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Back Inn The Day Inn At Saratoga Gets Victorian Era Makeover Volume 11 • Issue 16 • April 22 – April 28, 2016

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 173-year-old Inn at Saratoga, located at 231 Broadway, celebrated the completion of many of its extensive renovations capitalizing on the venue’s old world charm on Thursday, April 21 with a grand opening event that included menu samplings and

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cocktail tastings, as well as the sounds of acoustic guitar player Jeff Walton, a regular entertainer on Thursday nights at the Inn. Liz Israel, general manager of the Inn at Saratoga, said, “We wanted our guests to feel they were stepping back in time here, like in a classic movie. It’s a neat experience.”

Electric City Couture See pg. 27

Summer Camps See pgs. 20-21

Inside TODAY

See Inn pg. 14

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School Budget

Obituaries 6

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY

Education 22-23

(Some information in this article is sensitive, so individual names are withheld for their security and privacy).

SARATOGA COUNTY — Touted as a victory for the uninsured, the Affordable Care Act is now in its third year and still getting mixed reviews. Here in Saratoga County, low-income individuals and families are receiving inarguably much-needed benefits, but anyone wanting to lift themselves into the next tax bracket – and the small

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs City School District’s proposed budget is $118.4 million for the 201617 fiscal year, following a vote from the Board of Education at a meeting on Tuesday, April 12.

This makes for a budget-to-budget increase of 1.1 percent, with the tax levy going up .79 percent.

As voting on the budget will take place May 17, taxpayers are not only curious what this budget

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The newly renovated dining room at the Inn at Saratoga. Photo by Rob Spring.

Un Affordable Care Act

business owners that want to help them do it – are being left behind.

For example, one local hotel employee, who has been insured

in the marketplace since the beginning, is currently deciding whether to keep her working See Unaffordable pg. 12

Includes Tax Increase

See School pg. 22

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

Man on the Street “If you could go back to college for free, what would you major in? Why?”

“Environmental science. There are so many issues that affect the environment and I’d like to know more about it. I majored in American studies in college.”

– Karin Nelson, from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts “I’m majoring in environmental science right now!” – Colin Cameron, from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

“Architecture. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.

Right now, I work in health care and my major was art administration.” – Kent Johnson, from Saratoga Springs “I would stick with my major, which was pharmacy. I made the right choice.” – Karen Johnson, from Saratoga Springs

“Roller coaster design. I’d go back for so many things, but I’ve always had a passion for theme parks. I majored in music and now I work at a children’s publishing company.”

– Amanda Ellithorpe (left), from Saratoga Springs “Psychology. I majored in English and secondary education, but I’ve always been interested in people’s thought processes and how I could guide them through it.” – Kathleen Boehmer (right), from Saratoga Springs

“I’d want to major in the medical field, maybe pharmacy. I majored in elementary education, but since graduating, I’m more interested in that. I’m in social work right now.” – Nicole Beer, from Saratoga Springs

“Human-computer interaction.

After 10 years of deciding, I finally know what I want to do. I currently have a degree in broadcasting.” – Andy Weeks (left), from Albany “I’d go back to become a nurse practitioner. I’m already a nurse and I really like it, so I’d stay on that track. I actually started out in college as pre-med before switching to nursing.” – Bridget Cully (right), from Clifton Park “Fashion design. I’ve been doing modeling, and walked in the Electric City Couture show last weekend. When I was in college though, I double majored in English and psychology.” – Danielle Broeker (middle), from Albany

Rebuilding Together Saratoga County Awarded Several Grants from State and Federal Agencies to Provide Critical Repairs for Low-Income Homeowners

SARATOGA COUNTY — Rebuilding Together Saratoga County has been awarded several large State and federal grants to help finance critical health and safety repairs for low-income homeowners in Saratoga County.

These grants will enable Rebuilding Together to provide health and safety repairs for lowincome homeowners in scattered sites across Saratoga County, at no cost to the homeowners. Efforts will be focused on homeowners who are older adults, individuals living with a disability, families with children or active or retired members of the

armed services. These repairs will preserve affordable homeownership for the households and ensure a safe and healthy living environment. Examples of recent projects include: modifying bathroom with low-threshold shower unit; repairing floors; installing a stair glide; constructing a ramp; repairing or replacing a roof; repairing porch and stairs; and making energy efficiency improvements (windows, doors, and insulation).

Interested homeowners or referral agencies can request an application by phone (518-587-3315) or email (Michelle@RTSaratoga.org).

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The Dancing Athlete to Open at NMD

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — In 1924, the legendary football coach Knute Rockne coached Notre Dame to a Rose Bowl victory and National Championship. One of Rockne’s key training innovations was having his backs (“Four Horsemen”) and linemen (“Seven Mules”) incorporate ballet classes into their training regimen. The benefits – increased agility, balance and strength – were evident as the Fighting Irish were 10-0 that season.

Today, dance training for increased sports performance is regarded as much less revolutionary.

It has become a staple of many athletes’ regimen, across all sports.

The National Museum of Dance will be celebrating the abundant parallels between dance and sports at the opening of its newest exhibition, The Dancing Athlete. The public is invited to the exhibition’s opening reception on Saturday, April 23, at 6 p.m.

That evening will feature a commissioned dance demonstration by renowned dancer and choreographer Brian Simerson and live music by acclaimed composer Will Severin.

Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served, and the event is free and open to the public. RSVP’s are requested.

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The Dancing Athlete is a highly innovative exhibition that explores the intrinsic connections between dance and sports, dancers and athletes, and the influence and

confluence of these forms throughout history. Through photographs, video, costumes, uniforms, sculpture, and historical materials, The Dancing Athlete examines these relationships within several themes such as sportsinspired choreography, shared movement, and cross-training.

The Museum is especially pleased to showcase artifacts from the careers of some of the world’s most celebrated athletes and dancers including Lynn Swann, Herschel Walker, Ryan Giggs, Mariano Rivera, Mike Piazza, Meryl Davis, Roger Federer, Muhammad Ali, Misty Copeland, Peter Pucci and Ted Shawn. The Dancing Athlete will be on view through spring 2017.

The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Spring. The Museum is currently open Tuesday

through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., offering free admission on Tuesdays. For more information about exhibitions and upcoming events at the Museum, visit our website at www.dancemuseum.org or call 518-584-2225.

Super Bowl Champion Lynn Swann with a Pittsburgh Ballet Student in 1980.

Photo by Gustav Lago

Spring 2013 ad campaign celebrating 25 years of ballet and basketball in Downtown Miami with Patricia and Jeanette Delgado of Miami City Ballet; with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Photos courtesy of the Miami Heat

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

Saratoga County Votes

Man Arrested after Physical Confrontation with Deputy

Tuesday, April 19 Primary Results.

All precincts reporting.

Source: Saratoga County Board of Elections

REPUBLICAN: D. Trump – 11,204 votes 47.9 % J. Kasich – 7,966 34.1% T. Cruz – 4,197 18.0% (Ben Carson received 224 votes)

DEMOCRATIC: B. Sanders – 9,112 votes H. Clinton – 7,206

55.8% 44.2%

New Campground Open at Schodack Island Park RENSSELEAR — A new tenttrailer accessible campground is now open at Schodack Island State Park, according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation as of Friday, April 15.

The campground will include 67 sites, 43 of which that will include electrical hookups

for trailers. It will be connected to an 8-mile trail network, and will be open up until December 5, 2016 in order to accommodate hunters who make use of the park during hunting season.

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s NY Parks 2020, an initiative with the goal of providing $900 million in funding for state parks

by 2020, made the $1.5 million campground possible. New York State residents must pay $15 to $19 per night for non-electrical sites, and $23 to $27 per night for electrical sites. To make reservations for the campground, visit http://newyorkstateparks. reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-456-CAMP.

Change in Total Nonfarm and Private Sector Jobs (March 2015-2016) Total Nonfarm Jobs Private Sector Jobs Net % Net % United States +2,778,000 +2.0% +2,660,000 +2.3%

CORINTH – A Corinth man was arrested after becoming aggressive with an officer during a traffic stop on Monday, April 18.

Police stopped Keith E. Brown, 36, of Corinth after he had been using his cell phone while driving.

During the traffic stop, it was discovered that his license was suspended. Brown then got physical with the Deputy Sheriff involved

Man Arrested for Cocaine Sales in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Saratoga Springs man was arrested and charged on Thursday, April 14 after allegedly selling narcotics.

Anthony McKinney, 43, of Saratoga Springs was arrested after he allegedly sold cocaine in Saratoga Springs. McKinney was charged

Two Porter Corners Motorcyclists Injured in Accident LAKE GEORGE — A motorcycle accident occurred in Lake George on Sunday, April 17, leaving two Porter Corners residents injured. Michael Schulte, 55, of Porter Corners, and passenger Rilla Schulte, 55, of Porter

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ALBANY — The New York State Department of Labor has released unemployment and private sector job figures for March 2016. The unemployment rate in New York State remained the same from February 2016 at 4.8 percent, still at its lowest since November 2007 and well below the current national rate of 5.0 percent. From March 2015-2016, the

unemployment rate in the AlbanySchenectady-Troy region decreased from 5.7 percent to 5.1 percent.

Saratoga County’s unemployment rate remains as one of the counties with the lowest unemployment rates in the state at 4.1 percent. The state’s private sector job count increased by 12,800, or 0.2 percent, to 7,893,700, reaching a record high.

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arm and shoulder, but are expected to survive. They were taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. Zappolo was given a traffic violation of failure to yield the right of way.

with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree (class B felony), two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree (class B felony) and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

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COURTS: Will E. Manchester, 39, of Sharon Springs, pled on April 7 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Sentencing is scheduled for June 2.

Russell Dawson, 43, of Waterford, was arraigned on April 7 on the charges of felony rape in the first degree, felony sexual abuse in the first degree, and felony rape in the third degree.

Raymond I. Betrand, 67, of Ballston Spa, was arraigned on April 7 on the felony charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated, and two counts of driving while intoxicated.

Jakob R. Donnahie-Shute, 22, of Greenfield, pled on April 7 to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, and was sentenced to 2 years in prison and 1 year post-release supervision.

Philip M. Horowitz, 29, of Glens Falls, was sentenced on April 7 to 1 year in jail, after pleading to the felony charge of grand larceny fourth degree.

Bethney A. Lortie-Denno, 46, of South Glens Falls, pled on April 7 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Sentencing is scheduled for June 22.

ARRESTS: Kevin Hazel, 59, of Round Lake, was arrested on March 31 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and an equipment violation.

Bruce Rives, 52, was arrested on April 1 and charged with assault in the third degree, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Anthony Carrera, 24, was arrested on April 1 and charged with criminal contempt in the first degree, harassment in the second degree, and criminal mischief in the third degree.

William F. Owens, 62, was arrested on April 1 and charged with leaving the scene of an auto accident, driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and improper lane use.

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Jason A. Koning, 30, was arrested on April 2 and charged with failure to a stop at a stop sign, driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and aggravated driving while intoxicated.

at a stop sign, driving while intoxicated, consumption of alcoholic beverages, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, unlawful possession of marihuana, and failure to signal a turn.

Ernest W. Bessette, 68, was arrested on April 2 and charged with trespassing.

Melissa O. Eng, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on April 3 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, and an equipment violation.

Amanda L. Johnson, 29, was arrested on April 2 and charged with petit larceny.

Robert A. Lawrence, 44, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on April 2 and charged with driving while intoxicated, and refusing a prescreen test.

Loren R. Taddeo, 31, of Rochester, was arrested on April 2 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree.

Charles O. Sedgwick, 33, of Cohoes, was arrested on April 2 and charged with failure to signal, improper lane use, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, unlawful possession of marihuana, and failure to keep right.

Luis M. Garcia, 25, of Glens Falls, was arrested on April 2 and charged with felony assault in the second degree.

Gina Marie Congemi, 23, was arrested on April 3 and charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree.

Shaun T. Conlee, 26, of Gansevoort, was arrested on April 3 and charged with unlawful possession of marihuana.

Cameron S. Maziejka, 27, of Fort Edward, was arrested on April 3 and charged with driving while intoxicated, and failure to signal a turn.

Nicholas G. Giorgio, 37, of Schenectady, was arrested on April 3 and charged with speeding in a posted zone, improper lane use, driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, and aggravated driving while intoxicated.

Haley A. Hutchins, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on April 3 and charged with failure to stop

Niall P. Roche, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on April 3 and charged with criminal trespassing in the second degree.

Chad L. MacVean, 28, was arrested on April 4 and charged with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, tampering with physical evidence, and reckless endangerment in the second degree.

John S. Kawczak, 32, was arrested on April 5 and charged with petit larceny, and criminal mischief in the fourth degree.

Douglas A. Salvi, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on April 5 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree.

Adam J. Ross, 34, of Greenfield Center, was arrested on April 5 and charged with felony criminal mischief in the second degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree.

Michael A. Castanon, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on April 5 and charged with felony criminal mischief in the second degree.

Jacob Allen Turner, 19, was arrested on April 6 and charged with harassment in the second degree.

Claudine Thornton, 40, of Latham, was arrested on April 6 and charged with criminal trespassing in the third degree.

Giavanni Celestino, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on April 7 and charged with stalking in

the fourth degree.

Stephen J. Chindamo, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on April 7 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree.

Shakeil I. Randall, 21, was arrested on April 7 and charged with unlawful possession of marihuana.

William Peter Sowers, 60, was arrested on April 7 and charged with harassment in the second degree.

David J. M. Altarac, 27, of Albany, was arrested on April 7 and charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

Justin M. Lebarron, 31, of Gansevoort, was arrested on April 8 and charged with menacing in the second degree, and felony criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.

6 Anna P. Praga SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anna P. Praga, age 93, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Wesley Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 3, 1923 in Albany, the daughter of the late Salvatore Praga and Rafaela Alvara Praga.

Anna worked in food preparation and catering at Combs Gates in Denver, CO for many years. She provided housekeeping and childcare services in the Saratoga Springs area.

Anna enjoyed family, friends, swimming, travel and worshipped the sun.

She is survived by her sons Timothy Burke (Colleen), William Lee Jones Jr., Mark A. Jones, Bruce Jones, sister; Michele A. Jones, grandchildren Shannon Clarke (Dwayne), Mark Jones Jr., Perrin Jones, Moria Jones, Lee Taj Jones, Haley McKinnon (Kealand), and William Zarro.

Anna has seven great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Albert, Joseph, Mark, Frank, Carmello and Anthony.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon prior to the service.

