Saratoga County itself. It is varied and rich, offering a solid base for any dish a chef would want to create: from agriculture to technology, from homey communities to entertainment venues.

The IDA A bit of salt and some butter or olive oil help season and enrich a good dish. That’s where the IDA comes in.

The Saratoga County IDA is a public benefit corporation created in 1971 to promote, develop, encourage and assist in

the construction, expansion, and equipping of economically sound industrial and commercial facilities in order to advance the job opportunities, general prosperity, and economic welfare of the citizens of Saratoga County. The Agency’s primary role is to provide financial assistance and incentive to the business community in order to maximize private capital investment in the economy of Saratoga County and to develop opportunities for job creations and job retention within the County through the use of its own assets, public funds and private investment.

Bottom line, the IDA provides the money. Incentives. It can issue tax exempt and taxable bonds; it can provide real property tax abatements such as Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs); and it can abate sales taxes for construction materials and equipment, among other things. You could call it fat. The money has to come from somewhere, and here’s the salty part – it ultimately comes from taxpayers.

A little salt and a good fat is actually a healthy part of any diet. The trick is to keep the two balanced proportionally and the amount in moderation. In the case of the Saratoga County IDA, according to its website, its work thus far has resulted in the investment of more than $8 billion in new plants, facilities and equipment purchases in the county, more than 7,000 jobs created (3,000 retained) – a payroll of about $400 million. You can read more at SaratogaCountyIDA.org.

SEDC and the Partnership Well, the dish is coming along, but how much better it would be with some meat and potatoes. The role of SEDC and the Partnership is to go out there and rustle up the necessary protein and vitamins to boost and sustain the overall healthy growth of the economy. That means hunting and fishing for businesses and corporations to locate in the county, while simultaneously tending the bountiful garden of existing businesses who do their part sustaining the local economy every day.

The Saratoga Economic Development Corporation is a private sector, non-profit, consulting firm, established in 1978 that works to retain existing businesses while creating new jobs in Saratoga County. Its mission is to create jobs and diversify the tax base while improving the quality of life for the residents of Saratoga County. Dennis Brobston is president.

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is Saratoga County’s designated economic development organization leading the public and private sectors to achieve economic success for individuals and business in Saratoga County. Marty Vanags is president.

Now, recognizing that some folks don’t like their vegetables and others prefer a meatless dish, there is something for everyone in the combination of these two entities with similar missions but different styles of execution. Both the Prosperity Partnership and SEDC are providing decades of

expertise and national relationships to build on the county’s current growth and tremendous economic potential.

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is located at 2911 Route 9 in Malta. They can be reached at 518-871-1887 or visit SaratogaPartnership. org. The Saratoga Economic Development Corporation is located at 28 Clinton St, Saratoga Springs and can be reached at 518-587-0945. The economic development plans for both agencies can be found on their respective websites: SaratogaEDC.com and SaratogaPartnership.org.

Convention and Tourism Salt, fat, meat and vegetables alone can certainly sustain you, but the county’s economic recipe could taste even better if it just had a little flavor. It’s the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau that knows just how to spice things up and keep visitors coming back for seconds.

SCTB describes itself on its website as “a key economic development engine for this community; our mission is to contribute a positive impact on the local economy by promoting and marketing Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County as a worldclass destination for meetings, conventions and groups.”

Chowderfest, the Beer Weeks, the Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic, some of the local Restaurant Weeks – it’s the SCTB that works to keep residents and visitors intrigued and excited about coming and staying in Saratoga Springs as well

as the county. It also reaches out to various groups such as sporting organizations to encourage them to hold their events or conventions here. Given the demands of widely diverse visitors, the SCTB has developed a talent for providing offerings that are sweet, savory, light, rich, or spicy depending on the target audience.

Todd Garafano is the president, and you can learn more about SCTB at www.discoversaratoga.org.

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce The recipe is perfect – all it needs is the right dish to serve it in. If there’s one thing the Chamber knows well, it’s presentation. The Chamber, led by its president, Todd Shimkus, and a board of directors, markets the county far and wide. It’s through the work of the Chamber and its partners that #Pharoahtoga and #LeapOfKindnessDay brought so much national attention to our corner of the world. The Chamber also tends to the garden of existing businesses and arranges events to attract trade associations and other organizations, so it’s contributions to the economic recipe, especially in terms of presentation of this perfectly seasoned and nutritious dish, is substantial.

It takes the combined efforts of all of these entities, as well as local businesses and residents and government officials, to create and sustain an attractive and growing economy.

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Vote No on City Center Parking Proposal At the first public hearing (3/15) on the proposed lease for the High Rock Parcel, many downtown business owners expressed support for the stand alone parking garage which is supposed to meet the urgent needs of the City Center, and which is why we are giving up the most valuable undeveloped real estate owned by the City.

These downtown business owners are the same people who have opposed paid parking over the years.

Finance Commissioner Madigan has not hid the fact the new garage will charge for parking to pay for itself. Other than private lots like the one behind the AYCO center at Broadway and Congress, this will be the first paid parking in downtown Saratoga Springs. So here’s the question. Why in the world would visitors pay for parking at the High Rock lot when they can park much closer to shopping, on Broadway and at multiple existing lots, for free?

More likely shoppers continue to use existing free lots and the new City Center lot will sit empty except at major events. But, since the City needs the revenue to make the numbers work, this is unacceptable. (The City Center will depend on parking revenue to fulfill its obligation to the City of Saratoga Springs.) The solution will be to add meters on Broadway and side streets or other

paid parking enforcement to equalize the appeal of the City Center lot. This isn’t what downtown business wants, but it is what logically will happen.

Paid parking isn’t necessarily a bad thing. We need less car traffic in the city core, and charging for spaces is an effective way to motivate people to walk, share vehicles or use public transportation. Both the multi-use development proposals for the High Rock Parcel include paid parking, in fact. But they also provide multiple benefits to draw visitors to the area.

A stand alone parking garage is going to be a money loser from day one that will cause immediate financial friction and then will revert to the City which will have to pay to have it torn down. It all starts when the lease is approved. There’s another (and final) public hearing on April 5, after which the City Council will likely vote yea or nay on the lease approval. We have two worthy proposals, generated by the City Council’s own RFP, which deserve full consideration. Why the rush to a commitment that will be difficult or impossible to reverse?

Please, attend the public hearing on April 5 and also contact City Council members and let them know a NO vote on the lease is the only vote that makes sense for the future of Saratoga Springs.

Otis Maxwell Saratoga Springs

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Time to Focus on Infrastructure

Why in the world do we have to keep building new large homes, condos, apartment complexes, etc., when our underground pipes are failing us big time? This includes water and waste pipes. This problem affects our health; what good is money without being healthy? The answer is: give me

health. Smart people know this. Our problems underground are so big all over America that if major work was started to replace all the bad pipes, we could keep hundreds of thousands of people busy for years.

It’s almost like back in F.D.R.’s time; the W.P.A. All people that

wanted to work had a job; it was good for the economy. Let’s get smart and start to rebuild our infrastructure before it’s too late.

Sid Gordon Saratoga Springs

No Parking Garage The High Rock parcel of land is one of the most important undeveloped parcels in downtown Saratoga Springs.

We have one chance to get it right, and the current proposal for a standalone parking garage is the wrong answer. I urge my fellow citizens to support a

well-planned mixed-use project for the entire parcel that would include all necessary parking in an attractive, coherent design that realizes the vision for our downtown, as set forth in our comprehensive plan. Currently the city has two highly qualified proposals that meet the vision.

We do not need an out-of-theway parking garage that comes at great expense to the taxpayer.

Please come to the council meeting on April 5, 2016 to say NO to the parking garage!

Tim Jaques Saratoga Springs

With Gratitude As co-chairs for an art auction raising $8,000 to benefit the Shelters of Saratoga, we would like to thank all those who helped make this auction a huge success. Over sixty artists donated pieces of fine art; bidders numbered in the 200’s.

The event was held at

the galleries of Saratoga Marketplace; AMP Gallery, the Frankie Flores Gallery, and the David Hill Gallery, and it was coordinated by members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The Shelters of Saratoga is committed to helping homeless men and women

get back on their feet. They are also the umbrella organization for Code Blue emergency shelter in Saratoga.

Susan Bender Pat Goodale Co-Chairs

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Woerner and Marchione Address Poverty STILLWATER — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) and Senator Kathy Marchione (R,C,I-Halfmoon) hosted an interfaith breakfast Friday morning at the Stillwater United Church. Joined by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen, City of Mechanicville Mayor Dennis Baker, and additional representatives from both the City of Mechanicville and the Saratoga County Sheriff 's Office, the Assemblywoman and Senator convened a discussion about intergenerational poverty in Saratoga and Washington Counties.

Washington County Economic Opportunity Council Executive Director Claire Murphy, Saratoga County

Economic Opportunity Council Executive Director Anita Paley, and Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy President and CEO Kate Breslin presented overviews of the state of poverty in the region, with Murphy explaining that in Washington County, over 41 percent of families headed by women with children currently live in poverty.

Leaders of the faith community from Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville, Malta, South Glens Falls, Stillwater, Mechanicville, Greenwich, Salem, Argyle, Cambridge, and several other towns and villages discussed the challenges that their congregations face in helping local residents who live in poverty, particularly those

who come from previous generations of poverty, and shared frustrations with the continued rise of poverty levels despite efforts by federal and state lawmakers to combat it. Topics of conversation included the need for effective communication between social services organizations and community members, the difficulties that many local families face in affording necessities like groceries and prescription medications, and the impact that current and future minimum wages have on those living in poverty.

Any community members interested in discussing this or any other topic with Assemblywoman Woerner or Senator Marchione are encouraged to contact their

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Strengthening Cities Summit SARATOGA SPRINGS – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen will host the 3rd annual “Strengthening Cities, Communities, and Homes Summit,” a day-long gathering of housing and economic development professionals on Monday, April 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. There will be kickoff cocktail reception on the evening of April 10 at the Hilton Saratoga at 534 Broadway.

Also hosting will be the Mayors of Albany, Kathy Sheehan; Amsterdam, Mike

Villa; Glens Falls, John “Jack” Diamond; Schenectady, Gary Mc Carthy; Plattsburgh, James Calnon; and Troy, Patrick Madden.

The Summit brings together public housing leaders, developers, non-profits, Continuums of Care partners that service homeless individuals and families, fair housing advocates, real estate professionals, regional community planning, leaders in education, and federal, state, and local officials to identify issues and discuss best practices and available resources.

For more information, visit http://discoversaratoga.org/shcd.

Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks in the Mail BALLSTON SPA – Following another record-breaking Holiday Match season, checks are now in the mail to support 1,573 children’s charities across the communities where Stewart’s Shops are located.

From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated $870,000 to the program, which was a $100,000 increase over the 2014 season. Those donations were doubled to more than $1.74 million with the Stewart’s match.

There are no administrative costs with this program, meaning 100 percent of the funds collected and matched benefit these organizations.

The Stewart’s Holiday

Match program has now allocated more than $22 million since the program’s inception in 1986. The success of program is credited to Stewart’s customers for their generous contributions, dedicated shop partners who worked diligently to collect the funds, and to the media partners who helped spread the word.

Stewart's Shops is committed to giving back to its communities throughout the year.

Stewart’s Shops and related family foundations support local charities, donating $7.5 million annually. A brochure listing charities which received the Holiday Match grants will be available later this spring.

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Leadercast® Saratoga Springs Set for May 6 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Leadercast® is the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, and this year it will be broadcast live from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world on Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the sixteenth year of the annual leadership conference and the third year that this webcast event will be hosted at the Gannett Auditorium in Skidmore College.

The theme of this year’s conference is, “Architects of Tomorrow,” focusing on visionary leaders who imagine and build a future that is rich in innovation, collaboration and full of hope. A future where problems are solved, questions are answered and confusion gives way to clarity.

Key speakers – visionaries in their own fields – will inspire the more than 200 people who attend locally, and the more than 100,000 people who will attend the event live in Atlanta or at hundreds of other simulcast locations in more than 20 countries. For years, Leadercast® has brought people together creating better leaders, managers, community members, and employees.

