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Ace Investing Saratoga Hospital; $27.5 Million in Wilton A Decade of Excellence

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY WILTON — By the end of 2015, Ace Hardware will begin expanding its Retail Support Center on Northern Pines Road with a two-year project estimated at $27.5 million, adding 25 new jobs to the facility.

“They’ve made a sizeable investment in the community. I’m really happy they selected Wilton,” said Wilton Town Supervisor Arthur Johnson.

The local 800,000 square foot distribution hub was originally built nearly 20 years ago and currently employs 292 people. Once

the 400,000 square foot expansion of this Retail Support Center is complete, the local facility will become one of the largest in Ace’s network. They will continue to provide a wide assortment of products and top brands like Craftsman, Scotts, Weber and Valspar at every neighborhood Ace store.

The Empire State Development Office has stated that the Ace Hardware expansion project is eligible for $500,000 in tax credits from Investment Tax Credit program, which requires the company to retain at least 25 See ACE Hardware pg. 12

Jazz Fest See pg. 3

Local Graduations See pgs. 18-21 Saratoga Hospital is the only one in the Capital Region to have maintained Magnet designation for more than a decade. Photo provided.

See Saratoga Hospital pg. 13

Balloon Fest This Weekend

Balloon Glow at Night. Photo Provided.

Featured Stories

BALLSTON SPA — This Father’s Day Weekend, June 19 to 21, The Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival will be held at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa for another year of colorful balloons, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more food vendors than ever before.

The festival starts this afternoon and continues until Sunday evening. Balloon launches begin tonight at 6 p.m. and then Saturday and Sunday in the early morning and evening. Those who attend can also look forward to staying for the Balloon Glow on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. The Glow

features 20 balloons that illuminate the fairgrounds as their propane burners ignite and light up the night with beautiful color.

Guests can also book balloon rides for an extra fee and be guided over Saratoga’s countryside.

Festival hours are noon to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission for adults 16 and up is $10 daily and $15 for the weekend. Children ages 3 to 15 are $5 daily and $10 for the weekend. Age 2 and under are free.

For more information and a full schedule list, visit balloonandcraft.com

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Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

County Fair Pageant and Talent Show BALLSTON SPA — The 174th Saratoga County Fair is scheduled for the week of July 21-26, and it’s looking for contestants for the amazing Talent Competitions and the Miss Saratoga County Fair Pageant.

Talent show acts may consist of comedy, drama, vocal music, dance, instrumental music, clown, ventriloquist, magic, impersonation, dramatic reading, gymnastics and story telling.

The 2015 Miss Saratoga County Fair Pageant is being held on Tuesday, July 21. Divisions of participation are Baby Miss (girls age 12-23 months; Tiny Miss (girls 2-3 years); Little Miss (girls, 4-5 years); Sweetheart (girls, 6-7 years); Princess (girls, 8-10 years); Young Miss (girls, 11-13), Honor Queen (girls, 14-16 years) and Miss Saratoga County Fair Queen (girls, 17-21 years).

Entries close on July 11 at 5 p.m.

Entry forms, fees and details for both the Talent Competitions and Pageant are online at www.saratogacountyfair.org or you may request an entry form by mail. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope

(one for each form requested) to: Saratoga County Fair Pageant, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Additional information may

be obtained by calling the Saratoga County Fair office at 885-9701 Lana Afiero at 928-0175 or Audrey Poitras at 899-2646.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

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38th Annual Jazz Fest Features Eclectic Lineup

Snarky Puppy. Photo provided.

by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 38th Annual Freihofer’s Jazz Fest at Saratoga Performing Arts Center features an eclectic lineup that spans far outside the world of contemporary jazz, and organizers wouldn’t have it any other way.

On June 27 and 28, two stages will feature 24 acts that Danny Melnick, president of Absolutely Live Entertainment which puts on the festival, said is one of the most diverse in the festival’s history.

“There’s a bit of everything,” he said. “Rather than making a lineup and saying, ‘this is what jazz is,’ we thought of a list of artists that go throughout the genre and beyond. I am into a lot of types of music, and I love that we have jazz, Latin, reggae, big band, rhythm and blues, gypsy.”

Saturday’s headliner of the Amphitheater Stage is Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, a funk and soul group that has been around since the 1970s. Maze last played Jazz Fest in 1992. The group has a lot of selling power, as they are playing the Hampton Jazz Fest the following weekend, before being one of the headliners of Essence Fest down in Louisiana.

“They are one of the most successful soul R and B bands ever,” Melnick said. “They don’t get up here very often, but they’re a fun and phenomenal group that shouldn’t be missed.”

Also part of the main stage on Saturday is Cassandra Wilson, who will be celebrating the music of Billie Holiday, the Al Di Meola Electric Band, Christian McBride Big Band, Pedrito Martinez Group, Monty Alexander’s Harlem-Kingston Express and Theo Croker, who will also perform on the Gazebo Stage.

At The Gazebo Stage features Mike LeDonne Groover Quartet featuring Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein and Joe Farnsworth, Dutchess featuring Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou, Steve Wilson Wilsonian’s Grian featuring Orrin Evans, Ugonna Okegwo and Bill Stewart and Omer Avital Quintet.

“Dutchess is an all-female vocal group, and they’re incredible,” Melnick added. “They are a talented three-part harmony and the cool thing is that they’re not cheesy at all. They’re true to the art form.”

The main stage on Sunday features Sheila E., Erykah Badu, Snarky Puppy, Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Heads of State, Django Festival AllStars and Etienne Charles.

If you only see one band all weekend, this writer will recommend Snarky Puppy, a funk fusion outfit that will have you dancing from start to finish. They are so diverse that they play jam band festivals, rock festivals and others.

“They have a No. 1-album and are a very talented group,” Melnick said. They are touring all over, and are playing the Newport Jazz Festival. They’re quite relevant.”

The Gazebo Stage on Sunday features Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Etienne Charles, Benny Green Trio, Kellylee Evans and the Yosvany Quartet.

Melnick said that there’s no other place that Jazz Fest should be.

“It was voted the best outdoor venue in the country by USA Today,” he said. “It’s in its 38th year and people come from all over to chill out for a weekend and have a good time with the music. We try to throw a good party and let people have a great time.”

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Yepsen Endorsed by Working Families Escaped Murderers Had Inside Help

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayor Joanne Yepsen announced Wednesday her endorsement by the Working Families Party for her upcoming Mayoral re-election bid.

“From signing labor contracts that are fair to both workers and taxpayers to founding Code Blue, to finding a balance between development and sustainability, I am honored to receive this endorsement as a testament to the work my team and I have done in the past two years,” said Yepsen.

This endorsement comes on the heels of the Democratic party’s recent overwhelming endorsement of Yepsen’s re-election bid.

“Mayor Yepsen has shown a deep commitment to working and middle class families in Saratoga Springs. She has and

will continue to fight for small businesses, more affordable housing and access to public transportation. The Working Families Party is proud to support her,” said Working Families Party State Political Director Ari Kamen.

Last week, flanked by over 100 supporters, Mayor Yepsen kicked off her re-election campaign with a rousing endorsement by Congressman Paul Tonko.

The endorsement of the Working Families Party guarantees that Yepsen’s name will appear at least twice on the November ballot. Yepsen, a fourterm County Supervisor representing Saratoga Springs was first elected Mayor in 2013. All Saratoga Springs City and County representatives are standing for re-election in 2015.

DANNEMORA — The New York State Police arrested Joyce Mitchell, 51, of Dickinson Center, NY for providing material assistance to Richard Matt and David Sweat to assist them in escaping from Clinton Correctional Facility.

Mitchell was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband 1st Degree, a class D Felony, and Criminal Facilitation 4th Degree, a class A misdemeanor.

Police continue to search for escapees David Sweat and Richard Matt in the area around the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora.

The area around State Route 374 remains the focus of the search.

As of Monday, more than 800 law enforcement officers from state, local and federal agencies are assisting in this search.

Investigators will continue to search door to door to remind residents to be vigilant.

Officers and Forest Rangers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, as well as officers from the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, FBI, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Clinton, Franklin and Essex County Sheriff Departments and the Plattsburgh Police Department have searched over 13 square miles (8,300 acres) to date.

All available assets continue to be deployed around the clock, including K9 and aviation units. More than 1,000 leads have been developed at this point in the investigation.

The public should not hesitate to report any suspicious activity; that includes any sign of a trespass, burglary or vehicle larceny. Contact 911, your local law enforcement agency, or the New York State Police to report any information related to this investigation at (518) 563-3761 or 1-800-GIVETIP.

SPAC Named “Best Outdoor Music Venue” in USA Today SARATOGA — The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) was named Best Outdoor Music Venue in a USA Today and 10Best readers’ poll. The competition included 20 outdoor music venues from across the United States that had been handpicked by USA Today as the Top 20 Outdoor Music Venues. The polling to find the top venue ran for a month and ended on Monday, June 8th. The poll results were announced on Friday June 12th.

Sawyer Fredericks, recent winner of The Voice and Fultonville, NY native, helped SPAC to win the poll by voting on the venue’s behalf and asking his followers on Twitter to do the same. Sawyer wrote in an email, “Congratulations SPAC!! I loved performing there, the sound is incredible for an outside concert, and it’s just a beautiful park, too.”

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“We are honored to have been selected the “Best Outdoor Music Venue” by USA Today and 10Best readers” said Marcia J. White, President and Executive Director of SPAC. “I feel that this recognition speaks to the exceptionality of the depth and breadth of our musical offerings, the beauty of our setting in the historic Saratoga State Park, the acoustical excellence of our amphitheatre, and the social scene on our lawn. I would like to thank each one of our friends and supporters who voted on our behalf and enabled us to receive this recognition.”

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is highly regarded for its outstanding acoustics.

Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Artistic Director of The Philadelphia Orchestra, has spoken in interviews of his surprise the first time he conducted the Orchestra on the main stage.

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“Nothing prepared me for the first time I stood up and started to conduct because the acoustics are so unbelievably good. I had to stop for a second and ask the orchestra, ‘this is amplified, right?’ And they said no, it’s just the way the stage is designed.”

SPAC’s recognition as Best Outdoor Music Venue includes its collaboration with Live Nation as well as its resident companies and its annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival.

“I am so proud to be part of such a great team — Live Nation and SPAC — that the concert public recognize as being number one.

We both care very much about the concert experience,” said Jim Koplick, Live Nation President of Connecticut and Upstate New York.

Danny Melnik, Producer at Absolutely Live Entertainment, who works with SPAC to produce the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz

Festival said of the venue, “The artists love playing at SPAC because the audience is so responsive and appreciative. There’s a warm and intimate feeling in the amphitheater.

It can sometimes feel like a club. And then there’s the beautiful lawn with its majestic trees. SPAC simply has it all.”

Runner up to SPAC is the Red Rocks amphitheatre in Denver, CO, known for its excellent acoustics. Among the top ten winners were the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md, the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Mo., the Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, Ind., the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the Crosby Theatre in Santa Fe, the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston, the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, N.Y. and the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater in Park City, Utah.

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Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015 Ronald E. Lipscomb, 58, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 11 and charged with petit larceny.

Michael E. Cashman, 46, of East Greenbush, was arrested June 11 following a property damage accident and charged with felony DWI – second offense.

Shawn A. Gusswiller, 31, of Schenectady, was arrested June 11 following a traffic stop and charged with felony DWI, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle under the influence.

Dwayne A. Wilson, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 10 following a traffic stop and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, refusal of a chemical test and ticketed for unlawful possession of marijuana and equipment failure.

Brendan C. Young, 41, of Hudson Falls, was arrested June 10 and charged with felony strangulation/obstructing breathing or blood circulation.

Verdonna L. Snyder, 33, of Gansevoort, was arrested June 10 following a property damage accident and charged with felony DWI, leaving the scene of an auto accident with property damage and starting a parked vehicle.

Ricky C. Guidry, 45, of Ballston Spa, was arrested June 10 and charged with felony strangulation/obstructing breathing or blood circulation and third degree assault.

John E. Enos, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 10 and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08, aggravated DWI and ticketed for failure to signal a turn and driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

Mert Karakoy, 27, of Malta, was arrested June 10 following a traffic stop and charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than .08, unlawfully driving on or across a sidewalk and improper U-turn.

Jane Colt, 50, of Johnstown, was arrested June 9 and charged with confinement of companion animals in a vehicle.

Matthew F. Rickard, 23, of Hadley, was arrested June 8 on a warrant and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Edward J. Hallmark, 45, of Duanesburg, was arrested June 8 on multiple outstanding warrants and charged with scheming to defraud, criminal possession of a forged instrument and four counts of petit larceny.

Victor A. Maffetone, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 8 and charged with assault.

Cody D. Greathouse, 24, of Bloomington, Ind., was arrested June 14 and charged with assault with intent to cause physical injury.

BLOTTER 5 Maurice D. Walker, 26, of Schenectady, was arrested June 14 following a traffic stop and charged with DWI, refusal of a prescreen test, driving with a BAC greater than .08 and ticketed for equipment failure.

Richard L. Williams, 22, of Schenectady, was arrested June 13 and charged with two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Jonathan J. Rivera, 25, of Gansevoort, was arrested following a property damage accident and charged with felony DWI (second offense), felony driving with a BAC greater than .08, leaving the scene of an accident and ticketed for unsafe backing.

SENTENCING Ronaldo Adriano, 36, of Schuylerville, pled to misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child and will be sentenced August 17.

Christopher M. Collina, 26, of Halfmoon, pled to the charge of felony grand larceny and will be sentenced on June 29.

Tyler E. Lester, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 3 ½ to 7 years in state prison for felony burglary.

Paul J. Lattan, 47, of Ballston Lake, pled to the charge of felony DWI and will be sentenced August 18.

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OBITUARIES

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Barbara Burke

Rosanna Zinn

Marion Ruhle

WILTON — Barbara L. Bergeron Burke peacefully entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 with her family at her side. She was 82.

Barbara was born on December 5, 1932 in Brooklyn. She and her husband, the late Arthur L. Bergeron, lived there until 1964, at which time they moved to Long Island. Barbara later married the late Edgar Burke and they moved to Saratoga Springs where they managed the Saratoga Reading Rooms.