Interment following the service in honor of Anna will be at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Ellen Ann Salerni SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ellen Ann Salerni, whose personal bout with ovarian cancer transformed her into a tireless friend, mentor and advocate for others who faced cancer, passed away on April 18, 2016, at her home in Saratoga Springs with her family by her side. She was 64 years old.

Ellen was born on Feb. 22, 1952, in Brooklyn to Arlene

OBITUARIES Benson and Sol (Sam) Benson. She was raised in Valley Stream, N.Y., and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Albany and a master’s degree in special education from the College of Saint Rose in Albany.

Ellen met her husband, Gene, when they were both students at SUNY Albany. They married on Dec. 21, 1975, and raised two children, Stephen, 35, and Karen, 31.

Throughout her life, Ellen was a passionate soul who touched many lives. Those who knew her will miss her fire, intelligence, friendship and smile.

Her academic training and love of children led her to work with those with autism spectrum disorder.

Her career took her to several area schools, but her most meaningful and rewarding times were spent at Helping Hands School in Clifton Park where she was admired by her students, their parents and her colleagues.

She was also active in community events and organizations committed to helping others, including Literacy Volunteers, Special Olympics, Autism Awareness and, particularly, the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s LIVESTRONG Program. She began as a participant in the cancer survivor exercise and wellbeing program. After her program concluded, she continued as a mentor and spent much of her time helping her new friends deal with their own cancers.

She chaired the annual LIVESTRONG luncheon fundraiser and served on other YMCA committees.

In 2014, the Saratoga Regional YMCA presented her with its Volunteer of the Year Award.

Ellen faced her own disease with enormous courage and determination. For more than five years, she took on scores of chemotherapy treatments and procedures and endured every side effect with strength, hope and resilience. In spite of these obstacles, she always presented a positive outlook to her friends and family.

Through it all, Ellen was able to maintain a focus on her most important obligations – to be a loving wife, devoted mother and dear friend.

In addition to her beloved husband, Gene, caring children Stephen of New York and Karen of San Diego, and dedicated mother Arlene of Deerfield Beach, FL. Ellen is survived by her younger brother Mitchel (Susan) Benson of Folsom, CA., brother-inlaw Paul Salerni of Queens, nephews Sam Benson of West Hollywood, CA, and Jack (Shreya) Benson of San Francisco, and niece Cara Benson of San Luis Obispo, CA. Ellen was preceded in death by her father and her niece Cassandra Benson.

She also leaves behind many other relatives and friends, including those who helped comfort and care for her when she needed it the most.

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Helen J. Nore SARATOGA SPRINGS — Helen J. Nore passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016 at the Wesley Health Care Center at the age of 85.

Born in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada on October 20, 1930, she was the daughter of Ethel and Thomas Finn.

Helen was a wonderful homemaker who just loved to cook for her family. She was an avid reader, loved playing Bingo and taking long walks.

She had many friends at Wesley.

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Elroy, who passed away in 1984 and her brothers Joe, Ted, Tommy, Allie, a daughter, Debra and a son, Wayne.

She is survived by her daughters Sharon Belsito of Ballston Spa, and Barbara Nore of Gansevoort, a sister; Ethel Hayden (Frank) of Cape Broyal, Canada; eight grandchildren, Steven, Mark, Shaun, Faye, Linette, Ashley, Kyle, Bobby and Lucy and eleven great-grandchildren: Brynlee, Jacob, Faith, Haley, Sophia, Henry, James, David, Ronan, Olivia and Matthew.

Calling hours were held at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, April 28, 2016; burial was held at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville immediately following the funeral home service.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Tunsion Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.

Myron Bazar SARATOGA SPRINGS — Myron Bazar, 94, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born in Ternopil, Ukraine in 1921, Myron immigrated to the United States in 1926 with his family. In 1941, he graduated from Amsterdam (NY) High School. Two weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the South Pacific as an engineer for four years.

After completing his military service, Myron graduated in 1949 from Alfred University in Western New York before resettling in Amsterdam and going to work for General Electric in Schenectady. He also performed as a saxophone player in

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016 Capital District big bands, such as the Guy Reynolds Orchestra.

In 1953, Myron married Lidia (Seniw) Bazar, whom he met while living in Amsterdam. Together they opened and operated two successful East Main Street businesses in Amsterdam, the Mohawk Motel and the Tepee Restaurant. In 1990, they retired and moved to Saratoga Springs. The freedom and opportunities post-war America offered to Myron and his family were important themes for him, which he always remembered.

Myron was a great history buff and art-loving collector. His friendly, outgoing personality and appreciation for design, architecture and the arts provided tremendous inspiration to his family. During retirement, Myron enjoyed travelling, gardening, playing tennis, and attending fund-raising events in support of many Saratoga Springs charities.

Myron Bazar is survived by his loving family; younger son, Peter Bazar and partner Veronica Nemethy, and elder son, Walter Bazar and wife Suzan Nolan, of Saratoga Springs, and nephews and nieces; Lubomyr Babiak and wife Kathleen of Rego Park, NY; Orest Babiak of Amsterdam; John Babiak and wife, Dr. Maya Bunik Babiak, and their three children, Larissa, Marko and Nicholas, of Denver, CO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 19 at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial with military honors was held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a contribution to the Red Cross by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome. com.

John F. Hoffman LAKE GEORGE — John F. Hoffman (Jack), an Assembly Point, Lake George resident for 35 years, died on January 3, 2016 at the Albany Medical Center. He was 80 years old.

Jack was born on May 1, 1935 to Howard D. and Margaret Kilmartin Hoffman. He attended Albany schools and served in the National Guard. He is survived by his daughter Wendy and son John. He cherished his time working and mentoring his daughter each and every day until the day before his death.

Jack’s business acumen ignited at an early age. He worked long hours alongside his father and brothers in the family owned “C.A. Hoffman and Sons” ice business and the family-owned bowling alley in Menands. He showed early signs of his entrepreneurial prowess when he started trapping. Skunk pelts were stretched and dried in his home attic (till the smell became so offensive his dad threw them out the attic window). He would sell those pelts to local furriers. Turtles he caught were sold to Keeler’s State Street Restaurant in Albany. By the age of 20 he

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OBITUARIES 7 had purchased his first bulldozer. Digging ditches, laying pipe, building roads, and developing land, his career path was now set in motion. He soon owned and operated County Excavating, Colonie Equipment and Leasing, Colonie Paving and Latham Construction.

In the late 50’s he was a successful bidder for development of White Face ski complex in upstate New York (tree removal, ski trails, and bridge work), a project he took great pride in.

Never stagnant, his favorite quote “There is danger in delay,” promptly propelled him to create the Turf Mobile Park in Clifton Park. As a land developer he built many subdivisions, established the Westmere water district in Guilderland, Colonie’s Sewer and Sanitary improvement area, and improvements to Latham’s water district, plus building local sewer lines, streets, homes and duplexes. His proudest accomplishment occurred in 1974 with completion and grand opening of his first hotel, The Turf Inn, on Wolf Rd. in Albany. Despite criticism and lack of support the hotel was far and wide the most innovative and well received establishment of its kind (having traveled to Texas where he met hotelier and movie actor John Wayne). He acquired their blueprints and new ideas for the Inn’s highly popular “Pirates Den” Mutiny Bar and Lounge, an exact replica of a schooner.

The 40-foot bar featured NYC entertainment. The hotel boasted the largest courtyard with indoor pool, townhouse style executive suite, main dining room seating 250, and banquet rooms accommodating 800.

The ultimate success of the Turf Inn was the catalyst that created the acquisition and building of many more hotels along with partners Howard (brother), and Michael (nephew).

Some of these would include The Holiday Inn, Lake George, Homewood Suites on Wolf Road, Staybridge Inn, Colonie, Hampton Inn on Western Ave., and investing partnership in the Hampton Inn in Saratoga (amongst others that were built and sold).

His next extensive venture presented itself when good friend John Roohan of Saratoga Springs convinced him that purchasing the original Skidmore College Campus in Saratoga Springs could benefit both he and the community, an extensive undertaking that would take years to complete. With some demolition, much renovation and successful restoration, he returned deteriorated buildings to their former state. He created new office and business space, apartment rentals, private homes, parking lots and green space that currently serve the community today.

Bank and hospital boards, friends, relatives and business acquaintances all gained from his financial genius. He was known to write out a quote, bid or business plan on the back of a napkin, in a moment’s notice. Throughout his life his generosity reached out as he helped so many in need…the go-to guy! The unsung hero whose charitable contributions helped countless, including the Humane Society, Special Olympics, Sierra Club, Boys Town, St. Peter’s Hospice Program, Rogosin Center, NYC (where he received his kidney transplant in 2009), Lake George Association, etc.

Jack’s endless thirst for travel brought him to experience many early adventures with his father, including an African safari, Elk hunting in Montana and Wyoming, ocean fishing off the Keys of Florida, ice fishing in the Great Northeast, fly fishing in Newfoundland, and local pheasant and deer hunting. In the latter part of his life, he and beloved companion, Linda Casse of Saratoga Springs, would explore Alaska, Iceland, The Yukon, Mexico, Germany, Austria and many memorable destinations throughout the U.S., but what he enjoyed most was coming home to the “best destination in the world,” Lake George!

More than 50 years ago Jack fell in love with the magic of the Lake! He treasured his Lake George friends and camp. His camp was his private retreat where he could relax and enjoy endless sunsets. He would bask in the beauty and serenity of the lake while navigating his 1926 Hacker Craft, which provided him with immeasurable happiness and pleasure. He knew the lake like the back of his hand and proudly provided “lake tours” for many. He would often reminisce about the old days and boating

with friends Eddie King, Charlie Friehofer, Art Arkulian, Phil and Eileen Patenaude, and Art Leonard, all who have passed before him. They all had one thing in common, an undying love for Lake George.

There could never be a full account of all the ways in which Jack’s life effectively impacted so many. His life was one of vision, generosity, accomplishment and persistence. He was a man of action who turned his dreams into realities, not only for himself but for all those he cared about. It was a blessing and an honor to have known the uniqueness of this irreplaceable man. A man who made a difference in this world, a man who will be deeply missed!

Pamela “Pam” Brown Barker SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Pamela “Pam” Brown Barker, 55, of South Glens Falls, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on April 15, 2016.

Pam was born November 10, 1960 in Glens Falls to Jane (Fuller) Wahl and the late Nelson Brown.

She graduated from Schuylerville Central School in 1978 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the Junior College of Albany. She then went on to earn her Master’s Degree at SUNY Potsdam. She was employed at Lake George Junior-Senior High School where she taught Art for many years. She was a very accomplished artist, sculptor, and musician. She was an avid golfer, skier, and enjoyed yoga. She also had a great love for the Adirondacks.

She enjoyed attending and being involved with her daughter’s theater productions and the many concerts her daughter performed in.

Pam is survived by her daughter Arianna “Toby” Barker of South Glens Falls; her mother, Jane Wahl of South Glens Falls; her sister, Eleanor (Lehman) Brown of Greenwich; her fiancée David Coleman of Chestertown and his family, his daughter, Rachel Coleman, his son, Brian (Beth) Selnick, his grandchildren Harrison, Shayna, and Hailey Selnick; aunts Susan Weatherwax, Alice Booth, Theresa Lampmon, Amelia Fuller, and a favorite aunt Marian Hughto, uncle Harold Fuller; nieces Kim (Joe) Wait and Patricia Billings; great-nieces, Jessica Billings, Bianca Barnes, and Hope Billings; great-nephew, Charles (Sarah) Barnes; a special cousin, Chrissy, and many other cousins.

A private service and burial will be held Friday, April 22 for the immediate family.

Family and friends may call from 3 – 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Rd. in South Glens Falls for a celebration of Pam’s life.

The family would like to thank Community Care Hospice, Tammy Duell, Lori Wilcox and Catherine Reid for their wonderful support and help at such a difficult time. Special thanks are extended to the Lake George School System and students for their care and concern.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Rd., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros.

Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.

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OP/ED - VIEWPOINT

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

An open letter to the Citizens of Saratoga Springs: April 19, 2016 When the call came in from Saratoga TODAY reporter Arthur Gonick last Thursday, I was at a dinner in Troy with other regional Mayors accepting an award on behalf of Saratoga Springs as one of the 22 cities across the nation who ended veterans’ homelessness by the end of 2015. After the dinner, I listened to the message and was stunned to hear that a “story” that I was the subject of was going to run in the paper the following day and they had gone to press without even giving me a chance for a comment, response or clarification of the facts.

In my dozen years of public service, I’ve never not had a chance to respond to an article relating to me or, at the very least, asked for a comment prior to publication.

After reading the April 15th article published by Saratoga TODAY entitled “Recusal Or Refusal”, I feel compelled to not only defend my actions but to provide important details that were missing from the reporter’s story and to correct the record.

As the Mayor of Saratoga Springs, I take offense to any

suggestion that I conveniently avoided taking a public stand on the Saratoga Hospital rezoning and expansion project. If I didn’t want to deal with controversial issues and think I could make a positive impact, I would not have run and won twice for Mayor. As it relates to the recent article in Saratoga TODAY, that appears to be the author’s suggestion. However, that is not what happened.

Since Saratoga TODAY did not provide me opportunity to respond to the tone of their article before the story was printed they didn’t know that I have had a long-standing relationship with the hospital both as a fundraiser and community leader.

They also didn’t understand the full extent of precautionary steps I took and the advice I sought with the City’s Ethics Review Board in order to avoid any potential conflict of interest I may have had with the hospital’s rezoning proposal. Instead Saratoga TODAY chose to first write the story, complete with editorial connotations, and then offer me a chance to respond.

Therefore, as a follow-up to

the “facts” presented by the April 15th article, I’m more than eager to explain my actions and reasons for excusing myself from any discussion involving the hospital’s plans.

Additionally, I have a few thoughts of my own as it relates to the unseemly politics of this whole issue.

First, it’s important for all to understand, I’m the proud co-owner of a small independent business that specializes in working with nonprofit organizations in developing effective strategies for the management of fundraising activities. The Mayor’s position is considered “part time” and pays $14,500 per year and therefore additional income is essential. Over the years, I have established a successful business relationship with many organizations in New York, including Saratoga Hospital.

I have been hired twice over the years by the hospital foundation to conduct board trainings and prior to that served as a hospital foundation volunteer board member for nine years. But, for all my years in public service I have never had one instance where I have had to recuse myself from a public vote because of

a potential conflict of interest.

Ethics is a high priority for me.