Among the keynote speakers are:

Kat Cole—Group President, FOCUS Brands, Inc. (including Cinnabon®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, Auntie Anne’s®, and more) Steve Wozniak— Co-founder of Apple, Inc. - Henry Cloud—Acclaimed Leadership Expert, Clinical Psychologist, and Best-Selling Author Nick Saban—Head Football Coach, The University of Alabama - Andy Stanley—Leadership Author and Communicator - James Brown—Network Broadcaster, CBS Sports and News - Rorke Denver—Navy SEAL Commander and Author - Chris Barez-Brown— Author and Creativity Guru - Tripp Crosby—Host of Leadercast, Comedian and Director Hosted by Roohan Realty and Leadership Saratoga; Sponsored

by Performance Industrial and

The Adirondack Trust Company, Leadercast® exists to positively change the way the world thinks about leadership.

Tickets for this special broadcast event are $79 to $99 each, which includes the webcast, supporting materials, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks during the day. A special two-ticket price of $149 has been created for a teacher or parent bringing a student.

Custom quantity ticket packages are also available. Seating is limited to 250 people, so please register early. For more information, visit www.leadercast.com. For all the local information, details and ticket ordering, please visit the website at www.leadershipsaratoga.org. Please contact Barry Potoker at 518-587-4500 or bpotoker@roohanrealty.com for any questions.

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Thank you, Saratoga County As our 10th anniversary year draws to a close, we want to acknowledge that we could not have arrived here without your support, our readers and our advertisers. Thank you for joining us on this great adventure over the last decade. We hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane of some of our most memorable and favorite headlines, the humorous and heart rending stories of our community.

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by Daniel Schech tman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPR INGS – The old railway track between Saratoga Sprin gs and North Creek is getti ng a second lease on life, with train service expected to come to the region as early as July 1 of this year.

The rail line, which was previously oper ated by the Upper Hudson River Railroad, is in the process of being handed off to Iowa Pacific Holding, a company that is currently ironing out the final details of a contract with local muni cipalities.

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SCHUYLERVILLE – Following a week of heav y rains and recor d water levels, the Village of Schuylerville is faced with more flooding than the area has seen in nearly a century.

By Thursday, May 5, the Hudson River (running throu gh the heart of

the village) had reced ed to 92.2 feet, down from its peak Sunday morning at roughly 98 feet.

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Saratoga Bridges Delivers

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For over 55 years, Saratoga Bridges has been providing optimum services for people with disabilities, from their residential programs to their day services and beyond.

As March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, it’s important to highlight how vital Saratoga Bridges has been in integrating those with disabilities into the community. Volunteering is a big part of these efforts, and individuals at Saratoga Bridges volunteer at dozens of non-profits across the county. One of these volunteer opportunities is with the Saratoga County Office for the Aging’s Home Delivered Meals program.

“Saratoga Bridges helps us to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors in Saratoga County,” said Billie Jo McConkey, County Nutrition Coordinator at Office for the Aging.

“With the help of the Bridges groups we are able to exist on mainly volunteers to deliver to our 39 meal routes throughout Saratoga County.”

Currently, there are 9 groups of volunteers from Saratoga Bridges that help with Home Delivered Meals –roughly 100 volunteers total. They deliver meals every day, except for weekends, holidays and during extreme weather.

“Our site managers and clients enjoy seeing the Saratoga Bridges folks,” continued McConkey. “We have a symbiotic

relationship that helps both of our organizations and we are thankful for their help.”

Dacia Saville, one of the volunteers from Saratoga Bridges, enjoys making the rounds to seniors’ homes and ensuring that they have healthy meals.

“It makes me feel good,” she said. “I love to help the people, they’re so nice.”

Another volunteer, Brian Burnett, is equally glad to be a part of something that helps so many people.

“Elderly people are sometimes unable to cook and do grocery shopping,” said Burnett. “So you’re given the chance to make someone’s day.”

For Catherine Holbrook, a recipient of the Home Delivered Meals, the volunteers that deliver to her home are a godsend.

Holbrook had spinal surgery several years ago, which is when she first found out about Home Delivered Meals. Holbrook lives by herself in her apartment, and finds it hard to cook on her own because of her bad eyesight.

“It makes it very easy to have a complete nourishing meal without having to struggle over the stove,” said Holbrook. “If it wasn’t for the delivered meals, I’d probably have to go to a nursing home or rely on my family more for help.”

When it comes to the volunteers from Saratoga Bridges, Holbrook loves how friendly and helpful they are.

“They’re just pleasant people, a happy group that enjoys helping me,” she said. “I’m very content with the services they give. It has helped me stay more independent and live in my apartment by myself. It’s a lifesaver for me, that is for sure.”

Individuals from Saratoga Bridges not only help with the Home Delivered Meals program, they engage in volunteerism at many local charitable organizations. For example, Saville and Burnett both regularly volunteer at local animal shelters, firehouses, ambulance rescue squads, the Elks Club, and more.

“My favorite part is giving back to the community,” said Burnett. “People should volunteer because it makes you feel good about yourself.”

When they are not volunteering, they like to create artwork for Saratoga Bridges’ own art gallery and studio, Creative Endeavors,

Dacia Saville (middle) and Brian Burnett (right) make a meal delivery to Catherine Holbrook (left). Photo by Gregory Cuda.

as well as practice their Special Olympics events. Saville particularly likes swimming and track and field, while Burnett focuses on cross-country skiing, horseback riding, track and field, and bowling. With their wide range of hobbies, volunteer work, and activism, people at Saratoga Bridges are shattering stereotypes of people living with a disability.

“People with disabilities can do all kinds of things. There may be certain limitations, but it does not mean we’re dumb.

We just have a different way of doing things,” remarked Burnett.

“Disabled doesn’t mean unable.”

Volunteer opportunities also provide individuals at Saratoga Bridges the skills and training they need for employment. Saratoga Bridges has programs, such as Alpha Career Options, that help people with disabilities find jobs in the community. They can be found working at businesses such as Stewart’s, Walmart, Price Chopper and more – all places where they can be directly involved in the community, interacting and building those necessary skills.

“The individuals we support are blended into the fabric of the community. They have a variety

of disabilities, and also a variety of abilities and talents,” said Pamela Polacsek, communications specialist at Saratoga Bridges. “They never fail to impress me with how profound they are and explicit in the way they express themselves.

They value and appreciate what life is all about.”

Polacsek, as well as the other staff members at Saratoga Bridges, are passionate about the work they do and the individuals they serve daily.

“I work with a bunch of dedicated, compassionate staff members whose goal is to give people the opportunities to succeed,” continued Polacsek. “Giving support within our agency, as well as through these volunteer sites and businesses that employ our individuals, is encouraging, it’s enriching. I think it enhances the whole community when people are accepted for who they are.”

For more information about Saratoga Bridges, including their services and extensive charitable work, visit saratogabridges. org. For more information about Home Delivered Meals, or if interested in being a volunteer in the program, call the Office for the Aging at 518-363-4020.

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

BALLSTON SPA 11 Independence Trail, $365,988. Briarwood Brooks Development LLC sold property to Andrew and Dia Ham. 110 Powers Lane, $200,000.

Laura Leveroni sold property to David Leveroni.

107 Charlton Rd., $262,500.

Daniel Keenan and Virginia Olthoff sold property to Justin and Jessica Yerdon.

CLIFTON PARK 2 Ryan Ct., $349,900. Fannie Mae (by Atty) sold property to David Fribourg and Traci Brown.

4 Englemore Ct., $680,000.

Linda Campion sold property to Elliot Hallak.

640 Kinns Rd., $320,000. Peter Peterson and Melanie Taber sold property to Jean and Katherine Baker.

21 St. Andrews Dr., $225,000.

Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC sold property to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

22 Bridgewater Ct., $589,375.

Tralongo Builders Inc. sold property to Michael and Kristen Sergott.

4 Wedgewood Ct., $262,000.

Joley Tetreault (Trustee), Ron Steenburn (Trustee) and Randi Hemming (Trustee) sold property to Joseph Logiudice, Jr.

CORINTH 417 Palmer Ave., $586,909.

Butternut DG LLC sold property to Saw Buck LLC. 605 Charlton Rd., $252,250.

Richard Solosky and Equity Trust Co. (Custodian) sold property to Shane Sebro and Jessica O’Neil.

GALWAY 1363 Hermance Rd., $52,500.

James and Caron Behrens sold property to Wayne and Jennifer Goodrich.

6405 Antioch Rd., $270,500. Kate Green and Douglas Livingston sold property to Virginia Olthoff and Daniel Keenan.

5308 Bliss Rd., $198,000.

Jennifer Lavado sold property to Tracy Freas.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

1505 Hermance Rd., $20,000.

Diane DiBernardo sold property to Hermance Hills LLC.

GREENFIELD 29 Brookstone Dr., $460,000.

Joseph and Melissa Vacula sold property to Cargi Ozgur and Margaret Greaves-Ozgur.

231 Middle Grove Rd., $170,000. David and Barbara Nutting sold property to Dierdja Lane.

MALTA 20 Canopy Lane, $345,800.

Joseph and Joanne Rourke sold property to Joseph and Christine Ihnatolya.

18 Woodfield Ct., $358,560.

Michaels Group LLC sold property to Eileen and Raymond Fox, Jr. 35 Lindenwood Dr., $310,000.

Timothy and Margaret Jayko sold property to Loren and Mary Ellen Rucinski.

MILTON 295 Greenfidle Ave., $68,000.

Charles Poulin sold property to William and Eileen Cook.

9 Amber Way, $179,900. Janet Guilfoyle and Bischofberger Dieter Life Estate sold property to Andrey and Amanda Kiyanitsa.

53 Division St., $126,810.

Michael Gresens sold property to William Hewitt III and Shelby Williams.

858 Rock City Rd., 245,000.

Karen Mercier sold property to SCH Communities LLC.

MOREAU 192 Potter Rd., $240,000.

Fannie Mae (by Atty) sold property to Eric Anderson.

11 Woodscape Dr., $255,000.

Jeffrey Platt sold property to Kenneth and Marianne Hartgraves.

NORTHUMBERLAND 536 Route 32N, $152,575.

Robert and Cathy Horsfield sold property to Levi and Courtney Sayward.

134 King Rd., $205,000. Jeffrey and Sara Higgs sold property to Kyle Cook.

262 Austin Rd., $90,000.

Deborah and Eugene Willis sold property to Benjamin Nelson.

24 Terral Way, $240,000.

Leonard and Mary Anne Ferri sold property to Colin Peffley.

SARATOGA 16 Chestnut St., $140,000. John and Melinda Fascia sold property to Donna Green.

7 Grove St., $168,000. Maureen Lewsey sold property to John and Rachael Gordon.

70 Broad St., $130,000. Saratoga Bible Training Center Inc. sold property to Bergin Properties LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 16 Northway Ct., $205,000.

George Ferro sold property to Maureen Foley.

91 Division St., $474,900.

Deborah Coco (by Atty) sold property to Ashleigh Edwards.

7 Maxwell Rd., $298,900.

Kevin and Amy Smith sold property to Ian and Carey Fairlie.

Arrowhead Rd., $79,900.

Timothy Yates sold property to PGG Enterprises LLC. 178 Church St., $475,000.

Evelyn Kennedy sold property to Eric Nemer.

100 South Broadway, $728,000.

Medina and Saratoga Inc. sold property to Max Auto Real Estate LLC. 268 Broadway, Unit 604, $1,451,460. 262 Broadway LLC sold property to Patricia Riggi.

17 Morton Place, $150,000.

Stephen Zemba sold property to Portfolio Properties LLC. 235 Clinton St., $246,750.

Donna Dingmon (as Trustee) sold property to Justin and Jennifer Grassi.

225 Excelsior Ave., $2,312,500.

TUSSA LLC sold property to 225 Excelsior Avenue Holdings LLC. 326 Ballston Ave., Unit 4, Ingrid Dahlin (as Trustee) sold property to Peter Luczak.

12 Persimmons Place, $195,000.

Joseph Street Saratoga LLC sold property to James and Christine Breitenfeld.