In addition to her parents and her husbands Arthur and Edgar, Barbara was predeceased by her infant sons, Arthur and Raymond and a daughter Diane.

Relatives and friends remembered her on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated as well. Burial was in the family plot at Queens of All Saints Cemetery, Central Islip, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373).

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rosanna (Rosy) S. Zinn passed away peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on Friday, May 22, 2015. She was 84.

She graduated from Wittenberg University in 1951, and was subsequently employed as a teacher in Troy, OH. She later joined her husband at Ft. Lee, VA. After his army tour ended, they moved back to their home town.

The family moved to Fairborn, OH in 1960, where her husband was an educator. They subsequently moved to Miami University of Ohio and onto Ohio University while he attended graduate school. Then another move to Vermilion, OH. After 15 years in Delmar, Rosy and her husband moved to Saratoga Springs because he had been appointed as the new superintendent. All three children were on their own at that point in time. Once again Rosy involved herself in many community minded projects such as: the church outreach efforts, Yaddo Gardens, the Saratoga master gardener program, volunteer for Hospice, horticultural therapy at the Home of the Good Shepherd for “senior” women. E.O.C. soup kitchen, cooking breakfast at The Salvation Army, Congress Park Museum volunteer, AOET-support for a child in Africa, creating her huge collection of handmade quilts, and on and on.

Rosy is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Larry; her son, Timothy; daughters Debbie (Ken) Gall and Lori (Allen) Archer; and grandchildren Ashley and Evan Gall and Hannah and Emily Archer.

A memorial service to remember Rosy will be held at 10am, Saturday, June. 20, 2015, at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church (175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY).

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marion L. Ruhle left to rejoin her two sisters, Ellen and Lenie, on Saturday, June 13, 2015.

Born October 27, 1928 on the family farm at Staffords Bridge, she was the daughter of the late Irving F., Sr. and Lena M. Ruhle.

Survivors include her brother James Ruhle; sisters Frances Turney and Shirley Clark; numerous nieces and nephews as well as special friends Cindy, James, Harry and Ronnie.

There will be no calling hours and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in her memory to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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

Linc Jaquish WILLSBORO — Linc Barton Jaquish, 50, of Willsboro and Saratoga Springs, and Wrightsville Beach, NC, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015. Friday always was his favorite day! Linc was born on November 5, 1964, in Plattsburgh, NY, son of Rodger Jaquish and Jane Brown Jaquish.

Linc always lived life to the fullest and made sure to have a good time, whether it was cracking jokes during holiday dinners, helping get demo cars ready with his nephew, grilling, or just sitting around having a drink by the pool at his sister’s home.

He is survived by his parents, his fiancé Gina Sayward, daughters Erika Merrill, Taylor Jaquish, and McKenzia Suttle, grandson Little Harvey, sister Marcie Jaquish, nephew Brandon (Tierra) Jaquish, niece Brooke Lee, great-nephew Brody Jaquish, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Per Linc’s request, there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to the Willsboro/ Reber Rescue Squad, 303 Reber Rd, Willsboro, NY 12996 or The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Martin Volin WILTON — Martin L. Volin passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at the age of 83.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Marty was the youngest of Rose and Abraham Volin’s five children. He graduated from James Madison H.S. in Brooklyn in 1949 and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Pace University in 1953.

In June 1959, Marty married the former Barbara Tobias, raising three children on Long Island’s North Shore, where they lived for 45 years. After retirement, Marty and Barbara settled in Wilton in 2003.

Relatives and friends gathered on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Graveside services with military honors were held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations by check be made to the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, New York, 12871.

Mary Hannahs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Hannahs, 95, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Wesley Health Care Center.

Born on Feb. 20, 1920 in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Merle Howk Jebo. Mrs. Hannahs graduated from Potsdam High School in 1938 and the Crane School of Music at what was then Potsdam State College. It was at the Crane School of Music that she met her future husband, Roger C. Hannahs. They were married at Trinity Episcopal Church in Potsdam on Aug. 10, 1942.

Mrs. Hannahs is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Roger C. Hannahs; two sisters, Betty Kimber of Saratoga Springs, and Nancy Shatraw of Potsdam, and her parents.

She is survived by her daughters, Katherine Whipple and her husband, Gary of New Fairfield, CT, Jennifer Scarano and her husband, Jerry of Saratoga Springs, Cynthia Reedy and her husband Wayne of Scotia, and Jocelyn Hannahs of Enfield, CT; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mrs. Hannahs’ daughters would like to express their appreciation and gratitude for the compassionate care their mother received by staff and hospice at the Wesley Health Care Center.

A Requiem Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Trinity Episcopal Church, Potsdam, NY. Burial will follow in the family plot at Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam.

Marion Miles SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marion Hill Miles passed away on Monday, June 16, 2015 at home with her loving family at her side. She was 97.

Born Oct. 11, 1917 in Tucson, AZ, she was the daughter of the late Robert I. and Edith (Schaefer) Hill.

In addition to her parents, Marion was predeceased by her brother Glenn and her son John S. McSherry.

There will be no calling hours and services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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

Lidia Bazar SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lidia Bazar, 86, of Saratoga Springs passed away Monday evening, June 1, 2015. Born in Borislau, Ukraine in 1928, she was the daughter of Mykola and Anastazia Seniw. She attended high school in Ukraine and college in Germany.

Lidia settled with her parents in Amsterdam, NY. As a young woman, she worked as a medical technologist at St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady.

Lidia was a great art lover, collector and an accomplished artist. Her friendly, outgoing personality and love for design, culture, architecture, and the arts provided tremendous inspiration to all her friends and family.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Clements Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, and Saturday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2410 4th Avenue, Watervliet, NY. In lieu of flowers, the Bazar Family prefers donations to a fund for Ukrainian humanitarian and family relief in memory of Lidia Bazar; remembrances can be made by check, payable to “UCC of Rochester,” annotated as “Help for Ukraine in Memory of Lidia Bazar,” and mailed to the Ukrainian Cultural Center of Rochester, 1040 Jackson Road, Webster NY 14580, or online via www.uccofrochester.org/ donate.html, annotated as “Help for Ukraine in Memory of Lidia Bazar.”

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Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

OBITUARIES 7

Giovanna Etkin

Soumaya Baaklini

Ralph Arthur Conlee

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, June 12, Giovanna Etkin died at home in the presence of her loving family.

In the Dolomite Mountains of Italy, Giovanna was born in the town of Sondrio, on December 21, 1944 to her parents, the late Salvatore and Maria Centonze where she joined her older brothers Carlo and Corrado.

The greatest treasure of her life was the gift of her only grandchild, Maximilian Etkin Sefcik, who was born in 2005 (and who prompted a move to Saratoga Springs in 2007, just a few miles away from Max).

Giovanna is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dr. Richard H. Etkin, her daughter Sarah Etkin-Sefcik and son-in-law, Jonathan A. Sefcik, all of Saratoga Springs; her brother Corrado (Eugenia) Centonze of Modena, Italy; 2 nieces Federica and Ciara; a nephew Marcello; and many cousins in Italy.

Donations in Giovanna’s memory may be made to the Molly S. Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 where Giovanna volunteered.

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

LATHAM — Soumaya Baaklini was born on December 30, 1943 in Lebanon. Soumaya was married to Abdo Baaklini who departed this world in 2003.

While living in Lebanon, she received a bachelor’s degree from the American University of Beirut, followed by a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University at Albany, here in Albany, New York. She was committed to her career as an Associate Librarian at the New York State Library and upon retiring she cared for her grandchildren Giavanna and Iskander, who were her pride and joy.

She was a loving and kind mother to her two sons, Iskander and Farid, who filled her heart with joy and happiness. Soumaya was a devoted grandmother who was happily awaiting the birth of her soon-to-be third grandchild. She had a passion for cooking, taking her granddaughter shopping and enjoying many lunch dates with her girlfriends. She was a peaceful, quiet and sincere person who was always there to lend a helping hand to others.

Soumaya passed in peace on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at the age of 71. She leaves to mourn her two sons Farid Baaklini and his wife Claudia, and Iskander Baaklini and his wife Juliet, grandchildren Giavanna and Iskander Baaklini and also many family and friends in Lebanon, Senegal and in the United States.

Soumaya was loved my so many and she will be missed.

Her life will never be forgotten and she will always be in our hearts. Love you Mom, may your soul rest in peace.

A funeral service in her honor was held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs. Interment following services were held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls, NY.

GANSEVOORT — Ralph Arthur Conlee of Leonard St. in Gansevoort died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday June 14, 2015 at his home. He was 80 years old.

Born on January 22, 1935 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Arthur Conlee and Marion Austin Conlee. Mr. Conlee married his soulmate, Mary Lu Kirk Conlee on May 8, 1953. He was a lifelong resident of the area and worked as a self-employed carpet installer for various carpet companies in the area for many years. He recently worked as a car transporter for Della Auto Group until his retirement in 2010.

Ralph was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilton, and was a part of the planning process for the new building. In his leisure he loved to go square dancing with his wife and play bingo. Most of all he enjoyed the regular family card games at the house.

He is predeceased by a granddaughter, Amanda L. Conlee and his brother, Leon Conlee of Florida. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Mary Lu of Fort Edward, four sons: Ralph F. Conlee and his wife Lorrie of Gansevoort, Russell A Conlee and his wife Lisa of Schuylerville, Leon E. Conlee also of Gansevoort, and Scott A. Conlee and his wife Lynn of Norlina, NC, two daughters: Nancy A Duckett and her husband Forest of Gansevoort, and Tammy L Covello of North Adams, MA, two brothers: Ronald Conlee of Florida and Wayne Conlee of Gansevoort, a sister, Wilma Jones and her husband Tom of Wilton, 14 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and his loving cat, Bridgett.

Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff from Hospice for their wonderful care and support that was given to Ralph and his family. Memorial donations can be made to Trinity Church, 155 Ballard Rd, Wilton, NY 12866 or Hospice of Saratoga Springs, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances can be made to www.tunsionfuneralhome.com.

William Igoe COLONIE — William S. Igoe, 63, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Bill was born in Albany, NY on August 14, 1951 to the late Virginia and Vincent Igoe. He retired as Sergeant from the Albany City Police Department. He previously worked for the forest service in Oregon.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Madeliene Igoe and his nephew, Matthew Igoe. Survivors include his beloved wife Deborah Roy Igoe; his brother Vincent Igoe,Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends gathered in his honor on Monday, June 15, 2015, services followed at Christ Episcopal Church, 15 West High St., Ballston Spa. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

Fredrick Allen Poole SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fredrick Allen Poole, 77, of Saratoga Springs, passed away at the Wesley Healthcare Center after a long illness on Sunday with his children at his side.

He proudly served over twenty years in the United States military, first as a Marine and then ultimately retiring from the Air Force as a decorated Security Policeman. He was a veteran of the War in Vietnam where he served multiple tours of duty. Fred was proud of the fact that his four children followed in his footsteps, each serving in the military.

Fred is survived by his three sons, Stuart Poole and his wife Amy of Albany, Rick Poole and his wife Kate of St. Louis, MO, Hans Poole and his wife Erin of Syracuse, and his daughter Anna Poole and her life partner Sandra Moller of Anchorage, AK. He is also survived by his beloved Aunt Roberta “Bert” Mettler of Liverpool, NY and his former wife and life-long friend Barbara Poole (Stuart) of St. Louis, MO. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held in Chittenango, NY at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunsion Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave, Saratoga, NY. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

Dennis Finneran SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Memorial Mass burial was offered on Wednesday June 17, 2015, at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs for Dennis (Denny) Augustine Clarke Finneran, Jr. 83, of Saratoga Springs who passed away Wednesday, at Wesley Health Care Center due to a recent illness.

Denny was well known for his dedication to the Catholic Church as well as for providing accurate, balanced coverage of the Church in the Catholic press.

Through it all he was known for his good will and humor.

Denny was very proud of his Irish heritage which was reflected in his droll sense of humor.

Denny served from 1950-1953 during the Korean Conflict in the Air National Guard of Ohio, 166th Fighter Bomber Squadron.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judy (O’Connor) Finneran whom he married on December 7, 2013, sons Matthew (Jan), Clarke (Jill), and Mark (Celine Reynaud), daughters Kathleen (Charles) Rainier, Mary (Craig) Turza, and Elizabeth (Jeff) Kollar , 13 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The Family asks in lieu of flowers or other material tributes, donations be made to St Clement’s Church Outreach, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunsionfuneralhome.com

Harriett Porter SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harriett Yvonne Porter passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.

There will be no calling hours. A Requim Eucharist will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Bethesda Episcopal Church, 41 Washington St., in Saratoga Springs.

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

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NEWS

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Sheriff Announces Path to Unrestricted Pistol Permits BALLSTON SPA — Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo announced June 17 that since taking office in January 2014 he has worked to improve the pistol permit process in Saratoga County.

His efforts have resulted in a reduction of processing time from over a year to less than three months

in many cases while at the same time working toward a path for those wishing for an unrestricted concealed carry permit to obtain one.

Following recent meetings with representatives from area gun clubs and County firearms instructors, a plan has been devised that

would allow law-abiding and responsible gun owners to obtain an unrestricted concealed carry permit upon completion of a livefire safety and qualification course as well as classroom training on the legalities and responsibility of carrying a concealed firearm.

To be eligible to obtain an unrestricted pistol permit in Saratoga County, a person would first need to possess a restricted pistol permit for a period of one year and successfully complete the live-fire safety and qualification course. Upon successful completion of this course a certificate of completion will be provided to the permit holder who may then request that all restrictions be removed from his or her permit.

It is anticipated that an unrestricted pistol permit may be issued by the County’s pistol permit licensing officer to anyone who successfully completes this course, provided that all other statutory requirements are met.

According to Sheriff Zurlo “A recognized path for obtaining

an unrestricted pistol permit in Saratoga County is long overdue. I am pleased that through a collaborative effort with responsible gun owners in Saratoga County we are finally able to bring this to fruition.”

Saratoga County firearms instructors are in the process of designing the required training course in the hopes of starting to offer the course later this summer.