In my first term as Mayor, I re-establish and reconstituted the important role of the City’s Ethics Review Board with several new appointments and updates to the requirements set forth in the City’s Ethics Code. This term, I arranged a thorough ethics-training program presented by Mark Schachner, an expert legal advisor, for our land use board members. I have high ethical standards for myself and expect that of others. That is why as soon as I realized the potential conflict of interest between my consulting work with the hospital and the city business; I sought advice from our City Ethics Board to ask for an official opinion.

Once the hospital realized the potential conflict, they also took action simultaneously. They wrote me an email indicating they would discontinue conversations about our possible working relationship while I am serving as Mayor.

Having already met with the Ethics Board that same day, I immediately shared this follow-up information I received with them to consider in their deliberation.

After performing a thorough review of records, and after considering the legal implications involved, the Ethics Board issued a determination and opinion, advising me that in my official City role I should recuse myself from any discussion or consideration related to the hospital’s rezoning and expansion project.

Contrary to the impression that may have been created by the Saratoga TODAY article, I have been more than transparent and cooperative in sharing all information and correspondence related to the preliminary discussions with the hospital, all information regarding my discussions with the city’s Ethics Board and my ultimate decision to recuse from all discussions related the hospital’s rezoning plan. Aside from my private business relationship, past and present, my duty as a public official was to seek advice from the appropriate City Board and act accordingly. And, I did just that.

To suggest that the hospital’s decision not to engage my services at this time, by itself, somehow erased the potential conflict and instead caused me an opportunity to participate in the City Council’s discussions involving the hospital’s

rezoning request is simply wrong and in direct conflict with advice and recommendation I received from the city’s Ethics Board. The Ethics Review Board determination made it clear, that given that the earlier discussions that already occurred with the hospital, regardless of their final email to me discontinuing those conversations, recusal was advised.

Here the facts are clear. In accordance with the timeline of events as described by Saratoga TODAY article, it wasn’t until late in the year 2015 that the public fully understood that the hospital was acting on a project rezoning proposal that had been inserted into the draft Comprehensive Plan update.

As government officials, we all need to find more effective means to educate ourselves and the public on the numerous projects being presented that may affect their neighborhoods.

Throughout this whole process, I’ve held myself to a high ethical standard. In this particular instance, given my business affiliation past and present with Saratoga Hospital, I was compelled to step aside on any vote pertaining to their proposed project and rezoning. I take great pride of serving as Mayor of this city and I did not take the recommendation by the Ethics Board or my personal decision to recuse lightly.

Sadly, the failures in this process are that the Saratoga TODAY article appeared and drew harsh conclusions with no chance for me to directly respond or correct the accusations. The deliberate actions taken by fellow City Council members in running to the press with documents they believed to be incriminating, calls into question their true motivations.

There are always lessons learned and room for improvements in every process. In my role as Mayor, I will continue to conduct City business professionally in a manor that best represents the overall interest of our City, its residents and taxpayers.

Joanne D. Yepsen Mayor Saratoga Springs

We thank the mayor for taking the time to respond to last week’s story.

We stand behind the facts and timeline of our original story.

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EARTH DAY

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

For the Trees

Tree Planters and Tree Hosts Needed!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — There is no better way to celebrate Earth Day than to make a difference locally. The public is invited to join your neighbors and participate in Sustainable Saratoga’s 3rd Annual TREE TOGA planting effort for the morning of Saturday, April 30.

Volunteers are the key to the success of this annual event.

The goal is to grow a green legacy that will benefit our great city for decades to come.

Two types of volunteers are needed, and pre-registration is encouraged to effectively allocate resources: 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.

To pre-register, send a short email to trees@sustainablesaratoga.org.

Do it today, in honor of Earth Day! For more information, visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org

For The Birds Opening of Wildlife Viewing Platform in Washington County Grasslands Today

WASHINGTON COUNTY —The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and its partners will celebrate Earth Day (Friday, April 22) by opening a wildlife-viewing platform in the Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Area. DEC provided the funding to install this new platform as part of the state’s efforts to improve access to this unique habitat.

“This platform allows people to view grassland birds and other wildlife that they may miss seeing otherwise,” said Robert Stegemann, DEC regional director. “Providing the opportunity to view the amazing inhabitants of this special habitat is a great way to celebrate Earth Day and capitalize on the growing popularity of wildlife watching.”

DEC has purchased 286 acres in the core area

of the Washington County Grasslands including the lands where the wildlife viewing platform is located and plans to protect up to 2,000 acres in the general area around Dead Creek. The lands are maintained as grasslands through mowing by DEC and haying by a local farmer. These efforts are timed to ensure no harm is done to nests or young birds.

DEC, Audubon New York and the Friends of the Washington County Grasslands IBA have ongoing projects with area landowners to purchase conservation and management easements and to establish voluntary agreements to protect the grasslands from development and maintain agricultural activities on the lands.

To learn more about the Washington County Grasslands, visit www.dec. ny.gov/outdoor/97661.html

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NEWS

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

UnAffordable Care Act Healthcare Marketplace Consequences for Middle Class Continued from front page.

hours reduced so she can stay on the Essential Plan health insurance she has through the New York State of Health insurance marketplace (the state vehicle for the Affordable Care Act), or go without insurance and work the career she enjoys full time.

“It’s not affordable,” said the hotel employee. “It’s like your high school teacher is giving you

homework without understanding that every other teacher is giving you homework. They think theirs is the only one that matters. It isn’t just your healthcare that has to come out of your income; it’s your retirement and other things you need to plan for. Now, the conundrum is, do I keep not working so I qualify for healthcare or do I work as I’m able to and want to, and risk losing it?”

Tim Holmes, restaurateur and

president of the Saratoga Springs $48,600 for a family of four, and credits might have to be paid back.

This family’s children are in Downtown Business Association, 400 percent is $97,200 for the same high school, so they have been facis hearing these worries from his family size.

An educator residing in ing college application fees, prom own staff.

“Our employees – at least a Saratoga Springs is struggling with tickets and dresses, cap and gown dozen – found they were over the that 200 percent line because her and senior year expenses, on top of threshold for their health coverage husband is involved in the current everything else.

“I feel scared,” said the educain NYS after doing their taxes,” he Verizon labor strike. Not able to said. “They come to it in complete afford the $1,700 per month cost tor, “It’s not like that money from shock. They worked so hard and of COBRA, which would continue our regular income is sitting in the are now told they’re being kicked the coverage they had under her bank. It’s been spent on bills and out in 30 days. It’s [the Affordable husband’s plan, the family turned regular living. I’m fearful that I Care Act] not working the way it to the healthcare marketplace won’t be able to maintain monthly and were initially told they would bills, or worse yet, how are we was intended.”

Holmes went on to say that qualify for the Essential Plan, an going to pay the bills, put food in his industry, it is very common affordable $20 monthly premium, on the table, and upcoming colfor managers and owners to begin because her income alone is below lege costs, when I do not get paid their careers as hourly workers. 200 percent of the FPL for their through the summer due to my teaching job?”

“That’s how Colleen [his wife and size family.

Overall, the Affordable Care “We were so relieved,” said the partner] and I did it,” he said. “The ripple effect is not allowing us to educator. Here were their tax dol- Act is an improvement, but like grow people with skills and earning lars at work, this middle class family the politician who has no idea of who has been paying taxes for years, the price of milk, the creators of potential and benefits like that.”

He recently offered a $5,000 and now in an emergency, the gov- the healthcare marketplace – perhaps unintentionannual raise to an employee “They are turning down raises and ally – shortened the who has been doing excelbetween lent work, only to have the promotions, choosing to work fewer hours, distance affordable and unafraise turned down so he in order to keep their health insurance.” fordable health care could keep his marketplace to a penny. health insurance.

Holmes said the amount of ernment is doing its part to help.

Just one penny over 200 At least, so it seemed. A few percent of the Federal Poverty salary increase needed to cover the Affordable Care Act costs are days later, her husband’s union Level is making good, hardabove and beyond a nice 8 or 10 representative said he was sure the working people locally and percent annual raise. Raises would husband’s income would count, across the country fall over a need to be double digits in order so the family went back to the financial cliff. They are turnfor employees to afford premiums marketplace navigator from the ing down raises and promoAdirondack Health Institute, who tions, choosing to work fewer and deductibles.

“This puts employers in quite had initially advised them, to dou- hours, deciding between paythe dilemma,” he said. “You have ble-check, and was told – oops – ing for health insurance or your full time employees becom- the union representative was right. college application fees, and ing part time, or you’re paying They had less than two weeks to slowing their spending. a gross salary out of a business come up with the insurance preSmall businesses, as much of model that doesn’t support that mium for a family of four at the a backbone to the economy as the current market rate. It would still middle class, are losing full-time staff level of income for that position.”

Combine this with the upcom- be less expensive than COBRA, or seeing good workers walk away ing minimum wage increases, and but the news was devastating to from careers they love just to take any Holmes is left to wonder how he the family and a far cry from $20. big box job with health insurance.

“To get a comparable plan and other small businesses will keep The long-term consequences good employees when only large to what we currently have,” said of the Affordable Care Act’s penny corporations and big box stores can the educator, “we’d have to look cliff remain to be seen. at platinum plan, which has preafford to cover all these costs.

For more information about the The problem with the miums from $600 to $1,000 per healthcare marketplace, Saratoga Affordable Care Act is the impact month and deductibles of $2,000 Hospital has trained, certified naviof the dramatic cut-off point to $5,000 per person. Plus copays. gators to help individuals, families, between options with finan- Who can afford that?” and small businesses shop for, comThis is just one of a number pare, and enroll in health insurcial assistance and those without. For those with household of families discovering how unaf- ance plans through NY State of incomes below 200 percent of fordable the healthcare market- Health: The Official Health Plan the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), place really is. After 200 percent Marketplace. Call Saratoga Hospital the Affordable Care Act is a relief FPL, there are some cost-sharing Health Insurance Navigation and very affordable. But once that benefits and tax credits that start Program at 518-580-2021 or, toll income hits just one penny over to come into play, but the amount free, at 1-888-242-1418. To reach the of assistance is sharply smaller in marketplace directly, call NY State of that, the pain begins.

To put it in perspective, 200 comparison, and at the end of the Health Customer Service Center at percent of FPL is equivalent to year during tax time, even the tax 1-855-355-5777.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

City Council

NEWS 13

Options For City Hall Renovations Aired

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 19, Ted Mallin, AIA, a Principal at Envision Architects, made a presentation about five options for making space in City Hall to accommodate a second courtroom, which has been mandated by the state.

The five options range in estimated costs from just over $1 million to over $6 million. Exact costs will be determined once a specific option is elected: - Options one and two involve freeing up space on the second floor (where one courtroom already exists) to accommodate a second courtroom.

These were presented as the least costly options by Mallin (approximately $1 million), but may not satisfy the state’s requirements

for space, square footage, etc.

- Option three was characterized by Mallin as the “Big Sky” option, involving an addition to City Hall, with a structure that would extend over Maple Avenue, and would more than accommodate space requirements for the new courtroom and allow for other department’s expansion. The price tag is estimated at over $6 million, however. This was by far the most expensive option presented.

- Option four would involve moving Public Safety Department offices from the second floor to a portion of the third floor – which is the site of the Saratoga Music Hall. This was estimated to cost approximately $2 million.

- Option five would involve moving the existing courtroom on the second floor to the third, and constructing an additional courtroom on the third floor

Derby Party Kicks Off Vets Fundraiser SARATOGA SPRINGS — The First Annual Horses, Health, and Changing History fundraising event for “Project Transition,” a program that helps veterans with PTSD and spinal cord injuries and their families, will take place on Sunday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gideon Putnam Hotel.

Sackatoga Stables’ owner and manager Jack Knowlton will be speaking at this preKentucky Derby Racing Kickoff that is co-hosted by Knowlton and the Learning League, a part of the nonprofit Second Chance Sports located at 220 Ballston Avenue. Also speaking is health author Tom Rogan, professor of 48 years at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC).

The Learning League is a non-profit started 30 years ago by Bill Yaiser to help those with physical disabilities play sports. The League combines research from medicine, health care engineering, and recreational therapies to achieve inexpensive, common sense solutions to serious health problems faced throughout the community.

This is the first and only year that the event is open to the general public, who will have a chance to hear from Knowlton, the owner of Funny Cide, winner of 2003’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness. In future, admission will be free for employers who have signed their employees up for the Learning League’s workshops and programs. The fees for these workshops support the important programming of the nonprofit, and the Horses, Health and Changing History event is one way the Learning League and Second Chance Sports will say thank you to supporters.

VIP tickets are $125, and include food and a meet and greet from 5 to 6 p.m. General public admission is $50 and begins at 6 p.m. All ticket holders will receive gift certificates for the ticket amount toward golf, tennis or racquetball lessons. There will also be a raffle of valuable gifts at the event. Contributions are due by April 23. Please remit them to: Learning League, 220 Ballston Spa Avenue. For more information, please call Bill Yaiser at 518-491-0556.

– taking over the entire floor including the Music Hall space.

The existing courtroom (on the second floor) might become an expanded city council room, but the room has historic significance and the integrity of it would largely be maintained.

This was estimated at approximately $3 million.

The Council discussed the various options. Option five was presented to many on the council for the first time, and any new option must be approved by the state. There is currently a deadline of May 2 for final plan approval from the state, which perhaps could be extended. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council is on Tuesday, May 3, so there is a chance that there will need to be a special Council meeting before that, to

decide and vote on this issue.

Eventually, the city’s capital budget will have to be modified and financing put in place once an option is selected and approved.

In other Council news: - The Council went into executive session regarding Pending Litigation: Anderson Group vs.

City of Saratoga Springs. After the session it was announced that no decision was made at this time.

- Mayor Joanne Yepsen announced four appointments: Steve Sullivan was named to the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority; Daniel T. Pickett III was appointed to the Saratoga Springs City Center Authority.

Both were approved unanimously.

The Mayor made two appointments (no vote was necessary) to her Business Advisory Council: Ellen Brody and Mike Hoffman.

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BUSINESS

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

Back Inn the Day Inn At Saratoga Gets Victorian Era Makeover Continued from front page.

With the help of local artist Bud Milks, the dining room and The Side Room have been beautifully appointed with Victorianera furnishings and a touch of Edwardian gilt. The ballroom is nearing completion, as are some of the 42 rooms, with those renovations ongoing.

The Side Room restaurant has been transformed into cozy elegance, with a working fireplace, a 1912 Steinway working player piano, furniture circa 1890 from New York City’s Waldorf Astoria, and antique bookcases filled with a combination of classic fiction and elevated thought.

“People are welcome to sit and read, or play cards or board games, maybe even work on a puzzle in front of the fireplace,” said Israel.