108 Crescent St., $333,500.

Albert and Linda Galpin sold property to James and Jane Warren.

STILLWATER 349 NYS Route 423, $77,000.

George Brown and Shari

15 Godgart sold property to Brandon Stanley.

599 Hudson Ave., $46,000.

Glenn Fichtner sold property to Donal Rickard.

8 Sirchia Rd., $269,000. Stephen Woods sold property to Christopher and Shirley Abrams (as Co-Trustees).

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BUSINESS

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Center for the Family’s Tomaso Announces Retirement SARATOGA SPRINGS — Deb Tomaso, who has been part of the Saratoga Center for the Family leadership for 20 years, is retiring as executive director at the end of August.

Tomaso joined the nonprofit organization as a board member in 1996 and became executive director in 2004. When she first joined the board, she was executive director of an independent, nonprofit health center in rural Corinth. That facility became a satellite of Glens Falls Hospital at about the same time the Saratoga Center for the Family’s executive director position became open.

“It’s a bonus to have sat on both sides of the table. I’m responsible for running the agency and I’m accountable to the board, but I also have an appreciation for how the board looks at things,” Tomaso said. “You can have a better exchange of information.”

Board President Jim Lombardo praised Tomaso for her longtime commitment to the organization.

“Deb has been an excellent manager over a time of significant growth for the Center,” Lombardo said. “She led the staff through major changes and the expansion of services for children and families.”

In 2002, Tomaso supervised a milestone move for the organization, the conversion of a private residence into the facility where Saratoga Center for the Family provides mental health counseling, abuse prevention programs, education programs and victim advocacy to hundreds of local children and families each year.

After a fire in 2013, she managed the Center through a move to temporary quarters and oversaw the building renovation.

“Deb and her team made sure there was virtually no disruption to the Center’s ability to serve its clients,” Lombardo said.

Kelly Daugherty, the clinical director for the Center, added, “She’s been an amazing mentor to

me and amazing for the agency.

Last year we served a record number of clients through our mental health counseling services, our prevention and education programs and our Child Advocacy Center program. And she was instrumental in helping us grow into the Shenendehowa school district and creation of the Heel to Heal program.”

Jennifer Wormley, the coordinator of the Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center, a program of the Saratoga Center for the Family, and has worked with Tomaso for five years.

“We have come in to work to paint walls on the weekends and we cried together as we walked through the Child Advocacy Center the morning after the fire,” Wormley said. “Yet through it all are the moments when we can appreciate the fruits of our labor.

I get to share with her the excitement that is expressed by the

children who come to the CAC and get to put their handprints on the wall, or a quote by a child when they tell us how much better they feel now that they have ‘let it all out.’”

Wormley said Tomaso would respond to those moments saying, “That’s what it’s all about, that’s why we do what we do.’”

Tomaso said her decision to retire this year was sparked in part by her husband’s decision to retire and a desire to spend more time with their two young grandchildren. Still, she said, she is so proud of the good work of the organization, and the decision was not easy.

“It’s been a wonderful time. I have been so blessed by the people I’ve met along the way, and inspired by the caring, supportive people in our community,” she said. “There are so many agencies vying for the same dollars, and from where I sit in the nonprofit sector, the people here are so generous.”

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A search committee to fill the vacancy will begin its work shortly, Lombardo said. More about the Saratoga Center for the Family can be found at www.saratogacff.org.

Saratoga Convention and Tourism Welcomes New Board of Directors

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, March 16, the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau held their 31st Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Saratoga Springs City Center. In addition to highlighting the successes of 2015 and their initiatives for 2016, the Bureau welcomed new members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A crowd of 175 members, government officials and past chairs attended.

Elected to serve on the Executive Committee for 2016-17 are: Thomas Newkirk, Saratoga National Golf Club – Chairman; Megan Hennessey,

Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs – Immediate Past Chair; Patrick Pipino, Ben and Jerry’s of Saratoga – Treasurer; Cindy Hollowood, Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs – At-Large Officer; and A.J. Bodden, Townsquare Lifestyle Events – At-Large Officer.

Elected to serve 3 year terms on the Board of Directors are: Marianne Barker, Impressions of Saratoga; Josh Cupp, Thirsty Owl; Matthew D’Abate, Adirondack Trust Company; and Paul Calhoun, Skidmore College.

Continuing to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saratoga Convention and

Tourism Bureau are: Mark Baker, Saratoga Springs City Center; Rita Cox, Saratoga Casino and Raceway; Robert Berrey, Gideon Putnam Resort; Dennis Brobston, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation; Todd Shimkus, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce; Mik Mahdavi, Saratoga Hilton; and Christine Harmon, West Side Sports Bar and Grill.

For more information, including the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau’s Annual Report for 2015, visit www.discoversaratoga.org.

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

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2016 Preservation Recognition Awards SARATOGA SPRINGS — Each year in May as part of National Historic Preservation Month, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation recognizes individuals and organizations that have completed preservation projects in the past year.

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

Those nominated may be individuals,

organizations, businesses or municipal representatives.

Projects can range from small, removal of vinyl siding or restoring original wood windows, to large, an entire building rehabilitation or adaptive-reuse. New construction projects can also be nominated such as compatible new additions and infill construction. Projects must have been completed within the past year.

Nominations will be evaluated by the Awards Committee according to the following criteria: project design sensitivity to the historic character and environment of the property; project execution represents appropriate techniques and preservation practice; degree of difficulty faced and appropriateness of

solutions applied.

To nominate a project please contact Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at 518587-5030 or nbabie@saratogapreservation.org with the address of the project; a description of the work completed; and, if possible, name of the property owner and photographs. Please submit nominations

by Friday, April 22. The Preservation Recognition Awards Ceremony, in conjunction with the Foundation’s Annual Meeting, will take place on Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry Street and is open to the public. Visit www.saratogapreservation. org for more information.

Northeast Integrative Health Opens SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Kyle Sampson, ND, has returned to Saratoga Springs to provide naturopathic healing, therapy and knowledge to the people of the community with the opening of his new practice. Northeast Integrative Health’s unique approach to healing combines properties of both conventional and alternative health care in order to bring individuals to a place of true recovery and longevity.

Sampson earned his B.S at St. John Fisher College and his Degree of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona.

The practice’s primary focus is on the management of chronic disease including autoimmune disease, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal problems, endocrine disorders and mental emotional problems including anxiety and depression. Additionally, the practice addresses building up nutrient levels, detoxifying the body, balancing organ system dysfunction and healing past trauma to balance the mind, body and spirit.

Northeast Integrative Health is located at 290 Church Street and is now accepting new patients. Call 518-290-7599 or visit NortheastIntegrativeHealth. com to learn more.

$8K Raised for SOS

Community organizations have worked together to raise $8,078 for Shelters of Saratoga. Rebecca Kane and Sharon Castro, owners of the AMP Gallery at 454 Broadway, opened their gallery for an art auction and reception. Flores Gallery and the Hill Gallery joined the effort in showing 62 local artists’ works for a silent and live auction. The February Artful Shelters event was sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Congregation and supported by the Saratoga Arts Council. One hundred percent of the proceeds went to support the Shelters and Code Blue. Left to right: Cindy Harrington, SOS Director of Marketing and Development, Reverend Joe Cleveland of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, Michael Finocchi, SOS Executive Director, and Jessica, SOS Houseguest.

Saratoga Showcase of Homes Planning SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is in full swing planning this year’s edition of the area’s premiere new home tour. Currently, more than 17 homes have committed to the event. Now celebrating its 21st year, this annual community tradition has contributed over $900,000 to local charities.

The 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is scheduled for September 17-18, 24-25 and October 1-2 featuring the region’s finest, award-winning builders showcasing their new construction. Tickets for this tour will still be only $20.

The annual line-up of magnificent homes on display in Saratoga County attract approximately 4,000 visitors each year.

Company sponsorships are now available and showcase home reservations are currently in progress. For a sponsorship opportunities packet or for information about entering a new home in the event, please contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@ saratogabuilders.org.

Proceeds from the 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. A total of $44,000 was donated last year.

For more details and sponsorship information, please visit www. saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.

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EDUCATION

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Lander Linen Joins Handful of Regional SkillsUSA Competition Winners NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK — A total of 141 Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from both the F. Donald Myers and Southern Adirondack Education Centers at WSWHE BOCES participated in 34 different competitions at the Regional SkillsUSA Competition on March 16.

Lander Linen, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, won first place in Extemporaneous Speaking.

She has been studying Horticulture through the WSWHE BOCES. She said the topic she was given was on how CTE and SkillsUSA prepared her for career success.

“I spoke about working in flower shops and being in internships,” said Linen, “touching on mock interviews and all the things to prepare you for career success. I even worked in some great Aristotle quotes that worked really nicely. I’m really proud in how I presented myself.”

Linen will be joining other first place winners heading on to the state competition, which will be held April 27 to 29 in Syracuse.

If they qualify after the state competition, students compete on a national level from June 20 to 25 in Louisville, KY. The regional competition, held at Schenectady County Community

College and Stratton Air National Guard Base, pitted the top winners from local competitions from eight technical schools from northeastern New York. In addition to WSWHE BOCES, students competing came from Capital Region BOCES, Questar III and Champlain Valley Educational Services.

“It was super great,” said Linen.

“Last year I competed and got second place. Winning this year and knowing I am going to states – I’m super excited. I worked really hard.”

The competition measured a student’s hands-on skills in their chosen field of study including baking, welding, floral arranging, auto repair, and carpentry as well as interviewing

for jobs and public speaking. Students are given an assignment that must be completed within a set time frame.

Leaders in business and industry judge the contests.

Students prepared for the competition for months, often staying after school to be coached by their teachers.

SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit organization, is devoted to rewarding students for excellence, for involving industry in directly evaluating student performance and in keeping career training relevant to employers’ needs. For a full list of CTE student placement in the SkillsUSA competitions, visit www. wswheboces.org.

Hawley Foundation Announces Grant Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Hawley Foundation’s Education Incentive Grant Program is accepting applications for Saratoga Springs High School and Saratoga Central Catholic High School graduating seniors who will be attending a two or four-year college, a community or business college, or a vocational or trade school in the 2016-17

academic year. Criteria include demonstrated financial need.

Applications are available thru the Guidance Offices of Saratoga Springs High School and of the Saratoga Central Catholic High School. Application deadline is May 6. For more information about the Foundation, visit HawleyFoundation.org.

SRYMCA’s 25th Annual Healthy Kids Day® SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, April 30, the Saratoga Regional YMCA will hold a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Saratoga Regional YMCA, and the 25th annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day.® The day-long event features activities such as a Kids Fun Run, brain buster games, bounce houses, a rock wall and more to motivate and teach families how to develop healthy routines at home. The Kids Fun Run is for children of all ages, with registration beginning on April 1.

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, celebrated at over 1,300 Y’s across the country by over 1.2 million participants, works to get more kids moving and learning, creating habits that they continue all summer long, which is a critical time for kids’ health.

Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. As spring turns to

summer, Healthy Kids Day is a powerful reminder not to let children idle away their summer days. Instead, the Y hopes to focus on wowing them with their potential and make this their best summer ever by staying active and learning.

“The Y believes in the potential of all children, and we strive to help kids find the Wow! factor inside themselves. A child’s development is never on vacation and Healthy Kids Day is a great opportunity to educate families and motivate kids to stay active in spirit, mind and body throughout the summer,” said Sean Andrews, CEO of the Saratoga Regional YMCA. The SRYMCA’s Healthy Kids Day takes place at the Saratoga Springs Branch located at 290 West Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and features fun, interactive play and educational activities. There will also be health and wellness-focused vendors in attendance to educate families on ways to stay active and engaged.

For more information, contact Taraya Ostwald at 518-583-9622 ext.

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

April 14: Library Election, Budget Vote SARATOGA SPRINGS — On April 14, citizens of the Saratoga Springs School District will elect a library trustee and vote on the FY 201617 library budget. The election will be held in the library’s H. Dutcher Community Room from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saratoga Springs School District residents who are registered voters are eligible to vote. A public hearing concerning the budget and an opportunity to meet the trustee candidates will be held on April 11 at 7 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room.