Led by Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo (R,I) the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, with more than 240 personnel provides law-enforcement protection and community services across Saratoga County, an area that covers more than 815 square miles. For more information visit: www.SaratogaCountySheriff.org

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

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NEWS

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

City Council Passes 2015 Comprehensive Plan

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City Council voted on and passed the 2015 Comprehensive Plan at its regular meeting Tuesday June 16. The Chair of Sustainable Saratoga, Harry Moran, called it “a solid plan, the result of many hours of hard work. Visionary, challenging, realistic and actionable.”

Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco said, “It’s a good balance of housing, economic development and certainly preserves the city in the country. I was proud to be a part of it.”

Everyone on the Council took a moment to thank all the staff and community participants who took part in the revision making and public workshops, with special thanks to Bradley Birge, administrator of planning and economic development for the City.

Before the meeting began, there were two public hearings.

The first was on the City’s Solar Ordinance, and the interest generated a spillover of people from the room into the hall, where seats and a screen were set up so they could watch the proceedings. The

proposal would modify the solar ordinance to allow downtown infill development specifically in T6 areas. Commissioner Michele Madigan announced a committee is being formed to review solar needs and potential in the City.

Hearing participants ranged on both sides of the issue. Some spoke to concerns of development being constrained by the shortest building neighbor, and others spoke of the need to applaud solar use with few restrictions. Questions were asked about property owners’ investment in trees and whether the ordinance would require them to cut down their trees. Builders and development supporters expressed support for the amendment, stating a concern that the ordinance, unchanged, would have unintended consequences on the growth of the City. Others suggested that the ordinance is helping keep development sustainable, keeping emissions low.

Ultimately, there was general recognition that a solar plan that looks carefully at all issues and potential solutions is needed.

The second hearing was much briefer, speaking to minor ordinance changes that could bring pedal buses to Saratoga, similar to those in Troy and Portland.

The Council also voted to Amend 2015 Capital Budget and Program for Purchase of Development Rights to the Pitney Family Farm. The farm has been in the Pitney family for 150 years, according to Joe Pitney who spoke before the Council, thanking them for preserving the farmland and keeping it for the future of Saratoga.

The city Council adopted a resolution to request that the NYS Lakes to Lochs program include the Saratoga Spur, and they approved a five-year Community Development Block Grant strategic plan.

There was a nice tribute given to the students of the Saratoga Rowing Association National Champions, and the Council resolved to invite Triple Crown Winner American Pharaoh to run at the Saratoga Race Track.

The Council approved the Saratoga City School District’s transportation request for the rental of buses during the summer for approximately 20 field trips for a camp starting at the end of the month.

Mayor Yepsen announced that on June 24 at 1pm in the City Council room, the Senior Advisory Committee Survey results would be presented to the public. The survey

The standing room only crowd for the solar ordinance public hearing spilled out into the hallway where chairs and a screen were set up to watch the proceedings. Staff photo.

was conducted through Skidmore and primarily addressed housing, transportation and social work.

The Mayor additionally announced the First Public Linkage Study meeting would take place on June 29 at 6 p.m. in the third floor music hall. She also announced the Code Blue Sleep-Out fundraising event sponsored by Fingerpaint Marketing on June 26 at 6 p.m.

Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan announced that IT has been working with Time Warner Cable to provide public access Wi-Fi in City Hall, and eventually broadband access for the entire City. Hotspot locations throughout the building were in process of being determined, and will be announced soon.

The Council also voted to increase the pay grade and step of the Director of Finance position

from Grade 16 to 18, making the job more in salary line of similar positions in the City.

There was quite a bit of discussion on the Safe Storage Act before the State Legislature this session and supported by the City Council. Also known as Nicholas’ Law, in remembrance of the young boy killed in Wilton by accident with a loaded gun in the house, the resolution passes unanimously. The proposed law did pass the NYS Assembly before the end of the City Council meeting, and was sent to the Senate.

Additionally, the police car pursuit policy is being revisited as a part of standard review, considering any new local, state, and national laws pertaining to law enforcement vehicle chases.

After additional discussion and votes on regular City business, the meeting adjourned.

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NEWS

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Ace Invests $27.5 Million in Region Continued from front page employees. They will also be adding 25 new positions.

As a result of this expansion project, construction jobs will come into the region, but no information is currently available as to how many, or who will be doing the construction work. Ace Hardware will coordinate with Saratoga County’s economic development team to ensure that the expansion plans for the Retail Support Center do not affect the community negatively, said Jenny Stephen, Ace Hardware Corporation Public Relations Manager.

Striving to be a good local business partner and give back to the community, the Wilton center has supported the Wilton Food Pantry, fire department and state police department. The Ace Foundation gives 100 percent of funds raised to support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, as well.

To keep this important asset in the region, the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency, of which Johnson is a member,

approved an additional $3.2 million in tax breaks spread out over the next 10 years for the center’s expansion.

“Wilton wasn’t the only place they looked at for expansion. I thought it was important to secure those jobs that are already here.

Retention is as important as the new ones they will be creating, and I wanted to secure those jobs for a long time to come,” Johnson said.

Last year, Ace Hardware paid more than $640,000 in county and property taxes for its existing facility. The tax breaks awarded to them apply only to the additions being made and will not affect these payments, of which more than $550,000 went to the South Glens Falls School District.

The Ace Hardware Corporation experienced doubledigit growth in the first quarter of the 2015 fiscal year as a result of strategic acquisitions, new stores and an increase in revenue. The northeast region retailers specifically, have seen significant growth as well, and the soon-to-beexpanded facility is taking place

to support the nearly 500 thriving Ace Hardware retail stores in the nine states that they serve, according to Stephen.

This facility is part of the Ace Hardware Corporation supply chain network. Ace Hardware is a worldwide cooperative of

strategically located distribution centers that supply merchandise to more than 4,800 retailerowned stores.

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

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Saratoga Hospital Earns Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence—Again Fewer than 7 percent of U.S. providers have prestigious designation

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has once again attained Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center—the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Fewer than seven percent of the nation’s more than 6,000 healthcare providers have earned Magnet status.

“Magnet redesignation affirms our commitment to meet the most rigorous standards and deliver the highest quality care to our community,” said Angelo Calbone, Saratoga Hospital president and CEO. “We are the only hospital in the Capital Region to have maintained Magnet designation for more than a decade,” he added.

“That is a source of great pride to all of us at Saratoga Hospital—and yet another reason for patients to choose us when they need care.”

To achieve initial Magnet recognition, an organization must pass a rigorous, lengthy assessment, including a comprehensive site visit. Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet designation since 2004, when the hospital became the first in the Capital Region to attain this designation. Statewide, 21 hospitals have earned Magnet recognition. Two are in the Capital Region.

“Magnet recognition indicates that excellence, involvement and, above all, high quality, patientfocused care permeates every aspect of our organization,” said Mary Jo LaPosta, Ph.D, RN, chief nursing officer and senior vice president of patient care and organizational excellence at Saratoga Hospital.

Given that nurses are on the front lines of the continuum of care, it is no wonder that a hospital that invests heavily in its nursing staff would be able to demonstrate superior patient outcomes. Saratoga Hospital has a rich tuition reimbursement program

and is dedicated to helping all nurses earn a B.S. degree.

“We have literally removed all barriers to that,” said LaPosta.

Because nursing degree programs are not easily accessible to hospital staff due to geographic distance, the hospital formed a partnership with Maria College to educate nursing students at the hospital. The hospital also helps nurses earn national certification in their specialties. As a result of educational, professional development and other initiatives, the hospital scores very high in nursing staff satisfaction, which has translated into patient satisfaction and better outcomes.

Nurses are measured for cultural competence as well at Saratoga Hospital, which includes sensitivity training for offering care to the seasonal workforce of the racetrack’s backstretch, many of whom have a migratory lifestyle with English as a second language.

Cultural competence training

Right to Left: Emily O’Connor, Sarah Stacey, Iris-Gonzalo-Soule, Sheila Scofield, Denise Richards, Kathleen Cornell and Madison Zuis. Photo provided.

includes working with bariatric populations, and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender community has been so pleased with the care at Saratoga Hospital that they asked the hospital to seek national designation as LGBT-friendly.

Additionally, the hospital listened to the child-bearing family needs in the community and, in a nurse-led response, launched a comprehensive midwifery care initiative. “All our midwives are advanced practice nurses and credentialed members of our staff,” said LaPosta.

“This is a very nimble organization.

I choose to be here because the culture here every day asks how can we deliver a higher and higher level of care. There’s a visceral commitment to serving the community in which we find ourselves. Every decision we make is based on that – whether it’s building another building or hiring staff or assuring the needs of our nursing staff are met.”

The only acute-care facility in Saratoga County, the hospital has a medical staff of over 450 physicians and other credentialed providers.

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BUSINESS

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

New Owner has Creative Plans for Seven Horse Pub

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Saratoga’s familiar Seven Horse Pub is under new ownership.

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Wellknown establishment Seven Horse Pub was purchased by Johnstown native Dan Polidore in April, and he’s been steadily making wellthought-out changes leading up to a planned grand opening before track season begins.

“There are so many restaurants in Saratoga,” said Polidore, “that you have to be creative to get people in. For instance, we’ll be open for brunch at 9 a.m. during track season, and we’ll be introducing our new ‘skinny’ menu with health food and low-calorie drink options.”

The pub will keep its mainstay steak sandwiches and other pub fare, as well as continue outdoor dining on Lena Avenue. Knowing that fall is typically slow, Polidore is changing the upstairs banquet facility, as well.

“We’ll turn the upstairs into a sports lounge,” said Polidore.

“Couches, flat screen TV’s, including a 100” in time for football season. People can rent it for football parties, with food and a private bartender. It’ll be a regular man-cave.”

He added that the upgrades made will be changeable, so the space will look appropriate as the occasion may be, whether it is a wedding rehearsal dinner, holiday party or corporate event. “The space will be transformed each time,” said Polidore.

This is Polidore’s first venture in the restaurant business. He spent

Dan Polidore, pictured with his wife Heidi Gifford, is the new owner of the Seven Horse Pub.

Bacon-wrapped scallops with pasta is among fare favorites.

the last 13 years in finance in New York City, but he and his wife Heidi Gifford – who is also from the area – felt that there was no place like Saratoga County for raising a family.

“We have two children,” said Gifford. “Piper who is 3 and Cooper who is six weeks old. We wanted to raise them here, so we came home.” Gifford is a criminal defense and personal injury

lawyer of the Law Offices of Heidi A. Gifford.

Polidore said he has always been interested in the industry and he especially loves the creative side of it. He has no plans to change the staff. “It was important to Joe (the previous owner) that I keep the entire staff, and I am so glad I did,” said Polidore. “I couldn’t have done it without them”

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Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Healthy Living Nixes Plastic Bags SARATOGA SPRINGS — Healthy Living Market and Café announced Monday, June 15, that it will no longer offer plastic grocery bags in its stores.

The store kicked off the campaign with a food drive Monday in partnership with the Franklin Community Center. Shoppers who donated a non-perishable food item and/or new and unused school supply received a Healthy Living reusable grocery bag.

Guests who bring in their own reusable containers/bags to hold their groceries will receive five cents off their purchase. The store will also continue to offer paper bags and cardboard boxes while reusable Healthy Living branded cloth tote bags are available for $1.99.

Code Blue Sleep Out Challenge June 26 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Code Blue Saratoga Springs’ Sleep Out Challenge on June 26 encourages local individuals to raise $500 or more to participate

McGregor Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Barbara Ahl, Bill Ahl, and Blake Crocitto are joined in celebration as the ribbon is cut on the grand re-opening of McGregor Links Country Club. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

WILTON — McGregor Links Country Club celebrated its grand re-opening on Saturday, June 13 with a ribbon-cutting and ceremony honoring local golf great, Mike Shpur.

New owners William Ahl and Blake Crocitto purchased the semiprivate country club earlier this year with plans to make it a year-round destination. The country club features an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a swimming pool and clubhouse. Druthers Brewing Company now operates the new restaurant, which is open to both club members and the general public. The facilities and greens have been upgraded, and the clubhouse has been completely renovated, including handicap accessibility. The new private members room now sports a golf simulator.

Ahl and Crocitto were joined

by Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce representative John Marcantonio and dozens of family and club members at 8:30 a.m.

June 13, when Mary Beth Printsky and Cindy Shpur hit the ceremonial opening tee shots.

Mike Shpur was honored as PGA Golf Professional Emeritus at the event, and he and his wife Cindy were presented with a lifetime membership and a plaque recognizing his family as members of the new McGregor Links family. The memory of the late McGregor superintendent Mike Printsky was also honored by presenting his wife, Mary Beth, with a plaque dedicated to his service to the club and making her a member for life, as well.

in an outdoor sleep-out for solidarity as a symbolic showing of support to those who must sleep outside all year long. It will take place in Fingerpaint’s parking lot and will include food, music, entertainment and an outdoor movie under the stars. Find out more here: https://www.codebluesaratoga .org/wordpress/

Saratoga Botanicals Grand Re-Opening SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Botanicals Organic Spa and Store announced the completion of its additional 1,500 square feet of spa space with additional treatment rooms, sauna, relaxation area, shower and waterfall wall.

In celebration, Saratoga Botanicals will host a grand re-opening party Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 9 p.m.

At the event, the spa will be giving tours of the new space, free mini services, and offering refreshments. Door prizes will be raffled, including a twopack of 60-minute Swedish massages and a two-pack of 60-minute signature facials, among other giveaways such as product gift baskets. For details visit www.saratogabotanicals.com.

Vannessa Hamblet Joins Saratoga Sports Massage SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Sports Massage has recently hired Vanessa Hamblet as their ninth massage therapist. Hamblet completed her massage therapy training at The Swedish Institute of Health Sciences in New York, NY. She became a licensed therapist in 2008, and has been practicing in a variety of settings for the past six years.

In addition to massage therapy, Hamblet is also an elementary educator. She received her undergraduate degree from Boston College, and completed her graduate work at Quinnipiac University.