The tufted, red velvet bench seating, sofa, and intimatelyarranged tables and chairs are perfect to relax with a friend and a Gentleman’s Tea, which includes filet mignon and brisket sliders, truffle fries, cheese and charcuterie, desserts and more in the old English tradition. Or, enjoy the ambiance with coffee and a laptop with free wireless.

“We found so much doing the work,” said Israel. “It turns out those big windows here in The Side Room are really pocket doors that go out onto the front patio.

We’ll have them operating for the summer. And those gold rosette medallions on the ceiling? They were crafted from pieces found in the Marvin, Sackett, Todd house on Franklin Square.”

The menu has had a facelift, too. In addition to the Gentleman’s

Visitors are welcome to read and play cards, as well as enjoy a fine dinner, in the newly renovated Side Room at the Inn at Saratoga. Photo by Rob Spring.

Tea, diners can enjoy a fine meal of Filet Mignon, Coq Au Vin, or Roasted Vegetables Napoleon, as well as upscale tavern dishes.

The new, hand-crafted cocktail menu is literaryinspired. Try the Persephone, a vodka, St. Germaine, rosemary and pomegranate seed

drink with a dash of seltzer. Or The Sleuth (a nod to Chandler’s “The Big Sleep”) or the Light in August (for Faulkner).

The Tavern is open for Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. daily, and The Side Room is open for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. daily, but the room is open

all day to relax, visit, or browse the Internet on your laptop.

Full breakfast buffets and lunch options are available to hotel guests, as well. For more information about dining, catering, weddings or other events, call 518- 583-1890 or visit www. theinnatsaratoga.com.

The new tufted, red-velvet bench adds warmth and charm to the new Side Room. Photo by Rob Spring.

BUSINESS BRIEFS 15

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

Earth Day Deal SARATOGA SPRINGS — Friday, April 22 (Earth Day), all day, bring any travel mug to a Stewart’s Shop and fill it with hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate for free. 14,000 free coffees were enjoyed by customers last Earth Day. Stewart’s customers can save 10¢ on hot coffee every time they bring in a travel mug to Stewart’s Shops year-round. First fills are free with a new Stewart’s refillable. Plus, Stewart’s offers the ‘Ugly Mug Swap’. Customers can bring in any old, used travel mug and get 50¢ off a new Stewart’s travel mug of their choice.

For more information, contact Maria D’Amelia at 518-5811201, Ext 2110 or mdamelia@ stewartsshops.com.

Morrow Joins Board SARATOGA SPRINGS — Chris Morrow, owner of Northshire Bookstores in Saratoga Springs and Manchester Center, VT, has been elected to the national board of directors of the American Booksellers Association (ABA), which is governed by a volunteer board of 11 booksellers nationwide.

Founded in 1900, the ABA is a national not-for-profit trade organization that works to help independently owned bookstores grow and succeed. ABA’s core members are key participants in their communities’ local economy and culture, and to assist them, ABA provides education, information, business products and services; creates relevant programs; and engages in public

policy and industry advocacy.

The Association actively supports and defends free speech and the First Amendment rights of all Americans.

Saratoga Brewing Increase MECHANICVILLE — DeCrescente Distributing Company will welcome New Belgium Brewing brands to the Capital Region on May 16.

New Belgium was opened in 1991 in Fort Collins by Jeff Lebesch and Kim Jordan and named for Lebesch’s bicycling trip through Europe. It is now the fourth largest craft and eighth largest nationwide brewery. A second facility will open in Asheville, NC on May 2.

New Belgium will make its Capital Region debut by offering mainstays like Fat Tire, Ranger IPA, Citradelic IPA, Rampant Imperial IPA, Heavy Melon, Glutiny Pale Ale and Glutiny Golden Ale in a variety of draft and package options.

For more information about New Belgium Brewing, please visit www.gotbeer.com. For more information on DeCrescente Distributing Company, visit www. decrescente.com.

Carter Conboy Named a Top Workplace SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carter Conboy has been awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces honor by the Albany Times Union and given the distinction of being a 5-Year Winner along with only eight

other Capital District workplaces.

Carter Conboy is a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ peer rated full-service law firm. Founded in 1920, Carter Conboy has offices in Albany and Saratoga Springs, serving clients throughout New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New Hampshire. For additional information about the firm, visit www.carterconboy.com.

Hakes Joins Board

Association Inc (SBA) is a notfor-profit, specialized professional trade organization representing the entire building industry, including home builders, developers, remodelers, suppliers, subcontractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. For more information, contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org or visit www.saratogabuilders. org.

Restaurant, 6 to 9 p.m. The SCCCMH Mental Health Matters Benefit includes a buffet dinner, silent auction and door prizes. For more information, contact event Co-Chair, Leslie Ives at 518-9327398 or visit the SCCCMH website: www.SCCCMH-Saratoga.org.

New Executive Director for Saratoga Auto Museum

Nelson: SCCCMH Citizen of the Year

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jaclyn S. Hakes was appointed to the Board of Saratoga Builders Association Inc. She is an Associate and Director of Planning Services at MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. Hakes has dual degrees from the Binghamton University Environmental Studies and Geography and a Masters in Regional Planning from the University at Albany. She has assisted communities across New York State for over 15 years in balancing land use, transportation, environmental and quality of life issues through consensus-based planning.

The Saratoga Builders

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Laurie Nelson was selected as the Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health (SCCCMH) 2016 Citizen of the Year for her over 30-year career dedicated to serving people living with mental illness.

Nelson was formerly the Deputy Director for Transitional Services Association (TSA) where she worked for many years, and began her career at NYS OMRDD, which is now OPWDD (Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities).

Nelson will be honored at the “SCCCMH Mental Health Matters Benefit” on May 4 at Longfellows

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a nationwide search, the board of trustees of the Saratoga Automobile Museum announced Jim Letts has been chosen for the position of Executive Director in the Spa city.

While serving as the CEO of the Saratoga Regional YMCA for the past 12 years, Lett’s has had amazing success, growing the Y’s membership from 6,900 to 26,900 while raising many millions of dollars through capital campaigns to support and expand the Y’s facilities and activities.

The first event under Letts’ management will be the annual Spring Auto Show and Family Fun Day, set for May 14. For more information, visit www.saratogaautomuseum.org.

16 BALLSTON SPA 44 Sycamore St., $334,000. Carol Capone sold property to Brookfield Relocation Inc. 1 Dominic Dr., $1,475,000.

CBAM LLC sold property to Westminster Development LLC.

CHARLTON 1305 Division St., $317,500.

Daniel Wells sold property to Jeffrey Breedon and Renee Janack.

CORINTH 10 Lakeside Estates, $200,850.

Brian and Candace VanBuren sold property to Kelly Brewster.

14 West Mechanic St., $156,800.

Sharon West sold property to Erin Lemieux.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS 37 Hamilton St., $90,000. Grace Gurney sold property to John Varney, Jr.

GALWAY 969 Ridge Rd., $165,000. Andrew Huszar sold property to Crissy and Matthew Galusha.

GREENFIELD 463 Allen Rd., $251,000.

Jacqueline Berman (as Trustee) sold property to Kory and Ashley Nagy.

100 King Rd., $208,000.

Anthony Barbaro sold property to Joseph and Brittany Dobie.

HALFMOON 16A Pointe West Dr., $255,500.

Joan Ostrow sold property to Vincenzo Khoshbin.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

108 Yorktown Dr., $119,000.

Paula Zimmerman sold property to Vibol Chav.

3 Birchwood Ct., $209,000. Jill St. George sold property to John and Carolyn Bory.

55 Bryan St., $635,000. Saratoga Broadway LLC sold property to Mary Loose.

61 Algonquin Rd., $130,000.

John and Emily Michaels sold property to Joseph Durma.

777 Revolutionary Dr., $262,000. Traves and Meghan Bethel sold property to Jason Morris and Kathryn Decorah.

16 Spa Circle, $217,170. Jean Guardino (be Exec) sold property to Annette Parisi and Daniel McGovern.

22 Dublin Dr., $220,000. Mark Lynett sold property to Scott and Lisa Cutting.

107 George St., $200,000.

Patrick Roach (as Trustee) and Joseph Raucci (Ind. and as Trustee) sold property to Patrick Roach.

3 Back Spin Dr., $725,068.

Fairways of Halfmoon LLC sold property to Robert and Michele Curtis.

13 Robin Hill Rd., $363,000.

Yuefeng Luo and Xiaojing Wang sold property to William and Carol VanAlstyne.

MALTA 2 Canopy Lane, $396,000.

Jonathan and Abigail Kloptosky sold property to Fei Yu and Shenglan Zheng.

5088 Nelson Ave., Ext. $100,000.

Kay Katzer sold property to ANW Holdings Inc. 49 Yachtsmans Way, $474,924.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Gary and Dorilee Male.

604 Elk Circle, $192,000. Cheryl Prince sold property to Polly O’Connell.

352 North Line Rd., $50,000.

Danny and Patricia Bryant and Wallace Whalen sold property to Michele Thomas (as Trustee).

822 Ediface Way, $300,000.

Christopher Wheeler and Melissa Crandell sold property to Andrew Sickles and Fiona Recchia.

3457 Galway Rd., $250,000. Lisa Lapin sold property to David and Susan Stenstrom.

MOREAU

5088 Nelson Ave., Ext, $100,000.

ANW Holdings Inc. sold property to Robert Frisbie and Jodi Werner.

18 Ella Dr., $253,031. Cerrone Construction LLC sold property to Jeanette James Ploof, Jr.

29 Arrowwood Place, $170,000.

James Hollis sold property to Raymond Doria Jr.

12 Jamaica Ave., $77,599.

Pennymac Corp (by Atty) sold property to Brendan and Cindy Murray.

MILTON 16 Chapman St., $319,000.

Mark and Beth Smisloff sold property to Gary Dale and Rochel Roe-Dale.

30 Florence Dr., $127,582.

Nicholas Belmonte sold property to Amanda Belmonte and Patricia Battesh.

13 North Milton Rd., $120,000.

Malcolm Aitken, Jr. (by Co-Execs) sold property to Stephen, Nancy and John Otrembiak and Mary Wing.

18 Van Tassel Lane, $205,000.

Ryan Reddy sold property to Brooke Winters.

126 Deer Run Dr., $172,500.

Andrew Janack sold property to Thomas Perillo, Jr. 154 West Milton Rd., $65,300.

Robert and Barbara Ostrander sold property to Kathleen Iwanczko.

241 Reynolds Rd., $191,000.

Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Joanna Belrose.

193 Main St., $130,000. Patricia Prutsman sold property to Alan Cook.

NORTHUMBERLAND 99 Gailor Lane, $160,500. Jason Longton sold property to Emily Harris and Jonathan Felt.

100 Pearl St., $90,100. Alberta Mathis sold property to Erik Laffer and Helaini Zobel.

11 Church St., $185,000.

Johnathan McGowen, Brendan Houlihan and Katriel Houlihan.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 571 Grand Ave., $120,000.

Mathew Duemler sold property to Jesse and Kasandra Carda.

9 Frederick Dr., $238,000.

Thomas Cieslinski sold property to James Varkala.

1 Wheatstone Ct., $425,000.

Gertrude DeCerbo sold property to Jason and Rachel Mitchell.

113 Lincoln Ave., $445,000.

Matthew France and Ashley Mason sold property to Glenn Severance and Hellene London.

STILLWATER 654 NYS Route 9P, $150,000.

Penny Mattison (by Exec) sold property to Jana Miller.

13 Drummer Dr., $330,000.

Shelley Beaulieu sold property to Steven and Adrienne Barker.

WILTON 21 Farmington Ave., $225,000.

Ashley Spangenberg sold property to National Residential Nominee Services Inc. 4 Primrose Circle, $810,000.

Floral Estates LLC sold property to Matthew and Rebecca O’Hara.

27 Brookside Dr., $459,900.

Mark and Emily Yelverton sold property to Daniel Turkenkopf and Morgan Lindsay.

18 Craw Lane, $80,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC. 18 Craw Lane, $347,900.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Timothy Barron.

38 Worth Rd., $560,000.

Michelle Goldman sold property to Hilary Kawecki and Abbey DeRocker.

9 Maple St. (Maple Ct.) $265,000. Lady Rucinski sold property to Stephen Rucinski and Mary McLaughlin.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 8

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FOOD

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

Making the Market a Community Affair

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park Every Saturday at 9 a.m., a bell rings to open the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, a tradition for 38 years.

Shoppers, families and visitors have two more opportunities to visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its winter location in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Then, on Saturday, May 7, the market officially inaugurates its outdoor season at High Rock Park. The grand opening comes as the market celebrates its past and looks to the future with an even bigger vision of sustaining connections between farmers, food lovers, local businesses, and the Saratoga community.

“The Saratoga Farmers’ Market was founded in 1978 and so much has changed between then and now – from business ethics to how food is grown,” said market administrator Julia Howard. “The market itself is ever-changing as we progress into a time of increased competition and environmental, social, and technological change.”

Howard sees community groups and volunteers as key to helping the Saratoga Farmers’ Market prosper. The volunteerrun Friends of the Market, formed in 2011, has made welcoming new and returning customers and supporting vendors with everything from restroom breaks to coffee runs. The Friends also operate a free Veggie Valet service, which lets shoppers leave purchases at its tent for pickup later as well as personalized transport to their vehicles.

This year, the Friends are creating weekly food facts, sharing information about the Farmers’ Market with parenting and environmental groups, and helping to run such market activities as the Spring Festival two weeks ago. Look for the singing carrot

on May 7 and the Veggie Valet wagons for examples of what the Friends do Local farmers formed the Saratoga market with a mission of bringing fresh, farmraised and locally produced items to residents at an affordable price.

They grew not only food but also relationships centered on community support for agriculture in the four-county region from which the market’s fresh goods are grown.

Today, competition from other markets and healthy grocers has made the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s emphasis on local even more vital. For these reasons, the market operates on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. from May through the end of the October as well as

Saturdays. While the Saturday market features 59 vendors compared with the Wednesday market’s 24, both markets make fresh food readily available to customers.

Howard compared the experience of shopping at the market to that of a grocery store.

“The market is not merely a place to shop,” she said. “It’s a place to get to know local farmers and producers, to know where your food comes from.”

“The atmosphere is lively and festive, the food is freshly harvested, baked, or produced,” she added. “Can it get any better than that?”

The market opens at High Rock Park from 3-6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7.

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Market layout. Vendor stalls will be set up in a single long circle, making it easier for shoppers and others to see who’s selling what where.