Library Trustees are asking the voters to approve a tax levy of $5,078,265 for FY 2016-17, which is the same amount approved for the 2015-16 fiscal year, with no increase.

Because the proposed tax levy remains the same as in the previous fiscal year, no change in tax impact is anticipated.

According to Library Director Issac Pulver. “More than 885,000 items were checked out in 2015, and attendance at library programs grew by 10 percent over 2014. Nearly half a million visitors entered the library during the year, and library staff made over 3,000 visits to homebound residents. Over 112,000 sessions were logged on library computer resources, and our librarians answered 60,000 reference questions and arranged more than 1,700 programs ranging from storytimes to computer classes, that attracted more than 30,000 attendees. The budget proposal we are putting forward maintains the resources to meet this very high demand.”

The library serves the residents of the Saratoga Springs Enlarged City School District.

Funds for the library are collected when school taxes are collected, and appear as a separate item on tax bills. A five-member Board of Trustees elected by district residents governs the library. There will be one Trustee vacancy, as Ken Bollerud’s term will expire on June 30. Frank Brady, of Saratoga Springs, is running unopposed to fill that seat.

The complete proposed budget can be found by visiting the library’s website, www.sspl.org.

Forum: Safeguarding Our Kids HUDSON FALLS — Hudson Falls Central School District is partnering with the Council for

Prevention to host a Community Forum called “Safeguarding our Kids” on April 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Hudson Falls High School Auditorium.

The topic of discussion will be opiate and heroin abuse, featuring a variety of guest speakers.

Warren County District Attorney Kate Hogan will moderate the community forum. All parents, students, and community members are encouraged to attend.

A panel of experts and individuals with real life experiences will speak about: Alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug abuse and dependence; The pathways to addiction; Prevention and treatment options; How addiction impacts us all, and how we can create change in our communities.

Hudson Falls CSD will follow up the discussion with a full High School student assembly on Tuesday, April 5 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., moderated

by Washington County District Attorney Tony Jordan.

The event is supported by the Hometown vs. Heroin and Addiction Coalition. For more information please contact Hudson Falls Central School District Head Nurse/Director of School Wellness Program Michelle Burke at 518-747-2121.

Rotary Seeks Scholarship Applicants SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Rotary Club, in conjunction with the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation, calls for high school seniors in the Saratoga Springs area for submission of scholarship applications.

Students enrolled at the following schools can submit applications: Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic School, Waldorf School of Saratoga and WSWHE Boces.

The Saratoga Springs Rotary Club, over the last several decades, has given educational scholarships to qualifying students who are actively involved in community service. The inspiration for these scholarships is Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self.”

General scholarships are available for all students, and specific scholarships are also available to students attending a Catholic university; pursuing an education in the performing arts; and those pursuing culinary arts.

EDUCATION BRIEFS In addition to academic achievement, Rotary Club is focused on rewarding students and encouraging community service, which is the basis for the application process. This year, the Rotary Club is rewarding more than $50,000 in scholarships, including the Presidential and Solomon Scholarships.

Applications can be obtained by each school’s guidance office, or downloaded directly from www.saratogaspringsrotary.org, and must be postmarked by April 15 for consideration. The club’s mailing address is: PO Box 979, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Saratoga Hospital Summer Student Volunteers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Applications are now available for SSOAR, “Students Sharing Opportunities and Responsibilities”, Saratoga Hospital’s unique summer program offering area junior and senior high school students opportunities for community service in a healthcare environment.

SSOAR participants will volunteer at least 48 hours in one of several areas of the hospital, including the Nursing Home, Gift Shoppe, and Treasures Consignment Boutique.

Completed applications must be received by April 8. Accepted SSOAR participants are required to attend a mandatory orientation June 24. Information and application requirements are available at www.saratogahospital.org/aboutus/volunteering; through high

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school guidance offices; and at the Front Desk of Saratoga Hospital.

For email inquiries, please contact Betsy St. Pierre, Associate Director of Volunteer Services, at estpierre@saratogacare.org.

StartUpSomething Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Capital Region is hosting an Open House to launch their new initiative, StartUpSomething Saratoga.

Through a public-private partnership initiative, Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking to engage youth and their mentors in programs that focus on STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) based professions as well as entrepreneurship.

The Open House will take place on March 30th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. The event is free and open to the public.

Refreshments will be served. After a networking session, guest speaker Dennis A. Brobston, president of Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, will address the importance of STEAM jobs and businesses and their impact on the local economy.

Locally, in a 2015 survey

by Linium Staffing, 75 percent of surveyed companies say it is “challenging” to fill technology positions. StartUpSomething Saratoga by BBBS will help address these challenges. A

similar program launched successfully in Philadelphia.

Big Brothers Big Sisters annually serves 600 youth throughout the Capital Region and currently serves 66 youth in Saratoga County. BBBS seeks to make 28 new matches in Saratoga County by the end of 2016.

For more information regarding StartUpSomething Saratoga and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, visit www.bbbscr.org/ StartUpSomething or contact Anne Morrill Associate Director of Development, at 518-8621250 ext. 22.

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To Advertise in the Summer Camp Guide

Call (518) 581-2480

THIS WEEK’S

SPOTLIGHT

Registration Begins:

February 29 City Residents CAMP SARADAC March 21 Non City Residents at the Recreation Center

(518) 587-3550 ext. 2300 www.SaratogaRec.com

Registration Begins: February 29 City Residents March 21 Non City Residents at the Recreation Center

(518) 587-3550 ext. 2300 www.SaratogaRec.com Camp Saradac, located at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center, is a NYSDOH licensed full day summer camp for children ages 5-15. Our camp offers exciting weekly field trips, creative recreational and educational programs, arts & crafts, weekly swimming, and themed weeks.

Camp activities are designed to promote fun and fitness while providing opportunities for campers to grow. Last season’s favorites: the Saratoga County Fair, the Great Escape, Tri-City Valley Cats and of course our weekly visits to the Peerless Pool will all be a part of our 2016 field trip line-up. Check our website for a complete schedule of all of our field trips.

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Sunday, March 27

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Bethesdachurch.org | 584-5980 The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8:00AM & 10:00AM Calvary Capital District 17 Low Street, Ballston Spa | Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 am | calvarycd.com Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.;

RELIGION Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016 Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev Keith Mann Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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Easter Worship Schedule Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Engagement Announcement

Elizabeth Wilcox, daughter of Audra Wilcox of Rome, NY and Shane Germain, son of Mary Germain of Middle Grove and Scott Germain of North Carolina are proud to announce their

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The HUMOR Project Donates Copies of the Original Laughing Matters to Saratoga Hospital

engagement. Elizabeth attended Rome Free Academy, and Shane graduated Saratoga Springs High School in 2010. The happy couple is already planning their wedding for this spring.

Local Man Shares Experiences On-Board Guided Missile Cruiser Saratoga Hospital staff sharing a joke with The HUMOR Project’s Joel Goodman, who donated 1,500 original copies of his Laughing Matters magazine to share across the Hospital’s waiting areas.

Pictured: Kelly Matney, Emergency Department Technician; Grant Van Patten, Emergency Department volunteer, who has volunteered at the Hospital for 25 years; Christine Hansen, Patient Access Specialist; Dr. Joel Goodman, The HUMOR Project; Betsy St. Pierre, Associate Director Volunteer Services; Dale Long, Emergency Department Technician; Chris Torino, Director, Resperiatory Therapy (seated).

NORFOLK — A 2015 Saratoga High School graduate and Saratoga Springs native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile cruiser, USS San Jacinto (CG 56).

Seaman Connor O'Donnell is a sailor aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser operating out of Norfolk, VA. “I like that when I am done with my job, I have something tangible to show," said O'Donnell. "I can actually see what I have accomplished."

"The Sailors on board USS San Jacinto never cease to astound me with the effort they put into completing the mission on a daily basis," said Capt. Dennis Velez, commanding officer of USS San Jacinto. "Their hard work during our compressed and ever changing schedule makes me proud of each and every one of them."

“I like the life experience I have gotten from serving on this ship," said O'Donnell. "I also like the people that I work with."

Although it is difficult for most people to imagine living on a ship, the challenging living conditions build strong fellowship among the crew. The crew is highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches, and drills.

“Since joining the Navy, I have matured a lot,” said O’Donnell. “I came straight from high school to this environment and it helped me develop a strong work ethic.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, March 15, 2016 — If Dr. Joel Goodman had a say in it, the city of Saratoga Springs would add an extra “H” to its famous “Health, History, Horses” slogan, an extra “H” for Humor.

And he’s not kidding.

In 1977, Dr. Goodman opened the doors of The HUMOR Project here in Saratoga Springs, the first organization in the world to focus full-time on the positive power of humor. Along with speaking engagements, humor conferences, life coaching, corporate seminars, books, and more – all focused on “helping people get more smileage (pun intended) out of their lives by applying the practical, positive power of humor and creativity,” The HUMOR Project publishes Laughing Matters, once

a quarterly publication and now a complimentary email newsletter.

And Saratoga Hospital is the lucky recipient of the gift of humor.

Dr. Goodman, Founder and Director of The HUMOR Project (www.HumorProject.com) and recipient of the International Lifetime of Laughter Award, and his wife, Margie Ingram, codirector of The HUMOR Project, generously donated 1,500 copies of the original Laughing Matters, to be distributed in waiting areas and other patient and family spaces throughout the Hospital, including Wilton Medical Arts.

The magazines will also be available at Malta Med Emergent Care.

“Margie and I are delighted to donate the magazines to the patients and staff at Saratoga Hospital,” said Joel.

“Perhaps we can help lift the spirits of someone at a difficult time. And perhaps our donation will be an incentive to others to consider helping and supporting the hospital and the good work it does in our community.”

Betsy St. Pierre, Associate Director, Volunteer Services, who coordinates the volunteer staff at Saratoga Hospital that will distribute the magazines, said, “When I first met Dr. Goodman, he made me laugh.

Then he offered his donation, and he made me smile. What a gift!

As Joel likes to say, seven days without humor makes one weak.

With The HUMOR Project’s gift, our patients and families have one more positive prescription to make them stronger.”

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FOOD

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Healthy Meat “Heritage” at the Market Fresh Ham with Shallot Maple Dijon Reduction Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park

by Jeremy Riccardi for Saratoga TODAY As interest in locally produced foods proliferates, many farmers who sell their products at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market are turning to “heritage breeds.” One such farm is Norseman Farms, which sells beef, pork and poultry from a range of such breeds.

Heritage breeds are meats provided from livestock breeds that not only hold historical significance but also are bred to thrive in local environmental conditions. The rise of industrial farming limited the output of these older breeds, which makes the value of purchasing them at such venues as the Saratoga Farmers’ Market more important than ever. As a producers’ market, the Saratoga Farmer’s Market’s focus is on foods and other goods produced in Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Washington counties. This promotes local business while offering

Ingredients

Directions

* Ingredients can be found at the market

Recipe adapted from Shannon Hayes, The Radical Homemaker of Sap Bush Hollow Farm Massage the Herb Rub into all surfaces of the meat. If it has not been skinned, use a very sharp knife to cut a series of 1-inch gashes all over the skin, cutting down to the meat without piercing it. Stuff some of the herb rub into each of the cuts.

Allow the meat to come to room temperature while you preheat the oven to 325° F.

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economical, ecological, and social support to the local community.

Norsemen Farms began as a small scale farming operation in 2008. Its owner, Bobby Grimm, describes the heritage breeds as producing a high-quality meat whose flavor is derived from farm stocks and practices that go back hundreds of years.

“We opened the farm in pursuit of a righteous life and to make available to the public a product that is extremely healthy and clean while also being opulent and exclusive at the same time,” said Grimm. He added that the meat that Norsemen Farms raises comes “from some of the most sought-after heritage breeds of animals available.”

Norsemen raises two heritage breeds of cows, Japanese Wagyu and Scottish Belted Galloway.

They also offer heritage breeds of pigs such as Hereford, Large Black

and Berkshire, as well as several chicken breeds.

The farm also offers grass-finished beef, which allows the cattle to subsist on a foraging diet and in turn results in a more flavor-filled product that also provides 4 percent of the recommended daily value for Vitamin E compared to 1.5 percent for grain-fed beef.