BSBPA Seeks Property Beautification Nominations BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is requesting nominations for its 2015 Property Beautification Awards in Ballston Spa. The awards are given in recognition of the restoration, renovation, new build, and beautification efforts by homeowners and

businesses, which have enhanced the Ballston Spa area within the past 2 years. This year’s awards will again be sponsored by Curtis Lumber.

A nomination form is available at www.ballston.org and are due by September 1, 2015. Award winners will be honored at an award presentation preceding the BSBPA board of directors meeting November 16. For more information, please contact Michelle Burlingame at michelle@ ballston.org or Ellen Mottola at info@ballston.org or 885-2772.

Correction There was an error in last week’s “Construction Busts Spring Revenues for Local Businesses”. The article stated: Nancy Balestra said she wished someone had just given them a call or sent a short note warning that businesses could be affected more than what was discussed in all the news reports and public hearings. The sentence was supposed to read: Nancy Balestra said she wished someone had just given them a call or sent a short note warning that businesses could be affected. They did not know there had been discussions in news reports and public hearings.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

BALLSTON 4 Vienna Ct., $325,000. Ronald and Lynn Kehn sold property to Dane and Melinda Mellon.

245 Locust Grove Rd., $560,000.

Mark and Cheryl Florin sold property to Joseph and Sherry Messner.

MALTA

256 Scotch Bush Rd., $185,000.

Brian and Roxanne Irvin sold property to Jeffrey and Ashley Pease.

228 Thimbleberry Rd., $184,000.

Molly Irvine sold property to Barbara Livingston.

5 Pinewood Ct., $122,500. Melanie Delf sold property to Susan Gribben and Kevin Purstell.

5 May Apple Way, $250,000.

Richard Ingignoli sold property to Ronald and Sheila Greco.

216 Kingsley Rd., $233,098. Michele Weber (by Ref) sold property to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (as Trustee).

17 Sand Spurrey Dr., $228,000.

Mary Snyder sold property to Amir Heller.

CLIFTON PARK 5 Clove Ct., $226,000. Thomas and Cecilia McClain sold property to Rimas and Tatyana Povilunas.

36 Thoroughbred Way, $420,000.

Clifford and Kristi Wohl sold property to John and Keri Sheehan.

266 Sugar Hill Rd., $400,621.

Boni Builders Inc. sold property to Thomas and Cecilia McClain.

44 Dorsman Dr., $325,000.

Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Matthew and Christine Voss.

6 Dhara Ct., $392,696. DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Donald and Gail Larose.

3 Winkel Way, $215,000. Theresa and Paul Unter sold property to Theresa and Andrew Proler.

17 Chatsworth Way, $389,900.

Michael Harris and Simabahen Patel sold property to Minseok Oh and Minsoo Hur. 9 Arbor View Dr., $265,000.

William Vopelak sold property to Mark and Karen Magram.

4 Burning Bush Blvd., $290,000.

Thomas and Carolyn McGrath sold property to Hope Entities LLC. 2 Burning Bush Blvd., $290,000.

Thomas and Carolyn McGrath sold property to Hope Entities LLC. 1 Belvedere Place, $300,000.

Tuan Nguyen and Tina Phan sold property to Rebecca and Daniel Lvov.

GREENFIELD 270 Allen Rd., $250,000. Brian and Julie Ray sold property to Mark and Katherine Torpey.

6 Sienna Dr., $385,000. Walter and Pamela Gannon sold property to David and Patricia Kruczlnicki.

MILTON 16 Crestline Dr., $160,000.

Raymond and Star Gandara sold property to Sean and Alisha Sprague.

4 Stone Creek Ct., $287,000.

John and Lisa Fedor sold property to Sarah Evans.

202 Falsetto Ct., $363,000.

Frank and Ann Marie Adams sold property to Erik and Christina Mendelsohn.

14 Van Tassel Lane, $286,900.

Keith DeRosa sold property to Todd and Nafeesa Koslik.

3459R Galway Rd., $525,000.

Christine Longo sold property to BADC Real Estate Holdings LLC. 12 B Knollwood Hollow Terrace, Fannie Mae sold property to John and Penelope Flomer.

560 Acland Blvd., $320,000.

Gary and Colleen Chmiel sold property to James and Julie Cox. 13 Charlton St., $175,000. David Machinporrata sold property to William Labombard, Jr. and Tammy Rock.

17 Skylark Dr., $261,800. Candace Mowrey and Anthony Mowrey, Sr., sold property to David and Meghan Promnitz.

NORTHUMBERLAND 20-22 Cardinal Lane, $183,342.

Mitchel Normand (by Atty) sold property to Wells Fargo Bank.

20-22 Cardinal Lane. $1. Wells Fargo Bank sold property to Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

144 Stormy Lane, $186,000. John and Susan Neumann sold

property to Nicholas Raco and Kayla Horan.

13 San Luis Rd., $175,000.

Patricia Mohr sold property to Jaclyn Dobert.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Ensor St., $340,000. Linhed LLC sold property to Charles Lowell.

37 Henry St. Unit 302, $812,500.

David and Jennifer Woodward sold property to Rita and Robert Wood, Sr. No address available, $539,500.

Peter and Megan Walsh sold property to Stephen Fox and Laura Surrick.

23 Warren St., $318,000. John and Lynn Martin sold property to Gary Jablonski, Jr. and Kara Koenig.

30 Madison St., $290,000.

Lyndon and Oksun Bloomingdale sold property to Antonio Mariotti.

24 Clubhouse Dr., $203,500.

Deborah Shannon sold property to Vincent Ralph.

133 Washington St., $200,000.

Mark Holowach sold property to Jeffrey Miller.

15 Jumel Place, $490,000. David and Lynn Cho sold property to Andrew Carmichael.

13 Derby Drive Rear, $235,000.

Corey and Bonnie Lucas sold property to Timothy Foxen.

STILLWATER 45 Gurba Dr., $312,341. Camelot Associates Corporation sold property to Jonathan and Angela Sheehan.

2 Battle Ridge Place, $784,477.

VanVeghten Construction LLC sold property to Allen Budde and Nancy Flint-Budde.

20 Clinton Ct., North, $212,200.

Gregory and Marilyn Connors sold property to Michael Sacco.

WILTON 4254 Route 50, $40,500. Louis and Sandra Yellen sold property to Thresa Nelson.

4252 Route 50, $40,500. Louis and Sandra Yellen sold property to Thresa Nelson.

37 Santee Dr., $313,500. Brian and Gabrielle Story sold

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property to Eric Eddy and Megan Kellogg.

27 Woodland Dr., $235,000.

Claudia Karvolas-Karam (by Exec) sold property to Matthew and Lia Carpenter.

3 Cider Mill Way, $458,770. Smith Bridge LLC sold property to Dustin and Stacy Ernst.

11 Moonglow Rd., $195,700. Matthew and Natalie Robinson sold property to Michael Lomaestro, III and Kathleen Diggins.

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EDUCATION

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

58 Seniors Graduate from Challenging TEC-SMART Campus

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY MALTA — Fifty-eight students from over 20 school districts were recognized at the annual graduation ceremony of the Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College High School (ECHS) program on June 10 at Hudson Valley Community College’s Training and Education Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Alternative and Renewable Technologies (TEC-SMART) campus in Malta.

Tyler Schmidt, a Ballston Spa High School graduating senior of the program, spoke at the ceremony. He has received both academic and music scholarships to attend St. Rose College in Albany.

He hopes to study the technological side of music, recording and producing, as well as the media aspect, like reporting. He credits the Clean Tech ECHS program for his success.

“This program took me from being a C student to an A student,” said Schmidt. “The TEC-SMART classes cover our high school credits, so instead of economics, we took green economics, for example. They changed my outlook on education,

Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College High School Class of 2015. Photo by MarkBolles.com.

especially my English teacher, Mrs. Lewis. I was a struggling student before I came into the program, and she saw something in me, and made me believe in myself and work harder. I can never thank her enough for all she’s done for me.”

Superintendents and representatives from GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Hudson Valley Community College, Siena College, the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), Finch Paper LLC, Astria Solutions Group and other businesses and

elected officials took part in the graduation program. After the scholarship presentation and graduation ceremony, juniors and seniors presented capstone projects to culminate their year in the program.

“Last year, I built a guitar with sustainable materials,” said Schmidt. “This year, I expanded on some existing research that would administer drugs painlessly without a shot by placing a square centimeter patch on your skin of a silicon wafer filled with

nanoneedles. We had a 12-page business plan with tech specs, diagrams, and the whole nine yards.

We made a model with 3D printing, and then I had to make two forms of advertisement, so I made a poster that could be hung in doctor’s offices with a QR code to a radio advertisement so you could hear it on your phone.”

The TEC-SMART facility features more than a dozen state-ofthe-art classrooms and laboratories to train students in semiconductor

manufacturing and green technologies, including photovoltaic, geothermal and wind energy. Students also take courses in general education, business, liberal arts and humanities.

With support from regional economic leaders including the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and local Chambers of Commerce, the program connects with hundreds of businesses throughout the region that serve as assets for students.

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

EDUCATION 19

Rotary Club Awards $53,000 in Scholarships

Award winners posing with Rotary president, Charles Wait Jr. (left) and Scholarship Committee Chair, Stephen Kyne (right); Back row from left to right: Keenan Wright Sanson, Jack McCarthy, Tyler Ruhle, Ian Frye, Joshua Pickus; Front row from left to right: Serena Egan, Lillian Doern, Liana Sinnott, Johanna Gangi, Theresa Starnes, Quinn Carlson. Photo provided.

Zachary Kircher, receipient of the Presidential Scholarship.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Rotary Club awarded $53,000 in scholarships to twelve area students. Zachary Kircher, a Saratoga Springs High School senior who will attend University of Maryland to study Biomedical Science, received the Club’s $20,000 Presidential Scholarship, which will provide $5,000 for each of his four years of college.

Scholarships are awarded to students demonstrating leadership skills, academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and service to the school and/or community, with consideration given to financial need.

Before presenting the awards, Stephen Kyne, the Chair of the Rotary Club’s scholarship committee, thanked the businesses and individuals who had made donations to the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation. He also noted that the Rotary Club’s annual Home & Garden Show contributes significantly to the scholarship fund each year.

The Club presented its Alfred Z. Solomon Memorial Scholarship of $5,000 to Jack McCarthy, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School who plans to study Public Relations at Syracuse University in the fall.

Ian Frey, who will pursue Physics at Dartmouth College, received an award of $5,500 in memory of the late Philly Dake.

Other students from Saratoga Springs High School who received scholarships of between $2,500 and $3,000 are: Keenan Wright-Sanson, to attend The National Circus School in Montreal (Contemporary Circus Entrepeneur/Director); Joshua

Pikus, to attend Northeastern University (International Business); Lillian Doern, to attend Drexel University (Fashion Design); Quinn Carlson, to attend St. Lawrence University (Neuroscience); Johanna Gangi, to University of Rochester (Biomedical Engineering); Theresa Starnes, to attend Cornell University (Computer Engineering); Serena Egan, to attend Northeastern University (Economics/Music); Tyler Ruhle, to attend Marist College (Criminal Justice); and Liana Sinnott, to attend Virginia Polytech Institute of Technology (Business/Officer in U.S. Army).

Each year, the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club invites high school seniors who attend Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic High School, and the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs to apply for scholarships ranging in value from $2,500 upward. Scholarships are available to graduating seniors who are pursuing four-year college degrees, two-year college degrees and postsecondary vocational education, at an accredited school.

The Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation provides the funding for the scholarships.

The Foundation, which has worked over the last several years to create an endowment worth more than $1 million, receives donations from individuals and local businesses, holds a fundraising brunch honoring educators and community leaders each fall, and receives a portion of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club’s annual Home & Garden Show proceeds. More information about the scholarship program is available at www.saratogaspringsrotary.org.

20 Concert fundraiser for Jordan Klapp June 28

Francesca Desormeau. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Vocal and piano students of Francesca Desormeau, Juilliard-trained instructor in Saratoga Springs, are putting on a concert to showcase their work and help fundraise for Saratoga Springs High School graduating senior, Jordan Klapp, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic muscle-wasting disorder for which there is no current treatment or cure.

EDUCATION BRIEFS The performance is free to the public, but there will be a collection jar for Klapp, and 100 percent of donations will go directly to the family for purchase of a robotic arm which will help him maintain independence and to succeed in college.

Twenty-five students will be performing classical, pop, Broadway with artistry, and their own compositions. The concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at the United Methodist Church located at 175 5th Avenue. For more information, contact Desormeau at (518) 605-7854. (See also our story about Klapp on June 4 www.saratogatodayonline.com)

Joseph Slichko, who has been principal at St. Augustine’s in Troy for four years, will lead Holy Spirit elementary school in East Greenbush and Timothy Forti, most recently a teacher at Boston College High School, a Jesuit preparatory school in Boston, was tapped to lead St. Mary’s/ St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School in Glens Falls.

Diocesan School Superintendent Michael Pizzingrillo said, “The caliber of these leaders is stellar. Each one of them is absolutely outstanding and a perfect fit for these important positions.”

Former Spa Catholic Principal to Head Bishop Maginn

Ballston Spa Sponsor-A-Scholar Program Celebrates Student Success

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany announced that Christopher Signor, who served as principal at Saratoga Central Catholic High School from 2005-2009, will serve as the new Bishop Maginn High School principal in Albany for the 2015-16 school year.

“I am so honored to be able to help Bishop Maginn’s students, parents and staff as the school undergoes significant transitions,” Mr. Signor said. “I understand that change can be challenging and scary — but I also recognize it can lead to new paths and renewed excitement for the future. I’m looking forward to forging ahead with the students for the coming school year.”

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa High School Class of 2015 includes 16 students that participated in the Ballston Spa Sponsor-A-Scholar program starting as sophomores.

The students were recently congratulated at a ceremony held at TEC-SMART in Malta. The group includes Anais Augustin, Jonathan Augustin, Kalei Capone, Kelshonda Crawford, Evan Irivine, Adrianna Jones, Makayla Mason, Christopher Northrop, Anna Payne, Shaniqua Robinson, Travis Rougie, Alexandria Seeley, Jenni Smith, Shamar Smith, Samantha Stone, and Lyndse Texier.