Power of Produce Club. Children will be invited to participate in this new Wednesday activity aimed at learning how to identify, prepare, taste, and learn about locally grown fruits and vegetables through hands-on activities, games, and conversations with farmers. Children who participate will receive a POP Buck worth $2 to be spent on the fruit or vegetable of their choice at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

Debit/credit card use. In addition to token sales, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association is working on a system that will allow customers to make purchases directly from vendors via debit or credit cards. Several vendors already are offering this service.

Ken Clark (circa 1980)

High Rock Pavillion Opening Day, May 6th 2016

Anna Mae Clark

Friends of the Market by Pattie Garrett (left - Chris Toole, right - Alexandra Morgan)

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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Slice, Dice and everything nice!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my foodie friends! Many customers have asked; which knife is the best, is it price that determines it or is it the name? I told them it is the one that best fits and feels good in your hand. Not because it can cut a penny or a tin can. We don’t eat those items. It is the one that holds its edge but can also be sharpened easily.

Here are four knives that I recommend you start with.

1. Chef’s knife (also called cooks knives) (6 “to 10”) The 8” is my choice.

It is called the all-rounder for professional and hobby chefs, suitable for chopping herbs, cutting vegetables, slicing and dicing fish and meat. The curved blade allows for a nice rocking motion. A work horse of a knife! Practice with this knife and you will get better and better. Also remember to use your steel sharpener to keep it sharp!

2. Paring knife (3” to 4”) The 3.5” is my choice.

It is used for cleaning, paring, peeling and slicing small fruit and vegetables. It is also used to prepare intricate garnishes. The paring knife is a very efficient extension of thumb and finger. This helps to give good leverage.

3. Bread Knife (8” to 10”) The 9.5” is my choice.

It is used for cutting bread or any other food of soft substance with a tough skin or crust. The aggressive scalloped edge cuts hard crusts effortlessly and evenly. Do not cut meat or fish with this scalloped or serrated edge knife as it will not produce an even slice with those foods. Do not use steel with this knife it is not necessary and may damage the edges. It should stay sharp for at least five years if not abused.

4. Santoku with hollow edge (5” to 7”) (In Japanese Santoku loosely means: “Three Virtues” -slicing; dicing; and mincing) The 7” is my choice.

The Santoku knife, fitted with the RAZOR EDGE, is the all-rounder for the Asian cuisine for preparing fish, meat or vegetables. This is my favorite knife and has become the darling of home chefs! It slices

tomatoes paper thin and it cuts boneless meat and fish into small pieces.

The specially contoured Hollow Ground edge is perfect for chopping vegetables and the wide blade doubles as a spatula. Use your steel regularly as it can dull easily.

Whatever knife you choose make sure you practice with it!

Learn how to hold it so you feel the weight and balance and it becomes an extension of your hand. Stop in

to Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Ave and see me anytime and I will show you personally. I also will give you a lesson on how to use your honing steel. Remember use quality tools and keep them sharp and your tasks become easier and fun.

As always my friends remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula

USDA Tips for Reducing Food Waste and Preventing Illness WASHINGTON, April18, 2016 —As Earth Day approaches, did you know USDA has an app that can help you save money and help the environment? Or that there are some simple steps you can take in the kitchen to help you serve safer food and to help you reduce resource use and utility bills? This spring, the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations to help consumers reduce foodborne illness, resource use, and unnecessary spending for Earth Day. The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimates that 133 billion pounds of food in the available food supply goes uneaten each year. The estimated value of this food loss is $161 billion using retail prices. Simple actions such as cleaning your oven, allowing your refrigerator to properly circulate air, and downloading the free FoodKeeper app can help you reduce your risk of foodborne illness, your impact on the environment, and the cost of your bills.

The FoodKeeper The birthdate of a family member may stick in your mind, but are you able to remember when you bought all the items in your refrigerator? Every year, billions of pounds of food go to waste in the U.S. because

consumers are not sure of its quality or safety. Last year, USDA launched the FoodKeeper app to help combat this cause of waste. The FoodKeeper is available for Apple and Android devices and allows users to set up automatic notifications when foods and beverages are nearing the end of their recommended storage date.

By helping users understand how items should be stored in the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry, the application empowers consumers to choose storage methods that extend the shelf life of their items. It offers valuable advice about more than 400 food and beverage items, including various types of baby food, dairy products, eggs, meat, poultry, produce, seafood, and more. Cooking advice is also offered to ensure users prepare products in ways that eliminate foodborne bacteria.

Your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is your first line of defense in the fight against foodborne illness. Keeping items below 40 ˚F reduces the growth of illness causing pathogens and helps to keep items fresher, longer. But if your refrigerator is over-packed, it can cause problems for both your health and your wallet.

An over-packed refrigerator cannot properly circulate air,

meaning some storage zones may not be keeping proper temperature.

If food is not stored at the proper temperature, it can increase your risk of illness and cause your refrigerator’s motor to run constantly, increasing utility bills.

Don’t stack foods tightly or cover refrigerator shelves with any material that prevents air circulation from quickly and evenly cooling stored items. Leave at least an inch on all sides of items for cold air to circulate around them, and be sure not to block air vents. To check the temperature of your fridge, place an appliance thermometer at its warmest location, generally the middle of the door and wait 5 to 8 hours. If the temperature is above 40 °F, adjust the temperature control down. Check again after 5 to 8 hours, and repeat as necessary until your refrigerator is at a safe temperature.

Lastly, your kitchen is a hightraffic area where dust accumulates quickly. The front grill of your refrigerator should be kept free of dust and lint to permit free airflow to the unit’s condenser.

Cooking Cooking food to a safe internal temperature is the only way to destroy bacteria and other pathogens that can cause foodborne illness. o Whole cuts of beef, pork,

lamb and veal should be cooked to 145 °F. For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming. o Ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal should be cooked to 160 °F. o All poultry should be cooked to 165 °F.

In addition to offering health benefits, using a food thermometer can prevent overcooking. When using the oven or burners, make sure heating surfaces are clear of food debris. This will ensure an even distribution of energy for optimal heating, also reducing energy costs.

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

BOCES SUMMER ENRICHMENT THIS WEEK’S

SPOTLIGHT

When school is out the fun begins! WSWHE BOCES Summer camps offer youngsters an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of fun and educational classes.

F. Donald Myers Education Center 15 Henning Road & SUNY Adirondack Wilton Campus

JULY 11- 15; JULY 18 22; JULY 25 - 29, 2016

Three weeks of summer camps at the F. Donald Myers Center include full or half day sessions:

• A World of Art will take participants on a journey of creative projects from around the globe.

• Experiment with a variety of materials – whiteboard, cut paper, sand, 3D objects, clay and puppet characters – to become familiar with animation techniques and the process of stop motion animation in Animation Antics.

• Campers can find their own personal style through guided drawing activities in Adventures in Drawing: Dream, Doodle &

Draw.

• Culinary Camp introduces the young chef to baking and international cuisine.

• Combining the fun of summer camp and the enrichment of language immersion, campers of all ages will be exposed to Chinese Language and Culture.

• Mad Science of the Capital District will introduce younger campers to Claws, Codes and Constellations or Chemicals, Cells & Crime!

AUGUST 1 - 5, 2016 - STEM ACADEMY CAMP

at SUNY Wilton Adirondack will immerse the campers in all things STEM:

• Creative Filmmaking provides a hands-on learning experience on how to make Hollywood movies.

• Discover the world of Forensic Science as campers explore some favorite experiments with Mr. Biss.

• Campers will develop an understanding of what elements of technology and art come together to make a computer game successful in Computer Game Design.

• Mad Science of the Capital District will bring fun and exciting science explorations to the younger campers while older campers can learn about about ecology in An Introduction to Ecology and Field Natural History.

JULY 11 - AUGUST 19, 2016 SRYA THEATER ARTS SUMMER CAMP

Saratoga Springs School District, WSWHE BOCES and C-R Kids have united to offer a summer arts program like no other in the area.

To Advertise in the Summer Camp Guide

Call (518) 581-2480

• SRYA Sprouts Camps Ages 4 – 6 Going into Kindergarten.

Through storytelling, theatre games, on-your-feet fun and more, these camps will inspire and create excitement in the math, science, nature, technology or history in before starting their kindergarten year.

• SRYA Kids Camps Ages 6 – 12 Grades 1st – 5th. Experience the thrill of being part of a full-scaled, fully designed show under the guidance of highly skilled teaching artists.

• SRYA Juniors Camps Ages 12 – 15 Grades 6th – 8th. Campers experience intensive training to understand the actor’s process from auditions, to the creation of believable and sustainable characters, to the final performance.

• SRYA Teens Camps Ages 14 – 18 Grades 9th – 12th. A complete immersion in the world of theatre. Students take creative risks in each class and rehearsal, and to support one another through the artistic process.

Students then flourish both individually and as a member of the artistic ensemble. Teens have access to audition seminars, improvisational workshops, and special master classes and will also travel to NYC to witness a Broadway show and have the opportunity to meet the show’s creative team and actors.

Join in the fun! Register early to insure you don’t miss out!

For more information:

Call the WSWHE BOCES Enrichment Resource Center at (518)581-3585 or email:giftedresources@wswheboces.org Visit www.wswheboces.org/summercamps to register or www.syracamps.org for Theater Arts Camps

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EDUCATION

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

School Budget Includes Tax Increase Continued from front page.

proposal means for their wallet, but also how it will benefit the district, and its students, as a whole.

When it comes to the impact on taxpayers, Michael Piccirillo, Superintendent of Saratoga Springs City School District, shed some light on the subject.

“We won’t be able to get firm numbers until assessments come in this summer,” Piccirillo said, “But right now, we’re estimating that a home that is valued at $315,000 will see an average tax increase of $32. That might be a bit higher or lower depending on where you live in

the community, but generally it comes within dollars of that number.”

One thing is for certain: the taxpayer’s hard-earned dollars are not going to waste. There are a multitude of improvements and additions to the district this budget will fund, all of which end up benefiting students directly and measurably.

“In the fall, we take proposals from the building level, from teachers and principals, and look at the things we need to prioritize,” explained Piccirillo.

“Proposals that are in line with our vision and help move our goals forward are prioritized.”

There are two different

tiers of budget proposals, with the district’s top priorities in Tier 1. Tier 1 includes continuing the much-successful Parent University, expanding Project Lead the Way, which develops STEM curriculum and expanding Project Lift, an after-school prevention program. The most costly proposal on Tier 1 is the addition of five special education teachers at the elementary level.

“As with most school districts, we have more students coming in with greater need,” said Piccirillo about the addition of the special education teachers. “Our feeling was that we needed to layer in some support

there. We know that if we can assist students and get them on track earlier, then they’re going to be more successful later on.”

Piccirillo also noted that Tier 1 includes the continued funding of the district’s mental health clinic it runs with Parsons Child and Family Center. Last year, the clinic was paid for with a grant, but to ensure stable funding, it was placed on the budget for this year.

“With grants, you don’t know year to year what funding is going to be, and we didn’t want to jeopardize the potential to have that sort of support program,” added Piccirillo.

“Meeting the needs of students and their families is critically important.”

Tier 2 of the budget proposal includes adding social workers for the high school and elementary school, expanding modified sports, hiring a new social studies teacher, ELA teacher and science teacher at the high school, and hiring more teaching assistants.

The budget, including Tier 1 and 2, features over 15 new instructor positions total.

“I don’t project we will be putting forward new proposals for programming and staffing anywhere near what we’re doing this year,” said Piccarillo. “This is a big deal because we know we can afford to do it and this is probably our one shot.”

What makes this year so monumental – and not only for Saratoga Springs, but for all New York schools – is that it is the end of the Gap Elimination Adjustment.

The Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) was first enacted in the 2010-11 fiscal year by former Governor Paterson to help close New York's budget deficit resulting from the Great Recession. Based

on a formula, the GEA took a portion of New York’s revenue shortfall and divided it among all school districts in the state, which reduced each district’s total state aid.

Since the GEA was imposed five years ago, Saratoga Springs City School District has lost over $25 million in state aid they could have received. However, this year, they’re getting $2 million of that money back.

“We didn’t get everything we could’ve gotten over the years, but we’ll move forward and plan in this new environment,” explained Piccarillo.

What comes next, before residents vote on May 17, is the release of a budget newsletter that goes out to all taxpayers in the community. This newsletter explains the budget in full, including tax rates, revenue and expenditures.

Furthermore, a fast facts sheet is presented to all parent organizations, such as the PTA and PTSO, and Picarillo goes to every faculty meeting and presents that same information to faculty.

There will be one more budget hearing on May 10, where the entire budget will be gone over again. After that, the district waits for the voting results on May 17.

“Last year, we had an over 80 percent support for our budget.

The community has been incredibly supportive and we are so grateful for that,” said Piccarillo.

“We’re always trying to get our students to that next level. We’re always looking to be better. We’ll never stop that notion of continuous improvement.”

For more information about the Saratoga Springs City School District’s budget proposal, as well as voting information, visit saratogaschools.org.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

EDUCATION BRIEFS

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Commemorative Bricks for Sale BSpa Middle School wins “Most Enthusiastic” to Support Saratoga Schools SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning is selling commemorative bricks to support creative programming opportunities in the Saratoga Springs City School District (SSCSD).

The commemorative bricks, which can be personalized with names or a message, will soon line the pathway leading to Saratoga Springs High School. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go directly toward supporting SSCSD. The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning funds

grants in all grade levels and subject areas, including math, science, technology, languages and the arts.

Each brick is $50 and can be purchased by going to saratogalearning.org/pathway/ and filling out a form. Forms and payment can be mailed to Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning at P.O Box 258, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Questions can be directed to Ralph Willner-Giwerc at info@ saratogalearning.org.

Scotties Stampede 5k in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District is hosting Scotties Stampede, the Ballston Spa 5k for Education, on Saturday, May 21, at 9 a.m.

The entire community is invited to walk or run in this fun athletic event organized by the school district. The primary goal of the 5K is to bring the school community together and encourage students and their families to participate in healthy and active lifestyles.

Financially, the 5K will

provide revenue for the district’s Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.

Information about sponsorships or volunteer opportunities is available by contacting the district’s Coordinator of Development, Amber Mooney, at amooney@bscsd.org or 518884-7195 x1369. For registration and additional details, please visit the event website at scottiesstampede.org.

Assembly on Distracted Driving GALWAY — Jacy Good survived a car accident caused by a man talking on a cell phone while driving.

The accident killed both of Jacy’s parents and left her with only a 10 percent chance of survival. In an effort to prevent distracted driving and accidents like hers, she will tell her story to students in

grade 9 through 12 at the Galway Jr/Sr High School Auditorium on Friday, April 22 at 1:20 p.m.

