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See You at the Beach Brown’s Beach to Reopen May 30

by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY STILLWATER — Brown’s Beach Resort is reopening on May 30 thanks to a tireless effort by Mayor Ed Kinowski, funding from Global Foundries and a bevy of volunteers from all over the region.

The beach, an area mainstay from the late

1800s until 10 years ago when it closed down, is making the comeback Kinowski hoped for when he first started the effort to reopen it back in 2010.

You might think Kinowski has a personal story or two from when the beach was open, but that’s not the case. He just thinks it’s something that See Brown’s Beach pgs. 6-7

Spring Auto Show Cool Cars and Family Fun

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum’s (SAM) 12th Annual Spring Auto Show will have a motorized lineup that provides a worthy kickoff to the spring regional car show season.

See Auto Show pg. 8

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

The Tech Generation Meets The Greatest Generation SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, May 6, a group of Spa Catholic eighth graders met with seniors at Prestwick Chase’s Congress Hall. The group of “Greatest Generation” members included World War II veterans, who were as eager to share their experiences, as the students were to learn about them.

Grace Schmidt, Phillip Horam

Photos by MarkBolles.com

“The students came prepared with some great questions,” said Kelly, Prestwick Chase’s activities director. “They were eager to learn and were very interested.

Our residents loved the opportunity to share with the students.

We will definitely do this again,” she said.

Jake Welcome, Dick Bauer

Nick Condry, Norm Johnson

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

“Faces of Madagascar” Opening at Spring Street Gallery

Benefit for “Drilling for Hope” SARATOGA SPRINGS — A large gathering turned out for a special opening of an exhibit called “Faces of Madagascar” on Thursday, May 7, at Spring Street Gallery.

Access to pure drinking water is something we take for granted, but for many around the globe that lack of clean, accessible water has been a leading cause of death in several countries, and perpetuates an overwhelming poverty problem. It is the mission of Karen Flewelling, a local retired teacher, and her organization, Drilling for Hope, to help impoverished communities around the world in a way that fosters sustainability and independence. Building wells will enable thousands of families to have clean drinking water, pave the way for children to go to school and allow families to lead healthier lives.

Featured photos at the event were captured by Saratoga Springs photographer Emma Dodge Hanson, and document the work done by Flewelling during her time in Madagascar in March. Proceeds from the show go directly to future projects for Drilling for Hope. The organization is next planning a mission to Ethiopia.

The Faces of Madagascar show will be at Spring Street Gallery until June 3. For more information, visit drillingforhope.org.

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Emma Dodge Hanson and Karen Flewelling.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Safford Criticizes Yepsen SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Republican Mayoral Candidate John Safford today criticized Joanne Yepsen’s mishandling of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

“Ms. Yepsen ran two years ago on a platform of moving the Comprehensive Plan forward and taking back Saratoga Springs for the people,” said Safford. “The people have spoken, and Yepsen’s failed leadership is a liability to the future of our City. We can do better.”

Last week, six community leaders who sit on the Comprehensive Plan Committee demanded their names be taken off the document. Committee members Todd Shimkus, Charles Wait, Sonny Bonacio, Devin Dal Pos, Steven Rowland and Jim Letts expressed strong disapproval with the current draft of the Plan, stating in a letter they do not support the plan or believe it represents a forwardlooking vision of Saratoga Springs.

“The Comprehensive Plan is a vital document that will help guide our City for years to come,” Safford added.

The SaratogaArtsFest Arts Star Award for 2015 was presented to Yaddo, the famed artists’s community, at the organization’s Prelude benefit on April 30.

Accepting the award were four representatives of Yaddo (from left): Candace Wait, Steve Dennin, Tristan Kirvin, and Lynn Farnenell. To the far right is Dee Sarno, chair of SaratogaArtsFest board.

Saratoga Named Walk Friendly Community S A R AT O G A SPRINGS — The Pe dest r i an and Bicycle Information Center named Saratoga Springs as one of its five new Walk Friendly Communities, awarding the Spa City a bronze level award. The Walk Friendly title means a city or town is being recognized for its success in working to improve a wide range

of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility, access and comfort PBIC recognized Evanston, Ill., Somerville, Mass., Lee’s Summit, Mo., Sandpoint, Id., and Arcata, Ca., as the other Walk Friendly Communities.

“We continue to be amazed by the efforts being made by communities of all sizes to improve conditions for walking,” said Carl Sundstrom, WFC program manager.

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015 Shane R. Dempsey, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 10 and charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Brian J. Bennett, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 10 and charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Richard M. Settles, 57, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 10 and charged with criminal trespass of a building or property.

Tyler W. Vernieu, 26, of Latham, and Eric M. Leone, 27, of Schenectady, were arrested May 9 and each charged with disorderly conduct.

Victor A. Maffetone, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 9 and charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree.

Robert B. Mosher, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 9 following a traffic stop and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Susanne E. Fear, 31, of Schenectady, was arrested May 9 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Kristin B. Terebesi, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was cited May 9 for confinement of companion animals in a vehicle.

Levi J. Horton, 36, of Albany, was arrested May 9 on a charge of being a felony fugitive from justice. He was wanted by the US Marshal Service, and no further details are available at this time.

Vishram P. Toolsie, 22, of Schenectady, was arrested May 9 following a traffic stop and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08 and ticketed for speeding and failure to keep right.

Christine E. Diggins, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 9 and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08 and ticketed for speeding and unlawful possession of marijuana.

James I. Pledger, 19, of Troy, was arrested May 9 following a traffic stop and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, possession of alcohol by a minor and ticketed for speeding and operating an unregistered vehicle on the highway.

David P. Pearsall, 38, of Greenfield Center, was arrested May 8 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an auto accident involving property damage and ticketed for an unsafe lane change. The arrest stems from an accident Pearsall was allegedly involved in on May 6.

Kenneth N. Clark, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 8 and charged with two counts of criminal sale of marijuana in the fifth degree.

Alexandria M. Myers, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 7 and charged with criminal mischief with intent to cause property damage.

Craig M. Harris, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 7 and charged with petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and ticketed for having an open container.

Nicholas Joel Roper, 24, of Mechanicville, was arrested May 7 following a traffic stop and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08 and ticketed for failure to signal a turn and rear light equipment failure.

Tucker A. Arpey, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 6 and charged with criminal mischief.

Holly L. Derr, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 6 following a traffic stop and charged with felony DWI (second offense), driving with a BAC greater than .08, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and ticketed for rear light equipment failure and failure to signal a turn.

Brian M. Thomas, 52, of South Glens Falls, was arrested May

5 and charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree and ticketed for unlawful possession of marijuana.

Alex J. Bielkiewicz, 19, of Wilton, was arrested May 5 on a warrant and charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

Amol Gupta, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 5 following a traffic stop and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08 and ticketed for following a motor vehicle too closely.

Jason A. Deppe, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 4 and charged with criminal mischief.

Mark A. Demeo, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested May 4 on a warrant and charged with stalking in the fourth degree.

SENTENCING Andrew J. Massa, 43, of Clifton Park, pled to one count of felony DWI, and will be sentenced on July 9.

Lowell E. Vickery III, pled to felony DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and will be sentenced on July 15.

Dennis J. Lescault, 23, pled to one count of felony attempted burglary in the second degree, and will be sentenced July 9.

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Brown’s Beach to Reopen May 30 Continued from front page needs to come back in order to give locals public access to Saratoga Lake, while also bringing in tourists to experience the serenity and beauty of the body of water.

“I never used the beach in my entire life,” Kinowski said. “But I kept hearing from people that there’s no public access to the lake, and at the end of the day, I thought there needed to be. It only makes sense.”

On July 15, 2014, Doc Brown’s Resort officially reopened when Tony Panza, owner of Panza’s Restaurant, opened the doors to his new establishment, Doc Brown’s.

Kinowski said the restaurant’s opening was the first major step toward the beach’s comeback.

There will also be a marina onsite, run by Menneto Powersports. The business will also offer various repair services.

Photo by Sharon Castro

Locals will remember there being a carnival at the old Brown’s Beach. Kinowski said opening a new set of rides and games isn’t in the plans this time around, citing development in the area near the beach.

“Well, there’s not enough room for a carnival,” he said. “And there’s not enough parking around there, so we are limited in what we can do on that front.”

As is at the heart of most community issues similar to this, money was the major question in getting the resort back.

Over the last handful of years, the lakefront had been looked at as a space to develop residential real estate. Kinowski, working closely with town officials, was able to help secure enough money through Global Foundries and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to buy the nine-acre beach for $4.1 million.

OBITUARIES Irene L. Rollins Butler SARATOGA SPRINGS — Irene L. Rollins Butler, 85, passed into eternal peace on May 12.

Mrs. Butler was born January 7, 1930, in Saratoga Springs. She was the loving daughter of the late Hazel and William Rollins and beloved spouse of the late George G. Butler, Sr. She is survived by sons Lester Ramsdill, III (Linda), Terry Ramsdill (Mary) and Keith Ramsdill (Judi); stepchildren George Butler, Jr. (Janice), Diane Nichols (Ray), Sue Robinson (Ted), Ronald Butler, Sr. (Linda), Rene Peart (Tim), Dawn Butler and Terri Milanese (Mark).

She is also survived by several

grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her little critter Curly.

Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 15, at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saratoga War Horse Foundation, PO Box 461, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Edgar (Bud) Seeley GREENFIELD CENTER — Edgar (Bud) Seeley passed away Tuesday, May 12, at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was 67.

Born on December 1, 1947 in Catskill, he was the son of Marilyn E. Weir.

Bud spent his 25-year working career as a heavy highway bridge carpenter. He was a longtime member of American Legion Post #70, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, ITAM and the Principessa Elena Society, all of Saratoga Springs.

He was predeceased by his daughter Michelle Seeley, brother

Lawrence (Butch) Weir of Rensselaer, sister Cheryelle Eichorst and nephew Joseph Eichorst, both of Connecticut.

Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Rita, of Greenfield Center; his devoted children Danielle (Milton) Burke, Jr. and Scott Seeley; his loving grandchildren Rachelle Burke and Joshua Burke, and Cameron Seeley and his newest pride and joy, his greatgrandson Jayden Burke. He is also survived by his mother Marilyn Weir; sister Midge (Bill) Craft; brother Rudy (Deb); sister-in-law Diane Weir; several nieces and

nephews as well as his best friend of many years Rick Nappi and the Nappi boys.

Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, May 18, at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Joseph Dwyer Sr. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Following a long illness, Joseph F. Dwyer, Sr. died Monday, May 4, 2015, with family by his side.

He was 87 years old.

Joe was the only son of Helen Dwyer. Born in Ballston Spa on July 14, 1927, Dwyer was predeceased by wife Evelyn (Dowen).

A very patriotic man, Joe lied about his age to join the military and fought in World War Two in the European Theatre. He joined the Navy in 1966 and served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 with the Seabees, building bridges

and housing for the Marines. It was there that he met his lifelong friend Bill Coblentz of Indiana and they forged a friendship that lasted over the past 47 years. His favorite saying was “take a little, leave a little.” Joe was a lifetime member of Gurtler Bros. Post 420 VFW and American Legion Adirondack Post 70.

Joe was a dedicated volunteer member of the Monday Honor Guard Group at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery since its inception.

It remained a position he loved

and was passionate about until he gave it all up to be by his wife during her illness.

Survivors include his six children: Edward (Mary), Joseph Jr. (Kimberlee), Patrick, Kathleen Plue, Christine (Warren) Wildy and John (Ginny); 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Gerald Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871.

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Brown’s Beach Rendering. Photo Provided.

As for the May 30 grand opening, the schedule has a ribbon cutting happening at 11 a.m., complete with free soft drinks, face painting for the kids, games, a treasure hunt, fireworks and live music by local band Good Sir. Kinowski said that without the donation of time and resources from the volunteers and local businesses such as Skip’s Electric, First Response and Brown’s Plumbing, the beach might not have been on track to open this year.

Kinowski was quick to point out that town taxpayers are not footing a penny of the bill, as he was able to work out a development agreement between Stillwater, Malta and Glens Falls as part of a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT program).

“I took a chance on this. I’m betting that, with all of the work and dedication put forth by everyone involved, this will become something that stays around a while and has a big benefit to the area,” Kinowski said. “We hope the draw to the beach will help the economic impact allow us to pay for even more growth of Brown’s. We want to have all the proper facilities and amenities.”

They are working on the proper paperwork to get a pavilion building, and also what Kinowski called a “snack shack.” The capacity for the beach will be around 450 people, but that has yet to be finalized.

Until school is out, the beach will “most likely be open only on weekends,” and figures to be open every day during the summer.

Kinowski said it will create eightto-10 full- and part-time jobs.

“This whole thing has been brought about by a tremendous effort by citizens from all over the area who just wanted to help,” Kinowski said. “Local businesses

contributed so much, between money and just help. Most of the credit should go to them, because they all know we need to have something like this to attract the people.”

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Continued from front page The action begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, where the lawn surrounding the reflecting pool adjacent to SAM on the grounds of Spa State Park will be packed with hundreds of dream cars. It’s always an eye-popping spectacle.

If you wish to participate and show off your pride and joy, there is still time. Pre-registration is $15; day of show is $20 and museum admission is included with registration. Visit saratogaautomuseum. org to register. All types of vehicles are welcome to participate, but this year the museum is featuring British marques (auto insider lingo for brands; in this case examples are Jaguar, MG and Rolls Royce), as well as racecars (two noteworthy clubs in attendance will be the Atlantic Coast Old Timers and the Sports Car Club of America’s

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Mohawk-Hudson region), preWWII vehicles of all types and motorcycles. Or, you can just go and appreciate.

There will be about a dozen trophy classifications at stake, and yet the atmosphere is usually more congenial than competitive, as vintage car owners tend to be as admiring of the work done on their neighbor’s prized possession as their own. Adding to that ambiance is the fact that SAM has gone to great lengths to make this anything but an insider’s event; it’s a family fun day with contests, games and activities in which everyone can participate. Kids even have their own judging category! There will be a Stewart’s ice cream dipping station and the museum will trot out its vintage popcorn machine for all to enjoy.