Several Sponsor-A-Scholar graduates who have now completed their first year of college or

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015 have graduated from college also attended the ceremony, including Brian Helwig, who recently graduated from Hudson Valley Community College and has been accepted to RPI in the fall, Mariah Northrop who completed her first year at Adirondack Community College, and Jade Charland who just completed her first year at SUNY Cortland. Brian and Mariah spoke to the current class and provided their words of wisdom and insights into the college experience.

The program is designed to provide the extra supports necessary for students to successfully complete high school and pursue post-secondary education. Fourteen of the students will directly enter college in the fall and two will be joining the military before pursuing a college

degree. The students received significant awards and scholarships.

The program is coordinated

by Ballston Spa High School guidance counselors Cathy Roy and Kevin Flores with mentors provided by the “I am I can” organization. Support for the program is provided by area corporations including Stewart’s Shops, Technical Building Services, The Ballston Spa Rotary, BSTA, The National Guard, Skidmore College, Gerome Technologies, Saratoga’s Community FCU, Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, Inc. and individual donors.

Additional information is available on the guidance webpage via the Ballston Spa High School website or by contacting the Guidance Office at 884-7150 ext. 2362.

Spa Catholic Student Honored by President

Rachel Shea, President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rachel K. Shea, an eighth grade student at Saratoga Central Catholic School, was honored and recognized by President Barack Obama’s President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Shea received the award in recognition and appreciation of her commitment to strengthen the nation and its communities through volunteer service. Shea has demonstrated

exceptional initiative in service to the community and has been designated one of the top student volunteers in New York State.

Shea also received “The Prudential Spirit of Community Certificate in Excellence Award,” sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), that recognizes outstanding community service by young Americans.

Shea’s principal, Stephen Lombard, presented both awards during the school’s annual awards ceremony last Friday at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga. Lombard read President Obama’s acknowledgement letter to the school audience and stated, “This was the first time anyone from our school received these national awards.”

Shea is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and the daughter of Joanne Kubricky and Dr. Peter Shea of Saratoga Springs.

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

EDUCATION 21

Spa Catholic Grads Awarded $2.1M in Scholarships

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic School held its graduation ceremony at St. Clements church on Friday June 12 for its 37 graduating seniors who have received a combined amount of accepted $2,163,794 in scholarships for their post-secondary academic careers. The students were offered over six million in merit scholarships alone.

Co-Valedictorian Ben Moeller is heading to Clarkson University with a $110,000 merit scholarship in the fall for a degree in computer science. “I really enjoyed calculus and physics in school,” he said. “I just kind of like that it’s a description of how the world works. It’s kind of neat that things happen because of those rules.”

Moeller has been at Saratoga Catholic since the sixth grade. He says the small class sizes gave him more opportunities to try different things. He has participated in the Odyssey of the Mind, the bowling team, Mock Trial, and has been doing lighting and sound for a theater group. He says Stephen Hawking is one of his heroes. “I like thinking about theoretical things, like time,” he said, “but I don’t think I’d want to do that as a career.”

Co-Valedictorian Josh Pikus plans to study international business at Northeastern University.

With advanced levels in mathematics and other academic areas, he took the opportunity to take college courses in high school through Hudson Valley Community College and Adirondack Community College.

Graduate Camille Valenza enlisted in the National Guard as a

junior and went to boot camp last summer. She recently earned an ROTC scholarship for three years tuition plus a stipend for books and school supplies. She intends to major in biology at Siena College.

“It’s only a commitment for five years of service,” said Valenza, “but I’m planning on staying for 20 years. I’m going for pre-med to be a doctor in the military.”

She said both her parents served in the National Guard and she has an older brother who is a cadet at West Point. “For me, it’s a way to give back to the nation,” she said. “It’ll be an experience like no other.”

The Saratoga Central Catholic High School student body in general has given back quite a bit this year, as the combined 153 students in the school completed a total of 4,178 hours of community service that reached from the far corners of Africa and Pakistan to the local community.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Co-Valedictorians stand on either side of ROTC scholar. Left to right: Josh Pikus, Camille Valenza, Ben Moeller.

Co-Valedictorian Josh Pikus prepares for the graduation ceremony.

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FOOD

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Fresher Than Fresh Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6 High Rock Park

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, I find myself craving fresh, easy to prepare meals.

My summer menus are typically quick dishes made up of greens, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, fish and herbs. Having the Saratoga Farmers’ Market open twice a week

makes it super convenient for me to always have my kitchen stocked with the freshest possible foods – some even harvested the same day!

Whether you’re new to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market or a seasoned shopper, here are some of my favorite tips for making the most of our fabulous local Market:

MEET YOUR FARMERS Unlike grocery stores, Farmers’ Markets put you right in front of the people who grow the food you’re eating. These folks plant, harvest and haul themselves from their farms to set up shop and serve you the fruits (and veggies) of their labor. When you shop at the Market, you not only get the freshest food --grown only minutes away-- you also ensure that your money stays in your local community with hardworking small businesses! Talk to them and ask them questions if you don’t know what to buy. Our farmers and vendors often have great recipe ideas, like the one vendor that gave me a mushroom risotto recipe that has quickly become a family favorite.

FIND WHAT’S FRESH Ideally, you’re eating food because of its nutritional make-up as well as how it tastes. Local, freshly picked foods provide the most nutrients possible for our bodies.

At the Market, you’re not picking over food that’s been sitting on a truck or in storage for weeks (or sometimes months)—you’re getting something that was growing in the ground moments before you purchased it. Fresh food not only feeds you well, it tastes better, too. Why not get the best of what’s available for the money you’re spending? And, speaking of money, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market gladly accepts EBT, WIC, FMNP, and Fresh Connect too!

GET TO KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY A weekly (or bi-weekly) trip to the Farmers’ Market means you get to be out and about with the people in your neighborhood. Shopping in the park to live music, and enjoying the sunshine with friendly folks sure beats a store with the harsh, fluorescent lights and tiled floors, wouldn’t you say? In addition to an

abundance of fresh food, you will also find community tables with local organizations spreading the word about their programs and services. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market welcomes community groups looking to do kid’s activities and crafts as well. They especially love partnering with groups whose missions match closely with that of the Market’s—healthy eating, active living, and environmental care.

SHOP LIKE AN ARTIST Markets can help you tap into your inner artist, allowing you to do creative things with the fresh food you

find. Take in all the colors, shapes and smells of the Market and turn your family’s meals into true “works of art.” When heirloom tomatoes are in season, combine them with some fresh cheese and basil for a colorful, summer appetizer. Or pair strawberries, blueberries, some fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon for a zesty, summer fruit salad. Better yet, clip out the Market’s Weekly Recipes found in this paper and create your own seasonal recipe collection!

If you’re looking for a way to use up some of your recent Farmers’ Market finds, check out my fresh Kale and Beet Salad recipe below.

See you at the Market!

Kara’s Kale and Beet Salad Serves: 6

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients * Ingredients can be found at the market

1 cup fresh mint leaves; torn*

Total Time: 12 minutes

Directions Peel beets and wrap them in parchment paper. Microwave beets on high for 7 minutes.

1/3 cup red onion; thinly sliced*

Carefully remove and let cool.

6 ounces kale; chopped (or use baby kale instead)*

Combine mint, onion and kale in a large bowl.

1/4 cup greek yogurt; plain* 2 tbsp fat-free buttermilk 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper; freshly ground 4 eggs; hard boiled and quartered* 8 ounces baby beets; steamed, peeled and quartered* 1/2 cup walnuts; coarsely chopped 2 ounces goat cheese; crumbled (about ½ cup)*

Combine yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir with a whisk.

Drizzle yogurt mixture over kale mixture and toss gently to coat.

Once cooled, quarter the beets.

Arrange eggs and beets over salad.

Sprinkle with nuts and cheese.

Enjoy!

FOOD 23

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Garlic Baking Baked Garlic Baked Garlic 6-8 heads of garlic

6-8 whole heads of garlic

3-4 Tablespoons olive oil

3-4 Tbsp olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1 tsp oregano and rosemary combined

3 Tbsp unsalted butter

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

½ tsp fresh oregano, chopped or ¼ tsp dried oregano ¼ cup chicken stock

Conventional Oven

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends!

I must admit I like the taste of Garlic in my food, not too much, but just the right amount to enhance the flavor of any meal. Almost all Italian recipes begin with the use of garlic. Garlic can be used with whole cloves to add flavor to warm crusty bread, or can be crushed and minced. One of the ways my Mom would prepare garlic was to bake it in a Terra Cotta baker. This way she could make it softer so we could spread it on her fresh baked Italian Bread! Do you remember the aroma of both the garlic butter and the bread? Oh it’s heaven and she knew it too! We have a great tool here at the store from Norpro called the Terra Cotta Garlic Baker and it works great. It’s not too big so it fits in your kitchen easily. Here is some helpful information about it!

Soak domed lid in water for 10 minutes. Remove some of the papery outer skin of the garlic heads. Slice off the tops of the cloves so each clove is exposed.

Trim base of garlic heads so each will sit flat in base of baker.

Drizzle olive oil over garlic head.

Sprinkle with spices. Cover with lid and place in cold oven. Set temperature at 325’F and bake for 45 minutes, or until garlic is tender and husks are golden brown. Baste occasionally with olive oil, if desired. Press with a fork and spread on hot, crusty French bread. Each clove can be pressed out and served as a side dish. Add baked garlic to pasta sauces, salads or pizza toppings.

Microwave Oven Follow preparation instructions above, then place in microwave and cook on high 3 minutes.

Allow to cool. For more tender consistency, cook another 30 seconds.

Salt and ground pepper to taste

Conventional Oven Preheat oven to 300F’. Remove papery outer skin from garlic.

Slice off the tops of bulbs so each clove is exposed. Trim base so garlic can sit flat in base of baker. Drizzle olive oil over bulbs, then top with pieces of butter.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano, then pour chicken stock into base dish. Cover with foil, put the domed lid on and bake 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 275F’, then remove foil. Bake another hour or until garlic is tender and husks are golden brown. Baste occasionally with olive oil, adding more stock to dish if necessary.

Serve with crusty, hot French bread. Mash with a fork and spread on bread, with a dip of olive oil seasoned with Italian spices. Each clove can also be pressed out and served as a side

dish. Or add baked garlic to pasta sauces, salads or pizza toppings.

To Re-heat Tortillas in the Oven:

Also makes an excellent food warmer! Heat and re-heat all kinds of foods. Warm your tortilla, bagels, croissants, canapés, biscuits and dinner rolls without drying them out. Use also to roast onions.

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.

Wrap a stack of tortillas in a damp dish towel and place in the Tortilla Warmer. Cover with the lid. Place in oven for 20 minutes.

For best results, soak the lid in water for 10 minutes before using.

To clean, use water only, never soap.

To Re-heat Tortillas in the Microwave: Put a tortilla on the Tortilla Warmer. Cover with a damp paper towel. Alternate tortillas with paper towels. Microware for 30 seconds to one minute, depending on how many tortillas you are doing at one time.

Whatever you use your Baker for it will perform well for you! Have a great Father’s Day weekend!

So my Foodie Friends remember, “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Also stop in to Compliments to the Chef at 46 Marion Ave. and say welcome home to my beautiful daughter Aubrey who will be coming back from Grad School to celebrate her Birthday and Father’s Day! Take care, John and Paula

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-5980 | Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015 Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m.

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

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

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

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Readying for the Future Saratoga Springs High School track and field coaches hosted a day for 4th and 5th grade students to compete amongst each other in the 50m, 200m, 400m, 800m, mile, long jump and shot put.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Secret Gardens Tickets On Sale Now Beautiful private gardens in and around Saratoga Springs – plus remarkable public spaces celebrating the city’s centennial – combine for a special 21st Annual Secret Gardens Tour set for Sunday, July 12.

Tickets are available now at soroptimistsaratoga.org and at all four Cudney’s Cleaners; visit cudneys.com for locations and hours. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour, if still available.

The self-guided tour is a popular tradition for garden lovers seeking inspiration and ideas. This year, in addition to urban and suburban residential gardens, the tour joins in the city’s centennial celebration with remarkable public gardens designed and maintained by the Heritage Garden Club, the city and the state. The Secret Gardens Tour is a major fund-raiser presented

by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, the local branch of a public service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls locally and around the world. The Saratoga club last year provided more than $30,000 in grants and awards for a number of local programs, such as helping domestic violence victims achieve financial independence, as well as initiatives to provide health care, clean water and education in the third world.

Questions? Call (518) 581-1201 ext.

4184 or email secretgardensinfo@ gmail.com. For more information about Soroptimists or the garden tour, visit www.SoroptimistSaratoga.org .

After The Fire Fundraiser During the month of June, customers bringing bottle/can returns to the Wilton Hannaford on Weible Ave. can have their return money donated to After The Fire. Simply push the “DONATE” button on the machine, and voila’, you will help After The Fire in their mission to aid families in Saratoga County who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, personal care items,

a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support, etc. Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire and how you can help your neighbors in need may leave a message on voicemail at 435-4571 or visit www.afterthefire.org .

Veteran Volunteers Needed The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association provides military burial ceremonies for all branches of service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. We are always looking for veterans to join us, no matter what branch you served in (male or female) you must have been honorably discharged.

You can choose which day of the week (Monday-Friday) that you want to be there. For information go to our web site www.snchga. com or contact Mark Brockway at brockway18@hvwisp.net , phone (518) 260-9933 or contact the Cemetery Administration Office 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871, Phone (518)-581-9128.

No Cost Grief and Wellness Programs Beginning Thursday, June 25th, Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rt. 29) will be hosting two distinct outreach programs on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month: a Wellness/Health program from 10-11 a.m. and a grief support group from 11 a.m. to noon. A registered nurse will be available to perform blood pressure checks and provide wellness advice. Then a trained grief facilitator will be available to lead a grief support group.

No church affiliation required.

All in community welcome to take advantage of either or both programs. Any questions call Mary at (518) 587-2680.

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 4 p.m. 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.