In addition to offering heritage breeds of livestock, Norsemen Farms provides its customers cuts of meat that are free of hormones, antibiotics and chemical herbicides. All of its animals that eat grains are fed grains free of genetically modified organisms.

Norseman Farms invites people to visit its Facebook page to learn about special events or to call 518-450-9062 to schedule a visit. The farm also sells its meat at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market at the Lincoln Baths Building in

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Ingredients 1 recipe Rosemary Herb Rub (below) 4 pounds boneless fresh (uncured) ham (skin-on or skinless is fine) * 2 tablespoons minced shallot (optional, for the reduction sauce) * 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or Healthy Saratoga Honey Mustard (optional, for the reduction sauce) * 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional, for the reduction sauce) * 2 cups meat broth (broth may be made from market ingredients) * 4 tablespoons butter (optional, for the reduction sauce Rosemary Herb Rub (Makes about ½ cup) 2 tablespoons crumbled dried rosemary 1 tablespoon crumbled dried oregano 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 5 cloves garlic, minced

Place the meat in a roasting pan, insert a meat thermometer, and roast to an internal temperature of 145–160 degrees—depending on how done you like it—about 22 minutes per pound for a boneless roast, 20 minutes per pound for bone-in. Allow the meat to rest for a few minutes before carving so that the juices can settle back down into the meat. Serve au jus (with the pan juices), or make a reduction as follows: Remove the ham to a cutting board, then set the roasting pan over direct medium heat. Heat the pan drippings until they are bubbling.

Add the shallots, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Continue cooking, stirring and scraping, until the shallots are clear and the browned bits from the pan are mixed into the paste with the mustard and pan juices. Add the broth and continue to simmer until the sauce is reduced by half. Add the butter one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition. Drizzle the reduction over the meat and serve.

Saratoga Spa State Park every Saturday through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. *Some material from www.sustainabletable.org and www.beefboard. org was used in this article.

“The fresh ham is one of the finest and often least expensive cuts of meat on the pig. While there is not a lot of fat around the outside of the roast, the fat is marbled within the meat, making it juicy and delicious.

Fresh hams come in all sizes, from an entire leg, weighing 12–15 pounds, to boneless roasts weighing as little as 3 pounds. The recipe above is for a 4-pound roast. If you need to cook a bigger fresh ham to feed more people, simply double the amount of herb rub, accommodate for the increased size in your cooking time, and be sure to double-check your work with an internal meat thermometer.”

- Shannon Hayes

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

A little Sauté goes a long way!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello My Foodie Friends!

Both my wife and I grew up in Italian homes where the house always smelled delicious especially when mom was making sauce and meatballs. I can still smell and taste the wonder of their sauces and the incredible meatballs. I can also remember helping my grandmother carry her large cast iron sauté pan that she would later fill with meatballs.

Of course, I would do anything to sneak one of these meatballs once they were done!

The sauté pan is among the most used pans in the kitchen.

These wide, flat-bottomed pans

have high L-shaped sides and are ideal for deep or shallow frying such as fried chicken, braising, sautéing meatballs or making Mexican rice. It is the perfect pot for one pot meals.

Sautéing is a form of dry cook heating that uses a very hot pan and a small amount of fat to cook the food very quickly. Like other dry-heat cooking methods, sautéing browns the food’s surface as it cooks and develops complex flavors and aromas. Sautéing Requires a Very Hot Pan. When sautéing, it’s important to heat the pan for a minute, then add a small amount of fat and let the fat get hot as well before adding the food to the pan. This hot fat helps to brown the surface of the food. Another key is to avoid overloading or overcrowding the pan. In order to achieve the desired browning of the food, the pan must stay hot throughout the cooking process. Too much food in the pan dissipates the heat, causing the food to steam or boil rather than sauté. Keep the Food Moving. There’s another element to sautéing — the toss. The word sauté actually means “jump” in

French. Tossing or flipping the food in the pan ensures that it cooks evenly, but it also helps keep the pan hot.

I use an All-Clad Saute pan several times a week. Chicken, pork chops, scallops, shrimp, filet (the only meat I don’t usually grille), all get sautéed. For one-pan meals it’s absolutely the go-to pan!

Conquer sautéing, frying, searing and more with the versatility of this must-have piece. Highperformance and classic styling with a durable stainless steel interior, a pure aluminum core and a hand-polished magnetic stainless steel exterior set this deep sauté out in your space.

The All Clad Tri Ply Sauté pan with lid is a natural choice for making convenient one-pot meals; this versatile piece from All-Clad’s original three-layer bonded Stainless Steel cookware line combines the attributes of a sauté pan and a saucier. A new capacity engraving on the base makes for quick identification, and an improved ergonomic handle ensures comfort.

• Tri-ply construction sandwiches a heat-responsive aluminum core between an easy-care stainless-steel interior and exterior.

• Bonded-metal construction ensures fast, even heating.

• Stainless-steel cooking surface with starburst finish provides superior stick resistance and won’t react with foods.

• All-in-one pan combines wide base for searing and sautéing ingredients over high heat and sloped rounded sides to contain liquids and facilitate stirring when you’re simmering stews, whisking sauces or browning meats.

• Lid locks in moisture and heat after browning to finish cooking ingredients, either on the stovetop or in the oven, ideal for preparing one-pan meals.

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• Ergonomic, riveted stainless-steel handle stays cool on the cook top.

• Pan size etched on base.

• Ideal for use on any cook top, including induction.

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So my Foodie Friends try sautéing your meatballs and remember to use your Grandmother’s recipe!

I would give you mine but my wife might kill me! Stop in to Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Ave. to get your sauté pan today! Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen!” Take care, John and Paula.

Lenten Specials through March 25th

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

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Puzzles ACROSS 1 Mutinous Kubrick computer 4 High-end violin 9 Sextet for Henry VIII 14 British verb suffix 15 “Some glory in __ birth ...”: Shak.

16 Ginsburg associate 17 Sprightly dance 18 Shepherdess’ movie role?

20 Sharp-wittedness 22 Gore, once 23 Jeweler’s movie role?

29 Met previously 30 “I’m listening ...”

31 Delta deposit 32 False flattery 34 Robbins’ ice cream partner 36 ER personnel 39 Horse trainer’s movie role?

41 Org. concerned with the AQI 42 Crankcase component 44 Sends out 46 Boyfriend 47 Bearing 48 Meat pkg. letters 52 Weightlifter’s movie role?

56 Chamber group often including a piano 57 Under control 58 What 18-, 23-, 39- and 52-Across exemplify?

63 Loafer front 64 Madison Square Garden, e.g.

65 Cookbook verb 66 Decorative vase 67 H.S. hurdles 68 Heavy metal cover 69 Del. clock setting DOWN 1 Take by force 2 “... based on my abilities” 3 Peanut, for one 4 Fifth cen. pope called “The Great” 5 “Come to think of it ...”

6 Stephen of “Breakfast on Pluto” 7 Succor 8 Hungry for success, say 9 Track transaction 10 “No thanks”

See puzzle solutions on page 46

See puzzle solution on page 46 11 Google Maps directions word 12 Sea-Tac approx.

13 Protein-rich bean 19 Org. that funds cultural exhibitions 21 Litter peeps 24 Cruise stop 25 Italian archaeological attraction 26 Puma competitor 27 Paper holder 28 Italian tourist attraction 33 CFO’s degree 34 Invite as a member of 35 Verizon competitor 36 Unruly groups 37 The Lord, in Lourdes 38 Response to freshness?

40 “You got that right!”

43 Campsite sight

45 Very 47 Peak near Olympus 49 Lincoln Memorial feature 50 Bloodmobile visitors 51 Zealous 53 Black-and-white sea predators 54 Narrow inlet 55 __ management 58 Bug on the line 59 Timeline parts: Abbr.

60 Shooter lead-in 61 Sealing goo

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Baluster, Banister A baluster is a short pillar that supports a handrail.

The balusters on the deck were secured with small screws.

A banister is the handrail on a staircase.

We slid down the banister when we were children.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Babysitting Course at Gavin Park Adirondack Health & Safety will once again be presenting a child and babysitting course at Gavin Park. This course is open to girls and boys ages 10 and up. Participants will learn the basics of CABS (Child and Babysitting Safety), along with CPR and first aid. The course runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday April 2.

Pre-registration and bag lunch is required. Cost for Wilton Residents is $60, Saratoga Springs School District Residents is $65 and all others $70. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at (518) 584-9455.

25th Anniversary Showcase Presentation The Northeast Woodworkers Association 25th Anniversary Showcase Presentation will be at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on April 2 and 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily The event will feature over 600 exhibits of hand made fine furniture, turnings, carvings, scroll work, toys and accessories judged for awards. There will be free lectures and demonstrations, and over 75 vendors offering woodworking products. The entry fee is $10, children under 12 are free. For more information contact, John Olenik (518) 5870306 or email, irmjohn@aol.com.

Dance +26 The Dance Alliance of the Capital Region is proud to co-sponsor Dance +26 with The National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 11 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. The theme will be “Dancing through Time” and all classes will be inspired by a member of the National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame.

Three levels of classes: children 8-11, open ages 12 - adult, and intermediate/advanced 12 - adult.

Registration and more information will be available soon at www. dancealliance.org.

Old World Meets New World Join Historian Dr. Robert Selig for his presentation at Saratoga National Historical Park, located on Route 32 and 4 in Stillwater, on Sunday, April 3, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Selig will discuss the mutual preconceptions of Germans, French, and Americans, and how they were changed, or re-enforced, through actual contact. For more information on this or other programs at Saratoga National Historical Park, call the visitor center at (518) 670-2985 or visit the park website at www.nps. gov/sara follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP. Annual Meeting of The Catholic Daughters of the Americas The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their April meeting on Tuesday, April 5,at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs.

Arrive at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social time and meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The April meeting will include honoring past Regents/10 year plus anniversaries.

New members are always welcome to come and see what the Catholic Daughters are all about. For any questions or further information, contact Regent Aileen Thomas at (518) 583-2905.

Brighter Days, Shelters of Saratoga 2016 Gala Please join Shelters of Saratoga and Honorary Co-Chairs, Richard Higgins and Jane Sanzen as they commemorate 25 years of providing homeless services in the Greater Saratoga region.

The Brighter Days Gala, held at Longfellows Restaurant on April 7 from 6 – 9 p.m., will feature a cocktail party, hors d’oeuvres and music as we highlight the core reason for SOS’s existence: help, hope and humanity for those who are striving for meaningful change in their lives. To commemorate SOS’s 25th anniversary, we ask members of the community to nominate an individual, organization or business who has made a significant positive impact in the lives of those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Individuals will be awarded at the gala. For more information, call (518) 581-1097.

Conservation Through the Lives of Adirondack Loons On Saturday, April 9, Dr. Nina Schoch will present “Conservation Through the Lives of Adirondack Loons” at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on 49 Henry Street in Saratoga Springs.

The presentation provides an overview of the Common Loon’s natural history and behavior and the conservation efforts of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. The event starts at 2 p.m. in the Harry Dutcher Community Room and is free to the public. This program is sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society.

For more information, visit www. southernadirondackaudubon.org Spring Cleaning? Donations Needed Donations of used household items (excluding clothing and electronics) are needed for the Milton Grange’s annual garage sale on April 9. Proceeds from the garage sale are used to support programs in the community including the ECHO Food Pantry and vegetable plants for Head Start students. Please call Tony at (518) 584-8550 to make donation arrangements.

Unique Approach to Healthcare Sarah LoBisco, ND, naturopathic doctor and functional medicine practitioner to present a new book highlighting a unique approach to healthcare. In celebration of the recent release of her new book, BreakFree Medicine: A Systematic and Integrated Guide to Balancing Your Body, she will be presenting at One Big Roof, A Center for Mindful Practices, on April 23. One Big Roof is located at 538 Maple Ave. (Route 9n) in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from Maple Ave. Middle School, in Saratoga Springs). The event will take place from 4 - 5 p.m. Admission: $5 donation requested to cover expenses.