Of particular note that should have general appeal is a program

that Donnie Gould, an automotive appraisal expert will present called “What’s Your Car Worth?” based on the Discovery Network TV show.

You can learn the considerations that go into a pricing evaluation, whether it will pay to go through the cost of restoring your vintage vehicle, what you might expect to receive at an auction and other related topics.

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And, of course, there is the museum itself. Worth a visit on it’s own, there will be plenty on display to round out your afternoon.

In addition to their ongoing exhibits such as “Luxury Automobiles: Through the Ages,” which showcases extravagant vehicles from a 1903 Hansom Cab to a 2014 Ferrari; “East of Detroit,” spotlighting the New York State auto manufacturing industry, SAM has launched a major educational initiative with the installation of four simulators so that everyone in the

family, whether they are old enough to drive or not, can learn about the dangers of distracted driving (see Saratoga TODAY Newspaper’s May 8 issue for more details about this initiative).

So the former bottling plant for mineral spring waters, which was repurposed and opened to the public in June of 2002, should be at its showroom shiniest on Saturday. A perfect time to visit (or re-visit) and get revved up!

For more information, visit saratogaautomuseum.org

Increased Financial Transparency:

Saratoga Springs Finance Department Launches Interactive Budget Data Portal SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting on May 5, Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan delivered a presentation about a new portal on the city’s “Transparency” section of it’s website that gives citizens a new look and increased access to budget data. This is part of an ongoing general upgrade to the city’s website (www.saratoga-springs.org) The portal, powered by OpenGov.com, is already in use by 275 governments in 37 states, organizes data into charts and graphs to enable better analysis and understanding of city finances.

The platform can be accessed through the city of Saratoga Springs website and clicking on the word “Transparency” – the last word in the band across the top of the home-page.

Eighteen frequently asked questions with prepared graphs are already provided, for questions such as, “What are the general operating expenses by department?” and “What does the city spend on the fire department?”

But users can also create their own graphs and tables as needed.

Data is now accessible to go back several years to analyze trends as needed. Long-term

Chart shows a breakdown of city Public Safety budgeted expenditures by department for 2015

budget trends can be explored over multiple years, multiple formats and downloadable tables.

Two sets of data are available: Annual budget data from 2009-current year; and budget data by month from 2011- current year. A third set will be generated for the budget process in the fall, which will include requested, comprehensive, amended and adopted budget materials.

Beyond sharing information with the public, the site can be used to create custom reports, manage

operations to budget, and keep administrators informed. “This is a wonderful new resource for the citizens, city employees and the council and a great improvement in the city’s financial transparency,” stated Commissioner Madigan.

“Taxpayers can understand even more readily how their money is used, and city departments can plan the use of taxpayer dollars more efficiently. We are transforming the way financial information is analyzed, shared and compared.”

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BUSINESS

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

PeroxyChem Breaks Ground on New Hydrogen Peroxide Facility in Saratoga Springs

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PeroxyChem President and CEO Bruce Lerner

SARATOGA SPRINGS — PeroxyChem broke ground on a new hydrogen peroxide facility on Wednesday, May 13 at W.J. Grande Industrial Park on Duplainville Road. The facility will be designed to support the GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8 facility and other regional customers to meet anticipated market demand for hydrogen peroxide.

According to information provided by PeroxyChem, the opening of the facility will create an average of 35 temporary construction jobs and 10 permanent skilled, full-time jobs with additional jobs created through product transportation companies.

The new facility will enhance the region’s overall business appeal, attracting other industrial companies and businesses that bolster the regional and state economy.

Bruce Lerner, President and CEO of PeroxyChem, was joined in the groundbreaking ceremony

by Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen and Deputy Mayor Joe Ogden; President of the Saratoga Springs Economic Development Corporation, Dennis Brobston; Senior Vice President and General Manager of GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Dr. Thomas Caulfield; and Legislative Aide to New York State Senator Kathleen Marchione, LoAnn Sanders.

“I am thrilled that PeroxyChem has chosen Saratoga Springs to be the location of their new, clean, hi-tech hydrogen peroxide

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Senior Vice President and General Manager Dr. Thomas Caulfield

purification facility. Through the initial creation of ten new full-time jobs and their on-going partnership with GLOBALFOUNDRIES, PeroxyChem will have a positive impact on our region’s economy for many years to come,” Mayor Joanne Yepsen said.

According to PeroxyChem, the location was chosen due to the proximity to existing infrastructure, specifically the railroad and interstate highways, which will enable access and efficient transport and storage of the product. The Saratoga Springs location will also help provide better service to customers across New York and along the Northeast corridor.

Most people are familiar with the diluted household variety of hydrogen peroxide, which is often used as disinfectant, hair bleach or to whiten teeth. There are a number of different applications for commercial grade hydrogen peroxide in wastewater treatment and textiles, for example. The highly refined hydrogen peroxide that

will be purified at the new facility will be used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.

According to PeroxyChem, the facility will have a professionally trained onsite emergency response team, conduct annual emergency planning drills and work with local emergency services. Hydrogen peroxide does not create any odor, VOCs or emissions. The process for purifying hydrogen peroxide does not create waste or byproducts, nor yield organics or heavy metals. The company has a history of being a responsible steward of our environment and natural resources.

PeroxyChem is a global leader in peroxygen and adjacent chemistries. The company employs approximately 600 people throughout the world, with facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. PeroxyChem manufactures and supplies customized chemistries for electronics, energy, environmental, food safety, pulp, paper, polymer, and other industrial and consumer markets.

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Denkenberger Honored

by Tourism Bureau

Kathlyn Denkenberger. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathlyn Denkenberger, Vice President of Operations and Convention Services at the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau will celebrate 25 years of service at the Bureau on May 16, 2015.

Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau President, Todd Garofano, said, “[She] has been a tremendous asset to the Convention and Tourism Bureau team and our local community for the last 25 years. She is an integral part of our organization and we thank her for her years of service and dedication.”

Among her duties at the Bureau, Denkenberger oversees the Convention Services Department and assists the President with Operational duties.

She is currently serving a second two-year term on the Board of Directors for the Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA), a national event industry association, where she also serves as their second Vice President. She is also a member of The Empire State Society of Association Executives, The Northeast Chapter of Meeting Professional’s International, and The Professional Convention Management Association.

Adirondack Cardiology Welcomes New Provider

board-certified cardiovascular disease specialist, has joined the staff of Adirondack Cardiology, a service of Glens Falls Hospital.

Blackwood previously served as consultant - cardiovascular education and research with Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT. Prior to that, he served as chief fellow – cardiology at Danbury Hospital.

Blackwood received his bachelor’s degree from Emory University in Atlanta, and earned his Doctor of Medicine from Morehouse School of Medicine, also in Atlanta. He completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, where he was also junior attending physician.

Dr. Blackwood completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Danbury Hospital.

Aimee McMaster Joins Wilton Family Medicine

Bodywork Professionals Opens in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS Bodywork Professionals

WILTON — Longtime area nurse practitioner Aimee McMaster has joined the staff of Wilton Family Medicine, a service of Glens Falls Hospital, and will be providing services at The Medical Center at Wilton, 135 North Road, just off Northway Exit 16.

McMaster has practiced at a number of medical offices in the Saratoga, Glens Falls and Albany areas in a 25-year career as a nurse, clinical manager and nurse practitioner. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Russell Sage College; a master’s of science in nursing from Sage Graduate School; and post-master’s certificates in nursing administration from Villanova University and as an acute cure nurse practitioner from Sage Graduate School. She also earned a certificate in wound ostomy care and continence education from Albany Medical Center.

Coalition Receives $627K Grant for Opiate Abuse Prevention GLENS FALLS — Jordan Blackwood, M.D., a

Glens Falls Community Coalition for Family Wellness (CCFW) have been awarded $627,300, over a four and a half year period, to address prescription opiate and heroin abuse, along with opiate overdose prevention, in northern Saratoga County.

The coalition is one of ten coalitions in New York State to receive a Partnership for Success grant from the NYS Office on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

“We are pleased to have funding to address the serious increase in illicit prescription opiate and heroin abuse. As the demographics of opiate use change, the impact is being felt in small suburban communities like those in northern Saratoga County,” said Jenn Wood, CCFW Coalition Coordinator.

The coalition covers the geographic boundaries of the South Glens Falls Central School District including the village of South Glens Falls, town of Moreau, parts of Wilton and Northumberland and the hamlet of Gansevoort.

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Latham announces their expansion to a new location at 11 Spring Street in Saratoga Springs. They invite the community to their grand opening celebration on May 23 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to enjoy free chair massages and half-price table massages.

Bodywork Professionals offers massage and several forms of bodywork including Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Massage and Craniosacral Therapy. In the expanded Saratoga location they are able to serve twice as many clients. New highlights also include a dedicated Thai massage room and couples

massages. Nick Pavoldi has been voted the Capital Region’s Best Massage Therapist three times

by Metroland. He and his staff are excited about what their new venture in Saratoga will bring.

“Saratoga has a great legacy for health and wellness,” says Pavoldi, “In the Victorian era, massage was cutting edge and it was hip to be healthy. I see that notion coming back today, and I’m delighted to be leading the way.”

Bodywork Professionals is open seven days a week in Saratoga and Latham. http://www. bodyworkprofessionals.com/

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HISTORY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Saratoga Springs A Century of Progress

On April 7, 1915, a charter was signed into law and a little town nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks became the city of Saratoga Springs.

To celebrate this centennial milestone, Saratoga TODAY is running a 13-week series looking at the significant events that led to the community we now call home.

Thank you to the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for their collaboration with this material.

This is part eleven of our series‌We hope you enjoy.

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

HISTORY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS

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Part 11:

SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

1960 1961 Stowe, Vt., explores the development of a summer festival that would feature the New York Philharmonic and the New York City Ballet.

1963 Residents have raised 60% of the needed local gifts to build the Arts Center 1966 SPAC opens

Photo by SaratogaPhotographer.com

An innocuous editorial published February 4,1961, in the Albany Knickerbocker News was the unlikely impetus for the creation of one of Saratoga’s most successful communitybased initiatives – its performing arts center.

The editorial praised Stowe, Vt., for exploring the development of a summer festival that would feature the New York Philharmonic and the New York City Ballet.

Saratoga native Robert McKelvey, a passionate ballet aficionado, got wind of it and called a meeting with two other dynamic city leaders, Fred Eaton, the civic-minded publisher of the Saratogian, and Newman E. “Pete” Wait Jr., executive vice president of the Adirondack Trust Company.

Together the three natives hatched a plan to lure the ballet and orchestra away from Stowe and to their little city.

“It was a bastard of an idea,” Pete Wait was fond of saying, “but when it became a reality it was surprising how many fathers it had.”

The trio found a natural collaborator in Harold G. Wilm, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s hand-picked commissioner of the state’s Conservation Department. As a child, Wilm wanted to be a concert violinist; he had switched to hydrology and ultimately became a “parks man,” but he retained a deep love for classical music. Eaton, McKelvey and Wait arranged a meeting with Wilm and a representative of the governor. Their idea received a favorable reception.

The governor’s support was wholehearted. As the plans developed slowly through 1962, the state committed to pay for site preparation as well as parking and walkways, estimated at $600,000, if Saratoga citizens accepted responsibility for construction expenses, initially estimated at $1.8 million (the equivalent of $12.3 million today). As fund-raising began, the Saratogian editorialized, “If Saratoga wants a Performing Arts Center, they’d better put their money where their mouths are.”

Saratoga Springs was then, as it is now, a city whose citizens supported strong civic

institutions. In the five years preceding the 1963 SPAC kickoff, more than $1 million had been raised locally for a new hotel, a hospital wing, and a new Skidmore College campus.

But nearly twice that amount would be needed for SPAC and, as the newspaper noted, “This is not a community of great wealth.”

A $30,000 challenge gift was made in mid-February by the Saratoga Raceway, which was then highly profitable. A week later, about 90 residents met at the Gideon Putnam Hotel to support the newly-incorporated Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Inc. Sixty-four of those attending made pledges on the spot, and they decided to canvass “every Saratogian” for funds.

The leadership of Eaton, McKelvey and Wait was the basis of success. Under their direction, fund-raising began immediately and by mid-April, Saratogians had pledged $145,000, 60 percent of the goal of $250,000 for local gifts. Wilm reported this to the governor, who agreed that the community was showing real initiative and, together with his brothers, Laurence and John, began making large personal pledges, partly as challenge grants that finally totaled nearly $1.4 million; few knew about these gifts until they were announced publicly in January 1965.

The leadership next turned its attention to the selection of an executive director for the facility. Unexpectedly, in January 1964, Dick Leach, the program director at Lincoln Center since its opening, became the prime candidate. Pete Wait, risking his own funds, went ahead and committed the job to Leach. Leach quickly took charge and started raising “the second million,” without which the bulk of the Rockefeller matching funds would be lost.

The New York Philharmonic dropped out of the plan after receiving a very substantial $17 million grant from the Ford Foundation to present summer concerts in Central Park. Dick Leach went to Philadelphia and secured the Philadelphia

Orchestra’s commitment to the new performing arts center. Late that June, the New York City Ballet did the same.

During 1965, the pressure was on. The fund-raising goals were ambitious and, despite great success, a late summer challenge deadline set by the Rockefellers was missed. To raise another $100,000, Charles and Phyllis Dake agreed to chair a campaign “to blanket the city,” and 54 Saratoga women launched a telephone campaign, making hundreds of direct requests. In the end, the Rockefeller brothers and their charitable foundation came through anyway, providing nearly a third of the final cost.