For more information about the events contact Principal Michael Healey at 518-882-1033 or mjhealey@galwaycsd.org. For more information about Jacy, visit Hangupanddrive.com

Voters Approve Saratoga Springs Public Library Budget: 232 yes, 12 no. Brady Elected Trustee SARATOGA SPRINGS —Saratoga Springs School District residents have approved a tax levy of $5,078,265 to operate the Saratoga Springs Public Library in FY 2016-2017. Frank Brady of Saratoga Springs was elected to the library’s Board of Trustees with 231 votes; he ran unopposed.

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

funds for the library are collected when school taxes are collected.

The proposed FY 16-17 budget contains no increase over the amount levied in FY 15-16. An estimated $425,335 will be available from sources other than FY 16-17 property taxes. The tax amount for public library purposes appears as a separate item on school district tax bills.

ALBANY – Ballston Spa Middle School won the award for “Most Enthusiasm” at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on Sunday, April 17 in Albany. Proceeds from the walk go toward Best Buddies, an international non-profit that creates employment, social and leadership opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Saratoga YMCA’s Preschool Art Show SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA Preschool held its annual Art Show on Wednesday, April 13 in the Cyber Café of the Saratoga Springs Branch. This year’s Art Show theme was “Habitats Around the World” and reflected the students’ lessons about different environments and their inhabitants.

Preschool students, ages 2 to 5, from all three preschool sites (Wilton, Saratoga and Wesley Community) participated in the Art Show by creating artwork and engaging in interactive displays such as a ‘kid-made’ planetarium, complete with astronaut gear and a rocket ship. Over 160 families attended the Preschool Art Show and enjoyed a gallery of 15 unique habitat displays

throughout the halls of the Y. Throughout the school year, children engage in activities that develop their fine and gross motor skills as well as strengthen their self-esteem, communication, reading, science, math and literacy skills.

The SRYMCA Preschool has an “open door” policy. The Y welcomes parents and guardians to be a part of their child’s school experience and participate in programs.

Registration for the 20162017 school year is ongoing with limited openings in classes for ages 2 through 4. If you would like to schedule a visit or if you are interested in more information, call Colleen Girvin at 518-583-9622, ext.

114 or visit srymca.org.

Preschool student Bellamy Clark dressed as an astronaut with her space display. Photo provided.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Cooking Classes Learn the core fundamental techniques of international vegetarian cooking. Using the freshest, healthiest seasonal ingredients, this class includes a discussion and demonstration of several essential culinary techniques and generous tastes of dishes prepared. Cost is $35 for each class and will be taught by Intaba Liff-Anderson, one of the seasoned chefs at Four Seasons Café. Classes are each Sunday at Four Seasons, 120 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, from 4 – 6 p.m.

For questions or to register, call (518) 587-4670 ext 2 and speak with Rich or email Richard@ fourseasonsnaturalfoods.com.

Sustainable Saratoga’s 3rd Annual Tree Toga Tree Planters and 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 than 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

Horses, Health and Changing History The Start of a New Racing Tradition. On Sunday, May 1 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs a preKentucky Derby racing kickoff to benefit the learning league – project transition and employees and friends. This event is the must be there place to be to enjoy the pre-arrival of the 2016 racing season in Saratoga and getting ready for the 2016 Triple Crown Series. The event will be co-hosted

by Sackatoga Stables manager/ owner Jack Knowlton (Funny Cide – winner of 2003’s Derby and Preakness). Your ticket will have year-round value as explained at the event. For tickets or additional information call Bill Yaiser of the Learning League and Project Transition at (518) 491-0556.

Suggested ticket price is $125 per attendee.

Celebrate Your Life-CYCLE for 50+ On May 3, 6-8 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School, learn the benefits and delights of cycling as an older adult in this hands-on, wheels-out-there fun workshop GEARED to get you jazzed for the upcoming biking season.

Presenters include experienced bicycle tour leaders and authors of guides to biking in Cuba and the Canadian Maritimes. To register and for full course description, see www.saratogaschools.org/ community and look for course # FG029S – 02. For more information, call (518) 744 1399.

27th Annual Fundraising Event The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) invites the community to attend their 27th annual fundraiser, the May Day Spring Fling, to be held at the Canfield Casino on Wednesday, May 4 from 5:30 p.m.

- 9 p.m. The event is sponsored

by Longfellows Restaurant and the The Olde Bryan Inn and will include an open bar tended

by VIP Bartenders, dinner and dessert stations, an exciting live and silent auction and music by J. Yager. At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to help support EOC’s new endeavor, a traveling food pantry. The pantry will serve as an outreach vehicle that will visit areas of the county

where residents are in need of food, as a first point of contact, as well as other services such as weatherization. Purchase tickets http://www.brownpapertickets. com/event/1224431 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.

Care Links Fundraiser Hilton Garden Inn will be the site for the 13th Annual Luncheon to support CARE LINKS of Southern Saratoga County on Thursday, May 19 at its Clifton Park location.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. to provide time to examine the raffle items with lunch served beginning at 12:30 p.m. Ticket price is $25 and the menu is Garden Salad, Chicken Francaise with Rice Pilaf Green Beans, Vanilla Chocolate Mousse and Coffee or Tea. Tickets may be purchased at Community Human Services located at 543 Saratoga Road in Glenville, the Clifton Park Town Hall, the Halfmoon Senior Center; Healthplex Fitness located at 1673 Route 9 in Halfmoon; and the Malta Town Hall. CARE LINKS is a program where volunteers are recruited from the community, are trained and matched with seniors who need non-medical assistance.

The program is open to seniors in the towns of Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta and the city of Mechanicville.

Currently there are 280 seniors receiving assistance in one form or another at no cost to them.

The Wesley Foundation Gala – Seventies Style Celebrate 1970’s style at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club on Saturday,

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016 May 21 from 6 – 10 p.m. to raise funds for The Wesley Community - an organization that serves more than 700 Saratoga area seniors and those with long-term disabilities. The night will offer delicious food from Chef John Ireland at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, décor from Fine Affairs, music from The Refrigerators, classic cars, fondue stations, a sundae bar featuring ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s of Saratoga, a 1970’s themed candy bar, complimentary champagne on arrival, a silent auction and photos against groovy backdrops.

Don’t miss this exciting evening to support The Wesley Community’s Spring building renovation.

Cocktail party attire is suggested and stylish 70’s attire is also welcome. Last year’s event sold out, so make your reservations soon. Reservations are $125 per person, $200 per couple. Full event details call (518) 691.1420 or online registration are available at www.thewesleycommunity.org/ gala.

Armed Forces Day The Town of Malta Veterans Committee has begun planning a special salute to the military by holding their annual parade on Saturday, May 21, 2016 – “Armed Forces Day” and you are invited.

We are reaching out to the community, military and veterans’ families, groups and organizations, troop and military family support groups. Veterans at large are invited to join in an ad-hoc formation from various service branches – including currently serving and former service members – for one joint march element. Spread the word. For more information or an application, call (518) 899-4411.

Ryan’s Run Ryan’s Run, sponsored by Saratoga Springs Teachers Association, is a 5K run/walk at Saratoga Spa State Park at the Warming Hut on May 21, 2016. All proceeds go to support families with MIOP and to fund research. The race is chip timed by AREEP. Register at www. curemiop.org.

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.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Let RSVP assist you to find a challenging, rewarding and significant service opportunity in your local community. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches the personal interests and skills with opportunities that make a difference. Choices include: mentoring at local schools or with programs that support school age children, transporting seniors to and from medical appointments, delivering meals to homebound seniors or visiting with lonely elderly individuals looking for socialization. Kitchen help is also needed at several congregate dining locations throughout the county or you can join a team providing home repairs to ensure safety to neighbors in need or perhaps lead an exercise class or help out a community organization office to operate more efficiently.

We have many options that may fit your volunteer needs. If you are 55 or older and would like to hear more about RSVP and how you might get started volunteering, call RSVP at (518) 884-4110 today. In Saratoga County RSVP is sponsored by the Office for the Aging.

Senior Nutrition Program Persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served Monday – Friday at Noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County (Congregate Dining). Meal sites are located in: Ballston Spa, Charlton, Clifton Park, Corinth, Edinburg, Galway, Greenfield, Hadley, Halfmoon, Malta, Mechanicville, Moreau, Saratoga, Schuylerville and Waterford. Reservations are needed at least one day in advance by noon. A registration form must be completed annually. The suggested donation is $2. For more information and contact phone numbers of locations, please call Billie Jo at The Office for the Aging (518) 884-4996.

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

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

Family Friendly Event

Friday, April 22 Thrift Shop $3.00 Bag Sale Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A $3 bag sale and a toy sale with new and different items also on sale through the end of April. Items included, household goods, books, toys, clothes and shoes for men, women and children. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. The Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday.

Our proceeds after expenses are given back to community service organizations. For more information, please call (518) 695-4640.

Saratoga Warhorse Foundation Fundraiser Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

A fundraiser helping veterans adjust to post-military life. “The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour” features Dan Geurin, Steve Van Zandt and Aaron David Ward. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information or to reserve your ticket, call (518) 584-2585.

Saturday, April 23 Vendor/Craft Show General Schuyler Rescue Squad, Rt 29, Schuylerville 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Please come out and show your support. Over 35 vendors, refreshments will be sold and raffles. Lots of fun and crafters.

Contact Pat (518) 331-2978.

Unique Approach to Healthcare One Big Roof (located at the Saratoga Health and Wellness

Building), 538 Maple Ave. (Route 9), Saratoga Springs, 4 – 5 p.m.

Sarah LoBisco, ND, naturopathic doctor and functional medicine practitioner to present on her new book BreakFree Medicine: A Systematic and Integrated Guide to Balancing Your Body, highlighting a unique approach to healthcare. Admission: $5 donation requested to cover expenses.

Donny Elvis Fundraiser The Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will present Donny Elvis.

Doors open at 5 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. For more information, contact Aileen Thomas, (518) 583-2905.

Preaching in my Yes Dress Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Join us for an evening with minister and memoirist Jo Page.

After a series of childhood misfortunes, self-avowed churchgeek Jo Page decided it was her job to figure out how to stay on God’s good side and maybe spare the family any more tragedy. But she was a girl, and a Lutheran.

When Page’s pastor handed her a brochure enumerating all the ways in which she, as a female, was to be silent and submissive, she gave up on the church and went off in search of sex and drugs and rockand-roll. Eventually Page found her way back into the church and ultimately into ordained ministry, spending twenty years in the ecclesiastical trenches. For more information and other events visit, www.northshire.com.

Sunday, April 24 Breakfast Buffet Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11 a.m.

We have made to order omelets.

CALENDAR 25 Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for Senior Citizens and children under 5 are free. For more information call (518) 584-1841.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Admission is free, over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, handmade items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. Rain or shine. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month. Call (518) 289-5470 for information.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Informational Forum Saratoga Springs PresbyterianNew England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., 4 p.m.

This forum will provide an overview of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease as well as speak to the challenges of care giving in dealing with the shattering effect that AD and dementia can have on people’s lives. A question and answer segment will also be included as part of the forum. The resource speakers will be Nancy Cummings and Lynn Young. Nancy is Director of the Anne B. and Leon J. Goldberg Resource Center, a NYSDOH designated Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease. Lynn is currently working with the NYSDOH Alzheimer’s Disease Program and was formerly Director of Eddy Alzheimer’s Services and Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center. For more information call (518) 727-3615 or email papanon@nycap.rr.com.

Monday, April 25 NYS Boater Safety Course Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Join instructor Allan Miller on Monday April 25 and Tuesday, April 26, for a comprehensive course on the fundamentals of safe boat operation. This is

a required course for anyone operating a personal watercraft in NYS. All persons between the ages of 10 and 18 must have a NYS Boater Safety Certification and individuals born on or after 5/1/96 must complete a boater education course in order to operate a boat. Upon completion, those under 18 will receive a Boater Safety Certificate and those over 18 may apply to NYS Parks for theirs. Ages 10+ Min/Max: 6/45. Fee: R $50, NR $55, SRR $25. For more information, call (518) 899-4411.

Polish Dinner

Concert: Skidmore Big Band

Café Lena, 43 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, Signup 7 p.m.; Show 7:30 p.m.

NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed will be hosting the evening for SABS. This month’s featured artist is Phil Drum; could be early Delta Blues, played on a Kalamazoo KG14.

This event is on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Come on down to listen and/or play the Blues.

Admission is only $5.

Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore Campus, 8 p.m.

Free and open to the public. For more information, call (518) 5805321 or go to www.skidmore.edu/ zankel.

Tuesday, April 26 Saratoga Friends Glasby Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Saratoga Friends is a social group for baby boomers who are new to the Saratoga area and are interested in making new friends to socialize with. We also welcome folks who are not new to the area but want to make new friends. This is not a dating or singles group. Couples and singles are welcome and there is no membership fee. Group members plan social activities based on their interests. For more information or questions contact newsaratogafriends@gmail.com or join our New Saratoga Friends Meetup group at www.Meetup. com.

Wednesday, April 27 Volkswalk Saratoga National Historic Park Battlefield Visitor’s Center, Rte 32, Stillwater, 10 a.m.

Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Register 30 minutes before start. A Volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area. For more information, visit www.ava.org or ESCV www.walkescv.org.

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Menu: Kielbasa, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, potato pancakes, applesauce, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea.

Donation requested: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 years) and Military with ID Card, $6 children 5-12, children under 5 free, $10 all takeouts. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

The Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam

All about Birds Crandall Library, Christine L. McDonald Community Room, lower level, Glens Falls, 7 p.m.

Joan Collins will present “All About Birds,” a multimedia introduction to birding as part of the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www. southernadirondackaudubon.org.

Thursday, April 28 Shakespeare at the Library Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, 4 p.m.

Meet William Shakespeare... an eager but harried young playwright who is trying to write, direct, cast, and bring dramatic life to his halffinished plays: Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and Romeo and Juliet.

As Will struggles with actors who forget their lines, insistent producers, garish set designers, and always the “words, words, words”... we learn about his life, his language and his legacy. Open to grades 3-8. For more information, call (518) 695-6641.

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

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Ken Bollerud Named Senior Citizen of the Year

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

Troop 1’s Newest Eagle Scout

James Sanders (center), of Troop 1 in Ballston Spa, received his Eagle Scout Award at a recent Court of Honor held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church. Pictured with Sanders, Dee Sanders, mother (left), and Tom Sanders, (right).