Donny Elvis Fundraiser The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will present Donny Elvis on Saturday, April 23, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show will begin at

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the show and can be purchased at the door. Food will be available for purchase and there will also be a 50/50 Raffle and Chinese Auction.

Proceeds are to benefit Mary’s Haven and Gateway House of Peace. Questions or information, contact Aileen Thomas @ (518) 583-2905.

Sustainable Saratoga’s 3rd Annual Tree Toga Tree Planters & Tree hosts needed.

Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project has scheduled its 3rd annual TREE TOGA planting effort for the morning of Saturday, April 30. Volunteers like you are the key to the success of this annual event. With your help, we can grow a green legacy that will benefit our great city for decades to come. TREE PLANTERS (a great family activity). Have fun being part of a horde of tree planters by volunteering from about 9 a.m. - noon on the morning of Saturday, April 30. TREE HOSTS (get a FREE TREE at your house).

Volunteer to host a street tree in front of your house. Enjoy nurturing the young tree for the first two years, especially by keeping it watered during hot dry spells.

In 2016, we are excited to be planting twice the number of trees that we did in the past two years. As in the past, we will plant 25 trees funded from the City’s DPW tree budget. This April, however, we will also be planting 25 additional trees, funded by donors who have given generously to the tree fund of Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project.

To volunteer, or if you have questions, email us at trees@ sustainablesaratoga.org Burnt Hills Oratorio Society - Call for Singers If you love to sing, come join The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, which rehearses Tuesday nights, 7 p.m. at the Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake High School choral room. BHOS is a friendly group that welcomes all singers without audition. The choir will perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and highlights of Handel’s “Messiah” at the time of year originally intended by its composer. The upcoming concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. at the Zankel Music Center at Skidmore. Founded in 1970, BHOS proudly present

two major concerts annually that feature local soloists and orchestral players. The members represent all age groups and vocations. Here is your opportunity to sing with an orchestra, blend voices, and enjoy community in a way that is often lacking in today’s culture.

Membership is $55 plus the cost of music. For more information, go to www.bhos.us, find us on Facebook or just show up at a rehearsal.

1st Annual Golf Tournament The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company is proudly celebrating 200 years in providing protection to our residents who reside in our Fire District. The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company #1 will be hosting their 1st Annual Golf Tournament at the Ballston Spa Country Club, located at 1366 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY. Price of $85 per person includes golf, cart, prizes and a BBQ dinner by Henry’s Grill. The event will be held on May 16, 2016 with a 12:00 shotgun. The proceeds from this tournament will be used to support our celebration on June 25th. Registration deadline is May 1, 2016. Please visit our Facebook page for more information or call Pat Morrissey at (518) 885-5272.

Olde Saratoga Seniors Bus Trip The Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to Westin Country Store & Bryant House in Westin, VT on Monday, May 16, 2016. The cost is $23 per person, includes lunch and visit to the Vermont Country Store. The bus leaves from Saratoga Train Station or America Legion in Schuylerville.

Money is due by April 26. Mail checks to Old Saratoga Seniors; c/o Mary LaMora, 19 Seward St D16, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Call (518) 584-7986 for more info. Sign up early.

200th Anniversary Celebration Join Eagle-Matt Lee fire Company No. 1 as they celebrate their 200th Anniversary on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. A parade starts at 11:30 followed by rides, games, food, vendors and more. There will be a Jaws of Life live demo, Local DJ Hersh Productions, Big Sky Country from 4 – 9 p.m. and more.

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

Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016 Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt

Family Friendly Event

Friday, March 25 Fish Fry Fridays Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Menu: fried fish, fried clams, fried chicken tenders, popcorn shrimp or buffalo shrimp. Also clam chowder by the bowl or by the quart. Beverages: soda, water, coffee or beer. Eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out (518) 695-3917. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, March 26 Easter Bunny Visits Saratoga Farmers’ Market Saratoga Spa State Park, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Easter Bunny knows where to find the freshest carrots in town... at the farmers’ market. He will pay a special visit to the farmers’ market. The market will offer free professional portrait photos to be taken with our fluffy friend. The Saratoga Springs Public Library will also join us to offer a free, fun activity for children of all ages.

Vendors will offer a variety of delicious, local goods. Admission is free.

Easter EggStravaganza Congress Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

A fun day of hunting for eggs, playing carnival games, eating ice cream, hearing an Easter story, getting your face painted and nails done and a picture with the Easter Bunny. Silent Auction Easter baskets will be available to win.

Rain date is Easter Sunday, 3/27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Schuylerville High School Turf Field, 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville.

Faith Chapel will once again host the 8th Annual Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt. There will be 3 egg hunts for 3 age categories: birth to 3 year olds at 11:00 a.m., ages 4-7 will be at 11:20 a.m. and ages 8-12 will be at 11:40 a.m. We will have over 10,000 eggs, face painting, a bounce house, and a visit from Puddles the Clown and the Easter Bunny. Free admission, come share in the fun. In case of rain, the hunt will be held in the High School Gym.

Maple Weekend Every spring, the members of the New York State Maple Producers Association and the Upper Hudson Maple Producers invite the community into their sugar houses to experience the world of pure NY maple syrup.

Maple Weekend offers a delicious, fun-filled outing that has a little something for all maple-lovers to taste and experience. For more information and participating farms visit www.mapleweekend. com or www.upperhudsonmaple. com.

Sunday, March 27 HAPPY EASTER!

Monday, March 28 Unravel the Mysteries of Farmland Conservation Milton Town Hall, 503 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, 6:30 p.m.

Farmland owners that are interested in learning more about conserving their land are invited to attend informational workshops. Maria Trabka from Saratoga PLAN and Jaime O’Neill from the Saratoga County Planning Department will explain how farmland conservation works as well as the mechanics of funding programs which cover some of the transactional costs and through which owners of farmland can receive partial compensation for protecting their land from future development.

This workshop will also be offered at the Charlton Town Hall, 758

CALENDAR 35 Charlton Rd., Ballston Lake on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www. saratogaplan.org or call (518) 587-5554.

Tuesday, March 29 Bridge Class for Intermediates Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 2 – 4 p.m.

Basic knowledge of bridge will be expected. Less experienced players can call instructor Hal Bigelow to discuss possibilities for participating. (518) 587-3847.

Visit www.sspl.org for other events at the library.

Wednesday, March 30 Saratoga Women in Business Gathering The Gideon Putnam, 24 Gideon Putnam Road, Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m.

The SWIB group targets female business leaders in the greater Saratoga Springs area and offers free bi-monthly fellowship opportunities. Wine and light snacks, sponsored by area businesses, will be provided at each gathering, and door prizes will also be awarded.

Voluntary cash contributions will be collected at the door in order to help fund future SWIB events. Every SWIB meeting includes a 5-minute presentation by a local woman-led nonprofit organization. The March non-profit spotlight will be on Saratoga Bridges, which provides quality professional services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. To learn more about the Saratoga Women in Business group or to register for the free March 30 event, please visit their website (saratogawomeninbusiness.com).

The registration deadline is Friday, March 25.

Skidmore Small Jazz Ensembles at Caffe Lena Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of diverse jazz styles and inspiring talent as the jazz music students of Skidmore College take the stage with their

guitars, brass, reeds, keyboards, drums and vocals. They never fail to put on a truly engaging show of jazz standards and contemporary compositions. This is a great one to bring your aspiring young music student to. Admission is $5.

For more information, visit www. caffelena.org.

Local Town Websites Town of Ballston:

Thursday, March 31

Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org

Ham Dinner

Village of Ballston Spa:

Saratoga Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Adults $10, seniors $9, children under 12 $6, under 5 free. Menu is glazed smoked ham (off the bone), navy bean soup, corn bread stuffing, sweet potatoes with pineapple, mixed vegetables, dessert is peaches with cinnamon, almonds and whipped cream.

For more information, call (518) 584-8547.

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Home Made Theater Hosts Annual Spring Benefit SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, March 18, Home Made Theater (HMT) hosted their 31st Annual Spring Benefit at Spa Little Theater.

The Garland Nelson Ensemble provided entertainment as guests enjoyed delicious fare from Mazzone Hospitality and took pictures with Saratoga Photobooth Company. The benefit featured live and silent auctions, as well as HMT’s classic cake walk.

HMT also treated guests to a sneak peek from their

upcoming comedy, “Calendar Girls,” which will premiere April 15.

Home Made Theater is a notfor-profit theater company committed to enhancing the cultural life of the Saratoga region. HMT produces a four-show season, offers dinner theater packages with area restaurants, produces a “Theater for Families” production, and holds acting classes for children, teens, and adults. For more information about Home Made Theater, visit homemadetheater.org.

Kevin Miller, Tom Moeller, and Colin Weissman.

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Chaka Khan to Headline Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — International music icon Chaka Khan will headline the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 25 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).

A ten-time Grammy Award winner, best known for timeless hits such as “I’m Every Woman” and “Ain’t Nobody,” Khan returns to SPAC for the first time in 20 years.

For over four decades, Khan has inspired multiple generations of artists and audiences alike with a voice that enables her to sing in numerous music genres, including R&B, jazz, pop, rock, gospel, country, classical and dance

music. She has released 22 albums and racked up ten #1 Billboard magazine charted songs, eight RIAA certified gold singles and eleven RIAA certified gold and platinum albums. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including a BET Honors award, induction into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A true renaissance woman, Khan is a singer, songwriter, visual artist, author, actor, philanthropist, activist, and mother.

“We are delighted to welcome superstar Chaka Khan to headline the 2016 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival,” said Marcia J. White,

SPAC’s President and Executive Director. “With her legendary voice and incredible charisma, Chaka Khan will sing beloved hits and new favorites in a simply unforgettable performance.”

“Our unofficial motto for the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival is ‘give the people what they want,’ and I am thrilled we are bringing Chaka Khan back to SPAC,” said Danny Melnick, the festival’s producer. “She is gonna’ rock the house.”

Chaka Khan will be joining fellow festival headliner, Smokey Robinson, who will perform on Sunday, June 26, as well as countless other talented musicians who are sure to make the festival one to remember.

Chaka Khan will perform at Saratoga Jazz Festival on June 25. Photo by Tim Fielding.

NYC Ballet Musician and Friends Fundraiser Slated SARATOGA SPRINGS — Luellen Abdoo, violinist and artistic director for the New York City Ballet (NYCB) Musicians and Friends, will perform a live concert at the Dee Sarno Theater at Saratoga Arts on Tuesday, April 5, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Abdoo will be joined by pianist Christopher Oldfather to perform works by Vivaldi, Raff, Telemann, Ravel, Debussy, Shostakovich, and Kroll. The concert will be preceded by a wine and cheese social at 6:30 p.m., and followed by a post-performance reception to meet, greet and socialize with the artists and fellow music lovers.

This concert is a fundraiser to support the NYCB Musicians and Friends annual Thursday noon concert series during the Ballet’s July residency at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). This year’s concert performance dates are July 21 and 28. The concert series, now in its 19th year, began informally at the Adelphi Hotel, and for many years was free. In recent years, it has moved to Saratoga Arts, and while a modest donation is now requested, it remains a low-cost opportunity to hear high-quality classical music for “almost free,” as Saratoga Arts Director Joel Reed said.

The concerts feature

artfully crafted programs and top current and past musicians from the NYCB orchestra, including such luminaries as Eugene Moye (cello), Harrison Hollingsworth (bassoon), Elaine Chelton (piano), Laura Hamilton (violin), Lois Martin (viola), and Abdoo.

Tickets to the fundraiser on April 5 are $35 per person and $50 per pair. For reservations in advance, tax-deductible checks can be made out

to “Saratoga Arts” with “April 5 fundraiser” written in the memo line and mailed to Ken Klotz, 232 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Checks should be mailed no later than Friday, April 1.

Payment will be accepted at the door if seats are available.

For further information or questions, contact Ken Klotz at 518-587-1534.

Luellen Abdoo will perform at Saratoga Arts on April 5. Photo provided.

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

Make-A-Wish Gala Lights up the Night

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Guests attended the annual benefit gala for Make-AWish Northeast New York on Saturday, March 19 at Saratoga’s Hall of Springs.