Saratoga’s new “emerald,” as it was called, was a complex and inventive performing arts facility. Its acoustics were planned scientifically, and required unusual skill, since SPAC’s 5,000 capacity was over twice the 2,500 seats generally regarded as optimal for acoustical success. It required electronics for the lawn, yet no amplification was to be used inside the shell. It required a stage suitable for both orchestra and ballet productions and perhaps the most distinctive feature of the center’s design was a series of three dams on the adjacent Geyser Creek to eliminate the babbling of its small waterfalls that could distract from the music. At the end of its first season, SPAC was judged an unqualified success. With construction fund-raising coming to an end, the matter of deficits had to be addressed, giving birth to special programs of popular music.

Groups like The Who, the Grateful Dead and the Dave Matthews Band have drawn huge crowds of 20,000, 30,000, and as many as 40,000 people.

In the first years of the new millennium, SPAC acquired a new president, Marcia White. She reorganized the staff, worked with a new board, and addressed the financial deficit.

More than forty years after its opening night, SPAC remains Saratoga Springs’ preeminent cultural institution.

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14 BALLSTON 22 Spring Circle, $443,034.

Briarwood Brooks Development LLC sold property to Jason and Serena Barclay.

62 Beacon St., $244,385.

Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Ellen Rogers.

15 Stonebridge Dr., $311,631.

Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Donald and Michelle Brandt.

12 Stonebridge Dr., $278,027.

Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Andrew Sorensen.

107 Hollister Way, $198,000.

Evelyn Welk sold property to Debra Balliet.

CORINTH 3 Walnut St., $57,000. US Bank Trust National Association (as

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Trustee, By Atty) sold property to CCD Property Solutions Inc. 117 Fuller Rd., $185,000. Gayle Bupara sold property to Michael Chitty.

4 Skipper Lane, $20,000.

Kenneth Tooker sold property to Amy Ross.

GALWAY 1616 NYS Route 29, $184,750.

Gregory Newell sold property to Linda Lee. 4759 Jockey St., $305,000. Brian Mohr sold property to Roy and Geraldine Neal.

5693 Crooked St., $52,250.

Generation Mortgage Company sold property to John Kwiatkowski.

Galway Rd., $35,000. Mary McKay (as Trustee) sold property to Warren and Donna Daniels.

GREENFIELD 1 Greenfield Manor Rd., $315,000. Cartier Construction Co. LLC sold property to Erica and Bruce Barringer, Jr. 26 Old Stone Ridge Rd., $385,000. Middlegrove LLC sold property to Joseph and Barbara Tyler.

MALTA 13 Bellflower Rd., $250,000.

Matthew and Kelley Parsons sold property to SIRVA Relocation Properties LLC. 13 Bellflower Rd., $250,000.

SIRVA Relocation Properties LLC sold property to Kurt Troyer and Mikal Benamati.

13 Second St., $129,000.

Terrell Neuage and Bernarda Biemond sold property to Georgios Kotsakis.

29 Glade Mallow Rd., $255,000.

Michael Robbie sold property to Michael and Rebecca Niedziejko .

114 Thimbleberry Rd., $192,000. Thomas and Gail DeCicco sold property to Brian and Jean Skanes.

380 Brownell Rd., $468,650.

Jean and Lise Lavigne sold property to Scott Hronich and Natasha Pernicka.

47 Glade Mallow Rd., $225,000.

Timothy and Heather Parks sold property to Robert and Henrietta Parsons.

MILTON 540 Leahy Lane, $188,000. Carol Rynasko (by Guardian) sold property to Timothy Pratt.

135 Saratoga Ave., $178,000.

Genevieve Moore sold property to David Urban and Danielle Mincher.

20 Whippletree Rd., $199,900.

112 Broad Street LLC sold property to Dennis Odell.

3517 Galway Rd., $240,000.

Laurie Bonser sold property to Jeffrey Farrell and Aurelie Weil.

MOREAU 36 Sage Lane, $251,000. Dicey O’Malley sold property to Eric Cirelli.

14 Jacobie Rd., $156,700.

Olive McClellan sold property to Brett Strom and Ashleigh Nolan.

NORTHUMBERLAND Grange Hall Rd., $59,500. Vito and Lynn Soave sold property to Gordon and Mary Sacks.

Grange Hall Rd., $59,500.

Dominick Zappone (by Admin) sold property to Gordon and Mary Sacks.

SARATOGA 13 Eagles Way, $214,900.

Jeffrey and Laura Coleman sold property to Paul and Jerrica Frenza.

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

SARATOGA SPRINGS 332 Washington St., $203,000.

Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Pallette Stone Corporation.

548-550 Union Ave., $1,200,000. Patricia Ambrozak (by Admin) sold property to 550 Union LLC. 71 Lake Ave., $600,485.

Galarneau Builders Inc. sold property to Paul and Marcia Okosky.

198 South Broadway, $1,450,000.

Carriage House Lodging LLC sold property to Maria Harrison (as Trustee).

7 Hathorn Blvd., $236,000.

DGD Holdings LLC sold property to Jessica Pett and Douglas Lang.

2 Ritchie Place, $310,000.

Linnaea and Kevin Scavone (Co-Trustees) sold property to Brett Rosenberg.

64 Ludlow St., Unit 302, $250,000. 64 Ludlow Street LLC sold property to Jennifer Wolf.

STILLWATER $31,821. Durham Road. Steven Ropitzky (as Trustee) sold property to Kimberly and Paul Rivenburgh, Jr. 26 Whitney Rd., $349,000.

Mario and Kathy Sestito sold property to Jacqueline and Michael Bagnoli.

9 Walnut St., $239,000. William Perry sold property to Jeffrey and Francis Tobin.

WILTON 27 Moonglow Rd., $294,000.

Joanne Mare sold property to Brandon Acres.

16 Rolling Green Dr., $78,156.

Goodhue Wilton Properties Inc sold property to Matthew and Mary Coseo.

9 Cider Mill Way, $421,313.

Smith Bridge LLC sold property to Rita and Peter Nowakowski.

94 Ingersoll Rd., $244,000.

Eileen Keating (by Admin) sold property to Terri and James Gray.

EDUCATION 15

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Practice Makes Perfect

Schools and County Prepare for Worst Case Scenarios

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — On a perfect blue May day, a school bell rang and over the loudspeakers a voice floated across a still playground and quiet fields, “This is a lockdown.

The school is under lockdown.”

A couple dozen guests, most from other schools in the region, silently observed as drill leaders prepared for the next steps in the evacuation drill of a schoolshooting scenario which took place Friday, May 8, at Gordon Creek Elementary School, involving all three elementary schools on the Wood Road complex of the Ballston Spa Central School District.

A communicator crackled, and another voice was heard saying “Buses on route, do you copy?”

A few minutes later, the communicator informed law enforcement that there was a single victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, and there was one shooter inside. Within minutes, several emergency and law enforcement vehicles arrived, and the onlookers watched as the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department special operations team jumped out of a truck and into action. Shouts were heard from inside the school building as they entered with a medical professional under their protection, calling “Clear, clear, clear.”

There was an eerie quality to the level of reality in the safety exercise.

The observers watched as a female “victim”, (Tina Knapp, a cleaner in the school who volunteered for the role) was carried out of the building and into a waiting emergency vehicle with quick and silent efficiency. On one side of the complex, 2,000 students and staff who attend Gordon Creek Elementary School, Milton Terrace North Elementary School and Wood Road Elementary School were being evacuated to safety offsite, and on the other side a helicopter was landing to take the “victim” to a trauma care medical facility.

According to school officials, just planning in detail for an emergency evacuation of three schools has already provided district staff and local emergency responders with improved protocols and communication after examining the many logistics involved with safely relocating approximately 2,000 students and staff.

Although this particular scenario drilled for an armed intruder,

the lessons learned that Friday morning are part of emergency management planning to prepare for a multitude of conditions including security or safety threats; severe weather issues; or unexpected facility conditions, like loss of power, that would require the district to evacuate buildings and transport students to meet their parents at secure remote locations.

In New York State, all public schools, including BOCES, charter schools, and county vocation education and extension boards, must develop, review, and annually update school safety plans at the district and building level. As a result of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, New York State passed the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act of 2000 to assure there would be plans in place to define how each school district and all the buildings in the district would respond to acts of violence and other disasters through prevention, intervention, emergency response and management.

“It shouldn’t take an incident like that to plan and practice for the safety of our school students and personnel,” said Ballston Spa Central School District Superintendent Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D. “This drill with its super inter-agency coordination helps prepare us for anything – weather incidents and potential hazards from rail incidents. The safety and security of students and staff are and will always remain a top priority for the school district.”

Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo said this drill would not only provide good information for the schools, but also important procedural and tactical information for law enforcement and other emergency responders. “We will observe, watch, debrief, and go over how the execution went,” he said. “We appreciate the cooperation of the school district – and the weather – for today’s exercises.”

The Ballston Spa schools were not the only district to benefit from Friday’s evacuation drill. According to Stuart Williams, Coordinator of Community Relations for Ballston Spa Central School District, drills like the one held on May 8 are open to all school districts, public or private, who would like to observe.

After Friday’s safety exercise, visiting school officials who had gathered in the playground to observe

the proceedings were invited to debrief with the Ballston Spa school officials, a meeting that would be of invaluable help with emergency planning in their own schools.

Although private schools are not bound by the SAVE Act, they regularly work with law enforcement and other emergency responders on school safety plans and drills.

Ken Goldfarb, Director of Communications for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, said “Schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany follow all state regulations when it comes to fire and evacuation drills. They are all encouraged to work cooperatively with all local police and fire departments with regard to these matters. They all conduct at least four lockdown drills each year, and are expected to follow all the same procedures and practices that are required of the public schools.”

According to Jim Cultrara, Director of Education for New York State Catholic Conference, those efforts could use more support from the State. After the 2012 school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, the New York State Legislature increased funds for equipment and other protective measures for schools, initially leaving out funds for private schools. Parents and private schools had to lobby the State to get funding that first year and every year since.

“The State education budget provides $4.5 million in funds for safety for nonpublic schools,” said Cultrara, “which averages to about $9 per pupil. Private schools can’t levy a bond for school safety initiatives. The State needs to keep in mind that senseless violence and natural disasters are indiscriminate and can happen anywhere, not just in public schools.”

Fortunately, the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office understands that all too well, and the observations gained at Friday’s drill will help responders be better prepared and equipped for all schools anywhere in the county. “Law enforcement is available for both public and private schools for walk-throughs, emergency plan review, and other services related to emergency planning,” said Zurlo.

Michael E. Pizzingrillo, MS Ed, PD, superintendent of schools for the area Roman Catholic Diocese, said he valued the support of local law enforcement and other

A helicopter lands in the back of the school building, ready to transport the “victim.”

Photo provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

emergency responders in their safety planning and exercises.

“Our schools take the safety and well-being of all students as paramount,” said Pizzingrillo.

“We work closely with local officials and I conduct annual school visits to each school, reviewing safety plans. Especially in light of school shootings elsewhere around the country, schools have made great advances in safety and security while still able to maintain a

welcoming environment, not losing that personal touch that students and parents have come to expect from our schools.”

This was the first time the county had conducted a drill of this size, involving roughly 200 state, local and regional law enforcement, fire safety, and emergency responders in collaboration with the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services and the Ballston Spa Central School District.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

Tonight: Kim John Payne to Present “Simplicity Parenting” SARATOGA SPRINGS — The next Parent University program, “Simplicity Parenting,” is scheduled for tonight, Friday, May 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The program will be held in the Saratoga Springs High School Library.

Parents, staff and community members are invited to attend this program.

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Third Graders Receive Dictionaries from Wilton Rotary

This event is presented by Parent University and sponsored by the Geyser Road PTO, Dorothy Nolan HSA, Division Street PTA, Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, Apple Blossom Bunch Day Care and Pre-k in the Park, Four Seasons Natural Foods, Green Conscience Home and Northshire Bookstore.

Tonko Announces Congressional Art Winner

“Family Ties” by Margaret Murnane

TROY — Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) announced that Shaker High School Junior Margaret Murnane is the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for the 20th Congressional District of New York, representing Albany, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties.

Her piece, entitled “Family Ties,” was judged to be the best out of 48 unique entries from 18 different schools in the Capital Region.

Mrs. Fontaine and her class with Wilton Rotarians Warren Weil and Karen Charbonneau at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School.

Photo by Don Wildermuth.

WILTON — The Wilton Rotary Club presented dictionaries to all of the third grade classes at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School

on Wednesday, May 6. This annual event helps to promote literacy and is one of the many ways the Wilton Rotary Club supports our

community throughout the year. For more information, please visit us at www.wiltonrotary.com.

Empire State College Combines Commencement Ceremonies SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Capital Region commencement ceremony for SUNY Empire State College is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, Empire State Plaza, South Mall Arterial, Albany, N.Y. For the first time, this year all undergraduate students were able

to select which among seven of the college’s eight ceremonies to attend.

As part of the college’s efforts to better meet students’ needs, the Capital Region and Saratoga Springs ceremonies are combined this year.

The Capital Region commencement speakers are: Mary Broderick,

Schaghticoke, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies; Matthew Canuteson, Waterford, Master of Arts in Social and Public Policy; and Peter Keigley, Saratoga Springs, Bachelor of Science in Business, Management and Economics.

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Saratoga County’s

Teacher of The Year

‘It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.’

— Albert Einstein

Welcome to the 2015

Teacher of the Year!

As you turn the pages you are going to meet some fantastic educators who are helping to shape the future of America.

Whether nominated by students, parents, or fellow educators, they all have one thing in common: A commitment to children and the willingness to go above and beyond on a regular basis.

As we made our way to the various schools (elementary, middle, HS) we burst into the classrooms or auditoriums to announce the news. The looks of surprise (and embarrassment) on the teacher’s faces was priceless. But I have to say it paled in comparison to the reaction

of the students who were hooting, hollering and hugging their teachers. Their reaction made it perfectly clear how special these individuals are.

We couldn’t have done this without our partners SaratogaMama.com or LocalLivingIn.com.

And a big thank you to our sponsors who stepped up to the plate and provided great packages for each winner. Thank you to Adirondack Trust Co., Northshire Bookstore,Target and A.C. Moore.

And to all the teachers who are out there every day making a difference, Thank You.