Sanders’s Eagle Scout project involved clearing and leveling land and building a patio for the residents to use at an AIM Services residential house. AIM is a non-profit agency that provides services to individuals with disabilities.

Healthy Living Helps Refugees and Immigrants

The Saratoga Springs Rotary Club named Kenneth Bollerud (left) its Senior Citizen of the Year for 2016. Nominated by Saratoga Springs Public Library Director A. Issac Pulver (right), Bollerud has served as a library trustee since 1981 and as Board President for the past 28 years. He has also been involved with open space planning activities in the city, has held numerous volunteer roles at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church and is a member and current chair of the Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association. He resides in Saratoga Springs with his wife, Natalie. Photo provided.

WILTON — Healthy Living Market and Cafe have partnered up with fellow Vermont company Seventh Generation on a fundraising campaign to provide both donations and much-needed household supplies to the U.S. Committee for Refugees

and Immigrants (USCRI). The campaign’s grand finale is a household supplies drive and fundraising event hosted in both stores on Monday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During the drive, guests can donate cleaning supplies by purchasing ready-made bags of

household items available instore and dropping it off at one of the donation bins at the exit.

They can also support the cause by rounding up their totals at the register to donate the difference. The drive will continue until the end of April.

Saratoga Bridges hosts 2nd Annual “Day in the Dirt”

On Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saratoga Bridges will be hosting the 2nd Annual “Day in the Dirt.” Volunteers at “Day in the Dirt” will enjoy a day of fresh air and sunshine as they help beautify the community through spring cleanup at Saratoga Bridges’ day programs and community based homes.

Saratoga Bridges is currently

seeking volunteers who are looking to give back; Individuals, families, businesses and corporations are all welcome.

Volunteers will work on projects and then gather at the Memorial Garden at their Administrative Campus for lunch from 12 to 1 p.m.

They are looking for contributions to help fund their ongoing horticulture projects as well.

To participate as a volunteer or to donate, please contact Pamela Polacsek at ppolacsek@saratogabridges.org or 518-587-0723 ext.

1255.

For more information about Saratoga Bridges and their community involvement, visit saratogabridges.org.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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High Fashion Hits Saratoga with Electric City Couture SARATOGA SPRINGS — Designers from across New York showed off their stunning creations at The Electric City Couture Fashion Show on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 at Universal Preservation Hall. Several local designers from Saratoga Springs were involved in the show: Kim Vanyo of

Khymanyo Studio and Cecilia Frittelli and Richard Lockwood of Frittelli and Lockwood.

The event consisted of two full runway shows. The first, on Saturday evening, was themed “shattered” and featured visual interludes from V. Owen Bush and music from Nate da Great. The setting

focused on a hard-edged look that morphed into the organic, setting the stage for Sunday afternoon’s fashion show. The second show, “repose,” featured a Hanging Gardens of Babylon theme.

For more information about Electric City Couture, visit electriccitycouture.com.

Photos by Mark Bolles

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

“Kaspar” Explores Limits of Language SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore College Department of Theater is performing “Kaspar”

by Peter Handke for its Spring Director’s Lab production.

Show times are each night from Thursday, April 28 through Sunday, May 1 at 8 p.m. at Skidmore’s Black Box Theater.

“Kaspar” dissects the role of language in the human experience, drawing inspiration from the story of Kaspar Hauser.

Hauser lived in the early 19th century in Germany and claimed to have lived his entire life in complete isolation and captivity, rendering him incapable of language, though much controversy surrounds his story. Award-winning Austrian playwright Peter Handke explores the limits of language in “Kaspar” and how it can act as “social torture.” Expression of thought is limited by what can be articulated, making language all-powerful but restrictive.

Skidmore’s production of “Kaspar” is directed by senior theater student Aaron Ardisson.

Skidmore’s Director’s Lab shows

Skidmore Theater’s production of “Kaspar,” directed by Aaron Ardisson ’16. Photo by Sue Kessler.

enable selected directing students to work in a larger venue than campus studios and to work with more fully realized design elements.

Tickets to “Kaspar” are $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. Seating is limited. To reserve seats, contact the Skidmore Theater Box

Office at 518-580-5439 or boxoffice@skidmore.edu. Tickets are also available at skidmore.edu/ academics/theater.

“Sixties Spectacular” Show is Far Out! QUEENSBURY — Adirondack Productions and Theater (APT) will perform its ninth annual show on Friday, April 29 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at the Queensbury High School Auditorium. Suggested donation for the show is $6 for adults and $3 for children.

This year’s show is titled “Sixties

Spectacular” and includes vignettes from popular songs, TV shows, commercials and movies of the 1960’s.

Children will enjoy numbers from the Flintstones, the Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Pink Panther and Mr. Ed the talking horse.

APT is a local theater program that provides an opportunity

to adults for self-expression and personal growth through performing and visual arts. The program began in 2001 as part of a life skills education series at the Warren-Washington ARC. This year’s group includes approximately 45 developmentally disabled adults, with ages ranging from 20’s to 60’s, from Warren,

Washington and Saratoga County.

APT provides a unique creative outlet and social opportunity in a supportive, encouraging environment.

To learn more about Adirondack Productions and Theater, contact group director Ruth Bletz-Clark at rbletz@verizon.net.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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$55K for Education Enrichment at SIS Gala SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Independent School (SIS) held its annual Spring Gala on Friday, April 15 at Saratoga National Golf Club.

Over 170 guests attended the Spring Gala, and raised more than $55,000 for SIS. The evening, hosted by event co-chairs Heath Ames and Catherine LoMonico, featured food, auctions, complementary cocktails from Springbrook Distillery and entertainment by The Garland Nelson Ensemble.

Photos by Mark Bolles

The funds raised at the Spring Gala will be used to expand in-school academic enrichment programs, teaching resources and classroom supplies for its new academic wing.

Founded by parents in 1991, Saratoga Independent School is a New York State private elementary school for children in kindergarten through grade 6. For more information about SIS, visit siskids.org.

The Auffredou family (left to right): Laura, Linda, Martin and Chris.

Co-Chairs Catherine LoMonico and Heath Ames.

(Left to right): Jessica Marriott, Desiree Drindak, Anne-Marie Campbell and Charles Marriott

(Left to right): Susan Dake, Alysa Arnold and Linda Toohey.

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

week of 4/22-4/28 friday, 4/22: Sugar Pill, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Carlo Aonzo w/ Rene Izquierdo, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Steve Candlen, 7:30 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Houde + Hofmanis, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Tailspin, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Fresh, 6 pm @ Diamond Club Grill 587.2022 Slow Burn, 8 pm @ Dozer’s — 587.9478 Shames, 4 pm @ End Zone Sports Pub — 584.6460 Rich Clements Band, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 North and South Dakota, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Hair of the Dog, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Sketches of Influence, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Mark Kleinhaut, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Dead 2 Me, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Pink Talking Phish, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Beatin’ the Odds, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Yankee Holler, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 South Street Saints, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Pat Decker, 6:30 pm @ Thirsty Owl — 587.9694 The Refrigerators, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

Crossfire, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Tim Ortiz, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Aaron Civic, 6:30 pm @ Thirsty Owl — 587.9694 DeeJay Element, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

sunday, 4/24: An Evening with Loudon Wainwright III, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Live Jazz Brunch, 10 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

monday, 4/25: Megan Houde, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473

wednesday, 4/27: Acoustic Blues, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 J Yager, 6 pm @ Diamond Club Grill — 583.1105 The Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

thursday, 4/28: saturday, 4/23: Willy Porter + Carmen Nickerson, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Dave Porter, 8 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 John Eisenhart, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Motion Blur, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Out of the Box, 6 pm @ Diamond Club Grill 587.2022 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Russ Kennedy, 6 pm @ Gideon Putnam — 584.3000 Ill Funk Ensemble, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Funk Evolution, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Nelson Esposito Quintana, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Chuck Lamb, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Everything Turned to Color, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Dan Sherwin, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Mister F w/ Broccoli Samurai, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

Marcus Ruggiero, 7 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Garland Nelson, 6 pm @ Diamond Club Grill — 583.1105 In Spite of Ourselves, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Deadbeats, 7 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Chris Carey + Mike O’Donnell, 8 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Rock Gallery 3, 8 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Scott Garling, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 A Thousand Horses, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

Puzzles ACROSS 1 Norms: Abbr.

5 Channel with a “Congressional Chronicle” online archive 10 In an unexpected direction 14 Hawkeye State 15 Curly-tailed Japanese dog 16 Old conductance units 17 Give the okay 19 Trusted assistant 20 Move it, old-style 21 Thames islands 22 Northern Ireland province 24 Leaves for a cigar 26 Came up 27 Bring lunch from home, say 29 __-Mart Stores, Inc. 32 Walks leisurely 35 Christmastide 36 Boxing legend 37 Manicurist’s tool 38 Tit for __ 39 Baking amts.

40 Pie __ mode 41 “Never Wave at __”: 1952 film 43 Tread water to check out the surroundings, as a whale 45 DVR button 46 Dismiss from the job 48 “Hogan’s Heroes” colonel 50 Oft-rented suits 54 Insert new film 56 Spice Girl Halliwell 57 One: Pref.

58 Settled on the ground 59 Alter a manuscript, e.g.

62 Savior in a Bach cantata 63 Path for a drink cart 64 Kitchenware brand 65 Play segments 66 Like some private communities 67 Coloring agents DOWN 1 Vision 2 “Road __”: 1947 Hope/Crosby film 3 Nerdy sort 4 Enc. with some bills 5 Colorful cats 6 Chair lift alternative

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38 7 Sty residents 8 Sports fig.

9 Kin of organic, at the grocery store 10 Stockpile 11 Gloss over 12 Went by scooter 13 River of Flanders 18 Mother-of-pearl 23 Theater box 25 Equal to the task 26 Border on 28 New York City suburb on the Hudson 30 Dog food brand 31 Speech problem 32 At a distance 33 Runner’s distance 34 Ostracize 38 Propane container

39 Use a keypad 41 Samoan capital 42 Blowhard 43 Ate noisily, as soup 44 Playful sprite 47 “Remington __”: ‘80s TV detective show 49 Cross-legged meditation position 51 Dr. Mallard’s apt nickname on “NCIS” 52 Chilling in the locker room, as champagne 53 Storage towers 54 Indian royal 55 Util. bill 56 Sudden wind 60 __ Fail: Irish coronation stone 61 Actor Beatty

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: Scapegoat, Escape goat Scapegoat, which is one who is blamed for another’s misdeeds, is the correct word, though escape goat is actually closer to the original meaning of the phrase. It has roots in an ancient Jewish custom that allows one of two sacrificial goats to go free, taking the sins of the people with it. This goat was the escaped goat, which was later shortened to scapegoat.

Making Jim the scapegoat for the team’s loss is absurd.

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

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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Guess What Just Happened!

SARATOGA SPRINGS- Whether you look at the sea of celebrating blue and white, or the lone dejected Colonie lacrosse player, you reach the same conclusion: Saratoga Springs High School has scored! In this case, it was the deciding goal in the fourth quarter on a 10-9 victory at home vs. Colonie, for SSHS’s second victory, at home on Thursday, April 14. Colonie had battled back to tie the score at 9, but the Blue Streaks were not to be denied. SSHS is now 3-2 on the season in league play, 3-3 overall. Their next game is on Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m., vs. Shaker at home. Photos by MarkBolles.com.

Saratoga Cycling Studio and Dr. Moreau Cycle For Pediatric Cancer

Miss Empire Rose, Amanda Abdagic and Dr. Mark Moreau

SCS owners Gerard and Angela Amedio

Cycling for a Cause! Photos by MarkBolles.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, April 16, fitness enthusiasts gathered and pedaled for an excellent cause at Saratoga Cycling Studio (SCS), 422 Broadway, Suite 3.

A 90-minute cycle-thon, organized by Dr. Mark Moreau, owner of Saratoga Smile Care (200 Church Street), and SCS owners Angela and Gerard Amedio, was an opportunity for people to support cyclists’ efforts by pledging donations.

On hand to support the festivities (and ride herself ) was Miss Empire Rose, Amanda Abdagic.

As a result of the 90-minute cycle-thon, The Smile On Life Fund, benefitting pediatric cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Care and Research Institute in Boston,

MA, will receive $600. Even better news is that you can still donate to The Smile On Life Fund: drop off a check at any

Saratoga National Bank and Trust Location or visit www.

SmileOnLife.org for more information.

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

All Outdoors Here’s To May – It’s On The Way!

by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a lousy prognosticator, but I’ll go out in a limb and declare that the month of May will sweep away the tattered remains of early spring and usher in the glorious, sunny weather that we all deserve. I know the odds are with me in this prediction, but I’m nagged by my memory of sitting in the woods one raw, May morning, snow falling vindictively as I tried to get the attention of a turkey I wanted to roast. I’ll never know if it was the frozen shower that quelled his amorous inclinations or my own ineptitude with striker and slate that kept him away. Perhaps he just didn’t hear me for the chattering of his beak.

His loss. He would have been in a much warmer place had he just come a calling. I can say though, with absolute certainty, that this May will be a month of celebration for the sportsmen and sportswomen of the state.

Ben’s Bird If you asked me to name one of our founding fathers that I would like to kick back and have a beer with, Benjamin Franklin would be my first choice. He had a rare wit, sense of humor and a gift with words that makes me green with envy. What comes to mind is a statement attributed to him concerning our national symbol. I did a little research about the whole Bald Eagle vs. Wild Turkey controversy that has been swirling about for the last 230 years or so.

What I found was this - old Ben never publicly argued for the Wild Turkey to be adopted as the symbol of our fledgling nation, but he did set forth a solid argument for

the turkey in a letter to his daughter in the late 1700s. Upon seeing the Great Seal with the eagle’s head in its position of prominence, he wryly made the observation that it more resembled a turkey and then expounded upon the virtues of the turkey in contrast to those of the eagle. Google it up on your device of choice and read his words for yourself.

I think you’ll agree that he was a funny man.

I bring this up because May 1 is the opening day of New York’s spring turkey season. Thousands of hunters with turkey fever will be up at “0 dark 30” so they can be in the woods before first light.

Visions of long bearded toms will have strutted through their heads the night before, and probably will again, while they sit amidst the damp earthy aroma of the woods at dawn. I can speak with some authority on this because I have found that, through personal experience, I excel at napping with my back to a tree, bathed in warm sunlight. You will have much better luck than me if you do your homework and keep your eyes open in the woods.