This 18th annual gala, themed “Wishes Light the World,” celebrated the nearly 1,600 wishes granted to local children with life-threatening medical conditions since the chapter’s founding 29 years ago.

The black tie event featured current and former Wish children and teens who shared their stories.

Musical entertainment and dancing was provided by Grand Central Station. The night also featured unique silent and live auctions.

One of the main live auction items was a week’s stay at Casa Piazza, an 8,000 square foot oceanfront luxury villa in Mexico. All proceeds from the gala will help fund the nearly 100 wishes to be granted this coming year.

For more information about Make-A-Wish Northeast New York, visit neny.wish.org.

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

13 year-old Make-A-Wish recipient Aiden (left) with his family.

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Sarah Kennedy and Adam Powhida.

Wish granters Dan and Kandi Terry.

Olivia Bradt, Danielle Bradt, Jordan Giles, Ashley Augustine, Pamela Hassett, Dr. Stephen Hassett, and Jake Hassett.

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The Saints of Spring Brooke O’Reilly Photos by “Team Mom”

I single O'Reilly hitting an RB Senior Captain Owen

After coaching JV last year, Coach Dale Long is back with the Varsity squad on Coach Lambert’s staff. Con nor Farrington is on first base

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Sophomore Kaden Learc h warming

2015 Belmont Stakes Finalist for Sports Business Journal "Sports Event of the Year" Award OZONE PARK — The 2015 Belmont Stakes, which saw American Pharoah crowned

as a Triple Crown winner and was widely praised as the most successful mega-event

in the history of the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), has been chosen as a finalist for Sports Event of the Year by Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal.

The first three-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, highlighted by the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes, generated more than $165 million in total wagering and was the culmination of a year-long, organizationwide planning effort that saw unprecedented community involvement and articulated NYRA's focus on enhancing the full guest experience. The sold-out crowd of 90,000 on Belmont Stakes Day and an average of 20.6 million viewers on the National Broadcasting Company Sports Group witnessed American Pharoah's run into history.

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The selection as one of the finalists validates the steps undertaken to make the 2015 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, and those for future years, a big hit with sports fans: a threeday event filled with worldclass horse racing, outstanding entertainment and unparalleled dining and hospitality. We congratulate the other nominees on their achievements."

Joining the 2015 Belmont Stakes as finalists for the Sports Event of the Year Award are Super Bowl 50, the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao boxing match, and the Bojangles Southern 500.

Winners of the 2016 Sports Business Awards, a celebration of the top achievements in the sporting industry in 17 categories, will be announced live on May 18 at an awards ceremony at the New York Marriott Marquis.

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ORLANDO, FL — Even with a mild winter, you could certainly do worse than an Orlando dateline!

Particularly when the itinerary involves Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports Complex.

Behold the Saratoga Central Catholic Baseball squad, in the midst of an annual nine-day tournament trip. The Saints’ varsity will be stretching, batting, pitching and catching in the sunshine until February 26. After some more practice at home, they open up their season with a bang: at Canajoharie on Monday, April 4. Their home opener (also against Canajoharie) is at Veterans Memorial Park in Geyser Crest on Wednesday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m.

The first weekend of the season has the Saints hosting Galway on Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at Veterans, and play in The Phil Waring Memorial Tournament all day on Saturday, April 9 at both Veterans and East Side Rec. Many thanks to Coach Lambert for introducing us to “team mom” Brooke O’Reilly, and to Brooke herself for these great snaps of the action in Florida.

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Saints on the Move!

New Conference for Athletics Beginning this Fall Continued from front page.

been trying to get done for a long time,” noted Spa Catholic Athletic Director “Phonsey” Lambert, who was in his office preparing to take the school’s baseball team, which he coaches, on their annual training trip to Florida (see page 42).

Lambert noted that the way teams switch Conferences or Leagues is by an application process, in which teams have to vote unanimously to accept a new member, which is not an easy thing.

But the need to move was apparent, and it can be summarized in two words: travel times. While many schools develop rivalries with nearby schools, Spa Catholic had limited opportunities to do that in the WAC. Their nearest WAC rivals were in Galway and Schenectady. More to the point, Lambert said, “in the case of our league, nine of the 13 teams we might face in league competition were an hour travel time one-way.”

Indeed, it was often more.

Spa Catholic would regularly be sending school buses to places like Northville, Middleburgh, Mayfield, Canajoharie and BerneKnox. “It got to the point that in 2007, our Principal, Chris Signor, adjusted the start time of our school’s first period out of concern for the time our student/ athletes were getting home from games,” Lambert noted.

The Wasaren League has a lineup that is much more “close to home.” Spa Catholic will be joining Waterford/Halfmoon in the Wasaren this fall, joining members

Mechanicville, Stillwater, Cambridge and Greenwich, among others. “It is going to be a very manageable travel schedule now,” A.D. Lambert said.

It also stands to have a major favorable impact on Spa Catholic’s many sports teams’ travel costs, and therefore, a considerable savings for the athletic budget and the school’s budget overall. Less easy to calculate is the impact

shorter travel times and therefore, more rested teams, will have on the Saints’ athletic performance, but suffice to say: It couldn’t hurt!

The road to join the Wasaren took awhile for the Saints. They had applied for entry in 2014, when Schuylerville left to join the Foothills Council. Spa Catholic lost out to Mechanicville, but many Wasaren member schools encouraged Lambert by noting that they were keeping the door open to expanding the league.

The key event occurred last April, when Granville, then a Wasaren member, applied and received entry into the Adirondack League. By October,

the expansion-minded Wasaren was reaching out to both Spa Catholic and Waterford/ Halfmoon; and Spa Catholic received unanimous approval to join, effective next fall.

While the shorter travel will certainly make competition for the Saint’s logistically easier, how do their rivals in the new league stand up? We asked Damian Fantauzzi, one of Spa Catholic’s Track Coaches (and our sports columnist) for his analysis.

“I see the move as a major challenge for the athletic programs of Saratoga Catholic,” Fantauzzi said.

“The Wasaren League is made up of comparatively larger schools, with solid sports programs. The Wasaren schools have a rich history of successful teams, over decades, throughout Section 2 history.”

He continued, “Since I’m a basketball coach/junkie, I see basketball as possibly the biggest challenge for the Saints, for both boys and girls. It might take two to five years for Saratoga Catholic to become competitive with all sports. The Saints do have an excellent history in baseball, and will have formidable competition with some of the Wasaren schools that have had great success with the game.”

Overall, Fantauzzi concluded, “I believe it’s a good move for Saratoga Catholic and a good fit for the Broadway school, it will be fun and challenging for the students, as the Saints develop new rivalries.”

Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club Scores Big!

The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club's U13 Girls Venature Azzurri team participated in the Inaugural Minisink March Meltdown Soccer Tournament on Saturday, March 12t at the Hudson Valley SportsDome in Milton, NY. The girls delivered an amazing performance and were undefeated in the tournament!. They scored a total of 12 goals while the defensive team and goalie, Hailey Baldwin, held the competing teams to only one goal against. The team was coached by Joe Powers and consisted of Haley Blatchford, Hailey Baldwin, Emilia Brueggemann, Katie Claeson, Annie Naughton, Maddie Buck, Kylee Martin, Hailey VonAhn, Madi McMaster and Schuyler Eddy.

The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club's U14 Girls Rayas Azule team also participated in the Inaugural Minisink March Meltdown Soccer Tournament. The girls delivered a fabulous performance and finished the tournament with an impressive 3 - 1 record, earning second place. They scored numerous goals while the defensive team and goalie, Natalie Jillson, held the opposing teams to only two goals total for the entire tournament. The team was coached by Joe Powers and consisted of Lauren Maher, Kiara Bullard, Brooke Keefer, Casey Powers, Sophia Keshmiri, Maddy Tousignant, Emma Wroebel, Helena Bartlett, Cassandra Cooper, Natalie Jillson, Leah Radovic, Amber Flynn, and Elizabeth Herman (not pictured).

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Spa Catholic Track Works it Out!

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — This is a squad that lets nothing deter them from reaching top form for its season opener at Mayfield / Northville on April 5. Coach Tonya Pellegrini Lawrence noted, “A great part of ‘our story’ is that we don’t have a conventional track and field area to practice.”

“In fact,” she continued, “We don’t even have a track- period!

All this forces us to be resourceful.

We use what we have: the stairs in school, Congress Park and the Downtown Saratoga sidewalks.”

The implication is that the Spa Catholic Track and Field team members are always “road warriors” – having no home track of their own means they are always venturing out to compete. In addition to the opener at Mayfield / Northville, the Saints’ track team will trek to Fort Plain and Canajoharie, among other distant places for meets. Galway is one of their shorter trips.

While next year’s move to the Wasaren Conference will greatly alleviate some of the travel distances (see story – page 43), this team will still be “road warriors” for the foreseeable future.

Working it out on a rainy day means high stepping…

… through the hallways…

The occasional burst of sunshine allows for a run around the school on the sidewalks.

Coach Tonya Pellegrini Lawrence started the track and field program at Spa Catholic four years ago with her husband, and for the last three seasons her “co-coach” has been Damian Fantauzzi, who brings a wealth of experience (as well as being Saratoga TODAY’s sports columnist at large!) to the team, which this year will have 33 members between grades nine to 12.

Coach Pellegrini Lawrence was justifiably proud of the team, its members and the effort they put into their sport, “Our kids work hard and hold their own at meets without the conventional track and field.”

All Photos by MarkBolles.com

All Photos by MarkBolles.com

Coaches Tonya Pellegrini Lawrence and Damian Fantauzzi

…running up stairs…

and down the stairs… over and over. That’s dedication!

Of course, some field events are more difficult to practice indoors than others!

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The Lunacy of March

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY After saturating my appetite for college basketball’s March Madness this past weekend, I find that I have to reflect on what I saw. This time of year, college basketball has a euphoria that has no match, with little predictability of game outcome. For example, Middle Tennessee, a number 15 seed, upset my Final Four pick Michigan State, a number two seed. That was probably the biggest pie-in-the-face surprise during all of last week’s opening round games.

It didn’t stop there, as higher seeds upset one team after another.

The one ‘upset’ that for me was not an upset, was Syracuse defeating Dayton. ‘Cuse was placed in the tournament, almost at the end of the selection night, as a 10 seed, Dayton was a seven. The talented Orangemen are a team of destiny waiting to happen, and it’s not surprising to me to see them earn a spot as a Sweet 16 contender. I see the Orange moving deeper, as they prepare to take on annually present NCAA Tourney mainstay Gonzaga. I don’t get why every year Gonzaga is placed as a higher seed (11). Aren’t they there every year? At least it seems like they are, and they never seem to get the respect they deserve from the selection committee. I think the Syracuse zone might have an effect on the outside game of the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Another big surprise was Stephen F. Austin, a 14 seed, defeating a number three - West Virginia, and winning by 14 points. SFA then lost to Notre Dame by a buzzer tip-in with 1.5 seconds remaining in the game, by freshman Rex Pflueger, his only basket for the game. In reality, it was a game that Stephen F. should have won.

The madness of March! I

thought that might have been one of the best games I would see that night, but guess what, it wasn’t.

There was seventh seed Wisconsin, taking on number two seed Xavier, and the heroics continued. Point guard Bronson Koenig, number 24 for the Badgers, threw in a three pointer as the clock ran out to seal the upset win over Xavier.

There are questions that always seem to be on my mind concerning the NCAA Tournament: Is the selection process system fair? Do they need to make room for more teams, and is that a possibility? I look at how good some of these higher seeds are, and yet I notice some of the schools that were slighted from the opportunity to be in the tournament. The biggest question that comes up quite

a lot: How to add more teams?

One scenario is already used, but to a limited extent, play-in games. Right now there are two playins - so let’s add more. It’s actually simple math; for example, if there are a borderline number of schools, maybe six, then take the six highest seeds and create six more playin games, now you’re up to 74 teams added to the brackets. In reality, they could add 16 more teams to the field, from the original 64 now up to 80, giving a handful of first round byes to lower numbered seeded teams.

Yes, it will work!

Another scenario, which might sound like an extreme, give all of the number one and two seeds byes, eight teams in all, and have all other schools have sort of a first round

play-in. That would make 112 teams vying for a spot in the field of 64 teams, in a regional bracket layout.