-Chad Beatty

How it all happened ...

Last year, Saratoga TODAY pitched the idea of a county-wide contest to find the most beloved teacher in the area… everybody was on-board and the buzz started… great idea, the kids and teachers will love it, what do we give them, when do we hold it, how do we promote it, when will we announce the winners???

Luckily we have great media partners that helped promote it, and local businesses that were willing to be sponsors. Saratoga TODAY, along with LocalLivingIn.com and SaratogaMama.com kicked off the first ever “Saratoga

County’s Teacher of the Year” contest, and it was quite the hit!

This year’s contest was conducted the same way with the nomination period during the month of March, and voting during the month of April.

Another year came and went with heartfelt nominations and the task of narrowing it down to the top four in each grade level, to be voted on by the public.

The school support was wonderful… promoting it in-house, helping us pull this off without the teachers knowing and having a wonderful school spirit that

inspired the students and teachers to nominate and vote.

We SURPRISED the winners at their schools on Monday, May 11th and in case you were wondering what the teachers received in each of their gift bags…

An engraved crystal APPLE and a framed certificate from us, a $25 gift card from Target, a $50 gift card from Northshire Books and a $250 DBA gift card from the Adirondack Trust Company – thank you to all of our very generous sponsors!!

-Chris Vallone Bushee

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Elementary School

Mrs. Stauffer St. Clements Regional Catholic School

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Into a quiet classroom of diligently working young fourth graders came balloons, the school principal, and a second group of children, excited and not sure what was about to happen, but from the infectious smiles they could tell it was something good.

Elementary teacher Becky Stauffer received, in happy surprise, the 2015 Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award in front of two classes of cheering fourth graders at St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School located at 231 Lake Ave in Saratoga Springs.

“I was stunned,” said Stauffer.

“So happy and just, well, stunned.”

Jane E. Kromm, principal of St. Clement’s, was wreathed in smiles for her teacher. “Congratulations to a very dedicated teacher who really sees her job as a vocation,” Kromm said. “I know she has touched many lives over the years that she has been a teacher.”

Teaching is a second career for Stauffer, her first being motherhood. She decided to raise a family after earning her college degree, and after that, at the age of 40, became a teacher. She has been teaching for 23 years, mostly second grade and recently began teaching fourth grade.

“Mrs. Stauffer was every bit of what she is rumored to be---an exceptional teacher with high expectations, but with enough love and guidance to allow any child to blossom to their own potential,” was one of the comments in the nominating letter.

When she is not teaching, Stauffer loves to garden and play golf. Her garden includes a variety of flowers and vegetables. Her best crop, she says, is her students and children.

“Teaching in a Catholic school is very rewarding,” Stauffer said.

“My faith and love of children brought me here, and I see it almost as missionary work. Teaching is an opportunity to positively touch the lives of children.”

Photos by Sharon Castro

One of her children, Tim Stauffer, is a professional baseball player, formerly with the San Diego Padres and recently taken on by the Minnesota Twins.

Left to right, Danielle Kuehnel, Assistant Marketing Manager Adirondack Trust Company; Colleen Pierre, Owner/Publisher of Saratoga Mama; Becky Stauffer, St. Clement’s elementary school teacher; Chad Beatty, Owner/Publisher of Saratoga TODAY.

Mrs. Stauffer’s nominating letter: I am the mother of 4 children whose ages range from 10 to 15 years old.

My children have been blessed to attend St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School for all of their pre-school and elementary years. Mrs. Stauffer has taught all of my children. Initially she taught 2nd grade but switched to 4th this year. My boys had her first. It was evident when we first had her assigned to our oldest son, Cameron, that Mrs. Stauffer was every bit of what she is rumored to be---an exceptional teacher with high expectations, but with enough love and guidance to allow any child to blossom to their own potential.

Cameron needed extra coaching with becoming organized. Alec needed nothing extra, but excelled under her teaching. My daughters are twins and had her first for 2nd grade and we were excited to know that they would again have her this year for 4th grade. She is nurturing and feels like an extension of home. She gives the students loving stories that they come home and tell us. These stories clearly

engage the children. Mrs. Stauffer’s son is a famous baseball player­­­— Timmy Stauffer. The kids love to hear what he is up to! She gave them all baseballs with his initials. Mrs. Stauffer personally selects a special book to give each student at Christmas. She obviously takes the time to listen to them and to get to know their personal likes and characteristics.

Mrs. Stauffer always takes the extra time to speak with us parents to make sure that we are aware of any slight challenges that may be happening with our child. For instance, my daughter, Madeleine, seemed to add a vowel prior to the start of any new sentence when reading aloud, but she noted that this was only when she was reading aloud to the entire class and that this didn’t happen when she was alone with her. She brought this to our attention. Although it was a small little concern, she clearly takes the time needed to see these little tiny things in each child.

She is warm, happy, uplifting and is simply an amazing teacher!!!

— a mom

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

TEACHER OF THE YEAR 19

Middle School

Mr. Barrow Galway Central School District

Photos by MarkBolles.com

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY The auditorium of the Galway Junior/Senior High School at 5317 Sacandaga Road in Galway erupted into spontaneous applause as music teacher Gary Barrow was presented with the 2015 Middle School Teacher of the Year award.

For 22 of Gary Barrow’s 23 years of teaching, he has been teaching music in Galway. For him, music is so much more than instruments and sheet music.

“We teach music, but it has to go beyond that a little,” he said.

“There are some great life lessons gained through music, and hopefully I have a positive influence on students toward their life after high school.”

Galway’s school principal, Mike Healey, believes he does.

“So many teachers teach their subjects,” said Healey. “He lives it. He’s passionate about music, about his own instrument, and kids respond to that. We have

an exceptional band program in large part due to him.”

Barrow teaches band to well over one hundred students in grades four through 12. Aside from lessons, he holds full band rehearsals regularly; three concerts a year; coordinates the marching band and all the local parades. He is also a professional trombone player in the area, typically performing with the Empire Jazz Orchestra out of Schenectady County Community College.

Barrow was surprised when the crowd with balloons walked in with his certificate and prizes. “I’m honored,” he said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working in the Galway community, it’s a second home.

Thank you to the students, parents and Galway for their continued support, and to all the sponsoring organizations who – through these awards – acknowledge the hard work of teachers.”

“If anybody deserves this award, it’s Mr. Barrow,” said Healey. “He’s one hundred percent dedicated to music and the arts and his students.”

Gary Barrow receives a congratulatory handshake from Galway school principal, Mike Healey.

Mr. Barrow’s nominating letter: Mr. Barrow teaches band to many different grade levels in Galway Central School District. My son had the pleasure of taking band from him this year. The amount of improvement I have seen in my own child as well as seeing the amazing display of talent and skill shown by students during the winter concert shows me what a capable teacher Mr. Barrow is!

— a mom

Gary Barrow of Galway Junior/Senior High was awarded 2015 Middle School Teacher of the Year. Left to right, Danielle Kuehnel, Assistant Marketing Manager Adirondack Trust Company; Colleen Pierre, Owner/Publisher of Saratoga Mama; Gary Barrow, mathematics teacher; Chad Beatty, Owner/Publisher of Saratoga TODAY.

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

High School Mr. HayesRecreation Wilton SUMMER CAMP

Schuylerville Central School District

Photos by Sharon Castro

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE — Ronald Hayes, mathematics teacher at Schuylerville High School at 14 Spring Street, turned in surprise from the display of equations in the front of his 11th grade class when the door opened to several students, teachers, and balloons all suddenly piling into the room.

Hayes, who has been teaching for 25 years, was selected as the 2015 High School Teacher of the Year.

Assistant Principal Aaron Grady said, “Ron is a phenomenal teacher. He can certainly bring a higher level of teaching to kids, and still has the ability to connect with those that need a little extra help. He can break down processes to make them understandable for students.”

Hayes recognizes that many students initially approach math with wariness and even dislike, but he is more than up for that challenge.

“Math has always been easy for me,” he said. “I consider it a puzzle. I like that you can approach the same problem from more than one way.”

For students who do not find math as much fun as he does, he recommends they go ahead and push themselves to trudge through it. He says that the accomplishment at the end makes the work well

worth it, which is true for any job that must be done. Hayes understands that it is an important life skill to be able to push through and complete tasks, whether or not they are enjoyable.

“I think Ron approaches teaching with such humbleness. He goes about his daily work and quietly builds relationships with the students,” Grady said. “He has an exceptional ability to connect, and he is very passionate about what he does. It’s a great honor for him to be recognized for that.”

Grady added that Hayes is well-known throughout the school as an approachable teacher, and students are comfortable speaking with him on any topic, not just math.

Hayes believes his fondness of the subject has made him happy in his work.

“It’s important to me to do what I love.

You don’t want to live with regrets,” he said.

Life has been especially difficult for this dedicated teacher and his family. His 13-yearold son, Parker Hayes, lost his battle with a rare form of cancer in February.

“It’s been a hard year, but everyone has been so supportive, not just Schuylerville, but Saratoga, Glens Falls… everyone,” Hayes said.

“Teaching helps me get through this.”

Grady believes the school and students are fortunate to have him. “He’s one of those teachers that kids will remember for years after graduation.”

Mr. Hayes’ nominating letter: Mr. Hayes is my daughter’s pre-trig teacher. I am impressed by his enthusiasm for math, a subject that can be difficult for some students.

He takes the time to make sure that each student understands the concepts, making himself available after school if necessary. More importantly, I am impressed with the life lessons he has imparted. Mr. Hayes’ son recently lost a

battle with cancer and Mr. Hayes has shown my daughter and her peers how to face adversity with dignity, that family is of utmost importance, and that you can teach more by example than by words. I am grateful my daughter was in his classroom this year. I only hope Mr. Hayes knows how much he is loved and appreciated by his students and the community of Schuylerville.

— a mom

Left to right, Danielle Kuehnel, Assistant Marketing Manager Adirondack Trust Company; Colleen Pierre, Owner/Publisher of Saratoga Mama; Ron Hayes, Schuylerville High School Mathematics Teacher; Chad Beatty, Owner/Publisher of Saratoga TODAY.

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT

Capitol district YMCA Capital District YMCA Offers Fun Affordable

and Safe Summer Camp for Your Child!

OUR PREMIER DAY CAMP

Located on Route 155 in Guilderland, YMCA Adventure Camp is our premier day camp, with outdoor pool, pond with paddle boats, zip line, rock wall, covered pavilion, and convenient bussing available.

FREE TOURS! Visit www.

CDYMCA.org today for tour dates, or call 456.3634.

MORE TRIPS! NEW SPECIALTY CAMPS!

— Register Online! Visit www.CDYMCA.org today.

— Sibling discounts!

— Free before and after-camp care.

— Membership not required. All are welcome!

DAY CAMP FUN!

We’re convenient! 11 locations: Albany, Bethlehem, Glenville, East Greenbush, Greene County,

To Advertise in the Summer Camp Guide

Call (518) 581-2480

Guilderland, North Colonie, Schenectady, Scotia, Southern Saratoga, and Troy.

Children 3 to 16 will find something fun to do, from fun trips to swimming lessons to archery and arts & crafts. And YMCA programs focus on fun activities that help your child build confidence and self-esteem.

Register Today! 518.869.3500.

Visit us at www.CDYMCA.org.

OUR PREMIER OVERNIGHT CAMP

Camp Chingachgook is located on the shores of Lake George in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, and offers a unique overnight camp experience for your child.

Your child will love our day camp (for kids 5-10), overnight camp (for kids 7-15), adventure trip programs (for kids 11 and older), and Counselor-in-Training program (for 16 year olds).

FREE TOURS! Visit www.

LakeGeorgeCamp.org today for our 2014 tour schedule.

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Malta Designer Taps Into Creativity to Benefit Tour de Cure MALTA — On Sunday, June 7, thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities will head to Saratoga Springs High School to take part in the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Saratoga Tour de Cure. This is one of a series of fundraising cycling events held in 46 states designed to stop diabetes and change the future of the nearly 26 million Americans living with the disease.

As a Type 1 diabetic herself, Virginia Fretto of Malta is doing her part support the event.

Through her company Razimus Jewelry, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Virginia Fretto

graduate has created an exclusive upcycled red silk bracelet to help raise awareness about diabetes and funds for the ADA. The bracelet costs $40 and a portion of each sale will be donated to the ADA’s Tour de Cure.

“Fabric jewelry is a unique way to wear jewelry and allows for a bold look without being bogged down by the weight of heavy metal jewelry,” said Fretto, who will participate in the Tour de Cure as a “Red Rider” (someone who lives with diabetes).

“This lightweight bracelet is filled with 100 percent natural cotton to make it sturdy but still comfortable,” she said, noting that

the piece can bring color and a unique edge to any outfit, whether dressy or casual.

To view the bracelet design, visit razimusjewelry.com/shop/american -diabetes-tour-de-cure-bracelet

Calling all Princesses and Saratoga Youth Symphony Preps for Pirates (and their Parents)!

Sunday’s Free UPH Performance

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Children’s Museum at Saratoga (69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs) invites one and all to a “yo-ho-ho” good time on Friday, May 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for a special princess and pirate party.

This is an opportunity for the little ones to dress up, meet and greet the Museum’s special royal and rogue guests and get their photos taken with them.

Also, the museum has planned a princess / pirate pizza party and a treasure hunt throughout the museum where you can search for jewels and other booty. There will be other family-friendly craft and themed activities.

Pre-registration is required.

Phone (518) 584-5540 to reserve your place at the party. Admission is $25 ($20 for museum members) for one child and their accompanying adult (additional adults are $8 each).

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Youth Symphony, conducted by Musical Director Katie Gardiner, will present a free concert this Sunday evening, May 17 at 7 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs. The evening’s program will consist of works from Dvorak, Mozart, Satie and Saint-Saens.

The Saratoga Youth Symphony (SYS) provides an orchestral experience for talented student musicians ages 18 and under. Members of the Youth Symphony represent more than two-dozen schools throughout the Capital District.