Luck plays a prominent role in the success of our pursuit of game. You can improve your odds by doing your homework and preparing for the big day ahead of time. You may have treated yourself to a new shotgun because you deserved it. Spend some quality time with it on the range, so you know exactly how to operate it when the pressure is on. The last thing you want to do, while you’re heart is thundering, is to fumble around for the safety because it’s in a different location than the one on retired Betsy. New gun or not, “pattern” it before you hunt especially if you are using a different choke or the latest new ammo. Not all ammo will perform equally with your shotgun and choke combination, so try a few different loads to find the one that gives the best performance.

If you haven’t located the local flock of birds yet, head out to the areas that you will likely hunt at about sundown, or before sun up, and try to get them to gobble.

Locating the roost is a key element to a successful hunt. Flocks will tend to use the same roosting

trees for extended periods of time unless forced to move. Most hunters I know use a “shock call” to get the toms to “shock gobble.” Owl hoots, crow calls and air horns all work well to get toms to reply.

Don’t overdo it though, just get a rough idea where they roost, and then investigate the area in midday while the toms are foraging for food and lady birds. If you can find the trees they roost in, you will have tipped the odds of success heavily in your favor. Now that you’ve found your birds and scouted the best place to set your ambush, leave and don’t go back until show time. Practice with your calls at home or at work if you can get away with it. Wives and co-workers will love the sounds you make and are sure to offer their advice and constructive criticism. Lastly, don’t let your eyelids slam shut while you’re waiting for the gobbler of your dreams to strut into range.

I know how fanatical turkey hunters can be and trust me when I say that there are more of them around than you suspect.

The esteem with which they hold the wild turkey seemingly has no bounds. If Ben Franklin were here today, he may have pried his tongue from his cheek and made an impassioned and public endorsement of the wild turkey as the symbol of this great nation based on its popularity with outdoorsmen.

Pike, Pickerel and Walleye, Oh My! May 7 is the opening day of Pike, Pickerel and Walleye season and anyone not in the woods will be casting and trolling about for our finny friends. All of these fish

provide great sport to the lucky anglers whose offerings they strike. Pike, and their close cousins, Pickerel, are easy to entice. A large shiner under a bobber or a flashy lure will get their greedy attention fast. They can be found in most of the local lakes, ponds, and rivers and will be found in relatively shallow and weedy water.

Whether you fish from shore or a boat, you can have a lot of rodbending action with these fish.

They are excellent table fare, but if you don’t intend to keep them, handle with care to improve their chance of survival.

Walleye have a certain mystique about them, and are considered difficult to catch. They do prefer to spend their time in deeper water and are believed to be more active at night. Their large eyes with reflective retinas allow them to see like a cat in the dark, and many of the avid walleye fishermen I know fish during the graveyard shift to catch them. I know that they hunt and will bite at any time of the day, and the vast majority I’ve caught have bent my rod during daylight hours. Volumes have been written on techniques to bring these fish to the net, but I’ve found that simple curl tailed grubs and tube jigs cast in the right areas work best.

They are among the best tasting fish I’ve fried and I like keeping the 19 to 22 inch fish the best. Not enough meat on the smaller ones and the bigger ones are the best breeders so I let them go.

The Stripers Are Coming!

Striped Bass are headed our way this month, along with the herring they like to eat. Why go

to the shore to fish, when the fish swim up the mighty Hudson for our fishing convenience? They are coming up to spawn and are ravenously hungry. Stripers dead end at the federal dam in Troy and can be caught from shore or you can increase your opportunities if you have a boat. They’re easily fooled by live herring that you catch yourself in the river. Heavy tackle is needed, because fish in the 10 to 20 pound range are common, and brutes 25 pounds or more are often caught but more often lost.

The run often comes in waves, is water temperature sensitive and can be here and gone in a matter of a couple of days. If you want to have a go at these ocean nomads, check websites and forums frequently so you don’t miss out.

The fishing season is coming on strong as the warmer weather settles in. You don’t need to be an angler or a hunter to appreciate this welcome change of season. When you’re outdoors, take the time to notice the buds swelling in the trees and the general greening of the land. Color is coming back to our neck of the woods as our migratory feathered friends return, and it seems that we will be treated to the return of the 17 year cicada which, as implied, doesn’t happen every year. Enjoy!

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.

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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What Defines Leadership?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY What makes an athlete, and what makes a coach a leader? A couple of columns ago I wrote about the different types of coaching philosophies from old school to new school scenarios. “Old school” coaches use overt discipline tactics and reverse psychology in a form of punishment, while the “new school” coach is more of a communicator, with a lot of positive reinforcement for encouragement. The coach, in whatever case it might be, is the “top cop,” the leader of the team and in scholastic athletics - an adult guiding young adults, or children.

Here are some leadership qualities that fit the description, taken from Ryan Renquist’s “The Notebook of Champions” Building Success One Victory at a Time (Sixth Edition). Ryan is the Boy’s Varsity Basketball Coach at Walsh High School in Walsh, Colorado.

A LEADER LEADS BY EXAMPLE: A leader must be a positive role model at all times. Every word spoken has to be a positive word. Every act he takes must be a positive act.

A leader can never be negative. He/she must be a shining example of what it takes to be great.

A LEADER BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN OTHERS: A leader must be the type of person that others want to be like.

He/she has to inspire his teammates to be their very best.

A LEADER IS AN EXTENSION OF THE

COACH: Most players are well behaved when the coach is around. However, when the coach is not around, negative things can occur. Any type of negative talk, about the team or another player, is detrimental to the team. A leader does not try to cut corners in any way. He/she knows what the team and school rules are and does not break them himself, or allow others to break them.

A LEADER IS A HARD WORKER: A leader must enjoy serving others. He/she must want to do the things that are necessary for a team to have success. A leader is always trying to think of ways he can help improve the team.

A LEADER PUTS THE TEAM FIRST: It is easy to come up with excuses why we can’t get a task done. I hear those excuses all the time. If you want to do something, you can almost always do it. If you don’t want to do something, you can almost always find an excuse so that you don’t have to do it. I want people who I can count on to be there. I want people who are committed to basketball all year – not just during the season.

A LEADER TRULY WANTS TO BE A SERVANT: You can’t fake it, you either want to be a positive servant to your team, or you don’t.

The leaders of this team do not have to be the best players.

In fact, I think it is neat when someone who isn’t a great player steps up and takes on a leadership role. Your job as a member of this team is to find some way to make a positive contribution to the team. For some, that contribution may be providing leadership.

Here’s what I feel is a necessity for the success of the team using these leadership qualities. I feel a good leader knows how to get the best out of everyone on the team, because all have something to contribute, that’s what a team is all about. The parts versus the whole: there is no ‘whole’ to a team without its parts the players. The coach needs to become the hub for each

cog of team, his/her leadership makes the mixture of different personalities the components, the assemblage of the parts that are regarded as single entities for the common good of the team: unity. Generally speaking, there is no team without unity, and that’s when the system of a team requires the influence of leadership on the whole.

What Do I Want in a Player?

I want a player who is willing to make a commitment to being as good as he/she can be each time that she/he plays.

I want a player who is willing and ready to do what has to be done to make a positive contribution in the most difficult of games.

I want a player who competes in each game as though there is nothing he will ever do that will be more important.

I want a player who more than anything, wants our team to be the very best that it can be.

Is this too much for me to demand of you?

Is this too much for you to demand of yourself ?

Educators need to communicate, make eye contact with each other whenever someone is talking. Coaches and teachers, through example, demonstrate to their students, athletes, and even the parents on how teachers and coaches play such an important role in kids’ lives. Providing knowledge, guidance, counseling, and maybe most importantly, nurturing for many young people every day. Generally speaking, coaches and teachers are selfless.

I can honestly say that my whole professional life is/ was about serving others, and there’s a fine line of commonality between being a coach and being a teacher. The student/athlete, in most circumstances, are children/ adolescents that need leaders/ role models. I think most of us tell our kids to thank their teachers and coaches for all that they do.

Consider this, who has done the same kinds of things

for you in your life? Who has helped guide you at times when you were struggling? Who sparked something in you that you didn’t even know you had in you? Who has helped you become the best you are capable of becoming? For most of you, there are many people who have had that kind of impact on you.

These are the people who have had the greatest impact on your life, the job you do, and how well you do what you do. These are the “life-changers” that so many of us point to as being the most influential people in our lives. Certainly, our parents will fall into this category. But who are the other people in your life who have had the greatest impact on you?

I have had many athletes who I can label as being leaders. Can we all be leaders? I believe so, because the majority of us can lead by example, and

I feel that might be the biggest form of leadership. Leading by example is subtle. Coaches and teachers are in roles of leading by example, and it’s the empathy for the students’ and the athletes’ emotional wellbeing that needs to be the most important consideration.

A couple of quotes of encouragement from people who lead others through their lives: “If you’re a positive person, you’re an automatic motivator. You can get people to do things they don’t think they’re capable of,” said Cotton Fitzsimmons. “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind,” said William James.

A lot to consider. A path for leadership, a change of attitude is always an option, and that comes from positive actions and thinking!

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN kLaVoy5k Registration Now Open The kLaVoy5k is a community event to help raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. All proceeds from this event go directly to The Center for Donation and Transplant - Donate Life.

This year’s 5k begins at the Saratoga Springs State Park warming hut on Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. You may pre-register, and the first 200 pre-registered will get a long sleeve moisture wick shirt.

Online registration will close on May 12 and day of event registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

To pre-register, visit https://www.zippyreg.com/ online_reg/registration. php?eventID=755 For more information, email: tonya@ pellegrinievents.com.

Sign-ups for Spring/ Summer Session of Youth Rugby Now Open Matches are on Sundays, May 21 - July 16, from 1 -2 pm.

The matches are at the Saratoga Rugby Grounds (5 Clement Avenue... behind Skidmore).

Youth Rugby is for Girls and Boys, ages 6-13.

USA Rugby and Saratoga Rugby Club is proud to offer both non-contact and contact versions of rugby all over the

United States. This Youth Rugby program is USA Rugby’s noncontact version of the game. It is the first step in USA Rugby’s player pathway, introducing the newest Olympic sport in a fun, safe way for boys and girls!

They will have certified coaches from Saratoga Rugby Club and guest coaches from South Africa and Scotland. The last event of this year’s program will be a mini-festival at the amazing Saratoga Sevens on July 16 in Gavin Park where the children will be able to play in front of thousands of rugby fans and players in one of the premier rugby tournaments in the country!

The cost to participate is $35. Registration will continue through the first match on May 21. To register, visit www.saratogarugby.org/youth. For more information, contact Eric Huss at ericjohnhuss@gmail.com

Spring Into Spring with a New Bike!

Bikeatoga will be holding its Spring Kids Bike Giveaway for Saratoga County children on Saturday, April 23 in Saratoga Springs – location TBA (see below). Participants must make an appointment. Children must be present and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Throughout the year, volunteers refurbish bikes donated by area residents for distribution to children whose families lack the means to purchase

bikes on their own. In the last five years, hundreds of bicycles have been collected, repaired, and distributed to children in the local community. Bikeatoga will be providing helmets and helmet fittings for any child receiving a bicycle.

To make an appointment, please call 518-0306-6931 or email gsaratoga@gmail.com.

Leave your name and phone number, and your call will be returned with an appointment time and the location of the Bikeatoga Workshop. Please visit www.bikeatoga.org for more information.

Scotties Stampede 5k in Ballston Spa The Ballston Spa Central School District is organizing a Scotties Stampede, the Ballston Spa 5k for Education, on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 9 a.m.

The entire community is invited to walk or run in this fun athletic event organized by the school district. The primary goal of the 5K is to bring the school community together and encourage students (and their families) to participate in healthy and active lifestyles. Financially, the 5K will provide revenue for the district’s Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.

For registration and additional details, please visit the event

Puzzle solutions from pg. 34 Send your sports stories or briefs to Arthur Gonick, Sports Editor at arthur@saratoga publishing.com

website at http://www.scottiesstampede.org/.

Information about sponsorships or volunteer opportunities is available by contacting the district’s Coordinator of Development, Amber Mooney, at amooney@bscsd.org or 518-884-7195 x1369.

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

Gavin Park Happenings 2016 SPRING BREAKERS CLUB April 25 – 29 from 8:30 a.m. ­- 5:30 p.m.

A school break program offered for grades K-6. Gym fun, crafts, movies, outdoor

play and more! Participants are required to bring their own lunch w/drink. An afternoon snack will be supplied.

Four -Day minimum required. Registration ends 4/15 or until program is full.

Maximum capacity is 35 per day.

Fee: Wilton Residents: $40 per day. Others: $50 per day.

ZUMBADitch the workout, and join the PARTY! This Latin inspired workout program is not your typical workout. This workout will get you moving to music while actually enjoying yourself. Pre-registration is required at least one business day prior. No drop-ins allowed (pre-registration required).

BTW, Our gym has air conditioning! Fee per session: Wilton Res. - $45; Saratoga School Dist.- $55; Other- $60.

Sessions are on Mondays from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. from May 2 -­ June 13 and July 11 ­- August 15.

BEGINNER YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS Ages 8-12 - for those learning the basics Mondays and Wednesdays May 2 ­- 18 from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Registration ends 4/29. Fees: Wilton Resident - $45; Saratoga School District Residents - $50; Other - $55 Register for these programs at Gavin Park or online: https://activenet018. active.com/wiltonrecreation/

Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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Hurray, Hurray, It’s Opening Day!

Saratoga National Little League – A Springtime Tradition Since 1954 • 28 Teams, age 4-13 • 300+ Participating Families • 11 Volunteer Board Members • Games played Monday-Friday afternoons and all day Saturdays through end of June at West Side Rec Fields • For more information: SaratogaNationalLittleLeague.com

U13 GrlPower!

FORT ANN — The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club’s U13 Girls Venature Azzurri team participated in the Lake George Ice Breaker Tournament on Sunday, April 17 at the Golden Goal Park in Fort Ann. The girls delivered an impressive performance in their first outdoor tournament of the season and placed second. They scored a total of 10 goals and held most of the competing teams scoreless. The team was coached by Joe Powers and

consisted of Ava Durfee, Emilia Brueggemann, Annie Naughton, Haley Blatchford, Hailey Baldwin, Addi Farrell, Kylee Martin, Katie Claeson, Kelsey McFadden, Gillian Snyder, Maddie Buck, Christina Cummings and Lauren Fowler.

If you have a child interested in playing travel soccer with the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club, visit http://swysc.net for more information or email the club registrar at SWSC_registrar@hotmail.com.

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Week of April 22 – April 28, 2016

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The future stars of summer are working out the kinks, schooling at the gate, and generally making people smile when they pass by – for the Oklahoma Training Track is open for business and blooming like the flowers of spring. Photos by Sharon Castro