Move & Groove 5K Beginning and ending at the National Museum of Dance, join us on June 28, at 10 a.m. for a beautiful 3.1 mile course through the scenic Spa State Park. A Kid’s Fun Run, for younger athletes, will immediately follow the 5k run on the lawn of the National Museum of Dance, offering awards to all participants.

After the race, join us for our Open House and Family Day. The Dance Museum will be open throughout the afternoon for all to enjoy. Check out our new exhibitions: 125 Years of Tango, Art in the Foyer and Making Art Dance! Proceeds from the race will benefit the National Museum of Dance children’s programming.

For more information visit, www.

DanceMuseum.org.

Firecracker 4 2015 Registration is now open.

This annual race, held on July 4, begins at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The course takes runners south on Broadway to Circular St., east through the historic residential district and finishes behind the City Center.

The race will be Bib-tag timed.

Awards in 5 – year increments.

Special award category or Military and Public Safety participants.

Enjoy the day with an expected 4000 runners , bands and musicians all along the route. The Firecracker4 supports the Saratoga Regional YMCA, Greenbelt Trail Initiative, Lions Camp Abilities at Skidmore College, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Business Council and the running programs at the Saratoga Springs High School. For more information or to register visit www.Firecracker4.com.

Fun, Fitness and Friendship Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. The next Volkswalk will be Saratoga - Yaddo on Wednesday July 8, 2015. The Start times are 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Register 30 minutes before start.

The start point is at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015 on 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. More information is available at www.ava.org or www.walkescv.org.

Tribute to Deceased Members The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard association will have a tribute for deceased members at the Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville on July 9, at 3 p.m. All family members and friends of deceased members are encouraged to attend. The tribute is open for everyone. For information call (518) 581-9128.

Calling All Crafters Gavin Park in Wilton is hosting its 9th annual ParkFest on Saturday, July 11. This fantastic family event will have rides, games, shows, live music, a car show and a vendor/ crafter area. We still have space for crafters and would love to get some new folks in! Vendor spaces are 10x10 for $65, and the event runs all day. For more information and registration forms, visit www. wiltonparkfest.com or email mducrot@townofwilton.com.

SCCHS Class of 1980 reunion The Saratoga Central Catholic 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 1:30pm -3:00pm. “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 1:304:30pm 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.

Seeking Experienced Singers 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 threeweek period in Saratoga Springs beginning Tuesday, July 14th 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 Prizewinning 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.

Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. Fundraiser On Saturday, August 1, Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. is having a Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Road, Gansevoort.

Registration is $100 per golfer; check-in at 12:30 p.m. OAAS is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to send care packages to deployed soldiers and help veterans here at home. Registration includes 18 holes of golf with cart and Boars Head picnic of meat/cheese platter, hot dogs, burgers, salads, dessert and coffee. There will be prizes, 50/50 drawing, basket raffles, and silent auction. Call Tim at (518) 791-5270 to register or email: operationadoptasoldier2003@ yahoo.com.

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

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015 house and 50/50 raffles, low-cost microchipping clinic, WTEN’s Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection, live radio broadcasts and more.

For more information visit www. clpetapalooza.com or find us on Facebook.

Family Friendly Event

Friday, June 19 Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, noon.

This event will kick off the summer festival season in the Capital Region. Together with the launching of balloons in the early morning and at 6 p.m. There will be a balloon Glow on Friday and Saturday evenings at dusk.

Admission: $10 Adult, $5 Children 5-17. www.balloonandcraft.com

Saturday, June 20 Free Learn to Row Day for Youth Saratoga Rowing Association Boathouse, 543 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

This is open to the public. If you’ve ever wanted to try rowing or have been looking for a sport for your child, come join us. Open to youth (rising 7th grade and higher) and adults. Please wear athletic fitting clothing and bring a water bottle and sunscreen. For more information call (518) 587-6697 or email, info@saratogarowing.com.

Curtis Lumber’s PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day Curtis Lumber will host their 6th annual PetAPalooza pet adoption day across select retail stores located throughout New York State and Vermont. Each store will host multiple animal shelters/rescue groups with many adoption rates lowered for the day. Hundreds of animals from over 80 shelters and rescue groups will be available for adoption including cats, dogs, rabbits and birds. There will also be pet service providers in attendance such as local veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters and trainers offering valuable discounts off their services. Other events include dog

Plant and Garden Décor Sale

CALENDAR 27 theatrical productions. Current members and alumni will be performing songs from a variety of Broadway shows. The evening will include dancing, singing, desserts and a silent auction. Tickets will be sold at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Visit www. sshsdramaclub.com for directions.

an exhibition not to be missed. Join us in viewing this fantastic exhibition and hearing from choreographer Karole Armitage herself. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.DanceMuseum.org.

Monday, June 22

Corner Bryan St. and East Ave., Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. - 1 p.m Rain date is June 21. Sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club.

Sunday, June 21 Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet

Book Launch Celebration for Saratoga Springs: A Centennial History

Heritage Hunters Genealogy and Local History

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

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

Donation Requested: Adults $8.00, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $7.00, Children 5—12 $6.00, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8.00. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, 1 East Congress St., 7 p.m.

For nearly 250 years, Saratoga Springs has been one of North America’s most fabled resort towns.

Until now, its story has never been told in a single volume. As part of the celebration of the centennial of the city’s incorporation, join us in welcoming this new definitive history. For more information visit www.Northshire.com.

Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman

Tuesday, June 23

One Big Roof, 433 Broadway, Suite 302, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m.

Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation.

For more information call (413) 992-7012 or visit www. oneroofsaratoga.com.

Open Mic with Rick Bolton

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Rt 4 at Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m.

David R. Starbuck, author and educator, will present a review of the archeological digs he has supervised in our area over the past 30 years. The sites include; the Saratoga National Historic Park, Mount Independence on Lake Champlain, Rogers Island and other Fort Edward sites, Fort William Henry, and his current project, Lake George Battlefield Park. Dr. Starbuck is Professor of Anthropology at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.

Public is welcome. For more information call (518) 587-2978.

A Poetry Reading with Joan Murray and Suzanne Parker Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Joan Murray shares poems from Swimming for the Ark: New and Selected Poems 1990-2015. This highly engaging book vividly dramatizes an urban youth and a rural life, along with deeper concerns about history, art, and injustice. Suzanne Parker reads from Viral. Written in response to the tragic suicide of Tyler Clementi, Viral explores the complex issues of sexuality, shame, and masculinity.

Grief and loss guide us as Suzanne Parker investigates the issues of privacy, voyeurism, and human contact, seeking to understand what it means to live in a world where technology can quickly turn a dark computer screen into an open window.

Cabaret Night Fundraiser Saratoga Springs High School’s Meade Teaching Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

This fundraiser, presented by Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club, will support the club’s

Opera Saratoga The National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.

Join Opera Saratoga for a free opera concert in the Riggi Theater.

The National Museum of Dance and Opera Saratoga are excited to partner this summer to bring opera to the Museum’s courtyard.

This collaboration will allow Opera Saratoga to present a Baroque opera for the first time in the company’s history. For more information visit, www.DanceMuseum.org.

Making Art Dance The National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 4 p.m.

An exhibition from Mana Contemporary, Making Art Dance marks the 30th anniversary of Armitage Gone! Dance, and celebrates her profound contribution to the contemporary dance landscape and the artists who have helped bring her productions to life.

A stunning collection of some of her costumes and backdrops make this

Gaffney’s, 16 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m. – Midnight Come and listen to some great music by local talents every Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, June 24 Destination Africa Crandall Library, Christine L. McDonald Community Room, Glens Falls, 7 p.m.

Three Southern Adirondack Audubon Society members will present “Destination: Africa!” as part of the local Audubon chapter’s continuing monthly program series.

It is free to the public. Dessert and beverages will be offered at 6:45 p.m. in honor of the group’s 31st anniversary. Mona Bearor will join Don and Nan Polunci to talk about the wildlife and experiences on their October 2014 trip to Kenya and Tanzania on a15-day safari adventure. Please avoid wearing fragranced products to the program, to avoid triggering allergies, asthma and migraines in others attending the event. For more information visit, www. southernadirondackaudubon.org

Free Training Runs – Firecracker 4 Fleet Feet Sports/Asics, 155 Wolf Rd., Albany or 37 Kendall Way,

Malta, 6 p.m.

The Firecracker 4 road race in Saratoga Springs on July 4th expects 4,000 runners this year. The race’s presenting sponsor, Fleet Feet Sports/Asics, is hosting free training runs to help runners of all ability levels to prepare.

A rehearsal run of the four-mile Firecracker 4 course is set for Saturday, June 27 at 8 a.m. starting in front of the City Center, 522 Broadway, downtown Saratoga. Race registration and information: www.firecracker4.com.

Thursday, June 25 Poetic Waters Poetry Tour Saratoga State Park, Outdoor Corridor at entrance to Roosevelt Spa, 5 – 7 p.m.

This is for lovers of words and water of all ages - a tour of the famed mineral springs and an experience of water and nature poetry. The tour will start out with a brief poetry experience and you will hear more poetry throughout the tour. At some of the springs, writing prompts will be provided for those who would like to try writing their own nature poetry or haiku. You might be surprised at what flows forth.

Each mineral spring flows from its own fountain in a beautiful natural setting and has a unique combination of healing properties which you will learn about from our local springs expert, Trent Millet. The poetry and writing prompts will be provided by local poet Susan Jefts. No experience with poetry or writing is needed.

Cost: By Donation (Suggestion of $20-$30) To Register: Call Susan Jefts at (518) 232-6776 or Trent Millet at (802) 473-2836.

Concerts in the Park Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to once again present its free Concerts in the Park series. This week’s concert features Aged in the Hills (country).

Fear to Faith Workshop 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 6:30 p.m.

Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a Fear to Faith Workshop. Discover what’s holding you back through the fear to faith process.

Suggested donation: $20. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.

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

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Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Free Sundaes This Sunday at Grant Cottage Kids and their Dads who are interested in history will experience a real treat at U.S. Grant Cottage Historic Site on Father’s Day. Stewart’s Shops has donated 200 free Make-Your-Own Sundaes for the event which includes an invitation that families bring a picnic lunch to eat on Mt. McGregor.

To make the day even more fun The Iron Jacks, a Civil War musical group, will perform from noon to 12: 45 and 1:30 to 2:15 on the porch of Grant Cottage.

Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic Raising Money for Pet Assistance Fund Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic is raising money for its Pet Assistance Fund by donating $5.00 for every Fecal Exam tested at the Clinic during the month of June.

The Pet Assistance Fund is BSVC’s initiative to help clients who are having financial difficulty taking care of their pets. In 2014, 53 different families and their pets benefited from the Pet Assistance Fund, for a total of $8,802.11 given to families in need.

“While these programs raise a lot of money for the Pet Assistance Fund, we want to do more,” said

Hospital Golf Invitational Raises

Stewarts Offers Father’s Day Ice Cream Cones SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dads can enjoy a 50-cent single scoop ice cream cone on Sunday, June 21 at any Stewart’s Shops location.

More than 26,000 moms took advantage of the specialpriced single scoop ice cream cones in honor of Mother’s Day. So now do dad a ‘flavor’ and treat him to his favorite ice cream this Father’s Day.

Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic Owner Dr. Eric Andersen.

To schedule a Fecal Exam with Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic, call (518) 885-5650.

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Alex Summit, 14 months, of Saratoga Springs was enjoying the Flag Day Parade on Saturday, June 13, but half-way through, he just couldn’t keep his eyes open!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Hospital Golf Invitational, presented by A.O.W. Associates, Inc., raised a record-breaking $154,000 this year. The sold-out event of 244 golfers benefits the Hospital’s RN Scholarship Program.

Since the scholarship program was launched in 2002, 52 recipients have earned associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees in nursing, and another 38 are working toward their degree.

Spirit of Life Centennial Re-dedication Ceremony Planned SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Centennial Re-dedication Ceremony for the Spirit of Life and Spencer Trask Memorial will take place on Friday June 26 at 4 p.m. in front of the statue in Congress Park, commemorating its 100th birthday.

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and the City of Saratoga Springs will mark this special occasion with a program and ice cream provided by Stewart’s.

The event will showcase the four-year restoration effort, which follows a partnership between the Foundation and the City in

Happy Ninth, Izabella!

Izabella Adara Cronin of Schuylerville is turning 9 on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Izabella is the daughter of Erika Squires Cronin and Dan Cronin. Please wish Izabella a very Happy Birthday if you see her this weekend!!

the early 1980s that conserved the sculpture and restored the masonry architectural surround and select landscape elements.

Less than 10 percent of the project’s total cost remains to be raised. Donations can also be made

online at www.spiritofliferestoration.org; by check made payable to Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and mailed to 112 Spring Street, Suite 203, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; or by credit card over the phone (518) 587-5030.

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Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Mansion Inn Presents Cabaret Dinners and Live Shows

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY ROCK CITY FALLS — The Mansion Inn is well-known in Saratoga for hosting weddings and special events and now it will be known for something new: Cabaret. Introduced just last month is the Mansion Inn’s 801 Supper Club, nights of gourmet food and live performances from Tony award winners and nominees that will continue all summer.

Jeff Wodicka and Neil Castro, owners of The Mansion Inn, have been working hard to establish cabaret entertainment for some time and are excited to finally be able to see their plans come to fruition.

“I feel very fortunate,” Wodicka said. “We were able to bring in talent you normally wouldn’t see in a theater so small.”

Thursday evening the Supper Club presented Lee Roy Reams, a Tony Award nominee for his work in the musical “42nd Street” along with an impressive resume of shows such as “Oklahoma,” “Hello Dolly,” “The Producers” and “Beauty and

the Beast.” The first Supper Club, held May 28, hosted celebrity impersonators Joe Posa and Scott Townsend. Dressed as Joan Rivers and Cher, the duo used their own voices to impersonate these stars.

Upcoming shows include Liliane Montevecchi on July 16, Beth Leavel on July 30 and Sharon Mcknight on August 6. Coming in September, there will be shows scheduled that focus on Jazz singers and entertainers.

Wodicka is looking forward to Montevecchi’s upcoming performance on July 16 and said he was “amazed” the Supper Club was able to bring her in for a show.