For more information, visit saratogayouthsymphony.com.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

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FOOD

Catching Up with the Captain

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park

by Kara Scieszka for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nutritionists have known for decades that seafood is a fantastic source of high-quality, low-fat protein. Decades of research continue to show that regularly eating seafood can decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke, obesity and hypertension thanks to an abundance of healthy long chain omega-3 fatty acids. Fish and shellfish accumulate omega-3 fatty acids by eating nutrient rich algae and phytoplankton.

The human body cannot produce omega-3s, which means the only way we can get them is through the foods we eat.

Fish is also a great source of Vitamin D, which is essential for optimal mineral metabolism. It has also been shown to decrease inflammation, and may be critical in controlling autoimmune diseases. As we spend less time outdoors (our bodies naturally synthesize Vitamin D in response to sun exposure) due to long work hours and busy schedules, dietary vitamin D becomes more and more important.

Fish is naturally rich in iodine and selenium as well, which are two

very important minerals that can be challenging to get in sufficient quantities from other foods. Iodine is vital for normal thyroid function but is also extremely important for proper immune system function, wound healing and fertility. Since many people have switched to sea salt as of late, which is not iodized, it is very important to include food sources with this essential mineral.

Selenium is required for our body’s natural protection against oxidants, and optimal brain health. Selenium deficiencies have been linked to thyroid disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Ever since embarking on my healthy healing journey, I aim to eat seafood about two to three times a week. But how do you source fresh seafood when they live in land locked upstate New York? You pay a visit to “Captain Rick,” owner of Pura Vida Fisheries and Moby Rick’s Fish Shop in Saratoga Springs!

Captain Rick Lofstad is a third generation fisherman. His grandfather emigrated from Norway and began the family’s fishing business on Long Island over half a century ago.

Rick has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and uses only sustainable ‘ocean to table’ fishing practices.

As a former representative for the New York Seafood Council and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rick has a lifetime of experience and integrity for the seafaring lifestyle he loves.

The name “Pura Vida” means ‘pure life’ which sums up Rick’s philosophy about his occupation perfectly.

Rick prides himself on being the only provider of fresh fish in our area. All of his fish are brought to Saratoga within 24 hours of being

caught. He and his trusty crew can be found selling their fresh catch every Saturday from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and at Moby Rick’s on Lake Avenue seven days a week. Pura Vida Fisheries offers more than 30 different types of seafood, including: sushi grade tuna, octopus, clams, crab, lobster, salmon, halibut, trout, grouper and more. Rick’s sustainable practices ensure that he only offers what’s available locally and in-season, reducing the strain on global fisheries.

Over the winter, Rick was hard at work rehabbing a 55-foot steel trawler in Nova Scotia. Aptly named “All for Joy,” this boat will help Pura Vida Fisheries increase its fishing production, bringing even more of the ocean’s freshest fish to the Saratoga area!

Summertime means grill-time, and here are a few of Captain Rick’s tips for grilling fish this summer:

1. Keep the Skin On

Grilling fish is an action cooking method. You’ll need to pay attention to get it cooked right.

Leave the skin on – it will help prevent the fish from falling apart when you move it.

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

One of my family’s favorite ways to enjoy Captain Rick’s fresh catch during the summer is by making these Quick and Easy Spicy Grilled Fish Tacos:

Quick and Easy

Spicy Grilled Fish Tacos SERVES: 4–6 | PREP TIME 10 min | TOTAL TIME 30 min

Ingredients

Directions

Olive oil

Dip a paper towel in a bit of olive oil and brush over a clean, hot grill (using tongs).

2 lbs. firm white fish* (such as tilapia, cod or mahi mahi), cut into 1-inch strips Spicy Dry Rub to taste (see recipe below) 12 corn tortillas

Season fish all over with the spicy dry rub, and arrange on grill over medium heat.

Cook, flipping once until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

2 tablespoons ketchup

Meanwhile, warm a few tortillas at a time by sprinkling them lightly with water and placing them on the grill.

Turn tortillas frequently and once done, transfer to a kitchen towel to keep warm.

1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage

Add mayonnaise, crema and ketchup into a small bowl, mix well and set aside.

2 large tomatoes*, chopped Salsa, avocado, or hot sauce (optional)

When fish is done, place a few strips in each tortilla, top liberally with squeezed lime juice, shredded cabbage, chopped tomatoes, avocado and a spoonful of the reserved crema sauce.

* Ingredients can be found at the market

Serve with lime wedges and fresh salsa on the side. Enjoy!

1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream

2 limes - cut into wedges

2. Consider Using a Fish Basket

Instead of flipping the fish itself, you flip a basket, which holds the fish together and makes grilling it much easier.

3. Use a Wooden Plank

Soak a wooden plank in water for at least two hours. Place your fish on the plank, and place it on the grill. Cover and wait until it is done. No flipping required! The

Spicy Dry Rub for Fish Mix: 1 tbsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. chili powder

aroma of the wood infuses into the fish as heat is applied. Cedar, hickory, apple, maple, or cherry planks are great choices.

4. Use a Skewer

Skewers work best for shrimp or scallops, but can also work for tuna, sword or monkfish. Be inventive and create colorful, tasty fish kabobs alternating seafood and vegetables on the skewer.

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

You’re a Hit with the Right (and Left) Mitt

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! A man named Francis Mitts invented the oven mitt in 1884. He owned a small bakery in Jersey City, where everyday seamen and dock workers would drop in to get their fill of Frank’s freshly made breads and coffee.

Frank’s daughters were helping out in the kitchen and were working in direct contact with the ovens.

In order to keep his young daughters’ hands from getting singed, he designed heavily insulated mittens, which evolved over time into what we know today as oven mitts.

Actually, mittens have been in use for over 1,000 years for a wide range of purposes – including those for protecting your hands from hot ovens. Today, however, advanced technology has enabled an incredible amount of heat resistance to be built into each mitt.

We use oven mitts for many different occasions, whether it is based around something special, such as when you are in the mood for baking a birthday cake; or for a poolside BBQ, friends gathering or simply an evening with your family. (Also, my brothers and sisters and I used to use them for indoor baseball games with a beach ball when it rained).

For all of these moments, the oven mitt is there to help you get the job done, taking care of the heat while you are busy preparing your incredible creation. The traditional oven mitt has outer layers that are typically made of cotton, while the inner layer is filled with an insulator-type material. However, over time it starts to fall apart, lose its shape, become singed and stained

from all the wear. So why not get a brand new mitt or two to help your creative juices flow next time you are ready to cook up a storm?

Compliments to the Chef offers oven mitts made in the USA

by Duncan Kitchen Grips, Inc. This innovative line of kitchen gloves and hand safety products are made of a unique material called FLXaPrene. This material is not only heat and stain-resistant, but is also very flexible and comfortable to use. This patented product is available in different styles and colors, not only for the home but also for commercial use. This is also the material used in scuba diving suits. Kitchen Grips has created a safer oven mitt with increased insulation and grip that is comfortable on the hands and offers a cook more control with a non-slip grip and greater flexibility.

The mitts feature a uniquely designed, raised nub pattern that adds insulation, protecting the hands from hot and cold temperatures (from up to 500 degrees F to as low as -134 degrees F). The

FLXaPrene material makes the mitt both water repellent and stain resistant so they will stay looking good and perform well for many years. The oven mitts are machine washable or can be washed with hot water and mild detergent and air-dried or can even be washed on the top shelf of the dishwasher.

Sure, oven mitts can come in many fun and unique shapes.

While there are many colors to choose from, long gone are the days when the top priority was matching the kitchen towels. The best mitts available today combine stay-cool comfort, fantastic

dexterity, and a no-nonsense grip are made of the high-performance materials.

The most important thing when selecting the best oven mitt for you is to protect your hands from the heat when moving product from the oven to the table. Be sure to select the oven mitt that fits your hands and protects you. So put up your mitts and don’t get burned!

Remember my friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen!” See us live at 46 Marion Avenue, (Fresh Market Plaza) in Saratoga Springs Take care, John and Paula

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Big Cats talk on May 27 Wildlife biologist Paul G. Jensen will present a talk on “Big Cats of the Adirondacks” on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. The program is cosponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. It will be held in the Community Room on the lower level of the Crandall Library on Glen St. in Glens Falls. Jensen will talk about the biology, management and current and historical populations and distribution of the Canada lynx, bobcat and mountain lion in New York and the Northeast, and how these species may fare in the future.

Capital District Jazz, Ltd Fundraising Concert Capital District Jazz, Ltd invites you to attend a fundraising concert for its program All Ears: Jazz and Improvised Music Workshop, featuring the Mark Kleinhaut Quartet, on Wednesday evening June 3 at the Saratoga Arts Center’s Dee Sarno Theater. Tickets are $15 and the proceeds of the concert will benefit the All Ears workshop.

Please come and enjoy an evening of great music and help support this wonderful program. All Ears: Jazz and Improvised Music Workshop is a fun hands-on way for students of all ages to learn about jazz and improvised music.

The instructors teach participants how to play using a traditional teaching method utilized by many of the jazz greats. This “play by ear” method develops a student’s listening skills and along with the step-by-step guidance provided by the faculty, allows students to achieve results quickly. All Ears takes place in the summer at locations in the Capital District Region, the first is being held at Schenectady Community College in July; scholarships and tuition assistance are available. For more information, visit www.cdjazz.org.

Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Giffy’s Barbeque Playground Fundraiser

2015 TRASK Art Show & Sale

Plant and Garden Décor Sale

The Geyser Road Elementary PTO will be hosting a Giffy’s Barbeque Fundraiser on Thursday, June 4, 2015 starting at 5 p.m. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward the playground fund. Tickets will be sold at the price of $12/meal with the choice of ½ chicken or pulled pork, salad, roll, potato and dessert all included. Also included in this price, families can enjoy a Kid Fun Run, bouncy house, outdoor games, balloons, and a family kickball game. For an additional minimum charge there will be face painting and “Dream Ponies” will be attending with pony rides and a petting zoo. Pre-orders are recommended for the dinners with checks made out to the “Geyser Road Elementary PTO Playground Fund.” Community members may call Julie Maliszewski (518) 5840174 for more information. Come out and help support the Geyser Playground.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents the 4th Annual TRASK Art Show and Sale, an evening that brings local artists and art lovers together to celebrate the spirit of Saratoga Springs.

The one-night-only juried art show and sale will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Tickets are $55 SSPF Members, $65 SSPF NonMembers and available online and at the door. Website: www. spiritofliferestoration.org/TRASK.

Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the corner Bryan St. and East Ave., Saratoga Springs Rain date is June 21. Sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club.

Ladies of Charity Annual Garage/Bake Sale The Garage/Bake Sale will take place on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Italian American War Veteran’s Pavilion at 247 Grand Ave., in Saratoga Springs. Items may be dropped off Friday, June 5th from 9 am to noon only. Suggested Items are linens, glassware, pots and pans, knick-knacks, jewelry, tools, toys, small furniture, lamps, rugs, current books and paperbacks, baby items, working electronics, no old TV’s, sports equipment and children’s clothing only. No adult clothing or shoes. All items must be clean and in good condition. Homemade baked goods can be brought to ITAM early Saturday morning. Suggested items are cakes, breads (banana, raisin) cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, rolls, biscotti, candies or any other of your homemade specialties.

Please plan to come and work with other Ladies of Charity. It is a fun time and a good fundraiser for the benefit of the needy, the poor, and the elderly in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. To volunteer to help set-up, work the sale, help breakdown, bake homemade goodies or leave donations, call Claudette Farchione at (518) 584-7592 or Linda Crawford at (518) 222-6564. www. ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com.

Call for Artists Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation invites artists 18 years of age and older to submit original artwork to the TRASK 2015 Art Show and Sale: Preserving Saratoga Springs Through Art, an innovative juried art show and fundraiser on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Proceeds from art sales and ticket sales will benefit restoration projects, such as the Spirit of Life and the Spencer Trask Memorial, and ongoing efforts to preserve Saratoga Springs. For more information or to enter your artwork: http://www. spiritofliferestoration.org/trask.

“Pilates for a Purpose” Fundraiser for After the Fire Pilates for a Purpose will hold a fundraiser for After The Fire on Saturday, June 13 at 11 am.

There is no charge for this session, but any and all donations that the attendees wish to make will go directly to After The Fire, and will be greatly appreciated

by After The Fire. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat if you have one, and arrive 15 minutes early at 18 Division St., Suite 203, Saratoga Springs.

Ballston Spa’s Village-Wide Garage Sale Weekend The annual Ballston Spa Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, 2015. In a tradition that goes back over 25 years, residents and community groups hold sales throughout the village and the surrounding area. Hours vary by location.

Saratoga Springs High School Class of 1975 Announces 40th Reunion “Hawaiian Disco” Bash being held at the Wilton Elks Club 161 in Wilton, NY on Sat., June 27, 2015 at 4pm. For further info on tickets, contact Robin Carnevale Schwedt at 518-584-0165, or Sandy Daigler or Peggy Ponton via the class email of sshs_1975@yahoo.com, website of saratogahigh75.com and class Facebook page.

SCCHS Class of 1980 reunion The Saratoga Central Caholic High School class of 1980 will celebrate its 35th reunion on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The reunion committee is planning a gathering at the home of a classmate. They are looking to connect with as many classmates as possible. If you were a member of the class, or know someone who was, please get in touch via email: spacatholic1980@gmail. com. The class also has a facebook group: Saratoga Central Catholic Class of 1980 Reunion. For more information on the reunion email: spacatholic1980@gmail.com.

Malta Drama Camps Announced Have fun while exploring your creative side this summer at the Malta Community Center! Elyse Young, Malta’s Artistic Director will guide the campers through acting exercises, theater games, rehearsals and performance. Mini drama camps will run Monday through Friday from 1:30 - 3 p.m. “Fairytales and Fantasies” runs July 13-July 17 for 4-6 year olds. “Broadway Stars” will run August 24-August 28 for ages 6 and up. Acting Academy Drama Camps will run 1:30-4:30pm Monday through Friday, July 27 through July 31 for ages 7-10 and August 3 through August 7 for ages 11 through 16. Please contact the Malta Community Center

for additional details at (518) 899-4411 or email Elyse Young at theater@malta-town.org. You can also register online at www. maltaparksrec.com.