The team with the better record and power of their league will host that first round/play-in game. Not to hurt the National Invitation Tournament, which could then take the losers and filter them into its format. Actually adding 112 schools is only one more game added to the school’s quest to be national champs. This can go on, even with fewer games, maybe byes to 1,2,3, and 4, and the math is the same, with 16 byes and 96 schools involved with play-ins.

I’m sure this sounds a lot more complicated than it is, but it is definitely feasible. Basketball is a sport where these types of tournament scenarios are plausible. I

know when I was in college, at the end of my career as a player, I got involved with a state/national AAU senior tournament in New Mexico.

The format would determine a state champion with a series of minitournaments (regions) and the crowned champions would move on to the eventual final four. It does work, and it can be done because of the nature of the sport.

I really feel this type of tournament format would be good for the game; it would create more interest and give schools more incentive, not to mention a great tool for colleges to recruit with a history of participation in the NCAA’s March Madness.

This interpretation is obviously my “hoops dreams,” a fantasy; I call it the Lunacy of March!

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Hoops Fest for Girls Coming to Skidmore Open to girls in grades 5-12, a basketball Hoops Fest will be coming to Skidmore College on Saturday, March 26.

Girls will have the opportunity to play in a tournament where they play three games in one day, and learn from members of the Skidmore College team that were 2015 Liberty League Champions.

For further information or to register: Email Coach Darren Bennett at dbennett@skidmore. edu or call 518-580-5363.

Early Bird Registration for 2016 Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Spring Soccer Ends March 28 This program is open to children grades Pre K-12 and will run from April 23-June 1. Register before March 28 in order to receive the Early Bird Discount. Two volunteer coaches per team are needed.

Registration fee is waived for the child of each coach who registers by March 28. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue or visit www.SaratogaRec. com for more information.

Questions? Call 518-587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org

Ballston Spa School District Offers Community Swim Opportunities The Ballston Spa Aquatics Program is currently offering opportunities for public use of the pool during adult lap swimming sessions, from 6 -7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and on Monday and Wednesday evenings. A family/open swim is also offered on Saturday afternoons from noon – 2 p.m.

Additional opportunities are offered throughout the year, including adult Aqua Cardio classes and a Learn-To-Swim program in the spring.

The Community Swim Program is open to district students, families and community members. District residents need to show identification and pay a $1 entrance fee to utilize the pool. Non-residents are admitted, as space allows, for a $2 fee. The pool is closed during swim meets, school vacations, emergency cancellations (i.e. snow days or early dismissals) and when school activities necessitate closure.

Information is available online at www.bscsd.org, by clicking on the aquatics/pool button on the left side of the homepage. For more information, please contact the pool office directly at 518884-7150 ext. 2324.

Camp Malta Registration Now Open Registration for Camp Malta, full day camp, has begun and will run until June 8th.

Space is limited!

This program is for children entering grades K-5 in the fall, and is held at the Malta Community Center. It is a NYS Health Department licensed program that provides children with a fun, well-supervised summer experience. Participants enjoy summer days packed with fun activities such as; sports, crafts, games, movies, library time, special guest programs and field trips.

For more information and registration forms, visit the Camp Malta page at www. maltaparksrec.com or call 518-899-4411.

Babysitting and Safety Course at Gavin Park Adirondack Health & Safety will once again be presenting a child and babysitting course at Gavin Park. This course is open to girls and boys, ages 10 and up.

Participants will learn the basics of CABS (Child and Babysitting Safety), along with CPR and first aid. The course runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. Pre-registration and bag lunch is required. Cost for Wilton Residents is $60, Saratoga Springs School District

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Residents is $65, and all others are $70. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at 518-584-9455.

Malta Spring Activities Brochure Available The Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Spring Activities Brochure is now available online at www.maltaparksrec.com. It is available at the Malta Community Center, and registration has begun for spring classes and programs. New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in March. Please call the Malta Community Center at 518-8994411 for more information.

Register Now for Camp Saradac - Now 8 Weeks!

The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will again be hosting Camp Saradac this summer. New this year is the addition of an eighth week for more camp fun! Camp Saradac dates are June 27 -­August 19 (no camp July 4th). Camp will be in session Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camp will again be offering exciting weekly field trips, creative recreational and educational programs, arts + crafts, weekly swimming and themed weeks.

Early Bird rates for the full

eight-week program is $795 for Saratoga Springs city residents and $1085 for non Saratoga Springs city residents. Early Bird weekly rates are $170 for Saratoga Springs city residents and $235 for non-Saratoga Springs city residents. Early Bird registration ends May 16, when prices will increase. Immunization records must be submitted with application in order to register.

Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Monday - ­Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. or Sunday noon -6 p.m. For additional information or to download forms go to www.SaratogaRec.com.

Questions? Call 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Pickleball at Gavin Park Pickleball is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special paddles, made of wood or high-tech aerospace materials. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller.

The lower net and wiffle ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through April, 9:15-11:15 a.m. Fee: $3 per day (exact cash please).

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

All Outdoors Something To Look Forward To

by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY The most persistent fall on record is finally coming to its overdue conclusion. With bitter determination, it succeeded in staving off winter’s attack, and is now allowing spring to assert its mild self. Who needs winter anyway? I know some of you have been thinking it and I don’t begrudge you your opinion, I’ve got plenty of them, just ask. Myself and many others, who enjoy and even depend on winter’s presence, having taken one last rueful look back at lost opportunities, are focusing our eternal optimism to the warm season to come. C’est la vie, Que sera, sera, life goes on and all that stuff!

Spring is imminent, but not quite here by my reckoning. The snow and ice are all but gone, shirtsleeve weather has graced us, but I have not yet seen nor heard the telltale signs that I have always associated with the arrival of spring. As of this writing, I have not seen any red winged blackbirds or heard the call of the spring peepers. I watched frogs bounce across the road last week, and huge flocks of blackbirds settling in farm fields, looking to refuel after a long flight - but no flashes of red or peeps from the swamp. It could happen any day though - keep your eyes and ears peeled.

Frogs and toads and salamanders, Oh My!

A great way to celebrate the arrival of spring is to participate in the annual Big Night. “What is that,” you ask? Big Night is not an actual, single date on the calendar, but an event that occurs on numerous nights starting in late March and running through the middle of April. On rainy nights, our amphibious friends will wake from their winter slumber and make their way to vernal pools and wetlands to engage in the serious business

of meeting members of the opposite sex and making copies of themselves.

On the way to their romantic rendezvous, you can observe hundreds, nay, thousands of hopeful frogs, toads and salamanders hopping and crawling across roads. The Department of Environmental Conservation welcomes the help of thousands of volunteers that don their rain gear and head out to observe, identify and count the critters on these nights. The DEC uses the observations to map the distribution and abundance of populations to better manage and protect these important and vulnerable species. Participating in this annual event is a fantastic way to learn more about your local environment and to introduce your children to nature in a fun and educational way. To learn more about how you can participate, go to www.dec.ny.gov/lands/51925.html where you can find out what it takes to be a volunteer.

April Fish’s Day

April 1 marks the statewide opening of New York’s trout season. This is cause for celebration for the tens of thousands of anglers who will trek to their favorite stream to pit their skill and patience against the whims of the rainbows, browns and brookies residing within. Due to the anemic winter we just experienced,

the odds are in our favor of finding very fishable conditions in the local waters. Most years, anglers have to contend with snow-covered banks and near-flood conditions. Unless we have a late season surprise or biblical precipitation between now and then, opening day will be easy by comparison. When you head out to catch your limit of opening day trout, leave your dry flies at home and bring nymphs and streamers instead. The water will be cold and there won’t be any insect hatches to bring the trout to the surface. If you’re not a fly fisherman, drift a worm into pools or cast a spinner to likely hiding spots behind rocks and snags where trout will find shelter from the current. Be persistent, because you may have to make numerous casts to the same spot to entice stubborn fish. You will also want to take extra tackle because you’re not losing lures - you’re not fishing in the right spots! Get your mind right by attending the ‘Fishmas Eve’ celebration on March 31 at The Parting Glass on Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

Hosted by the Adirondack chapter of Trout Unlimited, this celebration of the wonders of cold water fisheries will put you in the company of fellow fishing fanatics with fantasies of fish flip flopping frantically for freedom,

Pfewwww. There will be prizes, fly tying and appetizers and a special raffle for an Orvis Helios 2 rod. For a meager $10 donation or $5 plus three of your favorite flies or a single killer spinner, you can join these ardent anglers from 7 to 10 p.m. and get your game face on.

If pan fish are more your style, you can thank the early out ice for the early start of the spring fish fry season. Fishermen are already hitting the local waters for big bluegills, crappie and perch and are leaving with a mess of fish to clean. Saratoga Lake is already giving up crappie and ‘gills to local anglers. The fishermen I’ve talked to say that patience is a virtue at this time but the fishing will get better as the water warms and the fish get more active. Try fathead minnows under a bobber in six to 10 feet of water for crappie; then switch to one of the ice fishing jigs that didn’t get enough exercise and tip it with a small piece of worm or a spike to catch bluegills. The places I would go are the north end of the lake in the Franklin Beach weed beds, or the southern end of the lake, at Browns Beach. If you enjoy catching but not keeping, try your luck fishing the Hudson River at lock 5 in Schuylerville. The perch are biting and you never know what’s going to tug on your line in the river.

Whatever type of fishing you prefer, remember that the water is still very cold, and a slip or dip can result in a very uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situation. Use caution around the water and wear a personal floatation device whenever you’re on it. Not only is it a good idea to wear your life preserver while boating, it’s the law until May 1. No fish is worth risking your life, so play it safe and smart.

I almost forgot to mention that this year’s trout stocking reports are available on DEC’s website - broken down by county and region, so you can check out your favorite ponds and streams and see what the state put in.

Other organizations, towns and counties will also be adding to the numbers of fish stocked in these waters so get ready for some fine fishing fun.

Tim Blodgett, owner of Saratoga Tackle & Archery, can be reached at 518-584-3952.

The store has a new location, at 111 Green St, Schuylerville.

For further information, visit Saratogatackle.com or find Saratoga Tackle on Facebook.

FTFA Scores Big at Adirondack Fustal Festival LAKE GEORGE — FTFA (First Touch Football Academy) Soccer Saratoga had three teams participate in the Adirondack Futsal Festival held at the Lake George Forum and hosted by Adirondack FC on Sunday, March 20. The teams had an overall record of 10-2-0.

FTFA Neymar U10 were named U10 Champions going 4-0 with wins over Adirondack FC, Plattsburgh FC, Albany SC, and Saratoga-Wilton Soccer Clubs. Players were Xavier Ruscio, Noah Datka, Ethan Heim, Kellen Dean, Max Sefcik, Gregory Kaatz, Ben Van Valkenburg, Devan Carter, and Ryan Farr.

FTFA U8/9 earned second place going 3-1 with wins over Plattsburgh FC, Albany SC, and Saratoga-Wilton Soccer Clubs. Players were

Colin MacGregor, Charlie Xue, Charlie Blake, Jake AfsarKeshmiri, Cahner Brunswick, Caleb Meyer-Chabris, Calvin Manny, and Isaac Pizano.

FTFA Pele team was named U12 Champions with wins over Empire City FC, Saratoga-Wilton Juventus, and Saratoga-Wilton Arsenal. The team's lone blemish was a 4-3 loss to IMX Academy. Players were Liam Armstrong, Yujin Rokutan, Riley Fowler, Archie Fowler, Aidan Clark, Ryan Vohnoutka, Aidan Rosettie, Vincent DeVito, and Lucas Spire.

FTFA Soccer Saratoga is a soccer club under the direction of Saratoga Springs High School Varsity Coach Jeff Geller. Currently, the club has 95 players spread over nine U8/U10/U12 teams. For more info, visit www.ftfasoccer.com.

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Week of March 25 – March 31, 2016

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Something to look forward to! See pg. 47

Road Warriors!

The Spa Catholic Track and Field Squad has all their meets on the road, and prepares for them without conventional facilities. See how on page 44. Photo by MarkBolles.com