Liliane Montevecchi, born in Paris, recently appeared in Manhattan at the revival of the cast of “Grand Hotel” to rave reviews in the NY Times. For her work in the musical “Nine” she won a Tony and the Drama Desk Award for best actress.

She has appeared in films such as “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and “Wall Street” and has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.

At the age of 82, she can still kick her leg over her head. For the

Supper Club she will be singing, dancing and sharing stories of her vast experiences.

Those who attend the Supper Club will be treated first to a threecourse supper and then a 90 minute show in an intimate setting, the recently renovated Carriage House at the Inn. The stage is big and with around 100 guests, the audience can look forward to an interactive, upclose performance.

Preparing the supper is Executive Chef Rick Bieber. He is a classically trained French Chef and a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Guests get to choose their menu from a prepared list, beginning with a salad or bruschetta option, a supper choice of prime rib, grilled swordfish or eggplant stack, and dessert is either crème brûlée or a chocolate truffle tart.

The Mansion Inn is located at 801 Route 29 in Rock City Falls, just seven miles west of Saratoga. Tickets are now on sale for Supper Club online at TheMansionSaratoga.com or by calling 518-885-1607. For the entire evening, dinner and show included, tickets are $55.

Liliane Montevecchi, Tony Award Winner for Best Actress in a Musical. Photo Provided.

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

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Comedian Returns to Hometown for a Night of Laughs

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA — Though she might live on the West Coast, comedian Sara DeForest is crossing the country to return to her hometown of Saratoga for a night of hilarious performances. The Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour is coming to the famous Parting Glass Pub on June 26, making this DeForest’s first time ever performing her hometown.

“I’m thrilled about it,” DeForest said. “I started doing standup when I moved to San Francisco last year and have only done shows there, so none of my high school friends have had a chance to see me perform. A lot of my friends and family had no idea that I was interested in comedy, so I’m hoping they’ll be curious enough to check it out.”

Saratoga Springs High School alumna, DeForest was simultaneously a band geek and prom queen. She attended Tufts University and upon graduation worked in public relations in New York City, where she began to regularly visit comedy shows. Seeing Louis C.K. at the Beacon Theater was a vital moment in her career path.

From there, she eagerly sought out all the stand-up albums she could find.

However it was not until moving to California that DeForest finally took the stage. After attending classes at the San Francisco Comedy College, she became immersed in performing all around the city.

DeForest has performed in the Stanford Pride Comedy Show and the Best of San Francisco Comedy Show, as well as many clubs in San Francisco such as the Purple Onion and Doc’s Lab. She is the winner of the Comedy Machine stand-up competition.

Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour recently traveled from New York City to Anchorage, Alaska in a tour that covers 40 cities in just 36 months. Joining DeForest in the local June 26 performance will be Dan Frigolette, another native from the Capital Region. Born in Schenectady, he has appeared in Boardwalk Empire and The Wendy Williams Show. John Saponaro, runner-up in Make Me Laugh Albany, and Matt Richards, seen on Oxygen and BET, will also be performing.

For DeForest, she is just happy to be sharing her comedy with the place she calls home. She would even like to make performing in Saratoga a regular gig, setting up shows for whenever she comes to town.

DeForest Performs At the Purple Onion in San Francisco. Photo Provided.

“Right now, I’d call standup comedy a serious hobby for me. I’m doing it for fun and I love being a part of the comic community in San Francisco, but I have a full time job so this is something I do as a side project, and a creative outlet. I’d love to become a writer for a TV show,” DeForest said, “A big part

of standup is the writing – even if you’re a great performer, if the jokes aren’t well-written then the audience isn’t going to laugh. The plan is to keep working hard at this, try to meet the right people in the industry and talk to them about what it takes to become a comedy writer, and see if I can make something happen.”

DeForest, alongside Frigolette, Saponaro, and Richards, can be seen on June 26 at the Parting Glass Pub, 40-42 Lake Ave, in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $25 and available online at comedysbestkeptsecret.com, with a limited number of tickets available at the door.

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Elks Flag Day Parade

Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, June 13, the 47th Annual Flag Day Parade, sponsored by the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 stepped off on North Broadway to the Congress Park. The Grand Marshal for the Parade this year is “Old Timer of the Year”, Tom Curley. Six School Marching Bands, Local youth, City, Town, and County Organizations marched in this event to honor our Flag and Veterans.

Grand Marshal Thomas J Curley Past Assistant Chief Stephen C Kloss (Far Left) & current Assistant Chief Dave Ballestero (Far right) & Wilton Fire Co.

Susan Smith with nieces & Nephew. Ceclia Doherty, Caroline Doherty, James Doherty

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Week of June 19 – June 25, 2015

Puzzles

Across 1 1994 movie based on an androgynous “SNL” character 7 2013 Culinary Hall of Fame inductee 13 Dwarfed, with “above” 15 Nonspecific journal opening 16 Severely damage 17 Cross-referencing phrase 19 Tailors’ work 20 Work with freight 22 Kosher deli snack 23 Wet tract 25 Smart guy?

27 Prefix with con 28 Old ring leader?

30 Language that gave us “galore” 32 Course-prep course 34 Computer operating system with a penguin mascot 36 Name 38 Hanging aids 39 ‘80s-’90s legal drama 40 Zap 44 Ice Capades performer 46 One who has class?

47 Bone tissue 50 Right on el mapa 52 Friend of Frodo 53 Diminutive suffix 54 Taking care of business 56 Part of Q.E.F. 58 Board 60 Common auto engine 62 Hyde Park vehicle 65 Tapas bar sausage 67 Tia who voiced Nani in “Lilo & Stitch” 69 Quiver carrier 70 State on Lake Michigan 71 __ Sutton, Bond girl in “A View to a Kill” 72 Creature known for 3-Down Down 1 Hankering 2 Ran like the dickens 3 With 41-Down, 72-Across phenomenon that’s graphically demonstrated five times in this puzzle 4 Mountain Dew bottler, informally 5 Dada pioneer

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See puzzle solution on page 38 6 Note handler 7 1958 Pacer, e.g.

8 Ginnie __ 9 Type of 72-Across 10 Reddish mount 11 Queued up 12 One paying a flat fee 14 Narc’s agcy.

18 Type of 72-Across 21 Type of 72-Across 24 Morgan of comics 26 Self-help website 28 Sight from the Brenner Pass 29 Excuse, sometimes 31 Skedaddle 33 List of options 35 BOAC destination in a Beatles hit 37 Some crew members

39 Aeration target 41 See 3-Down 42 Optima or Soul 43 Common street name 45 Type of 72-Across 46 __ diem 47 Type of 72-Across 48 Island farewells 49 News show staple 51 Natives of Paris and Odessa 55 “It floats” soap 57 National Poetry Month 59 Seal hunter 61 “Vous êtes __”: Paris map words 63 Italian river 64 Bell curve center 66 Zombie leader?

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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: Calendar, Calender, Colander Calendar is the correct spelling for a system of recording time. Calender is an old word that refers to a machine used in finishing paper and cloth. A colander is a perforated, bowl-shaped kitchen utensil for draining liquids and rinsing food.

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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A Runner-Up Finish, but Champions at Heart

by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY The Saratoga Springs High School baseball team should hold its collective head as high as it can, smile and bask in the glory of a second place finish.

Wait. What?

The Blue Streaks made their way to Endicott last weekend to compete for the state championship, entering

the semifinal game as an underdog with not much to lose. They ended up eliminating Orchard Park in that game in nine innings to advance to the title tilt against Mamaroneck, where they were defeated 9-2. It was Mamaroneck’s third state title in the last eight years.

There aren’t any moral victories in sports, but what Saratoga did is as close to one as I have ever seen or heard about. Not only was the team

an underdog heading into the tournament, but the Streaks have had quite a roller coaster season.

In May it was announced that coach Dean Bailey was being relieved of his coaching duties for violating school policy, and that assistant coach Rich Lofink would take over. For anyone who has ever played a team sport at the high school level or higher, you know that it’s not at all easy to deal with such circumstances.

It wasn’t an issue for Saratoga.

The athletes on the team all seem to have a professional quality about them, as they were able to handle the dismissal in stride and not be affected and have their season unravel.

Saratoga also had an eightgame winning streak at one point, and its offense exploded for at least 10 runs during each of the games.

However, the Blue Streaks dropped three of their final four regular season games heading into the Section II tournament, which for most teams would have been the worst possible time for that to happen.

To make matters even more difficult, stud starting pitcher Danny Hobbs took a line drive off his eye in the 1-0 win over Shenendehowa in the sectional final, making his

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status moving forward in doubt. It was Saratoga’s first title since 1995.

After doctors gave him protective eyewear, Hobbs was able to come back and pitch admirably throughout the state tournament.

Lofink told me prior to the state semifinal that Saratoga had nothing to lose. The Blue Streaks certainly played that way, displaying a fearless style against an Orchard Park team that entered the game with just one loss.

For a squad that was eliminated in the first round of the 2014 Section II tournament, this season’s state runner-up marking displays a

marked improvement. The guys on the team all believe in themselves and their teammates, which makes the Blue Streaks a scary team for opponents heading into 2016.

Saratoga took the good with the bad, banded together and made its mark as one of the best teams the school has ever seen. The 2015 Blue Streaks are probably the best baseball team in the school’s history, and they overcame a lot of adversity to get to that point.

So for all they endured, the Blue Streaks can consider a seasonending loss to be a gigantic victory for a team that never once quit.

Iovino Content at Raceway

by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Have you ever wondered how horses are selected for harness races at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway?

Raceway Racing Secretary Peter Iovino has had that responsibility for 10 years now, sifting through lists of horses, past performances and a multitude of other information as background before assembling a day’s racing card.

It’s time consuming, but it affords Iovino the opportunity to keep his hand in the ground floor activities at the track.

“I really try to write races in the best way possible,” Iovino, a Brooklyn native, said. “I love it. It’s challenging, I can tell you that. My job is to put the best product out there, but I also need to keep owners, drivers and everyone happy.”

Iovino, who held the same position at Freehold Raceway in Freehold, N.J. prior to landing the gig up here, said he loves his job, as well as the Saratoga Springs area.

He currently lives in Greenfield.

There are certainly big differences between New York City and Saratoga.

“I really like the pace of life up here,” he said. “It’s laid back and the traffic isn’t nearly as bad as Brooklyn, although I do hear that people aren’t big on the traffic during track season. The nightlife is great here and the people are friendlier. It’s the simple things.”

Iovino said that even though the track isn’t open from midDecember through mid-February, his job is year round. He said he’s constantly reading text messages and emails from people whom he said it’s his job to keep happy.

“It takes a lot of patience to do this job, and that’s a good thing,” he said. “I try to put myself in other people’s situations and make sure I do and try my best. In this job, you have to always be learning.”

He added that he doesn’t currently have any desire to move up into management at the track, stating he “likes being in the tranches.

I like to know what’s going on and being directly involved.”

As for the future of harness racing, Iovino said, like many others

close to the sport, it needs to find the younger audience to get it back to its heyday.

One suggestion he offered was to “pick up the pace” and add more races to each card, allowing for more action.

“The game isn’t really marketable right now,” he said. “It’s not fast enough and we’re not the only game in town. The number of people interested in the sport has been declining steadily for 25 years.”

He likened it to bowling and pool’s popularity in the 1940s, but said that if the right people take on the challenge, the sport absolutely can have a positive outlook moving forward. The sport is far from dead, as evidenced by the $1.6 billion wagered in 2013, but people are just not showing up to the tracks.

Iovino pointed toward the 1 1/16-mile Joe Garrity Memorial on July 25 as the day to circle on your calendar. He said he added 1/16 of a mile to make the race more competitive, as drawing an outside position makes it much tougher for pacers to win.

“It’s going to be a competitive and balanced race,” he said.

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More Than Title IX is Needed Today

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Since Title IX was instituted there hasn’t been any sort of update to the original purpose behind the amendment.

In 1972, an equal opportunity law was implemented in public education that stated: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” The author of the amendment, Sen. Birch Bayh of Indiana, stated that the time has come to get past the stereotypical notions about women.

“Give them their equal right to attend schools of their choice, to develop the skills they want, and to apply those skills with the knowledge that they have a fair chance to

secure the jobs of their choice with equal pay for equal work,” he said.

On June 23, 1972, was when President Richard Nixon signed the bill. The wording of the amendment is very brief and Nixon directed the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to carry it out. Sen. Bayh kept his eye on the bill as it moved into interscholastic and collegiate athletics, and by 1975 he was pleased with how women and girls were getting their equal opportunity to play sports.

As female athletics began to grow, opportunities followed.

Many division I schools, because of the amendment, had to develop comparative sports programs, by giving out athletic scholarships and, or grant-in-aid for financial assistance for qualified women to play at the intercollegiate levels in athletics.

Collegiate leagues across the country were paralleling their schedules with the addition of women’s leagues. At the interscholastic level, there was a similar move of creating girls teams and leagues; as Title IX began to grow and become part of the interscholastic sports programs, girls began to develop their talents as athletes, and to this day it has been very successful.

In professional sports there are areas that might need to be addressed. One in particular: Salaries of the athletes. Here are some interesting examples. The NBA’s average salary is $4.5 million, compared to the WNBA, where the

Little League Scores MAJORS PBA 3 Lions 4 Tobias Selkis had a double and a homerun for PBA. Evan Toman struck out eight hitters and Thomas Przedwiecki had three sparkling plays at third base. Evan Toman, Thomas Przedwiecki and Liam Baldwin pitched.

I Love NY Pizza 9 PBA 7 For I Love NY Pizza, James Capone went 3 for 3. Michael Karpinski, Hunter Chandler, Bryan Camaj and Chase Corbett all went 2 for 2. Antonio Payano had his first-ever solo homerun.

Michael Karpinski pitched 3 1/3 innings with 9 strikeouts. Hunter Chandler finished another 2 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts.

For PBA, Dylan Mulholland had a two-run homerun, Liam Baldwin made a great throw from center to cut down a runner at home and Aiden Cook made a great catch in right field. Thomas Przedwiecki, Tobias Selkis and Liam Baldwin pitched.