Yaddo Composer’s Music Celebrates Saratoga’s Centennial The Saratoga Choral Festival seeks experienced singers with good sight-reading and vocal abilities for its fifteenth season. Singers will meet for rehearsals over a three-week period in Saratoga Springs beginning Tuesday, July 14 and will perform in a concert at the Spa Little Theater on Sunday, August 2nd, at 3:00 p.m. As part of the city’s centennial celebration, this summer’s concert will feature music by world-renowned Yaddo composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Del Tredici, and spiritual and sacred choral works

by Nathaniel Dett, one of the few African American composers invited to Yaddo in the early years.

Included on the program is rarely heard music by a more recent Yaddo resident and Skidmore professor Evan Mack (The Fountain) and Thomas Oboe Lee (Mechthild von Magdeburg for chorus and strings).

Other selections will be Del Tredici’s Acrostic Song from Final Alice, Copland’s The Promise of Living, Bernstein’s Wonderful Town, Louise Talma’s Let’s Touch the Sky for choir and winds, Virgil Thompson’s Hymns from the Old South, Ned Rorem’s Give All to Love for choir and piano, and more. The Festival is under the artistic direction of Andrea Goodman, currently the Director of the Cantilena Chamber Choir and the Northern Berkshire Chorale in Western Massachusetts, and former director of Choruses at Skidmore College. Participation in the Choir will be considered on the basis of a submitted resume or letter detailing choral experience and an in-person audition for new members in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, June 16. Applicants must possess a good voice and have had some recent experience in singing choral music. For further information or registration, the Festival website address is www. saratogachoralfest.org. One may also register through the email address satbchoir@yahoo.com.

Our phone number is (518)-7910185. Registration deadline is June 1st, 2015.

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

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Week of May 15 – May 21, 2015

Family Friendly Event

Friday, May 15 Simplicity Parenting Saratoga Springs High School Library, 1 Blue Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9 p.m.

A public lecture that will inspire anyone who holds children dear to their heart to Simplify…

Toys, Clothing, Meals, Bedtimes, Schedules & Filter Out the Adult World. Kim John Payne is the author of the #1 bestselling book “Simplicity Parenting.” He is an Australian who has, for 27 years, worked throughout the world as a counselor, consultant/researcher and educator of both children & adults. Parents, caregivers, teachers and community members are invited to attend. Visit his website at www.simplicityparenting.com.

Saturday, May 16 24th Annual Saratoga Horse Symposium Saratoga County 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa, 9 a.m.

The Saratoga Horse Symposium is a celebration of the horse for new, aspiring and experienced horse owners and enthusiasts.

The horse symposium features educational presentations, live horse demonstrations and panel discussions. Our classes are taught by leading veterinarians, trainers and researchers from across the state. This is the only event where attendees will have the chance to see these experts together at one venue. Open to the public. Pre-Registration is only $20. Call (518) 885-8995 to register.

Saratoga Independent School Kite Festival Saratoga Independent School, 459 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For the past four years, the Saratoga Independent School

has hosted Kite Day, a fun-filled community event on the school’s lovely Adirondack campus. This year, in our 5th Anniversary, we are making the event extra special and renaming it Saratoga Independent School Kite Festival. The outdoor celebration will include kites, facepainting, a bounce house, food for purchase, and more. Bring your own kite or purchase one onsite.

This event is free and open to the public. Bring a friend.

History Faire Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This is a free family event and will feature historical and genealogical resources, from churches, cemeteries, historical societies, historians, county clerk, historical book vendors and more. Korean War Veterans and the National Park Service will be represented. Hosted by Heritage Hunters, a genealogy and local history organization.

Special activities are planned for children throughout the day.

Children may take a “passport trip” through the History Faire, create a hand print family tree or make a family crest. Open to the public. For more information call (518) 587-2978.

Skidmore College Commencement Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, 10:40 a.m.

For more information call (518) 580-5675.

Friends Advantage Sale Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs The Friends Book Shop at the Saratoga Springs Public Library will hold a 50 percent off Friends Advantage Sale from Saturday, May 16 thru Sunday, May 24 for current members of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library. For Book Shop hours and more information, please call (518) 584-7860, x333.

Sunday, May 17 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea.

Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

2015 SPAC Rock & Run SPAC, Saratoga Spa State Park, 9 a.m.

The fastest growing 5K is back.

This family-friendly outdoor race is a rockin’ 5K, 10K and kids 1k fun run. Runners’ energy will stay high with live music along the route by some of the region’s best bands and a large post-race family day party follows. Start on the path that runs through SPAC and run the course through SPA State Park and around the golf course and finish back on the lawn at SPAC where you started. The first 1,200 pre-registered runners will receive a moisture wicking shirt. Cost is $8 – 40.00. For more information, visit www.spac.org.

Penny Social Ballston Spa Elk’s Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, Doors open at 10 a.m..

Event to start at noon.

Refreshments available. Proceeds to benefit NYS Major Project and Elks National Foundation.

For further information or reservations, contact Vicki Brown at (518) 884-8012.

Community Care Pediatrics Open House 6 Mountain Ledge Dr., Gansevoort, 1 - 3 p.m.

There will be kid-friendly activities including a bounce house obstacle course, face painting and give aways, snowcones, popcorn, and refreshments served by the Saratoga Pediatrics team. Join us for fun and to tour our facility in our new location. Have your child bring their favorite toy for our “Teddy Bear Check Ups.” For directions or more information, visit our website at www. communitycare.com.

Monday, May 18 Parkinson’s Support Group Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.

This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.

Food Addicts Anonymous Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church-Atkins Room Corner of Fifth Ave & Henning Rd. Saratoga Springs, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you obsessed with food, weight and dieting? You are not alone. There is help and a solution. This group meets each Monday. For more information call Helena (518) 584-8190.

Tuesday, May 19 Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association Breakfast Mixer Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, 7:30 – 9 a.m.

Brookside Museum has made a lot of exciting changes to their gallery space recently, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. Free.

Havurah Vatik May Event Celebrating our 11th Anniversary Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

All Saratoga area seniors 55 plus are welcome. Join Richard Feldman for his 10th Presentation: “To Life!” This is Part 6 of Richard Feldman’s musical theater series features Kander and Ebb, Chita Rivera, Bonnie Franklin, Tony Roberts, Jerry Orbach, Judy Garland, Tommy Tune, and Liza Minnelli on themes of optimism, realizing dreams, having fun, and dancing your cares away. Wonderful videos and Richard’s commentary provide a musical reminder always to look on the sunny side of life. A catered lunch follows the program. For more information call (518) 584-8730.

Spring Luncheon Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, 11:30 a.m.

The Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital is having their spring luncheon. There will be a social hour at 11:30am with 12:30pm seated lunch.

Attire is Spring Chic – hats are encouraged. Enjoy a silent auction of container gardens, raffle baskets and a money hat.

The Flower and Fruit Mission has supported the William J. Hickey Women’s Health Services of Saratoga Hospital for over 100 years. $50 per person, only pre-paid reservations accepted.

For reservations contact Lisa Higgins at (518) 584-4928. To register online, go to www. thespringluncheon.eventbrite. com.

Wednesday, May 20 Saratoga County Women of Influence Luncheon Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11:30 a.m.

The 2015 Saratoga County’s Women of Influence have been chosen. Don’t miss this chance to attend this wonderful networking opportunity and to congratulate these outstanding women. To reserve your seat or a table, please call Longfellow’s at (518) 691-0139.

Downton Abby Visits the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 6 – 8 p.m.

Join us for our annual meeting with guest speaker, Jennifer Poulos Nesbitt, Associate Professor of English at Penn State. She is a specialist in 20th century British literature with interest in feminist and post-colonial studies. She will discuss some female characters in Downton Abbey, now in its 5th season on PBS’ Masterpiece. Open to the public.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information call Susan at (518) 581-1693 or email: Friends12866@yahoo.com.

Thursday, May 21 Special Forum on Human Trafficking Galway Central High School library, Route 147 Galway, 7 p.m.

Forum participants include Debbie Fowler, author of Fragrance in the Desert; Andy Gilpin, Associate Executive Director of CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services; and Sergeant Daniel P. Morley, Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Debbie Fowler encountered human trafficking during her husband’s two-year assignment in Kuwait and wrote the book “to bring awareness to others that human trafficking is indeed on our doorsteps and in need of action.” Proceeds from sales of her book are donated to organizations fighting human trafficking, such as Shared Hope International and Maiti Nepal.

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

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Mayor Adds Saratoga Springs Arts Commission Appointments Ardie Russell Named as Chairperson SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne D. Yepsen has announced her latest appointments to the first Saratoga Springs Arts Commission. This expanded commission will serve as an advisory body to the mayor and the city council.

The mission of the Arts Commission is to build upon Saratoga Springs’ reputation as a premier arts destination, to advocate for artists and arts/cultural organizations, and to inspire, encourage, and develop inclusive artistic and cultural activities and initiatives that will stimulate economic development, further advancing the quality of life and the vibrancy of our city.

The Arts Commission has already been working on various activities. Since December, the commission’s initial members have submitted a grant proposal for $50,000 to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to create an Arts Master Plan for the City of Saratoga Springs.

Also, a creative planning “charette” (a design and planning activity) has been held to gain input from the community. Other activities are being scheduled for late spring and summer.

“I’m thrilled to announce the creation and expansion of the first ever Saratoga Springs Arts Commission,” said Mayor Yepsen.

“The Spa City and the greater Capital Region truly has unlimited potential when it comes to benefiting from the natural synergy that exists between sustainable economic growth and the creative arts.

I’m proud to be joined by the many volunteers that I’ve appointed to this important commission.”

Mayor Yepsen has named Ardie Russell, Arts Administrator and owner of Studio 518, as the commission’s chairperson. Other members appointed to the Saratoga Springs Arts Commission are: Amejo Amyot

Founder, Arts District on Beekman

Lance Bell

CEO, LGB, LLC Advertising Agency

Ian Berry

Dayton Director, The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College

Devra Cohen-Tigor

Professor at Union Graduate School, Empire State College and New York Institute of Technology.

Ria Curley

Ria Curley Music and Art

Lawrence Edelson

Artistic and General Director, Opera Saratoga

William Finlay

Founder and former Artistic Director, Saratoga Shakespeare Company; Professor and Chair, Theater Department, Union College

Pantelis Kodogiannis

Actor/Producer Founding Member, Renegade Theatre and Film Group Attorney

Jack Hyndman

Creative Director, Fingerpaint Marketing

Meg Kelly

Founder and Executive Director, Saratoga Children’s Theatre, Inc.

Beverley Mastrianni

Artist (sculptor); Former Member, National Advisory Council, The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

Chris Millis

Writer, Producer, Cartoonist

Peter Nelson

President, Friends of Music Saratoga Springs, Director of Product Management, Informz

Joel Reed

Executive Director, Saratoga Arts

Susan Rivers

Fiber Artist, Artist Advocate Planner, Elan Planning and Design

Dee Sarno

Chair, Board of Directors, Saratoga Arts Fest. Retired Arts Center Director and Educator

John Wager

Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Writer Owner, Galileo Media Arts

Marcia White

President and Executive Director, Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Dianne Winter

Associate Director, Caffe Lena

Tickets On Sale Now for Saratoga Wine & Food Festival at SPAC

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The threeday Saratoga Wine & Food Festival and Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for Sept. 11-13, will bring the epicurean lifestyle to the forefront with three days of gourmet events showcasing fine international wines, innovative chef-prepared menus, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, expansive tastings, upscale auctions and a showcase of luxury automobiles. Attendees will enjoy opportunities to get up close and personal with expert chefs, wine connoisseurs, vintners and luxury automobile experts.

Tickets to all events of the Saratoga Wine & Food Festival are now on sale and are available at spac.org, by calling (518) 584-9330, or in person at the Route 50 Box Office.

“The Saratoga Wine & Food Festival provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of fine wines and spirits, gourmet cuisine, and magnificent luxury cars in SPAC’s renowned atmosphere,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC president and executive director.

Among the celebrity personalities attending the festival will be Joey Limongelli, better known as “GT Joey,” whose recent book Around the World in a Ford GT (almost.) chronicles his travels across the United States, Canada and Europe with the legendary automobile. GT Joey” will be available for a book signing and more than 20 Ford GTs are expected to be on the grounds during Saturday’s events.

There will be other celebrity guest announcements from the culinary field and other updates posted on spac.org as well as full program descriptions of the weekend’s programming. Returning to

Joey “GT Joey” Limongelli will be among the celebrity personalities attending the 2015 Saratoga Wine & Food Festival.

the festival are some favorite epicurean events including: Adirondack Road Tour and Gourmet Luncheon - Friday, Sept.

11. A road rally to the historic Lake George Club. Event price: $75.

Fired Up! - Friday, Sept. 11 ­This evening grill-off competition will serve as the kick-off event to the weekend’s events on the SPAC grounds as top chefs from the Capital Region’s finest restaurants compete against New York City grill masters. Event price: $85.

Grand Tasting and Concours d’Elegance - Saturday, Sept. 12 ­The centerpiece of the festival, the Grand Tasting takes place under expansive, elegant tents on SPAC’s lawn, and features hundreds of fine international wines, delicacies prepared by

the region’s top chefs, cooking demonstrations, and connoisseur-led wine seminars. The festival partners again with The Saratoga Automobile Museum to present a show of luxury collector cars including invited classes of Shelby Cobra, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Lancia, Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Fiat-Abarth and more. Event price: $75. A VIP Grand Tasting ticket, which allows earlier entry to the Grand Tasting and exclusive access to the Connoisseur’s Tent, is available for $175.

In The Groove Jazz Brunch - Sunday, Sept. 13 ­This sumptuous Sunday Brunch will feature gourmet offerings from six of Mazzone Hospitality’s finest restaurants at Saratoga National Golf Club. Live jazz and the Best in Show Auto Awards highlight the event. Event price: $75.

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An Orchard Grows in Saratoga Springs

Summer Residency Program Combines Innovation and Collaboration

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Orchard Project, an incubator program for the performing arts, has announced that it will move its eighth annual summer residency program to Saratoga Springs.

Theater companies and artists will come this summer to innovate, develop, and refine new shows.

In addition to a new location, for the first time there will be a series of public performances known as Orchard Project Presents. These will take place at Universal Preservation Hall and other venues around Saratoga Springs (see schedule right) that will enable attendees to experience world-class new works (they vary from dance to drama, cabaret to musicals) as they are being developed or as a recently finished project.

The 22 artists and ensembles that were selected for this year’s residency come from around the world and were competitively chosen from nearly 500 applicants. They are provided with free rehearsal space, room and board, and the support of fellow artists. Work developed at the Orchard Project has gone on to win awards including Obie’s, Drama Desks, Olivier Awards and the 2014 Tony Award for Best Play for All The Way, which was written at the Orchard Project in 2010 and 2011. Overall, an estimated 500,000+ people have seen Orchard Project-supported shows worldwide.

Full programming details and ticket purchases can be made at orchardproject.com.

Preliminary Schedule of ‘Orchard Project Presents’ Shows: CHURCH OF THE PASSIONATE CAT

By Underbelly June 5-7, 2015

Underbelly is an American theatre company that leads audiences on immersive journeys through forgotten spaces. An Underbelly show combines narrative, music, dance and fresh cookies (if you’re lucky).

Developed at the Orchard Project in 2014, Church of the Passionate Cat is a detective story turned on its ear, blending film noir “whoduniting” with a jazz age church revival like you’ve never experienced before.

A FOREIGN BODY

By Neena Beber Directed by Theresa Rebeck June 19-20

Cut, Tomorrowland and HBO’s upcoming Ballers) with director Theresa Rebeck (Broadway’s Seminar and Mauritius, Creator of TV’s Smash) for an intimate and explosive theatrical event.

THE GARDEN

By Nichole Canuso Dance Company June 19 - 21

Developed at the Orchard Project in 2013, The Garden is a dance theatre piece that is designed for four participants at a time. It takes the audience on an intimate yet expansive journey that blurs the line between viewer and participant.

Nichole Canuso Dance Company creates movement-based works that explore the complexity of the human experience using subtle gesture, explosive movement, humor and interactive design.

UR STAR Hours before he is to receive a lifetime achievement award, a worldBy Finkle famous film director receives a June 19 - 21 visit from the woman best known Ur Star is an intimate interactive as his victim. A Foreign Body pairs theatrical art experience for tiny playwright Neena Beber (Jump/

audiences. Told through music and hand-drawn visuals, you are invited into an artist’s apartment and taken on a journey that is at times whimsical and at times intensely personal. Developed at the Orchard Project in 2014, Ur Star is an experiment in the relationship between audience and artist and an exploration of what it means to grapple with darkness.

THE ORCHARD PROJECT OPEN STUDIO

June 22-27 will be a weeklong exploration of work that that will turn all of Universal Preservation Hall into a laboratory and that will invite the public to actively participate. The 2015 Open Studio will include four cuttingedge shadow puppeteers who will be developing new shows. There BRIDGET EVERETT - One- will be open hours each weekday, as well as a family workNight-Only Cabaret event! shop on Saturday, June 27. The June 20 puppeteers participating include Bridget Everett is a singing tour Andrew Benincasa, Lydia Fine, de force known for her funny and others to be confirmed. yet gut-wrenching, outrageous ALAN CUMMING and unpredictable performances IN CONCERT – definitely not for the faint of heart! Bridget has played to soldJune 26 out houses on both coasts and The celebrated star of theatre, has been joined by guests rang- film, and television will perform ing from Broadway icon Patti in a one-night-only concert at Lupone to rock icon Flea. Most Universal Preservation Hall. He recently, Bridget completed a will be performing with his musirun of US dates supporting Amy cal director Lance Horne, who has Schumer. She performed in the been an Orchard Project resident 24 Hour Musicals, which bene- in 2010, 2011 and 2013. fits the Orchard Project, in 2013.

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Let’s Get Ready to Mingle!

Seth and the Moody Melix earn 2015 Academics’ Choice Award program and its seal of excellence, as a mark of genuinely effective learning tools that stimulate the mind, and provide potential for the student to fully develop higher order thinking skills.

The group, consisting of Seth Warden (vocals, guitar), Doug Moody (violin, vocals) and percussionist Brian Melick has been performing up and down the east coast for the past four years in support of their music and picture books. They will be home in Saratoga Springs this summer for two free family shows: August 6 at 10 a.m. in Congress Park and August 23 at 2 p.m. at Caffe Lena. For more information visit picklepieproductions.com.

Photo by MarkBolles.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In its fifth year, this event has come up with a magic formula to kick off the summer season: ambiance, music, polo, food and drink, and, of course, fun!

The 5th Annual Music & Mingling event to benefit the Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Saratoga Polo Fields. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Riggi are serving as Honorary Event Chairs.

This is one big party and all proceeds support the Senior Center’s programs. Guests will feast on gourmet foods prepared by Old Daley Catering, a Sushi and Sake tasting by Sushi Yoshi and ZipZang, and an open bar that will feature a full assortment of high-end spirits from The Great American Wine Company, Bulleit Bourbon, Casamigos Tequila and Saratoga Water with choice beers from Saratoga Eagle.

Other highlights of the evening include live dance music by “Grand Central Station,” James & Sons Tobacconists cigar tastings, “Fashion Inspirations” by Life Rocks Jewelry and Saratoga Trunk, an extensive interactive and silent auction featuring Tom Durkin,

tarot cards with Mary Shimp and a photo booth with Heather Bohm-Tallman.

After food, drink, polo and mingling – top off the night with sweets compliments of The Candy Company of Saratoga Springs, Kilwin’s and Healthy Living Market. There will also be a special announcement to kick off the 60th Anniversary of the Senior Center.

This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga. This non-residential community center serves over 1,200 members by providing a social environment with programs tailored to adults and seniors. The facility serves as a community hub where seniors can maintain an independent lifestyle by making new friends, sharing a meal, taking a healthy living class or learning a new skill. The social interaction provided by these programs is essential to the physical and mental health of the seniors in our community.

Admission is $100 (after May 22 price increases to $125) and includes all food, entertainment and an open bar. Reservations can be made at saratogaseniorcenter.org or by calling (518) 584-1621.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga-based family music group Seth and the Moody Melix’s debut CD – “Hi, Hello, How do you do?” has been honored with a 2015 Academics’ Choice Smart Media Award, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved for “…the best mindbuilding media and toys.”

Consumers and educational institutions worldwide recognize this independent Academics’ Choice Award

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week of 5/15-5/21 friday, 5/15:

Steve Candlen, 3 pm

Rich Ortiz, 8 pm

Young Buffalo, 8 pm

Vivid Duo, 9 pm

Rob Aronstein, 7 pm

@ Bailey’s — 583.6060

@ Bentley’s — 899.4300

Slaid Gleaves, 8 pm

@ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 @ Vapor — 581.5775

@ Wishing Well — 584.7640

@ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

sunday, 5/17:

@ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791

Waters, 6 pm

Tim Wechgelaer, 8 pm Tailspin, 10 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Jeanne O’Connor Jazz Trio, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105

Frankie Lessard Trio, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

DJ Vinyl Tap, 9 pm

@ Nanola — 587.1300

Live Jazz Brunch, 11 am

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Not Right, 3 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

@ Harvey’s — 583.0003

monday, 5/18:

@ Nanola — 587.1300

Justin Joyner, 6:30 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582

Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm

Lady Strange, 9 pm Mark Kleinhaut Quartet, 9 pm

@ Brook Tavern — 871.1473

Larry Hooker, 6:30 pm

@ One Caroline — 587.2026

Disco Party w The Audiostars, 9 pm

tuesday, 5/19:

Ficus + Friends w Let’s Be Leonard, 9 pm

Marcus Ruggiero, 6 pm

Betsy + the ByeGons, 8 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

@ Putnam Den — 584.8066

@ Ravenswood — 371.8771

Crossfire, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

Get Up Jack, 8 pm

@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Upstate Dance Band, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

Seven Hills, 6 pm

@ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

Parmalee, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

saturday, 5/16: High Peaks Band, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060

Raising the Rafters (Zankel Music Center), 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

Tim Ortiz, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577

Jeff Walton, 8 pm

@ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791

Radio Junkies, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Karaoke, 10 pm

@ Circus Café — 583.1106

Toga Boys, 9 pm @ Dangos 587.2022

Acoustic Circus, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Probing Digit, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300

George Muscatello Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582

Nancy Kamen, 6:30 pm

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Sam Kininger Band w Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

Ubuntu, 8 pm

@ Ravenswood — 371.8771

Skeeter Creek, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

Hey Jude, 7 pm

@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Karaoke, 9:30 pm

@ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

@ Bailey’s — 583.6060

Rich Ortiz, 10 pm

Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105

Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm

@ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

wednesday, 5/20: Emerging Singer Showcase, 7:30 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014

Al Santoro Trio, 6:30 pm

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Celtic Session, 7 pm

@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Karaoke, 9 pm

@ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

thursday, 5/21: Justin Joyner, 7 pm @ Bourbon Room — 330.2426

Open Mic, 7 pm

@ Caffè Lena — 583.0022

DJ Dragonette, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577

Open Mic, 10 pm

@ Circus Café — 583.1106

New Artist Showcase, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Jeff Walton, 6 pm

@ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890

Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014

Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm

@ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Gang of Thieves, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

Al Bruno, 8 pm

@ Seven Horse Pub — 581.0777

Dan Sherwin, 7 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

Celtic Session, 7 pm

@ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm

@ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

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Puzzles

Across 1 Overseas county 6 Zurich highlight 9 Golden Gate element 14 Saved for later, in a way 15 Architectural prefix 16 Providers of added light 17 Emergency strategies 20 Mattered 21 NBA great 22 Bush led it for about a yr. in the ‘70s 23 Post-election governmental meeting, perhaps 32 March middle 33 They may lead to risky moves 34 Many a reference book 35 Like some tempers 36 “Reversal of Fortune” Oscar winner 37 Brimless hat 38 Home of Phillips University 40 Secretary of State after Colin, familiarly 41 Candy __ 42 Number?

45 Seinfeld specialty 46 Electrical particle 47 Takes an opposite position 56 Alters some game parameters 57 Great enthusiasm 58 Classified abbr.

59 Part of a meet 60 Disengages, as from a habit 61 High degree 62 Comes up short Down 1 Arise (from) 2 “__ Nagila” 3 Jobs news of 2010 4 Moves back 5 Former Georgian president Shevardnadze 6 Freeze beginning 7 Hero in Treece’s “Vinland the Good” 8 Magic word

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38 9 Mid-calf pants 10 That much or more 11 Grain layer 12 Omar’s role in “The Mod Squad” 13 No effort 18 Settles 19 Bare things 23 Suit material 24 Hersey’s bell town 25 Front VIP 26 Leslie of “Fanny” 27 Danish capital 28 Enthralls 29 Whits 30 Arabian peninsula native

31 Mythical lion’s home 39 Suddenly occurs to 41 1/100 of a Brazilian real 43 Hybrid cats 44 Low-cost stopover 47 Sticking place 48 Memorable napper 49 Radames’ love 50 Flight feature 51 “We’re in trouble!”

52 Call for 53 They usually have four strings 54 Birds seen by players of 53-Down 55 Body shop figs.

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

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

The balusters on the deck were secured with small screws.

A banister is the handrail on a staircase.

We slid down the banister when we were children.

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

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Downsizing Garage Sale, Everything must go. Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd, 24th and 25th from 9 am to 3 pm. 342 LeRoux Road, Middle Grove, NY. Many household items, featuring indoor and outdoor furniture, framed pictures, silk flower arrangements & wreaths, kitchen, bath items and more.

Large Multi-family garage sale. Yard plants, antiques, books, puzzles, decorative items, household items, garden items, etc. Sat., May 16, 8 a.m.

– 1 p.m. 3 Cobble Hill Dr., Wilton. The Fairways.

ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7093

MONTGOMERY COUNTY NY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION: May 19 @ 11AM, Horace Inman Senior Center, 53 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY. 800-292-7653.

Free brochure: www.HAROFF.com Online Auction w/Bid Center, Historic Stewart-Hawley-Malloy House and 5.17+/-Acres & All Personal Prop., Laurinburg, NC in Scotland Co., Real Estate Sale Ends May 27th at 2pm, Bid Center: Hampton Inn, Laurinburg, NC, Personal Property Sale Ends June 4th at 3pm Online Only, 800.997.2248, NCAL3936, ironhorseauction.com

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FOR SALE UPSTATE NY ABSOLUTE LAND LIQUIDATION! MAY 16TH! 19 Tracts from 3 to 35 acres starting at $12,900. Examples: 9 acres -$19,900. 20 acres - $29,900.

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We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible.

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Study: Harness Affects Economy Adirondack Sportsman’s An Economic Impact Study conducted by the Innovation Group, hired by the New York Standardbred Industry Alliance, shows the economic impact the harness racing industry has on the state of New York.

There were two primary objectives of this study: to estimate the economic impact of the industry from a historical perspective in period before Video Lottery Terminal revenue purse enhancements, and then estimating the impact due to the increase in purses through 2013. The second is to estimate the economic impact considering two scenarios: 1. Purses related to VLT revenue distributions are capped at a pre-determined level.

2. Purses related to VLT revenue distributions are allowed to increase in conjunction with the expected increase in gaming revenue from the proposed four additional casinos in the Upstate New York Gaming Development Act, enacted in 2013.

The study found that there has been significant economic growth, as VLTs have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for education while harness racing has been reestablished as a national leader.

The total Standardbred Economic Impact has increased 190 percent, to $795 million annually, while also showing an increase of more than 190 percent in jobs, with more than 6,500 positions.