Crest Care 9 PBA 1 Jack Marquette went 3 for 3 with 2 triples and a single, driving in four runs for Crest Care. Nate Siewert went 1 for 3 with a key hit and made an outstanding catch in right field to preserve the lead.

Evan Toman stole home for PBA’s lone run and pitched three strong innings.

average salary is $72,000. The NBA’s top wage earner in 2014 was Kobe Bryant, at $23.5 million and in the women’s pro league the maximum wage from 2013 was $107,000.

In professional golf, the men averaged $973,000 in 2014, while the LPGA’s average salary is $162,000.

Also in 2014, Rory Mcllroy was top PGA wage earner at nearly $7 million, and for the ladies, Stacy Lewis brought home about $2 million.

Here’s a real discrepancy, Major League Soccer, where the average salary is $207,831 and the National Women’s Soccer League is a shocking $15,000. Michael Bradley was the 2014 top wage earner for MLS at $6 million and in the NWSL the max salary in 2014 was a mere $30,000. While talking soccer, David Beckham’s net worth is $350 million while Mia Hamm, famous American female retired soccer star at 43, has a net worth of $10 million.

Professional tennis may have a little different story, as Serena Williams has an estimated net worth of more than $130 million dollars, which also includes endorsements.

With the men, Roger Federer, who has career earnings of approximately $81 million, and $300 million with endorsements.

A note of interest: Of all the college athletes only 2 percent make it to the professional ranks.

In professional sports gender inequality seems to have some significant differences. Why is that so?

I think that there is still a stigma

of gender inequality viewed by the fans and the national sports media.

It seems that the sponsors lean more toward the male athlete than they do the female. Endorsements from Nike, Adidas, Reebok and so forth, seem to be male-dominated in their sponsorships. Just watch the TV ads for athletic apparel -- they are generally dominated by male athletes.

There are certain aspects of some sports common to both genders that have different rules for the women than men. For instance, in tennis why do women only play the best-of-three sets, while the men play the best-of-five? In track and field, the men run the 1600m run (mile), the women run the 1500?

Also with track, the men run 110m high hurdles, the women run the 100m intermediate hurdles. As a track coach, I could never figure out what was so difficult about a few extra meters. Why is it that women run the 3000m run and guys the 3200m (two miles)? I can’t begin to tell you how many times my female runners asked me the reason for the difference. I have no answer.

In high school and college basketball both genders have shot clocks.

The boys are at 35 seconds and the girls are 30 seconds. Darned if I can figure how an extra 5 seconds, or 5 seconds less can really make a big significance in the outcome of a game.

But in defense of gender-related athletics, the ladies have come a long way. Ever since they changed girls’ basketball to mirror the boys’ game,

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Connor Wilcox made three great catches in the outfield for the Elks, turning a double play on one of them. CJ Althiser went 2 for 3 with an RBI. Orion Lansing, Louis Betit and Hutton Snyder pitched a great game.

Ryan Otten had a walk and 2 stolen bases, scoring a run for Carr Hughes. Joey Barretto and Patrick Kenney pitched.

For KKM, Jack Ragle threw 3 1/3 innings of shutout ball with 7 strikeouts, then batted 2 for 3 with a triple and a double. Michael Mack went 3 for 3. Patrick Sorbero went 2 for 2. Patrick Temple went 2 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI. Jack Ragle and Michael Mack pitched.

Seth Tremper had an RBI single in the sixth for Saratoga Strategic Partners. Mateo Avila, DJ Stallmer and Chris Youngs pitched.

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the Saratoga Strategic Partners’ only run.

Loius Betit went 2 for 2 with 5 RBI for the Elks. CJ Althiser went 1 for 1 with an RBI and Orion Lansing went 1 for 1 with 2 RBI. Orion Lansing, Trevor Duthaler and Thomas McNamara pitched.

Hayden Barrett went 1 for 2 with a walk and made two great plays in the field for Carr-Hughes.

Frank Hill, Holden Johnson, Louis Longobardo, Collin Wright, Hayden Barrett and Patrick Kenney all pitched for the win.

it has changed the type of player the girls have become. Many of these WNBA players can out shoot some of these NBA guys. If you don’t believe me, just watch and compare.

To be fair, there have been many great achievements from the growing of female athletics since instituting the Title IX Amendment. It has been researched that because of the amendment there are more young people involved in sports than ever before. For example in 2014, there were 21 million children ages 6 to 17 who play a sport on a regular basis. About 7.8 million are of high school age. Locally there are some high schools that have more girls involved in sports than boys. Title lX might need a little tweaking but it has been a great addition to athletics across the United States.

Maybe with more media coverage, especially in the sport of women’s basketball, the possibility of better salaries might be in the near future for the women. I think that the WNBA needs to look at changing the timing of its season, from springs/summer to the indoor sport of winter. I enjoy watching the women play the game and I also feel that they’re going to get better as time moves forward.

It’s time to see more female pro athletes get more recognition with endorsements and increased pay. Nike and other athletic apparel companies need to showcase the ladies, as they do the men. They have truly earned it.

SNLL

Mayor’s Cup The Saratoga National Little League will be hosting this year’s Mayor’s Cup on Saturday, June 20, at West Side Rec field on Division Street. The Tri-City ValleyCats will bring their Show on the Road to our annual event with pregame entertainment, team intros and in-game promos such as the Tri-City mayor’s race. Festivities begin in the afternoon with a BBQ, games, etc.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN 1k and 5k Run at Gavin Park Come join Friends of Wilton Recreation for a 1k or 5k walk/ run at the Town of Wilton’s ParkFest 2015 on Saturday, July 11. The 1k begins at 9:15 a.m. for kids 10 and under, with prizes for all participants. The 5k begins at

8 a.m. for ages 11 and up, with t-shirts for all participants and prizes for top finishers in each age group. Cost to participate is $5 for the 1k or $20 for the 5k. For more information and to register, visit www.friendsofwiltonrec.com.

Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club Tryouts The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club will hold team placement and tryouts at the following dates and times: Monday, June 22: U8/10 girls, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Chaz Dake Fields, U11/12 girls 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Gavin Park, U8/10 boys 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gavin Park and U17/18 boys 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Gavin Park. Tuesday, June 23:

U13/14 girls and also U17/18 girls, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Gavin Park. Thursday, June 25: U15/16 girls, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Gavin Park, U15/16 boys, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Gavin Park. Friday, June 26: U11/12 boys, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Gavin Park, U13/14 boys, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Gavin Park. Visit swycs.net for more information.

Blue Streak Boys Basketball Camp The camp, held July 13 to 17 at Maple Avenue Middle School, will focus on fundamentals and work to develop shooting skills, defense and other fundamentals of the game.

Cost is $125 per player.

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

Session 1, for boys in grades 3 through 6, will be from 8 to 11 a.m., while grades 7 through 10 will go from noon to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact m_usher@saratogaschools.org

Puzzle solutions from pg. 33

FTFA Soccer Open House FTFA Soccer Saratoga is holding their 2015-16 season Open House at the Saratoga Independent School on June 22 and 25. If you’re looking for a competitive, premier soccer environment without having to pay the premier price tag, FTFA may be the program for your son. FTFA Soccer

Saratoga is led by Saratoga Springs boys’ soccer Coach Jeff Geller along with Skidmore College assistant coach Keith Simons. The U8s are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., U10s are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and U12s are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, email info@ ftfasoccer.com or visit www.ftfasoccer.com

Saratoga Springs Booster Club Field Hockey Camp The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting its annual field hockey camp beginning on June 29 and ending July 3 at Dorothy Nolan School from 8 to 11 a.m. each day.

The program is open to third through 12th graders.

No experience needed. The camp includes extensive individual instruction along with daily participation in game situations. The goal is to teach the fundamentals of

field hockey, while ensuring that each player leaves the camp with a new appreciation for the game. The camp brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at www.eteamz. com/Saratogafieldhockey1.

Registration is now open and the cost is $67. For more information please contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at Tig10@juno.com.

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Saratoga Wilton All Good Things in all Good Times Girls Finish Second All Outdoors

by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY They, whoever they may be, say that patience is a virtue. Also said by sayers of sayings, is that fishermen must be the most patient of all people (and by extension, the most virtuous). Most of the people who make the aforementioned statement are not fishermen and are unrepentant in their impatience. They can’t imagine sitting, rod in hand, waiting in anticipation for a fish to bobble their bobber or twitch the tip of their rod.

The very idea of waking before the birds, standing in the rain or heaven forbid, venturing out onto the frozen wasteland of an ice covered lake in the dead of winter just to catch a fish, is ridiculous to them.

I, as a fisherman for most of my life, am honor bound to set the record straight. While fishermen, and I would be remiss not to include hunters, can summon the strength of will to spend hours watching and waiting for something to happen, it would be more accurate to say we do this out of grim determination and for some of us, desperation, to justify the time and effort spent on the water or in the woods. Patience quickly runs out and we are sustained by the exquisite torture of believing that what we want to happen will happen if we just wait a little longer. I will admit to all of you that I have been that guy way too many times and will be many more. If I’m shunned by my fellow outdoorsmen for hanging our dirty laundry out for public view, so be it.

For those who admit the shoe fits, take heart in the knowledge that your wait will soon be over.

The day that anglers across the state are waiting for is tomorrow, June 20th, the opening day of Bass season statewide. Recreational as well as tournament fishermen will swarm the waters in pursuit

of cooperative Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. The fishing is generally excellent early in the season because the bass are just coming off the spawn and are ravenous as they try to regain what they lost in their procreative efforts. Also, the weeds have not yet reached their full growth making it easier for them to find food and easier for us to fool them with our clever tricks.

According to the reports I’ve been getting from fishermen fresh off the lake, you don’t even have to be that clever to catch a limit of bass. In the last few days, excited anglers have come into my shop showing me pictures they took of fish they caught and told me in great detail just how they caught them. While the details differed, the point was the same. They all experienced some of the best fishing they ever had and couldn’t wait to get back out on the water. Plastic worms, spinner baits, crank baits or swim baits, it didn’t seem to matter what they threw as long as they threw something in the water. A bite like this won’t last forever so try to go fishing sometime soon. Rising water temperatures and thickening weeds will bring this fishing honeymoon to an end within a few weeks.

Mornings and evenings will find schools of bass chasing schools of bait causing the latter to launch from the water in their frantic attempt to escape becoming the main course. Try throwing top water baits like poppers, buzz baits to catch the chasers. One of my favorite lures to use at these times is the Heddon Zara Spook. “Why?” you ask. “Because it draws big fish” I reply. If the weeds are a little too thick for those lures, try twitching soft plastic jerk baits like Zoom Super Flukes or Senkos. Rig them weedless with an offset worm hook

and no weight. Give them a sharp jerk and then pause, they will dart from side to side like an injured minnow and make an easy target for a hungry bass.

As the day goes on, the bass will start retreating to deeper water and weeds. You can cover a lot of water using crank baits, swim baits and chatter baits to find hungry fish. You might think crank baits and weeds don’t mix well but if you choose carefully, you can catch a lot of fish and leave most of the weeds where they belong. Swim baits are plastic worms with tail that kicks side to side when you retrieve them. They’re simple to use and catch bass as well as live bait. Chatter baits are jigs with a blade attached to the head.

The blade causes the jig to shake violently when reeled in. The shaking rings the dinner bell for every bass in the weed bed. Use swim bait as a trailer on your chatter bait and you’ve got a winning combination tied on the end of your line.

If the bite gets tough you can dredge the bass out of the weeds with a Texas rigged plastic worm or a “jig and pig.” The trick to fishing a plastic worm or jig is to fish slowly.

If you think you are fishing slowly, slow down a little more. You also need to pay close attention to the line when using these lures because you will often see the line move before you feel the strike. I don’t think you will need to fish this way this early in the season but its good practice for the way you will need to fish later in the summer.

I could go on recommending ways to fish forever but you’ll have more fun fishing than reading about it. The wait is finally over so get on the water and try your luck, you’re patience is about to be rewarded.

As another saying goes, “All good things come to those who wait.”

The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club’s U12 Girls’ White Lightning team competed in the Nordic Cup tournament this past weekend in Vermont. The girls won their first three games 5-2, 3-1 and 6-0 and advanced to the championship game, where they placed second. Hailey Baldwin, Adysen Farrell, Madison McMaster, Maddie Buck, Emilia Brueggemann and Katie Claeson

scored goals with numerous assists from Harper Sinclair.

Outstanding performances were given by their goalies Schuyler Eddy, Hailey Baldwin, and Haley Blatchford, and by the defensive team of Kelsey McFadden, Annie Naughton, Morgan Zenio, Kylee Martin and Sydney Simmons.

The White Lightning team demonstrated amazing spirit, cooperation and fun.

Firecracker Road Race The Firecracker 4 road race in Saratoga Springs on July 4th expects 4,000 runners this year.

The race’s presenting sponsor, Fleet Feet Sports/Asics, will host free training runs in June to help runners of all ability levels to prepare. A training run will leave from Fleet Feet Sports two stores in Albany (155 Wolf

Road, at Metro Park Road) and Malta (37 Kendall Way, The Shops of Malta) on Wednesday evening, June 24, at 6 p.m. A rehearsal run of the four-mile Firecracker 4 course is set for Saturday morning, June 27 at 8 a.m. starting in front of the City Center, 522 Broadway, downtown Saratoga.

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Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club’s U10 Girls WIN Nordic Cup 4-0 The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club’s U10 Girls team just returned from the competitive Nordic Cup in Burlington Vermont where they won their division going 4-0 on the weekend. Goals were scored

by Erika Sudigala, Hannah Merritt, Emily McFadden, Julia Afsar-Keshmiri, Abigail Bundy and Skyler Knott. The team had strong defense from Maddie Siebeneck, Lizzie Sheehan, Avery DeLeonardis and Claire Macy who teamed up with goalie play from Vera Kraev and Emma Landers to not give up a goal the entire tournament. The team posted wins over Capital SC (VT), Summit FC (VT), Plattsburgh FC and Vermont Elite FC all stars. The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club will be holding their tryouts the week of June 22-26. For further infomation, see http://swysc.net/ or email swscsoccer@gmail.com