Harness racing purses grew 230 percent from 2001 to 2013. Capital expenditures in the decade after VLTs were approved increased 519 percent to $20.9 million per year across the state. Sales of New York-bred yearlings are up 300 percent since 2001.

Under an existing purse cap scenario, industry impacts are expected to decline by about $22 million per year, as the investment mood turns negative for both in-state and outof-state racing interests.

In contrast, the growth scenario anticipates continued economic growth of between $33 million and $315 million per year, contingent upon casino revenues.

HARNESS PURSE GROWTH

— Purses jumped 52 percent with the opening of Tioga and Vernon Downs Casinos surpassing the $50 million mark — In 2007, purses increased 79 percent due to the opening of Empire City Casino at Yonkers — Purses increased 23 percent in 2009, surpassing $100 million, peaking at $122 million in 2011

HARNESS LICENSE GROWTH

— Groom and Vets/Farriers licenses, specific to horse care, increased 80 percent from 2001 to 2011 — In total, key license count increased 56 percent in that time span

NEW YORK STANDARDBRED HORSE SALE GROWTH

— Leading indicator of level of interest in New York racing — Sales of New York-bred yearlings are up approximately 300 percent, comprising a 166 percent increase combined with 49 percent gain in the average price from 2001 to 2011

RACING DAYS/ACTIVITY

— The number of starters approaching the starting gate increased by 24,300, or 38 percent, in the 10-year span — The gain reflects a 15 percent increase in race days

CONCLUSION

As mood surrounding harness racing in New York turns positive, in-state horsemen will increase their inventory of horses and outof-state horsemen will look to expand into New York.

In addition, a younger generation of new participants will enter the industry and former participants will reenter the market. This will increase the need for more live racing days, which will generate economic impact in that sector of the racing industry. This conclusion is based on historical evidence from the mid-2000s when purse levels increased substantially.

Alliance Gives Back

On April 25, the Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance hosted its 15th Annual Fundraising Banquet, where more than 300 people attended the festivities at Heritage Hall inside the Glens Falls Civic Center.

Five high school seniors were awarded scholarships at the event.

Each candidate had to submit documentation from his or her high school substantiating scholastic ability along with writing an essay on the outdoors and what their plans are for the future.

The winners:

— Dustin Franke, senior at South Glens Falls Central School District. Dustin will graduate in June and has been accepted at the University of Buffalo and Clarkson University, and will be enrolled in the Civil Engineering program with a focus on Environmental Engineering.

— Matthew Hamel, senior at Christian Brothers Academy in Albany. After graduation, Matthew will attend St. John Fischer in Rochester, where he will focus his curriculum in business.

— Aineen Callahan, senior at Warrensburg High School.

Aineen will attend Regis College in Weston, Mass., in the fall, pursuing a career in nursing.

— Corey Smith, senior at South Glens Falls Central School District. Corey aspires to be working in the outdoors and hopes to become a conservation officer one day.

— Curtis Clark, senior at Argyle Central School District and also attends Southern Adirondack Educational Center focusing on heavy equipment.

Curtis will be enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute in Connecticut in the fall.

The Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance takes great pride in giving back to the community. In addition to the scholarships, the ASA has given disabled hunters the opportunity to get back into the woods with free guided hunts, contributed food and non-perishable items to local food pantries and has provided youth hunting, target training and fishing programs on its land.

The Murph Challenge On Monday, May 25, at Crossfit Soulshine starting at 11 a.m. is the Murph Challenge. Everyone is welcome to participate in this event.

Friends and family are welcome to join as well. Plan on staying out after to celebrate with a Memorial Day barbeque. Sign up for a dish to share, and for any other information: themurphchallenge.com.

The Murph is a mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats bookended by another mile run.

A scaled version of the event features a half-mile run, 50 pullups, 100 pull-ups, 150 air squats and another half-mile run.

You can also join as a team, but you need to let organizers know in advance.

BIKEATOGA Announces Spring Kids Bike Giveaway Bikeatoga will be holding a Spring Kids Bike Giveaway on Saturday May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Saratoga Springs. Over the past several months, Bikeatoga has collected and refurbished used kids bikes specifically for this event.

Parents or guardians of children who are in need of a free bicycle must call 518-306-6931 and leave a voicemail or e-mail Ginny at gsaratoga@gmail.com . You will receive a return call

with an appointment for May 16, and directions to the Bikeatoga Workshop. The Spring Kids Bike Giveaway is by appointment only, and a parent or guardian must be present. Cornell Cooperative Extension will provide helmets.

Bikeatoga is prepared to give away approximately 60 bikes to needy children through age 17.

Selection of some bike sizes is limited. We cannot guarantee we will have the size requested.

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From Failure, We Learn to Grow

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY All ages, from little tykes and secondary school teens who are involved in athletics, are having to deal with their fears of failure.

Just recently I had a conversation with a young man about working on his basketball skills, especially shooting. This is something that I have known for years, as a basketball coach, that there is a silent majority of young people who are hesitant of coming out of their comfort zone.

Or, as coaches would say: “You need to work at your game,” and that means change; but more than anything, it means that they are setting themselves up for some failure, but as a learning tool.

The message that is a necessary tidbit that all kids must become aware of: Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone. The other concept of learning from failure is that there has to be an understanding that

change is the secret ingredient of this learning. I don’t like to use the word failure, but it just hits home for the many young athletes who fear that they cannot perform to their own expectations, or in other words, are afraid to fail.

When you haven’t been taught the proper mechanics of some specific fundamentals, like throwing a baseball or softball, or using the correct shooting form in basketball, or dribbling a soccer ball, and you have been doing things in your own way, it makes it hard to break old habits. Change is a necessity, and the difficult aspect is, that it has to be accepted in order to develop the proper techniques and fundamentals. In reality, an athlete needs to accept the need to push out of their comfort zone. To do that, it means there needs to be an understanding that part of the learning curve is accepting the struggle along the way.

One needs to accept that you learn from personal mistakes. The down side might come from the adults in the lives of these growing athletes who do not adhere to that philosophy. I never took a player out of a game right after he or she made a mistake. When I’d go to a game, or watch one on TV and see a coach immediately take a player out because of a turnover, I would cringe and find that upsetting. I’ve seen coaches scream and yell to express their frustration and discontentment with an athlete, only to embarrass the player to the point of tears. So proven, part of

the problem with the athlete’s fear of failure comes from some of the adults in their lives.

When both parties are involved, the adults and the young athletes can accept the fact that mistakes are part of the learning of the game and imperfection is the nature of all sports, then they need to learn to forgive. This only can be done when you, the athlete, the parent and the coach, learn to readjust the relationship with the making of miscues. All parties need to align with the concept that being a perfectionist means they must not beat themselves up mercilessly because of a screw-up.

It’s just important to accept and realize that mistakes or failures aren’t the problem; it’s how you react to and handle them.

Expecting perfection comes with self-admonishment and it creates the problem of not being open to the change that leads to the next step for learning the proper techniques. This can produce unhappiness, and if an athlete isn’t enjoying the sport, then comes the sabotage of not being able to have fun in the learning of the necessities that the particular sport requires.

In my career as a coach and teacher, it’s more than about basketball. I have evolved more as a person by understanding others. I still hear, “I can’t do this,” and my message has been: “Don’t tell yourself that you can’t, your body might hear you.” My mantra has more and more become

the development of self-confidence.

Getting young athletes and students to believe in themselves is probably one of the most difficult tasks, as a coach and teacher, that I have had in my career.

I guess I can say I feel that the point of focus that all young athletes, from bottom to top, including college players, is stay away from the future of your game and zero in on the now, the present. Never be discouraged because of what you want, but be driven to practice for perfection.

The necessity to learn from stumbling blocks is the tool for your development. I have had those who gave up on themselves, despite my effort to change their self-appreciation of their potential. I can talk for hours about those who persevered and who were determined to learn from their

failures and weaknesses as a means to develop the game they loved.

My message to kids is simple: If you have a passion to be the athlete of your dreams, in the sport you love, use your daily routine of the present to strive for the perfection you seek.

A cliché that I love and truly understand is: “Perfect practice makes perfect.” But remember, with the focus to strive for perfection there will come some stumbling blocks, and the irony is that without the occasional tripping over your feet, you can never get to where you want to go.

Accept the fact that everyone makes mistakes.

And believe me when I say that perfection can never be achieved, but it’s the ultimate goal.

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17th Annual Franklin Open

On Saturday, June 6, Windy Hills in Greenwich will host the Franklin Open golf tournament. It is an 8 a.m. shotgun start with a 7:30 a.m. registration.

Cost is $80 per golfer. Money raised will go toward maintaining the facility and providing effective services. Call 518-587-9826 for more information.

You can register here: http://www. franklincommunitycenter.org/ fundraising-events/franklin-open/

Saratoga High Seeks Nominees for 2015 HOF The Saratoga Springs school district is seeking nominations for the Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame: Class of 2015. The program honors former student-athletes and coaches as well as other individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the athletics program. which forms, Nomination e availabl are 15, are due by June office. at the high school athletic Nominees can include former student-athletes who graduated from the high school at least five years ago and former coaches who retired from coaching at least three

Send your sports stories or briefs to Neil Benjamin, Sports Editor at neil@saratoga publishing.com

years ago. There is also a category for honorary members, who can include supporters of the athletic program.

Examples include counselors, faculty managers, scorekeepers, media and administrators. There is no specific timetable for nominees for the honorary category. Nominations will be kept on file and considered for induction for three consecutive years.

A committee composed of current and former coaches, high school administrators, community members, and current and retired athletic directors will review the nominations and select the honorees.

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Polo Association

WarHorse Foundation n Friday, July 10, the Saratoga Polo Association’s 2015 will kick off the Saratoga tle of Saratoga featuring Tournament season with the Bat it, on Whitney Field. Charles V. Wa an Army vs. Navy polo match yor Ma ga WarHorse Event, and Honorary Chair for the Sarato si ng with Saratoga Polo’s Jim Ros Joanne D. Yepsen, co-chair, alo the as , tch ma ind this one-of-a-k and Mike Bucci, announced tes its centennial. bra City of Saratoga Springs cele p.m. in the VIP tent, with Festivities will begin at 4:30 an 0 p.m. This event features the match following at 5:3 Equestrian Exhibition. program enables mi litary The Saratoga WarHors e inv isible sig ns of war such veterans, struggling wit h the thoroughbred racehorses to as PT SD, to team wit h ret ired tion to their next career. This chart their future, and transi the veterans graduated from past year, more than 200 5 201 in l for Saratoga WarHors e WarHors e program. The goa mi litary veterans ser ved, and is to double the number of d ret ired racehorses repurp ose als o increase the number of is n atio oci Saratoga Polo Ass and traine d for the program. ers the opp ortunity to donate als o offering their ticket buy buy e Foundation when the y to the Saratoga WarHors sed cha pur be can tch. Tickets tickets to the evening’s ma e ors rH Wa ets. Ca ll Saratoga here: saratogap olo.com/tick for ails to obt ain complete det Foundation at 518-886-8131 addition to the polo match. all of the evenings’ events, in

Freihofer’s Run for Women

To register for the 37th annual Fre ihofer’s Run for Women, 28th annual Kids’ Run, 27th annual Com munity Walk and 5th annual Freihofer’s Junior 3K, visit freihof ersrun.com. Online registration is available through midnight on May 26. In-person registration will be held May 27, from 10 a.m . to 6 p.m., and May 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Price Chopper Sup ermarkets’ Westgate Plaza store, as well as May 29 from noo n to 7 p.m. at the CapitalCare/CDPHP Health & Fitn ess Expo at the Empire State Plaza Convention Hall. There is no day-of-event registration.

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Saratoga Baseball Rebounds The Saratoga Springs boys’ baseball team is still two games behind Shenendehowa in the Suburban Council North Division despite a 5-1 victory over the Plainsmen on May 11.

Just a few days earlier, the Blue Streaks (14-3, 11-3 conference) dropped a 6-4 decision to Shaker. If Saratoga had been able to pull that game off, the Streaks would be sitting just one game behind Shen with three games to go before the postseason begins.

In the win over the Plainsmen, who were ranked No. 6 in the state

heading into the showdown with Saratoga (ranked No. 15 in the state), the Streaks got a complete game gem out of starting pitcher Danny Hobbs.

Hobbs allowed just four hits, stymieing a Shen offense that had been rolling through the season.

Nick Kondo, Marshall Kiesow and Zack Stacey each had a double for Saratoga. The victory was payback of sorts, as the Plainsmen had defeated Saratoga 3-0 in the first game of the season for both teams.

Saratoga plays Ballston Spa, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Schuylerville to close out the regular season.

Danny Hobbs (25) threw a complete game, four-hitter on May 11, helping the Blue Streaks to a 5-1 victory over Shenendehowa.

Photo by MarkBolles.com

Saratoga Boys’ Tennis Falls in Semis

Photos by Francesco D’amico

Two days after destroying Shaker in the Section II Class AA quarterfinal by a 9-0 score, the Saratoga boys’ tennis team was edged by Niskayuna, 5-4, in the semifinal.

Niskayuna’s Nick Lau downed Saratoga’s David Romano, 0-6, 6-2, 6-4, while the Silver Warriors’ Elan Shaing scooted past Max Lee, 0-6, 6-2, 7-5.

On May 11, the Blue Streaks earned the right to play Niskayuna

by blanking Shaker. Romano eased to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Ashutosh Yaligar. Jack DeRizzo breezed past Ryan Guo, 6-0, 6-1, while Seungmin Kim defeated Colin McLean, 6-1, 6-0. Max Lee and Dan MacCormick also notched singles victories for the Blue Streaks.

In doubles, Sean Rascoe and Drew Ziehnert earned a victory, as did the pairing of Matt Chmiel and Jake House.

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The Saratoga Springs boys’ tennis team, after blanking Shaker on May 11, fell just short of earning a berth in the Section II Class AA final after dropping a close 5-4 decision to Niskayuna on May 13. Photo by Francesco D’amico.

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